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Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (eBook)
Riding the school bus alone isn't the only new experience making third grade exciting for Ramona Quimby. From befriending a boy called Yard Ape to delivering her book report in the style of a television commercial, Ramona's enthusiasm for life is infectious and irresistible.
That's not to say all is perfect. Having to go to the Kemps' house after school is Ramona's own particular burden—especially the chore of being nice to pesky little Willa Jean. When Ramona gets sick and throws up in class, she feels as though things can't get worse!
In this Newbery Honor Book, newly illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers, Beverly Cleary lovingly chronicles Ramona's experiences as she faces all of her third-grade challenges with imagination and determination.
About the Author
Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.
Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!
Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have also been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.


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The Experimental and Theoretical Effect of Fire on the Structural Behavior of Laced Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams
Received: 11 August 2023 | Revised: 27 August 2023 | Accepted: 30 August 2023 | Online: 13 October 2023
Corresponding author: Abbas Kareem
A Laced Reinforced Concrete (LRC) structural element comprises continuously inclined shear reinforcement in the form of lacing that connects the longitudinal reinforcements on both faces of the structural element. This study conducted a theoretical investigation of LRC deep beams to predict their behavior after exposure to fire and high temperatures. Four simply supported reinforced concrete beams of 1500 mm, 200 mm, and 240 mm length, width, and depth, respectively, were considered. The specimens were identical in terms of compressive strength ( 40 MPa) and steel reinforcement details. The same laced steel reinforcement ratio of 0.0035 was used. Three specimens were burned at variable durations and steady-state temperatures (one hour at 500 °C and 600 °C, and two hours at 500 °C). The flexural behavior of the simply supported deep beams, subjected to the two concentric loads in the middle third of the beam, was investigated with ABAQUS software. The results showed that the laced reinforcement with an inclination of 45˚ improved the structural behavior of the deep beams, and the lacing resisted failure and extended the life of the model. The optimal structural response was observed for the specimens. The laced reinforcement improved the failure mode and converted it from shear to flexure-shear failure. The parametric study showed that the lacing bars remarkably improved the strength of the deep beams and they were not affected more by the steady-state temperature and duration. Furthermore, a greater increase in load-carrying capacity was associated with an increase in the flexural diameter of approximately 12 and 16 mm by approximately 24.77% and 87.61%, respectively, compared to the reference LRC deep beams.
Keywords:laced reinforcement concrete, finite element method, self-compacting concrete, fire, high temperature, deep beam
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The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for Yahtzee and crew. After finishing our circumnavigation of Vancouver Island and spending time in the San Juan Islands, we made way for Seattle. From there we flew to Michigan to be with family for Labor Day and had an absolute blast. It couldn’t have been a better time and it was wonderful for the boys to play and hang out with their cousins, grandparents, and aunts and uncles — which they’re still doing.
I ventured back to the boat solo and cruised up to the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend, and in between have been working on boat and work projects, and seeing friends. After spending so much time underway over the past two years, we’ve had some upgrades to make and, with the crew off the boat, I’ve been tackling those one by one.
We’ve long wanted a deck washdown to spray mud off the anchor and keep the bow a little cleaner. Also, it’s great for washing down sandy boys after a trip to the beach and can be extended aft to hose out the cockpit or cleanup the mess of catching and cleaning fish.
The install was easy and difficult at the same time. We had a spare seacock ready to hook a pump up to, and the install of the pump itself was fairly straight forward. But running the hose to the bow proved to be more difficult. It meant removing almost everything from Magnus’ room in the V-berth and then *gasp* drilling several holes to run the hose through. In the end, the effort was worth it. I used the washdown several times on my trip to Port Townsend and can’t believe we didn’t put it in sooner.
Next, I turned my attention to installing a new solar array on top of our dodger. When I designed and built it two years ago I envisioned putting flexible solar panels on it, but this summer really made us realize the need for them. We didn’t plug into a dock to charge our batteries for four months (our charger died while in Portland) and even though our existing solar array and wind generator did an admirable job, it showed us that we need just a bit more solar, especially with the coming of winter and shorter, cloudier days.
Speaking of battery chargers, we needed to buy and install a new one of those, too, which was accomplished with the able help of our friend Davey. My weakest point on the boat is working on electrical and his help was appreciated immensely when it came to troubleshooting and then installing the charger. Our batteries are loving the extra boost.
As every sailor (and homeowner) knows, there’s always more to be done and next up for Yahtzee is re-galvanizing our 200-feet of 3/8ths chain, properly installing our cell and WiFi boosters, and more — so stay tuned.
In the meantime, I’ll be off to meet Jill in Maine to deliver a boat to Annapolis, Maryland and then we’ll head to New York to visit Jill’s family and attend a good friend’s wedding. We’ll then be back to cruising aboard Yahtzee in October and will head towards our winter cruising grounds of the San Juan and Gulf Islands.
The adventures whirl on, but we’ll all be back at it soon, and Yahtzee will be better for it.


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Colombia Partnership : Shared Source
Relationships are at the heart of what we do at Non-Fiction. We’ve had the pleasure of working more closely with some producers than others, although we’d love to have a more direct personal relationship with all of the producers with whom we partner. Colombia has been one of those countries in which we’ve not had a clear door open to more personal relationships with either a coffee farmer or small scale importer.
However, we’ve recently come into partnership with a collection of individuals in Colombia, who’re ensuring more than sufficient wages are being paid for coffee and also ensuring producers can plan/prepare for the future. Shared Source has had boots on the ground in Colombia for several years, and have developed long standing relationships with smallholder farmers. We’re honored to be able to showcase the work of producers from whom they purchase coffees.
Shared Source prioritizes whole harvest purchasing, which is more of a gift than it seems. Many farms, if they’re producing a top lot, have well-meaning roasters come in and buy only the top lot, which may make up only 15% of their harvest. The producer is then left to scramble to find another buyer for the remainder of their coffee in a timely manner, and could very likely be left to sell their remaining coffee at the local market or to “coyotes”.
On top of whole harvest purchasing, Shared Source also prioritizes partnering with those who may have fewer opportunities in the industry (ex. Female producer, young producer, or simply a smallholder producer). Producers who have little access to funding and who don’t have contracts from buyers are often left unable to take on small business loans, which they’d need to purchase fertilizer and other farming equipment.
On that topic, fertilizer costs are becoming a major hindrance to sustainability and financial stability for producers. On top of that, labor shortages are increasing the cost of paying laborers to pick coffee cherries. Without access to financing, producers face the possibility of their crop quality diminishing from insufficient picking practices or they could lose a majority of their crop altogether. Shared Source is taking the small but necessary steps to ensure producers have access to the funds and resources necessary to thrive and sustain coffee production for years to come.
Here is a quote from their website, which gets at the heart of who Shared Source is:
“We recognize inherent power imbalances in relationships between buyers and sellers, and we seek to empower producers to recognize the value that they can and do add to their product. We do this by regularly sharing cupping notes, visiting producers to learn about their processing techniques and making suggestions when it’s helpful and relevant. … We want to help people realize that it’s not for marketing benefit that we should buy this way, but because it’s the right way to buy. It’s the only way to participate in the industry while aspiring to be a good global citizen.”
“Seeking to empower producers” – that’s really what being in our line of work is all about, isn’t it? Once you’ve seen how marginalized coffee farmers can be, finding every opportunity to right that wrong and to flip the supply chain on its head becomes priority one. Shining light on and paying honorably the kindest, most humble, hardest working people is the least we can do. We’re honored to continue this pursuit with our new friends, Shared Source.

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SAINT JOHN – Irving Oil Commercial GP has been ordered by the Saint John Provincial Court to pay $400,320 in fines and $3,599,680 for the “implementation of research programs in the field of safety standards” following guilty pleas to 34 counts for offences under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.
The guilty pleas and sentencing follow a joint investigation by Transport Canada and the RCMP into the events surrounding the train derailment in Lac Mégantic, Quebec, on July 6, 2013, that killed 47 people.
“[The investigation] revealed that Irving Oil did not comply with all applicable safety requirements by failing to determine the classification of dangerous goods for the crude oil it transported by train, and that the shipping documents on board the trains were erroneous,” says a release from the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC).
“Irving Oil also failed to adequately train its employees in the transportation of dangerous goods, thereby committing an offence contrary to the Act.”
The PPSC release states that the offences took place from November 2012 to July 2013. During that time, approximately 14,000 cars transported crude oil for Irving Oil.
The court also ordered Irving Oil to submit a corrective measures plan and follow-up with Transport Canada.
In a release posted on its website, Irving Oil said the misclassification of crude oil “did not cause or contribute to the railway accident in any way.”
In the four years since the accident, the company said it has reviewed its safety procedures and systems and improved training programs for employees.
“Irving Oil believes strongly in the importance of safety and regulatory compliance across all of our operations and we take these charges very seriously,” the company said.
“Over the last four years, Irving Oil has undertaken, through its Operational Excellence program, a comprehensive review of its procedures and systems relating to the transportation of dangerous goods. In addition, the company has enhanced the training programs for all employees involved in the handling, offering for transport, and transport of dangerous goods.”

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AG says Manchester man justified in shooting home invader
Ian Peters, 38, shot the unarmed 24-year-old man after he and a second unidentified man kicked in the door to Peters' 430 Lake Ave. apartment about 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 9. Larocque was shot in the arm and abdomen and died at the scene.
A four-page summary of an investigation into the shooting says Larocque and the other man went to the Lake Avenue apartment with the intent of harming Peters, who was at home with his fiancee and her three-year-old son.
It was reasonable for Peters to conclude that Larocque and the other man who forced their way into his apartment "were likely to use any unlawful force against Peters, his fiancee, or her child, during the commission of a burglary or some other felony. Therefore, Ian Peters' subsequent use of deadly force was legally justified," under state law, according to the investigation.
Police said the investigation into the home invasion itself is continuing in an attempt to hold the other home invader and any other participants accountable for their actions.
Around midnight, the fiancee, who authorities did not identify, received text messages from someone she knew. The messages turned confrontational and threatening. The couple was in bed when, about two hours later, they heard footsteps on the porch outside their bedroom.
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On 08/07/2018, An Giang University held the opening ceremony of the postgraduate program in Computer Science 2018 -2020 jointly offered by An Giang University and Hue University.
Attending the ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Viet Minh Nhat – Deputy Head of the Academic Committee of Hue University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Thanh Tung – Vice Rector of Hue University of Science, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Dat – Vice Rector of An Giang University, Heads of the Research Management and Postgraduate Education Office of An Giang University, Postgraduate Education Office and Faculty of Information Technology of Hue University of Science, and 19 postgraduate students.
The student representative presented the flowers to the Rector Boards of the two universities


Thailand trounce Singapore 4-0
Defending champions outclass Singapore to set up final clash with Timor Leste
They had only one goal on their minds, which was to bring home the football gold medal from the Asean University Games.
The boys from Thailand are one match away from achieving their goal, after they thrashed Singapore 4-0 in their semi-final match at Nanyang Technological University main field yesterday.
The defending champions will take on dark horses Timor Leste in the final tomorrow.
"We are aiming for the gold medal, but we know that the final will not be an easy game," said Krit Singprecha, who has been the head coach of Thailand in their previous three appearances in the Asean University Games.
"I can assure you that my boys will be giving of their best for the final as this is an important game for us.
"Timor Leste are a strong team and we will need to create even more chances if we want to score against a team like them."
There was no stopping the Thais yesterday, as Kroekpon Kaewmuean scored the opening goal in the 27th minute after a defensive mistake from the men in red left the midfielder unmarked.
Another defensive error three minutes from the break saw forward Anusak Laosangthai extend the lead for the Thais.
"To be honest, we were wary of Singapore because they were the host nation and anything could happen," Krit said.
"I told the boys that they had to keep their focus. When we scored the first goal, we could relax a little.
"We went into the second half with less pressure and we were able to play the game that we wanted to."
Singapore introduced former LionsXII player Randy Pay in a bid to change things around.
But the Thais showed their class and stretched their lead to 3-0 in the 72nd minute from Prasert Phoommala's diving header.
Prasert scored his second of the game four minutes before the end after he was left unmarked in the box.
Malaysia lost 2-1 to Timor Leste in the other semi-final yesterday and will face Singapore in the bronze-medal match tomorrow.
Singapore will be out to seek revenge after losing 1-0 to the Malaysians in a group match on Monday.
"It was unfortunate that we lost to them in the group stage, but I would say that we definitely have a higher chance at beating them this time round," said Arasu Muthu Suppiah, head coach of the Singapore side at the Asean University Games.
"For both our losses, we lost because of set-pieces. In terms of play, I thought we dominated both games.
"If we can strengthen our defence during set-pieces, we should be able to beat the Malaysians."
At press time, Thailand lead the medal tally with 27 golds, 17 silvers and 14 bronzes.
Indonesia are second with 19 golds and Malaysia (13 golds) are third.
Singapore are lying fourth with 12 golds, seven silvers and 13 bronzes.
TNP Euro 2016 Goal of the Tournament contest
The New Paper ran a contest to ask readers to pick the best goal of Euro 2016.
Tan Eng Hoe (last four NRIC digits: 8645) has been picked as the winner in a random draw for voting Xherdan Shaqiri's overhead-kick goal for Switzerland against Poland as the best goal of Euro 2016.
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text: In the last decades low-field magnetic susceptibility measurements have become an increasingly attractive method for geological studies which use the scalar values (bulk susceptibility) as well as the directional information, the anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS). Because of the potential for detecting weak fabric anisotropies, AMS has become a routine method for assessing flow directions in magmatic bodies. Sources of AMS in ferrimagnetic basaltic rocks are mainly titanomagnetites. After Jackson et al. (1998) and de Wall (2000), the magnetic susceptibility (MS) of titanomagnetite varies strongly with mineral composition and is in the low-field range strongly depending on the field amplitude of the inducing magnetic field. Here we present a systematic study to record the effects of field dependence on AMS of dykes, sills and lava flows. Variation in MS characteristics have been found indicative for lava emplacement and flow dynamics (Cañón-Tapia et al. 1997, Cañón-Tapia & Pinkerton 2000). The contribution of the effect of field dependence on MS and AMS in titanomagnetite-bearing volcanic rocks needs to be assessed for a reliable interpretation of AMS variations. The key study has been carried out at the Ság-hegy volcanic complex in the Little Hungarian Plain. It is composed of a phreatomagmatic tuff ring, formed during the pliocene-miocene period. After meteoric water supply ended, the phreatomagmatic eruptive style changed into an effusive behaviour and the tephra ring was filled with a lava lake and a dyke-sill complex transected the pyroclastic successions. We report AMS characteristics of sills, dykes and lavas from the lake interior and outflowing lava deposits. Furthermore we discriminated samples that represent the transition from dykes to sills and from intrusive (dyke) to effusive (lava flow) emplacement, respectively. The MS has been measured by a KLY-4S kappabridge (AGICO, Brno) which allows a record of the AMS at a high sensitivity and in various field amplitudes (2 to 450 A/m).

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John Varvatos Fall/Winter 2014 Campaign–John Varvatos celebrates Ringo Starr’s 74th birthday with the debut of its fall/winter 2014 campaign featuring the musician. Starr, most known for being the drummers of The Beatles, who received the 2014 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards, was photographed at Casa della Vista, Hollywood, California this year by photographer Danny Clinch. In the ad images, Starr throws up the iconic peace sign. Using the hashtag #PEACEROCKS, John Varvatos will be supporting The Ringo Starr Peace & Love Fund this season.
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Fantasy Baseball Injury Report: Passover Edition
Michael A. Stein discusses the impact of injuries on fantasy baseball.
Welcome to the Passover edition of the Fantasy Baseball Injury Report. Although the main two nights of the holiday are over, I thought we would incorporate some of Passover’s finest traditions into this edition of the walking wounded. After all, those of us that celebrate Passover have to suffer by eating cardboard known as matzoh. That is the perfect tie-in for fantasy baseball GM’s who have to settle for backups and scrubs when players get injured. So here is the Fantasy Baseball Injury Report for April 17, 2014.
Lamb’s blood on the door.
It seems as though every team in Major League Baseball has had some chaotic turmoil with their closers through the first couple weeks of the season. But not the Atlanta Braves. The great Craig Kimbrel seemed to have lamb’s blood on his door meaning the curse of the closer was going to pass over and move on to the next victim. But earlier this week, Kimbrel experienced shoulder soreness and was not available for Atlanta. After throwing a side session in the middle of the week, he declared himself good to go. However, the specter of a shoulder problem will remain for the foreseeable future so you may want to go paint Kimbrel’s door with some more blood of lamb.
Enslaved by prospects.
As fantasy baseball GM’s, we are always trying to build our rosters for both the present and future. Even in redraft leagues, it is not uncommon to draft or pick up minor leaguers with the expectation they will be promoted later in the year. We feel compelled to rely on the unknown and buy into hype. Mariners’ pitching prospect Tijuan Walker is one of these pitchers who has a lot of hype attached to him. But just when you were getting ready to reap the benefits of Walker’s debut, he is shut down with an impingement in his shoulder and is now on the disabled list. Hopefully it will only be a few more weeks before he is ready to join Seattle’s rotation, but then again, this could be another instance of getting caught in the trap of expecting too much too soon.
Please pass the shank bone.
The shank bone is a key ingredient on the Seder plate. Perhaps Mike Napoli will need to borrow a shank bone to insert into his hand after severely dislocating his finger diving into second base earlier this week. It is good news that he didn’t fracture or break his finger, but he will still likely miss a few games until his finger has healed.
Matzoh with peanut butter and Kelly.
The Cardinals are a fine-tuned machine and manage to develop players at all positions, including pitchers. Joe Kelly is one of the latest examples as he has emerged as a solid starting pitcher in the back-end of St. Louis’s rotation. Through his first three starts, he is 1-1 with a 0.58 ERA. Unfortunately he sustained a hamstring injury during his last start and has been placed on the disabled list. He will probably miss several weeks, if not more, so look for other alternatives on the Cardinals such as Tyler Lyons and Carlos Martinez.
Why is this night different than any other night?
Once upon a time, Brian Roberts was a great second baseman for the Orioles and a stellar fantasy baseball option at a scarce position. But for the last several years, Roberts has sustained one injury after another and cannot stay on the field. After Robinson Cano departed for Seattle, the Yankees signed Roberts hoping he would play second base every day. Well it did not take long for those hopes to dissipate as Roberts has missed several games with back spasms. He says he should be fine shortly, but that is not necessarily good news for fantasy GM’s. If you prefer baseball players who can remain healthy and produce at least marginal statistics, then Roberts and his .129 batting average with one RBI probably aren’t going to cut it for you.
Michael A. Stein, Esq. is the Chief Justice of Fantasy Judgment, the industry's premier dispute resolution service. You can contact him at email@example.com or on Facebook and Twitter (@FantasyJudgment),

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- India will hold a major combat exercise with Russia this year.
- The Indra exercise will be held in Russia and will include assets and manpower from the Army, Navy and IAF
- India is planning far-reaching defence reforms to usher in much-needed synergy among the three services.
In the first such tri-Service wargames, India will hold a major combat exercise with Russia this year to crank up military-to-military ties between the two long-standing strategic partners.
"The Indra exercise, to be held in Russia, will include assets and manpower from the Army, Navy and IAF. This is the first time India will deploy the three services together for an exercise with a country," said a defence ministry source.
Finance minister Arun Jaitley, incidentally, will also be visiting Russia in his capacity as the defence minister for the Moscow Conference on International Security on April 25-26.
Though Russia has been India's largest defence supplier for long, notching up military sales worth over $50 billion since the 1960s, their armed forces do not exercise much together.
In sharp contrast, India and US hold a flurry of exercises every year, ranging from the top-notch naval Malabar wargames (with Japan now a regular participant) to the counter-terror Vajra Prahar & Yudh Abhyas Ines between their armies. The US has also bagged Indian arms contracts worth $15 billion since 2007, even overtaking Russia in annual sales over the last four years, as earlier reported by TOI.
But India and Russia have now resolved to expand their military-to-military ties. "The first initial planning conference has already been held with Russia to discuss the exercise scenario, assets and manpower for the tri-Service Indra. Two more such conferences will be held soon to finalise everything," said the source.
The major exercise comes at a time when India is planning far-reaching defence reforms to usher in some much-needed synergy among the three services, with the creation of a chief of defence staff post in the short-term as well as integrated theatre commands in the years ahead.


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A few weeks after our first issue was released, our friends at The Unavoidable Drudge podcast asked me to come on and talk about what we’re doing at Empty Sink Publishing. I’ve been listening to The Unavoidable Drudge for a while now—it’s a great podcast, and when the guys have a guest on, you know it’s going to be interesting.
Which begged the question: what the hell was I going to talk to them about? Sure, there’s a lot I could say about the work we do putting this magazine together every month, but quite frankly, most of it’s a little boring. We spend hours reading through submissions, then working with authors to edit them. Adam toils away building our social media presence, and I work getting everything up and formatted for publication. Yes, we both enjoy the work, but when you sit down and describe it to someone, they tend to get this glazed-over look in their eyes that makes it clear they’re ready for a new topic.
Fortunately, The Drudge guys are pros—they know how to ask all the right questions to get at the guts of any topic. And what I found during the interview—and still find true when I listen to it again—is that my favorite part was when I got to talk about what our contributors were doing. Because that’s the most interesting—and rewarding—part of all we do.
During the podcast, we talked about some of the great works we’ve been able to publish so far. Kurt Newton and Walter Savage—both of whom return in this issue—got a mention, as well as James Hannah, whose story, “Call Me Pomeroy,” was our first Editor’s Choice, and who will be back next issue with some fantastic political satire.
Throughout the interview, we kept coming back to the contributors—what it’s like working with them, what we’re looking for, and how successful people have been in giving that to us. We’ve gotten some incredible works so far. For anyone interested in submitting to us, you now have three issues worth of material to comb through before deciding whether or not your piece will be a good fit. Whether it’s visual, poetry, fiction or non-fiction, our tastes are wide-ranging, but I think if you look back on what’s been published so far, you’ll see a discernible pattern in what we’ve chosen.
All that being said, Issue 3 is jam-packed with greatness. This month, our fiction section is dominated by flash—stories that are less than or right around one thousand words. Ron Morita (The Lawyer), Eric Nicholson (The Gift) and Alysa Chesler (Third Ear) all tell convincing stories, with beginnings, middles, and endings, in the space of just a few paragraphs. Same goes for Moneta Goldsmith, who returns from last month with new fiction (Separate Tables and To the Reader it May Concern). Finally, for those of you who prefer longer fiction, Suanne Schafer’s The Penis Problem explores the relationship between a middle-aged woman and her adoptive son, who is the only man in the history of the world who complained about his penis being too big.
Kurt Newton is back this month with more absurdly humorous poetry—if you liked Hot Tub Abortion Clinic from Issue 2, you’ll love Car Bomb Lovers and The Gun Show in this issue. Claire Scott tackles cooking for the dysfunctional family in A New Cookbook, and brings science into the bedroom with Red Shift. Finally, Moneta Goldsmith also has some poetry in this issue: more on that later.
In our reality section, Prosenjit Chaudhury takes us all to India in Journeys in a Small Town, a narrative non-fiction piece that will draw you in from the first sentence. And, in anticipation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Eric Jensen explores the economic origins of and potential solutions to racism in Race, Class, and Society.
Our media section finally gets the dose of photography we’ve all been craving with photographs by Leigh Spong. If you like her work, she’ll be back for the next two issues. We also have some thrilling pieces by Walter Savage, who answered our plea for more of his work after we originally published him in Issue 2. Finally, Ariel Emerald presents us with the door to another world with Let Me In, a haunting piece that explores darkness among beauty.
N. Piatkoski’s graphic novel, Strange Fish, is back with Issue 3. In this month’s installment, the gang finds themselves rooming next to fascists in an Ohio motel. How do our protagonists deal with these unsavory characters? You’ll have to read to find out, but I guarantee—much like the fascists, you won’t see it coming.
Our Editor’s Choice for this month goes to the poem The Gates of Sleep, by Moneta Goldsmith. Mr. Goldsmith has two other poems published in this issue: Hyena vs. Wildebeest and To Asphyixiate . . . But The Gates of Sleep is an epic masterpiece that explores the world through the panoptic lens of the bystander. It is a brilliant poem, and we are honored to publish it in this issue.
As always, thanks for reading, thanks for contributing, and thanks for giving us something to talk about.
—E. Branden Hart, Executive Editor, 1/6/2013


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Welcome to the United On My Mind daily-round-up.
Here are some of the Manchester United stories you may have missed over the past 24 hours- featuring the Reds being linked with the next Kai Havertz and Marcus Rashford being honoured for his good work in a different way.
There is also a very unusual suggestion for the next incumbent of the Old Trafford dugout.
Ronaldo 'could be United manager' ... and sooner than you might think?
Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has attracted the ire of United fans once again, suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo was seen on the touchline against BSC Young Boys because he believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a poor manager - and one he could soon replace.
Speaking with Ladbrokes , Sherwood said; "I think it’s okay that Ronaldo’s on the touchline and Ole’s going to have to accept it.
"I’m not sure he’d be doing that with Jose Mourinho, mind you. It would be very different with him still in charge, but you’d also have to ask Ronaldo why he feels it's necessary to stand up and give some instruction in the first place.
"We've seen him do it on the international stage, most recently at the Euros, barking out orders. That boy will be a manager, 100%. I would have a bet on him being Manchester United manager in 18 months."
He went on to cite footage that fans will have seen of Ronaldo instructing and guiding his teammates before the match and also the previously stated clips of him on the touchline in the Champions League.
Sherwood has been critical of Solskjaer in the past. and seems to think that he will continue to fail to win silverware at United. The answer? Appointing Ronaldo as manager, with Carlos Quieroz as his number two.
I don't have to say how ridiculous this take is. Sherwood failed to achieve anything during his spells with Tottenham and Aston Villa, being unceremoniously sacked from both positions.
Solskjaer is doing a great job with United and Ronaldo has been a leader wherever he has been. Solskjaer has allowed him to be vocal because it is a net positive to the team to have leaders out on the pitch and it just feels like this is Sherwood trying to get yet another dig in at Ole.
Manchester United interested in the next 'Kai Havertz'
According to reports in AS, Manchester United are one of several clubs interested in attacking midfield talent Florian Wirtz.
The 18-year-old Bayer Levukusen star has been enjoying a breakout season in the Bundesliga. His three goals and four assists give him the second-most goal involvements in the division behind Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
United, alongside Arsenal, apparently have an interest in the player but Bayern Munich are also rumoured to be circling.
Leverkusen are reportedly expecting a nine-figure sum for a player they believe will surpass Kai Havertz, who joined Chelsea last year for a fee that may eventually rise to £70million.
It is unlikely that United will make a move next summer, however, as Solskjaer is focused on signing a defensive midfielder.
AS predict that Wirtz will most likely leave the club in 2023 despite having a contract that runs until 2026, which would probably align with United looking for options to replace Bruno Fernandes in the long term, or at least bring in a rotation option as Donny van de Beek continues to struggle.
During a recent interview, Germany manager Hansi Flick said of Wirtz: “Florian is just a huge asset for this team through his carefreeness.
“He’s simply an outstanding technician, loves to play, very creative, has a good shot, runs hard and is quick. He’s got a good total package.”
It seems an unlikely move for United and, if it was to happen, it would most likely not be in next summer's window. However, if Bayern are interested, United will face an uphill battle regardless.
Marcus Rashford on the GCSE Syllabus?
The Guardian is reporting that Marcus Rashford's much-lauded exploits during the pandemic have led to the player becoming part of the new GCSE syllabus.
The United forward has spent much of the past year campaigning for free school meals, launching a book club for young people and tackling the racist abuse that has been directed at football players.
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His use of social media to further those causes is going to be part of the AQA media studies course from September. His online presence and how he has pushed for engagement will be the main focus, but AQA will make sure that the social and race issues also take centre stage.
When speaking about the decision, head of AQA’s creative arts curriculum Sandra Allen said: "Marcus Rashford is one of the most influential and inspirational young people in the UK, so students can learn a huge amount from how he uses social media to make a real impact.
“It’s not just an opportunity for them to learn about social media – it’s also a great way to learn about important social and race issues as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the curriculum.”
Rashford's work on social media has been incredibly important and it is an honour to have a player at United whose influence extends beyond the game. I hope he never changes.


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Altenbeken is situated in the Eggegebirge, approx. 15 km northeast of Paderborn. To the west of the town is the Altenbeken Viaduct, a railway bridge that spans the Beke valley.
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The heart-pounding film explores the ugly side of repressing gay feelings Repressed feelings of homosexuality have an ugly way of expressing themselves. In this intense and disturbing film appropriately named Shower, we encounter two guys in a locker room shower who navigate an erotic encounter. The film was produced to explore the dark and problematic sides […]
Ricky Rebel glams it up with shining confidence in new docu-style vid for “If You Were My Baby” This song is all about owning who you are and being confident. “I want to sprinkle confidence into every club in the world,” Ricky Rebel said from his home in Los Angeles. “Confidence is an asset. It shows […]
Meet “Unspirational.” Because inspirational posters are the worst. The world is saturated with tacky inspirational posters that have most likely never inspired anyone. Everywhere from guidance counselors’ offices, doctor’s waiting rooms, and your Facebook feed are flooded with these cheezeball images. Some people hate these pieces of positive vibes so much that a […]
Dancer Matthew Gibbs is hypnotic in holographic glitter Glitter spreads like a virus across this dancer’s body in British DJ Jacob Plant’s new video for About You featuring singer Maxime. In the end, he’s transformed into a holographic human disco ball. “The director and artist came up with the concept to make it appear as though […]
This is what gay lion pride looks like. Two lions were caught on camera at a wildlife park in England while a lioness laid on the ground nearby. Could this be a lion version of the In Front of My Salad (NSFW) meme? The gay-lion coitus was caught by amateur wildlife photographer Russ Bridges who […]
A 51-year-old Romanian bishop has resigned after a gay sex video involving a male student has surfaced. In the world saturated with smart phones, it seems like no one is safe from a sex scandal. A video has surfaced featuring a Romanian Bishop Corneliu Barladeanu, 51, engaging inn sexual acts with a 17-year-old male student. On […]
DJ Nacho Chapado is coming to serve the boys circuit beats at Trade at Output, Brooklyn The Barcelona-based world-class DJ just came from the 10-year Circuit Anniversary party and is headed to Trade at Output. This is one night you’re not going to want to miss. Get tickets for Nacho Chapado at Trade >> Trade, […]
Openly Gay Apple CEO Tim Cook has no time for racists, white supremacists and neo-Nazis. Tim Cook did not mince his words in this note that he penned to Apple employees in response to the violence in Charlottesville. In the email obtained by Recode, Cook demands that all Apple employees—regardless of their political view—stand together […]
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This is rubbish. id’s confirmed to Destructoid that Hitler won’t be appearing in Raven’s imminent Wolfenstein thanks to timeline issues.
“No,” said community manager Peter Sokol, “in this game there will be no Hitler. We love ‘Mecha Hitler.’ Obviously, he’s one of the classic bad guys in videogames. It’s so famous in Wolf 3D when you finally killed him off, but this time around… it takes place after the events of Return to Castle Wolfenstein.
“So, we wanted to expand on that story, make it a lot deeper story arc this time around. For the story we were trying to tell this time, it just didn’t really fit to have Hitler and Mecha Hitler in the game.”
Look, Peter. We want to shoot Hitler in the face. Can’t you just raise him from the dead, or something?
The game’s out this “summer”.


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How Big is BIG!August 06, 2015
Teleporting in world
Recently there have been a few questions about 'How far can I teleport'?
Some testing has revealed the following...
- Assuming the viewer is capable, there is no limitation of the distance for a teleport jump in world.
- The old '4096' barrier is not present in WhiteCore
How big can a grid be?
Some additional tests regarding large the grid co-ordinates could be revealed some interesting details as well. Again, the positions in WhiteCore are limited to 2,147,483,647 in the X & Y locations. This equates to 4.6116 E18 regions of 256 x 256 or more realistically, 2.88 e17 Square kilometres. A somewhat largish area.
The current crop of viewers limit this internally, probably inherited from the original SecondLife code, to only 65535 x 65535 (Looks familiar) What this means is that currently the maximum grid size is 268,402,689 square Kilometres, which is about half the available 'real' land area in the world... pretty big. Certainly big enough to get lost in.
- All of Europe is 10,180,000 sq Kms
- USA is roughly 9,526,468 sq Kms
- Canada comes in at 9,984,670 sq Kms
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Pesticide shortages, increased labor costs, and transportation bottlenecks are raising the cost of food across the EU. With war roiling this season’s crop planting in Ukraine — often called the breadbasket of Europe — grain shortages are expected to add to the growing number of factors impacting food security.
Yet, looking past the short-term crisis, Purdue University agricultural economist Jayson Lusk remains optimistic. He believes that biotechnology and entrepreneurship can help mitigate climate change while limiting soil erosion and boosting soil health. Genetically modified plants can produce their own, safer pesticides, reducing insecticide application. Yields can also be increased using gene tinkering, reducing land use and carbon emissions.
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Dizzee Rascal Confirmed As Headliner For Wild Life Festival 2017
WILD LIFE Festival, the event created by Disclosure and Rudimental in 2015, announces its third and final wave of its 2017 line up including DIZZEE RASCAL, STORMZY, plus DISCLOSURE B2B ARMAND VAN HELDEN, RUDIMENTAL (DJ SET), CLEAN BANDIT, J HUS and many more. Full line up listed below. Tickets are available from www.wildlifefestival.com
UK rapper and grime pioneer Dizzee Rascal will take to the WILD LIFE stage on the Saturday to perform a career spanning set. Mercury Music Prize winner, Dizzee, who shot to fame in 2003 with the now-classic ‘Boy in the Corner’ paved his way to international stardom having collaborated with Armand Van Helden and Calvin Harris among others. Following his epic performance with Ed Sheeran at the BRIT Awards last night, acclaimed grime pioneer and multi-MOBO Award winning artist Stormzy also takes to the stage at WILD LIFE this year for a very highly-anticipated appearance ahead of what is set to be a huge year for him. Rudimental and Disclosure also return for two very special performances, with Disclosure performing a back to back set with Armand Van Helden and Rudimental playing a highly-anticipated DJ set.
Speaking of additions to the 2017 line up, Disclosure said: “We’re super excited to announce the full line up to this year’s WILD LIFE 2017 Festival. Having acts like Fatboy Slim, Jess Glynne, Stormzy and Dizzee Rascal there along the rest of the amazing lineup is just incredible. But we also decided we couldn’t stay away completely, so catch us going b2b with the legend that is Armand Van Helden. See you there!”
Grammy Award-winning three piece Clean Bandit are also announced today, the UK chart topping group are the final act to be confirmed for the Wild Life stage on the Friday night and look set to perform a joyous set of pop classics, including recent Christmas number 1 smash hit, Rockabye.
Also announced today is J Hus, cited by Fader as ‘London’s most vibrant new MC’, who joins the line up bringing his unique afro-beat and reggae rhythms to WILD LIFE’s eclectic Friday night Tropical Stage. My Nu Leng, the electronic duo from Bristol known for their dancefloor focused sets, are also joining the lineup with a Friday night performance on WHP Presents Stage.
Also confirmed today are artists to headline the Kopparberg Urban Forest stage – including special guests Bondax, Shadow Child, DJ Zinc, Low Steppa, Kideko and Enzo Siffredi.
Today’s acts join headliners Grammy Award-winning Jess Glynne and Brighton’s own Fatboy Slim. Also featured on the WILD LIFE line up are legendary ten time Grammy Award-winning Chaka Khan, two time BRITs Award nominated Zara Larsson and legendary drum and bass DJ, producer and co-founder of RAM Records Andy C. Up and coming electronic music producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mura Masa also will be performing at the festival.
WILD LIFE Festival 2017 (crowned Best New Festival 2015 – UK Festival Awards) will take place at Shoreham’s Brighton City Airport for its third year, bringing festival-goers an extensive mix of music from emerging talent on the Sounds of the Near stage to the massive and legendary artists headlining the WILD LIFE stage.


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It is always curious to discover in a festival dedicated to genre films, an animated film and even more so if it is made independently by studios in the Philippines. We discover Nimfa Dimaano, a pretty cat, selling perfume in a department store. Her lover, Roger, a macho dog, is a janitor. They live simply. However, when Nimfa meets Iñigo Villanueva, a bourgeois dog, their chemistry is instantaneous and puts her couple in danger. Will Nimfa and Iñigo's shared love of street food bring them together despite the social class that separates them?
Hayop Ka! The nimfa Dimaano Story does not reach the level of animation of the big Hollywood studios, but it is rather successful in its vocation to be a satire of telenovelas, these popular TV serials in the Philippines. Even if the main characters here are animals, the treatment is quite different from the one proposed by the Walt Disney Animations studios.
The result is a film clearly intended for an adult audience that will not please everyone and whose animation shows us to what extent American animation studios have redefined the world. Apart from Japan, which is still capable of bringing great animated films to life, and a few French films, such as the recent excellent Pil, the animated cinema has a clearly defined landscape.
The scenario of Manny Angeles, Paulle Olivenza is certainly a social caricature that hits right but would have deserved a better visual treatment. The result is a film that can be seen and forgotten immediately and that shows that to succeed in scripted and visual prowess as The Walt Disney Company does is not given to all the world animation studios. It's a real pity here because the initial idea was quite good.
You animal (Hayop Ka! The nimfa Dimaano Story)
Directed by Avid Liongoren
Produced by Manny Angeles, Joyce Bernal, E Del Mundo, Avid Liongoren, Piolo Pascual
Written by Manny Angeles, Paulle Olivenza
Starring Empoy Marquez, Sam Milby, Arci Muñoz, Robin Padilla, Angelica Panganiban
Music by Len Calvo
Edited by Jether Amar, Avid Liongoren
Production companies : Rocketsheep Studio, Spring Films
Distributed by Netflix
Release date : October 29, 2020 (United States)
Running time : 74 minutes
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Faria Abdullah is one of the most talented people around in the city of Hyderabad. Her career kicked off with the super success of Jathi Rathnalu and she has multiple films in her kitty.
Faria is also a superb dancer and theater artist. She is quite active in the social events circle in Hyderabad and is now going to sizzle at a special event called Cypher Hours. All this is done under the name of Camp Celibrate which provides a platform for global artists
Faria is also one of the organizers of the show and is conducting Cypher Hours in Hyderabad on the 25th and 26th of this month. Dancers and talents from various other forms from all over the country will be taking part in this event.
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OPPO, the camera phone brand, introduced the latest addition to its top-of-the-line flagship camera phone range, the R11s, in China. The R11s has the dual 16MP and 20MP rear cameras perform as two primary cameras for different light conditions, artificial intelligence technology for the front camera, and the special Starry Sky screen.
The higher sensitivity to light and large aperture would mean that images get even clearer and brighter than before. Together with its 6.01” FHD+ 2160 x 1080 dpi full screen and enhanced software, these technological advances will make the R11s one of the best camera phones available today.
The 20MP front camera, on the other hand, will utilize OPPO’s groundbreaking AI Beauty Recognition technology - a self-learning artificial intelligence technology that recognizes different human subjects in a selfie – to make subtle, natural and beautification enhancements customized for each subject.
The R11s also takes on a new approach in design – marrying functional innovation with UX (user experience) design. It has a 6.01” full-screen display with an 85.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The Crescent Arc design, which are concave indentations built into the edges of the phone, holds the headphone jack, speaker and mini USB ports. Sound quality is no longer muted by the user’s hands, while at the same time enhancing the tactile feel and aesthetics of the slim and sleek unibody of the phone.
The R11s runs on the Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 660 chipset, comes with exceptional battery life with the 3205mAh battery and VOOC Flash charge technology.
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The dual rear cameras have been re-engineered to capture the highest quality of portraits for both day and night conditions.
The 16MP and 20MP rear cameras function as primary cameras for different light conditions. The 16MP rear camera takes on the primary role of normal everyday shots in brightly lit environments, while the 20MP HD camera becomes the main camera for low light environments. It will intelligently synthesize 2.0µm pixels to quadruple (4X) the size of the photosensitive area of the sensor, increasing the overall sensitivity to light for all images.
Both cameras have a large f/1.7 aperture, allowing more light into the device. The dual camera can also intelligently gauge distances between the phone and the subject, thereby creating soft and natural depth-of-field effects that will highlight the subject. With the large aperture in normal daylight and software treatment, the bokeh effect looks authentic and natural.
The 20MP front camera will utilize the A.I. Beauty Recognition technology that subtle, natural and personalized beautification enhancements for each subject within a selfie image. The A.I. would scan for 254 facial recognition points in 3D for each subject, reference them against its massive database of facial images, analyze features based on gender, age, skin texture, skin color, expression and environment scenarios before making enhancements, customized for each subject.
The A.I. Beauty Recognition technology can provide users with millions of different beautification effects that personalized – selfies are more attractive while keeping the natural look of each human subject.
To achieve cutting-edge camera phone photography, OPPO set up its "Ideal Portrait Laboratory". The R&D team consulted professionals in other fields such as photographers, make-up artists and photo retouching specialists in designing the software algorithms and physical camera and lens design. The highly acclaimed professional photographer, Russell James, known for his international Vogue magazine covers and 20—year relationship with Victoria’s Secret was one of the luminaries the team consulted, also shared his thoughts about photography at the launch event.
Simple yet Bold Design
The R11s comes with a 6.01-inch FHD+ screen with 2160 x 1080 dpi and 18:9 aspect ratio, giving a vivid, visual enjoyment without increasing the size of the phone. The R11s Red model comes with a Starry Sky screen, blurring the boundaries of screen and bringing a wider view.
“A bright starry night has always mesmerized every human culture all over the world throughout the ages. We recreated that same sense of awe and amazement of the night sky, with the R11s, exclusively for the Red Color model,” said Sheng Li, Product Manager of OPPO.
Applying User Experience (UX) design and technical innovation, the R11s is reengineered to make video watching and gaming more comfortable. Port modules such as the headphone jack, speaker and mini USB port were shrunk further and fitted into the Crescent Arcs – the concave, indented edges of the phone. This results in better sound projection without the user’s hands blocking the speakers during gameplay or watching videos.
Enhanced User Experience with ColorOS 3.2
Overall performance is smoother, faster and safer with the latest ColorOS 3.2 operating system. With the ColorOS 3.2, users can multitask using the Split Screen mode.
Facial Unlock uses artificial intelligence to recognize its user and will unlock the phone in a mere 0.08 secs. Other unlocking functions such as password and fingerprint scan are also available.
The CPU switches to a High Performance mode when the user activates the gaming app - especially important when gaming online and networking with other players. In High Performance mode, the R11s processes gaming graphics at 60 fps (frames per second), double the rate of 30 fps for other standard phones. The gameplay is more fluid, will not hang or pause*, or miss any frames that can affect multi-player games. While gaming, incoming calls, alarm clock, calendar alerts will only be notified as a banner on the screen, giving uninterrupted gameplay.
According to recent statistics shared by Counterpoint and Strategy Analytics, the OPPO R9s and R11 were the best-selling Android phones in Q1 2017 and July 2017, respectively.
“We achieved good response from our fans with our top-of-the-line camera phones, the R9s and R11. Indeed, they are a testimony of our focus on developing the best camera phone technology and bringing them to our fans at the best price-performance points. We seek perfection in what we do, and never stop to refine our products. And here we present R11s to the world,” said Alen Wu, Vice President of OPPO.
OPPO R11s now available at all OPPO concept stores in Red, Black and Champagne, and retails at $699, while the R11s Plus is available in Black and Champagne, and retails at $849. It is also available at the official OPPO Singapore website at https://www.oppostore.com.sg/.
The OPPO R11s Specifications:
Color: Champagne, Black, Red
Operating System: ColorOS 3.2
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
GPU: Adreno 512
RAM: R11s 4 GB, R11s Plus 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB (Support microSD card up to 256GB)
Battery: 3205mAh or 4000mAh Li-Po Battery (typical value, irremovable)
Size: 6.01 inches
Resolution: FHD (2160 by 1080 pixels)
Colors: 6 million colors
Touchscreen: Multi-touch, Capacitive Screen, Gorilla Glass 5, Support for Gloved and Wet Touch Input
Dual Rear Cameras: 16MP for daylight, 20MP for low-light conditions
Front Camera: 20MP
Aperture Rear: f/1.7 + f/1.7
Aperture Front: f/2.0
Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz, 5GHz
NFC: Not available
Sensors Distance Sensor, Light Sensor, G-sensor, E-compass
* Dependent on the mobile connection and specific games.


Remember the awesome Fami-Card – the casemod which managed to cram a fully-functional 8-bit Nintendo console into an old NES cartridge? Well the Fami-Card is back, and this time the circuit has made its way into a classic Zelda cartridge.
While the original NES on a cartridge began life as an old Super Mario Bros. game, this one is all Zelda, all the time. And just like the original, this one includes a full NES cartridge slot, joystick ports and audio/video outputs.
And while the shiny gold cartridge says Zelda on the outside, it can play pretty much any NES or Famicom game you can throw at it.
I wonder what would happen if you tried to plug this cartridge into the other Fami-Card, and then plug the whole contraption into an old NES… Would the universe implode?


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Cat / Dog Glass Mug with Infuser
Attention all pet enthusiasts! We're excited to introduce your new go-to mug, our Cat / Dog Glass Mug with Infuser. Designed with the animal lover in mind, this charming and functional mug is perfect for brewing your favorite loose leaf tea while showing off your love for your furry friends.
This delightful glass mug comes complete with a lid, base, and infuser, offering everything you need to enjoy a relaxing cup of tea. Choose between two adorable lid styles: a whimsical cat or a playful dog. To complement your chosen lid, the mug includes a matching fish-shaped infuser for the cat version or a bone-shaped infuser for the dog version. The infuser's "tail" cleverly doubles as a handle, adding a touch of fun and convenience to your tea brewing experience.
With a size of 2.8 in. x 6.1 in. (excluding the handle), this charming mug holds approximately 9.5 oz. of liquid, making it the ideal size for a cozy cup of tea. The high-quality glass construction not only showcases the beauty of your tea as it steeps but is also durable and easy to clean.
Our Cat / Dog Glass Mug with Infuser is the purr-fect addition to any pet lover's collection. Treat yourself or gift it to the animal enthusiast in your life, and enjoy a heartwarming tea experience that's sure to bring a smile to your face.
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Top 3 Gaming Chairs
Gaming chairs are one of the best inventions when it comes to the comfort of gamers. They are perfect not only because they provide gamers with a comfortable experience, but also because they are often designed ergonomically to help prevent back injury for gamers that play for long periods at a time.
Gaming chairs come in a variety of forms, and are built in different ways to ensure the comfort of users. There are gaming chairs for computer gamers that play sitting at a desk, and there are also gaming chairs for those that sit close to the floor playing their favourite console games. What ever gaming chair you are looking for, you can be sure there are plenty of them on the market that will benefit your experience.
A lot of gaming chairs come at different prices depending on the features you want included, so you’ll have to know roughly what you want before adding one to your living or games room. If you are currently on the lookout for a new gaming chair, have a look at some of the ones below, which are currently some of the most popular ones available in a competitive market.
X-Rocker Pro Advanced 2.1 Gaming chair Review – Our Number 1
The X-Rocker Pro Advanced 2.1 Gaming Chair (VIEW PRICE HERE!) is one of the highest quality gaming chairs on the market, but also one of the expensive ones too. If you are a computer gamer, this product probably won’t suit your needs, but if you are a console gamer, you will love what this chair has to offer. Not only is this product very comfortable and easy to sit on for hours, but it also comes with a few features that will provide additional benefits. This product is expensive for a reason, and if you want to see what features it has on offer, have a look at the below information:
- Pedestal – This chair is based on a pedestal which gives it balance and makes it even more robust. The pedestal is 360 degree swivel, so you’ll easily be able to turn around with very little effort.
- Multi device connectible – This chair is easily connectible to some of the latest consoles on the market, so you’ll be able to get surround direct to your chair.
- 1 Sound – If you are looking for a chair that can offer high quality built-in sound, this is the product you have been looking for. The sound you get from this product is truly amazing, and you’ll even be able to connect your headphones to it if you need to play games in the quiet.
- Vibrations – Built-in vibrations will go off every time you are in the middle of action packed action depending on the game you play.
- Ergo design – The product was designed to be as comfortable as possible which is why it was ergonomically designed.
This X-rocker will take deep pockets to be able to add it to your game room, but if you are serious about gaming, there is no reason why you shouldn’t invest in the X-Rocker Pro Advanced 2.1 Gaming Chair. This product comes with many features and it will certainly save your back if you are an addicted gamer looking to take their gaming experience to the next level.
Features: 360 Swivel – Wireless connectivity – Speakers – Vibrations – Arm Rests
Eliza Tinsley PU Racing Style Gaming Chair Review – Number 2
The Eliza Tinsley PU Racing Style Gaming Chair truly looks the part in the gaming market. It is one of the more affordable gaming chairs about, but it doesn’t offer much other than a comfortable gaming experience. If you are interested in getting to know a bit more about this product, have a look at some of the basic features it provides below:
- Deep cushioning – This product was designed with deep cushioning to make the whole gaming experience even more comfortable. There aren’t many gaming chairs on the market that can provide as much comfort as this one.
- Tilt locking mechanism – This chair can easily tilt back and forward depending on a gamers needs, and it can be locked into place using the upper tilt lock mechanism.
- Height adjustable – As with most gaming chairs on the market, this one is also easy to adjust the height depending on the user’s requirements.
- Soft PU – Both the backrest and seat is covered in a soft PU material, so you can be sure the whole gaming experience is going to be a very comfortable one. There aren’t any other chairs on the market as comfortable as this one.
All in all, for the price this product comes at it’s not really worth the money you pay for it, because of lack of features. But it does truly make up for that by providing gamers with a much more comfortable gaming experience. This product is truly one of the best when it comes to comfort, and not only can console gamers take advantage of its comfort, but so can computer gamers that play on desk environments.
Features: Deep cushioning – Height adjustable – Tilt lock
Cherry Tree Racing Gaming Chair Review – Number 3
The Cherry Tree Racing Gaming Chair should be a product that is considered more for computer gamers, as it sits perfectly at standard desk height. The chair can also be used for console gaming, thanks to its comfort and ease of use, but it would be much better suited to a computer or laptop gamer. The chair itself comes in a nice red and black design that offers a modern look, as well as a comfortable experience. The Cherry Tree Racing Gaming Chair is very affordable when you compare it to some of the other high-end gaming chairs on the market, so it’s definitely one that should be considered if you do not have a big budget. Have a look at some of the features this cracking chair offers:
- PU Leather Upholstered – The PU leather upholstered is what makes this chair extra comfortable. It may be a little cold to use in the winter months, but you will benefit from it most in the summer seasons.
- Ergonomically designed – This chair was designed ergonomically to provide head and back support, so you can be sure you are going to get a good comfortable all-round gaming experience.
- 360 degree swivel – The chair, like many others, is also based on a 360 degree swivel so you’ll easily be able to turn around to speak to someone without hardly moving yourself.
- Height adjustable – The chair is easily adjustable to suit the height of a table or desk, and with its tilting function and locking feature, you can be sure you are getting a chair that is well worth the money.
- Heavy duty gas lift – The heavy duty gas lift is what makes this chair height adjustable, and simple letting go of the lever is all it takes to make you higher or lower to suit your needs.
In summary, this product is a perfect gaming chair for the price it comes at. Not only is it going to offer a better gaming experience, but thanks to the fact it was ergonomically designed means it is going to prevent back and neck injuries so you’ll be able to play games for prolonged periods.
Features: Ergonomically design – Gas light – Height adjustable – 360 degree swivel
The Cherry Tree Racing Gaming chair could be an option if you are looking for something stylish, simple, and comfortable, for an affordable rate. The Elinza Tinsley Gaming chair could also be considered in the sense it is much cheaper, but if you are looking for a product that is going to provide you with the ultimate gaming experience, then it doesn’t come any better than the X-Rocker Pro Advanced 2.1 Gaming Chair because of all of the features it provides its consumers.


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|Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 15, 2014|
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying held a press conference on May 15, 2014.
Hua Chunying started the press conference with the following announcement:
At the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development of the French Republic, will pay a working visit to China from May 16 to 19.
Q: In recent days, there are several violent incidents against foreign enterprises and workers in Vietnam. What is Chin's comment on that?
A: We are shocked at and seriously concerned about relevant incidents. Now Chinese officials from the embassy in Vietnam are racing against the time to reach the scene which is located in very remote areas and verify relevant reports. Leading officials of the Chinese Foreign Ministry have summoned the Vietnamese ambassador to China to lodge solemn representations and demanded the Vietnamese side to take all necessary and effective measures possible to protect the safety of Chinese citizens and the property of Chinese enterprises and organizations in Vietnam.
It is worth pointing out that the Vietnamese side has an inescapable responsibility for the beating, smashing, looting and burning targeted at China and other countries.
We have learned that enterprises from Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan China, Singapore and ROK have also sustained damages and threats to various degrees. That also points to the graveness of the current situation. Again, we urge the Vietnamese side to immediately take all necessary and effective measures possible to protect the safety of foreign citizens and enterprises in Vietnam, including those from China, and provide a decent working environment for foreign enterprises doing normal business there.
Q: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced on May 13 that he had to accept the resignation of United Nations and Arab League special envoy to Syria, Lakdar Brahimi, whose term would come to an end on May 31. What is China's comment? How do you evaluate the work of Brahimi?
A: Mr. Brahimi has been committed to pushing for the political settlement of the Syrian issue and actively carrying out mediation. We are deeply appreciated to the constructive role he has been playing, and we have been supporting and coordinating with his mediation efforts through concrete actions.
Political settlement is the only right way to defuse the Syrian crisis. No matter what happens, political settlement should remain unshaken as the general principle. What is imperative now is to push for the Syrian government and opposition to immediately realize ceasefire, stop the violence and resume dialogue and negotiation. China calls on relevant parties in the international community to make continuous efforts to this end. We wish for the appointment of a new special envoy as soon as possible and press ahead with the political settlement of the Syrian issue.
Q: According to Kyodo news, a government-appointed panel submitted a report to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on lifting the ban on exercising collective self-defense. Abe will hold a press conference clarifying the necessity of doing this. Abe stressed that no country can maintain peace and stability by its own force, and cooperation with ally countries and UN measures on safeguarding collective security have become increasingly important. What is China's comment?
A: Due to historical reasons, Japan's policy changes in military and security fields bear on Japan's national development and regional security environment as well, thus attracting much attention from its Asian neighbors and the international community. Since the Abe government came into power, a series of unprecedented measures have been taken in military and security fields. Given the various negative trends on historical issues that have been popping up in Japan, Asian countries including China and the international community have every reason to be highly vigilant on Japan's true intentions and relevant moves. We urge the Japanese side to earnestly face up to and reflect upon its history, respect the legitimate and reasonable security concerns of regional countries, pursue a peaceful development path and play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
Q: The Philippine side has released some photos showing China's construction work in the Chigua Reef in the South China Sea. Can you confirm that?
A: China has indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Islands including Chigua Reef and the contiguous waters. Whatever construction China carries out in the Chigua Reef is completely within China's sovereignty.
Q: Will the two heads of state of China and Russia attend the joint naval drill?
A: The spokesperson for the Chinese Navy has released relevant information. I have nothing to offer on your question.
Q: It is reported that there is illegal logging in the Republic of Guinea- Bissau and most of its timber has been exported to China. Has China taken any actions to ensure timber import through legal channels?
A: I'd like to point you to department in charge. As a principle, I'd like to say that we firmly oppose and crack down on illegal logging and relevant trade behaviors, and stick to the management and cooperation strategy on forest resources that is mutually beneficial and sustainable. We are willing to join hands with the international community and make positive contributions to promoting sustainable forestry business, protecting normal trade in forest products and strengthening protection of global forest resources.

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ChatGPT, which has a language model that interacts in the form of dialogue, is the most discussed artificial intelligence application of recent times. The application can answer every question, but the answers it gives sometimes raise doubts.
The application, which has 175 billion data lists in its current version, scans billions of information and data to provide meaningful answers to questions.
The fact that the application has a facilitating side increases the satisfaction of the users, but not all of the answers are correct.
May mislead users
Experts are of the opinion that the application carries certain risks. Digital Media Specialist Oğuzhan Saruhan draws attention to the fact that the chatbot can sometimes lead users to false information.
Emphasizing that there may be inaccurate and manipulated information in that data set, Saruhan said, “There may be data about racism, fascism or different bad feelings in this information set and it can impose it on you.”
It threatens professions
ChatGPT has the potential to threaten professions as well. Experts warn, pointing out that the researches show this.
Saruhan, “According to a study conducted today, a thousand professions may be in the background with their current version.” he said.
Experts are of the opinion that one of the topics that will be discussed more in the future will be copyrights. Because the emergence of the produced content with collected information brings to mind the question of who the owner is.
China and Italy banned
There are those who are satisfied with the application, and those who claim that it carries great risks. China and Italy have banned ChatGPT. Twitter CEO Elon Musk and some artificial intelligence experts have also called for the use of the software to be stopped.
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THE NETHERLANDS, Oct 10 – Standards of governance have declined significantly in Madagascar in the past five years, while those in Liberia and Sierra Leone have improved significantly, according to Africa’s principal index measuring the quality of the continent’s governments.
The rankings of the three countries, together with those for Egypt, Libya and Tunisia, illustrate the assertion of governance experts that economic and social progress needs to be matched by participative government, respect for human rights and accountability for a country truly to prosper.
The rankings for 53 African nations were published Monday in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance , which now measures changes in quality of governance over a five-year period, from 2006 to 2010. The index continues to show Mauritius as Africa’s best-governed country, with a score of 82, and Somalia the worst-governed country, with a score of 8, on an index of one to 100.
Madagascar going downhill
Madagascar, Liberia and Sierra have similar rankings on the index. But while Liberia and Sierra Leone – both vigorous democracies emerging from civil war – have steadily improved their quality of governance, Madagascar – in which instability was followed by an unconstitutional seizure of power in 2009 – has seen deterioration since 2007.
Togo and Angola have achieved “meaningful improvements”, while the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe and Chad remain among the worst governed.
The index is based on 86 indicators of good governance, grouped into four categories:
• Safety and the rule of law (which includes sub-categories such as accountability, personal safety and
• Participation and human rights (including gender equity);
• Sustainable economic opportunity (public management, business environment, infrastructure and the rural
• Human development (welfare, education and health).
Tunisia most advanced
The report accompanying the index says Madagascar’s decline is “largely driven by statistically significant decreases” in the areas of safety and the rule of law and participation and human rights. Tunisia and Egypt are ranked as the 9th and 10th best-governed nations in Africa, with high ratings in human development, where Tunisia is Africa’s most advanced country, and economic opportunities, where Egypt ranks second.
But until 2010, both were among Africa’s lowest-ranked nations judged by public participation in government and respect for human rights, with Egypt in 39th place and Tunisia 42nd. The index’s report on these two countries concludes: “The imbalance between performances in ‘human development’ and ‘participation and human rights’ might well have been a trigger for instability.”
The report also notes a similar imbalance in Libya, which ranks among Africa’s top 10 countries in human development but is in the bottom three for participation and human rights.
Imbalance is general trend
“The index illustrates that countries that pursue a balanced approach to all dimensions of governance achieve the most success,” says the report. The five best-governed countries over the last five years, as well as those where governance has improved, performed well in all categories.
“But the general trend in Africa is one of imbalance. Many countries have improved in both sustainable economic opportunity and human development, while the majority of countries have regressed in safety and rule of law and participation and human rights.”
Complex yet hopeful picture
Mo Ibrahim, the Sudanese-born cell phone pioneer who established the index, said this year’s report gave “a complex yet hopeful picture” of governance. “These findings strongly challenge the narrative that supposes governments should pick and choose which areas to focus on at the expense of others as a natural and unavoidable trade-off of leadership.”
“ The events of this year have clearly shown the possible consequences of a skewed focus that selectively denies citizens some of the public goods and services they are entitled to expect.” Expressing concern at the “stagnation, and in many cases the reversal, in the rule of law and citizens’ rights, he warned: “If economic progress is not translated into better quality of life and respect for citizens’ rights, we will witness more Tahrir Squares in Africa.”
This article was first published by http://www.rnw.nl