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June 20, 1931 – Olympia Dukakis:
“I just want you to know that no matter what you do, you’re still gonna die.”Rose Castorini (Olympia Dukakis) in Moonstruck
She is very dear to LGBTQ because of her work on Armistead Maupin’s Tales Of The City which premiered in June 2019, on Netflix, based on the much-loved Tales Of The City novels by Armistead Maupin. Dukakis reprises her role as transgendered Anna Madrigal from the previous television incarnations of Maupin’s books: the original Tales Of The City in 1993, and the sequels More Tales Of The City (1998) and Further Tales Of The City (2001). The 2019 series was Dukakis’ final role.
Romantic comedies are not a top film genre for me. It’s a genre that, for the most part, always seems to get by with a very basic template that is very predictable, and therefore rather dull. That doesn’t mean that there haven’t been rom-coms that have managed to work even in the confines of the usual beats of the familiar framework. One such film is Norman Jewison‘s lovely, bittersweet, Moonstruck. Admired and celebrated upon its release in 1987, the film has continued to resonate with audiences ever since.
Moonstruck is about the Castorini family of Brooklyn, focusing on Loretta (Cher) and her parents, Cosmo (Vincent Gardenia) and Rose (Dukakis). As the movie begins, Loretta becomes engaged to her boyfriend Johnny (Danny Aiello) right before he goes to Italy to visit his sick mother. Before he leaves, he asks Loretta to contact his brother, Ronny (Nicolas Cage), to invite him to the wedding, because he cannot do it himself due to a dispute between them). When Loretta and Ronny meet, they quickly fall in love. Meanwhile, Cosmo and Rose find themselves going through different experiences of their own, ultimately producing a tangled web of relationships for all the Castorinis.
Moonstruck might seem to be just another one of those typical rom-coms where a couple falls in love, complications ensue, and then everything works out anyway, and while you could say that the film does follow that basic formula, it ends up being about a lot more. The film presents an intriguing portrait of where these characters are in their life and what they want or need to do to find happiness, or at least contentment.
Loretta believes that she’s been cursed with bad luck since her first marriage. It was a somewhat rushed and scarce affair: no proper proposal, married at City Hall with strangers as witnesses, no reception, and concluding with her husband being killed when he got hit by a bus. When Johnny proposes, she makes sure everything goes right, from him being down on his knees with a ring to planning a proper wedding. However, she openly admits to her mother that she doesn’t really love him, but she does like him, which is completely undone when she meets Johnny’s brother Ronny. This is a man she truly loves, which leads to obvious complications.
With Cosmo, his reason for having an affair is never made clear, or even openly discussed, but it seems that he felt he was missing something in his life, or he just wanted one more little thrill. The focus on Rose is even more interesting, for her change of heart occurs late in the film, and the viewer is already aware that she knows about Cosmo’s extracurricular activities. When it does occur, we are left to wonder whether it’s for a kind of revenge, or perhaps for the very same reason as Cosmo. For all we know, it may be a mix of the two, though it would seem to fit the theme of the film more to believe that she also feels that something is missing. These characters all want some sort of satisfaction in life, and their entangled relationships make it all the more intriguing as they go about trying to find it.
All the performances are career-best by the cast, but the greatest accomplishment of this film is the original screenplay by John Patrick Shanley, whose characters give us more than your typically forgettable rom-coms. The film won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, plus Oscars for Cher and Dukakis, and it received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (Jewison), and Best Supporting Actor (Gardenia).
Moonstruck is a rather delightful and engrossing film, populated with fascinating characters that make you feel for them. It remains in my Top 10 Films of All Time, and it is now considered by most film fans to be an important contemporary film; it continues to impress audiences three and a half decades later.
Moonstruck was released in January 1988 to critical and commercial success. Reviewers praised its screenplay, direction and performances of the cast, particularly of Cher and Dukakis, and the film grossed $81 million on a $15 million budget, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 1988.
According to casting director Howard Feuer, both Anne Bancroft and Maureen Stapleton had been approached to play the role of Rose, but they were too expensive for the production budget. Feuer remembered Dukakis, a character actor known for her years of work on stage. She read for director Jewison and he hired her on the spot.
Between takes, Cher mentioned to Dukakis that the film was going to be a big stinker. She thought that she was giving a bad performance.
She performed in more than 130 stage productions, 63 films and in 50 television series. A strong advocate for women’s rights and LGBTQ rights, Dukakis embraced her roles of the trans landlady in Tales Of The City, and a butch lesbian in Cloudburst (2011). On the lecture circuit, she talked about women living with chronic illness, life in the theatre, the environment, and feminism. Dukakis:
“I recognize that the real pulse of life is transformation, yet I work in a world dominated by men and the things men value, where transformation is not the coinage. It’s not even the language!”
Tidbits: Dukakis was only 15 years older than her on-screen daughter. Amazingly, Dukakis, Aiello, and costar John Mahoney all share a birthday on June 20. Gardenia and Dukakis previously worked together in Death Wish (1974). Gardenia plays the main detective investigating some murders, while Dukakis plays a police officer.

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A book with where the artists paint their hands to create different human creatures. No words, so it's good for little ones who can't read yet but like to be involved. Nice springboard for ideas of creativity. Let kids tell their own stories to go with the pictures or create their own hand painting creations.
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How creative he is is unfathomable to me, who wants to be as cool as he is, but fails often. What an imagination this guy has! Just looking at the cover makes me smile: a little open-mouthed face painted onto his thumb, with his nail as the figure's mouth.
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On a warm fall afternoon, a group of more than 30 Central Oregonians gathered outside the historic Skyliner Lodge on the edge of the Deschutes National Forest near Bend, Oregon. They came to participate in a forest restoration hike sponsored by the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project (DCFP) as part of the group’s “Forest Restoration Celebration.” The goal for the hike was simple: help the forest tell its story.
An Important Message
“Our forests are in trouble,” is one of the core messages of the DCFP, but many community members and visitors who live nearby or come to play in the Deschutes National Forest don’t realize that the forest needs our help. The DCFP’s community outreach strategy is aimed at addressing this disconnect. The forest restoration hike was designed to inspire users of the forest to think of themselves as part of a community of stewards and ambassadors of forest restoration. By the end of the hike, organizers hoped participants would understand what our forests looked like historically, why our forests are in trouble today, and what they can do to help.
The hiking route wound through a mosaic of stand conditions in the forest around Skyliner Lodge. Along the way, participants were able to see stands highly departed from historic conditions and also stands that had undergone a variety of restoration treatments towards a range of objectives, including wildfire risk reduction, protecting recreational trails, and restoring fire-tolerant plant communities. At planned stops, the hike’s leaders—a local extension forester, several ecologists, and DCFP staff—had placed visual aids like tree cores, historic photos, and tree cookies with fire scars. They also pointed to clues written in the forest itself, such as species composition and structure, to illustrate how the forest had changed over the past century and to underscore the need for active forest restoration.
Time to Talk
There was ample time for group discussion. Hikers asked about the role of historic disturbance processes like fire, the effects of past forest management and harvesting, and how to manage similar forest on their own land. The group also ventured into discussions regarding the definition and identification of old-growth trees, as well as the importance of large, fire-tolerant species like ponderosa pine in fire-adapted forest landscapes.
Participants returned from the hour-and-a-half hike more knowledgeable about the past and present forest, and about how they could help shape its future. Some were so fascinated by what they had learned that on the return hike they spun off into small groups, spreading out into the forest to point out legacy ponderosa pines emblazoned with the cat faces that are the telltale signs of historical, low-severity fires. They returned to the lodge as a new contingent of supporters ready to celebrate what the community could accomplish together in the forest.
Keys to Success
Several key ingredients went into making the hike a great success:
- First, the forest restoration message was more powerful because participants came together to discuss issues right before their eyes;
- Second, the hike employed leaders experienced with interpreting the forest for public audiences; and
- Finally, thoughtful planning went in to selecting the route, the appropriate visual aids, and key points and discussion topics for each stop, which helped deliver the forest restoration message in a logical order.
Community turnout, engagement, and enthusiasm in the discussions indicated that the restoration hike achieved the goal of helping the forest tell its story and communicating the need for active restoration. DCFP staff is already thinking about the next opportunity for a forest restoration hike to build on the momentum from the Forest Restoration Celebration and to engage additional community members as supporters, stewards, and ambassadors of forest restoration.

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Just days after he took office, French President Jacques Chirac got a sharp reminder of how tough it will be to privatize France Telecom, the $29.4 billion national phone monopoly. On May 30, 100,000 striking phone workers poured into the streets to demonstrate against any initiative to free up state control of France Telecom and cut back the company's payroll.
Chirac, who campaigned on a promise to boost employment, is treading cautiously. Yet the pressure will just keep building. The European Union deadline to open phone markets to competition is Jan. 1, 1998. Every day the government delays privatizing France Telecom--the world's fourth-largest operator and a major prop to French industrial policy--the competition widens the gap. "They risk seeing AT&T and British Telecommunications run away with the global telecom market," says Helen Pickance, a senior analyst at researcher Dataquest Europe Ltd. Washington and Brussels also want evidence of a real opening in the French phone market before approving France Telecom's purchase, together with Deutsche Telekom, of 20% of long-distance provider Sprint Corp.
Faced with the need to act, Chirac's government will present a proposal in mid-July to prepare France Telecom for competition. There's little chance it will include radical change, such as the quick sale of a majority stake to private investors. Obstinate union leaders may sign off on slight changes in the company's status--for instance, letting strategic ally Deutsche Telekom take a minority stake. Yet the government may be forced to leave intact a lifetime-employment guarantee for its 151,000 civil servants--90% of total employment. "That's almost like maintaining the status quo," says Pickance.
The irony is that a properly privatized and toughened-up France Telecom could well become a serious global competitor in fairly short order. Yes, employment needs to be trimmed--but not nearly so much as at Deutsche Telekom, where as much as 40% of the workforce must go. Productivity lags behind the Baby Bells but is better than at most European phone companies. France's digital phone network is one of Europe's best, and its data-transmission business is world-class. And to capitalize on the success of its Minitel online service, France Telecom is planning an ambitious new generation of multimedia services on personal computers and televisions.
DECENTRALIZE. But to hold its own in a fast-changing market, France Telecom needs a shakeup (table). President Marcel Roulet vows the company will get just that. He insists it will be ready for 1998--whether France Telecom is a private company by then or is still state-owned. Although large-scale layoffs are not an option, by yearend, Roulet aims to tailor divisions to the markets they serve and push responsibility down the hierarchy, closer to the customer. "We face the most difficult challenge in our history," he admits. "The problem is, when you introduce such drastic change, you need some time."
It's the plea for time that critics find so disconcerting about Roulet. A 62-year-old graduate of both the elite Ecole Polytechnique and the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecommunications, he has worked for telecommunications authorities for his entire career, first in Africa and then in France. He "can accept the idea of competition in theory, as long as there is no reality to deal with," says one senior government official.
But reality is coming. Even in France's protected market, EU policymakers mandate competition in certain sectors. In one--corporate networks--British Telecommunications PLC and Unisource, a consortium of smaller European operators, are siphoning off lucrative business. A British Telecom subsidiary already has won 200 French companies as customers, including insurance giant AXA, Societe Generale, and Credit Lyonnais. Auto maker Renault recently chose Unisource to link its Spanish and French offices.
As key customers have started to complain about France Telecom's high rates, the giant utility has cut deals to ensure their loyalty. When the chief executive of chemical giant Rhone-Poulenc recently called Roulet to complain that his company's phone bill totaled one-fourth of profits, Roulet immediately offered to lop off 20%--the same discount British Telecom was offering. But such bargaining won't stem the overall flow of customer defections. As more French companies privatize and find major cost-cutting imperative, the discounts and improved service offered by foreign operators are just too attractive to pass up.
French regulators are also signaling that they may encourage more competition before 1998. In May, French authorities gave the national railway, SNCF, a green light to carry voice traffic for mobile-phone companies on the telecommunications network laid out along its track. Thus, France is the first country in continental Europe where private mobile operators don't have to lease lines from the state phone company. In a separate development, a U.S. company, MFS Communications Co., has received permission to lay a fiber-optic network around Paris for common corporate services such as videoconferencing.
France Telecom just isn't moving fast enough to counter these threats. Consultants who work closely with the company say its inward-looking engineering focus could become a severe handicap. Most of its top 200 managers come from the same telecom school as Roulet. "It's a disadvantage to have 200 people thinking alike when you have to formulate a strategy for a rapidly changing market," says one consultant. "France Telecom needs shock therapy," agrees another, who has worked closely with the company. "On customer service, they are terrible."
RATE SHOCK. Until now, fat margins have encouraged management's complacency. France Telecom generated net earnings of $969 million last year by charging rates that are among the highest in Europe for international calls and leased lines. When total deregulation hits, the company will lose market share unless it lowers rates dramatically. Already, the government has decreed that leased-line rates should decline 10% a year for the next four years.
As profits decline along with rates, France Telecom will have trouble subsidizing other activities of France Inc. Monopoly profits have traditionally underwritten cutting-edge research in telecommunications. The government has also used France Telecom's cash flow to prop up such ailing state companies as computer maker Groupe Bull and electronics giant Thomson, which have needed repeated capital infusions.
With 1998 drawing near, France Telecom can no longer afford the politics of helping out in unprofitable, unrelated state companies. The phone giant could even face a profit squeeze of its own--or worse. "The government's greatest nightmare is that France Telecom will turn into another Air France, with losses in the billions," says a French consultant close to the phone monopoly. That would be a sad fate indeed for a company that could still be a serious contender in the race for a wired world.
FRANCE TELECOM'S STRENGTHS...
-- A state-of-the-art, 100% digital phone network
-- Expertise in multimedia and online services
-- A powerful, lavishly funded research and development program
-- Manageable debt, no pressing capital requirements, and
relatively strong profitability
-- More efficient than other European phone monopolies in terms
of lines per employee
...AND ITS WEAKNESSES
-- Privatization stalled by four strong unions
-- 90% of its 167,000 employees hold civil servant status,
including lifetime job guarantees
-- Global alliance with Sprint and Deutsche Telekom held up by U.S.
and European regulators over market opening
-- Management slow to prepare for the end of monopoly market on Jan. 1, 1998

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Tiwa Savage has spoken on her leaked sextape, describing how she felt.
Before now, Tiwa Savage revealed during a recent interview with American OAP, Angie Martinez of Power 105.1 that her s*xtape has leaked.
According to the Nigerian singer, the s*xtape was accidentally posted on Snapchat by her lover who deleted it immediately when he realised the error. However, it was too late. Now, someone wants to extort her.
“No part of me wants to pay the person. That is what is getting me angry. If you want to put it out, put it out. I am that crazy that I can put it out myself. You are not making any money from me. This was an intimate moment with someone I am dating. The person I am dating is not famous, he is a regular guy and his whole business is about to be out,”
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Ahoy ye landlubbers, and come aboard! For we go forth in search of adventure, glory, and treasure beyond our wildest dreams!
I’m not sure about you, but I’ve spent many a day planning out tales about what it be like to turn pirate in the style of Long John Silver, Captain Hook, or Jack Sparrow. Feeling the wind blow over the waves with a stodgy navy fleet close on our tail. Obtaining a treasure map though mysterious means, and narrowly avoiding the traps of the previous owner. Aye, I think a pirate’s life might be quite fine.
But imagine my sense of amazement when I found out that Blockception had created a Pirate Skin Pack chock full of 29(!) different nautical skins. This gem of a pack has all the seeds needed to flesh out your next swashbuckling roleplay or adventure series. But just to have a bit of fun, instead of going in depth on each skin, let’s check out a couple of quick story elements that we could run with this pack.
First of all, we need our protagonist of course. It could be a Shipwrecked Man or Woman castaway on a mysterious island full of strange creatures. Perhaps a Mermaid Princess who traded her crown for the chance the explore the world above for a year and a day, or a Pirate Lad learning what he can as a cabin boy onboard the ship of the great Pirate King. But just maybe, it will be following the adventures of the legendary Captain Halfside, formerly known as Captain Wholeside until an encounter with a kraken left him with half the limbs but double the glory.
Second, a story is only as good as the antagonist in the tale. Now this could be an Admiral merely fulfilling his duty in hunting down any pirate on sight, or a Ghost Privateer doomed to haunt the waters until he finds someone worthy to take his place. Of course, it could be an Evil Mermaid plotting to take control of the Underwater Kingdom. Then again, a fun one is simply the ruddy Captain Redbeard racing you to the Fountain of Youth in the land just below the horizon.
Finally, what is a good adventure without interesting and outlandish characters to interact with? It could be the Peg-Leg-Penguin, said to be on his 23rd voyage from the antarctic to the arctic oceans. Or a whole school of mermaids, in desperate need of new waterproof books to read. The hungry Pol-arrr Be-arrr whose stomach is much more fierce than he is. The strange Hair o’ Brine who loves collecting sails, anchors, and other ship parts; even if they’re in use. But if you’re really lucky, then you might come across the Space Pirate Woman who is full of stories about the stars filling the night sky.
No matter what adventure you decide to play next, this pack of 29 skins is sure to provide a nautical flair to your next game.

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Over the past few days, this clip has been making the rounds and it’s getting shared as fast as gonorrhea during the Vietnam War.
In it, you can see a VERY lucky SCUBA diver in the water, on a dive to film killer whales, when out of nowhere a 35,000-pound Humpback Whale swoops up to swallow a massive school of fish and just narrowly misses swallowing the diver.
That 35,000lb Humpback Whale wasn’t fucking around, it was swallowing anything that got in its way, and that SCUBA diver was an arm’s length from ending up in the Darwin Awards for 2016:
According to ABC News, this footage was taken by Patrick Dykstra, the owner of Picture Adventure Expeditions, off the Northern coast of Norway. He was leading an expedition with a group of wildlife photographers trying to capture footage of killer whales in the wild, which is apparently something people do during November in Northern Norway.
Patrick told reporters that he never felt like he was in harm’s way and that the whale actually swerved at the last second to avoid swallowing him like Pinocchio:
“It’s hard to tell from the video, but the whale swerved last minute to avoid hitting me,” he said. “It’s fascinating how something so big and moving so fast could avoid me last minute. They’re incredibly intelligent creatures that know exactly where they are.”
As far as I know there have been no recorded incidents of a humpback whale ever swallowing a human being, but that’s not to say it hasn’t happened. There very well could’ve been fishermen lost at sea who were mistakenly gobbled up by whales trying to swallow schools of fish, but I’d say the chances of that happening are very slim.
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The Panamera is becoming even more of a four-doored 911 thanks to the launch of the GTS version, which gets more power, lowered suspension and bigger brakes. It will be on sale in the UK in February priced at £90,409, which is £6,280 more than the four-wheeled drive 4S on which it is based.
It’s 4.8 litre normally aspirated V8 enjoys a 30bhp power hike to 424bhp, and torque rises 15lb ft to 384lb ft. The air suspension rides 10mm lower, and the brakes and 19-inch wheels are from the Turbo – the rears are spaced out by 5mm. Handling is regulated by electronic trickery: Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) is fitted, as is an electronically locking rear axle, and Porsche Torque vectoring Plus.
Standard equipment reflects the GTS’s extra sportiness. It features the Sound Symposer, which directs engine intake noise into the cabin, which is trimmed in leather and Alcantara and has the SportDesign steering wheel with shift paddles for the PDK gearbox. Sport Chrono is also standard. The bodywork features numerous styling details in black.


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The wrath of Hurricane Isaac threatened the safety, health, and welfare of St. John the Baptist Parish residents along with private property and public facilities. This prompted Parish President Natalie Robottom to sign an Executive Order allowing for temporary housing for family members, employees, reconstruction and disaster relief workers to facilitate rebuilding efforts. For specific information regarding temporary housing, please contact the Planning and Zoning Office at 985-651-5565.
The signing of this Executive Order is critical to St. John Parish's recovery, as there is little to no capacity within the parish to house residents. The Parish President has also requested and is awaiting final approval from FEMA to provide HUD Manufactured Housing (mobile homes) to address the housing shortfall in the parish. "Unlike Hurricane Katrina, our residents did not relocate all over the country, and the majority of homes can be repaired rather than demolished. Many residents are with family and friends and over 600 are in hotels outside of the parish; this is a problem. Our residents want to repair their homes so they can return to them as quickly as possible," said President Robottom.
Temporary housing is the number one concern for many displaced residents and all avenues for remedying this problem are being addressed simultaneously. President Robottom is working with FEMA, GOHSEP, the Louisiana Housing Task Force, DOTD, DCFS, the Hotel Association, the Fair Housing Action Center, and the Select Committee on Hurricane Recovery to make every option available for her residents. Short-term housing, Temporary Shelter Assistance (TSA) and Rental Assistance (RA), is available to residents whose homes are not livable. An extension for TSA has been granted through September 30th for individuals who qualify, but hotel availability remains an issue. This extension request is based on need, but FEMA has not released specific information regarding St. John residents, siting privacy issues. Local and state officials continue to press for this information as it is critical to the development of short-term and long-term housing plans for St. John.
FEMA no longer provides travel trailers as a temporary housing measure; however, the Rental Assistance (RA) awards can be used for travel trailers, campers and RVs. Manufactured housing vendors, who are registered with the state and meet the appropriate insurance requirements, are encouraged to contact the Parish so their contact information can be shared with local residents. President Robottom and her staff are also addressing issues related to hotel availability, transportation, and site selection for long-term housing. Commissioner of Insurance, James Donelon, has been contacted to address insurance needs, state officials are working to secure money to close holes in housing funding gaps, and the federal government is being lobbied for hurricane protection.
Despite information to the contrary, St. John Parish is working at a record pace in providing resources and funding opportunities for its residents when compared with other areas of the state. FEMA inspectors have completed 9,247 of the 9,840 housing inspections requested, which is 94% completion rate compared with 80% in other areas. St. John residents have been awarded $17 million of the $55 million in Housing Assistance and $2.3 million of the $11 million in Other Needs Assistance statewide. With regard to Interim Housing Assistance (IHA), which includes Transitional Sheltering Assistance and Rental Assistance, 8,620 of the 31,381 households are St. John residents, which is second only to Jefferson Parish. Although the DSNAP program in St. John ended yesterday, 8,232 households were approved for food stamps valued at over $3.3 million. Applications are continuing to be accepted online and by phone.
"There can be no healing until solutions are provided to address residents' immediate needs. This is a long-term process and anyone who believes the parish can return to normalcy only two weeks following one of the worst disasters in St. John's history is unrealistic", said President Robottom.
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WASHINGTON D.C. — Recent data acquired from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that African Americans making more than $75,000 a year still live in poorer neighborhoods than white people who make much less money.
USA Today reports:
The average affluent black and Hispanic household — defined in the study as earning more than $75,000 a year — lives in a poorer neighborhood than the average lower-income non-Hispanic white household that makes less than $40,000 a year.
“Blacks are segregated and even affluent blacks are pretty segregated,” says Logan, who analyzed 2005-09 data for the nation’s 384 metropolitan areas. “African Americans who really succeeded live in neighborhoods where people around them have not succeeded to the same extent.”


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The Equality Effect is almost magical. In more equal countries, human beings are generally happier and healthier, there is less crime, more creativity and higher educational attainment.
Danny Dorling delivers all evidence that is now so overwhelming that it should be changing politics and society all over the world.For the past four decades, many countries, including the US and the UK, have chosen the path to greater inequality on the assumption that there is no alternative.
Yet even under globalization, other nations continue to take a different road.
The time will come when The Equality Effect will be as readily accepted as women voting or former colonies gaining independence--and it will come very soon.From one of the world's top social scientists comes a compelling argument for public policy to prioritize equality, fully-evidenced with statistics and sprinkled with black and white illustrations.
Most importantly, he demonstrates where greater equality is currently to be found, and how we can set The Equality Effect in motion everywhere.
Danny Dorling is a social geographer and the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford.His work concerns issues of housing, health, employment, education and poverty. He has written extensively about the widening gap between rich and poor and his work regularly appears in the media.He is author The No-Nonsense Guide to Equality; The Atlas of the Real World; Unequal Health; Inequality and the 1%, and Injustice: Why social inequalities persist.
His views are often sought by policy makers.

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I was a very active Silhouette shooter in the 1970s. I was also a writer and contributor to the National News latter. Served as state director for Wyoming.
This BS about Mdl. 29s being more likely to fail etc is just another load of nonsense. The Ruger BH had problems with ejector rods falling off and the new rod safeties blocks falling in to the actions. Dan Wesson were racked with barrel spacing problems. Actions binding was a Dan Wesson on going failure.
The real facts are the S&W was more expensive than the other guns. Shooters who could not afford good equipment was always findings something "Just as Good". Some things never change.
The very idea that dropping pinned barrels was an improvement is so ridiculous I won even reply.


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Gather round boys and girls, because Clean Plate Charlie wants to share a little Christmas story -- courtesy of Anthony Bourdain.
We're sure you've heard about Santa Claus and how he brings presents to all good little children. But we want to tell you about who visits naughty little children - Krampus.
No, Krampus is not the evil little gremlin that visits mommy once a month and makes her cranky (that's cramps). Krampus is the evil man who beats the crap out of bad children, shoves them into a sack and eats them.
Did you swipe a crunch bar from the local grocer? Did you sneak out of the house to play without your parents' permission? Krampus knows all..and he will pay you a visit.
Watch Anthony Bourdain's vision of kiddie hell, my little pretties. And be good. Be very, very good.
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Discovering the Hidden Gem of Holland Park in London
Holland Park is a hidden gem located in West London, England. It covers an area of 54 acres and is known for its tranquil gardens, picturesque walkways, and a wide range of recreational activities.
Holland Park has a fascinating history dating back to the 19th century when it was created as a private garden for a wealthy aristocrat. It was later purchased by the local council and opened to the public, becoming one of the most popular parks in the city.
Holland Park is home to several famous landmarks, including the Kyoto Garden, the Holland House, and the Opera Holland Park. The Kyoto Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden that was a gift from the city of Kyoto in 1991. Holland House is a historic mansion that was bombed during World War II and now serves as a youth hostel. The Opera Holland Park is a popular venue that hosts a range of opera performances and events throughout the year.
Holland Park is the perfect place for a wide range of recreational activities. Visitors can go for a leisurely walk or run on one of the many walking trails or take a yoga class in the park. The park also has several children’s playgrounds and is a great place for a picnic.
The park is also home to several annual events, including the Holland Park Summer Festival and the Holland Park Open Air Theatre. The Holland Park Summer Festival is a popular event that takes place in June and features live music, food stalls, and fun fair rides. The Holland Park Open Air Theatre is a unique outdoor theatre experience that takes place in the summer months and features a range of theatre productions.
Holland Park is a hidden gem that should not be missed when visiting London. With its tranquil gardens, historic landmarks, and wide range of recreational activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are looking for a peaceful place to relax or a fun-filled day out, Holland Park has something for everyone.

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As India enters its 72nd year of Independence, Twitter is proud to announce the launch of Twitter Lite Google Play app in India as a way for more people across the country to celebrate #IndiaIndependenceDay and see what’s happening in India and the world. People can Tweet with #IndiaIndependenceDay to activate a Red Fort emoji on Twitter and Twitter Lite and join in the celebrations.
Twitter Lite minimizes data usage, loads quickly on slower networks and takes up less space on your device. Last year, Twitter introduced the Twitter Lite as a mobile web browser experience available on mobile.twitter.com and is expanding the solution to the Google Play store today for more people in India to celebrate #IndiaIndependenceDay with.
Mahima Kaul (@misskaul), Head of Public Policy, Twitter India, said, “Twitter is committed to add value to the expression of our users, allowing them to share their experiences and views in a more meaningful and engaging manner. With the launch of Twitter Lite Google Play app, the Red Fort emoji and the live streams from news partners available on Twitter to commemorate India’s 72 years of Independence, we are thrilled to bind Indians across the world with a sense of togetherness and celebration.”
Twitter continues to celebrate all cultures with customized initiatives for key milestones and events across the world. These initiatives are conceptualized keeping in mind the sentiments and are a delightful way to reinforce a sense of unity and harmony amongst Twitter and Twitter Lite users.


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Jonas Zemaitis (also known under his codename Vytautas; March 15, 1909 in Palanga – November 26, 1954 in Moscow) was one of the leaders of armed resistance against the Soviet occupation in Lithuania and acknowledged as the Head of State of contemporary occupied Lithuania.
Zemaitis was born to Jonas Zemaitis and Petronele Dauksaite. Despite the fact that his father was non-religious, Zemaitis was christened in Palanga's church. From 1910 to 1917 he lived with his parents in Lomża, Poland, where his uncle A. Dauksa owned a large dairy farm. In Lomża, Zemaitis attended primary school while his parents were working. In 1917, Zemaitis returned to Lithuania and settled down in the Siluva region, in the village of Kiaulininkai, where his grandparents lived. In 1921, he finished Raseiniai Gymnasium First Class. In 1926, started studying in Kaunas Military School. In 1929 he finished this school and became a lieutenant. Zemaitis started soldiering in The Second Flock Of Artillery as a commander. 1936 - 1938 Zemaitis studied in Fontainebleu school of artillery (Ecole d’Artillerie de Fontainebleau). After the pupillage Zemaitis acquired the rank of captain and directed to flocks of Lithuania military forces.
After the USSR occupation of Lithuania in 1940, Zemaitis continued his active service in the 617th flock of artillery, where he held the position of head of swarm school. At the beginning of the war between the USSR and Nazi Germany waylayed Zemaitis in the ground of VarEna. After receiving the order to retreat to the east, Zemaitis and a group of soldiers consciously fell behind and surrendered to the captivity of Germans. He did not want to serve the Nazis, and therefore he retired and settled down in Kaunas. He worked as a technician of peat extraction.
Jonas Zemaitis Monument in front of the Ministry of National Defence, Vilnius.
In 1944 he joined the Lithuanian Territorial Defense Force, organized by Povilas PlechaviCius. After the force was disbanded by the Nazis, Zemaitis went into hiding. When the Red Army returned to Lithuania, Zemaitis joined the Lithuanian Freedom Army and the Lithuanian partisans, steadily rising to a position of leadership. In February 1949 he established the Union of Lithuanian Freedom Fighters and became its chairman; he worked to continue partisan resistance to Soviet occupation and legitimize the actions of the partisans. In December 1951 he was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage and became paralyzed. In May 1953 his place of hiding was discovered by Soviet agents and he was arrested. After being transported to Moscow, he was interrogated by Lavrentiy Beria and was executed in the Butyrka prison in 1954.
Jonas Zemaitis is the namesake of the General Jonas Zemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania. In 1995 a documentary Ketvirtasis Prezidentas (The Fourth President) was released about his life.
Posthumously Jonas Zemaitis-Vytautas was awarded the rank of Brigadier General and was officially named as the fourth President of Lithuania in March 2009.

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Yankees’ plan for Gleyber Torres entering spring training was that he would start the season with Double-A Trenton.
General manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that plan has not changed, even as the 20-year-old continues tearing up the Grapefruit League, most recently in Tuesday’s 10-6 loss to the Rays when he went 2-for-3, including his second homer, with three RBIs.
“Nope,” Cashman said by phone after the game, asked if the organization’s thoughts have changed in light of Torres’ performance.
Spectacular results aside, it makes sense. Torres, one of the top prospects in the sport, has not yet played above High-A (he finished the season in Tampa after the Yankees acquired him in the Aroldis Chapman deal). As good as he’s been — and he has been good, slashing .455/.458/1.000 in 13 games — it’s still just 13 spring games. Additionally, Torres, a shortstop, is still learning a new position to provide organizational flexibility, something the Yankees are doing with many of their young players. He started at second and made an error.
Gary Sanchez, who hit his fourth homer of the spring and is slashing .345/.367/.828 in 10 games, has taken notice.
“To be his first spring training, I would say it’s been great,” Sanchez said. “There have been a lot of expectations for him and he’s been able to show his skills. I think he’s a five-tool player, a complete player, with a lot of talent. He’s been impressive.”
It’s a word that’s gotten quite a workout regarding Torres so far. “He looks really good, he’s impressive, he continues to fortify his stock, which is extremely high,” Cashman said. “Just keep playing and having fun and the rest will take care of itself.”
Bird not letting up
Greg Bird, who missed all of last season recovering from shoulder surgery, went 2-for-3, including a triple, and has a .429/.500/1.000 slash line in 12 games. He and Sanchez, expected to hit back-to-back in the order, are a combined 22-for-57 (.385) with seven homers and 15 RBIs.
Jacoby Ellsbury, mostly a disappointment three seasons into his seven-year, $153-million contract, has quietly had a good spring. Ellsbury, who did not make the trip, has a .348/.423/.522 slash line with three stolen bases in nine games.
“I like where he’s at,” Joe Girardi said.


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- Grand jury indicts 6 officers in death of Freddie Gray
- Baltimore: Moving Forward
- FOX45’s Kathleen Cairns asks Baltimore Mayor about response time during riots
- AG Lynch opens civil rights investigation into Baltimore Police Dept.
- Ed Reed returns to Baltimore to announce retirement
- Hogan rescinds State of Emergency, all National Guard removed from Baltimore
- Baltimore Mayor asks DOJ to investigate whether police have 'pattern' of violating 4th amendment
- In Arkansas, Huckabee launches second White House bid
- Governor Hogan attends call for "Day of Prayer and Peace"
- Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake attends the reopening of Mondawmin Mall
- MEMA director discusses upcoming weekend plans
- All six charged Baltimore officers in custody
- 6 Baltimore officers charged in Freddie Gray murder case
- City leaders applaud citizens' peaceful protests, discuss weekend's marches in press conference Thursday evening
- Baltimore Police Turn Freddie Gray Investigation Over to State’s Attorney
- City School CEO: Police Want to do the Right Thing, Our Children Don't Perceive It
- NAACP: Future of Baltimore Will Be Forged by Citizens Who Care About Their Communities
- City-Wide Curfew of 10PM-5AM Starts Tuesday in Baltimore
- Governor Hogan: Baltimore City Families Deserve Peace & Safety
- Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Family of Freddie Gray Speak
- The Latest: Large Crowds Expected for Freddie Gray Protest
- Baltimore Mayor Wants Answers in Freddie Gray's Death [4/24]
- Baltimore Police Commissioner Batts Discusses Reaction, Reform Surrounding Freddie Gray's Death
- Baltimore Police Presser on Arrest Leading to Freddie Gray's Death [4/20]
- Baltimore Hospital Says Man Injured in Police Encounter Dies [4/19]
- Baltimore Co Exec Kevin Kamenetz: State of the County is Strong
- Governor Hogan Signs 121 Bills Into Law
- Anne Arundel County Police ID Officer Shot on Friday
- Lauren Hill Dies After Fighting Tumor to Play College Hoops
- Baltimore City Surveillance Technology Press Conference
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- White House: US to Slow Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
- Cruz Kicks off Presidential Campaign at Christian College
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- Netanyahu Tells AIPAC World Must Not let Iran Go Nuclear
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Lt. Governor Calls For Investigation Of Health Site Problems
Updated: Monday, January 13 2014, 04:00 PM EST
The main architect of the state's health care exchange called for an investigation into the process that has been widely criticized as a botched roll-out.
Amid questions about the future of the site launched to enroll Marylanders in Obamacare, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown says he supports an investigation into technical issues and mismanagement which he claims were hidden from him during construction of the site.
"Right now our focus is perspective, what we need to do today so that by the end of open enrollment we have more and more Marylanders enrolled," Brown said on Monday. "Now there will be a time and I've said this before...where we need to...whether you'd call it an investigation or an audit, to see what went wrong. What went wrong, how'd it go wrong, so that number one we can prevent that in the future and number two so that we can hold those accountable."
Brown declined to offer specifics on the scope of which agency would conduct it.
On Sunday Governor Martin O'Malley defended the Maryland Heath Exchange on CNN. He pledged to fix the problems and brushed aside calls for the state to allow residents to purchase coverage directly from the federal web site.
However, Brown hedge on the idea of bypassing the Maryland site, saying the idea was still on the table.


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Ladies and Gentlemen....I officially have a new favourite drink. Simple Lime Daiquiris. So ridiculously easy. Seriously, they taste way better than they have any right to.
Jordyn and I made these to go with fish tacos one night (recipe coming up this Friday!!), and it was such a perfect pairing. We also busted out our vitamix for the job, and man it blends ice like no other. I don't know about you, but I love my ice blended rather than crushed or cubed. There's just something about it being all slushified that I like!
Simple Lime Daiquiris
yields: 2 drinks
recipe by: Jordyn Siemens
Combine all ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth.
*If your blender doesn't handle ice well, you can use crushed ice instead.
Serve with a lime wedge on the side, and enjoy!
12 ice cubes
5 ounces of coconut rum
3 ounces of lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar (*or to taste)
Now go and buy some limes and get ready for FISH TACO FRIDAY!!!!

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How to Apply PLG in Domains that Prevent it
Combining PLG and SLG to drive growth.
In a recent post, I shared some concerns and suggested a reality check for Product-Led Growth (PLG). To summarize:
Depending on the domain and the nature of the product, it may not be appropriate to implement PLG to the full extent but, instead, blending with classic Sales-Led Growth (SLG) strategies will provide better business outcomes.
Today I want to dig a bit deeper and describe two alternative models for combining PLG with SLG.
Option 1: Let the Product Generate Qualified Leads
What you will often find is a hybrid model of PLG & SLG:
The product does the initial acquisition, then the customer sees some perceived value, then the Sales team steps in to monetize.
Essentially, the idea is to combine the best of both worlds:
Quick time to value for the customer with self-service onboarding and some kind of free trial
Extended monetization for the company by qualifying users based on their behavior in the product and then generating well-qualified leads for the Sales team
Contrary to the often-cited “the product sells itself”, Marketing and Sales are still needed as illustrated in this customer journey:
James Colgan’s approach is similar to what Aakash Gupta describes as Product-Led Sales:
Product-Led Sales (PLS) is a go-to-market strategy that uses self-serve users as the primary funnel for the sales motion — Aakash Gupta
However, if you have read this far, you will notice the problem with that approach. Specifically, when your product is applied in domains with top-down decision-making, where users are not buyers, it will be difficult to even start turning this flywheel because the initial push — users intrinsically trying your product — will be missing.
Option 2: Use the Product for Expansion
In these Enterprise-like situations, another approach of combining PLG with SLG will be more promising. In a nutshell:
Continue traditional Marketing to generate demand.
Let Sales close the initial deal — which will make sure your product gets a checkmark for all the compliance aspects and will see an initial adoption inside the customer.
Then apply Product-Led Growth methods to help expand the business:
When onboarding users, run a quick survey or use similar tools — to learn as much as possible about the specific user persona and their needs.
Implement in-product tours or provide easy-to-follow checklists to guide new users — to minimize the work for your Customer Success team.
Likewise, use guided tours to show new features or point toward premium functionality — to offer even more value to users.
If possible, provide reverse trials for premium features — to allow users actually perceive the value before they have to make a buying decision.
Track the satisfaction of users on task-level, directly in the product, such as with Customer Effort Scores — to observe, learn, and remove obstacles as quickly as possible.
With all of that, create Product Qualified Accounts (PQAs) — to indicate groups of users inside customer organizations who appear to be great candidates for expansion.
Finally, hand over these PQAs to your Account Management team — to let them work on increased monetization.
The essential difference here is that during the expansion phase, a commercial relationship is already in place. At least some parts of the product have been rolled out, legal agreements are in place, SLAs have been agreed upon, the vendor is “whitelisted” inside the customer, and all of that.
Expanding the SLG Journey with PLG
To illustrate the change, let’s extend a classic SLG-driven customer journey with that PLG-driven expansion:
In the above, orange indicates primarily human activities whereas blue-ish steps happen inside the product. The latter only happens after the Sales-driven landing phase has been completed — for the reasons described above and here.
As we can see, the actual time to value for the customer still shows rather late — which is sad for both sides: Customers perceive value very late, and vendors spend a lot of effort until they see the result (with a decent risk of losing the prospect along the way).
Dovetailing SLG with PLG
If domain and product allow, a mixed approach that alternates between SLG and PLG might help to overcome this problem:
By dovetailing human activities with in-product experience, the process can be optimized:
Start with classic Marketing activities, as also mentioned by James Colgan, to create demand and awareness, so that visitors come to your website.
While a traditional free trial might not be possible for the reasons described here, show the product using authentic videos or canned demos which allow prospective customers to get a realistic impression.
When you are running a customer community portal or something similar, then referring to happy customers might help — even more so when these reference customers are similar in terms of size or industry segment.
From observing these activities, derive triggers that let the Sales team step in to handle all steps from further lead qualification to the final closing of the deal, to take the first step toward monetization.
Instead of Consulting or Customer Success, most of the onboarding happens inside the product directly which not only puts the user in the driver’s seat but also allows for rich product analytics.
After users have perceived the initial value, premium features can be offered based on their behavior when using the product. In most cases, because the initial deal was closed and all compliance-related topics checked, running a reverse trial, e.g. for some extended functionality, should be possible.
From that, the product can generate PQAs which Account Management can approach to expand, up- and cross-sell.
As can be seen in the above visualization, the actual, productive implementation will still be relatively late due to the reasons we mentioned above. However, prospective customers will get an early real-life impression — and the product can help to generate leads that are well-qualified for expansion.


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This 2008 Cadillac XLR-V was purchased by the seller in March 2011 and they have since added approximately 10k of the 23k indicated miles. The car is powered by a supercharged 4.4-liter Northstar V8 paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox and is finished in Black Raven over Ebony leather and microsuede. Equipment includes a power-retractable hardtop, polished 19″ multi-spoke wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, heated and cooled seats, a head-up display, a Bose sound system, adaptive cruise control, and navigation. This XLR-V is now offered with a reproduction window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Black Raven and features a power-retractable hardtop, xenon headlights, fog lights, rear parking sensors, LED taillights, and quad polished exhaust finishers.
Polished 19″ multi-spoke wheels are mounted with Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires measuring 235/45 up front and 255/40 out back. The seller notes curb marks on the right-front wheel. The four-wheel independent suspension features Magnetic Ride Control, and the car is also equipped with speed-sensitive power steering along with traction and stability control systems. Braking is handled by four-wheel cross-drilled and ventilated discs.
The cabin features heated and cooled power-adjustable seats upholstered in Ebony leather and microsuede along with a color-coordinated center console, door panels, and carpets. Wood veneers accent the center console, shift knob, and door pulls, while amenities include a head-up display, a Bose sound system, a six-disc CD changer, navigation, keyless access, push-button start, adaptive cruise control, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames Bulgari-branded instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 23k miles, approximately 10k of which were added under current ownership.
The supercharged 4.4-liter Northstar V8 features the performance cooling package and was factory rated at 443 horsepower and 414 lb-ft of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Florida, Michigan, and Arizona.
|High Bid||USD $40,150 (Reserve Not Met)|
|Auction Ended||January 28, 2023 at 2:22PM PT|
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How to Remove Acne Scars From Face – Itching, inflammation, and even pain are just some of the discomforts that often appear with every breakout of pimples and pimples. But beyond such annoyances, the biggest fear is really the marks and scars that acne can leave on the skin. Especially if we talk about severe acne breakouts on the face or other visible areas of the body.
What Are Acne Marks and Scars?
Acne marks and scars are skin tissues that were not able to fully regenerate after acne lesions. Such marks and scars are often the result of skin lesions caused by inflamed pimples and pimples. This inflammation causes the follicular tissue of the pores affected by acne to break down. In most cases, the skin produces collagen to repair skin lesions and thus be able to return to its natural state. However, for deeper skin lesions, acne marks and scars may not completely fade on their own.
What Causes Acne Marks and Scars?
Obviously, acne marks and scars occur after breakouts of pimples and pimples. However, there are different factors that influence the appearance of such skin marks and scars. For example, hardly a simple pimple will cause marks or scars on the skin. But more severe acne breakouts can produce deeper lesions that cause more damage to follicular tissue. In addition to the type of injury, genetic predisposition influences the ability of the skin to regenerate itself after having suffered injuries caused by acne. If the skin produces excess collagen, it will cause raised marks and scars. If there is collagen deficiency in the skin, the marks and scars will be hollow. Lastly, taking care of your skin during every acne breakout also plays an important role. Touching or removing pimples and pimples can make acne infection worse and even lead to a larger skin lesion. Which will increase the risk of acne marks and scars. Options to delete them. How to Remove Acne Scars From Face
How to Remove Acne Scars From Face
Vanity or aesthetics aside, acne marks and scars can seriously affect self-esteem. The good news is that these skin lesions are treatable. There are several home remedies, cosmetic products, and medical treatments that help eliminate acne sequelae. However, it is vitally important to know the substances or treatments to remove acne marks or scars. Especially if they are commercial products with chemicals, since they are often accompanied by side effects. Some of the best alternatives for treating acne marks and scars are found at home, whether in the pantry or in the garden. Foods, natural oils, and even baking soda can offer wonderful benefits for treating such skin lesions. Then you will learn in more detail about home remedies that help to fade marks and scars resulting from acne breakouts. How to Remove Acne Scars From Face
Remove Acne Scars From Face
Aloe Vera or Aloe Vera
Aloe or aloe vera is a miracle home remedy for different skin conditions. Thanks to its nutrients, aloe vera is a natural food that keeps the skin soft, healthy and healthy. One of its biggest benefits is helping the skin to regenerate, which fades any marks or scars caused by acne. Furthermore, with aloe there is no risk of irritations that some chemicals can cause. To fully enjoy the properties of aloe vera, the crystal of the aloe vera plant must be extracted. Afterwards, this crystal should be applied to the skin with gentle circular massages. The aloe must act for 30 minutes before being removed with plenty of water. How to Remove Acne Scars From Face
Honey does wonders as a skin treatment, especially when it comes to pure, unprocessed honey. This is because pure bee honey is a natural scar that helps eliminate acne sequelae, including marks and scars. To take advantage of its properties, just apply a little honey on the skin lesions caused by pimples and pimples. Afterwards, the honey must act for 15 minutes before being removed with plenty of warm water. To use it as an exfoliant and prevent new acne breakouts, honey can be mixed with a little sugar or cinnamon.
Without a doubt, one of the most effective natural remedies for acne is coconut oil. Coconut oil, in addition to hydrating the skin, has healing properties that help remove acne marks and scars. However, to really take advantage of its properties, you must use organic coconut oil. Therefore, coconut oil should not contain any mineral compounds or artificial flavoring. This home remedy should be spread over the entire face with gentle massages until it is absorbed by the skin.
It is not necessary to remove the coconut oil from the skin. However, in case of discomfort, the coconut oil can be removed with plenty of water after 30 minutes. How to Remove Acne Scars From Face
It’s no secret that consuming vitamin E significantly helps keep skin young and radiant, as well as fading acne marks and scars. These benefits can be further harnessed by applying the contents of a vitamin E capsule directly to the skin. You can even mix the contents of a couple of vitamin E capsules with your typically used moisturizer.
Cucumbers are one of the most popular home remedies for skin care, and no wonder. Cucumber is a powerful moisturizer loaded with vitamins A and C, as well as magnesium. Such components optimize the natural regeneration process of the skin to restore the tissues damaged by pimples and pimples. To use it, the cucumber must be cut into slices and applied to areas with skin lesions. The cucumber slices should act on the skin for 30 minutes and then they should be removed. At the end, the skin should be washed with plenty of water to remove the remaining cucumber residues.
Turmeric gets its name from curcumin, which has antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. So, turmeric not only helps to effectively fade marks and scars caused by acne. It is also capable of removing pimples and blackheads from the skin. Turmeric can be applied to the skin in the form of a mask and diluted with ingredients such as honey, milk or yogurt to avoid coloring the complexion. Potato or Potato. Whether we are talking about potatoes or potatoes, these tubers are an incredible source of vitamins that contribute to skin regeneration. Therefore, potatoes or potatoes are capable of disappearing the worst acne marks and scars.
To take advantage of the benefits of this home remedy, a potato or potato should be cut into thin slices and it should be applied to the affected area. The potato slices should rest on the skin for at least 15 minutes and then be removed with plenty of water. Applying this food once a day helps the skin to regenerate the tissues injured by the outbreaks of pimples and pimples.
Baking soda is a common ingredient in any kitchen that has multiple benefits for the skin. For example, the sodium crystals in baking soda give it a texture that makes it ideal for skin exfoliations. In addition, thanks to its alkaline properties, this home remedy can act as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory when fighting acne.
However, one of the lesser known benefits of baking soda is its ability to remove acne marks and scars. To use it, the baking soda must be mixed with a little water to form a paste. Then, with circular massages, the paste should be applied on the areas with acne marks and scars. This home remedy should act on the skin for only a couple of minutes and then it should be removed with plenty of water, as it can cause irritation. It is advisable to use a moisturizer after the baking soda is removed from the skin. How to Remove Acne Scars From Face
Apple cider vinegar is not only inexpensive and easy to find, it also works to treat a variety of skin conditions. The natural properties of apple cider vinegar help restore the skin’s pH imbalances. Likewise, apple cider vinegar is capable of regenerating tissues damaged by pimples and pimples. To use this home remedy, you should sprinkle a little apple cider vinegar on the skin area with acne marks and scars. However, this remedy should only be used once a week due to its acidic properties. How to Remove Acne Scars From Face
Lemon juice is loaded with vitamins C, B, and E, as well as various minerals beneficial to the human body. Thanks to its properties, this fruit is able to stimulate skin healing and revitalize the skin. Hence, lemon is a fantastic home remedy for fading acne marks and scars. To use it, simply apply the juice of a lemon on the affected skin area. In case of sensitive skin, lemon juice should be diluted with a little water to avoid irritation. However, this home remedy should only be applied at night. Lemon can cause blemishes on the complexion if the skin is exposed to the sun’s rays. How to Remove Acne Scars From Face
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|Annu. Rev. Astron. Astrophys. 1999. 37:311-362
Copyright © 1999 by Annual Reviews. All rights reserved
The probes of physical conditions have been developed and are now fairly well understood. Some physical conditions have been hard to measure, such as the magnetic field strength, or hard to understand, notably the kinematics. Star-forming structures, or cores, within primarily sterile molecular clouds can be identified by thresholds in column density or density. Stars form in distinct modes, isolated and clustered, with massive stars forming almost exclusively in a clustered mode. The limited number of measurements of magnetic field leave open the question of whether cores are subcritical or supercritical, and whether this differs between the isolated and clustered mode. Cores involved in isolated star formation may be distinguished from their surroundings by a decrease in turbulence to subsonic levels, but clustered star formation occurs in regions of enhanced turbulence and higher density, compared to isolated star formation.
Evolutionary scenarios and detailed theories exist for the isolated mode. The theories assume cores with extended, power-law density gradients, leading to the mass accretion rate as the fundamental parameter. Detailed tests of these ideas are providing overall support for the picture, but also raising questions about the detailed models. Notably, kinematic evidence of gravitational collapse has finally been identified in a few cases. The roles of turbulence, the magnetic field, and rotation must be understood, and the factors that bifurcate the process into single or multiple star formation must be identified. Prospects for the future include a less biased census for cores in early stages and improved information on density gradients, both facilitated by the appearance of cameras at millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths on large telescopes. Antenna arrays operating at these wavelengths will provide more detailed information on the transition region between envelope and disk and study early disk evolution and binary fraction. Future, larger, antenna arrays will probe disk structure to scales of a few AU. Finally, a closer coupling of physical and chemical studies with theoretical models will provide more pointed tests of theory.
Theories and evolutionary scenarios are less developed for the clustered mode, and our understanding of the transition between isolated and clustered mode is still primitive. Current knowledge suggests that more massive cores have flatter density distributions and greater tendency to show substructure. At some point, the substructure dominates and multiple centers of collapse develop. With restricted feeding zones, the mass accretion rate gives way to the mass of clump as the controlling parameter, and some studies of clump mass spectra suggest that the stellar IMF is emerging in the clump mass distribution. The most massive stars form in very turbulent regions of very high density. The masses and densities are sufficient to form the most massive clusters and to explain the high stellar density at the centers of young clusters. They are also high enough to match the needs of coalescence theories for the formation of the most massive stars. As with isolated regions, more and better measurements of magnetic fields are needed, along with a less biased census, particularly for cool cores that might represent earlier stages. Larger antenna arrays will be able to separate clumps in distant cores and determine mass distributions for comparison to the IMF. Larger airborne telescopes will provide complementary information on luminosity sources in crowded regions. Observations with high spatial resolution and sensitivity in the mid-infrared will provide clearer pictures of the deeply embedded populations, and mid-infrared spectroscopy with high spectral resolution could trace kinematics close to the forming star. Deeper understanding of clustered star formation in our Galaxy will provide a foundation for understanding the origin and evolution of galaxies.
I am grateful to P André, J Bally, M Choi, F Motte, D Johnstone, and L Looney for supplying figures. Many colleagues sent papers in advance of publication and/or allowed me to discuss results in press or in progress. A partial list includes P André, R Cesaroni, R Crutcher, D Jaffe, L Mundy, E Ostriker, Y Shirley, J Stone, D Ward-Thompson, and D Wilner. I would like to thank R Cesaroni, Z Li, P Myers, F Shu, F van der Tak, and M Walmsley for detailed, helpful comments on an earlier version. This work has been supported by the State of Texas and NASA, through grants NAG5-7203 and NAG5-3348.


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This butternut squash pasta recipe makes a hearty meal perfect for people who have food allergies or dietary restrictions. Created by Beth at the blog Tasty Yummies, the Spicy Butternut Squash and Kale Cheesy Macaroni is gluten-free, nut-free and vegan.
Ideal for a weeknight meal -- especially to enjoy during Monday night football -- the dish is an easy way to incorporate plant-based foods, even during a season typically full of meat. This vegan version of mac and cheese is a lighter take and full of healthy ingredients.
The spicy, creamy and crunchy butternut squash pasta is full of vitamins and antioxidants. Hot sauce and gluten-free breadcrumbs give the topping a spicy crisp texture. Organic brown rice pasta and unsweetened coconut milk address some of the more problematic items you might find. This recipe doesn't technically include cheese.


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Friday, March 26, 2010
Fussy and Fancy Challenge 7...Easter!
It's time for our Fussy and Fancy Challenge! Easter is our theme(can't believe it's that time of year!) I didn't feel like making a card, so I went through my closet of crafts. This unfinished box was begging to be decorated=) I went through my paints, my scarps of DP paper, and buttons. I painted the box and decoupaged the background paper. The handle I made with leftover beads. I water colored the Tilda and tree with Stampin'Up ink.
Hope you enjoy! Have a great weekend!

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Evening Book Discussion Group
The Evening Book Discussion Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 in the Ames Meeting Room. All readers are welcome to join. The library works to provide copies of the books being discussed. Copies of the current selection are available at the front desk.
Oct 2 The Opimists Daughter, by Eudora Welty
Nov 6 The Wordy Shipmates, by Sarah Vowell
Dec 4 Charms For the Easy Life, by Kaye Gibbons


President Biden recently signed a Net Zero Federal Order which was aimed at revamping the operations of the Federal government towards zero carbon emissions. The order on Wednesday did come as a major part of a broader agenda that would be used to transform the energy infrastructure of the nation while building it better.
The executive plan has mandated 100% carbon pollution-free electricity by 2030, 100% acquisitions of zero-emission vehicles by 2035, net-zero emissions in federal procurement by 2050, and a net-zero emissions building portfolio by 2045, and finally net-zero emissions for overall federal operations by 2050.
Net Zero Federal Order Has Some Set Goals
The Net Zero Federal Order has been thought to set up the federal government as a proper example for other governments to follow. The order states that as the single largest landowner, employer, and energy consumer in the nation, the federal government has the means to catalyze the investment in the private sector while expanding the economy and the industry of America by transforming how one builds, buys, and manages electricity, buildings, vehicles, and other operations.
The Net Zero Federal Order of Joe Biden has encountered some massive resistance from legislators like Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., and Republicans like Rep. Carol Miller. With both representing West Virginia, one of the top coal-producing states in the country, they can’t be blamed to look out for their own.
In a statement, Carol Miller stated that there is no reason for President Biden to bring about the Net Zero Federal Order, for America is also developing at an exponential pace, and this could stifle the energy security in the country.


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. -
The Providence College men's lacrosse program has announced that it will be hosting its Annual Fall Alumni Game on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 12:00 p.m. The game is part of a series of events that make up the lacrosse program's Annual Alumni Weekend.
Providence alumni are welcome to suit up against the current 2014 Friar lacrosse team on Lennon Family Field, the home of the Friars. "Our hope is that we get another great turnout for our Alumni Game on September 28th," said Head Coach Chris Gabrielli. "Last year, over 50 Friar lacrosse Alums participated! Our Alumni Game is a very important component to our team's development and also serves as a great opportunity to bridge the gap between our current players and coaches and our faithful Lacrosse Alumni."
"Another unique aspect of this year's Alumni Game will be the chance for our alumni and parents to view our new locker room, player's lounge, video room, office space, weight room and training room for the very first time," said Coach Gabrielli. At 11 a.m., prior to the start alumni game, alumni, parents, and Friar fans will have the opportunity to tour the new lacrosse training facility and locker room suite. "Our current athletes will have the finest lacrosse facilities in the country, that will serve not only as a great recruiting tool, but more importantly will provide an atmosphere for athletic development and learning that very few Lacrosse players are so fortunate to experience," said Coach Gabrielli. "Our Friar Lacrosse Alumni laid the foundation that enabled such progress, and we want to celebrate this historic evolution of PC Lacrosse with those that made it possible."
Post-game, be sure to reunite with former Friars, parents and Friar lacrosse fans at McPhail's located in the Slavin Center at Providence College.
To register for the Alumni Game or for more details surrounding Lacrosse Alumni Weekend please CLICK HERE.
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Nintendo has unveiled its first Quality of Life product.
Revealed by returning Nintendo president Satoru Iwata during a recent investors call, the device is designed to measure sleeping patterns.
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The non-wearable gadget can be placed by the side of a user's bed and will measure quality of sleep using a non-contact radio frequency sensor.
"Inside the QOL Sensor is a non-contact radio frequency sensor, which measures such things as the movements of your body, breathing and heartbeat, all without physically touching your body," Iwata explained.
Information will be analysed over the cloud and recommendations will be sent to users to help improve sleeping patterns.
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The product is being manufactured by medical equipment company ResMed, and is based on research carried out by fatigue experts Dr Yasuyoshi Watanabe, Dr Hirohiko Kuratsune and Dr Seiki Tajima.
Nintendo posted operating profits of 215 million yen (£1.2m) for the most recent financial quarter.
The gaming giant reported an operating loss of 18 billion yen a year ago, and was forecast to record a 3.7 billion-yen loss this time around.
Originally published at Digital Spy.


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ORLANDO, Fla. — Reggie Miller has a chance to nail his legacy, just as he did so many 3-point shots.
The Indiana Pacers great with the smoothest of strokes was announced Friday as a first-time finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is one of 12 finalists for the class of 2012.
“When you’re in the backyard and you’re trying to play the 3-2-1 game, and you’re trying to be the Iceman (George Gervin) and do the figure roll. … Now to be on the same stage with these guys. It’s just a great honor,” Miller said.
Miller, a five-time All-Star, was joined as a first-time finalist by five-time NCAA Final Four coach Rick Pitino, former NBA coach Bill Fitch and two-time Olympic gold medalist Katrina McClain.
On the ballot again are Don Nelson, Maurice Cheeks, Bernard King, Dick Motta, Hank Nichols, Ralph Sampson, Jamaal Wilkes and the All-American Red Heads, known as the female version of the Harlem Globetrotters and the first women’s professional basketball team.
Miller and Cheeks were the only finalists in attendance for Friday’s announcement.
“I also played against these guys and it’s the highest honor And to be selected would be an honor,” Cheeks said. “To get to the NBA was special for me. To have an opportunity to be elected to Hall of Fame would just be an honor.”
The 2012 class will be announced April 2 at NCAA Final Four in New Orleans. A finalist needs 18 of 24 votes from the Honors Committee for election.
Also honored Friday were five direct elections, who will serve as the initial 2012 inductees: Mel Daniels, voted by the American Basketball Association Committee; Don Barksdale from the Early African-American Pioneers Committee; Lidia Alexeeva from the International Committee; Chet Walker from the Veterans Committee; and Phil Knight from the Contributors Committee.
Knight, the Nike co-founder, expressed his thanks by video.
“I was so shaken that my knees almost buckled,” he said.
The Curt Gowdy Media Award for print was given to longtime sports writer Sam Smith, with current NBA executive and Orlando Magic founder Pat Williams receiving the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award.
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