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MOBILE, Alabama -- Southpaw, the University of South Alabama's mascot, accompanied Jaguars football coach Joey Jones and a group of football players and cheerleaders to visit the patients in the pediatric ward at USA Children's & Women's Hospital on July 16.
"It means so much to our patients to have our football players visit them," said hospital spokeswoman Jennifer Z. Ekman. "It was extra-special to have the cheerleaders and Southpaw make the rounds."
The group signed posters and passed out footballs and stuffed animals to visitors and employees.
Ekman said the hospital employees appreciated Jones's support. "He sets an example to the players on what it means to be involved in the community," she said.
Members of the Jaguars basketball team also planned to visit the ward on July 21.
The Jaguars will face their most challenging schedule to date when their football season opens on Sept. 6 at Kent State. For the full schedule, click here.

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DANVERS — Like many of their neighbors, Janet and Mark Lettich went bigger and better when they had to build a new home in the wake of the Danversport explosion.
They used to live in a one-story cape with "tiny windows," as Mark described it. Their new house is a two-story modular colonial with a finished basement and side porch.
"We were able to take advantage of the situation as best we could," said Mark Lettich, sitting in the home office on the second floor of his new home. The floor-to-ceiling window behind him opens on a picturesque view of the Crane River with sea gulls swooping and the sun setting. "We wanted to see the river."
After being displaced for nine months, the couple and their dog, Luka, recently returned home. Janet Lettich toured their new master bedroom, and although they don't have a bed yet, the room's beauty | with a corner fireplace and picture window overlooking the river | is stunning.
"For the first time ever, we have 'his' and 'her' closets," said Janet, showing off the new space.
Danversport is a new neighborhood in many ways.
Boarded-up homes and leveled lots are a reminder of the explosion that decimated the neighborhood on Nov. 22, 2006, but those sites are juxtaposed by new houses that are bigger and fancier, with large front porches framed by tidy, white railings.
"It looks a lot more prosperous, that's for sure," said Deborah Riva of 1 Bates St., who will soon start construction on her new home, although she may be the only resident planning to downsize.
"We call it God's urban renewal project," said John Joyce, whose family recently returned to a new modular colonial at 9 Bates St. "Nobody got hurt. It was the oldest part of town. Now it's all new."
Twenty new homes have sprung up so far, and more are in the works.
Businesses rebuilding, too
Liberty Marina owners Jim and Wendy Cheever are constructing a 12,600-square-foot steel warehouse that will also have office space. Two buildings at the marina damaged by the explosion had to demolished. The Cheevers hope to finish the new warehouse by the end of December.
Maria Silva, owner of the building that housed the Danversport Bakery & Coffee Shop and the Pizza Factory, is rebuilding the demolished bakery on Water Street and hopes to have it open by early January. Amid the changes, a new Dunkin' Donuts is under construction on Water Street, and a spa is moving into the former North Shore Association of Realtors building on Water Street, which was seriously damaged in the explosion.
"When I was growing up, Danversport wasn't the best part of town," said Richard Stamm, whose home was severely damaged by the blast and had to be torn down. Now he and his wife are building a large house with a gabled roof at the corner of Water and Riverside streets. "The neighborhood looks nice. It's coming up to snuff."
Neighbors say they are bracing for assessment time, when the town will reassess property values.
"The house value went up," said Donna Joyce of 9 Bates St. "Our taxes will show it, I'm sure."
Stepping inside the neighborhood's new homes, some similarities are evident, because the neighbors have shared information and advice with each other as they have rebuilt.
"We have the same kitchen tiles as Alan and Andrea Farrell (on Bates Street) because we saw theirs and liked them," said Janet Lettich with a laugh. "Everyone shared a lot."
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The changes in Danversport transcend the aesthetic. The devastating explosion also served to unite the neighbors, who are now a closely knit group.
"I like that we all have a bond now that we didn't before," said Kelly Lord of 12 Bates St., whose family moved into their new home on Sept. 22. "We all hug when we see each other, and we're all going in each other's homes, helping with curtains and stuff."
For many people who were busy with work and families, Danversport didn't have the sense of community it has today.
"Meeting the neighbors was a good thing," said Lisa Berman of 35 Bates St. "I work all the time, so I didn't see anyone. It's much more open than before, and everyone is there for each other."
Danversport residents formed an association called SAFE | Safe Area for Everyone | and also gathered for weekly dinners that the Maple Street Congregational Church hosted every Thursday night for a year. Neighbors gathered together to comfort each other, share information and spend time with people going through a similar experience.
"The neighborhood is incredible | I've never seen the likes of it anywhere," said Stacey Stamm, who was in the process of moving to the neighborhood when the explosion occurred. "The town has been very supportive, and I absolutely know a lot more people and public officials than I ever would have met.
"It's been a really nice welcome to town; it just was an unfortunate entry."

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Faulty breast implants made by PIP, the French company that sparked a global health scare, do not pose any long-term medical threats, British health authorities said in a final report Monday.
The silicone gel filler used inside the implants is not toxic and does not increase the risk of breast cancer, the National Health Service's (NHS) Medical Directors group said.
But the experts warned that the implants, which used industrial-grade silicone gel intended for use in mattresses, are twice as likely to rupture as other brands.
More than 400,000 women worldwide are believed to have received implants made by PIP -- which was shut down in 2010 -- and many countries have urged women to have them removed.
"This has been an incredibly worrying time for women," said the NHS group's leader Professor Bruce Keogh.
"We have been determined to look thoroughly at all available evidence so we are able to give them the best clinical advice possible."
Keogh said repeated tests on different batches of PIP implants had been carried out in Britain, France and Australia and shown that the implants were not toxic.
"We do not believe they are a threat to the long-term health of women who have PIP implants," said Keogh.
"We have, however, found that these implants are substandard when compared to other implants, and that they are more likely to rupture."
The report said PIP implants have a 15 percent to 30 percent chance of rupturing after ten years, compared to 10 percent to 14 percent for other brands.
Rupturing of the PIP implants has caused symptoms such as tenderness or swollen lymph glands in a small proportion of women but there is no link to cancer despite earlier fears, the study said.
PIP's founder Jean-Claude Mas, 73, was charged in January with causing "involuntary injuries" in the case and in March was jailed in the southern city of Marseille after failing to pay his 100,000 euro ($125,000) bail.
The NHS study looked at data on 240,000 implants of differing brands, given to 130,000 women in England.


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QUITO – Ecuador’s foreign affairs and human mobility minister said on Friday that claims that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could soon be expelled from the Andean nation’s embassy in London were merely unfounded rumors.
Jose Valencia made his remarks on Twitter after the pro-transparency group said a senior Ecuadorian source had told them the Australian national could be ejected within a matter of hours.
“Rumors of the ‘imminent’ expulsion of Assange date back several months. The government won’t comment on the current unfounded rumors, which are also insulting,” Valencia wrote.
“Ecuador makes its decisions in a sovereign manner, independently of other countries,” he added.
“Diplomatic asylum is a sovereign competence of a state, which has the right to grant or withdraw it unilaterally when it feels it is justified,” Valencia said.
His remarks came as supporters of Assange had gathered outside the Ecuadorian Embassy in the United Kingdom amid rumors that he would be expelled from the building where he has been holed up since being granted asylum by Ecuador in 2012.
WikiLeaks said a senior Ecuadorian government source had told them that Assange’s days at the embassy are numbered.
“A high level source within the Ecuadorian state has told @WikiLeaks that Julian Assange will be expelled within ‘hours to days’ using the #INAPapers offshore scandal as a pretext--and that it already has an agreement with the UK for his arrest,” WikiLeaks said on Twitter.
Assange’s supporters held up signs at the embassy on Friday calling for him to be allowed to leave the building without fear of arrest. A van outside the building also bore a billboard that read “Free Speech” and an image of Assange being muzzled by an American flag.
Assange rose to international attention in 2010 after WikiLeaks published leaked secret diplomatic and military documents provided by former United States Army soldier Chelsea Manning, which prompted the US government to launch a criminal investigation into the publisher.
In November of that year, Sweden requested Assange’s extradition over allegations of sexual assault and rape, which he denied.
He also expressed concern he would be extradited from Sweden to the US because of his role in the Manning leaks.
Assange surrendered himself to UK police around a month later and was held in custody for 10 days before being released on bail.
When he was unable to challenge the extradition proceedings, he breached bail and in August 2012 was granted asylum by Ecuador.
Sweden has since withdrawn its extradition request, but the London Metropolitan Police said an arrest warrant remained in force as Assange had failed to surrender after breaking bail conditions.
Assange is free to abandon the embassy, but he has said he fears UK police will arrest him and extradite him to the US.
In a statement online on Friday, WikiLeaks editor Kristinn Hrafnsson accused British and Ecuadorian authorities of acting as accomplices to US President Donald Trump.
“It will be a sad day for democracy if the UK and Ecuadorian governments are willing to act as accomplices to the Trump administration’s determination to prosecute a publisher for publishing truthful information,” he said.

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About three years ago, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the son of a wealthy and prominent Kenyan got caught in a drug abuse scandal.
It is said the man beat his son so badly that the young man ended up in ICU in a South African hospital. The son was later transferred to a hospital in Nairobi.
The family went to great lengths to keep the matter secret.
Such are the struggles of some wealthy families, when the children take to drugs instead of taking up respectful careers or ventures.
But it is not all gloom and doom as some of the scions of these wealthy families are doing admirable work.
The daughter of Azimio leader Raila Odinga surprised many when she announced that she was into snail farming.
She says she was inspired by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, one of Nigeria’s biggest snail farmers, to set up the business in Kenya.
Rosemary did extensive research on snail farming before starting out. Her journey began with 13 snails, but most of them died due to improper conditions.
In an earlier interview with Smart Harvest she disclosed she worked closely with a Mr Musombi (now deceased). “I am also in constant touch with Obasanjo, who is like my mentor. He always calls to check on how I am doing with the project. When he visits Kenya, he always passes by my farm,” she said.
With perseverance, Rosemary turned her passion into a successful venture, and even received a permit from the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Snails are a sought-after delicacy, particularly among Nigerians, Ghanaians and Asians residing in the country.
And Rosemary isn’t the only rich kid interested in farming. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s son, Muhoho, has also shown an interest in farming. His father said that he used his guns to scare off birds at their Mwea Irrigation Scheme farm.
Muhoho is also interested in horticultural farming in Naivasha, where he produces various products for export. “My younger son has an interest in guns, and it’s because of his hobby of shooting birds in Mwea Irrigation Scheme to scare them away. They are for animals, and he applied after I was out of office,” Uhuru recently said.
President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene has also shown her entrepreneurial and mentorship spirit.
She is on record as saying she sold smokies at Daystar University. She is a true depiction of the saying an apple does not fall far from the fruit. Her father started off as a chicken seller.
Charlene is a successful farmer, philanthropist and entrepreneur.
In a recent interview she was quoted as saying: “While doing spot checks on the hives, we realised that some bees had occupied a hive that had been set upside down and had started forming honeycombs. We turned the hive upright, harvested the honey, and named it “Bottom Up” for easier observation of its progress,” she tweeted.
Uhuru’s daughter Ngina owns a posh restaurant dubbed The Green Experience in Lari. The joint is located in the middle of the Kenyatta amily tea estate in Kiambu County.
Ngina, who is married to Alex Mwai, launched the restaurant on May 5, 2018, and it boasts highly-trained chefs and great scenery. Uhuru’s aide, Jomo Gechaga, attended the launch and praised the hotel on his social media pages.
“I got to be part of #TheGreenExperience, which is an afternoon spent at the breathtaking location where you are first educated and able to sample all the special varieties of teas grown in Kenya, then treated to a five-course meal. The food is prepared by one of Kenya’s newest and hottest chefs, and the host who again looks after you is one of Kenya’s latest architectural designers who has not held back on attention to details and your surroundings,” Gecaga said.
The daughter of Tabitha Muigai Karanja and Joseph Karanja, who own Keroche Industries, is the CEO of Nero Company Limited. Annerlisa’s company manufactures and distributes premium bottled water.
“Sometimes, you only need a little boost for your business. Please don’t give up. Keep doing what you do. The doors will soon open,” Anerlisa said.


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Mmmm, gotta love slow cooker recipes...what a life saver they are!I’m so glad you chose to share your recipe at the Rock ‘N Share! Have a great weekend! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch
Perfect recipe! Love all the ingredients and especially to make it in the slow cooker :-) Thank you for sharing at our All My Bloggy Friends Party ! Can not wait to see what you will bring us tomorrow :-)LindaWith A Blast
I submitted a crock pot recipe today as well. You can't go wrong with a slow cooker.

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Council blocks debate on bill combining Code, Building departments
The Common Council on Monday refused to even discuss a proposed ordinance combining the Code Enforcement and Building departments, demonstrating an utter lack of support for one of the mayor's top budget priorities.
Instead, on a motion by Democrat Henry Davis Jr., Democrats Derek Dieter, Oliver Davis and Valerie Schey and Republican Dave Varner voted to block further discussion of the ordinance by tabling it indefinitely on first reading without a committee hearing.
The unorthodox move — proposed ordinances, even unpopular ones, almost always receive a committee hearing — came as a surprise to a number of council members, including Davis Jr.
"I didn’t necessarily expect to get the support I did get," Davis Jr. said Tuesday. "That was a surprise to me."
As for why he moved to table the ordinance, Davis Jr. said it was based on a lack of information from the mayor's office about the purpose of the merger and how it might affect code and building services.
"We still are in the dark by what the administration blindsided us with," he said. " We had no clue about the merger of departments."
He added, "The problem that Henry Davis Jr. had was, how can you ask me to make a decision on something when I don’t have enough information?"
Said Dieter, "I’m not in favor of doing it (combining the departments), it doesn’t make sense to me. The code people, like I said, do a great job, and I don’t think anything needs to change as far as that’s concerned."
Presumably, some of the information Davis Jr. and others were seeking would have come to light during the committee process, but that won't happen now.
This is not the first time the council has attempted to cut off discussion of the mayor's proposal to merge the two departments.
During a presentation of the combined code and building budget on Sept. 12, council members interrupted City Controller Mark Neal with so many questions and comments that he was unable to finish in the time allotted.
And that was only after Dieter and Oliver Davis failed to prevent Neal from presenting the budget at all on the grounds that to do so would be a waste of time in the absence of action on the part of the council to combine the two departments by way of an amendment to the city code.
A follow-up hearing is set for next month, though its not clear now whether it will take place.
The administration, for its part, said Tuesday it is exploring its options in light of Monday's vote, which represents a clear rebuke on the part of the council of one of the mayor's top budget priorities for 2014.
"We’re still reviewing some of the different procedural options that are available to us," Mayor Pete Buttigieg said.
He added, "What I will say is that business as usual is not an option for long-term improvement in code and building. The city and its employees need a structure and organization that is going to serve the city well."
Of his reaction to the vote, the mayor, a Democrat, said he was disappointed.
"I’m disappointed that those council members decided to surprise us and other council members by tabling the legislation indefinitely," he said. "Certainly, I appreciate the different points of view on this issue, but I think they deserve a public dialogue and I think they deserve a vote."
Council member Gavin Ferlic, who along with fellow Democrats Fred Ferlic, Karen White and Tim Scott voted against the motion to table the ordinance, agreed.
"I thought an open public discussion would have been beneficial," Gavin Ferlic said. "You know, continuing a bill like this indefinitely does not allow for any debate really. It does not allow for much information sharing. And I just thought that at least hearing the bill would have been positive."
He added, "Typically, even on topics that are somewhat controversial, we at least hear the bill, we at least have a public presentation and allow for public input. So it was very surprising to me that some members did not want to even consider the bill."
That unwillingness on the part of the council to even discuss the proposed ordinance could spell trouble for the mayor's other budget priorities, including "smart streets" and the expansion of the city's 311 service.
Certainly, it can’t be good that four of the eight Democrats on the council refused to even consider one of the mayor's ideas.
Asked about that, Buttigieg said, "I’m more concerned about the signal they’re sending by preventing a debate instead of having one. But at end of the day, I’m still confident we’re going to have a good budget passed. I don’t think these council members want to be part of the first council to fail to pass a budget in many years."

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Suzuki RM 400 cc, 1979.
The RM series is a model range of two-stroke motorcycles manufactured by Suzuki. The letters “RM” stand for “Racing Machine” and the motorcycles produced with this prefix in their model names are suited to use in motocross racing.
The first in the range was introduced in 1975 with the RM 125M, This bike was plagued by mechanical issues (nearly all seized) and a half year model, the RM “S” was rushed out along with a kit of the “S” changes for M owners. the M model is now rare as most were converted to S specs. (ported barrel, bigger carb and different CDI) these were the last of the down pipe RM’s and were followed by the RM 125A, RM 250A, and RM 370A in 1976.
Preceding the RM lineup was the TM series, which included the TM 75, TM 100, TM 125, TM 250, and TM 400.
Motorcycles within the RM series continue to be manufactured today, the famous RM125 was discontinued in America in late 2008. The 100 cc Rm100 was discontinued in 2005. The Rm250 was discontinued by the 2008 model year. This may possibly be related to changed class structure. From 1999 to 2004, changes to the RM250 made 15 more stock horsepower, and a lower seat height.


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NIH Research Festival
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Small regulatory RNAs are present in all three kingdoms of life. Bacterial small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs) are key stress-response regulators that can shield bacteria against adverse conditions through fine-tuning a broad repertoire of stress-response genes. Mechanistically, bacterial sRNA regulation is achieved through controlling the translation and/or stability of target mRNAs by an antisense mechanism. Here we present an effective and efficient combinatorial method to select mRNA targets and identify sRNA regulators. The candidate mRNA targets were selected based on physical association with Hfq protein plus transcript level change in the presence versus absence of Hfq. By analyzing genomic data, we predicted 94 candidate mRNA targets. We validated the selection method by experimentally identifying sRNA regulators for 2 selected candidate mRNA targets (mutS and yhcN) using a reporter-based, sRNA overexpression library method. We report here that Spot42 sRNA strongly represses yhcN, and ArcZ sRNA represses mutS gene expression, both by a post-transcriptional mechanism. More importantly, we showed that in both cases ablation of physiological levels of the sRNA is sufficient to disturb target mRNA expression, indicating a bona fide regulation related to the bacterial physiology. This was further corroborated by studying sRNA regulation of MutS function where we showed sRNA-mediated dampening of mutS expression led to elevated stress-induced bacterial mutagenesis. Taken together, this study builds a pipeline for efficiently identifying sRNA regulators involved in specific biological events of interest by providing guidelines for selecting candidate mRNA targets and experimentally identifying and validating sRNA regulators in action.
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New York City has greater budgetary priorities than hiring 1,000 more police officers, including fixes for failing schools, dysfunctional jails and increasing homelessness, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.
De Blasio laid out his most detailed case yet against boosting the NYPD's numbers while answering New Yorkers' radio listener calls -- a first for his mayoralty -- on WNYC's "Brian Lehrer Show."
"There are so many other challenges," de Blasio told Danny of Rockaway Park, who urged the mayor to add 1,000 cops to his $78.3 billion budget, which is due June 30.
De Blasio said the NYPD's success at keeping crime near historic lows during his 17 months in office is "a reason to stick with what we're doing." So is fiscal prudence, he said.
De Blasio took four calls during the 37-minute radio appearance -- three from Queens and one from Manhattan.
Unlike most of his recent predecessors, de Blasio had until yesterday shied away from forums where he can hear unfiltered feedback from constituents, such as call-in shows or town-hall-style meetings. Some community leaders have complained about the lack of such access. A spokeswoman for the mayor didn't return messages asking whether he was turning over a new leaf.
During the interview, de Blasio hinted at progress toward a deal resolving a dispute with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo over the balance of developer and union interests to promote affordable housing in a real estate tax break known as 421-a. "I've spoken to the governor several times," he said.
He urged the renewal and strengthening of rent regulations ("There are some people playing with fire in Albany right now") and disputed contentions that reducing the NYPD's stop-and-frisk practice has led to a crime spike.
De Blasio said that although shootings and murders are up in some precincts year-to-date compared with the same period last year, overall crime is down, and he was certain the NYPD would cool down the hot spots. He noted that the city saw a similar spike around this time last year, and the NYPD addressed the problem with existing manpower.
The mayor also said police are freed up to do more effective policing now that they have reduced the use of stop-and-frisk encounters and low-level marijuana arrests.
The City Council and Police Commissioner William Bratton have called for increasing the current 35,000 head count. De Blasio listed other needs.
"We've got a school system that needs real work, that has profound problems that are not resolved. We have the problems at Rikers Island that are not resolved. We have the homeless problem that has unfortunately grown to unacceptable proportions in recent years," de Blasio said.
The homeless population in the city's shelters is near 57,000, and the city is negotiating with the U.S. Justice Department to reform a jail system federal prosecutors say suffers from "a deep-seated culture of violence."
Separately, de Blasio praised Democratic presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton's call Thursday for expanding voting rights but stuck to his no-endorsement stance while awaiting details on how she would tackle income inequality.


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Libraries and archives need to have a special role in the copyright environment, according to a committee of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
“I’m having trouble articulating just how exciting this is,” says Western Law professor Margaret Ann Wilkinson. As a representative of the Canadian Library Association (CLA), Wilkinson sat on the 23rd session of WIPO’s Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (CCRR), held in Geneva last November.
WIPO is one of 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), created in 1967 to promote creative activity and protection of intellectual property throughout the world.
The meeting’s first three days saw, for the first time, libraries and archives become the sole focus of international treaty development for exceptions and limitations to copyright. And although no formal treaty was signed, a working document has been developed and will be discussed in the future.
“This is the first time there’s been a worldwide consensus on a special role for libraries and archives. Exceptions are where libraries and educational institutions have always lived,” adds Wilkinson, who is trained as both a lawyer and librarian. She was the only Canadian academic to sit on the committee.
Last September, Wilkinson got an invitation from the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) to look over a draft treaty in preparation for the committee’s meeting in Geneva, one she attended as part of the IFLA team, but accredited to the CLA.
So, what’s so “exciting”? Why do libraries need exceptions in the copyright environment? And what issues relating to exceptions for libraries and archives will WIPO be working with, following November’s meeting of the CCRR?
A document presented by Brazil at the Geneva meeting notes that in order to provide a necessary service and fulfill their public interest mission, libraries and archives need adequate exceptions in copyright law that would provide a balance between users and creators of protected works. Exceptions allow libraries to preserve collections, support education and research and help maintain equal access to knowledge.
For example, some exceptions allow libraries and archives to make print and digital copies of copyrighted works in order to share works with users and other libraries as well as help with preservation of materials.
As it stands, there is no international standard for exceptions for libraries and archives. This means in some countries, they operate without exceptions that would allow preservation and replacement of printed materials, meaning documentary heritage could, one day, cease to exist.
Along with requests to allow libraries and archives to reproduce and distribute copyright material, without limits, for educational purposes, was a proposal to permit lending of copyright works for all libraries.
“As a Canadian, I wouldn’t have thought to address that,” Wilkinson says. “It’s just taken for granted here, but not in other countries. It is the right of libraries to lend books, but there are countries in the world where the law is not clear that libraries have this right.
“Canada is, in its domestic law, really advanced in the area of users’ rights and really advanced in areas of libraries and archives exceptions. So it’s surprising when you look at the whole world, how far Canada has moved ahead.”
Wilkinson adds the IFLA document is forward-looking when it comes to addressing an ever-increasing age of digitization.
Though WIPO has no sanctions available, Wilkinson adds that the result of the November meeting is at least, to some level an aspirational treaty developed with the consensus of nations.
“You would hope that nations would adopt it, even if it doesn’t have the strength of a trade treaty. But then again, WIPO, as a U.N. body, does have some effect,” she says.
So, why is all this a big deal? It’s all about equal access to information, Wilkinson explains.
“In a number of traditions, especially the democratic traditions, access to information is an integral part of informing the electorate. Libraries are seen to have a big role in that,” she says.
“At the meeting in Geneva, with the whole community (present), my observation was that whether (nations) started with the democratic ideal of the library, or simply started with a fundamental understanding of the contribution of a library, they all seemed to support the idea that libraries formed an important and trusted intermediary role in their societies. And that was a good basis for moving forward.”

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What's the quality of the stock barrel with meh paint?
I never played with the stock barrel. It seemed to do okay at Cup, but the booth was only about 15' long, so I couldn't really be sure. But I had the barrel laying around from being on my Ion, so the day I brought it home I threw the stock barrel away and put the Fibur on it.


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A review of more than 2,000 neurosurgical cases found no greater risk of post-operations complications for patients operated on by surgeons conducting overlapping surgeries.
Strong communication among healthcare team members has been shown to influence the quality of working relationships and job satisfaction, and clear communication about task division and responsibilities has been linked to reduced workforce turnover, particularly among nursing staff.
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At this time, in response to Russia’s admission that it’s going to not withdraw its forces from Belarus, I’ve approved the extra actions of U.S. Forces and gear already stationed in Europe, to strengthen our Baltic allies Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Let me be clear: These are completely defensive strikes on our half. We have now no intention of preventing Russia. We need to ship an unmistakable message, although, that the US, along with our allies, will defend each inch of NATO territory and abide by the commitments we made to NATO.
We nonetheless consider that Russia is poised to go a lot additional in launching a large army assault towards Ukraine. I hope I’m incorrect about that and I hope we’re incorrect about that, however Russia has solely escalated its menace towards the remainder of Ukrainian territory, together with the most important cities and the capital metropolis of Kyiv. There are nonetheless nicely over 150,000 Russian troops surrounding Ukraine.
As I mentioned, Russian forces stay positioned in Belarus to assault Ukraine from the north, together with battle planes and offensive missile programs. Russia’s moved troops nearer to Ukraine’s border with Russia. Russia’s naval vessels are maneuvering within the Black Sea to Ukraine’s south together with amphibious assault ships, missile cruisers and submarines. Russia’s moved provides of blood and medical gear into place on the border. You don’t want blood except you intend on beginning a battle.
Over the previous couple of days, we’ve seen a lot of the playbook that Secretary Blinken laid out final week within the United Nations Safety Council come to move. A significant enhance in army provocations, and false flag occasions alongside the road of contact within the Donbas, dramatically staged, conveniently on digicam, assembly of Putin’s safety council to grandstand for the Russian public. And now, political provocation of recognizing sovereign Ukrainian territory, so-called unbiased republics, in clear violation, once more, of worldwide regulation.
President Putin has sought authorization from the Russian Parliament to make use of army power outdoors of Russian territory. And this set the stage for additional pretext of additional provocations by Russia to attempt to justify additional army motion.
None of us, none of us ought to be fooled. None of us can be fooled. There isn’t any justification. Additional Russian assault of the Ukraine stays a extreme menace within the days forward. If Russia proceeds, it’s Russia and Russia alone that bears the duty. As we reply, my administration is utilizing each device at our disposal to guard American companies and shoppers from rising costs on the pump.


LONDON — The Bank of England increased its already huge bond-buying stimulus on Thursday by a further 150 billion pounds ($195 billion)as it sought to cushion Britain’s struggling economy against the hit from a second coronavirus lockdown.
The BoE raised the size of its asset purchase program to 895 billion pounds, 50 billion more than expected by most economists in a Reuters poll.
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‘Ever the Hunted’ is the story of a witty and resourceful teenage girl as she discovers more about her childhood best friend (Cohen), herself and her parents.
Author Erin Summerill has skillfully outlined cultural details and histories of two neighboring kingdoms. Narrated by our main character, Britta Flannery, readers are kept unaware of several big reveals until Britta learns them herself. Though the first portion of the story involves Britta hunting down her handsome childhood friend, who has been accused of her father’s murder, the duo quickly team up and pursue the real killer. On the way, they learn more about the opposing kingdoms and endeavor to prevent war.
‘Ever the Hunted’ is blissfully devoid of insta-love, love triangles, and whinny gals who need saving. I highly recommend this book to YA and fantasy readers.
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'Ever the Hunted' will be available on December 27, 2016.


On September 20, 2022, Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers spoke at the launch of the inaugural edition of Taiwan Matters for America / America Matters for Taiwan, a initiative hosted by the East-West Center and AmCham Taiwan. The event was held at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
In announcing the event, the East-West Center said:
The East-West Center, with the support of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan) and the cooperation of the Taiwan Caucus, held the launch of the inaugural edition of Taiwan Matters for America / America Matters for Taiwan, the premier resource for data and analysis on the relationship between the United States and Taiwan relating to diplomacy, defense and security, trade and investment, education and cultural exchange, and more. The Taiwan Matters for America / America Matters for Taiwan publication and website maps the trade, investment, employment, business, diplomacy, security, education, tourism, and people-to-people connections between the United States and Taiwan at the national, state, and local levels. The Asia Matters for America initiative is a collaborative partnership with US and Indo-Pacific government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders to recognize and advance the robust and dynamic US-Indo-Pacific relationship. Funding for this project was provided by AmCham Taiwan.
During his speech, President Rupert Hammond-Chambers said:
There is much we could tackle on the economic relationship, many different angles we could go. If you think back to 2016, there was one trade platform where we engaged with Taiwan, the Trade and Investment Framework agreement (TIFA), which was about to go into dormancy for an extended period during the Trump Administration. We now have four! And all of them are active at some level, even though the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade is just formulating and finding its sea legs. Hopefully, we’ll see some important announcements around that prior to the end of the year, and perhaps also some updated information on when we might expect the next TIFA meeting to take place. USTR is active, it is engaged, and critically after several decades [of not doing so] – regardless of whether we had a Republican or Democratic Administration in play –USTR is leaning into the U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship. That is very important. We also, thanks to the Trump Administration, have the State Department and the Commerce Department with their own platforms – and those two are up and running, the EPPD and the TTIC.
I came into this hoping to take an opportunity actually to tie together what the Chinese are up to right now, and the importance of Taiwan’s economy. I would argue to all of you that although it would be cavalier to disregard the intensity and seriousness of the Chinese threat, I don’t see it in quite such binary terms as between peace and war. I actually think the Chinese are trying to encourage us to have that debate here – as opposed to a recognition that the approach the Chinese are taking is much more of an all-phases approach, where coercion is focused on the island of Taiwan and its people to force them into an arrangement on China’s terms, without firing shots at all.
And at the core of that is economic coercion. To create the impression that Taiwan is now a dangerous place to do business. I want to assure you all; nothing could be further from the truth. Taiwan remains – and will remain – a critical player and partner in the global economy. The data out there is wholly significant. Just in the last two days we have seen inbound investments in Taiwan up 25% year on year, even through this supposed period of heightened tensions. The intention of the PRC, through this, is to create the impression that Taiwan is a dangerous place to do business, and place downward pressure on Taiwan’s economic health and well-being. The economic health and well-being of its macro-economy, and that’s of its companies and its citizens. The weaker Taiwan is economically, the more vulnerable Taiwan is economically. The more vulnerable it is, the more able China is to pressure Taiwan into accepting terms and conditions that no people in their right mind would accept.
So I think I would very much like to put what has transpired of late into those terms, and [examine] what we should do about it. What should the West do about it? What should the United States do about it? The Europeans? Large trading powers like the Japanese? We should be leaning into our economic relationship with Taiwan to counter the coercion that the Chinese are pursuing in this area. It is critical that we do. And while we have these four platforms, they are quite modest. I know it’s important to recognize that they have some utility, but let’s not call breadcrumbs a feast. What we really need here is a trade policy in the United States that is capable of embracing and engaging our truly important trade partners. We don’t have that at the moment. It’s not a Taiwan specific problem; it’s a general problem that our country is wrestling with at the moment. But if there were an economy, a country that we could do it with… At the moment – given the importance as the two representatives from Congress noted – if there were a country out there worthy of that, with the support of Republicans and Democrats, it has to be Taiwan. It has to be. Given the strong support, the strong bipartisan support, between the two [sides].
So my hope very much is that while we could talk about the important issues that Shelly and Randy touched on, no one is being cavalier about the importance of the military threat, or how we should respond as a country. But that should not stand in and of itself as our only response. We need to find a way to step up economically and lead the world into a new era of economic engagement with Taiwan, which is substantive, deep and broad trade relationship with trade agreements. We can call them bilateral trade agreement. We can call them multilateral trade agreements if we can find ways to get Taiwan in. But to me, that’s the next phase in this space that we need to try to navigate our way through.
The Council thanks the East-West Center and AmCham Taiwan for this opportunity to participate in the launch of the Taiwan Matters for America initiative.


The Capital Soccer Classic, sponsored by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, POLITICO and Johnson and Johnson, pitted Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.), Luke Messer (R-Ind.), Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) in an exhibition game with former men’s national team players Cobi Jones, John O’Brien, John Harkes, Jurgen Sommer and Claudio Reyna. The teams were coached by Van Hollen and Reichert, two co-chairmen of the congressional soccer caucus.
Blog: Roger Goodman files for Congress, but which seat is he really running for?
The committee puts incumbents on the back burner, focusing on Democratic-held seats.
Insinuations that emergency surgery left him unfit to hold office are "so offensive to me," he says.
The DCCC will blanket media with statement painting recipients of his campaign cash as staunch allies.
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray starts out the support of a slim majority in her bid for reelection, according to a Daily Kos/Research 2000 poll that tested her odds against two higher-tier Republicans than the ones who have declared so far. In a race with former gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi, Murray leads by 11 points, 52 percent to 41 percent, and against Rep. Dave Reichert she leads by eight percent, 51 percent to 43 percent.
Moderate Republican Rep. Dave Reichert says he wouldn’t rule out taking another look at challenging Murray in 2010.
The just-launched Patriot Program will help vulnerable House GOP incumbents keep their seats.


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In a brief meeting of the Fredericktown City Council on Monday night, the aldermen approved the appointment of Bimbi Lopez as the new city clerk and Theresa Harbison as the new deputy city clerk.
Both women have been employed with the city for a number of years. Lopez was hired as deputy clerk in 2011. Harbison has held a number of different positions since being hired in 2007. Former City Clerk Barb Stevens retired June 30 after more than 22 years in the position.
Mayor Kelly Korokis performed the swearing in for both the new clerk and new deputy clerk.
Prior to the regular meeting, the council held a work session to discuss four topics. The first was a recommendation from JViation Inc. of a re-bid for taxi and apron reconstruction at the A. Paul Vance Fredericktown Regional Airport.
Bid proposals were received and opened June 27. The only contractor to submit a bid was NB West Contracting Co. for $2,378,662.85. After negotiations between NB West and JViation, the bid was lowered to $2,354,332.85. The bid was 11.2 percent higher than the engineer’s estimate of $2,097,638.
After discussion, the council agreed to approve the bid “pending federal and MoDOT funding.”
The council also approved a request to purchase restocking ammunition for the police department. This was a budgeted item.
The aldermen agreed to purchase a UV Transmittance (UVT) analyzer for the water plant. The cost of the equipment is $9,900, and city employees will be able to install it within a couple of days after it is delivered.
Finally, the council approved a request to enter into a contract with Spectra Tech to rehab some of the city’s manholes. City Engineer Tim Baer explained the process to the aldermen. This is the next step in the rehabilitation of the city’s infrastructure. The process should take a couple weeks to complete.
In the regular council meeting, the aldermen accepted reports from the city administrator and building inspector, as well as financial reports. Administrator Doug Friend reported Accountant Greg Shinn, of Thurman and Shinn, is working on the debt breakdown figures requested by Alderman Harold Thomas. Building inspector Richard Macke briefly discussed the progress on the Fredericktown Intermediate School building project.
The council approved accounts payable before adjourning in under 20 minutes.
The next scheduled meeting for the Fredericktown City Council is July 24 at city hall. The work session will be at 5:30 p.m. with the regular council meeting to follow.


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If you have kidney issues, there’s a good chance that you may have to follow a renal diet. This particular type of diet is meant to control your overall intake of specific nutrients.
Those under instruction to follow a renal diet have to pay attention to how much protein, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and overall fluids that are consumed.
The amount of all of these nutrients are determined depending on the individual’s condition. Following the guidelines exactly as prescribed is extremely important in keeping your health at its best.
The Do’s of a Renal Diet Plan
Eating by the book is extremely important to control your kidney health. If you have kidney disease, you know that you need to actively monitor the amount of sodium, phosphorus, and potassium intake.
Potassium works to keep your heartbeat regular, so it is critical to take in a measured amount of this particular nutrient.
At the same time, if you don’t keep an eye on it, potassium can cause significant problems.
Phosphorous is essential in maintaining your bone density and also aids in muscle movement and development. Typically, when you eat foods that contain this nutrient, it gets absorbed into your bones.
People suffering from kidney disease have problems with phosphorous because the kidneys can’t remove it from the bloodstream.
The Don’ts of a Renal Diet Plan
When it comes to monitoring your nutrient intake, there are specific things that you need to make sure to avoid.
If you take too much of these in, you could very well end up in a life-threatening situation if you’re not careful.
Sodium is a common element in cooking and food prep. You would recognize it as simple table salt. Controlling the amount of salt you ingest makes a huge difference in controlling kidney disease.
Potassium is a useful mineral that normally aids in your muscles. If you’re suffering from kidney issues, then potassium has a tendency to build up in your blood, causing heartbeat irregularities.
If the amount of potassium you take in isn’t kept in check, you could end up having a heart attack.
Much like potassium, phosphorous can build up in your bloodstream when your kidneys aren’t doing their job correctly. As a result, calcium is leached from your bones and collects in your blood vessels.
People that suffer from too much phosphorous may also face brittle bones leading to bone disease.
Best Foods to Eat on a Renal Diet
Foods containing antioxidants are ideal for eating if you’re on a renal diet. They protect against oxidation and therefore neutralize the bad stuff that could cause you significant problems.
If you have to follow a diet made to be good for your kidneys, here is a quick list of foods you should definitely include on a regular basis.
Olive oil contains oleic acid and works as an anti-inflammatory. It protects you against oxidation and prevents inflammation.
If you want to take advantage of the benefits of olive oil, be sure to buy extra virgin or virgin varieties.
Not only is fish a high-quality protein source, but it also contains the healthy fats that are perfect for an individual on a renal diet.
Health fats fight heart disease, lower bad cholesterol, and raise high cholesterol.
As egg whites are pure protein, not only will you get quality protein, you’ll also get essential amino acids when you eat them.
On a renal diet, egg whites deserve some extra attention because they also have a low amount of phosphorous for a two-egg white serving.
In a single half-cup serving of red grapes, you’ll get what are called flavonoids. Flavonoids work to protect you against heart disease in addition to reducing blood clot formation.
Grapes are also perfect as a thirst quencher if you happen to be under a strict fluid restriction under your renal diet plan.
Strawberries are rich in antioxidants in addition to being a fantastic source of Vitamin C. You’ll also find trace minerals like manganese that are important for your body.
They are also very versatile. Even on a renal diet, you can eat strawberries by themselves, in a smoothie, or as a topping for a salad.
Not only do cranberries work to protect you from bladder infections, but they also work to improve gastrointestinal health.
You can drink plain cranberry juice, be sure that it’s not a cocktail, and you can also add dried cranberries to your snack list.
Apples have a longstanding reputation for being especially good at reducing cholesterol and protecting you from heart disease.
As a fantastic option for kidney patients, apples can be eaten raw, baked, as apple sauce, juice, or even cider.
Onions also have a potent set of antioxidants that are just waiting to be released every time you take a bite. The flavonoids found in onions also work to fight heart disease as well as cancers.
Eat them raw or cooked. Either way, you want to eat them, they’re an excellent choice on a renal diet.
Garlic has a lot of health benefits that are often shared among health-conscious circles. Did you know that garlic is also an excellent choice for a renal patient?
You can use fresh cloves, minced, powdered, and other varieties to your heart’s content. Just remember to use plain garlic and not garlic salt when you use it.
Cauliflower is high I folate, vitamin C, as well as fiber. You’ll also find plenty of things inside cauliflower that will help your liver function better.
You can eat it raw with a dip, mash it as a mashed potato replacement, or dice it up and use it as a replacement for rice.
How to Know if You’re in Renal Failure
There are some important things to note whether or not you are in the midst of kidney failure, also known as renal failure. At times, the kidneys can even stop working unexpectedly which is known as acute renal failure.
When your kidneys are beginning to fail, there are certain symptoms you should not simply dismiss. You’ll feel itching, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, swelling, lack of appetite, trouble sleeping, and several others.
If you’re experiencing acute renal failure, then you’re going to have additional symptoms that seem t show up relatively quickly. You may feel pain in your stomach or in your back. You may also experience diarrhea and fever. Nosebleeds and vomiting are also not uncommon in sudden onset of kidney failure.
Should you experience any of the above symptoms simultaneously, contact your doctor for instruction as to what to do next.
Renal Diet Plan Recipes
As you embark upon a renal diet, you need to adjust your food and your thinking about food. With everything you have to give up and modify, having a few recipes will help you get started. Davita has a wealth of information available to you regarding recipes and many other informational articles that will help you deal with kidney disease, too.
To help you get started, we’re going to present a few ideas that are easy to prepare and get you started on the right track for a renal diet.
Broccoli Beef Stir-Fry
- 1Chop up the garlic and tomato. In a pan, heat up the oil and add the garlic.
- 2Add the broccoli and stir-fry until fully cooked. Remove when done.
- 3Add the beef to the pan and cook as necessary.
- 4Combine broth, cornstarch, and soy sauce in a separate bowl.
- 5Add cooked vegetables, sauce mixture, and tomatoes to the pan. Cook until sauce thickens.
- 6Serve with rice.
Lisa’s Yummy Turkey Burgers
- 1Chop up the red onion and mix all ingredients in a bowl until well-combined.
- 2Once it is all combined, cover the mixture and put it in the fridge for at least half an hour.
- 3Divide the mixture into 4 equal-sized portions. Make patties.
- 4Cook in a skillet until the patties are done.
Easy Pizza Dough
- 1Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2Pour water into a measuring cup and heat to approximately 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the oil and set the water/oil mixture aside.
- 3Combine 2 cups of flour, salt, and yeast into a bowl. Slowly add the warm water and form the dough. Stir in more flour as needed until it doesn’t stick to your hands.
- 4Divide the dough in half to create two dough balls. Cover the dough and let it rise for approximately 10 minutes.
- 5Press the pizza into a pan or on a pizza stone. Spread the sauce and add toppings. Bake the pizza for 12 to 16 minutes until the top is bubbly and brown.
Following a Renal Diet
If you end up having to follow a renal diet, rest assured that it is not a horrible sentence that is yet to be carried out. Instead, look at it like it’s an opportunity to explore foods, tastes, and textures that you hadn’t tried as of yet.
Remember, if you are following a renal diet, it’s for a good reason – to keep your kidneys functioning as long as possible to make your quality of life better.
There are so many resources available to you both online and in-person which means that you can find plenty of food options that will work perfectly for your needs.


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Changpa Pashmina - Finest & Rarest
The story of Pashma began in a wind swept high altitude desert, where an ancient tribe of Buddhist nomads have been engaged in herding the most preserved pedigree of cashmere goats at altitudes between 14000-15000 ft. (4200-6000 mts) above sea level. Contrary to practices in other parts of the world where cashmere goats have been cross-bred with other similar animals, the Changpa people have breed the Changthama goats very selectively. This desert in Ladakh is home to fiber of 'Capra Hircus' and where it was first transformed into a luxury wearable art.
Only 7 tones of cashmere fibers are generated from the Changthama goats that represent under 0.1% of the global annual production of cashmere. Truly the equivalent of champagne in the hierarchy of sparkling wines.
Due to the relative inaccessibility of Ladakh to cashmere producing regions and the absence of modern de-hairing and spinning facilities in India, this fiber has previously never been exposed or presented to the world. Pashma with its vertically integrated facilities that include the first modern cashmere de-hairing and worsted spinning facility, presented this glorious produce to the world for the first time.
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The Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) has arrested a person, Isa Bola Bakare, and his son, Malik Giles Bakare for alleged web fraud.
The anti-graft company accused them of acquiring cash by false pretences and retention of proceeds of illegal actions.
Malik was arrested on Might 31, 2021 by officers of the Nigeria Police, Pressure CID, Alagbon in Lagos.
A press release by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwajaren on Wednesday stated Malik “connects web fraudsters across the globe with pickers, and receives some proportion on each profitable transaction.”
Throughout preliminary investigation, the daddy appeared on the EFCC to say the N46 million Vary Rover SUV recovered from Malik.
Uwujaren stated the daddy was arrested after he didn’t satisfactorily clarify how he acquired the SUV.
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The company stated the daddy and son can be charged to court docket after the conclusion of its investigation.
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The chancellor, Gordon Brown, cut duty on most types of petrol by 2p a litre as part of a package of measures announced last November to appease fuel protesters.
Savings on some kinds of petrol will be greater than the headlines on Budget night. Asda, the supermarket chain, said that lead replacement petrol qualified for duty reductions under two of the chancellor's schemes, one under the unleaded fuel regime and another under the low sulphur regime.
With VAT taken into account, said the chain, the total saving off a litre of the fuel would actually be 4.78p. Asda said it planned to pass the total saving on to motorists from today with a litre of lead replacement petrol falling to 75p.
A spokesman said: "This is an unexpected bonus for motorists and it is only fair that we pass these savings on to them."
Shell said it would be cutting 4.8p off the cost of lead replacement fuel at its forecourts today.
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When I’m home, mostly in my tiny studio, there is always music playing. A variety of “genres” sometimes in languages I can’t understand – doesn’t matter. If my inner Self, Spirit, Soul, what ever you want to call it, if it dances I listen. Because I like my music loud, I use a headset. The less I hear of the outside world the better.
The playlist below is my current accompaniment.
Don’t mind his horns. There is no evil in darkness. All evils are human.
Clicking on the thumbnail of my image “Content” will take you to the Fine Art America site where you can order prints and other products.
“Mama Owl” acrylic on canvas. A graduation gift for a dear friend.
I posed my horned character by masking, moving and rotating.
“Strawberry Farts” is coming along.
Strawberry Farts TrappedInFlesh art w.i.p.
He’ll be facing forward in the final image, I’m digging his profile so I’m sharing.
I drew this cartoon a while back that I wanted to paint using Photoshop – changed my mind, going to make it using ZBrush. Below is the beginning.
This where I stopped. I think it was the whole easter theme that killed it for me. I might come back to this model and turn it into an anthropomorphic character.
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I didn’t finish by easter, oh well. I’m going to continue with him today and today only, the end result will be more of a concept maquette than a finished piece.
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I named him “Pedrito.” For anyone that has seen my instagram posts of him in the past…yes, he is still a work in progress, I’m not in a rush to finish him. Don’t mind his horns, he’s a good guy.


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We absolutely loved our stay there. We were a party of five, including a 7 year old child. I did a lot of research before booking the Baan Lotus Villa and I have to say, the property exceeded all our expectations.
Highlight is definitely the large infinity pool - direct access from the two main bedrooms, very private, wonderful view of the well kept garden with lots of tropical flowers and plants. The pool is great for everyone that can swim; it doesn't really have a shallow area.
The whole property is extremely well kept and the villa is very well equipped with everything, including a washing machine. We loved the great attention to detail in the furnishing, decor and lighting throughout the house and around the pool. The villa has a very warm and welcoming feel to it and we felt at home right away.
Property managers , Stuart and Ray were amazing in answering all our questions before and during our vacation !
If you like massages, I suggest to ask Ray. He arranged for a fabulous masseuse, which even came to our villa.
Since the villa is a few minutes away from the village Mae Nam and the beach, it's a must to rent a car. We had a car, which we used for day trips on the island and additionally rented a scooter, just to get to the beach or the store. Scooter rental places are everywhere and very cheap.
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Baan Lotus and would definitely come back!
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