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What’s Noel Gallagher’s problem? Fabulously wealthy and finally shot of his brother, he’s surely now free to make the self-indulgent, critic-pleasing album displaying all the wit and taste he’s previously reserved for his interviews. Following in the footsteps of his heroes, like Weller after The Jam, like Marr after The Smiths, like Ian Brown after the Stone Roses, he could reveal the restless, questing free-ranging spirit that was fettered by the dopey conservatism of his old group.
But that sibling rivalry runs deep. Following Beady Eye’s goofily enjoyable debut earlier this year, is he content to let Liam claim the mantle of Continuity Oasis and swagger off with the rump of their old audience, leaving him with the cold comfort of a couple of extra stars from broadsheet reviewers? What’s a Britpop boy to do?
Well, you could try to have it both ways. As the promo campaign ahead of his solo debut is a bit too eager to point out, High Flying Birds is just the first of two Noel Gallagher albums, and will be followed in 2012 by his collaboration with pie-eyed psychonauts Amorphous Androgynous (who previously cooked up an epic reworking of the final Oasis single, “Falling Down”). The Amorphous Androgynous album is, according to Noel, “far fucking out”. Very much in contrast to High Flying Birds, then.
An unkind critic might note that the highest flying birds are generally vultures, wanting to scope out the largest possible territory for rotting carcasses to scavenge. Noel’s Birds stick pretty close to his favourite hunting grounds, however. The first single “The Death Of You And Me” is by far the best thing here, folksy fingerpicking, spooky organ and an oddly affecting, ominous lyric elevating what would otherwise seem an obvious airgun marriage of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Summer In The City” and The Kinks’ “Sunny Afternoon”.
The Kinks-fix that Noel has been on since at least “The Importance Of Being Idle” hangs heavy all over High Flying Birds. The looming dread of “Dream On” (“Oh me, oh my, I’m running out of batteries…”) owes something to “Dead End Street”, “Soldier Boys And Jesus Freaks” refers to “all the people on the village green” and by the time of “(Stranded On) The Wrong Beach” you get the feeling he could knock out one of these well-turned, doomy, descending bassline ditties in his sleep, like a craftsman knocking out reproduction furniture. On the final Oasis album a track like “Falling Down” seemed novel, enlivened by a sudden midlife sense of mortality. Here that feeling has gone stale, with songs that settle into humdrum strums and occasionally struggle to rouse themselves from their torpor with comedy brass codas.
Elsewhere, he sticks even closer to home: the first couple of Oasis albums. Both “If I Had A Gun” and “Broken Arrow” labour vainly to escape the long shadow of “Wonderwall”. The cumulative effect of all this mid-tempo moodiness is that High Flying Birds feels awfully plodding – particularly in comparison to the unexpected zip and zest of Beady Eye’s Different Gear, Still Speeding. It’s not until the sixth track, “What A Life”, that the pace picks up, but it’s too little, too late.
The closing “Stop The Clocks” was written for Oasis’ Don’t Believe The Truth  but mysteriously left off the album at the last minute, going on, in its continuing absence, to provide the title for the 2006 greatest hits comp. After all this time you might reasonably imagine it was some rare jewel Noel was sensibly stockpiling for his solo career. But despite the dimly psychedelic gesture of some “Lucy In the Sky…” keyboards and a laborious closing wig-out, it can’t help but close the album with a sense of lumbering anticlimax. “What if I’m already dead/How would I know?” he sings, offering an open goal that’s difficult to resist.
It’s hard to escape the feeling that High Flying Birds is a half-hearted failure of nerve, an attempt to play to the base more characteristic of a hedging politican than a truly reckless rock’n’roll star. The end of Oasis was never going to be the end of the battling Gallaghers, and after the first round of the solo careers, the score is indubitably Liam 1, Noel 0. If nothing else, High Flying Birds has upped the stakes for the return leg.


With Evanston aldermen in the midst of trying to decide how to trim next year’s city budget to match revenues, City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz released a report this morning that looks at the daily cost of running city departments and how much of that cost is covered by revenue those departments bring in from fees.
The 21-page report looks at seven city departments. It excludes the library and allocates the costs of the city manager’s office and the administrative services department among the other operating units.
Bobkiewicz says the report was prepared at the request of some aldermen.
The report divides total costs for four units — fire, parks, police and public works — by 365 days. But it divides total costs for three other departments — law, community development and health — by only 260 days, on the premise that employees in those units generally only work weekdays.
For the charts in this story we’ve recalculated the figures for those three units onto a 365 day basis to make the daily figures comparable to those of the other four.
The report also broke out figures for the Public Works Agency into its four main operating units.
That breakdown indicates that the water, sewer and solid waste funds generally cover their costs from fees they charge, but the department’s general fund operations fall far short of that goal.
One use aldermen might make of the report is to try to bring revenues more in line with costs by raising fees.
The city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, for example, provides many fee-based programs — but currently the fees those programs bring in only cover about half of the department’s costs.
By contrast the Community Development Department generates more revenue for the city than it costs — with revenue raked in from building permits and other fees.
The revenue figures shown don’t include city-wide revenue that support all departments — such as property and sales taxes.
Later this month aldermen are to get reports on possible budget cuts to two of the most costly departments — Fire and Police.
While the Fire Department gets significant revenue from insurance payments for ambulance runs, the Police Department brings in far less revenue — mostly from charges for special details.
Efforts to make public safety departments come closer to paying for themselves have sometimes proved perilous for other communities.
For example, turning the Police Department into a revenue source through aggressive ticketing policies is one of the factors said to have led to protests and riots in 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri.
Just curious why the library
Just curious why the library and other departments were omitted. The library board in particular has been running amok for a long time.
Under state law, the only control the City Council has over the library’s budget is to refuse to approve a tax levy that exceeds the referendum-approved cap.
It lacks the line-item control that it has over spending for all other city departments.
Spending for the other two units not listed — the city manager’s office and the administrative services department — was allocated to the other departments for this report.
Thanks for clarifying Bill
Too bad about the lack of control over the library.
You have to wonder how much of the costs are from duplication of services.
Each group thinks they are the only one providing and able to provide services. And of course allow them to have big budgets, hire more staff, seem important and gain something for the resume.
How many job programs ? How many social services–the library seems to think it has to be the main [and only qualified] to provide counseling, job training, and many other things—-all the while wanting to remodel, open branches—but cut back on books and magazines.
The Council and Manager don’t have any control—if you cry enough “we are neglected” will get you a new agency and $$$.
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On Saturday afternoon, New York Yankees fans cringed in unison when star outfield Aaron Judge left the game against the Kansas City Royals with what appeared to be a left oblique injury.
The Yankees were already dealing with a plethora of injuries this season, and unfortunately the hits keep coming.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Judge lined a single to right field but immediately grabbed for his left side before leaving the batter's box. He eventually ran to first base, but had to leave the game.
Judge was taken to the hospital to undergo an MRI on his left oblique.
Unfortunately for the Yankees and their fans, the MRI determined a strain. New York announced on Sunday morning that Judge is headed to the 10-day injured list as a result.
"Prior to today’s game, the Yankees placed RF Aaron Judge on the 10-day IL with left oblique strain," the Yankees said.
New York was already dealing with a depleted outfield with Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Hicks still on the shelf.
As for the rest of the club, Gary Sanchez and Luis Severino are also on the injured list.
Last season, the All-Star outfielder missed significant time due to a fracture in his wrist.
Stay tuned for the latest.

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The United States military has been utilizing GPS for decades – relying on this space-based system for a wide variety of capabilities including force deployment, force navigation, logistical support and vehicle navigation. It’s safe to say that having the GPS satellite constellation delivering positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) has been an enormous tactical advantage for the United States military.
But that tactical edge could be eroding.
The space domain has become increasingly congested and contested. Simultaneously, our adversaries have grown both increasingly sophisticated and increasingly aware of our reliance on space capabilities – including GPS and SATCOM.
The increasing congestion in space greatly increases the risk that GPS satellites could be compromised as a result of a collision. The new capabilities of our increasingly advanced adversaries greatly increase their potential to deny GPS capabilities to our warfighters through jamming, spoofing and even kinetic attacks on satellites.
These threats make our military’s reliance on GPS for PNT a concern – troop deployment, movement, and navigation now rely on a system that can be compromised by our adversaries. And it’s that concern that has the military exploring alternatives to GPS for their PNT requirements.
However, according to a new Thought Piece by Booz Allen Hamilton entitled, “Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Requires New Thinking about Systems Integration,” this is where the big challenge begins.
While the problem of identifying a PNT alternative may seem like the hard work, it’s really just the beginning. That’s because integrating new GPS alternatives into existing military platforms is easier said than done.
Today’s advanced military platforms are almost universally built by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). These OEMs often integrate multiple, disparate military systems into their subsequently closed, proprietary platforms that are effectively “systems-of-systems.”
The results of this process are military platforms that are very complex. They’re comprised of multiple disparate systems that all rely on GPS data from the GPS signal receiver, and are all integrated together. This makes it difficult – arguably impossible – to simply swap out a GPS signal receiver for one that utilizes an alternative to GPS – too many of the other, integrated systems in the platform are relying on the data from that signal receiver.
Ultimately, it boils down to how the military does business. This is a natural outcome of acquiring platforms from OEMs that integrate multiple military systems into a closed and proprietary whole. But it’s not the only negative impact of this existing acquisition system.
Not only does the existing OEM-based acquisition system make upgrades difficult, it’s also not efficient. These proprietary systems need to be serviced by the OEMs, who have the most knowledge about them. These OEMs can also name their own prices, since there are no alternatives and no competition. This increases costs for the military and, ultimately, the taxpayer.
The alternative is to have the military take ownership of integration, as well as the development of the systems, and to begin relying on open systems that can be more easily swapped out and upgraded. However, this means that the military needs to increase the knowledge and capabilities of the individuals within the program offices, and needs to increase information sharing and collaboration between the offices themselves.
The process to find an alternative to GPS for PNT is indicative of a larger problem that’s facing the military. By relying on OEMs to build “system-of-systems” platforms, the military is losing the flexibility and organizational agility that is required in today’s fast-paced defense environment. And by taking ownership of platform development and integration, the military can increase its efficiency, agility, and flexibility, while ensuring that it is always equipping warfighters with the best and latest tools and technologies.


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It didn’t take long for Ron Hextall to find Kimmo Timonen’s replacement.
Just hours after losing Timonen’s services to a blood clotting issue, the Flyers inked former Rangers and Predators defenseman Michael Del Zotto to a one-year deal. Del Zotto, 24, split last season between New York and Nashville and had a nightmarish time in both cities, landing in both Alain Vigneault’s and Barry Trotz’s doghouses.
A former first-round pick, Del Zotto was at one point considered an up-and-coming young blueliner. He finished eighth in Calder voting on the strength of a 37-point campaign in 2009-10 and had a banner year in 2011-12, scoring a career-high 10 goals and 41 points to finish 12th in Norris voting (ahead of Duncan Keith, if you can imagine that.)
But that feels like a long time ago.
Last season was so bad that, according to the New York Post, one NHL club claimed Del Zotto’s reputation was “in tatters.” Nashville didn’t even bother giving him a qualifying offer after he scored just one goal and five points in 25 games, occasionally sitting as a healthy scratch.
In Philadelphia, though, he’ll certainly have a chance to revive his career.
Philly’s new projected top-six defense is Mark Streit, Braydon Coburn, Andrew MacDonald, Nicklas Grossmann, Luke Schenn and Nick Schultz — hardly an impenetrable unit, and one that should provide Del Zotto an opportunity to find minutes. What’s more, he’s an offensive defenseman and Philly is looking to replace some of what Timonen brought to the table — namely on the power play. Timonen was second on the team in PP TOI last season (3:25 per game), and led all Flyer rearguards with 20 power play points.
UPDATE: Per TSN, the deal is for $1.3 million. Assuming Timonen’s $2 million cap hit goes on LTIR, the Flyers get Del Zotto and an additional $700k of relief, which isn’t too shabby.
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I found a great bargain on Expedia with air fare, car rental and a studio at the Palms Place. The Palms Place is separated from the two other properties and is more like a hotel atmosphere rather than a casino property. Free valet parking and free wi-fi came with the room. Check-in was easy and I got a room looking towards the Strip on the 36th floor. My only disappointment was that for security reasons, I could not have access to the balcony. The valets were courteous, quick, and the room was well appointed, spacious (close to 700 square feet). There was a great jacuzzi tub and a wonderful shower with two different heads. It came with a full kitchenette (you have to request utensils and dish ware), a cash mini-bar but also a separate refrigerator. I was very pleased with the Palms Place and intend to stay there again!

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So too many of them in the wrong place at the wrong time could lead to dire consequences.
A group of red-wing blackbirds showed that this morning as they flocked in the thousands in a field near Garrett Park in Robertsdale, at times looking like a black cloud covering the ground.
Earlier this week, about 300 blackbirds were found dead along Interstate 65 in north Alabaman that case, wildlife biologist Mitchell Marks said it appeared the birds were feeding alongside the road and flushed, then flew into a vehicle.
Several mass bird deaths have been reported in this month. Power lines likely killed 450 birds in Louisiana, and fireworks were blamed for thousands of bird deaths in Arkansas at the beginning of the new year.


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Goat cheese got the “southern” treatment. I coated, fried and smothered it with hot sauce. Hot and spicy on the outside, sweet and creamy on the inside. So forget the hot wings and replace them with this appetizer for the Super Bowl.
1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Cut 1/2″ slices from the goat cheese log . Roll into 1″ balls by hand.
2. Lightly beat eggs in a small bowl. Fill a plate or shallow bowl with the breadcrumbs. Dip the goat cheese ball in the egg wash first. Roll it around so it is completely covered. Then drop them into the panko breadcrumbs. Toss the breadcrumbs onto the ball and gently roll to coat. Repeat with the egg wash and breadcrumbs for the same ball. This way they are well coated.
3. When oil is ready (it bubbles when a crumb is dropped into the oil), drop the balls in. The trick to cooking them is to keep them moving. Don’t let them sit on one side for too long or the cheese will start to escape. Use a metal slotted spoon to move them around the pan so all sides fry equally. Cook for no longer than 3 minutes each. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb some of the grease.
4. Toss in the hot sauce. Serve on a bed of fresh greens.
Crunchy sweet potato, beet, and parsnip chips sprinkled with garlic-rosemary salt.
Nancy is the Coupon Clipping Cook, which means she not only has an astounding number of recipes to share with us (her TK recipe box is busting at the seams!) but she's also got loads of money-saving tips in her blog (she worked at a grocery store for a number of years, so she knows her stuff). She has some pretty amazing creations, like Roasted Garlic Potato Soup and Nutty Coconut Chicken. Go check them out!
Heather is a Texas native and the blogger behind Heather's Dish. She's mom to Weston, wife to Nate, and they live in Little Rock, Arkansas with their two "stubborn and saucy" dogs Bunker and Keira. In her blog, she shares her photographs, random musings (serious and silly alike), and all kinds of scrumptious recipes---and not just evil variations of her favorite mac and cheese. Her enviable TK recipe box is a testament to that. Go see for yourself!

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ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Individuals with ADHD often struggle with attention span, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, making it challenging for them to focus and engage in tasks effectively.
While there are various strategies and treatments available to manage ADHD symptoms, fidget toys have gained significant attention for their potential benefits in aiding individuals with ADHD. In this article, we explore why fidget toys can be helpful for those with ADHD.
Living with ADHD can be challenging, but understanding the condition and finding suitable coping mechanisms is crucial for individuals with ADHD and their loved ones. Fidget toys have emerged as a popular tool that can provide sensory stimulation, improve focus and concentration, and alleviate stress and anxiety.
II. Understanding ADHD
Before delving into the benefits of fidget toys, it’s essential to have a basic understanding of ADHD. ADHD is a neurological condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms can significantly impact an individual’s daily life, academic performance, and relationships.
III. Benefits of Fidget Toys
A. Sensory Stimulation
Fidget toys offer sensory stimulation through tactile feedback, visual engagement, or auditory feedback. The repetitive movements or actions involved in using fidget toys can provide a calming effect and help individuals with ADHD regulate their sensory experiences. By occupying the hands and engaging the senses, fidget toys can redirect restless energy and improve focus.
B. Focus and Concentration
One of the primary challenges faced by individuals with ADHD is maintaining focus and concentration. Fidget toys can serve as a helpful tool in this regard. The subtle movements and tactile sensations provided by fidget toys can create a sensory anchor, allowing individuals with ADHD to direct their excess energy in a controlled manner. This redirection of energy can enhance their ability to concentrate on tasks and improve overall productivity.
C. Stress and Anxiety Relief
Managing stress and anxiety is crucial for individuals with ADHD, as these conditions often coexist. Fidget toys can act as stress relievers by providing a sensory outlet. The repetitive motions and physical engagement with fidget toys can help reduce feelings of restlessness and anxiety. This, in turn, promotes a sense of calmness and relaxation, allowing individuals with ADHD to better manage their emotions and focus on their responsibilities.
IV. Types of Fidget Toys
There are various types of fidget toys available, each offering unique sensory experiences and benefits. Some commonly used fidget toys include:
A. Fidget Spinners
Fidget spinners are handheld toys featuring a central bearing and multiple arms. Users can spin the toy using their fingers, providing visual stimulation and a satisfying spinning sensation. Fidget spinners gained popularity among individuals with ADHD, although their effectiveness varies from person to person.
B. Stress Balls
Stress balls are pliable objects that users can squeeze and manipulate. The act of squeezing a stress ball can offer sensory feedback and help individuals with ADHD release tension and reduce restlessness. Additionally, stress balls are small and portable, making them a convenient fidget toy for on-the-go use.
Tangles are a type of fidget toy composed of interconnected plastic segments that can be twisted and manipulated into various shapes. They provide a tactile sensory experience and can help individuals with ADHD channel their restless energy into constructive engagement. Tangles are discrete and silent, making them suitable for use in various settings.
D. Fidget Cubes
Fidget cubes are compact devices with different features on each side, including buttons, switches, rollers, and sliders. These features offer a range of sensory experiences, allowing individuals with ADHD to find the most effective form of stimulation for their needs. Fidget cubes promote focus, relieve anxiety, and can be easily carried in a pocket or bag.
V. Effectiveness of Fidget Toys
While fidget toys have gained popularity as a tool for managing ADHD symptoms, it’s important to note that their effectiveness varies from person to person. Some individuals with ADHD find fidget toys immensely beneficial in improving focus and reducing restlessness, while others may not experience the same level of effectiveness. It’s essential to explore and experiment with different types of fidget toys to find what works best for each individual.
When considering fidget toys for individuals with ADHD, it’s advisable to involve healthcare professionals, such as doctors or occupational therapists. These experts can provide personalized recommendations based on an individual’s specific needs and preferences. Additionally, they can offer guidance on selecting appropriate fidget toys and integrating them into daily routines effectively.
Best Fidget Toys – Looking for the best fidget toys to help relieve stress and improve focus? Check out our collection of top-rated fidget toys that provide a tactile and relaxing experience.
In conclusion, What Are Good Fidget Toys for Anxiety. By providing sensory stimulation, improving focus and concentration, and relieving stress and anxiety, these toys can be effective tools in managing the challenges associated with ADHD.
When considering fidget toys, it’s important to seek professional advice and explore different options to find the best fit for each individual’s needs. Introducing fidget toys as a supportive tool can empower individuals with ADHD to navigate their daily lives with greater ease and success.

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The Buick Enspire has been unveiled in China. The Enspire is an electric concept car previewing an upcoming crossover SUV coupe. The Enspire was designed in China but the eventual production version will be sold globally.
Buick building velite range for new energy vehicles in China
Buick has released a teaser for the Buick Velite 6, a new new-energy vehicle that will be unveiled in China on April 17. Sadly, the teaser doesn’t reveal very much bar for the name, but we do know that the Velite 6 is the production version of the 2016 Buick Velite Concept.
The new Baojun 530 has been launched on the Chinese car market, looking distinctive with these laser sharp lights. Price starts at 75,800 yuan and ends at 115,800. The 530 is the new flagship of the Baojun SUV range.
Chevrolet to launch trendy compact SUV
This is the new Roewe Ei5 (capital E, small i, five). It debuted today on the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Ei5 is an electric wagon, looking rather hip and classy, with a shiny grille with a big Roewe badge. Badly however, the Ei5 isn’t exactly a completely new car.
New photos of the upcoming Baojun 530 SUV for China, showing a very dirty example, even with dog pee on the front wheel. It has a temporarily license plate behind the window. This could be an early production car or a late test car. In any way, treating a new Baojun like this is bad.
This little blue beauty is the new Wuling Hongguang S3, a small SUV for China. It is the first SUV under the Wuling brand, aimed at the low end of the market. Price starts at 59,800 yuan and ends at 84,800 yuan ($9012 – 12,778).
Baojun has released the first official images of their new 530 SUV, and it has been a a while since we saw such simpleton Photoshop work, it feels like we time traveled back to 2005 or so. Look at the tire track behind the rear wheel on the first photo, what is that all about..?
The Buick Excelle GX is a rather good looking wagon variant of the popular Excelle series. It will will be launched on the Chinese car market next month for about 120,000 yuan or $18,000.


One of the things holding back so many American people from supporting marijuana legalization is the lack of proper research and knowledge. For years people have been drip fed a poor image of the plant – and only in the last decades have we started to see cannabis for what it truly is: a medicinal herb.
There are so many people that are starting now to change their minds, now that any research at all has been done. As marijuana becomes medicinally and recreationally in more and more states in the U.S. each year, the benefits cannot be denied any longer.
Research Funds are in All the Wrong Places
You might be surprised to find out that $1.4 billion were spent between 2008 and last year 2014. Out of that 1.4 billion only a mere 27% went to researching the medicinal benefits of marijuana.
The other 73% of those funds were spent on researching abuse and addiction – and with all those dollars spent they were still not able to prove that cannabis is addictive in any way!
If they would even split the difference 50/50 we would already know so much more about the benefits of cannabis we have yet to discover.
It Doesn’t End There…
On top of spending well over half of the research funds on addiction and abuse rather than medicinal benefits, the government has also been funding medicinal research on much more harmful drugs such as opiates, ketamine, Xanax and amphetamine.
Would you believe they spent $200 million more researching pot addiction and abuse than they spent on the addiction and abuse of crystal meth?
None of it makes any sense – researching the “medicinal” benefits of harmful and addictive drugs, when there is an herb that has been used medicinally for centuries labeled as having no medical value and having addictive properties.
They also make it increasingly difficult for researchers who want to look into health benefits for marijuana. Not only do they have to get approval from the DEA, FDA and NIDA, but even then they can only use marijuana supplied by the government (grown at University of Mississippi).
The entire process has taken years for each and every individual or team who wants to use federal grants to research the medicinal benefits of marijuana.
Will it ever end?
While the government can still control marijuana as they please, grants and funding will always be hard to come by for such a restricted “drug”. However, if they were to change the drug schedule for marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 2 drug funding and materials alike would become more readily available.
Considering how much forward momentum the marijuana movement has seen in the last few years, it is entirely possible that we could finally see that change. Then the proper research can finally be done and the truth about cannabis and it’s multitude of health benefits will not be doubted.


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It only took me a couple of years and trying a couple of different techniques to get this bunny rabbit costume right. But I think I have finally did it, I finally made a bunny rabbit costume head/mask out of cardboard that I'm happy with.
Originally I was thinking it would be great as a cardboard Easter Bunny costume, but it would also make an awesome bunny rabbit character like Peter Rabbit, the White Rabbit from Alice and Wonderland or even a character from Watership Down.
This template is probably for a more experienced crafter but it is quite simple if you follow the walk through video and use the right type of cardboard.
This is the perfect Easter Bunny Costume to make out of upcycled materials this Easter. There is no need to wait for parcels to arrive in the post, download the template and get started straight away.
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~ Bunny Rabbit Head digital download
~ Single walled cardboard
(The best cardboard for this type of helmet is strong 2mm think cardboard which is firm and stiff, not flimsy)
~ Letter/A4 printer
~ Craft blade
~ Hot glue gun and glue sticks
~ Blu-tac (Sticky tac)
~ Masking tape
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(Bloomberg Opinion) — Judging by the efficiency of rising markets, you’d hardly know the world was affected by a lethal pandemic. After a horrible March, in response to the Institute for Worldwide Finance, non-resident portfolio flows into rising markets elevated tenfold to $32.9 billion in June. MSCI’s EM foreign money index hit a one-month excessive final Thursday. Even currencies as weak because the South African rand are seeing a little bit of a rally.
After all, that doesn’t imply issues are going properly in growing nations themselves. If something, a lot of them face longer and extra troublesome recoveries than was anticipated on the depth of the market panic in March. Earnings aren’t anticipated to get better anytime quickly. Right here in India, the ratio of value to one-year ahead earnings for shares within the Nifty50 index is the best it has been for a decade.
Behind this decoupling of markets and Principal Avenue lies a well-known offender: rich-world central banks. As they did after the 2008 monetary disaster, the Federal Reserve, European Central Financial institution, Financial institution of England and Financial institution of Japan have pumped huge quantities of liquidity into their home markets. These markets have rallied as supposed and home buyers, terrified on the prospect of lacking out, have piled in. That in flip has compelled institutional buyers to seek for yield in rising markets.
If the whole course of is disconnected from actuality, that’s by design. The very objective of unconventional financial coverage is to impose irrationality on markets.
Market insiders take this disconnect as a right; as Ajay Kumar of Financial institution of America Securities informed Bloomberg TV, “sentiment and liquidity account for the majority of your returns” at instances like these. However the remainder of the world doesn’t. They usually’re proper not to take action as a result of, the final time this occurred, rising markets wound up badly broken by the financial coverage of developed nations.
Sure, the Fed and others have completed properly to reverse the near-catastrophic outflows of capital from rising markets that have been seen within the early weeks of the pandemic. Although it wasn’t their intent, their actions helped EMs increase, by early June, greater than $83 billion on international bond markets.
However, rising markets ought to have realized by now that it is a poisoned chalice. Over the medium- and long-term, the West’s cash printing will burden the growing world with volatility, instability, and subdued development and funding.
Contemplate India’s expertise. Within the years after 2008, the nation loved a pointy liquidity- and stimulus-driven rebound. However then commodity costs shot up. That elevated inflation, drained foreign-exchange reserves and prompted inflationary expectations to float up unanchored.
Asset-price inflation prompted limitless ache domestically; actual property costs, for instance, shot up so excessive that the market continues to be not working correctly. And, worst of all, low-cost liquidity led to indiscriminate lending and a bad-loan disaster that has crippled Indian development and funding.
Nor have been we masters of our personal destiny: Within the notorious taper tantrum, a phrase from former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke drove the Indian rupee all the way down to document lows. The Fed’s actions had political penalties as properly, as voters took out their anger on the hapless incumbent authorities.
Naturally, this course of received’t unfold the identical manner twice. The driving force received’t be oil costs this time, and maybe not actual property. All we are able to say for sure is that one thing of the type will certainly occur once more. All that liquidity should settle someplace and it’ll in all probability wind up flowing to whichever actual asset is seen as being scarcest and most future-proofed on the margin. Uncommon earths, maybe, in our new digital world?
The truth that share costs and foreign money indices are so indifferent from actuality is the surest signal that the method is underway. These are the primary conduits via which the irrationality of central financial institution actions elsewhere begins to have an effect on rising economies. The MSCI index of EM equities has had a terrific quarter however keep in mind, the final time it had such a great quarter was 2009.
Inevitably, the mix of unrestrained liquidity and a disaster mentality will weaken already fragile governance buildings in each monetary markets and the actual financial system. Central banks within the West have been warned of this typically. Raghuram Rajan, who as governor of the Reserve Financial institution of India needed to take care of the implications for India of unconventional financial coverage elsewhere, has always argued for setting “guidelines of the sport” for central banks in order that they don’t destabilize rising markets.
Rajan makes a easy, if under-appreciated level: “The underside line is that just because a coverage known as financial, unconventional or in any other case, it is probably not helpful on internet for the world.” The failure to study the teachings of the final stimulus might now doom rising markets to a different decade of subpar development and political instability.
This column doesn’t essentially mirror the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its homeowners.
Mihir Sharma is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He was a columnist for the Indian Specific and the Enterprise Customary, and he’s the writer of “Restart: The Final Probability for the Indian Financial system.”
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Although it wasn't due for another month, the digital version of Autechre's new album was released this week.
In an email to their mailing list yesterday evening, Warp Records' online record shop said: "As a surprise to all of the customers who pre-ordered the Autechre Oversteps CD or vinyl album, on Monday we dropped the digital versions of the album into their Bleep account a month earlier than expected."
Each of the 14 tracks comes with its own gorgeous artwork. You can buy it from the Bleep shop by clicking here. You can also stream the album in the player below. The CD will still come out in the week of March 22nd.
The album was supposedly leaked in late January when a set of tracks ran riot throughout the internet. It turned out to be an album by Altered:Carbon and was deliberately leaked by a friend of their record label.
The label Section 27 later told me: "[They] shared the file for one day and it went mental, if just a bit hilarious."
And it was hilarious, but it still left us without the new Autechre album. Then on February 8th, someone with a promo CD linked to the real thing in the comments on my blog post about the Autechre / Altered:Carbon leak.
And the rest is history. So many people ended up owning it, albeit in a lower quality rip, that it seems Warp Records have jumped early.
Happy listening. It's Autechre back to their bleepy best.


(Dallas, TX) — A disturbing case is being investigated in Texas, where a woman is accused of beating her daughter for kissing a boy. Authorities in Dallas say Shaquitta Spencer got mad when she saw a cell phone pic of her daughter kissing a boy and went on the attack. She allegedly choked the girl and also used an extension to beat her chest as well as arms. The girl got away but Spencer got in trouble when she called police to report the girl had left without permission. Officers saw the welts on the daughter and took Spencer into custody.


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LATEST UPDATE: Accused gunman who shot 2 Newark police officers arrested as manhunt ends
UPDATE: Gunman who shot 2 Newark police officers still at large hours later
Editor’s Note: This story was updated following a brief press conference given by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Two Newark police officers were shot and wounded by an unknown gunman Tuesday afternoon, leading to a massive response by heavily armed officers on the streets of the state’s largest city.
The assailant still remained at large hours after the first shots, which were reported before 2 p.m., as officers went door-to-door through the residential neighborhood, searching roofs and buildings.
Both of the injured officers were hospitalized. One was shot in the neck and was in surgery. The other was hit twice in the leg, according to a source close to the investigation who was not authorized to speak publicly about the shooting. The head of the Newark Fraternal Order of Police said the two men were in stable condition at University Hospital in Newark.
Initial reports from the scene said it appeared that a man on a roof of a building in South Newark had fired at the officers in a standoff, according to state and federal officials. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka later said the gunman encountered the officers in the back of the building.
Helicopter video from the scene by ABC7ny.com showed police in tactical gear searching the roof of a multi-story apartment building at the corner of Van Velsor Place and Chancellor Avenue.
Late in the afternoon, amid a steadily increasing police presence that included the Newark Police Department, the New Jersey State Police and the FBI, it appeared a SWAT team was preparing at about 5 p.m. to confront a suspect believed to be holed up nearby. Two tactical team members in camouflage could be seen unloading what appeared to be tear gas grenades from the back of an SUV. A mobile command for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office arrived as well.
Around 5:30 p.m., police lifted the police tape on Vassar Avenue and expanded the perimeter, effectively pushing the media and a few spectators up the street and away from the scene of the stakeout. Residents who live inside the perimeter were told to remain in their homes, while some watched from the front stoop. But there was no order to evacuate.
James Ali-Bashir, 71, said he had tried to return to his home on Vassar Avenue shortly before police began pushing everyone back, not far from where the SWAT team members were making their preparations, but wasn’t allowed to pass the yellow tape.
“‘This a hot zone,’” he said the officer told him. “‘We got a lot of guns pointed at that building right now.’”
Ali-Bashir said the officer gestured to a building where the suspect was apparently barricaded inside.
Earlier in the afternoon, Elijah Moore, who uses a wheelchair, said he was in his bedroom when he heard gunshots ring through his neighborhood. He immediately moved away from the window after what he said were “a lot of shots,” possibly more than a dozen.
“I didn’t know what to do, if they were getting into my building,” said Moore, 33.
He turned on the television, where he learned more about the shooting. His panic subsided minutes later, he said, when he saw police swarming his neighborhood.
A woman living in the apartments at 25 Van Velsor Place said police had knocked on her door around 3:45 p.m. to tell her to stay inside because the shooter had not yet been arrested. The woman, who asked that her name not be used, said she was “absolutely terrified,” but had not heard any gunshots.
Earlier Tuesday, state Assemblyman Ralph Caputo, D-Essex, who represents that area, said the gunman had a long gun that he fired from a roof of an apartment building in the city’s South Ward. He said authorities “shut everything down” in the neighborhood and were telling people to stay in their homes.
”There’s a lot of stress going on,” Caputo said.
Baraka’s later account of the shooting differed, saying instead that the officers, who were there searching for a suspect in a different shooting, encountered the suspect when leaving the building. The police gave him instructions and after a brief altercation, he pulled a gun out and shot the two police officers at close range, the mayor later said.
Hospital officials declined to comment. However, Jeff Weber, president of the Newark Fraternal Order of Police, said the wounded officers were in stable condition, surrounded by family members and fellow officers. He declined to identify them, other than that they were males, and he declined to detail their injuries.
At the same time, Weber commended other officers who responded for evacuating their injured colleagues out of the area to be treated.
”The officers on the scene did a tremendous job getting them out of there,” Weber said.
Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed the shooting as officials scrambled to respond.
“I am aware of and closely monitoring an unfolding situation in Newark. I am in touch with local authorities and the state is providing resources as requested,” the governor said. “We will continue to support local law enforcement and ensure that all residents are safe.”
Murphy’s office deferred other comment to local police because the issue is still unfolding.
Following the shooting, Newark schools were locked down as a precaution, district officials said.
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-10th Dist., encouraged everyone to follow the directions of police, stay away from the scene, remain vigilant by going indoors and lock their doors.
“I am also praying for the two courageous officers wounded today and am praying for their full recovery,” he said.
Two people who live in the neighborhood told News 12 New Jersey that they were inside their homes when they heard about a dozen gunshots coming from outside. When they went out, they saw two police officers had been hit by bullets.
On the ground, a portion of Chancellor Avenue was blocked off from Maple Avenue and Bergen Street, as federal agents, Newark police and Irvington police swarmed the area. Otherwise, it was a quiet urban neighborhood filled with old but well-maintained homes.
A large group of onlookers gathered near the corner of Bergen Street and Lyons Avenue as police sirens wailed near and far. Police tactical units flooded the scene and heavily armed officers maneuvered. Parts of Bergen Street were blocked off for several blocks, and a police helicopter hovered in place high in the sky overhead.
The shooting occurred in a neighborhood of single-family homes in South Newark where former Newark Mayor Sharpe James makes his home, a few blocks from Weequahic Park.
D’Andre Mentor, 23, was in his apartment on Chancellor Avenue when he looked outside and saw four or five police vehicles racing down the street.
“I didn’t hear any gunshots,” he said, but went outside to see what the commotion was about. He looked at what appeared to be a civilian vehicle on fire two blocks down Chancellor.
“It could have been combustion from the bullets,” he said. He did not see any wounded police officers. The fire department arrived put the fire out, as more cops arrived on the scene.
As night fell and the standoff continued, some residents found themselves on the wrong side of the yellow tape. One woman drove down Vassar Avenue and screeched to a stop in front of the yellow tape. She did not know what was going on.
”What’s this?” she said. “I’ve got to get home and feed my dog.” A bystander lifted the yellow tape and she drove through.
Al-Bashir, waiting outside, said he was unfazed by all the commotion as it appeared like police were setting up for the long haul.
“This happens all over America,” he said. “This is my neighborhood. My neighborhood is America.”
NJ Advance Media staff writers Richard Cowen, Nicholas Fernandes, Brent Johnson, Katie Kausch, Steven Rodas, Matt Stanmyre, Steve Strunsky, and S.P. Sullivan contributed to this report, along with the Associated Press.
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[Video] Hope: New Evo Crankset and Fortus Wheels | MTB-MAG.COM
We met the Hope staff at the Mountain Bike Connection Winter in Massa Marittima, where the British company presented some new bits to us. In particular, the new Evo cranks and Fortus complete wheels and wheels. Alan Weatherill, sales and marketing manager at Hope Tech, personally presented some of the new innovations in the video, starting with the cranks, designed to be lighter, but above all, easier to assemble than the previous model.
These are cranks recommended by Hope for any useage ranging from XC to DH, thanks to their combination of light weight and high strength. They use a 30mm axle to adapt to the various frames and bottom brackets on the market. The drive side crank is easy to install and remove thanks to a self-extracting bolt. The non-drive side crank is equipped with a lockring for adjusting the preload of the bottom bracket bearings. Their spiderless chainring can be easily mounted by means of a single lockring, which is managed by a special key supplied with the crankset. The hollow body is forged and then CNC finished, helping to keep the weight low, while ensuring rigidity.
Crank material: 7150 forged and CNC machined aluminum alloy Axle material: 7075 aluminum alloy Axle diameter: 30mm Available crank lengths: 165mm, 170mm and 175mm Chainring compatibility: single spiderless, single with spider and double with spider
Weight: 560g (170mm ) + 64g (32t spiderless ring)
Together with the new Evo crankset, Hope is also presenting a new range of rims that, combined with the Hope PRO 4 hubs, form the new “Fortus” range, available with four different rim models and in all three wheel sizes: 26″, 27.5″and 29″. The 30mm wide internal Fortus rim is the most suitable for gravity use and for this reason the profile is internally reinforced to offer greater rigidity and strength. The rims are joined by welding and the nipples’ holes are equipped with steel eyelets.
Available sizes: 27.5 “and 29” Internal width: 23mm External width: 27.5mm Height: 17mm Number of holes: 32 Recommended size tires: 2.0 “- 2.35” Weight of the rim: 420g (27.5 “) – 450g (29”)
Complete wheelset weight: 1.760g (27.5 “) – 1.845g (29”)
Available sizes: 26 “, 27.5″ and 29 ” Internal width: 26mm External width: 31mm Height: 20mm Number of holes: 32 Recommended size tires: 2.25″ – 2.5 ” Weight of the rim: 520g (26″) – 545g (27.5 “) – 580g (29 “)
Complete wheelset weight: 1.980g (26”) – 2.040g (27.5 “) – 2.145g (29”)
Available sizes: 26 “, 27.5″ and 29 ” Internal width: 30mm External width: 35mm Height: 23mm Number of holes: 32 Recommended size tires: 2.4″ – 2.8 ” Weight of the rim: 645g (26″) – 675g (27.5 “) – 720g (29 “)
Complete wheelset weight: 2.230g (26”) – 2.305g (27.5 “) – 2.435g (29”)
Available sizes: 27.5 “and 29” Internal width: 35mm External width: 40mm Height: 18.5mm Number of holes: 32 Recommended size tires: 2.5 “- 3.0” Weight of the rim: 575g (27.5 “) – 610g (29”)
Complete wheelset weight: 2.100g (27.5 “) – 2.200g (29”)
During the event I had the opportunity to use the new Evo crankset and the new Fortus wheels on a Juliana Roubion set up almost entirely with Hope products. In addition to cranks and wheels it also featured brakes, headset and a complete cockpit (handlebar, stem and grips). I could not verify the actual weight of the bike, but it seemed lighter than the 13.9kg Roubion with standard “S” equipment that I had tested last fall. The quality of the Hope components improved the performance of the Juliana compared to the standard equipment. The Fortus wheels, specifically with a 35mm rim inside and 27.5″ “Wide Trail” tires, proved to be rigid and precise and comfortable at the same time. The new Evo crankset is lightweight yet offer a solid feeling. We’ll soon be receiving the new Hope components to test them in depth after this first ride during the Mountain Bike Connection Winter in Massa Marittima.
Pricing is £425 for each Fortus wheelset and £90 for each rim.
Still photo credits: Mountain Bike Connection Winter – Rupert Fowler
Action photo credits: Winter Mountain Bike Connection – Luigi Sestili


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26th of March 2022
The last Saturday of March is here
Thank God that this month is almost over and a new beginning can arrive.
My little land is beautiful this morning and the sun trying to shine over my little village.
The strawberries are appearing, still green and tiny but the flowers have changed to little bulbs and soon they will be read strawberries for me to taste.
Life goes on and even though difficult in a Covid situation the future is now, this moment is what makes the future and next moment is still unknown.
What a wonderful world we live in, despite everything.
I took a very long walk this week more or less to test my physical situation and I am happy with the result. The pain in my legs and hips was just normal after such a strain on the body and was gone the next day!
On Monday I see my dr. Margarida for the first-time face to face in 2 years! She will definitely send me to have some tests and scans because that is what perfect doctors do in my little land.
Sometimes I think about my age and then I think about the actual years that I have lived.
I don´t look my age. I look much younger and that is something I should be grateful for.
Age is just a number.
It can be a devastating number but it can also be a wonderful proof of what can be accomplished by healthy living.
Living one day at a time and taking with courage whatever happens is also important.
I looked at my picture and, in my mirror, yesterday and the woman that was there is truly a beautiful woman. She is strong and she has more strength than many who have many years less in her bag.
I am truly proud of her.
I am going to continue to take good care of her and treat her with utmost respect and love.
Her life has been a lesson in strength and she has survived everything.
Today she is even stronger than she was yesterday.
If she needs a shoulder to cry on, I will take her to my heart and embrace her.
She is a little child just as much as a grown-up woman and she needs to be loved by herself more than anything else. That is something I can give her.
I am blessed to have this wonderful woman as me.

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Investing in sustainable intensification for smallholders: quantifying large-scale costs and benefits in Uganda
Rick Nelson, Kamugisha
Joy Margaret Biteete, Tukahirwa
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In Uganda, upgrading smallholder agriculture is a necessary step to achieve the interlinked sustainable development goals of hunger eradication, poverty reduction and land degradation neutrality. However, targeting the right restoration practices and estimate their cost-benefit at the national scale is difficult given the highly contextual nature of restoration practices and the diversity of small-scale interventions to be adopted. By analysing the context-specific outcomes of 82 successful case studies on different sustainable land and water management (SLWM) in Uganda, we estimated that out-scaling of existing successful practices to 75% of agricultural land would require a one-time investment of US$ 4.4 billion from smallholders. Our results show that, besides the many social and environmental benefit commonly associated to SLWM, a wide outscale of SLWM could generate US$ 4.7 billion every year, once the practices are fully operational. Our context-specific estimates highlight the profitability of investing in smallholder farming to achieve the sustainable development goals in Uganda, with geographical differences coming from specific social-ecological conditions. This study can guide sustainable intensification development by targeting the most suitable SLWM practices and plan for adequate financial support from government, investors and international development aids to smallholder farming.


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Clemmons Educational State Forest managed by the North Carolina Forest Service aims to provide ecological education through exhibits, self-guided trails and classes conducted by Rangers.
This grand and historical homestead was once a plantation farm. Bennett Bunn, who inherited this land built a house that represents the Federal architecture style. This historical plantation is now transformed in to a splendid event venue that hosts weddings, corporate parties and similar events. This idyllic setting complete with well-manicured lawns, water features and a rustic feel makes it one of the most sought after venue in the vicinity.
Lake Benson Park is a popular park in town. It is also home to the Lake Benson Boat House which is open for seasonal fishing and boating. Though the parkland features a lake, you cannot swim in it. This parkland consists of playgrounds, trails, picnic spots and open spaces for football games and kite flying. It also hosts town events like family movies and camping.
Raleigh Country Club is one place that every golfer must visit. This 18-hole golf course is a dream come true for every golfer with its complex and strategically located holes. The Club has an excellent golf teaching facility which will help amateurs improve their skills. The Club also has a golf shop, restaurant and an aquatic facility. Available for weddings, banquets, as well as other events.
If you're looking to enjoy the great outdoors while in Raleigh, definitely pay a visit to Lake Wheeler. You'll see people bringing their boats or renting boats for some leisurely fishing and cruising. Bring a picnic to enjoy on a boat or on land. Take a lovely stroll or jog on the winding trails in the park.
Explore the natural wonders of North Carolina, from the depths of its ocean to its rocky mountains. Complete with a 20-foot (6-meter) waterfall, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science has much to offer. See North Carolina as it was, in a re-creation of six prehistoric habitats. This is home to the only Acorcanthosaurus discovered in the world, and Willo, the first dinosaur found with a fossilized heart. The Discovery Room is full of interactive exhibits. Looking for that perfect gift? The Nature Gallery has original nature-themed artwork available. There is a restaurant on site. The general admission is free of charge. There is a cover charge for special exhibits. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. The Discovery Room, Naturalist Center, and Living Conservatory remain closed on Mondays.
A delicious, guided, walking food tasting tour, sprinkled with historical tidbits of downtown Raleigh. Explore and discover a culinary perspective of downtown Raleigh that even an insider might not know. Tours are currently scheduled on a limited basis Saturdays at 2:30p and Thursdays at 9a. Meet ten minutes before on the porch of the Capital City Grocery in the Seaboard Station area, 10 West Franklin Street, Raleigh (tickets must be purchased in advance). See web site for available details. Triangle Food Tour is open on Thursdays from 9am and on Saturdays from 2.30pm.

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Investing advice site SeekingAlpha.com said Wednesday that it will stop running third-party advertising on its website.
Advertising was 70 percent of its revenue at the end of 2019 and is still about 25 percent of its revenue, said CEO David Jackson.
But Seeking Alpha grew its annual recurring revenue from subscriptions by 169 percent in 2020 and by over 80 percent in 2021. Jackson declined to disclose the total number of subscriptions.
“First, removing ads will allow us to grow revenue faster in the medium term,” said Jackson. “We get very high renewal rates on our subscriptions, so subscription revenue grows cumulatively much faster than ad revenue. Second, ads aren’t aligned with our users; subscriptions are. We wake up every morning asking what we can do to make the product better for our subscribers and show free users how we can deliver more value if they subscribe, rather than how to attract more eyeballs to sell ads.
“We’re not shutting down ads because they are weak,” he added. “On the contrary, the ad market is strong right now, and there’s a lot of demand from advertisers to reach our audience.
Jackson founded Seeking Alpha in 2004.
“We can do this because we are profitable, are generating cash, and can be profitable with subscriptions alone,” he said.

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Golden Glazed Bowl
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The simple bowl featured in this piece shines with imbued symbolism. Two red-scaled dragons chasing a flaming pearl, decorate the bowl in magnificent contrast to the blue porcelain sea. Often depicted on imperial articles, the dragons here represent the emperor chasing a flaming pearl of perfection and enlightenment--the height of human accomplishment.
- Frame: 20" x 17", Mat Opening: 14" x 11"
- Premium solid wood frame, black matte finish
- High-clarity glass
- Bevel-cut raised white mat
- Soft-mount option
Framed Embroidery: To clean, wipe with a soft cloth. To hang, use the preinstalled hangers on the back of the frame.
Soft-Mount Embroidery: Enjoy as-is or frame to your liking. The soft-mount can be cut to size and attached to a backboard.

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Hello.... my name is Kalea but my dad calls me "Princess" because he says I act like one and my mom calls me "Prow-Prow" because that's what I sound like when I meow. Sometimes she calls me "Knucklehead" but I just ignore her when she does that... how undignified! Humph!
Like Blackie and Bob I was also a rescue kitty. My mom and dad adopted me from the Barstow Humane Society through the PetSmart adoption program. My mom had no intention of adopting a kitty but she couldn't resist me when she saw me in a cage near the entrance of the store. I now live in the mountains of So. California (Big Bear Lake) and I couldn't be happier! I spend my days looking at the squirrels and birds through the windows and I also have fun annoying the two old dogs who live here with me. Well, I can hear the can opener which means it's DINNERTIME! Bye for now!


I am trying to install the new Warn Axon 35 winch on my 2018 Kodiak. The Axon has several nice features such as internal contactor and temp monitor. However, the Axon is slightly larger with a rectangular shape, instead of tapered on the ends. This appears to be creating clearance issues with the bumper mounts. I have been working with Warn, however, they do not have a Kodiak to test it on. Has anyone installed the new Axon on a Kodiak?


Can be sure Your Pressure Washer Sends And Parts If you frequently use pressure washers with regard to your business, then you’d be do well to become knowledgeable about the various aspects to your pressure cleaner system, how pressure dish washer pumps work, and the way to troubleshoot and make repairs and maintenance to your pumps. Method you minimize downtime and can also cope with problems in addition to your pressure washer systems competently. Finding a reliable supplier of pressure washer dryer parts, pressure washer pumps, pump repair kits, triggers, and spray nozzles will help keep your business running properly with minimal downtime as well as , minimal effect on your company’s bottom line.
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The US Department of Agriculture wants to help veteran farmers and ranchers with 35 million dollars in funding. The USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement said the funding helps historically underserved groups more fully access and participate in USDA programs and services. These funds have been awarded to underserved farmers and ranchers since 2010, awarding a total of 158 million. If you want to apply for the grants as a new farmer, a community based organization, or not-for-profit you can attend the first webinar session on March 30th at 11am, visit the USDA 2501 program page for more information.
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(Reuters) - Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte will be forced to rotate his squad for the rest of the season because of the hot weather and packed fixture list, he said on Tuesday as his team prepared for their second game in 72 hours.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo has little choice but to accept an International Olympic Committee (IOC) move to shift the 2020 marathon to a cooler northern island in Japan despite opposition to the plan in the capital, the president of Tokyo 2020 Olympics said on Thursday.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - A heat wave scorching Japan is raising questions about timing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics during July and August, typically the annual peak for temperatures and humidity, and the health risks that might pose for athletes and spectators.


Join us Tuesday, May 13 for for a grant workshop co-presented the Austin Film Society and Lone Star Film Society. The event is free, and provides a unique opportunity for area filmmakers to discover potential funding for their dream project.
Since 1996, the Austin Film Society Grant has provided over $1.5 million to more than 385 projects. Grants include awards for production, post-production and distribution, and the AFS Travel Grant provides stipends to Texas filmmakers traveling to prestigious festivals. Past recipients of the AFS Grant include Kat Candler for HELLION and BLACK METAL, and Yen Tan for PIT STOP.
Grant recipients have shown their films at such festivals as the Toronto International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Rotterdam, Sundance, SXSW and Cannes.
The 2014 AFS Grant Writing Workshop is free of charge. During the workshop, AFS representatives will review the application and answer questions about applying for funding. You can register on the Event Website.
Event: AFS Grant Writing Workshop
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 – 7 PM
Where: Red Productions, Backlot CoWorking Space
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The revived Ford Bronco for the 2021 model year is hands down the most anticipated vehicle of the year. The off-roader won’t be arriving anytime soon, though, but the automaker is sustaining the hype—thanks to its Warthog variant recently being caught on video.
The Warthog is Bronco’s version of the Raptor from the F-150 and Ranger lines. It is mainly characterized by all-terrain tires, wide fenders, huge axles, and adaptive dampers. Simply put, it’s a massive vehicle meant for off-road adventures.
Recently, the upcoming Warthog was spotted testing in the roads of Michigan. Very noticeable are the set of 37-inch BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tires and Fox Live Wire adaptive dampers, the breakthrough feature of the F-150 Raptor. It is also equipped with stronger axles and a rear anti-roll bar.
Expected to make the high-performance model more capable than the regular Bronco’s Sasquatch package are the following additional features: 35-inch tires, an electronic transfer case, front and rear locking axles, a 1.2-inch lift, larger fender flares, and heavy-duty Bilstein shock absorbers.
When the Warthog arrives, it will be a little taller than the standard Bronco off-roader and possibly higher than the Sasquatch. It will also feature unique wheels and a wider track, thanks to its larger fenders.
Ford previously announced that the Bronco will be offered in two- and four-door variants, but it has not confirmed if the Warthog will also be offered with two-doors (the model spotted was a four-door). What’s confirmed, however, is that the vehicle will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V- 6 that makes 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
The 2021 Ford Bronco is scheduled to arrive at the end of summer 2021, owing to delays in production.


Can the power of voice lead to a deeper connection? Behavioral Signals participated in an anonymous matchmaking experiment conducted by Heather Li. IT’S NICE TO HEAR YOU is an independently produced genre-bending 6-episode podcast about this real-life experiment that took place in 2020.
“After collecting more than 100 hours of audio in the experiment, Li created this 6-episode podcast to share what happened to 3 pairs from this experiment and how her personal life changed as a result of it. This genre-bending podcast has the intrigue from a reality dating show, intimacy from a personal memoir, and insights from a psychology study. In partnership with speech recognition and emotional AI leader, Behavioral Signals, all voice memos from the participants were analyzed with the company’s proprietary algorithm to gather insights about the emotional connection between matches. As listenership of podcasts continues to rise and audio-forward platforms like Clubhouse become more mainstream, this show is a timely and poignant expression of the power of voice.”
Behavioral Signals, a leader in emotion artificial intelligence for speech recognition technology, contributed to this matchmaking experiment with emotionAI analysis. Behavioral Signals processing is based on over a decade’s worth of award-winning and patented research and enhances communication between humans and human-to-machine by deducing intelligent and actionable insights from voice using deep learning and NLP. Their robust Oliver API is able to not only discover genuine emotion but also predict the speaker’s intent via behavioral analysis. Behavioral Signals offers a new level of customer satisfaction and understanding to but is not limited to the technology, education, retail, and healthcare industries.
“I launched the experiment under lockdown while searching for something to occupy my time after being laid off. I didn’t expect it to evolve into a 14-month journey that would drastically change my perspective on dating”.Heather Li
Find more information on the experiment here: New Podcast “It’s Nice to Hear You”, Featuring Participants in Audio-Only Online Dating Alternative, Presents Hopeful Story About Human Connection.


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|Inside Ted's Bulletin|
I saw that they had homemade poptarts on the menu, and I (Rob) have PopTarts every day for breakfast, so I had to try them. They were outstanding!
|Where its located|
|The "lobby" of the restaurant|
Gretchen told us that the decor came from an old convention center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was being torn down. That included the ceiling tiles, the hanging lights, and marble wall pieces. There are only 80 seats in the restaurant, so there will likely be a wait... but it's worth it.
CHECK OUT THE MENU: http://tedsbulletincapitolhill.com/breakfast
|Gretchen and Tom outside Ted's Bulletin|
REVIEW: Recipe Sleuth: Creamed Corn at Ted’s Bulletin
By Rachel Tepper Published Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Ted’s Bulletin, the recently opened Capitol Hill restaurant from the minds at Matchbox, serves up a menu filled with June Cleaver classics. The boozy milkshakes and house-made Pop Tarts steal most of the attention, but for one reader, it’s all about the creamed corn. This Eastern Market eatery sports a menu of old-school favorites—sloppy joes, spaghetti and meatballs, grilled cheese, giant twice-baked stuffed potatoes—and no-fuss classic cocktails
EASTERN MARKET- We followed up breakfast with a walk through all of the outdoor vendors at nearby Eastern Market (which is east of the Capitol Building).


UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The first half of Rutgers matchup with Penn State Saturday afternoon was nearly a mirror image of the Scarlet Knights ugly midweek loss to Nebraska.
The visitors found themselves in another rockfight filled with tough defense and two struggling offenses — just the way Rutgers likes it.
With two and a half minutes remaining in the first frame, the Scarlet Knights and Nittany Lions were locked at 23. Rutgers had Penn State right where it wanted it.
The second half was a different story.
The Nittany Lions built on a 5-0 run in the final minute before halftime with a 9-0 run in the first five minutes of the second frame. Rutgers found itself in a 14-point hole it could not dig out of, one which eventually grew to 18 points before settling at the game’s 60-43 final score.
“I felt like it affected us a bit,” said forward Eugene Omoruyi on the 9-0 run. “It was kind of like a punch to us.”
The closest the Scarlet Knights came to a comeback was reducing the deficit to seven points with 11 minutes to play. The run was fueled by its second unit, powered by Omoruyi, Mamadou Doucoure and Issa Thiam with Souf Mensah at point guard.
“I felt like we were coming back with the second lineup,” Omoruyi said. “I felt like we played hard and we were coming back.”
Penn State quickly squabbled any hope of a turnaround quickly, though, as it responded with a 19-8 run that doubled as a dunk contest. All the while, the Scarlet Knights offense had no answer as it continued to sputter, this time finishing with a 31.4 percent clip.
“Have to give Penn State a lot of credit,” said Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell. “Pat’s done a real good job, obviously, he’s got good players. Needed to just grind in this game, but couldn’t make a shot. It kind of got away from us a little bit and our inability to score affects us sometimes on the defensive end. But give Penn State a lot of credit. Coming in, they beat a great Ohio State team that was playing great. I love their talent that they’ve assembled and they do a really good job so we have to do better than that on the road.”
Rutgers now stands at 12-10 overall with a 2-7 record in the Big Ten. With eight games to play, the Scarlet Knights need to win half in order to guarantee their first season at or above .500 since 2006. Omoruyi concedes breaking that streak has been a topic in the locker room, but the larger focus is on a smaller scale.
“That’s something we’ve talked about as a team. But we’re just trying to win and (have a winning year),” he said. “Nobody likes losing so I just feel like we’re trying to win. Come out every game and fight and just get that (win).”
That process begins with a reset across the board, Omoruyi said.
“I just felt like we could’ve played a bit harder,” Omoruyi said. “We just gotta group up tomorrow, (have a) team meeting, talk about things that we can do to keep up with our strengths. “I feel like we just didn’t execute or just didn’t do stuff we are (normally) doing. I feel like this game was kind of a bit rough, but we’ll come back out next game and try harder … Just regroup and talk things out. Talk to different guys about how their role could’ve helped the team and stuff like that. Coach (Pikiell) knows what’s best for us. We got practice tomorrow and we’ll get back so we’re just gonna come together and like I said, regroup and start focusing on our strengths.”
1) Struggles continue for Issa, Corey
A little under a year ago, Corey Sanders carried Rutgers to its first ever Big Ten road win with 25-points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and a game-winner at Bryce Jordan Center against Penn State.
Saturday’s rematch was as different a story as possible.
The junior guard struggled mightily against the Nittany Lions, missing all seven of his shot attempts on the day and finishing with 0 points for the first time in his collegiate career. His frustration mounted when he got pickpocketed by Josh Reaves. After missing a three-pointer on the next offensive possession, he was substituted out.
Sanders didn’t return for another nine minutes, with Souf Mensah and walk-on Jake Dadika playing in his place. According to Pikiell, the long stretch without Sanders had more to do with the success of the second unit than with Sanders’ performance.
“I just went with that group that came out and gave us great energy,” Pikiell said. “We got a lift out of that. I coach by that. He get 29 minutes, that’s what he averages, 30, 30 something odd. Souf and that group gave us great energy and they got us clawing back into the game.”
The lackluster performance comes directly after a 14-point, 6-for-17 shooting effort in a loss to Nebraska on Wednesday.
Thiam also brought the struggles he faced against the Huskers with him to Happy Valley. After missing all seven of his three-point attempts against Nebraska, Thiam failed to connect on his first four from downtown against Penn State. While he hit two late to give himself a team-high 12 points, it was too little, too late.
“I thought he just kept plugging away,” Pikiell said of Thiam. “I told him shots are going to fall. I thought he got some pretty good looks too. He forced a couple but he got some wide-open ones and Issa’s got to take those. As you saw in the Iowa game, he made them. Tonight he didn’t but he stayed the course and he got to the rim a couple times, made a couple post moves so he scored in some different ways that he generally doesn’t do. “
2) Another Wasted Defensive Effort
Rutgers’ best attribute under Steve Pikiell has always been its defense. The second-year head coach instilled a workmans attitude on that end of the floor, where his players play an aggressive brand of man-to-man defense.
Somehow, Pikiell turned it up a notch on Saturday.
The Scarlet Knights appeared to fly on the defensive end of the floor against Penn State. They swarmed the Nittany Lions every time they touched the ball inside the three-point line, with double-teams providing strong ball pressure in an attempt to force the Nittany Lions into mistakes. When Penn State countered with high ball screens, there was immediate help from another Scarlet Knight.
The strategy helped the Scarlet Knights force 16 turnovers, seven of which were steals. More importantly, it kept Penn State well below its season-average of 77 points per game.
Pikiell was content with his team’s defensive effort, but it was another that went to waste thanks to an anemic offensive display.
“They only scored 32 in the second half,” Pikiell said. “The defense has been fine. They average 77 points, we held them to 60 and we threw the ball to them down the stretch four or five times so we could’ve kept them in the 50’s. But our offense has to generate more points for us.”
Along with not scoring enough to supplement a strong defensive effort, Rutgers allowed its offense to defeat its defense through careless turnovers. After a clean first half with just four turnovers, the Scarlet Knights conceded possession 12 times in the final 20 minutes. In the end, Rutgers had 16 turnovers that led directly to 23 Penn State points.
“We threw them the ball a lot,” Pikiell said. “We had some offensive issues. These guys are better shooters and better players than that but sometimes you have a night like this. We’re on the road playing a good team, you can’t afford to. Can’t seem to get the ball to get in the basket.”
Per KenPom, the Scarlet Knights rank 348th in effective field goal percentage — Coppin State, Northwestern State and Missouri Valley State are the only three teams in the nation that stand below them. Overall, the offense ranks 303rd in the nation and dead-last in the Big Ten in efficiency.
Unless Rutgers magically turns into Virginia on the defensive end, it can’t afford to put up 43 points in a game — home or away — if it hopes to win.
3) Eugene Omoruyi Blossoms In New Role, But Rutgers Continues to Miss Mike Williams
It wasn’t his best game as far as the stat sheet goes, but Omoruyi displayed one of his many strong characteristics — versatility. When Mike Williams came down with his ankle injury, Pikiell picked Omoruyi as the substitute for Williams at the three when Rutgers elects to go small.
It’s been so far, so good for Omoruyi, with Saturday serving as another step in his adaptation to his new role. The Canadian put up 9 points on 3-for-4 shooting, looking comfortable on both ends of the floor and making some smart decision in the post.
“He’s adjusting to it and we can do different things with him in there,” Pikiell said. “He always plays hard. We put in him in tough spots sometimes and he has to learn a new position.”
“It’s been great because teams can’t really guard me in different ways,” Omoruyi added. “There’s just not one way of guarding me, I have different ways of affecting the game.”
As good as Omoruyi’s been, he can’t produce for two players.
Williams absence remains a difficult hurdle for the Scarlet Knights to overcome. His energy and ability to add a spark to the offense and hit timely shots would’ve come up big as Penn State started to pull away early in the second half.
“We dearly miss Mike,” Pikiell said. “He was another guy who played multiple positions for us too.”
Williams travelled with the team to Happy Valley, involving himself in the huddle and cheering his team at the end of the bench. Without his crutches, Williams walked around in a boot, but he’s still a long way from returning, Pikiell said. Still, his presence around the team is welcome.
“I love having around the team,” Pikiell said. “He’s a positive guy, he’s tremendous. He’s tremendous so it’s nice to have him back on the bus, it’s nice to have him in practices, but we really need him on the court. I look forward to that day.”
4) Rutgers Missed A Chance To Play To Its Strength
Offensive rebounding is both one of Rutgers strengths and a glaring weakness for Penn State. The Nittany Lions have seen teams dominate them on the offensive glass multiple times this season, and it appeared to be something the Scarlet Knights could take advantage of.
But after 40 minutes, they had just two — one in each half.
“Huge (lost opportunity),” Pikiell said. “I thought they blocked out well but we’re a good offensive rebounding team. We talked about it at halftime, we didn’t have one offensive rebound (in the first half). We had one team offensive rebound, so not one individual guy had one. To their credit, they blocked out but we have to make sure we’re going. That’s another way we can score and get teams in foul trouble. So they obviously did a much better job than us at that.”
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Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell on his team only getting two offensive rebounds:
“Huge (lost opportunity). I thought they blocked out well but we’re a good offensive rebounding team. We talked about it at halftime, we didn’t have one offensive rebound (in the first half). We had one team offensive rebound, so not one individual guy had one. To their credit, they blocked out but we have to make sure we’re going. That’s another way we can score and get teams in foul trouble. So they obviously did a much better job than us at that.”
Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell on Mamadou Doucoure’s performance (6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 fouls in 21 minutes):
“I loved the way he attacked the rim, even though he missed that dunk. He showed some things but the most important thing was he was on the court. They let him play around the basket and he was able to stay out of foul trouble. He’s a freshman so he’s going to get better and better and the more minutes we can have him on the court, he’s going to get better and that’s what we’re trying to do with him.”


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Marylou Faure takes on poster design for Montreux Jazz Festival following the likes of Andy Warhol and Malika Favre
The French illustrator is the latest in a long line of artistic elites taking on the poster for the historic jazz festival.
- Jyni Ong
- 4 December 2020
- Reading Time
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Montreux Jazz Festival has a history of commissioning world-leading artists for its annual festival poster and this year is no different. While the likes of Keith Haring, Andy Warhol and David Bowie have taken the mantel previously, this year, the task was presented to French artist now based in London, Marylou Faure.
With clients from Nike, Apple, Spotify, MTV and Instagram under her belt, Marylou became this year’s much deserving artist behind the 55th edition of the esteemed jazz festival poster. To celebrate its musicality following a year deprived of live events, Montreux Jazz Festival will return to Lake Geneva’s shoreline from 2 to 7 July 2021. Shining a light on the event, Marylou’s poster features a colourful woman surrounded by geometric shapes in her signature style. The bold artwork hints to the curvature of jazz instruments, specifically the hourglass form of a double bass and the strings of a guitar – a deconstructed poster reminiscent of another Montreux Jazz Festival poster alumnus, Malika Favre.
Discussing the idea behind the design, Marylou tells It’s Nice That she “felt inspired by the way music can make you feel and wanted to convey that through the poster. Music has the power to make you do so many things, one of which is to simply take a break and let yourself be taken by the notes and melody.” Visually balancing the calm felt by music with an upbeat expression at the same time, Marylou depicts a character reclining on her side, “taking a break from everything and letting her mind wander, transported by the music.”
Cleverly, that is where the softness of the image begins and ends, however. When it comes to the execution of the piece, the illustrator strikes up loud primary colours and strong black lines to evoke the power of the music. Marylou says of this delicate equilibrium between piano and forte: “I like to have contrast in my work, and that seemed like a good way to achieve that.” Going on to tell us about her process of putting together this image, first, she constructed the composition for the poster using only geometric shapes and straight lines giving rise to the musical instruments. Then, she added the character in the middle, joining the two elements together to complimentarily become one artwork.
As the jazz festival was postponed this year for obvious reasons, Marylou’s design will re-launch the renowned music festival which has been running since 1967. Drawing around 250,000 attendees from all over the world, the festival has continuously brought together some of the best names in music (Etta James, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin and so on) with many of the most exciting creative names in the business. Having started out as purely a jazz festival, today, the Montreux Jazz Festival pays tribute to myriad styles and genres; a variety echoed in Marylou’s latest poster for the much-anticipated event.
GalleryMarylou Faure: Montreux Jazz Festival (Copyright © Marylou Faure, 2020)
Marylou Faure: Montreux Jazz Festival (Copyright © Marylou Faure, 2020)
About the Author
Jyni joined It’s Nice That as an editorial assistant in August 2018 after graduating from The Glasgow School of Art’s Communication Design degree. In March 2019 she became a staff writer and in June 2021, she was made associate editor. Feel free to drop Jyni a note if you have an exciting story for the site.

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