UK Popstars 2: The Rivals
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UK Popstars 2, Weeks 14-16: The End, by Phil Lewin: Once the bands were chosen, it was time for them to record their singles, tape their videos, and promote their songs. The boys have the talent, the girls have the looks - which would have the number 1 Christmas single?
UK Popstars 2, Week 13: No Talent Aloud, by Phil Lewin: It’s taken eight long weeks for the ten boys and ten girls that made the final stages of Popstars – The Rivals to be reduced down to the final five apiece, but at last the end is in sight. One more girl would go this week and then we will know the line-up of both the boy and girl bands. But first the voters have their say…
UK Popstars 2, Week 12: Lend Me Your Ears and I’ll Sing You a Song, by Phil Lewin: It’s taken a long, long time but at last we have reached the final set of eliminations which will decide the line-ups of the rival boy and girl bands. This week, one more boy had to be removed from the final six. Who will it be?
UK Popstars 2, Week 11: West Life Girls, by Phil Lewin: It’s time once again for the girl group on the British Popstars – The Rivals to lose another member to the audience vote. Will the viewers bring another surprise as they did last week, or will it be a pretty standard vote for the least talented?
UK Popstars 2, Week 10: Hello, Goodbye, by Phil Lewin: The boys are up for elimination again, and it was predicted that Chris would make his final stage appearance. But will the criticism of him by our judges (shown at right) have similar effect to Simon's criticism on American Idol and end up keeping him around instead? Or will the public continue to agree with the judges every step of the way?
UK Popstars 2, Week 9: Dogfight, by Phil Lewin: The British public continues to chip away at the contestants as this week the girl band faced two cuts. But really, isn't it all about a fight between band manager/judges Pete and Louis? It sure seems to be.
UK Popstars 2, Weeks 6-8: The Crying (and Lying) Game, by Phil Lewin: As we catch up on three weeks of the second British Popstars, we have several eliminations, a walk-out, and a confession that might not have really been a confession.
UK Popstars 2, Week 5: In and Out (And In Again), by Phil Lewin: After sitting through thousands of auditions, the three Popstars – The Rivals judges had finally chosen the ten boys and ten girls that were to go into the two Popstars houses as the next step in creating the two rival bands. This meant that ten people on the final shortlist of thirty had to be told that their talents were no longer required.
UK Popstars 2, Week 4: Bye Bye Baby, by Phil Lewin: America is not the only place where musical reality shows have age-related "scandals." The UK has one in the second version of Popstars -- and the difference is only 10 days. But meanwhile, the group of 50 is cut down to 30, and then will be cut all the way down to the semi-final 10. Throw in a bit of nepotism, and you've got yourself a show.
UK Popstars 2, Week 3: Too Much Too Young, by Phil Lewin: The initial auditions are over and the judges need to cull down the 100 remaining to 30. How will the pregnant woman, the vision-impaired guy, the very young looking “16-year-old,” and others do? Plus, what’s this about a guy named Justin who is cut and brought back?
UK Popstars 2, Week 2: Oh Baby, Baby, by Phil Lewin: It's the second week of auditions in the second edition of UK's Popstars. We have an interesting bunch, including a girl who was booted from the Irish finals of the show for being too young, one who is in the middle of pregnancy, and the return of the Cheeky Girls!
UK Popstars 2, Week 1: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!, by Phil Lewin: It's the first week of the new Popstars over in the UK. But before the two new bands even have a chance to get started being the "Rivals" boasted in the show's title, the judges start fighting one another and forget just who the show is supposed to be about…
UK Popstars 2: This Time, It’s War, by Phil Lewin: It was all so simple in the first UK season of Popstars. Thousands of pop wannabes performed before a panel of judges from the music biz and were whittled down to a final five. But now that's not good enough. The second series will feature more competition and will pit two groups against each other as rivals. Read on for all the details.
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Packers' McCarthy responds to remark from Lions' Schwartz
The Detroit Lions' coach took a veiled shot at the Green Bay Packers during minicamp last month, and now Packers coach Mike McCarthy has taken his own veiled shot at Schwartz.
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While there are nonetheless many obtainable women of marrying and childbearing age now, the trend of getting older in Japanese society will turn out to be self-sustaining in some unspecified time within the future. Since 1995, Japan has skilled a lower within the production population, those that are aged 15 to 64. And, because of fewer ladies, there will be fewer children. Marriage charges for girls aged 25 to 29 dropped from 82% to 52% from 1970 to 1995. The TJC insisted that particular legislation was needed to guard them. The TJC asked Congress to contemplate a quantity of notable circumstances mentioned in the Congressional Record.
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Houses in several villages in Hunsur taluk have been destroyed owing to storm and heavy rain that lashed across the taluk on Sunday.
Rain that lashed the city villages nearby from afternoon until evening uprooted trees. Rains accompanied by hailstones damaged several houses. Electricity supply has been disrupted owing to tress snapping the lines. More than five electric poles at Ranganath Layout in the city have been razed to the ground due to a coconut tree falling on the poles following a storm that blew on Sunday. Whereas a transformer at Kalkunike Circle was damaged. People were inconveninced due to lack of power supply, the ginger sowing of farmers were destroyed and movement of both people and vehicles was disrupted owing to flooding of the roads.
More than ten houses in Azad Nagar on Hunsur H D Kote Road were damaged by the hailstones and inundated. Houses of Syed Muzafir and Mudafir brothers, Sadat, Syed Muzammil, Mohammed Sahfir were damaged in the rains.
On knowing the damage caused by the rains, MLA H P Manjunath visited the affected villages and assessed the damage caused to home and properties and assured due compensation from the government.

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Read a Q&A with Conrad Hackett, associate director of research and senior demographer at Pew Research Center, on estimating the European Muslim population.
Immigration has been a major factor in the growth of Germany’s Muslim population. But, even if there is no more immigration, Muslims will continue to increase as a share of Germany’s population in future decades.
In the coming decades, the Muslim share of Europe's population is expected to grow – and could more than double. Read five facts about the Muslim population in Europe.
Even with no new migration, Muslims are projected to increase as a share of Europe's population.
By 2060, more than four-in-ten Christians and 27% of Muslims around the world will call sub-Saharan Africa home.
Though the percentage of religiously "nones" in America has risen, the global share of religiously unaffiliated people is expected to fall in coming decades.
Though Christians make up nearly a third of Earth’s 7.3 billion people, the number of Christians in Europe is in decline.
More babies were born to Christian mothers than to members of any other religion in recent years. Less than 20 years from now, however, the number of babies born to Muslims is expected to modestly exceed births to Christians.
Muslim women have made greater educational gains than Muslim men in most regions of the world.
Hindus are among the least educated of the world’s major religious groups when looked at globally, but this is not true of Hindus everywhere.


Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has touted the ongoing building of dams by federal government as jobs that deserve to be safeguarded by the citizenry.
In accordance to him, assignments that have been undertaken in various parts of the country have served ease the worries related with seasonal farming in pieces in individuals parts.
As aspect of the NPP administration’s motivation to aid the advancement of agriculture, it embarked on a ‘One Village One particular Dam’ policy to strengthen irrigation all year spherical.
A cross-area of Ghanaians has hailed the enhancement even though other folks have criticised the implementation describing some of the dams as unfit for objective.
According to the Vice President, the undertaking is just one that could not have been delivered beneath the erstwhile NDC administration for which motive it need to be recommended for its fruition.
Speaking on Ekosiisen on Asempa FM, the Vice President defined that the concluded types have played an productive roll in consolidating the gains manufactured in agriculture in the beneficiary districts.
He explained to host Philip Osei Bonsu that the important mother nature of the dams’ purpose can not be downplayed and must be guarded.
Dr Bawumia claimed the building of the Pwalugu Dam in the Upper East Area is progressing steadily.
The $1 billion task which is geared towards curbing the perennial spillage flooding triggered by the Bugre Dam spillage in Burkina Faso.


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If you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, be prepared for the huge ways your life will change while fighting this disease. However, you don’t have to take it as a negative experience. In fact, you can view it as a celebration of life by returning to all the essentials that make it pure, healthy and beautiful, like natural foods. This couldn’t be a more perfect time to be reminded that basic is best, especially in terms of the things you put inside your body.
Definitely, you have to consult with professionals, such as those you’ll find at Augusta Oncology, but you still play the most critical part in your own recovery. That starts with choosing the right foods, particularly natural foods, including the ones listed below:
When it comes to cancer treatment, nothing can do it better than professionals, such as the doctors at Augusta Oncology. But if you add oily fish into your diet, you can even improve the positive effects of medical intervention. It’s not a cancer cure, but because it keeps you healthy in a general way, it helps you fight cancer. So what’s in oily fish that makes it good for cancer patients? Research has shown that chronic inflammation can cause DNA changes that lead to cancer. Fish oil contains long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, which has both anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Ask the specialists at Augusta Oncology or anywhere, and they will be quick to tell you that tomatoes are actually quite effective against cancer. How? This can be explained by the lycopene content of these fruits. As an antioxidant, lycopene protects our cells against damage from free radicals (free radicals are anything around us that can cause cancer-causing changes in our DNA, such as polluted air, the wrong foods, etc.). Besides tomatoes, peaches, carrots and strawberries also have large stores of lycopene.
Another group of natural foods that cancer doctors, like those at Augusta Oncology, will certainly recommend are carotenoids. These include sweet potatoes, beets, kale, carrots and more. A carotenoid is basically anything that has beta-carotene. Beta-carotene helps bust cancer as it converts into large amounts of Vitamin A, which is known for its antioxidant or anti-cancer properties.
The key component in garlic when it comes to its cancer-busting prowess is allicin. All specialists, like those at Augusta Oncology, know this and will advise cancer patients to consume more of the herb. Allicin is a compound that is both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial, apart from having an ability to block blood supply to tumors.
Cancer is always a serious illness, but if you’re more serious about eliminating it from your system, you can succeed with an early diagnosis. You can ask any specialist and they will tell you that changing your diet is the first major step you can take.
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Who's not in favor of using less oil? From reducing dependence on the Middle East to oil spills that contaminate our environment to the price at the pump, there are many good reasons to want to make each barrel of oil go further, or to get away from petroleum altogether. Toyota and other automakers have been doing a lot of research into alternative ways of powering vehicles. The prevalence of hybrid technology is undeniable, and it's paved the way for battery-powered electric vehicles, and soon, hydrogen fuel cell-powered EVs like the Toyota Mirai.
Comparing Alternative Powertrains
The Prius family of Toyota products has some high-profile competition, yet Toyota leads the industry in alternative fuel-powered vehicle engineering. The upcoming Mirai will change the way we think about fuel, while offering the same convenience of fossil fuels - except there's no gasoline. Mirai runs on pure hydrogen, the most abundant element on Earth. Until then, Prius continues to push the boundaries, saving owners money at the pump while reducing our dependence on petroleum. However, not all hybrids are created equal.
Consumer reaction to marketing efforts by other manufacturers may fall into two categories. Some might think, "They're just like Prius, right?" Others will ask, "What the heck are they?" Either way, sales consultants should expect a lot of questions and be prepared to do a lot of educating customers on the advantages of owning a Prius vs. the competition.
I Want My MPG!
Gas prices show no sign of settling down. With gas prices that fluctuate seasonally, that volatility can make it difficult to budget for a driving vacation. Though prices seem to be beyond anyone's control, driving style does have some effect on fuel economy. Drivers who exercise reasonable driving habits tend to benefit the most from driving a hybrid, especially those who regularly commute long distances or drive in stop-and-go traffic.
- Highest EPA-rated fuel economy of any vehicle without a plug (Prius c)
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2015 IIHS Awards - Top Safety Picks
Toyota was a big winner when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently announced its Top Safety Pick awards for 2015. Toyota models have long been recognized for their safety, and the 2015 Prius is no exception. The 2015 Toyota Prius and Prius V have both recently named as a "Top Safety Pick +" by the IIHS, the institute's highest honor.


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Bally Sports Plus will go live in all of Sinclair’s markets on September 26 as previously stated. after a fruitful soft launch in six regions that began in June. There were several fascinating morsels in Sinclair’s quarterly earnings announcement, which also talked a lot about Bally Sports Plus.
Rob Weisbord, the chief revenue officer at Sinclairs, remarked that 75% of clients who signed up for a free trial kept it rather than canceling. Weisbord also pointed out that large amounts of time are being spent by members watching games on the streaming service. claiming that direct consumer customers consumed 33% more minutes than TV Everywhere subscribers. As a result, they are not comparing people who still have cable and access Bally Sports through a cable box, but only people who utilize streaming services.
The absence of baseball is a significant issue for Sinclair and its streaming service. The Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals, and Tampa Bay Rays are the only five baseball teams for which Sinclair presently holds the streaming rights. Sinclair is working to add more teams, but no information regarding when or who might be added has been provided.
Advertisement SINCLAIR REFUSES TO SHARE THE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS IT HAS It can’t be that many, but Sinclair hasn’t yet stated how many streaming subscribers it has. Considering that Bally Sports Plus could only be accessed in six markets and that baseball was the only sport it could broadcast. Therefore, once it is made available in additional markets and has more sports available, the numbers will probably increase significantly the next month.
Many predicted Sinclair’s attempt to develop a streaming service would fail before it launched. Even some of the sports league commissioners claimed it wouldn’t succeed because Sinclair didn’t have enough content. Netflix is still less expensive despite its subscription service costing $20 per month or $190 per year. Since you only receive your local teams here, the cost is high, therefore it’s remarkable that everyone continues to use the service.
In the upcoming year or two, Sinclair is still aiming for 5 to 10 million subscribers. We’ll just have to wait and see whether that occurs.


Today Show says Denver is on verge of recovery
Denver is the nation’s top city on the verge of recovery, according to Today Show real estate contributor Barbara Corcoran.
The city ranks No. 1 ahead of Raleigh, N.C.; San Francisco; Seattle; and Austin.
Indicators of a city on the rebound are:
1. Job growth
2. Population growth
3. Good weather
4. Lots of first-time homebuyers
5. No overbuilding of condos or offices
6. Vital downtowns where people can live without a car
7. Well-educated population
8. Large Number of foreclosures early
“Everything about the city is pointing up, up, up,” Corcoran said of Denver.
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or stroboscope (fig. 7-66), to measure the speed of a
Before operational testing the unit, thermometers
should be placed at each bearing location and at the
mid-point of the stator as a minimum. The ambient
temperature should be recorded for each thermometer.
Once the unit is placed in operation the temperature of
each location should be frequently noted and recorded.
Any unusual/rapid temperature rise must be
investigated and corrected before the test can be
NOTE: Check bearing temperatures frequently
during operation. Temperatures should not exceed
Testing Phase Current Balance
During operation, the phase current of the unit
should be checked to ensure they are within normal
operating limits. When testing dc machines, you need
to have an ammeter installed prior to testing the values
of the phase currents. When testing ac machines, a
clamp-on ammeter (fig. 7-67) can be used.
Figure 7-67.--Clamp-on ammeter.
The current in any phase, at rated load, should not
differ from the arithmetic average of the maximum and
minimum current values by more than that shown in
Table 7-8.--Maximum Allowable Difference in Phase Currents
Figure 7-66.--Type 1531-AB strobotac.


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What is addiction, and why do people turn to drugs or alcohol for relief?
Addiction is a condition that results when someone ingests a substance (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, shopping) that can be pleasurable; however, the continued use of such activity becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life responsibilities, such as work, relationships, or health. People who have developed an addiction may not be aware that their addictive behavior is out of control and causing problems for themselves and others.
People turn to drugs or alcohol for relief for many reasons. Some people are trying to cope with painful experiences or emotions that seem overwhelming. Others want to escape from problems or relieve boredom. Some people use substances or engage in activities as a way to cope with trauma. Some people are seeking thrills and excitement. And some people use substances or engage in risky behaviors as a way to feel more alive.
People with addiction often have other mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. These disorders can make life difficult and can worsen the effects of addiction. Treatment for addiction in a Phoenix rehab center must take into account the whole person, not just the addictive behavior.
Choosing a Phoenix Rehab Center
The first step in treatment is recognizing that you have a problem and need help. This can be a difficult step for many people because it requires admitting that you cannot control your use of substances or your involvement in activities. But it is an essential first step on the road to recovery.
After recognizing that you have a problem, the next step is to find a treatment program that can meet your needs. There are many different types of treatment programs, so it is important to find a rehab that is right for you.
A good treatment program will address all of your needs, including your physical, mental, and emotional health. It will also provide support for your family and friends. Treatment should be individualized to meet your unique needs and situation.
There is no single “right” way to treat addiction, but there are proven methods that can help you recover. Treatment should be flexible and responsive to your changing needs. It should also be taken at a pace that is comfortable for you.
The goal of treatment at ARC is to help you stop using substances or engaging in activities that are harmful to you. Treatment can also help you develop healthier coping skills and reduce your risk of relapse.
Treatment is not a “quick fix.” It takes time and effort to recover from addiction. But with treatment, you can overcome addiction and build a healthy, fulfilling life.
If you or someone you know needs help for an addiction, there are many resources available. The first step is to seek professional help. A variety of treatment options are available, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. But with the right treatment plan, recovery is possible.
How to maintain sobriety after completing rehab
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, know that help is available. There are many resources and treatment options available, and recovery is possible. Seek professional help from a Phoenix rehab center to begin the journey to sobriety and a healthy, fulfilling life.

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As we approached Prague, Katrina and I started getting really excited.
I had been snoozing on the coach and unfortunately missed a lot of the beautiful (supposedly) countryside but I managed to get magnificent views of the part just before we entered Prague. It didn’t disappoint.
We drove along the Vltava river, which had views of Charles Bridge and the Prague castle in the backdrop.
Our hotel was overbooked (Hotel Ibis) so the whole group was upgraded to the Mercure Hotel just off Wenceslas Square. I was rooming with Georgina and we were pretty stoked with the quality of our hotel room. It was almost as nice as our hotel in Amsterdam.
Our tour guide took us on a walking tour in the evening, walking down Wenceslas Square across the Stare Mesto (old town square), past the Pražský hrad (Prague Castle) and across Charles Bridge where we left the group and went shopping for Bohemian crystals.
The next day we headed to the old town square to wait for the astronomical clock to put on its little musical display before going on a rivercruise along the river.
Lunch was on the boat and it was a buffet.
After the rivercruise, the girls and I went shopping and walking around the city including a visit to Swarovski, where they bought me a red apple necklace!
That evening Georgina and Brooke headed to a beer hall while Katrina and I went for dinner and watch a Black light show of ‘Cats’. It was novel and very enjoyable.
We had an early night and being the heavy sleeper that I am, completely missed all the drama with Brooke coming back to the hotel and spewing up everywhere.
Brooke and Georgina were a little worse for wear the next morning so Katrina and I went on the bike tour of Prague.
I can tell you now, once you have done a bike tour of a city, you don’t want to see the city any other way.
Cycling on the roads on a foreign city is exhilarating. I spent a great deal of the bike ride giggling with fear. Katrina and I had many ‘Pinch me’ moments and agreed it was going to be one of those experiences that we’ll remember for many years to come.
On the way back from the bike tour, I stumbled across a pothole and went flying across the cobblestone street.
In fact, I happened to be looking up at this hanging man when it happened.
Lucky a passerby caught me as I fell but my ankle was badly twisted and I struggled to get back to the hotel.
That evening we went for a traditional Czech dinner and dance. I was still struggling to walk so Georgina (she is a true friend) carried me on her back to a taxi and I headed back to the hotel.

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Ever had a flat tire when you are in the middle of nowhere and you have no spare tire? Well, that sounds scary, but now Bridgestone, a Japanese company, has come up with airless tires that require no inflation. The tires were exhibited at the Parish Motor Show.
On the outside, the tires are coated with replaceable tread made of a thing band of solid rubber.
Bridgestone is renowned worldwide in the tire industry. It has eight tire-making plants around the world, but it’s not the only company tying airless-tire technology.
Other companies that have tried this technology include Michelin and Britek Tire. Michelin’s Tweel is great for loaders, while Britek Tire’s Energy Return Wheel is meant for military vehicles and bicycles. There is also the Hankook i-Flex which is designed for passenger cars.
Bridgestone first tried the airless tires in 2011; it has now improved over its first prototype. The shock absorbent capability has been improved because this new design is better able to handle heat build-up.
Bridgestone now wants to deal with lateral stiffness. The tires seem to be too stiff which is not good when the driver steers.
The issue with be addressed over the next two to four years. Bridgestone wants to try this new model within a year on small Toyota single-passenger electric vehicle that run in Tokyo.
The rubber part wears out but can be replaced by heating it up, removing it and slipping a new one on.


Nearly 170,000 Hunter Ceiling Fans That Pose an Impact Injury Hazard Recalled; Sold at Costco
Due to incorrect installation, the fan's light globe can fall and strike someone below
Nearly 170,000 Hunter Contempo ceiling fans are being recalled by the Hunter Fan Company because they pose an impact injury hazard.
The owner's manual for the affected fans instructs consumers to install the light globe incorrectly. As a result, the light globe can fall and strike someone below.
Recalled product Details
This recall involves Hunter Contempo ceiling fan models 59176 and 59174. The model number can be found on a label on top of the fan's motor housing. The fan comes with five reversible blades and has a 54-inch blade span. Model 59176 comes with cherry and dark walnut blades. Model 59174 comes with light gray oak and gray walnut blades.
Where were they sold?
The recalled Hunter Contempo ceiling fans were sold at Costco stores nationwide and online at Costco.com from January 2016 through August 2017 for about $130 each. Refurbished fans were sold online during the same period on eBay, Amazon, and Groupon.
Hunter has so far received 38 reports of the light globe falling due to the incorrect instructions in the U.S. and two in Canada. No injuries have been reported, to date.
What should consumers do?
Consumers with one of these Contempo model ceiling fans should check to ensure that the light globe was installed correctly by turning it clockwise until it stops and is resting firmly in place. Costco and Hunter are contacting all known purchasers of the affected fans and providing new instructions for installing the light globe.
Consumers with questions or concerns about this recall can contact Hunter toll-free at (866) 326-2003.


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Discovering Brazil has been a series of wonderful revelations for me. As principal conductor of the Sao Paulo Symphony Orchestra for the past year, I have been deeply moved and even changed by my exposure to this culture of passion and positivity.
Brazil's inherent societal belief that music improves quality of life, contributes to improved social behavior, and is an important vehicle to establish a peaceful society filled with tolerance and respect is a philosophy I once thought existed only in my utopian dreams.
British musician, composer and producer Brian Eno is commonly recognized as one of the most important innovators in ambient music. Though he now mainly composes using computers, Eno was one of the early pioneers of tape-loop music.
This year marks the 10th anniversary for The Polyphonic Spree's annual holiday music show — an extravaganza the group has held in Dallas each December — and it's celebrating with a live tour and a new CD called Holidaydream, on which the band reworks versions of classics such as "Do You Hear What I Hear" and "White Christmas."
Originally published on Fri December 20, 2013 8:00 am
Piano Jazz swings in the holiday season, as Marian McPartland and her guests from seasons past, present and future share favorite memories and unique musical performances of Christmas classics and original holiday tunes.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to a spherical motor and,
more particularly, to a spherical motor that includes a plurality of two-axis magnetic
elements positioned on one of a field sphere or an armature sphere and a plurality
of three-axis magnetic elements positioned on the other of the field sphere or the
armature sphere, where the two-axis magnetic elements generate oscillating magnetic
fields and the three-axis magnetic elements detect the oscillating magnetic fields
and then provide an actuating magnetic torque to position the armature sphere.
2. Discussion of the Related Art
There is a need to accurately point various devices, such
as antennas, sensors, detectors, etc., in a particular direction within a desired
field of view. Currently, these devices are typically mounted on a two or three
axis gimbal assembly where each axis includes a separate gimbal that is controlled
by a separate motor to point the device in the desired direction. Such gimbal assemblies
typically employ complex wrist and elbow joints that result in a relatively large
and complex system sometimes unsuitable for certain applications.
Spherical motors are known in the art that require less
space and can rotate and direct a device in three degrees of freedom. However, current
spherical motor designs typically use extremely complex algorithms and modeling
techniques that make their implementation difficult, impractical and cost prohibitive.
U.S. Patent No. 5,410,232 issued to Smith illustrates this
problem. The '232 patent discloses a spherical motor 10 including a spherical stator
12 surrounding a spherical rotor 18. Suitable bearings are provided so that the
rotor 18 can rotate within the stator 12. A motor shaft 24 is mounted to the spherical
rotor 18 and extends through a stator opening 26. The motor 10 provides three-axis
positioning of the shaft 24 within the opening 26. The spherical rotor 18 includes
a plurality of rotor magnets or poles 22 disposed on its outer surface, and the
spherical stator 12 includes a plurality of stator poles 14 disposed on its inner
surface. The stater poles 14 are controllable electric coils and the rotor poles
22 are permanent magnets defined by a magnetic core. The magnetic fields of the
poles 14 and 22 interact to provide a torque on the rotor 18 to position the shaft
The motor 10 includes an orientation sensing system 40
having a spherical grid pattern 42 provided on the outer surface of the rotor 18.
The grid pattern 42 includes a set of symmetrically spaced radial lines continuously
converging to a point P, where the motor shaft 24 is situated, and a set of parallel
lines that are orthogonal to the radial lines. The system 40 uses a mathematical
algorithm to determine the position of the rotor 18 relative to the grid pattern
42, and control the magnetic fields to position the shaft 24. Particularly, the
system 40 uses the grid pattern 42 to determine the position of the rotor 18 and
uses the magnetic field supplied to the rotor poles 22 to provide the desired torque.
The magnetic fields generated by the fixed magnet poles
22 are extremely complicated. Further, every time the rotor 18 moves, the magnetic
field that the rotor 18 sees is different. Therefore, it is necessary to accurately
know the position of the rotor 18 relative to the fixed poles 22. The sensing system
40 computes the magnetic field as seen by the rotor 18 each time the rotor 18 move.
The rotor poles 22 are turned on and off to move the rotor 18 in the desirable direction.
This operation requires a very elaborate position knowledge scheme for the rotor
18 employing complex algorithms. It would be desirable to provide a spherical motor
that was much less complex to control.
Further prior art documents :
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
"An Approach to Basic Design of the PM-type Spherical Motor" (Ebihara et al,
Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation,
Seaoul, Korea, May 21-26, 2001) discloses a spherical actuator that has permanent
magnets on the inner armature sphere distributed in a triangular lattice to eliminate
detent force. The actuator magnetic elements on the outer field sphere are pole
pieces each having a single coil.
WO 02 31945 A (CLARITY LLC ;ERTEN GAMZE (US)) 18 April 2002 (2002-04-18)
shows a single permanent magnet affixed to the armature sphere of a spherical actuator.
The permanent magnet can be moved within a field generated by multiple field coils
all fixed to an outer sphere surface. Each field coil may also be used to sense
the position of the permanent magnet.
GB-A-2 330 457 (UNIV SHEFFIELD) 21 April 1999 (1999-04-21) discloses a spherical
motor which comprises an armatures sphere entirely made of a composite magnet and
has four magnetic poles. Each pole is a quarter sphere of the rotor. The outer field
sphere comprises four sets of coils. Separate hall-sensors are used for detecting
the rotor position.
US-A-3 854 341 (QUERMANN T) 17 December 1974 (1974-12-17) is related to a
gyroscope. Two axis-field magnetic elements are used as sector motors to provide
a secondary drive which rotates the inertial element at slow rate. Additional pick
off-torque coils are used to detect the displacement of the angular momentum of
the inertial element and may also act to generate torque.
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention,
a spherical motor is disclosed that simultaneously provides motive torque in three
degrees of freedom. The spherical motor includes an outer sphere and an inner sphere
positioned therein, where one of the spheres is a stationary field sphere and the
other sphere is a rotatable armature sphere. A first set of magnetic elements is
formed on the outer sphere and a second set of magnetic elements is formed on the
inner sphere. One set of the magnetic elements are field magnetic elements that
include at least two coils providing magnetic fields in two axes. The other set
of the magnetic elements are sensor/actuator magnetic elements that include three
coils providing magnetic fields in three axes.
The field magnetic elements generate a regularly varying
magnetic field. Each sensor magnetic element senses its localized magnetic field
variations generated by the field magnetic elements and generates a torque relative
thereto to rotate the armature sphere. Over one complete field variation of the
field magnetic elements, each sensor magnetic element can produce torque about all
three axes. Because each sensor magnetic element generates the required torque vector,
no coordination is necessary between the two sets of magnetic elements.
Additional advantages and features of the present invention
will become apparent from the following description and appended claims, taken in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is perspective view of a spherical motor, according
to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of half of an outer field
sphere removed from the spherical motor shown in figure 1 and including a plurality
of field magnetic elements;
Figures 3(a)-3(c) are perspective views of one of the field
magnetic elements shown in figure 2;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of half of an armature sphere
removed from the spherical motor shown in figure 1 and including a plurality of
sensor/actuator magnetic elements; and
Figure 5 is a perspective view of one of the sensor/actuator
magnetic elements shown in figure 4.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
The following discussion of the embodiments of the invention
directed to a spherical motor is merely exemplary in nature, and is in no way intended
to limit the invention or its applications or uses.
The present invention includes a spherical motor that provides
three-degrees of freedom of rotation, but does not suffer the complexities of the
spherical motors known in the art. As will be discussed in detail below, the spherical
motor of the invention employs a plurality of field magnets that create oscillating
magnetic fields that generate a voltage that is proportional to the derivative of
the magnetic fields. Sensor/actuator magnets sense these oscillating magnetic fields
over one complete oscillating magnetic field cycle. The sensor/actuator magnets
then generate actuating magnetic fields that provide torque on the moving sphere
of the motor to position it at the desired location. Thus, the motor does not need
to employ a complex vision system that determines the position of the moving sphere
of the motor.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a spherical motor 10,
according to an embodiment of the present invention. The spherical motor 10 includes
an outer field sphere 12 and an inner armature sphere 14. As will become apparent
from the discussion below, the term "sphere" as used herein also includes a portion
of a complete sphere, and possibly less than half of a sphere. A gap is defined
between the spheres 12 and 14 so that the armature sphere 14 is free to rotate within
the field sphere 12 by any suitable mechanism, such as a forced air pocket, ball
bearings, electrostatic repulsion, fluid bearings, etc. The field sphere 12 includes
a plurality of symmetrically disposed magnetic regions 20 formed in an outer shell
22 of the sphere 12, and the armature sphere 14 includes a plurality of symmetrically
dispose magnetic regions 24 formed in an outer shell 32 of the sphere 14. The diameter
of the spheres 12 and 14 and the thickness of the shells 22 and 32 would be application
specific, and can be any dimension suitable for the purposes described herein.
The armature sphere 14 includes a motor shaft 16 mounted
to the shell 32 that extends through an opening 18 in the field sphere 12. A device
(not shown) can be mounted to the shaft 16, so that it can be positioned in a particular
direction by rotation of the sphere 14 in three-degrees of freedom. The device can
be any device that requires pointing, such as a communications antenna, sensor,
optical device, etc. Alternately, the device can be completely mounted within the
armature sphere 14. Depending on the application and the configuration of the spheres
12 and 14, the device can be directed in any direction within a 360° field-of-view
defined by the spheres 12 and 14. In a practical application, the pointing of the
device would probably be limited to a field-of-view within 180°. As will be
discussed in detail below, the spherical motor 10 employs a technique of detecting
changing or oscillating magnetic fields to provide torque on the armature sphere
14 to position the device.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of half of the field sphere
12 separated from the motor 10. A two-axis field magnetic element 26 is symmetrically
positioned within each magnetic region 20. Figures 3(a)-3(c) show a perspective
view of one of the magnetic elements 26 separated from the field sphere 12. Each
magnetic element 26 includes a first coil 28 wrapped around a ferrite core 34, and
a second coil 30 wrapped around a ferrite core 36. where the cores 34 and 36 are
orthogonal to each other. However, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the
art from the discussion herein, the coils 28 and 30 do not need to be orthogonal
to each other for the spherical motor 10 to operate within the scope of the present
In this embodiment, the field sphere 12 includes fourteen
magnetic regions 20 each including a single magnetic element 26. However, this is
by way of a non-limiting example in that a practical field sphere for a spherical
motor probably would include many more magnetic regions 20 and magnetic elements
26. The symmetrical positioning of the magnetic regions 20 on the shell 22 is also
by way of a non-limiting example in that the regions 20 and the elements 26 can
be disposed on the shell 22 in any suitable configuration. The magnetic regions
20 generally define a confined area of the magnetic fields for each particular magnetic
element 26, but the magnetic fields of the elements 26 can overlap without affecting
the operation of the system 10. Further, a common voltage source can be employed
to operate all of the magnetic elements 26.
The direction of the combined magnetic field from the coils
28 and 30 is determined by the direction of the current traveling through the coils
28 and 30 when a positive or negative voltage potential is applied thereto. In figure
3(a), the coil 30 is receiving a positive potential and the coil 28 is off, so that
the direction of the current flow through the coil 30 creates a magnetic field 38
along the axis of the core 36. In figure 3(b), the coils 28 and 30 are both receiving
a positive potential so that the direction of the current flow through the coils
28 and 30 creates the combined magnetic field 38 at a 45° angle relative to
the axes of the cores 34 and 36 in the direction indicated. In figure 3(c), the
coil 28 is receiving a positive potential and the coil 30 is off, so that the direction
of the current flow through the coil 28 creates the magnetic field 38 along the
axis of the core 34. If the coils 28 and 30 are wound in the opposite direction,
then the magnetic field would be in the opposite direction for the same voltage
As is apparent, if a negative voltage is also applied to
the coils 28 and 30 in the manner as described herein the direction of the magnetic
field 38 will rotate 360° in the plane of the cores 34 and 36. Thus, a two-axis
field generator can be created by discreetly changing the potential applied to the
coils 28 and 30 in the sequence (+, off), (+, +), (off, +), (-, +), (-, off), (-,
-), (off, -), (+, -), where the magnetic field rotates in discreet 45° steps.
The magnetic field 38 can also be caused to rotate continuously by applying a sinusoidal
voltage potential to the coils 28 and 30 that are 90° apart in phase.
According to the invention, the relative orientation of
the magnetic elements 26 and the rotating magnetic fields that they generate is
not important. It is only necessary that the magnetic fields move so that they can
be detected. Also, if the magnetic fields did not move, a torque could never be
generated parallel to the magnetic fields due to the nature of the cross product
magnetic torque law. By providing a moving magnetic field, an average torque can
be generated in any direction. Further, the magnetic field 38 does not need to rotate
360° for the spherical motor 10 to operate according to the invention. Also,
additional coils, including coils providing three-axis magnetic fields, can be employed
in each magnetic element 26 to provide the moving magnetic field within the scope
of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a portion of the armature
sphere 14 separated from the motor 10. Each of the plurality of magnetic regions
24 includes a three-axis sensor/actuator magnetic armature element 42 disposed therein.
A perspective view of one of the magnetic elements 42 removed from the armature
sphere 14 is shown in figure 5. Each sensor/actuator magnetic element 42 includes
a first coil 44 wrapped around a core extending along a first axis, and a second
coil 46 wrapped around a core extending in a second axis perpendicular to the first
axis, as shown. Four separate coils 48, 50, 52 and 54 are positioned in each quadrant
defined by the axes of the coils 44 and 46, where each coil 48-54 is wrapped around
a core extending along an axis perpendicular to both the first and second axes to
provide the three axes. Therefore, the magnetic element 42 senses or provides a
magnetic field in any direction.
The sensor/actuator magnetic elements 42 are used to sense
local magnetic field properties and produce torque about all three axes. Because
the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic elements 26 are moving, the magnetic
elements 42 can sense the direction of a localized magnetic field around it. The
elements 26 can then use their magnetic fields to generate a torque relative to
the moving magnetic fields to move the armature sphere 14 relative to the field
sphere 12. In one embodiment, each magnetic element 42 will sense its localized
magnetic field through one complete cycle of the moving magnetic field.
When the elements 42 are sensing, a control system (not
shown) records the voltages on the coils 44-54 as the localized magnetic field for
that element 42 moves through its cycle. If a magnetic armature element 42 is sensing
the magnetic field of one of the magnetic field elements 26, it will determine the
direction of the magnetic field 38 as it moves relative to the coils 28 and 30.
The control system then calculates the magnetic field as it appears locally to that
particular armature element 42, and assumes it will be the same for the next cycle.
In other words, the control system knows where the magnetic field is because the
localized magnetic fields are rotating at a particular rate.
After measuring for one complete cycle, the armature magnetic
elements 42 will then generate an actuating magnetic field in a particular direction
that interacts with the field magnetic element fields, so that the magnetic fields
cause a torque on the armature sphere 14. In other words, the control system will
apply a voltage potential to the coils 44-54 in each of the magnetic elements 42
so that for the next cycle of the moving magnetic field, which will now be known
by the system, a desired torque can be applied to the armature sphere 14 to position
the shaft 16. Thus, any torque in any direction can be generated by the system.
In this embodiment, the magnetic elements 42 are sensing
the magnetic fields for one cycle of the magnetic fields, and then actuating the
armature sphere 14 for the next cycle of the magnetic fields in an alternating sequence.
The magnetic elements 42 can all be sensing and then all be actuating together.
Alternatively, some of the magnetic elements 42 can be sensing while other of the
magnetic elements 42 are actuating.
During the sensing phase, each magnetic element 42 is sensing
the magnetic field around it, which may be provided by one or more of the field
elements 26. Therefore, the orientation of the field elements 26 on the shell 22
is not important. Because each element 42 generates the desired torque vector, no
coordination is necessary between the various armature elements 42. Once the global
torque requests to the motor 10 is transformed into a local actuator set reference
frame, a simple local controller can manipulate the coils 44-54 in the armature
elements 42 to generate a torque vector parallel to the torque requested to position
the shaft 16.
As discussed above, when a magnetic element 42 acts as
sensing elements and then as an actuating element, the motor 10 has a 50% duty cycle
in that the magnetic elements 42 will be sensing half the time and actuating the
other half of the time. The duty cycle can be varied by changing the sensing and
actuating times. In an alternate embodiment, the magnetic elements 42 can be providing
actuation continuously. In this embodiment, the armature elements 42 do not sense
the oscillating magnetic fields generated by the field elements 26, but sense the
back electromotive force (EMF) generated by the field elements 26. It is still necessary
that magnetic fields are moving. Thus, by sensing the back EMF of the magnetic fields
generated by the field elements 26, the armature elements 42 are sensing and actuating
at the same time.
Variations of the embodiments discussed above can be made
within the scope of the present invention. For example, the outer sphere can be
the armature sphere that moves relative to the inner, field sphere. The three-axis
magnetic elements 42 and the two-axis magnetic elements 26 can be positioned on
either the field sphere or the armature sphere, regardless which of the inner and
outer sphere is the field sphere 12 and the armature sphere 14. Further, the field
sphere 12 and the armature sphere 14 do not need to have the identical distribution
of magnetic elements thereon. The number of field magnetic elements 26 and armature
magnetic elements 42 will be determined for different applications. If the requested
torque is going to be calculated in the base frame, it may make more sense to have
the outer sphere be the armature sphere. However, if the requested torque is going
to be calculated in the reference frame, it may make more sense for the inner sphere
to be the armature sphere.
The foregoing discussion discloses and describes merely
exemplary embodiments of the present invention. One skilled in the art will readily
recognize from such discussion and from the accompanying drawings and claims that
various changes, modifications and variations can be made therein without departing
from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

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David N Rahni writes: I am now in possession of two CDs from Nasrin. She was a young singer who was very popular in Iran from the early 70's to 1978. In fact, one of these CDs is a 2004 rearrangement. Publisher's note on Amazon.com:
Nasrin Keyvanfar was born in Tehran. As a child, her special talent in music was already evident. When Nasrin completed her education, she commenced a position at the Agricultural Ministry while working toward her dream of becoming a professional vocal artist.
In 1974, at age twenty-four, her dream came true. The National Iranian Radio and Television Network was looking for new talent that would appeal to the young population. Nasrin was blessed to have both youth and talent, and the rest is history. Nasrin was signed and had the honor of being offered an apprenticeship with the renowned master Abdol Ali Khan Vaziri. Nasrin has performed as many as 50 songs including Persian classical music and pop songs.
Currently, Nasrin enjoys her quiet life with her husband and daughter Sarvenaz, in Virginia. Her CD is a reminiscence of her life and her art. It is a bouquet of beautiful songs and lyrics composed by great master musicians, and a gift to her fellow Iranians.
Sample tracks from “Best of Nasrin“
Az To Goftan
Khoshaa Dolat-e Masti
Zir-e Chatr-e Ghashang-e To
Baavaret Kardeh Boodam


Bushfire brigade seeks new members
COPMANHURST Volunteer Bushfire Brigade is seeking new members to join its ranks to address the worrying fact that no active volunteers currently live in the village.
Not only is the brigade struggling to operate with a little more than 20 active members, many of its volunteers live well outside the village, some as far away as Grafton.
This means some brigade members have to travel up to 30 kilometres to react to incidents in the Copmanhurst area.
Brigade captain David Fischer said the extra time it took for brigade members to travel to the village could make a significant difference in an emergency situation where every minute counted.
“The response time that we have is not great; we're any-
where from 15 to 30 minutes away,” Mr Fischer said.
“Actually, 15 minutes is quite good for us at the moment.”
Mr Fischer said the potential danger of this delay was highlighted recently when a house caught fire in the village.
“It was very lucky the neighbours had seen it and could keep it under control until we got there, which was fantastic, but it could've ended very differently,” he said.
He said at the end of the day the brigade simply needed more volunteers, both living in the village and outside it, to call on in an emergency.
“What we're trying to encourage is the community of Copmanhurst to start thinking about our own backyard,” he said.
“There should be a lot of people aged from 16 and upwards around the area who would be very handy to the brigade.”
Brigade secretary Larry Adams said the equipment at the brigade's Prescott Street base was state of the art, but it was effectively useless without the help of volunteers.
“The State Government provides us with tremendous facilities, but it's only going to sit in the shed unless we have people to operate them,” Mr Adams said.
Mr Adams said volunteering was a great way to give back to the community and could provide valuable experience, life skills and friendships to those involved.
“The training provided is world class and nationally accredited, so there's plenty of opportunities for people to actually learn things in the brigade,” he said.
Brigade president Tom Hay said volunteering for the brigade wasn't just about firefighting either – there are many other ways people can help out.
“Things like making sandwiches; if we've got a big fire and there's crews out there fighting it, we take sandwiches out to them, that sort of thing,” Mr Hay said. “We also need people to use the radio, the phone, those sorts of roles as well.”
Mr Hay said anyone over 16 years of age could apply to volunteer.
“If they can walk, we'll take them,” he added with a chuckle.
Mr Adams said anyone interested in volunteering should contact the Clarence Valley Zone Rural Fire Centre on 66445135, attend one of the Copmanhurst brigade's regular meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month or just call in to the shed and say hello.
“We're happy for people to just come along, stick their head in the door and see what we're all about,” Mr Adams said.


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ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins filled Albert Haynesworth's roster spot by promoting rookie offensive lineman Erik Cook from the practice squad.
Cook is a seventh-round draft pick from New Mexico. He was signed to the practice squad shortly after he was cut from the main roster at the end of training camp.
Defensive lineman Haynesworth was suspended for the rest of the season without pay by the Redskins on Tuesday.
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The Nigerian Army has placed N3 million cash reward for credible information that leads to the arrest of Abubakar Shekau, the fugitive factional leader of the Boko Haram.
A statement by the Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, said anyone with such credible information can either contact the Military Command and Control Centre, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, any military location, security agencies or call the Nigerian Army Information and Call Centre 193.
It would be recalled that the Nigerian Army had within the week revealed that Shekau was on the run dressed as a woman wearing either a black or blue hijab.
General Usman said the Shekau as a means to avoid detection alternates between a blue or black coloured hijab.
He said that Shekau from reliable information from insurgents that surrendered was last seen in a black Hijab.
He urged all the remaining Boko Haram members to come out from hiding and lay down their arms so that they may be treated humanely.


Blackwell invites community to grand opening of the Rose Farm Park Interpretive Center
Thursday May 31, 2012
For Immediate Release:
Louisville Metro Council
Contact: Tony Hyatt 574-4137/ 526-3622
Louisville – What was once just simple farm land is now the newest green space to enhance the ongoing efforts to beautify Dixie Highway. On Friday, June 15th, Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) will join MSD officials and others for the official opening of Rose Farm Park.
“This is a great day for the people in our area. This project shows how we can maintain the environment while enhancing the beauty of the community,” says Blackwell. “I know many people will enjoy it and at the same time learn more about sustainability and the environment.”
Rose Farm Park will be officially dedicated at 2:00pm. This new green space, that was once slated to be a car lot, instead now showcases “green” features like rain gardens, pervious pavers, stone walkways, use of recycled material and solar lights.
“This is one of the first steps in our overall review of how to improve Dixie Highway,” says Blackwell. “The current corridor study is looking at ways to enhance transportation and economic development. However, we cannot forget about important areas such as green space in the southwest.”
Development of the Interpretive Center was a requirement by MSD as part of the federal consent decree which calls for $46 million dollars in the development of green infrastructure and reduction of storm water runoff. The recently announced streetscape improvements on East Market Street in the NuLu Neighborhood include components that will also satisfy the federally mandated agreement.
Rose Farm Park is located at 4500 Rose Farm Drive.
If you would like more information, contact Councilman Blackwell’s office at 574-1112.
Rick Blackwell (D) 12


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Chennai: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M.K. Stalin here on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore the rights of states by amending the Constitution and also listed several other issues needing Centre's intervention.
In a memorandum to Modi, Stalin said, "States are integral and indispensable partners in the development narrative of the country, and and states' rights reflect the true well being of our federal structure."
Stating that the Constitution envisioned a healthy Centre-state relationship, Stalin said it was built on mutual respect and trust.
"Unfortunately, over the past 70 years, the states' rights have gradually weakened. Today, states are left with greatly reduced law-making powers. The DMK, therefore, demands suitable amendments to the Constitution to accord rights to states in the true spirit of federalism," he said.
The memorandum was handed over to Modi by a delegation of DMK members of Parliament.
On Sri Lankan Tamils, Stalin said he was shocked to read an interview of Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who said it was not possible to devolve powers as promised under the 13th Amendment to Lankan Constitution against the wishes of the majority (Sinhala) community.
"It's a matter of grave concern that an elected leader is viewing his lawful citizens on the basis of majority and minority. It's widely reported that Sri Lankan military has been pressed into services in the traditional Tamil areas and signboards in Tamil are being erased," Stalin said.
He urged New Delhi to protect the Lankan Tamils and their constitutional rights to allow them to live with dignity, and urgent steps to prevent attacks on the Indian fishermen by the Lankan navy.
Urging the central government to drop its plans to privatise the Salem Steel Plant in Tamil Nadu, Stalin urged Modi to scrap the Centre-backed projects that affected farmers and environment, like the Neutrino Observatory project.
Stalin also asked Modi to ensure proper safety measures at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project as promised by the Centre to the Supreme Court.
He also urged the Centre's intervention in the water disputes with Karnataka and Kerala, and demanded passage of the law reserving 33 per cent seats in Parliament and Assemblies.
Demanding immediate release of Tamil Nadu's share of the goods and services tax (GST) and other dues amounting to Rs 7,825 crore, Stalin said the terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission was prejudicial to the interests of the state and its fiscal autonomy.


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Well, despite being extremely annoyed right now, I still thought this game was cute. The art and animation is fluid, and the controls are irritating, but they're intentionally slippery and it gives the game some challenge. Plus the brake is actually helpful, so brownie points. The only thing I don't like about the actual game mechanics was how boring it got after awhile. I wish more things happened, but it was made in 48 hours, so it's understandable.
I encountered a few glitches. To start, bumping a wall causes your character to sharply turn and plaster themselves to the wall, and takes away your ability to move the flashlight, as if you'd been hit by a fish. It's also hard to right yourself if you're really wedged against the wall or in a corner, because his feet won't go offscreen.
Second, after a while of gameplay, the music completely glitched out. You know how it sounds when a program that's playing music freezes and rapidly plays one note over and over? That's what it sounded like. I had paused the game every few seconds as I was doing things on another tab, don't know if that's why, or if it just happens after the song's been playing for awhile. In my second game I muted the music, but after I died I turned the sound on to see if it happened again, and it did. Might want to check that out, especially since it carries over if you click play again (going to the main menu fixes it though). Pausing the game either makes the music glitch out with a different tone, or mutes it.
Finally the leaderboard says I got my high score like 12 hours ago, even though I just got it. Dunno if this is an NG problem, but everything else about the leaderboard works fine.
I'm curious if there's a cap to how many lights you can grab, but I don't think anyone will ever find out, because it took me 90 minutes and a loop of Caramelldansen to get me to 500. xD

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Washington, DC – This week, Governor Beshear signed into law SB 151, a bill that will help ensure kids across Kentucky are able to access a nutritious school breakfast. The following is a statement from Share Our Strength Senior Vice President Lisa Davis on the impact of this legislation:
“Last week, Kentucky’s legislature took important steps to ensure students will be able to access school breakfast. SB 151 removes “barriers to breakfast” for vulnerable children across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
“This important piece of legislation will help improve access for the more than 270,000, Kentucky students who are missing out on school breakfast. By clarifying state law to allow school administrators to consider 15 minutes of time when students are eating breakfast in their classroom and engaged in educational activities as instructional time, this bill will enable schools to implement more effective breakfast programs like breakfast in the classroom.
“We’re grateful for the leadership of Governor Beshear, Senator Howell, Representative Riley Commissioner Quarles, and our partners at Feeding Kentucky and Tusk Philanthropies for moving this legislation over the finish line. School breakfast helps provide the nutrition kids need to learn, thrive and grow. Feeding kids today is one of the smartest investments we can make to ensure they’re ready to face the challenges of tomorrow.
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No child should go hungry in America. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, 1 in 6 kids could face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.


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The Spanish word for midnight is medianoche, and this type of sandwich is often enjoyed as a late-evening snack. Traditionally, the recipe calls for Cuban bread; we've substituted Hawaiian sweet bread, which is widely available in supermarkets. Pressing the sandwich with a skillet as it cooks not only melts the cheese but also toasts the bread by compressing the delicious layers.
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 (1 1/2-ounce) slices Hawaiian sweet bread
6 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
4 sandwich-cut dill pickles, cut in half crosswise
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
How to Make It
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard mixture evenly over each bread slice. Divide cheese, pickles, and tomatoes evenly over each of 4 bread slices; top with remaining bread slices.
Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 1 sandwich to pan. Place a cast-iron or heavy skillet on top of sandwich; gently press to flatten. Cook 45 seconds on each side or until cheese melts and bread is toasted (leave cast-iron skillet on sandwich while it cooks). Repeat procedure with remaining sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half diagonally.
This is not a medianoche sandwich. Medianoches are the same as a cuban sandwich but in a sweeter kind of bread, like mayorca bread. Where is the pernil (pork shoulder) and the ham? And please no tomatoes in medianoche

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This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “balance for better” but will the South African government ensure there’s balance and equality in senior government positions after May’s elections?
According to statistics that were released by Statistics South Africa in 2017, 51% of our population are women. This percentage is not reflecting in influential public sector’s positions because women are heavily underrepresented and are not in decision-making positions. This inequality in decision-making positions is illegal and unconstitutional. The Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill in particular calls for 50% representivity in decision-making positions.
According to Stats SA, 44% of skilled posts were filled by women and 56% by men in 2017. After so many years of democracy, one would think such statistics would be a thing of the past and women would be recognised equally as society recognise men.
The government is not doing enough to make sure women are occupying influential positions. The progress being made is just not good enough, if you look at government positions, you see will how much sexist exists within our very own government.
In 2017, Stats SA said Western Cape had the lowest posts filled by women in municipal mayoral positions.
In the Western Cape 24% of these positions were filled by women followed by KwaZulu-Natal on 25%. Averagely in South Africa as a whole, only 39% of women fill posts of municipal mayoral positions. Once again, this absolutely unconstitutional, unethical and it undermines the role women played in making sure South Africa is a democratic country. Above it all, this does not recognise efforts being made by women in our society.
The only way to make sure we end sexist in government positions and ensure we balance for better in influential positions is through zebra listing. Zebra listing ensures that there is a female candidate either in the first or the second position on every list of candidates standing for an influential post and this strategy will put women closer to the highest office in the land, which is the presidency. This method must be implemented right after the elections, we must implement strategies that will drive equality in our country right now.
International Women’s Day happens only on March 8 but the theme of “balance for better” is a yearlong campaign. The winning party after elections must make sure it starts its new path in a society that embraces equality, where women are not an afterthought but a priority in influential positions.
• Nomkhitha Gysman is a gender specialist who works as SADC Parliamentary Forum gender programme manager.