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Kobna Holdbrook-Smith narrates a fantasy police procedural set in contemporary London. Peter Grant is about to become a father, but his work with his boss and mentor, DCI Thomas Nightingale, in the Special Assessment Unit of the Metropolitan Police continues regardless of domestic upheaval. Holdbrook-Smith's portrayal of Peter is as charming as ever but also reflects the personal and professional challenges Peter has faced over the past several years, as well as his hard-won maturity. Holdbrook-Smith dazzles with his vast and seemingly effortless talent in adopting various regional accents for the large cast of magical and human characters that populate Peter's world of specialized police work. Holdbrook-Smith's performance is, as always, hugely satisfying and will leave fans eager for the next installment of this popular series. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2022]
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Author EL James has announced that she has written a new version of her erotic bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey.
The new book, titled Grey, tells the story through the eyes of sadistic billionaire Christian Grey.
James said that since the publication of the original novel in 2011 "thousands of readers" had written to her requesting to hear Christian's point of view.
Grey will be published on 18 June - the date of the character's birthday.
Fifty Shades of Grey told the story of the steamy relationship between Grey and "unworldly, innocent" literature student, Anastasia Steele.
It was followed by two sequels - Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed - with the trilogy achieving worldwide sales of more than 125m.
On the opening page of the new novel, James writes, "This book is dedicated to those readers who asked… and asked… and asked… and asked for this."
Monday's official announcement said the author would offer her fans "the opportunity to see the world of Fifty Shades anew through the eyes of its intriguing and enigmatic protagonist".
"Christian is a complex character," said James, "and readers have always been fascinated by his desires and motivations, and his troubled past.
"Also, as anyone who has ever been in a relationship knows, there are two sides to every story. It's been a great pleasure to return to my happy place - writing, being with Christian and Ana in their universe, and working with the fantastic publishing teams in the US and the UK."
The film adaptation of Fifty Shades Of Grey, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, hit cinemas earlier this year starring Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey and Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele.
James's husband Niall Leonard is set to write the sequel, after reports of disagreements between the author and her collaborators on the first film.

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Tata Unleashes A Stunning New Electric Car Concept: Avinya! Interesting Facts You Should Know (Launch Date?)
Tata Motors has introduced its new electric SUV concept Avinya, which is also the debut of the company’s latest Gen 3 platform.
There will be a range of multiple EV body styles including SUVs and crossovers, that will be based on the new ‘Pure EV Gen 3’ platform.
Read on to find out all the details about this new concept launched by Tata Motors!
Tata Motors Launches New EV Concept: Avinya
Tata Motors’s new concept “Avinya” is a Sanskrit word and it means innovation. The car maker plans to offer several segment-first tech and elements in this new EV. The concept also marked the debut of TPEML’s new brand logo, which shows an LED bar along the width of the model at the front and back and a T in the centre.
TPEML is Tata Motors’ new EV brand – Tata Passenger Electric Mobility.
The concept mirrors Tata Harrier to an extent, with a more fancy style. It shows a fusion of SUV and MPV body styles, similar to the Audi Urbansphere concept. Tata Motors also has a three-platform strategy that will cover all segments in the EV space by 2030.
As per Tata’s blog, “The AVINYA concept stands for empathetic mobility, a machine that is engineered to be smart, spacious, sustainable yet techy. The agile and robust Pure EV GEN 3 Architecture offers this concept with a flexible design while boasting of next generation connectivity, advanced driver assistance systems and enhanced performance and efficiency.”
Tata’s Avinya: Specifications And Details
The concept is reportedly screen-less in order to put an end to distractions inside the car and also create a no-stress environment for the mind and soul. The carmaker has also promised generation connectivity, advanced driver assistance systems and enhanced performance and efficiency.
There will be butterfly doors on the car and a panoramic roof as well. The car will have a driving range of more than 500 km and a charge time of 30 minutes with the help of a DC fast charger.
We had earlier reported that Tata Motors is all set to unveil a new car on April 29, 2022, and this new model will be completely electric.

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One of the leading causes of bladder stones is dehydration. When dehydrated, your urine becomes more concentrated, increasing the risk of developing urinary crystals and stones.
To prevent this, remain mindful of your water intake and hydration levels throughout the day. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water daily, and more if you are physically active or live in a hot climate.Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can also increase the risk of urinary stones.
When bacteria enter the urinary tract, they can cause inflammation and irritation, which increases the risk of developing stones.Read more on powerofpositivity.com

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Citizen Centred Justice (CCJ) is a student-led, legal advice clinic providing FREE and confidential support to UC students, staff, and the Canberra community. The clinic is run by lawyers supported by students who are gaining legal practice experience towards their legal qualification.If you are experiencing any problems with your employment, discrimination, workplace bullying and harassment, housing, immigration, family or custody matters, violence or sexual assault, or any other matters, you can book now for a FREE consultation with the CCJ legal team.The clinic is open every Friday in Building 1, Level B. Appointments are available by calling UC Medical and Counselling Centre on (02) 6201 2351.
Australia's beloved artist and songwriter, Brad Cox, is thrilled to announce his upcoming regional Australia tour, including first-ever shows in New Zealand and Darwin. Following the success of his latest album, 'ACRES', Brad Cox is set to enthrall fans with this grand tour across regional Australia and New Zealand.Brad Cox is catapulting from the soaring success of last month's sold-out ‘Acres’ metro tour, directly into the heart of regional Australia. Leaving an indelible mark on renowned stages across the nation, Brad and his band transformed iconic venues into arenas of unity and musical camaraderie. The band held sway over packed houses at illustrious venues such as The Tivoli, Anita's Theatre, and Northcote Theatre, with the crowd singing along word for word, arm in arm, marking a resounding testament to Brad's powerful connection with his fans.The announcement of the ‘Acres Regional Tour’ also sees the return of Brad's much-talked-about solo show, ‘Yarns and Yodels’. These acoustic and intimate shows will take place across regional Victoria and will see Brad performing fan favourites, new and old, and of course, having a yarn.In a statement Brad said “The ‘Acres’ Album Tour was such a success and everyone was sad to see the end of it. So we have decided to take it to the regions, and for the first time, New Zealand. Darwin friends, you have been screaming at me for years and we’ve finally got it done. All I can say is the Barra better be on the bite. Plus we have a couple of solo theatre shows to kick it off. What a mixed bag.”Celebrated for his authenticity, genuine spirit, and down-to-earth persona, Brad Cox has made a substantial impact with his recent 17-track tour-de-force, 'ACRES'. The album scaled the heights of success, securing #1 on the ARIA Country Charts and #7 on the ARIA Album Chart, illuminating a high watermark in Cox's career. 'ACRES' stands as a resounding showcase of an artist who can veer thematically from an earthy brand of country pop, to heartfelt piano-led ballads, to anthemic party songs. One of the standout tracks from the album, "Now She Ain’t," is currently the most played track on Triple M Country, stamping its mark on the country music landscape. Moreover, the single "Last Time Last" has recently earned additions to HIT, NOVA, and ARN Regional Network, amplifying the mainstream buzz surrounding ‘Acres’.Brad Cox's music has reached audiences far and wide, amassing over 17.5 million streams in the last 12 months alone and is a clear testament to his vast appeal and popularity, setting the stage for an exceptional regional Australia tour.Embedded within Brad's success is his fan club, the Drinking Pioneers. This devoted community, united by their mutual love for Brad's music, stands as a testament to the camaraderie that his work inspires. This tour is not just about relishing Brad and the boys' dynamic performances, it's also about becoming part of a wider community, a family that celebrates life, land, and the power of music.For more information on Brad Cox, his new album 'ACRES', and upcoming tour dates, visit www.iambradcox.com
Workshop descriptionThis is a one-day poetry workshop for people wanting to play with page-space and visual ways to experiment with words. We will be experimenting with a variety of methods and media, including collage, stamping, redaction, typewriting, pens and paints. Things will get messy so wear old clothes and be prepared to have fun. The medium is the message!Presenter biographyDr Caren Florance mixes art and writing all the time. Her creative practice includes collaborative page-spaces such as artist books, posters, broadsides and zines. She has one commercial poetry volume and it is seriously vispo: Lost in Case (Cordite, 2019).
Rik draws on his 18 years of experience as a game designer and narrative designer to share the lessons he has learned that have made him a stronger story writer. Games don't give much space or time for telling the narrative through text or long dialogue, so narrative designer and game writers must learn to master and maximise ‘Showing Not Telling' through approaches such as dialogue and environmental story telling.
Dan Sultan is an undeniably important artist. One of Australia’s most loved singer-songwriters, Sultan boasts numerous accolades to his name, including 6 ARIA Awards, NIMA Awards, Top 5 ARIA-charting albums and an ARIA-certified Gold record in Blackbird. Previous albums Aviary Takes (2019), Killer (2017), Blackbird (2014), Get Out While You Can (2009) and Homemade Biscuits (2006) have seen Sultan navigate the country a number of times playing headline shows to sold-out crowds, as well as supporting the likes of Bruce Springsteen, and as a guest on some of Australia’s biggest festivals, including Splendour in the Grass, Blues Festival and Falls Festival, to name a few.
5 December 20237:00 PM – 8:00 PM (AEDT) 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CET)8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (GMT)AbstractPretending in politics is viewed with suspicion. But in our paper, we want to identify and articulate the positive contributions of pretending and pretence in democratic life. Taking inspiration from Richard Sennett's observation that the presentation of a mask can enable the exercise of 'creative powers... the powers of play', we develop several ways in which such 'powers of play' can contribute to, and be supported by, democratic practices. We will discuss the importance of maintaining a distance from the self for reasons of protection; pretending for the purposes of emphasising differences of opinion (devil’s advocate, role-playing in deliberation); as a way of adopting another's perspective; and as a way of enhancing or diminishing the adversarial dimensions of political interaction; and more. We aim thereby to develop an account of good democratic performance, including performance that appears to be bad but might in fact be good, and to distinguish it from the un-and-anti democratic uses of persona and performance that motivate the widespread suspicion with which we began.This seminar will be chaired by Simon Niemeyer.About the authorsAlfred Moore is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics at the University of York. He is the author of ‘Critical Elitism: Deliberation, Democracy, and the Politics of Expertise’ (2017, Cambridge University Press), and has written widely on the politics of expertise. His work engages a wide range of themes in contemporary democratic theory, including anonymity and deliberation, and democratic non-participation. In 2020 and 2021, he held a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for the project ‘Rethinking Political Competition,’ and he is currently researching the role of ideas of competition in democratic theory and practice.Michael Mackenzie is Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at Vancouver Island University. He was previously Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and has researched and written widely on democratic theory and practice. His recent publications include ‘Future Publics: Democracy, Deliberation, and Future-Regarding Collective Action’ (2021, Oxford University Press), and ‘Democracy and the Future: Future-Regarding Governance in Democratic Systems,’ edited with M. Setälä and S. Kyllönen (2023, Edinburgh University Press).
Soul powerhouse Allen Stone has announced Australia and New Zealand dates for December 2023 and January 2024 as part of the Off The Beaten Path Tour.Allen Stone's journey to becoming a successful musician started in the small town of Chewelah, Washington, where he was raised on gospel music and spent much of his childhood as a pastor's son, watching his parents lead their congregation in song. After dropping out of college, he made the move to Seattle to pursue his music career, often driving up and down the West Coast in his '87 Buick to perform at any and all gigs he could find. Stone quickly gained a reputation for his powerful live performances, and over the years, he has played up to 200 dates per year, building a devoted following along the way. His unique ability to channel sensitivity into his songs while radiating hope and promise has endeared him to audiences worldwide. Stone's ability to blend various genres, including soul-pop, folk-rock, R&B, and funk, is evident in his five full-length albums, from his 2010 self-released debut album "Last To Speak" to 2021's "APART." Don’t miss his acoustic solo live show this summer.
Do writers write in isolation? No! We write as entities in unique webs of connection. Writing with and about more-than-humans is legitimate and urgent work in an age of species extinction and climate destruction. This workshop acknowledges the weight of the stories we create, including stories of celebration, remembrance, and mourning.Storytelling occurs in many ways and includes orality/aurality, art, writing, and performance.Please bring your own writing/art supplies. Photographs of your more-than-human companions are most welcome!
Multi-ARIA award-winning Ghanaian-Australian artist, Kofi Owusu-Ansah aka Genesis Owusu has announced his highly anticipated sophomore album, STRUGGLER due for release on August 18 via OURNESS / AWAL. To celebrate the album’s release, Genesis Owusu will be rounding out 2023 with a huge run of headline shows, presented by Ourness, Astral People and Handsome Tours. On December 1, Owusu will take to the Ice Cream Factory in Perth, before heading to Melbourne’s Festival Hall on December 8. The following night, Owusu will perform at the UC Refectory in Canberra, followed by a final set of performances at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on December 14, Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on December 15, and the closing performance December 16 at Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall. Joining Owusu for each show (excluding Perth) will be very special guests, EARTHGANG. Hailing from Atlanta, the acclaimed hip hop duo have been taking the world by storm over the past 12 months; earning Grammy nominations of Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album for their work on Dreamville and J.Cole’s Revenge Of The Dreamers III, and most recently performing their electrifying live show at Coachella. Coupled with Owusu, the shows are set to be an unmissable, high-energy end to what's been an already incredible year for both artists.
East Coast metalcore ensemble The Acacia Strain utilize a bone-crushing rhythm section, apocalyptic samples, and a unique triple-guitar assault to deliver their signature blend of hardcore, noise, and death and doom metal. Emerging in the early 2000s, the band found success in 2008 with their fourth full-length effort, Continent, which soared to the top of Billboard's U.S. Heatseekers chart. Subsequent efforts like Death Is the Only Mortal (2012), Coma Witch (2014), and the horror-themed semi-concept LP It Comes in Waves (2019) continued to snap necks in the metal community with brutal efficacy. The Acacia Strain signed to Rise Records in 2012, releasing Death Is the Only Mortal by year's end. Longtime member Laskiewitz left the band in 2013, and was replaced by Devin Shidaker and Rich Gomez, both of whom contributed guitar to The Acacia Strain's seventh full-length album, 2014's Coma Witch. In early 2017, the group issued "Bitter Pill," the first single from their eighth studio long-player, Gravebloom, which arrived later that June. In late 2019, the band released It Comes in Waves, a doomy, taut, and atmospheric seven-song set with single-word song titles that, when put together, construct the sentence "Our only sin was giving them names." The following year saw The Acacia Strain issue a series of pummeling 7" releases (A, C, E, D, Y) that went on to form (and spell) the full-length Slow Decay, which arrived that summer.
THE DARKNESS - 20th ANNIVERSARY ‘PERMISSION TO LAND’ ALBUM TOUR 2024Fresh off the electrifying announcement of their "Let There Be Rock” live show spectacle in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane last week, multi-platinum UK rock royalty The Darkness are extending the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary celebration of their classic debut album, ‘Permission To Land’ announcing additional tour dates across Australia playing shows in Adelaide, Fremantle, Canberra, and crossing the pond with dates also added in Auckland & Wellington this coming January/February.
TITAN: one that is gigantic in size or power, one that stands out for greatness of achievementIt's a momentous occasion for heavy metal fans down under, as two legendary bands, KREATOR and IN FLAMES, are set to embark on a colossal "Klash of the Titans" co-headline tour across Australia in 2024. This monumental collaboration promises to deliver unforgettable performances, showcasing the very best of European metal to fans across the continent.In a seismic collision of metal titans, In Flames and Kreator are set to conquer stages across the nation in February 2024. This colossal event promises to be a momentous occasion for metal enthusiasts and fans of both iconic bands.Kreator and In Flames are among the most influential and iconic acts in the world of metal. Hailing from Germany and Sweden, respectively, these two bands have left an indelible mark on the genre and have amassed a devoted global following over the years. Now, they are joining forces to bring their blistering live shows to Australian audiences this February.Sign Up to access the Early Bird Presale: https://daltours.cc/IFK
Rising star Kita Alexander is taking her highly awaited debut album ‘Young in Love’ on tour around Australia this April. The national tour will stop in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne,and Canberra, supported by triple j. The tour is a follow up to her sold-out debut Australian tour earlier in the year. Kita’s album tour will deliver her dynamic and captivating live show across the country. Expect to see fresh material off her upcoming album including ‘Queen’, ‘Date Night’, and ‘Best You Ever Had’. This past year has been a momentous one for Kita Alexander. Having released a string of new singles, to selling out her debut headline tour, Kita collaborated with acclaimed Australian DJ, Fisher on ‘Atmosphere’ receiving immense support from BBC Radio1. The rising star also joined Morgan Evans in September as a special guest at his sold-out Sydney Opera House shows to perform their song ‘Date Night’– and earlier in the year – performed ‘Queen’ and a cover of ‘Stacy’s Mom’ by Fountain Of Wayne for triple j’s coveted Like A Version. Kita’s impressive catalogue of highly lauded pop-anthems have garnered millions of global streams, including the 2 x ARIA Platinum single ‘Hotel’, the ARIA Platinum ‘Between You & I’ and 2 ARIA Gold singles ‘Damage Done’ and ‘Like You Want To’.

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The Arabic gum is a substance which is obtained from two species of acacia tree. It is used in food industry as a stabilizer. It is a strange and varied mixture of oligosaccharides, polysaccharides and glycoproteins. In Egypt, it was used as a coagulator for cosmetics and in mummification. The Arabian gum is used in confectionery for the preparation of chewing gums.

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Give your Los Angeles Angels
gear a vibrant touch of flair with this Color Pack Two-Tone 9FIFTY hat by New Era. It features a trendy high crown and a snapback closure for a customized fit. The bright colorway design paired with the striking Los Angeles Angels
embroidery on the front panels combine for a standout top-off to your game day collection.Add some attitude to your look with our Los Angeles Angels New Era Color Pack Two-Tone 9FIFTY Snapback Hat - Green/Brown. This is a 100% authentic, team-approved hat. Buy your Snapback Hat today!
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth
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Support your team and look good doing it in this Chicago Cubs '47 Cooperstown Collection Retro Contra Hitch Snapback Hat - Royal/White
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Early potato cultivation using synthetic and biodegradable covers
Marek Kołodziejczyk , Andrzej Oleksy , Bogdan Kulig , Andrzej Lepiarczyk
AbstractThe cultivation of plants under the covers made of synthetic polymers brings many benefits, however, it is associated with the need to utilize or recycle these materials after the period of their use. Such problems are not caused by the covers made of natural polymers. The aim of the study carried out in the years 2013–2014 was to determine an effect of covers made of biopolymers and synthetic polymers on thermal conditions and potato yield. Field study was carried out under sandy loam and silty clay loam soils conditions. The temperature of silty clay loam soil under the covers was on average by 2.9°C higher than in the unprotected area, whereas sandy loam soil had the temperature higher by 2.5°C under biodegradable foil and by 2.7°C under standard foil. Temperature increase under non-woven fabrics was lower than under foils. The highest increase in marketable tuber yield after 40 days from emergence and in full maturity of potato plants was found after at application of standard non-woven fabric P17 (7.2 and 7.4 t/ha, respectively) and the lowest, i.e., 3.0 and 3.4 t/ha, respectively, under biodegradable foil. Cover type had no effect on the number of tubers formed on the first harvest date, whereas a significantly higher number of tubers was recorded in the full maturity of plants in the year characterized by a longer growing period of potato under non-woven P17 on sandy loam soil, and under biodegradable foil on silty clay loam soil conditions. A significant influence of cover on the average tuber weight on the first harvest date was found only on sandy loam soil under non-woven fabrics in 2013, as compared to full maturity of plants under biodegradable covers on sandy loam soil in 2013 and on silty clay loam soil under all covers in 2014.
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|Keywords in English||Solanum tuberosum L.; tuber yield structure; soil temperature under covers; tuberous crop; polymeric materials|
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Future Quotes and Sayings - Page 4
Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present.
– Albert Camus
The past is always tense, the future perfect.
– Zadie Smith
The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.
– Abraham Lincoln
Learn the past, watch the present, and create the future.
The future you shall know when it has come; before then, forget it.
Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future one.
We should all be concerned about the future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there.
– Charles F. Kettering
Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not.
– Ursula K. LeGuin
The past is of no importance. The present is of no importance. It is with the future that we have to deal. For the past is what man should not have been. The present is what man ought not to be. The future is what artists are.
– Oscar Wilde
You’ll see that, since our fate is ruled by chance, Each man, unknowing, great, Should frame life so that at some future hour Fact and his dreamings meet.
– Victor Hugo
Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.
– Marcus Aurelius
And in today already walks tomorrow.
– Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.
– Mother Teresa
The future is much like the present, only longer.
– Dan Quisenberry
Do not waste time thinking of a better future.
I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
– Thomas Jefferson
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
– Malcolm X
Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.
– Lyndon B. Johnson
We know what we are, but know not what we may be.
– William Shakespeare
Why didn’t I learn to treat everything like it was the last time. My greatest regret was how much I believed in the future.
– Jonathan Safran Foer
A fixed image of the future is in the worst sense a historical.
– Juliet Mitchell
The future ain’t what it used to be.
Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves – regret for the past and fear of the future.
– Fulton Oursler
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
– Eleanor Roosevelt
When all else is lost, the future still remains.
– Christian Nestell Bovee

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Great partying after-hours, an exceptional cabaret show, a special theatre performance or a big event on the Champs-Élysées, Paris has plenty of options for celebrating on 31 December.
Partying on the Champs-Elysées
The most beautiful avenue in the world lights up for New Year’s Eve! Crowds gather in a festive atmosphere for a magnificent sound and light show on the Champs-Elysées on 31 December.
This evening promises to be a memorable one offering a fine spectacle for all who attend.
Party evenings to remember
To party until the early morning hours and get the New Year off to a great start, many places organize special parties on 31 December, and there is something for everyone: RnB, masked balls, cabarets, 80s music, swing …
At the Pavillon Wagram, a big masked ball will be held. Put on your Venetian mask and get into the spirit of masquerade balls of times gone by while dancing to contemporary and other music! For a thoroughly 80s New Year's Eve, the Palladium Bus takes revellers back in time with the greatest hits of the period. The Etoiles have an unusual evening in store with LA Dancing – a mix of clubbing and cabaret. For those folks nostalgic for the 90s, New Year’s Eve at Globo will be entirely dedicated to the music of the eighties and nineties. For a wild party as in US films, the Aquaboulevard Pool Party NYE features slides, water games, wave pool, DJ sets and dance floors! To celebrate the New Year in a sublime setting, the Pavillons des Etangs offer partygoers an exceptional evening for more than 1,000 people, with a cocktail reception, a fireworks display and DJs until early in the morning. Espace Montmartre and its rooftop venue with breathtaking view of the Paris promise an evening of disco, electro and RnB for an unforgettable New Year's Eve! To meet and mingle with people of all nationalities and celebrate together until early morning, don't miss the Polyglot Club's New Year's Party! Are you a fan of the famous musical Grease? Come along and enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve on the theme of the mythical 60s’ movie with the official cast of the show, a buffet and ... a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower! If a House Party is more to your taste, Casabey is organizing a memorable party at Dock B with Afrobeats, old school and current rap and RnB. At the Bellevilloise, you can switch from Swing to Latino according to the room. At NF-34, enjoy the New Year Party. The venue has 3 rooms with 3 different atmospheres: ‘Hip-hop’, ‘RnB’ and ‘Dancehall’. The sublime setting at Faust celebrates New Year in style against a soundtrack of electro, pop and disco. For a most original evening, go to Cirque Bormann, the finest Parisian circus, with a huge dance floor laid out for the occasion and circus acts. The Buddha Bar will be sporting the colours of India with a thoroughly Bollywood evening. Start with an exceptional dinner with Indian flavours, then dance the night away with an evening of dancing hosted by DJ Sam Popat!
New Year’s Eve shows
Some Parisian show venues are putting on a special performance on 31 December.
'L'Oiseau Paradis’ show at the mythical Paradis Latin cabaret is a great way to round off the New Year. Guests sip champagne and enjoy the sublime costumes, special effects and lighting … The show starts at noon on 31 December providing entertainment that goes on into the wee hours.
Olivier Giraud continues to entertain French-speaking and English-speaking audiences with his show 'How to become a Parisian in one hour’ that gently mocks the habits of Parisians. A great idea for stepping into 2020 in good spirits.
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3D printing is revolutionizing biomedical research by enabling scientists to engage in creative problem solving, build customized solutions, and develop faster prototypes of their ideas. The NIH Library's 3D Printing Service offers free 3D printing to NIH staff who are creating work- or research-related projects. This is a self-service model in which customers submit their print jobs to the online queue using the CatalystEX sofware, which is available on all the NIH Computers.
The Library's uPrint 3D printer is an entry-level professional version, capable of precise printing using ABS (acroylonitrile butadiene styrene). THe uPrint features the ability to print intricate and suspended patterns using dissolvable supports that are melted away after printing. The printer also has a heated printing chamber that reduces cracking and curling, which can sometimes be a problem when printing with ABS.,
What We Do
To support the 3D Printing Service, the Library provides 3D printing orientations and classes, and 3D modeling software. NIH Library staff are available to assist with troubleshooting 3D models before and during printing. They can also provide referrals to other 3D printer resources on campus, including the NIH 3D Print Exchange, which provides free digital models of biomedical and bimolecular structures that are readily compatible with a 3D printer.
To help you get started, the NIH Library licenses several modeling programs that can be used to create 3D printable models. The following software is available in the NIH Library's Technology Hub collaboration pods, which can be reserved online.
- Adobe Photoshop CC: a graphics editing program that has a 3D plugin
- Autodesk Maya: a 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software that is used for animation, environments, motion graphics, virtual reality, and character creation
- Blender: open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset used for creating visual effects, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, and more
- OpenSCAD: a free application for creating solid 3D CAD objects
Making Health: Inspiring Innovative Solutions for Research and Clinical CareHere's the video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/BWdT0qrcMjw
What is 3D Printing
3D printing is taking a 3D digital image and printing it as an actual object.
3D images can be designed using 3D editing software, downloaded from websites, scanned from physical models, or created by merging photos in some software packages. There is a wide range of software available for modeling with varying learning curves and prices. Please see Modeling Software for more information about what is available.
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Shifler-Parise Funeral Home
18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA.
Directions from I-81 North and South to Shifler-Parise Funeral Home in Clifford:
From I-81 North and South take Exit 206 (Lenoxville Exit).
(Traveling I-81 North) At the stop sign at the end of the ramp TURN RIGHT onto Route 374 East.
(Traveling I-81 South) At the stop sign at the end of the ramp TURN LEFT onto Route 374 East.
Travel 374 East for 4 miles until you come to a stop sign and TURN RIGHT onto Route 106 East.
Continue down State Route 106 East until you see a blinking light and TURN LEFT onto Airport Road (Route 2008).
Funeral home is located on right side
Look for large parking lots on right and left sides of the street.
Please note that a navigation system will not work using the 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA address. This facility is located in a rural area and street addresses are not recognized by them. We urge you to use the above directions.
Use the following link to Mapquest for directions to Shifler-Parise Funeral Home.
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A Hafla is a Sala'kiri tradition that is spontaneously celebrated on weekends, but can also occur at random times.
The tradition involves heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages mixed with stimulating materials such as coffee or Bluebull. The drinking is often accompanied with group singing, where a magical horn is passed among the participants, amplifying their voice as they each sing a popular folklore song of their choosing. While performing, the singer will try to sound as similar as possible to the originally accepted performance of the song, with several participants often competing among themselves on who's performance is superior. It is also common to discuss the current political and cultural issues, gossip and exchange information while participating in one. Some haflas are more organized than others, occurring at regular intervals, and often contain the same group of people. On the other hand, some people may not have one group, but spend the night traveling between several groups.
To non-sala'kiri observers, a hafla might sound disorganized and even violent, especially as the spirits get higher. This rowdiness can be extremely loud, particularly when sining is involved, however it is mostly harmless provided it remains undisturbed. Outsiders should avoid disturpting a hafla, unless they intend to join, in which case they would more often than not find themselves heartedly welcomed.

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A little known fact: Gatlinburg, located in Sevier County, Tennessee, was originally known as White Oak Flats.
Edgefield, South Carolina native William Ogle (1751-1803) was the first to decide to permanently settle in the Gatlinburg area. With the help of local Cherokee, he readied logs to build a cabin. He went back to South Carolina to retrieve his family, but died of malaria before he was able to bring them back to Tennessee. William's widow, Martha Jane Huskey Ogle, moved her family near relatives in Virginia. Around 1806, Martha and her brother Peter Huskey journeyed to the (now) Gatlinburg area to complete her husband's dream. They found the waiting logs and built a cabin. It still stands today in the heart of Gatlinburg.
Following the arrival of the Ogles and Huskeys, a steady stream of settlers moved into the area known as White Oak Flats. Most of these settlers were veterans of the American Revolution or War of 1812. Among them was Timothy Reagan.
The White Oak Flats Cemetery was established and many of the pioneering settlers were buried there, including Timothy Reagan. A memorial stone for Martha Jane Huskey Ogle is there, but I do not know for sure if she is buried there. Wiley Oakley, the "Roamin' Man of the Mountains," is also buried in this cemetery.
Martha's memorial stone transcription and a photo of Timothy Reagan's gravestone:
Martha J. Ogle
1756 - 1827
Mother of 5 Sons
& 2 Daughters
Below is a video of White Oak Flats Cemetery at dusk.
Here is a photo of a couple of Reagan crosses:
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Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Hwy. 10 in Pinehurst.
On November 1, 2023, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Lunenburg District RCMP, fire and EHS, responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy. 10 in Pinehurst. RCMP officers learned that a pickup truck had been travelling on Hwy. 10 when it left the road and came to rest in a ditch.
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We had considered hanging out in Vijayapura, but after realizing we had pretty much seen what we came for, we decided to move on. Consulting our list of potential destinations and sites to see, Aurangabad, or relatively nearby, stuck out as our next point of interest. The next question was whether to take another bus or take the train. A train ride could be fun, so it was settled. Unfortunately, we found out that the train ride beyond Solapur would take an additional day of travel. It seemed a combination of the two choices was the best choice.
We had opted to take the 6:30 p.m. train and, after transferring to a bus in Solapur, would have us arrive in Aurangabad around 5:30 in the morning. The short train ride was pleasant, although we couldn’t see much of the landscape as the evening grew darker. The light from the train only showed spindly trees as we passed them by. We soon arrived in Solapur.
Solapur Bus Station
After the mad, crowded dance of purchasing tickets, we miraculously found a space on a bench and waited. No magic tricks this time. The Solapur bus station was crowded with people, some of whom seemed to have been waiting a long time. They sat in their small encampments on woven mats with bags of food and clothes for their journeys.
The police slowly patrolled the platform, making sure nobody slept. This was undoubtedly a way to ensure that the encampments weren’t permanent. The swift whack with a bamboo stick would rouse any sleepers. People would manage to sleep anyway. One person would watch, nudging any nearby sleepers awake before the policeman arrived. We were a little tired but didn’t want to take any chances at getting whacked.
The bus arrived, we boarded, and quickly took our seats. The decor was as vibrantly colorful as you might imagine. It was much more comfortable than some of the other buses we had been on. I suppose this was due to it being a night bus. People would hopefully sleep through most of the journey. Of course, the driver cranked up the Hindu music to stay awake. We somehow slept anyway.
Aurangabad to Ajanta
The following morning, we arrived in Aurangabad, Maharashtra’s fifth-most populous urban area after Mumbai. The 17th-century marble Bibi ka Maqbara shrine, styled on the Taj Mahal, is there, but we wanted to see the real thing, so we waited on that. We bypassed staying in Aurangabad and went straight on to Ajanta. When arriving in Ajanta, we excitedly found the next bus to the Ajanta caves.
Named after the nearby village, Ajanta is a cluster of 30 caves of different sizes excavated into a horseshoe-shaped stretch of rock. The original construction of the caves started around the 2nd century BC, with the second group of caves built around 400–650 AD. Each cave, overlooking the Vaghorâ River, was connected by a flight of steps to a narrow stream called Waghora. These steps are now demolished with few remnants left behind. The cave is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
“Discovery” of Ajanta
At some later point, the caves were abandoned entirely and remained so for over three centuries without a stable or steady Buddhist community presence. As the story goes, in the summer of 1818, a British tiger hunting party “discovered” Cave 10, the first of these 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments. Although no longer in use, locals already knew the caves, and a local shepherd boy guided him to the location and the door. “Discovered” indeed!
The long hall of Cave 10 has 39 octagonal pillars with figures of orange and yellow-robed monks with green halos standing on blue lotus flowers. Paintings of elaborate crowd scenes cover the panels on the walls. The paintings have been damaged over the centuries, yet the colors are still vivid today. I understand there is a reparation project for the artwork. There have been recreations of several artworks throughout the 19th and 20th centuries by artists worldwide.
The Ajanta Caves contain the oldest Buddhist paintings in existence, dating from only 300 years after the death of the Buddha. These masterpieces of Buddhist religious art show the past lives and rebirths of Buddha, Buddhist traditions, costumes of the period, pictorial tales from Aryasura’s Jatakamala, and rock-cut sculptures of Buddhist deities.
We wandered slowly through every cave, discovering each and every nook and cranny and every artwork and sculpture, which were stunning. I find it extraordinary that all of these intricately detailed rooms are carved by hand with a hammer and chisel out of stone.
Next, we took a two-hour shuttle through the countryside to Ellora. As we pulled up to the entrance, we were amazed at the size of the site. Carved out of the basalt (a dark, volcanic rock) cliffs in the Charanandri Hills between 6th and 12th Century CE, there are over 100 caves, but only 34 of them are open to visitors.
While Ajanta is mostly about beautiful paintings made on cave walls on the theme of Buddhism, Ellora is all about sculpture and architecture. Ellora belongs to three major Indian religions that have peacefully laid joint claim to the caves since they were created. The three significant building periods are an early Hindu period (~550 to 600 CE), a Buddhist phase (~600 to 730 CE), and a later Hindu and Jain phase (~730 to 950 CE).
The site of Ellora cave temple is spread across an area of over 2 km (1.24 miles). These temples are carved side-by-side in an uninterrupted sequence, making them one of the world’s most complex and unique temple designs.
Dhumar Lena, also known as Cave 29, is among the largest and one of the earliest excavations in Ellora. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, other gods and goddesses of Hinduism also shared equal reverence by the artisans. As in all Shiva temples, there was a linga-yoni. Linga means phallus. Yoni means womb. The male and female regenerative organs are the life force of the universe.
It was dry season while we were visiting, but during monsoon season, a waterfall is a natural feature of the monument and is visible from a rock-carved balcony.
The perspectives of the larger-than-life carvings were a little disturbing. It seems they were not thought out well, as they ran out of working space. Arms and legs were a little stumpy and squat in some instances. But this problem was only in this earliest of cave excavation efforts. They must have learned from this because the rest of the carvings were quite good. Certainly better than I might have done!
The Rameshwar Temple
The Rameshwar temple, Cave 21, is also one of the earlier excavations which features carvings depicting the story of goddess Parvati’s pursuit of Shiva. Durga is also represented in this temple. This may become confusing, but Parvati and Durga are the same goddess in different forms. Parvati is the goddess of Power, Beauty, Love, devotion, fertility, motherhood, food, nourishment etc. She is not only the Mother of Ganesha but the Mother of the whole universe. But like all women, piss her off, and she becomes Durga, who has between eight and 18 arms holding a symbolic object or weapon in each hand while riding a tiger. She battles the forces of evil in the world. Even Shiva doesn’t want to upset her!
There are also the seven mother goddesses of the Shakti tradition of Hinduism, Sapta Matrika, flanked on either side by Ganesha and Shiva. Ganesha is the elephant-headed god that is so popular. He is prominently known as the remover of obstacles. Because of this, many Hindus worship him before any significant endeavor they undertake – be it business, marriage, childbirth, etc.
The Kailasa Temple
When people think of Ellora, this is the place that comes to mind. Dedicated to Shiva, Cave 16, the Kailasa temple, is based on Shiva’s abode – Mt Kailash. An enormous multi-level temple complex with a courtyard, this one-of-its-kind temple is the largest monolithic rock-cut monument in the world.
In an impressive feat of architectural engineering, this temple was carved out from the top down. It is estimated that three million cubic feet of stone, weighing approximately 200,000 tonnes, were removed to excavate the temple. Having been carved entirely out of a single rock at 32 meters high (104.987 feet) and 78 meters long (255 feet), it is widely considered remarkable for its size, architecture, and sculptural treatment. The elephant statues on either side of the temple are perfectly symmetrical to each other.
As you enter, Nandi, the bull that is Shiva’s mount, stands before the temple. The central hall is flat-roofed and supported by 16 pillars. This is the place of puja rituals with the lingam. Two of the walls in the central temple house rows of carvings depicting the Mahabharata along the north side and the Ramayana on the south side.
We spent hours inside and outside this overwhelmingly massive temple. Then we hiked to see the whole Kailasa Temple from the cliff behind the temple. The view was stunning and gave us a chance to see details of the temple’s spire.
The Buddhist caves are a complex of 12 caves created between the fifth and eighth centuries in two phases. Caves 11 and 12 are three-story monasteries cut out of a rock, with tantric iconography, mandalas, and numerous goddesses carved into the walls.
These caves were monasteries with prayer halls, living quarters, sleeping quarters, kitchens, and other rooms. In some of these caves, sculptors tried to give the stone the look of wood. The monastery caves have shrines including carvings of The Buddha, followers on the path to enlightenment, and saints.
The north end of the Ellora complex has five Jain caves featuring highly detailed carvings. Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in India at least 2,500 years ago. The Jain faith does not believe in a creator god like Hinduism or the Abrahamic faiths. The spiritual goal of Jainism is to become liberated from the endless cycle of rebirth and to achieve an all-knowing state called moksha.
The emphasis of the architectural and devotional art is placed on the depiction of the twenty-four Jinas, the spiritual conquerors who have gained liberation from the endless cycle of rebirth. There are also carvings of gods and goddesses, yaksa (male nature deity) and yaksi (female nature deity).
Long Days Over
By the end of these tours, we were exhausted! So much so that neither of us remembers anything of where we stayed or for how long! Exhausted but full of iconography and history of these two unique places dancing through our minds.


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Charity Carol Concert
Raising our Voices, Raising Funds
On Monday 8th December, the Primary choir took part in a nationwide charity initiative called ‘Choirs for Change’. This project sees choirs of all ages, background and genres take to the streets to sing in public in order to raise funds and awareness for charity. When the charity Health Poverty Action first got in touch, to see if we wanted to be involved, the children jumped at the chance to use their love of singing to do something good. Health Poverty Action is a charity who works to insure people suffering from extreme poverty in developing countries have access to medical care and treatments.
The children worked incredibly hard on the various Christmas carols and songs to make sure we could provide an outstanding show. Deep down they all knew the stakes were high for this performance as they knew there were people who needed our help. On the day, we arrived at Blackheath rail station and were met by a fabulously enthusiastic representative from Health Poverty Action - who had organised our event for us. Once set up, the children payed no mind to the cold, crisp December afternoon and just sang their hearts out. Boyed by the positive response, the children’s performance went from strength to strength and their confidence soured as our set went on. The public’s reaction was incredible, people sang along, clapped and cheered and we even had a few requests. All in all, it was a brilliantly successful and joyful day; in just one hour of singing, our choir managed to raise over £135 for the charity and they were delighted. Here’s to more songtastic, charitable performances in the future.
When I am singing I feel like am flying and I also feel like I am free. I am very happy that I got in the choir…my career will not stop now. - Jadesola 4W
Singing makes me feel like I’m on top of the worlds and that I can achieve anything if I try. When I and tired and frustrated singing comforts and refreshes me. - Maya 4W
Frist of all, singing is wonderful so never miss out on some singing. When I sing I actually understand how nice this world is. Singing is like a stress ball because all the worries and bad things disappear. You should never give up with singing; always know that you can do it. Singing brightens my day and makes me feel super. – Nehir Y6
When I sing it makes me feel alive. I love playing the piano too. I am really excited to be in the choir. – Matthew 4W
I like to sing because it has always been that part of me that gets me out of bad things in life and lets me be myself. I can also express all my emotions into a song and let it out. I also sing because I can keep everyone around me and myself happy with my voice. Also, wherever I am, I can just sing and I feel at home. And, when I see the smiles on people’s faces it makes me feel like I can do anything. – Anon Yr6
Singing awakens the soul and enlivens the spirit.
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The room with the vaulted ceiling has only 2 outside soffits. We've all heard it said — the ceiling is the fifth wall of the room. The essential difference, though, is in the way you treat the ceiling and how you use the special contours of the room to your advantage.
Here are five examples of how i installed crown molding in rooms with vaulted or cathedral this is a sensible room with vaulted ceilings because the vaults are at least symmetrical.
A cathedral ceiling or also known as a vaulted ceiling is a great ceiling choice if you own a home or space that has low, flat ceilings that feel cramped it's because cathedral ceilings can add a room, air space, value, and overall beauty to a house. Two magnificent chandeliers decorate the ceiling. Drape some gossamer that, tbh, is marketed for weddings, but would look so glam on your cathedral ceilings. See some of the aesthetic room ideas that are trending on pinterest.


Sarah Jessica Parker sarahjessicaparkernude reduced to tears when she was asked to appear naked in a scene.
Why Sarah Jessica Parker refuses to do nude scenes - NZ Herald
The year-old actress - who is now widely known for her sarahjessicaparkernude to shoot nude scenes - has recalled one of the turning points in her hugely successful career, when she stood up for herself by insisting she wouldn't take her clothes off for a movie.
There was so much pressure for me to take my clothes off. Sarah said that in light of the Hollywood sex scandal, she feels incredibly appreciative towards her agent Kevin Huvane, who intervened in the uncomfortable situation. Sarah told People magazine: Sarah - who has eight-year-old twin daughters Tabitha and Loretta, and son James Wilkie, 15, with her husband Matthew Broderick - also revealed she recently "ran into a woman who worked on that movie" who recalled her sobbing.
Sarah Jessica Parker Signed No-Nudity Contract With ‘Sex And The City’, Long Before #MeToo
She shared: Despite taking this stance, Sarah is still supportive of those women who feel comfortable taking their clothes off on screen. She explained: New Zealand Herald.
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Audi Australia has confirmed it will be launching the new Q4 e-tron fully electric SUV next year, and says it will be offering traditional wagon and Sportback body styles.
The Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron are essentially the electric alternatives to models such as the Q3 and Q3 Sportback, showcasing similar size and proportions.
Local specifications are yet to be confirmed, but as a guide, overseas models, which have been on sale since 2022, are presented with 52kWh and 77kWh batteries, with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options.
The top-spec dual-motor, all-wheel drive models produce up to 220kW and 460Nm, which is enough to see 0-100km/h done and dusted in a claimed 6.2 seconds. The range is 485km, but going for the 77kW single-motor option sees the range top out at 520km.
Badged as Q4 35 e-tron, Q4 40 e-tron, 45 e-tron and 50 e-tron, the lineup offers DC charging at up to 125kW and AC charging at up to 11kW. However, the entry model 35 is reduced to 100kW and 7.2kW.
Boot space is rated at 520L for the wagon, opening up to 1490L with the rear seats folded. Opting for the Sportback sees these volumes change to 535L and 1460L.
Inside, there are twin digital screens housed on a futuristic, angled dash design, with an open centre console area for storage. Again, Australian specs are yet to be confirmed so we don’t know what features will be standard on local models.
More details will be announced closer to its launch, set for mid-2024. Prices are likely to start from well above the Q3 and Q3 Sportback, which currently kick off from $50,600 and $54,100, respectively.


The mid-air engine explosion aboard a Qantas A380 passenger jet in November 2010 was caused by a defective oil pipe, according to an investigation into the incident.
On November 4, 2010, flight QF32 out of Singapore experienced an engine explosion en route to Sydney. Turbine fragments flew out of the engine when it exploded, causing extensive damage. No-one was injured in the incident that ground all of the carrier’s A380s for more than three weeks.
An update on the investigation today said that the Rolls Royce engine exploded because of a defective pipe, AFP reports. In an interim report, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said a “sequence of events” led to the engine failure, starting with an oil fire caused by a manufacturing defect in an oil feed pipe.
“That defect resulted in fatigue cracking in the pipe, so that oil sprayed into an engine cavity where it ignited because of the high air temperature,” the safety watchdog said. The fire weakened a turbine disc in the A380’s second engine, causing the disc to separate from its shaft, increasing its rotation speed and causing it to break into several parts. Engine parts shot off into the aircraft’s left wing, causing major structural damage and severing cables.
Rolls Royce said it was working with ATSB to address the incident. “Each time an incident happens the aviation industry learns lessons,” Rolls-Royce said in a statement. These are embedded in the rigorous safety procedures and standards of regulation which make flying an extraordinarily safe form of transport.”
The final report by ATSB’ is due to be released next year.
In June last year Rolls-Royce and Qantas reached an out-of-court settlement over the A380 engine explosion, which Qantas said would add A$95 million (US$100.6 million) to its 2011 pre-tax profit and called off legal action against Rolls-Royce.
The incident forced several airlines to ground their A380s, the world’s biggest passenger aircraft, and replace some Trent 900 engines.
On November 4 last year a London-bound Qantas A380 was forced to divert to Dubai after en engine problem – a year to the day since the first Qantas A380 midair engine blowout.
The flight, with 258 people on board, had an “oil quantity defect” in one engine which was switched off according to standard procedure, a Qantas spokeswoman in Sydney said.


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As a New York resident and avid sports fan in my mid-20's, the tragedy downtown has sparked an idea that must be considered. Although an argument can be made that no stronger message can be sent to the terrorists than to rebuild the World Trade Center as it stood on Sept. 10, I have an alternative plan. Build the stadium that New Yorkers have been fighting about for the past decade.
Building a stadium would ensure that the downtown economy would not be depleted in the years to come. Local revenue from a stadium, new restaurants, rebuilt hotels and shopping would prevent an exodus from Lower Manhattan by residents, office tenants and financial giants, including the New York Stock Exchange.
The new stadium there would be more practical than the long-debated West Side stadium, whose opponents fear unbearable gridlock in Midtown. A downtown stadium would have unparalleled access from all existing subway lines and ferries from Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey.
A stadium, à la Camden Yards in Baltimore, blending into the cityscape -- complemented by the appropriate memorial for the victims and the heroes of this tragedy -- would be the perfect use of the land. Another thing -- no selling the naming rights for the stadium: World Trade Center Memorial Stadium or Giuliani Stadium.
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In Bulgaria, the coast of the Black Sea is the popular destination for tourists from Europe and Russia. The easiest way to access to their beaches and resorts, is the airport of Burgas LLBG. Now in stock for X-Plane 11, produced by Chudoba Design.
Out of the capital city airport Sofia, Burgas airport (LBBG) is also important in Bulgaria to serve the holiday destination. Join the numerous European and Russian tourists going to the beaches of the Black Sea with the new scenery for X-Plane 11 designed by TwoPilots.

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Discovery Communications has undertaken a high-level restructuring, bringing in Andrew Warren to be its new CFO and putting Discovery Networks International (DNI) exec VP and chief content officer Luis Silberwasser in charge of U.S. network Velocity.
Warren will join Discovery as senior exec VP and CFO on March 26 from fashion company Liz Claiborne Inc, where he has been chief financial officer since 2007, responsible for all financial, accounting, audit, treasury, tax and investor relations activities.
Prior to joining that company, he spent 18 years at General Electric, where he held a number of positions including senior operations leader for the GE Audit Staff, and executive VP and CFO of the NBC Universal Television Group.
Warren succeeds Brad Singer, who previously announced he would be leaving Discovery at the end of March, and will be based at Discovery’s HQ in Silver Spring.
In addition to his CFO responsibilities, Warren also will oversee Discovery’s Media Technology, Production & Operations division, and will represent the company in its three U.S. joint ventures – 3net, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and The Hub. CSS Studios, Discovery’s post-production sound services company, will also report to him.
The restructuring comes after Discovery Communications’ then-chief operating officer Peter Liguori’s departure was announced in November. Among the other notable changes taking place:
- Silberwasser adds male-skewing U.S. net Velocity to his existing responsibilities, which currently include leading DNI’s production and development unit and overseeing the international rollout of TLC. Bob Scanlon, senior VP of Velocity, now reports to Silberwasser.
- JB Perrette, chief digital officer, adds oversight of Discovery’s Enterprise Operational Services department to his role as leader of the company’s digital strategy, including Discovery’s U.S. websites, interactive technology and digital operations and programming, as well as the company’s digital distribution efforts with affiliates such as Apple, Netflix and Amazon.
The new structure aligns Discovery’s digital assets, social media platforms and information technology services in a single organization to focus on opportunities presented by emerging technologies, the company said.
- Bruce Campbell, chief development officer and general counsel, adds business affairs and global production management to his portfolio, with Lee Bartlett, executive VP of global production management and business affairs, now reporting to him.
- David Leavy has been promoted to the position of chief communications officer and senior exec VP of corporate marketing and affairs, reporting to president and CEO David Zaslav.
In a statement, Zaslav said of Warren: “Having worked extensively with Andy at NBC Universal, I know firsthand what an effective and strategic leader he is, how knowledgeable and passionate he is about the media business, and what a great addition he will be to our already strong senior management team.”
In related news, Discovery today announced it was opening its first office in Sofia, Bulgaria. The office is the ninth to be launched by Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) in the region, and part of an ongoing expansion plan which now includes local offices in Warsaw, Moscow, Kiev, Budapest and London.
The office in Bulgaria will be led by Victoria Davies, distribution sales manager for South East Europe, who reports to Vlad Tudosie, country manager for Discovery Networks South East Europe. Davies is joined by two Bulgarian sales and distribution execs, Alexander Georgiev and Ekaterina Dobreva.


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Silicon nanopowder with a narrow size distribution was synthesized by a simple method, in which amorphous SiO(x) (x < 2) powder as starting material was annealed at high temperature and then etched by hydrofluoric acid (HF). Si nanoparticles thus obtained exhibited emission in the ultraviolet and visible regions under excitation at an energy corresponding to the direct band-gap transition. At the same time, they could be redispersed in various organic solvents such as octanol, toluene, etc., without surfactants or capping molecules on particle surfaces. X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were used to follow the change of components in the sample during annealing and HF etching processes, and the size distribution and dispersion morphology of the nanoparticles in different solvents were revealed by transmission electron microscopy analysis.
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"Excellent spectroscopic properties, such as high quantum yield, broad absorption window, and narrow fluorescent wavelength, contribute to a rapid development in Si QD research . Nontoxicity to the environment and the use of an economic source material are other two merits for the application of Si QDs in optoelectronics [2,3], solar energy conversion [4,5], biology [6-8], splitting water , etc. Si QDs can be prepared using a variety of techniques such as wet chemical reduction [10-18], metathesis reaction , disproportionation reaction [20,21], thermal annealing of Si-rich SiC , electrochemical etching , plasma synthesis or plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) [24-27], and high-temperature hydrogen reduction method [28-32]. Because Si QDs are chemically active, their surface should be passivated for further use. "
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Silicon quantum dots (Si QDs) attract increasing interest nowadays due to their excellent optical and electronic properties. However, only a few optoelectronic organic molecules were reported as ligands of colloidal Si QDs. In this report, N-vinylcarbazole - a material widely used in the optoelectronics industry - was used for the modification of Si QDs as ligands. This hybrid nanomaterial exhibits different spectroscopic properties from either free ligands or Si QDs alone. Possible mechanisms were discussed. This type of new functional Si QDs may find application potentials in bioimaging, photovoltaic, or optoelectronic devices.
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"Liu and colleagues (2005) successfully synthesized luminescent Si nanoparticles which were redispersible in various solvents. The nanoparticles were prepared through annealing and subsequent etching with HF from amorphous SiOx (x<2) powders as starting materials. "
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: In this review, we describe the synthesis, physical properties, surface functionalization, and biological applications of silicon nanoparticles (also known as quantum dots). We compare them against current technologies, such as fluorescent organic dyes and heavy metal chalcogenide-based quantum dots. In particular, we examine the many different methods that can be used to both create and modify these nanoparticles and the advantages they may have over current technologies that have stimulated research into designing silicon nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo applications.
Preview · Article · Feb 2006 · International Journal of Nanomedicine
[Show abstract][Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Silicon nanoparticles ranging from 2 to 16 nm were synthesized by a facile wet chemical route, in which SiO amorphous powder was annealed at 1000 °C, etched in hydrofluoric acid, and surface modified by alkene. After alkyl-termination of the particle surfaces, size selective precipitation technique was applied to separate the nanoparticles into uniform sized fractions. Transmission electron microscopy showed well-dispersed and highly crystalline silicon nanoparticles after the treatment by alkene. Visible room-temperature photoluminescence in the range 800−500 nm was observed from these nanoparticles. The photoluminescence intensity has significantly been enhanced by the surface functionalization. Moreover, the PL peak energy of the size-selected nanoparticles shifted to blue as the size decreased due to quantum confinement effect. The experimental result was also compared with the theoretical predictions and was found to follow the general trend of the model calculations.
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Psychedelic drugs are widely thought of as recreational and even reckless, evoking images of bad trips and spaced-out teenagers. What much of society can’t imagine is that these mind-altering substances have shown potential to treat a slew of psychological disorders.
We should be taking steps toward legalizing psychedelics for science so that researchers don’t have to jump through so many hoops to learn more. Our laws make it difficult to secure approval for studies on these drugs. The restrictions also make research extremely expensive to conduct.