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Dolly Parton said she asked Sir Elton John to collaborate with her on one of his classics.
country man megastar, 76, is recording a rock ‘n’ roll album that will include her own original hits as well as covers of classic hits.
Appearing on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 on Friday, she said she had covered Sir Elton’s hit Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me and wanted him to contribute ideas for the version. music.
If you can meet him, say Dolly wants you to sing on her recordDolly Parton
She said, “I just recorded my rock album and I recorded the song (by Elton), Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me. And I sent a message asking if he could sing with me on it and play the piano.
“So if you want to meet him, say Dolly wants you to sing on her record.”
Last Friday, Glastonbury announced that Sir Elton would lead the Pyramid Stage on Sunday 25 June to close out the 2023 carnival.
This will be his first performance at the festival and his last in the UK on his last tour.
When asked if she had any advice for the Rocket Man singer after her successful performance at the Somerset festival in 2014, Parton said: “I love him, just tell him to go for it. enjoy it because it’s great fun for me.
“I was a bit scared at first – I didn’t know if I was going to be a festival documentary because I don’t usually play big shows like that because I talk a lot and I write a lot of songs in a story style and I think, ‘No, I don’t know about this’.
“But they are the best, best audience I have ever had in my life. It will always be a memorable one for me.”
She confirmed her new album will be out next fall, in time for Christmas 2023.
Last month, Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside stars including Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran and Eminem.
When the nominees were announced in May, Parton “respectfully” declined, saying it didn’t seem like she was suitable for the position of country artist.
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She was then convinced to the contrary and ended the ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Parton said she now wants to “win” her spot on the list, adding: “I have a lot of new rock stuff I’m writing. So for the past few months, for a period of time, I’ve been doing it since they said I was going to be in on the whole thing.
“I thought, I’ll have to earn it. So it looks like this is the time to do it. So I’ve been doing it.
“I’m working on that album and it’s coming out next fall, hopefully by next year’s Christmas season.
“And so I’m going to do a lot of classical songs that are rock songs and then some songs that I’ve written.”
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Methods and procedures to crate train a dog
When it comes to dog training, crate training is a safe, effective, and humane way to go. It is as far from animal abuse as you can get. Crate training owners are not negligent in any way, as is often the criticism. They simply want the best for their dogs, and they recognize that crate training is a great method for teaching a variety of desired behaviors.
If used properly, though, crates provide a sense of security and safety for your dog. They also help with puppy "potty" training and keeping your dog from making a mess of your home when you're not there.
Dogs have lived in small dens for centuries. Having a "den" of his own will help your dog feel safe and secure. Everyone likes a place of their own - especially dogs.
Crate training allows your dog to develop a sense of security, even when you are not there. Instead of coming home to find evidence of his anxiety on your chewed up shoes, you can find a dog who is happy and well-adjusted. Don't worry; he'll still be happy to see you!
Many dogs grow to love their crates and will prefer going in there when you're gone even if they have the option to stay out. Some even go in when you are home and they need some time alone.
It helps with puppy potty training because dogs do not like to soil their sleeping areas. They will learn to control their bladders and bowels while in the crate. To help with this, make sure you only have them in the crate for short periods while they are learning.
They cannot hold their bladders for that long when they're puppies. They should be in at night and while you are away from home. Make sure you have a regular schedule of walking and going outside so the dog learns when he can relieve himself and have a chance to play.
When training your dog, a crate can be your best ally. If you use it correctly, you will help create a safe environment for your dog. Do not use a crate as punishment, however. It should be a safe haven, not a place for discipline.
Here are some tips to get you started on your crate training process:
The first thing you need is a good crate, of course! You can choose from plastic or metal crates depending on your needs and preferences. Whatever the material, make sure to choose one that is just big enough for your dog to turn around in.
For crate training to effectively help potty train your pet, he needs room only to sleep because dogs won't soil their sleeping areas.
How do you get your dog into his crate? Start slowly by placing the crate somewhere that allows your dog to explore without feeling separated from you or your family. He will probably be curious and will want to check it out.
Once he has had a chance to explore a little, urge him to go inside. You can guide him in with a treat or a toy. Food is a good way to get him in because it allows him to form positive associations with the crate.
Allow him to explore and get used to the crate. Then, you can guide him in and close the door. He may whine to be let out, but have him stay in for a few minutes. He needs to get used to it; you are not abusing him, you are teaching him. Babies fuss when they are put into cribs - this is the same type of situation. They will adapt very quickly.
They will whimper because they want to be picked up. If you let your dog out, he'll continue that behavior. Stand firm and have him stay in there. Don't let him out until he stops whining. Start with short periods and let him out to play or walk.
At first, if your dog continues whining, you will have to encourage him to get in with a treat. When he is in, sit by the crate for a few minutes. Then go into another room for ten or so minutes.
Come back and sit by the crate. Do this until you are out of his site for about thirty minutes. Once he's used to this, you can start leaving him for short periods when you're out of the house.
Dogs typically respond to the safety and security of their crates very quickly. If your dog is reluctant, take the time to get him used to the crate. It will make him more happy and secure, and you'll feel better knowing your pet is content even when you are not there. It also is tremendously helpful in several aspects of training, so it is worth the time and effort it takes to help your dog get used to his crate.

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Possession is an intricate novel written in 1990 by A.S. Byatt. A combination of mystery, myth, and romance, it is a book that delves into the lives of two 19th century poets and the pair of 20th century-era academics that attempt to piece together the poets’ lives. When I assess the books I have loved throughout my life, Possession is one that stands apart, gleaming in my memory in magical, jewel-like tones.
When I first read it, I was a seventeen-year-old girl with an intense literary craving. It was Sir Edward Burne-Jones’ painting The Beguiling of Merlin on the cover that drew me to the book. And after I dove in, I emerged with new eyes.
Byatt’s work has influenced me in more ways than I can possibly share. Now, at age forty-two, I have happily encountered many friends in several areas of my life who have had similar experiences with Possession. It’s a rich, complex book with many layers.
It is a friend to me, and I to it.
The legend of Melusine is woven into the narrative of Possession, and the symbolism of that story is something I have been unraveling a lot lately. She has been described as a serpent goddess, siren, or water fairy who married a mortal. He was unaware of her mystical nature and upon marriage, she asked him to promise to never enter her chamber on a Saturday, the day she would transform. He agreed, allowing her to keep the serpentine side of herself a secret.
Eventually, though, he broke his promise.
Possession was my glistening introduction to Melusine, and I fell in love with her immediately. Funny, but most of us see her almost daily. There she is, hiding in plain sight, right there in the Starbucks logo.
The logo has been updated several times over the years. Melusine’s two tails may be hidden now, but you can’t fool us; it’s still her. I think the fact that her tails are obscured in the current iteration is quite fitting, actually. It jibes with her legend since her primal, monstrous side wasn’t meant to be seen by her husband.
The story of Melusine has been popular in France and other areas of Europe for centuries. Through Possession, Byatt helped share the tale to a wider, modern audience.
It is a book of many metaphors, and Melusine is a captivating and important symbol. Reading it more than once throughout my adulthood gave me what I thought to be a solid grasp on the meaning of the Melusine legend. But my recent divorce brought fresh insights and interpretations to me.
Like the serpentine maiden transforming in her bath, the demise of a relationship brings out what can be perceived as ugly. Regrets, past choices and unconsious patterns all come bubbling to the surface, and it’s very often not pretty.
But by staying the course, a point can be reached where peace is made with the happiness and pain. A couple’s shared history becomes a figurative Melusine of sorts – lovely happy moments juxtaposed with painful ones. When we have enough distance to face these experiences objectively, we learn about each other as well as ourselves. Hopefully, we take what we learn and use it to create a healthier future.
In Possession, the character Christabel LaMotte is obsessed with Melusine. In Chapter Three, two scholars discuss her in detail:
“Who was she?”
“Christabel La Motte. Daughter of Isadore, the mythographer. Last Things. Tales Told in November. An epic called The Fairy Melusina. Very bizzare, Do you know Melusina? She was a fairy who married a mortal to gain a soul, and made a pact that he would never spy on her on Saturdays, and for years he never did, and they had six sons, all with strange defects–odd ears, giant tusks, a catshead growing out of one cheek, three eyes, that sort of thing, One was called Geoffroy a la Grande Dent and one was called Horrible. She built castles, real onesthat still exist in Poitou. And in the end, of course, he looked through the keyhole…”
In the 1990s, Roland Michell and Maude Bailey are the scholars on the trail of a possible 19th century Ash-LaMotte connection.
Maude Bailey discusses Christabel, saying “After Melusine she appears to have written no more poetry, and retreated further and further into voluntary silence”. Later, we see Randolph Henry Ash’s rhetorical observation, “Could the Lady of Shalott have written Melusina in her barred and moated Tower?” Melusine is a story of secrets and transformation, but like the Lady of Shalott, it also has elements of isolation and loneliness.
Christabel describes herself as the Lady of Shalott in a letter to Ash:
“I have chosen a way — dear Friend — I must hold to it. Think of me if you will as the Lady of Shalott — with a narrower wisdom — who chooses not the Gulp of outside air and the chilly river-journey deathwards — but who chooses to watch diligently the bright colors of her Web — to ply an industrious shuttle — to make — something — to close the shutters and the peephole to —
You will say, you are no threat to that. You will argue — rationally. There are things we have not said to each other beyond the — One — you so starkly — Defined.
I know my Intrinsic Self. The Threat is there.
Be patient. Be generous. Forgive.”
She is gently letting him know of her need for isolation and privacy in order to write. She is Melusine, knowing she needs her bath chamber as a private space to be who she is.
In the myth, Melusine has a dual nature: she is lightness and dark – both beautiful and repulsive.
Folklore is filled with the unlikely marriages of swan maidens, frog princes, beauties and beasts. Melusina follows that fairy-tale pattern of marrying someone other.
Perhaps we are supposed to be as fearful of her as her husband was when he discovered her secret, yet my instinct now is to celebrate her. To me, she represents the parts of ourselves that we are ashamed of and hide away, sometimes unknowingly, until we learn to embrace and take responsibility for our own growth and empowerment.
If I look at her as a symbolic role model for women, I have to ask myself how we can apply her story to our modern lives. If we are lucky, we choose partners in life who trust and encourage our empowerment no matter what they see through that metaphorical keyhole.
Spying on her as she bathes, her husband is horrified when he sees her monstrous incarnation. Yet, is she truly monstrous? Where most people would recoil at her serpent-like nature, maybe we should look at her, face her, and deconstruct who she is.
Serpents shed their skin, constantly renewing themselves. This is a woman who remains herself, yet embraces growth and rejuvenation. That deserves respect.
Yet she is not only a serpent-goddess. She is a woman with fears and needs and insecurities. She is a wife and mother who wisely knows that she needs time to herself. And in that private time, she is free to be herself.
So, which side of Melusina is the real one? Both, of course.
How does she balance the different sides of herself? By understanding and voicing what she needs. While her husband ultimately did not respect her boundaries or the agreement they made, an aspect of the story that should not be wasted on modern women is that she voiced her needs.
She needed a day to herself. She needed a day to be herself. She needed a day to rejuvenate herself.
We struggle and muddle through our lives as best we can, but instead of hiding our flaws away in the belief that they are ugly and monstrous, let’s demand time for reflection and renewal.
We should not be objectified and defined solely by our beauty or our flaws. What matters is the work we put in to understanding ourselves.
Like a serpent-goddess, we have to outgrow the skin of that which doesn’t serve us.
Saying those things feels real and true to me. But by the same token, my observations feel shallow in comparison to all Byatt achieved in Possession.
I can not reduce Melusina into a mere parable of the benefits of taking time for self-care. She represents the ache of loss and the tragedy of hiding one’s self away, all wrapped up in a swirling, irridescent tale. She is a myth that can not be deconstructed in one sitting.
Melusine’s duality fits in to Possession seamlessly; it is a work that is itself of dual nature. Twin time periods and double meanings are the meat and potatoes of this book. So my interest in Melusine may not be about Melusine herself, but Melusine within the context of Byatt’s story.
I think Byatt does an excellent job equating more than one character with Melusine. Her Victorian poet, Christabel LaMotte, is a reclusive Melusine, whose pen is the instrument of her power. Her poetry is included in the book. Feast yourself on this delicious nugget:
Men may be martyred
In desert, cathedral
Or Public Square.
In no Rush of Action
This is our doom
To Drag a Long Life out
In a Dark Room
In the 1990s narrative of the book, the Maud Bailey character embodies Melusine. Here is where Byatt wields her power masterfully. Both Christabel and Maud are real-world representations of the fairy-serpent-goddess, but in vastly different ways.
Maud’s modern academic life differs from LaMotte’s reclusive existence in a wooded cottage. Maud is isolated not in seclusion, but while being surrounded by people. She intimidates men and is described as one who “thicks men’s blood with cold,” yet she is also shunned by her fellow feminist colleagues because they assume her naturally white-blonde hair is a dyed attempt at superficial beauty and conformity.
Maud has the otherness of a Melusine along with the drive and desire to analyze the threads of the fairy-serpent’s story as told by LaMotte. It is through piecing together LaMotte’s history that Maud discovers truths about herself.
Byatt shows us there is more than one way to embody Melusine’s power and frailty. Femininity takes many forms – the trio of Melusine, Christabel, and Maud are superb examples.
For me, the core of Possession is the pursuit of truth and knowledge. I am now starting to realize that my perception of Melusine is about that same truth – understanding who and what I am, what I stand for, and what I choose to allow in my life.
I am not delving as deeply here into the book as you might have expected. If you have not yet read it, my hope is that you will take the plunge and share your thoughts with me about the profound metaphors that weave their way through Byatt’s writing.
Warning: what is woven throughout the book has a way of planting itself into your heart. It is a delightful labyrinth and, like Melusine, it’s not at all what it appears to be on the surface.
But then, neither are we.

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Not unlike other segments of the onion business, organics have felt some of the pain the COVID-19 coronavirus has dished out; however, sales continue to be stable, suppliers say.
“We are growing and selling organic Walla Wallas,” said Dan Borer, general manager for Keystone Fruit Marketing Inc. in Walla Walla, Wash. “That market is not as brisk as conventional.”
That may be the result of the economic pressures stemming from the virus outbreak, Borer said, noting that, in some cases, “I don’t think people think it’s necessary.”
In those instances, organics become more luxury than necessity, Borer said.
“When people don’t work or have their regular income, it’s one of those items — let’s face it, people are counting their pennies,” he said. “A lot of consumers that are on that fence, they pass.”
So, organic sales have seen some predictable declines, Borer said.
“I just don’t see the same brisk business we normally have on organic onions, and I don’t mean to say we don’t have bad business — it’s good,” he said.
Organic supplies may be down this year, too, as a result of COVID-19, Borer speculated.
“With more investment in an organic crop, I’ve got to believe people are going to be conservative in growing organic onions,” he said.
“You put more into them. You can’t grow an organic vegetable (as easily as) you can an organic fruit. Anything grown in the ground is going to cost more to grow.”
The organic category does continue to show growth, nevertheless, said Mackenzie Mills, account manager with the Bancroft, Wis.-based Russet Potato Exchange Inc.
“Based on IRI information, organics and medium to large-size onions have continued to show relative strength versus total category growth and vice versa,” Mills said.
“Conventional onions and small bags, less than 1 pound, are continuing their trends to show relative weakness versus total category growth. Most onion types have seen a change in character, as opposed to pre-pandemic, with yellows, reds and specialty onions now outperforming during the pandemic.”
Overall, organic onion sales continue to trend upward, said Jason Walker, general manager of Prosser, Wash.-based grower-shipper Bybee Produce LLC.
“It seems like there’s more demand for organics all the time,” he said. “Obviously, it’s with certain customers, but it’s trending upwards.”
Walker said he had not seen the coronavirus make much of a dent in organic onion sales.
“I haven’t seen anything different with organics versus conventional, when it comes to COVID-19,” he said.
There has been a trend toward more packaging, though, he said.
“That’s a direct reflection of retail accounts,” Walker said. “Most retail accounts are buying more bagged onions than foodservice.”
Bryon Magnaghi, Walla Walla-based produce trader with Seattle-based distributor FC Bloxom & Co., said organics remain a niche, but a strong one.
“As far as Walla Walla sweet onions, there’s only one (organic) grower, and that demand is very good,” he said.
Magnaghi said he was not sure how that pertained to the pandemic.
“I think organic onions in general are increasing in demand, and I think part of that is due to COVID,” he said.
“People just want to be more aware of the products that they’re buying, what they perceive to be safer products.”

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CGI’s Norwegian subsidiary CGI Norway decided to team up with Niteco to complement its own skills and resources in order to provide additional expertise and personnel to one of its customers. The client, a regional school district, requested a number of different services, including a complete UI/UX overhaul for its website and school portal, including 180 sub-sites, the development of a new back-end operations portal as well as a messaging app through which teachers, students and parents/guardians can quickly and easily communicate.
Niteco leveraged its proven dual-shore model, providing primary contact points for the collaboration with the client in the Niteco office in Stockholm (including face-to-face meetings in Oslo) and taking care of the main development work in the company offices in Vietnam.
Our experts utilized Angular 2 to work on the back-end portal as well as the front-end overhauls of the website and school portal. The messaging app the end client had requested was built by Niteco’s mobile development specialists using React Native, putting a focus on user-friendliness. In addition, we provided consultancy on topics such as the end client’s Episerver build and Episerver Find configuration as well as possible improvements for the architecture.
The end client proved very satisfied with the front-end work performed by the Niteco team on the websites and the back-end portal. The messaging app drew very positive feedback from its end users thanks to its ease of use. 75,000 people downloaded the app, with some schools in the district even pondering whether to make it their primary communications channel with parents/guardians and pupils.
CGI, happy with the results of the collaboration with Niteco, proceeded to engage our augmentation services further after the end of this project.


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Inspired by my recent mini food streak and Seattle Art Museum’s current exhibition, Intimate Impressionism. I am excited to do prints of mini still life’s and some shadow boxes!
Snoqualmie, WA The site of the welcome sign for cult classic Twin Peaks.
People often ask what I use to make minis. The material varies from project to project but most of the time I use polymer clay and acrylic paint. I love […]
This summer, my talented friend Jenny Burns asked if I would participate in creating a video bio. I’ve always wanted to bring my work to a larger audience so I […]
This Friday, you’ll have the chance to make mini’s with yours truly at the Seattle Art museum’s REMIX, , this Friday November 6, 8pm-12am! We will create a collaborative installation […]
A collection of miniature food studies that I have been saving for some new work- miniature still lifes 🙂
Made a mini zine because I head that Last Word Books in Olympia, WA has the largest zine collection. I have nothing to compare it to so I have to […]


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shepherds knew it themselves, did Fingal know that they were anxious to reach Glencoe. He led the way as if he were in moonlight; and often stood still when they were shifting their burden, and whined as if in grief. He knew where the bridges were-stones or logs; and he rounded the marshes where at springs the wild fowl feed. And thus instinct, and reason, and faith, conducted the saving band along,-and now they are at Glencoe, and at the door of the hut.
39. To life were brought the dead; and there, at midnight, sat they up like ghosts. Strange seemed they for a while to each others' eyes, and at each other they looked as if they had forgotten how dearly once they loved. Then, as if in holy fear, they gazed in each others' faces, thinking that they had awoke together in heaven. "Flora!" said Ronald,—and that sweet word, the first he had been able to speak, reminded him of all that had passed, and he knew that the God in whom they had put their trust had sent them deliverance. Flora, too, knew her parents, who were on their knees; and she strove to rise up and kneel down beside them, but she was powerless as a broken reed; and when she thought to join with them in thanksgiving, her voice was gone. Still as death sat all the people in the hut, and one or two who were fathers were not ashamed to weep.-John Wilson (Christopher North).
[The idea of this poem is the following. The daughter of the lord of the castle is about to be married, against her will, to a bridegroom chosen by her father. On a wild stormy night the lover whom she prefers carries her off by sea.]
"Our boat has one sail,
And the helmsman is pale—
Who should follow us now?
And she cried: “Ply the oar;
As she spoke, bolts of death,
And from isle, tower, and rock,
From the lee.
And "Fear'st thou ?" and "Fear'st thou ? "2
And "See'st thou ? and "Hear'st thou ?"
And "Drive we not free
O'er the terrible sea,
I and thou ?"
One boat-cloak did cover
The loved and the lover:
Their blood beats one measure,
While around the lashed ocean,
Is withdrawn and uplifted,
In the court of the fortress,
Like a bloodhound well beaten
On the topmost watch-turret,
And with curses as wild
The best, loveliest, and last,
helms'-man 1 can'-non
ON THE RECEIPT OF MY MOTHER'S PICTURE (1).
THE GIFT OF MY COUSIN, ANN BODHAM.
OH that those lips had language! Life has pass'd With me but roughly since I heard thee last. Those lips are thine-thy own sweet smile I see, The same that oft in childhood solaced me;
5 Voice only fails, else how distinct they say,
The art that baffles Time's tyrannic claim 10 To quench it1!) here shines on me still the same. Faithful remembrancer of one so dear,
O welcome guest, though unexpected here!
15 I will obey, not willingly alone,
But gladly, as the precept were her own;
20 A momentary dream that thou art she.
My mother! when I learn'd that thou wast dead, Say, wast thou conscious of the tears I shed? Hover'd thy spirit o'er thy sorrowing son, Wretch even then,2 life's journey just begun ? 25 Perhaps thou gavest me, though unfelt, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in blissAh, that maternal smile!-it answers-Yes. I heard the bell toll'd on thy burial day, I saw the hearse that bore thee slow away, 30 And, turning from my nursery window, drew A long, long sigh, and wept a last adieu! But was it such ?-It was. -Where thou art gone Adieus and farewells are a sound unknown. May I but meet thee on that peaceful shore, 35 The parting words shall pass my lips no more! Thy maidens, grieved themselves at my concern, Oft gave me promise of thy quick return.

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Brazilian low-fare airline Gol has completed the long-awaited acquisition of VRG Linhas Aéreas, successor to Brazil's bankrupt flag carrier Varig, in a $320 million deal, writes Jackson Flores.
The transaction via its GTI subsidiary requires an initial $98 million cash payment, with the balance being settled through the allocation of non-voting shares to VarigLog and Volo, which acquired Varig last June for $24 million.
VRG had struggled to find a strategic partner after it launched operations last December with aircraft, personnel and a route network inherited from Varig.
A lack of market credibility and suspension of domestic and international routes led to monthly losses as high as $20 million before Chile's LAN Airlines offered a $17.1 million loan in January - a move viewed as an attempt, ultimately unsuccessful - by LAN to acquire a 20% stake.
Gol chief executive Constantino de Oliveira says VRG will operate independently under the name Varig and says it will require extensive restructuring if it is to wrest market share from rival TAM before the end of this year.
Oliveira adds that short- to mid-term plans include almost doubling VRG's 17-aircraft fleet to 20 Boeing 737s and 14 Boeing 767s, although local sources indicate that Gol is negotiating the lease of four to six Boeing 777-300ERs in order to resume those international services surrendered by Varig over the past two years.
Oliveira says that while the focus is on international route development, the airline will also operate key domestic services such as the Rio de Janeiro-São Paulo shuttle service, exploiting Varig's 124 slots at São Paulo's Congonhas airport.

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If a USB mouse is declared the core pointer, X won't come up without it, AllowMouseOpenFail notwithstanding. If it has SendCoreEvents set, xmodmap pointer = ... will no longer remap its buttons, as it only works on the primary pointer. xmootmap is a bare bones command line tool that lets you remap buttons on secondary pointers, and is aimed at laptop users with funky mice. Intended use is mostly from ~/.xinitrc.
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To access the Gardena T120 diaphragm remove the oval cover at back with small flat screwdrivers to reveal the round retaining cover. The retaining cover unscrews to reveal the diaphram mechanism which can be removed and cleaned. Hopefully this solves the problem.
Dirt or sludge in here cause the timer to stay on or leak.
Stage 2 if the above fails.
Remove the front timer cover with very large flat screwdriver. Simply lever off the front timer cover. This is a brute strength operation. There is no tab or button to help remove the front. Insects and dirt can get in and stop the operation of the needle mechanism.
I do not know how to get to the mechanical timer itself. Any suggestions?


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The first few hours of 1997's Fallout are overwhelming and demonstrate why character classes are so useful in complex RPGs.
I was a skeptic, but the right piece of equipment really can give you the motivation and tools to exercise smarter and more effectively.
The new game from Nina Freeman is an incredibly personal, honest, and relatable exploration of intimacy and young sexuality.
Cloud Strife will soon be throwing down with Mario, Yoshi, PIkachu, and the rest of your favorite Nintendo mascots.
After years of waiting, a female Link will finally a playable character in an official Zelda game.
At least Nintendo is honest when asking for your money.
Unlike modern Final Fantasy, FFVI is a refreshing reminder that it used to be OK for epic games to be a little silly.
Microsoft has released the full list of 104 games that will soon be coming to the Xbox One thanks to backwards compatibility. It can be tough to know where to begin, so here are five classics to get you started.
Elena and Meg talk Room, the ladies-only Ocean's 11, the new Star Trek, Supergirl, and more.
Sorry folks, but the first Warcraft trailer is pretty underwhelming.
A look back at the many important life lessons hidden within the SNES classic.
Metroid: The Sky Calls is the twelve-minute live-action fan film that you wish Nintendo would make.
These aren't necessarily the best horror games. These are just the individual moments that left us terrified.
The finale of Life is Strange demonstrates how the desire to save people can be as selfish as it is altruistic.
Disney Infinity 3.0's Toy Box Takeover and Toy Box Speedway Expansions add plenty of content at a decent value.
This week on The Roundup: Elena and Meg talk Crimson Peak, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the revival of Gilmore Girls, celebrating diversity in comics, women in gaming, and much more.
Halo 5 pairs excellent multiplayer and co-op gameplay with a lackluster story that repeats the mistakes of Halo 2.

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Diotallevi Luca ,
Spiritualitā e politica. Una sfida per i cattolici europei di fronte alla globalizzazione,
Antonianum, 80/3 (2005) p. 513-531
Summary: Starting from a sociological point of view, this paper calls attention to some new aspects of the old question concerning the relationship between Christian spirituality and politics. The Catholic comprehension of this crucial relationship ought to deal with the transformations which affected the political system during the Twentieth Century. It will focus on two open questions: Has the Catholic social teaching on politics registered the end of the “State” (obviously, in the precise “old European” meaning of the term)? - Should or not this thought be more interested in its “Atlantic” component, as happened during the last Council with “Dignitatis Humanae”? The discernment of and the participation in the building of the European Union (according to the model of a “superpower” or of a “super State”?), particularly in the assessment of its Constitutional Treaty, is the term ad quem of our reflection. Catholics should have paid attention not only to the obviously important chapter concerning the UE/Churches relationships, but to the entire question of the idea of relationships between politics and the rest of society as well.

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By Erin Sheffield
Directed by Matt Pfeiffer
JULY 22 - AUGUST 1 | Main Stage
This year, S4K teams up with Team Shakespeare in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A high energy one-hour production designed for children ages 4 to 10 to actively experience Shakespeare’s vibrant language and characters. With exciting new content every year, S4K activates imaginations and generates laughs for the whole family.


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Dharavi is one of the largest slum areas in Asia. When the spread of Corona increased in India, Dharavi was also not untouched by it. There was a concern about infection in this area, but now this area has become a role model in the battle of Corona. The World Health Organization has also praised it. At the same time, this time the World Bank has praised the ‘Dharavi model’.
The World Bank applauded the efforts being made to prevent the spread of corona virus infection in Dharavi, Mumbai, saying the success was due to solutions to the problem, community participation and persistence.
In its biennial ‘Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report’, the World Bank said that the highest number of infection cases were in May, which fell to 20 percent in July after three months. The World Bank said that city officials in Mumbai included people at the community level as part of a strategy to conduct a large-scale screening of patients with fever and decreased oxygen levels in Dharavi and deployed staff from private hospitals to spread the virus. Preventing rapid spread.
During the lockdown, NGOs, organizations and volunteers transported ration to thousands of homes to help poor families. The World Bank said that it was successful in finding solutions to the problem, involving people at the community level and persistence in preventing the spread of corona virus infection in Dharavi.
Dharavi, located in Mumbai, India’s economic capital, is one of the largest slum areas in the world. It is spread over an area of two and a half square kilometers and houses about six and a half lakh people. The first case of corona virus infection in Mumbai was reported on 11 March and the first case of infection was detected in Dharavi three weeks later on 1 April.

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A little about me. I live in Willard. I am 34 years old and served in U.S. Army five years with one tour in Iraq in 2005. I am in outrage with other people in Willard about this Issue at hand. And you can use my name in anything needed on this subject as long as its correct on what I said.
Willard is throwing a party for all the immigrants coming in from Mexico etc. who take most people’s jobs in Willard. They don’t pay city taxes nor do they help with anything in community and half of them are hear illegally. I am not against them in any shape or form. I am not raciest. I just believe in what’s right for everyone. The city has never done anything for people here year round paying the taxes. They haven’t done nothing for veterans who are here working paying city taxes and put their life on the line.
Willard said it can’t afford to keep Willard pool open for people in the community, but they can afford to have a party for people who don’t pay our taxes nor do anything for our community. I have attached what our city council has said. And it’s a lie if you ask around in Willard. E
veryone I have talked to is in rage and unhappy. I plan on contacting Ohio immigration so they get ones here illegally. I also plan on contacting our Ohio governor about this issue and anyone else will help me against this spit in the face from our city council.


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The "very substantial" lab was busted last month at a home on Mandeville near Fenton Road. There were 15 one-pot meth labs found, police said.
Police said the man's handgun also was recovered at the scene.
The man, who has not been formally arraigned, is charged with operating a lab with a firearm, operating a lab in front of a minor and operating/maintaining a meth lab. He is one of six people that are charged.
The man also is facing charges for another meth lab that was found in May at a Mt. Morris Township hotel. That case was bound over to Genesee Circuit Court for trial on Wednesday.

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Do you want to improve your cardiovascular health, increase flexibility, enhance cognitive function, and relieve stress? Look no further than the dance floor.
Dancing offers a myriad of surprising benefits that go beyond just having fun. Not only does it provide a fantastic way to burn calories and manage weight, but it also boosts self-esteem, builds social connections, and improves mental well-being.
So, are you ready to put on your dancing shoes and discover the wonders of this rhythmic art form?
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– Dancing improves cardiovascular health by raising heart rate, strengthening the heart muscle, lowering blood pressure, and reducing bad cholesterol levels.
– It enhances cognitive function by stimulating the brain, improving memory and concentration, and reducing the risk of dementia.
– Dancing provides stress relief and improves mental well-being by releasing endorphins, increasing serotonin levels, reducing anxiety levels, and promoting relaxation.
– Dancing increases social interaction, fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance, and promotes community building through shared experiences and interests in an inclusive and accepting environment.
Improved Cardiovascular Health
Dancing’s not just fun, it’s also great for your heart! When you hit the dance floor, you’re not only moving to the rhythm, but you’re also improving your cardiovascular health. The energetic movements involved in dancing can significantly improve endurance and decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Studies have shown that dancing can be an effective aerobic exercise that gets your heart pumping and increases blood flow throughout your body. This sustained movement raises your heart rate, which in turn strengthens your heart muscle and improves its efficiency. By engaging in regular dancing, you can enhance your cardiovascular endurance, allowing you to engage in other physical activities for longer periods without getting tired.
Not only does dancing improve endurance, but it also decreases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Research has found that dancing can lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol levels, and improve overall heart health. By engaging in this enjoyable form of exercise, you can decrease the likelihood of developing conditions such as hypertension and coronary artery disease.
Now that you know how dancing can benefit your cardiovascular health, let’s explore how it can also increase flexibility and range of motion.
Increased Flexibility and Range of Motion
Dancing isn’t just a fun and expressive activity – it also offers numerous physical benefits.
When you engage in dancing regularly, you’ll notice improved joint mobility. This allows you to move more freely and with ease.
Additionally, dancing helps enhance muscle flexibility. This makes it easier to stretch and prevent injuries.
Lastly, dancing can significantly increase body coordination. It requires you to move your body in sync with the music and your dance partner.
Improved Joint Mobility
You’ll notice improved joint mobility when you start dancing regularly. Dancing is not just about moving to the rhythm, it also offers numerous benefits to your joints. Here’s why dancing can improve your joint mobility:
1. Increased joint stability: Dancing involves various movements that require balance and coordination. This helps strengthen the muscles around your joints, providing better stability and support.
2. Enhanced flexibility: Dancing requires you to stretch and extend your body in different directions. This helps improve your joint flexibility, allowing for a wider range of motion.
3. Injury prevention: Regular dancing can help reduce the risk of joint injuries. The increased joint mobility and stability gained through dancing can protect your joints from sprains, strains, and other common injuries.
4. Joint lubrication: Moving your joints through their full range of motion during dancing helps promote the production of synovial fluid. This lubricates the joints, reducing friction and ensuring smooth movement.
Enhanced Muscle Flexibility
When you dance regularly, your muscles become more flexible, allowing for a wider range of motion. This increased flexibility not only enhances your dance performance but also provides several other benefits for your overall health and well-being. Improved muscle strength is one of the key advantages of dancing. As you move and groove to the rhythm, your muscles are constantly engaged, working against gravity and resistance. This repetitive movement helps to strengthen and tone your muscles, resulting in improved muscle strength over time. Additionally, dancing can also help reduce the risk of injury. By regularly stretching and conditioning your muscles through dance, you increase their flexibility and elasticity, making them less prone to strains and sprains. So, whether you’re a professional dancer or just enjoy dancing for fun, remember that it’s not just about the moves, but also about the incredible benefits it offers for your muscles and overall well-being.
|Improved Muscle Strength
|Regular dancing helps to strengthen and tone your muscles, leading to increased muscle strength.
|Reduced Risk of Injury
|Dancing improves muscle flexibility and elasticity, reducing the risk of strains and sprains.
Increased Body Coordination
To improve your overall body coordination, try incorporating dance into your routine. Dancing is not only a fun and enjoyable activity, but it also offers numerous benefits for your coordination skills.
Here are four reasons why dance can help improve your body coordination:
1. Improved Balance: Dancing requires you to maintain your balance while executing various movements. This helps strengthen your core muscles and improves your ability to stay balanced in everyday activities.
2. Enhanced Rhythm: Dancing involves following the beat and rhythm of the music. This helps train your body to move in sync with the music and improves your overall sense of rhythm.
3. Increased Flexibility: Many dance styles involve stretching and reaching movements, which can help increase your flexibility. This improved flexibility allows for smoother and more coordinated movements.
4. Mind-Body Connection: Dancing requires you to coordinate your movements with music and cues from your dance partner. This enhances your mind-body connection and improves your ability to synchronize movements.
Enhanced Cognitive Function
Get ready to experience improved cognitive function when you hit the dance floor! Dancing not only brings joy and rhythm into your life, but it also offers surprising benefits for your brain. Research has shown that dancing can enhance cognitive function, including improved memory and increased concentration.
When you dance, you engage in a complex activity that requires your brain to process and coordinate various movements and patterns. This mental challenge stimulates the brain, leading to improved memory and mental sharpness. In fact, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that dancing regularly can reduce the risk of dementia by a staggering 76 percent!
Moreover, dancing requires you to focus on the present moment, paying attention to the rhythm, steps, and coordination. This increased concentration not only enhances your dance performance but also carries over to other areas of your life. By training your brain to stay focused, dancing can improve your ability to concentrate on tasks and boost overall cognitive skills.
To help you understand the cognitive benefits of dancing, here is a table showcasing the positive effects:
|Cognitive Benefits of Dancing
|Enhanced Mental Sharpness
|Enhanced Cognitive Flexibility
|Reduced Risk of Dementia
|Improved Problem-Solving Skills
Stress Relief and Improved Mental Well-Being
When it comes to enhancing your mood and focus, as well as reducing anxiety levels, there is evidence to suggest that certain activities can have a positive impact.
Engaging in regular physical exercise, such as dancing, has been shown to release endorphins and increase levels of serotonin, both of which are known to improve mood and boost focus.
Additionally, studies have shown that dance can help reduce anxiety levels by promoting relaxation and providing a creative outlet for self-expression.
Enhanced Mood and Focus
You’ll feel a boost in your mood and be able to concentrate better after dancing. Dancing has been shown to have a positive impact on your mental well-being, including enhancing your mood and improving your ability to focus. Here are four reasons why dancing can have these surprising benefits:
1. Release of endorphins: When you dance, your body releases endorphins, which are natural chemicals that promote feelings of happiness and relaxation.
2. Stress reduction: Dancing allows you to let go of stress and tension, providing an outlet for emotional expression and helping you to feel more balanced and calm.
3. Increased social interaction: Dancing often involves dancing with others or participating in group classes, which can help to reduce feelings of isolation and improve your overall mood.
4. Mind-body connection: Dancing requires coordination and concentration, which can improve your ability to focus and be present in the moment.
Reduced Anxiety Levels
To reduce anxiety levels, try incorporating dancing into your routine and experience the calming effects it can have on your mind and body.
Dancing has been shown to have numerous benefits for reducing stress and improving mental health. When you engage in dance, your body releases endorphins, which are natural mood boosters and stress relievers. These endorphins help to reduce anxiety and promote a sense of well-being.
Additionally, dancing requires focus and concentration, allowing you to temporarily escape from the worries and pressures of daily life. The rhythmic movements and music also provide a form of meditation, helping to calm the mind and promote relaxation.
Boosted Self-Esteem and Confidence
Feeling down about yourself? Dancing can help boost your self-esteem and confidence. Engaging in this rhythmic activity has been shown to have a positive impact on one’s self-image and self-worth.
Here are four reasons why dancing can enhance your self-esteem and confidence:
1. Physical Benefits: Dancing is a great way to improve your physical fitness and appearance. Regular dancing can help you maintain a healthy weight, tone your muscles, and improve your posture. As you witness these physical transformations, you’ll start to feel better about your body, leading to a boosted self-image.
2. Social Connection: Dancing often involves interacting with others, whether it’s taking a dance class or participating in group dances. This social aspect can help you build new friendships and connections, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. Being part of a supportive community can greatly contribute to improved self-worth.
3. Mastery and Achievement: Learning new dance moves and routines requires practice and dedication. As you progress and master these skills, you’ll experience a sense of accomplishment and pride in your abilities. This newfound confidence can extend beyond the dance floor and positively impact other areas of your life.
4. Creative Expression: Dancing allows you to express yourself creatively and authentically. Through movement, you can convey emotions, tell stories, and showcase your unique personality. This freedom of expression can boost your self-esteem by allowing you to embrace and celebrate your individuality.
Social Connection and Community Building
Engaging in group dances fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance, creating a supportive community for dancers. When you participate in group dances, you have the opportunity to interact with others and develop meaningful connections. Social interaction is a fundamental aspect of human life, and dancing provides a unique avenue for fostering these connections.
Dancing in a group setting allows you to engage in shared experiences with others who have similar interests. This common ground creates a sense of belonging, as you feel a part of something larger than yourself. Research has shown that social interaction and a sense of belonging can have significant positive impacts on mental health and well-being.
In addition to the social interaction, engaging in group dances also promotes a sense of acceptance. In a dance community, people come together regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or differences. Everyone is united by their shared love for dance, creating an inclusive and accepting environment. This sense of acceptance can boost self-esteem and confidence, as individuals feel valued and supported by their dance community.
Furthermore, the supportive community created through group dances provides a space for personal growth and development. Dancers can learn from one another, receive feedback, and challenge themselves to improve. This collaborative environment fosters a sense of camaraderie and encourages individuals to push their boundaries, both physically and creatively.
Weight Management and Calorie Burning
When participating in group dances, you’ll be amazed at how many calories you can burn and how effectively you can manage your weight. Dance fitness is a fun and engaging way to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are four reasons why dance fitness is great for weight management and calorie burning:
1. Increased metabolic rate: Dancing involves constant movement and varying intensities, which can significantly increase your metabolic rate. This means that your body is able to burn more calories even at rest, helping you maintain or lose weight more effectively.
2. Full-body workout: Dance fitness engages multiple muscle groups, including your core, legs, arms, and back. By incorporating different dance moves and routines, you are able to work out your entire body, resulting in improved muscle tone and increased calorie burn.
3. Cardiovascular endurance: Dancing is a fantastic cardiovascular exercise that gets your heart pumping and your blood flowing. It helps improve your stamina and endurance, allowing you to sustain physical activity for longer periods of time, ultimately leading to more calories burned.
4. Fun and enjoyable: Traditional workouts can sometimes feel monotonous and boring, making it difficult to stay motivated. Dance fitness, on the other hand, is a fun and enjoyable way to get moving. When you’re having fun, you’re more likely to stick with it and incorporate dance fitness into your regular routine, leading to consistent calorie burning and weight management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Dancing Help With Posture and Alignment?
Dancing can definitely help with posture and alignment. It improves flexibility and strengthens core muscles, which in turn supports proper alignment. Plus, the confidence boost you get from dancing can also improve your posture.
Can Dancing Improve Coordination and Balance?
Dancing can improve coordination and balance, which ultimately enhances cognitive function. It also boosts self-confidence as you become more comfortable with your body’s movements. So, yes, dancing is good for you!
Can Dancing Reduce the Risk of Chronic Diseases?
Yes, dancing can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It improves cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate and blood flow. So get moving on the dance floor to protect your health!
Can Dancing Improve Bone Density and Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis?
Dancing can improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. It also improves cardiovascular health and increases social interaction. So, get moving on the dance floor for these surprising benefits!
Can Dancing Help With Pain Management and Alleviate Symptoms of Arthritis?
Dancing as a form of therapy can be an alternative pain management technique. It has been shown to alleviate symptoms of arthritis and improve overall well-being. Give it a try and see the benefits for yourself!


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Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) has reportedly hired financial advis e rs to guide it through a proposed US$8bn acquisition of Maroc Telecom . With Qatar Telecom (Qtel) and SK Telecom also believed to be preparing similarly ambitious take-over plans, the sale of Vivendi Universal 's 53% stake in the Moroccan incumbent has stepped up a gear. Robust growth in its home market and ample scope for development opportunities in its Sub-Saharan African operations makes Maroc Telecom an attractive investment, but also brings considerable risks to unwary investors according to BMI analysts.
Local reports claim Etisalat has selected BNP Paribas and Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank to advise it on the purchase of Maroc Telecom , while Qtel is working with JP Morgan Chase on its offer. SK Telecom is said to have hired Citigroup , Credit Suisse and Societe Generale . The banks would provide finance as well as advice needed to complete any deals. None of the parties have confirmed or denied reports concerning their plans for Maroc Telecom, unsurprising if they are still in the process of conducting due diligence.
|Looking To Boost International Revenues|
|Etisalat International Business Metrics|
Although Maroc Telecom's domestic mobile subscriber base grew by 4.3% in 2012 to 17.86 mn and its African mobile user base grew by 30% to 13.1mn, revenue from its domestic mobile-related activities was hit by intense price competition, lower interconnection revenues and high handset subsidies while several of its African markets were also subjected to increased competition during the year. The company has fixed-line and mobile subsidiaries in Gabon, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Mali, but it is the mobile divisions that are growing fastest and these will be of interest to regional players such as Etisalat, which is already active in several African markets through its Moov subsidiary.
In this respect, we believe Maroc Telecom has the closest fit with Etisalat in terms of regional experience and strategy , although Qtel does have some experience in Africa. Like Qtel and Maroc Telecom itself, Etisalat is encountering difficulties expanding its customer base and revenue stream locally and must look overseas for new growth opportunities. The company has successfully leveraged its ability to provide converged fixed-mobile services in its home market and would likely seek to replicate that strategy elsewhere, as it has done in Saudi Arabia, with Morocco being the obvious starting point.
Approximately AED8.25bn was generated by Etisalat's international businesses in Q212, up by around 4% year-on-year (y-o-y), but only marginally improved on the AEB8.20bn in Q112. More recent data were not available for analysis at the time of writing. Adding Maroc Telecom to the mix would significantly boost international income, but BMI believes Etisalat would have to invest heavily to ensure the newly-added businesses continue to grow amid increasingly challenging industry and macroeconomic conditions.
The Moroccan market is fairly mature, with the mobile sector primarily being driven by migration to 3G (and, in the near future, 4G) services. The fixed-line market is beginning to shrink and this may undermine investments in fixed broadband services, which relies heavily on ageing PSTN infrastructure. Tougher regulatory conditions are also weighing on profit generation. Meanwhile, although the mobile user bases have increased in Gabon (up by 46.1%), Mauritania (up by 15.2%), Burkina Faso (up by 30%) and Mali (up by 38%), it is worth noting that these markets are periodically subject to political and civil disturbances, with Mali currently experiencing considerable turmoil.
Etisalat is no stranger to working in volatile markets and will likely factor the long-term downside risks into its offer for Ma r oc Telecom, but SK Telecom has less experience of working in such environments and we would be concerned if it were to win control of the business.


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exm is way too cheap as well
put in stops tough market..you know keep some powder dry
sorry, I don't sell stocks at suck Low P/Esbut go ahead, you can sell if you want
I bought some EXM also to help add to my APWR losses. LOL.


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The Press Enterprise has reported on a DUI case that has reached trial that could end in a murder conviction. It shows just how much trouble you can get yourself into for driving while DUI.
In 2016 in Colton, a grandmother and two granddaughters tried to turn left into a driveway. They were hit in the side by another vehicle. The grandmother and the granddaughters all died in the violent crash.
The driver was charged with three counts of murder, three counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence while causing injury and driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher. The driver responsible has plead not guilty to the charges.
He is facing murder charges because he had a previous DUI conviction. Police spent a longer than usual time gathering evidence in this case in order to get to this point. The prosecution initially wanted to reject the case due to a lack of DUI evidence.
Now the jury is deliberating to see whether or not this driver will go to prison for a long time.
Don’t let this happen to you. Never drink and drive. If you are arrested on suspicion of DUI, fight the charges. Get a skilled DUI lawyer on your side as soon as possible after your arrest. If you live in Los Angeles County, contact our LA DUI Defense Team today.


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A giant wedge-tailed eagle has reportedly been blown off course from Australia and taken up residence on a coast west of Auckland.
Biodiversity officer Ben Paris posted a plea for further sightings online this week on a website for bird enthusiasts. He said the massive bird had been seen multiple times around Bethells Beach.
"There have been four separate sightings by three people; the observer, her son and the neighbour," Paris wrote on birdingnz.net. "The first time was at night when the eagle was spotted eyeing up the goats, with a whole tree bent over with the weight of the bird. It really gave them a fright. These sightings have been over a period of a month, with the last sighting about a week ago. It has been seen flying towards Bethells Beach. The neighbour saw it during the day twice and said it looked like a giant owl with an 'owly face'. They all described the large separated feathers along its wings."
Paris was on leave late this week and unavailable for further comment.
Despite of the reported sightings, many ornithological experts were sceptical - including Adrian Riegen. "Lots of eagles travel using thermals and it is impossible to do that over water."
Mel Galbraith from the New Zealand Ornithological Society also told the Herald on Sunday the society would be very keen on substantive evidence.
"All we want to know is that the report is accurate."
Galbraith said the prospect of any new species entering the country raises questions of disease and any effect on the native wildlife and birds.
"Any species coming in could be carrying disease, though I suspect there won't be a problem as alien diseases do not jump between families of animals," he said. "It's naturally an open country bird. It could prey on some poultry, pheasants and perhaps native birds.
"As an individual its effect is going to be very minimal, unless more come and start to breed."


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We toasted the grand re-opening of Ravenous Pig in Winter Park.
The Florida Food Summit ensured gardening knowledge grew
Katie Farmand hosted at Epcot, here w/ Portobello's Cathy Mantuano
Our Couples Cook Off epitomized friendly competition
Robert Irvine inspired us & chefs like MOOR's Phillip Fisher at the Gourmet Soiree
James Beard nominated chefs gathered for Beard and Baldwin
We couldn't decide which 'wich was best. So we ate them all.
In Culinary Cares we found strength through service after the Pulse tragedy

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text: Mitt Romney suggested Sunday that Americans who lack insurance can find the care they need in emergency rooms—a position that contradicts the rationale behind his Massachusetts healthcare law. In an interview on CBS, the former governor was asked whether the government should provide healthcare for the uninsured. The GOP presidential nominee replied by saying that "we do provide care for people who don't have insurance"—emergency care. "If someone has a heart attack," Romney said, "they don't sit in their apartment and die. We pick them up in an ambulance, and take them to the hospital, and give them care. And different states have different ways of providing for that care."


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This one time at It’s Nice That, nothing came in the post so we had to make up Things using our own cruddy possessions and pass them off as artistic objects. Kidding! That never happened, you’d know if it did. Luckily enough great stuff comes through our door every day that we don’t need to resort to that, and this week is no exception. Cue a particularly cool atheistic clothing label, an enviable MA catalogue, some great comic strips, new music and French delights…
Staycations – Kotki Dwa
Lovely piece of album artwork here for Staycations by Kotki Dwa. As well as being a really quite uplifting, summer-synth album musically, the artwork is really a fine example of what many (perhaps more on the twee-side) musicians are now doing in order to keep the CD alive – get some tangible, drool-inducing artwork for it that music nerds are going to want to give their girlfriends.
As far as atheistic clothing goes…well, hang on, has there ever even been atheistic clothing before? Who knows, but this new collection by famed illustrators and long-term pals Dominic Owen and Jasper Dunk indicates that perhaps we should be wearing our theistic opinions on our sleeves a little more than we do right now. Dagger through a bible? yeah i’ll wear that on my back. Check out the rest of the collection on their very aesthetically pleasing website and online store.
Frank Mohr International Masters Catalogue
Has there ever been such a beautiful, fair representation of a seemingly very talented bunch of students than this publication from Frank Mohr International? I sincerely doubt it. With a perfect consistency throughout, this well-designed catalogue not only showcases the students’ work as completely equal to each other but also highlights the similarities in their work which indicates one thing and one thing only – friendship! Brilliant.
Feuilleton Numero 4
Difficult to speak about this meticulously designed publication entitled “Feuilleton” (if you’re not French, try and pronounce that in real life) – but I can confirm that its pages are filled with stories, illustrations and reviews that reiterate the fact that the French always know what’s going on culturally. The fact that these articles on Formula 1 and short stories are illustrated by some really talented people just adds to the appeal – this is one of those publications that’s not just a magazine, it’s a collectible.
Steve Tillotson – Christopher Wren
If you’re already into Jeffrey Brown or if you know a kid that hasn’t yet discovered the magnificent and delicious depressing state that Chris Ware’s strips can leave you in, then perhaps Steve Tillotson is a good place to start. Dry, sweet and simple – this is a fold-out publication that represents the very basic pillars of comic books – one character philosophically analysing their habit of getting stuck in humorous situations to the joy of the reader. Thanks Steve!
- Thomas Prior captures a Mexican festival involving exploding sledgehammers
- The misty-eyed and delicate pencil marks of Lee Kyutae
- Build’s brand identity for product design brand Plæy mirrors its playful and modular designs
- David Bailey's photographs of NW1, republished and exhibited for the first time
- Studio Mut creates a catalogue for Italian art prize that celebrates up-and-coming artists
- A forward-minded retrospective: behind the design of the massive Cedric Price monograph
- Wes Anderson directs H&M Christmas advert starring Adrien Brody
- The New Look: Looking back at Roundel’s 1980s identity design for British Rail’s Railfreight
- Discussing cinema with Laura Marling on her directorial debut, Soothing
- London’s first crisp restaurant, Hipchips, launches with branding by Ragged Edge
- Richard Sandler’s street photography conveys the intricacies of city life
- A "stress opus" from cartoonist Nadine Redlich


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January, February and March, I have found, are typically slow months in my area for Thrift Store shopping. Maybe people are just staying close to home in the colder weather? Maybe they’re recovering from the holidays? I’m not sure. It is always a busy time for us as we are usually teaching a couple of classes and working on projects that we didn’t finish before the holidays. At any rate, I don’t have high expectations when I go to the Thrift Store during these months. Having said that, here are a few finds from this week.
If you’re wondering about the string of CD discs in the background, we have a squirrel problem. They like to climb up to the window bird feeders and Ron has tried several methods to keep the squirrels away. This is one of them. Works pretty well.
Our first find was this really quirky steel sculpture by Buell. You can find her work on the internet. My daughter dabbles in the art world and is a bit quirky so I thought this would be a perfect gift for her. It’s really quite fun and has a lot of movement in the work. It was ridiculously inexpensive so quite the find.
Next I ran across these terra cotta chargers from Pier 1. Although there is nothing wrong with using plastic chargers (I do it myself) I really prefer the heavier glass, wood, or terra cotta chargers. They have a more elegant presence on the table. However, I do not like their retail prices so always look for them when I’m thrifting. These were in great shape and match some I found several years ago. I now have 8 of them to use when entertaining.
In a different Thrift Store I found this set of 6 Pier 1 Italian plates. The design is very bright and cheerful and will be a good Summer or Fall addition to a table setting. Imagine these with white dishes and maybe a rattan charger. Not to mention the Italian dinner that you would be serving on these plates.
Last, but not least, are these beautiful Mikasa Park Lane sherbert dishes. I use this pattern as my every day crystal and have collected them for some time. I have a set of 12+ of red and white wine, water, high ball, short whiskey glasses, cordials, and champagnes. I found 4 of the sherbets earlier in the year and found six more this week. These sell for upwards of $25 each and are a discontinued pattern. Scored all 6 of these for $10. I danced all the way to the car. I’m on the lookout for 2 more. Maybe next time at the Thrift Store.
Hope you all have a great week looking for and enjoying treasures of your own.


Brazil, India and South Africa will intensify their campaign for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council when their leaders meet in the South African capital, Pretoria, on Oct. 17. President Luiz Inácio da Silva of Brazil, President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will discuss U.N. reforms and other issues of common interest at the second IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) summit later this week.
All three countries are strong candidates to take up permanent seats on an expanded Security Council, and appear certain to support each other's efforts to represent their regions. This mutual endorsement will lend considerable weight to their respective bids, but at the same time could alienate them from potential supporters in their own regions.
IBSA was conceived in 2003 to counterbalance the powerful Group of Eight alliance of industrialised countries and to promote South-South cooperation. The three regional powers saw themselves as champions of developing world causes, and they felt that by forging closer ties between themselves they would be able to improve co-operation and trade between their regions.


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Sunday, 2 September 2012
"Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Sex and Science," by Mary Roach
Stuff and Nonsense by Amy Cockram is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.0 UK: England & Wales License.
Warning: this post might be a bit rude, as is the book cover of the version that I read.
This is a fascinating book. However, I almost got put off reading it when I flicked through the book - a bad habit for which my husband tells me off - by the phrase "occasional complication of childbirth" when paired with "rectovaginal fistula". This had a similar wince-inducing, leg-crossing effect on me to that which I imagine a man has to the word "vasectomy" or to reading what Kinsey did with the bristled end of a toothbrush. Men should be warned: male members (pun intended) of the readership will find likely find this book induces more winces in them than in the women.
Mary Roach's quest through the annals of sexuality takes her out of the library and into the unique laboratories of more recent sex researchers. She even becomes a subject of study herself in the absence of willing volunteers for their research. These male and female sex researchers are constantly fighting for funding, and fighting against public and academic preconceived ideas that the work they do is somehow dirty and prurient. She spends time with some people - male and female - who specialise in artificially inseminating pigs (and apparently the natural underarm smell of the human male contains the same pheromones as a sweaty boar: one study shows that you can entice women to sit on a chair in a dentist's waiting room which they normally shun by spraying it with a can of Boarmate).
One thing that I love about Mary Roach's books is her strong sense of the absurd, which is readily shown in this book (she writes some of the funniest footnotes I have ever read). She also hints at one thing that I felt reading this book; some of the animal experiments that she writes about seem to say more about human sadism that human sexuality. It takes an unique mind to think of clonking a post-coital female hamster on the back of the head so that you can then cut her open and see how far the sperm has travelled. Mary Roach includes a few animal species on which variations of this experiment have been tried, but the hamster somehow seems to be the most special. In a non-vivisectiony animal experiment, I was particularly fond of the researcher who put underpants on rats - line drawing included - to discover if wearing polyester has an effect on male fertility (the result of this experiment can be summed up in this phrase: guys, stick to cotton).
I recognised the names of some of the sex researchers in this book because my PhD was on American drama and male homosexuality in the twentieth century. I read quite a bit of early sexology from researchers such as Kinsey and Havelock Ellis, so I was familiar with some of their stranger ideas (Havelock Ellis thought that gay men were particularly fond of the colour green and were unable to whistle). There were also many researchers and experiments of whom I was previously unaware.
I would recommend this informative and funny book to all but the young and impressionable, the squeamish and the prudish. For those of you who fit into any or all of these categories and who aren't planning to read this book, I finish this review with the line drawing of a rat wearing underpants from the polyester study by Dr Ahmed Shafik. Enjoy. It's amazing what you can find on the internet.


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With the same ease Lanza sold over 50 million records, an impressive feat when you consider his short life. You might already know some of the words in this song, and it can provide a great emotional context to lock them into your long-term memory. You also have sentence patterns or phrases that you can play with. Like this: Like Loading There is no argument that the boy from Hoboken is one of the greatest singers and role models of all time.
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Kurt Busiek’s biggest, wildest, most sprawling series ever to hit the Marvel Universe, telling stories that span the decades and range from cosmic adventure to intense human drama, from the street-level to the cosmic, starring literally anyone from Marvel’s very first heroes to the superstars of tomorrow, which continues with THE MARVELS #9.
THE MARVELS #9
Years ago, the war in Siancong ended, in a shattering, emotionally wrenching disaster few remember. And today, all the secrets buried from then have come alive to menace the present. What drew the Marvels to Siancong? What drove them out? And what was behind it all? The Avengers, Lady Lotus and more star in the earth-shaking climax of a conflict that never truly died—one that sends the present-day story barreling toward its fateful climax.
- Writer: Kurt Busiek
- Artist: Yildiray Çinar
- Colorist: Richard Isanove
- Letterer: Simon Bowland
- Designer: Carlos Lao
- Editor(s): Tom Brevoort
- Assistant Editor: Martin Biro
- Associate Editor: Alanna Smith
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Alex Ross
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Kaare Andrews
- Format: Ongoing Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28-pages/$3.99
Marvel’s past & present combine when Marvels #9 of the All-New Ongoing Series, hits local comic shops and digital platforms on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
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“Meissner’s prose is exquisite, and she is a stunning storyteller.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
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AS BRIGHT AS HEAVEN: Fall 1918 – When Pauline Bright’s husband is made heir to his uncle’s very successful Philadelphia funeral home, they move to the city optimistic that they can now give their three daughters—Evelyn, Maggie, and Willa—a wonderful, carefree life. Just months later, however, the Spanish Flu descends, turning their lives and the world around them upside down. But even as they lose loved ones, they take in a baby orphaned by the disease who becomes their single source of hope. Amidst the tragedy and challenges, Pauline and her daughters learn what they cannot live without—and what they are willing to do about it.
“Strong, resilient, and determined to make their way in a changing world, Meissner’s characters step off the page and into history.”—Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours
“With stunning prose and keen detail, Meissner has deftly created a heady mix of love, politics and survival…A must read!”—Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan’s Tale
“A potent story of courage and survival set against an unusual WWI backdrop pushes readers to reevaluate what they know about the era and the lives of people not directly involved in the war. As readers immerse themselves in this detailed story of one family, told through several points of view, they are lured into a time and place that gets its richness from Meissner’s lively characters’ voices and the lush, realistic historical details. For many, the information about the Spanish In?uenza epidemic will be new and thanks to Meissner’s storytelling talents, something they will remember. As Bright As Heaven is heart wrenching, well written and unforgettable.” – ROMANTIC TIMES 4 ½ stars, TOP PICK
July 14-15, St. Paul, MN – I will be on the faculty of the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference, located on the beautiful campus of Northwestern University.
July 16, Mankato, MN – I will be speaking about the Spanish Flu and reading from AS BRIGHT AS HEAVEN on Monday evening, July 16 at Crossview Covenant Church, 2000 Howard Drive W, N Mankato MN | 7 PM. This event is free and open to the public!
July 17-18 Twin Cities – Two Literature Lovers’ Night Out™ events! Tuesday, July 17 | 7 to 9 PM at Excelsior Chamber of Commerce -37 Water St, Excelsior, MN 55331 AND Wednesday, July 18 | 7 to 9 PM at Grand Banquet, 301 2nd St S, Stillwater, MN 55082. Call 952-401-0932 (Excelsior Bay Books) or 651-430-3385 (Valley Bookseller in Stillwater) to purchase the $11 ticket and reserve your spot.
Literature Lovers’ Night Out™ is a semi-monthly event featuring national and local authors, light refreshments and drawings for prizes. The featured speakers for July include me for AS BRIGHT AS HEAVEN; Cherise Wolas – THE FAMILY TABOR; Amber Brock – LADY BE GOOD; and Karma Brown – THE LIFE LUCY KNEW: A NOVEL
Oct 27-29, La Jolla, CA – I will be on the faculty of the La Jolla Writers Conference.


UK intelligence assesses consequences of downing of second A-50 for Russia
UK intelligence believes that the destruction of the second Russian A-50U long-range radar tracking aircraft demonstrates that Russia is unable to protect its air assets
This is stated in the report of the UK Defense Ministry.
UK intelligence suggested that the Russian aircraft was probably shot down by a surface-to-air missile as it flew south of the Sea of Azov over the territory of Russia's Krasnodar.
“There is a remote chance that the Russians inadvertently shot down their own aircraft while attempting to protect it,” the statement says.
They recalled that Russia began using A-50 aircraft over the Sea of Azov only in November 2023. Since then, Ukraine has already destroyed the second such aircraft: the first A-50 was shot down on January 14, 2024.
“This forced Russian decision makers to consider safer operating area for the aircraft. This latest Ukrainian success has demonstrated a continued Russian inability to protect high value air assets. It brings into question the efficacy of Russian air planners.”
Nevertheless, the intelligence believes that the Russian Air Force will be able to compensate for the sudden loss of the A-50, as it still has seven serviceable aircraft.
- On the evening of Friday, February 23, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a Russian A-50U long-range radar surveillance aircraft. Ukrainian intelligence published an interception of the Russian conversation, which confirmed the destruction of the aircraft.
- Aviation expert Bohdan Dolintse suggested that the Ukrainian Defense Forces probably destroyed the Russian A-50U aircraft with a S-200 anti-aircraft missile system.


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Celebrate and bring awareness to preserving Mother Earth and run this exciting 5K through the tree lined bike paths in Eisenhower Park this April! After, treat yourself with some tasty treats from All Round Foods!
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