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Complex seismic signatures are generated due to the complexity of the subsurface which is difficult to interpret. In the present study, an attempt has been made to model the complex subsurface using the Ray tracing modeling technique. Add to this, for the imaging of these geological features, Kirchhoff’s prestack depth migration is applied over the synthetic common shot gather dataset. It is found that the Kirchhoff’s migration technique in addition with the Ray tracing modeling concept has the flexibility towards the imaging of various complex geology which gives satisfactory results with proper delineation of the reflectors at their respective true depth position. The entire work has been carried out under the MATLAB environment.
Land subsidence is a gradual settling or sudden sinking of the land surface from changes that take place underground. There are different causes of land subsidence; most notably, ground-water overdraft and severe weather conditions. Subsidence of the land surface due to ground water overdraft is caused by an increase in the intergranular pressure in unconsolidated aquifers, which results in a loss of buoyancy of solid particles in the zone dewatered by the falling water table and accordingly compaction of the aquifer. On the other hand, exploitation of underground water may result in significant changes in degree of saturation of soil layers above the water table, increasing the effective stress in these layers, and considerable soil settlements. This study focuses on estimation of soil moisture at surface using different methods. Specifically, different methods for the estimation of moisture content at the soil surface, as an important term to solve Richard’s equation and estimate soil moisture profile are presented, and their results are discussed through comparison with field measurements obtained from Yanco1 station in south-eastern Australia. Surface soil moisture is not easy to measure at the spatial scale of a catchment. Due to the heterogeneity of soil type, land use, and topography, surface soil moisture may change considerably in space and time.
One of the important impacts of climate change is the sea level rise. Turkey is a peninsula, so the coastal areas of the country are threatened by the problem of sea level rise. Therefore, the urbanized coastal areas are highly vulnerable to climate change. At the aim of enhancing spatial resilience of urbanized areas, this question arises: What should be the priority intervention subject in the urban planning process for a given city. To answer this question, by focusing on the problem of sea level rise, this study aims to determine spatial vulnerability typologies and levels of Turkey coastal cities based on morphological, physical and social characteristics. As a method, spatial vulnerability of coastal cities is determined by two steps as level and type. Firstly, physical structure, morphological structure and social structure were examined in determining spatial vulnerability levels. By determining these levels, most vulnerable areas were revealed as a priority in adaptation studies. Secondly, all parameters are also used to determine spatial typologies. Typologies are determined for coastal cities in order to use as a base for urban planning studies. Adaptation to climate change is crucial for developing countries like Turkey so, this methodology and created typologies could be a guide for urban planners as spatial directors and an example for other developing countries in the context of adaptation to climate change. The results demonstrate that the urban settlements located on the coasts of the Marmara Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean respectively, are more vulnerable than the cities located on the Black Sea’s coasts to sea level rise.
Oil-and-gas potential of Cuba is found through the discoveries among which there are the most large-scale deposits, such as the Boca de Jaruco and Varadero fields of heavy oils. Currently, the petroleum and petroleum products needs of the island state are satisfied by own sources by less than a half. The prospects of the hydrocarbon resource base development are connected with the adjacent water area of the Gulf of Mexico where foreign companies had been granted license blocks for geological study and further development since 2001. Two Russian companies - JSC Gazprom Neft and OJSC Zarubezhneft, among others, took part in the development of the Cuban part of the Gulf of Mexico. Since 2004, five oil wells have been drilled by various companies in the deep waters of the exclusive economic zone of Cuba. Commercial oil-and-gas bearing prospects have been established in neither of them for both geological and technological reasons. However, only a small part of the water area has been covered by drilling and the productivity of the drill core has been tested at the depth of Cretaceous sediments only. In our opinion, oil-and-gas bearing prospects of the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Cuba in the Gulf of Mexico remain undervalued and the mentioned water area needs additional geological exploration. The planning of exploration work in this poorly explored region shall be carried out systematically and it shall be based on the results of the regional scientific research.
Modern agriculture requires productivity, efficiency and quality. Therefore, there is need for agricultural limestone implementation that provides adequate amounts of calcium and magnesium carbonates in order to correct soil acidity. During the limestone process, fine particles (with average size under 400#) are generated. These particles do not have economic value in agricultural and metallurgical sectors due their size. When limestone is used for agriculture purposes, these fine particles can be easily transported by wind generated air pollution. Therefore, briquetting, a mineral processing technique, was used to mitigate this problem resulting in an agglomerated product suitable for agriculture use. Briquetting uses compressive pressure to agglomerate fine particles. It can be aided by agglutination agents, allowing adjustments in shape, size and mechanical parameters of the mass. Briquettes can generate extra profits for mineral industry, presenting as a distinct product for agriculture, and can reduce the environmental liabilities of the fine particles storage or disposition. The produced limestone briquettes were subjected to shatter and water action resistance tests. The results show that after six minutes completely submerged in water, the briquettes where fully diluted, a highly favorable result considering its use for soil acidity correction.
This paper evaluates and compares the effect of fractional flow curves on the heavy oil and light oil recoveries in a petroleum reservoir. Fingering of flowing water is one of the serious problems of the oil displacement by water and another problem is the estimation of the amount of recover oil from a petroleum reservoir. To address these problems, the fractional flow of heavy oil and light oil are investigated. The fractional flow approach treats the multi-phases flow rate as a total mixed fluid and then describes the individual phases as fractional of the total flow. Laboratory experiments are implemented for two different types of oils, heavy oil, and light oil, to experimentally obtain relative permeability and fractional flow curves. Application of the light oil fractional curve, which exhibits a regular S-shape, to the water flooding method showed that a large amount of mobile oil in the reservoir is displaced by water injection. In contrast, the fractional flow curve of heavy oil does not display an S-shape because of its high viscosity. Although the advance of the injected waterfront is faster than in light oil reservoirs, a significant amount of mobile oil remains behind the waterfront.
The present work was made for the purpose of evaluating the interstitial water’s role in the mobilization of metal elements of clay deposits and occurrences in sedimentary formation in the hydro-geological basins. The experiments were performed by using a special facility, which allows adjusting the pressure, temperature, and the frequency of the acoustic vibrations. The dates for study were samples of the oil shales (Baltic career, O2kk) and clay rocks, mainly montmorillonite composition (Borehole SG-12000, the depth of selection 1000–3600 m, the Azov-Kuban trough, N1). After interstitial water squeezing from the rock samples, decrease in the original content of the rock forming components including trace metals V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Mo, Pb, W, Ti, and others was recorded. The experiments made it possible to evaluate the ore elements output and organic matters with the interstitial waters. Calculations have shown that, in standard conditions, from each ton of the oil shales, 5-6 kg of ore elements and 9-10 kg of organic matter can be escaped. A quantity of matter, migrating from clays in the process of solidification, is changed depending on the lithogenesis stage: more recent unrealized deposits lose more ore and organic materials than the clay rocks, selected from depth over 3000 m. Each ton of clays in the depth interval 1000-1500 m is able to generate 3-5 kg of the ore elements and 6-8 kg of the organic matters. The interstitial waters are a freight forwarder over transferring these matters in the reservoir beds. It was concluded that the interstitial waters which escaped from the study samples are solutions with abnormal high concentrations of the metals and organic matters. In the discharge zones of the sediment basins, such fluids can create paragenetic associations of the sedimentary-catagenetic ore and hydrocarbon mineral resources accumulations.
The paper presents the results of DIAL measurements of the vertical ozone distribution. The ozone lidar operate as part of the measurement complex at Siberian Lidar Station (SLS) of V.E. Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics SB RAS, Tomsk (56.5ºN; 85.0ºE) and designed for study of the vertical ozone distribution in the upper troposphere–lower stratosphere. Most suitable wavelengths for measurements of ozone profiles are selected. We present an algorithm for retrieval of vertical distribution of ozone with temperature and aerosol correction during DIAL lidar sounding of the atmosphere. The temperature correction of ozone absorption coefficients is introduced in the software to reduce the retrieval errors. Results of lidar measurement at wavelengths of 299 and 341 nm agree with model estimates, which point to acceptable accuracy of ozone sounding in the 6–18 km altitude range.
This paper aims at assessing the concentrations of heavy metals and the isotopic composition of lead 210Pb in different fractions of sediment produced in the watershed that makes up the Mãe d'água dam and thus characterizing the distribution of metals along the sedimentary column and inferencing in the urbanization of the same process. Sample collection was carried out in June 2014; eight sediment cores were sampled in the lake of the dam. For extraction of the sediments core, a core sampler “Piston Core” was used. The trace metal concentrations were determined by conventional atomic absorption spectrophotometric methods. The samples were subjected to radiochemical analysis of 210Po. 210Pb activity was obtained by measuring 210Po activity. The chronology was calculated using the constant rate of supply (CRS). 210Pb is used to estimate the sedimentation rate.
The Paleoproterozoic phosphorite deposit of Sallopat block of Banswara district of Rajasthan belongs to kalinjara formation of lunavada group of Aravalli Super Group. The phosphorites are found to occur as massive, brecciated, laminated and stromatolitic associated with calcareous quartzite, interbedded dolomite and multi coloured chert. The phosphorites are showing alternate brown and grey coloured concentric rims which are composed of phosphate, calcite and quartz minerals. Petro-mineralogical studies of phosphorite samples using petrological microscope, XRD, FEG- SEM and EDX reveal that apatite-(CaF) and apatite-(CaOH) are phosphate minerals which are intermixed with minor amount of carbonate materials. Sporadic findings of the uniform tiny granules of partially anisotropic apatite-(CaF) along with dolomite, calcite, quartz, muscovite, zeolite and other gangue minerals have been observed with the replacement of phosphate material by quartz and carbonate. The presence of microbial filaments of organic matter and alternate concentric rims of stromatolitic structure may suggest that the deposition of the phosphate took place in shallow marine oxidizing environmental conditions leading to the formation of phosphorite layers as primary biogenic precipitates by bacterial or algal activities. Different forms and texture of phosphate minerals may be due to environmental vicissitudes at the time of deposition followed by some replacement processes and biogenic activities.
The correct estimation of reference evapotranspiration (ETₒ) is required for effective irrigation water resources planning and management. However, there are some variables that must be considered while estimating and modeling ETₒ. This study therefore determines the multivariate analysis of correlated variables involved in the estimation and modeling of ETₒ at Vaalharts irrigation scheme (VIS) in South Africa using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) technique. Weather and meteorological data between 1994 and 2014 were obtained both from South African Weather Service (SAWS) and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in South Africa for this study. Average monthly data of minimum and maximum temperature (°C), rainfall (mm), relative humidity (%), and wind speed (m/s) were the inputs to the PCA-based model, while ETₒ is the output. PCA technique was adopted to extract the most important information from the dataset and also to analyze the relationship between the five variables and ETₒ. This is to determine the most significant variables affecting ETₒ estimation at VIS. From the model performances, two principal components with a variance of 82.7% were retained after the eigenvector extraction. The results of the two principal components were compared and the model output shows that minimum temperature, maximum temperature and windspeed are the most important variables in ETₒ estimation and modeling at VIS. In order words, ETₒ increases with temperature and windspeed. Other variables such as rainfall and relative humidity are less important and cannot be used to provide enough information about ETₒ estimation at VIS. The outcome of this study has helped to reduce input variable dimensionality from five to the three most significant variables in ETₒ modelling at VIS, South Africa.
The major objective of this study was to analyze the trend and variability of rainfall in the middle Mahandi river basin located in eastern India. The trend of variation of extreme rainfall events has predominant effect on agricultural water management and extreme hydrological events such as floods and droughts. Mahanadi river basin is one of the major river basins of India having an area of 1,41,589 km2 and divided into three regions: Upper, middle and delta region. The middle region of Mahanadi river basin has an area of 48,700 km2 and it is mostly dominated by agricultural land, where agriculture is mostly rainfed. The study region has five Agro-climatic zones namely: East and South Eastern Coastal Plain, North Eastern Ghat, Western Undulating Zone, Western Central Table Land and Mid Central Table Land, which were numbered as zones 1 to 5 respectively for convenience in reporting. In the present study, analysis of variability and trends of annual, seasonal, and monthly rainfall was carried out, using the daily rainfall data collected from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for 35 years (1979-2013) for the 5 agro-climatic zones. The long term variability of rainfall was investigated by evaluating the mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation. The long term trend of rainfall was analyzed using the Mann-Kendall test on monthly, seasonal and annual time scales. It was found that there is a decreasing trend in the rainfall during the winter and pre monsoon seasons for zones 2, 3 and 4; whereas in the monsoon (rainy) season there is an increasing trend for zones 1, 4 and 5 with a level of significance ranging between 90-95%. On the other hand, the mean annual rainfall has an increasing trend at 99% significance level. The estimated seasonality index showed that the rainfall distribution is asymmetric and distributed over 3-4 months period. The study will help to understand the spatio-temporal variation of rainfall and to determine the correlation between the current rainfall trend and climate change scenario of the study region for multifarious use.
As a result of diverse industrial activities, pollution from numerous contaminant affects both groundwater and soils. Many contaminated sites have been discovered in industrialized countries and their remediation is a priority in environmental legislations. The aim of this paper is to provide the evolution of remediation from consolidated invasive technologies to environmental friendly green strategies. Many clean-up technologies have been used. Nowadays the technologies selection is no longer exclusively based on eliminating the source of pollution, but the aim of remediation includes also the recovery of soil quality. “Green remediation”, a strategy based on “soft technologies”, appears the key to tackle the issue of remediation of contaminated sites with the greatest attention to environmental quality, including the preservation of soil functionality.
An approach to compute optimum seismic design parameters is presented. It is based on the optimization of the expected present value of the total cost, which includes the initial cost of structures as well as the cost due to earthquakes. Different types of seismicity models are considered, including one for characteristic earthquakes. Uncertainties are included in some variables to observe the influence on optimum values. Optimum seismic design coefficients are computed for three different structural types representing high, medium and low rise buildings, located near and far from the seismic sources. Ordinary and important structures are considered in the analysis. The results of optimum values show an important influence of seismicity models as well as of uncertainties on the variables.
In this paper, the classical bearing capacity problem is re-considered from discrete element analysis. In the discrete element approach, the bearing capacity problem is considered from the elastic stage to plastic stage to rupture stage (large displacement). The bearing capacity failure mechanism of a strip footing on soil is investigated, and the influence of micro-parameters on the bearing capacity of soil is also observed. It is found that the distinct element method (DEM) gives very good visualized results, and basically coincides well with that derived by the classical methods.


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THRILL-SEEKERS take note; a new skywalk has been completed in the Gibraltar Nature Reserve.
The attraction sits on the site of the former Bofors gun platform in one of the Rock’s highest points.
It is one of several new developments planned, including upgrades for the nearby Douglas Path and O’Hara Battery.
Martein Platenkamp, the project manager at construction firm Boavis Koala JV, believes what when the new walkway opens it will allow visitors to experience Gibraltar like never before.
“The beautifully designed walkway will allow Gibraltarians and visitors from all over the world to enjoy the incredible views of Gibraltar even more,” he told the Olive Press.
“The walkway gives the additional thrill of jaw-dropping vertical views through the glazed flooring at the steeply dropping terrain below.”
The new skywalk consists of two different levels; the first is a glass walkway which is accessible by a lift and the second is an upper level viewing platform which has been constructed on top of the existing Bofors platform.
“Due to having several occupants o
f different nations and so many fortifications, there are a vast amount of unique buildings and structures throughout Gibraltar with great historic value,” said Platenkamp.
“It is our duty to give such a rich history the merit it deserves and by embracing the heritage value whilst carrying out projects we can maintain the history for centuries to come.”
The renovation comes amid news of exciting affordable housing developments in Europort Avenue, Waterport and Eastside.

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Wix offer businesses to provide their services and showcase their credentials free but the online store have to sign up for $17-per-month plan if they want to upload the images. Wix is usually the first choice of start-ups as they just need to drag and drop content to create a store. And an important thing is that they are not cut of any commission of their sales. Wix supports the basic tools for e-commerce and the limited services.
Here is the list of Shopify’s strongest competitors. Hope that with this post you can choose a right platform for your e-commerce store.
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA PROVIDES US$1 MILLION TO WFP’S RESILIENCE-BUILDING EFFORTS IN IRAQ
12 September 2022
BAGHDAD / 12 September 2022 – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution of US$1 million from the Government of the Republic of Korea, which will support the implementation of resilience-building activities aiming at improving sustainable agricultural production in areas affected by salinity in southern Iraq.
This grant will support in restoring the agricultural-based livelihoods of nearly 4,000 smallholder farmers and their families through measures that help communities adapt to water and soil salinity in addition to focusing on climate-smart agricultural practices such as solar-powered water pumps and hydroponics, to withstand the adverse effects of climate change and build their food security.
“The government of the Republic of Korea has been committed to supporting Iraq and its people over the past decades,” said Mr. Sung-soo Choi, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iraq. “It is my great pleasure to partner with WFP, which has the expertise to provide well-targeted assistance to the southern parts of Iraq, where our companies are also contributing to the community by building key infrastructures."
Iraq is the world’s fifth most affected country by climate change. Water availability has plummeted due to the worst rainfall season in over 40 years and increasing water evaporation has led to the degradation of large swathes of fertile lands in the southern governorates of the country due to salinity.
A decrease in water flow, particularly in the southern governates where the rural population depends on agriculture to make a living, means the agricultural sector is unable to guarantee sufficient and sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural areas.
In addition, Iraq is currently a net importer of food and has been heavily impacted by the current crisis in Ukraine. “We need to take action now and introduce innovative solutions to the old agricultural practices that are just not sustainable in today’s climate, “said WFP Iraq representative Ally Raza Qureshi. “WFP is grateful for the Republic of Korea’s support to help us tackle these serious issues and promote improved agriculture and food security in the land of two rivers.”
With the support of partners such as the Republic of Korea, WFP can expand its resilience-building and livelihood interventions which have currently benefitted up to 51,000 food insecure smallholder farmers, returnees, and vulnerable communities across Iraq in 2022.
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The hustle and bustle of the terminal,
The crowds of people rushing here and rushing there,
All mingle within to cause the senses to react,
But wait just a moment,
There in the distance is a form,
The world suddenly stops in time,
The noise disappears,
All I see is My Nan,
The one I have longed to hug,
I run like the wind and feel my feet almost touch the air,
Into the arms of my precious Nan,
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Today within Foxglove Spires there has been great anticipation to welcome home our Nan from her holidays. It has only been for one week, but it has felt much longer especial for one Princess. We are so blessed to have my mum with us all the time, and this I treasure with my whole heart. I never knew any of my grand parents so knowing what it is like to be without grand parents I treasure the special relationship my Mum has with my daughter.
I have a beautiful circle of friends which are also my family, I love them dearly and hold them close to my heart. I am truly blessed abundantly.
I am also blessed by you my special followers of Foxglove Spires I treasure and thank you for being apart of my journeys, leaving beautiful and encouraging comments and for letting me be apart of your journeys.
What blessings fill your life today?

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The Honolulu city council implemented an ordinance August 1, 2019 to regulate short term rentals. The new regulations (Ordinance 19-18) are targeting rentals of less than 30 days. Many cities around the world are trying to better regulate Airbnb rentals. Honolulu’s solution is a very restrictive city law that also impacts home exchangers. The definition of “compensation” for short term rentals is so broad that a home swap is considered compensation. I’m not a lawyer, but here’s my read on the ordinance and its implications.
What does the honolulu short term rental ordinance say?
I read the ordinance and it’s confusing. The writing is not for mass consumption.
The ordinance makes it illegal to:
Set aside or exclusively reserve an unpermitted bed and breakfast home or unpermitted transient vacation unit for rental or occupancy for a period of 30 consecutive days or more, but limit actual occupancy of the premises to a period of less than the full stated rental period, or condition the right to occupy the rented premises for the full stated rental period on the payment of additional consideration; or £121 Advertise, solicit, offer, or knowingly provide rental of an unpermitted bed and breakfast home or unpermitted transient vacation unit to transient occupants for less than 30 consecutive days.
There is a supplemental FAQ from the Honolulu government that is a bit clearer. And this FAQ addresses home exchanges specifically:
I am a member of homeexchange.com, where owners “swap” the use of their homes with other owners around the world. No money is exchanged and terms of the use can range from a few days to several weeks. Does this activity fall under the new short-term rental law?
Home exchanges are subject to the new regulations. While home exchanges may not involve cash transactions, owners are compensated for such exchanges with things like “guest points” or a home/lodging. The definition of transient vacation unit contains a broad definition of compensation, i.e., “… compensation includes, but is not limited to, monetary payment, services or labor of transient occupants.” The definition was intended to prevent people from renting a dwelling or lodging unit for less than 30 days, regardless of how the owner is compensated.
SECTION 14 OF THE ORDINANCE READS IN PART: “Transient vacation unit” means a dwelling unit or lodging unit that is advertised, solicited, offered, or provided, or a combination of any of the foregoing, for compensation to transient occupants for less than 30 days, other than a bed and breakfast home. For purposes of this definition, compensation includes, but is not limited to, monetary payment, services or labor of transient occupants.”
Lawsuits filed, small modifications made
The Hawaii Vacation Rentals Association filed a lawsuit to stop this ordinance. The lawsuit was settled on October 4 with a judge’s order. I couldn’t find a copy of that order so I’m quoting this from Hawaii Living:
Rental agreements, advertisements, solicitations and offers to rent property violate Ordinance 19-18 if the price paid for the rental is determined, in whole or in part, by an anticipated or agreed upon occupancy of the property for less than thirty days.” However “CO 19-18 does not require a renter to physically occupy a rental property for any minimum length of time.” There is no violation if: “1) the owner and/or operator has not limited the actual occupancy of the premises to a period less than the full stated rental period, and 2) the owner and/or operator has not conditioned the right to occupy the premises for the full stated rental period on the payment of additional consideration.
This FAQ from a stipulation settlement (which I believe is the same as the one mentioned above) suggests that they won the right to make bookings for less than 30 days. But I believe that no one can re-occupy the property within that 30 day period. Even if the guest has departed. Note, these FAQs are not law, they are just guidance from the Oahu Short Term Rental Owners Alliance. Here are the relevant FAQs:
If a single family home is rented to tenants that leave after 20 days, can the host re-occupy for the next 10 days? NO, the tenants have the right to return and re-occupy during the last 10 days. At no additional rental fees.
On the VRBO/AirBnb platforms there is a place that asks for ‘minimum rental’. Can I put set this to less than 30 days – say 7 days – if I plan to only rent once a month? Yes.
Is listing like this, in these areas considered a violation? No, you are allowed to put a minimum stay.
Could I rent to a family for 7 days, have family stay for 14 after renters leave? Your rental is required to stay vacant after paying guest leave. Until a full 30 days has past.
What does all this mean for home exchangers?
For home swappers the 30 day restriction is the relevant part of this law. You can host guests for 30 days or more. That’s not considered short-term. And you can host guests for fewer than 30 days. But, you have to wait until 30 days are up before returning home.
Cudos to HomeExchange for being on top of this new law and doing the research. But they offer this advice to members:
In order to abide by the new regulations we recommend that HomeExchange Members located in the City and County of Honolulu update the description of their home by including the following sentence.
Members can copy and paste this sentence into the Additional Information section of their Home Profile: “My home is only available for a 30 day exchange period. If I do offer my home for 7 days, I will not offer it again for 30 days starting from day 1 of the 7 day period.”
I think that last bit about the 7 day period is technically correct but will be misinterpreted by members to mean hosts can return home after the 7 days are up.
In a quick search I found 40 homes on the HomeExchange platform in Honolulu. None that I look at included the 30-day language. And I’m sure there are many more listings on other home swap networks. I urge home exchange platforms to contact members with listings in this area and alert them to the new ordinance. There are hefty penalties if you’re found in violation of this law.

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(Story Inspired by “Green Lantern is No More” by Hector Oppenheimer)
Now that Batman was given a whole new name to go along with the new life that awaits him, he forgot all about his previous existence. At the precise moment our hero accepted his new identity, any memories of The Caped Crusader, The Dynamic Duo, or even Bruce Wayne were permanently stricken from his subconscious mind, never to return. From this day forward, he shall be known as 'Court Jester', the faithful sidekick of his Lord and Master... The Joker!
"So, are you ready to leave your superhero days behind and embark on a whole new life of crime, Batman? How about it, Caped Crusader?" The Joker very strategically inquired, testing his new partner to see just how he would respond.
"Who is this Batman you speak of, my Lord and Master? And, I must admit, I've never heard of The Caped Crusader either. My name is Court Jester. And I am already your partner-in-crime.“ the former crimefighter replied. From the confused look upon his face, it was clear that he could no longer remember that he ever was a superhero. "We are the ‘Diabolical Duo‘, Lord and Master! Surely you haven't forgotten?"
"Of course I know that we are the Diabolical Duo! And you are my Court Jester!” The Joker clarifies. “Just forget I ever mentioned this Batman or The Caped Crusader. For they are of no significance anymore. They were just a couple of losers I once knew a long, long time ago... before you ever became my trusty sidekick. But I had to kill them both because they kept interfering with my evil plans. So consider them dead and buried!”
“Forget about this Batman and The Caped Crusader! Consider them dead and buried! Got it, Lord and Master!” The spellbound superhero believes everything The Joker tells him without question, never even giving his two previous aliases a second thought.
“Believe me, you wouldn't have liked them anyway. For they were nothing but a couple of hopelessly straight, sanctimonious superheroes. And I know you how much you hate the good guys, Court Jester! You have always preferred bad guys... like ME! Woo hoo hoo!“ The Joker says, stifling a giggle. “Right, Partner?"
"Oh how right you are, my Lord and Master! For you are the only man for me! You're so powerful... so commanding... so evil... so sexy!... There is no one I admire more in this whole wide world than you! I still can't believe you picked me to be your criminal sidekick! Why, it is such a great honor to serve under the greatest supervillain of all time! So, won't you allow me to show you my gratitude?... May I PLEASE suck your cock now, Lord and Master?" implored the groveling superslave.
After placing his hands on his hips and widening his stance so that he now towered over the kneeling superhero like some sort of God, the positively beaming conqueror of the Caped Crusader looked down upon the vanquished Batman and smugly said "Of course you may, Court Jester!... Ha ha ha ha!"
Seconds later, the once-proud hero was shamelessly debasing himself on the cock of his hated enemy. Since he had never actually sucked a cock before, having only seen blowjobs in the countless number of gay porn videos he had been forced to watch over the past few weeks, the former Batman committed a whole bunch of beginner's errors. The over-eager Caped Crusader tried to take the villain's whole cock down this throat all at once, only to trigger a severe spasm of coughs and gagging sounds. After recovering from that mishap, the subjugated superhero once again devoured the Joker's marvelous manhood, only to scrape his teeth across the shaft. This mistake resulted in a sharp smack across the head, followed by an admonition of "No teeth, Court Jester!" It took quite a few minutes before his new super sex slave finally began to master what would be his lifelong devotion.
As Batman's boastful new mentor watched his newly designated partner-for-life finally beginning to get the hang of sucking cock, The Joker marveled at what he had been able to achieve in just five short weeks. For this ruthless villain had taken a powerful heterosexual male superhero and transformed him into a submissive gay bottom boy right before his very eyes. Batman's big dick would never again pleasure a woman. Instead, it would only spew its load as a sign of submission to another man... A man he once loathed. The era of The Caped Crusader was now over! The era of Court Jester had just begun.
Extracting his well-sucked cock from the slobbering mouth of his conquest, the Joker looked down on this newly obedient sex slave and asked "Do you like the taste of my cock, Court Jester?"
"MMMMMM!… YES, MY LORD AND MASTER! I LOVE IT!!! I LOVE THE TASTE OF YOUR COCK, LORD AND MASTER!!!" came his new sidekick's enthusiastic reply.
"If you like the taste of my cock, then you’re gonna love the taste of my cum, boy! Wooo hoo hoo!" cooed the giddy Joker as he shoved his rock-hard dick back into the former Batman's mouth. “Now suck me off, Court Jester! A good slave must earn his reward! Ha ha ha ha!"
The disgraced superhero sucked away at his new Master's cock with incredible exuberance and dedication, lapping away at his piss hole, wrapping his drooling lips around the hard shaft, and even slurping away at the villain's big balls. As he returned his attention to The Joker's cockhead, he could taste his pre-cum oozing out his meatus. That only made Batman more determined to make his Lord and Master shoot his load. All he could think about was ‘earning’ his ‘reward’! After a few more minutes, the cocksucking Caped Crusader could feel the Clown King of Crime's firm dick stiffen further, as it started to twitch.
"OOOHH YES, COURT JESTER!... OOOOHHH YESSSSS!!!... I'M CUMMING, COCK SLAVE!!!... I'M CUMMING!!!... AAAAHHHH!!!" shouted his Lord and Master. Just then, his throbbing dick began emptying its huge load into his new suck slave's waiting mouth. Grabbing a hold of the kneeling superhero's head for balance, The Joker howled with joy as he defiled Batman with his foul semen.
"Woo hoo hoo!... Now swallow your reward for being such a good cocksucker! Gulp down every last drop of your Lord and Master's gift to you, slave boy! Ha ha ha ha!" The Joker laughed as he continued to ejaculate his evil emissions into the mouth and down the throat of his once formidable opponent.
The compliant Caped Crusader eagerly followed his Lord and Master's orders, greedily savoring the flavor of his bitter-tasting splooge, then obediently gulping the whole wad right down his throat. Batman had crossed the line of no return. The studly heterosexual superhero of the past was gone for good. For he had just been reborn as a submissive cum-swallowing cocksucker. Now the Dark Knight would dedicate his life to worshiping the Joker's dreaded dick and consuming his sinister seed.
As The Joker watched his former enemy reverently lick the last remnants of cum from his softening cock, he smiled broadly and announced, "He he he he! Not bad for a first try, my criminal protégée. Now I'm going to fuck your brains out. And if you are good bottom boy, I'll let you lick my dick clean when I'm through!... Woo hoo hoo!... Why, you sure are one lucky slave to have a kind and giving Lord and Master like me, aren't you, Court Jester?" asked Batman's new lover.
"Yes, I am." Court Jester proudly replied. "I am the luckiest slave of them all, my Lord and Master!!!"
The Boy Wonder searched and searched for his mentor for months. But, alas, he couldn’t find him. At first, Batman was officially declared a missing person and, then, he was presumed dead.
Curiously, after The Caped Crusader disappeared, it was revealed that Billionaire Bruce Wayne had shockingly sold Wayne Enterprises to a shell corporation alleged to have ties with an organized crime syndicate. Actually, it was a shadow company that The Joker had created to conceal his identity. Knowing Batman and Bruce Wayne are one and the same, Robin investigated the shady deal but it appeared to be on the up and up. Shortly afterwards, Bruce Wayne issued a press release that said he was going into a early retirement and, preferring to live out the rest of his life in anonymity, he moved to an undisclosed location, leaving his young ward high and dry.
Six weeks to the day Batman had vanished off the face of the earth, The Joker returned to Gotham City with his brand new sidekick, The Court Jester. Now dressed in a colorful medieval jester costume, his brown hair dyed bright red and wearing scary clown makeup all over his handsome face to match his Lord and Master, the man formerly known as Bruce Wayne was totally unrecognizable. In no time at all, the newly christened 'Diabolical Duo' were not only the toasts of the criminal underworld, they became two of the most fearsome villains on the face of the earth. In fact, most people assumed that the Clown King and Prince of Crime were responsible for the 'death' of The Caped Crusader although it was never proven! And not even The Boy Wonder could figure out that The Dark Knight was indeed The Joker's new partner-in-crime!
But the former Caped Crusader wasn’t just The Joker’s partner-in-crime, he was also his partner-in-bed as well! And from this moment on, the newly-submissive Batman would be willing to go to any lengths to satisfy his dominant partner’s insatiable lust! … No matter how kinky!… No matter how depraved!… No matter how perverted!… There was no sex act that Court Jester wouldn’t perform just to please the sick and twisted madman he now loves! For pleasing his Lord and Master was this ex-superhero’s only desire!
Finally, The Joker had the last laugh!

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The GDI-LSA project supports the development of a geodata portal in Saxony-Anhalt, collection of local geodata and subsequent development of a geodatabase.
The web-based portal, featuring relevant, locally stored data will be an important part of the state's geodata infrastructure. An abundance of valuable information on a range of interdisciplinary topcis offers not only opportunities for research, but also details about local authority services for both citizens and civil servants. On behalf of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, we assisted in the development of the geodata portal.
Through this pilot project, we advised selected local authorities and institutions in Saxony-Anhalt in their survey of existing geodata. The goal was the selection of spatial information to be later included in a public access geodatabase, thereby assisting administrative decision-making processes. Using research, questionnaires and interviews, we evaluated a variety of geodata, thus providing a foundation for the geodatabase.
An expandable geodatabase, providing basic as well as specialist data is necessary for Saxony-Anhalt. The survey results allowed us to develop a dynamic, web-based service giving both administrative authorities and the public qick and easy access to geodata. All data can be accessed via the geodata portal. This geodatabase also creates the foundation for a national geodata infrastructure.


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We have been looking forward to this wedding for a very long time now. An Indian wedding has always been on our wish list, and then, wedding in India could only top it! We told you the story behind the “acquisition” phase some time ago and we still cannot believe how things always come together. So here are pictures and the story of our first Indian wedding in India. Please, don’t be mad on us but putting 4 days into one blog posting is kinda difficult. So be aware to see lotsa pictures and many words. Here we go!
We know you guys are badly waiting for the Indian wedding to hit the blog and we promise it’s on the way. But meanwhile here our first impressions of this wonderful country.
After spending about 36 hours in Munich we left for Delhi on 27th Feb for a month in India. India, and Delhi especially, is one of the rare places we have been visiting more than once on one of our trips. It’s almost exactly three years that we were here last and a lot changed since than. But then again, nothing is different from 2009. We arrived 3am and headed to a nice hotel near the central train station. We just wanted to hit the pillow before doing anything else. Needed a lot of patience right outside the airport though. The (triple confirmed) driver was not here. Triple confirmed hotel wasn’t booked. But this is just how things work here and if you are in a rush,you better go back home.
We are totally psyched about the huge response on all our TATW postings and especially about the recent part one from USA west coast. Maybe it’s because a lot of people have seen that part of the world already long before we did. However, we thank everyone so much for stopping by and sure thanks for all the lovely words on Facebook as well as here in the comment section.
As said, we needed to split it up and here we continue on the road to San Francisco.
It’s time. Getting there. closer to home. We were boarding a brand new Boing 777-300ER in Auckland. The best “bird” we have had on the trip and the best entertainment system we have ever seen in an airplane. Air New Zealand gets a 5 star rating anytime. Well Carmen did not enjoy it too much as you might know. But Ingo did not sleep much to enjoy it even more :-)
Hi Folks, here we are with part two of our unforgettable trip through “Middle Earth”. If you missed part one, check it out right here. Also if you have not seen our cool little “super 8” video from New Zealand shot entirely on the Iphone4, you should check it out here.
But now, be prepaired for lotsa pictures, and a long story. Maybe the longest post from our TATW. Sorry but we want to get this trip stories out the door before we are posting weddings :-)
Here we are, back home after this incredible trip. Still “high” from the experiences. Friends were welcoming us with open arms again. We had a ball last weekend having some of them hanging out with us. Somehow we were thinking about this home coming thing as yet another stop on the tour but to a place we are totally familiar with.
But guess what. It’s not, we are finally home and the thing we were planning and looking forward to is over now, gone, done! What’s left? We need new targets to focus on now on the long term and we have some stunning ideas and hope to share this very soon with you all. But for now, here we go for the first part of the road trip in freaking beautiful and amazing New Zealand.
This is part two of our road trip in Australia. For those of you who missed the first one, here it its.
After the actually not easy decision what kind of rental service we will use for our three weeks on the road we picked up a Jucy camper in Melbourne to head down towards the great ocean road in the first place. We chose Jucy over Wickedcamper because they had a better reputation if it comes to help and service as well as newer cars, and the last thing you want is loosing a day because of an old camper. Wise decision, we loved the camper and did not had a problem at all!
The silence is over here on our blog if it comes to TATW stories and photos. We know it, we are way behind schedule with blogging but you should follow us on twitter or get friends on Facebook to keep better track of where we are and what’s going on. Just saying. And again we would like to apologize to those unconditional followers here on the blog for coming over so often even though we have no updates for a while now! For those you have not been with us in Australia via Facebook, and for all others as well, here is our first part of this incredible huge country and continent respectively.
today we want to give you a little view on our wonderful month in New Zealand. But no pictures this time, rather a short film. Eversince the 8mmvintage app for apples iphone came out we badly wanted to shot a film using this app (you need iOS4.1 or higher). It’s just what you want to do if you love this vintage things so much as we do and New Zealand is so diversified that it is no problem to get loads of footage. So we put this little piece together and hope you like it. Have fun!
Love from California
Carmen and Ingo
Hi out there!
We have been a bit quite here regarding our trip. This is a result of freaking huge Australia and interesting New Zealand. Traveling here keeps you busy at all times and being on the road means driving by ourselves. You don’t feel like blogging if you arrive after a six to ten hours drive and somehow you feel guilty if you do not get out in the morning and explore the places. If you follow us on Facebook, which you should, you can check out where we are and get sneak peaks. But enough of why, here is our overdue post about two big cities in south East Asia.
Hej folks. We hope that everybody got back to work safe and sound after Christmas holidays. We know its been a while since we posted the last pictures and we feel terrible about it. Our apologies go out to everybody but special to those stopping by frequently to see if we have posted anything new.
Traveling is lotsa fun, no doubt about it. We still love it! But you start missing things now and then. Small things. Not talking about friends and families which sure come at the first place, but things like dark bread, farmers bacon and some liptauer or Käsekrainer with “Kren und Senf”. The austrian guys will know what we are talking about. You can’t get things like that in Asia. And then, at some point you wonder why you have ever wasted a though about such unimportant food stuff. At least we have something to eat everyday.
Well, we knew this would come and we also knew it’s going to be quick! You knew it too, right? It’s half time already! We always mentioned that the time on our trip is going very fast. Even though we do not head from one weekend to the other like we did during the past season, we still are always busy with doing something. Just recently over new years we had the first really doing nothing days on Bintan. Hanging out in the bungalow/bed and watching TV and some movies, celebrating New Years Eve very basic and private. We should have stayed in Singapore though, but this is a different story…
No changes, time is still flying here in Asia. Christmas trees and music hits us in Malaysia right now and we hope everybody back home is having a good time with family and friends. We still owe you some pictures and stories from Thailand. Here we go. Remember when we wrote that you just get a 15 days allowance for Thailand if you come over land? So we had to hurry up a bit, first time actually since we are on the road that we had to have a date in mind :-)
We arrived in Chiang Rai first of December and we wanted to stay at a place called “Aka Hill Guest House“. We found it on the web somewhere and liked the view and pictures. They have a free pickup from the Aka River House” in the city. It takes around 45-60 minutes jeep drive to get up the hill. We arrived late, got a nice room and arranged a jungle trekking for the day after before we went to bed.
here we are with part two of Laos. Which is actually a chain of horrible bus rides up north. If we speak of “horrible” we rather mean totally (!) uncomfortable and long then unsafe. Maybe both, but most of the trips are safe or at least not too obvious dangerous.
Two ways to leave Tad Lo: going back to Pakse and taking a VIP sleeper to Vientiane, or going “local” across the land ;-) guess what, we went for the latter.
Next target were some huge Caves called “Kong Lor Cave”. Very recommendable, people say. Getting there from Tad Lo approximately 20h with local vehicles. So we split it up and went for Takhek, which are still 14h direction Vientiane. It was fun and exhausting at the same time. Driving 4,5 hours on the back of a truck with local people and lot of things to deliver, like 3 meter boards etc. was one stage at the very beginning. The street may not be drivable during rainy season but now it was just a dusty off-road kind of way. You do not feel your butt anymore after this. Trust me! We had good connections though and jumped on a local bus right after this. It was surprisingly not very crowded and we got some sleep. Bad thing: They through us out of the bus in Savanaketh because we were the only people in the bus. No people no bus. We got told the connection bus should leave in 20 min right away. Somehow this people are not around anymore if 20 min are over and you go to ask about the bus and then it suddenly leaves in 1,5 hours! Thanks a lot!
And to top it all, we got the worst seats in the back, a Lao lady next to us that seemed to have not taken one breath during the 4 hours!! And this bus was stopping literally every kilometer to get people in the already totally full bus. No kidding!
Oh my Buddha ;-) it’s been almost two month now that we are away from home and as we type this we are just sitting in a Thai bus heading to Chiang Rai. Back home they got the first snow and Christmas flair and feeling is all over the place. Nothing to see about this here though. Neither snow, nor Christmas feelings coming up. But to be honest, it could ;-) as its wintertime here in South East Asia as well.
We left Laos behind and we realized that we haven’t blogged about it. So here we go for part one:
We left Siem Reap very early in the morning. Before sunrise. Having an overpriced 13h trip ahead we hopped for good conditions. Looking back they were not bad but at the time we were a bit scared as the minibus driver though we are in a race he got to win. No kidding we were really happy as we changed to another as bus about half the trip to the so-called “4000 islands”
We choose Don Det to hang out a couple of days to enjoy the famous “Laos style” which is pretty much doing nothing than “testing” hang mats.
We saw the best sunset so far on our trip (check out the time-lapse below) the other day and could not resist getting bikes and cycling around on the island.
We had the impression, that this island was just made up for tourists and indeed there were lot of those very “cool” travelers. Also the staff working on the island did not look happy to be there and was thus not very friendly.
So we did not stay long and took a boat/minibus trip to Pakse. This trip got famous as “ticket-ticket-ticket”-trip because we had to show our tickets almost twenty times to the same person again and again.


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- Sent with Red luxury envelopes.
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Abt sales specialist Mike Velasco was interviewed in our store for a “Shop Smarts” segment to be aired on the popular “House Smarts” syndicated TV program hosted by Lou Manfredini. For those of you who haven’t seen it, “House Smarts” is a 30-minute show that follows the progress of real homeowners’ home-improvement projects and talks about the lessons they’ve learned along the way. In addition, the program answers questions from other homeowners and provides useful home-improvement knowledge for people looking to start their own projects.
Since “House Smarts” also likes to stay up on the latest trends, Mike was asked about the newest vacuum cleaner technology, including Dyson’s Animal series vacuums, which have air-powered brushbars to remove pet hair from carpets and upholstery, and Miele’s Calisto vacuums, which feature a 1200-watt high-output vortex motor system and silence insulation.
Mike’s segment is scheduled to air this Saturday, May 16 at 5:30 a.m. in the Chicago area, but may be shown on a different day in other sections of the country, so check your local listings for the date and channel in your area. —by Graham W.


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I love the smell of ebooks! I collect them. I highlight bits. I pop bits into this blog. I have mostly Epub or Kindle versions. I convert Kobi to epub I find audio versions. All that is a form of sniffing!
Lately I have been delighted by Readwise. They found all my highlights and let me review them a few every few days. They also import them to Obsidian.
Where they look like this:
The real treat is this: The Next Chapter of Readwise: Our Own Reading App
I’m on the list and I can’t wait!
If you like the smell of books you will get in the queue.
This post is one in the long tradition here of looking at the psyche in cyberspace, this Reader is a revolution in the psyche.
koepsell (link dead Tuesday, February 22, 2011 but rescued from the archives now here.). (and in Google Drive
David R. Koepsell, The Ontology of Cyberspace: Philosophy, Law, and the Future of Intellectual Property. Chicago and La Salle, Illinois: Open Court, 2000.
Reviewed by Arthur L. Morin
Law is a system of categorization. At the ideal level, one purpose of this system is to help the social system achieve justice. Though not stated so straightforwardly, this is David R. Koepsell’s position in his book The Ontology of Cyberspace: Philosophy, Law, and the Future of Intellectual Property.1 There is, of course, a dynamic interrelation between the legal system of categorization and the socio-cultural system(s) of categorization of which it is a part. Koepsell realizes this, or else he would not have been able to detect the disjunction between what software is and how it has been treated in the legal system. But what he does not seem to fully appreciate is that ontology does not necessarily beget justice. This is the First Problem — the distinction between ontology (what something is) and justice — and I will return to it later.


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Ronaldo.com previews the Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester United and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Brentford will have a visit from Manchester United in this Premier League clash on Wednesday as the Red Devils look to boost their title hopes. Ralf Rangnick’s men stand seventh in the table five points behind fourth-placed West Ham. Whereas, the Bees lie in the 14th spot, 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be expected to make his return after a hip injury providing a touch of class in the starting XI. United are just starting to gather themselves, however, there’s still a long way to go before they get back to their best self. The hosts, on the other hand, look to bounce back from an unsteady form during the past few weeks.
Season facts for Brentford and Manchester United.
Facts are calculated for Premier League
- Brentford has lost in the last 4 of 5 matches;
- Brentford conceded in the last 17 of 19 matches;
- Brentford conceded the last 8 matches in a row;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Brentford’s last 5 of 7 matches.
- Manchester United unbeaten the last 4 matches in a row when playing away;
- Manchester United scored the last 12 matches in a row when playing away;
- Manchester United scored in the last 9 of 11 matches;
- Manchester United conceded in the last 8 of 10 matches.
Lineup Brentford vs Manchester United
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Current form — Brentford v. Manchester United
The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
Brentford hoping to bounce back
It has been up and down for Brentford going into this match as league results offer little sense of progress. Brentford have been a bit bleak in their last 3 matches, although it opened with a 4-1 victory against Port Vale. Unable to follow that up, they went down 4-1 against Southampton, before handing over all 3 points in a 3-0 defeat against Liverpool.
Manchester United looking for more
Yet to get back to their high standards, the Red Devils have struggled so far in the Premier League. In their last three games, they saw a bit of everything. Starting with a surprising loss to Wolves by 1-0, they beat Aston Villa by 1-0 later in the FA Cup Round 3 fixture. However, United could not hold against Steven Gerrard’s side as they managed a 2-2 draw in their latest encounter at Villa Park.
Whether your preferred betting strategy includes an accumulator or singles, there are good prices to be had. The form on both sides makes this seem like a relatively equal contest on paper. Manchester United have grabbed the role as fairly big favourites, though, with the bookies paying out a price of 1.87 for a win.
Brentford v. Manchester United — fixture history
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
With Brentford being new to this division they obviously never played against Manchester United before in Premier League.
Full Time Betting
Bookmakers are offering the following odds for this match: Brentford to win pays out at 4.20, the best prize for a draw is 3.90, while an away win for The Red Devils returns you odds 1.87. Brentford claimed all three points 4 times in their last 10 home league matches, while also drawing 1 game along the way. They had to endure 5 defeats in this run of games. Manchester United won 4 of their last 10 league games away while drawing 4 times. They had to endure 2 defeats in this series of matches.
Both teams scored a goal in 5 of the last 10 home league matches for Brentford. Both teams also found the back of the net 7 times in the previous 10 league games away for Manchester United.
BTTS 1.75 vs 2.10 Over / Under – stats message
The bookies believe in a match with plenty of goals, and if you believe so too, your best price is odds 1.85 on over 2.5 goals. That equals a 54% chance of this match having at least 3 goals. Should you prefer a low scoring bet your best odds are 2.05 for under 2.5 goals. The last 10 home league games of Brentford had an average of 2.4 goals per match. Of their last 10 home matches, 6 went over 2.5 goals. Manchester United’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.9 goals per game. Meanwhile, 6 of Manchester United’s last 10 away matches offered over 2.5 goals.

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The Radiohead Public Library opened this morning.
The new site stylises radiohead.com as a digital library, offering fans access to videos, live shows, recordings, artwork and more from each of their albums. Users can download their own library card and each band member will act as librarian-curator during the site's launch week between January 20th and 24th. The band has also added some more tracks to streaming services, such as debut EP Drill and The King Of Limbs remix EP TKOL RMX 8.
https://t.co/Gk4BUXwjsg has always been infuriatingly uninformative and unpredictable. We have now, predictably, made it incredibly informative.— Radiohead (@radiohead) January 20, 2020
We present: the RADIOHEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY. pic.twitter.com/H7Ft6lNuuN
This past summer, Thom Yorke released his latest project, a solo album and short film called ANIMA, followed by a remix EP.

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When I was younger, I spent a lot of time playing Dungeons & Dragons. It was a great way to spend my free time and bond with my friends. Fast forward a few years, I worked in the gaming industry. And while it’s not the same as role-playing in front of a group of friends, I still love it. Nerdle is my blog, where I write about all things gaming and relate. You can find all the information you need, from industry news to game reviews. And if you’re ever curious about anything gaming-related, feel free to drop me a message. I’d be happy to chat with you about it!
Nerdle is a fun, casual card game that all ages can enjoy.
Nerdle is a fun, casual card game that all ages can enjoy. It is easy to learn and can be played quickly with any number of players. Nerdle can be played as a solo game or in teams of two or three. There are no complicated rules, and the gameplay is easy to follow.
Nerdle is perfect for when you want something light and fun to play. The cards are colorful and inviting, and the gameplay is simple enough for anyone to understand. If you’re looking for a fun card game that’s easy to learn and can be enjoyed by everyone in your family, then Nerdle is the perfect option!
There are many variants of Nerdle, so it’s perfect for any occasion.
Nerdle is a unique, whimsical, and addictive board game that players of all ages can enjoy. There are many variants of Nerdle, so it’s perfect for any occasion. A classic game of Nerdle is to collect as many coins as possible while avoiding becoming blocked by the other players. Another popular variation is to race to the finish line without being eliminated by the other players. For a more special occasion, one could play a game of Nerdle with friends to commemorate an important event or moment in their lives.
The game is easy to learn, which makes it great for beginners.
In Nerdle, each player is a wizard attempting to get the most points by casting magic spells. The first player to score 25 points will win the game.
Each player chooses one of their wizard cards and puts it face down on the table. Players then take turns flipping over one of their wizard cards, and if it matches the card on top of the tower, they can cast that spell on their opponent. If they can’t cast the spell, they discard the card and take another turn.
The spells in Nerdle are simple but powerful: you can either damage your opponents or steal their Magic Cards. The first player to reach 25 points wins the game!
You can play with friends or family, so it’s the perfect game for any gathering.
Nerdle is the perfect game for any gathering. You can play with friends or family, so it’s the perfect game for any gathering. Whether hanging out at home with your loved ones or going to a party with your buddies, Nerdle is the perfect game for everyone. Bring out your competitive side and see who can get the most points by creating the best towers and bridges!
Nerdle is a social card game that I enjoy playing with friends. It is an easy-to-learn, quick-paced game that we can play with just two or three players. In this article, I have outlined the basic rules of Nerdle and offered tips on improving your skills as a player. If you’re looking for a fun and casual game to play with friends, give Nerdle a try!


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There's a thin line between social, safe, and casual drinking and alcoholism (what was referred to as alcoholism for many years before treatment for the disease advanced). Many people who are addicted to alcohol are unaware that they are dealing with a serious disease that can be fatal if left untreated. If you or a loved one is showing signs of alcoholism, it's a clear sign that they need help. Tides Edge Detox's alcohol addiction detox programme can provide them with that help.
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When you don't drink, you may experience withdrawal or cravings.
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We’ve got another look at the jewels and the history behind The Crown today, covering episode three, the tragic and touching “Aberfan.” (Catch up on our previous recaps here!)
The episode opens in the Welsh mining town of Aberfan on Thursday, October 20, 1966. Children at the local school are shown finishing up the day, playing, and practicing a song to perform the following day.
But, as any students of history would have immediately known from the town’s name and the date, Friday, October 21 would bring unimaginable tragedy, as a mining collapse sent tons of debris down the mountain and into the town. The school, as well as several nearby buildings and homes, was buried, just after the children and teachers had begun their day.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson is opening a new shopping center when his private secretary, Marcia Williams, informs him of the disaster. (I’ll drop a couple of historical notes here along the way, because — as per usual — Peter Morgan is significantly fudging the timeline to suit his portrayal of the people involved. Wilson was in Wigan on October 21, inaugurating the Scholes redevelopment scheme. The show depicts him rushing away from his speech, but he really stayed throughout the day, even taking a bus tour of the town after lunch. Wilson returned to London after finishing the scheduled visit, and he didn’t firmly decide to visit the scene until after a conversation with the Secretary of State for Wales, which took place in the early evening.)
The pearl-clad Queen and Michael Adeane are informed at Buckingham Palace. Martin Charteris reads out a statement of sympathy for her approval. (A statement was indeed dispatched.) He also asks her if Harold Wilson can borrow a plane to go visit the site, which she approves, and then floats the idea that she might want to go visit herself, which strikes both her and Adeane as ridiculous. “The Crown visits hospitals, Martin, not scenes of accidents,” she chides him. (Guess the Blitz didn’t count?)
Meanwhile, Wilson does arrive at the scene of the accident, and he’s horrified at what he sees. He also addresses with angry locals, who accuse the government of having ignored their warnings about the unstable spoil tip.
Back at Kensington Palace, Tony packs a bag and heads to Wales, telling a confused Princess Margaret that she’ll understand why he’s going when she reads the morning papers. (She’s just come home from an outing. It seems quite strange that she wouldn’t have encountered a single radio report, evening newspaper headline, or conversation about the disaster, which was all over the news.)
On Saturday, wearing her pearls and an invented brooch, the Queen hears Wilson’s account of his visit to Aberfan. He tries to convince her to go herself. She tells him that the circus of attention that surrounds her mere presence would surely hinder the rescue and recovery efforts. He seems unconvinced. (In reality, the Queen had already sent the Duke of Edinburgh to Aberfan on the morning after the disaster happened.)
Tony is also on the scene, and he can’t believe what he’s seeing. He telephones Princess Margaret to recount the terrible tragedy. Tony was indeed the first member of the royal family on the scene, arriving a few hours before Prince Philip, but it was a much more regulated visit than The Crown makes it seem; for at least part of the visit, he was accompanied by the Minister of State for Wales.
It’s also worth noting that Wales was important to Tony: his father was Welsh, and his title, Earl of Snowdon, was given to him in honor of his Welsh heritage. There is, of course, another member of the family with an even more important Welsh title. The show doesn’t mention it, but Prince Charles (who was 17 and studying at Gordonstoun) took it upon himself to send a telegram expressing his sympathies within a day of the tragedy.
On Sunday morning, Margaret has breakfast with her mother and sister, and she recounts the terrible things that Tony told her he saw in Wales.
She’s wearing a pair of very ’60s earrings. She orders whiskey with breakfast, but she is clearly very emotional about Tony’s account.
The Queen Mother reaches for her pearls — used over and over again in the series as a sort of choke-collar of royal status — as she listens.
And the Queen, in pearls but no brooch, listens carefully, too. (Remember that in real life, the Duke of Edinburgh would already have returned from his own visit to Aberfan, and would have told her about similar experiences.)
On Monday, Wilson watches a news conference with Marcia Williams. She tells him that she (as well as several cabinet members) thinks the entire incident is getting too political, and Wilson should try to deflect the blame on to someone else. If not the Tories, why not the Queen? Marcia says that the Queen’s “behavior is symptomatic of establishment neglect.” (Real history note: plans for the Queen to visit herself were already in the works by this point. Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday, October 25 that HM and Prince Philip would be going to Aberfan that Saturday.)
In the twisted-up timeline of The Crown, Prince Philip finally visits Aberfan on Thursday. The show version of Wilson told Marcia Williams in the previous scene that “they pulled [Philip] away from some duck shoot” to get him to go. This show has been pretty horrible in its portrayal of Philip throughout, but suggesting that he dragged his heels about going to Aberfan, when he was really one of the first public figures to visit the scene (nearly a week earlier than depicted here!), is awfully low. The show depicts Marcia Williams asking Harold Wilson to let the British people be ticked off at the royals as a way to vent their anger — and it seems like Peter Morgan has rearranged the timeline to make the viewers of his show do the same thing.
He returns home after attending one of the mass funerals. (A funeral for 81 children did take place on Thursday, October 27, but Prince Philip was not one of the 10,000 people in attendance.) He tells her about the terrible things he saw.
The Queen, who is wearing a rather dinky little pearly flower brooch, mostly wants to know if being in Aberfan made him cry. He’s a little incredulous at the question, telling her that he did indeed cry, and so would anyone who had heard the people singing a hymn, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” during the funeral. (The hymn really was sung during the mass funeral service.)
On Friday, Michael Adeane and Martin Charteris tell the Queen that someone inside the government is trying to plant stories in the press that depict her as absent, uncaring, and unfeeling. (Have we discussed the fact that Martin Charteris is now played by Charles Edwards — which means that the character has been portrayed by both of Edith’s love interests from Downton Abbey???)
The Queen, in pearls, is stone-faced as she hears the accusations. Once again, I’ll note that the Queen’s visit to Aberfan, in reality, was announced three days before this scene is supposed to take place. This episode really just feels frustratingly like a retread of Morgan’s earlier royal film, The Queen, with Aberfan standing in for Princess Diana as the tragedy in question.
So, the Queen decides that she’ll go to Aberfan after all. She arrives alone on Saturday. (She was accompanied by Prince Philip for her real visit.) Her outfit here, including the lack of a brooch, is a close copy of her real ensemble for the visit. She meets with families and dabs her eyes in front of the cameras. (That didn’t really happen.)
Back at the palace, though, she wears an invented brooch as she lambasts Wilson for any role he may have had in attempting to plant those stories. He denies involvement, and the two talk about the performances required of public figures. The show version of the Queen was resistant to going to Aberfan, it turns out, because she doesn’t ever cry, and she knew she was supposed to show emotion.
Here’s a thought — if her inner drama throughout the episode was supposed to be about her lack of outward emotion, why not replace these silly non-royal brooches with real items connected to emotional times in her life? The Flower Basket Brooch often stands in for her beloved late father. For one of the services during Queen Mary’s state funeral ceremonies, she wore the Flame Lily Brooch (which she also wore when returning to Britain after her father’s death). Both of these were featured in earlier episodes. Why not now???
The episode ends with the Queen sitting alone, beside a bust of a warrior, listening to a recording of the hymn that Philip heard at the Aberfan funeral. She finally gets one tear to slide down her cheek.


MONTEREY, CA (July 14, 2019) – Garrett Gerloff fulfilled a life-long dream today in the Championship of Monterey, the 23-year-old Texan winning the first MotoAmerica Superbike race of his career in front of a record crowd at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
In what was his 32ndcareer Superbike race in his sophomore season in the class, Gerloff was dominant. The two-time Supersport Champion was second off the start behind Toni Elias, made the pass early, and was never headed, pulling away to a 4.449 second win.
With Gerloff, who earned his second career Superbike pole position on Saturday, riding off into the sunset, the battle for second was just that. A battle. The protagonists were Yoshimura Suzuki’s Toni Elias and Gerloff’s Monster Energy/Yamalube/Yamaha Factory Racing teammate Cameron Beaubier and the pair exchanged body blows to the bitter end with Elias coming out on top by just .326 of a second after 23 laps of the 2.2-mile WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
“It feels so good,” Gerloff said. “I was telling the TV earlier, I know it’s just a race win and these guys get wins all the time and I used to, but I haven’t for a while. There’s been a lot of emotions the past year and a half, getting used to the Superbike and everything. These guys haul ass everywhere. It’s tough, stiff competition out there. It’s been a long road. There’s been a lot of ups and downs. To finally get it and to do it here even more in front of the World Superbike guys and everything, it’s just something that I’ve wanted for so long, something that’s been on my bucket list forever. When I started racing, I was watching the MotoAmerica guys, AMA guys back in the day. That was one of the things that I wanted to accomplish in my life. To finally say that I got just one win, it just feels awesome. I’m ecstatic, for sure.”
The second-place finish for Elias may not have been a win on the day, but it was as far as the championship goes as he now leads Beaubier by 39 points, 246-207. Gerloff, meanwhile, is third in the series standings with 181 points after his first career Superbike victory.
“Congratulations for Garrett,” Elias said. “The first one is very special, and in Laguna Seca it’s amazing. I’m not happy about today. I’m kind of pissed off. Nothing came as I was struggling today. I made a couple of changes. The bike this morning was feeling so great, much better than yesterday in cold conditions but when the races start, I was losing the rear, the front. Mistake with the setup today, but it’s okay. We tried to manage the situation. My strategy didn’t work, too. I was thinking that I was able to catch Garrett, but it was impossible. Also, I had a false neutral, like last year. We didn’t have this problem in all this season, but sometimes happen and it happened today. But my team is giving me everything they can. They are working so, so good. We are in a good situation. Always it’s him. Always it’s Cam (Beaubier). When Cam is there, he’s right behind me. Unfortunately, we fight each other and I’m just trying to open the gap little by little, but it’s difficult to open the gap. Difficult not to do mistakes. Like Road America in the last corner. So, let’s continue like this. It’s going to be so difficult, so long. Anything can happen. Try to win the most races as possible. If not, second as today is good. Five points more. It’s good for the championship. I’m happy for leading a little bit more. I had some extra, but let’s continue.”
Beaubier was third for the second day in a row after controlling most of practice and qualifying.
“Yeah, that was a tough one,” Beaubier said. “That was a tough pill to swallow. Yesterday was a pretty frustrating race. Last night we went over some stuff. Made some good changes. I was feeling really confident, really good going into today’s race. Just didn’t pan out like I wanted to. Hats off to my teammate, Garrett. He rode incredible. I know exactly how that feels. I wish I was up there dicing with him. Had a really tough battle with Josh (Herrin) and Toni, and I felt like us roughing each other up just let that gap open pretty quick. There was no way we were closing it. Like I said, I was pretty damn frustrated coming off the track. I was pretty heated, especially getting beat by Toni there at the end. But Garrett put me in a good mood, seeing how happy he was. I’m just really happy for him. I got an amazing support system. Just want to thank everybody for their support. Thanks all the fans for coming out. And we’ll move onto Sonoma.”
Fourth place went Elias’ Yoshimura Suzuki teammate Josh Herrin, the Georgian in the mix for second place early in the race before fading back to the clutches of Attack Performance Estenson Racing’s JD Beach, the Kentuckian beaten up from a morning crash in the first of two World Superbike races on Sunday. Herrin was able to beat Beach to the line by some two seconds.
Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz rebounded from a race crash yesterday to finish sixth today, the South African holding off Scheibe Racing BMW’s Jake Gagne at the finish. M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Jake Lewis was eighth with Omega Moto’s Cameron Petersen and Uribe Racing’s Jayson Uribe rounding out the top 10 finishers.
Supersport – Fong Takes Over
To wrap up the weekend, the Supersport class took to the track for their one scheduled race at the MotoAmerica Championship of Monterey, and it was a good one, especially for M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Bobby Fong. The California rider got a great jump off the front row at the start, and also got the holeshot over Rickdiculous Racing Yamaha rider Hayden Gillim. Fong was never headed in the race, and Gillim ultimately crashed out unhurt, which contributed to Fong taking the victory over second-place finisher PJ Jacobsen aboard the Celtic HSBK Racing Yamaha and 2 Wheel Legal – Hudson Motorcycles Yamaha rider Richie Escalante in third. The win vaulted Fong into the Supersport Championship lead with an 18-point advantage over Gillim in second.
After his third Supersport victory of the season, Fong said, “On my pitboard, I saw plus zero. I never knew I had a one-second gap, so I just kept on pushing. Honestly, I was making quite a few mistakes and going a little bit slower than I felt like I should have been. My guys gave me the chill board, and I had to back it down a little bit. I came back around and then I saw the plus two and I was like, ‘Okay, we’ve got a little cushion.’ I don’t know what happened. I try not to look back really when I’m racing. I just ran consistent pace the whole time and just raced my board, basically. It was good. My guys were on it with the board today. I’ve got to give it up to them. It was a short weekend for us. We didn’t have much track time. The first two sessions we were kind of all over the place but thank God I’ve got a good crew and they figured it out overnight. We made some good changes for today’s race, and it paid off.”
Liqui Moly Junior Cup – Landers Dominates
Sunday’s Liqui Moly Junior Cup race was another dominant performance by Ninja400R.com/Norton Motorsports/Dr. Farr Kawasaki rider Rocco Landers, who started from the pole and led from start to finish to notch his seventh win out of nine races so far this year.
The order of finish for the other two podium finishers was hotly contested between Quarterley Racing/On Track Development Kawasaki’s Dallas Daniels and Altus Motorsports Kawasaki’s Kevin Olmedo. The two riders diced back and forth throughout most of the race, and Olmedo made a brave move on Daniels coming into the last turn on the final lap of the 12-lap contest, but Daniels was able to fend off his rival and cross the finish line second with Olmedo coming home third.
“My plan was to just go as fast as possible in the beginning, and make a little gap,” Landers said. “I just tried to never look back. I didn’t believe it. Coming into the last corner, I was like, ‘I did not expect to do that.’ Then I just tried to push and tried to make really good lap times.”
EBC Brakes Superbike
1.Garrett Gerloff (Yamaha)
2.Toni Elias (Suzuki)
3.Cameron Beaubier (Yamaha)
4.Josh Herrin (Suzuki)
5.JD Beach (Yamaha)
6.Mathew Scholtz (Yamaha)
7.Jake Gagne (BMW)
8.Jake Lewis (Suzuki)
9.Cameron Petersen (Yamaha)
10.Jayson Uribe (Honda)
Supersport 1.Bobby Fong (Suzuki)
2.PJ Jacobsen (Yamaha)
3.Richie Escalante (Yamaha)
4.Sean Dylan Kelly (Suzuki)
5.Josh Hayes (Yamaha)
6.Bryce Prince (Yamaha)
7.Jason Aguilar (Yamaha)
8.Nick McFadden (Yamaha)
9.Lucas Silva (Suzuki)
10.Caroline Olsen (Yamaha)
Liqui Moly Junior Cup
1.Rocco Landers (Kawasaki)
2.Dallas Daniels (Kawasaki)
3.Kevin Olmedo (Kawasaki)
4.Josh Serne (Kawasaki)
5.Karen Ogura (Yamaha)
6.Dominic Doyle (Kawasaki)
7.Jackson Blackmon (Kawasaki)
8.Gauge Rees (Kawasaki)
9.Branden ketelsen (Kawasaki)
10.Hunter Dunham (Kawasaki)


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A refreshing, colorful drink for those dog days of summer. If you have extra watermelon, you can freeze it for more slushes.
Yield: 3 1/2 cups
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- 3 c. seedless watermelon
- 1 c. frozen strawberries
- 2 scoop lemon sorbet
- ¼ c. pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- In blender, combine watermelon, strawberries, sorbet, pineapple juice, and lime juice and blend until mixture is smooth. Pour into 4 glasses.
McDonald's Will Soon Start Serving Organic Burgers
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More Than 500,000 Pounds of Chicken Recalled by Major Fast Food Supplier
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus PE File Handling DoS
Medium Nessus Plugin ID 23997
SynopsisThe remote Windows host contains an antivirus application that is prone to a denial of service attack.
DescriptionThe version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus installed on the remote host is affected by a denial of service issue that can be triggered with a specially crafted PE (portable executable) file to send the scanning engine into an infinite loop and prevent scanning of other files.
SolutionUpdate the virus signatures to 01/02/2007 or later.