Panasonic Goes 3G Only - No More GSM Phones
Dec 9, 2005, 3:34 PM by (staff)
Panasonic's parent company, Matsushita, today announce they will cease production of GSM handsets. Instead the company will focus solely on 3G (UMTS) handsets. The company is having difficulty competing in the global GSM market, but is doing well with 3G handset sales - especially in Japan. They will shutter a number of plants around the world including a software development facility in the US as the company also intends to shift to a Linux based OS for all their phones.
Hands On with Panasonic's Toughpad Phone
Panasonic has a new rugged smartphone for field workers. It's big, tough, and scans barcodes like a champ.
Panasonic Gives Your Phone an Upgrade on Your Next Flight
Panasonic's latest seatback systems for planes are more phone-oriented than ever, providing a dedicated spot for your phone, Qi wireless charging, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed for charging and media, and even an HDMI input. The multiple USB ports can not only charge your phone but also let you access your videos, photos, and music on the seat's 13-inch full-HD touch screen, which is actually based on an Android tablet.
HMD Global Trots Out the Nokia 130, an Entry-Level Feature Phone
HMD Global today announced the Nokia 130, a bar-style handset that runs the Series 30+ platform with basic connectivity apps and a handful of simple games. The handset has a 1.8-inch screen, number pad, 1,020mAh battery, Bluetooth, music player, FM radio, and headphone jack.
HTC to Drop Entry-Level Phones, Focus On Profits
HTC plans to exit the entry-level phone market moving forward and will instead focus its handset portfolio on high-margin devices. The company made the comments during a conference call with media to discuss its fourth quarter financial results.
Republic Wireless MVNO to Add GSM-Based Service
Republic Wireless, an MVNO that operates on Sprint's network, says it has signed a deal with a GSM-based carrier and will expand service with a GSM smartphone later this year. Republic's SVP of sales Lon France told Fierce Wireless the device will be a high-end Motorola handset, though he didn't name the exact model nor the new carrier partner (likely T-Mobile).
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Two years after the introduction of GE Appliance’s alternative-to-stainless steel finish, Slate, the company is embarking on a second expansion of the line to better meet the needs of new-home builders. “It’s a commitment, not a trend,” says brand manager Steve Hopmann, who notes the expansion represents a significant monetary investment based on the success of the line so far.
GE Appliance reports that 97 percent of consumers who purchased Slate were either “extremely” or “very” satisfied with the appearance of the finish in their kitchen. Resistant to fingerprints and able to hold magnets, the finish answers stainless steel’s two greatest shortfalls. Slate gray also complements transitional style, the most popular design trend in 2013, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
The stonelike appearance of Slate appeals to designers looking to blend appliances in with open floor plans, where a fridge or wall-oven may be visible from many rooms of the house. “Slate’s neutral, matte qualities make it visually interesting without causing a distraction,” says Lou Lenzi, director of GE’s Industrial Design Operation.
So, does the success of Slate mean the end of stainless? Not quite. Hopmann says both stainless and slate are on an upward trend.
The new GE Profile Series built-in appliances will debut in Slate throughout fall 2014. The counter-depth French door bottom-freezer refrigerator (shown) will be available in October.

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Read a description at www.wegoplaces.com. Plus, find other fun places to go!
Purchase an autographed copy, just $18.95 (free shipping). See my ad on Uncle Henry's online.
Watch a video Swan Island, A Maine Ghost Town, based on material from the book.
Watch a video A Visit to Fort Baldwin (Phippsburg, Maine), based on material from the book.
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This photo, taken in the summer of 2012, shows the new and old bridges near Bucksport, Maine.
The old one is now in the process of being dismantled. This view no longer exists!
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I developed an interest in abandoned places in New England after seeing a television segment in the 1970s which described a book called Abandoned New England. This book, by William F. Robinson, describes many abandoned places in the New England states. In addition to providing historical background on some of the places, locations and listings of structural remains are proviced for most of the sites.
An earlier book, Fessenden S. Blanchard's Ghost Towns of New England: Their Ups and Downs (1960), is an excursionary guide to abandoned places, and is partly a local history of the places covered, and partly a travel journal.
Both books are long out of print, though copies may be available at libraries or through the used book market.
Some of these abandoned places were settlements, some were military installations, and others were industrial sites. The reasons for the demise of such places are varied: sometimes a farming settlement died out due to low agricultural yields; mills, mines, or quarries suffered from exhaustion of natural resources or economic changes; military forts outlived the purposes for which they were constructed.
An example of a failed industrial site is Furnace Grove, on the eastern outskirts of Bennington, Vermont, where crumbling remains of old iron furnaces adjoin classic buildings which housed homes and offices for the iron workers. The remaining buildings are now quaint residences.
Read more about Furnace Grove.
Please take a look at my profile on fineartamerica.com, where you can order prints or cards featuring some of the photographs I took while traipsing around the northeastern U. S.
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Crown Point Photographs
Though outside of New England, the ruins of Fort Crown Point in New York are very interesting to visit. Here is a link to the official page for the historic site. I also have a collection of photographs taken at Crown Point that can be viewed/purchased.
Other Historical Photographs
There are plenty of interesting historical photographs, taken by me and other photographers, available at fineartamerica.com: historical photos .
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Bonehill Farm Bed and Breakfast is found in a peaceful, rural setting near Mickleover outside Derby. This attractive and spacious Georgian House has been the residence of the present owner’s family since 1790. Current owners John and Catherine pride themselves on providing the best service and hospitality. The B & B is 3-Star rated by Visit England.
The farm offers 3 spacious guest rooms, all with a double and a single bed, Wifi, TV, DVD and beverage tray for making hot drinks. Two of our rooms have en suite facilities. Guests can make use of the lounge or relax in the large garden and play croquet on the lawn. After a sound night’s sleep, a farmhouse breakfast is served in our dining room and you must try our homemade marmalade!
There is plenty of car parking available and the farm is located on the Sustrans Cycleway for anyone arriving via bicycle. Bonehill Farm is well-located for exploring Derbyshire and is within easy driving distance of the Peak District, Burton-upon-Trent, Alton Towers, the M1 and beyond. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Laker tennis team hopes to learn from last year's mistakes
There were some bumps during the 2008 season which will hopefully, in turn become a learning lesson for the young Detroit Lakes girls' tennis team.
Numbers were down and experience thin as the Lakers had to live and learn through last year's schedule. But the good news is, the Lakers did learn.
"We were just surviving and getting through the season," said DL head coach Kris Omberg. "This year, we have set some goals to win some more matches."
Confidence has already been raised after a scrimmage in Little Falls, where DL beat their section opponents the Flyers, 4-3.
"That gave the girls confidence and showed them they can win in the section," Omberg said. "There is no target on us, we don't have anything to lose."
Some dedicated off-season work will also pay dividends.
Junior Joelle Langworthy had a solid summer, playing in camps and going through the speed and strength camps held at DL High School.
She will be the favorite to play DL's No. 1 singles slot, while senior Justine Haukebo will see No. 2 duties.
"Justine has come a long way (in the) last year," Omberg said. "Now, we'll concentrate more on her game strategy and ball placement."
With more players out this season, Omberg has more flexibility to move girls around the singles and doubles matches.
Those vying for singles positions include eighth grader Katie Anderson, junior Becca Ask and sophomore Lauren Johnson.
"Anderson and Johnson are both backboards, they hit everything back," Omberg said. "Becca has good experience in both singles and doubles, as well."
The doubles is still a question mark, with several younger players looking to fill those voids.
Sophomore Tess Hamre adds some experience, while depth will be added by several seventh and eighth graders.
First-year player Brianna Seebold will bring athleticism to the team, as well as depth.
There will not be a junior high team this season, thus allowing Omberg and assistant coach Danielle Pesch to offer more hands-on training to the younger players.
"I don't think it will be a negative effect not having a junior high program," Omberg said. "It allows us to have them up here, and we can work with them more."
The Lakers will open the season Wednesday at Staples-Motley and at Perham Thursday.
The 2009 Detroit Lakes girls' tennis schedule:
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27 at Perham
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The mansions of Jacmel, with their cast-iron pillars and balconies, would later influence the homes in much of New Orleans.Today, many of these homes are now artisan shops that sell vibrant handicrafts, papier-mâché masks, and carved-wood animal figures.The town is regarded as one of the safest in the country, and foreign visitors that come to Haiti seeking tranquility often go for Jacmel.Its urbanization has been increasing in large part due to the income generated by tourism.About 70 per cent of the homes were damaged, with most of the heavier damage being in the poorer neighbourhoods.Jacmel has two hospitals, Hôpital Saint-Michel and the "Complexe Médico Chirurgical Rose Marie Paul" recently founded by the philanthropist Dr.
This day is still celebrated as Venezuelan Flag Day.
In addition, the Jacmel Film Festival is held there annually.
On January 11, 2010, Choice Hotels announced they would open a 120-room Comfort Inn in Jacmel, the first chain hotel to be opened there in a decade.
In 1925, Jacmel was dubbed as the "City of Light," becoming the first in the Caribbean to have electricity.
The city has well-preserved historical French colonial architecture that dates back from the early nineteenth century and has little changed.
The general design of the Gran Colombian flag served as the model for the current flags of Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador, which emerged as independent nations at the breakup of Gran Colombia in 1830.

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"Reeling me closer, he didn't stop until I was directly in front of him. Suddenly he lifted me onto the counter. My face was level with his. He fixed me with a dark, inviting smile. And that's when I realized this moment had been dancing around the edge of my fantasies for several days now." pg 126
A few days ago, my dearest friend Justine sent me a text saying how I must read this new book that she is completely hooked on. She was very insistant and even offered to lend me her copy so how could I refuse? Some of her praises included things like, "You will not be able to put it down!" and "It is SO MUCH better than Twilight!" and after reading it (in less than a day), my verdict is: she's right.
Hush, Hush combines romance and fantasy into one addicting novel. There were parts where I was kept on the edge of my seat while other parts got me squealing like a fangirl. Patch, the hero, (who I admit can be described as a stalker) can probably get any of you girls to swoon over him. After all, what girl can resist the bad boy charm? You can check off mysterious, dark, and handsome down your list of fantasy dreamboat qualities. Throw in a likeable heroine, a great setting, and a dark plot to keep the story going and you've got yourself a page turner.
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Gordon Biersch Goes Latin
Aloha Mi Gente......Rodney Perez & Tropi-Jazz will be performing on Wednesday January 30th at Gordon Biersch Aloha Tower Marketplace from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Free ( No Cover) and open to the public. Tell your friends cuz there's plenty of room for dancing under the stars. $5.00 parking flat rate. So see you all there 30th of January.......Para que viva un noche de descarga y sabor !
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BY DAVID FLORES
Baja Towns Closing Their Borders
To prevent Coronavirus contamination, a few towns in Southern Baja are closing their access roads, forcing people to take alternate paths or to go back to where they came from. Todos Santos and Pescadero on the Pacific side and Santiago on the road to the East Cape have closed access, with concerned citizens watching all day and night. Those driving from Cabo to La Paz are told to take the toll road and avoid Todos Santos. In the northern part of the state, the city of Comondu has also closed access to the town. Only semi-truck drivers are allowed to pass without stopping, and trucks delivering food, if the drivers comply with security protocols. The Comondu mayor told us that if some residents went on vacation, they will not be allowed to return home until the pandemic is over. He hopes they enjoyed their vacation, ha! All in all, more than 200 municipalities throughout the country shut their access roads.
San Jose International Airport Partially Closed
Well, Terminal 2, the one for international flights. Terminal 1, where all domestic (Mexican) flights land and take off from will be used for both international and domestic flights. Which are very few at this time. We think Terminal 2 could have been the one that’s open so Mexicans had a chance to see it. It’s much nicer than Terminal 1, with more services and food and booze booths. But hey, we understand, it’s too big for a few passengers. Airport officials expect to keep operating with just one terminal until July 1.
Are Cabo Out-of-work People Getting Any Help?
During this contingency, you bet they are. The city is delivering boxes of basic non-perishable food (cooking oil, rice, beans, bread, pasta, etc.) with the Legend Quedate en Casa (stay home). So far, they have reached out to 4,000 families in San Jose, Cabo San Lucas, Miraflores, Santiago and La Ribera. The organized business owners under the Los Cabos Coordinating Council (CCC) along with the Los Cabos Children Foundation are allocating some $20 million USD to do the same for their currently unemployed workers and low-income families. The goal is to reach out to some 40,000 families this same month. Read an extensive article featured on our front page.
Alcohol Sales Not Banned
In a surprising move, Los Cabos Mayor Armida Castro backed off from her Friday decision to ban sales of alcohol in our municipality. It is again legal to sell it at stores and supermarkets. Wholesale alcohol sellers – those that supply hotels and restaurants cannot sell it though. Since most bars are closed and restaurants are selling To-Go packages or home delivery, we should be fine. Alcohol has not been banned in La Paz municipality – which includes the East Cape – so let’s continue with our new Daylight / COVID-19 / Savings time, A.M: Coffee. P.M.: Wine.
Mass contagium at Cabo hospital.
Two weeks ago, Los Cabos health officials confirmed that 42 employees at the government-run Social Security (IMSS) hospital on the road to Todos Santos across from the Chedraui supermarket were infected with COVID-19.
The zero patient was an administration worker who acquired it elsewhere. All 42 were put in home-isolation and the hospital got a large-scale sanitizing operation. Doctors, nurses and admin workers were replaced and strict hygiene was enforced, as the hospital was chosen as the only one to care for COVID-19 patients in Los Cabos.
Social Security Offers a Break to Employers.
In order to support Mexican employers in this health crisis, the Social Security (IMSS) institute has stated employers will be able to defer payments on their quotas and those of their employees for over 24 months.
There will be interest to pay, which goes from 1.226 to 1.82 percent, depending on the agreement agreed upon. Employers should cover 100 percent of the employees’ quotas and only 20 percent of the business quota and defer payments. The agreement must be in writing and approved by the local IMSS administrative offices. If you are an employer in Mexico, ask your accountant to do this for you.
Fishing Tournament Postponed
That would be the Robert Ross Fishing Tournament, which was scheduled to take place in May this year at the Puerto Escondido marina in Loreto.
Due to the postponement of the tournament, registration without payment is available. In-person registration is available in the marina office as well as at the Pisces Yacht office in Cabo San Lucas. For more information on registration at Pisces Yachts, contact Tracy at 1-877-286-7938 or 624-143-1288. For more information on the marina and the tourney, please go to www.robertrossfishingtournament.com


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- A timeless classic Army cap
- Robust and durable
- Great patina ability
This army style cap is made from goat skin. The so called cuba cap has a slightly smaller shade and originally originates from the kepi cap. The leather cap is available in different centimeter sizes. We make caps for small, medium, large and extra large head sizes. A true classic among cap connoisseurs, and here in a luxurious version which is both more durable and delivers a better patina than the synthetic oilskin army caps with stay-wax, that we often locate in the streets of Copenhagen.
This Fidel Castro cap is made by Herr Bullmann in Germany. See how the handcrafted army caps are made according to traditional methods from the craft of headwear makers.

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Social media has increased the number of patients seeking facial plastic surgery in Washington DC and across the world! According to the 2015 survey performed by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1 in 3 facial plastic surgeons say patients are seeking procedures to look better in selfies and social media. This plastic surgery survey questioned its members, board certified surgeons who specialize in plastic surgery of the face, head, and neck.
The exponential rise of video and photos via telephones and tablets has made everyone more notice their double chins, wrinkled skin, and eye bags. In addition, one’s face tends to look worse with tilting the chin downward toward the camera and poor lighting with these electronic devices. We previously discussed this modern phenomena associated with the “facetime facelift”.
As a Washington DC facial plastic surgeon, I have not yet had a patient specifically requesting a rhinoplasty or Botox® to improve their online profile photograph. However, I’ve seen many patients who have noticed characteristics of their face they would like to improve after repeatedly seeing their face in various photographs. This trend will likely continue for the foreseeable future as photos and video continue to increase, and we become increasingly aware of our appearance.
Have you thought of plastic surgery after seeing yourself over and over again in photos? Share your thoughts below.

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Osho – the master of masters, a modern-day mystic whose wisdom, rebellious spirit and humor have transformed the lives of millions around the globe.
His teachings liberated people from the shackles of religion and conformity. Osho coined the concept of a new man – Zorba the Buddha, one who celebrates and meditates.
Osho’s teachings are an amalgamation of the healing arts of the East and modern therapies of the West.
This festival, a gratitude to the enlightened master, will give us a taste of his work Osho active meditations, Tibetan Pulsing, BreathWork, Sweat Lodge, Shamanic Journey, Biodanza, Sufi Work, Aum Meditation, Chakra Awareness, Tai-Chi, Tantra, Healing and Counselling, Therapy Sessions, Music and Dance, Theatre, Concerts and Performances.
You will also have the opportunity to get one-on-one sessions with the healers and therapists.
The evenings will be blessed by Osho’s discourse in the White Robe gathering.
After dinner, there will be musical and dance performances, talent show, closing party or special night meditations.
Come let’s live Osho’s vision… And in spirit, meditate with the Buddha, dance with Krishna and celebrate with Rumi!
Osho’s scientifically-designed methods are active in nature and pave the way for inner transformation. We will explore power-packed practices like Dynamic, Nataraj, Gourishankar, Naadbrahma, and Mandala in this festival!
Sufism’s whole concern is love—intense, passionate love, said Osho. We will connect with the beloved within through practices like Gibberish, No-Dimension, Zikr, Gurdieff movements and whirling like Dervishes.
Biodanza means the dance of life. In this session, we will explore our body’s natural movements to music and learn to be playful again!
AUM – Awareness, Understanding, Meditation – is an Osho Humanversity practice that takes you through 14 aspects of the human experience using movement, role play and voice in a safe environment. Get ready to shake the stress and the distress away as you reclaim the joy of being alive!
Pulse is the life force through which the spirit manifests itself. Based on the Six Yogas of enlightened Mystic, Naropa, Pulsing has been brought to the world under the guidance of Osho. This ancient method, often practiced in pairs, uses sound, color, and touch to bring deep healing to our organs.
This guided breathing method supports the clearing away of old energies, conditioning, patterns, negative thoughts and emotions by taking us into the subconscious. Get ready to open the door to a new life!
Based on the ancient teaching of Kundalini Yoga, Shakti Dance combines fluently the art of different types of dance and the wisdom of the Classic Yoga’s science. In this beautiful session, we will alternate between movement and meditation
Contact Improvisation is a form of improvised dancing, involves exploring one’s body in relation to others through movement awareness, sharing weight by following a shared point of contact.
It involves knowing the self, the movements and the connection with the surroundings through falling, rolling, counterbalance, lifting using minimal effort, centering and releasing, and responding with awareness.
Ashwin Bharti became a disciple of Osho in 1977 and is an ambassador of Osho’s vision. From being a successful businessman, he became a philanthropist and started helping himself & others in their spiritual journey.
Being a channel for Osho’s energy, Ashwin created Zorba the Buddha, one of the world’s largest open faith spiritual centre and cultural hub.
Over the years, he has received transmissions from various masters in Sufism, Tantra, Zen, Shamanism, Pulsing, Osho therapies & meditations, bodywork, biodanza, contact improvisation, art and music.
Dr. Nidhi embarked on her spiritual journey as a scholar. She holds a Ph.D. degree from Delhi University in Osho’s vision of Education for a new man.
Soon she realized that what Osho expounded cannot be restricted to a thesis. She became a sannyasin and totally soaked herself into experiencing every aspect of Osho phenomenon.
It soon started flowing through her. She has conducted numerous seminars and conferences on Osho’s vision. She has been facilitating many workshops all over India on subjects like emotional wellness, dance therapy, conscious parenting, couple meditation and life skills etc.
Architect and painter, Parambodhi began his spiritual journey in the 70s after his encounter with his master Osho. He was introduced to Tibetan Pulsing by ShantamSheeraj in the 80s. At the moment, he shuttles between Milan (Italy), Wangen (Germany) and Goa (India).
International AUM Leader, trained at Humaniversity, The Netherlands.
Dr. Mukta is a qualified Homoeopathic doctor by profession. She was introduced to Osho in 1992 and she took Sanyas in 1998. She has regularly been practicing meditation and spreading the fragrance of Osho through her.
Thousands of people have been introduced by her to Osho in India and abroad. She is also a Reiki Master and a qualified Relationship Consultant. She has greatly influenced the lives of most of the people who have come in touch with her.
Initiated in OSHO Neo Sanyass in 1996 Nirav has been Leading Osho’s Meditation Camp from past few years.
He has been trained in Tai Chi 10 & 16 Forms ShiBaShi Set 1, 2 under the guidance of various experienced Tai Chi and Yoga Masters like Bruce Frantiz and Mahavir Dhurdad.
He is also an Access Consciousness Practitioner, a Coach in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and leads No-Mind Meditative Therapy.
Nirav has been leading Chakra Dance meditation, Mantra Dance, 5 Element Dance, Yin Yang Dance, Chi Dance and Tai Chi workshops for the last 8 years.
Nirupam an Osho sanyasin on the path of meditation last 30 years … last 13 years is sharing the meditation experience with the friends on the path… leading sufi retreats, Gurdjieff movements workshops, and self-inquiry intensives ( who is in) have been travelling to different parts of the globe.. like China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Spain, Iran, Kenya, Greece, India, and sharing the meditation experience.
Dileri is simply rebellious, gypsy, free soul. After years of Traveling around Asia, she has been established in Kuala Lumpur in which she considers as her home. Dileri believes that every single moment of our lives should be in accordance with the holistic practicing of exercises. That is not only to concentrate on physical exercising but also taking into account the integrated connection of mind, body and soul as a holistic complementary cycle.
Being a bodyworker, Dileri’s focus has always been on healing the body and through the Body, definitely healing the Mind. She has been studying and certified in the following area of Bodywork: Ayurveda Massages, Holistic practice of exercises such as Pilates and Yoga, Osho Active Meditations and Pranayama, Magic Ball Therapy.
In Kuala Lumpur, she is working in different holistic centers and studios as a Pilates and Pranayama Teacher, Meditation Facilitator, Ayurveda Practitioner and Food Advocate.
She has conducted many Workshops on the above-mentioned areas and learn how to heal yourself with practical daily techniques. She is educating people on how to connect deeper with their own body, listening to their feelings and get the message that their body is communicating. She has been invited as a Speaker in different acclaimed international festivals on wellbeing, yoga and mindfulness. She wrote few articles on acclaimed national and international Wellbeing magazines.
Niraj leads the Dorset School of Biodanza and is skilled at opening people to many aspects of Tantra such as sensitivity, sensuality, touch, affection and transcendence. Using the medium of Biodanza, a series of dance, movements and exercises that create space for a deep experience within oneself and with others. Each workshop is led as a vivencia, a space in which words are dropped and the deep wisdom of the body is entered.
Niraj has been into Biodanza since 1997, leads the teacher training program, and is also trained in the Osho Humaniversity training.
Prem Luca began his spiritual journey early on. He encountered his first spiritual teacher at 16 and has been meditating ever since. His seeking spirit brought him to India at the age of 23, where he travelled with many
sadhus. But it was arriving at Poona that changed the course of his spiritual life. He took Oshosannyas in 1980 and became of a part of the amazing community in Oregon and then again in Poona.
For several years he travelled around Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Perù and Brazil. In the process, he embraced the Shamanic way with medicinal plants. Prem Luca has been working together with Manitonquat (Medicine Story) for over 20 years spreading the message of the Circle way, leading sweat lodges and Vision Quests. He has translated three of Manitonquat’s books: The Circle Way, The Original Instructions and Changing The World. Prem Luca has been trained as a RebirtherBreathworker by Leonard Orr and has followed the Holotropic Breath with Stan Grof. He has been leading Awareness Breath workshops for 15 years. Osho’s presence and devotion to the Path of Love are tangible in all his work.
Dates: 13-18 Dec 2018
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Gold was given a fillip this week following news over the weekend that China has been quietly building its gold stocks for most of this decade. Reserves were last specifically posted in 2003 and have shown on government records as 600 tons since the end of that year. In reality though the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (with the interesting acronym of SAFE ” considering all the criticism China has come in for over currency manipulation) has been refining scrap and sub standard gold holdings on top of buying from domestic producers such that now reserves stand at 1054 tons. This places China fifth in the world, ahead of Switzerland’s 1040 tons but behind the U.S. ranked first with 8,133 tons, followed by Germany (3,412 tons), France (2,508 tons) and Italy (2,451 tons) according to various sources. In general, Asian countries have been increasing their gold reserves this decade as European and IMF holdings have been neutral or reduced. There has been talk since early last year of the IMF selling 403 tons from their 3,217 ton reserve as part of a plan to close the Washington-based lender’s annual deficit according to Bloomberg.
Suggestions that China is seeking to diversify away from the US dollar to undermine the dollar’s position as a reserve currency have been dismissed by most commentators as unfounded but various Chinese departments have used revenues to buy hard assets such as metals, mining assets, equities and a gradually more diversified basket of currency holdings in a move seen more as an attempt to spread risk in the light of global uncertainty.
China’s purchases of gold may have contributed in some part to the metal’s strength over the last year or so. Normally, a strong dollar would result in a weaker gold price but gold has held up remarkably well as other metals have declined as noted in a forth-coming MetalMiner white paper due out this week. China is the world’s largest producer and although no data is currently available as to what price SAFE paid for the increase reserves there are suggestions (admittedly by their own Gold Association so treat them with caution) that China should increase its holdings from 1,054 tons to 5,000 tons. Be that as it may it appears at least to be a long term strategy to buy and hold gold reserves. To put the investment of the last 6 years in perspective, 600 tons is equivalent to 19.29 million troy ounces, the standard measure of gold. If we assume an average purchase price of $400/ounce over that period (may be high because some of the current reserves are from refined scrap and previous unrecorded lower grade holdings) that represents an investment close to $8bn. A good one mind you, at today’s price the 1054 tons are valued at $31bn and with foreign exchange reserves of $2trillion according to the WSJ it would take only a small fraction to raise gold reserves to the level of some European countries or even the US. As a hedge against inflation (inflation widely expected to come in 2011-12 as a result of the liquidity being pumped into the financial system) a more sizeable switch to gold from currencies may not be a bad long term investment. One of many things you can say for the Chinese – they are good at the long game.


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Minister for Defense and Member of Parliament for the Bimbilla constituency, Dominc Nitiwul, has pledged to ensure that chieftaincy disputes and related clashes in the constituency do not recur.
The interior Ministry on Thursday [February 9], reviewed a long-standing curfew on the Bimbilla Township following the eruption of a gun battle on Thursday afternoon.
There have been sporadic eruptions of violence in Bimbilla since 2014, after one of the persons the longstanding kinship dispute between members of the Gbugmayili gate was assassinated.
But according to Mr. Nitiwul, the situation cannot be allowed to continue.
Speaking on Eyewitness News, he told host Richard Dela Sky that, the clashes have over the years stalled development and other relevant socio-economic activities in the town.
“I’ll be sending reinforcement to ensure that it never happens again. It is a challenge; but I believe that challenge we can surmount it. It just calls for me and my team to ensure that this problem is solved once and for all; because we cannot continue like this so that everyone has peace. Children have to go to school not something like this.”
Mr. Nitiwul also denied that the recent violence had some political undertone.
“We are just lucky that politicians in the area did not get involved. You cannot accuse any of the politicians that they have been involved in this matter and that is just our luck that the people who could have been fanning it are not involved. It is purely a traditional matter.”
He added that the situation demands swift action and he will be fair and firm in dealing with it.
He called on residents to remain calm, and assured them that he is working with the security agencies and other relevant agencies to ensure peace is restored to the area.
By: Jonas Nyabor/citifmonline.com/Ghana


The Martian has stormed to the top of the U.S. box office, taking $55 million in its opening weekend of release.
The Martian marks the return of Ridley Scott to the director's chair as he brings Andy Weir's popular novel of the same name to the big screen with Matt Damon in the central role.
The science fiction movie, which has been met with great reviews from the critics and is tipped as a potential Oscar contender, was the only new entry inside the top ten this week as it toppled Hotel Transylvania 2 from the number one spot.
Hotel Transylvania 2 only spent a single week at the top of the U.S. box office but the animation film fell just a single place to number two - taking a further $33 million over the weekend.
Sicario, which is set to be released in the UK this week, was the only film on the up this week as the Denis Villeneuve directed film leapt from ten to round off the top three.
Sicario is new crime thriller from the Prisoners director and will see Emily Blunt team up with Josh Brolin and Benicio del Toro.
The Intern was down two places this week as it fell from two to four, while The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials was also down two at this week's number five.
Black Mass fell out of the top five this week as the gangster film dropped a single place to number six. Everest was one of two three place fallers as the disaster movie slipped from four to number seven.
The Visit was down two at eight, while former number one War Room was down just a single place at nine. The Perfect Guy was the other three place faller as it dropped from number seven to round off the top ten.
- (NE) The Martian - $55,000,000
- (1) Hotel Transylvania 2 - $33,000,000
- (10) Sicario - $12,075,000
- (2) The Intern - $11,620,000
- (3) Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials - $7,650,000
- (5) Black Mass - $5,905,000
- (4) Everest - $5,510,000
- (6) The Visit - $3,950,000
- (8) War Room - $2,800,000
- (7) The Perfect Guy - $2,400,000
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Mordecai may have been an officer of Ahasuerus since he sat at the king’s gate. He just happened to be sitting at the gate when he heard a plot against the king. After Mordecai reported the incident to Esther, she informed the king that Mordecai had heard the two men’s plans. An investigation was conducted and the men were hanged. Mordecai’s name was recorded as having saved the king’s life—God’s providence in action.
King Ahasuerus promoted one of his officials, Haman to be over all of the princes of the kingdom. Everyone was to bow and pay homage to him in his new position. However, to do so would be worshipping a man instead of God. Mordecai refused to bow to a man. In seeking to right that “wrong” that had been committed against him and to get revenge against Mordecai, Haman plotted with the king to destroy all of the Jews in the land. Due notice was sent throughout the land ordering the slaughter of the Jews on a certain day.

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After that I had to take a break because I was exhausted. On Thursday I had to head home early from work as I wasn't feeling well. By Thursday evening I was disoriented with a fever. That continued mostly through Friday. Today I'm almost OK but need to take frequent breaks.
Inside the box there appear to be wires connected to the school bus flashers that I removed. I'll try to deal with those. The horn button is wired crudely into the fuse box, bypassing the fuses. As I said, hillbilly!
This is the part I bought. Described on the customs form it's a telescoping rod, which is a little bizarre. The data sheet printed on it is Chinese but the specifications are simple. It has a 50mm stroke, runs on 12v and lists 500 newtons. I tested it on a battery pack with 8 AA batteries. It seems to work brilliantly.
I looked hard at the black box, dismantled it and found the hillbilly switch was unusable as it was a much bigger diameter than the switch holes in the console. What's new there? Nothing much that the hillbillies put in the bus could be used. Anyway, the wires to the lighting switch on the door mechanism didn't have to be cut or insulated. I just tucked them away with other wires. I spent a good while sitting looking at it all and thinking how to work around it all. I came to the conclusion that I need to secure my linear actuator with straps and a bottom bracket. The bracket I already have and the straps can be easily cut from the old table top.
Then I sat back and played with a steel bracket and a jubilee clip. Discovering with the aid of a magnet that the motor casing was steel, I attached the motor to the bracket with my jubilee clip. Then I realized that if I cut slits in the side of the box structure that I'd unscrewed, I could feed the jubilee clip through and around the motor. Thus I whipped out my trusty angle grinder and cut two slits. I should use a second jubilee clip but I will have to get that later. Then it was a case of painting the freshly cut steel and waiting.
While I waited, I looked at the cable the hillbillies installed and was horrified as it curled around the accelerator pedal. I refed the cable and now it comes out of a gap beside the Instrament cluster and goes up ready to feed beside my video cable into the control console where I will put a Radio Shack push button switch. While I was working in the area I noticed yet more old mud insect nests. I reckon the guy that I bought it off had spent all his time clearing out obvious infestations and that the first owner after the school district had probably left it over winter and in the summer found it was infested and gave up and sold it.
Thinking about how to attach the plunger to the locking flap, I realized I could use chain or even a piece of string. As long as when the plunger is fully extended, the flap is lifted out of the way of the handle and not over stressed, it should be fine. While I was at it, I adjusted the blocking screw on the door so that now the door opener cannot go beyond the fully closed point. It was previously able to exceed that by quarter of an inch.
As it's currently thundering and threatening to rain, it's unlikely that I'll do anything much outside the bus today. Maybe tomorrow. Meanwhile, I can do some of the preparatory work by cutting my aluminum brackets and attaching them to the solar panels. Mounting the panels and installing the control switch for the door lock might get done tomorrow.
I sat in the driver's seat and continued working. Eventually I had the linear actuator installed and temporarily connected to the flap with a handy piece of chain. Testing it proved that my device functioned as intended. An unforeseen problem cropped up in that the door arm needed to swing close to the bottom of the box when the door is opening. Oops! Just then the sky darkened and I had to pause work.

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Struggling with your finances can be so frustrating, especially when you continue to fail at getting out of debt. You know you have to do something about your debt. You want to get out of debt so bad.
Every time you start to do something about it, then somehow “something” happens and you are back to where you started.
You know you don’t want to be in debt. You want to take control of your finances; yet, somehow you keep failing at getting out of debt. What if I told you that the reason you are failing, is because of you.
You are the reason you are failing at getting yourself out of debt. You will fail to get out of debt, no matter how many times you try.
That is, unless you know and change the reasons why you are failing to take control of your finances, you will never get out of debt.
You need to focus on the reasons why you are failing first.
Why are you are continuing to fail every time you want to start to kill your debt?
If you don’t know why you are failing at getting out of debt, again, you will fail to get out of debt.
I remember knowing that I needed to fix my finances, starting to do something about getting out of debt, and a few months later I go back to where I was.
I would fail every time, and I didn’t know why.
I would blame everyone, and I would give up.
It wasn’t until later when I realized the reasons why I was failing and decided to give my debt killing journey a try again. I didn’t fail after that, and I know you won’t fail either.
The good news is that your financial situation is fixable, you can start and continue with your financial journey without failing or giving up.
We live in a country that encourages debt. You know it, and I know it.
Everywhere you go, we are being influenced by credit card applications, car loans, and so much more. It’s encouraged for us to borrow to get what we want, so we do it because society says it’s OK.
We live to keep up with the Joneses and, whether we like it or not, we fall for this all the time; that’s when we get ourselves into debt.
Check out these money posts:
- 20 Top Ways You Will Be Wasting Your Money This Year
- 5 Things To Avoid During A Recession
- 4 Ways To Save Money When You Are Living Paycheck To Paycheck
The solution to this problem is to know that you don’t have to follow the crowd; that you don’t have to borrow to get what you want. By working hard and saving money, you can accomplish whatever your heart desires without getting into debt.
Lack of Planning
Many people don’t even have a plan of what they want in life and with their finances. They have dreams, but those dreams are not put into plans.
Lack of planning is the reasons why we get ourselves into debt. We love to spend money, and some of us were not taught to spend it wisely. Due to lack of planning, we spend without realizing how bad this will affect us in the future.
Like planning, without a budget, your money is telling YOU what to do, not the other way around.
How do you know where your money is going without a budget? How are you controlling your finances if you don’t have a budget to show you where it’s going?
Start a budget and follow it.
Start telling your money where it’s going, and not the other way around. You will not get out of debt without a budget.
The right mindset
Do you have the right mindset to succeed?
This was one of my biggest struggles, and hard to overcome personally. If you don’t have the right mindset, you will fail to get out of debt. Having the right mindset will get you places; it will get you far.
If you have a broke mindset, you will need to change that mindset into a “wealthy” one. Not having a right mindset on life, on your finances, will set you up to fail.
This is important because no matter how much you want to save, you will fail if you don’t fix your mindset. With the wrong mindset, no matter how much money you have or gained, you will always be broke. Getting out of debt will not only change your finances but the way you view life as well.
When starting this debt freedom journey, it is important that you continue to keep motivated. Enjoy the good and the bad during your road to paying off your debt.
Surround yourself with support and motivation. No one said that the road to financial freedom was going to be easy, but if you don’t find the motivation to continue and finish, you will fail to get out of debt.
Always remind yourself of why you are doing this. Think of why you are doing this and remember that you will make it. Others have taken this journey and succeeded; you can too. When the road gets tough, you must continue with the journey.
Don’t give up.
If you are failing to get out of debt, evaluate and see if these are the reasons you are failing.
Again, the road to financial freedom is not an easy one. You got yourself into it; you can get out of it. Always remember that you control your finances, and if it goes wrong, there’s no one to blame but you.
I learned this the hard way during my journey, and I will tell you that it was the best thing that ever happened to me.
I learned to see life and money differently. Sticking to your financial journey will help you succeed to get out of debt. What other reasons do you think people fail to get out of debt? Please share it with us.

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Are women taught to be second class citizens?
As Lena Horne once said, "You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way."
It may come as a shock to some but women certainly are not first class citizens in the USA. It is historically routine for women's work on behalf of our culture, our careers, our families, and our government to be downplayed or categorized as helping the males in our lives. (But Hillary Clinton has helped her husband and now acts on her own, with or without her husband's help.)
Suffragists worked for decades to gain the right for women to vote, yet continue to be totally ignored by our culture, our government and even by women themselves! Unless they are women's studies majors, most of the young women today know very little about the pain and suffering suffragists went through to finally achieve electoral voting rights.
Arguing the point, remember that we have ten (10!) federal holidays and they all honor males. These are holidays that recognize the achievements of powerful males and the exceptional moments in history commemorating special men (Martin Luther King for example).
No women or woman has ever been so honored. No female has ever been legislatively higher than the current Speaker of the US House Nancy Pelosi. No woman has ever been executively higher than several women cabinet members named by the males they supported.
Geraldine Ferraro was chosen by Walter Mondale in 1984 as his vice presidential nominee. Hillary Clinton almost gained the presidential nomination in 2008. Sarah Palin was the first conservative woman to run as a vice presidential candidate when John McCain tapped her as his choice in 2008.
It is bad enough that we are one of the very few western countries to have never elected a woman president or prime minister. If you agree that it makes sense to (at the very least!) honor women suffragists for their work, their sacrifices, their pain, and their suffering to gain the right for women to vote, please go to the website below and sign a petition to Congress asking that this glaring omission be rectified by setting aside at least one special day a year to honor those women suffragists. The National Women's History Project suggests March 8 because it will be 90 years in 2011 since women won the right to vote and the 100th observance of International Women's Day.
And this time, let's not excuse Congress for setting a day of recognition for the suffragists by legalizing the day as a choice between the honored women and the employee's birthday (as they did in MLK's holiday). That act insures the continuation of second class citizenship for anyone other than white males.
For all interested parties, do not forget that it is a Women's Studies group of mostly women at the University of Central Florida who are launching this grassroots campaign to honor suffragists and to rectify the way history and our government have disregarded our suffragists for more than 99 years.
Sign this petition and stay posted to the Weeds blog for more upcoming information about the second-class (!)women in American history:
Mahatma Gandhi, paraphrased, once said:
First they ignore you,
Then they laugh at you,
Then they fight you,
Then you win.
Go for it ladies!

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I find her design to be rather "windy"
Tikka t3x Arctic Rilfe. Doesn't have its usual tricolor stock finish though.
Ejecting a shell. The casing has a bit of glowy plutonium on it, plutonium rounds.
Smith and Wesson Model 686, with a glowy plutonium round
Her patched eye has bad cateracts
A model of a character commissioned by Scrapyard Paradise. She is intended to be the main protagonist of a webcomic project currently called Project Alien Hunter.


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Snowy egret, (Egretta thula), white New World egret (family Ardeidae). It is about 24 inches (60 cm) long and has filmy recurved plumes on the back and head. Formerly hunted for its plumes, it ranges from the United States to Chile and Argentina.
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About Nikki Hornsby
When you Bing/Google Nikki Hornsby's name you will see she inherited her talents from her late grandfather. His work with Columbia records as a trumpet player musician, engineer, producer, A&T talent scout, singer of multi octaves, songwriter was accomplished before Nikki Hornsby was born and noted for the entire year of 2013 at the Grammy Museum in Los Ageles CA USA. One song he recorded of the 20s-30s was "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" please read the wikipedia biography which is truthful data.
Nikki Hornsby with CJP-NHRecords Staff has continued projects active in the industry from years past and into the future for many days to come. Her passion is the arts which she knows music as a healing emotional tool for everyone she has ever met through the music. You decide by listening to the words she sings in her music or read the poetry in her Nikkisms because Nikki Hornsby is sharing the gifts she was given meant to be shared.

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Design and Operation of a Brake and Throttle Robot
ISSN: 1946-3995, e-ISSN: 1946-4002
Published April 20, 2009 by SAE International in United States
Citation: Coovert, D., Heydinger, G., Bixel, R., Andreatta, D. et al., "Design and Operation of a Brake and Throttle Robot," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars – Mech. Syst. 2(1):613-621, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-0429.
This paper describes the design and implementation of the SEA, Ltd. Brake and Throttle Robot (BTR). Presented are the criteria used in the initial design and the development and testing of the BTR, as well as some test results achieved with the device.
The BTR is designed for use in automobiles and light trucks. It is based on a servomotor driven ballscrew, which in turn operates either the brake or accelerator. It is easily portable from one vehicle to another and compact enough to fit even smaller vehicles. The BTR is light enough so as to have minimal effect on the measurement of vehicle parameters. The BTR is designed for use as a stand-alone unit or as part of a larger control system such as the Automated Test Driver (ATD) yet allows for the use of a test driver for safety, as well as test selection, initiation, and monitoring.
Installation in a vehicle will be described, as well as electronic components that support the BTR. Operational modes and controls will be examined, followed by testing and results. The paper will close with an evaluation of the BTR and a brief view of possible future avenues of development and testing.


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Indy Local Food Guide
The guide is your link to local, organic, and sustainable food in Central Indiana. Through 2015, The Indy Local Food Guide concentrated on the counties of Boone, Johnson, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Shelby. In 2016, we’re happy to announce we’re expanding coverage to Madison County!
Get connected with fresh local food, the farmers who grow it, and the markets, grocers, and restaurants committed to stewarding locally grown products. Check out Indiana’s seasonal produce calendar to know what’s in season and when your favorite produce is available fresh from the farm.
Indy Local Food Initiatives
Within the nine county Indy Local Food Guide service area, staff and volunteers connect with partners and collaborate with organizations with aligned missions and visions. Some of our current collaborations include:
- Indiana Cooperative Development Center
- Indiana Healthy Weight Initiative
- Indiana State Department of Health
- Purdue Extension Local Foods Program
- Indy Food Council
- Top 10 Health Coalition of Central Indiana
- Feeding Indiana’s Hungry
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
- Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District
- Earth Charter Indiana
If you are working on a project or initiative that aligns with our mission, values and activities, please let us know! We’re happy to entertain ideas and collaborate within our current priority areas. Contact Christina at info [@] hoosierfarmersmarkets [dot] org.


A student doctor from Bedford, who fell in love with comedy when he was 12-years-old, has won the Chortle Student Comedy Award 2023. Riki Msindo joins a list of well known former winners that includes Joe Lycett, Jamali Maddix and Phil Wang.
The 24-year-old, a medicine student at The University of Bristol, battled through multiple heats to make it to the finals. The promising young comedian faced nine of the UK's best student comics in the final, including fellow University of Bristol student Muhsin Yesilada.
The final was hosted at Up The Creek comedy club in London by Bristol-born comic Mark Watson, and was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra. For Riki, winning the competition against tough competitors was an "incredible" feeling.
The Zimbabwe-born comic said: "In comedy you do so many gigs – often after driving to the middle of nowhere – and a lot of the time you aren’t sure if you’re any good or if you’re progressing. The award was recognition that I’m actually entertaining people. I’ll really hold on to that.
"The other comedians were so talented, I watched the sets and I thought they were really funny and really entertained me. I can confidently say I was laughing hysterically at a lot of the people on stage. Finding out that I managed to win out of all of them was an incredible feeling, because I genuinely think the group of people who were in the final were extremely talented."
Riki became hooked on comedy after going to see Trevor Noah for his twelfth birthday. He has since been obsessed with comedy and has watched all 245 episodes of the BBC’s Mock the Week on multiple occasions.
Riki said: "I fell in love with stand-up comedy then, but wanting to do it myself came a bit later. Wanting to do stand-up came when I was about 19-years-old.
"Looking back I've loved comedy my whole life, I've watched all of these tv shows like Mock the Week, Russel Howard's Good News, and I never really thought of them as comedians. When I realized that that's what they all had in common is when I decided that this is what I want to do."
While he has seen recent success in comedy, it hasn't always been as successful for Riki. His first gig, an open mic in London, did not go as well as he had hoped.
Commenting on his first stand-up performance Riki said: "I’ll never forget my first gig. It was at an open mic in London. I’d spent two weeks writing my 5-minute set and I just remember going up and being on stage and just realizing that nothing that I was saying was actually funny.
"I didn't know how to write for stand up, because you only really know what stand up is when you've actually done it. I definitely had to change the way I was writing.
"The best tip I can give someone writing stand-up is to write with a rhythm. If you take someone's stand-up comedy or even a joke that someone might tell at the pub, you can take away the words and you can tell there was a joke by the way the sentences are formed."
Since then, Riki has performed around 150 gigs, including supporting Russell Howard and Nathan Caton, both in front of hundreds of people. The 24-year-old balances his comedy with studying to become a doctor.
He has wanted to work in medicine since burning himself when he was young, he said: "The only other thing I’ve wanted to do is to work in medicine. When I was a kid I was burnt badly when some boiling water fell on me – I spent three weeks in hospital and learnt that this thing called medicine existed.
"I wanted to do medicine particularly because I was in Zimbabwe. I was fortunate enough to be in a good place in the country for medicine, but I knew I was really lucky to be in that position.
"Seeing these doctors basically save my arm kind of inspired me to go into medicine and become a doctor. Throughout that entire time and I was working towards being a doctor I always had this fascination with stand-up comedy."
Riki believes the jobs can be done side-by-side, he added: "There are lots of people who are surprisingly who are doctors and stand-up comedians in the field. I find my doctor friends are more surprised that I do comedy, than my comedian friends are surprised that I'm a doctor."
While Riki knows being a doctor is very time consuming, he hopes comedy can help to take away some of the stress. He said: "On the day-to-day basis, because the job is so difficult I find that a lot of people do have to be funny and they have to use humour towards that.
"Obviously the job has a lot of serious parts which aren't funny, but I think humour is basically a way to deal with a lot of the difficult things in life." Now graduating from university in Bristol, Riki is taking up his first job as a doctor in Brighton and hopes to continue gigging on the side.


WTO, no negative impact on Russia
Russia has not yet experienced the consequences from entry to the WTO. This conclusion was made by Georgy Petrov, Vice-President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during the plenary discussion “Global supply chains in the industry. Russia in the WTO conditions”, held within the frames of St. Petersburg Technical Fair.
“In fact, nobody has felt the effect from Russia’s entry to the WTO either at macro- or at micro-level. It will take about ten years to evaluate the outcome, but now Russia is in no danger.”
He also stressed that it is not by mere chance that automotive industry is in focus of attention, since it contributes a lot to the development of automotive industry. The WTO will provide Russia with a system of tariff protection which can lead to the development of automotive industry. At the moment Russia has the lowest import growth rates.


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Lyta and YBNL scandal: Olamide reacts calls Lyta ingrateWritten by Cameraboy TV
Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss Olamide Adedeji recently shared some shady posts on his social media page amidst an ongoing rift him and a former label act. Recall that some days ago it was reported that young rap act Lyta granted an interview in which he opened up on the circumstances surrounding his exit from the Olamide led record label. In a following development, a source affiliated to the record label, who debunked some of the claims made by Lyta, especially as it concerns his contract, his mother’s blindness and the state of his mental health. Although Olamide has remained silent on the matter ever since it broke on social media, some recent posts on his Instagram page suggests that he may be dropping a shade for the young artist. One of the photo post shared by the rapper noted that when a donkey is given too much attention, it starts to think that it is a horse. Another post shared by the artist stressed that giving people too much importance always makes them assume that a person has all the time in the world. Although no names were mentioned by the Woske crooner, the posts come as a strange coincidence considering the messages they convey.
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Forest Service to provide $3.5 million to mitigate runoff from Flagstaff's Museum Fire burn scar
Coconino County's Flood Control District will receive $3.5 million from the U.S. Forest Service for watershed restoration in the area between the 2019 Museum Fire burn scar and Flagstaff.
The funding will be used to stabilize areas of soil runoff such as alluvial flows and water channels to slow down the amount of raw sediment pouring off the burn scar and into Flagstaff neighborhoods, including Mt. Elden Estates, Sunnyside, Paradise and Grandview.
Last summer, a 200- to 500-year rain event damaged nearly 100 homes and caused millions in damage.
Flagstaff resident Robert Gooch captured video of the water surging down the street.
Jeronimo Vasquez is a Coconino County supervisor.
"Now that we know what’s going to happen upstream, that will help the city of Flagstaff make the decisions they need to make to fix their stormwater system to accommodate these new flooding events that we’re experiencing now," Vasquez said.
County officials are concerned about what next year may bring.
County Supervisor Patrice Horstman said the funding will be put to what she called "shovel-ready" projects before next year’s monsoon.
"So there is a limited window for a lot of work that needs to get done to help mitigate the flood waters the monsoons could bring," she said.
Lucinda Andreani is flood control district administrator.
"The threat of wildfire and wildfire flooding remains. And we also discussed that yesterday with the Forest Service and we’ll be partnering with them on forest restorations as well," Andreani said.
Forest Service Chief Randy Moore toured the flood area Tuesday and visited the site of the Schultz Fire flood area where in 2010 homes four miles away were damaged.
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable with Moore. In a press release, Sinema's office said the roundtable also discussed the benefits to forest management provided by the infrastructure bill that passed the U.S. House.
"We’ve seen the devastating effects of unmanaged forests on Arizonans’ lives and livelihoods. That’s why I’m proud our bipartisan infrastructure bill makes critical investments to prevent wildfires and floods in Arizona communities and businesses, and I’m calling on the Forest Service to partner with us in continuing to take action on forest management funding," Sinema said through the release.


This is my entry into the annual Austrian Film Music competition 2014, organised by the Wiener Komponistenbund (Viennese Composer Society). The film clip minus score was made available to entrants who were given a relatively short amount of time to compose an original soundtrack.
Suffice to say, I didn’t win, but I am really pleased with how the music turned out. Special mention to the following musicians who recorded for me at rather short notice:
Michael Kröß: Contrabass
Simon Schellnegger: Viola
Richie WInkler: Saxophone
And of course a special thank you to Michael Kröß and Kurt Richter (engineer) for the studio.


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The British government plans to restrict access to some single-use plastics.
Starting next April, new restrictions will apply to plastic straws, plastic drink stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds. Plastic stirrers will be totally banned, but there are exceptions for the other two items.
For example, plastic straws can be requested at food establishments and certain pharmacies for people with medical needs or disabilities. The cotton buds will still be available for medical, scientific and forensic use.
According to the U.K.'s environment secretary, England goes through roughly 4.7 billion plastic straws each year.
Lawmakers hope the move will help reduce plastic pollution in oceans. Officials estimate that there are about 150 million metric tons of plastic waste there.
Additional reporting from Newsy affiliate CNN.


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- Sep 09 2022
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International Day to Protect Education from Attack
Due to wars and armed conflicts around the world and ignoring of one of the most basic rules, to protect children, many children are unable to get an education. This greatly impacts not only the future of these children but also the future and stability of their countries. In 2020 the UN established this day to affirm the primary responsibility of governments to provide protection and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels to all learners, especially those in vulnerable situations.


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ARIZONA STATE FOOTBALL
Reports: ASU kicker Cristian Zendejas entering the transfer portal
Jan 24, 2022, 4:30 PM | Updated: 5:41 pm
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Arizona State kicker Cristian Zendejas has reportedly entered the transfer portal for the second time in his Sun Devil career, according to reports.
Zendejas previously entered the transfer portal in Jan. 2021 before returning to the team.
He had a promising first year in 2019 going 23-for-27 on field goals and 19-for-20 on extra points.
The Sun Devils were in the market for a new kicker after Zendejas went 10-for-15 on field goals over the 2021-22 campaigns.
He did show consistency from short distance kicks but struggled with long range as his longest kick of last season was 40 yards.
ASU added another kicker to their roster via the transfer portal on Friday in Colorado State’s Robert Liss.
The No. 6 rated kicker in the class of 2022 according to 247sports, Carter Brown, has signed with the Sun Devils and will be in play with Liss as well as a few others for the starting job next season.


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Loki has always been one of the MCU's greatest characters. The fact he is one of the few recurring villains in the franchise should tell you just that. So it comes as no surprise that he is one of the first characters to get his own show on Disney+. And make no mistake, it is very much his show. Much like Wandavision and Falcon and the Winter Soldier that came before it, Loki seeks to further develop and expand the horizons of its titular trickster. But unlike its predecessors, Loki goes above and beyond what a Marvel series can be, particularly within the wider MCU. Armed with outstanding performances, an intriguing narrative, and strong philosophical undertones, Loki is the MCU's best series yet, and one that may be more significant than you think.
After accidentally escaping with the tesseract during the time-travelling shenanigans of Avengers: Endgame, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) finds himself in the middle of nowhere free from the clutches of earth's mightiest heroes. It's not long before he begins celebrating his newfound freedom by preaching to the surrounding locals, proclaiming his magnificence and that announcing that he is "burdened by glorious purpose". However, he is promptly humbled by the mysterious baton-wielding security forces of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), who take him to be punished for messing with the rules of time (that up until now, he never knew existed). In learning all of this new information, Loki sets out to save his own skin, joining forces with TVA Agent Mobius (Owen Wilson) to track down a dangerous fugitive who is hellbent on destroying the TVA and the mysterious "Time-Keepers". But It's not long before his self-centred pursuits vanish under the realisation that the importance of space, and particularly time, are far beyond his meagre ambitions to rule.
Hiddleston returns to his classic role as the Asgardian god of mischief in glorious fashion, delivering what is easily his best performance as the trickster god yet. With this version of Loki having missed several movies worth of character development, he begins the series more like his old self - a maniacal rogue with a penchant for debauchery and extravagant theatrics. As such, the vague morality surrounding the shows various concepts and characters allows Hiddleston's Loki to thrive as a character balancing on an ethical knifes edge. Particularly in the first half of the season, it's thoroughly entertaining to see him get up to his old tricks, using his cunning, charm, and talents for manipulation to try and get what he wants. But his egotistical and narcissistic nature is soon replaced by a softer and more human side to the Asgardian we've only ever seen glimpses of in the past. It should come as no surprise then that the show places Loki front and centre, seeking to expand on the potential of this fan favourite character. It does this by utilising his inner conflict to provide the audience with something new, and at times unexpected; made all the more compelling by the emotional depth Hiddleston brings to the role. Loki is thus the series in both name and character, being both at the heart of its narrative and serving as the avatar for its themes, while also keeping the audience engaged with a standout performance.
But Loki shouldn't take all the credit for making the show as impressive as it is. Alongside Tom Hiddleston is an incredibly talented cast that gives their all to their respective roles. This is especially true for supporting characters like Hunter B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku) and Ravonna Renslayer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), who are given the same degree of character development as the shows leading stars, making them equally as complex and pivotal to the show's success. There's even one character, who, despite only appearing in one episode, steals the show with an utterly outstanding introductory performance, characterised by their domineering presence and threateningly mild-mannered demeanour.
However, it's Hiddleston's co-stars Owen Wilson and Sophia Di Martino that take up most of the remaining spotlight, and at times, rival Loki's position centre stage. Owen Wilson's Agent Mobius is a delight to watch every time he's on-screen, with a fun-loving personality and level of charm on par with Loki himself. This is made all the more entertaining when he shares the stage with his unexpected partner in time, as despite both he and Loki sharing similar traits, their differing moral views produce a fun dynamic that establishes a natural rapport between them; resulting in some of the shows best moments. This is what makes their fairly limited interactions all the more disappointing, as the show never really scratches that buddy cop itch it teases in its first two episodes.
Sophia Di Martino's character does an excellent job of filling the void left by Wilson's Mobius, becoming a worthy companion to Loki with an equally headstrong personality and powerful performance. But even on her own, she is one of the shows most interesting characters, second only to Loki himself. The relationship she and Loki share in the series is but one example of how much emotion is put into each performance, and how the series uses that to keep the audience invested in both its narrative and characters.
What immediately stands out about Loki compared to its predecessors is how it feels very much in a league of its own. Its opening episode makes this abundantly clear, setting the tone for the rest of the series, which feels fresh, exciting, and full of mystery. This might come as a surprise to anyone that's already watched the show and knows that episode one is full of exposition and occasionally slow pacing. But Loki makes clever use of witty humour to make the delivery of its abundant exposition both interesting and downright hysterical. A cartoon clock by the name of Ms Minutes explains the TVA and scared timeline via a short animation; Desk jockeys have drawers full of infinity stones they use as paperweights; and the all-powerful Loki himself is brought low by mortal confusion and concern, as he is subjected to a number of absurd bureaucratic procedures. Loki's bewilderment and the hilarity it spawns is one of the many ways the show demonstrates a level of self-awareness that really keeps it in tune with its audience; which works to its benefit on more than one occasion.
The series is also a great starting point for anyone looking to jump aboard the Marvel movie hype train, as it doesn't require the audience to know years upon years of MCU history to know what's going on or who's who. It still makes use of familiar MCU tropes and traits to welcome in old fans, but it's the moments where it feels too much like a traditional Marvel movie where it struggles. Instead, the show prospers when it leans into what makes it unique, and how it seeks to shake up the MCU formula. In this sense, the series feels like a fresh start for the billion-dollar superhero franchise, being less concerned with what came before and more in favour of ushering in what comes next.
But even without its franchise-altering significance, Loki is a damn good and entertaining series on its own. The show is at its peak when its unique style and individuality are on full display; characterised by Natalie Holt’s powerful score and Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s masterful cinematography. A variety of jaw-dropping settings and a grand sense of scale help add a sense of wonder to the entire season, bringing together cosmic and fantasy elements to produce some absolutely enchanting visuals. The plot itself also follows the structure of the hero's journey almost to the letter, as we watch Loki embark on a noble quest to find his own metaphorical holy grail. Everything about the series, from its characters to the story itself, makes it just as fantastical and thrilling as any myth or legend, highlighting just how vital the series format can be for the MCU going forward. As such, Loki succeeds as part of the MCU, but more so as its own epic fairytale, making use of the series format to cram itself full of exhilarating twists, turns, and mysteries that allow it to set a new precedent for what a Marvel production can be.
But no fairytale or fable would be truly complete without a central message or theme. As such, Loki makes use of the newly revealed sacred timeline to toy with philosophical notions like free will, predestination, and fate in general. The show's script is subsequently littered with philosophical subtext that finds its way into almost every conversation and even forms the basis of some characters story arcs. Other times the show makes it more obvious, with characters engaging in philosophical debate and even name dropping terms like free will - a little too often. This proves to be an integral part of the series, further investing its audience in what is an already powerful story with strong thematic relevance. So while much of Loki's individuality stems from its visuals and masterfully composed soundtrack, its thought-provoking themes are equally as important, adding a surprising degree of substance to the entire series.
With this in mind, the season finale becomes the embodiment of the entire show, going all-in on its themes and unique identity, rather than making itself an action-packed spectacle. All of the intrigue and suspense built up over the course of the season culminates into a thrilling and deeply philosophical finale, which harbours all of the traits that make Loki so special. The finale demonstrates just how well the show knows itself, focussing more on building tension and nail-biting suspense through extensive dialogue rather than filling itself with needless over the top action and excitement. With a dramatic finish, Loki latches onto its audience with a gripping final episode that is both mentally and emotionally stimulating, echoing everything that makes the series so great.
Loki's first season is spellbinding, proving just how captivating and unique a Marvel production can be. While it may struggle early on with some awkward pacing and missed opportunities, Loki ends as a series imbued with glorious purpose, the burden of which is carried atop the shoulders of its sensational cast, unique identity, and a high degree of philosophical and emotional depth that ensures it delivers as an equally entertaining and intense season of television; complimented by a marvellous season finale that you don't want to miss.


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