North Korea is reportedly preparing to repeat a new ballistic missile test after a previous attempt resulted in failure earlier this month.
North Korea is allegedly preparing to test-launch an intermediate-range ballistic missile after an earlier attempt on April 15 failed, South Korean state media reported on Tuesday.
South Korea's Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang-gyun did not confirm the reports, but uttered his belief that the Pyongyang government would try to fix the problem following the failed launch.
The US described Pyongyang's previous attempt to launch what is believed to be a Musudan missile as "fiery, catastrophic."
With a range of more than 3,000 kilometres, the missile could potentially be used to hit the US territory of Guam.
The missile can also be fired from a mobile launcher, but is yet to be flight-tested.
North Korea has been increasingly demonstrating its military might as of late, having tested its fourth nuclear bomb on Jan. 6 and launched a long-range rocket on Feb. 7.
Pyongyang also tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile on Saturday, defying UN resolutions against Kim Jong-un's administration that was agreed upon unanimously in March by the Security Council.
North Korea said its submarine-launched ballistic missile test on Saturday was a "great success" that provided "one more means for powerful nuclear attack."
The war between Pyongyang and Seoul in 1950-53, which saw the US-backed South pitted against the Soviet-backed North, technically never ended.
North Korea frequently makes threats against the South, and has even threatened to carry out nuclear strikes on the US in response to joint naval drills close to its waters.
Washington and Seoul are talking about a possible deployment of a new missile-defence system, known as the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), as a precaution against Pyongyang's threats.
Speaking in a CBS interview that aired on Tuesday, US President Barack Obama referred to North Korea as an "erratic" country with an "irresponsible" leader.
Obama said the United States "is spending a lot more time positioning our missile development systems, so that even as we try to resolve the underlying problem of nuclear development inside of North Korea, we're also setting up a shield that can at least block the relatively low-level threats that they're posing now."
Adding that there "was no easy solution" to the North Korean threat, Obama seemed to rule out military action against Pyongyang, saying such a move would not only have humanitarian costs but also a potential impact on the South.


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|Created by||Joseph C. Shields|
|Written by||Joesph C. Shields|
|Animated by||Joesph C. Shields
|Voiced by||Joesph C. Shields|
|Launched||1 December 1997|
Joe Cartoon is an Adobe Flash cartoon series created by Joseph C. Shields and animated by Klasky Csupo and Mondo Media. Starting as an independent website, Joe Cartoon was later affiliated with Atom Films, before becoming independent again in 2006, then being bought in 2007 by Endemol.
Noted for their crude humor and tongue-in-cheek violence, Joe Cartoons were among the first widely distributed web-based productions of their kind. Produced in Macromedia's (Adobe's) Flash format, a number of the cartoons are interactive, such as "Gerbil in a Microwave" and "Frog in a Blender". "Frog in a Blender" has been downloaded at least 110 million times. Before the dotcom crash, the site was said to be making $25,000 per month from banner advertising. Shields won $80,000 in compensation from John Zuccarini in 2001 under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act after Zuccarini cybersquatted domain names.
The cartoons were broadcast on G4 as part of their Happy Tree Friends & Friends evening, and Joe Cartoon was in the top 10 on iTunes for several months. In April 2006, a collection of 40 Joe Cartoon creations was released on DVD in North America. The cartoons have been recorded to be playable on set-top DVD players. Some DVD-specific content was also created for this release. Joecartoon was taken down in 2010 and the content was moved over to YouTube, however the website returned in May 2012.
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- The Gerbil
The Gerbil is one of the most well-known characters from the website, next to Superfly. His first appearance was in the 1999 cartoon Gerbil in a Microwave, when the user presses various speeds on a microwave in order for the gerbil to explode from too much heat. He has appeared in most of the cartoons, where he always gets into dangerous situations which results in death. Good examples include getting stabbed by a pencil shot from the man in Numbah 2 Pencil III, devoured by pirahnas in Joefish, shot by gun in Gerbill, and even getting run over by a Hummer along with his army of other gerbils while storming to find Joecartoon, who they claim is responsible for the gratuitous violence against gerbils in Gerbil Genocide.
However, in Donkey Bong [Long version], the gerbil laments about people "Kicking his ass, for what? A couple of laughs?" and that he is plain sick of being in dangerous situations that resulted in death from past films. Even though the Gerbil died in many cartoons, he has returned in other films, even the more recent 'Numbah 2 Pencil'.
- Lump the No-Legged Dog
Lump is a big dog without any legs, made his debut in the 1999 self-titled cartoon which shows him doing a variety of tricks, even though he does not have legs. In 2002, he has made a cameo appearance in Goanna Humpa during the 'technical difficulties'. Lump has been shown in the Greenfields series, when Jebidiah tries to find a solution to end destruction of a city by spray-painting him and calling him 'Super Cow', but he does not have any special powers due to his lack of legs. Lump has recently appeared in Numbah 2 Pencil part 3 trying to pull a parachute string, but he cannot due to his lack of arms. However, he pulls the string after all which makes his bag pop out confetti.
- Thuh Greenfields
The Greenfields are a family of pot farming/performance artists who face weird events. Jebidiah is the husband and Gertriude is the wife. They debuted in 2004 with the 15-part series 'Thuh Greenfields', which is a big story of many weird events, such as Jebidiah producing a dominatrix porn video for sale on the internet which involves him and his wife 'spanking' to facing the city destroyed by a giant kid named Gummo, who shortly dies after playing with a spaceship, which explodes.
The Greenfields made a cameo appearance in Joemomma's 10-Pump BB Gun. Jebidiah however made an appearance in Joemomma's Psychotherapy, while talking to Joemomma about his problems with Gertruide drinking cider, which almost killed him due to the fact that she farted during sex while he was "lookin' around with his lighter". They have also appeared in the music video for 'I'm a Little Catfish', and even in a small short holiday film which Gertriude already gave a stripper pole to Jebidiah as a Christmas gift and orders him to "start dancin'" by enforcing a rifle she bought for herself.
They recently appeared in a cartoon called 'Possum Whistle', a fake infomercial that describes a device used to lure possums into being crushed by Jebidiah's 4X4 vehicle.
Superfly, or Supahfly, is another well-known character from the site. He is a fly who gets himself in certain situations, mostly involving alcohol or drug use. He made his debut in 2000 in '3 Drunk Flies' when he played pranks on a frog while hanging out on top of a man's beer can with two other flies. It quickly became successful and another short was created the same year with Supahfly II, which the fly faced a man typing on his computer and the man inadverdently 'sucked' the fly after being insulted, who spits the fly on the computer screen, then the fly immediately attacks the man through martial arts. Later in 2000, the fly starred in the other cartoon 'Stoneflies', which the fly and his 2 buddies face a man smoking weed and the man kills the other 2 flies. A sequel came out in 2001 with Stoneflies II, which shows a frog flying out of an airplane and being wiped by a sloth mistaking it for toilet paper. It then lands on the man, who dies after licking it on the fly's orders.
Supahfly made another appearance in the 2002 holiday short 'Supahfly Doll Commercial' in which he sees Santa and gets shooed away, but plotted revenge by firing a huge candy-cane pole, which impales Santa. After a 4-year hiatus, Supahfly returned in Supahfly 6, and then later on in 2008 in Bongzai and Thongzai, pts. 1 & 2, along with a small appearance in Numbah 2 Pencil III. He also did a cover of the Greenfields' song 'I'm a Little Catfish.' Superfly was seen recently in the cartoon 'Possum Whistle', when he watches the Greenfields' infomercial along with a man on the couch and a possum witnesses the infomercial and jumps against the screen, but gets blown up back to the wall and dies. He has many catchphrases, such as 'Oh, my freakin' head, I'm so wasted!' to 'Hey man, you pissed off SUPAHFLY!!'
Joemomma is a hyperactive bratty little kid who irritates and annoys everybody he sees, especially penguins. He made his first appearance in the 2003 cartoon 'Joemomma' in which he gets kicked out by his cigarette smoking mother, who Joemomma annoys about not taking care of him and himself being sent away to Social Services while everyone is going to hate the mother for the rest of her life until she dies. Then he sees a penguin and insults it due to its weight and its inability to do anything except walking, but the penguin immediately attacks, which knocks the kid out cold. At the end [after a short cameo by the Gerbil (in the second appearance, he yells that there is no part of his contract about "getting slammed up against the aquarium every two seconds" and goes on a strike)], he is found in a cabinet, making viewers realize that it was all a dream, but then Joemomma gives the finger.
In 2006, Joemomma appeared in Joemomma's 10-Pump BB Gun, which he is putting the gun at many different speeds to shoot the Gerbil. The first projectile misses the gerbil, both his eyes get poked out by the next 2 BBs and the remaining 6 gets shot at various humans and creatures, until he gets 'snake eyes', which make him see again. About to shoot the last projectile, then gets shot by a hunter, who then shoots the Gerbil after being hit by a paint thinner bottle thrown by the Gerbil. Joemomma then congratulates the hunter, a political spoof of Vice President Dick Cheney's hunting accident, and thinking it could be his 'dad', but the hunter is not.
Joemomma made another appearance in 2006's Joemomma Psychotherapy and he is shown recently at the end of the Supahfly short, Thongzai 2: The Legend of El Condom, in which he sings and runs around the house while the mother watches.
The cartoons available from the website are broken into several categories, structured to highlight and provide easy access to the most popular series or collections.
- Press n' splode
The header of this category on the website is actually Press n 'Splode as most of these seventeen cartoons involve one or more characters exploding at some point. Each of these cartoons require varying degrees of interaction from the user. Some as simple as clicking a button to move on to the next section, with others having various branching paths depending on the users selections. This is where to find two of Joe's most famous works, Gerbil in a Microwave and Frog in a Blender.
This collection focuses on the ubiquitous character Superfly (aka Supahfly), arguably the most well known character from any of the Joe Cartoons. Each of these places Superfly in a different situation, most involving drinking or drug use. Superfly's catch phrase of "Oh, my freakin' head, I'm so wasted!" often comes into play.
- Thuh Greenfields
This is a series of cartoons focusing on Jebidiah and Gertrude Greenfield. The Greenfields are two enterprising pot farmers/performance artists who have a truly bizarre sequence of events, involving a legless dog Lump and a giant Gummo.
- Everything Else
This final category groups together other Joe Cartoon offerings, illustrating a wide range of topics and art styles that have been explored since the website was first created.
Transition to YouTube
In 2010, the Joe Cartoon website was shut down and moved to YouTube according to a statement on YouTube by Joe Cartoon:
"We have now found a new home and it is YouTube. In order to keep the content serving up free, beer flowing and fishing rod wet we have decided to move the site completely over to YouTube—so consider this the official home of JoeCartoon. We hope that all our active fans will find sanctuary in our new spot and keep it active and alive."
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At least one cartoon, "Donkey Bong (Long)", has been self-censored by the creator after its initial publication. The conclusion of the original version featured the Gerbil performing Simon and Garfunkel's hit song "The Sounds of Silence", with the lyrics completely altered to describe instead the woes of being stuck inside of a donkey's rectum, which is the Gerbil's ultimate predicament in the cartoon. As the website stepped up its marketing and exposure, the song parody was removed from the cartoon to avoid potential music copyright litigation. However, the Newgrounds submitted version of the cartoon has the deleted scene uncensored.
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- Dowd, D.B (2006). "Strands of a single cord: Comics & animation". In Douglas Bevan Dowd, Todd Hignite. Strips, toons, and bluesies: essays in comics and culture. Princeton Architectural Press. p. 27. ISBN 1-56898-621-1.
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Christie, Buono Take Jabs At Each Other On Election EveOn Election eve Monday, Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic rival Barbara Buono were each making a last-minute push for votes.
Christie Accuses Buono Of Running Angry CampaignRepublican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said this weekend that he feels sorry for supporters of his Democratic rival Barbara Buono because she is running a campaign based on anger.
Buono Misses Deadline For Bio Information On Sample BallotsNew Jersey gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono said it was a mistake that her campaign missed a deadline to get a statement about her included in sample ballots now being mailed out.
Christie To Launch Commercials For Reelection Campaign
Christie, Buono Easily Win N.J. Primary NominationsChristie defeated conservative Seth Grossman in the Republican primary, and Buono won over Troy Webster, an aide to the mayor of East Orange, in the Democratic primary on Tuesday night.
'Jon Corzine' Becomes GOP Campaign Fodder In New Jersey Though the former Democratic governor doesn't even live in New Jersey anymore, Gov. Chris Christie keeps bringing up the name of the opponent he unseated in 2009.
Gov. Christie Revives Plan For Tax Credit Aimed At Households Earning Up To $400KEarly indications, however, are that Democrats are unlikely to move off the argument that the state is not taking in sufficient revenues to support a phased-in 10 percent cut.
Poll: New Jersey Voters Ready To Re-Elect ChristieGov. Chris Christie has shattered another public opinion poll record by scoring a 74 percent job approval rating, the highest of any governor in 17 years of Quinnipiac University surveys.
Democratic N.J. Mayor Endorses Christie For ReelectionThe race for governor in New Jersey was officially underway this weekend, with Democratic state Sen. Barbara Buono kicking off her campaign, and incumbent Republican Gov. Chris Christie out meeting voters and collecting endorsements.
Sen. Sweeney Says He Won't Run For Governor Of New Jersey Sen. Barbara Buono picked up support Monday from key northern counties in her race for governor, as Senate President Stephen Sweeney announced his decision not to run.
New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Law Takes Effect As Students Return To SchoolWith the opening school bell today, New Jersey’s anti-bullying Bill of Rights took effect, forcing districts to investigate complaints and take action.


Pinedale welcoming those displaced by Yellowstone flooding
WYOMING – Amid historic flooding throughout the upper Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, people across Sublette County have mobilized to help those displaced.
Jim Mitchell of Sublette County EMS said a plan was put into place on Monday to compile a list of RV parks in the area for potential locations for evacuated tourists. Once those spots are full, RVs are welcome to park at the Sublette County Fairgrounds.
Tent campers are being referred to Jackson Avenue Park by Town of Pinedale staff.
The county visitor’s center has been involved in plans and the Wyoming Office of Tourism included Pinedale in a list of alternative areas for those displaced by the flooding.
As of late Wednesday, Bridger-Teton Forest Service spokesperson Evan Guzik said they haven’t seen increased traffic in the forest yet. They have received an influx of calls and have spaces for those interested.
“It’s more than double what it normally is in June,” Guzik said of the call volume. “We’re directing people where to go.”
Brad Purdy of the Bureau of Land Management said he hadn’t heard of flocking tourists to BLM campgrounds. He said there are still spots available. He’s also aware the residual runoff has raised water levels in Sublette County, although those levels don’t raise concern.
Those hoping to help those affected by the flooding can do so by calling the Montana Red Cross at 800-HELP-NOW or by visiting its website. The Southwest Montana Flood Relief Fund has been established to support communities affected. It is open for donations by visiting the Greater Gallatin United Way website or by texting ‘Flood22’to 41444. The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation is also accepting donations via its website, www.rlacf.org.


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The central theme of the world today on a global scale is that we are facing a crisis, and the crisis we are facing is called “Global Warming.” And to get the rest of us on board to change the way we live and use the products the world is producing; the message of imminent doom is being preached throughout the world.
We see the storms, we have felt the earthquakes, and we have seen the droughts, and to solve what the world sees as a problem, they are looking to the gospel of science and not God to resolve this problem. A problem the very human hands, and minds have created.
However, among the family of Abraham, we know there is another solution, and why we are having what the world is calling a coming global catastrophe. It all started back in history when man chose to disobey the Creator because man wanted to become a god himself. for when it was good for man to have obeyed God that he might enjoy the gift of God created for him, he chose to walk in the way of the wicked, a choice that has now brought on us all the appointed judgment.
Genesis 3:17-19 “Cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt, thou eat of it all the days of thy life; thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee, and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it was thou brought forth: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”
However, forgetting who had made us and gave us this gift of life, and the earth. Instead of looking to God for the answers, we are looking to men of science for the solution. But among believers, we understand and are aware of the one in charge of all things, and what we know to be true is that as long as the earth remains, we will forever experience the four seasons. Because after destroying the old world for its rebellion against his authority, God made a covenant to preserve the earth and human life forever.
Genesis 8:21-22 “And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more everything living, as I have done. While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.”
So, as we look into the things that are coming upon the earth, as Christians, we are not worried, nor are we shaken by the things we see coming upon the earth. Because we know who is in charge and has power over the earth to shake it like a tree so that the waters of the earth jumped their banks. For when he came into the world, he demonstrated his power over the earth, so that we marvelled, and beholding his glory we wondered saying, “What manner of man is this?” And from what we have witnessed, our conclusion is that the manner of this man is Jesus the Christ.
Matthew 8:24-27 “Behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. And he saith unto them, why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, what manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!”
Now, addressing the things we see coming upon the earth and what we call global warming, the alarm sending the world on a mission to change the way we live. And it is no wonder so many of us are deceived into believing the world will end if we do not change the way we live.
There is no doubt the world will end, but not if we do not change the way we live. The change that is needed to take place for the world to remain, is a change that calls on Jesus to save us because the changes we are seeking to make in an effort to save the planet are not what’s needed.
Here is what the future is for the world and those refusing to turn to God. First Jesus said, “take heed that no man deceives you.” And that is important because many will seek to take advantage of the uninformed. Then he went on to tell us what the state of the world will be like before his returns.
Matthew 24:5-8 “Many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers’ places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.”
All these things are the beginning of sorrows, and what that means is that things are going to get a whole lot worse than they are now. But Jesus said we are not to worry or be afraid and that is because he is in charge.

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Tobago is being cleaned up—literally—thanks to a renewed drive to rid the island of derelict vehicles.
The Division of Infrastructure, Quarries and the Environment and the Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development are teaming up to have abandoned vehicles removed from the island’s roads and public spaces.
The move aims to protect Tobago’s environment, and enhance its tourism product.
The Infrastructure Division has advised residents who own derelict vehicles, or vehicles in a state of disrepair, to have them removed from public spaces. This includes the roadside or empty lots.
The Division has also reminded the public that it is an offence to abandon derelict vehicles in public spaces. This is in accordance with sections 9 to 11 of the Litter Act.
The fine for breaching the Act is $1,000. Following conviction for this offence, there is an additional fine of $200 per day for every day that the abandoned vehicle is not removed.

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After getting it sent to him by Jake Owen, Bobby played the song on air and our listeners went crazy for it. It's meant to be a parody song about the country music industry right now and how some songs getting the big hits are repetitive. Christensen never intended for 'Parked Out By The Lake' or his alter-ego Dean Summerwind to see the light of day, yet it has been going insanely viral.
So we brought Dustin/Dean into play the song live for the first time EVER. Plus, we also got to know the real Dustin Christensen. He played us the song he wrote 'Love Me Or Leave Me Alone' that Dustin Lynch and Karen Fairchild recorded.
Watch his full performance of 'Parked Out By The Lake' below.

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Random First Lines:I wrote this in 2008. It is part of my 2nd lyric set titled, Illuminated Shadows. » Read
By Juli Monat
Major chords, minor chords, duality between happy
A song I'm writing about people my age and their logics in romance these days! I know it says about English people. I'm 100% English, and I'm not offended, so I hope you're not either! 50% a joke.
Chords with it!
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The pic is one I took of my Uncle during a reunion. What a wonderful time.
a poem fit for those who like reading about sex , without it being so blunt .
A love song cause it's Valentine's Day. Enjoy!


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Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features include babysitting/childcare, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Markham Court. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Wireless Internet access is not included in the price; prices available upon request. Parking is included in the price.

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Hello again! During our week in Paris, we were able to spend a morning in the region of Montmartre. This area is known for ART! (Not because there are a lot of museums, but because of all the famous artists who lived and worked there).
One morning is not enough to explore all Montmartre has to offer, but when you are only in Paris for a short time, it must do. At the heart of the region is the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, standing on the highest point in Paris, overlooking the rest of the city. There are a lot of stairs to climb to get up to the Basilica, so I recommend taking the Green Metro Line 12 to Abbesses and approaching it from the side! If you do take the stairs, beware of all the people trying to get you to play their games. It’s all a con, so just ignore them. Once you get to Sacré-Coeur, climb up to the dome for an amazing view of Paris. It only costs 6 euros to go up, but there’s no elevator, just 300 steps to the top!!
You can find the entrance to the towers to the left of the Basilica. The view is definitely worth the hike, and as a person who is afraid of heights, I didn’t find the top of this to be bad for me. You can also go inside the Basilica for free.
Montmartre is an interesting area because in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s it began to grow as a hub for young artists. At the time, it was a cheaper area to live (not actually IN Paris, but close enough). Some of the artists who lived and worked in Montmartre were Claude Monet, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gough, Henri Matisse and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Ernest Hemingway wrote A Moveable Feast about his time living in Montmartre and the Latin Quarter. Other writers, like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein also spent a great deal of time there as well. It’s amazing to think that all these incredible artistic minds were living in one place around the same time. (The more I am in Paris, the more I understand how these artists were so inspired)!
Montmartre wasn’t officially considered part of Paris until the city made it the 18th arrondissement in 1995. Now, many artists display their work on the street for people to buy. Be careful, because many are roaming around, stopping people on the streets or in cafes, asking to draw your portrait then asking for money.
Art is definitely pumping through Montmartre and can be found on every street corner. It’s a great place to wander and get lost. We also found some unique shops and bought most of our souvenirs / gifts in this area.
Towards the end of our time in Montmartre, we set out to find the famous Moulin Rogue. This was where the birth of Cabaret happened, and how the famous Can-Can dance spread throughout Europe. You can still see shows at Moulin Rogue today. It’s marked by the red windmill on top!
I think that if I ever return to Paris, I will have to dedicate more time to this region. Montmartre is definitely fun area to spend some time exploring!
Au revoir! Amanda


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Authorities of the Adeyemi college of education ondo has annouced the official release of the result of candidates, who particpated in its 2014/2015 post-Unified Tertiary Matricluation Examination (UTME)
The 2014/2015 Adeyemi college of education ondo is now accessible online at the school’s portal.
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97% would make again
Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew
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This Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew is a flavorful and satisfying vegan dish that is perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. Loaded with protein and fiber from chickpeas and sweet potatoes, this stew will keep you full and satisfied.
May 05, 2023
for 4 servings
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- 15 oz chickpeas (425 g), 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups sweet potato (400 g), peeled and diced
- 15 oz fire roasted crushed tomato (425 g), 1 can
- 3 cups vegetable broth (720 mL)
- 5 oz fresh spinach (140 g)
- Calories 1023
- Fat 56g
- Carbs 107g
- Fiber 14g
- Sugar 33g
- Protein 14g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
- In large pot or Dutch oven, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the onion is semi-translucent.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until fragrant. Then add the sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne and cook for 2 more minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas, sweet potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Serve immediately.

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Missing Baby Lisa turned one Friday.
Her family spent the day reflecting in private.
A lawyer for family went on Good Morning America and said of Lisa's parents:
"This is a very tough day for them. This is not a day of celebration right now. Obviously, they're very hopeful. They believe that Lisa is still alive, but they're going to recognize this day and deal with this day very privately."
We all hope she will spend her second birthday with her family.
Our hearts go out to them!


BRING ME THE HORIZON ARE AN ARENA BAND NOW
Bring Me the Horizon are in the midst of their first sell out arena tour across the UK – their biggest tour to date – even playing two sell out nights at the O2, London before heading on to Europe.
Not only are BMTH, as they are known amongst their fan base, rapidly staking their claim the best Alternative Rock/Metal band around but are on the verge of eclipsing pretty much every other modern rock band. As well as proving that they are a fantastic arena band, blending seamless production with mind-blowing graphics that together produce a stunning and powerful show, BMTH look completely at home, commanding every inch of the cavernous surroundings, as though this is where they have always meant to be.
An explosive entrance, complete with a torrent of streamers launched BMTH straight into Happy Song and this fusion of energy, pyrotechnics, smoke, light continue right through until the last chords of an arresting rendition of Drown;t he singalongs are big, the mosh pits bigger and rarely has a standing crowd been so big or lively at such a venue.
Follow You, a prime example of Bring Me The Horizon’s newer material incorporating a more progressive sound has been readily accepted by the older fans who were rewarded by a rare performance of Crucify Me and pounding Chelsea Smile from 2008, dispelling any thoughts that this band may have lost the bite that has been their trademark. The music remains loud, strong and exciting, and a true accomplishment that a band can so successfully mix up so many different genres and elements whilst continuing to push the boundaries.
Oli Sykes – whose vocals are on point throughout, seems to have grown in confidence; with a confident swagger Oli commands the stage with a sureness that even sees him sharing with the audience the ‘loss of a wife, and a friend this year’. The heavier songs – House of Wolves and Antivist – from the band’s previous album Sempiternal stand out, an energizing combination of noise and melody whilst the supporting vocals of Jordan Fish and Lee Malia on songs like Sempiternal and Doomed are without doubt equally impressive.
There is so much talent in this band, clearly displayed throughout this big, bold and captivating show. The slick staging, big screens and overall presence of this deserving band, Oli, Jordan, Matt, Lee and Matt brought The O2 to its knees, not once but twice.
BMTH are good – VERY good!!!
Go to Hell, for Heaven’s Sake
The House of Wolves
The Best Is Yet to Come
Can You Feel My Heart
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The news shocked the world.
Qualcomm and Apple just settled a major legal battle over billions of dollars in royalties and licensing fees, just as it was going to trial. As part of the settlement, all legal action will be dropped, and Apple will buy Qualcomm chips again.
Up 10.5% on the day, Qualcomm got an extra boost from upgrades.
Analysts at Stifel, J.P. Morgan and Evercore ISI all upgraded Qualcomm on the news. Mizuho Securities increased its price target to $82 per share from $62. Canaccord Genuity upped its target to $89 per share from $75 and reiterated its buy rating on the stock, as well.
Thanks to the settlement, we could now see a 5G iPhone in 2019
With the settlement, Apple is now in a position to bring a 5G iPhone to market as early as this fall 2019.
“For consumers this is important,” as reported by USA Today. “Apple can stay competitive and give their customers a 5G experience no later than 2020. It also means that Qualcomm and Apple can be more aggressive in helping drive 5G innovation in the new decade.”
Even better for. Qualcomm, Intel said it was dropping out of the 5G smartphone market, effectively getting out of Qualcomm’s way. While Intel CEO Robert Swan said the company would continue to invest in 5G infrastructure, he says that the smartphone market will provide it “with no clear path to profitability and positive returns,” as quoted by CNBC.
The 5G Boom is Just Getting Underway
Over the next 16 years, 5G is expected to create a $12 trillion opportunity.
The U.S. committed $400 million to 5G over the last three years. China will have invested $400 billion by 2025 with 430 million users. South Korea invested $1.5 billion.
Even President Trump is so enamored with the technology, he tweeted:
“I want 5G, and even 6G, technology in the United States as soon as possible. It is far more powerful, faster, and smarter than the current standard. American companies just step up their efforts, or get left behind. There is no reason that we should be lagging behind on something that is so obviously the future”
By 2035, about $12.3 trillion worth of goods and services will be enabled by 5G networks, and the rollout will add approximately $3 trillion to the worldwide GDP.
In short, it’s beneficial to add 5G to your portfolio.


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Gambling has long been a popular topic in Hollywood. That’s because big wins, big losses and big drama are part of the plot in everyday casinos and they translate quite naturally to the big screen.
Over the years, there have been tons of movies that incorporate gambling but some scenes and settings have been more realistic than others. We ran through the archives and talked about it at the water cooler amongst ourselves to narrow down the list of the can’t-miss gaming moves. Here are the ones that made the cut (which you should check out):
Everyone knows James Bond loves to gamble. Of course, our slick-tongued, well-coiffed hero always seems to come out on top.
While 007 is mostly into baccarat, Daniel Craig debuted as Bond in the movie Casino Royale, a film that had a strong poker flavor to it. The villain in this feature, Le Chiffre, played by Mads Mikkelson, is participating in a high-stakes poker game to avoid falling into trouble with the evil people he works with (and owes money to).
Meanwhile, Bond is sent to prevent him from winning any money from this poker game, which leads to them going toe to toe in a match for the ages. You can certainly say that this was the most important game of their poker careers up to this point. It’s an interesting plot that keeps you entertained throughout the entire movie.
Wake In Fright
Some people consider Wake in Fright to be one of the best gambling movies released. Others find it to be nothing more than a weird spectacle. We’re somewhere in between.
This film sees an Australian teacher named John Grant plan a trip to Sydney in order to visit his girlfriend during the holidays. He takes a train to head over to a small town, a place where he was supposed to catch a flight. Instead, he lands in a town that is filled with drunken residents, a lack of humanity and non-stop gambling. As he’s there, things just keep on getting worse for him. It’s a fun, odd and dark journey.
Hard Eight not only has a stellar cast to work with, but a wonderful plot line as well. The crew consisting of Samuel L. Jackson, Paul Thomas Anderson, Philip Baker Hall and John C. Reilly did an excellent job making this script come to life.
The plot follows a veteran card player alongside one lonely orphan who are living the gaming life in Sin City. It’s basically a story about what happens to the people that spend their entire lives in Las Vegas just gambling away.
The Gambler (2014)
Mark Wahlberg plays Jim Bennett, a casual English professor as well as a high-stakes gambler in the 2014 remake of the 1974 film. The movie follows Bennett as he decides to borrow money from a gangster, as he needs the cash after falling into a quarter-million-dollar hole to the owner of an illegal gambling ring.
Of course, what’s always a bad strategy in reality is employed in a movie as he tries to play his way out of the hole but this time, the movie keeps it realistic. Matters just keep on getting worse and worse. Bennett then has to maneuver through the underground as he tries to balance his two lives out with one another, hoping that he can make everything right again. It’s just another reason why gambling can negatively impact your life when the addiction starts to come out.
This is actually a true story that’s brought to the big screen. The plot follows Molly Bloom, a young Olympic-class skier, as she runs a highly illegal high-stakes poker club that is one of the most exclusive in the world. The only players that are allowed to enter and compete are the rich and powerful, such as athletes, business stars and other celebrities that want in.
Most of the movie is spent diving into the poker games and watching her attempt to climb the ranks of this underground world that she’s competing in. All the while we have Idris Elba playing her defense lawyer named Charlie Jaffey. Jaffey is essentially the only person who is truly her ally throughout this entire endeavor.
This is a different type of gambling movie than the ones in this list. This movie is all about one man who wants to test his luck gambling in Las Vegas. However, his luck is so bad that it starts to become contagious. A casino then realizes this and hires him to run his own table to help them net more revenue. It all gets turned around when he starts to fall in love with a waitress who has “lady luck” on her side, which then turns all of their fortunes upside down.
When the revenue stops coming in, the casino higher-ups try to break up the romance to go back to his bad luck streak.
It might not be the most realistic movie out there, but it’s entertaining.
The Card Counter
Oscar Isaac plays William Tell, a gambler and former serviceman. All he ever wants to do is just play cards; that is, until he runs into a man named Cirk. Cirk approaches Tell for help after he wants to get revenge on a retired military major. Tell thinks that he can reform Cirk rather than force him to go through with what he wants to do, so he takes him traveling to different casinos. Eventually, the two men start to set their eyes on winning the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. All the while, Tell is being backed by a weird gambling financier. It’s an interesting take on gambling, one that might catch you off guard.
This is a classic.
Matt Damon stars in this film as Mike McDermott, a gambler who loses all of the money he has to a Russian club owner. This huge loss of money causes Mike to step away from gambling and focus on his actual life outside of that world. Unfortunately, his best friend Worm, played by Edward Norton, gets released from prison and drags Mike back into gambling.
Shortly after that, Mike loses his girlfriend and forgets about the schoolwork he was doing. Mike then puts all of his efforts into helping Worm get out of the prison debt he made for himself. The two men have to spend five days without any sleep trying to get $15,000 to pay off the debts that Worm owes by this specific deadline. It’s a wonderful movie that shows how addictive gambling can be and also how dangerous it is to anybody partaking in it.
The list wouldn’t be complete without this casino-heist story. While there’s not a ton of actual gambling that happens in this film, the story is an epic robbery of a legendary venue in Vegas.
This 2001 remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film is led by an all-star cast with George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts – among many, many other familiar faces. Danny Ocean, who is played by Clooney, compiles a group of the best criminal minds to execute the perfect plan. Not only does Ocean get Terry Benedict’s money in the end, he also walks away with his girl.

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How do you prevent the masses from going off-grid using increasingly cost competitive solar plus storage technology? In Spain, the government appears to be going for the stick approach, putting forward draft legislation last week that proposes a hefty fee for the use of batteries for residential solar self-consumption – and even more hefty fines for households that don’t comply.
The new charge would apply to grid-connected solar PV installations of up to 15kW, and would vary in cost depending on the size of the installation: from €8.9 (US$10) per kW for domestic consumers up to €36 (US$40.6) per kW for medium size businesses. Only off-grid PV systems would be exempt.
According to reports, the fee – which is being labelled “a tax on the sun” – could increase the payback time for a solar + storage system from around 16 years to 31 years. For SME’s, it would increase payback time from four to seven years.
Additional fines for infringement of the self-generation legislation, capped at €60 million (US$67.7 million), have also been proposed – an amount, as PV Tech has pointed out, that is double the fine for leaking radioactive nuclear waste (see PV Tech graph below).
As EuroWeekly notes, the “enormous U-turn” in Spain’s political attitude to solar in the last five years is in stark contrast to other European countries, like Germany, which is encouraging the use of solar panels with batteries.
The Spanish PV association, Union Espanola Foltovoltaico (UNEF), told PV Tech that this would be the only self-consumption law in the world created only to prohibit the development of self-consumption.
And to make it even more confusing, the new draft law also makes it clear that any excess energy solar households feed back into the grid will not result in any monetary benefits, with the exception of heavy consuming businesses, who will be allowed to turn a profit on their surplus generation.
It also puts a cap on installations at 100kW and the owner and consumer must be the same person, reports PV Tech.

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DK Nation will be going through all 30 teams ahead of the season, looking at betting odds for each squad courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. Here, we’ll be looking at Oklahoma City Thunder odds heading into the new season.
The Thunder began the first part of their deep rebuild in this last draft class, adding Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams in the lottery. Holmgren is out for the year due to a Lisfranc fracture, but Oklahoma City doesn’t mind as long as he makes a full recovery. This team is looking at the bigger picture.
Oklahoma City Thunder Odds for 2022-23 Season
Win total over/under: 23.5
With Holmgren out, this win total seems a bit low. The Thunder won 24 games last year, even with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missing a large chunk of the end of the season. The young players should better this year, which might be enough for the over to hit on this line.
Odds to make playoffs: Yes +2200, No -8000
The Thunder will attempt to be competitive but they have no desire to make the playoffs. The lack of top-end talent and a desire to remain in the lottery conversation will lead to some developmental lineups hitting the floor at the end of the season. Don’t pick Oklahoma City as a surprise team this season.
List of player futures
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Most Improved Player (+2500)
Josh Giddey Most Improved Player (+3500)
Jalen Williams Rookie of the Year (+3000)


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UKRAINE INVASION, SANCTIONS MUST REMAIN UNTIL PUTIN IS REMOVED
Invasion of Ukraine is a war crime.
Bombing apartments in Ukraine is a war crime.
Killing unarmed Ukrainian civilians is a war crime.
Laying siege to Ukrainian cities is a war crime.
Threatening to use nuclear weapons is a war crime.
Bombing Ukrainian nuclear power stations is a war crime.
Any nation dealing with Putin’s Russia is
Dealing with a war criminal and must be
Isolated and shunned by peace-loving nations.
If the West lifts sanctions on Putin’s Russia as
Putin’s defeated Army withdraws from Ukraine,
Western nations are also WAR CRIMINALS!


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Moving to break the grip that mob-influenced labor unions have long held over hiring practices at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the state will soon begin hiring its own permanent work force there, stripping the unions of their rights to assign workers, officials said yesterday.
The changes, they say, should sharply reduce what trade show exhibitors have described as exorbitant costs that they have had to pay to union workers for constructing booths and providing supplies.
Since the center opened in 1986, the three union locals representing teamsters, carpenters and other exhibition workers have wielded enormous power over the operations of the center. Because the unions had signed collective bargaining contracts with exhibition companies and contractors, they -- and not the Javits Center -- had the power to fill the jobs, which pay between $30,000 and $90,000 a year.
Recent investigations by state officials and a court-appointed monitor have found that the influence of organized crime on the Javits unions is pervasive and that jobs there were routinely awarded to former convicts and mob-connected union members.
Under the new plan, the state will begin hiring at least 500 new employees, all of whom will be screened to eliminate those with extensive criminal records or ties to organized crime.Continue reading the main story
Although some of the workers may come from the current union rolls, officials said the jobs will be open to anyone, and they expect that about 200 carpenters, teamsters and exposition employees with tainted backgrounds will be permanently removed from the work force.
"We want to clean up the enormous featherbedding that we now have as well as the notorious presence of organized crime," said Robert E. Boyle, the center's new executive director. "Whether we will succeed in doing that is still questionable."
The new work rules are the latest in a series of crackdowns on organized crime in New York City. On Thursday state prosecutors indicted some of the largest garbage haulers in the city, and other recent efforts have focused on the Fulton Fish Market and the trucking industry in the garment district.
The newly hired personnel will become state employees and will be subject to provisions of the state's Taylor Law, which prohibits strikes by state employees. In a radical departure from previous hiring practices at the Javits Center, officials said they would advertise the job openings in New York City and upstate newspapers.
The officials said that new work rules will reduce the number of employees needed for shows and conventions and reduce costs for exhibitors by up to 40 percent. In some instances, the officials said, a single employee will perform the unloading and construction tasks that under old agreements had required four or five workers.
Law-enforcement officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that hiring booths for new applicants would be open at the center within two weeks. A squad of 25 state troopers will patrol the center when the hirings begin because of the possibility of demonstrations by current workers who are expected to be banned permanently from seeking jobs.
For years, trade show exhibitors have complained about inflated labor costs, rules that require the hiring of unneeded workers, thefts, inadequate security and poor maintenance. In fact, some trade-show organizers say they have moved their exhibitions to other cities, draining money from New York's economy.
In March, Gov. George E. Pataki branded conditions at the center as intolerable and appointed Mr. Boyle, a longtime supporter who had no experience in managing convention halls, as the center's top official and directed him to launch a cleanup campaign.
In an interview yesterday, Mr. Boyle declined to comment on specific aspects of the hiring plan or when it will begin. "All I can say is that we are continuing to negotiate with the unions and we are reviewing all contracts," he said. Most of the center's employees unload materials for exhibitions and construct the booths and exhibits for trade shows and meetings. The number of daily employees can range widely -- from as few as 50 to as many as 1,000 -- depending on the size of a trade show or convention.
The center's new managers say they are not bound by the old collective bargaining agreements and are negotiating revised terms with the unions. Under the new arrangement, the unions will have to seek certification as collective-bargaining agents by proving that they represent at least 50 percent of the employees in one of two new personnel divisions that the center will establish: the freight and erection units.
State and union officials said that the center's negotiators have demanded that the unions accept their new terms on wages, welfare benefits and working conditions, before being permitted to seek recognition as the bargaining agent for either unit.
On Thursday, Ron Carey, the general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, said that Teamsters Local 807 had accepted the new terms. In March, Mr. Carey ousted the top leaders of the local, charging that it was controlled by the Mafia, and appointed a trustee to run it.
Matt Witt, a spokesman for Mr. Carey, said yesterday, "The hiring is now up to the Javits management." He said the union would urge Local 807 members who had previously been denied jobs by former union leaders to seek employment there.
Mr. Witt said the union expected to win recognition in the freight unit and that wage scales would not be cut. But state officials said that the center had eliminated a clause that paid many teamsters about $5,000 a year as Christmas bonuses.
State officials said that they expected that the District Council of Carpenters would also accept the new terms and seek to represent employees in the erection unit. The council has been accused by Federal prosecutors of being dominated by the Genovese crime family, and it is being monitored under a court order by Kenneth Conboy, a former Federal judge.
Bernard B. Cohen, the council's chief lawyer, said the union "is concerned that honest, hard-working carpenters should not be laid off because of this new program." He said that Frederick W. Devine, the council's president, had been asked by aides to Governor Pataki and to Mr. Boyle not to discuss the specifics of the negotiations.
Negotiations with the third union, the Exposition Employees Workers Union, Local 807, will begin Monday, said Jay McNamee, the union's secretary and treasurer. Law-enforcement officials said that the local also has been infiltrated by organized-crime figures and that the union has many featherbedding or unnecessary jobs at the center.
Mr. McNamee declined to discuss the new hiring plan.
Prosecutors in the Manhattan District Attorney's office said that the three unions are being investigated in connection with Mafia ties and corruption. In 1992, that office obtained the indictments of 27 men, including officials of the three unions, on charges of extortion and theft at the center.Continue reading the main story

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Blanca Sarahí Izaguirre Lozano
National Commissioner for Human Rights of Honduras (CONADEH)
April 24, 2023
We, members of the InterReligious Task Force, are deeply concerned about the assassination of Emerson Martínez, age 22, in the Bajo Aguán Valley. Emerson Martínez, the stepson of an outspoken land defender, was murdered when he was attacked by armed men and shot 14 times on March 25 at 12:40pm, one block from his house in the campesino cooperative Los Laureles in Tocoa, Colón Department
The campesino families of Cooperativa Agropecuaria Los Laureles have been fighting for their land stolen by the agro-industrial company Dinant Corporation, owned by the family of the late land baron Miguel Facussé. Over the past few years, several private interests, among them the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise (COHEP), the Dinant Corporation, the Agropalma company, and a few influential families (Facusse, Canales and Morales) have persuaded judges to issue illegal eviction orders against several peasant cooperatives, including Los Laureles. In their defense, the cooperatives point to definitive land titles that the National Agrarian Institute (INA) maintains in its archives. Despite their legal standing, the campesino families have regularly faced threats of eviction or actual evictions.
Campesino land defenders have also faced false criminalization. Over the past two years, 16 members of the cooperative faced criminal charges of aggravated usurpation by the Public Ministry (MP) and Dinant, which argue that land being farmed by Los Laureles belongs to the company Exportadora del Atlántico, owned by the Facussé family. After a 3-day trial last year, the Court of Letters of Tocoa ruled in favor of the campesinos. Following an appeals process, good news was delivered to the cooperative again on March 15, 2023 when the Court of Appeals of La Ceiba affirmed the other court’s dismissal of the charges against the campesinos. One of the 16 acquitted was José Omar Cruz Tomé, president of the Los Laureles cooperative, who was assassinated on January 18 (cf our letter 22 FEB 2023).
The killing of Emerson Martínez could be a warning signal directed at his step-father Abraham León, who is the spokesperson and legal representative of the Los Laureles cooperative. The family of Emerson Martínez has reported in the last few months of being monitored by unknown men, as well as surveillance by mechanical drones. He is the second member of the Los Laureles cooperative murdered over the last four months, and the eighth land defender murdered in the region this year. Others have been subject to defamation on social media.
Because of this ongoing slaughter of land defenders in the Bajo Aguán Valley, we urge you to:
- conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the killing of Emerson Martínez, publish the results, and bring those responsible to justice
- repeal Decree 93-2021, which allows for preventive and immediate evictions without judicial control and aggravates land and territory conflicts.
- protect the constitutionally guaranteed rights of land defenders
Brian J. Stefan Szittai and Christine Stonebraker-Martinez
copies: Javier Efraín Bú Soto, Ambassador of Honduras in Washington, DC ~ via email and US mail
Carlos Pulido, Rapporteur for Honduras, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) ~ via email and US mail
]sabel Albaladejo Escribano, Representative to Honduras of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OACNUDH) ~ via email
Alice Shackelford, UN Resident Coordinator in Honduras, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights ~ via email
US Embassy in Honduras: Ambassador Laura F. Dogu and Human Rights Officer Ariel Jahner~ via email
US State Department: Bryan Schell, Honduras Desk Officer ~ via email
US Senators Brown & Vance ~ via email
US Representatives Balderson, Beatty, Brown, Johnson, Jordan, Joyce, Kaptur, Latta, Miller, Sykes ~ via email
10 APR 2023_HondurasNow _Honduras


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Crafting homemade mascarpone is a delightful dive into Italian culinary traditions. It’s simple – heat double cream, add lemon juice, and behold as it transforms into creamy richness. And yes, it can be lactose-free, just ensure a 35% fat content. Patience? It’s key! The joy lies in the creation and waiting. Skip the store, embrace this hands-on culinary adventure. It’s worth every moment!
Homemade Mascarpone Recipe
By: Silvana Lanzetta
Would you believe it? I’ve found a new kitchen adventure in making homemade mascarpone, and it’s genuinely been a revelation! Truth be told, it had never occurred to me before, but it’s ridiculously straightforward and something any one of us can do.
You might be curious about how this marvellous recipe found its way to me.
This recipe is used by top Italian chefs
A few years back, a good friend of mine, who happens to be a professional pastry chef, attended a patisserie conference in the beautiful Italian city of Brescia. She was rubbing shoulders with some of the greatest in the business, including the legendary Master Iginio Massari and three world champion pastry chefs – Emanuele Forcone, Fabrizio Donatone, and Francesco Boccia. I must admit, I was a tad green with envy!
Among the myriad of remarkable recipes she was privy to, she brought back this humble gem – homemade mascarpone!
Homemade mascarpone is delicious and easy to make
Honestly, it’s been nothing short of phenomenal. The result is delectably creamy, with a hint of sweetness and a dreamy texture. And here’s a bonus: this recipe can be a godsend for those on a lactose-free diet. It’s pretty easy to find lactose-free cream, but lactose-free mascarpone is a different story. So, if a craving for tiramisu has been thwarted by your intolerance, it’s time to whip up your own mascarpone!
The magic of mascarpone begins with the cream of milk. Start by heating the cream to 82°C (180°F), then add in some lemon juice or citric acid. This combination of heat and acidity triggers the protein curdling process.
After that, all you’ve got to do is let it drain on a sieve lined with a cheesecloth, allowing the mascarpone to separate from its whey and firm up. The result is a lusciously thick, slightly sweet cream that you can add to your favourite dishes. Trust me, once you’ve tried it, you’ll be chuffed to bits with the result!
Mascarpone originated in Lombardy in the 12th Century
This delightful cheese is originated in the region of Lombardy, and is named after “mascherpa,” a local term from Lodi meaning “cream of milk.”
Mascarpone has a fascinating history dating back to the 12th century. It originated as a way to utilize and preserve excess milk.
It used to be a winter delicacy due to its tendency to spoil quickly in warm weather. It was stored in glass and porcelain containers in cool places like cellars, intended for prompt consumption.
Mascarpone also has some interesting tales associated with it. Some claim its name originated from a Spanish nobleman’s enthusiastic reaction upon tasting it, exclaiming “mas que bueno!” meaning “better than good!” Even Napoleon, the French Emperor, was fond of Mascarpone and insisted on its inclusion in his feasts.
There is also a story about François Vatel, a famous French chef and pastry maker, who tragically took his own life when he apparently couldn’t obtain Mascarpone for a dessert he planned for the Sun King.
Homemade mascarpone is known for its rich and creamy texture. It is high in fat and calories. While it provides negligible amounts of carbohydrates and protein, it is primarily enjoyed for its indulgent taste rather than as a significant source of nutrients.
- Proteins 3% 3%
- Carbs 1% 1%
- Fats 80% 80%
Ingredients for homemade mascarpone
Why do we need cream with at least 35% fat for mascarpone? Simple! It’s that luscious fat that gives our homemade mascarpone its famously creamy texture. Once we heat and acidify it, that fat jumps in, helps the protein structure, and voila! We’ve got ourselves some beautifully thick and curdled cream.
However, heating up the cream isn’t just about getting it warm—it’s also about helping the proteins to unwind and create that fabulous mascarpone texture we all love. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, and the cream begins to thicken and curdle into delicious creaminess. Just a quick tip: keep a close eye on that thermometer! You want the cream to be at 82°C (180°F) exactly. Too hot or too cold, and you might not get the perfect mascarpone you’re dreaming of.
Hey, ever wonder how a little lemon or citric acid can make our mascarpone simply perfect? It’s all about making our cream a bit acidic, which gets the proteins to cozy up and form a lush, creamy texture. Remember, though, it’s all about striking that perfect balance—too much acid and you might end up with a mascarpone that’s more sandy than silky. Enjoy your cooking adventure!
Make your delicious mascarpone
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We couldn't put together a list of the best sex clubs and parties in Canada without showing a little love to this major Toronto suburb. Home to some of the best nightlife in the GTA, it also hides some of the hottest adult lifestyle venues in the country. And while the border between Mississauga and Toronto sometimes gets blurred, and you might find yourself bouncing back and forth between the two cities, you can have plenty of fun staying in and around this city. It just has this perfect mix of the big city Toronto energy and the upper-class Mississauga suburb atmosphere that makes it an entirely unique destination all on its own. We've talked to plenty of people who swear that the club scene in Mississauga is actually a lot hotter than anything you'll find downtown. And plus, you get to avoid all the traffic, and that big city attitude, that Toronto is becoming more and more known for.
Don't believe us? Well lucky for you, we've checked all the reviews, scoured through all the blogs, and completed our fair share of field research so we could prove to you just how amazing Mississauga is for anyone looking to explore their sexual side. From upscale on-premise clubs to members only VIP parties, you'll find it all here. For those readers living outside of the GTA, this bustling suburb is one of the fastest growing cities in the country right now. Located just west of Toronto, it has its own history, its own downtown core, and its very own unmistakable identity. We love it because of its abundance of nightlife, and all of the regulars who frequent those establishments love it for the very welcome change of scenery from the hectic rush of downtown Toronto.
It doesn't matter what kind of fun you are hoping for, Easy Sex will point you in the right direction. Throw away that idea that you need to head downtown to have fun in the GTA, and let us show you the best that Mississauga has to offer.
Like most cities in Southern Ontario, Mississauga was first established around the middle of the 17th century. Port Credit, one of the oldest towns in Ontario, was first settled all the way back in 1834 and since then has become one of Mississauga's main social centres. When it comes to the adult lifestyle scene, you can trace its roots back to the establishment of Mississauga as a major port city for the growing southern Ontario area. We've talked about it plenty of times before, but where there are sailors and labourers there will always be plenty of sinful escapes. Mississauga and its various towns and neighbourhoods are no different. It has been a centre for the exploration of hedonistic desires for over a century, and that history is very apparent today. Of course, being so close to Canada's largest city didn't hurt the growth of the city's sex club scene.
As Toronto expanded outwards more and more people were staying outside of the city and needed places to relax and play. Its own unique combination of history, culture and atmosphere makes Mississauga a must visit. So sit back, relax and let everyone here at Easy Sex show you exactly what you can expect in this city.
We feel like a bit of a broken record whenever we talk about the best times to go out and enjoy the sex club scene. Surprise, surprise its the weekend. But sometimes a city might surprise you, so we'll always do our best to check every city we review. Just in case it has something special to offer for those looking for a weekday adventure. Mississauga certainly follows suit with the rest of the major cities, providing the best club and party experiences on the weekends. That isn't to say there won't be events going on during the week for you to enjoy! The best bathhouses in the city are open every day of the week. And a lot of the VIP parties will happen throughout the week as well. That is just one of the benefits of being a city in the GTA. It's so busy that there is always something going on! So either save up all your sexual energy for the weekend or take a look around and see if you can find that perfect erotic release during the week.
When we started this list of the best Mississauga sex clubs and parties we promised we would do everything we could to convince you the city is more than just a suburb of its big-city neighbour. And we plan to continue to do exactly that. We started talking about the incredible energy and growth of the city and took a step back in time to show the history of the club and party scene in the Mississauga. All that is left to do now is to reveal our picks for the best sex clubs and parties in the city. We went ahead and included all of the GTA in our list, including Toronto itself, so you know that our picks really are the best around. These are our personal favourites and we guarantee they will do whatever it takes to fulfill all of those deep, dark, sinful fantasies you have. No matter what you're looking for, we're confident you'll find it in Mississauga. And if our picks here aren't enough, Toronto is a just quick drive down the QEW. There really is no shortage of places to play in the GTA.
If you've read our Toronto sex club and party list you might have noticed that a few of our top picks were actually located just outside of the city, in Mississauga. And that isn't a mistake on our part. If anything its proof that the adult lifestyle scene in Mississauga is really that good. You'll find all sorts of different clubs in the city, and they are all world-class establishments that bring an entirely different level of class and sophistication to the club scene. No matter what sort of fantasy playground you're searching for, you'll find it in Mississauga. And when we made our Toronto list, we made sure to leave out the best sex clubs in the entire GTA, and quite possibly the best sex clubs in the entire country, just so we could include them here. It really doesn't get much better than this, but if you want to see some of our other top picks for the GTA check out the link at the bottom of the page.
It can sometimes be really intimidating trying to find a professional and safe adult lifestyle event community. Especially for those new to the sex party lifestyle. With all the different message boards, event postings, and reviews it can be tough to pick one that you know will deliver, not just when it comes to exploring your sexual fantasies but also one that provides a sophisticated and well-run environment. Luckily for everyone, Mississauga has access to one of the best sex party networks in the world. Everything else pales in comparison, so consider yourself lucky if you call the GTA home. Very few people around the world have access to this level of hedonistic fun.
As much as we love the city of Mississauga for its amazing adult lifestyle clubs and parties, it comes up a little short when it comes to serving the gay community. That's not to say the city isn't one of the most open and accepting cities in the country, because it is. And it is home to some of the best LGBTQ+ friendly bars and clubs you'll find anywhere. But when we start talking about the gay bathhouse scene in the city, you really don't have much of a choice. You'll need to head to downtown Toronto to get your fix. A lot of people we talked to when putting this list together weren't upset about this, the Church Street village in Toronto is world class. And we believe it's because of that fact that most bathhouses choose to stick to the downtown core. Why build outside the city when one of the busiest Villages in North America is right downtown. It's where you'll find bathhouses like Steamworks, Spa Excess, The Cellar and many more. So for any of our male readers hoping to avoid the busy downtown and cruise through the Mississauga scene, we are sorry. You really are better off heading down to Church street. Our Toronto sex clubs and parties lists include a review of our favourite bathhouse in the city, so be sure to check the link out at the bottom of the page to see our picks. We don't think you'll be all that surprised at what we chose, but we leave it a secret for now.
Well, what do you think? Did we do enough to convince you that Mississauga is actually one of the hottest adult lifestyle cities in the country? It might always be considered a suburb of Toronto, but it certainly doesn't act like one with it comes to its nightlife. And let's be serious, being neighbours with a city like Toronto isn't a bad thing at all. If anything, it means you get twice as many amazing sex clubs and parties to choose from when you're searching for the perfect places to explore all those sexual fantasies of yours. Putting together these lists is a lot of hard work, but everyone here is happy to do it. If you want to thank us for our tireless efforts to bring you the best hedonistic escapes, check out the rest of our Sex Clubs and Parties lists today.
We talk a lot about the clubs and parties going on just down the highway in that big city called Toronto in our Mississauga list. So if you're looking to see what else the GTA has to offer check out our picks for the best Toronto sex clubs and parties next.

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Lady Gaga will be making an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Monday, where she opens up about her relationship with “Chicago Fire” star Taylor Kinney, how fame has changed her and the Michael Jackson tour outfits she bought and sometimes wears.
“He’s a hidden weirdo,” the 27-year-old pop star said about her current boy-toy.
“He is extremely strange, actually, and we complement each other’s weirdness. At the end of the day he’s my best friend, and having your lover be your best friend, I mean, it’s the best thing ever,” Gaga said, according to the NY Daily News.
Gaga talks about her ‘weirdo’ boyfriend:
“It’s the best thing I can say about it.”
“I wear his flannels, we eat pizza, we watch TV, and then I play him my next single and ask him if he likes it,” she continued. “And that’s our normal life.”
Watch some clips from her upcoming appearance on Ellen:
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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police say a 19-year-old man is accused of stabbing his stepfather to death before taking cell phone video of the aftermath.
The Aurora Sentinel reports that Nickolas Khalil Vinson faces a first-degree murder charge in connection to the death of his 50-year-old stepfather Oscar Lemar Owensby.
Vinson was arrested Dec. 14 shortly after police went to the Aurora house where Owensby was stabbed.
Vinson told police he and Owensby had been arguing earlier in the day about Owensby wanting Vinson to do more around the house.
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Police say Vinson then told officers he stabbed Owensby because he feared he was going to hit him.
Police say Vinson posted a video to Snapchat of his mother crouching and screaming next to Owensby’s body.
Booking documents do not indicate if he has hired an attorney.
Information from: The Aurora Sentinel, http://www.aurorasentinel.com/


[email protected] 2020, Acer’s international press match used to be held in a digital structure and noticed bulletins and refreshes throughout all their gaming, industry, undertaking and writer portfolios. Key bulletins incorporated a brand new sub-brand, Acer Enduro, new ConceptD desktops, displays and notebooks in addition to slender laptops within the type of the Acer Swift Five which can function the but to be introduced Intel Tiger Lake processors and Intel Xe built-in graphics. Here are the bulletins intimately.
Acer Enduro – New rugged collection of laptops and capsules
One of the important thing launches of this 12 months used to be the brand new rugged collection beneath the Enduro model. Laptops beneath the Enduro model are constructed for use by means of first-responders and business production employees who perform in excessive and annoying prerequisites. These laptops will function MIL-810G and IP65 certifications which means that they’ll be qualified by means of an exterior company for his or her ruggedness and skill to withstand water harm. At the highest of the release stack is the Acer Enduro N7 adopted by means of the Enduro N3. Acer will even manufacture capsules beneath the Enduro model and has introduced the Enduro T1 and T5 that are designed to be operated whilst dressed in gloves and can function swappable batteries.
Acer Predator portfolio expanded
Acer’s top class gaming lineup, Predator, will see new desktops, displays and equipment. The consideration grabbing announcement used to be of the Predator X25 gaming track which sports activities a 360 Hz refresh price show. Also introduced used to be the Predator XB3 gaming track which has NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility, DisplayHDR 400 and includes a low 0.Five ms (Grey-to-Grey) reaction time. On the desktop aspect of items, Acer introduced upgrades to the Orion 9000 which can now have Intel Core i9 Extreme processors and twin NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics playing cards within the flagship type. A mid-tower spouse to the Orion 9000 is the Orion 3000 which will likely be powered by means of 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER graphics playing cards. Other launches come with the Nitro 50 gaming desktop, Predator Cestus 350 gaming mouse and a Predator gaming chair in collaboration with OSIM.
The Acer Predator Helios, Nitro and Triton collection of laptops additionally gained a notable refresh. The newest entrant occurs to be the Acer Predator Helios 700 pocket book lineup which will likely be powered with an Intel Core i9-10980HK or i7-10875H processor at the side of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or 2070 SUPER graphics playing cards. Other options come with mechanical switches for some keys at the keyboard, Killer DoubleShot Pro Ethernet and RAID Zero garage configurations. The Helios 300 notebooks that are probably the most extra widespread gaming laptops additionally gained notable upgrades.
Acer’s slender gaming pc vary, Triton 300, will now recreation 240 Hz presentations, 10th Gen Intel Core processors, as much as NVIDIA RTX 2070 MAX-Q graphics card and extra garage slots. All of this with out compromising at the slimness with the slimmest of the lot being 19.9mm thick.
Acer ConceptD portfolio for creators expanded
ConceptD is a fairly new model from Acer aimed toward media pros a.ok.a. Creators. This will be the first refresh for the ConceptD lineup and noticed the addition of recent notebooks, desktops and displays. Acer has wholly followed the easel-like hinge and we noticed the similar within the type of the ConceptD 3 Ezel and notebooks. The ConceptD 3 Ezel is a convertible pocket book which options an all-metal chassis and a big glass trackpad. The Ezel hinge reportedly permits customers to orient the ConceptD 3 Ezel in six other shape elements. Aside from the Ezel lineup, the ConceptD Three collection of notebooks additionally gained new upgrades within the type of higher GPUs and CPUs.
Next up used to be the ConceptD 100 desktop which will likely be powered by means of ninth Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce or Quadro GPUs. These desktops are available compact shape elements with a minimum aesthetic very similar to what we’ve noticed with the ConceptD lineup up to now.
In phrases of peripherals, Acer introduced the ConceptD CP5, CP3 and CM3 displays. The most sensible of the road CP5271UV is a WQHD track with DisplayHDR 600, Adaptive-Sync and has a Delta E which is not up to 1 making it very color correct. The CP3 collection has 98% DCI-P3 displays with as much as WQHD 3840×2160 solution in addition to DisplayHDR 400. All show merchandise together with the panels used within the notebooks are PANTONE-validated.
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and 311
New within the Acer line of Chromebooks is the Spin 713 which is a convertible chromebook in accordance with Project Athena. Project Athena is a suite of specs from Intel aimed toward expanding the battery lifetime of slender notebooks. The Chromebook 713 will likely be powered by means of the newest 10th Gen Intel Core processor and can function a 13.5-inch VertiView show that has a side ratio of three:2. The touchscreen and touchpad will likely be safe by means of Corning Gorilla Glass that’s lined with an antimicrobial agent. Moreover, the Spin 713 will even adhere to MIL-STD 810G which means that it might be able to resisting dents and corrosion.
Also introduced used to be the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 which is a 11.6-inch convertible Chromebook powered by means of a Mediatek MT8183. The Spin 311 will even have an Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass HD contact IPS show.
Acer Swift Five refreshed
Acer’s ultrathin Swift Five additionally gained some noticeable upgrades. The upcoming Acer Swift Five will likely be powered by means of Intel’s Tiger Lake processor and come with Intel Xe built-in graphics or NVIDIA GeForce MX350 discrete graphics. As with the Chromebooks, even the Swift Five lineup with touchscreens could have Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass for extra coverage.
“The new Swift Five pushes the envelope on what thin-and-light notebooks may also be,” mentioned James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “A productiveness powerhouse housed in a graceful and ultraportable chassis, the Swift Five is a superb possibility for pros who’re all the time at the transfer and searching for a tool in a position to maintaining with them.”


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The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department to take steps to do away with the existing nearly eight decade old practice of double key system in respect of the jewels and other valuables of the famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Sholingur in Ranipet district, one of the 108 Vaishnavite Divyadesams.
Justice R Suresh Kumar gave the direction recently while disposing of a writ petition from KKC Yogesh, who claimed himself as the ‘first theerthakar’ operating the double lock system and the first key holder in respect of the jewels and other valuables of the temple.
He sought to quash an advertisement issued by the Joint Commissioner of the HR&CE department on November 17 this year inviting applications for appointment of non-hereditary trustees to the temple in question.
After going through the records and listening to the arguments of the parties, the judge rejected the plea to quash the records relating to the advertisement.
However, the judge said that it is open to the petitioner to make his objections, if any, with regard to the manner in which the selection is made or against the persons to be selected and appointed as non-hereditary trustees pursuant to the impugned notification. The objections shall be filed by the petitioner if he desires to do so, to the Joint Commissioner. The JC, on receipt of the same, shall consider them objectively and take a decision in accordance with the provisions of the HR&CE Act, the judge said.