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Working on the third band in the linen stitch. A deceptively simple stitch to knit it is wonderful looking and I already have some ideas floating around of how to work it into some other projects. This stitch is also much tighter than the previous ones so it starts to give the waist a little shape before you actually start decreasing stitches.
Over all it's coming along quite nicely. I love how the stitch changes keep you on your toes and although it is a little looser and softer than I really care for I'm sure that the final project is going to come out very cohesive.
Unfortunately I'm still behind on the Loop Tank and haven't done ANYTHING AT ALL this week, well so far that is. This will be quickly changing in the next day. Tonight I'm leaving Chicago to drive up to Minneapolis and then on Saturday morning leaving Minneapolis to drive up to northern Minnesota. I'm going to spend the entire knitting, relaxing, reading, knitting, swimming, hiking, knitting and just generally having a great time. Another perk of this vacation? No internet. I'll actually be on an island all week, living it up rustic style. So although I will miss next weeks posts I'll be sure to update when I get back to the cities.

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The reaction with hydroxyl radicals (OH) is an important way to remove the most volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in atmospheric environment. Thus, the reaction rate constant (kOH) is important for assessing the persistence and exposure risk of VOCs, and is of great significance in evaluating the ecological risk of volatile organic chemicals. Fukui indices and bond order have a large effect on the degradation of VOCs, but so far, quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) models for VOCs degradation have rarely been considered these two factors. In this study, these two momentous factors will be considered along with other relevant quantitative parameters. A total of 180 substances are divided into training set (144 substances) and test set (36 substances), which are used to build and validate quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) models, respectively. Internal, external verification and y-randomization tests showed that the established model had excellent stability and reliability. The energy of the highest occupied molecular orbital (EHOMO), the possibility of being attacked by radicals (f (0)n) and the breaking of chemical bonds (BOx) are the main factors affecting VOCs removal. Finally, the scope of the application domain was determined and the robustness of the model was further verified.
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Mason is...Redefining Excellence
Thinking on His Feet
Marqus Keith doesn’t like to sit still when he works.
“I'm the kind of person who thinks best when I’m moving around,” says the George Mason University mechanical engineering major. “One day when I was walking around wearing my backpack, I thought, ‘What if I could pull a desk out of my backpack and keep moving while I work?’ ”
Keith’s inspiration came from the desks used in lecture halls on college campuses — the type that pull up and over the arm of the chair and rest above a student's lap.
Keith began developing his invention during spring of his sophomore year. He used a 3-D computer-assisted design (CAD) package and printed 3-D models to perform the initial engineering analysis. He continued developing and testing the portable desk for the next year and a half, working in Mason’s Machine Shop every Wednesday night, on Fridays, and weekends.
Keith constructed his first prototype out of PVC pipe, but he realized the material was too fragile. The desk is now made of aluminum telescoping bars that support the plywood work surface. Without taking off the backpack, a user can unzip the backpack's side zipper and pivot the working surface into place, using only one hand.
“I like building, creating, and finding solutions to problems. My next invention will have more social relevance.”
“You can wear it while walking, standing at a bus stop, or waiting in a busy airport lounge,” says Keith.
Mechanical Engineering Department chair Oscar Barton Jr. considers what Keith has accomplished to date as quite impressive, but there is more to do.
“[Keith] will have to rely upon his knowledge of engineering mechanics to analyze his design,” says Barton. “He might consider engaging the ME 211 Statics and ME 212 Solid Mechanics students to perform some additional analysis. This would give him additional information to work with and give the students the chance to test a product for one of their peers.”
Keith was awarded a provisional patent for his design, and he is ready to take the project to the next level. “I’ve been working on the design portion for a year and a half. I love the design, but it is time to hand it off and see if someone can polish it up,” says Keith. “Right now I am looking for a company to refine the prototype design, make it sleeker.


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Garth Brewood, 56, says the continuing controversy about the area, near The Moss estate, means current owners cannot let plots.
The land has become a target for arsonists, vandals and people who dump things, including cars, he says.
He has written to David Parr, chief executive of Macclesfield Council, asking that his land be bought at market value by the council or compulsorily purchased.
Landowner and property developer Mr Brewood, who owns more than an acre on Turf Lane, says: "First there was all the fuss over the original plans for Danegate, which came to nothing, and now the council is saying it is considering putting the Learning Zone here.
"But we have no details yet, the council is dithering over this, and all the time a question mark hangs over my land and the land owned by other businesses.
"With all this uncertainty, we can't let the land, no-one wants to rent it. Potential tenants want to rent plots for three-to-five years to be viable for business use, but how can that happen when we don't know precisely what is being planned?"
"We are losing between £200 and £300 a week because we can't let the land in these circumstances.
"The council hasn't even had the common courtesy to consult with the other landowners".
"This used to be a viable area. We had stonemasons here, a skip hire business and the land was used for grazing, but all that is finished. The place is growing wild."
He wants the council to purchase the privately-owned plots of land at market value, or compulsorily purchase them, or give a formal guarantee so that prospective tenants know they will get use of the land for up to five years.
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Those who have taken drugs will eventually ask themselves some questions.
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Other studies show that the healing begins around two weeks after being clean, and scans will look similar to a control group at about 18 months, even though the neurons may act differently than before. So, after just a single use, you’re looking at over 18 months of healing before you’ll be 100-percent better. That’s a long time for a hit that won’t last through the evening.
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Thai Airways International has set its sights on developing an aircraft maintenance centre at U-Tapao airport into an expensive smart hangar with the most state-of-the-art technology in Southeast Asia.
Preparations are being made for the project, a large computerised building serving as a “hospital” for aircraft, as THAI already has repair facilities at the airport compound and is in talks with Air France to jointly invest in the maintenance business.
The aim is to increase the capacity to serve THAI and other airlines’ planes, THAI executive vice-president Chalermpon Intarawong said.
“We need a huge amount of money to build a smart hangar,” he said. “But in terms of worthiness, it can be used for up to 30 years.”
The hangar will be “smart” because almost of every step of the checks and maintenance process will be run on computer systems.
Each plane will be scanned to find which parts of its engine and body have defects or need to be changed. Inspections will be supported by high-definition cameras and robots which can be controlled to check inside the fuel container.
The technologies will help save repair time as well as boost work efficiency. They are important factors behind what will be “the most modern hangar in this region”, Flg Off Chalermpon said.
Major aircraft maintenance centres in the Asia-Pacific are situated in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Thailand now is following suit and hopes to do better because of the more modern technologies.
An aviation industry source said airlines such as Thai Air Asia, which currently fly long distances to have their planes repaired in foreign countries, will welcome THAI’s plan because they can save on expenses by using the domestic service.
THAI’s move to expand its maintenance service to cover other airlines follows the decommissioning of nearly half its fleet of about 100 aircraft in recent years.
The company needs to keep its repair unit active and plans to attract more foreign customers this year, an increase from less than 30% last year to 40% of its total service, he said.
Next year a larger aircraft maintenance business is expected to open, following talks on the joint investment with Air France, Flg Off Chalermpon said.


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Rattlesnakes – Film
Jimmy Jean-Louis Scores Big At 2019 PAFF With Rattlesnakes!
every year, the Pan African Film Festival always deliver good films and of
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of casting, crew and other logistics, Jean-Louis reiterates that this project
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|A beat up hostage Robert McQueen (Jean-Lewis)|
Jean-Louis was born in Haiti and spent the first years of his life in
the slums thereof until he moved to Paris to be with his mom at age 12. He
basically led an off-on homeless street life until he broke into theater and
worked 3 years in the stage musical “La Belle Epoque,” in Spain. He them embarked
on a successful modeling career in France, Spain, Italy, South Africa and the
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Jean-Louis relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting and soon began booking TV
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charismatic Rene aka The Haitian. He co-starred with Oscar winning actress
Mo’Nique in the classic film “Phat Girls.” His most impressive role to date was
playing the true life Haitian Revolution leader Toussaint Louverture were he
won Best Actor at the Pan African Film Festival and a nomination for Best Actor
at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Jean-Louis is fluent in English, French, Italian, Creole, and has worked
in many parts of the world including France, England, Indonesia, Cuba, Nigeria,
Brazil and Mexico to name some.
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Conservative Efforts to Protect California’s Agriculture: Stripping Fruit from Trees to Combat Invasive Oriental Fruit Fly
Hunters in Florida are taking action to combat the invasive green iguana population, according to self-proclaimed expert Toby Benoit. On ‘The Ingraham Angle,’ Benoit discusses how these hunters are stepping up to help control the problem. This is a positive development, as green iguanas have become a nuisance in the state, causing damage to property and disrupting the local ecosystem.
In another instance of proactive measures, California officials have authorized the stripping of fruit from trees in San Bernardino County to prevent the spread of the Oriental fruit fly, an invasive species that could cause billions of dollars in damages. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is leading the efforts to break the lifecycle of this fly, with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and local agricultural commissioners’ office.
The Oriental fruit fly poses a significant threat to residential and commercial citrus, as well as over 230 other crops, including berries, vegetables, and nuts. If left unchecked, this fly could cause substantial losses in California’s food supply. It is crucial to take action now to prevent the Oriental fruit fly from permanently establishing itself in the state.
The CDFA has warned that failure to eradicate the infestation could result in crop losses, additional pesticide use, and quarantine requirements, costing between $44 and $176 million. Therefore, the removal of fruit from trees is an essential step in controlling the spread of this invasive species.
Residents are advised not to remove the fruit themselves. If fruit falls from the trees, it should be double-bagged and placed in a trash bin, not a green waste bin or any other organic refuse designation. These precautions will help prevent the Oriental fruit fly from further infesting the area.
It is worth noting that the Oriental fruit fly was first discovered in California in 1960 and has continued to reintroduce itself every year since 1966. However, all previous infestations have been successfully eradicated, thanks to the swift and decisive actions taken by agricultural authorities.
In conclusion, the efforts of hunters in Florida and California officials to control the invasive green iguanas and Oriental fruit fly, respectively, are commendable. These proactive measures are necessary to protect property, preserve the local ecosystem, and safeguard California’s food supply. By working together, we can effectively combat these invasive species and mitigate their potential damages.

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Gambling Sleight of Hand offers an amazing collection of cutting-edge card technique and represents a wealth of Steve Forte’s knowledge that will inspire future generations of enthusiasts to explore new ideas, apply new methods, and think more deeply about the art of sleight of hand with playing cards.


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Actress Fockeline Ouwerkerk gave birth to her second child, a daughter, on Thursday April 23. She reports that on Instagram on Wednesday.
Ouwerkerk's daughter and her husband, graphic designer Joeri Wetters, have been given the name Vicky Inge Marcella.
The 38-year-old actress shares a photo of her daughter on Instagram. "I prefer to cuddle with you all day," writes Ouwerkerk.
Ouwerkerk is known to the general public for her roles in the RTL 4 series Moordvrouw and the film Banker van het resistance . For the latter role, she won a Golden Calf in the category of best supporting actress.


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Africa-Press – Cape verde. The National Institute of Public Health (INSP), holds this Friday, April 1, the workshop “For a Welfare Society: Health, Environments and Cities” to sensitize Cape Verdean society in the implementation of normative measures and promotional activities in order to protect the health and well-being of people and the planet.
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“Socio-economic well-being, Today’s challenges” is one of the topics to be addressed in this workshop by Avelino Bonifácio, as well as “Water, sanitation and our cities presented”, presented by Cláudio Santos.
The main objective of this event, one of many that the INSP has held as the coordinating entity of the Multisectoral Committee for the “One Health” approach, is to sensitize Cape Verdean society in the implementation of normative and promotional measures in order to protect health. and well-being of people and the planet.
It should be remembered that the motto chosen this year to mark World Health Day is “Our Planet, Our Health”, taking into account that the social, economic and health consequences of people around the world, caused by covid-19, challenge everyone , especially the authorities, to commit to integrated responses to public health problems.
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Van Halen, 2008 (reunion)
07/05/09 || The Duff
Where: Near or in Chicago, IL, USA.
When: 2008… can’t you read?
Why: ‘Cos he apparently inspired Trey Azagthoth.
A very close friend of mine who I spend a lot of time with upon my visits across the Atlantic is one of the few individuals on this planet with whom I share an appreciation for many a metal band. However, when it comes to what we consider the very best the genre has to offer, our minds differ radically. Whereas I know that all great metal is derived from Slayer’s “Seasons in the Abyss” and anything by Manowar, he is of the primitive schooling that Priest reigns over Maiden, that Slayer have never released anything decent post-“South of Heaven”, let alone sub-genre defining, and that Led Zeppelin are inferior to The Grateful Dead (a band I might add that has never broken into the European mainstream because, frankly, we just don’t give a shit). Van Halen is one of three of his favourite bands, and I just didn’t want to insult the guy any further than when I played “British Steel” next to “Number of the Beast” and began laughing hysterically into his face; when he invited me along for the ride to see this inspiration to a million and one guitarists whom I admire tremendously with his wife and brother, it was but to suppress the tears that would have cascaded down his cheeks had I refused that I thought it necessary to take him up on his offer. I figured that if Vai could overlook the, let’s face it, cock-on-cock lovin’ of a song like “Jump”, then for the sake of my friend’s fragility, so could I.
The venue was the next largest one down I’d been to after Wembley Stadium to see the almighty Metallica, and I guess such a thing was warranted – something about the band’s original line-up (all save the bassist, Van Halen Jr. taking over the role for the tour), David Lee Roth and Eddie successfully dousing the fires set between warring egos for the sake of raking in the money from fans who’ve been waiting for such a reunion ever since year X I would have thought merited some big-expenses by the band’s management, and the venue was definitely built up for such an occasion. My friend recounted the band’s history to me on the way to the venue, but well, I just couldn’t stop thinking “Eddie Van Halen. He wrote “Jump”, right? What a homo.”, and so I concocted my own story as to their break-up – something about a prize-winning aubergine, spousal infidelity and lots of drugs; I just figured they were from the same era as Motley Crue, Poison and all those other shit bands, and so their behaviour would involve some level of decadence altogether unfamiliar to decent, hard-earning folk.
The band came out all guns blazing, the whole thing being a very flashy show that involved I’m sure enough energy to keep a fat chick’s pocket-rocket a-generatin’; as we all know, such women have airport car-park vaginas and a clitoris that could be scaled alongside a blue whale’s fin, and so something the size of and the same ability for speed as a boat propeller would be necessary just to feel a tingle down in the love-bud. Am I digressing? Yes – truth is, I don’t know this band, and can’t tell you of many of the tracks played, so I’m falling back into the regular role of untalented reviewer, trying to divert the reader away from the shortage of info by diving into real attention grabbers like sex-talk and Iron Maiden worship. I suppose an humourous anecdote would involve the guy next to me who thought that David Lee Roth was gay because of the way he dressed, and I’m thinking “you can’t be serious – dude’s had his end in so much pussy, chances are you’re one of his many illegitimate progeny”. Does this lil’ story absolve me from crass creativity? Doubtful, eh.
That’s it folks, the best part of the evening for me; they played “Mean Streets”, “Jump”, “Eruption”, “The Final Countdown“… oh, hang on… “Jamie’s Crying”, “Ain’t Talking About Love” and all the rest. I wasn’t even too impressed by Eddie Van Halen’s playing – the guy is too dependent on his 5150 sound (and whatever it’s been warped into), I reckon, and has become quite a lazy guitar-player; sure, he’s inspired tonnes, knows the ins-and-outs of the instrument unlike many a musician, as well as amp hardware etc., to the point where I think he has constructed many of his own toys like the infamous “Frankenstein” model, but even his revolutionary tapping seemed a) out of date compared to where it’s been taken from its genesis up until the present day, and b) just plain uninteresting – this guy’s better days are behind him, evidenced by his flipping out halfway through a solo and playing whilst running around on his side on the floor – showman is one thing, playing fucking absolutely anything ‘cos your fans will suck you off regardless quite another. I shan’t deny it was a good show, intermittently cut up with the aforementioned guitar solo, drum solo (which was amazing, surprisingly – always likened these guys to a band like KISS; y’know, shit through and through save one or two saving graces, like make-up and a tongue designed for ace-fellatio and talking shit), father/son bonding moment in front of the crowd and David Lee Roth being the awesome frontman he is between songs by dangling his genitals in front of all the lapping women up front (okay, maybe not as bad as KISS… hehe – a great vocalist too, so an all through talented band it would seem).
To this day, I’m not a fan of the band, so it was just a big-expenses, pompous live show that I was grateful to have witnessed if only for the size of the venue and the names of those involved. Oh, and I missed Ziggy Marley’s band – I’m about as useful as a journalist as they get, but you can suck on my unkempt balls.
6 days I once again proved my good chum wrong out of 10.


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Some of the world’s greatest and most colorful graffiti art brightens the streets of Granada in southern Spain. Words & Photos: Phil Wiley © Travelfoodandwine Magazine
Granada, in the Andalusian region of southern Spain, sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, not far from the border with Portugal. Around an hours drive from the Mediterranean coast, it was once the capital of the Moorish world and is home to The Alhambra, the Moorish citadel and palace which has become the most renowned building of the Andalusian Islamic historical legacy. It’s a really charming city blending Mediterranean and African influenced culture, and a million miles away from the booze and bonking culture of the coastal tourist towns.
Most visitors go there to see the Alhambra, and I’ve read in several books that the greatest artistic wealth of Granada is its Spanish-Muslim art inside the palace compound, but my most vivid memories are of the graffiti and modern street art rivals which rivals the work you see in high-end galleries.
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Holiday Parenting Tips and Special Occasion Articles by Ann Douglas
- The Burdens of a Jingle Belly: Who wouldn't want to be out battling the crowds with a pregnant belly?
- Baby's First Holiday is a Wondrous Event: Forget all the holiday hoopla: it’s the little things that mean the most when you’re celebrating the holidays as a family.
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- Schedules, Toddlers, and Holiday Travel: Are you going to be spending a lot of time traveling to visit your relatives during the holidays? Tots don't readily tolerate schedule interruptions, no matter how much fun they're having.
- 5 Tips for Holidays with a Toddler: 'Tis the season to be merry. Or stressed out. Yes, mom, you’re the one who gets to decide how the holidays play out for you and your toddler.
- Seven Simple Holiday Sleep Solutions: Holiday visitors and parties can throw little ones of their sleep routine. Here are Ann Douglas's tips for getting them back on track.
- If Mama Ain't Happy....: If the holiday martyr suit doesn't fit, don't wear it....
- Squelching the Holiday Gimmees: "My child wants everything advertised on TV at this time of year. How can I tame this case of the gimmees?"
- 3 Multi-Generational Holiday Parties: Unique and festive get-togethers for the whole family.
- Holiday Discipline Traps: 'Tis the season when cookies get their very own food group, wish lists take on a life of their own, and regular routines can end up missing in action.
- Holiday Stressbusters for Parents and Parents-to-Be: 'Tis the season to be merry-or stressed out, depending on how you pace yourself during the upcoming weeks.
- Parenting Resolutions: Resolving to do better is great, but remember to cut yourself some slack. Parenting expert Ann Douglas offers encouragement, tips and advice to help turn resolutions into reality.
- Ten Ways to Say 'I Love You' to Your Child on Valentine's Day: Some creative ways of saying 'I love you' to your child.
- Sure-Fire Ways to Beat the February Blahs: Tired of short days and long hours spent suiting up to go out into the cold? Here's a ray of sunny positivity to light your way back from the dark winter blahs.
- You Are Not Alone: A Survival Guide to March Break: Trade off childcare and activities with a buddy family. Take "me" time no matter what. Bake a lot with them, and worst case, let them get bored and see what they come up with. Presenting a survivor's guide on how to stay unbroken through March Break.
- Joy, Grief, Hope: The Mother's Days I'll Never Forget: Years of celebrations have blurred together, but a few still stand out, for good reasons and bad. And so does this lesson: Mothering is hard, but mothers are resilient. You can break our hearts again and again, but we will find our way back to joy.
- Avoiding the B-Word: 16 Summer Boredom Solutions: Less boredom means means less whining, less fighting with siblings, and fewer discipline problems for you.
- Caring Connections in the Classroom Boost Student Engagement and Learning, Study Shows: Students tend to thrive in classroom environments in which teachers are sensitive to students’ needs; teacher-student relationships are warm, caring, nurturing, and congenial; teachers take students’ perspectives into account; teachers refrain from using sarcasm and harsh disciplinary practices; teachers express warmth towards, respect for, and interest in students; teachers encourage student cooperation; and teachers are aware of the students’ emotional and academic needs.
- 5 Ways to Draw Out Your Child's Inner Bookworm: You have an important role to play in encouraging your child's lifelong love of reading.
- Dear Parent of a Child Who is Struggling: An open letter to parents who have a child who is struggling (from the Parenting Through the Storm blog).
- Four Simple Yet Powerful Things You Can Do Right Now to Start Making Things Better for Your Child: Practical advice for parents who have a child who is struggling with a mental health, neurodevelopmental, or behavioural challenge (from the Parenting Through the Storm blog).
- Teen Brain Benefits from Mindfulness Training: Teenagers who practice mindfulness — a technique that involves focusing on what is happening in the moment and being aware of and accepting of emotions — benefit from increased self-control, healthier relationships, and improved overall well-being.
- Parenting a Child with ADHD Made More Stressful Because of Stigma, Misunderstanding: It's tough enough parenting a child who has ADHD. The stigma that surrounds the disorder makes it tougher.
- ADHD Parenting: Panic less. Live (and love) more.
- Handling Bullying: "My child is being bullied at school. What should I do?"
- Bullying Prevention Tips for Children Who Are Struggling: Why children who are struggling with mental health challenges are more likely to bully and be bullied.
- Baby's First Halloween: Why is it that so many sleep-deprived parents choose to participate in a baby-world variation on the debutante ball by introducing the new arrival to the neighbours via trick-or-treating?

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Another opportunity to help clean the beaches of Southend – this time it’s Chalkwell Beach.
Meet at the top of Pier Hill and walk down to the clean which starts at 11.00am.
Afterwards we can have lunch in Gentings Casino.
For those not wishing to join in the clean, meet in Gentings at 12.30 for 1.00pm.
Please let me know if you will be joining us.


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Barely a week goes by without Elon Musk producing any veiled — or not so veiled — references to Dogecoin, and this week is no different. This time, the owner of Twitter has decided to change the logo of the social network from the familiar blue and white bird to a photo of a Shiba Inu dog, which is the Dogecoin mascot. The price of DOGE skyrocketed in response, rising from $0.076980 before the April 3 tweet to a five-month high of $0.102349 (a 33% gain).
And once again, the Dogecoin community is singing the praises of the mercurial Musk, who alone seems to be the only person supporting the price of the meme token at the moment
And yet, as a handful of more dispassionate owners were quick to point out, it seems that something else is happening beneath the surface of this latest vaguely titillating news. Elon Musk has asked a federal judge to dismiss a class action brought against him, with his request filed the day before the Twitter logo received its restyling. Interestingly, this class action — originally filed in June 2022 — alleges that Musk intentionally pumped the price of DOGE only to then dump it on retail investors, with the plaintiffs subsequently seeking $258 billion in damages.
While Musk’s well-documented love for doing things that drive up the price of DOGE may suggest that the case has some substance, it remains to be seen if the plaintiffs can sufficiently prove that the owner of Twitter and Tesla intended to defraud investors through his actions. Of course, just because the case might end up failing to prove Musk’s guilt doesn’t mean that the average retail investor should confidently invest in Dogecoin, which probably has nothing to offer besides Musk’s now-suspected cheerleading
Musk’s latest move Dogecoin
It may only be April, but 2023 has already been quite a busy year as far as Elon Musk and Dogecoin references are concerned. First, Musk participated in the Super Bowl wearing a Dogecoin t-shirt (and sitting next to media mogul Rupert Murdoch). Then, just a couple of days later, we had the February Twitter post where he posted a photo of the ‘new CEO of Twitter’, who was his Shiba Inu dog,
Needless to say, the price of Dogecoin increased in response to these two small back-t0-back stunts, gaining about 11% in a couple of days. The reason? Well, the cynic would be tempted to argue that Dogecoin owners and investors are so hungry for any news of genuine adoption that they will go crazy in response to even the slightest mention of Musk
‘s meme token.
On the other hand, a more charitable reading is that the above references to Dogecoin are equivalent to Musk reaffirming that, sooner or later, he will integrate DOGE payments into Twitter in one form or another.
This possibility has been the order of the day since Musk offered to buy the social media company in April 2022, with the owner of Tesla suggesting at the time that it could introduce “an option to pay [for Twitter Blue subscriptions] in DOGE.” It recently returned to the limelight following a report by the Financial Times, which at the end of January revealed that Musk was pushing Twitter to carry out its plans to bring digital payments to
This has also helped to increase the price of Dogecoin, even though the insiders quoted by the Financial Times have not made explicit mention of the DOGE, and even though they said that digital payments on Twitter would initially only involve fiat currencies. However, the appearance of the report reinforced hopes that Twitter would eventually use DOGE, and it seems that those hopes flared up once again when the social network
changed its logo this week.
As a result of this logo change, Dogecoin also briefly launched Cardano as the eighth largest cryptocurrency on the market (by market capitalization), although it has since returned to ninth place in the ranking. However, it’s still up 30% in a week at the time of writing this article, and it’s been trending widely on Twitter
Burying a class action
Once again, it could be argued that it is an extremely sad indictment against Dogecoin that all Elon Musk has to do to increase its price is produce some inane memes related to the Doge, with investors lapping at it for some bizarre reason. However, what is interesting about this latest episode is its timing, given that the logo change occurred on the same day that the news of Musk’s filing to have the aforementioned class action rejected broke
In fact, several observers have stated that the change was implemented in order to divert attention from the cause, as searches for ‘Musk’ and ‘Dogecoin’ would probably have returned pages related to the change of logo (rather than the cause).
If this is true, then Musk’s diversion attempts were only half successful. While searches for the terms above mainly produce results related to the Twitter logo, there are still some related to the $258 billion lawsuit. That said, it seems like more people online are talking about the logo, so Musk might still be happy with his latest tricks.
As for the lawsuit, Musk’s lawyers filed for the dismissal of the case, based on the lack of evidence. They referred to the case statements as an ‘imaginative work of fiction’, adding that there is ‘nothing illegal in tweeting words of support or funny images about a legitimate cryptocurrency that continues to hold a market capitalization
of almost $10 billion’.
The case remains at a very early stage, so it would be difficult — if not foolish — to discuss where it might end up. Suffice it to say that Elon Musk’s shares and tweets in the last two years have undoubtedly increased the price of Dogecoin, which has also seen an 87% drop from the all-time high of $0.731578 set in May 2021 (roughly around the time when Musk appeared on Saturday Night Live). It’s also extremely unlikely that Musk isn’t aware of the fact that DOGE increases in price on almost every occasion he mentions it
The case notes that Musk “has been tweeting about Dogecoin since at least April 2, 2019, when he shared a satirical article by The Onion on the volatility of Bitcoin’s prices and added: ‘The value of Dogecoin may variate’. Musk continued: “Dogecoin could be my favorite cryptocurrency. It’s really amazing.”
Since it published the above tweet, DOGE has increased in price by about 3,266% and even by 25,000% (in terms of the all-time high of May 2021). It is questionable that all of this is due to the cheering of Musk, who has acknowledged that he holds DOGE (and that
Tesla owns some).
Ultimately, Dogecoin remains a meme token with little utility compared to other cryptocurrencies. At the moment, its owners are pinning their hopes entirely on the unconfirmed possibility that Twitter will eventually introduce DOGE-based payments. This is far from a certainty, but what is certain is that investing in the currency remains a risky activity and that investors with a low risk tolerance may prefer to look towards more useful cryptocurrencies with a better chance of approval
than an unreliable billionaire.

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Bush explains that the violence at Najaf was ’caused by Sunni Arabs like al-Qaida’
George W. Bush said in an interview with NPR on Jan 29, 2007 that the violence in Najaf was the fault of Sunni Arab organizations such as Qa’edat al-Jihad which Bush persists in referring to as Al-Qaida. Al-Qaida, or “the base” was the “other government agency” informal name for the MAK base near Khost during the Saudi and US-financed “Contra” war against the Afghan government in the 1980’s.
Salient points follow:
JUAN WILLIAMS: Mr. President, we can’t say thank you enough for giving NPR this time, so thank you.
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: You bet.
MR. WILLIAMS: All right, Mr. President, the reports that 300 militants were killed, an American helicopter shot down yesterday in Najaf – that’s one of the deadliest battles of the war, what can you tell us?
PRESIDENT BUSH: You know, Juan, I haven’t been briefed by the Pentagon yet. One of the things I’ve learned is not to react to first reports off the battlefield. I will tell you, though, that this fight is an indication of what is taking place, and that is the Iraqis are beginning to take the lead, whether it be this fight that you’ve just reported on where the Iraqis went in with American help to do in some extremists that were trying to stop the advance of their democracy, or the report that there’s militant Shia had been captured or killed [emphasis mine–HH]. In other words, one of the things that I expect to see is the Iraqis take the lead and show the American people that they’re willing to the hard work necessary to secure their democracy, and our job is to help them.
So my first reaction on this report from the battlefield is that the Iraqis are beginning to show me something [emphasis mine–HH].
MR. WILLIAMS: Well, now, one of the concerns might be that you have – the gunmen were trying to assassinate clerics and pilgrims – Shia pilgrims. So I’m wondering if that’s an indication of a civil war – a term that, you know, you’ve been reluctant to use.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I think it’s an indication that there are murderers who will kill innocent people to stop the advance of a form of government that is the opposite of what they believe. You know, we can debate terms, but what can’t be debated is the fact that Iraq is violent, and the violence is caused by Sunni Arabs like al-Qaida, [emphasis mine–HH] who have made it clear that they want to create chaos and drive the United States out so they can have safe haven, and then they could launch attacks against America.
Full Transcript: NPR Interview with President Bush , National Public Radio (US) Jan 29, 2007. Link to audio of interview.
See also: Keyword ‘Najaf’ on scanlyze
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Ephemeroptera: Ephemerellidae of Gunnison County, Colorado
Drunella coloradensis (Dodds) 1923
Slate-Winged Olive, Small Western Green Drake
Updated 19 Apr 2017
Notice the "tubercles" on the front legs. That is a trait used to identify the genus Drunella. Look for the absence of gills on the first two abdominal segments. That indicates this larvae is in the mayfly family Ephemerellidae.
Also note the striped tails on this D. coloradensis larvae. Caught and released in the Upper East river, early August 2011.
On this website:
Allan,JD 1981 Determinants of diet of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) in a mountain stream. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 38, 184-192. PDF
Allan,JD 1985 The production ecology of Ephemeroptera in a Rocky Mountain stream. Internationale Vereinigung für Theoretische und Angewandte Limnologie Verhandlungen 22, 3233-3237.
Allan,JD 1987 Macroinvertebrate drift in a Rocky Mountain stream. Hydrobiologia 144, 261-268.
Allen,RK and Edmunds,GF 1962 A revision of the genus Ephemerella (Ephemeroptera: Ephemerellidae). V. The subgenus Drunella in North America. Miscellaneous Publications of the Entomological Society of America 3, 147-179. PDF
Dahl, J and Peckarsky, BL 2003 Does living in streams with fish involve a cost of induced morphological defences? Canandian Journal of Zoology. 81(11): 1825-1828. PDF
Abstract: " Phenotypic plasticity may enable organisms to optimize their phenotypes in environments that are heterogeneous over time or space. For example, inducible defenses are favored for prey populations faced with variable predation risk. We studied the impact of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) on the development of defensive morphological characters in larvae of the mayfly, Drunella coloradensis, both in natural streams and in a series of experiments carried out in streamside, circular, flow-through chambers. Drunella larvae in natural streams with trout had longer caudal filaments per unit body size and relatively heavier exoskeletons than Drunella in fishless streams. Female larvae that developed in fish streams were also significantly smaller and less fecund at metamorphosis than those living in fishless streams, suggesting a possible fitness cost associated with development of morphological defenses. However, timing of metamorphosis of Drunella larvae to the adult stage did not differ between fish and fishless streams.
Larvae originating from fish and fishless streams were reared and exposed to water with fish cues or fishless control water for three weeks (1998) or until they developed black wing pads, i.e., just before emergence (1999). In both experiments waterborne fish cues induced the development of relatively longer caudal filaments, but only in Drunella originating from sites without fish. Waterborne fish cues had no effect on Drunella growth rates, behavior, or size at emergence. Drunella originating from fish streams had significantly lower mortality when exposed to predation by trout than Drunella originating from fishless streams. Caudal filament length appears to enhance survival, as Drunella with intact caudal filaments had lower predation rates than Drunella with their tails artificially shortened. This study provides evidence of chemically induced morphological plasticity that could reduce predation rates of these mayflies in natural stream environments."
Dodds,GS 1923 Mayflies from Colorado: descriptions of certain species and notes on others. Transactions of American Entomological Society 69, 93-116.
Described as Ephemerella coloradensis.
Gilpin,BR and Brusven,MA 1970 Food habits and ecology of mayflies of the St. Maries River in Idaho. Melanderia 4:19-40. PDF
Discussed as Ephemerella (Drunella) coloradensis.
Hawkins,CP 1985 Food habits of species of ephemerellid mayflies (Ephemeroptera: Insecta) in streams of Oregon. American Midland Naturalist 113(2) 343-352. PDF
McCafferty,WP; Durfee,RS; Kondratieff,BC 1993 Colorado mayflies (Ephemeroptera): an annotated inventory. Southwestern Naturalist 38 3, 252-274. PDF
Quote from page 264-265: "Prior to 1987 this species was reported as Ephemerella coloradensis. ...This common western species ranges from Arizona to Alaska. "
Dahl,J and Peckarsky,BL 2002. Induced morphological defenses in the wild: predator effects on a mayfly, Drunella coloradensis. Ecology 83:1620-1634. Abstract
McCafferty,WP and Provonsha, AV The Mayflies of North America Species List (Version 8Feb2011)
Here is the geographic range and synonyms:
Drunella coloradensis (Dodds), 1923 [CAN:FN,NW;MEX:SW;USA:FN,NW,SW]
* Ephemerella coloradensis Dodds, 1923 (orig.)
* Ephemerella wilsoni Mayo, 1952 (syn.)
Pennuto,CM and deNoyelles Jr,F 1993 Behavioral responses of Drunella coloradensis (Ephemeroptera) nymphs to short-term pH reductions. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 50, 2692-2697.
Ward,JV and Berner,L 1980 Abundance and altitudinal distribution of Ephemeroptera in a Rocky Mountain stream. In Advances in Ephemeroptera biology (pp. 169-177). Springer US. PDF
Discussed as Ephemerella coloradensis.
Wellnitz,T 2014 Can current velocity mediate trophic cascades in a mountain stream?. Freshwater Biology, 59(11) 2245-2255. PDF
Winget,RN and Mangum,FA 1996 Environmental profile of Drunella coloradensis Dodds (Ephemeroptera: Ephemerellidae) in the Western United States. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 11 2, 225-232.
Abstract: "We describe several niche dimensions of Drunella coloradensis Dodds based upon physical and chemical parameters of over 900 stream stations in 11 western states. Nymphs were found at 199 stations and were collected at elevations from near sea level to over 9,000 ft and from streams with a wide range of water discharges. This mayfly showed significant avoidance of streams with <l% channel gradients and those where fine sediments dominated the substrate. Nymphs of D. coloradensis selected for waters with <100 mg/l alkalinity and <50 mg/l sulfate and streams with brush or evergreen trees dominating the riparian vegetation. Drunella coloradensis is intolerant of water quality degradation but moderately tolerant of other changes in the physical habitat. Drunella coloradensis shows divergence from related species through resource partitioning strategies related to water quality tolerances and physical habitat selection."
Drunella coloradensis larvae from the Upper East river in early August 2011.


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Pet Services & Stores in Oak Park, IL
Comprehensive list of Oak Park, Illinois based pet food supply stores and service providers - sitting, training, grooming & boarding.
Over sixty years of caring about your pets as much as you do - We treat your pets like family! We are a modern complete service animal hospital and aim to provide the very highest of care to you and your pet. We have over sixty years of caring about your pets as much as you do - we treat your pets like family.
Tails A Waggin In-home Pet Care is a complete service pet sitting business that strives to provide the highest quality care to your furry family members. Do you have a trip planned for vacation or business? Maybe you've just gotten a new puppy who will need frequent potty breaks? Or, perhaps you have a dog that requirements a mid day break for some much needed exercise and companionship?
Our lab suite has been a great addition to our dedication to patient care. We are doing much of our basic blood work in house, but we still have the option of sending out tests when we need information that our lab does not do, or when the time for in house testing isn't there. Dedicated to cats and cat owners for over twenty years.
Paws, Whiskers, and Welcome to Out-U-Go! Pet Care We are a fun and professional dog walking and pet sitting service delivering Daily Dog Walks for dogs while their people are at work and Vacation Care for dogs and cats while their pet parents are out of town. We think you are in for a treat! Hear our pet sitting theme song the Out-U-Go!
Sirius Cooks is established on and committed to cooking healthy, wholesome treats and specialty items for cats and dogs with human-grade organic ingredients. Product Mission To make, distribute & sell the best quality organic dog treats, Sirius Snacks&trade and Sirius Suppers&trade by committing to incorporate human-grade, wholesome, organic ingredients that promote health for cats and dogs, whilst
Spike's Boutique Hotel for Dogs serves the communities of Oak Park, IL, Forest Park, IL, River Forest, IL, and the greater Chicago-land area with a higher quality alternative to traditional boarding for dogs and kennels. Spike's Boutique Hotel for Dogs is an upscale hotel for dogs. We provide overnight dog boarding and Doggie Daycare in a safe, healthy, fun, relaxing, music-filled atmosphere.
My name is Chloe, I am white fluffy and a darn cute Bichon Frise - My mom is a downtown banker and while she loves me tremendously she has to work a wealth of hours, she found Joan to give her a hand. Joan makes my tail wag, she scratches me just the way I like it, feed me treats and takes me for lots of walks, she talks to me, she knows when I need that extra bit of attention, or when I am feeling
Animal Aunt supplies caring, full-service pet care when you can't be there. For weekends or longer periods, Animal Aunt offers Vacation Care for your pets. Read about my many Vacation Care services.

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Since I normally only post here in this Fodors forum, I thought I'd let you all know as well...
No real safari this time, but certainly eco-tourism to a place with some iconic animal specis; Canada!
We visited Vancouver Island, did whale- and bear-trips from Telegraph Cove, crossed over to the sunshine coast, drove to Jasper, and then further north to the Rockies and back down to Vancouver. In this 2nd part of the trip we did a lot of Provincial- and National parks; Wells Gray, Mt. Robson, Jasper, Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Glacier, Mt. Revelstoke.
We were with 6 in one vehicle and used only B&B's or lodges. Our ages; 37 to 65 (so itinerary was adapted to that).
For a trip report including plenty of pics, see here;
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- 8 3-part Zimbabwe: Join Wild Dog Researcher, Walk Mana Pools, Canoe Zambezi
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Venkat Viswanathan's research focus is on identifying the scientific principles governing material design, inorganic, organic and biomaterials, for novel energy conversion and storage routes. The material design is carried out through a suite of computational methods being developed in the group validated by experiments. Some key research thrusts include identifying principles of electrolytes design (organic material) that can tune electrode catalysis, identification of new anode, cathode (inorganic materials) and electrolyte materials for next generation batteries, new electrocatalysts (inorganic) and biomaterials for energy storage and separation applications. In addition to material design, our group is involved in several cross-cutting areas such as battery controls, electric vehicle security and GPU accelerated computing.
His awards include: MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35, Sloan Research Fellowship in Chemistry in 2018; Office of Naval Research (ONR) Young Investigator Award in 2018; National Science Foundation CAREER award in 2016; American Chemical Society PRF Young Investigator in 2014; Electrochemical Society Daniel Cubicciotti Award in 2010; Electrochemical Society Herbert H. Uhlig Summer Fellow in 2009.


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Just outside Musée de Cluny is the small Square Paul-Painlevé, where you can view a handful of interesting statues including the artistic Monument of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes.
This sculpture is the works of French sculptor Jules Desbois and was erected here 1924. Here you...More


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Cloud Contracts of Microsoft
Microsoft has a cloud contract of worth 10 billion dollars with the US Military. It’s about building a Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure. The contract was worth 10 billion dollars over a period of 10 years. During this time, the ministry is replacing outdated systems with PaaS and IaaS solutions from Microsoft.
Microsoft prevailed against Amazon in the competition for a major cloud contract from the US Department of Defense. The software company received the approval to set up the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI). The Department of Defense is spending $ 10 billion to implement its new cloud strategy.
In the course of the tendering process, many observers saw Amazon as the favorite. After Google withdrew last year and Oracle and IBM later this year, the decision should be made between Amazon and Microsoft. In August, the Pentagon temporarily suspended the tender after US President Trump complained about possible conflicts of interest. The concerns were directed against Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, owner of the Trump-critical daily Washington Post.
The aim of JEDI is to replace outdated systems with new cloud services. According to the US government, JEDI equips the ministry and all mission partners for all tasks and missions of the ministry with enterprise level IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service)”.
“Today the Department of Defense has taken another step in the implementation of its cloud strategy by awarding an Enterprise General Purpose Cloud contract to Microsoft. This continues our strategy of a multi-vendor and multi-cloud environment, as the requirements of the ministry are diverse and cannot be met by a single provider,” said the Department of Defense. The treaty meets the requirements of warfare for a modern infrastructure for all three branches of arms.
The processing of the order and thus also the order volume depends on the success. The total term over which the total volume of 10 billion dollars is to be fulfilled is ten years. The ministry expects spending over the base two-year period to total $ 210 million. “The ministry will rigorously review the performance of the contract before exercising options,” the press release said.
Microsoft has revised the cloud contracts with corporate customers called Online Services Terms. They now contain new data protection provisions. The software company is responding to investigations by the EU into possible violations of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Microsoft changes cloud contracts
The trigger is criticism by the Dutch judiciary of the collection of telemetry data. Microsoft also addresses the concerns of the European Data Protection Supervisor. Among other things, Microsoft is now making it clear that it will take on the role of data controller.
The top data protection officer of the EU also assessed the agreement that Microsoft reached with the Dutch judiciary regarding contractual and technical changes in order to minimize risks for individuals. It is a step in the right direction.
The new Online Service Terms now contain the contractual changes that were worked out with the Dutch judiciary. According to Julie Brill , chief privacy officer and corporate vice president for global data protection, the new regulations are intended to provide more transparency about the processing of data in the Microsoft cloud. Above all, they should describe in more detail how Microsoft uses certain collected data.
However, the new rule does not only apply to EU institutions, but to all public institutions and business customers worldwide – regardless of the size of the organization. According to Brill, Microsoft will offer the new contracts to all customers from early 2020.
The investigation was triggered by an assessment by the Dutch Ministry of Justice that the collection of telemetry data from users of Office 365 ProPlus and Office 365 violated the General Data Protection Regulation. The European Data Protection Supervisor then investigated the Redmond company. He then expressed “serious concerns” about a month ago about the contracts that Microsoft has concluded with European institutions.

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Every lady deserves Ever Red on Valentine’s Day
Whom would you like to give a bunch of Ever Red on Valetines?
75kWp solar system to power RVR
The inauguration of a 75 kWp solar system to power Rift Valley Roses flower farm in Naivasha took place on May 9th.Read more
RVR roses being used for a wedding
RVR Roses being used for an wedding. They were so happy with the beautiful roses. The flowers held up so well.Read more
Rift Valley Roses started in 2011 and has ca. 22 ha roses. Our farm is located in central Kenya on the slopes of the Great Rift Valley at an altitute of 2.250 metres and bordering the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Our company operates using the Kaizen principles and we are KFC Silver certificated. Besides we stand for TUKUZA – TUnaweza KUboresha ZAidi is Swahili and means: we can always make it better.
Rift Valley Roses distribute all roses through Royal FloraHolland flower auction via our agent Fresco Flowers. We grow an assortment of Hybrid and Intermediate roses, ca 15 varieties.