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It was the first photowalk for 2011 for the PnSers Camera Club. And I’m happy to say that it was a huge success in terms of attendance! Seven new members joined us that day, which make us 17 indians, all together swarming and shooting all over the place.
Waking up early due to excitement, yet I know some even hasn’t sleep at all haha! What more if were going for a bahamas cruise for our photowalk lol! Coming from different places (Metro Manila, Cavite and Rizal) and conveying on 4 vehicles. We first trooped down at 7-11 at Tagaytay Rotonda to wait for other indians to complete the delegations (naks delegations daw!!!). At last! at around 10AM we finally arrived (after we got lost haha) to our first destination. The famous sanctuary in Tagaytay, the Caleruega. It has a Mexican inspired architecture, great landscapes, and has an amazing garden with lots of flowers I seldom see on flower shops.
After landing at Caleruega, everyone was already starving. Good thing one of the members (Nhald) who just celebrated his birthday, brought a lot of tasty siopao! While Jackie brought some ice tea and Simonn (a new member, brought some yummy cookies).
After munching (or while still munching) a few indians have already unpacked their gears and waste no time to spread out and start shooting haha! (addict ba? haha). The whole place was enormously big, plus it has a lot to offer to photographers like us, that it took us almost 4 hours before we decided to eat lunch haha!
Sonya’s Garden was supposedly our next stop after Caleruega, and also for lunch. But one member (clutch) who was ahead of us at Sonia’s, told us that place was too crowded because of a wedding celebration. That’s when we decided to find another place to eat, and that’s when we found Verdi Grille where we ate a healthy lunch of bulalo, lechon kawali and grilled chicken (pulos pampa high-blood hehe) plus the bulalo soup is unlimited haha!
We reached People’s Park at pass 3pm already. The climate there was tremendously different from the rest of Tagaytay, its superduper chilly!. Cold wind welcome us as we hike all the way to the top. Great landscapes and sceneries are abundant up there. North to South, East to West there’s a vantage point for us.
During our short stay there, we stopped time doing group shots, and having a cat as a model for a mini-photoshoot hehe. The clouds seems to got heavier way past 5pm and landed on us haha! Its foggy everywhere and the temperature also dropped, good thing most of us have jackets (excluding me wahhh).
We’re lucky we stayed there long enough to get a spectacular glimpse of the sunset. Although its like the sun is playing hide and seek with us, as the clouds appear and disappear from time to time, that’s why there’s a 10 – 15 seconds interval before we could shoot another haha!
We left at People’s Park in the Sky at around 6pm, all tired but satisfied. Everyone was looking forward to do a photowalk again. 😀

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|Publication number||US4165654 A|
|Application number||US 05/896,351|
|Publication date||Aug 28, 1979|
|Filing date||Apr 14, 1978|
|Priority date||Apr 14, 1978|
|Publication number||05896351, 896351, US 4165654 A, US 4165654A, US-A-4165654, US4165654 A, US4165654A|
|Inventors||Frederick G. Hammitt, Jia-Bo G. Hwang|
|Original Assignee||Hammitt Frederick G, Hwang Jia Bo G|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (8), Classifications (5)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The present invention relates generally to a sensing probe for detecting pressure pulses in fluid medium, and more particularly, to a sensing probe capable of sensing high frequency pressure pulses in a fluid medium having either a high or low temperature.
Conventional apparatus for measuring the amplitude of pressure pulses in an extreme temperature fluid medium generally includes a wave guide probe which uses a metallic rod that is immersed in the fluid medium. The pressure pulses impinge against the metallic rod which mechanically transmits vibrations to a transducer mounted on the rod at a location away from the fluid. The use of a wave guide, however, hinders the ability of the probe to sense high frequency pressure pulses since the wave guide may attenuate or otherwise alter pressure pulse signals prior to their detection by the transducer. Therefore, the accuracy, signal strength, and useful response rate of a wave guide probe is diminished. It is the object of the present invention, therefore, to provide a probe for measuring high frequency pressure pulses in a fluid medium having a range of temperatures that extends between extremely high and low values.
In accordance with the present invention, a probe is provided comprising an elongated housing structure having an axial passageway and an open end communicating with the passageway. A flexible metallic diaphragm member is sealably mounted on the housing structure in covering relation with the open end. A transducer, such as a piezoelectric crystal is located in the housing passageway and is maintained in direct engagement with the diaphragm member. A holder member which supports the transducer is mounted on an annular insulating sleeve structure also having an axial passageway. The annular sleeve structure extends substantially through the housing passageway and a conductor which is connected to the transducer extends through the sleeve passageway through the housing structure to a location spaced from the probe. The insulating sleeve structure is forcibly urged in the direction of the diaphragm by a spring that is interposed between the insulating sleeve structure and the housing structure. The spring means therefore urges the transducer into direct continuous engagement with the diaphragm member so that the high frequency pressure pulses cause the diaphragm member to deflect directly in contact against the transducer which generates electrical signals which are representative of the sensed pressure pulses and which are transmitted by the conductor to analyzing and read-out equipment.
The probe of this invention is capable of measuring high frequency pressure pulses because the transducer is located in close proximity to the surface against which the pressure pulses strike, being separated from the fluid only by the flexible diaphragm member which is readily flexed against the transducer as the pressure pulses impinge upon its exposed surface. The flexing natural frequency of the diaphragm member and the axial natural frequency of the piezoelectric crystal determines the maximum useful response frequency of the probe. The probe is constructed having a casing cap that can easily be removed to enable the replacement of the transducer with another transducer having different frequency and sensitivity characteristics suitable for the desired test purposes. Moreover, by forcibly urging the transducer into direct engagement with the diaphragm, the transducer is capable of measuring tensile as well as compressive pulses in the fluid even though thermal distortions in the diaphragm member may occur by virtue of a high or low temperature environment. The probe of this invention is capable of measuring pressure pulses having durations of less than one microsecond in fluid mediums having either cryogenic temperatures or temperatures up to approximately 1,000° F.
Further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the following description when taken in connection with the appended claims and the accompanying drawing in which:
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic illustration of the probe of the present invention shown supported on a pipe for measuring pressure pulses in a fluid medium in the pipe;
FIG. 2 is a sectional elevational view of the probe of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the probe taken substantially from line 3--3 in FIG. 2; and
FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary view in section of a modified form of the probe of the present invention.
With reference to the drawing, the sensing probe of the present invention, indicated generally at 10 in FIG. 1, accuratelymeasures high frequency pressure pulses that exist in a fluid, either liquid or gas over a broad temperature range. For example, the probe 10 can be employed to sense cavitation pressure pulses generated in a high temperature fluid flowing in a pipe 12. A casing 14 having a passageway 13 and an internally threaded recess 15 is mounted on the pipe 12 and supports the probe 10 which extends through the recess 15, the passageway 13 and an aligned opening 16 in the wall of the pipe 12 into the flow region. An externally threaded sleeve 40 slidably fits on the probe 10 and is threadably mounted on the casing 14 to support the probe 10 at the proper location. An O-ring 41 is interposed between the sleeve 40 and the casing 14 and surrounds the probe 10 to insure a fluid tight seal. Other methods of sealably mounting the probe 10 in an operational location, however, can readily be effected.
The probe 10 is positioned so that its sensing head, indicated generally at 18 is flush with the inner surface of the pipe wall. The output of the probe 10 is connected to the appropriate analyzing and recording equipment 21 which amplifies, analyzes, and records the output of the probe 10. Although the sensing head 18 is shown flush with the inner surface of the pipe wall, it is to be understood that the probe 10 can be fully immersed into the flowing fluid to obtain readings of pressure pulses at the desired location within the pipe 12.
The probe 10, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, consists of an elongated cylindrical housing structure 20 comprises of a tube 22, a coupling 24, and a cap 26. The tube 22, which is formed of stainless steel or other suitable metallic material, is cylindrical in shape having an internal passageway 28, and open upper and lower ends 30 and 32. The coupling 24 surrounds and is suitably secured to the tube 22 at its upper end 30 such as by welding, although other means of securing the coupling 24 to the tube 22 can be readily effected. The outer surface of the coupling 24 is threaded at 29 so that the cylindrical cap member 26 which has threads formed on its inner surface can be threadably mounted on the coupling 24. The cap member 26 has a closed end 34 through which a hole 36 is formed. The housing structure 20 thus has an axial passageway or internal cavity 37 extending between the closed end 34 of the cap 26 and the open end 32 of the tube 22.
A flexible metallic diaphragm member 46 is mounted on the tube 22 at its lower end 32 so as to cover and close the passageway 37. The diaphragm member 46 can be formed from stainless steel, for example, and can be secured to the tube 2 by welding, soldering, or other suitable means so long as a fluid-tight seal and electrical contact is effected between the diaphragm member 46 and the housing structure 20.
A transducer 48 such as a piezoelectric crystal formed of a temperature resistant material such as lead-zicronate-titanate (PZT) is located in the passageway 37 and is forcibly maintained in direct engagement with the diaphragm member 46. The transducer 46 is imbedded in a metallic ceramic holder 50 having a projecting extension or collar 52 that extends in an axial passageway 54 in an annular electrically insulating sleeve structure 56.
The annular insulating sleeve structure 56 includes a pair of sleeve members 58 and 60 which are axially aligned with each other with the sleeve 60 being located between the sleeve 58 and the cap 26 so as to define the passageway 54 extending substantially over the length of the housing structure 20. The outside diameter of the sleeve member 58 is greater than the outside diameter of the sleeve 60 while the inside diameters of the sleeve members 58 and 60 are substantially equal. The collar of the holder 50, having an outside diameter that is slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the sleeve 58, readily telescopes into the passageway 54.
A conductor 62 is connected to the transducer 48 and extends through the passageway 54 of the insulating sleeve members 58 and 60 which protect it from extreme temperatures in the fluid that can range from a high of 1,000° F. down to cryogenic values. The sleeve 58 is shown as being constructed of refractory material while the sleeve 60 is formed of plastic or similar material which exhibits the desired insulating qualitites. The closed end of the cap 26 may be covered with insulation 66 to further insulate the conductor 62, is so desired, although the absence of any insulation 66 would not impair the operation of the probe 10.
As can be seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, the insulating sleeves 58 and 60 are concentrically positioned in the passageway 37. The transducer 48 is spaced away from the tube 22, preferably in a central location in the passageway 37. The surface area of the transducer 48 is less than the surface area of the internal surface of the diaphragm 46 so as to insure that the pressure pulses impinging against the outside surface of the diaphragm 46 will adequately be transmitted against the transducer 48.
A helical spring 70 forming bias means surrounds the sleeve 60 and is interposed between the insulation 66 and the sleeve 58 forcibly urging the sleeve 58 downwardly against the holder 50 thereby urging the transducer 48 into direct engagement with the diaphragm 46. Since the transducer 48 is forcibly urged in contact with the diaphragm 46, compressive as well as tensile pressure pulses are sensed by the transducer 48 without regard to any thermal distortion of the diaphragm member 46.
The conductor 62 forms one lead from the transducer 48 to the analyzing and recording equipment 21. The other lead from the transducer 48 to the analyzing and recording equipment 21 consists of the diaphragm 46, the housing structure 20 and the line 72 which is attached to the cap 26 and extends to the equipment 21.
In a modified form of the present invention, as seen in FIG. 4, a probe 10a is provided with a cup-shaped diaphragm 146 that is sealably mounted on a tube 22a. This diaphragm 146 is thicker and heavier than the diaphragm 46 and is adapted for measuring pressure pulses having higher frequency characteristics because of its higher resonant frequency. In all other respects, the internal construction of the probe 10a is the same as the probe 10. It is envisioned, however, that the diaphragm 146 can be integrally formed with the tube 22 or 22a reducing the fabrication steps involved in the manufacture of the sensing probe. A conductor 162 extends from the transducer 148 to the readout equipment 21.
In operation, the pressure pulses in the fluid in which the probe 10 is immersed will impinge against the diaphragm member 46 and be transmitted through it to the transducer element 48. The distortion of the transducer element 48 generates electric signals which are representative of the pressure pulses impinging against the diaphragm 46 and are transmitted by the conductor 62 to the analyzing and readout equipment 21. The signals are amplified, measured and displayed on a suitable recording instrument such as an oscilloscope, calibrated using a known oscillating pressure field. A direct measurement of the pressure amplitude in the high temperature fluid is thus provided without significant attenuation of the signals before they are sensed by the transducer 48.
Since the piezoelectric element 48 and diaphragm 46 are forcibly maintained in contact with each other, the probe 10 can measure tensile as well as compressibe pulses generated in the fluid medium. Moreover, thermal distortions which occur at high or low temperatures have no effect on the accuracy of the probe 10 since the transducer 48 and diaphragm 46 are always maintained in direct contact.
The probe 10 can easily be disassembled for replacement of the transducer 48. By unscrewing the cap member 26 from the coupline member 24, the annular sleeve structure 56 can be pulled from the tube 22 for easy replacement of the transducer 48.
From the above description, it can be seen that an improved probe 10 is provided for sensing high frequency pressure pulses that exist in any temperature fluid medium. The probe 10 has a high response rate and is capable of detecting high frequency pressure pulses because the transducer element 48 is maintained in direct contact with the flexible diaphragm member 46 to readily detect deflections of the diaphragm member 46 caused by pressure pulses impinging against its exposed surface. Attenuation of the pressure pulse signals is minimized by virtue of the location of the transducer 48 near the point at which the pressure pulses strike the diaphragm 46.
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|US9267833 *||Jun 14, 2012||Feb 23, 2016||Nippon Pillar Packing Co., Ltd.||Fluid measurement sensor attachment structure|
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|EP0077764A1 *||Oct 13, 1982||Apr 27, 1983||Fisher Controls International, Inc.||Piezoelectric pressure sensor|
|EP0303979A2 *||Aug 12, 1988||Feb 22, 1989||Pfeifer, Heidemarie||Apparatus for measuring physical and/or chemical variables of liquids or gases|
|U.S. Classification||73/723, 73/777|


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Spring at Seminyak Village is a rooftop spa that stands out. With an outdoor tranquil area and social spaces, Spring has an extensive menu of high quality treatments matched with excellent prices that make this establishment a must-go.
The spa’s “Sunset Package” allows you to sip back and relax with a snazzy cocktail in hand, or a good ol’ Bintang while you enjoy world class spa treatments and the best sunset view in Bali. The package is available from 4.30 – 7pm, and includes a 30-minute foot massage, 15-minute neck and shoulder massage, and a glass of refreshing Pimms or Bir Bintang.
Spring has just been recently crowned Asia’s Best Day Spa at the 2016 World Spa Awards. The award-winning spa spans an impressive 630sqm with stunning 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean. But the best thing about Spring is that you can order drinks during your spa treatment here, making it one of the hippest spa, beauty and wellbeing spots on the island.

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This has been a long time coming, and I have put loads of research and effort into finding the perfect solution. But I am pleased to finally introduce my first silk scarf range.
Using my microscopy artwork I have produced a small collection of scarves in two types of 100% silk. One silk is a Crepe de Chine and the second is a Crepe back Satin. It is a challenge to reflect the difference through photography, but when you up close and personal with these beauties you can feel the difference. The satin has a silky shine and the Crepe de Chine has a wonderful raw, smooth, muted texture.
I really enjoyed taking these images it was wonderful to set each scarf up and find a way of showing the detail in the print and the luxurious fabric texture.

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Arts & Culture: On March 12 Sotheby's in London will auction off 550 lots of paintings, furniture and works of art from late designer Gianni Versaces fabulous Villa Fontanelle on Lake Como, Italy, which was sold to a Russian Oligarch for $52 million last year. In 1977 Versace purchased the Villa, built in 1776, and restored it to its former neoclassical glory. The designer personally supervised every step of the process and carefully selected every item used in its furnishing and decoration. His family have now decided to deaccession the collection.
Highlights from the sale include a spectacular pair of plaster wrestlers from the workshop of Antonio Canova, c.1800, which were displayed in Versace's own bedroom, and a pair of Italian gilt and bronze-mounted bookcases originally commissioned for the library at the Palazzo Borghese in Rome. "It is a great pleasure to orchestrate this one-off sale of such a maverick of style whose taste and influence is epitomized in his Villa Fontanelle collection," says Mario Tavella, Sotheby's European Deputy Chairman responsible for Single-Owner Collections." This is the last opportunity to enter into Giannis world and buy something from a collection that is representative of his legacy."
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The Arctic Ocean constitutes a large body of water that is still relatively poorly surveyed because of logistical difficulties, although the importance of the Arctic Ocean for global circulation and climate is widely recognized. For instance, the concentration and inventory of anthropogenic CO2 (C-ant) in the Arctic Ocean are not properly known despite its relatively large volume of well- ventilated waters. In this work, we have synthesized available transient tracer measurements (e.g., CFCs and SF6) made during more than two decades by the authors. The tracer data are used to estimate the ventilation of the Arctic Ocean, to infer deep-water pathways, and to estimate the Arctic Ocean inventory of Cant. For these calculations, we used the transit time distribution (TTD) concept that makes tracer measurements collected over several decades comparable with each other. The bottom water in the Arctic Ocean has CFC values close to the detection limit, with somewhat higher values in the Eurasian Basin. The ventilation time for the intermediate water column is shorter in the Eurasian Basin (similar to 200 years) than in the Canadian Basin (similar to 300 years). We calculate the Arctic Ocean Cant inventory range to be 2.5 to 3.3 Pg-C, normalized to 2005, i.e., similar to 2% of the global ocean Cant inventory despite being composed of only similar to 1% of the global ocean volume. In a similar fashion, we use the TTD field to calculate the Arctic Ocean inventory of CFC-11 to be 26.2 +/- 2.6 x 10(6) moles for year 1994, which is similar to 5% of the global ocean CFC-11 inventory.
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Courtney Vaughan Kitchen, 2018-10-06 03:51:55. Discuss all Financial Details of the Remodeling
Hazel Mercer Kitchen, 2018-10-06 03:51:54. Appliances are expected to blend in with the rest of the room and to work diligently but quietly. By remodeling your kitchen you can add value to your home, and at the same time save money with energy efficient kitchen appliances, or by replacing your drafty kitchen windows. Appliances usually come in fairly standard sizes, so they won't be difficult to replace once your kitchen remodeling is done and you've had time to save up some more money. Appliances can be one of the most costly items to replace in a kitchen so it is a good idea to look carefully at what features are of greatest importance to you. Appliances today are sleek, flexible, and offer more convenience than ever before.
Carly Sosa Kitchen, 2018-10-06 03:52:00. Any kitchen layout can be changed, the question is: How much will you spend to make the changes? You should consider changing the layout of your kitchen if your house is more than 20 to 30 years old because kitchen functions and prominence have changed over time; or if, after living in your house for a while, you find the layout needs to be improved.
Consuelo Keller Kitchen, 2018-10-06 03:51:50. The kitchen is perhaps the most important place in the house. Remodeling a kitchen with the latest amenities, within a limited budget requires the skills, expertise and experience of a good kitchen remodeling designer.
Courtney Vaughan Kitchen, 2018-10-08 04:19:46. Kitchen remodeling is among the most popular of remodeling projects each year, as kitchens have become the center of activity in the home. Kitchen remodeling is the home improvement job that adds the most value to your house. Because kitchens have become the center of activity in the home, kitchen redesigning is among the most popular of remodeling projects each year.
Debra Fernandez Kitchen, 2018-10-06 03:51:57. The market is swarming with an array of kitchen designers who may bring authentic kitchen designs to the table. However, the kitchen designer who keeps in mind your needs, lifestyle, and budget as well as providing genuine solutions is what you should be looking for.
Consuelo Keller Kitchen, 2018-10-06 03:51:49. A kitchen designer will be familiar with all the newest trends in kitchen designs, know the latest options in green materials, and be up to date with new products for the kitchen. Their knowledge will save you a lot of legwork or computer searching, if decide to remodel your kitchen. If you begin your kitchen remodeling project by consulting with a kitchen designer, I think you'll be surprised with the insight they will give your whole kitchen project.
Debra Fernandez Kitchen, 2018-10-06 03:51:52. The kitchen is yours and you must discuss your thoughts, requirements, and needs with an open mind. Share your thoughts repeatedly and make sure that the remodeler is going to deliver what you desire. The kind of color scheme you need, the floorings you desire, and the relevant amenities, must be clearly outlined to the designer. A reputed kitchen remodeling designer knows how a kitchen functions and will suggest out-of-the-box ideas, keeping your interests and budget in mind.
Debra Fernandez Kitchen, 2018-10-06 03:51:55. Limit spending on the kitchen remodeling to about 15 - 20 percent of your home's value. According to the National Association of Home Builders, updating and remodeling your kitchen will add more value than any other improvement. Even if you plan on moving at some point after the remodel, don't forget that kitchen projects add more value to your home than any other improvement.
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Dean Paul Caron Featured in Spotlight on Law Deans for Student Emergency Fund Gift -- Law.com
Dean Paul L. Caron is featured in the Law.com article, "Ahead of the Curve: Spotlight on Law Deans," for the gift that he and his wife Courtney recently made to help endow the Pepperdine Caruso Law Student Emergency Fund.
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Are you seeing a theme here? Yes, I've got more on law deans. This time I'm checking in with Paul Caron, dean of the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. He and his wife Courtney have donated $125,000 to the law school's Student Emergency Fund, which is helping students pay for their emergency needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The fund, which was started several years ago by a pair of law students, has since helped more than 100 buy food and supplies, find emergency shelter, and travel home. (The Carons also donated $50,000 to the school's scholarship fund in November.)
Caron's not the only law dean reaching into his own pockets to help out. A few weeks ago in this very column, I wrote about Penn State Dickinson law dean Danielle Conway donating $125,000 to her law school's emergency fund. Caron told me that he was inspired by Conway's generosity and would like to see a movement of deans offering funds to help their students get through these tough times.
I love the idea of law deans stepping in to help—alongside alumni and other deep-pocketed supporters, of course. It's not just about the money, though I'm sure the student beneficiaries are grateful for it. I think it sends a strong message of commitment to the students from a school's top brass. At this point, I only know about Conway and Caron's gift, but it's possible that there is more of the dean philanthropy going on than I realize. Let's hope so!
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🌱🌱 GUT HEALTH 🌱🌱 Did you know that over 70% of your immune system is located in your digestive tract? 😱
So when your gut is healthy, it helps your whole system stay healthy. But when it’s not, your body will inevitably get sick 🤒
Gut health is a topic that’s getting a lot of press lately and I think it’s about time especially this time of year, schools are back and sickness is doing the rounds 📚 👔
In the last week almost every play date I had arranged with moms were cancelled as either the kid/baby was sick or the mom was sick 🤮
It’s an understatement to say the importance of gut health is undervalued. The digestive system is where nutrients are absorbed and is the basis of a healthy body.
If your digestive system is inefficient or your gut environment isn’t balanced, you won't get the most nutritional value from your food.
A healthy gut reacts positively to good nutrition and is also the result of good nutrition. 🥗 🍉
Refined sugar, artificial ingredients, and artificial coloring offer no nutrition and, even worse, can upset gut balance. 🍰 🥤 🍟
Aloe vera, on the other hand, is a nutrient-dense superfood that soothes, nourishes, and promotes detoxification and normal bowel movements 🤸♂ Now the Science Bit 🤓👩🔬
How Does Aloe Vera Aid Digestion?
🌟Aloe vera offers over 70 different nutrients, including calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Aloe contains antioxidant vitamins A (beta-carotene), C, and E. It’s a great source of vitamin B12, folic acid, and choline. 🌟Aloe Vera promotes a healthy gut environment by supporting the probiotic colonies that live there. Probiotics are living organisms and require nutrients called prebiotics. Aloe is a great source of prebiotics that feed good gut bacteria. 🌟Stomach Acid Levels with Aloe Vera
Research indicates that aloe vera promotes balanced pH levels throughout the body. This helps reduce inflammation, redness, swelling, and irritation and alkalises the body.
Illnesses thrive in acidic environments so the more we can reduce this the better.. Does your family fall sick often? What health supplements do you currently take to ensure they stay

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One of the biggest ironies of our time is that food has never been safer while at the same time people have never been more afraid to eat. Every day consumers around the world safely consume billions of meals. And there is a myriad of food safety regulations and organizations ensuring the safety of the food we purchase.
Here in Canada, we are globally recognized for having one of the safest food supplies in the world. Consumers are fortunate to be able to walk into grocery stores stocked full of food with more choices than ever before. And they can be confident that whatever food they choose to put in their grocery carts is safe to eat.
If we look at GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in particular, there is no product in history that has been more thoroughly researched and tested. Regulatory bodies and scientific agencies around the world agree on the safety of GMOs.
We grow herbicide-tolerant corn on our farm, which allows us to apply a weed-killing herbicide to our crop that destroys the weeds and leaves the plant healthy. This has allowed us to use a practice called conservation tillage.
Before we had access to this GMO crop, we would have to plow the field to remove the weeds, which takes time, burns fuel and can be damaging to the soil. It also allows me to plant another crop, called a cover crop, after the corn is harvested to return organic matter to the soil, conserve moisture and minimize erosion. I have significantly reduced my carbon footprint using this practice. Ultimately, we can grow more on fewer acres of land using less resources.
The argument can be made that Monsanto, the first company to develop herbicide-tolerant crops, has saved more topsoil than any other company in the world. GMO and Monsanto (along with all the other companies that develop genetically modified crops) are not four letter words in my books.
I plan to be in this business of farming for some time. I have been tending this soil and feeding cattle on this farm now into its third generation. I would never adopt a practice that would jeopardize its viability and more importantly its sustainability.
Dave farms in Lynden, Ontario with his brother and nephew. They milk 400 Holstein dairy cows and grow 800 acres of corn and alfalfa to feed their cows.

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With the Costa Brava tour you will discover one of the most spectacular coasts in north east of Spain, it's towns and villages with a lot of cultural heritage, such as Pals or Tossa with the old medieval down-towns.You will enjoy as well the panoramic views from Sant Sebastià light tower! and also spend a bit of time on the beach of Llafranch or Tamariu, with possibility to take a walk through the cami de ronda between towns.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Village Medieval de Pals, Pals, Costa Brava, Province of Girona, CataloniaPals is a medieval village iin Costa Brava, very well preserved, in about 30 or 40 minutes you can take a walk in the old town and discover the medieval heritage there, the walls, the old church and the tower of hours.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Cabo de Sant Sebastia, Llafranc, Palafrugell, Costa Brava, Province of Girona, CataloniaSant Sebastia light tower offer a spectacular view of the villages in Costa Brava such as Llafranch or Calella de Palafrugell. After the stop is possible to spend a bit of time in Llafranch and take a walk on the beach or for sport lovers take a long walk untill next town.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Castillo de Tossa de Mar, Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, Province of Girona, CataloniaTossa de Mar is a town with an old down town very well preserved since medieval time. Is the only medieval town next to the beach. And you will take a walk throught the streets untill you arrive on top where is the light tower from where views are spectacular!Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Cabo de Sant Sebastia, Llafranc, Palafrugell, Costa Brava, Province of Girona, CataloniaDiscover a little town on the coast, Llafranch is an example of the old fisherman towns in Costa Brava, with a nice little beach where to spend a nice walk through.Duration: 1 hour


text: Flavor and nutritional quality has been negatively impacted during the course of domestication and improvement of the cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Recent emphasis on consumers has emphasized breeding strategies that focus on flavor-associated chemicals, including sugars, acids, and aroma compounds. Carotenoids indirectly affect flavor as precursors of aroma compounds, while chlorophylls contribute to sugar production through photosynthesis. However, the relationships between these pigments and flavor content are still unclear. In this study, we developed a simple and high-throughput method to quantify chlorophylls and carotenoids. This method was applied to over one hundred tomato varieties, including S. lycopersicum and its wild relatives (S. l. var. cerasiforme and S. pimpinellifolium), for quantification of these pigments in fruits. The results obtained by integrating data of the pigments, soluble solids, sugars, and aroma compounds indicate that (i) chlorophyll-abundant varieties have relatively higher sugar accumulations and (ii) prolycopene is associated with an abundance of linear carotenoid-derived aroma compounds in one of the orange-fruited varieties, "Dixie Golden Giant". Our results suggest the importance of these pigments not only as components of fruit color but also as factors influencing flavor traits, such as sugars and aroma.

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Pawn stars corey and chumlee lose nearly 300 pounds, Three years ago, we wrote about how pawn star’s corey “big hoss” harrison had undergone lap band surgeryand it see to help him lose weight. at that time, corey. Chumlee's incredible transformation!- how did he do it?, People are going nuts over how fast the pawn stars celebrity “chumlee” dropped over 130+ pounds! he recently showed up at a tv premier looking slim and handsome. Check out 'pawn stars' austin 'chumlee' russell after, After seeing his close friend corey "big hoss" harrison drop almost 200 pounds, "pawn star's" austin 'chumlee' russell decided it was time to drop some.
Pawn stars major weight loss: corey lost 192 pounds, History's pawn stars are shrinking! corey harrison recently talked to people about his major weight loss, from a height of 402 lbs. to his current weight. Pawn stars' chumlee lost 75 pounds! slim and on his way, Pawn star's chumlee has lost 75 pounds since meeting his chef girlfriend! check him out here!. Pawn stars celeb "chumlee" loses over 100+ pounds!, People are going nuts over how fast the pawn stars celebrity “chumlee” dropped over 130+ pounds! he recently showed up at a tv premier looking slim and handsome.
Chumlee in pawn stars - straight dope message board, I have a question about the reality show pawn stars. on the show, chumlee is routinely berated, cursed, humiliated etc. by his friends and employers.. Pawn stars' chumlee has a girlfriend! meet tanya hyjazi, On pawn stars, chumlee is the lovable screwup. but in real life, the reality star is living better than ever. "chum" is reportedly smitten with the gorgeous brunette. Does pawn stars' chumlee have a girlfriend? tanya hyjazi, On history channel’s pawn stars, austin “chumlee” russell won over legions of fans with his sense of humor. apparently, he turned on the same charm to win over.

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Dr. Mustafa Abdelbaqi publishes a book titled: “The Administration of Criminal Justice in Palestine:Development, Reform and Challenges“
The book aims to assess the current state of the Palestinian criminal justice system and its administration, with regard to both law and practice, in comparison with systems in other developed countries. In parallel, it tries to explore the impacts of the different policies adopted by the PA over the last few years upon the criminal justice institutions. The book focuses on the different inside and outside challenges of the criminal justice system and suggests solutions. However, it would not immerse in pure administrative theory and concepts, but it would consolidate the theory with the practical perspective, which would aim to point out to the points of weakness of each of the Palestinian criminal justice organizations and maps up with the reform plans. It is hoped that this book furnishes legal society with practical recommendations for action to promote greater independence of the judiciary, increased access to justice, and better prospects for fair trials.

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What is Point Of Care CT Imaging Market?
Point of care CT imaging is a portable computed tomography system used near the point of care. Point of care imaging has grown in response to such factors as improved patient access, the availability of prompt clinical diagnosis and treatment, and low radiation CT imaging equipment suitable for an office setting.
The market study is being classified by Type (Compact CT scanners and Full-sized CT scanners) and major geographies with country level break-up.
Siemens Healthcare GmbH (Germany), Xoran Technologies, LLC. (United States), Carestream Health (United States), CurveBeam (United States), SCANCO Medical AG (Switzerland), Planmed (Finland), NeuroLogica Corp. (United States) and GENORAY Co., Ltd. (South Korea) are some of the key players profiled in the study.
The companies are exploring the market by adopting expansions, investments, new service launches and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions across the globe to gain competitive advantage through combined collaborations. Research Analyst at AMA predicts that United States Players will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Point Of Care CT Imaging market throughout the predicted period.
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Point Of Care CT Imaging market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Point Of Care CT Imaging has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
- Growing Demand for CT Imaging
- Advantages Associated with Point of Care CT Imaging
- Increasing Usage of Compact CT Systems in Otorhinolaryngology
- Increasing Insurance Coverage
- High Cost of Point of Care Procedure
- Growing Healthcare Industry Worldwide
- Technological Advancements in the Medical Science
- Lack of Skilled Professionals
Key Target AudiencePoint Of Care CT Imaging Providers, Research Professionals, Emerging Companies and End-users
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Rev. papers originally presented in a joint AAH/AHA (Association of Ancient Historians/American Historical Association) session at the Annual Meeting of the American Historical Association in Jan. 2000.
"Co-published by arrangement with the Association of Ancient Historians"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references.
A contested history : Egypt, Greece, and Afrocentrism / Stanley M. Burstein -- Gender studies and ancient history : participation and power / Nancy Demand -- Archaeology and ancient Greek history / Ian Morris -- The "next assignment" and the frontiers of ancient history : Thucydides, survival, and the writing of history / Lawrence Tritle.

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To spread on bread, to fill your desserts or simply to eat by spoonfuls. In your moments of relaxation choose to pamper yourself every time with a different taste.
Delicious Pistachio Pesto, great to make delicious pasta dishes or to use on pizza. Try it on a grilled salmon fillet, you will love it!
No artifice, only nature. Pure pistachio with its unique and extraordinary flavour, to be enjoyed naturally or to enrich your dishes.

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Moms Offering Moms Support Club, Bloomington Chapter, was started in March of 1995. The International MOMS Club was started in 1983 when Mary James decided she was tired of being alone at home. She wanted to get together with other at-home mothers and children. When she discovered there were no groups that met during the day and allowed her to bring her baby and preschooler, she decided to start a brand new club for at-home mothers.
*Provide a support group for mothers who choose to stay at home to raise their children
*Provide a forum for topics of interest to mothers
*Help children in the community
*Perform at least one service project yearly helping needy children
*Women must be free to choose their personal path to fulfillment
*For women who choose it, raising children is an important and fulfilling full-time job
*There is no right way to raise children, but our members have a common concern in raising their children in a healthful way

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Maintaining correct tyre pressures on a caravan is vitally important. If the pressures are too high, the chance of puncture damage is increased because the tyre has less ‘give’ in it. The caravan can also become less stable, with less give in the tyre sidewall transferring more road shocks. This will create more opportunity for the tyres to loose contact with the ground and cause instability, leading to caravan sway and all the risks associated with that.
With too little tyre pressure, the sidewalls will have too much flex which will also add to caravan instability.
There is a simple way, however, to check that the tyre pressures you are running are right for your van. This method is widely accepted as sound, and it’s even endorsed by tyre engineers.
The rule is this: for P-rated (passenger) tyres, there should be a 4psi increase from when a tyre is cold to when it is hot. For LT (light truck) tyres, there should be a 5-6psi increase. If the pressures increase by less, the cold pressure is too high. If you see a larger increase, then the cold pressure is too low.
Here’s how to check that your caravan (and even your tow vehicle) are running the correct tyre pressures…
Know your tyres
Most caravans are fitted with light truck tyres but some are passenger rated. The way to find the rating is to check the sidewalls. Look for the ‘LT’ marking, most often as a prefix or suffix to the tyre size. It may look something like 265/75R16LT. Passenger tyres will have the prefix ‘P’. An example is P205/75R14.
Check what the tyre pressures should be
Caravans have a compliance plate, which is usually fitted to the front/tunnel boot, on the A-frame, or inside the entry door. Amongst other things, the compliance plate has a recommended cold tyre pressure for that van. You should use that as your starting point, assuming that the tyres fitted to your van correspond with the size and construction noted on the compliance plate.
Check cold pressures
With a good quality tyre pressure gauge, check each tyre on the caravan before a trip. The tyres must be cold; that is, a good couple of hours since the van has been towed. Inflate or deflate the tyres to match the cold tyre pressure recommended on the compliance plate.
GO FOR A TOW
Tow your van for at least 30 minutes (preferably an hour) at highway speeds (90km/h to100km/h) and the re-check the pressures in each tyre. Heading off on a trip is the most convenient and realistic way to do this, with the van and vehicle’s payload on board. When you have found somewhere well clear of the highway to pull over, such as a service station, get out your tyre pressure gauge and see what the tyre pressures have risen to with some heat in them. If you’ve got the 5psi-6psi rise in pressures (for LT tyres), your cold inflation pressure is spot-on. If you have less than this, then the cold pressures are too high. If you see an increase of more than 6psi, the cold pressures have been set too low.
Adjust pressures if necessary
You should not see a large variation from a 5-6psi increase from cold to hot LT tyres, so you can make small adjustments when the tyres have not been rolling for a couple of hours. If you see only a 2-3psi increase, then let out 2psi and check the pressures again after an hour of driving. You should soon have the correct 5-6psi increase. For a minor increase over 5-6psi (up to 8-9psi), then add 2psi to the tyres and check them again after another hour or so driving. If the tyres have become much hotter (+10psi), then you might have a more serious problem, such as a faulty tyre, dragging brakes or faulty bearings.


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Come join Josh and Zane, as James will be away, while they play an acoustic set before Ryan Clark's performance at Hudson River Music Hall! Tell your friends!
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It is that time again….but we have surprisingly few final thoughts on Italy.
I was surprised at how completely different parts of Italy are. Naples is dirty and gritty and covered with graffiti. It actually in some ways reminded us of Vietnam — all the sidewalks are used for parking and crossing streets involves just taking your life into your hands and going. Monopoli is quiet and quaint and not very touristy (well, at least in November). Florence is beautiful, but you hear more English than Italian on the street. And Rome is a crazy, big city with ancient Roman ruins around every corner and restaurants that make it a game to screw over the tourists. Seriously, we were repeatedly scammed in Rome. A 7 Euro gelato (normal price around 3 Euros)? Check. A 8.50 euro cover charge on a 30 Euro meal? Check.
The aperitivo game is on-point in Italy. In Naples, we could not go out for pre-dinner drinks. If we went out for drinks, dinner was all the food served (for free) with the drinks. We would get potato chips, nuts, bruschetta, crackers, and even sandwiches with our glasses of wine. In Florence, we paid for our glasses of wine plus 3 Euro extra per person and got access to an all-we-could-eat buffet of meat, cheese, pasta, fried pasta, chicken wings, sauteed chicken, pizza, and more. Crazy!
Public toilets in Italy typically don’t have seats. A porcelain bowl, clean more often than not, but no seat. Go figure.
We will never understand why in Florence they still refuse to put salt in their bread. Rumor is this all stems back to a tax imposed on salt centuries ago. All well and good, but they’ve managed to take the gluten out of their bread in the last few years to cater to all the people who refuse to eat gluten so why can’t they add some salt to their bread now that there is no special salty bread tax? Seriously, gluten-free is fine but salt in the bread isn’t????
People actually eat panettone (a sweet bread with dried fruit in it). Who knew? We thought it was one of those disgusting things that people don’t actually like, like fruitcake.
I didn’t eat nearly enough gelato in Italy. Flavors change in Italy depending on the season and the fall flavors just weren’t doing it for me. But then I found white chocolate with cinnamon and white chocolate with rice crispies….
We found rosemary and olive oil saltine crackers in Florence. OMG, they were delicious.
Fashion in Italy is strange, to say the least. The men love their track suits. Seriously. The women love jeans with super high waists and big flared legs. Everyone loves their high-water pants. And, at least until it gets cold, everyone loves their sneakers.
Robert tried several Italian beers. His conclusion is Italian beers are so bad Italy needs access to and can never leave the common EU market.
We found it hilarious that so many historical religions were referred to as “cults.” The “cult of death,” the “cult of Isis,” etc. Seems to us all religions are “cults,” so we don’t understand why only Catholicism gets a pass in Italy.
It was weird to see all the public water fountains in Rome. These are small faucets scattered all over the city that provide fresh drinking water (and we saw numerous locals filling up water bottles at these fountains). The water runs continually. I wish I knew if the water was recycled or just wasted.
Prior to visiting Italy, we had theorized that the worst food in Italy would be better than the mediocre Italian food in Chicago. Well, that theory was completely blown out of the water in Lucca. We had one of the worst meals of our lives in Lucca. Pizza that had clearly been frozen and that was covered in some kind of fake cheese that didn’t melt. Pasta sauce not worth eating. We should have known better than to eat in a tourist location, but we had grown lackadaisical because everything we had eaten to that point had been so good. Oh well, lesson learned.
We loved Italy. We can’t wait to return.


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The first test mats for the Mercedes-Benz electric SUV based on the 2016 Paris Auto Show’s Generation EQ concept have been spotted.
The electric crossover Mercedes-Benz EQC made waves, as the spy shots of the car showed it by performing cold weather tests. The development mule does not have significant external marks, such as cut lines or disfigured panels on the body. However, it is expected that the car will share its key features with the GLC. It seems that there are no exhaust buttons, whereas there is an opening in the rear bumper, which makes it a bit bigger. The windshield has EV stickers, covered badges and tow hooks exposed, while there is a white band under the vehicle.
In the Generation EQ concept, two electric motors provide a combined power of about 400 horsepower. They form an all-wheel drive system “across the road” and promise an acceleration of 0 to 60mph less than 5.0 seconds. It is likely that the EQC will offer different levels of power and range at multiple prices. Any Mercedes is willing to declare that the battery will have more than 70 kilowatt-hours and a range of at least 300 miles on a single charge.
The battery will be a lithium-ion unit from the subsidiary Daimler Deutsche Accumotive. The German company already has a running battery factory and is expanding it in preparation for the next generation Mercedes electric cars.
Look for the beginnings of this electric SUV, whatever it is, at the end of 2018 or the beginning of the following year. Mercedes will follow with at least nine electric cars by 2025. There will be both sedans and SUVs and maybe even a sports car.


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I never got to listen to the Dissolve podcast before the website folded, so I figure I'd better appreciate the media-related podcasts that I'm still able to listen to now. Along with my regular favorites, Filmspotting, /Filmcast, and Firewall & Iceberg, there have been some new additions to my playlist that I wanted to spotlight here:
The Projection Booth - My current addiction. What I love about the podcast format is that there are much looser time constraints, so movie reviews and discussions can get pretty in-depth and run as long as they need to. Most film podcasts still tend to have self-imposed limits, though, especially if they tackle more than one title at a time. That's why I love The Projection Booth. Each episode is devoted to a single film or series of films, and between wonderfully well-researched group discussions and interviews they often run two or three hours apiece. The selection is very eclectic, so one week the hosts will be analyzing the layers of symbolism in Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut," and the next they'll be exploring the behind-the-scenes drama that plagued "Alien 3." The hosts are a blast, the level of the discussion is consistently high, and I love how much information they manage to pack into every installment. I'm saving their mammoth six-hour "Star Wars" episode for a rainy day.
How Did This Get Made - Comedians Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas make fun of some of the worst and most bizarre movies ever made. There are plenty of podcasts devoted to taking down awful cinema, but these folks are professionals, with a good rotation of celebrity guest, lots of industry experience, and killer joke delivery at their disposal. As their theme song proudly declares, they want to "wallow in the mediocrity of subpar art" and have a good time doing it. All the usual suspects like "Battlefield Earth" and "The Room" have been held up for mockery, but they'll also devote occasional episodes to "crazy" movies that they actually adore, like the "Crank" series. I find that some familiarity with the movies being discussed is necessary, but otherwise this is one of the more accessible film podcasts out there. Only film nerds will likely be interested in Filmspotting or The Projection Booth, but listening to the HDTGM hosts skewer "Junior" should be hilarious to anybody.
Talkin' Toons - You may not know the name Rob Paulsen, but you know his work. Paulsen is the voice-actor behind popular characters from "Animaniacs," "Pinky and the Brain," Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," and many other cartoons. And having worked in voice acting for over four decades, he's friends with just about every other voice actor and actress out there. And that's how he got all of them to be on his podcast. A couple of caveats for this one. Paulsen is a wonderful, energetic presence who - bless his heart - occasionally gets completely carried away with the schmoozing and lets conversations get too impenetrable to outsiders. Also, there have been some significant technical issues with various episodes, particularly the ones done in front of live audiences. But if you're a cartoon fan, this podcast is such a joy and brings back so many good memories. I recommend starting with any of the talks with Billy West and Maurice LaMarche.
The Nerdist Writers Panel - Ben Blacker hosts informal chats with film and television writers. Lately it's mostly been television writers and creators, from shows as diverse as "Sesame Street" and "The Colbert Report." Contrary to the title, the show isn't always done in a panel format, and will feature individual interviews like the recent ones with James L. Brooks and Chris Carter. I'm constantly astounded by the guests that they've managed to bring on the show. The discussions often emphasize people's experiences in the industry, so this is a good podcast not only for burgeoning writers, but for anybody with an interest in how their favorite media is made and what goes on behind the scenes. One of my favorite discussions involved charting what happened to an ambitious "Wizard of Oz" TV project that had the plug pulled before it made it to air.


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Another James Patterson book I read as part of our "Reading with Karen" project. I think she had just about every book by him on her to-read list. I only have a few more of his books to read and I'll be done - well, done with that part of the project.
I've said it before, Patterson is a great idea man, he comes up with great book ideas and has the whole thing mapped out with all the plot twists and climactic scenes, but his best books are cowritten with another author. Peter de Jonge is one of his go-to coauthors, and their books are always a pleasure to read.
I only had one big issue with the book, and it may be just a lack of knowledge on my part, and not a fault of the book itself. An inquest is held to determine cause of death; I'd assumed there would be a judge, and that witnesses would be called, but that there wouldn't be a prosecutor or a defense lawyer, because they're just determining cause of death; no one is on trial. But the inquest held in this book has an assistant DA on one side and the high-priced lawyers of a powerful businessman on the other - as if the businessman is on trial. Again, I don't know if this was shoddy research on the authors' part or a misunderstanding of the legal system on my part. Ultimately, though there's a lot of legal action in the book, it's not like something by John Grisham where you can be sure all the legalese has been heavily researched.

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5. Ri-vira Hancock
When Rihanna graced the red carpet at the 2012 Grammy Awards in a tight black Armani gown and a newly bleached blonde shag, jaws dropped.
The singer explained to Ryan Seacrest that she was going for the "simple, but sexy and a little gangster" look of Elvira Hancock.
Because nothing says gangster like a coked-up Michelle Pfeiffer.
And nothing says awkward like Rihanna noting the abused wife of Tony Montana as her sartorial inspiration.
[Rihanna at 2012 Grammys via]
Friday, May 24
We sat down with Anne Pasternak for a few questions about Creative Time's past and future, as well as the importance of having an awareness about public art in the city.


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I have a Galco Small of the Back holster that I never used for carry, just a few times at the range. I looked on the Galco Website and this model will fit the K9, K40, CW9, CW40. It might fit some others as well. The model number for this particular holster is SOB290, so you can check to see if it fits the polymer frame models as well.
ETA: This holster will work with the P40 and P9 as well.
Like I said, this is in perfect condition as I never did use it for carry. Was $95 new plus shipping, so I'm asking $85 shipped.$75 shipped.


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President Joe Biden is trying to turn Republican arguments about Democrats and crime against them in the hope of winning a spending fight this year and an election next year.
But Republicans dispute Biden’s counterclaims that they are the ones who would like to “defund the police” as budget and debt ceiling talks escalate before a summer deadline with far-reaching economic ramifications.
BIDEN GOES TO WAR AGAINST FREEDOM CAUCUS AHEAD OF DEBT CEILING SHOWDOWN
Biden is “top-tier gaslighting” the public after the president “filled his administration with radical ‘defund the police’ supporters from top to bottom,” according to Republican strategists.
“Across the country, Democrat-run cities continue to advocate for defunding the police and have followed through by slashing money from police budgets,” Republican National Committee spokeswoman Emma Vaughn told the Washington Examiner. “Americans know that Democrats are to blame for the rise in violent crime.”
Vaughn also forwarded a “helpful” RNC video titled “Nine Minutes of Democrats Calling for Defunding the Police.”
Biden distanced himself from more liberal Democrats and their “defund the police” movement during his State of the Union address last year, instead asking Congress for increased money for police training, among other ideas, according to University of Wisconsin-Madison Elections Research Center Director Barry Burden.
“That is a rather different position from prominent progressives in his party who want [to] redirect police funding to social services and other initiatives,” he said.
Biden was not as direct during this year’s address, delivered with Tyre Nichols’s parents, RowVaughn and Rodney Wells, in the House chamber. Nichols, a black man, was beaten to death by five black former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers in January.
“Although it might alarm some in his party, standing behind policing will make it difficult in the 2024 presidential campaign for Republicans to cast Biden as an irresponsible liberal who does not care about crime,” Burden said. “Republicans will continue to blame Biden for violent criminal activity, but that approach did not appear to net the party much in the 2022 midterm elections when it ran up against the abortion issue.”
Sitting and former Republican governors, particularly those who announce they are running for president, may be able to undercut Biden and Democrats on crime as they can cite their state’s respective policies, he added.
Middlebury College political science professor Bertram Johnson disagreed, though he did note that Biden is deploying the “the best defense is a good offense” tactic.
“Although Democrats may have some success in highlighting the negative effects of budget cuts in general, it will be tough to convince voters that Democrats support police more than Republicans do,” he said. “It would be as if Republicans claimed that Democrats were defunding Social Security and Medicare — not impossible to imagine but implausible to most people.”
In a memo to reporters Wednesday, White House spokesman Andrew Bates contended that the House Freedom Caucus is seeking to “defund the police by cutting 20% of federal funding for law enforcement, assuming their proposed cuts are spread evenly.” The House Freedom Caucus circulated its budget demands last week.
“It also aims to reverse the Biden administration’s commonsense step to more strictly regulate stabilizing braces attached to pistols — the weapon of choice for mass shooters in Boulder and Dayton,” Bates wrote. “This also comes as a slew of MAGA congressional Republicans advocate for abolishing the FBI and the ATF — the first people to respond to a mass shooting after state and local police.”
Biden underscored his budget in Monterey Park, California, this week during remarks about his new gun control executive order, which, among other actions, will ensure gun dealers are conducting the proper background checks. A gunman killed 11 people at a Monterey Park dance studio in January.
“Last week, I laid out in my budget that we invest more in safer communities and expand access to mental health services for those affected by gun violence,” he said Tuesday. “Congressional Republicans should pass my budget instead of calling for cuts to these services or defunding the police or abolishing the FBI, as we hear from our MAGA Republican friends.”
Biden debuted the “defund the police” spin amid his budget and debt ceiling posturing with Republicans in Philadelphia last week during a speech about his budget, though some reporters thought he misspoke.
“MAGA Republicans are calling for defunding the police departments and defunding the FBI now,” he said. “That’s a good one. I like that one. … My budget invests in public safety. It includes funding for more training, more support for law enforcement at a time when they’re expected to play many roles.”
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“We’re going to provide 100,000 more community policing officers nationwide and invest in tens of thousands more school nurses and school counselors and mental health help,” he went on. “We’re going to save communities billions of dollars over time.”
The White House argued in 2021 that Republicans had tried to defund the police by voting against the American Rescue Plan Act, which allocated more than $350 billion in emergency money for state, county, city, and tribal governments to avoid, for instance, officer layoffs because of the pandemic. Biden’s aides have also dinged Republicans who endorsed former President Donald Trump’s 2021 budget, which recommended dismantling the Department of Justice’s Community Relations Services and Community Oriented Policing Services.


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Malcolm stared at her in disbelief. Bella could hardly believe it herself when she returned from the doctor a few days ago. It explained her inexplicable desire to throw up all of her food, and the dizzying headaches she had been getting. She had originally chalked them up to stress.
“Yes, I’m pregnant,” she said.
“Are you sure it’s a hundred percent?” he asked weakly.
“Yes, I’m one hundred percent positively pregnant,” Bella grunted in frustration.
Malcolm collapsed on the couch, running his hands through his hair. Bella could tell he wasn’t happy. He was married now, and she was supposed to be getting married in a month. Bella couldn’t believe how badly she screwed up, but she remained resolved to avoid crying, and to stick to her plan.
“Are you sure it’s mine?” he whispered.
“Um… yeah… it takes two to make a baby, Malcolm, and we were having quite a romp in Rio de Simnero,” she said, annoyance creeping into her tone.
“But… but…but…” he blubbered, and then cleared his throat. “We were all pretty drunk, Bella.”
“I think I remember who I slept with,” she snapped.
“So you’re positive it’s mine and not Mortimer’s?” Malcolm asked, seriously.
“Mortimer wouldn’t touch me with a ten foot pole,” Bella sniffed.
“And not someone else’s?”
Bella furrowed her brow. “You could have a paternity test done, Malcolm, but by that time, I could be settled in Sunlit Tides after going to the papers.”
“You wouldn’t dare,” he gasped, leaping to his feet.
“I would,” Bella snapped, grabbing her abdomen.
This was her ticket to freedom. She would dare. She would dare with every fiber in her being. Malcolm stomped across the room and braced against the piano, seething with anger. She didn’t blame him, but the emotion would motivate him, she was sure of it. He swept his arm aside, knocking a marble dragon statue from its place on the top.
“Damn it, Bella!” he growled, and shook out his hand.
She resisted the urge to ask if he was okay, knowing it would only dampen her determination. She couldn’t afford to feel right now.
“Gah!” he yelled. “My mother brought that back from Shang Simla. Do you have any idea what that costs?”
Bella hiked her chin in the air. “Malcolm, I would think you’d be more concerned about our baby than your precious statue right now.”
“It’s going to be impossible to replace this,” Malcolm exclaimed, as if unable to focus on the bigger picture. “The dragons are one of a kind.”
“And our child is not?” Bella bit out, holding her hands over her stomach.
She promised herself she wouldn’t cry, but she felt the lump forming in her throat.
“No,” he said forcefully. “I mean, yes…” he shook his head in confusion. “Bella, I don’t know. Can you get rid of it?”
“Rid of it?” Bella repeated in an unnaturally high voice. “Like I’m carrying around a bag of trash?”
“Well, this is a grave predicament,” Malcolm said, his shoulders slumping forward as he calmed down. “I think it would be the best thing to do in your situation.”
“My situation!” Bella cried. “This is every bit yours as it is mine! It’s our situation frankly, and I don’t think killing this child is going to help.”
“We wouldn’t be killing it, just helping it leave,” Malcolm disagreed, shaking his head.
“Helping it leave? Ha!” she snorted.
“Bella, you aren’t in a state to be making wise decisions. . .” Malcolm began. “You came to me for help, didn’t you? For money? I’ll pay for it. You don’t have to worry about that.”
“And this is wise?” she couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “And who says I’m not in a state to be making decisions? I’m the one carrying the baby. It’s my child. I have as every bit of right to make a decision concerning his or her future as anyone. And what if I don’t want to abort this child? What then Malcolm?”
“You can’t seriously be considering carrying this baby nine months?”
Bella stared at the ground in shock. It was in that moment she made up her mind to spite him in every way possible. If he wanted absolutely nothing to do with this baby, and her, she would leave and find another option. It was a mistake to come here.
“Bella,” he said quietly, then cursed under his breath. “What are you thinking? You’re ruining your future with Mortimer. And my future with Brittany. And you know I love you, and I’ll be with you if you want. But not like this. This is not in our future.”
“We don’t have a future,” she snapped, stepping around him. “Have a nice life Malcolm.”
Bella cried all the way back to Neighborly City. Twice, she barely had time to pull over to the side of the highway and open her door before throwing up. She stopped at a gas station and locked herself in the bathroom to change into more suitable clothes and to let the tears flow without worrying about causing an accident. Malcolm had come at her sideways. She should have expected that. He loved me. Ha! He only loved himself. It was all fun and games until a baby interrupted their plans.
Blackmailing him into letting her stay on his property in Sunlit Tides had been her last hope. With her insurmountable credit card debt and a burgeoning belly, Bella had no future. Mortimer would break up with her for sure, cancelling his generous scholarship and allowance. She wouldn’t be able to graduate and her parents would disown her. Without a way to pay her bills, she would be on the streets for certain. Was getting rid of the baby her only way of ensuring her survival?
Bella pulled up outside the Crumplebottom Estates, and was surprised to see the lights on inside. She saw John Burb’s car in the driveway and she realized they had returned from Dragon Valley. Jennifer had said she was planning to come back a month early to help Bella get ready for her own wedding, after all the help Bella had given her. Bella wasn’t sure she could face her friends yet. She wasn’t sure she could face anyone. She wasn’t showing yet, but she was at least six weeks along. She pulled her car around back and slumped against the steering wheel. How had her life gotten so screwed up?
The tears flowed fast and free, and Bella choked as she tried to swipe them from her face, but she couldn’t keep up. Before she realized what she doing, she pulled out her cell phone and began dialing. Through blurry vision, she somehow managed to punch in the correct numbers.
“Please… come… please… come…” she begged. “I need you. I need you now more than ever.”
She let the phone slip from her fingers and fall into the abyss of her car. She wasn’t even certain she was still fully coherent, but she somehow managed to pull herself from her vehicle and began walking around the side of her house. As if he had been planning to meet her there all along, Emit appeared in her view. He pulled her into a deep embrace.
“I am here, milady, I am here,” he repeated. “I am here, Bella.”
He said my name?!? She blubbered into the sleeve of his yellow sweater until she had no drops of water left, until her emotions were raw, and her heart felt broken.
“Eh…mit…” she hiccuped. “You…you…ca…came…”
“Shh,” he lifted his hand and brushed a stray hair stuck to her tear-stained cheeks. “I came. I will always come when you need me. I am here for you, milady.”
Despite her sadness, Bella laughed as she exhaled. He was still calling her by that blasted name. The wind picked up, caressing her cheeks, feeling good against her heated skin.
“It is okay that you dampened my sleeve,” he said softly.
“No, it’s not,” she shook her head, vehemently. “It’s not…”
“I meant, you deserve to cry,” Emit said gently.
“What?” she looked up at him, bewildered. “That’s a funny expression,” she cleared her throat and unzipped her jacket. “I’m surprised you came.”
“Oh Bella, I came. I came because you called me. I came because you said you needed me,” he replied. “What is wrong? I am here to serve, milady.”
“Emit…” she half-laughed and half-cried. “Are you still living with that silly notion that you are bound to me?”
Emit frowned as if surprised by her question. “You entered my space,” he said simply. “I am bound to you.”
“I entered your space?” she chuckled sadly, and puffed hair out of her eyes. “What does that even me?” she screeched, dropping her arms in despair.
“Milady?” he exclaimed, more as a question than a statement.
She fell to the ground, too weary to cry, and he caught her in his arms, to keep her from hitting her head on the exterior of the brick fireplace. He held her head and patted her hair tenderly as she shuddered tearless cries. She curled into his arms for comfort, longing for answers, wishing to undo the past. She wished she had never met Malcolm or Mortimer or made all the dumb decisions she had. She wished she had never come to Sim State University.
“No, you do not,” he said.
“Wha…?” she looked up at him, feeling aching emptiness as she stared into his face.
“You are happy you met me,” he remarked.
She sighed, and leaned her head back against his shoulder. “I am. But Emit… I’m in trouble.”
“I know,” he replied.
“You do?” she asked hoarsely.
“I do… Bella… I… did not want to pry…” he started, and chewed his lower lip. “Bella, milady… I am sorry. I am sorry with the pain I have caused you. What a fool I have been! I left you alone after that night, and I never tried to contact you again. And I know now that I have missed you. Try as I might, I cannot keep myself from you. I cannot keep you from my mind.”
“Thanks…” she snorted, and then covered her mouth, embarrassed. “I think…”
“I have not stopped thinking about you. I have not stopped wondering about you. I have not stopped trying to figure this life out without you. I cannot. I cannot be apart from you, Bella. I cannot. I have been a jerk and a fool,” he reached for her waist, and stopped when his hand touched her abdomen. “Bella!” he gasped, his eyes widening.
“I am… with child…” she confirmed, dropping her eyes, feeling terribly humiliated.
“Bella,” he lifted her chin. “Does the baby belong to the father, Mortimer?”
“No,” she wailed, jerking free of his grasp as she pushed herself up off the ground. “It’s not his. He… hasn’t touched me. He’s barely seen me. I am marrying a complete stranger in less than five weeks and I’m pregnant with another man’s child.”
Bella hugged herself, waiting for Emit to run away, waiting for him to realize just how hopeless she was, and how much better off he would be somewhere else. Instead, she heard soft footfalls on the squishy grass, and felt his hand on her shoulder.
“I am bound to you, Bella,” he said slowly. “You asked what this means. It means that I will forever be at your side. Even if you should choose another, I will be there… as your protector and deval’le’ac.”
“My what?” Bella blinked rapidly.
“Milady,” he bowed his head. “I am your deval’le’ac… I will work by your side, fight by your side, and protect you. I will see to your needs. I will raise your child with you.”
“You will?” she blubbered, consumed with shock.
“And if you should so choose… I will be your prija’telj… your mate… I will be yours completely, milady. You have only to say the word,” Emit reached for her, and she tackled him with a hearty embrace.
“Oh Emit,” she cried.
“Bella, I have been thinking,” he began. “I have a question for you.”
Her reassuring tone was all he needed to continue. “Bella, will you marry me?”
“Will I what?” This was the second time today that she had been asked to do something outrageous, but Emit seemed as sincere as possible.
“Bella, do not marry Mortimer,” he said softly. “You need something more than stability in your life. You need someone now more than ever. I want to be that person. Please let me be that person.”
“I’m. . .I’m not the marrying kind,” she blinked. “The only reason I’m marrying Mortimer is because I’m being forced to. I’m a disaster, Emit. A walking, living, breathing disaster. And even if a guy other than Mortimer was foolish enough to want to marry me…I…I…”
“You what?” his lips brushed hers.
“Wouldn’t,” the words melted off her lips as Emit pulled her closer to him and enveloped her with a passionate kiss.
And try as she might, Bella couldn’t resist.


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Rich The Kid – 4 Phones Free Video Download [Official Music Video]
For a few weeks, Rich The Kid has been teasing his new single “4 Phones,” asking fans when would be the perfect time to officially let it loose. The Atlanta-based artist has a unique way of going about his business, often teasing fans with plenty of previews and snippets while keeping his announcements to a minimum. The Rich Forever boss is gearing up to release the sequel to The World Is Yours and the rollout is continuing with the official drop of “4 Phones.”
Rich The Kid is only four calls away.
Trapping with four handheld devices, Rich The Kid’s ringing off with nothing but the riches. For his new video, he’s following the money from the private jet, to luxury cars and a board room. Money talks.
Rich The Kid’s upcoming The World Is Yours 2 drops March 22.


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Game of Thrones celebrity Joe Dempsie has indicated his personality Gendry”missing his mind somewhat” in chasing Arya Stark romantically.
The performer, who’s currently promoting his new series on Channel 4, Adult Material, stated Gendry was “drunk on validity” from the HBO play’s final year a year he dropped his inhibitions”and popped the question”
Read : Joe Dempsie:”Good luck becoming Game Of Thrones remade — you have a spare time 500m? )”
In season eight of their hit play, Gendry [Baratheon] — that the previously unacknowledged bastard son of King Robert Baratheon — has with and then signals to Arya, the eldest girl of the Stark family (House Stark of Winterfell).
Despite the narrative possibly satisfying fans who had been excited to observe that the pair wind up Dempsie advised Digital Spy:”I believe Gendry only lost his mind a little, did not he? He is so drunk on validity and popped the question!
Joe Dempsie as Gendry at’Game Of Thrones’. CREDIT: AF archive / Alamy Stock Photo
“that I believe I have always believed that, honestly, as hurt as he could happen to be at the wake, when Gendry has the time to sit and think correctly about it and rationalise all, it is going to be quite obvious to him that likely the most reason he adored Arya was the specific reason she couldn’t be with him”
Maisie Williams played with Arya at’Game Of Thrones’. Charge: HBO
He added:”I understand that Gendry isn’t often become the smartest or even the sharpest tool in the drawer, but that I believe he is smart enough to understand,” he explained.
“I believe he is perceptive enough to understand that. It would have worked”
Put simply Game Of Thrones information, Maisie Williams — that depicted Arya — clarified why she desired her character had murdered Cersei Lannister at the last season.


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Little One, God Loves You
By Amy Warren Hilliker
About the book:
This charming board book expresses the five purposes of the bestselling The Purpose-Driven Life for little ones ages 4 and under. Includes a note to parents from Rick Warren!
This is a board book based on the famous books by Rick Warren. Amy uses her father's message found in his book The Purpose Driven life and uses words and situations a young child can understand.
It’s a very short book but with a strong message. The length is perfect for the attention span of toddlers. And the illustrations are the cutest, a cute little happy rabbit family cozily living together!
God’s love is a big concept and this book makes it understandable on their level and lets them know that God loves them and made them. It's going to be a great addition to the books I read during Sunday School class!
This book was provided to me free of charge by Book Look
in return for my honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Amy Warren Hilliker is a published author of children's books. Amy is the daughter of Rick Warren, author of the best-selling book, The Purpose Driven Life. Amy resides in California with her husband.
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On April 9, pop singer-songwriter AJ Mitchell released new single "STOP," which will appear on his upcoming album SKYVIEW (expected for a May release).
The album, which will be released via Epic Records, was co-written and produced by Mike Dean, Daniel Gleyzer, Michael Medrano, Sage Skolfield, and Sean Solymar, and will feature collaborations with Ava Max and Rich the Kid. Mitchell shared in an interview with The Brag Media that the title of the album comes from a drive-in movie theatre from his hometown: “That was a place that I went to every weekend. My parents went to it all the time as a kid, my grandparents went to it all the time when they were kids. It was a big staple piece in my hometown." He continues, "there wasn't a lot to do in my hometown, at all. The cool thing was to go and explore abandoned buildings, that was the really cool thing to do. When I think of my hometown I think of Skyview and for this album I kind of wanted to let the world know who I am and where I came from. I've never really talked about my childhood or shown people. But I think it's important that people know where I came from and who I am because if people just hear my music and they don't know who I am, then they might not get the music.”
"STOP" is the ultimate pop anthem, with an ultra-groovy bass line and bouncy, fresh lyrics and melodies. Mitchell's vocals descend chromatically as he repeats the tagline "I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna stop." The tune is catchy, capturing elements and the energy of modern disco pop. Fans of Charlie Puth and Dua Lipa will love AJ Mitchell.
Listen to "STOP" below and let us know what you think.


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British Grove 2
IBLA were asked to rework and extend the ground floor of the house, built in the mid-90’s, which featured an awkward kitchen/living/dining space which felt disconnected and distinct from the garden.
Into the opened-up rear elevation, a glazed screen and roof was inserted to form the extension, allowing light to flood deep into the space throughout the day, with the glazed roof adding a sense of openness and height within the space. Double doors open out onto the patio for warmer, summer days.
New structure was inserted as high within the floor above as possible, to allow the rear elevation to be opened up completely at ground level, as well as removal of an internal section of wall dividing the dining and living spaces. An area of lowered ceiling was introduced over the living area to define the living area and conceal the new structure. Cutaways animate the ceiling and provide recesses for a blind to the glazing and an LED strip to wash light behind the television.


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Public views of the U.S. economy, already quite negative, have plummeted since January. Just 17% currently rate the nation's economy as excellent or good, down from 26% last month. The percentage of Americans rating the economy as “poor” has increased even more dramatically, from 28% to 45% in one month.
The public's sour view of the economy is now extending to people's views of their own finances:
While several factors are driving the public's economic pessimism, including concerns about the availability of jobs as well as problems in the housing market, rising prices – for gasoline or energy, healthcare, or overall inflation – are mentioned most frequently as the nation's biggest economic problem:
The survey shows that a large majority of Americans (82%) believe that an economic recession is very or somewhat likely in the next year. The bipartisan economic stimulus plan, signed by President Bush this week, is viewed positively. However, as other national surveys have found, relatively few people say that they plan to spend the money if they receive a rebate from the government. Just 19% say they would spend a rebate, while 47% say they would pay off bills, and 23% say they would save the money.
For all of the negativity about the economy, a plurality of Americans (41%) name the United States as the world's leading economic power. Three-in-ten (30%) say China is the top global economic power, while smaller numbers name Japan (10%) and the countries of the European Union (9%). During the late 1980s and early 1990s, as the United States faced rising economic competition from abroad, the public generally viewed Japan – not the United States – as the world's leading economic power.
Read the full report Economic Discontent Deepens as Inflation Concerns Rise on the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press Web site.


Beyond Snowden: Privacy, Mass Surveillance, and the Struggle to Reform the NSA
- Starts: 2:45 pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2017
- Ends: 4:30 pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2017
This event is part of the Cyber Alliance Speaker Series. Brown University's Tim Edgar will present on his book, "Beyond Snowden: Privacy, Mass Surveillance, and the Struggle to Reform the NSA." Abstract: Civil liberties activist Timothy Edgar describes how he tried to make a difference by going inside America’s growing surveillance state as an intelligence official in his new book, "Beyond Snowden". Edgar explains how Snowden’s leaks of top secret documents that to reforms that made the NSA more transparent, more accountable, more protective of privacy—and, contrary to conventional wisdom, actually strengthened the NSA by making it more effective. While the reforms implemented by the Obama administration were a good first step, much more needs to be done to prevent abuse. Donald Trump’s election in 2016 prompted fears among both civil libertarians and intelligence officials that a new president would abuse his national security powers. The United States leads the world in mass surveillance. In "Beyond Snowden", Edgar explains how the United States can lead the world in surveillance reform. Please RSVP to Tyler Gabrielski at email@example.com.
- Hariri Seminar Room, Hariri Institute for Computing, 111 Cummington Mall


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An exciting adventure with golf in the mini edition
The Mini Golf course at Brzeźno Palace is the only facility of its kind in the Wroclaw area. We created it with a view to all those for whom activity with family or friends is a favorite form of recreation. We have prepared for you 18 tracks, each of which offers a different, exciting challenge. The attractiveness of the game is further enhanced by the charming location of the mini course among trees and fruit bushes, which will shield you from the sun and provide juicy refreshment when needed.
Mini Golf is an excellent entertainment option for the whole family or a bunch of friends, as anyone can join the game. The fun of the game will be equally enjoyed by children and their parents. It is a relaxed and full of positive emotions social game with uncomplicated rules – the winner is the one who places the ball in the hole located at the end of the track with the least number of strokes.
In Brzeźno Palace we will provide you with the necessary equipment and explain the rules of the game. Let’s play!

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Large Professor is a New York based hip hop record producer and rapper. He is best known as a member of the influential underground hip hop group Main Source and for discovering popular rapper Nas.
Finally there's an answer for hip-hop fans yearning for an MC that can bring them back to the genre's golden era in New York City, while still taking the game forward to unseen heights.
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International DJ | Music Producer
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Khalil Abdul-Rahman, professionally known as DJ Khalil, is an American hip hop and soul music producer from Los Angeles, California. Khalil is the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Self Scientific (along with rapper Chace Infinite) and a member of the group The New Royales, which also includes Liz Rodrigues, Erik Alcock and Pranam Chin Injeti.
He is perhaps best known for his production on American rapper Eminem’s 2010 and 2013 albums, Recovery and The Marshall Mathers LP 2, as well as his production of the multi-platinum single “The Man” by Aloe Blacc. He is the third born son of former UCLA player and coach and NBA player Walt Hazzard.
Khalil began his career as a disc jockey (DJ), and graduated to producing music. He began creating tracks on the Ensoniq ASR-10 sampler workstation, later working in Propellerhead Reason. He has produced for a large number of major artists in the hip-hop, R&B and pop genres, including 50 Cent, Pink, The Game, ASAP Rocky, Drake, Eminem, G-Unit, Wale, and Usher.