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Twenge and Campbell, psychologists and authors of previous books on self-admiration, team up for a thorough look at a troubling trend that has broad cultural implications. They begin by chronicling changes in American culture that have brought us Botox, fake paparazzi, and MySpace. The authors distinguish between self-esteem and narcissism, drawing on scientific research, but focus on narcissistic personality traits “among the normal population” and cultural narcissism that goes deep into social values. The authors debunk myths about narcissism—that it is necessary in order to be competitive and that narcissists are actually overcompensating for low self-esteem. Although young girls have been hit hardest by the narcissism epidemic, with unrealistic notions of physical beauty, the scourge has affected us all—witness Wall Street greed and the mortgage crisis with its overblown sense of materialism and entitlement. The authors argue that the nation needs to recognize the epidemic and its negative consequences, and take corrective action. Individuals can start by practicing gratitude, and parents can teach their children friendship skills, with the emphasis on others rather than self. --Vanessa Bush --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"The other night, when I was reading Twenge and Campbell's excellent and timely new book, my husband was busy framing a fake "Sports Illustrated" cover, with a picture of our 7-year old over the caption, "Player of the Year." "The Narcissism Epidemic" will hew close to the bone, rouse, and provoke many readers as it shines a spotlight on an important -- and highly costly -- trend in our lives. Rooted in hard data and illuminated with revealing anecdotes, stories, and solutions, "The Narcissism Epidemic" is both a pleasure and an education. But enough about this book. Let's talk about me." -- Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., author of "The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want"
"An important and illuminating book. Drs. Twenge and Campbell expertly analyze many strands of American culture and reveal an alarming tapestry of psychocultural narcissism. They also offer sound strategies for slowing this epidemic." -- Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., author of "Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel" and "So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids"
"Phenomenal..."The Narcissism Epidemic" clearly and succinctly identifies the dangerous disease and the catastrophic ways it threatens our society and future, and reveals urgently needed solutions at every level. The chapter on parenting alone makes this book priceless and should be compulsory reading." -- Patrick Wanis PhD, Celebrity Life Coach, Human Behavior & Relationship Expert, author of "How to Find Happiness"
"Filled with important, disturbing research detailing the alarming cultural spread of narcissism today -- a serious social problem to which many people are unwittingly contributing without realizing the disastrous consequences. The authors give sound advice and provide an important resource for anyone who cares about compassion, empathy, and emotional connection rather than ME, ME, ME!" -- Karyl McBride, Ph.D., author of "Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers "
""The Narcissism Epidemic" is a must read, an essential antidote to a culture spinning out of control. Filled with facts, fascinating examples, and written in a highly readable style, Twenge and Campbell's outstanding book shows how narcissism has been on the rise and has taken over almost every part of our lives and how we can rescue our culture from ourselves. An outstanding accomplishment by two people who truly care about the debacle of self-worship. It should be read by anyone interested in the future of our country" -- Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., author of "Anxiety Free: Unravel Your Fears Before They Unravel You"
"A must-read for anyone who is a parent, a relationship partner, in the workforce, in school, or on the job market. Twenge and Campbell not only define narcissism but detail its antecedents, consequences, and underlying processes in a way that brings together so much of what one sees in modern western culture. Grounded in research and peppered with media and anecdotal stories, The Narcissism Epidemic offers practical, much-needed solutions to coping in the age of entitlement." -- Kathleen Vohs, Ph.D., University of Minnesota McKnight Land-Grant Professor, Editor of "Self and Relationships: Connecting Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Processes"
"This insightful book shows us how the epidemic of narcissism touches almost all aspects of our lives. Twenge and Campbell's astute analysis and salient anecdotes powerfully map the problem and the high price we all pay. They expertly show us the kinds of actions we can take to free ourselves of the epidemic's ruthless grip and how the future wellbeing of humane society depends on our doing so." -- Diane E. Levin, Ph.D., Professor of Education at Wheelock College and co-author of "So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids"
"The evidence Twenge and Campbell have compiled is compelling and appalling.... Twenge and Campbell marshal statistics, polls, charts, studies and anecdotes to assemble a complete picture of the epidemic's current state of contagion, brought on by the Internet, reality television, a booming economy, easy credit and other developments over the past decade. The authors dismantle the prevailing myths that have made us inclined to tolerate and even encourage narcissism: that it's a function of high self-esteem, that it's a function of low self-esteem, that a little narcissism is healthy, that narcissists are in fact superior, that you have to love yourself to be able to love someone else." -- "New York Times Style Magazine"
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This book explores the concept of narcissism and its growth, particularly in the United States using a disease model. The book is organized into 4 sections: the diagnosis, the root causes of the epidemic, symptoms of narcissism, and prognosis and treatment.
It appears that narcissism is, in many ways, a product of the self-esteem movement gone awry. Psychological and educational programs that have attempted to foster self-esteem have sometimes gone too far, creating an environment of pandemic specialness. One of the authors young daughters made the astute observation that "if everyone is special, then no one is really special." One of the songs sung at the school of Dr Campbell's daughter went "I am special/I am special/Look at Me." In short, narcissism is a problem rooted in a sense of one's own specialness.
I particularly appreciated section 2, which dealt with root causes of the epidemic. The authors provided example after example of frankly horrifying examples of narcissism. In parenting, there is a growing emphasis on being child-centered, often relying on children to be decision makers in the family. Parents glorify their children through buying them expensive things and calling them "princesses." Even at the college level, parents are confronting faculty members and advocating for better grades for their deserving, special children. But this is problematic. The authors commented that "thinking you're great when you actually stink is a recipe for narcissism." In addition to parenting methods that foster narcissistic traits, the celebrity focused culture (think Miley Cyrus), social media (Facebook, YouTube), and the credit crisis have all contributed to our senses of being exceptional.
In the third section, they described symptoms of narcissism, which include: vanity, materialism, uniqueness, antisocial behavior, relationship troubles, and entitlement. It felt like I was reading a list of the 7 deadly sins or something akin to it.
In the final section, they provide specific recommendations for how we as a society and as individuals may respond to this crisis. For example, helping our children to develop an accurate, rather than inflated, self-image is helpful. Encouraging them to develop social interest rather than excessive self interest is essential. I particularly liked their recommendation near the end of the book to consider a Fair Tax model of taxation. I would not have made the connection to narcissism, but I think they are right.
I had just a few concerns about the book. In a few different places, they linked narcissism to global warming and environmental destruction. This seemed like a stretch to me and that they were looking for a way to bring this issue to the table. I also disagreed with some of their parenting recommendations, but that is more closely linked to my worldview and my understanding of the psychological research than anything else.
On the whole, The Narcissism Epidemic is a very important book. Not only would it be useful for helping professionals, but frankly for anyone who's interested in at least one explanation for why society has changed in the way it has. I fear what will happen if we continue down this road and continue to criticize more traditional values like humility, love, and kindness.
The one flaw I find however, is that they never convincingly debunk the theory of narcissism as a cover for low self-esteem, as argued (more persuasively and thoroughly) in other books e.g. Masterson's "Search for the real self" or Stout's "The sociopath next door". Clearly, narcissism can have multiple causes and guises.
Overall however this book is a useful warning, alerting the public to a highly damaging and negative mentality that is getting out of hand in many developed societies.
One of the best things about the book is that the authors don't just present a problem with our culture, they offer a host of practical solutions like quit giving trophies to every kid playing sports no matter how lousy their performance.
Some of the continuous references to Paris Hilton and MySpace make parts of the book seem dated. Despite this, I would highly recommend The Narcissism Epidemic to anyone interested in modern American culture or anyone who has observed the excessive amount of self-promotion that runs rampant through our society.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Nationwide stay-at-home orders are expected to last throughout the end of April as health officials predict a steady increase in COVID-19 cases.
As Houston residents have begun to adhere to the CDC's recommendations, Descartes Lab conducted a study comparing different regions and how they're dealing with social distancing.
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On March 9th, Harris County residents ventured about 5.4 miles from home. Movement then reduced on March 23rd with residents traveling about 1.9 miles away from their homes. On March 30, data suggest outside travel decreased only about 0.6 miles.
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Until recently, on-orbit servicing of spacecraft was a difficult and complex task in space engineering. This year Orbital Express team first successfully demonstrates in orbit the mission ability to satellite servicing: autonomous capture, video survey of a spacecraft, transfer of fuel to satellite, robotic transfer of a battery and computer. Results show that such satellite mission would be far more cost effective than making an otherwise functional large satellite and purchasing its replacement. The TOOLSat project is one of several steps toward developing a system that will extend operation of various types of spacecraft. The word “TOOLSat” presents an abbreviation of student project full name “Technion On-Orbit Lifeguard Satellite”.
The TOOLSat is a complete propulsion module for large active satellites that have consumed their fuel resources or encountered debilitating problems with their propulsion system. Refueling satellites will enable frequent maneuvers to improve coverage, change arrival times to counter denial, and improve survivability, as well as extend satellite lifetime. The project provides a definition of the small satellite LEO servicing system concept. It discusses rendezvous techniques, docking system design and ground segment operations; project was to examine both the economic and technical difficulties.
To reach a client satellite in LEO, the service vehicle is first launched into initial orbit near the client’s orbit. TOOLSat used its internal propulsion system to roughly match the client final orbit until the distance between the two satellites gets smaller than 300 meters, where the TOOLSat video cameras is able to locate the beacon lights on the client satellite. Then TOOLSat performs a precision rendezvous and proximity operation using a closed loop approach. The TOOLSat rendezvous and capture activities use high levels of satellite autonomy and depend upon ground station for proceeding approval only. The maneuvers required depend on the differences between initial and final orbits. In worst case the maximal required Delta-V of the service vehicle is about 85m/s (maximal fuel consumption about 7 kg). Propellant tankage is shared between the client payload and TOOLSat propulsion system. This means that unused maneuvering margin can be employed to further extend the client satellite’s life. The TOOLSat completes the maneuver from initial orbit to final docking in less than 15days.
The TOOLSat satellite design is based on hexagonal prism main structure. The structure includes aluminum 6061-T6 trusses. The solar panels are mounted on three out of the six joining faces of the satellite. The docking system is located on the satellite base face, backward thrusters – on opposite base face. Most of the dry mass is the fuel tank and the structure to support it. The position of the components was chosen such the center of gravity of the satellite will lay approximately on the longitudinal axis in order to avoid parasite moments and to ease the attitude control. Static analysis was performed to simulate the launch phase – static 10g acceleration. Trusses’ cross-section was chosen to be 30×30 mm² which gave the satellite its robust frame. The docking system provides the capability to dock on any fitting satellite. The system contains a cone which is inserted into the target satellite’s passive docking system. A pre-lineup of the satellites is achieved with a flexible metal cable that locks on to the target satellite. The satellite thermal analyses were made by professional COSMOS software for all flight stages. The thermal control system keeps each of the TOOLSat’s components in its temperature range, and avoids large temperature gradients in the satellite using only structure conduction and insulation. No heaters, heat-pipes or other sophisticated devices are required.
The attitude determination and control system is responsible for generating position and attitude data for autonomous navigation and for 3-axis stabilization of the satellite. In the rendezvous stage the system is responsible for “closing the loop”, meaning generating position and attitude data relative to the target satellite and activating the control algorithm. The system comprises the following sensors, actuators and electronics needed to control in flight: GPS Receiver; 3-axis Magnetometer; 4 Sun Sensors, 3 Rate Gyros; 2 Video Cameras, Computer, 4 Reaction Wheels; 3 Magnetic Torquers. The attitude control system simulations were fulfilled with the developed model in SIMULINK and results proved the system compliance to TOOLSat requirements.
The power system supplies the satellite subsystems with electricity in all operational modes for about 2 weeks, until TOOLSat docking with the target satellite. 3 solar panels with total area of 1.3 m^2 with advanced multi-junction cells of GaInP2/GaAs/Ge having high efficiency of 24.3% provide initial power in sunlight. The battery made up from Li-Ion cells support on board voltage of 28.8 V with specific energy of 210 Whr.
The TOOLSat propulsion system includes seven RAFAEL 25N Hydrazine monopropellant thrusters, a RAFAEL Pept-420 fuel tank, a RAFAEL GSU-1L pressurization tank, five latching valves, nine valves, eight filters and 2.5 meters of pipeline. The total mass for this system is 11kg without propellant, and the propellant tank can carry along 30kg of hydrazine. The pressurization tank was chosen to be separated from the fuel tank in order to carry maximum fuel, which means maximum lifetime for the target satellite.
The rendezvous mass is defined as the satellite mass at the moment that it docks with the client. At this point TOOLSat has burned about 7kg of maneuver propellant, and 23kg of payload propellant remain. Thus, after docking, the thrust module of the TOOLSat is capable to provide orbit maintenance for the serviced satellite for about 3 years, depending upon orbit altitude, with a reliability of 0.85. The total mass of TOOLSat is 160kg that means that satellite belong to sub class minisatellites (100-500kg). The estimated cost of development, manufacture and launch is about 40M$; the estimated cost of each additional satellite in mass production is 10M$, thus the on-orbit servicing is economically advantageous.
The TOOLSat project shows that the idea of a service small satellite is not only feasible but also cost productive and being pursued by different organizations around the world.


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Manpreet Singh Badal, who was with the Shiromani Akali Dal before the Congress, joined the BJP in Delhi on Wednesday.
Manpreet Singh Badal is not the first Congress leader to join the saffron brigade in recent times (PTI)
By Kamaljit Kaur Sandhu: Manpreet Singh Badal, who quit the Congress to join the BJP today, is “congenitally power hungry”, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said, terming Badal’s resignation “good riddance”.
Badal, who was with the Shiromani Akali Dal before Congress, joined the BJP in Delhi.
“Good riddance. Manpreet Singh Badal is congenitally power hungry. He joined the Congress knowing the party was winning. Five years is a long time for someone like him to stay out of power for reasons not unknown to anyone. Instead of crying martyrdom, he should be apologising to Congress for betrayal,” Warring said in the tweet.
“No Mir Jafar has ever risen to remain a king to be remembered for their ignominious fate remains etched in the political history of India,” he said in a follow-up tweet.
Parliamentarian and veteran Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Badal has “zero credibility” and that his exit won’t hurt the party. “We made him the finance minister and he lost by 60,000 votes. Manpreet Badal has zero credibility. His commitment to the Congress party was lacking. He came from the Akali Dal and has now gone to the BJP. The Bharat Jodo Yatra has been galvanised and his exit won’t hurt the party,” he said.
The chief of Himachal Pradesh Congress, Pratibha Singh, said: “(The party) gave you so muchâ€¦ and today you are leaving when you are most neededâ€¦ It is very sad… Leaving the party like this… It is not right to join the BJP and blame Congress.”
The nephew of former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Manpreet Badal joined the Congress in 2016 after formally merging his own party – the People’s Party of Punjab – with the grand old party. After losing the Bathinda Urban seat in the 2022 state assembly polls, he was not seen in any of the party’s meetings.
Badal is not the first Congress leader to join the saffron brigade in recent times. Earlier, former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and ex-Congress leader Sunil Jakhar, among others, also jumped over to the BJP.
Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Daljeet Singh Cheema took a jibe at the Congress over Badal’s resignation and said that at the speed the Congress leaders are joining the BJP, the saffron party should reserve some seats for its “original leaders.”
“Keeping in view the rapid joining of Congress leaders in the Punjab BJP unit, I humbly appeal to the BJP high command to reserve at least three Lok Sabha and 23 Vidhan Sabha seats for the original BJP leaders who have been working hard for the party for decades,” Cheema tweeted.
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A tornado and severe gales have caused serious damage in parts of Wales.
At a holiday village in Clarach Bay, near Aberystwyth, 20 caravans were destroyed as a tornado hit. At least one car was wrecked by the debris.
The Aberystwyth lifeboat posted on Facebook that it was recording winds of 94mph.
The severe gales tore down trees, and the Severn Bridge was closed.
This was the scene at Clarach Bay
Thomas Scarrott tweeted pictures showing the aftermath.
Thomas tweeted: "This is not a joke. Just had a tornado hit Clarach! Major damage. No one hurt. It seemed to be heading towards Bow Street."
He added: "It was a very frightening experience, it just came out of nowhere. It must have been a tornado because a holiday village opposite us doesn't seem to have any damage.
"Thankfully we are closed so there is only a few workers and maintenance people, otherwise I reckon there would have been a lot more injuries."
In Milford Haven, further south, a trampoline was blown on to the roof of a row of bungalowsTrees were blown across roads in Aberystwyth
The Aberystwyth Lifeboat Station said it had recorded wind speeds of 94mph
Hundreds of homes were left without power across Powys, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.
A thunderstorm passing over the Llyn Peninsula knocked out power in the Pwllheli area.
A Mid West Fire Service spokesman said they received reports of 20 caravans being overturned, and arrived at the scene at 11.02am.
They isolated a number of gas cylinders and said the site is currently being evacuated.
The storm has caused chaos across Aberystwyth, with trees, roof tiles and even floodlights being damaged.
Aberystwyth Town FC confirmed their match against Cefn Druids has been cancelled after strong winds knocked over two floodlights at their ground, Park Avenue.
Aberystwyth University also cancelled lectures, closed several of their buildings and told students to return to their residences as soon as possible and to stay indoors.
Carmarthen Police tweeted a picture of a fallen tree that had partially blocked the B4298 near Meidrim, and asked drivers to be careful.
The A487 near Powys was closed for safety due to multiple fallen trees.
Another fallen tree on the A487 at Penglais Hill, Aberystwyth , saw that road closed in both directions.
The A495 in Powys and the A4159 in Aberystwyth were also closed.


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The Friday Focus: Issue 74
Our weekly news recap. Curated by us, for you.
Introducing K33 Research.
As part of Arcane’s operational reorganization, we’re unifying our growing private wealth businesses under a new business unit called K33. As part of our rebranding, we’re moving to a new and improved platform and launching a new research subscription service. The Friday Focus will still be our free weekly newsletter.
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Another slow news week, but we’re here to take you through the highlights. Coinbase is in focus this week, Paxos is trying to please the SEC, and well-known names such as Microsoft and Google are making headlines with crypto-related partnerships. Let’s dive into it!
Coinbase beat Q4 expectations this week despite falling 57% year-over-year. The company also announced a new Ethereum Layer 2 network called Base and a new developer fund. After the announcement, the crypto degens pumped a totally unrelated cryptocurrency called BASE over 250%. Classic crypto.
After last week’s news around Paxos and Binance’s BUSD, Paxos has now ended its relationship with Binance and says it’s in constructive discussions with the SEC.
Hong Kong is lifting the ban on retail crypto trading, and further south, Australian regulators are reviewing Binance Australia’s derivatives services after Binance closed the positions of 500 clients without notice. Moving to the US, CoinEX is getting sued over lack of registration in New York, and the FTC is investigating Voyager’s “deceptive and unfair” crypto marketing. In Europe, it looks like banning self-hosted wallets was avoided in a new EU anti-money laundering bill.
The two tech giants, Google and Microsoft, continue exploring the crypto space, with Google becoming a Tezos validator and Microsoft partnering with Ankr to offer blockchain node infrastructure services. Even Spotify is in the news this week, testing token-enabled music playlists.
Layoffs are still ongoing in the industry, with the latest being Polygon Labs letting 20% of its staff go in a consolidation effort and Messari cutting 15% of its workforce as part of a restructuring.
In other news, the second-largest bank in Germany, DZ, is partnering with Metaco to enable crypto custody, FTX Japan is opening up for withdrawals again, and Yield Guild Games is raising $75 million for a venture fund to double down on web3 gaming.
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Reece Oxford will reportedly resist the temptation to leave West Ham in January in the belief Arsenal will move for him this summer.
The 20-year-old has found first-team opportunities hard to come by at the London Stadium, with Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini informing him he may have to leave if he wants more game-time.
Related: Wilshere Absent Again For Hammers
The German media are reporting that Borussia Monchengladbach have tabled an offer for the player, who has already had two loans spells with them.
However, the defender is keen to remain in the UK and has his heart set on a move to Arsenal, who are understood to be keen on bringing Oxford to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are unlikely to spend any money in January, meaning Oxford may have to wait out the rest of the season before being allowed to make his dream move.
Everton have also been strongly linked with the West Ham academy product but they, like Arsenal, are not looking to make any additions this month.
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10-year study criterion for PG medical seats Necessary: Karnataka tells Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Karnataka government has strongly come out in defense of its decision to maintain the minimum ten-year study and Karnataka origin criterion for admission to postgraduate courses in medical and dental colleges of Karnataka for outsiders to the state. The government has made clear that funds used in the setting up of medical colleges in the state were altogether raised by the state itself with no help from the center, therefore benefits should also be accrued by those who belong to the state.
Defending its stand the government stated that the criterion imposition was also necessary to keep the requirement of skilled human resources maintained The state government proposes to set up 14 additional medical colleges in other districts and eight super-specialty hospitals. This is bound to create a huge requirement of specialists for these hospitals.
"Every year approximately Rs 2,000 crore is being spent on strengthening medical education in the state. The government of India is not assisting the state in establishing necessary infrastructure for post-graduate medical education and the entire manpower and infrastructure are being provided by the state," a government affidavit submitted in the stated.
"This being so, the state of Karnataka has every right to formulate eligibility conditions to give preference to candidates who are most likely to serve the state," the affidavit clarified.
The state government also made a mention of states like Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, and West Bengal having imposed similar eligibility conditions.
It State in its submission to the Supreme Court further maintained that maintained that these criteria would allow the merit candidates from Karnataka to pursue post-graduate education on subsidized seats and serve the state’s people.
The government in its court submission further emphasized the interest of medical and dental educational institutes being looked after as these conditions would ensure that specialist were churned out year after year to look after state interests.
Responding to a writ petition filed by Dr Kriti Lakhina and 39 others against the fresh notification by the Karnataka Examination Authority issued on March 10, the state government said the outside of state petitioners complaining of being deprived of seats in government medical and dental colleges should remember that 2,301 seats would still be available to them. Giving further statistics it said out of 3,435 specialist posts in 11,615 public healthcare institutions in the state, approximately, 1,312 posts are vacant. In educational institutions. Similarly, out of the 2,700 posts of specialists, 517 are vacant reported Deccan Herald.
Read Also: MD, MS Admissions in Karnataka: KEA Eligibility Criteria opposed
Out of the total 39 medical colleges in the state 16 are run by the state.
With 970 senior resident posts, 524 are vacant in these institutions. "If these posts remained vacant beyond stipulation by the Medical Council of India, de-recognition looms large with the risk of jeopardizing future of both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying in these colleges," it said.
The state government weakening the claims of outsiders further stated that the doctors, belonging to other parts of the country, cannot make any legal claims on the basis that they have graduated from the state’s medical-dental colleges.
Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that the Medical Council of India in its counter-argument had opposed the move and stated that Postgraduate medical seats in government colleges are numbered and therefore are not to be subject to conditions. The State and the MCI have been directed by the bench to file individual responses.
Read Also: MCI Against Karnataka PG Medical Admission Criteria- Supreme Court informed


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Hear Rickie Lee Jones’ Enchanting ‘Nature Boy’ Cover
Hear the latest single off Rickie Lee’s jazz standards LP, Pieces Of Treasure.
By Nate Todd Mar 24, 2023 • 3:07 pm PDT
Rickie Lee Jones released a cover of “Nature Boy.” The song is set to appear on Rickie Lee’s upcoming jazz standards album, Pieces Of Treasure, due out on April 28 via BMG Modern Recordings.
Rickie Lee Jones reunited with longtime producer and friend Russ Titelman on Pieces Of Treasure. So far Jones has shared her takes on standards like “Just In Time” and “September Song.”
Rickie Lee now shares “Nautre Boy,” which was written by Eden Ahbez and first recorded by Nat King Cole in 1948. Jones is joined on the song by guitarist Russell Malone, pianist Rob Mounsey, Mark McLean on drums, bassist David Wong and Ara Dinkjian on oud.
“I learned ‘Nature Boy’ from my dad when I was young, maybe ten, twelve years old,” Rickie Lee recalled. “It is a very odd song, only one verse, almost like an introduction without a body. But that is the point of it, there is just one message, as if Krishnanmurti himself wrote it and that was that—’Love, and be loved in return.’ I really did feel my father near as I recorded this.”
Listen to Rickie Lee Jones’ cover of “Nature Boy” below:
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Indoor climbing gyms have gained popularity in recent years, captivating the attention of adventure enthusiasts and fitness enthusiasts alike.
While the physical benefits of climbing are widely known, what often goes unnoticed are the remarkable mental well-being benefits it offers to adults.
In this article, we delve into the surprising ways indoor climbing gyms enhance mental well-being.
Boosting Focus and Concentration
As adults step onto the climbing wall, their focus shifts entirely to the task at hand. Every move, every grip, and every foothold demands their full attention.
This intense concentration required in indoor climbing helps individuals develop and enhance their focus and concentration skills. By challenging the mind to stay present and focused, indoor climbing cultivates mental resilience that extends beyond the walls of the gym.
Promoting Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
In today’s chaotic world, serenity is as rare as a unicorn selfie. But fear not, for indoor climbing grants you a golden ticket to escape the torment of everyday life and bask in the bliss of the here and now.
As climbers ascend the walls, their minds become fully absorbed in the task, leaving no room for worries or distractions. This immersive experience promotes mindfulness, allowing climbers to be fully present in their movements and sensations.
Physical and Mental Challenges
Indoor climbing is not just a physical endeavor; it also presents numerous mental challenges. Scaling a wall demands a mental cocktail of problem-solving mojo, strategic wizardry, and lightning-fast choices.
Climbers must assess the best routes, evaluate the strength of their grips, and make split-second judgments on the next move. With each successful climb, self-confidence soars, and mental resilience strengthens.
Social Engagement and Community
Whether it’s cheering each other on, offering helpful tips and advice, or simply enjoying friendly banter, the climbing community provides a support system that enhances mental well-being.
Shared experiences and camaraderie forge bonds that outlast Wi-Fi connections and make you feel like you’ve finally found your tribe.
Reach Climbing & Fitness’ Adult Climbing Activities
At Reach Climbing & Fitness, adults can embark on a thrilling climbing adventure while enjoying the mental well-being benefits the sport offers.
Reach Climbing & Fitness offers a variety of adult climbing activities for beginners, ensuring that everyone can find an option that suits their preferences and skill level.
For beginners who are new to climbing or still mastering the skills of belaying, Reach Climbing & Fitness provides the Staff Belay option. With Staff Belay, climbers can leave the ropework to the professionals and focus on enjoying an hour-long climbing adventure.
All the necessary gear is provided, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. It’s the perfect opportunity for rookies or those who haven’t yet mastered belaying to scale new heights and experience the thrill of climbing without any worries.
Top Rope Belay Classes
For those looking to become independent climbers and develop their belaying skills, Reach Climbing & Fitness offers Top Rope Belay classes. These classes teach the art of being a dependable partner on the other end of the rope.
Participants learn the fundamentals of belaying, including tying knots, managing rope slack, and ensuring the safety of their climbing partner. Through hands-on instruction and guidance from experienced instructors, climbers can pass the test and conquer the climbing world at their own whim.
Bouldering & Auto Belays
Reach Climbing & Fitness also provides the thrill of bouldering and auto belays for those seeking a different climbing experience. With bouldering, climbers can take on the challenge of scaling walls without the use of ropes.
It’s a test of strength, agility, and problem-solving skills as climbers navigate intricate routes and conquer gravity-defying moves. For those who prefer the thrill of climbing higher, the auto belay option allows climbers to ascend the walls without the need for a belay partner.
Safety mats cushion falls, providing a sense of security as climbers aim high and push their limits.
Try Indoor Climbing at Reach Climbing & Fitness
If you’re looking to embark on this transformative adventure and you’re in the Philadelphia area, Reach Climbing & Fitness is the ideal destination.
So, challenge yourself, push your limits, and discover the mental well-being benefits of indoor climbing. Step into a world of focus, mindfulness, and resilience, and experience the Zen of climbing.


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‘कब पढ़ेंगे आप’, authored by Rusen Kumar, is a timeless collection of advice, thoughts, comments, statements, and sayings on ‘importance of book reading’ by the author. It is very much relevant for Children of all age.
The book released at Giving Back India CSR Leadership Summit held in New Delhi on April 1, 2019. Rusen Kumar, Author of Book; Ravi Sharma, Chairman, Prama Jyoti Foundation; Dr. H. Chaturvedi, Director, BIMTECH; Deepak Dwivedi, Chairman of the Board – Chief Editor at Dainik Bhaskar; Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Former DG & CEO, IICA; Satish Jha and R.S. Dabas releasing the book.(Right to Left). Book has published by Aditya Publications House.
कब पढ़ेंगे आप (When will you read) this is one of the book titled in order to make the young generation and people to know the importance of the education and reading books in order to make a better living as well as make a person humble.
Without knowledge there is no vision and without vision there is no brightness.
Once has to enlighten the mind by reading and gaining knowledge to improve themselves and the society.
Rusen Kumar, author of book is a successful knowledge entrepreneur. “Books are ornament for human. Books are valuable gift to the civilization. Let’s make the society aware of significance of book reading.”, says Rusen Kumar.
The book innovatively describes the significance of book reading. It is a great book to gift the children, and is relevant for everyone who want to achieve success.
- Book Title: कब पढ़ेंगे आप, 2019
- Author: Rusen Kumar
- Paperback: 172 pages
- Language: Hindi
- Size: 12.7 cm x 20.32 cm
- Publisher: Aditya Publications House
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The High Power MKIII is the world's famous handgun.
It is in service in more than 100 countries and has built its reputation on high quality and total reliability. It is the type of weapon that makes you feel secure because it will never let you down whatever the situation, and will help you accomplish your mission.
Fully Reliable, Totally Safe
By retaining the basic mechanism of the original HP handgun, the MKIII is fully reliable under all conditions. The simple mechanism ensures long part life and easy maintenance.
No less than five safety devices:
manual safety: allows the weapon to be carried fully safe
visible hammer: shows whether the weapon is cocked or not
half-cocked notch: catches the hammer if it slips (when cocking)
firing pin safety: prevents inadvertent firing if the weapon is dropped
magazine safety: disengages the trigger when the magazine is removed
Ergonomic grip: for quicker and better shooting.
It significantly improves handling and contribute to the shooter's comfort.
Ambidextrous safety: a second lever on the left-hand side allows easier use by left-handers. Both safety levers are larger which make them easier to operate.
A Dependable Weapon
Carried permanently in all conditions with limited cleaning, the MKIII, faithful to HP's legend, will deliver fast and reliable firepower from the 13-round magazine.
A careful study of balance between the weight of the handgun and recoil forces guarantees:
accurate rapid fire: designed for rapid acquisition of target on successive shots
Calibre 9x19mm NATO
Operating principle Locked mechanism (short recoil)
Overall length 200 mm (7.9")
Weight (empty magazine) 930 g (2.0 lb)
Barrel length 118 mm (4.6")
Trigger mechanism Single Action Only
Trigger pull 2.5 - 4.5 daN
Magazine capacity 13 rounds
Manual safety Yes
Rifling grooves 6 (right hand twist)


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How did you get on with this year’s Christmas Quiz? Some questions trickier than others… Thank you for playing; we hope it brought some festive cheer in the run-up to Christmas. A particular well done to anyone who got full marks, and a special mention goes to M.B. from The Netherlands whose name was picked out of the hat, by John, winning a signed copy of all ten carols. The answers are included below, and there’s a playlist of the ten answers so you can sing along while you wrap your presents and put the final touches to any festive plans. We wish you all a very merry Christmas!
Carol 1: I wish you Christmas
John Rutter wrote this Christmas song (one of his few secular seasonal songs) for the RPO Christmas Celebration concert in 2006.
Carol 2: Mary’s Lullaby
At the time this was written, in 1978, John Rutter was Director of Music at Clare College, Cambridge. The choir was recording a Christmas television programme which, at the run-through the day before filming, was discovered to be almost three minutes short. Mary’s Lullaby was written overnight to fill the gap.
Carol 3: The Wild Wood Carol
This carol is extracted from John Rutter’s musical version of Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic The Wind in the Willows, written for The King’s Singers in 1981. The text reflects on the role of the animals in the Christmas story.
Carol 4: Dormi, Jesu
The Latin text of this lullaby has been known and admired for centuries: it was translated into English by Coleridge, and there are also musical settings by Rubbra and by Webern.
This setting was written at the invitation of Stephen Cleobury, Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge, for the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in 1999.
Carol 5: Nativity Carol
Written in 1963, this was one of John’s earliest pieces. It was published in 1967 with organ accompaniment, and later scored for strings by the composer.
Carol 6: Ave Maria
The words of the Ave Maria are those of the Angel Gabriel in St Luke’s gospel as he brings Mary the news that she will be the mother of Christ, and there are innumerable musical settings. This one was written by John in 2006.
Carol 7: Joseph’s Carol
Dedicated to the Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Team, Joseph’s Carol sets words by the composer that recount the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph: a weary traveller on his way to Bethlehem with Mary; his doubts and fears turning to awe and wonder as he hears angel voices foretelling the miracle to come.
The carol was premiered in Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre, performed by Sir Bryn Terfel, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and the Choir of Merton College.
Carol 8: Esta Noche
The infectious dance-like spirit of this anonymous folk-carol has made it a favourite both in Spain and the New World: versions have been found in Chile, Puerto Rico and Peru. This version was written for the RPO Christmas Celebration concert in 2006.
Carol 9: Star Carol
In 1971, David Willcocks, as conductor of The Bach Choir, asked John to write a new carol with a refrain simple enough to be taught to children onstage, at the annual Bach Choir Christmas concert in the Royal Albert Hall, and immediately performed by them, together with the adults. Star Carol was the response.
Carol 10: What sweeter music
This tender setting of the traditional carol text was written for King’s College Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, in 1987, and has become one of John Rutter’s most cherished Christmas anthems.


The US government has had no choice but to take action on the matter after the social network refused to provide the personal information of whoever hides behind the most hater account of the president on Twitter. Since Donald Trump was in the White House, the number of users who publish tweets totally against him has been increasing.
Today it has been known that the US Department of Homeland Security has launched an internal investigation into a desperate attempt to unmask the user who hides behind the anti Trump account of Twitter @ alt_USCIS. The account is defined as immigration resistance and includes the term altgov, referring to an alternative government.
The investigation has been confirmed in a published letter that Inspector General John Roth sent to Senator Ron Wyden. It made clear that it is not a witch hunt and that the rights of the citizen will always prevail. “We strive to ensure that our work does not have a negative effect on individuals’ rights to freedom of expression,” Roth said.
The relationship between the social network and Trump is not a good time. Earlier this month, the former sued the presidency and refused to disclose the identity of Twitter’s anti-Trump account, warning that insisting to find out the hidden person behind @alt_USCIS would question the freedom of all users.
“Under these circumstances, defendants (DHS and CBP) can not force Twitter to disclose information regarding the real identities of these users without first proving that some kind of criminal or civil crime has been committed,” they said in the suit.
Of course, with a racist, xenophobic and misogynist president the least that could happen was that the most fundamental freedoms of the citizens would be affected. As much as they try to explain their behavior from the Department of Homeland Security, the need to find out who is behind Twitter’s anti-Trump account is a sign of pressure against their detractors.


A network set up by connecting two or more computers and other supporting hardware devices through communication channels is called a computer network. It enables computers to communicate with each other and to share commands, data, etc., including the hardware and software resources.
Uses of Computer Network:
Popular Computer Networks:
Local Area Network (LAN):
As the name suggests, the local area network is a computer network that operates in a small area, i.e., it connects computers in a small geographical area like within an office, company, school, or any other organization. So, it exists within a specific area, e.g. home network, office network, school network, etc.
A local area network may be a wired or wireless network or a combination of both. The devices in a LAN are generally connected using an Ethernet cable, which offers an interface to connect multiple devices like router, switches, and computers. For example, using a single router, few Ethernet cables, and computers, you can create a LAN at your home, office, etc. In this network, one computer may act as a server and other computers, which are part of the network, may serve as clients.
Topologies of LAN:
Topology: It refers to the arrangement of computers (nodes) in a computer network. The main topologies of a local area network are as follows:
As the name suggests, in a ring topology, the computers are connected in a circular and closed loop. The message in this topology moves only in one direction around the ring from one node to another node and is checked by each node for a matching destination address. So, the data keeps moving until it reaches its destination. All nodes are equal; a client-server relationship does not exist between them. As the nodes are in the form of a ring, if one node fails to transmit the data, the flow of communication is severed.
In this topology, all the computers are separately connected to a central node or connection point, which can be a server, a hub, a router, or a switch. This topology offers an advantage that if a cable does not work, only the respective node will suffer, the rest of the nodes will work smoothly. All data or messages that one node sends to another passes through the central hub.
This topology is easy to design and implement as well as it is easy to add additional nodes to the central node. The major drawback of this topology is that it is prone to bottleneck or failure at the central connection point, i.e., failure at the central node will affect the entire communication.
In this arrangement, the nodes (computers) are connected through interface connectors to a single communication line (central cable) that carries the message in both the directions. The central cable to which all the nodes are connected is the backbone of the network. It is called a bus. The signal in this arrangement travels in both directions to all the machines until it finds the recipient machine. It is easy to set up than other topologies as it uses only a single central cable to establish the network.
Benefits of LAN:
Primary Functions of LAN:
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):
MAN is a high-speed network that spreads over a large geographical area such as a metro city or town. It is set up by connecting the local area networks using routers and local telephone exchange lines. It can be operated by a private company, or it may be a service provided by a company such as a local telephone company.
MAN is ideal for the people of a relatively large area who want to share data or information. It provides fast communication via high-speed carriers or transmission media such as copper, fiber optics, and microwaves. The commonly used protocols for MAN are X.25, Frame Relay, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line), ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network), ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line), and more.
The area covered by MAN is larger than the LAN but smaller than a WAN. Its network ranges from 5 to 50 km. Furthermore, it also provides uplinks for connecting LANs to WANs and the internet. An organization can use a MAN to connect all of its LANs located at its different offices across the city.
Examples of MAN:
Advantages of MAN:
Wide Area Network (WAN):
WAN extends over a large geographical area. It is not confined within an office, school, city, or town and is mainly set up by telephone lines, fiber optic, or satellite links. It is mostly used by big organizations like banks and multinational companies to communicate with their branches and customers across the world. Although it is structurally similar to MAN, it is different from MAN in terms of its range, e.g., MAN covers up to 50 Kms, whereas WAM covers distances larger than 50 Km, e.g., 1000km or more.
A WAN works by using TCP/IP protocol in combination with networking devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, and modems. It does not connect individual computers; rather, they are designed to link small networks like LANs and MANs to create a large network. The internet is considered the largest WAN in the world as it connects various LANs and MANs through ISPs.
The computers are connected to the wide area network through public networks, such as telephone systems, leased lines or satellites. The users of a WAN do not own the network as it is a large setup connecting the remote computer systems. However, they are required to subscribe to a service provided by a telecommunication provider to use this network.
Advantages of a WAN:
Examples of WAN:
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A South Korean official ramped up tensions with the North when he suggested crackpot Kim Jong-un was preparing a fresh nuclear test.
Fears grew that the rogue state was about to carry out a test on Wednesday…the same day it had warned it could not guarantee the safety of foreign diplomats in the country.
The South Korean Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae sparked fresh concerns about North Korea’s nuclear ambitions last night.
But later he backtracked and revealed he “misspoke” when he suggested there had been increased activity at the North’s main atomic test site Punggye-ri.
Despite his comments being recorded on video, the official said he could not remember making them.
His warning had come amid fears that Pyongyang could test a missile as early as Wednesday after the rogue regime today said it would recall 51,000 North Korean workers from its Kaesong complex.
It added that it would suspend operations at the factory complex which it has jointly run with South Korea, severing its last economic link with its rival as tensions escalate.
Last week, the North issued a chilling threat to British diplomats, warning them to get out of the capital, saying the safety of embassies could not be guaranteed from April 10.
Intelligence in the South had detected “increased activity of labour forces and vehicles” at the North’s Punggye-ri nuclear test site in the country’s north-east, according to sources in the South.
The official said: “We are closely monitoring the on-going situation, which is very similar to the situation ahead of the third nuclear test.
“We are trying to figure out whether it is a genuine preparation for a nuclear test or just a ploy to heap more pressure on us and the US.”
South Korea defence ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said it was possible that the North could fire a ballistic missile and conduct a nuclear test at the same time.
The UN imposed tough sanctions on North Korea last month following its third nuclear test.
Pyongyang responded by stepping up its fiery rhetoric, threatening nuclear strikes and restarting its atomic reactor.
Seoul “is on military readiness posture,” South Korea spokeswoman Kim Haeng said.
She said: “As of now, nothing out of the ordinary has been detected.
“If limited war is to break out, North Korea should bear in mind that it will receive damages many times over.”
Meanwhile, Japan’s defence ministry said the country’s armed forces have been ordered to shoot down any North Korean missile headed towards its territory.
The North is believed to have moved at least one missile with “considerable range” to its east coast — possibly the untested Musudan missile, believed to have a range of 1,800 miles.
The US has carried out military exercises in the area with South Korea involving warships and bombers.
Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry expressed “grave concern” about escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula and asked for assurances about the safety of its diplomats.
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Dubai-based Bybit has recently joined the ranks of exchanges offering cryptocurrency lending services, launching Bybit Lending for its users. On May 2, the company announced the new service will provide interest payouts to users who deposit crypto through the platform. Bybit Lending boasts of hourly interest payments sourced from lending pools, as well as the ease of depositing and redeeming loaned cryptocurrencies without any lock-up periods.
This lending service claims to offer a high annual percentage rate (APR), making it a lucrative and convenient option for users seeking to earn passive income. The hourly payouts allow users to deposit and redeem funds at any given time, enabling them to capitalize on market fluctuations. Backed by Bybit’s advanced risk management systems, the lending process remains secure for users’ assets throughout.
Bybit’s exchange borrowers can avail loans to explore the platform’s numerous trading options, with the requirement of posting collateral greater than or equal to the loan amount to ensure the safety of lenders’ capital. Loans can be used for various earning strategies, such as perpetual contracts trading or leveraging Bybit Earn to capture a spread.
Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, highlights the importance of offering users multiple avenues for generating passive income. Bybit Lending’s functionalities, such as borrowing from liquidity providers, carry trading, and high APR opportunities, present a versatile range of options for users to grow their wealth. According to Zhou, offering attractive returns on idle cryptocurrencies brings “next-level opportunities” in the realm of capital efficiency, furthering their mission of making the world of Web3 more accessible and uncomplicated.
The newly-introduced service aims to bridge the gap between borrowers and lenders in the crypto space, highlighting the potential for growth and financial opportunities in this market. While innovative features, such as those offered by Bybit Lending, seem promising and encourage more users to explore cryptocurrency, it is essential for individuals to be well-informed and exercise caution when navigating risks associated with these lending services.
As with all financial opportunities, this article should not be considered as investment, legal or tax advice. It is essential for readers to independently evaluate the pros and cons associated with Bybit Lending, and, if necessary, consult professional guidance to make well-informed decisions.

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According to a variety of studies, immersing yourself in the pages of a book could be a boost for your mental health.
How Reading Reduces Anxiety
Researchers at the University of Sussex have determined that reading may be one of the best stress reduction methods. Participants in a University of Sussex study were exposed to stressors that increased their heart rate and stress levels, and were then tested with a variety of relaxation methods.
When compared with more traditional stress-busters such as listening to music, taking a walk or having a cup of tea, reading was most successful at mitigating anxiety, reducing stress by more than 68 percent. Researchers believe that engaging the brain in the fictional world of a story can redirect the mind’s focus away from stressful thoughts for a more calming effect.
The Mental Health Benefits of Bibliotherapy
Bibliotherapy harnesses reading to improve one’s mental health and emotional well-being. Although a bibliotherapy reading list can be individualized according to a person’s specific tastes and needs, a study published in PLOS ONE revealed that reading self-help books, in combination with professionally guided support, helped to ease symptoms of clinical depression. Self-help books can encourage people to develop the necessary tools for managing mental health and as well as helping to improve their coping skills.


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Socialising your puppy, properly, can feel like a bit of a minefield. Especially if you’re a first time puppy owner, or if you’re constantly being bombarded by conflicting “advice” from well-meaning friends and family.
It’s easy to feel frustrated or confused by your puppy’s socialisation needs. Especially if your puppy is overly-friendly with other dogs – pulling like a train to go and say hello to every dog they see. Equally, if your puppy is nervous or anxious around other dogs, this can also impact the fun of your daily walks.
If you’re looking to join in with some fun, relaxed, safe and structured group puppy socialisation, then look no further!
Not much, I agree!
Puppies that regularly attend Socialisation Sundays benefit from developing their puppy manners and social skills, through my expert and gentle guidance. Nervous puppies can safely socialise and build their confidence. Over-confident puppies learn how to enjoy calmer greetings with their four legged friends.
Socialisation Sundays are a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded puppy owners, and to pick my expert puppy trainer brain.
Socialisation Sundays take place on the 2nd Sunday of each month, in collaboration with an award winning, dog-friendly pub, The Golden Ball of Longton.
Socialisation Sundays are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month
Puppies aged up to 12 months are welcome to join
Maximum 2 adults per puppy, sorry but this event is not suitable for children aged under 16
Booking is essential (scroll down to the bottom of the page)
Advance booking at the Award Winning, Dog Friendly pub, Golden Ball of Longton, is highly recommended. Your puppy can even enjoy their own roast dinner!
Price: £26 per puppy
Happy Puppy Owners say:
“What a great way to start our families puppy 🐶 journey.
Benji got to meet and make friends with 9 other pups 🐶 at the same time as we got to share our hints and tips and seek advice from other owners and ask more specific questions of Meera in relation to where Benji is in his development.
It was a fun and relaxed walk, if not a little windy, but wholeheartedly worth it and look forward to taking part in the next one 😀”
Please read the small print – written in a deliberately large font!
Advance booking your Golden Ball lunch is advised
This event is not suitable for children aged under 16 but children are welcome to join you at The Golden Ball of Longton for a post-adventure drink or lunch – advance booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
If you’d like to stay for lunch, booking is highly recommended. Please book your table for 12.30 and write “Socialisation Sundays” in the notes section of your booking. Click to reserve a table
You are responsible for your puppy's behaviour at all times.
If your puppy is overly boisterous or has previously shown signs of aggression, please contact me first to check if this group event is suitable
No responsibility or liability for any accident, injury or other unforeseen circumstance, will be assumed by either myself, MeeraPuppins, or The Golden Ball of Longton.
By attending the event you agree that your puppy is fully vaccinated, up to date with their routine parasite treatment (flea and worming), and is not suffering from any infectious or contagious disease.
If you are in isolation due to COVID or feeling unwell, please do not attend the event.
Bookings are non-refundable. Please ensure you are available to attend before booking your space.
The walking route takes approximately 45 minutes, on flat ground. If your puppy is very young, it is advisable to bring a puppy carrier, or to be prepared to carry them for some of the walk.
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Auditions for Newsies will be on December 5-8 from 3:30-6pm in the Drama Room! Students that want to audition need to prepare a song and a monologue of their choosing. Please tell students to email or find Mrs. Jones about information about auditions and where to sign up. The show runs from May 2-5, 2023!
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Highlights of the Month – December 2018
Offshore wind farms at three lease areas off Massachusetts will be built by Equinor (former Statoil), Mayflower Wind Energy (a joint venture between Shell and EDP Renewables) and Vineyard Wind. The three will secure 30-year concessions with a total of USD 405,100,000.
Siemens has selected Smulders to build the three Offshore Transformer Modules (OTMs) for the 950MW Moray East offshore wind farm.
UK offshore wind developer Enterprize Energy has revealed plans to build the 3.4GW Ke Ga offshore wind farm in Vietnam.
Tideway BV, part of DEME Group, has completed the installation of the export cable at the Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm in the UK.
GeoSea has contracted Lamprell for the fabrication of 45 wind turbine and three substation jacket foundations for the Moray East offshore wind farm. The contract is valued at more than USD 200 million.
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has made an agreement with Seafox International Group to acquire a 51% ownership in the jack-up vessel Seafox 5.
The proposed reduction in 2019 Feed-in-Tariffs (FiTs) for offshore wind in Taiwan could potentially have a negative impact on Ørsted’s localisation plans and the final investment decision for the company’s first offshore projects in the country, a spokesperson for Ørsted told Offshore WIND.
SeaMade NV has awarded the consortium of ENGIE Fabricom, Tractebel, Smulders and GeoSea an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract for the two substations of the SeaMade offshore wind farm in Belgium.
Swancor has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Taipower for the Formosa 2 offshore wind farm.
Denmark has narrowed down the list of sites that could accommodate the country’s next large-scale offshore wind farm. It will be built either in the North Sea, close to Horns Rev 3 and Vesterhav Syd, or at the Kriegers Flak area in the Baltic Sea.


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Have you taken a bit of time to take a look at how much your eating out habits cost you in a single month? Take even a single week, and you may be surprised to discover that you spend more on restaurant meals than on your Internet monthly bill. Studies show that on average, an American spends 232 dollars a month eating out.
Also, about 38% of the food budget for a month goes on eating out. That’s for the average American, as mentioned earlier. For a millennial, that percentage goes even higher, at 43%. So, as you can see, there’s a lot of money to save if you avoid eating out. Here is some actionable advice that you can count on.
Stock up on easy-to-prepare meals
You might not have time to cook at home every day, and we get it. Especially as a young urban professional, getting your degree in home cooking is far from being your purpose in life right now.
However, this doesn’t mean that your pantry and your fridge should be empty. Frozen pizzas, ready-to-eat meals that only require a bit of warming up in the microwave, cans of soups, and other similar items, should be stocking your home.
Invest in a slow cooker
Who says you must be Gordon Ramsay to be capable of putting together a meal? Slow cookers are the answers to all your promises that you will eat more at home, and less at restaurants and other eateries.
These kitchen appliances are easy to use, and they are usually sold with recipe booklets that tell you how to prepare quick, easy meals. Most of the time, you just put all the ingredients inside the slow cooker, and you can leave for work. Because they work so slow, they require 8 or more hours to finish their tasks.
Also, this means that you will come back home to a warm meal that is ready to serve. What’s the point of going out, when you can eat the moment you arrive through the door? Such items come with automatic shut off functions and keep warm modes, so they are pretty neat.
Have snacks with you
One of the reasons why people eat out so much is because, when they are hungry, and they are caught somewhere away from home, there is no other alternative except for restaurants, or street food options.
To avoid this type of situation, pack your bag with some snacks. It is preferable that you choose some healthy ones, like nuts, but even some less desirable ones like chocolate and cookies may still save you when you’re in a pinch.
Making a few sandwiches and packing them so that you can eat them later at work should not be difficult. There are sandwich makers that can help with that, but you can make them even without such an appliance. Depending on how convenient you like things to be, you can choose to invest or not in extra help.
Even if you do this only two times each week, you can save up to 1,000 dollars, according to statistics. Make it more than two times each week, and see how much you can save. The numbers will keep adding up.
Try not eating out for a month or a week
Going from eating out at least five times a week to a no eating out policy may seem harsh and unforgiving. That means that what you need is to see some results. For this reason, this is what we propose.
Try to avoid eating out for a month, and keep track of the savings you make. You will be impressed at the amount of money you will get to save like this. If you think this is too hard, try it for a week. You will still notice the benefits.
Believe in leftovers
If you cook at home, and you make more food than what you can eat in one sitting, don’t throw it away, and don’t overeat. Just set the excess aside. Leftovers are just as good even when you eat them the next day, and they usually need just a little bit of warming up in your microwave.
Do you find eating out to be the culprit for never saving up money? Learn here how you can avoid this habit and add hard cold cash to your account.

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Tonight’s the night and this writer right here is so beyond excited that sleep was minimal (the nerves!) and stress is at its maximum (the nerves!). But, it’s the good, excited kind of stress so it’s all good except for the part where I’m losing my voice and the thought of speaking to her like a Darth-Vader-Kermit combo is less than thrilling. Hydrate, hydrate!
Here is the final promo for tonight’s show at Double Door. Doors open at 8pm and there may (or may not) be some tickets left. Do yourself a favor and ask the friend who already has tickets to buy yours before you head out if they’re showing up early, you know, por si las moscas. Online tickets available here.
Joining tonight’s concert is one of our favorite indie rock bands Making Movies and local hip hop artist The Color Brown. On the ones and twos you’ll catch Future Rootz Son Sistema featuring Sound Culture, Afroqbano and moi (if I don’t pass out).
Also, if you haven’t seen it, check out this Billboard article discussing how Obama has La Mala on his current playlist. O sea.
About Mala Rodriguez
Spanish rap star Mala Rodríguez rose to fame quickly, working with some of Spain’s top hip-hop producers and earning plenty of attention with her socially minded lyrics and strong femininity. She arose from the fertile hip-hop scene of Seville during the late ’90s — known then as La Mala, an indication of the hardcore nature of her early work — and she relocated to Madrid once her career prospects appeared promising. Her debut album, Lujo Ibérico (2000), released by Universal, established her immediately as one of Spain’s more notable rappers. The album included production work by Jota Mayúscula, Supernafamacho, and Dive Dibosso, who are among Spain’s top beat-makers, and spawned the popular song “Yo Marco el Minuto,” which was featured in the well-known film Lucía y el Sexo (2002). Her notoriety was cemented when the video for “La Niña,” a single from her second album, Alevosía (2003), was banned from Spanish TV because of its depiction of a drug-dealing young girl. In time, Rodríguez lightened up her music somewhat and began experimenting with new sounds; however, she remained a potent rapper and thoughtful lyricist, and with the broadening of her music came an increased international appeal.
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Collage experiment for a class.
Word manipulation for a Golden-Crowned Kinglet!
Finally finished this! California Towhee and its diet.
Pen and water color, 2014.
More pins! Leucistic crow, fantasy bird and two teeny mushrooms.
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Some crab shell bits,
standard crab types on the top and sand crab shells on the bottom
oyster shell on wonderful handmade paper made by sanguineseason


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The argument to begin with, is a lie. Why? Because the baby is thus defined only by the acknowledgment of his or her existence by his or her mother. The baby is only a baby by law as determined by his physical placement. Humanity is defined in this circumstance by geography. Being has been reduced to another’s acknowledgment of one’s being. It is this sort of thinking that then allows for other abuses of life like euthanasia. How well one exists as determined by others, becomes the definitive factor in existence.
“My body, my choice.”
People don’t surrender parts of themselves easily. We are traumatized by the loss of a leg, by the need to endure chemotherapy; we don’t like having to give up some part of our selves even if it is necessary. In fact, we can only bear such experiences by the grim knowledge that eliminating a defective part was necessary. No one elects to have a limb removed, they only agree to it out of necessity. The willful mutilation or attempted destruction of one’s physical self is an indicator of mental illness. Now if the baby were part of one’s self, the willful decision to destroy part of one’s self would be a hallmark of madness. We are not surrendering a part of us out of medical necessity or madness but of rather, the rage and/or despair born of moral weakness.
“If I didn’t have a choice, the government would have control over my body.”
This is an absurd exaggeration argument. It’s not as if we have total dominion over our own selves by law. We have laws which restrict our personal liberties with respect to our own bodies. Law reinforces the morality of a society. That’s why groups that want moral parity for immoral acts, want the seal of approval granted by legal acknowledgment.
But laws do govern our behavior and place limits on what we can do with our own selves. You can’t do illegal drugs. You can’t sell your organs. You can’t in most states, demand the right to die or kill yourself. You can’t sell your body for money. You can’t smoke if you are under the age of 18 and you can’t drink if you are under the age of 21. We place limits on our own freedom with our body for a reason, because we wish to discourage as a society, certain behaviors –the selling of one’s self, the destruction of one’s self, and the loss of one’s self as a result of excessive liberty with dangerous/difficult or damaging activities.
But it’s still “My body.”
The person receiving the abortion receives some medication because of the procedure, but does not feel the pain physically of the child being aborted. In recent years, doctors have opted to give anesthesia to unborn children rather than continue to lie and say they feel no pain as they are being killed. If the children were not children but mere its, they would not feel pain. If the children were not separate from the mother as beings, the mother would feel this pain rather than the child. The baby is in the mother; that is a physical fact, the baby is of the mother; that is a genetic reality; but the baby is not a component of the mother, but a continuation of part of the mother.
People who push the “It’s my body and I’ll do what I want.” Need to be pushed. At what point, do they acknowledge the otherness of a baby. 3 months gestation? Six? Nine? Is a baby a baby the day before birth? If the person is willing to acknowledge personhood of an individual at any point, this argument “My body, my choice” becomes less valid. Pro-choice advocates who strenuously support abortion know this, and thus view any restrictions on the act itself as tantamount to acknowledging the “otherness” of an unborn person. Their argument becomes less sustainable if the society as a whole recognizes and acknowledges at some point prior to birth, a baby is a baby. Abortion advocates know that the law likes things clear and definitive. If a baby is only legitimate after it draws its first breath, that’s clear. If a baby is a baby at six months gestation, they know that month designation can be pushed back.
“My body my choice” advocates usually try to essentially get to the easier part of the pregnancy rather than address the fact that abortions happen to children who look like children. They want abortion to become something ubiquitous, such that its moral relevancy is only questioned by people who would never consider having one in the first place. What the “My body my choice” advocates need to be reminded of, is truth. Abortions happen to children and exclusively to children precisely because they are children; Abortions happen because the people, who would be responsible for the children, don’t wish to experience their presence one second longer.
“My body, my choice” generally is where people start. If that argument gets pushed back on, or they have any qualms, the next argument is “the needs of the mother.” Abortion they acknowledge is tragic but a necessary evil to deal with other evils like rape and incest or the age/health, physical well being, emotional/physical/fiscal needs of the mother.. People of good conscience need to remember there is “No necessary evil.”
Next week, we’ll take on “I’m against it but I can’t impose my morality on others.”


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NEW YORK, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, which for 65 years has championed the greatest advances in medical research, announced today the winners of the 2010 Lasker Awards: Douglas Coleman and Jeffrey M. Friedman for basic medical research, Napoleone Ferrara for clinical research and David J. Weatherall for special achievement. The three awards—recognized as the most prestigious medical research awards in the United States today—honor four visionaries whose insight and perseverance have led to dramatic advances that will prevent disease and prolong life.
The Lasker Awards, which carry an honorarium of $250,000 for each category, will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, October 1, at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. Since 1945, the Lasker Awards program has recognized the contributions of scientists, physicians, and public servants internationally who have made major advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of human disease.
Coleman of Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine and Friedman of Rockefeller University in New York City will receive the 2010 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award for discovering leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite and body weight, a finding that firmly established the tie between obesity and genetics. Ferrara of South San Francisco-based Genentech will receive the 2010 Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for the discovery of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), a key to blood-vessel formation, which led to his creation of a treatment that restores sight to people blinded by the effects of wet age-related macular degeneration. David Weatherall, the Regius Professor of Medicine Emeritus and retired Honorary Director of the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Oxford, will receive the 2010 Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Research for five decades of statesmanship in biomedical sciences exemplified by his discoveries concerning genetic diseases of the blood and for leadership in improving clinical care throughout the world benefitting children afflicted with the genetic blood disorder thalassemia.
"The 2010 Lasker Awards dramatically illustrate how the connection between innovative genetic and molecular research fosters bold advances that improve the health of people globally," said Maria Freire, President of the Lasker Foundation. "It's with great pride that the Lasker Foundation marks its 65th anniversary by recognizing these four Laureates whose courage and dedication exemplify all that our organization seeks to honor. They unlocked medical mysteries that are leading to successful new treatments for some of the world's most perplexing diseases."
"In granting these awards, the Lasker Foundation honors those who were willing to defy conventional wisdom and blaze new trails of inquiry that led to a startling new treatment for blindness, a solid understanding of the genetic causes underlying obesity and profound advances in clinical care for blood disorders that afflict children throughout the world's poorest countries," said Joseph L. Goldstein, Chair of the Lasker Medical Research Awards Jury.
Coleman and Friedman Honored for Basic Medical Research on Obesity
The 2010 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award goes to Coleman, 78, and Friedman, 56, whose discovery of a fat cell-produced protein launched new understandings of the roles genetics and brain chemistry play in obesity, a major, costly public-health problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 34 percent of U.S. adults are currently obese.
In the 1960's, Coleman began studying mice with disturbances in metabolism that resembled those that occur in humans with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Some of the mice carried a mutation in a gene called db, while others carried a mutation in a gene called ob. In a series of ingenious experiments in which he conjoined the circulatory systems of normal and db mice, Coleman discovered that db mice released a substance that restrained the appetite in normal mice, but which the db mice themselves did not respond to, even though they could produce it. In striking contrast, ob mice did not produce the weight-suppressing substance, although they had the ability to react to it.
Employing new technology to build on Coleman's research, in the mid-1990s Friedman found and isolated the protein encoded by the human ob gene and dubbed it leptin from leptos, the Greek word for thin. Subsequent investigation showed that db mice lack the brain receptor that senses leptin and that triggers a feeling of satiation, meaning hunger persists no matter how much food is consumed. The research also showed that fat cells make leptin, which directs normal mice to curb their food intake. Friedman's breakthroughs fueled intense research into the implications for humans, which led to the discovery of rare people with massive obesity caused by mutations in the leptin gene that cause them to make too little leptin. Such patients experienced significant weight loss after undergoing leptin-replacement therapy. Researchers are now seeking solutions to the problem of obese people who are not adequately responsive to their own leptin.
Ferrara Cited for Clinical Research Leading to Treatments for Blindness
The 2010 Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award honors Napoleone Ferrara, 54, of Genentech, who discovered Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), a key to blood-vessel formation, and used this knowledge to invent an effective treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in the elderly. These advances led to an anti-VEGF antibody therapy that for the first time can significantly improve the sight of people with this illness, and reduce the risk of further vision loss. Upwards of a million AMD patients worldwide have already received the therapy and scores more will likely benefit in the coming decades, as the world's population ages.
Ferrara's journey to unlocking the lynchpin for one of the body's most important physiological processes and creating a novel approach to combating AMD began in the early 1980s with his study of cells linked to blood-vessel development. At Genentech in 1989, Ferrara discovered a substance in humans that spurs growth of vascular endothelial cells and began to investigate whether quelling what he dubbed "VEGF" could thwart troublesome blood vessel formation. Ferrara subsequently proved that shutting down VEGF receptors could stem blood vessel formation and went on to develop an antibody to neutralize human VEGF, which choked off the flow of blood, helping stem tumor growth. This led to the creation, in 2000, of an anti-VEGF treatment that slows blood vessel formation in the eye, retards vision loss and improves sight in many patients.
Weatherall Lauded for Scientific Statesmanship and Discoveries Tied to Blood Diseases Afflicting the World's Poor
The 2010 Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Research honors physician-scientist David J. Weatherall, 77, for merging astute, compassionate patient care with relentless scientific investigation that over five decades led to countless advances in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic blood disorders, especially thalassemia, an inherited form of anemia which predominantly affects children living in the world's poorest nations. Weatherall made global health a priority long before it was in vogue, and inspired generations of young physicians and researchers to apply the power of molecular medicine to the treatment of their patients.
Weatherall began exploring thalassemia in the 1950s and by the 1970s had unraveled the biochemical underpinnings of the disease and provided one of the first descriptions of gene deletion causing a human disease. Applying his findings to the treatment of patients, he developed diagnostic tests and therapies for thalassemic children and established a robust network of clinical and research collaborations with workers in developing countries to manage and study the disease. In 1989, Weatherall established Oxford University's Institute of Molecular Medicine, which was renamed in his honor upon his retirement in 2000.
The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation fosters the prevention and treatment of disease and disabilities by honoring excellence in basic and clinical science, by educating the public, and by advocating for support of medical research. Founded in 1942, the Lasker Foundation presents the prestigious Lasker Awards, which recognize the world's leaders in basic and clinical medical research, and individuals with outstanding public service. For much of the 20th Century, the Foundation was led by Mary Lasker, who was America's most prominent citizen-activist for public investment in medical research. She is widely credited with motivating the White House and the Congress to greatly expand federal funding for medical research, particularly through the National Institutes of Health.
About the Lasker Awards: The Lasker Awards are among the most respected science prizes in the world. Recipients of the Lasker Medical Research Awards are selected by a distinguished international jury chaired by Joseph L. Goldstein, recipient of the 1985 Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research and the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Lasker Laureates receive a citation highlighting their achievements and an inscribed statuette of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Lasker Foundation's traditional symbol representing humanity's victory over disease, disability, and death. Seventy-nine Lasker Laureates have received the Nobel Prize, including 30 in the last two decades. More details on the 2010 Lasker Award recipients, the full citations for each award category, video interviews and photos of the awardees and additional information on the foundation are available at www.laskerfoundation.org.
Online Press Kit: http://laskerfoundation.presslift.com/2010
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December 20, 2007
In addition to the bread staple that you buy at the general grocery store, more and more specialty shops have been cropping up around Budapest. Since I love crusty, crispy fresh bread, these are always of interest to me. What about you? What is your favorite bakery product?