BotObjects launched their full color desktop 3D printer with a podcast and a webpage. You should check out the page and read their claims because below I will discuss why I doubt their claim that this is currently a fully functional device that they have and will be launched in a matter of weeks. I really want this thing to be true and real. It would be wonderful. And I will be the first to admit I was wrong and apologize profusely if this incredible idea is real. If this were a concept I would go easy on it but they say they have this device and it will be on the market in weeks. I am highly skeptical. Technically I don’t think its possible, they also don’t seem to have the required knowledge of people who would have done this. If they would have they would explain themselves differently and would ascribe a different relative importance to their innovations.
But, the most important thing to me is: Why the hell is this thing orange? Why did they go through the trouble or making a semi transparent orange cover? Why choose orange? Did they like the color? Did they think people wanted to see their prints but not see them really well in a transparent cover? The Form1 uses an orange cover but that is because it uses SLA and needs the orange to block out light to prevent it being harmful to peoples eyes and most to stop the light in the room from hardening the resin before the laser does. Why in a non-light based 3D printer would you pick orange as a color? This thing use FDM so the orange is not needed. Knowing, as I’m sure that the people capable of making a full color desktop 3D printer would know, that all the light based systems will tend to use orange to do this, why pick orange. Why not pick another color to differentiate yourself? Any color but orange? Why pick orange, this is totally amazing to me.
I’ll go through their site, header by header.
“Just like normal ink printers, the ProDesk3D uses its proprietary 5-colour PLA cartridge system, capable of mixing primary printing colors to generate the colors of choice for the object you wish to print. This is delivered seamlessly with our software included with the ProDesk3D.”
Why “delivered seamlessly with our software included with the ProDesk3D” is that really important considering the invention itself?
Why mention this and not talk about other color related things?
DPI, colors, color capability?
The form factor of the thing leaves too little space for 5 regular print heads plus everything else.
The mechanics of the thing would be too complex.
And why not mention the complex mechanics?
Why not mention all the breakthroughs needed for this in switching/gates/extrusion technology?
If the complex mechanics would be there they would also not fit in the machine. Or did they perhaps have a huge stride in some kind of electronics field?
If they did this why not mention it.
Mixing like this would not be feasible without some huge tech gains.
Purge times would be too high. Or if purging would be done, would require more equipment.
Why not talk about these challenges?
Why not mention what colors are in the cartridges?
Color mixing is hard.
And all the mixing is done in the cartridge? Or cartridges individually?
If the cartridge is the magic is the magic then done in each cartridge individually? The podcast seems to imply that this is the case. This is confusing to me. Or is it a cartridge system? If there is a mixing system why not give that a name and mention that? Our ColorMixerPro is amazing…”
If you could mix any color, how would this create true full color? How would that work exactly?
If I’d have to mix for skin color, print, mix for eye color, print, mix for pupil color, print, mix for eye color, print, mix for skin color print all in one layer wouldn’t it take too long? How would it purge/cut off the stream?
And if it would do these things they would need much more space.
“Improved accuracy with printed Support Material
To support your printed 3D objects, the ProDesk3D delivers a PVA-based Support Material via our proprietary Dual-Extruder head. Now the most complex 3D designs can be printed with ease. Our Support Material does not require a messy finishing set or any chemicals to complete your design.”
“Improved accuracy with printed Support Material” is bull. They go on to say that it does improve the number of things you can print but support material is support for geometry not something that increases accuracy. How would it increase accuracy actually?
Why not mention how support is removed? Ultra sonic wash tank?
It is not messy, maybe, but how does it work then?
Why not make a bigger deal about support in the first place?
“Fast automatic set-up – with self-calibrating build platform
Just like normal ink printers, there shouldn’t be any complex or tricky set up, the ProDesk3D arrives out-of-box complete. Plug it into the mains, quick auto software download, insert your cartridges in seconds, and load up your 3D design and print it! Our industry leading proprietary Self Calibration Software talks to the ProDesk3D, understanding the composition of your uploaded 3D design, and while it auto-sets the printer, it also self calibrates the printer bed. No more tricky software set up!”
Whats the big deal with a self calibrating build platform? Why is that a huge selling point?
Does the extruder self calibrate?
Why does only the build platform self calibrate?
Why not both the platform and extruder?
How does it do this?
Why is this more important than highest speed and accuracy (see below)?
And the self calibrating build platform is more important than outperfoming the entire industry in every metric (see below)?
“Delivering industry leading accuracy, speed and durability
The ProDesk3D will be capable of printing down to 25 microns, beating industry leading speeds using durable PLA and PVA support material. The ProDesk3D sets a new standard for PLA-based 3D models, leading the industry on finish quality and durability. The ProDesk3D is capable of printing ABS material.”
How do they get better durability exactly? How would a printer give a part better durability?
So not only can they do full color but they are also faster and more accurate?
What does printing down to 25 micron mean? Does it refer to layer thickness? Detail?
Win on one maybe, win on many fronts and it seems too amazing.
Why are these things lumped in one sentence and not explained? Each part of the first sentence below the header is amazing.
And how do they achieve a better surface finish?
Is this a another process?
“Cutting edge tri-fan system
In order to ensure consistency of airflow within the enclosed casing, the ProDesk3D delivers a unique proprietary based tri-fan system to balance airflow across the cubic space of the build platform, enabling time and time again consistent 3D builds, and eliminates inaccurate modeling.”
But their 3 fans get their own header?
In the previous header they mention in one sentence, oh yeah we outperform the entire desktop 3D printing industry in every important metric. But, we thought that this was less important than our self calibrating build platform. We will lump the amazingness all in one sentence and then for another header talk about these amazing fans we have.
Also the usage of “cubic space” just bothers me.
What does eliminates accurate modeling mean? in the previous sentence the fans provide “consistent 3D builds” ok, so far so awesome and this in line to what they help do. But what is eliminates inaccurate modeling mean? Do the fans make sure I don’t make any mistakes in Solidworks?
“A beautiful anodized aluminum safe casing – highly functional
The ProDesk3D arrives in a high quality, beautiful and safe anodized aluminum casing. The goal had been set to think about the maturity of 3D printing, what would it look like in 5 years time, and how would the right case endure these times. Setting new standards with aluminum design, the ProDesk3D separates itself from the kit-like contemporaries.”
High quality, beautiful and safe are important but…uum…maybe the case does something else for your printer?
Is it rigid for example?
Why not mention the other benefits the case brings?
Marketing & Claims
I could understand not disclosing tech before launch. But, then why not talk about the other non patentable technolgy?
Why not mention all of the breakthroughs you had to make. “We had to make major advances in….”
Why not file first, then disclose?
Why not file, disclose and then launch with a working machine?
If the machine works right now and is ready, why not wait and show upon launch? Why the lag between now and the garden party?
Why not launch at the garden party? What is the purpose of putting this live now a month in advance?
If as they say they have it right now why not go to BBC, CNN and show the thing working.
Why not launch at the 3D printing event that they say they attended?
Why soft launch something that answers every question and problem in 3D printing? What is the point of this from a marketing perspective, when with a few images and a video shared privately you could launch this with a newspaper, blogger or TV channel of your choice.
Soft launching this would be comparable to soft launching a chocolate bar that tastes great and makes you thinner.
Why no images of printed objects now?
From the Podcast
From the Engineer & Designer podcast: “we got cracking on this over two years ago” when they were involved with 5 other companies as CEO and CTO.
The “cartridge system is eco friendly and reusable, that was a big challenge for us, huge challenge” compared to the other stuff, not so much.
“We’ve got a self calibrating build platform, it took for ever”, uum why? How? Compared to the other things that they must have done to get the color to work the platform doesn’t seem like a hard challenge.
Also compared to the higher, accuracy, higher speed and other innovations it doesn’t seem like a huge challenge.
The build platform and cartridge are the only “big” and “huge” challenges mentioned. None of the other stuff, support, writing the mixing software etc.
Why not talk about the speed and accuracy?
“the tri fan system, was critical to making this work” How come? It would only improve builds, its not critical for the whole machine.
How are the fans critical to making this whole machine work?
300mm x 275mm x 275mm build platform is mentioned. But, this is not mentioned as amazing even though is 3 times Makerbots and second only to Rostock Max and German RepRap.
“sliders and autochecks (of machine software) go immeasurably further than whats available on the market today.” Sliders? How so? After a story about the sliders being used to adjust parameters, a question is asked What parameters do you have to adjust? “Its more around coloration. And what you can do with coloration.” uum?
But, most of all, I go on Twitter and in the comments box of Solidsmack and express my doubts about this machine. The logical response for them is that the sweet sweet smell of victory is near. Because if they have this machine and it works as they say and it is going to be shipped in a matter of weeks as they say this is a beautiful moment. There is one 3D printing guy expressing his doubts. He doubts that this machine we made exists. He is a 3D printing consultant and he doesn’t even believe that this machine we spent two years on exists! Could you believe this? How awesome this would be? How great this would feel?
Other people also doubt it and start posting their doubts to twitter and in comments to articles. Oh no, we’re about to launch everyones dream 3D printer and this may cloud our launch. This is a risk. And we’ve been working on this thing for two years and have made multiple breakthroughs in multiple technical fields and will this will blow everyones mind.
What would you do? What is the only thing to do, to tweet, “@pilz glad that the botobjects is so amazing you cant hardly believe it, come to our garden party June. Heres an invite” But instead silence. The sweet vindication is so near. Would you wait? Would you not respond?
Or maybe you just would have taken one photo of one part and then presto this would all be gone and you’d have had 1.2 million visits and 200,000 newsletter sign ups by nightfall and been on the BBC in the morning. Then in 24 hours with some canny PR support you could have been on many major tv stations and papers the world over. After all you have the device? It will be shipped in a few weeks?
And if you are not ready why say you are? Why launch this now? To promote the garden party? I mean if you invited a few journalists and told/proved to them them before that you have a full color desktop 3D printer that is also the fastest and most accurate system in the world well…I think they’d come. Given the high media interest in 3D printing you could make a huge event out of this. It just doesn’t make sense. In short, I don’t believe the BotObjects is real. I understand I’m putting my neck out there but I just think that someone needs to stand up and say this before people get taken for a ride.
For some research on the topic of color mixing you can check out Myles Corbett’s report about RepRap color mixing (Thank you Richard). One thing mentioned in there is that for CMYK color to work on a FDM machine you’d need a fifth color, white to get lighter shades and no color. This would mean that including the support material the BotObjects machine would need 6 cartridges total not five, as mentioned. Or perhaps you would need the 5 cartridges as mentioned and an additional filament spool of support. But, this is not mentioned by BotObjects, they only mention a 5 cartridge system.


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AstraZeneca is the third Western vaccine manufacturer that has presented its phase 3 results, after Pfizer and Moderna, whose vaccines showed a 95 and 94.5 percent effectiveness rate, respectively. Canadian health authorities are now examining vaccine candidates from Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca, Health Minister Patty Hajdu told national media on Monday, and if a vaccine candidate meets the requirements, Canada's health department can issue emergency approvals.
"I am going to be briefed no later than tomorrow morning by the company", Fauci said during an online interview with The Washington Post.
Earlier on Monday, AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford said the candidate coronavirus vaccine had shown an average of 70 percent efficacy in the trials, although one dosing regimen had shown to be 90 percent effective.
"To have a 90 percent efficacy in one of the components... that's good news. What it tells us now is that it is the third vaccine that we have with a very high degree of efficacy which bodes well for vaccinology in general in the context of COVID-19", Fauci said.
Fauci added that it is important to have multiple highly effective vaccine candidates so that "these companies can start pumping out vaccine doses not only for the United States, but for the entire world".
In August, Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, the Sputnik V. The vaccine is currently going through phase 3 trials in Russia, as well as in Belarus, the United Arab Emirates, India and Brazil. Sputnik V is 92 percent effective, based on data from the first 16,000 volunteers who have received both shots of the two-dose vaccine.

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Sea, mountains, hills, endless sandy beaches and rich Mediterranean vegetation: very few other places are capable of offering such a variety of environments within a relatively limited space. This explain perfectly the charm of Versilia, symbol of fun and light heartedness, but also culture, nature and glamour. The Versilia coastline stretches across roughly 165 km of sandy beaches, with well organized resorts, and mountains which reach up to 1800m above sea level. It is situated in northern Tuscany, between the Cinquale in the north, the Apuane Alps in the east, the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west and lake Massaciuccoli in the South. Some famous localities are Pietrasanta, rich in art, culture and character, Forte dei Marmi vip tourist capital of the region, Viareggio with its liberty style buildings, carnival and lively nightlife. By contrast, Alta Versilia, made up of Servezza and Stazzema, are more peaceful and tranquil retreat. Camaiore, ideally located between sea and mountains, offers a bit of everything.
The Arcipelago Toscano National Park
The Arcipelago Toscano National Park is the largest marine Park in Europe: it safeguards 56,766 hectares of sea and 17,887 hectares of land. It includes the seven main islands of the Archipelago (Elba, Capraia, Gorgona, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio, Giannutri), some minor islands and cliffs. Like pearls in a necklace, these islands are different one from the other. Each of them preserves traces of its history, each of them is unique; their only common feature is represented by the beauty of the nature. You can reach them by sea from Livorno, Piombino or Porto Santo Stefano. Daily excursions are possible to visit Elba, Capraia, Gorgona, Giglio and Giannutri.
The Etruscan Coast and the Parks of Val di Cornia
For more than 90 uninterrupted kilometres, clear water shading from emerald green to deepest blue washes the coast where famous localities like Castiglioncello, Quercianella, Rosignano, Vada, Cecina, Bibbona, Marina di Castagneto and San Vincenzo follow one after the other. The water quality and services provided by the coastal resorts have been awarded the European Union's Blue Flag. Over 20% of the Costa degli Etruschi comprises Parks, protected areas, nature oases, and fauna reserves. Of particular note are the Bolgheri WWF Oasis, a wet zone of international importance and the Parks of the Val di Cornia, in the province of Livorno, which tell the thousand-year-old story of a country where the remains of the Etruscan town of Populonia and the evidence of the past activity of mining and metal-working are entwined with the splendid natural environments of Mediterranean sea and scrub. At Venturina in Val di Cornia the Valle del Sole and Calidario thermal spas offer treatments for health and psycho/physical wellbeing
The Park of Maremma
The area of Parco Naturale della Maremma, stretches along the Tyrrhenian coast from Principina a Mare to Alberese, and up to Talamone for 25 km. The Park is characterized by important geographical elements such as the last stretch of the river Ombrone, the mountains of the Uccellina, the marsh area of the Trappola, and the coast which is both sandy and characterized by steep cliffs. All of this is accompanied by an outstanding culinary and wine-making tradition. There are long stretches of fully equipped beaches of fine sand accompanied by pine forests, tiny coves with sweet sounding names and crystal-clear water, deserted beaches, uncontaminated islands, villages and castles. It offers a mixture of ancient civilizations, enduring local traditions, lush landscapes and numeroous nature reserves.
The Park of Migliarino-San Rossore
Parco Regionale di Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli was established in 1979. It covers over 24,000 hectares situated along the coast from Viareggio to Livorno. Although it lies in the middle of a strongly urbanized area, the territory of this park it is one of the rare examples of non-building coastal area. The Park stretches along the coastal strip of the provinces of Pisa and Lucca, involving the Municipalities of Pisa, Viareggio, San Giuliano Terme, Vecchiano and Massarosa. The area was in the past covered by lagoons and marshes which have been gradually filled with the detritus carried by the river Serchio and Arno. Important features of this park are the sandy shores and dunes form the sandy shoreline stretching for about 23 km along the coast; the area covered with marshes, rivers, lakes and ponds is of about 3.000 hectares. A third of the Park area is covered with woods. Inside the park there is the LIPU Massaciuccoli Bird Watching Nature Sanctuary which offers: guided visits along the trails, visits by small boats along the so-called calatini, summer activities for children, summer camps, observation of the sky (shooting stars can be seen on the boat of the lake), Museo per l'Ecologia della palude (Museum for the Marsh Ecology) in the Nature Sanctuary, guided visits to the lake and the Roman Spas in Massaciuccoli.
The coastline of Liguria and its parks
The natural park of Cinque Terre
The Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre, which is part of the Unesco world heritage, Sites since 1997 has environmental and cultural features which are essential to safeguard: overhanging coasts over the sea with bays and small beaches, thousands of kilometres of dry-stone walls enclosing the terraces where vineyards are cultivated, the characteristic rustics, the medieval quarters, the sanctuaries, the panoramic paths over the sea and the slopes. With the name Cinque Terre we mean the 15 km stretch of overhanging coast along the litoral of the eastern part of Liguria. The name Cinque Terre comes from the sea towns of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, which are situated at the same distance one from the other, clutched at the rock and hidden into narrow and steep valleys. The park comprises also the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and the Cetacean Sanctuary created to protect the natural features and marine fauna among the most varied and rich of Liguria and of the Mediterranean. In Monterosso you can visit the Virtual Aquarium where you can virtually "dive" into the sea of Cinque Terre while comfortably sitting in an armchair.
The Park of Porto Venere
Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere, including a Marine Protected Area, covers the most important area of the eastern section of Liguria, developing on a total area of about 400 hectares. The Terrestrial Area includes Porto Venere historical town center, the islands Palmaria, Tino, and Tinetto, and the coastal stretch going from the town to Valle dell'Albana. The whole area was declared in 1997 UNESCO World Heritage through the establishment of the site "Porto Venere Cinque Terre e Isole". Porto Venere is known above all for its tower-houses leaning one against the other and forming a multicolored group of buildings. They were built in the first half of the 12th century by the Genoese to transform the ancient Roman "portus" in the fortified outpost of their eastern border. These houses give the town a uniqueness which has transformed it into a famous tourist destination.
The Park of Portofino
The Portofino Promontory forms the northernmost coastal Protected Area in the Western Mediterranean Sea which lies among fresh Apennine woods and the warm Mediterranean waters. The Park, 30 Km east of Genova, stretches along the Riviera Ligure involving the Municipalities of Recco, Camogli, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Zoagli, Chiavari. You can reach the heart of the Promontory of Portofino Mountain exclusively by going along the thick network of hiking trails crossing it. Over 70 km of itineraries developing in about 1,000 hectares and giving the opportunity to visit the various locations of the Park. The itineraries mainly consist of ancient paved trails or dirt roads used to reach places of religious worship (S.Fruttuoso, S.Nicolò, La Cervara), to link the various towns, and reach the places of rural work (olive groves, woodlands and charcoal piles, maquis, and pastures). Along these trails, as you leave the noise of the city traffic, you will gradually reach the silence, fragrances, and colors of the nature of the Park, an uncontaminated oasis just a few dozen km from the urban area of Genoa.
The Poet Gulf
A coast of many colours, evocative and unique. Villages overlooking the sea, green hills and crystal clear water. The Gulf of Poets was loved by poets and writers like Shelley, Byron, Petrarch and Montale. To them this Gulf owns the name of Gulf of Poets, which from Lerici goes to Portovenere, embracing two promontories, beaches, rugged coast, blue sea, ancient villages and wilderness. Lerici, Tellaro, San Terenzo, Fezzano, Le Grazie, the island Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. This territory is so beautiful that different parks and protected areas have been created in order to protected it such as the Portofino Park, the Portovenere Park and the Park of Monte Marcello-Val di Magra. In the centre of this large bay is the city of La Spezia where there are two interesting museums: the Naval Museum and the Archaeological Museum housed in the castle of San Giorgio.
The Park of Monte Marcello - Magra: between Liguria and Tuscany
The Park of Montemarcello-Magra lies on a territory of more than 4000 hectares at the border between two regions: Liguria and Tuscany. Full of natural, historical and cultural features, it spreads over 18 municipalities. This park is particular because it protects costal, fluvial and hilly areas. The fluvial area includes a stretch of river Magra and of the river Vara until Ponte Santa Margherita. It represents a unique fluvial environment situated along one of the most important bird migratory ways. The hilly and costal area of the Park is represented by the area of the Caprione promontory, from Arcola towards the sea to Punta Bianca. Here on one side you have the view on the Gulf of La Spezia and the open sea, and on the other side the Magra estuary, the Luni plain, the Apuane Alps the Apuan coastline, and the Appennine. Montemarcello dominates from the top of the Caprione promontory. The village planimetry is unique among the neighbouring settlements, as it resembles a Roman "castrum" with perpendicular narrow streets. Ten hiking itineraries have been organized to discover this wonderful park on foot. The Park offers a wide range of activities: hiking, canoeing on the river Vara, boat trips on the river Magra, bird watching, walks among the plants and flowers of the Botanical garden in Montemarcello or in the narrows streets of the hamlets, walks on horse back along the Alta Via (High Track) of the Ligurian Mountains, cycling along the bicycle tracks on the river bank side, snorkelling.
Looking for a deep rural holiday far from city life and mass turism? Visit also La Bedina Holiday Housein Lunigiana, north Tuscany in a small medieval village along via Francigena, in the chestnut forests of the Appennine mountains

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Jason Aldean is not willing to keep quiet about his political beliefs, at least not anymore. The Georgia native feels emboldened to speak about his conservative stance, more than ever before, in spite of the potential backlash.
“To me, it’s hard for [me] to go lay my head down at night with a clear conscience, feeling like I’m a coward for not saying the things that I want to say or I feel like need to be said,” Aldean told Audacy’s Rob + Holly.
Aldean recently defended his wife, Brittany Aldean, after she posted photos of her and their children, Memphis and Navy, wearing anti-Biden shirts. More recently, Brittany and Kasi Wicks, Aldean’s sister, launched a clothing line embracing their political views. After one commenter, who appeared to work for a radio station, threatened to stop playing Aldean’s music, he had harsh words for her comment.
“Watch [your] mouth lady!” Aldean wrote. “We will teach our kids what we think is right and what we think is best for their future. If you think what is happening right now is ‘great’ for the future of our kids and grandkids, [you] are delusional!”
Aldean concedes that, while he doesn’t want to cause strife, he does believe it is his right to share his own views.
“I think people know where I stand politically. I’m not a guy that’s just going to go out there and start trying to stir the pot just to stir the pot,” Aldean says. “At some point, it’s gotten to where if you’re a conservative and you’re in this business, you’re not allowed to speak.”
Especially now, the Georgia native feels the need to share his own beliefs, even if he knows he is in the minority.
“There’s times where I feel like I don’t have a choice but to speak up or say something because I feel nobody else in the industry, or not a lot of people in our industry do that for fear,” Aldean explains. “I just feel like somebody’s got to be that guy and if it’s me, then it’s fine.”
Aldean would rather be honest about what he believes than stay quiet, even if he knows some of his fans will disagree.
“People are going to have their opinion about whatever I say or think or whatever and that’s completely fine,” says the singer. “You don’t have to agree with me, I don’t expect everybody to agree with me, but I also have a voice and opinion just like everybody else.”
Aldean just released the first part of his double Macon, Georgia album. The record includes his No. 1 “If I Didn’t Love You” single, featuring Carrie Underwood. Find all of Aldean’s music at JasonAldean.com.
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CHENNAI: As Suganthy, a resident at Venkatraman Street, T Nagar opened her kitchen tap, out came a bunch of red worms along with water supplied by Metrowater.
"We have been facing this problem for more than six months now," said Suganthy, pointing to the bowl where the worms wriggled amidst brown sediments trying to settle to the bottom. "Initially I thought the problem was with our water tank, and so immediately we cleaned it. But even then the water quality did not change. Now we clean our tanks regularly, but the problem still persists. We used to boil water for drinking purposes but now we buy it."
Her neighbours confirmed that they too faced the problem of worms in tap water. They said worms, mostly red and brown, keep pouring out of taps and showers, which makes a bath feel undesirable. Many residents of T Nagar are scared that they would contract some disease because of the quality of water.
Charumathi Rajkumar, a homemaker and a resident of Habibullah Road, said the worms wriggle across tiles after the kitchen sink dries up after use. "I found worms all over and used every disinfectant available to stop this, but it continued. Now I use plastic filters under every tap," she said. Another resident in the area, J Jaykumar said the water, with or without the worms, are always muddy. "We clean our tanks twice a month, but we still don't get clear water even after running it through a purifier," he said.
When contacted, a Metrowater official not willing to be quoted said action was being taken on specific complaints. "We immediately take action on any complaints that come in. There is a complaint redressal and monitoring cell at Chintadripet and residents can also lodge complaints on our website. We will reach them and fix the problem," he said. The residents, however, said following their complaints the Metrowater sent a few employees who poured some disinfectant into the water tanks, but that did not make any difference.

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By Stan Bush
DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Public Schools is touting their new crop of educators as the most diverse group of hires in recent memory.READ MORE: Coloradans Kim Dobson And Ashley Brasovan Take Top Spots In Mount Washington Road Race
The district has hired 730 new educators, which is down 13 percent from the previous year, but 30 percent are teachers of color, according to DPS.
“It is exciting to see that our efforts over the past few years to attract more educators of color are coming to fruition,” said outgoing DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg. “We have worked very hard to the increase the diversity of our new teachers because we know the importance of teacher diversity for the education of our students.”READ MORE: Preventing Theft: Denver Police Etching VIN On Catalytic Converters
Nearly two-thirds of the new educators come from other school districts around the country, while the others are working in education for the first time.
“Something I’m excited to be a part of is to have students who maybe don’t feel like they have that voice or that understanding of an adult in their life who can say they understand what to do,” said Jared Lewis, a new student counselor at Northfield High School. “It’s yelling ‘We’re safe.’ However you identify you can go to school and no matter what you wear or how you identify you feel safe and that’s one of the most important aspects of going to school.”
The new educators are now taking last minute training to prepare for the upcoming school year. Classes at DPS schools start in two weeks.MORE NEWS: Colorado Weather: Landspout Tornadoes Hit Colorado Plains


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- What is soil class 9th?
- What is soil answer?
- What are the 3 layers of soil?
- What are the 6 layers of soil?
- What are the 4 layers of soil?
- How is soil formed 2nd grade?
- How is soil formed class?
- What are different types of soil?
- Why do farmers loosen the soil class 7?
- What is Soil Erosion very short answer?
- What is soil composed of?
- What is the 4 types of soil?
- How is soil formed short answer?
- How soil is formed explain with diagram?
- What are the five layers of soil?
- What are the 5 factors of soil formation?
- What is soil and its types?
- How soil is formed Byjus?
What is soil class 9th?
It is the uppermost layer of Earth’s crust, which supports terrestrial plants, animals and microorganisms.
It is formed from the weathering of rocks by physical, chemical and biological activities by the action of wind, water and sun..
What is soil answer?
ANSWER: Soil is made up of small pieces of broken rock and decaying plants (called organic matter). … Over time, rain rain and other weather events cause small particles to break loose from the larger rocks. These particles combine with decaying plant parts (organic matter) to form soil.
What are the 3 layers of soil?
The simplest soils have three horizons: topsoil (A horizon), subsoil (B horizon), and C horizon.
What are the 6 layers of soil?
Soils typically have six horizons. From the top down, they are Horizon O,A, E, B, C and R. Each horizon has certain characteristics.
What are the 4 layers of soil?
Soils are named and classified based on their horizons. The soil profile has four distinct layers: 1) O horizon; 2) A horizon; 3) B horizon, or subsoil; and 4) C horizon, or soil base (Figure 31.2. 2). The O horizon has freshly decomposing organic matter—humus—at its surface, with decomposed vegetation at its base.
How is soil formed 2nd grade?
It is formed when fine sediments, such as dust, organic matter, and debris, are carried by water and then deposited. When this soil is deposited and cemented with time, it forms what we call siltstone.
How is soil formed class?
Soil is formed by weathering of rocks. Weathering is the breakdown of rocks by the action of air, wind and water. … Rock is broken down into small particles. These small particles mix with humus (organic matter) and form soil.
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There are three different types of soil—sand, silt, and clay. Each type of soil has different characteristics. The major difference is in the size of the particles that make up the soil. The soil types also have differences in color, amount of nutrients, and ability to hold water.
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ORANGE councillors are delighted this year’s Carols by Candlelight will be back to the traditional family night out.
Councillor Kidd said in previous years the carols had become an event that was too big to be enjoyed by families. The budget was spent on artists who came from outside of Orange who produced music not appreciated by the masses.
However that will not be the case this year.
“It just got a bit beyond the simple carols,” he said.
“We started getting external artists and call me old-fashioned but I didn’t recognise the songs they were playing.”
Cr Kidd said the idea behind the improved Carols By Candlelight was a back to basics, grassroots event where families can sit on a blanket and sing along to Silent Night and Little Drummer Boy.
At last week’s council meeting mayor John Davis had concerns people involved in the event might get carried away as had happened in previous years.
“I just really hope it is actually happening the way it is printed,” he said.
“We asked this to be put forward to get back to grassroots.”
He said he hoped the event would be family focused and would not have the power plays and politics of the past.
“If one particular group starts to dominate this then council will have to be on the committee,” Cr Davis said.
Cr Kidd hoped council would not be forced to intervene.
“We want them [the committee] to do it and tell us how they want to do it and tell us how we can support them,” he said.
Council has allocated a budget of $26,500.
Earlier in the year council called for expressions of interest from community groups to organise the event, only two expressions of interest were received. The Orange Theatre Company was asked to co-ordinate the entertainment component of the event.
A working party of community groups that had previously been involved in Carols by Candlelight was formed under the chair of Bruce Buchanan.
This year all performers will be from the Orange region.


From the wreckage of the mid-term elections, US President Barack Obama, preaching pragmatism and bi-partisanship, is engineering a political rebound and reinvigorating his administration.
Yet there are signs that the rare moment of compromise that drove a massive 858-billion dollar, economy-boosting, tax cut bill through Congress may be fleeting, with next year’s battle with Republicans already simmering.
Obama’s Democrats meanwhile Saturday celebrated Congress’s repeal of a law barring gays serving openly in the military — a liberal dream for years — and part of the president’s 2008 election platform.
“This victory belongs to you,” Obama told supporters in an email after an historic Senate vote, apparently seeking to reconnect with liberals angered by his compromise with Republicans which extended George W. Bush-era tax cuts.
“Without your commitment, the promise I made as a candidate would have remained just that.”
[Related: Census forecasts bad news for Obama]
After delaying his departure for his annual holiday in his native Hawaii, Obama was also working overtime to close another significant political victory — Senate ratification of a new nuclear arms deal with Russia.
December’s achievements will join a historic health care reform, a financial regulatory overhaul and the rescue of the banking and auto sectors in an already full presidential legacy after two crisis-scarred years in power.
The new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Senate vote on gays in the military and the tax bill came in an unusually active and productive session of the “lame duck” Congress.
[Related: Ripple effect of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ overturn]
Lawmakers who lost their seats in the congressional election meltdown in November returned to work to pass prized remnants of the Democratic agenda, before Republicans take control of the House of Representatives in January.
The lame duck session marked an end and a beginning for Obama’s presidency.
Given the Republican triumph in November, Obama will no longer have the Democratic allies needed to push huge, historic legislation through Congress.
But in several moves, including the tax cut compromise, he seemed to set the stage for a new political episode — the run-up to his 2012 reelection bid.
The new political reality is already throwing up odd political moments.
His foe, who has vowed to deprive the president of a second term, responded with a thin smile as Obama signed the bill into law.
Though the compromise contained help for the unemployed and middle class tax relief, many core backers felt betrayed as it went back on Obama’s pledge to end Bush-era tax handouts for the rich.
But Obama argued this was the kind of painful compromise necessary in the new divided Washington.
“I don’t believe that either party has cornered the market on good ideas. And I want to draw on the best thinking from both sides,” he said on Friday in a throwback to the rhetoric of 2008.
In truth, it suited Obama and the Republicans to make a deal.
Republicans say they reined in a Democratic president bent on raising taxes and will claim a share of any resulting economic growth.
And the Bush tax cuts, now become the Obama tax cuts, boosting the president among middle class independent voters who he needs to win reelection, but who deserted Democrats in November.
While he infuriated liberals on taxes, Obama delighted many by repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” with the help of Senate Democrats and a handful of Republicans, and may get some breathing space on his left.
Though Obama appeared energized and almost liberated since the congressional election, he has not had things all his way.
Senate Republicans thwarted a Democratic bid to pass an omnibus spending bill worth more than a trillion dollars.
That means Republicans, who have vowed to cut government spending, will have more sway on the federal budget, when they take control of the House of Representatives in January.
Senate Republicans meanwhile are fighting a rearguard action against START, a pact that cuts nuclear weapons stocks, because they says it hampers US missile defense plans.
Senator John McCain, who Obama beat in the 2008 election, complained on Saturday that Democrats were trying to jam legislation through the old Congress in defiance of the wishes of voters.
And he warned of a tough 2011 to come.
“Do you somehow think that beginning next January 5, we will all love one another and (sing) kumbaya? I don’t think so.”
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To grow or not to grow the Jericho Selectboard?
When it comes to town meeting, Jericho is old-school: municipal and school budgets discussed, debated and voted on from the floor.
So it may catch some townspeople by surprise that one of the big decisions this year — whether to grow the Selectboard from three to five members — will be made by paper ballot. That’s because of the town charter, which mandates a ballot vote after receipt of a petition signed by at least 15 percent of the registered voters.
Don Messier got the petition going. He points out that most other towns in Chittenden County have selectboards of five members, and he argues that a larger board offers more representation and is more diversified. Messier also happens to be running for the one seat on the three-member Jericho Selectboard that’s up for election this year. His opponent is incumbent Catherine McMains.
If the board is expanded, each of the two new positions would established with two-year terms (although when first elected, one shall be for a one year term and one for a two year term so that the terms will be staggered).
The current Selectboard, discreetly, has not taken an official position on whether it should be bigger than it is.
Rather than opinion the board provided a little history, including: “The town organized in 1786 with the election of three selectpersons. The following year in 1787, five selectpersons were elected. No explanation for the change was found. However, the town went back to electing three selectpersons in 1787, and it has remained that way since.”
Tim Nulty, chairman, is not shy about voicing his personal opinion, however. He prefers a three-member board, contending that it has served the town well for more than 200 years and that expanding it would be a fix for something that’s not a problem. He has other reasons, too, which he might well express at the public information meeting scheduled on the question for 7 p.m. today in Town Hall.
Of 158 Vermont municipalities that responded to a query for a 2013 report, according to the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, 67 towns (population 100 to 6,000) had three Selectboard members, 69 towns (population 500 to 17,000) had five Selectboard members, and two towns had seven Selectboard members. The 2010 population of Jericho town was 5,009.
Jericho’s municipal and school budgets are up by roughly the same proportion, 6 percent and 6.76 percent, respectively, but the tax ramifications are quite different. The town’s tax rate is expected to stay about the same (thanks in part to grants and an increase in grand-list property value), while the school tax rate is forecast to go up 11.46 percent. Jericho is one of many towns this year where property taxes for schools are rising disproportionately more than local budgets — a phenomenon that the Jericho school directors attempt to explain in their annual report, citing the statewide property tax rate set by the Legislature, along with other factors out of a local school board’s control.
According to John Alberghini, superintendent of Chittenden East Supervisory Union, the estimated statewide tax rate increase of 7 cents accounts for about 46 percent of Jericho’s anticipated tax rate increase.
Jericho town meeting
WHEN: 9 a.m. (town) and 1 p.m. (school) March 4
WHERE: Jericho Elementary School
VOTING: 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. March 4, Jericho Elementary School
TOWN BUDGET: $3,697,976, up 6 percent (Current budget: $3,477,113)
SELECTBOARD: Catherine L. McMains (incumbent) and Don Messier running for three-year term
BALLOT ITEM: Expand Selectboard from three to five members
SCHOOL BUDGET: $4,055,346, up 6.76 percent (Current budget: $3,798,598)
SCHOOL BOARD: Christopher Commichau (incumbent), unopposed for two-year term. Kacie Loeffler (incumbent), unopposed for two years of an unexpired three-year term. Susan E. Lillich (incumbent), unopposed for three-year term.
MOUNT MANSFIELD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET: $27,805,044, up 2.3 percent (Current budget: $27,174,395)
ITEM: $1.140,000 bond for roof restorations and heating upgrades.
MOUNT MANSFIELD UNION: Edye Graning (i), running unopposed for two years of an unexpired three-year term. Diane Kirson-Glitman (i) and Linda Willmott (i), running for two three-year term seats.


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Cleaners at the School of Oriental and African Studies (Soas) in London were set to protest on Thursday of this week against their employer, outsourcing giant ISS.
The Unison union members are in a long-running battle for better conditions for the migrant workers who make up the workforce.
Recently the company announced that new vacancies will not be given to cleaning staff already employed in Soas. ISS also demands that new staff must be fluent in English.
Most of the Soas cleaners are not fluent in English but have worked there for many years, some for 18 years.
The cleaners argue ISS should provide lessons for workers rather than refuse to hire non-English speakers.
They are also opposing the company’s attempt to hire new staff on worse terms and conditions.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is known for making those highlight-reel plays on a consistent basis. With the former NFL MVP taking on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday evening in Florida, we were reminded of this in more ways than one.
Facing a second down and goal with Kansas City up 14-3 in the second quarter, Mahomes legitimately threw the best touchdown pass of the young season. It came after he scrambled to the right in an attempt to extend the play. What followed was something completely out of this world.
Dude went into a spin cycle, waited it out after breaking a couple tackles and simply flipped the ball to running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire before he was taken down. That’s otherworldly stuff from Mr. Mahomes.
Patrick Mahomes putting on a clinic, sports world reacts
Mahomes opened the game by completing 12-of-16 passes for 119 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions as Kansas City took a 21-3 lead before a Tom Brady touchdown pass to Mike Evan narrowed the lead some.
Thus far this season, Mahomes has tallied 10 passing touchdowns compared to just one interception. He’s been a human highlight reel, and the sports world is paying attention.


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A review of an exhibition at the Tonson Gallery of the artist Yuree Kensaku. Her work uses popular icons in a deceptively light-weight cartoon style yet she tackles serious issues such as global warming and personal responsibility towards the environment.
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Daniel Webster Comstock
Born in Germantown, Ohio, Comstock attended the common schools, and was graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, in 1860. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1861 and commenced practice in New Castle, Indiana. He served as district attorney in 1862. During the Civil War enlisted in the Ninth Indiana Cavalry and was successively promoted to regimental sergeant major, first lieutenant, captain, and acting assistant adjutant general in the military division of Mississippi. He settled in Richmond, Indiana, in 1866. City attorney in 1866. He served as prosecuting attorney of the Wayne circuit court 1872–1874. He served as member of the State senate in 1878. He served as judge of the seventeenth judicial circuit 1886–1895. He served as judge of the appellate court 1896–1911. He resumed the practice of law.
Comstock was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fifth Congress and served from March 4, 1917, until his death in Washington, D.C., May 19, 1917. He was interred in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Indiana.
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On January 20, 2015, I got up as usual to take the dogs for a walk. Felt like trying a new trail, so I went to this one, known as Widow. I had been up about 1 or 2 km before, but on Jan. 20, I decided to see if I could make it 5K up the trail, then come back down. I wanted to see how long it would take me to do 10K, since one of the other guys on the volunteer fire department asked folks to do a 10K walk or run with him.
It was a great hike. It started out gloomy and rainy (welcome to BC winters!) but turns out I walked far enough up that I found the sunshine and enjoyed a few minutes of it! The creek that parallels the road, I’m not sure if it’s Widow (there are some junctions, and I know at the lower reaches it is Cottonwood but I’d need to see a map to verify the name) is absolutely gorgeous, and got even moreso the higher up I went. It turned from wide and flat to narrow with deep pools joined by a series of short waterfalls. The water looked almost velvety, that waterfall look that makes you want to jump in. I didn’t but the dogs did enough times!
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The alarm goes off at 6am. It’s still dark and I can hear the rain on Hemisphere Dancer’s aluminum coach house.
Stephen and I don our raingear and quietly slip outside without waking Brian. As we walk the footpath along the Fraser River, Vancouver is already humming with the sounds of traffic. We spot a Great Blue Heron wading in the shallows and can hear widgeons sqeaking like rubber bath tub toys. We are pretty tired but we rarely miss these morning walks: it’s the most peaceful part of a day usually filled with the sounds of welders and grinders as we work on Achiever’s refit.
The three of us share a brief breakfast before we start another busy day. Let the grinding begin! Stephen and I have been following Roland and his son Marc, as they weld the new coach house on Achiever we grind the welds smooth. As the monotonous noise buzzes through my earplugs I daydream of wolves and rivers full of salmon. Soon I’m interupted to run a few errands. I’m secretly pleased to give my arms a break from the numbing powertool.
My hands aren’t strong enough for all the work involved, but I happily prepare meals and pickup supplies so no one else has to slow down. There’s always plently to do and before you know it, my eyelids are drooping before
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- Network Hardware – For example, some routers can only transmit data at limited rates, and may have limited processing power.
Wireless networks will generally have increased latency due to wireless interference, distance between devices, and the lack of stability that comes with a wired connection. For example, walls will slow down your WiFi.
- Network Software and Configuration – Software Firewalls that are improperly set, quality of service settings, or Network Address Translation (NAT) settings can delay the transmission of data
- Location – The largest and most common cause of latency is distance. The further away, the longer it will take to transmit that data.
- Congestion – Think of your network as a highway, and data packets as cars. Bandwidth is the size of the road, network speed is how fast the cars are driving, and latency is the congestion caused by the extra traffic. Management allows you to avoid oversubscription.
The more data being transmitted, in relation to the network’s capacity, the slower it goes. This generally means your network is being overloaded (too many video calls, conference calls, VoIP calls, netflixing, music streaming, etc.) or your business does not have enough oversubscription to handle normal everyday internet traffic.


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We’re just a handful of weeks away from a new round of consequential elections around the world, and with the wounds of 2016 still raw, a fresh wave of books on politics and political concerns hits the shelves. Here are five examples from those with firsthand experience and those whose ideas will fuel elections to come.
- What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton (S. & S.).
Beyond the venting rage of left- and right-wing pundits and media talking heads telling Clinton to be silent, here the former secretary of state’s reflections on the 2016 election and its outcome shape a richer and more resonant conversation about women’s voices and political choices.
- Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided Nation by John Freeman (Penguin).
Addressing the riving topics of our times from multiple approaches, Freeman gathers the literary voices of Sandra Cisneros, Anthony Doerr, Roxane Gay, Rebecca Solnit, Karen Russell, and others, to share essays, reportage, poems, and fiction about inequality.
- The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison (Harvard Univ.).
Invited by Harvard University to serve as one of its Charles Eliot Norton lecturers, Morrison spent time in 2016 discussing literature and the ways it addresses the issue of belonging. Exploring racism, acceptance, and the concept of the Other, here she draws on her lectures to investigate how her own work and that of other writers considers the essential questions of today and ages past.
- The Secret Life: Three True Stories of the Digital Age by Andrew O’Hagan (Farrar).
If it had not been clear before, it is now blatantly apparent that the online world is another aspect of real life, with real-life effects in politics and our everyday routines. O’Hagan, one of Granta‘s Best of Young British Novelists, examines three lives inextricably wrapped up in the electronic world and its self-creation myths: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, a possible inventor of the digital currency Bitcoin, and the author himself, as he, too, assumes a fake identity online—one he stole from a real person.
- Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History by Katy Tur (Dey St: HarperCollins).
Reporting for NBC News, Tur followed the Trump campaign for more than a year and was repeatedly called out by the president as an example of the “disgusting” press. Her insider look at the election, the attacks on the free press, and covering Trump as a woman add perspective to the circus of politics.
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Cooking yummies is a great way to release stress. When you are in the kitchen, you are in control and you can create something delicious and comforting. Let’s check five recipes that will cheer you up and help you relax. From savory comfort foods to sweet treats, we have got you covered. So put on your apron and get cooking!
What Is Comfort Food?
Comfort food is typically associated with warm, hearty, and rich dishes that are filling and satisfying. This type of food is often comfort because it reminds us of home or a time when we felt happy and safe. Comfort foods can also be a form of self-care. That’s why you can order food delivery in Palm Beach to fight your stress with yummies. When we are feeling down, cooking (or eating) something comforting can help lift our mood and improve our well-being.
So without further ado, here are 5 top-rated recipes to cheer you up.
1. Grilled Salmon Burgers
- salmon fillets;
- burger buns;
- lemon juice;
- olive oil;
- salt and pepper.
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Next, season your salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Then, brush them with olive oil. Grill the salmon for about eight minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking.
While the salmon is grilling, slice the avocado and tomato. When the salmon is cooked through, place it on a burger bun and top with avocado and tomato slices. Serve immediately.
This salmon burgers recipe is healthy comfort food at its finest. The grilled salmon burgers are stuffed with protein as well as omega-three fatty acids, which are great for your heart and skin. The avocado and tomato add a creamy, fresh element to the burger, while the lemon juice brightens up the flavors. This is one delicious and stress-relieving meal!
2. Chicken Parmesan Sliders
- 12 slider buns;
- ½ pound of chicken, pounded thin;
- ¼ cup of all-purpose flour;
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder;
- salt and pepper;
- ¼ cup of olive oil.
For the sauce:
- ½ onion, diced;
- 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes;
- salt and pepper.
Heat up your oven to 375F degrees. Use nonstick cooking spray to prepare the backing dish. Set aside.
Coat chicken in flour mixture, then place it in hot olive oil. Fry the juicy chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove it from pan and let rest on a paper towel-lined plate. In the same pan, add onions for the sauce. Sauté until translucent then add crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.
Assemble the chicken parmesan by spooning the sauce over the chicken and then topping it with mozzarella cheese. Place in the oven and bake the sliders for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is and bubbly and melting. Serve immediately with a side of pasta, if desired.
3. Yogurt and Fruit Parfait
- ½ cup of plain yogurt;
- ¼ cup of granola;
- ½ cup of fresh berries.
Layer your fave yogurt, crispy granola, and fresh berries in a jar or glass. Repeat until you reach the top of the jar. Serve the fruity parfait immediately or store the snack in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
This parfait is light and refreshing, making it the perfect comfort food when you’re feeling stressed. The yogurt provides a solid source of protein, while the granola and berries add some complex carbs and fiber to help fill you up.
If you’re looking for something a little heartier, try adding sliced banana or some peaches to your parfait. For an extra boost of flavor, drizzle on some honey or top with a dollop of almond butter.
4. Sweet Potato Soup
- one large sweet potato, peeled and diced;
- one onion, chopped;
- three cups of vegetable broth;
- one can of full-fat coconut milk;
- sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the sweet potato, onion, and vegetable broth to a large pot. Boil the pot over medium heat then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the veggies for about 15 minutes until the sweet potato is soft. Add the coconut milk and with the help of an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Season the creamy soup with black pepper and salt to taste. Serve the sweet potato soup immediately or store it in the fridge for up to four days.
This soup is an ace comfort food. The sweet potato and coconut milk give it a creamy texture, while the onion adds a touch of sweetness. It’s the perfect dish to make when you need a little pick-me-up.
5. Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
- ½ cup of chia seeds;
- ¾ cup of almond milk;
- ¼ cup of maple syrup;
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract;
- ¼ cup of cocoa powder.
Combine all pudding ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined. Cover the choco yummy and refrigerate it for at least four hours, or overnight. Serve chilled with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
This chocolate pudding is the perfect dessert for when you’re feeling stressed. The chia seeds are packed with antioxidants and omega-three fatty acids, which have been shown to lower inflammation. Plus, the cocoa powder is a natural mood booster. This pudding is sure to put a smile on your face.
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Check out these 5 yummy recipes that are real game-changers. No matter what’s stressing you out, comfort food can always make you feel better. Order food delivery or try cooking these buddies on your own. With these five recipes, you’re sure to find the perfect dish to cheer you up. So go ahead and give them a try.


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Debating Immigration (Cambridge University Press; 2 edition, August 31, 2018), edited by Carol M. Swain presents twenty original and updated essays, written by some of the world’s leading experts and pre-eminent scholars that explore the nuances of contemporary immigration in the United States and Europe. This volume is organized around the following themes: economics, demographics and race, law and policy, philosophy and religion, and European politics. Its topics include comprehensive immigration reform, the limits of executive power, illegal immigration, human smuggling, civil rights and employment discrimination, economic growth and unemployment, and social justice and religion.
More than a decade ago, the first edition of Debating Immigration was published. It received much attention and was used in classrooms around the world. Readers praised the statue of the contributors, the diversity of perspectives, and the book’s readability for non-experts. In this revised edition, Carol M. Swain has strived to maintain the same high standards of the first book. Readers will encounter some new voices as well as updates.
A timely second edition, Debating Immigration is an effort to bring together divergent voices to discuss various aspects of immigration often neglected or buried in discussions. In this volume you will find ideologically diverse essays from distinguished experts and scholars from different academic backgrounds. It is written for a wide audience, including public policymakers and educated lay people. The topics covered makes it an excellent text for high school and college students.
Many major developments occurring since 2007 have affected migration worldwide, especially in the United States. It has been more than thirty-five years since Congress has passed major legislation affecting immigration. American presidents, most notably Barack Obama, used executive powers to make changes at the margins. President Obama’s efforts, however, have encountered opposition and in some cases reversal since the election of Donald J. Trump, and outsider candidate who campaigned in 2016 as a restrictionist. In the year since his election, President Trump has taken actions consistent with many of his campaign promises and has begun to use executive action and agencies to make some substantive changes.
In an interview, Dr. Carol M. Swain can discuss these significant events that have helped shape immigration law and practices include:
Donald J. Trump’s 2016 election as president and his efforts to implement a travel ban affecting nations suspected of sponsoring terrorism.
President Trump’s immigration proposals and how well his proposals have fared so far.
The expansion and restriction of immigration federalism. Such involvement dictates what state and local governments can and can’t do to assist the federal government in undertaking its role to enforce immigration laws.
The unprecedented use of executive actions and prosecutorial discretion to bypass Congress and enact policies that have slowed deportation of illegal immigrants and expanded immigrant rights.
The second edition of Debating Immigration is divided into four parts: I Economics, Demographics, and Race; II Law and Policy; III Philosophy and Religion; and IV Cosmopolitanism: European Nations and Immigration.
Part I, Economics, Demographics, and Race – seeks to answer a number of pressing questions:
In Chapter I, John Skrentny asks, “How real is discrimination in the workplace? Do employers prefer immigrant labor to the labor of native-born blacks and whites? Are civil rights laws and protections adequate to protect working-class Americans?”
In Chapter 2, Peter Skerry explores how we should view illegal aliens: Are they victims of economic and political failure? Are they criminals or would-be welfare recipients, or are the responsible agents agents who have made decisions in a complicated and risky environment?
In Chapter 3, Steven Camarota and Karen Zeigler examine long-term employment growth between 200 and 2017. They query, “Who were the losers and winner in the job competition?”
In Chapter 4, Carol M. Swain looks at the Congressional Black Caucus and its representation of African Americans by asking, “How well are they doing in representing the preferences of the black rank-and-file?”
In Chapter 5, Amitai Etzioni inquires whether Hispanic and Asian immigrants are doing more to reshape America in a positive ways than blacks ever did.
Part II, Law and Policy – covers a myriad of social issues involving legal and illegal immigrants, refugees, state and federal actions to address different aspects of the problem, and the increasing use of executive actions to by Congress.
In Chapter 6, Philip Cafaro examines a host of factors before making a progressive argument for immigration reduction, Cafaro asks, “What would a commonsense immigration policy look like? Would it take into consideration population growth, pollution, surplus labor, and the needs to address income inequality?”
In Chapter 7, Carol M. Swain takes a look back at the thinking that surrounded the passage of the 1924 Immigration Act and the major aspects of the Trump proposal, before sharing her thoughts about what a comprehensive immigration reform bill might include.
In Chapter 8, Doug Massey and Karen Pren look at the unintended consequences of U.S. immigration policy to Latin America: What explains the patterns of Mexican immigration? What have we had so many surges since 1965?
In Chapter 9, Rogers M. Smith examines immigration policies and practices in the wake of 911 and the national security concerns that followed. Have we created an environment that is discriminatory toward immigrants and their legal rights? What, if anything, is the trade-off between national security and immigration rights?
In Chapter 10, Noah Pickus and Peter Skerry raise questions about dichotomous terms such as “legal-illegal” and “citizenship-non citizenship” in which the immigration debate has been framed. Is this approach misleading and does it inhibit creative public policy? Should we be focused on immigrants as good citizens or immigrants as good neighbors? White the current immigration debate asks whether immigrants can be good citizens, Pickus and Skerry argue that, to many Americans, the more immediately pressing question is whether immigrants can be good neighbors.
In Chapter 11, Virginia Yetter and Carol M. Swain examine federalism as it relates to immigration reform: What role, if any, should the states play when it comes to involvement in immigration policies? Does immigration federalism offer any hope for creative policy solutions for immigrants and citizens?
In Chapter 12, Carol M. Swain examines President Obama’s use of executive actions to implement his immigration goals and how this compares with President Trump’s efforts to do the same. When is it appropriate to use executive action to bypass Congress? What problems are posed by the creation and expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA)?
Part III, Philosophy and Religion – provides historical, religious, and moral guidance.
In Chapter 13, James Edwards draws upon his perspective as a Christian congressional staffer to outline the principles that he believes should guide immigration policy. He seeks to answer questions such as the following: How should Christians think about immigration policy? What role does the Bible bestow on civil government when it comes to the preservation of the rule of law? Should the needs of foreigners be placed on equal level with those of natives?
In Chapter 14, Stephen Macedo discusses the moral issues surrounding immigration in the U.S. and elsewhere. After discussing the debate between a “cosmopolitan” viewpoint the promotes shared citizenship and a universal obligation to distributive justice, he poses a “civic obligations” viewpoint that argues for the existence of special obligations among citizens. Should we adopt the cosmopolitan view or should we focus on fellow citizens in a self-governing political community? What weight should we give to the poorest Americans as we weigh their needs against the needs of the global impoverished?
In Chapter 15, Elizabeth Cohen asks why America has not developed a coherent public philosophy to undergird its approach to immigration. What impact did the British common law have on American policymakers? What kinds of policy outputs can we expect in the future?
Part IV, Cosmopolitanism: European Nations and Immigration – examines different aspects of the new and changing reality for European nations.
In Chapter 16, Marc Morjé Howard and Sara Goodman examine citizenship policies and politics in Western Europe, asking “How important is political contestation to citizenship policy, and what role should political parties play in political mobilization?
In Chapter 17, Susan F. Martin places international migration trends, causes and consequences into the context of broader aspects of globalization: What is the relationship between movements of people and other facets of globalization, such a movements of capital and goods? What are the similarities and differences in those three elements of globalization?
In Chapter 18, Randall Hansen discusses the changed attitude, rhetoric, and posture toward immigration evident among major European states. Looking at population growth and the needs of the nation, Hansen asks, “How can Europe ensure socioeconomic integration of such migrants, given its broad failure to integrate previous waves of migrants economically? Second, he asks how can Europe ensure that the new migrants embrace the liberal democratic values institutionalized in Europe at the cost of much blood and “treasure”?
In Chapter 19, Louise Shelley and Camilo Pardo examine the large-scale migration into Europe today and which actors are responsible for smuggling human cargo. Questions include: How much does this rely on corruption? How are the migrants paying to be smuggled? Where are they coming from? To what extent are individuals coming as single males or as family members? What financial conditions does this smuggling impose on the migrants when they arrive in Europe?
In Chapter 20, Carol M. Swain gives an overview of the volume and highlights areas of agreement and disagreement. Overall, she emphasizes the importance of continued debate to find solutions that will lead to successful immigration reform.
The second edition of Debating Immigration goes beyond the earlier edition to explore new ideas on a perennial problem. Nevertheless, it remains true that a major strength of Debating Immigration lies in the willingness of its contributors to tackle such controversial issues as racial discrimination, religion, and the moral basis for immigration restrictions at home and abroad. The volume offers approaches that range from economics to demographics to moral and religious perspectives. In addition, the volume examines new issues related to the president’s use of executive orders to bypass foot-dragging Congress as well as the contested areas of immigration federalism.
Given the many anthologies on immigration, it is appropriate to explain why this updated volume is needed. First, the immigration scene has changed dramatically over the past decade. Race and religion, long neglected in immigration debates, continue to play a more central role in public discussions. This is particularly true concerning the impact of legal and illegal immigration on African Americans and, now low-wage, low-skilled white Americans. In the past, discussions of immigration and religion have often been focused on the Catholic Church’s more universal approach, while ignoring or belittling as racist any restrictionist viewpoints emanating from Protestants.
This volume is a wholehearted effort to address neglected areas in the public debate. It should be noted, however, that the contributors to Debating Immigration continue to have widely differing views on a range of issues. We do not pretend to have definitive answers to the questions we raise; rather it is our desire to stimulate open and vigorous debate about immigration and citizenship. We would encourage more public forums in which opponents could get together and share their views, as we have done here.
ABOUT THE EDITOR:
Dr. Carol M. Swain is an award-winning political scientist, a former professor of political science and professor of law at Vanderbilt University, and a lifetime member of the James Madison Society, an international community of scholars affiliated with the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Before joining the faculty at Vanderbilt, Dr. Swain was a tenured associate professor at Princeton University. She is the author or editor of eight books. Her highly acclaimed Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress won three national prizes, including the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award for the best book published in the U. S. on government, politics or international affairs. In addition, Cambridge University Press nominated her book, The New White Nationalism in America: Its Challenge to Integration, for a Pulitzer Prize. Dr. Swain regularly makes guest appearances on national and international radio and TV shows. She had a major role in Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party and has had four viral Prager University videos. Dr. Swain is the host of a podcast, Common Sense Conversations with Dr. Carol M. Swain (ITunes and Stitcher Radio) and “Two Minutes to Think About it” that airs nationwide on Bott Radio and American Family Radio.
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