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The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi by Brian Daley
I heard the first of these when I was a kid, and I found it fascinating how the story in the movie was expanded in all sorts of directions. There are so many scenes (particularly in Episode IV) that are created to fill in necessary gaps where the movie was forced to move on with the story. It's like a huge collection of delete scenes that flesh out the drama. The adaptations of second and third films are more literal and don't stray as much, but it was worth reading (or listening to) just for the first one.
The Making of Episode I: The Phantom Menace by Laurent Bouzereau and Jody Duncan
The Making of Episode II: Attack of the Clones by Jody Duncan
The Making of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith by Jonathan Rinzler
So much work goes into these movies on so many levels, but these books do a great job of sifting through the chaos and telling the stories of how things came together. It is really interesting material if you're into any of the crafts behind movie-making, especially considering the direction things are heading... which Lucas always seems to be at the front of.
Empire Building: The Remarkable Real-Life Story of Star Wars by Garry Jenkins
The background behind Lucas' struggle to get the first Star Wars movie made and the real empire that would follow from his hard-fought success is an epic saga unto itself. This isn't a book about hero-worship. It's a great story worth reading about.
The Annotated Screenplays by Laurent Bouzereau
This is almost a "Which-Way" or "Chose Your Own Adventure" book that explores the inspirations behind the screenplays of the original trilogy and some of the abandoned alternate paths they might have taken. It is fascinating to consider which directions the saga might have explored had only minor alterations of the story been pursued.
|The Art of Star Wars
The Art of The Empire Strikes Back
The Art of Return of the Jedi
The Art of The Phantom Menace
The Art of Attack of the Clones
The Art of Revenge of the Sith
These books are fascinating studies of the creative process. As with the Annotated Screenplays, these collections of conceptual sketches and paintings hint at some of the alternate paths that would have led to very different movies than ultimately ended up on the big screen, and so they are opportunities for exercises in imagination for those who enjoy considering possibilities.
The Star Wars Archives: Props, Costumes, Models and Artworks from Star Wars by Mark Cotta Vaz and Shinji Hata
You will never get as great a group of close-up shots of the physical realm of Star Wars from screen captures as you do from this book. This is an excellent resource for anyone who enjoys building props or costumes, especially from scratch.
Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, The Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, The Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, The Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds
As with the text above, these books are amazing visual references of the physical elements that went into constructing the fantasies of the films. Additionally, the text is highly imaginative speculation authored by a qualified expert on the anthropological significance of these items in a cultural context.
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text: The wait is finally over! Get ready for “the hippest trip in America” with the world premiere of HIPPEST TRIP – THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL, the Broadway-bound musical based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America. Journey back to 1971’s Chicago, when Black entrepreneur and radio DJ Don Cornelius transformed the pop culture landscape by recognizing the lack of Black musical artists on television. Within a year, his local dance show went national and became one of the longest-running shows in television history. Elegant, determined, and complicated, Cornelius set trends for nearly 40 years by giving a stage—and a camera—to the artists who created the soundtrack of multiple generations, and to the dancers, including Rosie Perez and Jody Watley, who became superstars.

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Despite Eric Lempel's statement about PS3 Firmware 2.80 only improving the playback quality of some PS3 format software, a few other changes have surfaced as well.
Both PS3Attitude (linked above) and GrandpaHomer have reported that the recently added Text Chat feature has now increased the maximum limit of characters from 32 to 64 per line.
It also has been reported that when using the official Sony Bluetooth Headset the microphone volume has been locked at level 3, without the ability to change it.
As mentioned yesterday, Open Remote Play (ORP) is currently not working properly in PS3 Firmware 2.80.
Since inception, the PS3 has prioritized devices plugged into the front of the console... meaning if you leave your Guitar Hero, Buzz, or Rock Band 'dongles' plugged in your Wireless controller is not number one. However, as of PS3 Firmware Update 2.80 the Wireless controller does gets assigned to number one.
Finally, although there isn't concrete evidence supporting it, some users claim that PS3 Trophy cards load slightly faster post-update, along with some new avatars and volume options.
If anyone discovers other 2.80 Firmware changes feel free to share them in the comments below.
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Today, the main draw to Henniker is tourism and education. The scenic beauty of the river attracts people form miles around, both to enjoy the views and to take advantage of the recreation opportunities that the river provides. In certain areas of the river you can swim or fish, and there are people who go boating in it as well. On a beautiful warm New England day, there is little better to do other than sit around the side of a river and enjoy all that is has to offer.
Henniker is also home to New England College, which is a four-year private liberal arts school that attracts scholars from across the country and around the globe. The feel that the students give to the town is unmistakable – there is always a youthful energy going through the downtown and the presence of so many students means that Henniker always has some form of event going on, no matter what time of year it is. Of course, the college is most active during the school year, and if you happen to be in Henniker during this period, it’s a good idea to check out what’s been going on at the college.
Whether you come for the incredible scenery or to check out one of the better colleges in the area, you will find something in Henniker to occupy your time quite pleasantly. Take a break, sit back, and watch the river go by. You’ll be glad that you took the time to do so!

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Bridesmaids and the happy couple are often in the limelight when it comes to spending for the wedding day. Brides have their dresses, their jewellers and their bridesmaid gifts. It may seem like a great deal of money is spent there. But wait a minute? Groomsmen do spend more? Thinking you heard it wrong and you’re in here all preparing for a mini-debate? Look no further as we have our juicy points that stand to our case.
The Groomsmen price battle
A battle might be a little far off when it’s just a suit, but when cuff links, vests, ties, pocket squares and socks comes into the picture, the price can make a drastic leap out of your expectations, says senior planner of Taylor’d Events, Alex Chalk. Grooms don’t always spend much time seeking alternatives in finding the most cost-effective solutions. Hence, with a mindset of convenience, they might opt for something a little costly since all they have to do is plug in some numbers, wire their cash and know their suits will show up in time.
Bachelor parties are the cash-downer
Some studies show that bachelor and bachelorette parties have the largest cost of discrepancies. While a bridesmaid spend an average of $450, a groomsmen can spend a whopping amount of $700. Party games, favours and entertainment are often more wild for guys at bachelor parties. And drinks? A cocktail could bring that singular party bill over the top, leaving you with a huge hole in your pockets. Sadly enough by then, a groomsmen may find themselves spending more on bar tabs in the days or months leading up to the wedding day.
The International Groom
Sometimes, a groom do caters trips for bachelor parties and trips overseas with his pals way before a wedding happens. An overseas trip for relaxation and celebration might be a fun way to put off the stress and anxiety that comes with a wedding, but it could lead to a groom spending more than he might have thought at first. From Las Vegas Casinos to five star cruises, you might think its a little overboard at times, but when people are happily celebrating their soon-to-be marriage, willing pockets emerged as well.
If these does send shudders down your spine, then you need some help dealing with these crazy wedding party costs. Luckily enough, an affordable option is always a step away. Online options are perfect. Often, you can find a similar object of your liking at an online site, selling at a reduced price compared to most retail locations. A custom gown could be another choice to go for, saving hundreds in alteration costs. Most of all, listing down your budgets and planning your expenses before any spending starts is optimal.
Expenses can be scary when all you want to do is to please your bridegroom for the day. As anxiety kicks in, you might be considering to opt out. Well, if that is the case, send a nice note in the mail. In the end, it’s the thought that matters.

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Yes, for the third or is it fifth or tenth? year in the row, my New Year’s resolutions will include: more dancing!
Some of us look at women even older than ourselves- and are amazed at their energy. Asked how they do it, the answer is: keep dancing! (Marta and Sheila B come to mind!)
This fall, I started a new circle dance group that combines earth spirituality ritual with circle dance. We’ve had three sessions and it’s a lovely gathering. For February, we’re going to also do a workshop afterwards 2-4pm on tarot card divination. If successful, that might continue as it’s been a while since anyone was prepared to offer the full Paganism 101 course.
GLAD – another combo of gathering, labyrinth, art and dance, continues on third Thursday 11am -1 pm with myself, Mairy and Darlene leading dances. We even went ahead with Dec. 21 Winter Solstice (but moved it to my co-op in view of the predicted snow).
I usually attend the two regular monthly circle dances at the Unitarian Centre but usually get to just relax and dance, focusing my volunteer efforts on nurturing these two small groups (usually 6-10 people) where I feel more confident leading dances and get to exercise my creativity at weaving the program and including art and ritual.
And of course I continue to have ideas about special events focused on or including circle dance. I love a party!
So maybe I should get SMART (specific, measurable, achievable — or is that artistic? — realistic — or is that ritualistic? – and time-based. They say announcing goals helps to achieve them, so here we go:
- to have at least 10 dances I could lead without any preparation (I may be almost there.)
- to have 50 I am confident to lead with a small amount of prep (and a “confidence” card reminder)
- To spread my enthusiasm and welcome newbies to circle dance by:
- to post regularly (at least twice a month) to this blog
- to post at least once a month to my mailchimp reminder email list
- to get a really nice white night outfit that I adore wearing. Oh and white shoes and socks too!
- to engage more kids in circle dance (at least maypole dancing–maybe more)
I “commit” to these knowing that at any time I can go in and amend, and you’ll never know which were the original goals. :>)
Which of these images do you like the best?
Are you ready to make resolutions?

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I've been a big fan of local multiplayer games for a while, and have been toying with the idea of creating games that use very simple input controls. After using just a single button (zero dimensions) per player and having some success with that on Android, the logical next step is using exactly one dimension: a slider!
I have quite a few prototypes of tiny mini-game mechanics, and instead of limiting myself to one such method, I prefer to build a compilation where players compete in rapid-fire mini tournaments, a bit like Wario Ware, but simultaneous multiplayer, with more than the usual 4 players competing.
The Slider controller and its dedicated game collection enhance gaming in these ways:
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I gave a little presentation at the London Game Space in March 2014 about interfacing Unity with Arduinos and Teensys. Here is the presentation.

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“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
Father God, bless our home. Let my hubby and me always stand together as parents. Lead him in the way of righteousness and let your Holy Spirit be the decision maker in our home. Help him to stand firm against evil entering our home and give him discernment to know every wile of Satan that would try to destroy our family bond. Give my husband revelation when evil is present and boldness to speak in Jesus’ Name to cast it out.
Bind us together in our faithfulness to You, Lord, that no man can ever separate us as husband and wife. Satan wanders around looking for gaps in the family, but I know that as long as we are turning to You, Father God, there will be no gaps. Protect our children from finding their pleasure in the world, Lord, and show them how to find complete fulfillment in Your Word.
Lord, I pray that you would bless me as his wife. That I would trust his judgment, because I have every confidence that he is looking to you for his answers. Help us to come to you together in prayer for everything that affects our family. And teach me daily how to be in submission to my husband. There is no other way to live in peace except with You, Lord, as the head of our family and I pray for my husband to be in complete submission to your will.

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Work on Welland parks delayed by supply issues
Work on several Welland parks is being delayed due to supply issues.
Construction at Chippawa, Cooks Mills, Elmwood, and Glenwood is behind schedule by four-to-six weeks.
Director of Community Services Rob Axiak says they have heard of many projects experiencing similar delays due to a lack of available materials.
Excavation, drainage, and concrete work at Chippawa Park begins later this month while the same work at Cooks Mills, Elmwood, and Glenwood is slated to start next month.
Play equipment will be installed at Chippawa Park in February or March while the installation at the other three parks is expected in May or June. Landscaping and rubber surfacing will follow.
Meanwhile, Sparrow Meadows Park is currently in the design phase. A rendering is posted on the City's YourChannel website for public input. Construction is scheduled to start in the spring and wrap up by next fall.


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In the wake of reports that eight men allegedly gang-raped a pregnant goat, killing her, in the town of Mewat in Nuh district in Haryana, PETA India has fired off a letter to Dr Harsh Vardhan, the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, urging him to amend The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, to include bestiality as a cognisable offence and to introduce stronger penalties for cruelty to animals. PETA India has also requested that the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Law and Justice retain the criminalisation of bestiality – sexual assault of an animal by a human being – under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) while amending the current wording to decriminalise sexual acts between same-sex human partners and between other consenting adults.
Recently, PETA India also worked with Nuh’s Superintendent of Police and the Nagina Police Station’s Station House Officer to have a First Information Report registered under sections 377 and 429 of the IPC and sections 11(1)(a) and 11(1)(l) of the PCA Act, 1960, against the eight men accused of gang raping and killing the pregnant goat.
PETA India is working with the police to get the SICK and DANGEROUS men who gang-raped a goat, killing her, in Haryana off the streets. See our blog post to learn how you can
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— PETA India ? (@PetaIndia) 29 July 2018
As PETA India notes in its letter, several recent cases of the sexual abuse of animals by humans for which suspects were charged under Section 377 of the IPC indicate the need for harsher penalties under the PCA Act, 1960. A man in West Bengal was arrested for dragging a stray dog into his house and raping the animal, a security guard for a housing complex was caught regularly raping a resident female stray dog in a washroom, police found video footage of an accused murderer in Kerala sexually assaulting a goat, and a carpenter in Kerala was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a dog. In separate incidents in Madhya Pradesh, two men, aged 25 and 50, were arrested and charged with raping a cow, and in Delhi, an 18-year-old man was charged with committing bestiality with a calf.
In a study of domestic violence victims, 60 per cent of the women said that their abusive partners had harmed or killed their dogs or other animals.
PETA India has long campaigned to strengthen India’s PCA Act, 1960, which contains outdated and ineffective penalties, such as a maximum fine of only Rs 50 for convicted first-time offenders.
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…and it's going to be oh so good
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Ex-central bank head says he didn't support rupee notes ban
MUMBAI India's former central bank head Raghuram Rajan had told the government that short-term costs of a radical ban of high-value currency notes would outweigh the long-term benefits, Times of India newspaper reported yesterday.
The report cited excerpts from Mr Rajan's book on his stint at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), I Do What I Do: On Reforms Rhetoric And Resolve.
That was before Prime Minister Narendra Modi stunned the country on Nov 8 by abolishing 500- (S$10.60) and 1,000-rupee notes, removing 86 per cent of the currency in circulation in a bid to crack down on the "shadow economy".
Following the ban, Indians suffered severe cash shortages which led to detrimental knock-on effects on the economy.
"The RBI flagged what would happen if preparation was inadequate," the paper cited Mr Rajan as saying in the book that will be released next week.
He also told the newspaper that the demonetisation had a disruptive impact, but the intent behind it was good. - REUTERS


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Au-Superstar is a game in which we will manage a young man in his ascent from a dance aficionado to a world-famous superstar.
Au-Superstar divides its content into different scenarios within a kind of hotel complex. The idea is to become the best dancers of the place. However, we will not be alone: we will have to compete with hundreds of other players who are trying to achieve the same, ascending little by little from the lowest to the biggest stages of the complex. So, in addition to dancing, we will have to participate in events, create groups, message ourselves with the people inside the hotel, and so on.
The challenges of dance are of the type to press on the direction buttons that a screen indicates to us so that our personage moves. If we do it perfect, we can level up.
The only problem we can find in Au-Superstar is that, in addition to its very long loading times, the whole game is in Hindi, and this can be a great linguistic barrier for players.
Au-Superstar is a dance game that also unites the interest of thematic social networks.
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Au-Superstar on PC (Windows / MAC)
- Download and install BlueStacks or Remix OS Player.
- Open the installed BlueStacks or Remix OS Player and open the Google Play Store in it.
- Now search for “Au-Superstar” using the Play Store.
- Install the game and open the app drawer or all apps in the emulator.
- Click Au-Superstar icon to open it, follow the on-screen instructions to play it.
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Today we are pleased to feature author Katie Flynn as our 36th Authors Talk series contributor. Katie discusses the approach she took in composing her story “Bury the Bird,” published in Issue 17 of SR. The podcast begins with Katie’s daughter reading from an alphabet book that she brought home from the library.
She notes that in writing this story she chose something very private and recent, which is different from her normal approach. She says she learned that, “while writing what you know is a good thing, writing what you are going through is dangerous.” She describes how using elements of genre fiction allowed her to explore a topic that was deeply personal.
You can listen to the podcast on our iTunes channel, podcast #230.
You can read Katie’s story in Superstition Review Issue 17, and hear her read it aloud in last week’s podcast, #229.
- SR Pod/Vod Series, Authors Talk: Author Katie Flynn - September 6, 2016
- SR Pod/Vod Series, Authors Talk: Author Shawna Ervin - August 23, 2016
- SR Pod/Vod Series, Authors Talk: Author Jonathan Louis Duckworth - August 9, 2016

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Multi-million investment to reduce congestion
Train companies are promising to spend big to reduce congestion and make train travel even easier.
Book ahead and make sure to get a seat by checking our journey planner for cheap train tickets.
It’s understandable that trains get busy from time to time – after all, more and more people are swapping pricey petrol pumps for cheap train tickets.
But there’s nothing more annoying than having to push your way on board from the platform to nab a seat – especially after a long day at work, on busy weekends or during holiday season.
So train-goers are bound to feel a little happier now that ATOC’s said trains should become less congested very soon, thanks to a multi-million investment.
According to ATOC – the Association of Train Operating Companies, train companies are working hard to reduce congestion by making platforms longer, putting more carriages on the tracks and by improving notices and services at train stations.
And they’re better able to make improvements now that the Government’s promised to invest £150 million in order to revamp railway stations.
An ATOC spokesman said: “Train companies recognise that passengers do not want to travel through very busy stations, and are working with Network Rail, which owns the train stations in Britain, to reduce congestion as much as possible.
“As Network Rail’s report identifies, millions are to be invested at key stations to fund improvements including bigger concourses and longer platforms.
“In addition, train companies continue to work hard to relieve congestion at the stations they manage, according to passenger needs and local circumstances.”
Make sure you get a seat for less next time you take the train by checking our journey planner for cheap tickets and cheap first class tickets.This entry was posted in News and tagged ATOC, cheap trains, journey planner, redspottedhanky.com, trains. Bookmark the permalink.


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The biggest feature is the thick, firm, rich taste of the egg yolk. There is no bad smell of eggs. It would be good fit for scrambled eggs, steamed eggs, omelette, half-boiled eggs, or even raw egg with rice just like Japanese!
■Thick, firm, rich taste of egg yolk
There are reasons for good egg. For example, the origin and quality of the feed for the chickens are very particular, so the egg yolk is particularly thick and firm. You can make raw egg with rice given the high quality of egg yolk. Many Hong Kong customers said they would not buy other Japanese eggs after they tried it!
The biggest feature of the egg is that the egg yolk is thick and firm, There is no bad smell of eggs. It would be good fit for scrambled eggs, steamed eggs, omelette, half-boiled eggs, or even raw egg with rice just like Japanese! The reason for the delicious egg is the selected origin and quality of the feed for the chickens, so the yolk has really good taste.
■Chicken living in the forest around Mt. Fuji
High temperature is an enemy to chicken. Therefore, the chicken house is located in the forest of 900 meters near the Mt. Fuji, which is a cool and comfortable environment. They also drink water which is from 500 meters deep underground.
■Delicious way to enjoy
Try the raw egg with rice to feel the egg taste. Since the egg yolk can still maintain a bright yellow color after heating, it is recommended for scrambled eggs, omelette and other dishes.
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The TempShield™ Double Wall vaccuum insulation keeps cold foods cold and hot foods hot - why not take ice cream down to the beach or hot pasta or soup to the ski slopes?
Not just for holidays, the Hydro Flask is great for bringing larger portions to work and school as well.
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Visa To Ireland – Thai Girlfriend – Irish Tourist Visa
Irish tourist visa, Ireland visa applications, if you’re considering an Ireland visa for your Thai Wife or Thai girlfriend to join you in the Republic of Ireland then choosing your visa agent is one of the most challenging decisions you may ever have to make. Thai Visa Express is a professional visa agent with many years of experience in processing on behalf of clients successful visa applications to many countries throughout the world.
We have an unblemished track record in achieving Thai visas to Ireland on behalf of our clients since Thai visa Express was founded in 2005. All Our Thai Visa To Ireland Are Taken on a No Visa No Agents Fees guaranteed you just pay a small deposit we do the rest for you. the Irish tourist visa is different from a UK visitor visa as it is stamped on entry by the garda.
Why use Thai Visa Express – Visa Service
- 15-year experience
- No visa no agents fees
- 10,000 deposit only
- We pay the visa fee
- Submit on your behalf
- Completion of all the immigration forms
- Letters of support
- English & Thai office indegenerique.com
- Registered immigration consultant
Applying for an Irish tourist visa to Ireland or dealing with a refusal yourself can be a frustrating experience. Utilizing the services of Thai Visa Express takes the stress out of the process and obviously, it does increase the chance of success. The Embassy worldwide is always changing their respective immigration policies to reflect the different circumstances within each country.
We stay ahead of our competitors by keeping our English & Thai speaking colleagues up to date and well trained. Thai Visa Express Immigration consultants are trained to deliver exceptional visa services in a professional and prompt manner. We match your needs to meet the pre-requisites of the embassy, so as to avoid your application being refused or undergoing any unnecessary delays. We are so confident in our Thai to Ireland Visa area of expertise we guarantee to refund any service fee paid to us on a no visa no fee basis.
Irish Tourist Visa For Thai National
Every client is significant and important to us at Thai Visa Express and our paramount objective is your peace of mind, Client satisfaction really is our number one priority. At Thai visa express we believe we put customers at the very heart of our business. We value all our customers, and we are extremely proud that you have selected our company to work for you and obtain a Thai visa to Ireland.
Background To The Ireland Visa
There are currently 26 European Union countries in the Schengen Area, 26 countries share a common visa policy-please see our Schengen Visa Thailand page for further details regarding Schengen visas. If a person receives a Schengen Visa for any of the above-mentioned states, he/she will be able to travel freely to all of the 26 participating countries without the need for acquiring individual visas.
However, two EU member states — Ireland and the United Kingdom — are not part of the Schengen Area, instead of operating a travel zone known as the Common Travel Area. The two countries each operate separate visa policies which are different from that of Schengen further details about Schengen visas can be found Schengen Visa Service Thailand.
Update To Irish Visa Rules
Irish short-stay visa waiver for Thai citizens holding UK visas further details can be found here Irish Visa Update.
Important, please take note – it, therefore, means that if your Thai Wife or Thai Girlfriend has a UK visa it now means she can get automatic entry into Ireland, your Thai Wife or Girlfriend will now not need a short term visa to Ireland if she holds a valid UK Visa.
Useful link – Common travel area – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Travel_Area
Types of Ireland Visa There are two different types categorized as ‘classes’ of the Ireland visa, at Thai Visa Express we can help you successfully achieve the following classes of the Ireland visa for your Thai Wife or Thai Girlfriend.
Thai Visa To Ireland Tourist Visa
Short-stay visa (Type “C”) – “C” visas are issued for a short-term trip only, usually for the purpose of tourism, visiting family, business meetings, or conferences. The maximum duration for which the Immigration Officer will allow you to remain in the State with a C visa is 90 days. This visa is issued for one, two, or several visits. Its period of validity varies. It allows stays that do not exceed three months over a six-month period.
Thai Ireland Settlement visa
Long-term national visa (Type “D”) -This visa is required for applicants who wish to stay longer than 90 days for the purpose of permanent migration to Ireland with their Thai wife or Thai Girlfriend.
Useful link, Ireland Visa Policy: https://www.dfa.ie/media/embassylondon/ourservices/Immigration_Act_2004.pdf
Our fully-managed Thailand Ireland Visa service at Thai Visa Express includes:
- Booking the visa or immigration appointment (where necessary)
- Making sure that you have the correct application forms
- Provide you with an up to date document checklist
- Arranging the collection of your application and supporting documents
- Checking, copying, and preparing your application for submission to the Embassy
- Getting your application accepted, paid for, and lodged with the embassy – on time
- Collecting your visa from the embassy
- Returning your passport + visa + all supporting documents back to you
- Arranging certified translations of all Thai documents as required by the relevant Embassy
- Providing the required mandatory return flight reservation (not confirmed booking)
- Providing the required level of travel insurance as required under the Schengen agreement with an Embassy recognised insurance company
- No Visa No Agents fees guaranteed
For Thai Visa Express, a well-prepared Ireland tourist application or Ireland settlement visa application gives you a better chance of acquiring the visa you require. Let us help you reach your immigration goals. Contact us for a free visa assessment today
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Kumasi, Sept 09, GNA -The Owabi Dam is to be dredged at a cost of about two million dollars under the phase one of the Ghana Government/Nordic Fund/World Bank funded Urban Water Project that takes off before the end of this year.
Mr Samuel G.O. Lamptey, acting Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), said work had started on the repair of the dam's scour valves to restore normal functioning in the discharge of silt.
This, he said, is being done by the Tema Acquatec Services at a cost of 131,000 dollars and that the company was providing the funding from its own resources.
The Owabi Dam built in 1928 supplies three million gallons of water to Kumasi daily.
Mr Lamptey, who was speaking to newsmen on Thursday after inspecting some projects being undertaken by the GWCL, touched on the recent flooding of the Owabi community as a result of spillage from the dam and said the company is talking to the people to re-locate them. ''What the company is not comfortable with is the idea of resettling them near the head works because of past experiences.'' The acting Managing Director said the company did not want a situation where the people would one day come back to degrade the catchments area.
He renewed the appeal to those who have illegally connected water to their homes to, in their own interest, own up and get their water connection regularised.
Mr Lamptey warned that those who refuse to take advantage of the amnesty offered them by the company would be made to face the full rigours of the law when fished out. He expressed concern about the illegal practice on the part of some sachet water producers who use the domestic connections they applied for to do commercial business and deny the company huge revenue.


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Want to give your loft or spare room a modern feel? Consider installing a skylight. Learn about the costs and considerations here.
Do you want to add natural light to a room with a cathedral ceiling? Need more light in a bedroom or loft? Want to add some ventilation to a bathroom? All of these are reasons why many homeowners install skylights.
Skylights are special windows installed in a roof, primarily to increase natural light in a space. Ventilating skylights can both increase natural light and add ventilation, using either a hand crank to open the window or an electric motor and remote control. The average cost to install a skylight in 2020 is $1,610, with typical prices ranging from $959 to $2,343 around the country.
If you’re thinking about installing your own skylight, here are some things you need to know.
Skylight Installation Costs Broken Down
The most popular style of skylight is the fixed skylight, and a simple, but good-quality, fixed skylight costs about $150 to $500 for a two-by-four-foot window and flashing. Larger models can range up to $1,500 in cost — and skylights as large as four feet wide by six feet long are available. Generally, the smallest skylights will cost about $150 to $600, depending on brand and features, while the largest skylights cost about $1,100 to $3,500.
Those costs are just for the materials. Installation costs for a fixed skylight can range from $500 to $3,000, depending on the complexity of the project. A simple skylight installation in a cathedral ceiling, with no ventilation and no need for a chase, will be cheaper. If you need a chase, or framed tunnel, to channel light through your attic into a room below, the cost will be higher. The chase itself can add about $1,500 to a skylight installation because they’re fairly complicated to build — chases are normally finished with drywall and painted.
A two-foot-wide skylight should fit in between the trusses of your roof, which is the cheapest option for installation. If you want a wider skylight, you’ll need to cut into the trusses, and that will require the help of a structural engineer to properly frame out the skylight so your roof stays put. Structural engineers cost about $300 to $500.
Basic installation costs for a two-by-four-foot, fixed skylight will also include:
Cutting a hole in the roof and adjusting the rafter framing: $200
Installing the skylight and flashing: $200 to $300 for a roof with asphalt shingles, or about 20 to 30 percent more for a tile or metal roof
Electrical work, as needed: $75 to $300
Building a chase to direct light through the attic: $1,000 to $1,500
Repainting the ceiling beneath the skylight: $250
Before you start thinking that you can save some money on your skylight installation, it’s best to get a professional who knows how to install a skylight so that it won’t leak. A poorly installed skylight is just begging for a leak and water damage in your attic, ceiling and walls. Skylight installation technology has improved to the point where these features are available for all kinds of roofs, regardless of slope, but installing one that won’t leak requires a professional touch.
Additional Cost Considerations for Your Skylight Installation
A ventilated skylight can be a good solution for a bathroom that needs both more ventilation and more light, but they’re more expensive because they need to combine the leak-proof durability of a fixed skylight with the functionality of a window. To save money, you can buy one that opens with a hand crank starting around $300 to $600. More expensive models, such as those that open with an electric motor and a remote control, run from about $600 to $1,000. You can buy a model with a rain sensor that automatically closes the skylight if it starts raining for $800 to $1,300.
Most people put in skylights because they want more natural light in a room, but what do you do when it turns out to be too much? You can’t hang a curtain over a skylight like you can an ordinary window. You can add built-in mini blinds to your skylight for an additional $200 to $400. Blinds allow you to adjust the amount of light your skylight lets in, and you can choose from the more affordable manual crank option or the pricier, and more convenient, motorized blinds with a remote control — considering the skylight is on the ceiling, remote-controlled features aren’t just a needless extravagance.
Best Skylight Brands
When it comes to buying a skylight, buy the best one you can afford, from the most reputable manufacturer. High-quality skylights come with warranties that protect against leaks, as well as protecting the glass. Velux, the world’s largest skylight manufacturer, guarantees their skylights against leaks and glass damage for 20 years. Fakro offers a 10-year leak warranty and a 25-year warranty on the glass.
Some jobs just shouldn’t be done yourself unless you happen to be a seasoned professional. At American Home Shield®, we’re here to help you figure out which jobs require a professional, and which ones don’t. Follow our Home Matters blog for practical home repair tips and advice.
AHS assumes no responsibility, and specifically disclaims all liability, for your use of any and all information contained herein.

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Here’s a great treat to make at home for adult Disney Park fans! Today, we’ll show you how to make Boozy Dole Whip Pops at home. It’s a fantastic treat that’ll serve well with guests as a reminder of Adventureland. The pineapple and coconut taste of it is really quite delicious! Of course, you can always skip the alcohol if you want to make these pops for an all ages dessert.
Below you’ll find the ingredients and directions for how to make the frozen treat at home.
Toasted shredded coconut
- Blend frozen pineapple, coconut milk, rum, and sweetened condensed milk in a blender until smooth.
- Pour into Dixie cups and top with toasted coconut, then place a popsicle stick in the center of each cup. Freeze until solid, at least 5 hours.
- When ready to serve, cut open Dixie cup with scissors and peel them away from the pops.
These treats are perfect for sharing with others. The Boozy Dole Whip Pops are a fun way to reminisce about Disney’s Adventureland at home. Let us know if you do make them!
Let our friends at Destinations to Travel help you! Just fill out the form below and someone will be in touch!
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A pair of giant hands have appeared reaching out of Venice’s Grand Canal to highlight the devastating effects of climate change
A sculpture of colossal hands rise from Venice canal
Two giant hands have emerged from the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, as part of the 57th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale.
The sculpture, named ‘Support’, can be seen reaching up and grabbing luxury hotel Ca’Sagredo.
Created by renowned Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn, the extraordinary piece aims to highlight the threat of global warming and how rising ocean levels will impact cities like Venice.
Quinn is well known for his powerful sculptures of human hands and his work is displayed across the world from London and Doha to New York.
Each hand weighs over 2,200 kg and was made in Quinn’s Barcelona studio before being sent over to Venice.
The colossal sculpture, modeled after the hands of one of Quinn’s children, evokes both fear and hope. Quinn says, “united we can make a stand to curb the climate change that affects us all.
Images and video via: Lorenzo Quinn Instagram


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Health care equipment has been set up at Summerland Seniors Village in preparation for evacuation alerts, evacuations and power loss during this year’s wildfire season.
The site in Summerland has been unpacked and has supplies and equipment to care for around 40 people in case of an emergency.
Another deployable alternate care site is being positioned at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong.
St. John Ambulance assisted with setting up both sites.
Amy Romanas, a coordinator with Health Emergency Management B.C. said the 40 medical beds are adjustable but do not require electricity to make the adjustments. This allows the beds to be used in a facility where power supplies are not available or not adequate.
Earlier, Health Emergency Management B.C. set up a 250-bed facility at the convention centre in Vancouver. The facility was not needed, but was available in case of an emergency, Romanas said.
She added that the beds and other equipment have been designed to be set up quickly in case of an emergency.
Proactive evacuations will continue for healthcare clients, residents and patients impacted by evacuation alerts. Anyone wishing to confirm their loved one’s evacuated location can call 1-877-442-2001.
Throughout Interior Health portable generators continue being positioned at key health care facilities to ensure the continuity of care in the event power is interrupted due to wildfire activity.

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Saturday, June 25, 2011
We are so excited to show ya a sneak peak of our polaroid and film photo shoot we did this week. The first photo is one of the original Polaroid's we took but the bottom photos are just the ones I took with my blackberry. I know poor quality but it kind of gives ya a glimpse of what is coming.
We just collaborated with the fabulous New York brand SGC-NYC! They are providing the softest cotton tees for us to shred and we are so loving the styles we are bringing to you. They will be available in our shop probably after 4th of July weekend ;)
Stay tuned dolls and you will love everything that is coming for Supadupa Vintage!
OH and quick reminder! our buddies at Wasteland Clothing Melrose will be carrying some fabulous Rock Band Vintage Shredded Tee's. Stay on the lookout.


Well—I never thought I’d appreciate a chic, understated Halloween.
The spookiest of holidays usually stands for crazy costumes and spiderwebs crossing over every surface. But as Riel Nason says in her new book, Sew a Modern Halloween, it may be the right time to leave the preschool party behind.
That’s not to say tacky Halloween shindigs don’t have their moment, but keeping the orange and black streamers, the cackling witch statue, or the screaming doormat up for longer than a few days might cause some headaches.
Which is fine, because Riel has combined modern with fun and spooky with classy.
Boo’s Coming to Dinner? Place Mat
Framed Fussy-Cut Wine Bag
On the Web Pillow
There’s nothing better for Halloween enthusiasts than looking around their home and seeing all their crafty work adding charm and a hint of delight. Chic throw pillows, tasteful banners, and other projects combine the originality of a handmade decoration with the spirit of Halloween—without all the thunderclaps every time someone rings a novelty doorbell!


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In the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent decisions on immigration policy, Roslindale is for Everyone – or RISE – decided to hold a forum on Feb. 16 with immigrant and refugee rights organizers, policy experts, and others.
Attendees will hear from panelists Patricia Montes, of Centro Presente; Amy Grunder, of MIRA (Mass Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition); Mohamad Al Bardan, a Syrian refugee; Lisa Garrone, from ABCD South Side’s ESOL program; ABCD ESOL students; and community members and musicians Sergio Reyes and Myriam Ortiz.
The Transcript recently spoke with RISE committee member and Roslindale resident Larry Bayer, 64, about the forum titled, “Immigration in the Age of Trump.”
Why do you feel it is important to hold a forum on immigration?
The past few weeks have been unsettling in terms of immigration into the United States, with major disruptions in families’ lives, and worrisome changes to those already living here. We want to present a supportive look at what has occurred and what to expect in this new environment.
Do you think the Parkway is welcoming to new immigrants? Why or why not?
Boston has a very mixed history of being welcoming to people of color. We are encouraged by Mayor (Marty) Walsh's recent offer of sanctuary to embattled immigrants. We at RISE want to unite Roslindale around support for all immigrants and refugees.
What do you hope this forum will accomplish?
We hope the forum on immigration will help us understand the new laws, give people on the front lines a chance to share their knowledge and experiences, and help us shape our response to these unfair and unwise executive orders.
What can Parkway residents who are citizens do to help documented or undocumented immigrants in the community?
Parkway residents who are citizens can stand in solidarity with those directly and indirectly impacted by the new orders. We can let our representatives from City Council to Congress know that we consider these orders illegal. We can listen to what immigrants need from us in these trying days.
Will you be holding future events? How can locals learn more about your group and how to help?
RISE has monthly community-wide meetings and frequent interest-group meetings addressing such areas as racial justice, outreach, liaison to elected officials, art, fact-based news, liaison to religious groups, and political action. New members are always welcome. We have a website with lots of information.
Roslindale’s RISE will hold a forum titled “Immigration in the Age of Trump” on Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Roslindale Congregational Church, 24 Cummins Highway, Roslindale.
RISE (Roslindale IS for Everyone) is a network of neighbors working together to ensure that Roslindale is a safe home for all of us, independent of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or religion.
The event is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.roslindalerise.org.

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I'm A Celebrity 2020 'I thought I was going to die': Victoria Derbyshire reflects on her breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy as she credits 'superb' NHS with 'saving her life'
The journalist, 52, answered questions on how she discovered she had cancer and about her mastectomy when quizzed by Jessica Plummer in the camp bathroom.
Sharing personal details about her experience, Victoria revealed how all she could think after finding out was: 'I'm going to die, I'm not going to see my boys grow up'.
Candid: Victoria Derbyshire spoke very openly about her past breast cancer diagnosis during Saturday's unseen bits episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
Jessica and Victoria had a very honest conversation about the presenter's cancer diagnosis, which involved several 'frank and honest' questions.
The two were in the bathroom and as Jessica pumped water and Victoria showered, the actress asked: 'So you know you had breast cancer, did you have to have a mastectomy?'
Victoria replied that she had, which surprised Jessica and prompted her to ask if she had private health insurance to cover the treatment.
'No the NHS. Amazing. NHS are superb. They saved my life. They saved my life, you know,' Victoria replied.
Questions: The journalist was quizzed over her experience by Jessica Plummer while she was in the shower
Victoria announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer on Twitter in August 2015 and had a mastectomy later that year.
The star also detailed how she reacted to finding out she had cancer, revealing that she could 'barely speak' to her husband from the shock.
She said: 'We could barely speak, you know. We could barely speak to each other. We are talkers, we are open, we are you know, and we just had no words because honestly all I was thinking was I'm going to die.
'Seriously, I'm going to die. And then, I thought I'm not going to see my boys grow up, I'm not going to grow old with Mark [Sandell], I mean it was just, I just thought my luck's run out, you know.'
Inquisitive Jessica also asked how Victoria had found out she had cancer.
Emotional: Victoria told Jessica that all she could think after finding out was 'I'm going to die, I'm not going to see my boys grow up'
Hugs: After discussing her cancer experience, Victoria and Jessica shared an embrace
Victoria told her: 'So I was going to bed on a Sunday night and getting undressed in the bathroom, I think I'd had a bath, and I just looked in the mirror and my right breast was about two inches lower than my left.'
Jess exclaimed 'I have a boob lower than my other boob,' but Victoria told her 'do not worry. Has it always been like that?'
Jessica explained that it has been for a 'long time', with Victoria reassuring her that it's her 'normal'.
Victoria continued: 'I knew that wasn't how I normally looked. Not only that, the nipple had become inverted so it was as though someone was pulling it backwards, do you know what I mean?
Happy to talk: Victoria said, 'I am really passionate about talk to people about breast cancer, I'm so open about it'
'Honestly, I thought, oh, that looks weird, oh, I'll just sort that tomorrow. I did not think anything. I didn't.'
'Oh Victoria' exclaimed Jessica. 'I know, and five days later it was confirmed that it was breast cancer' replied Victoria.
Jessica then probed for a few more details, asking Victoria: 'Where about on your breast was it?'
She explained: 'It was all over. It was disparate. It wasn't a lump. It was like, how would I describe it, if you had loads of string all messed up it was like that, sort of long bits, it was all over the place.
'It wasn't a solid lump which is why you need all that chemo and then targeted radiotherapy.'
'And that's why you didn't feel it before?', asked Jessica.
'Yeah, exactly because there's not a lump but it's so important because most women think you're looking for a lump, actually you're not, you're looking for your.. '
'Change?' asked Jess. 'Exactly' said Victoria. 'Your breasts look different to how they normally look. Do you know what I mean.'
'But it you get it early, it's totally doable. You will survive,' Victoria added.
At the end of the chat Victoria said: 'Thank you for doing that Jess. Thank you for asking very sensitive questions.'
Perhaps worrying that she'd done something wrong, Jessica apologised, but Victoria reassured her that all was well and said: 'Do not say sorry. I ask questions for a living'.
Reflecting on the candid chat after, Victoria explained: 'Jess was pumping the water for me in the shower and she just started asking me lots of really frank and open questions about my breast cancer diagnosis.'
Support: Victoria also showed her support for Giovanna Fletcher during the show, giving her a hug when speaking about missing her three sons
'I am really passionate about talk to people about breast cancer, I'm so open about it, even though it was recounting some painful times. I loved having a young woman asking me about it, someone who's, gone through it so I could just tell her the facts.'
Jess said: 'I've never had that conversation before in my life with anyone. It's an honour to feel like she could be that open with me,
'Victoria is an incredible strong woman. I feel like I've learned so much just from that conversation. So much that I'm going to make sure I tell my daughter.'
Victoria also discussed her past cancer battle during a camp chat about their happiest moments.
She said: 'Two years ago having got through cancer treatment, with Oliver on one side age 14, and Joe on the other side, age 11, holding their hands and they walked me up the aisle and there was Mark at the top of it. That's my happiest moment.'
Victoria added in the Telegraph: 'I'd come through cancer treatment and it was such a big moment for our family. It was like we're here, we're alive, we're in love. It was amazing.'
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and affects more than two MILLION women a year
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Each year in the UK there are more than 55,000 new cases, and the disease claims the lives of 11,500 women. In the US, it strikes 266,000 each year and kills 40,000. But what causes it and how can it be treated?
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer develops from a cancerous cell which develops in the lining of a duct or lobule in one of the breasts.
When the breast cancer has spread into surrounding breast tissue it is called an 'invasive' breast cancer. Some people are diagnosed with 'carcinoma in situ', where no cancer cells have grown beyond the duct or lobule.
Most cases develop in women over the age of 50 but younger women are sometimes affected. Breast cancer can develop in men though this is rare.
Staging means how big the cancer is and whether it has spread. Stage 1 is the earliest stage and stage 4 means the cancer has spread to another part of the body.
The cancerous cells are graded from low, which means a slow growth, to high, which is fast growing. High grade cancers are more likely to come back after they have first been treated.
What causes breast cancer?
A cancerous tumour starts from one abnormal cell. The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. It is thought that something damages or alters certain genes in the cell. This makes the cell abnormal and multiply 'out of control'.
Although breast cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are some risk factors that can increase the chance of developing breast cancer, such as genetics.
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
The usual first symptom is a painless lump in the breast, although most breast lumps are not cancerous and are fluid filled cysts, which are benign.
The first place that breast cancer usually spreads to is the lymph nodes in the armpit. If this occurs you will develop a swelling or lump in an armpit.
How is breast cancer diagnosed?
- Initial assessment: A doctor examines the breasts and armpits. They may do tests such as a mammography, a special x-ray of the breast tissue which can indicate the possibility of tumours.
- Biopsy: A biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is removed from a part of the body. The sample is then examined under the microscope to look for abnormal cells. The sample can confirm or rule out cancer.
If you are confirmed to have breast cancer, further tests may be needed to assess if it has spread. For example, blood tests, an ultrasound scan of the liver or a chest x-ray.
How is breast cancer treated?
Treatment options which may be considered include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. Often a combination of two or more of these treatments are used.
- Surgery: Breast-conserving surgery or the removal of the affected breast depending on the size of the tumour.
- Radiotherapy: A treatment which uses high energy beams of radiation focussed on cancerous tissue. This kills cancer cells, or stops cancer cells from multiplying. It is mainly used in addition to surgery.
- Chemotherapy: A treatment of cancer by using anti-cancer drugs which kill cancer cells, or stop them from multiplying
- Hormone treatments: Some types of breast cancer are affected by the 'female' hormone oestrogen, which can stimulate the cancer cells to divide and multiply. Treatments which reduce the level of these hormones, or prevent them from working, are commonly used in people with breast cancer.
How successful is treatment?
The outlook is best in those who are diagnosed when the cancer is still small, and has not spread. Surgical removal of a tumour in an early stage may then give a good chance of cure.
The routine mammography offered to women between the ages of 50 and 70 mean more breast cancers are being diagnosed and treated at an early stage.
For more information visit breastcancercare.org.uk, breastcancernow.org or www.cancerhelp.org.uk
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Assembly instructions for the custom gimbalLink
The bill of material is short:
- Adafruit Feather M0
- Custom made ROMI gimbal controller hat
The sources of the custom-made gimbal controller are available here.
The source code to compile & upload with Arduino IDE to the Feather M0 is here.
The bracket for the picamera that also hold the M0 & the hat should be 3D printed. The design is available here.
An introduction to the Adafruit Feather M0 Basic is available on Adafruit's website here.


Two Palatka men were arrested Thursday for failure to deliver hired vehicles after they did not return two rental vehicles to a State Road 16 rental company, according to the sheriff's office report.
Larry Hall and Tony Deering rented a 1999 Dodge Caravan on Dec. 15, and a 2000 Oldsmobile on Dec. 17, according to the report. When the vehicles were not returned by the expiration date of the rental contract, charges were filed, the report said.
The total value of the vehicles was estimated at $20,000.
Car window shot out with BB gun
On Wednesday night, an Atlantic Beach man had his passenger window shot out by a BB gun while he was driving in the area of Dusty Road and Camelot Road, the sheriff's office said.
The window was shot out by a group of juveniles who were seen hanging around the area where the damage occurred, according to the sheriff's office. The damage to the car was estimated to be $200.
Thefts and burglaries
Several items worth $705 were burglarized from a home on Usina Road, the sheriff's office said. When the resident realized that several items were missing, he inspected the residence andfound that one of the windows leading into the residence had been tampered with, according to the sheriff's office.
All the wrapped gifts from under the tree and on the kitchen table were unwrapped when a Shelby Cove resident returned from out of town, said a sheriff's office report.
A master bedroom window was broken out and the homeowner did not think anything had been taken from the residence, the report said. The amount of the damage done was estimated at $200.
Gem stones totalling $4,000 were reported stolen from a car on the 100 block of San Marco Avenue on Sunday.
A coin machine on the 200 block of San Marco Avenue received $500 in damage and $200 in coins was reported stolen Sunday.
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The fourth generation of Sennheiser's most popular series worldwide leaves nothing to be desired in terms of flexibility, ease of use and reliability.
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With the 300 Series, Sennheiser raises the bar again by offering even greater flexibility and optimized support for workflows. Thanks to remote control and monitoring with the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software, G4 is the most versatile microphone series for business and education applications.
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The G4 300 Series is fully compatible with all previous series.
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San Marcos face Colo Colo in tasty Apertura opener
Newly-promoted San Marcos de Arica will take on champions Colo Colo in the opening match of the Primera Division later this month.
While Chile’s agonising World Cup exit is still fresh in the mind, attention will soon switch to domestic action as the Apertura gets underway on Saturday, July 19. San Marcos will host the albos at the Carlos Dittborn at 12.30pm and a packed crowd will be expected.
Let’s hope there’s no repeat of the ticket chaos outside the ground when the sides last met in the top flight in the Torneo de Transición in 2013.
There are three other matches on the opening day. Julio César Falcioni’s Universidad Católica entertain Jaime Vera’s Antofagasta in a battle between two new managers (3.30pm). Promoted Barnechea begin their top-flight life with a trip to Valparaíso to take on Santiago Wanderers (6pm), while there’s a colonial derby at the Bicentenario La Florida between Audax Italiano and Unión Española (8.30pm).
There are five matches the following day. Palestino get the ball rolling when they face Cobreloa at La Cisterna at 12.30pm, while there are three matches at 3.30pm – Unión La Calera v O´Higgins, Huachipato v Ñublense and Deportes Iquique v Universidad de Concepción.
The opening round finishes at Santa Laura with a clash between Martín Lasarte’s Universidad de Chile and Copa Sudamericana qualifiers Cobresal (6pm).
Meanwhile, Colo Colo will host arch-rivals Universidad de Chile in the 11th round on October 11, Universidad de Chile face Universidad Católica in the 13th round on November 1 and Católica entertain Colo Colo in the 15th round on November 23. The Apertura finishes on the weekend of December 5 to 7.


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The sensation of something stuck in the throat can be both bothersome and distressing. In order to relieve this feeling, it is essential to understand the possible causes and implement effective methods to alleviate the discomfort.
Whether it’s a foreign object, excess mucus, or even anxiety-induced globus sensation, addressing the issue in a timely manner can significantly improve one’s well-being. In the following sections, we will explore various techniques and home remedies that can help you effectively manage and relieve the feeling of something stuck in your throat.
Why do I feel like there’s a ball in my throat?
Feeling like there’s a ball in your throat can be attributed to a condition called “globus sensation” or “globus pharyngeus.” This sensation is not uncommon and can be caused by various factors, including:
Muscle tension or spasm
Tension or spasms in the throat muscles can lead to the sensation of a lump or ball in the throat.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation. This can lead to the sensation of a lump in the throat.
Anxiety and stress
Heightened stress and anxiety levels can cause throat muscles to tighten or spasm, resulting in the feeling of a ball in the throat.
Excess mucus production from the nasal passages can accumulate in the back of the throat, leading to the sensation of a lump or ball.
Infections or inflammation
Conditions like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, or laryngitis can cause swelling or inflammation in the throat, leading to the sensation of a ball in the throat.
Enlarged thyroid gland
An enlarged thyroid gland, or goiter, can put pressure on the throat, causing a sensation of a lump.
How do you clear your throat when it feels like something is stuck?
When it feels like something is stuck in your throat, there are several methods you can try to clear it:
Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to help lubricate the throat and potentially dislodge any foreign object or mucus causing the sensation.
Swallowing technique: Try swallowing saliva repeatedly, or perform a “hard swallow” by taking a sip of water, tilting your head back, and swallowing forcefully.
Gargle: Gargle with warm salt water to help soothe the throat and dislodge any stuck debris. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, and gargle for a few seconds before spitting it out. Repeat a few times.
Eat soft foods: Consuming small bites of soft foods like bread or bananas may help push the stuck object or mucus down the throat.
Throat lozenges or cough drops: Suck on a throat lozenge or cough drop to help increase saliva production, which can assist in clearing the throat.
Humidifier: Use a humidifier in your room to increase air moisture, which can help soothe the throat and make it easier to clear.
Steam inhalation: Inhale steam from a bowl of hot water or take a hot shower to help loosen mucus and alleviate the sensation of something stuck in your throat.
Coughing: Gently coughing may help dislodge any foreign object or mucus causing the sensation.
How long does it take for something stuck in your throat to go away?
The duration it takes for something stuck in your throat to go away can vary depending on the cause of the sensation and the individual’s response to remedies. In some cases, the feeling may resolve within a few hours or a day by using self-care techniques like drinking water, swallowing, or gargling.
However, if the sensation is caused by an underlying condition, such as GERD, postnasal drip, or anxiety, it may take longer to resolve. In these cases, addressing the root cause through medical intervention or lifestyle changes is crucial for relief. The duration for relief in such cases can range from days to weeks or even longer, depending on the effectiveness of the treatment and the individual’s response.
If the sensation persists for more than a few days, worsens, or is accompanied by other symptoms like pain, difficulty swallowing, or weight loss, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and treatment.
How to relieve feeling of something stuck in throat and chest?
If you’re experiencing the sensation of something stuck in your throat and chest, try the following methods to help relieve the discomfort:
If you suspect GERD or acid reflux is causing the sensation, try taking over-the-counter antacids to neutralize stomach acid and relieve the discomfort.
Elevate your head while sleeping
Sleeping with your head elevated can help reduce acid reflux, which could alleviate the sensation of something stuck in your throat and chest.
Manage stress and anxiety
Practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga may help alleviate stress and anxiety, which can contribute to the sensation of something stuck in the throat and chest.
Something stuck in throat how to get it out home remedies
Feel like something is stuck in your throat, you can try these home remedies to help dislodge the foreign object or alleviate the sensation:
Honey and lemon
Combine a tablespoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice in a cup of warm water. Sip the mixture slowly, as it can help soothe the throat and loosen mucus.
Apple cider vinegar
Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water and sip it slowly. The vinegar may help break down mucus and dislodge the stuck object.
Warm herbal tea
Sip on warm herbal tea, like chamomile or licorice root, to help soothe and relax the throat muscles.
Massage the throat
Gently massage the outside of your throat with your fingers, using upward and downward strokes. This can help relax the throat muscles and potentially dislodge the stuck object.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can tonsillitis cause the sensation of something stuck in my throat?
Ans: Tonsillitis can cause swelling or inflammation in the throat, which can contribute to the feeling of something stuck in your throat.
Q2: Is it dangerous to have a foreign object stuck in the throat?
Ans: A foreign object stuck in the throat can be dangerous, especially if it causes difficulty breathing, pain, or severe difficulty swallowing. Seek medical help immediately in such cases.
Q3: How can I prevent the sensation of something stuck in my throat?
Ans: Practice good oral hygiene, stay hydrated, manage stress and anxiety, and avoid irritants like smoking or excessive alcohol consumption to help prevent the sensation.
Q4: Can an enlarged thyroid gland cause the feeling of something stuck in the throat?
Ans: An enlarged thyroid gland, or goiter, can put pressure on the throat, causing the sensation of a lump or obstruction in the throat.
Q5: When should I see a doctor for the feeling of something stuck in my throat?
Ans: Consult a doctor if the sensation persists, worsens, or is accompanied by pain, difficulty swallowing, breathing issues, or weight loss.


Do they still make Randall knives?
Randall began making knives as a hobby in 1937. His son and grandson continue the family trade along with 20 craftsmen producing about 8,000 knives per year out of a shop on South Orange Blossom Trail….Randall Made Knives.
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Is Randall A good knife?
The Reputation and beauty had always captivated me and so many people had great things to say about them. So finally I sprung for one. Since I bought it it’s been my favorite knife. The blade is the perfect size and shape for me as well as weight and balance.
Who owns Randall knives?
Gary Randall, the present owner, took over from his father, W. D. “Bo” Randall, in the mid 1970’s and the shop remains so busy that today it takes over five years to get a knife directly from them. We are one of the few authorized Randall dealers, and try to keep a stock of their knives.
What kind of steel is used in Randall knives?
01 tool steel or made of the best stainless steel, hand ground, hand honed, hand polished, that the blade is keen, perfectly balanced and perfectly shaped for its use, and that the material in the handle, whether heavy sole leather, stag, rare wood or another material, is genuine, and that the sheath is the finest …
What is the best combat knife in the world?
Read on to find out our picks for these best tactical knives so you can find the best one for you.
- Best Overall: Spyderco Paramilitary 2.
- Runner-Up Best Overall: Ka-Bar USMC.
- Best for Combat: Karambit Fox 479 G10 Emerson Wave.
- Best Auto: Pro-Tech Godson.
- Best Folding Pocket: CRKT Carson M16-14SF Special Forces.
What is a Yarborough Knife?
The Yarborough knife, a combat field knife specifically designed by renowned knife maker William Harsey – which serves as a link to the brotherhood of unconventional warriors. Blade Length: 7.0″ Cutting Edge: 6.25″ Handle Length: 5.375″
Are Randall knives worth the price?
They’re worth the price for the craftsmanship in each one. I bought two directly from Randall back in the 90’s and it took me over 5 years to get them. My last one I purchased from an authorized Randall dealer who placed a lot order for several knives that came in from the factory in about 5 months.
Are Randall knives hollow ground?
Each Randall Made™ knife is ground carefully by hand, and a section of knife blade when it leaves the grinder looks something like Figure 1. The edge placed on the knife by the grinder, however, is useless for ordinary work.
Who wrote Randall knife?
The Randall Knife/Lyricists
Are Randall knives hand forged?
There are no short cuts in the hand-crafting of Randall Made knives. Only the best quality material, craftsmanship and experience will produce the finest knife. We use the following procedure, and you certainly may try it if you desire.
Does Glock make knives?
GLOCK offers 2 different knife models: GLOCK Field knife FM 78. GLOCK Survival knife FM 81.
What is the best camping knife?
Quick Answer: The 7 Best Rated Camping & Hiking Knives Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife StatGear Surviv-All Outdoor Knife Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife Benchmade Bushcrafter 162 Knife Fallkniven A1 Survival Fixed Blade Knife Spyderco Endura4 Lightweight FRN Buck 192BR Vanguard
Who made the Rambo knife?
James Buel Lile (August 22, 1933 – May 5, 1991), known as Jimmy Lile and “The Arkansas Knifesmith”, was an American knifemaker from Russellville in Pope County , Arkansas, who made the Rambo Knife for the films First Blood and Rambo: First Blood Part II.
What is a Demo knife?
The term Demo Knife is an affectionate but completely inappropriate and dangerously inaccurate nickname bestowed on a knife manufactured for the US Military by Camillus Knives and made entirely of stainless steel. The term Demo is short for Demolitions.
What is a puma knife?
Hunters and craftsmen know and trust PUMA’s performance, heritage and technology. The highest grades of stainless steel, innovative designs, genuine stag handles and traditional German craftsmanship are why PUMA knives are considered at the top of every major ranking class hunting and sporting knives.


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A polygamist in Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria, has climbed a tree and declared that he will remain there until the country’s incoming President Muhammadu Buhari assumes office this Friday, May 29.
A Facebook post on Saturday by Thaddeus Yimen said that Mallam Kaura, “a husband of two and a father of five,” climbed a tree at Kantoma in Kurgwi Quan Pan LGA since last Friday, May 22, “and said he will not come down till the new government is sworn-in.”
The post was accompanied with a photo of Mallam Kaura seated on the tree-top.
No reason was given for the action but Nigeria has for days been in the grip of hardship arising from crippling fuel shortage.
It is not clear if Mallam Kaura voted from retired army general Buhari, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who on March 28 defeated incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria’s presidential ballot.
•Photo by Thaddeus Yimen shows Mallam Kaura on top of the tree.
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After retiring from audiology some years ago, Susan’s finding life’s pretty good with lots of time to do what she likes. That includes walking, reading, having coffee with friends, and a bit of activism thrown in. Also, day by day doing her best not to worry too much over the many threats to our gorgeous planet.
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Meet Trevor. He’s had quite a colourful career, from his early days as a pub manager in Tunbridge Wells he went on to become Dunedin’s leading auctioneer. Trevor is a published author and was something of a TV personality in the 1980s as a regular panellist on a show about antiques.
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Emily is very loud, and has really bad taste in cheesy pop music. When not at work flogging goods to the public via advertising and marketing campaigns, she can be found hiding from her partner and children at the local pub. If you’re easily offended or don’t appreciate the constant use of profanities, then you probably shouldn’t read Emily’s posts. You have been warned!
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Angela has had many roles in her life including: schoolgirl, student, daughter, friend, civil servant, wife, lover, mother, manager, magistrate, landlady, teacher, grandmother, blogger, editor and proofreader.
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I don’t usually make new year’s resolutions, but on 1 January 2021, I made one. It was this: not to buy any new clothes for a year. I subsequently discovered that lots of other people have made the same resolution, have written about the experience in various publications and have joined Facebook support groups to exchange ideas and encourage each other to continue. What’s the benefit? I’m still not sure of what the logic is behind this resolution or in what way it will benefit anybody at all. I’m no longer in… Read More
Warning: I’m in a particularly radical mood today. This is because of a news item saying that rents in Wellington New Zealand’s capital have risen to above $600 a week on average (or mean, to use a more appropriate word). This is so far above the affordability level of students, many of whom are working 20 hours a week as well as trying to pass a few exams, that they’re thinking of transferring to universities outside Wellington so that they can actually afford a place to live. The rent increase is way… Read More
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Musical lessons I’m sick to death of American politics. I want to write about something more uplifting than the daily doings of Biden, Trump and Co. What about music? Like most folk, I don’t have a tuneful voice; British education tried to correct that by holding ‘music’ periods in infant schools. Ours involved a rail thin Miss Folster thumping away at a piano in an effort to nurture a gang of misfits into choral harmony. It was a brave effort on her part, but doomed to failure, largely due to the song… Read More
There’s an advert on the BBC World Service broadcast here in Auckland which encourages listeners to think of ten things they are grateful for first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Whether you can have the same ten things at both times is not clear, but even so, I don’t usually get beyond five or six before the demands of the day or the lure of sleep take over. Top of the list today for things I am thankful for would be the prospect of making shortbread with my… Read More


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DHSI 2022: Open Digital Collaborative Project Preservation in the Humanities
Conference chair: Luis Meneses (Vancouver Island University)
Registered participants can access the page containing the presentations here: https://dhsi.org/dhsi-2022-open-digital-collaborative-project-preservation-in-the-humanities-full-access/. Please use the credentials shared with you via email to access the website.
To register for DHSI 2022—Online Edition, please complete this form.
Open digital collaborative scholarship in the Arts and Humanities is significant for facilitating public access to and engagement with research, and as a mechanism of growing the digital scholarly infrastructure. But the path to adopting open, collaborative, digital scholarship has been challenging, not least of all due to questions of economic stability, infrastructure, access, understanding, implementation, and engagement.
The advent of online technologies has provided Arts and Humanities researchers with greater opportunities to collaborate and create different projects. These projects are computationally robust and require a significant amount of collaboration, which brings together different types of expertise to collaborate on equal terms rather than a model where some sets of expertise are in service to others.
The convenience and familiarity of computational methods can make us forget (or overlook) that there is a certain fragility associated with our online tools. Kathleen Fitzpatrick has argued that many online projects in the digital humanities have an implied planned obsolesce—which means that they will degrade over time once they cease to receive updates in their content and software libraries (Planned Obsolescence, NYU Press, 2011). In turn, this planned obsolescence threatens the completeness and the sustainability of our research outputs in the Arts and Humanities over time, presenting a complex problem made more complex when environments are not static objects but rather dynamic collaborative spaces.
All conference presentations are accessible online and in advance to those registered, as is the Zoom link. Times below are for their discussion and Q&A, via Zoom; synchronous and asynchronous discussion also via Twitter (#dhsi22)
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