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Gay marriage-related family law revision unlikely in 2016
The United States Supreme Court’s ruling on legalizing samesex marriage in the U.S. has stirred up discussion in Taiwan, but legislators here are mostly reserved about a revision of family law and many believe no resolutions will be adopted, as it is an election year.
As a matter of fact, the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee of the Legislative Yuan since last year has put the screening of a family law revision related to gay marriage on its agenda, although the Ministry of Justice remains opposed to measures that would legalize same-sex marriage outright.
Lai Shih- pao, the ruling Kuomintang’s (KMT’s) policy committee chief, said that the KMT caucus respects the committee’s function, but added that the caucus has not yet discussed the issue.
KMT Legislator Lu Hsuehchang ( ), in his capacity as chairman of the Legislative Yuan’s Justice Committee, suggested that a revision of family law should avoid having an impact on the marriage relations of the majority and traditional ethics.
DPP Caucus Chief Secretary Huang Wei-cher ( ), on the other hand, pointed out that in an election year, the caucuses of both the ruling and opposition parties will tend to avoid drafting any controversial legislation.
Any revision of family law is very likely to be left to the next Legislative Yuan that will be sworn in next year, according to Huang.

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14 CFR 27.1321 - Arrangement and visibility.
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(a) Each flight, navigation, and powerplant instrument for use by any pilot must be easily visible to him.
(b) For each multiengine rotorcraft, identical powerplant instruments must be located so as to prevent confusion as to which engine each instrument relates.
(c) Instrument panel vibration may not damage, or impair the readability or accuracy of, any instrument.
(d) If a visual indicator is provided to indicate malfunction of an instrument, it must be effective under all probable cockpit lighting conditions.
(Secs. 313(a), 601, 603, 604, and 605 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1354(a), 1421, 1423, 1424, and 1425); and sec. 6(c) of the Dept. of Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 1655(c)))
[Doc. No. 5074, 29 FR 15695, Nov. 24, 1964; 29 FR 17885, Dec. 17, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 27-13, 42 FR 36971, July 18, 1977]
Title 14 published on 2014-01-01
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For many people, dieting can be difficult and scary. This is related to the stigma that the culprit must be highly committed to staying away from good food. Nutritionists also agree that fried foods, sweet dishes, and processed foods are the main enemies that trigger diet failure.
However, did you know that diet doesn’t have to make you suffer the consequences of consuming bland dishes all the time. As reported from Eat This Not That, there are many delicious foods that have been thought to be unhealthy, but are actually very helpful in the process of losing weight. Anything? Here’s the list!
1. Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit/Photo: Unsplash.com/K8
So far, people have considered dried fruit (raisins, dates, prunes, etc.) as a “nest” of sugar which will only lead to weight gain. In fact, dried fruit actually still has complete nutrition, as long as the processing does not involve added sugar.
If you consume them in moderation, these fruits are very beneficial for digestion because they contain fiber. In addition, dried fruit will also reduce the risk of obesity and play a role in weight loss.
2. Orange Juice
Orange Juice/Photo: Unsplash.com/Mateusz Feliksik
This fresh drink is also often thought to be unhealthy because it contains a lot of sugar. In fact, orange juice made from 100% oranges is high in fiber and helps hydrate the body. In the research presented by Eat This Not Thatadults who consumed one serving of orange juice (about 236 ml) per day had an average body mass index (BMI) that was balanced compared to those who did not drink it.
Boiled Eggs/Photo: Unsplash.com/Anton Nikolov
Eggs are often considered inappropriate as a diet food menu because they contain fat. In fact, the combination of good fats and protein in it can make you feel full longer, preventing someone from eating too much.
In addition, the American Heart Foundation also explains that consumption of 1-2 eggs every day is still safe for the body, and does not pose a risk of obesity. Don’t forget to balance it with other nutritious foods to get optimal nutrition.

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Thanks for the task to make five drawings of Stensballe, Horsens, Jutland, Denmark, Nation as such. I enjoyed the simplicity of this task while I still found that it generated some complexity in my ideas about the boundaries and definitions of ‘home’ and ‘nation’. It also became an interesting exercise in building my worldview with scissors and a glue stick.
I love studying maps; I think it satisfies a part of my brain that craves order and structure. So, Google Maps became my go-to place for this task, both for screen shots but also to reproduce maps with paper cuttings. I constructed collages to represent each of the locations and decided that collages 1, 3 and 5 would be a mix of drawing, pasting and constructing, while collages 2 and 4 would be actual prints of areas with representations of the maps that went before it. Here they are:
This is a drawing with prints from street view on Google Maps of the places and houses we (and Lisa in particular) visit
This is a print of the maps with a small version of the Stensballe collage inserted
This is a construction of the (for me) familiar shape of this peninsula again with prints of locations and places that we know
As collage no 2, this is a print out of the map with small version of other aspects of Denmark
For the final collage I inserted all of the collages and images from 1-4 and added Leeds, Cork and Ireland/UK to represent my feelings of what I feel is my wider nation as such.
The fjord around Horsens defines the land and the area we live in and so the construction of both Stensballe and Jutland came to being through marking the boundaries of the land with the surrounding fjord and sea. This was in many ways helpful to shape the image I have of each place and also to clarify some degree of boundaries between each location. The task as a whole brought back memories of the short film, below, I made in 2017 (I’m right there and you’re there) where I’m thinking about relocating from Leeds to Horsens. Like this task, the film is trying to deal with what I consider home and where my ‘nation’ begins and ends.
Imagining that I should explain the ‘drawings’ to our daughter Lisa steered my construction of each collage. How could I give her an impression of where she lives and where she is from while still trying to accurately represent the scale of the world she knows? The choice to include an aspect of each drawing into the next drawing (as your task requested) created a mise-en-abyme effect (where a copy of each image is placed within itself) giving me a sense of zooming out from our local neighbourhood to Europe as my wider sense of home.

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"Shoot straight, you bastards! Don’t make a mess of it."
Description: Final words spoken by Lt. Harry "Breaker" Morant (Edward Woodward) in the military drama Breaker Morant (1979).
Lt. Harry Morant, an Englishman living in Australia, and his fellow soldiers Lt. Peter Handcock (Bryan Brown) and Lt. George Ramsdale Witton (Lewis Fitz-Gerald) are veterans of the Boer War. Toward the end of the war Lt. Morant was given an order by Captain Simon Hurst (Terence Donovan) to kill all prisoners. “No prisoners. The gentlemen’s war is over.”
Unfortunately, one of the prisoners was the missionary son of a politically influential man who pressed the British Empire to conduct a trumped-up court martial. Subsequently, Lt. Morant, Lt. Handcock. and Lt. Witton are accused of war crimes and offered up as scapegoats to deflect attention away from other superior officers equally as guilty.
|Lt. Col. Denny:||[regarding orders to shoot any Boers taken prisoner] Do you really believe that Lord Kitchener, a man venerated throughout the world, would be capable of issuing an order of such barbarity?|
|Major Thomas:||I don't know, sir. But I do know that orders that one would consider barbarous have already been issued in this war. Before I was asked to defend these soldiers, I spent some months destroying Boer farmhouses, burning their crops, herding their women and children into stinking refugee camps where thousands of them have already died from disease. Now these orders WERE issued, sir! And soldiers like myself and these men here have had to carry them out however damned reluctantly!|
Upon hearing that Handcock admits to killing a missionary, Lt. Morant explains the realities of a new age of warfare to fellow soldier Lt. George Witton:
"It's a new kind of war, George. A new war for a new century. I suppose this is the first time the enemy hasn't been in uniform. They're farmers. They come from small villages, and they shoot at from behind walls and from farmhouses. Some of them are women, some of them are children, and some of them... are missionaries, George."
During the trial, Lt. Morant, in an effort to prove his innocence of the charges against him, informs the court he was acting under direct orders:
“We were out in the veldt fighting the Boer the way he fought us. I’ll tell you what rule we applied, sir. We applied rule 303. We caught them and we shot them under rule 303.”
At the conclusion of the trial, two of the three soldiers, Lt. Harry Morant, and Lt. Peter Handcock are found guilty of war atrocities and sentenced to death.
As Lt. Handcock and Lt. Morant sit in chairs in the middle of field awaiting the sunrise, Morant shouts to the firing squad about to kill him, “Shoot straight, you bastards. Don’t make a mess of it.” A moment later, a volley of bullets riddle both soldier's chest, forcing their chairs to fall backward to the ground.
Before Morant dies, he requests a biblical epitaph: Mathew 10:36 ("And a man's foes shall be they of his own household."). Then as he awaits his execution, we hear Morant in a voice-over reciting one of his poems:
"It really ain't the place nor time to reel off rhyming diction but yet we'll write a final rhyme while waiting crucifixion. For we bequeath a parting tip of sound advice for such men who come in transport ships to polish off the Dutchman. If you encounter any Boers, you really must not loot 'em, and if you wish to leave these shores, for pity's sake, don't shoot 'em. Let's toss a bumper down our throat before we pass to Heaven, and toast a trim-set petticoat we leave behind in Devon."

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Poster Abyss - Graphic Dream
Description nuggets ✨
What is this fire that animates us? Impulse, vivacity and spirituality: the Abysses poster model is a reflection on taking height.
It is a tissue mixed with our stimuli and a plunge into the depths of our emotions.
Like the image of this ball which grows in our body, mixing our feelings and our feelings.
The designer Songe Graphique worked for 8 hours on the original model. Patience and rigor for his fine and tirelessly reproduced lines.
Each illustration is drawn, signed and numbered by the hand of Songe Graphique. The printing is then done in France.
Material details 🌱
Certified and sustainable paper 400gr
Format A3 (30cm x 40cm) and A4 (21x30cm)
Poster carefully packaged in a tube or cardboard envelope.
Delivery time 📦
Delivery expected within 5 to 7 working days.
Shipping costs of 6 euros, offered from an order of 50 euros with this designer .
Welcome to the stellar world of Songe Graphique.
Young creative and artistic brand that was born in 2020, following the rediscovery of the practice of drawing by its founder Mélany. The young designer decides to make her art her life project.
Each model is hand-drawn in Indian ink and watercolour. Each poster is drawn by the designer in a long process of inspiration, on limited edition collections and a reasoned manufacturing.
🌱 RAW MATERIALS
The paper chosen for printing is certified, of high quality.
🛠 DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
Songe Graphic poster models are made to order or in limited edition. Songe Graphique wants its graphic, production, collaboration and manufacturing process to remain conscious.
A fight for a reasoned production that respects the environment. Avoid waste or overproduction.
All the partners who collaborate with Songe Graphique are based in France, in order to limit the impact of transport, avoid pollution and renew lasting and qualitative relationships.
Des articles Français, Originaux, Éthiques, et Faits Main !
Nous avons établi une charte de sélection des artisans et créateurs français qui souhaitent collaborer avec nous. Pour figurer dans notre catalogue, ils doivent montrer patte blanche et répondre à un certain nombre de critères que nous analysons rigoureusement et systématiquement :
- L’origine des matières premières 🇫🇷
- Le degré de fabrication française
- L'originalité 🧑🏻🎨
- Écoresponsabilité 🌍
- Déontologie et responsabilité sociétale

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JWA combos and the SYJO Big Bands in concert
Tonight, Thurdsay November 29
- Club Ryde X (Ryde Ex Services Club)
- 742 Victoria Rd, Ryde
- $5/$20 for families. Tickets at the door. Funds go to the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestras.
- Parking and meals available at the club.
Featuring performances by all the JWA Combos and guest performances by the Syjo Big Bands.
All welcome! The concert is a fundraiser for the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestras.
Musicians in SYJO3, the 6:30pm adult combo, Anna Savery’s Tuesday combo or the Saturday 4:30 combo should be there by 5:30pm. everyone else, the show starts at 6:00.


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Equity release will reduce the value of your estate. Always think carefully before securing a loan against your property.
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Our advisors will help you choose the most suitable Lifetime Mortgage. It works just like a regular mortgage and is secured against your home. You can choose whether or not to make monthly repayments. The loan is repaid when the plan comes to an end.
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Famous Places to visit in Jammu
Jammu, the beautiful summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. The district known for its scenic views. The colourful and wide variety of flowers, greenery and freshness in the environment make it a paradise on earth. The city is divided into two parts, old and new. The city has some temples wrapped in age-old myths and quite a few forts and palaces.
As one of the wonderful hill stations in Jammu region, its name is taken from small local lakes ‘Sana’ and ‘Sar’. This town is surrounded by huge conifer trees and offers beautiful views. This place has achieved a lot of tourist attention in the recent times and provides an excellent spot for adventure sports.
Popularly known as “Mini Kashmir”, the town is gifted with awe-inspiring views and graceful beauty due to striking woodlands and gleaming streams flowing through different parts of the city. It also has many historical and religious places. And, in the area of Bhaderwah, you can also witness Machail Mata Temple, which is popularly known for the shrine of Goddess Durga.
Vaishno Devi hills, located in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, are famous all over the country for housing the Vaishno Devi Temple. This temple, being one of the holiest Hindu temples in the nation, is dedicated to Vaishno Devi, who is also known as Vaishnavi or Mata Rani. Apart from being the Mother Goddess, She is said to be the incarnation of Shakti.
One of the key hill stations in the region, it is famous for its adventure sports like skiing in winters. In summers, it offers paragliding rides and picturesque picnic spots.
Bahu Fort is an ancient fort, believed to have been built by Raja Bahulochan about 3,000 years ago and later refurbished by kings of the Dogra Dynasty in 19 CE. The fort houses a Mahakali Temple (aka Bave Wali Mata) within its premises, in favour of the deity who is believed to preside over the region. The aquarium in the garden, the Bagh-i-Bahu, is one of the subcontinent’s largest underground aquariums, housing over 400 varieties of fresh and marine water fish–all maintained in a state-of-the-art shape.
Amar Mahal Palace Museum
Amar Mahal Palace Museum is housed in the Amar Mahal Palace. It was built in 1862 in a unique, French-chateau style of architecture. Located atop a hill overlooking the Tawi river, four rooms of the palace have been converted into art galleries and historical museums, depicting the royal history of Jammu.
The star of this museum is the golden throne of Jammu, weighing a whopping 120 kgs, done up in pure gold. The art collection here is also quite impressive, with paintings of M F Hussain and Laxman Pai on display, among other famous Indian contemporary painters. Another interesting aspect is the Pahari paintings shown here, depicting tales from the Mahabharata and other folklore, especially those of Nal Damyanti. The museum also organises heritage walks around the compound to give detailed insights into the history of Jammu and surrounding cities.


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I come here to speak my mind, whatever that means at the time.
I feel like writing something that sounds pseudo-intellectual and edgy here, but I won't, because I know that in 5 years I'll look at it and think "boy, I sure was lame".
So instead of that, there's this. Is it better? Is it worse? Only me in 5 years will know.
Hahahah, okay, after writing that, 5-second-later me found that pretty lame. I'll leave this here for you guys to see how ridiculous I was.
Also, I really like this anti-anti-joke:
So a Mexican, an American, and a Chinese man are in a boat...
Suddenly the rowboat starts taking in water. The three men theorize there is too much mass on the boat, and realize they have to get rid of some of their cargo, particularly something they have too much of in their country. The chinese man throws overboard 12 crates full of cheap, broken merchandise made in China. However, the boat continues sinking. The mexican man then throws 12 crates of automobile and farming equipment overboard. Regardless, the boat continues to sink. The American then grabs the Mexican;
He asks the Mexican, who is now very startled, what he can throw overboard. The men agree to drop the decommissioned 747 jet engine they have laying in their rowboat, which considerably lowers the weight of the boat. It didn't matter though , as the boat was sinking because there was a hole in the side, not because there was too much mass.
The boat slowly went down, and the water rose, until the men were nearly underwater. Luckily, they were only rowing in a lake, which due to the recent drought, was only three feet deep. They got out, walked to shore, and lived happily ever after. The three executives congratulate each other on finding such an effective, irresponsible way to dispose of their corporate waste.
My life and ambitions.
Right now, I just want to get to the next stage of my life, and life it out decently.
A brief history of my life.
Haha, good one.
The things I could never live without.
Air, water, food, sleep, communication.
The coolest places I've visited.
In my free time I like to...
Sit by my computer, browse reddit, read and procrastinate. Well, I don't know if I like to do the last one, but I do.
"Can you imagine being Roman, really wanting Italian food, but having to wait 1300 years for noodles to come from China, then another 300 years for the tomatoes to make the sauce." -/u/Zebidee
Oliphaunt am I,
Biggest of all,
Huge, old, and tall
-Excerpt from Oliphaunt by J.R.R. Tolkien
"Then he decided he wasn't going to tell anyone that this was an error, because he's a dick, and now all your snowflakes are urine and you can't even find the cat."
You should send me a message if you..
...are interested in Tolkien's Work.
...are interested in me.
...are interested in sending a message to me.

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A woman has issued a heartfelt plea after a cherished ornament was stolen from her niece’s grave at Allerton Cemetery.
Irene Lloyd-Jones from Liverpool city centre says she’s been left “heartbroken” after a cherub ornament went missing from its place on the grave of her niece Karen - who died aged two.
The family believe the ornament was stolen at some point in the last three weeks after visiting the cemetery on Sunday, August 27.
The ornament was added in 2015 to mark her birthday and is described as a white female cherub, sitting with her arms folded. It is around seven inches tall and five inches wide.
Irene, 69, issued a desperate plea to the people of Liverpool to hopefully have the cherub- which she believes may have been sold on - returned.
She said: “We visited on Sunday August 27 when we realised it was gone.
“We’d been about two weeks before that so it must have been in the last few weeks.
“I asked around in the cemetery and somebody suggested it may have been stolen - so it must have gone in the last couple of weeks.
“A few people suggested that people steal ornaments and sell them in car boot sales.
“I can’t believe anyone would do it. It’s quite clearly the grave of a young girl - it says on the headstone that she died when she was two.
“Her mum Brenda is heartbroken. She’s still upset a week later. When you lose a child it always stays with you but this has made the pain even worse.”
Councillor Steve Munby, Cabinet member for neighbour hoods said the crime was “despicable”.
He said: “Stealing from a grave is a despicable crime and hugely traumatic for loved ones, and I am really saddened to hear of this case.
“We haven’t seen a sudden increase in thefts, but clearly even one crime is one too many in these circumstances. We do have CCTV and patrols but the sheer size of our cemeteries means security is a challenge.
“We always urge families to report thefts to Merseyside Police so that they can be recorded and investigated.”
Merseyside Police confirmed they had not received any reports of thefts from the cemetery in the last few months, but urged anyone who had experienced things going missing to report it to police so that it can be investigated.


In recent years, Edinburgh has experienced faster rates of economic growth when compared to most other UK regions. However, it still lags behind a number of its Northern European competitors, which enjoy larger pools of labour and better transport links.
To rectify this problem, the Scottish Government has sought to develop West Edinburgh as a major economic growth zone for Scotland; attracting high value economic investment from other areas of the UK, Europe and beyond.
West Edinburgh's attractiveness is built upon it strategic location, with around 1.5 million of Scotland's working population living within 1 hour of the area. The area also benefits from a high level of transport connectivity, with the future development of the airport seeking to make West Edinburgh the international gateway into Scotland.
The new business environment being planned for West Edinburgh will benefit from high quality urban design, architecture and landscaping. This represents a major opportunity for the development green infrastructure for the provision of naturalised water management, useable open space, active travel routes and wildlife habitats.
The City of Edinburgh Council recognised the need to include the consideration of green infrastructure from the outset of the planning process. With this in mind, the Council commissioned 7N Architects and Horner MacLennan Landscape Architects to develop the Landscape Framework for the International Business Gateway Development in West Edinburgh.
Desk top surveys were undertaken along with a number of site visits to the study area. Key stakeholders were also identified and discussions were held to outline the project proposals and to enquire about the aspirations for the future uses of the land.
The resulting West Edinburgh Landscape Framework and Landscape and Habitat Management Plan recognise the value of green infrastructure for the provision of naturalised water management, useable open space, active travel routes and wildlife habitats. The Framework and Plan will ensure that green infrastructure is fully considered from the outset of the planning process and seek to enhance the wider landscape quality of West Edinburgh, making it a more attractive location for business investment.
Support from the CSGN Development Fund has provided an opportunity for the detailed development work to take place and has paved the way for practical implementation on the ground.
If implemented, the recommendations made in the West Edinburgh Landscape Framework and Landscape and Habitat Management Plan will help to link the working population of Central Scotland to the business developments in West Edinburgh through networks of high quality routes for cycling and walking.
The creation of new parks and woodlands will provide habitats for wildlife and will increase the biodiversity of the area. This will have the added benefit of improving the air quality in West Edinburgh and will contribute to the mitigation of climate change.
This project aims to provide a high quality environment for business investment. Research has shown that high quality environments are more attractive to investors and that businesses are willing to pay more such sites. Attractive business locations are also beneficial to employees, who are happier and more productive in their working environment, and less likely to take their skills to a competitor.
The West Edinburgh Landscape Framework is now an integral part of the International Business Gateway Development and is being used to prioritise works and guide investment in in this area.
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Kerry Says Obama Has Authority To Attack Syria Even if Congress Fails to Authorize Intervention
Kerry Says Obama 'Has the Right' To Strike Syria Without Congress – as it Happened (The Guardian)
• US secretary of state John Kerry defended the president's decision to seek Congressional approval for military action in Syria. He said doing so made the mission stronger. He said there "are good people in Congress" and the administration "does not contemplate" that those good people will vote "no" on an authorization to use force.
• But the president "has the right" to strike even without congressional approval, Kerry said.

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In a press release issued Thursday, ASAP of Anderson thanked departing Board member Mollie Hoskins Scarbrough for her six years of service on the ASAP of Anderson Board of Directors.
Scarbrough first joined ASAP’s board in 2013, but ASAP of Anderson bylaws allow for a maximum of six years of continuous service on the Board.
In the release, ASAP officials say that while on the board, Scarbrough provided representation for the pharmacy community in Anderson County and helped make critical decisions for ASAP as the organization grew and expanded. The release states that Scarbrough “has been a tremendous asset to the ASAP coalition, and we look forward to continuing to work with her and Hoskins Drug Store to prevent and reduce substance misuse among youth and adults in Anderson County.”
Chuck Ashley, DPh will be joining the board this month representing the pharmacy community, and Virginia Walsh, a founding coalition member with ASAP, will be returning to the board as well.
To learn more about ASAP of Anderson or to volunteer your time, contact them by email at ASAPofAnderson@gmail.com or by phone at 865-457-3007.


Honours in the UK: Debate with Peter Tatchell following the publication of the Commons Select Committee Honours Report: The House of Commons Public Administration Select Committee today published its report on the UK Honours System. Unfortunately, despite a couple of useful recommendations, the Committee’s report was rather misleading — and, due to lack of knowledge of the subject, these inaccuracies were perpetuated today by much of the British media.
I appeared on Sky News this morning to debate the subject with Peter Tatchell. The discussion may be viewed by clicking on the video link below:
I always think it a shame that America doesn’t have a formal Honors System like many of our Anglophile neighbors, but then I remember that we don’t have a fount of honor, we have a President. Our sovereignty does not lie in a monarch, but in the people themselves.
That being said, there are awards and decorations that are conferred upon US citizens, the highest being the Presidential Medal of Freedom (see a video of this year’s ceremony). A listing of civilian awards can be found here.


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Supporting other communities in building fiber optics networks
As more utilities across the country launch their own fiber-to-the-home services, EPB Fiber Optics realized an opportunity to provide the support and expertise to help them improve quality of life in their community, grow their local economy and better compete in the communications market. Working with Network Operations and Field Services, this year the New Products division launched EPB Broadband Solutions, which provides wholesale services and shares with municipalities how they can benefit from the lessons we learned as the utility that built America’s first Gig-speed internet. From direct internet access and video transport, to network monitoring and engineering, to 24/7 tech support and customer service including dispatch, EPB Broadband Solutions helps utilities save time and money in building a successful, sustainable fiber optics network in their own communities. So far, EPB has established wholesale agreements with providers in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.
Enhancing smart grid security
We’re working hard every day to reduce the smart grid’s potential vulnerability to ever-changing cyberattack technology. EPB’s partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge and Los Alamos Laboratories continues to explore the latest safeguards to further enhance the security of the grid, as well as protect customer data. This year, a team of scientists worked with EPB to test QKD, or Quantum Key Distribution. This security technology uses quantum physics to encrypt data, rather than traditional mathematics-based methods commonly used today. In theory, the data cannot be cracked by any computer nor can the data be intercepted without detection. Continued testing is underway and if tests prove successful, the technology could be deployed in Chattanooga and other communities within a few years.
Developing smart grids for the future
The next logical step in ensuring the reliability of a community smart grid is to isolate certain geographic areas into “microgrids” that better narrow or reduce the risk of outages. Traditional microgrids distribute energy independently of the smart grid, but are not scalable in size. So this year, EPB’s Smart Grid Development team continued its research into the progressive technology of microgrids by pioneering their ability to scale in size – large or small – depending on immediate power needs. Through our partnerships with the Department of Energy and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, EPB also completed the deployment of utility-scale batteries to assist with demand reduction in the area near the airport. Additionally, EPB completed initial testing of the microgrid’s communications network and controlling devices, which allows all components to begin functioning as a self-contained network. We will continue to conduct further rounds of testing as more work will be required before putting this technology into full service next fiscal year.
Launched Autonomous Vehicle Test Corridor
This year, as part of the Smart City Collaborative, EPB partnered with the Center of Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to establish an Autonomous Vehicle Test Corridor on downtown Chattanooga’s Martin Luther King Boulevard. Utilizing a camera system and a variety of speed, audio and air quality sensors installed throughout the testbed, the system can detect and track up to 80 different objects – like vehicles, pedestrians, bikes – at one time while maintaining each object’s anonymity. CUIP’s physical infrastructure is supported by EPB’s gigabit fiber optics network to guarantee high throughput and low latency backhaul. CUIP can use data captured by the corridor system to gain a better understanding of how cars and pedestrians move around on a particular street. For example, our analysis of one street found that pedestrians often cross in the middle of the street, and that many times vehicles travel in the bike lanes. Data such as real-time traffic patterns, near-miss accidents, and even air quality could be used by city officials to address street and signal modifications.


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It’s been a long time since I’ve made a pattern from a Japanese Pattern Book. I used to love using Japanese patterns many years ago, especially when my girls were tiny.
I made this top using the cover photo of this book. It doesn’t have an English title but I can give you ISBN978-4-579-11649-2.
I made my top up in the largest size available in the book. My chest measurement is 37 inches. I figured, since I couldn’t make heads or tails of any measurements chart, I couldn’t do too badly by choosing the largest size. This top is supposed to be roomy and oversized. It’s hard to say if mine is a little “extra” through the body in this respect. I feel like the shoulders fit where they should.
The design is pretty simple. It’s a raglan style with wide sleeves and a gathered neckline. I was drawn to this top because of the pretty collar. The neckline incorporates a drawstring to gather the neck area. It can be gathered as loose or tight as you wish. The bow can also be sewn so that it is tied at the back if preferred.
The style of this top works beautifully in linen. I feel like all of the patterns in this book would suit linen. My linen is from The Fabric Store. I used a pinstriped green linen for the bulk of the top and topped up the sleeves with a little duck egg blue. The stripes I used aren’t available online anymore, but I think this option would be also amazing.
I know it isn’t really the right season to be making a top like this, but I still love it. It’s the kind of top I can see myself wearing every day in Summer.

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Visa to Montenegro.
Montenegro is one of the most loyal to the Russian tourists of the Balkan countries. For citizens of Russia there is a visa-free entry to Montenegro for up to 30 days, also a visa is not required for citizens of Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. If a month’s rest on the expanse of Montenegro seems to you a little, you need to issue a national visa at the Embassy of Montenegro in Moscow. The package of required documents is not particularly different from Schengen, the validity of the passport must be at least 3 months at the end of the trip. The visa fee is similar to the Schengen visa – 35 EUR.
The visa-free regime, which allows Russian tourists to stay in Montenegro for up to 90 days, is valid from April 1 to October 31, 2017. The stock of the passport must be at least 90 days at the end of the trip.
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You can pay by card on the site. We work with all regions of the Russian Federation.
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Entry into the country.
When crossing the border, it is necessary to show a passport, the validity of which expires not earlier than 90 days as of the date of the end of the trip.
Citizens of Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Moldova are allowed to stay in Montenegro for up to 90 days without any supporting documents. Belarusians – up to 30 days, must have a voucher or an invitation. Citizens of Kazakhstan can visit Montenegro for up to 30 days without a visa in summer, and citizens of Armenia – up to 90 days in summer.
If the period of stay in the country exceeds 90 days in summer or 30 days in the rest of the year, the visa must be in the passport. At the same time, border guards can demand to show the original invitation or a rental agreement or confirmation of the hotel reservation.
If the planned period of stay in Montenegro does not exceed 90 days, the border services are extremely rarely interested in the availability of additional documents (vouchers, return tickets, etc.)
When departing from Montenegro, an airport fee of EUR 15 is charged at the airport, if it is not already included in the ticket price. You can check with your tour guide or tour operator.
For your own peace of mind, you should pre-arrange your health insurance policy.
Visas to clean passports! Invitations to the Russian Federation. We work with regions.
Registration of a visa at the consulate.
To apply for a visa at the consulate, you must provide the following documents:
a passport with a validity of at least 3 months at the end of the trip, with at least two blank pages; a copy of the first page of the passport with the applicant’s data; A questionnaire filled out in Russian or English and signed by the applicant. The questionnaire should be filled with a clear, legible handwriting, blue or black pen; a statement addressed to the Consul with a request for a visa. The application specifies the dates and purposes of the trip, the applicant’s residence for the entire duration of the trip; a copy of the invitation from the host (or private person) attested at the local police station, or a copy of the rental agreement of the apartment / villa, or confirmation from the hotel indicating the details of the hotel and the name of the person responsible for booking.
The consular fee is 35 EUR, payable in Euro directly in the consular department upon submission of documents. The Consular Section of the Montenegrin Embassy issues visas for a period of 30 days (usually the number of days depends on the length of stay indicated in the invitation).
Submission of documents to the consulate is carried out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00. There is no preliminary record.
Residents of other cities of the Russian Federation, except Moscow and the Moscow region, can apply for a visa through the visa service of the courier service “Pony Express”. In this case, you must pay an additional service fee of $ 1600.
The visa is issued within two weeks from the date of submission of documents.
Citizens of Kazakhstan to enter the country, except for the summer period, will also need a visa. Required documents: a copy of the passport, an invitation or a voucher, a completed application form. The processing time is about 2 weeks, the cost is 35 EUR.
Embassy of Montenegro in Russia.
address: 117049, Moscow, ul. Mytnaya, 3, office 23-25.
telephone / fax: (499) 230-18-65.
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You may also be interested in Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia. The most popular cities and resorts of the country are: Bar, Budva, Kotor, Podgorica, Petrovac. We recommend the best guides in Budva.
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Tomcat is a term that is commonly used to describe male cats. More specifically it is used for active adult male cats that have not been neutered. And because of this, they are most likely to roam searching for a female cat which is in heat and will not hesitate to intrude on to another male’s territory to find a female to mate with. Tomcats will not hesitate to fight either, needing to win the attention of a female.
How does a tomcat behave ?
Tomcats have the tendency to roam around searching for a female cat in heat to mate with. They most definitely will not hesitate to fight for the attention of a female with other male cats. The fighting mentioned is often times just verbal, with both of the competing male cats hissing out terrible threats, however, when a real fight ensues a tomcat can get wounds that can become infected and develop abscesses that can be life threatening if not treated on time and properly.
Like most male animals, tomcats will mark their territory by urinating on it. This in combination with their howling which happens mostly at night makes them pretty disliked by the neighbors around.
What does a tomcat look like ?
Tomcats tend to be heavier and have more muscular bodies and thicker necks when compared to other cats. Their larger faces and jowls will start to develop around 6 months of age. This, however, does not happen in cats that have been neutered. Tomcats tend to have sort of an unkempt appearance as they do not groom themselves as much.
Older tomcats are usually littered with battle scars, which can range from simple scratches on the nose to notches missing from their ears.
Why exactly are they called tomcats?
The term originally comes from a book called “The Life and Adventures of a Cat” that was published in the year 1760. It was a very popular book at the time and had quite the promiscuous feline character that was called Tom the Cat who liked to woo many females.
Because of this many people started calling male cats “toms” and over some time the word became common slang, along with the term “tomcatting” which refers to promiscuous behavior. Before this term was coined, male cats were simply called rams.
Are tomcats typically aggressive?
They are extremely territorial and with that comes extreme aggression towards any male that dares to intrude on their territory. However, domesticated tomcats should not act aggressive towards people.
Can tomcats be good pets?
Like any cat, tomcats like to have a home that they can eat and sleep in and would be pretty happy to sit with an owner, however they will never be the most important element in the tomcat’s life. If the tomcat detects a female in heat nearby, he will do anything to get out and roam the streets in search of the female.
Tomcats will also spend a large portion of their time defending their own territory from other toms. So, unless you specifically need a male cat for breeding purposes, it is for the best to neuter males, because of their tendency to fight and get injured it will cost you both time and money at the vet constantly.
Do toms frequently go missing for days?
The short answer is yes, they do. They have an innate need to seek a mate, and that need will far outweigh the loyalty to their human and home. Tomcats can go missing for a few days, going as far as weeks at a time. Even if the female is miles away, if they catch her scent, they will go the distance to mate with her.
They are naturally persistent as well as extremely patient when tracking a female and will hang around if they don’t have immediate access to her. The time away from their home base is not considered a hindrance to them whatsoever.

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25th International Congress on Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Theodor Bilharz Research Institute, Kornaish El Nile, Warrak El-Hadar, Egypt
Title: The application of polymeric composite nanoparticles for treating hepatic fibrosis via specific delivery of gallic acid to hepatic stellate cells
Biography: Walaa H. El-Maadawy
Gallic acid (GA), a polyphenolic compound, is reported to possess potent antifibrotic effects in experimental animals, but exhibits low bioavailability due to its rapid clearance. Accordingly, we designed polymeric composite nanoparticles (NPs) as specific targeted delivery system for GA into hepatic stellate cells (HSCs); pivotal cells in orchestrating hepatic fibrogenesis. GA-loaded-NPs were prepared by solvent evaporation technique and characterized by different techniques. Cytotoxicity of GA-loaded-NPs was evaluated in rat HSCs cell line and primary hepatocytes using sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay. We also recorded the uptake of GA-loaded-NPs and their effects on cell migration in activated HSCs. The gene expressions of collagen I (col-1α), transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in HSCs were measured using qRT-PCR. Thereafter, bio-distribution of GA-loaded-NPs in rats was monitored via confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Results revealed that GA-loaded-NPs showed mean Particle size= 230nm, zeta potential= -33mV, polydispersity index= 0.22, encapsulation efficiency= 66 %w/w and in vitro drug release profile with burst release in the first hours followed by a sustained GA release for 24 hours. GA-loaded-NPs were more cytotoxic on HSCs by 80% than free GA solution without showing any cytotoxic effects on hepatocytes. GA-loaded-NPs exhibited enhanced uptake in activated HSCs and inhibition of migration and fibrogenic genes expression of col-1α, TGF-β1and α-SMA in HSCs. Furthermore, CLSM illustrated higher accumulation of GA-loaded-NPs in liver than other organs. This is the first study that clearly shows the efficacy of GA-loaded NPs targeted delivery for HSC as a promising therapeutic approach for liver fibrosis.

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The Ministry of Transportation plans to begin the construction for the Ordu Giresun, or OR-GI Airport in the first half of 2011. The airport will be located 19 kilometers distance from Ordu and 25 kilometers distance from Giresun.
The airport, which will serve both Ordu and Giresun, has been on the agenda for years. The land conditions of Gülyalı, where the airport is designated to be constructed by the Ministry of Transportation's (DLH), will necessitate filling part of the sea to acquire additional land. The runway for the OR-GI airport will be 3,000 meters long and 45 meters wide. The internal terminal for the airport will be in an enclosed 3,500 meter area.
When the idea to build an airport to better cater to the Black Sea first surfaced, debate ensued regarding whether it should be built in Ordu or Giresun. The decision made by the Ministry of Transportation to situate the airport between the two cities brought an end to the debate, however opened up a new one regarding which city the airport would be named after. In the end, the decision was made to combine the first two letters of both Ordu and Giresun, resulting in the name, OR-GI Airport.
Meanwhile the Ministry of Transportation is also initiating an airport project, the Zafer Airport, which will serve Uşak, Afyon and Kütahya. In addition, the tender for the Çukurova Airport, which will be built between Adana and Mersin, will be held in 2011.


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Listen on the go! A daily podcast of Wall Street Breakfast will be available by 8:00 a.m. on Seeking Alpha, iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. Economic reports in the week ahead The stock market tries to reset after its worst week since October with even popular stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) suffering post-earnings declines. The GameStop (NYSE:GME)-Reddit saga and ensuing short squeeze will still be a major story next week, but the Q4 earnings season will keep rolling with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), Merck (NYSE:MRK) and oils giants BP (NYSE:BP) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) some of the notable companies stepping into the earnings confessional. Economic reports due out include updates on durable goods, factory orders and construction spending. At the end of the week, the January jobs report blasts in to turn some of the focus back on some of the underlying issues with the U.S. economy.
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The Security Blog article With Great Name Comes Great Liability discusses how rogueware authors have entered the identity theft business. No, they're not stealing identities of natural persons but the names and logos of legitimate antivirus programs for their fake products.
Admittedly, the recent fake version of the popular AVG antivirus raises concerns that this is the beginning of a worrisome trend. I'm not convinced yet. Dozens of new variants of Fake AV and rogueware appeared in 2010 and the incidents of impersonation among them are not enough yet to indicate a shift in rogeware strategy. Scammers have carefully avoided using names protected by IP & T for some time. I'm thinking they still want to stay off the radar of the online protection measures that most major brands implement or hire 3rd parties to do so for them.
The Security Blog suggests that users have "become smarter in distinguishing the name of fake and real antivirus programs". I'd love to believe that this is true, but I'm inclined to believe that there are simply too many security terms scammers can mix and match to create seemingly legit names or approximations of legit names. The names become a blur, vendors re-brand their own products and the distinctions are lost over time. Moreover, distinguishing among names is a thoughtful activity. Fake AV programs are often designed to take users by surprise or cause panic, appeal to a user's attraction to free stuff... basically any means to make a user act before or without thinking. Are users really pausing to distinguish AVG from AGV in these situations? Enough for rogueware scammers to increase the risk of early detection by online brand protection agents?
Irrespective of whether impersonation of legt AV is growing or not, follow the advice offered in The Security Blog article. If you have any doubt whatsoever, don't download brand AV from third parties; instead, go directly to the AV vendor for free or fee versions of antivirus software.


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We are embarking on a great adventure and we need your help! We are on a mission to convert the fourth floor into a 125-seat theater the entire county can be proud of. We’re transitioning from a ‘black box’ theater to a bolted-down, real theater seats, theater and our upcoming fundraiser will make the difference, if we can count on your support! Please purchase a ticket or two and pass this along to your friends, your family and all of your Facebook friends as well. This is going to be one great evening, and you’ll get to meet Mark Twain! Mr. Samuel Clemens performed in our building in the 1870’s and according to an article in The Times Herald, he bombed! He’s coming back to redeem himself! Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com.
Welcome back kids! Just in time for Father’s Day, we’re showing Daddy Day Care! As always, admission is free with a parent or guardian, so bring one of those with you! Doors open at 10 am and the show starts at 10:30 sharp!
“Chicago” is back for a second weekend of performances and the verdict is in…it’s a hit! Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible play! This is your opportunity to see Broadway quality right here in Montgomery County. The King of Prussia Players are putting on masterful performances!
Get your tickets today!
After three successful performances we’re declaring Right Behind a huge hit. With only three shows left, don’t miss your chance to come out and see this play in person. If you’ve ever worked in the restaurant business you’ll feel like you’re right at home, or at work!
To get your tickets go to, http://rightbehindtheplay.com/
Local theater can only thrive when it is supported by the community it serves. Please take a moment to give what you can to help us as we continue to grow all of our offerings, music, theater, comedy, music lessons, spoken word and much more! Slide over to the donation link today! Go ahead…it’s just over to the left!
Come out and help support the arts in #Norristown We’re looking forward to our first full stage production since re-opening our doors back in October! Thanks to Starving Artist Prevention and B Sharp Productions for making it all happen! And to Ticket Entertainment for the great write up!


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Tick-borne Congo virus claims 19 lives in Pakistan
With the deadly tick-borne Congo virus having claimed 19 lives, hospitals in Pakistan’s financial capital of Karachi have set up isolation wards as part of preventive measures to deal with the disease.
In Quetta, the capital city of the neighbouring Balochistan province, a woman died of Congo virus on Saturday, taking the toll to 19.
Isolation wards have been set up at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Civil Hospital and Jinnah Hospital following the death of a patient at Jinnah Hospital on Friday. Doctors and paramedical staff who attended to the patient are being kept under observation and monitored for possible signs of the virus. Senior Health Services Director Muhammad Ali Abbasi said an isolation ward containing 40 beds has been set up at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. He said that doctors and hospital staff have been issued instructions to protect themselves against the virus, Geo News reported.
Balochistan’s Department of Veterinary Affairs in a bid to counter the virus is spraying cattle with the help from Quetta administration. Spraying is underway at cattle markets in Peshawar too ahead of Eid-ul-Azha as part of precautionary measures against the virus. Animals being brought to the cattle markets are also being inspected for the virus.
Jinnah Hospital Deputy Director Javed Jamali suggested that bathing sacrificial animals in chlorine-mixed water removes the ticks.
Twelve people have died of the virus in Balochistan this year, five in Karachi and two in Bahawalpur. The Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever or Congo virus is a widespread viral disease that is commonly spread by ticks found on hairy and furry animals.


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Funeral Date: 1/21/2005
Coty Allen McClain, age 20, of Warren, Ark. died Tuesday, Januaryo18, near Pine Bluff in an auto accident. He was born December 22, 1984 in Little Rock, Arkansas a son of Tommy McClain, Little Rock, Arkansas and Nita Reynolds Gilbert, Hampton, Ark. He was a Baptist and a sophomore at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He graduated from Warren High School in 2003 and received a State of Arkansas Academic Challenge, Potlatch Foundation for Higher Education and UAM 4 year Chancellors Scholarships. Surviving other than his parents are the paternal grandparents James and Gayla Vinson McClain, Warren, Ark; maternal grandmother LaNue Parnell Reynolds, Warren, Ark. and stepfather Michael Gilbert, Hampton, Ark. and several aunts, uncles and cousins. His maternal grandfather Lyle Reynolds also preceded him in death. Funeral services were 10:00am Friday, January 21, at Frazerís Chapel with Rev. Wayman Mann and Rev. Siegfried Johnson officiating. Janice Sullivan was organist and soloist was Brent Mann. Burial was in Union Cemetery at Rye by Frazerís Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Brad Johnson, Johnathan Wright, Aaron Anderson, Adrian Pacheco, Jr., Walker Johnson, Shaun Thex, Dauesh Sitaram, Kyle OíNeal, William Forrest and Shaun Tutrow. Honorary pallbearers were A.J. Brown, Tim Sled, Andy Green and member of Warren High School Class of 2003. Memorials preferred Warren Y.M.C.A. Capital Campaign.
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King angelfish, also known as Pomacanthus Imperator, is a species of marine fish that belongs to the Pomacanthidae family. It is a popular species among saltwater aquarium hobbyists due to its striking coloration and graceful swimming behavior.
King angelfish are found in the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, where they inhabit coral reefs and rocky outcroppings. They are easily recognizable by their distinctive blue and yellow stripes and their triangular, angled body shape. Juvenile king angelfish have a different appearance, with a black body and bright blue spots. As they mature, they gradually change color until they reach their adult form.
King angelfish grow to be quite large, reaching up to 35 cm in length. They are omnivores, feeding on a variety of small invertebrates, such as crustaceans and mollusks, as well as algae and other plant material. They are also known to consume stony coral polyps, making them a potential threat to reef environments.
King angelfish are relatively easy to care for in an aquarium setting, but they do require a large tank and proper filtration. They are not particularly aggressive towards other fish, but they can become territorial if housed with smaller species. They are also prone to stress in small or poorly maintained tanks, so it is important to provide them with plenty of swimming space and a healthy environment.
King angelfish adaptations
King angelfish have a number of adaptations that have helped them to survive and thrive in their coral reef habitats. Some of the most notable adaptations include:
- Coloration: King angelfish have striking blue and yellow stripes that provide excellent camouflage among the brightly colored coral and rock formations in their habitat. Juvenile king angelfish have a different appearance, with a black body and bright blue spots, which helps them to blend in with the shadows and crevices of the reef.
- Body Shape: King angelfish have a triangular, angled body shape that helps them to swim swiftly and maneuver around the complex structures of the reef. Their streamlined body also helps to reduce drag, allowing them to conserve energy while swimming.
- Diet: King angelfish are omnivores and feed on a variety of small invertebrates, such as crustaceans and mollusks, as well as algae and other plant material. This flexible diet allows them to take advantage of the available food sources in their environment and helps to ensure their survival even in times of scarcity.
- Social Behavior: King angelfish are not particularly aggressive towards other fish, but they can become territorial if housed with smaller species. This behavior helps to protect their food sources and breeding territory from potential competition.
- Reproduction: King angelfish have a unique mating behavior, in which the male and female will swim together in a tight circle and then rise up to the surface to release their eggs and sperm. This behavior helps to ensure the fertilization of their eggs and the survival of their offspring.
These adaptations, along with others, have allowed king angelfish to thrive in their coral reef habitats and become one of the most recognizable and popular species of marine fish.
What do king angelfish eat?
King angelfish are omnivores, so they need a varied diet that includes both plant and animal matter. Some good options to feed them in an aquarium include:
- Pellets: Offer a high-quality, balanced pellet as the base of their diet.
- Frozen or fresh seafood: Offer small amounts of frozen or fresh seafood such as brine shrimp, krill, mysis shrimp, and squid.
- Vegetables: Offer blanched spinach, lettuce, or peas.
- Live food: Offer live food such as small earthworms, black worms, and brine shrimp for variety.
It is important to remember to not overfeed and to provide a balanced diet for your king angelfish. Additionally, it is recommended to vary their diet to ensure they receive a range of nutrients and to prevent diet boredom.
Breeding of King Angelfish
Breeding process of king angelfish and provide tips on how to increase your chances of success.
Before starting the breeding process, it’s important to make sure you have the right setup. King angelfish require a large tank, preferably a minimum of 125 gallons, to provide enough space for both the male and female to move freely. Additionally, the water temperature should be kept between 77-82°F, with a pH between 8.1-8.4, and a specific gravity between 1.020-1.025.
Choosing the Right Pair
When it comes to breeding king angelfish, it’s important to choose the right pair. Ideally, you want to choose a mature male and female that have reached sexual maturity, which is around two years of age. It’s also recommended to choose a male and female that have a similar body size and coloration, as this can increase the chances of successful breeding.
Creating a Breeding Environment
To create the best breeding environment, it’s recommended to add live rock, caves, and plants to the tank. This will provide places for the king angelfish to lay their eggs and hide, which can increase the chances of survival. Additionally, it’s important to provide proper nutrition to the king angelfish, including a variety of foods such as pellets, frozen seafood, and live food.
The Breeding Process
The breeding process of king angelfish is complex and can take several days. The male and female will engage in courtship rituals, which involve swimming in circles, flashing their fins, and chasing each other. The female will lay her eggs on a flat surface, and the male will fertilize them. The eggs will then hatch within 24 hours, and the fry will be free-swimming after another three days.
Raising the Fry
Raising the fry can be a challenging process, but it’s also rewarding. It’s important to provide the fry with proper nutrition, including newly hatched brine shrimp, and to maintain proper water conditions. Additionally, it’s recommended to keep the fry in a separate tank to prevent cannibalism and to provide them with the best possible growing environment.
Behaviors of King Angelfish
Some of the common behaviors of king angelfish in the aquarium and what they mean.
Swimming in Circles
King angelfish are known for swimming in circles, especially during the breeding season. This behavior is a part of their courtship ritual and is a way for them to show off their vibrant colors and patterns. The female angelfish will often initiate the courtship by swimming in circles with the male.
Another common behavior of king angelfish is chasing. This behavior can be seen during the breeding season, as well as during other times. Chasing is a way for the king angelfish to establish dominance over other fish in the tank. However, it’s important to monitor this behavior, as it can become aggressive and lead to bullying if not kept in check.
Flashing their Fins
King angelfish are also known for flashing their fins, especially during the breeding season. This behavior is another part of their courtship ritual and is a way for them to show off their vibrant colors and patterns. The fins will become more vibrant and colorful during this time, making the angelfish even more striking.
King angelfish are also known for hiding, especially when they are feeling threatened or stressed. This behavior is a way for the fish to protect themselves from danger and to feel secure. When choosing decorations for your tank, it’s important to provide plenty of hiding places, such as caves and plants, to allow your king angelfish to feel safe and secure.
How big a king angelfish grow?
King Angelfish can grow to be quite large, with some individuals reaching a maximum length of around 20 inches (50 cm) in the wild. In captive environments, such as aquariums, they typically grow to a smaller size, ranging from 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) in length. It’s important to note that growth can be impacted by a variety of factors, including diet, water quality, and tank size. Therefore, it’s crucial to provide your king angelfish with the best possible care to ensure optimal growth and health.
In conclusion, king angelfish are a beautiful and fascinating species that are well-suited for the experienced aquarium hobbyist. With their striking appearance and graceful swimming behavior, they are sure to be a standout addition to any saltwater tank. Just be sure to provide them with the proper care and environment to keep them healthy and happy.


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Midfield dynamo Ray Parlour today promised Grazer AK a warm welcome at the Riverside.
Boro struggled at times last night and twice threw away the lead in drawing their UEFA Cup third round first leg by 2-2 in cool conditions at the Arnold Schwarzenegger Stadion.
But Parlour, right, feels that Boro can stamp more authority on the second leg next Thursday.
The former England international insisted: "The pitch made for a scrappy game last night. The ball was bobbling and you can make mistakes in those situations.
"But the second leg will be better from our point of view because we will have the chance to play more.
"You have to be confident but you can't be over confident.
"Grazer are still very much in the tie and they will have nothing to lose at the Riverside.
"We have to be professional and make sure that we get through.
"The first goal will be crucial and we have to make sure we get it."
Parlour is still frustrated that Boro did not win the first leg.
Eleven minutes from time he was unfairly judged by ineffective referee Edo Trivkovic to have fouled Grazer striker Roland Kollmann on the edge of the box, and the Austrian striker picked himself up to equalise from the free kick.
Parlour said: "I couldn't believe it. That's the worst decision I've had against me in my career.
"He just barged me in the back and then the ref goes and awards a free kick against me.
"What makes it worse is that he gets up and scores a goal. But you have to deal with those things because they happen in Europe.
"It's a minus to think that we let two leads slip, but it's a plus that we scored two goals.
"We were a bit disappointed after the game but we have a chance to put it right at the Riverside."
The match was Boro's third without defeat, and Parlour believes Boro can continue to build.
He said: "It's coming together nicely but we have to make sure we get through on Thursday.
"Reaching the last 16 of the UEFA Cup will be a big achievement for this club.
"And then we've got Charlton Athletic here and that is a massive, massive game.
"It's very important that we get the three points because they are breathing down our necks in the league and we have the chance to widen the gap a bit.
"So it's a big week coming up for the club."
Parlour was one of Boro's better performers on a night where Steve McClaren fielded five men across the midfield.
It's unlikely that George Boateng or Mark Viduka will be fit to return for the second leg, though McClaren can be expected to revert to 4-4-2.
Graz will miss their dead ball specialist Roland Kollmann, who is suspended after being sent off in the final ten minutes last night.
Ironically the sub-zero weather played no part whatsoever in the outcome last night, and it could feel colder at the Riverside if there is a wind-chill factor involved.
Boro season ticket holders are reminded that they have until 4pm tomorrow to claim their usual seat for the second leg.


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Release Snafu - Ty Showers' 4th Album Sphere Released Early
Sphere, Ty Showers' fourth album release in 4 months, was originally supposed to be released November 1. The actual release date is October 1. Ty has actually released 4 albums in 3 months. Electronic and Jazz Music lovers embrace Sphere on Imeem.com and Last.fm
"Sphere" continues Ty's string of electronic jazz tracks, but the album definitely feels as if Ty wants to spread to other genres. This album contains a very nice R&B music scene called "Hi, My Name Is Ty", along with downtempo tracks "Thinking" and "Now You" as well as the ambient song "Easy".
The album begs the question as to what does Ty have planned for his fifth release as he seems to be easing into other forms of music and sounds.
For an artist just coming out, and to garner limited but significant attention on Imeem.com, last.fm and myspace speaks to the yearning of jazz music fans for something different and unique.
"For something that has started out as a hobby is becoming quite serious" says Ty, who is currently working on his fifth release "Showers of Love" (scheduled for December 1, 2008). The album will contain 17 tracks of Classical, traditional Jazz, Fusion, Funk, R&B (with vocals), Ambient and Downtempo music.
Sphere is available on iTunes, Amazon.com, eMusic, and Rhapsody.


He performed with the most important and reknown native and foreign musical groups, including symphony orchestras. He was director of his own dance orchestra which was quite popular in Puerto Rico and with which he recorded danzas by many different composers. The most beautiful and best known of his own danza compositions was Violeta.
By the time Alers was 30 years old, he played daily for a radio program with the orchestra of Carmelo Díaz Soler, which he took control of on the death of Díaz Soler. In 1935, Alers was inspired to compose a danza which was played on the next day’s radio broadcast. The new danza was such a hit, that a contest was created for the best lyrics submitted from the public.
The talented composer died on 20 March, 1978.


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Nirvana released their final studio album, In Utero 20 years ago today. It’s getting to a time when we could start thinking about a few 20th anniversaries for the band – the release of the seminal MTV Unplugged album or the anniversary of Kurt’s death, but I felt looking back here will make for a more positive experience.
I have to confess, at first, I just didn’t get the hype. I was all about the metal, the faster, louder and more aggressive the better. On first listen that really wasn’t what I got from Nirvana, it was far too poppy for my tastes. But I remember exactly when this changed. The 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. In amongst some classic performances from the likes of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Black Crowes up popped Nirvana to do ‘Lithium’. Right there, during that 5 minutes, I got it.
They, almost instantly, became my band, my Beatles, my Zeppelin. Kurt was Jim Morrison and Hendrix and Jagger and whoever else you could think of. It was a spell-binding performance full of energy, anger, passion and angst. It’s not too much of a stretch to say that this performance changed my life, starting with the music I listened to, the music I played, even the way I dressed. You can check out that performance at the end of the article.
By this time the band had two studio albums out – you can check out Paul’s thoughts on Nevermind here – and there were a host of bootlegs and demos about so I was able to work my way through them as well as getting into bands like Mudhoney, Jesus Lizard, the Pixies and others of a similar ilk. But the buildup to the release of In Utero was fantastic. The anticipation between me and my friends reached fever pitch as we tracked magazines and MTV News for titbits and rumours. Much debate about leaked album titles like Verse Chorus Verse and I Hate Myself & Want to Die led to us trying to guess what direction the album would take. And then the album hit.
In Utero was a departure from the previous album. Where Nevermind felt like a convergence, a place where rock and pop would meet in the space of a 3 minute song, this felt like a contrast of styles and at times, a battle of wills. Whether this represented what was obviously an internal torment Kurt was feeling at the time we’ll never know but In Utero seemed to be full of contradictions. From the apparent rage in ‘Tourette’s’ to the sheer beauty of ‘All Apologies’ and the ire of ‘Scentless Apprentice’ to the melancholy of ‘Dumb’, the album doesn’t allow the listener to settle into a rhythm. In a way it harked back to the Bleach album in that it felt a lot more raw, almost jagged, where Nevermind was smooth and rounded but lyrically you could hear the change and the maturity in Kurt’s writing. The subject matter – parenthood, success – could also only have come about at this stage of his and the bands journey.
The opening line of the album in ‘Serve the Servants’, “Teenage angst has paid off well…” seemed to set out the album’s stall, a belligerence towards the music business. Ironically, this is one of the more radio-friendly tracks on the album, as is ‘Heart Shaped Box’ which was the album’s lead single. Sandwiched between them is Scentless Apprentice’, a raw, detuned throwback that wouldn’t have sounded out of place on Bleach. Next up, the controversial ‘Rape Me’. Written by Kurt to be an anti-rape anthem, this borrows heavily from the sound of breakthrough song ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ and continues the dark themes of the album.
Next, ‘Frances Farmer Will Have her Revenge on Seattle’, inspired by the life of fellow Washington native, actress Frances Farmer. A successful actress in the late ’30s and early ’40s, Farmer was instituionalised several times throughout her life due to mental illness. It’s possible Kurt felt a kinship both through location and his own, well-documented struggles. ‘Dumb’ introduces Kera Schaley on the cello and is the first truly stripped back moment on the album. Following on are the double hit of ‘Very Ape’ and ‘Milk It’. The latter of the two is one of, if not the heaviest tracks on the album, and again closer to Bleach than Nevermind. ‘Very Ape’ is one of the more straightforward tracks, with a catchy riff and some quality Grohl drumming.
‘Pennyroyal Tea’, a song about a herbal abortive, was to go on and become one of the iconic performances of the band’s MTV Unplugged show. Rumoured to have backing vocals from Kurt’s wife Courtney Love, a simple song and despite the subject matter it’s musically one of the lightest tracks on the album. A dig at the music business and maybe the music press too, ‘Radio Friendly Unit Shifter’ is nigh on 5 minutes of Kurt at his most vitriolic. The pounding rhythm section and Kurt’s delivery of the lyrics leave no doubt that they’re not happy. Contrast this to ‘Tourette’s’, the next track which just sounds like the band having a thrash. A 90 second punk track that demands it be played as loud as possible. Album closer, ‘All Apologies’, is just magnificent. On an album full of cracking tracks this is head and shoulders above, a true moment of genius.
So, back 20 years ago, my friends and I loved it. We played it to death, we learned the songs and bought tickets to a show that ultimately never happened. I remember though that at the time I found an awful lot of the album really quite sad. Being in a band myself back then we dreamt of success, touring the world and here was my hero and he seemed to hate it. Retrospectively you can look at the lyrics of almost all the songs on here and see a link to Kurt’s trials and tribulations but he was at pains to point out at the time that this wasn’t a personal album. But it was all the album that we had hoped for and, twenty years on, I don’t think it’s aged.
Since then, we’ve had the Foo Fighters, we’ve even had a Beatle taking Kurt’s spot. I think, and I’m sure Kurt hoped, that it did scare some people away but I still think this is a genuinely great album. Nowhere near as polished as its predecessor but then it was never meant to be.
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A slot is a position on the field that allows a wide receiver to be in a good position to catch the ball from an upcoming play. This is important for the success of slant and sweep runs in football, as well as other passing plays. The slot receiver is also in a great position to block opposing players from making big tackles on running plays.
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Finally, make sure to read the rules of the casino you’re playing in before you start spinning the reels. Some casinos have age restrictions, and others limit the number of times you can win or lose in a row. Some also require you to use a special bonus code when you deposit.