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Max Golovastikov is a freelance graphic designer in the Twin Cities.
Hailing from the Russian city of Arzamas, a quaint town located on the Tyosha River, Max grew up in a part of Eastern Europe that few will ever visit, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a fantastic place to be a kid.
“I have only good memories of my childhood,” Max mentions.
Unlike his peers, as a young boy Max wasn’t interested in hockey or other winter sports.
Instead, he was captivated by visual art and the profound effect it could have on people.
“I really liked movies. When I was five years old, my dad took me to see King Kong in the movie theater, and I was blown away,” Max says.
For as much as he enjoyed grabbing a bowl of popcorn and letting whatever was playing at the cinema suspend reality, Max was less than enthused about other mediums of art, namely books.
“I didn’t like reading, even though my father pushed me to read,” Max notes.
As part of his father’s push to get him interested in literature, Max was encouraged to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, but after 274 pages, Max was fried.
“My dad had been pushing me to read it [Tom Sawyer] for two months, and perhaps that’s partly why today I don’t enjoy reading,” he jokes.
Even though Max always had an interest in art, after high school he began studying to become a biology and chemistry teacher.
“In my hometown, there were only two universities. The first one focused on math, and the second focused on producing teachers,” Max says.
“I didn’t really like math, so my parents told me to go to the other college and become a teacher.”
As one could imagine, despite earning a teaching degree, Max ultimately never became an educator.
“I quickly found out that teaching was not part of my nature,” Max shares, and perhaps much of that can be attributed to the fact that when he was seventeen, he and his friends started a band.
“To be honest, I never saw myself as a teacher. I always saw myself as a musician, an artist, someone who liked to create things.”
Like most young musicians, Max and his friends fantasized about earning national acclaim and touring around Russia to play their music, but they were also realistic with their ambitions.
Coincidentally, one of Max’s bandmates auspiciously decided to start a graphic design company, a move that would forever alter the trajectory of Max’s career.
“My friend told me to come work for him, and that he would teach me everything,” Max says, and while his starting salary as a graphic designer left much to be desired, creatively Max was fulfilled.
“That job ended up being the equivalent of going to school for graphic design.”
Fast forward a few years, and not only had Max by then moved to Moscow to pursue bigger opportunities within the graphic design industry, but he was also married.
A young professional with a bright future ahead of him, Max reveled in the metropolitan lifestyle afforded by Russia’s capital city, but soon the political climate in Moscow changed when Vladimir Putin returned to power in 2011.
Along with many others, Max was disheartened by the regime change, which simultaneously spurred thoughts about what it would be like to one day leave Russia and its oppressive dictatorship.
“I had been attending a lot of the protests in Moscow because I didn’t like a lot of what was going on around me,” Max mentions, but it wasn’t long before he realized that continuing to protest The Kremlin’s induction of Putin could have severe consequences.
“Those events also made me recognize that if I wanted to be a part of change, I would probably go to jail.”
This left Max with only two options:
Remain in Moscow and actively object to the changing government, or leave.
Through a stroke of good fortune, around this time Max’s wife won the “lottery” and became eligible for a visa to the United States.
This meant that not only was Max’s wife then allowed to leave Russia and board a plane for the United States, but he was also permitted to do the same.
“When my wife won the lottery, it was one of the happiest moments of my life,” Max says.
At present, it’s been five years since Max first arrived in the United States.
Even though he doesn’t possess a degree in graphic design from an accredited American university, Max’s talents have still netted him several lucrative projects.
Still, Max reveals that some companies have passed on hiring him full-time because they are wary of his perceived lack of education.
This confounds Max because, as a man who has worked in both Russia and the United States, he says that the difference in graphic design practices among the countries is negligible.
“There are almost no differences, in terms of process,” Max emphasizes.
“I used to work at one of the biggest agencies in Moscow, and while I haven’t worked at a big agency here in the United States, I have interviewed with several big companies, and when I ask them about process, it’s always the same.”
Now, as he continues to navigate the competitive and unpredictable freelance and full-time job markets, Max is confident that he will be able to pick up more temporary work, but he admits that in an ideal situation he would secure a full-time position with a company, whether that’s in-person in the Twin Cities, or remotely somewhere else.
“At the moment, I’m leaning towards working with an established company because I miss working on big projects and growing as an artist during those projects,” he says.
Max has entertained the idea of launching his own graphic design company, but with family being a key ingredient to his overall happiness, he would rather focus on working for another company than devoting the next few years of his life to laying the framework for his own organization.
“If I tried to launch a business, I probably wouldn’t have much time for the next two or three years,” Max explains.
As a seasoned graphic design professional, Max knows what works well for him and his lifestyle, but that’s not to say that every graphic designer will mimic his path, which is why, no matter if someone is new to the industry or proactively looking for another gig, the important thing is to always ensure that one is continually refining their skills.
“I constantly am telling people to keep practicing because I know people who spend a lot of time on [graphic design] theory, and that includes people who are going to college or watching YouTube videos on how to create designs.”
“For context, I wasn’t watching YouTube videos when I started. I didn’t learn graphic design in college. The skills I have today came as a result of practice.” QS
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Doctoral Seminar in Corporate Strategy
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Doctoral Seminar in Corporate Strategy --- This course covers topics in Corporate Strategy research. Over a two-year cycle, the courses provide sequential coverage of topics including industry analysis, business and corporate strategy, research methods, strategic change, the roots of strategy research, economic strategy, and organizational strategy.

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The former US president did not share with the public what was said in his talks with his Russian counterpart, but his successor now has access to these documents, and secrets cannot be ruled out in the near future.
The handover of power between the government of the forty-fifth president of the United States and the next government wasn’t easy, given this Donald Trump To the end, he refused to admit his defeat in the elections. Although not all employees of all government ministries and agencies will be replaced for the time being, the leadership change will still impose a huge task on those managing the transition.
Of course, this also includes issues of national security and foreign policy, which have been central to Trump’s work. Suffice it to say that the first impeachment case was launched against him because he wanted to persuade the President of Ukraine to help find something burdensome for his political opponent, Joe Biden And against his son. Or there is a strange relationship with Trump Kim Jong Un With the North Korean dictator running Recep Tayyip Erdogan With the Turkish President. But what really interests everyone is what Donald Trump was talking about between 2017 and 2021 Russian President Vladimir Putin With the Russian president.
The secrecy of Trump and Putin’s talks is well illustrated by the fact that even his national security adviser, John Bolton Only Trump, or one of the president’s interpreters, has been informed of their contents. Bolton after leaving the White House in 2020 Summarize it in a book His time in the Trump government, and he was very tough about the (foreign) political performance of his former boss.
Trump sought the company of authoritarian leaders, so try to build a good relationship with Putin as well. The Mueller investigation overshadowed the relationship between the two presidents, which was designed to see if the Russians were really trying to influence the 2016 presidential election. The investigation found sufficient evidence of this, but the Kremlin still denies it has anything to do with it. The former National Security Adviser himself negotiated with Putin, and he knew how polished he was, so I thought it wasn’t a good idea to leave Trump alone with him.
He never spoke about Trump’s opinion of Putin, at least in front of me. I never asked him what he thought of it, maybe because I was afraid of what he would answer. His personal opinion of the Russian leader remained a mystery
Bolton Books. But the former adviser also tells us that Trump once claimed that Putin should be called in because the Russian president really wanted to talk to him. Meanwhile, the exact opposite was true: The US president wanted to negotiate with Putin anyway.
On another occasion, Bolton was present during the phone call and described Putin’s behavior as “a wonderful display of Soviet-style propaganda.” The topic of the conversation was, among other things, the situation in Venezuela at that time, where Nicolas Maduro Face the president th Juan Guaidó Led by the opposition, and there were continuous demonstrations in the Latin American country, the chaos was continuing. The US had previously defended Guaidó and considered him the true leader of Venezuela, but Putin said there was no real support behind the opposition politician and described himself as president as much as he did in 2016. Hillary Clinton. Putin knew exactly what he was going to say to Trump, who was bleeding from Clinton. Moreover, the Russian president also claimed – in Bolton’s completely deviated formulation – that the United States consolidated Maduro in his power by siding with Guaidó.
In his book, Bolton described Trump as an easily affected man who could not pay attention to anything for long, and this is the goldmine of a routine politician like Putin. That is why the former adviser was concerned about the incident at the 2018 G20 meeting in Buenos Aires. The United States and Russia have set a date for a bilateral meeting that will not be missed, but Putin and Trump are seated side by side at a dinner for heads of state. They started the conversation, but using Putin’s translator and none of Trump’s employees were close enough to hear what this was about.
Like two friends in a bar
It is a priority for national security to know what Trump said to Putin,
He said A political expert, Joe Biden and his staff can now see materials the former president tried to hide. Not at all: Trump concealed some of the talks using the most secretive National Security Council (NSC) code system, which restricts access not only to key advisors but even members of the government.
The article mentions that talks between Trump and Putin were often announced early by the Kremlin before the White House, or that the US president wrote something about it on Twitter. Trump tried to prevent anything from leaking from these conversations to the point that he did not repeatedly ask for a translator, but was only present from the Russian side, Or if he had his own translator, he confiscated his notes at the end of the conversation. There was no audio recording of the phone conversations, but it just so happened that counselors also listened to the conversation and took notes – these are non-verbatim texts called memcon (short for conversation notes).
Memcon documents are part of the Presidential Archives and were therefore transferred, as usual, to the National Archives at the end of Trump’s term. Although former members of the National Security Council have actively participated in handing over the documents, not everyone is pleased that the new government has access to the memos. A former member of the presidential cabinet believes there are talks that should remain hidden from Biden so that he does not use them for partisan political purposes. However, that’s not how it works.
The only person with leadership privileges is the incumbent president. So it is unthinkable in a situation where a former president might prevent his successor from seeing something
A national security attorney told Politico. In the weeks leading up to Biden’s inauguration on January 20, independent NSC members handed over a wealth of documents to the new hires, including intelligence reports, strategy papers, and ongoing operations. They also talked about what Trump had agreed with his allies and rivals, including Russia.
However, the truth is that hidden comments will give a much better picture of the dynamics of the conversations. Of course, it is up to the Biden administration to decide how much will be announced, but in any case, the American translator who has been involved in Trump and Putin talks on several occasions often felt as if he was listening to two friends talking in a bar.


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Do Owls Eat Turtles?
Do owls eat box turtles? Raccoons, chipmunks, skunks, coyotes, foxes, snakes and owls prey on young box turtles or box turtle eggs.
What will eat a turtle? Natural Predators
What are the predators of turtles? The Problem: Around the globe, sea turtles and their hatchlings fall victim to natural predators. Crabs, raccoons, boars, birds, coyotes and sharks all play their role in the natural food chain as sea turtle predators.
Do Owls Eat Turtles – Related Questions
What animal can break a turtle shell?
When it comes to sea turtles, the main animals that can break a turtle’s shell are whales and sharks. Tiger sharks are a common predator of sea turtles, and killer whales frequently eat leatherback turtles. Sea turtle’s tend to have softer shells because their shells must be more flexible underwater.
What do you do when a turtle lays eggs in your yard?
“There is a snapping turtle laying eggs in my yard – what should I do
What predators eat owls?
Depending on the owl’s habitat, size and species, foxes, snakes, squirrels, wildcats and eagles are all owl predators. Most adult, healthy owls are considered safe from most predators but injured, small species or young owls do have a higher risk from predators. Owls have natural camouflage.
What is the lifespan of turtles?
Even so, if an individual survives to adulthood, it will likely have a life span of two to three decades. In the wild, American box turtles (Terrapene carolina) regularly live more than 30 years. Obviously, sea turtles requiring 40 to 50 years to mature will have life spans reaching at least 60 to 70 years.
Can a cat kill a turtle?
For many, cats may be curious but never go as far as killing and eating a pet turtle. However, a curious or bored cat can harm a turtle enough to kill it or permanently injure it. Cats can’t attack large turtles but can do serious damage to turtles smaller than they are.
Can a turtle eat bread?
No. Turtles are omnivores (although some are strictly carnivores/vegetarians) and eat a variety of fish, insects, worms, vegetables and plants, frogs, etc. Bread should NOT be part of their diet as their stomachs cannot digest bread and some of the other foods we eat, such as dairy products.
What do turtles die of?
A recent global study by the University of Exeter indicates that many turtles die every year from ingesting plastic debris, or get injured, or die, after entanglement in plastic and other debris.
What eats a turtle in the ocean?
Common sea turtle predators include fire ants, crabs, lizards, birds, dogs, raccoons, wild pigs, coyotes, dolphins, sharks and many species of carnivorous fish such as snapper, grouper and barracuda.
What animal eat sharks?
In fact sharks can be cannibals, with the larger members of a species gobbling up their smaller neighbors and cousins. But even the hugest sharks have to watch out for the orca, or killer whale. As you will see in the video, even the great white shark can fall prey to a hungry orca in search of a sushi meal.
What animals are bulletproof?
There is no living animal on the planet that is bullet-proof. And once one is made aware of the fact that there exists a weapon capable of firing a million rounds per minute, (that’s 100 rounds per second) there is very little else remaining that may be considered bulletproof, either.
Can a turtle shell withstand a bullet?
A turtle shell cannot withstand a bullet. A turtle shell is made up of several bones that are attached to one other. Shell has nerves and blood do circulate in the shell. So, if a bullet hits the shell, it will cause an injury to its shell, and blood will start flowing.
Can a dog kill a turtle?
Dogs and turtles
What does it mean when you find a turtle in your yard?
Finding a turtle in your yard is a sign of healthy relationships, good luck, and fertility. In feng shui, the turtle is the water element and should be placed near the back of the home. In your yard, you should place a turtle in the backyard near a water feature to attract wealth and good fortune.
How do you repel turtles?
To keep them out of the yard, we have a food grade repellent that can be spread along the border where they enter. PEST RID GRANULES should be applied along this area at the rate of 1 lb per 250 linear feet. By itself it won’t help but once in place, you’ll need to spray over the top with PEST RID SPRAY.
How do I protect my turtle nest in my yard?
You want to allow air, the warmth of the sun, and water to reach the nest so don’t cover it with an aquarium or clear plastic box. Pieces of wood, sticks, or stones can be used to raise the wire off the ground to prevent trapping baby turtles. Stakes can be used to hold down screens instead of bricks or stones.
What are owls scared of?
Owls typically avoid any sort of contact with a human being. If you find out that an owl is lurking somewhere around your property, make noises. Yelling, shouting, and clapping is what owls are afraid of. Increasing human activities in the presence of owls can make them go away.
Do owls kill eagles?
Great horned owls, for example, weigh about 3-4 pounds on average, but they can apparently lift prey much heavier than themselves. Occasionally, they even take on bald eagles, which weigh around 10 pounds — though they mostly pluck young eaglets from their nests.

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Effects of exogenous hydrogen sulfide administration on cardiac function and reactive oxygen species production : a study in hearts from normal rats and rats with heart hypertrophy or ischemia
ForfatterPaunas, Teodora Ioana
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Infarct size can be limited by interventions used after the ischemic event like the use of thrombolytic therapy or primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Paradoxically, however, the return of blood flow can also result in additional cardiac damage and complications, referred to as reperfusion injury. It has been shown that reperfusion injuries can be decreased by postconditioning- rapid intermittent interruptions of blood flow in the early phase of reperfusion, or post-treatment using various drug therapies which applied during reperfusion can reduce infarct size. H2S, a gas that is synthesized in mammalian tissue, has been reported to be cardioprotective during ischemia-reperfusion injury. The means by which H2S is cardioprotective during I/R are believed to be: the opening of the sarcolemmal KATP channel, the generation of antiapoptotic effects inside the cells as well as a direct antioxidant effect. Low levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are constantly produce within cells and play important roles in cell signaling, cellular homeostasis, differentiation and apoptosis. However an excessive increase in the level of ROS can be harmful and has been proposed to play crucial roles or contribute in the development of various diseases. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of H2S in an acute ischemia-reperfusion model and to determine whether exogenous administration of H2S in both healthy rats and rats exposed to experimental models of cardiac disease influenced the production of ROS. In order to do this we established a method trough which we were able to measure the presence of ROS in heart tissue samples harvested from normal rats and rats with heart hypertrophy and ischemic heart disease.
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Ali has been waiting for hours at the gates of the Bira migrant reception center. He’s waiting for his brother Samir, to see him for one last time and say goodbye. A furtive movement forward, an expectant hand waiting for a quick handshake, then the door of the reception center slams shut once more. “Now I can go,” says Ali, smiling. The two brothers have not seen each other for five years, since they both fled from Aleppo: Ali to Greece, Samir to Beirut. For three months, Samir has been back on the road, and is now trapped—quite literally—in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
If Samir had decided to go out and hug his brother, he would not have been allowed to return to the center. He would have lost what little he has: a small camp bed in a place where everyone is huddled together, 2,000 people, adults and minors, in constant fear of being robbed or dragged into some fight. But at least Samir has a roof over his head, and that is the price of his freedom.
Stories like this one come as a consequence of the decision to restrict the freedom of movement of migrants housed in temporary reception centers. The decision was made by the local authorities of the Una-Sana Canton, the region of northwestern Bosnia on the border with Croatia. This is where the largest part of the migrants flow through, seeking to enter Europe. The authorities are simply unable—they say—to shoulder the weight of an emergency with which they have been burdened for many months.
Nearly 45,000 migrants have passed through Bosnia over the last year: Syrians, Afghans, Iraqis, Kurds, Pakistanis. At the moment, according to the local authorities, there are only about 6,000 in the Una-Sana Canton, mainly in Bihac and Velika Kladusa, while the facilities available to accommodate them are supposed to hold less than half that number. It can take them weeks, months, or even years to get to the other side of the fence. “The game,” even when everything goes well, leaves them with nothing more than the skin on their backs.
“It’s their job to reject us, but why burn our clothes, shoes, cell phones? Why beat us? We are poor people, not criminals,” says Adnan, with a flash of despair in his pitch-dark eyes. Adnan knows that these rejections are illegal, that he has the right to file an asylum application—but it makes no difference. It’s this sadistic game that Adnan finds unacceptable. On Saturday, “the game” almost ended in tragedy, with a migrant seriously wounded at the hands of the Croatian police as he was trying to pass through to Slovenia.
Winter is coming in Bihac. The rain makes crossing the border more difficult, and the conditions in which migrants are received are getting worse, leaving them trapped in a place where everything seems on the verge of collapse. As a result, the local government has adopted an iron fist policy, with an aggressive attitude towards Sarajevo, Europe and the international organizations, particularly the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the conduit for the greatest part of the European funds for the management of the humanitarian crisis.
Hypocrites—that’s what some locals are calling the NGOs. “Hypocrites,” because they’re supposedly saddling Bosnia and Herzegovina with a crisis they don’t want to solve, even though they have the means to do so. “Hypocrites,” because they are accusing Bosnia of violating human rights. “Hypocrites” is the insult of choice for the protesters outside the gates of the Bira center, who are demanding for it to be closed down. “Criminals go home,” “Free Bihac,” “IOM go home,” read some of the signs held aloft by the handful of people protesting. These are the signs of the impatience of a city, Bihac, which is a place migrants cannot but go through to pass on to Croatia—a country which, at the beginning of the crisis, had opened its doors to migrants with generosity and empathy.
Talking to the protesters, we hear that they had also been refugees themselves in the times of that accursed war that is still vivid in their memories. They know what it means to have an empty stomach, to have to sleep out in the open. They still remember—however, they believe that “these people aren’t running away from wars, like we did.” A year and a half since the crisis began, this claimed distinction has taken root here in Bosnia—even for the mayor of Bihac, Suhret Fazlic, who put so much effort into ensuring the reception of migrants at first, but is now trying to chase them away from his city.
“We can only accommodate persons in possession of an ID, nowadays only few dare rent rooms to migrants,” Meliha tells us, in a tone of voice that mixes fear and despondency. When the first immigrants arrived in the city, Meliha hosted them in her tiny bed and breakfast, in groups of 10 at a time. Then, it became more and more difficult to do so. “Look,” she says, handing me a register, “we need to write down the foreigners here, separately.”
This is how the migrants live in Bihac nowadays: a separate world, a foreign body lodged into the fabric of a community that is still struggling to come to terms with its past. And now, the imperative is to erase all traces of the passage of migrants, herding them like rats into temporary centers or transferring them to Vucjak, the improvised tent city a few kilometers out from town, on the site of a former toxic landfill, where they have to do without everything—first of all, dignity.
“The police came here yesterday and set fire to the sheds,” says Safik, from Afghanistan, who has been in Bihac for three days. Along with a hundred companions, he had occupied the abandoned premises of what had once been the flagship of the local steel industry, the Krajina Metal plant. They went there to seek shelter at night during this cold and rainy early winter. There are no places left in the centers, and so many minors are forced to stay on the street.
The police, however, accuse the migrants: it was them, they say, who accidentally set fire to the abandoned buildings and warehouses with the fires they started to warm up. A woman was in tears as she told us how much of a misfortune it was for her to own a house in the mountains that line the border. Migrants have broken into it several times, she says, breaking doors and windows. “Of course, they have to find a place to sleep and something to eat, but what have I done wrong? Is it possible that nobody is managing to find a solution?”
That is the question that is hanging over all our heads. And there’s an aggravating factor at play: Bosnia is a fragile and divided country, so much so that one year after the elections, Sarajevo still doesn’t have a government. The divisions that exist are being exploited by the corrupt parties in power. For them, the migrant crisis is the perfect storm. They’re doing great political business, and entrenching these divisions even deeper in the process.
It’s enough to cast a glance at the long route traveled by migrants to realize how all this works. The refugees have no difficulty going across the border between Serbia and the Republika Srpska (Editor’s note: one of the two entities that make up Bosnia, a majority Serbian area; the other is the Bosniak-Croat Federation), as if the two were a single state. However, they are rejected at Klujic, on the line that separates the two political entities that make up Bosnia. There, they are treated like animals, and kicked off trains and buses. This internal checkpoint inside the country is forcing the refugees to continue their journey on foot, and forcing the Bosnians to face the prospect of walls being built once again, after they had so painstakingly tried to break them down in the first place.
And then, there is another border, the one with Croatia, patrolled by drones and baton-happy policemen, a violent boundary that marks the separation between Bosnia and Europe. On that line, we find Vucjak, where we see the migrants shuffling zombie-like through the mud—a symbol of the defeat we all share, despite the walls that separate us.

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“Time Rings a Bell in Iron River” Mural
Mural Artist Kelly Meredith
During the spring of 2018, a mural depicting bygone Iron River Landmarks was placed on the east side of the Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial Library.
The mural includes the Columbia School, Putnam School, the Duluth South Shore Depot, the Gym, the Gazebo and the Columbia School Bell.
Commemorative "books" line the bottom of the Mural. These “books” were purchased to honor loved ones, or to memorialize a family name.

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Comics, a medium that has taken the globe by storm, is an artwork form that easily blends storytelling, visuals, and creativeness into a vivid tapestry of colours and feelings. With a abundant history spanning decades, comics have evolved from their humble beginnings to become an integral part of popular society, fascinating both young and previous alike.
Enter the dynamic entire world of New Rabbit, a boundary-pushing comic sequence that has been captivating viewers with its special mix of fantastical narratives and spectacular artwork. Created by a proficient group of writers and artists, New Rabbit transports its viewers to awe-inspiring dimensions where heroes and villains appear alive on the website page. Embarking on thrilling adventures, these inked protagonists pave the way for new worlds to be explored and problem the boundaries of visible storytelling.
In a society the place the electrical power of creativity reigns supreme, comics supply a sanctuary for each creators and readers alike. The webpages of a comic book hold an incredible energy to transportation us to various realms, allowing us to escape the constraints of fact and immerse ourselves in the vibrant hues and intricate lines of this charming art sort. As we switch each and every website page, we are drawn further into the tales woven by the artists’ pens, connecting with figures and going through their triumphs and defeats as if they have been our possess.
Remain tuned as we delve even more into the enchanting world of comics, uncovering the hidden gems and discovering the affect they have experienced on our society. Be a part of us as we unveil the lively tapestry of ink that paves the way for these fascinating stories, and find out why comics carry on to keep a unique spot in the hearts of readers around the globe.
The Background of Comics
In the early 20th century, a new sort of storytelling emerged that would capture the imaginations of thousands and thousands close to the globe. Comics, a medium combining sequential artwork and narrative, rose to prominence and forever changed the way we eat and appreciate visual storytelling.
Comics can trace their roots again to historical occasions, with cave paintings and hieroglyphics offering evidence of early kinds of sequential art. However, it wasn’t until finally the late nineteenth and early twentieth generations that the modern comic strip commenced to get shape.
One of the pioneers of the comic strip was Swiss artist Rodolphe Töpffer, who is frequently regarded as the creator of the first comic ebook. Töpffer’s function featured a collection of panels with accompanying textual content, showcasing humorous and satirical stories. His influence on the medium can’t be overstated, as his performs inspired future generations of artists and set the foundation for what would turn out to be the comedian publications we know right now.
In the thirties, the delivery of superheroes introduced remarkable acceptance and mainstream accomplishment to comics. Figures like Superman and Batman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and Bob Kane, respectively, captured the public’s creativeness and became house names. These legendary figures paved the way for the superhero genre, which stays extremely well-liked in comics and other kinds of amusement.
Through the several years, comics have developed and diversified, checking out different genres, art variations, and storytelling techniques. In modern a long time, unbiased and different comics have gained recognition, offering a system for unconventional narratives and exclusive artistic expression.
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The Evolution of Comics
Comics, a medium of storytelling by way of sequential artwork, have progressed significantly more than the a long time. From their humble beginnings to the digital age, they have captivated audiences with their exclusive blend of visuals and narrative. Let’s get a closer seem at the fascinating journey that comics have undertaken.
Comics can trace their roots again to ancient moments when cave paintings and hieroglyphics depicted tales in a sequential fashion. Nonetheless, it was not right up until the late 18th century that we noticed the precursor to present day comics arise. The Histoire de Monsieur Jabot by Rodolphe Töpffer is commonly regarded as a single of the earliest illustrations of a comedian strip. 뉴토끼 These early performs laid the basis for what was to occur.
Golden Age of Comics
The early 20th century witnessed the start of the present day comic ebook as we know it right now. In 1938, the iconic Superman produced his debut, marking the beginning of the superhero genre. This sparked a wave of creativeness, top to the development of other beloved figures like Batman, Wonder Female, and Spider-Male. The Golden Age of Comics observed a surge in popularity and cemented the medium as a important component of popular culture.
Digital Age and Over and above
The introduction of the Web and electronic technologies revolutionized the entire world of comics. With the increase of webcomics and electronic platforms, creators gained new avenues to share their operate with a world-wide viewers. Electronic comics allowed for interactive storytelling, incorporating animations, seem results, and even hyperlinks. Additionally, e-readers and mobile devices made it less difficult than ever to entry and enjoy comics on the go.
As comics keep on to evolve, the fusion of traditional and electronic formats opens doors for countless possibilities. The medium embraces assorted themes, genres, and storytelling strategies, interesting to a vast variety of audience. From superhero adventures to believed-provoking graphic novels, comics carry on to captivate and inspire a lively entire world of imagination.
The Impact of Comics in Popular Lifestyle
Comics have made a profound affect on popular culture, captivating audiences of all ages and introducing us to a entire world of creativeness and storytelling. With their vivid illustrations and partaking narratives, comics have seamlessly woven them selves into the material of our culture.
From the early times of Superman and Batman to the modern day-working day heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, comics have performed a important role in shaping our beloved superheroes and their legendary stories. These characters have turn into family names, inspiring countless films, Tv displays, and products. The electrical power of comics to develop persuasive figures that resonate with audiences can not be understated.
But comics usually are not just minimal to superhero tales. They have proven to be a adaptable medium that can discover a vast range of genres and themes. From fantasy and science fiction to romance and horror, comics offer you something for everyone. They have turn into a platform for various voices, allowing creators to express their distinctive views and thrust boundaries.
Additionally, comics have the potential to ignite our creativeness and transport us to various worlds. The blend of visually gorgeous artwork and engaging storytelling results in an immersive experience like no other. Audience can get misplaced in the webpages, going through a sense of ponder and enjoyment that is tough to replicate in other kinds of media.
In summary, the effect of comics on well-liked tradition is simple. Their potential to produce memorable figures, explore various genres, and transport us to extraordinary realms is what can make them this kind of a beloved and influential medium. As we keep on to see the rise of comics in numerous formats, their lively globe will undoubtedly go away an indelible mark on our culture for generations to come.

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Leonardo Custom Action Figure
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The Adler Thermae Spa & Wellness Resort is an ideal combination for a relaxing holiday with a cultural, artistic and gastronomic experience surrounded by thermal waters.
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A lovingly restored medieval hamlet, hidden away in the Tuscan countryside: once you've found Amorosa, you'll never want to leave!
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Hotel Palazzo del Capitano: wellness and luxury accommodation in a beautifully restored 15th century edifice in the historic center of San Quirico d'Orcia.
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Treat yourself to a vacation in the Tuscan countryside, enjoying fabulous local food and wine and the peace and quiet of Montefollonico: treat yourself to a holiday at San Sanino.
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The Locanda di San Francesco is an exclusive residence, in a 14th century palazzo in the historic center of Montepulciano.
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Edith Wharton's satiric anatomy of American society in the first decade of the twentieth century appeared in 1913; it both appalled and fascinated its first reviewers, and established her as a major novelist. The Saturday Review wrote that she had "assembled as many detestable people as it is possible to pack between the covers of a six-hundred page novel," but concluded that the book was "brilliantly written," and "should be read as a parable."
It follows the career of Undine Spragg, recently arrived in New York from the Midwest and determined to conquer high society. Glamorous, selfish, mercenary and manipulative, her principal assets are her striking beauty, her tenacity, and her father's money. With her sights set on an advantageous marriage, Undine pursues her schemes in a world of shifting values, where triumph is swiftly followed by disillusion.
Wharton was recreating an environment she knew intimately, and Undine's education for social success is chronicled in meticulous detail. The novel superbly captures the world of post-Civil War America, as ruthless in its social ambitions as in its business and politics.
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First published in 1913, Edith Wharton's The Custom Of The Country is scathing novel of ambition featuring one of the most ruthless heroines in literature. Undine Spragg is as unscrupulous as she is magnetically beautiful. Her rise to the top of New York's high society from the nouveau riche provides a provocative commentary on the upwardly mobile and the aspirations that eventually cause their ruin. One of Wharton's most acclaimed works, The Custom Of The Country is a stunning indictment of materialism and misplaced values that is as powerful today for its astute observations about greed and power as when it was written nearly a century ago.From the Publisher:
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Hello and welcome back for the fourth edition of the Indian Lit Readathon!
We had a really great response last year and an absolutely amazing time making the readathon happen. And like every year, we’re back – bigger and better. The format of our readathon changes a bit every year but the spirit remains the same: to read more books by Indian authors 🙂
This year’s edition has an exciting theme and we promise you won’t find it hard to fit in some reading time for this readathon into your schedule. So keep reading for more details.
What is Indian Lit Readathon and when is it happening?
Indian Lit Readathon is a readathon that aims at encouraging readers to pick up books written by Indian authors or authors of Indian origin. As usual, it’s being hosted by Nandini, Shruti @This Is Lit and yours truly 🙂 This year’s edition will be a week long, running from 12-18th July with fun twitter sprints and challenges running in the background! It officially starts at 12am on Monday, Indian Standard Time, and goes on till midnight on Sunday.
What are the prompts, challenges and theme?
This year’s theme is a game that is beloved by everyone and a staple of every Indian’s childhood: Snakes and Ladders. The readathon will be played on a snakes and ladders board where you need to save your pawn from the snakes, climb the ladders and reach the finish point. Every square on the board accounts 20 minutes of reading. You get to climb up every time you stop on a ladder but it’s not that easy. If you really want to get those ladders you need to time your reading and stop at a certain number of pages.
For example, if a ladder is on block 12 and I’m on block 11 I need to read for 20 more minutes t climb it. But if I get too engaged in my book and read for 40 minutes instead of 20 then whoops! I just missed the ladder.
It’s a game of strategy, you see. You can also calculate when you’re going to land on a snake but these snakes don’t really bite, they’re actually fun challenges! Every snake represents a different readathon challenge and if you can complete the challenge you’re free to continue but if you can’t then you slide down the board. These challenges are so much fun though, we won’t be surprised if you would want to take part in them even if you skip over the snakes 😉
We’ll be keeping track of people’s progress daily and you can check where you are on the readathon leaderboard. Of course, there’s no pressure so this is optional. We just want this readathon to be as relaxing and fun for everyone as possible.
What are the rules?
There’s really just one main rule: only books written by Indian and Indian-origin authors are allowed. Other than that it’s a free-zone! You can read from any genre, any format and any number of books! You can even dnf a book and still get ahead on the board based on the minutes of reading you got clocked in before you dnfed it.
How do I sign-up?
Sign-ups are now open and you can sign-up anytime before the readathon starts. Just click on this form to sign-up for the Indian Lit Readathon.
If you have any other questions feel free to leave them down in the comments. Or you can contact us on either Twitter or Instagram. Follow us on our social media to keep track of what’s happening and get book recommendations and so much more!
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You can update your progress on the board by editing the pawn at the end of each day to represent your progress. And don’t worry, we have a super easy guide as to how you can do that 🙂
Q1. How do I calculate my progress?
Every 20 minutes of reading counts as one block and you start off at 0. Here’s a handy table to illustrate the calculation –
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… and so on.
Q2. How do I mark my progress on the board?
Link to board, pawn and put instructions here
Q3. Which challenges belong to which snakes?
The challenges have been arranged in ascending order. For instance, the snake at Block #10 corresponds to the first challenge and so on.
Will you be taking part in the Indian Lit Readathon?
What do you think about the theme and the prompts?
Do you have any idea of what books you would like to read for the readathon? Feel free to leave some recommendations for everyone else 🙂


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(Click here to subscribe to the new Delivering Alpha newsletter.)SPACs are getting hit by a rising number of class-action lawsuits as more hyped-up deals turn out to be flops.Shareholder lawsuits against post-merger special purpose acquisition companies rose to 15 through the first half of 2021, tripling from just five in all of 2020, according to data from Woodruff Sawyer. The jump came even as overall securities cases fell 13% this year, according to the data."That's a lot of litigations for one section of the capital markets in a short period of time," said Priya Huskins, partner at Woodruff Sawyer. "SPACs have been marketed as a way to go public faster and easier compared to a traditional IPO, but that might tend to attract companies that are perhaps not ready for public company scrutiny. It is certainly the case the plaintiffs are trying to prove."These cases are so-called stock-drop litigations when negative announcements lead to a significant decline in share prices.
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A new plan to stop illegal IPTV services in Italy could prevent millions of stolen live sports content.
In July, Italy unanimously passed a law to crack down on IPTV services streaming live games. The law grants Italy’s communications and competition regulator, AGCOM, the ability to quickly disable illegal channels within 30 minutes of issuing an order, according to Reuters. AGCOM can block domain names and network traffic routed to IP addresses identified as illicit services. It can also stop future domain names from hosting the same illegally accessed content, preventing pirates from shutting down and switching to new addresses.
“This is a key measure to protect copyright and finally black out pirate sites in a timely manner,” said Lorenzo Casini, president of Italian soccer (football) league Serie A, according to Reuters.
DAZN, a sports media company, estimates piracy costs the entire sports industry $316.9 million annually. Serie A and other broadcasters urged Italy’s Senate to pass stricter legislation against piracy.
The law went into effect on August 8. IPTVs streaming games would receive a near-instant block, a prison sentence for illegal broadcasters, and a fine of up to 5,000 euros for individuals caught using such services. However, only 100 pirated streams have been blocked since then, according to Torrent Freak.
Although the law was enacted before Serie A’s new season started on August 20, the blocking measures won’t be enabled until a “technical roundtable” is held in September. The broadcasters pressing for legislation didn’t complete the technical legwork beforehand and waited until the Senate passed the law.
It will take time to smooth out details like preventing over-blocking, when legit streams are erroneously misidentified as piracy, and developing for the platform software will take time. The system may launch in October, according to La Repubblica.

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The afl-cio labor history timeline highlights the key 1881 federation of organized trades and labor unions formed disloyalty to the united states 1919 . The gilded age summary big picture analysis & overview of the gilded age they satirized a society whose serious problems, they felt, had been veiled by a thin . Organized labour in canada and the united states: of joint labour-management and related problem-solving committees as the most organized labour in canada and .
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- history of the labor movement in the united states this is a brief history of the labor movement in the united states from the late eighteen hundreds to the present in 1881 a movement toward organized labor was beginning to be inforced. Issues facing parties and the united states after world war ii included the cold a critical component of the democratic party coalition has been organized labor. The depression in the united states--an overview the core of the problem was the immense disparity between the country's productive capacity and the ability of . Organized labor is an association of workers united as a single, representative entity for the purpose of improving the workers' economic status and working conditions through collective .
Do labor unions have a future in the united states virtually none of whom were organized in the 1950s, made up the majority of union members . A historical outline of organized labor in the united states because labor had no leverage this third problem was largely due to unprecedented immigration labor unions during the second . 'all labor has dignity': martin luther king, jr's fight for economic justice who speaks prophetically about the host of issues facing our nation today the way to economic prosperity for . The following is a brief overview to help guide anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the many issues associated with globalization what is globalization economic globalization is a historical process, the result of human innovation and technological progress. Labor unions and collective bargaining learning objectives after studying this appendix, you will be able to lo1 describe how unions in the united states are organized.
The struggle for the right to unionize was a remarkable event in the history of the united states labor movement organized into a union rise of unions . United states department of labor all a half-century campaign by organized labor for a voice in the cabinet, and an indirect product of the progressive . This article is from the november/december 2009 issue of dollars & sense: organized labor in the united states, problems, vol 37 no 3, 1990 united states .
The history of unions in the united states by mark p the first hundred years of us history saw relatively little in the development of labor unions a few were organized in scattered . The leaders in this effort were the national child labor committee, organized in 1904, and the many state child labor committees attitudes in the united states significantly, and child labor . The decline of organized labor in the united states has been attributed to a number of factors, from the erosion of the nation's manufacturing base to an increasingly global workforce and new .

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Just in time for summer, kids with a musical talent have a place to hone their skills. The founder of the Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music talks about the summer classes being offered at the school and how it's benefiting students.
Detroit School of Rock & Pop Music cultivating the next generation of performers
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Easytrak is an Ultra Short Baseline (USBL) underwater positioning and tracking system centred on a multi-element, single transducer that transmits and receives acoustic signals to dynamic subsea targets from which range, bearing and depth information can be determined.
As a full system package, Easytrak has been specifically designed to overcome the difficulties of tracking underwater targets such as divers, ROV’s, AUV’s and tow-fish which operate out of sight beneath the water surface. As the name suggests, rapid deployment and ease of operation ensures that even novice users can commence tracking within minutes of set up. The innovative, compact design incorporates an impressive amount of features, providing stable and accurate tracking for a variety of subsea tasks.
- All operational equipment, hardware and software
- Integral pitch, roll and heading sensors to compensate for vessel movement
- GPS receiving software
- Robust, lightweight enclosures
- Intuitive control software, bringing the confidence of professional USBL systems to a wide operator base
- Track multiple targets simultaneously
- Track horizontally, enabling the location of floating targets e.g. AUV retrieval
- Operate in diverse applications with universal appeal
- Offer a versatility in system configuration that is second to none
- Operate AAE Acoustic Release Beacons (Nexus and Lite)
Four commercial versions of the system are available; the rack-mount, vessel based Nexus 2; the compact Nexus Lite or entry-level Alpha, and the Alpha Portable that has a display screen and keyboard housed in a marine grade splash-proof enclosure. The Nexus 2 is the most recent rack-mount model. In addition to tracking traditional ‘tone-burst’ beacons, Nexus also tracks Spread Spectrum beacons that offer increased performance.
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Working with Government Agencies in Antitrust Law is an authoritative, insider's perspective on interacting with government agencies during antitrust investigations. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the stages of an agency investigation and the key practical considerations for each stage. These top lawyers reveal their advice on the initial analysis of the investigation and preliminary research, the role of the client in managing communications, strategic cooperation with agency officials, and negotiation techniques. Additionally, these leaders discuss how to mitigate risk through compliance, manage antitrust considerations in international jurisdictions, and analyze current enforcement trends both domestically and abroad. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable Business Due Diligence Strategies is an authoritative, insider s perspective on best practices for performing due diligence during domestic and cross-border transactions. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts provide an overview of the standard due diligence framework for M&A transactions as well as a discussion of recent trends and developments that have affected the due diligence process. These top M&A lawyers give tips on developing an effective approach, including understanding the client s preferred work product and the transaction timeline, structuring the team that will best facilitate the process, and accounting for any limits imposed on the extent of diligence that can be performed. Additionally, these leaders discuss potential pitfalls for both new associates and more seasoned attorneys, offer thoughts on the most challenging aspects of the process, and provide insight into the impact of the current economic climate on due diligence. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving area of law.
Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.
1. Curtis G. Carlson, Partner & Steven M. Haas, Attorney, Hunton & Williams LLP A Search for Understanding: Due Diligence and the M&A Deal
2. Harvey E. Bines, Partner, Sullivan & Worcester LLP Due Diligence as a Duty
3. Paul S. Ware, Partner, Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP Developing an Effective Approach to Due Diligence
4. Roddy Bailey, Partner, Miller & Martin PLLC Obtaining Key Information: Due Diligence Strategies for Today s Business World
5. Christopher Boies, Partner & Mike Huang, Attorney, Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP Due Diligence The Foundation to a Successful Transation
6. Richard Cicchillo Jr., Partner and Team Leader, Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Team, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP Domestic and Cross-Border M&A: Unique Diligence Concerns and Solutions


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SELENA'S deepest desire and life purpose is to help people uncover, heal and integrate those parts of their life that interfere with relationships, health, work life, wealth, creativity and sense of self-worth. She helps them to identify and let go of held positions and attitudes that are no longer serving them.
Selena has a down-to-earth and highly supportive coaching approach combined with compassion and humour to get to what is really happening. This creates an environment of safety and support to take the risks necessary for growth and transformation. This also helps to motivate people to reach their full potential. She helps people to have better communication, gain new perspectives and understanding and create deeper connections with themselves and others.
I have been on my own personal journey along with working with people who seek deeper and more meaningful lives for over 18 years. I've studied worldwide in the areas of relationships, communication, anger management, disease, sexuality and family and team dynamics. I have helped people from all over the world enhance the quality of their lives, both personally and professionally. You can feel more passionate, more powerful, more playful, more productive, and more connected than you ever thought possible.
"Selena has the ability to see her clients with clarity and gives you the gift of knowing yourself that profoundly alters your life forever."
Be prepared to be challenged and supported and for significant and positive changes to occur. Are you ready to take your life to the next level?
Selena has appeared as a guest on Help TV (Access-Canadian Learning Television), has been featured on the Global News Morning Edition and several times on Global News Noon Show.
She has been heard on QR77 radio and quoted in publications such as Chatelaine Magazine and the Calgary Herald. Selena is also a frequent contributor to Rising Woman Magazine in Calgary, Alberta.
Selena is a Certified Professional Coach (CPCC) through The Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael, California, a certified Trainer having completed Train the Trainer I and II with Peak Potentials Training and holds a Diploma in Counseling (Dip.C.) from the Haven Institute for Professional development. She is a member of the International Coach Federation and owner of Wright Track Coaching & Seminars in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Le Corail Hotel Gruissan
Port De Gruissan Quai Ponant, 11430, Gruissan, France (Show on map)
Le Corail Hotel Gruissan is situated in one of the most beautiful villages in Narbonne. Characterised by its lagoons and pristine beaches, the Narbonne has retained its old atmosphere, and is near to the small fishing industry, which is still a mainstay for the local economy. The comfortable rooms are all air conditioned and more than half have balconies overlooking the quaint harbour. Families or couples who would prefer a garden view can choose from one of its double or quadruple rooms instead. Travellers can get here by taking a train to Narbonne Station, 15kms away, or by driving here on the A9. However, those who do bring their own vehicle should note that the cost of hotel parking is not included. Its own restaurant, ‘Le Quai’, overlooks the port and comes highly recommended for its quality selection of seafood at both lunch and dinner times.
Number of Rooms: 32
Air Conditioned, TV
The restaurant is located on the ground floor. A large window front allows for a view of the port. It opens up to a terrace where meals can be taken in the warmer months.
The lobby is of medium size.
The hotel is painted in an ocre red colour. It is built in parts of 3 to 4 storeys, each part of the building has a faulted roof.
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Lifestyle Pets Hero Dog Stays with Missing Missouri Toddler Until Boy Is Found "Every time we found his footprint, we found the dog footprint right beside him," the sheriff who helped with the search said By Kelli Bender Published on October 4, 2017 06:26 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Man’s best friend can also be his protector. On Tuesday, William Odom, 2, of Saucier, Missouri, went missing from his home, reports WBTV. His parents, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the neighborhood all joined together to search for the child, who they worried could be alone and in danger. Once the group found the boy sleeping in a truck about a quarter-mile from his home, several hours after the search started, they found he wasn’t alone after all. “Every time we found his footprint, we found the [family] dog footprint right beside him. So the dog traveled with him all day,” Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said. “When the little boy was found the dog was still circling the truck and scratching on the truck.” After reuniting the toddler with his family and looking into the disappearance, authorities believe no foul play was involved; instead they think Odom may have wandered off on his own. Thankfully, the paternal pooch decided to follow after the little boy and keep an eye on him until he was safe. “It’s an amazing story. We’re very thankful that he is in good health. And we brought him home to his family,” Peterson added.


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Parabel has made a breakthrough discovery in extracting plant protein from water lentils for use in foods for functional and nutritional benefits. The crop has the highest yield per ha of all crops including GM soy.
LENTEIN - which is the brand name of the water lentil protein - has the highest levels of Essential Amino Acids and BCAA of all plant protein and has a protein digestibility (PDCAAS) score of .93
With a minimal environmental foot print, the crop doubles its biomass every day and it is also harvested every day. Zero water, carbon or arable land used.
Lentein is said to be the world’s most complete food source and is already a staple food in South East Asia. Recently Parabel’s Lentein received the FDA GRAS no objections letter and also approval from Health Canada.
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Opposing Nationwide Protests Against Police Brutality
Fewer antigovernment groups were active in 2020, but we witnessed the mobilization of extremist groups against the Black Lives Matter movement (BLM).
BLM, a nationwide movement aimed at challenging and dismantling the structures of systemic racism, protested the killing of 46-year-old George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who was killed in May by a police officer while being detained on suspicion of buying cigarettes with a fake $20 bill.
In response to protests in more than 150 cities, antigovernment groups that have historically been at odds with government agencies experienced division when some factions initially came out in support of the protests.
Early signs of support
In Virginia, the Boogaloo group and militia organization Virginia Knights initially defended the rights of protesters to rally for justice. In a Facebook post shared in June, the 20-year-old leader of the group, Mike Dunn, shared an image of members taking on the role of security for a Black Lives Matter event in South Boston, Virginia. Dunn expanded on his post by saying: “Protest was a success and wonderfully peaceful! We stood in support of the protest and were blessed many times by the words from the speakers.”
These calls for police accountability also spilled over into the larger boogaloo movement, a community of far-right antigovernment libertarians who openly call for a second civil war. In an article published by Bellingcat, reporters Robert Evans and Jason Wilson documented the internal struggle within the movement.
In Boise, Idaho, antigovernment activist Ammon Bundy voiced support for BLM rallies, saying in a Facebook live video, “You must have a problem in your mind if you think somehow the Black Lives Matter is more dangerous than the police.” The Bundy family is best known for their ongoing disputes with the Bureau of Land Management that have resulted in high-profile standoffs between federal officers and Bundy family supporters.
The initial outrage over the killing of George Floyd was even evident in some on the far right, but early signs of support quickly turned into disdain as antigovernment paramilitary organizations and others likened BLM – including through conspiracies and disinformation - to the anti-fascist movement, or antifa, a loosely organized network of leftwing activists.
Then-President Trump also weighed in on the ongoing protests, but he focused much of his attention on a handful of violent incidents that occurred near peaceful protests. The White House’s response to the social unrest helped shift the antigovernment movement’s posture toward BLM from one of uneasy support to open antagonism. In late May, Trump exacerbated tensions when he published a tweet describing protesters in Minneapolis as “thugs” and saying, “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
Shortly thereafter, the Oath Keepers militia, a far-right national vigilante group, took to Facebook to issue a statement reading:
I see some of you conflicted about how to handle what’s going on in the streets of this country. I too was conflicted but let me say this. Maybe you better read that Oath again it said protect the constitution from all enemies foreign and or here’s the part you better read slowly… Domestic … Once these thugs turned to burning, killing and looting, they became domestic enemies.
“An unsanctioned show of unregulated force”
The Trump administration’s role in portraying BLM protesters as “thugs” only encouraged the mobilization of far-right wing extremists. These actors quickly claimed to their supporters that armed citizens were needed in the streets to protect communities from vandalism and destruction. These groups capitalized on the domestic terrorist narrative to justify vigilantism, a role right-wing militias have historically embraced in their attempts to circumvent the law.
This vigilante narrative served as a rallying cry. The Southern Poverty Law Center has noted at least 50 instances where far-right wing extremists showed up to BLM rallies during the summer. One of the most notable encounters occurred in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Aug. 25, when Kyle Rittenhouse, then 17, traveled from Antioch, Illinois, to “patrol” the streets, firearm in hand. Police say Rittenhouse shot three people, killing two, after a heated confrontation with BLM protesters.
The event in Kenosha wasn’t the only incident involving right-wing militants trying to act as ad hoc law enforcement. In June, members of a group calling itself the New Mexico Civil Guard were arrested after they tried to intervene in a shooting incident in Albuquerque. The group, which claimed they weren’t familiar with the victim or the shooter, were present at the scene brandishing firearms and donning paramilitary attire.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham quickly condemned their actions. She said, “The heavily armed individuals who flaunted themselves at the protest, calling themselves a ‘civil guard,’ were there for one reason: to menace protesters, to present an unsanctioned show of unregulated force.”
On Facebook, antigovernment groups praised the militia activity. After the shooting in Kenosha, Dunn, who had backed the initial BLM cause with his group Virginia Knights, flipped his stance and posted to his page: “No Kyle shouldn’t have been there. Yes he acted in self-defense. No he shouldn’t be a statist (sic). Yes people can change. Kudos to him for not lying down for a beating.”
Chris Hill, leader of the III% Security Force militia, decried the arrests of the New Mexico Civil Guard members and instead tried to push the notion that antigovernment extremists were unjustly being targeted: “You see this shit?..random dude gets beat with skateboard, mob moves in to knock him out, stab him, and he shot the assailant. So, armed militants are the terrorists! This is a coup guys. Think big picture.”
Over the course of 2020, the right wing increasingly turned their ire toward the Black Lives Matter movement as a perceived counterpoint to antifa. Armed militants will likely continue to make their presence felt at future public protests.
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Duncan Jones talks about his first feature film, Moon. It's an indie sci-fi flick about living on the moon. Drawing from current NASA research projects, Moon aims to paint a realistic picture of a lone astronaut in charge of mining the moon for an energy source.
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Sharp Rise In Hate Crimes: Deeply Worrying And Highlights That Not Enough Is Being Done By The Government and Organisations
On 6th October 2022 the UK government published the annual national statistics on hate crime in England and Wales. The sharp rise in hate crimes is deeply worrying and highlights that not enough is being done by the Government to firstly explore why these crimes are happening and secondly educate people, at scale, about why these feelings exist in the first place.
As a society, we need to get to the root of the problem and that involves structurally addressing and understanding the causes of hate crimes rather than dealing with the effects.
When people understand why they may think as they do, that can help them to think differently, but you need the structures and facilities in place to enable that to happen.
Many have suffered due to the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis will have undoubtedly been a material factor in the rise in hate crimes. When people are struggling and feel their needs are not being met, they often look for someone to blame. Being cooped up inside and not seeing others results in higher levels of using social media and this can sometimes make these problems worse. Social media often pours fuel on the fire as it makes it easier to express negative views.
We are seeing increasing levels of anger and hate which are fuelled by social media and sometimes by politicians to meet their own agendas. The cost-of-living crisis can also fuel the feelings of anger and upset that people feel. There is also backlash at the woke culture and a view by some that it’s taking over.
Part of the problem is that we are failing to see the signs and symptoms of this hate and the dangers before it becomes full blown and extreme. We are also failing to find ways of tackling these behaviours partly because we have difficulty in talking about them and in describing them.
In my Eventbrite Free Seminars I explore what causes us to discriminate and some of our values beliefs and experiences which can influence our thoughts and behaviours. We need to be able to confront the ways in which we discriminate (and recently there were some articles within the Economist reinforcing this).
The Need For Preventative work
We can address this hate crime by supporting people in their understanding and ability to deal with racism and other hate crimes. Helping them to understand why they feel the way they do and providing them with solutions and answers.
We’re failing to support individuals and organisations in having these conversations in a meaningful way and as such people are becoming defensive, going into silos and rather than talking about their feelings and emotions they’re bottling it up and then venting which can result in hate crime.
I was recently talking to a man who described himself as easy going and not racist and yet found himself becoming emotionally dysregulated and swearing at “two coloured guys” who had tried to tamper with his car. He told me that he was shocked at the words and anger which came out of his mouth, the torrent of racial abuse, as he didn’t consider himself to be someone who was either racist or held such negative views of ethnic minority people.
There are some who think that there has been too much focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion training and discussion; too much focus on woke culture and on black lives matter with some asking well what about us what about our needs- our lives matter. Recently Kanye West wore a T-shirt saying white lives matter which caused a lot of upset and many have been questioning whether it’s a racist statement. Others wonder whether it’s just designed to attract attention and stir things up.
The fight against Hate speech is a difficult one – people don’t like to feel like they’re being told what they can and cannot say. They view woke culture and training which focuses on unconscious bias and DEI being very much in this line.
How can the Six Stages Framework help in this area?
The Six Stages Framework is a psychological tool which explores peoples understanding and ability to deal with racism (and other discriminations) and describes the behaviours that individuals may exhibit in the different stages i.e., how individuals show up at the different stages. It was originally designed with racism in mind and has been adapted to other areas of discriminations. So, it is possible to explore an individual’s understanding of racism and compare that to their understanding of other areas coming up with Discrimination-inclusion profiles.
The Six Stages Framework addresses ways to tackle racism and other discriminatory behaviours in society.
The Six Stages Framework operates on the negative and positive axis. The positive axis describes how people can move from stage +1 to +6 in their anti-racist journey, development and understanding of racism.
The negative axis describes what happens when supporting interventions are not put in place to help people with their discriminatory thinking and behaviours. It shows how people can very quickly spiral down the negative access and how their behaviours can become more and more entrenched and extreme culminating with leadership extremism at stage -6.
The Six Stages Framework has been adapted to consider not only other areas of discrimination but also “bad behaviours” and challenging behaviours such as violence, shootings which we saw in places like Uvalde in Buffalo, USA.
It helps us to map out the different behaviours of people before the behaviours become extreme and looks at how we can circumvent and prevent this escalation in negative behaviours. It supports us to identify the signs and symptoms early on so that support can be put in place
In my book, Understanding and Dealing with Racism- The Six Stages Framework, I talk about the Prejudice Racism Spectrum as a way of helping us to identify some of the signs and symptoms of racism and discrimination early on. I also describe what individuals look like, (think, say and behave) at the different stages of the Six Stages Framework in terms of their understanding and ability to deal with racism and other differences.
DEI issues – Why do we need to take this work seriously?
As a psychologist and DEI consultant, I feel it’s important to explore peoples experiences values and beliefs and where and what has influence these in order to support them in correcting the lenses through which they view their life and others’.
The Six Stages Framework starting point is recognising that racism exists in all ethnic and racial groups and that hate crime exists and affects us all. It emphasises the fact that as individuals we all have biases, and we can all discriminate and it’s important to be able to identify how we do this and how we can stop this.
The Six Stages Framework doesn’t view racism or hate crime as binary (i.e., that you’re either racist or you’re not or that you either hate those who are different or you don’t) but instead looks at Prejudice Racism Spectrums which encourages and supports everyone to explore their thoughts feelings and behaviours and to identify how racism and hate crime manifest within their own lives and within society. We all have biases, and we can all have some hatred towards those who are different to us for different reasons and it’s important to explore what this is.
I advocate the use of Developmental Matrices and discrimination and inclusion profiles-which are part of the Six Stages Framework- where individuals can explore and be supported to understand their interactions with those who are different and why it is they think, feel and behave the way they do.
Organisations can also be supported to assess where they are in their journey and understanding of racism and different discriminations- Organisational Developmental Matrices
In my book, Understanding and Dealing with Racism- The Six Stages Framework, I describe what happens on the negative axis of the six stages framework if we don’t address the issues of upset and anger. What we can very quickly see is a spiralling down the negative axis of the 6 stages framework with people become more and more angry and their behaviours become more and more entrenched, and this can cause greater problems within society and an increase hate crime.
The problem with society is that we are becoming more and more polarised in these discussions, and we need to find ways of supporting people to emotionally regulate and to explore what people are feeling and where this is coming from. We need to help people to look at the hate and the anger and then to support them in looking at their perspectives. I consider emotional intelligence, which was the focus of my doctorate, to be really important in these discussion.
Taking an intersectional approach to exploring our understanding and ability to deal with hate and discrimination is really important. It’s also important to explore how we are Building Bridges of Empathy in our Communities and workplaces.
I run regular Eventbrite seminars entitled, In What Ways Do We Discriminate and the Six Stages Framework -Understanding and Dealing with Racism These are very popular and attended by people from all over the world and all lines of work.
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MONEY AND THE PURSUIT OF PLENTY IN AMERICA
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As the United States recovers from its worst recession since the 1930s, economists and other scholars continue to seek new data on the changing patterns of family earning, spend- ing, and "status" in America. Scholars have reached general agreement on at least one point: In 25 years, for all its defects, the growing U.S. "consumer economy" has brought most American adults (and even most American p...


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Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division club Ashton United have revealed that Gary Gee and Adam Mather have both signed for Vanarama National League North neighbours Stalybridge Celtic.
Formerly with Stockport County, Woodley Sports and Mossley AFC, Gee is a busy midfielder who has made well over 100 appearances in the Robins’ midfield since joining the club in 2013.
He demonstrated his consistency by making more starts than any other outfield player during the 2015/16.
Mather is a left-sided defender or midfielder who gave sterling service to New Mills, where he made over 250 appearances.
He helped Chorley win promotion from the Northern Premier League in 2014 before joining Bradford Park Avenue, then switching to Hurst Cross in the summer of 2016.
He has also worn the colours of Woodley Sports, Curzon Ashton and Mossley AFC.

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Tallahassee, FL (STL.News) Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at the Lynn Haven Senior Center to highlight COVID-19 vaccination sites at seven locations across the state in partnership with local churches.
Watch the Governor’s event by clicking HERE.
On Monday, Governor DeSantis directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Department of Health to identify places of worship and other locations in underserved communities where the COVID-19 vaccine may be administered.
Each site has the capacity to administer 500 doses of the vaccine per day. Appointments are proactively scheduled through the faith-based organizations. Walk-ups will not be accepted.
The locations are:
- Lynn Haven Senior Center
905 Pennsylvania Ave.
Lynn Haven, FL 32444
- New Mount Olive Baptist Church
400 NW 9th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- Koinonia Worship Center
4900 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33023
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
501 W. Orange Ave.
Tallahassee, FL 32310
- St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
2504 Chipco St.
Tampa, FL 33605
- St. Bernadette Catholic Church
350 NW California Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
- St. Matthew Baptist Church
3811 Moncrief Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32209
The pilot program is expected to expand as the state continues to receive additional vaccine allocations.


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After Apple presented the new look of iOS 7 the internet was assaulted with information about flat design so I will try to explain in few words what this is it about.
Flat design is a current in design world that focuses on simple shapes, typography and colors. Designers are getting rid of all those visual cues and extra details like beveled edges, gradients, shadows and reflections to make the information more clearly to the user. More and more companies and websites use Flat Design, like Microsoft with their Metro Style or Google in their new android assistant, Google Now.
To start your work with flat design, we have handpicked 10 beautiful designed FREE UI PSD kits, each with a lot of interface elements and components for use in your projects.

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Zyex viola strings are made from synthetic material that produces strings that are incredibly stable under drastic climatic conditions. Within a matter of hours, Zyex viola strings settle in on the instrument with a sound that is warmer than other synthetic core strings. These strings are the ideal choice for professionals and intermediate players.
- Long-scale viola (body length 16-16 1/2 inches) with a playing length of 15 inches (380mm)
- Medium tension
- Zyex synthetic core produces a rich, warm tone
- Short break-in time and excellent bow response provides superb playability and a broad tonal palette
- All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
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Egypt is famous for pyramids, Pharaohs, minarets and temples, but don’t believe for one second that it is living in the past. This is country of modern amenities offering endless opportunities for discovery, relaxation, luxury entertainment, and the chance to enjoy fine Egyptian cuisine floating on the Nile.
Of course the pyramids and ancient structures of Giza are a huge tourist draw, but there are also myriad ancient attractions throughout the country. The Red Sea Coast is the home to lavish resorts and perfect sandy beaches.
Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Below is a selection of hotels for holidays in Egypt. If you can't find what you are looking for, feel free to give us a call on 01342 331795 to discuss your requirements, alternatively you can view our holidays in other Middle East destinations.
Ritz Carlton 7nts Bed & Breakfast from £669
Set in 100,000 square meters of lush tropical landscape with sparkling pools and cascading waterfalls on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. The Ritz Carlton Sharm El Sheikh is a luxurious 5 star resort offering fine dining and modern rooms.
Savoy 7 Nts Bed & Breakfast from £629
Located in the heart of Ras Mohamed National Park, the prestigious Hotel Savoy offers a perfect retreat to combine holiday fun, elegance and comfort. Located adjacent to Soho square the Savoy has the widest choice of restaurants, bars and outlets in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sierra 7nts All Inclusive from £659
The Sierra Hotel is set in the location of beautiful White Knight Beach, adjacent to its sister property the Savoy. Between the two hotels is the lively Soho Square, an entertainment centre with a fine selection of restaurants, bars, clubs, ice skating and bowling.
Hilton Sharks Bay 7nts All Inclusive from £709
This is an excellent priced all inclusive resort with superb facilities including 7 swimming pools, tennis courts, fully equipped health club, 11 restaurants, bars and kids club. 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Naama Bay and close to Sharm El Sheikh airport.
Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh 7nts Bed & Breakfast from £1,199
The finest resort in the Red Sea withg exceptional levels of service, fabulous cuisine and spacious rooms & suites furnished to the highest standard.

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2024 Changes, Engine, Dimensions – Although the revived North American version is receiving all the attention, the Blue Oval company also looks after drivers from other parts of the world. One of the most intriguing changes to the mid-size truck is the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2024. Australia and a few other markets offer this performance-focused variant. Although it has always been fairly exclusive, the new model will have even more intriguing characteristics. First of all, a new engine choice will soon be available. A few fresh additions to the list of standard equipment are also anticipated. By year’s end, the updated model will be available for purchase.
Ford Ranger 2024 Redesign
Exterior And Interior Design
Of course, this model also has a variety of unique styling elements. It has a distinctive grille design in comparison to other Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2024 versions. There are also striking 18-inch wheels and a brand-new body package. Although this vehicle is typically shown in images with an orange finish, there are actually a number of more color choices available. Due to the fact that this version is based on a Crew Cab model, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2024 will maintain its design and only offer that body style.
There are a few Wildtrack trademarks scattered throughout the cabin’s interior décor. There are also quite a few other features. For instance, there is a significant list of safety features that most competitors cannot match. Highlights include adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, semi-automated parking assistance, pedestrian detection, driver monitoring, lane keeping assistance, and automatic high beams. Additionally, because this trim level is somewhat upmarket, leather upholstery and tech amenities like an 8-inch touchscreen with Ford’s newest SYNC3 infotainment system are standard. Other useful features include USB, 12V, and 230V connectors.
Ford Ranger 2024 Engine
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2024’s engine will feature the biggest novelty. This particular version has only, up until now, been offered with a 3.2-liter turbodiesel. Two engines will be included in the offering starting next year. Along with the conventional inline-five engine, a brand-new 2.0-liter EcoBlue turbodiesel will be available. Although the new engine is smaller, it is also much more effective. It has around 13 hp and 20 lb-ft more torque than the typical inline-five turbodiesel, or 210 horsepower and 330 pound-feet, respectively.
The new engine will be faster and have greater mileage ratings, but the five-cylinder engine will likely still be better at hauling. According to the most recent estimates, the average combined fuel efficiency is about 31 mpg. The new engine’s use of a brand-new 10-speed automatic transmission is another crucial feature. On the other hand, the turbo-five is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission from the previous generation. AWD is standard in both scenarios, of course.
Ford Ranger 2024 Release Date And Price
According to the most recent sources, the Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2024 will soon be available on the market during the final quarter of the year. The starting price won’t vary significantly. It’ll cost approximately 60,500 AUD.


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This century had marked a serious decline in the Star Finch population. The causes are probably disturbance to its habitat – rank streamside grass and reeds in scattered eucalypt woodlands – as well as trapping.
The Star Finch range once extended right across northern Australia to New South Wales. Today the bird has withdrawn almost completely to pockets in the northwest, from Arnhem Land to the Pilbara.
Star Finches flock to feed, drink and roost, in small groups of up to 20, sometimes larger. Apart from the occasional insects taken on the wing during breeding, they feed mainly on ripe and green seeds from heads of tall grasses. The birds rove agilely among the stems, clinging and holding down a flower spike to pick out seeds. Only when the grasses dry off do they forage on the ground.
The Star Finch breeds between December and August, but mainly March – April. They build a rounded dome nest, with no entrance tunnel, of coarse grass or dried grass lined with wool and feathers. Both sexes choose a nest site with an elaborate ceremony of bowing deeply with tails twisted in grass tussocks or in small bushes about 6m up. Both sexes also incubate the 3-6 eggs for 12-14 days.