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After you are totally prepared, the Lasik procedure takes less than fifteen mins to finish for both eyes. This will appear an incredibly short time to have an irreversible modification to your vision, and hereof Lasik appears nearly too great to be real. Additionally, most Lasik individuals discover boosted vision right away or within a couple of hrs after the Lasik procedure has actually been performed.
This does not suggest that you should anticipate to leave of the Lasik clinic with perfect vision and also with no need to treat your eyes very carefully for the following several days. It likewise indicates that some Lasik people will certainly require more time to see the total outcomes for the Lasik treatment, sometimes as high as 6 months for their vision to stabilize completely. Expect great vision, and take the time as well as care for the procedure to produce its ideal result.
Normally the Lasik medical professional will offer the post-procedure patient a safety guard for their eyes. This ought to be worn as long as the medical professional defines, and also generally just during the night for 1 or 2 nights. He might likewise advise sunglasses during the day if you experience level of sensitivity to light after the Lasik procedure is done. Review these alternatives in detail at the Lasik facility before the operation, so you understand the best ways to ideal deal with your eyes.
Many patients at the Lasik facilities frequently obtain eye drops to maintain their eyes moist for time after the Lasik procedure is done. Again, this differs by individual and by medical professional, so inquire about your particular scenario, particularly if you are prone to eye dry skin on an occasional basis also prior to the Lasik procedure. Also, it could be handy to keep any type of ceiling followers or other air blood circulation gadgets off in the household for the initial few days.
A lot of clients can go back to function and typical everyday tasks the day after the Lasik procedure is done, and look at this now do not need any kind of added assistance from other friends or relative. There is typically little to no post-operative pain after Lasik has actually been carried out. It is advised that patients go to sleep as promptly as feasible after the Lasik surgical treatment in order to lessen any type of post-operative pain. After waking, boosted vision from the Lasik corrections should already start to be visible.
This enhanced vision might not be the final product of the Lasik procedure. The improvement to nearsightedness after Lasik is typically quick and dramatic, though there could be some issues in checking out easily for the initial couple of days after the Lasik operation. This is perfectly regular, and should improve before the week is out.
People that make use of Lasik to enhance their farsightedness usually locate a remarkable improvement the day after the Lasik surgical treatment. It could be that there is a momentary obscuring of items in the distance, yet this will settle itself. If this problem remains for more than a couple of days, the Lasik physician could recommend and also recommend short-lived glasses up until vision is maintained.
These are all normal post-operative advises for a Lasik person, in order to really feel comfortable with what to anticipate after the Lasik procedure. As with any clinical treatment, get every one of your concerns answered by the team of your Lasik facility for your private case.
In find out this here enhancement, most Lasik individuals discover improved vision promptly or within a few hrs after the Lasik procedure has been executed.
It likewise implies that some Lasik patients will certainly need more time to see the overall results for the Lasik treatment, often as much as six months for their vision to maintain permanently. Several individuals at the Lasik centers usually get eye goes down to keep their eyes moist for some time after the Lasik treatment is done. Patients that utilize Lasik pop over here to improve their farsightedness generally find a significant enhancement the day after the Lasik surgery.


ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday the government will provide all necessary resources to the armed forces for ensuring defence of the motherland.
He was speaking in special transmission of Radio Pakistan’s News and Current Affairs Channel to mark Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan at National Broadcasting House here.
The Minister said the matters related to defence of the country were discussed at length during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent visit to the General Headquarters.
He said the armed forces are pride of the nation, and the nation salutes them for their sacrifices. He said peace in the country owes to the sacrifices of the armed forces.
To a question, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said Pakistan wants peace in the region and desires for improving relations with India for achieving prosperity in the region.
He, however, regretted that BJP-government in India was pursuing the agenda of Hindutva instead of taking measures to improve relations with Pakistan.
Paying homage to all the martyrs who laid their lives in the line of duty, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said Defence and Martyrs Day is the day to commemorate the sacrifices of the martyrs and commiserate with the bereaved families.


In April 2022, the government cut VAT on renewable energy solutions from 5% to 0%. Rishi Sunak, who was Chancellor at the time, pledged 0% for five years, to encourage homeowners to choose more environmentally-friendly options between now and 2027.
In this blog post, we take a closer look at the scheme and why now is a great time to invest in an air-source heat pump to cool and heat your home.
0% VAT means a great discount on heat pumps
Many of us are watching our outgoings in the current financial climate. With no VAT to pay on air source heat pumps, you could be looking at a discount of hundreds of pounds.
The discount will lower the overall cost of installing your heat pump. Even though the heat pump runs on electricity, due to its energy efficiency, it is a cost-effective way of heating your home.
0% VAT makes it easier to switch to renewable energy
We all know we need to play our part to slow climate change, and a great way of doing this is to switch to renewable energy. It’s vital for the future of the planet that homeowners come away from gas and switch to electricity. This is because electricity can be renewable, unlike gas. Already, 43% of the UK’s energy is renewable – a figure that is set to rise.
The UK also has the capacity to produce its own green energy – an important factor as the country can no longer buy natural gas from Russia.
When you take advantage of the 0% VAT on heat pumps, you can heat and cool your home with renewable energy, which is both better for the environment and sustainable for the long-term.
Renewable energy for the future
We’ve been helping people in Camberley and other parts of Surrey and Hampshire cool and heat their homes with electricity for nearly thirty years. The Acclimatise team use air-source heat pumps in their own homes and are proud to be part of the green revolution. We welcome the government’s cut to VAT on heat pumps – it’s an important step towards meeting the UK’s target to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Air source heat pumps for your home
If you feel it’s time to heat and cool your home with an air-source heat pump, we’re here to help. Explore our site to find out more about how heat pumps work, or give us a call on 01483 570 120 to discuss your needs.


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Bolivian President apologises for lesbian jibe
[BBC] – Bolivian President Evo Morales has apologised for joking about the possibility of Health Minister Ariana Campero being a lesbian. He said he had no intention of offending anyone and respected sexual diversity.
Ms Campero, a 29-year-old doctor, has been the subject of similar comments by other senior Bolivian politicians. Mr Morales made the comments during an official ceremony in the northern province of Beni.
He noticed Ms Campero was talking to another woman and was not paying attention to his speech. Mr Morales interrupted his speech and said: “I don’t want to think that you’re a lesbian. Listen to me.”
His comments prompted reactions from gay and lesbian organisations in the Andean nation. “And if the minister was a lesbian? What would be the problem?” questioned Bolivia’s Network of Lesbian Women pressure group.
Mr Morales issued a statement saying he apologised “humbly and sincerely” if he had offended anyone, adding: “We respect diversity and that is clear in our constitution.”
Bolivia has a gender equality law and many women occupy high-profile political posts. But they have on several occasions had to deal with sexist comments.
Ms Campero was told by Vice-President Alvaro Garcia during a recent event to “get married”. In March, the mayor of a small town said during a rally that she should move in as a maid.
She responded by tweeting a picture of bisexual Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and a message: “I won’t be silenced, I won’t be submissive. It’s a pity that there are still sexists in our ranks.”
Venezuela accuses US of kidnapping first lady’s nephews
[BBC] – The leader of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, on Monday accused the United States of kidnapping two nephews of first lady Cilia Flores.
The two were arrested in Haiti last week and taken by the US Drug Enforcement Administration to New York and charged with drug trafficking. Mr Cabello said the arrests were “irregular” and had been carried out to damage the governing party ahead of legislative elections on 6 December.
The two nations have not exchanged ambassadors since 2012 and Venezuela regularly accuses the US of trying to destabilise the Latin American country.
Mr Cabello, a powerful figure in the governing United Socialist Party (PSUV), was the first official to speak out about the arrest of the two men last Tuesday.
In an interview with Venezuelan TV, he said that he did not consider it an arrest.
“A plane went to Haiti with six people and they kidnapped two,” he said referring to the fact that the four other people on board had not been charged. “It’s the DEA’s normal procedure to kidnap lots of people,” he alleged.
The aim of the arrests, he added, was “to hurt the Bolivarian revolution” in the midst of an election. Some polls suggest that the governing coalition could lose its majority in the National Assembly for the first time in 16 years on 6 December.
Efrain Antonio Campo Flores, 29, and Franqui Flores de Freitas, 30, were charged with one count of drug trafficking on Thursday. The two are nephews of first lady Cilia Flores and travelled on diplomatic passports.
Mr Cabello said they had acted independently: “These are grown men who can do what they want in life.” Their indictment accuses the men of conspiring to import “five kilograms [11 lb] and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of cocaine” to the US.
But Reuters said a US law enforcement source had told the news agency that the two men had allegedly planned to smuggle a much larger amount, 800kg, to the US.
Lawyers for the two men said they would plead not guilty at their next court appearance.
Trinidad and Tobago steps up security in light of possible ISIS threat
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad and Tobago is tightening security and is continuing to liaise with the United States as it responds to possible acts of terrorism by members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), National Security Minister retired major General Edmund Dillon has said.
Speaking in the Senate on Tuesday, Dillion, who has already acknowledged that Trinidad and Tobago nationals are fighting alongside the ISIS terrorist group, said that the authorities were also beefing up immigration controls and deepening surveillance measures in light of the attack in Paris last weekend that killed more than 129 people.
“This Government wants to make it abundantly clear that it recognises the global terrorist threat posed by ISIS and the horrific atrocities recently committed on the French people by the ISIS phenomenon,” Dillon told the Senate.
He said in addition to tightening customs inspections at airports and sea ports, re-enforcing aerial and maritime surveillance patrols, Port of Spain would continue to liaise with international partners with respect to intelligence and information, especially in relation to Trinidadian citizens who are participating in the ISIS phenomenon.
Dillon said that Trinidad and Tobago would continue to work with institutions such as the Joint Regional Communications Centre and the Regional Intelligence Fusion Centre (RIFC) – the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) intelligence structure that involves Aruba, Canada and the United States – to provide the necessary intelligence that will allow the country to be proactive in dealing with the situation.
“Internationally, we continue to liaise with our international partners with respect to intelligence that can be provided based on their presence; based on their intelligence agencies in the area of operations,” Dillon said.
He told legislators that he is holding talks with Attorney General Faris Al Rawi over measures to deal with the matter of Trinidadians returning home after participating in activities with ISIS.
“Madam President, a discussion, a conversation is taking place with the Attorney General of which I cannot provide any more details than that,” Dillon said, adding he was also unable to “give an accurate figure” regarding the number of nationals fighting with ISIS.
“We are still awaiting confirmation from our intelligence partners as to the amount of Trinidadian citizens involved in the ISIS phenomenon at this point in time. I don’t want to average. You cannot average people.
“You have to be exact. So Madam President I prefer to wait until we have confirmation to get the exact figure based on intelligence,” he said.
Meanwhile, former national security minister Gary Griffith has warned against “burying our heads in the sand” as it relates to possible terrorist activities here.
“When I was minister, terrorism was one of the front burner issues because I anticipated that it would have reached a situation where it would be a worldwide concern,” Griffith said, adding “terrorism is a global concern at this time and Trinidad and Tobago is part of the globe so obviously there will be a threat for Trinidad and Tobago and what we need to do is not just bury our heads in the sand and to say that there is no threat and there is no concern.
“We need to put specific measures in place to provide a deterrent as quickly as possible and that can only be done through specific agencies being implemented, which we do not have,” he said, suggesting the establishment of a counter-terrorist intelligence unit.
“Our intelligence agencies do not have a specific unit primarily targeting and monitoring terrorists within our country, international terrorists who might be moving around the Caribbean and trying to get into Trinidad and Tobago, or even persons who are financially aiding and abetting persons who want to become terrorists or moving from here to get to Syria.
“It is critical that we have an intelligence unit to monitor these individuals, so we need to have an intelligence unit, an operational unit to deal with the tactical strike force and the re-energising of the National Operations Centre,” Griffith said.
Jamaica Parliament passes law to force suspects to give DNA samples
[Caribbean 360] – The House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation that will allow authorities to take DNA samples from suspects and convicted people, with or without their consent.
Minister of National Security Peter Bunting said the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Evidence Act 2015 is a critical weapon in the fight against crime.
Attorney General Patrick Atkinson added the Bill was “a watershed and critical piece of legislation”.
“It takes away from persons who have committed serious crimes the opportunity to hide from justice,” he said in his contribution to the debate.
The Bill outlines and establishes procedures for collection, retention and preservation of DNA samples, provides for the destruction or the retention of DNA profiles, and also establishes offences and penalties for breaches of the Act.
These include falsifying any profile, swapping DNA samples or DNA profile with intent to deceive, and tampering with a container or package containing DNA samples of profiles.
The legislation also provides for the keeping, maintaining, and operating of a consolidated forensic DNA databank, to be known as the National DNA Register, for the purposes of forensic investigation and human identification.
The Bill, which received the support of both the government and Opposition, will now go to the Senate for approval.

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Newt Gingrich – Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.
Posted by madcap on July 3, 2008
From Ann Coulter:
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In response to skyrocketing gas prices, liberals say, practically in unison, “We can’t drill our way out of this crisis.” What does that mean? This is like telling a starving man, “You can’t eat your way out of being hungry!” “You can’t water your way out of drought!” “You can’t sleep your way out of tiredness!” “You can’t drink yourself out of dehydration!” Seriously, what does it mean? Finding more oil isn’t going to increase the supply of oil?


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I have abundant figs. Here’s another creation with figs. I make figs cake with double cream as my double cream is going to expire in 3 days. It’s moist, delicious and simple quick to make.
Thanks to God for the figs and creative idea. I am grateful to have abundant figs. This cake is great for afternoon tea and you can serve it with extra figs and tea. Let’s bake!!!
6 -8 medium figs, washed, drained and stem removed
150 g caster sugar
300 ml double cream, divide
60 ml extra virgin olive oil
230 g plain flour
1½ Tbs baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extracts
Some water (OPT)
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Grease and line a 13 cm x 28 cm loaf tin with baking paper. Blend figs with 150 ml double cream until puree with some water so not too thick.
Beat sugar and eggs in a bowl until creamy. Add remaining double cream, oil, flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth, then stir in vanilla. Gently stir in pureed figs, the pour into the prepared tin. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool in the tin then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Serve as it is or extra fresh figs. If you like baked figs with rum, honey and cinnamon. Goes well with tea.
Note: You can use yoghurt if you prefer, so use 125 g thick yoghurt. You can use strawberries, blueberries or blackberries or any fruits you can get. You might want to add almond flakes and icing sugar. I do not add them. I prefer just plain figs double cream and oil cake.
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Telecom billing company Amdocs Ltd. DOX, +0.67% was cut to neutral from buy at Merrill Lynch, with the broker seeing a diminishing pipeline, margin risk and valuation. "We believe there is limited upside potential to the stock from current levels," the brokerage said.
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Oct. 31 Snack Food Theft (Osprey Cove) – A UPD officer was conducting a property check of Building V, where the officer observed damage to the glass of a vending machine in the laundry room. The glass had been pushed inward. The frame was intact but bent from previous attempted thefts. Due to the poor condition of the glass and wet weather conditions, no latent fingerprint evidence was found. The officer contacted the vending machine company about the incident. A technician from the company said 10 items may have been stolen, but he was unsure. He said he would contact UPD with further information. UPD informed Housing of the incident.
Oct. 31 Marijuana (Osprey Fountains) – An area coordinator entered the room from which marijuana odor was emanating. The AC found a small glass bong on a desk as well as several cigarette butts. The AC told the resident student not to remove the items and that UPD was coming. When the AC returned to the room, the bong had been moved. The officer spoke to the student, who said he had been smoking cigarettes in his room. The officer said there was a marijuana odor in the room, but the student said someone else had been smoking. He gave the officer permission to search the room. On a desk, there was a paper clip with marijuana resin on the tip. There were two bottles and one can of beer in the refrigerator. The student said the bong was not his and said to speak with the other residents. The student escorted the officer to another room, which also had a strong marijuana odor. The resident of this room said he had not been smoking marijuana either. The officer searched the room and found a marijuana grinder and two marijuana stems. The resident said the grinder was a keepsake from high school. Both students were referred to Student Conduct.
Nov. 2 Intoxicated Student (Osprey Cove) – A UPD officer made contact with the intoxicated student and her roommate at 2:20 a.m. The student was partially clothed, her eyes were bloodshot and her speech was slurred. There were strong odors of alcohol and vomit emanating from the student. The student was in the bathroom with her head bent over the toilet bowl. The roommate said to the officer the intoxicated student was drinking alcohol at an off-campus location and returned to her room intoxicated. She called 911 in fear of her roommate’s condition. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue arrived and examined the student. They decided not to transport the student to a medical facility for further evaluation. The student blew a .138 blood alcohol level. The student was given the option to be transported to a detoxification facility, which she refused. The student was transported to a medical facility by her roommate for further evaluation and treatment. The student was referred to Student Conduct for her actions, which caused a serious threat to her safety and well being.
Nov. 2 Marijuana (Osprey Crossings) – The officer approached the room and smelled marijuana. The student who resided in the room gave permission to the officer to enter the room. The officer made contact with two other students in the room. The officer asked the student if she had any drugs and she confirmed. The officer asked for the location of the drugs and the student pulled a blue whale container from her desk and a bag of marijuana from her pants. The officer found two pipes in the container. The student said they had all been smoking marijuana in the room and took full responsibility for all the illegal items. The student was given a Notice to Appear for possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. All three students were referred to Student Conduct.
Nov. 3 Bicycle Theft (Osprey Fountains) – The victim said she left her beach cruiser bicycle locked in the rear bicycle storage area of Osprey Fountains Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. She returned to the area Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. and discovered her bicycle was missing and they chain lock was lying on the ground. The victim was unable to give a serial number for her bicycle. The officer gave the victim a case information card and said to contact UPD with any additional information.
Nov. 4 Grand Theft Bicycle (Osprey Fountains) – The victim said he parked his bicycle and attached trailer near the rear bicycle storage area of Osprey Fountains Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. When he returned Oct. 31 at 11 a.m., the bicycle and trailer were missing. The bicycle and trailer are valued together at $450. The officer attempted to locate the property in the common areas on campus with negative results. Due to the time delay, no canvass was conducted. Patrol efforts are suspended.
Nov. 6 Threatening Phone Call (Osprey Fountains) – The victim said he received a phone call from the suspect, who told the victim he was going to find him and break his legs with a baseball bat and smash in his face. The victim said he knew the suspect for two years and has never had a physical altercation with him. The officer said to call police if he sees the suspect again and to contact UPD if there were any further threatening phone calls. The officer gave the victim a State Attorney’s card and said to go downtown Nov. 7 to speak with a state attorney regarding this incident. Patrol efforts are continuing.
Nov. 6 Bicycle Theft (Osprey Landing) – The complainant said he went to Osprey Landing to visit a friend Nov. 5. He chained his roommate’s bicycle to a stairwell in Building Y. The next day at 10 a.m., the complainant left the room he was visiting and discovered his roommate’s bicycle and lock missing. The complainant checked the Landing and Cove to negative results. The officer spoke to the victim via phone and obtained his information. The victim said he is still working on obtaining a serial number. The officer checked with UPD headquarters and Housing Maintenance; neither department removed the bicycle for being chained to a stairwell.

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Today’s stock prices are anything but reasonable, and the warning signs extend beyond stock prices. One would think with bankruptcies escalating, debt loads compounding, profits plunging, and the dollar losing value, the stock market would be falling. But thanks to the Fed’s electronic printing press and many speculators at the party, stock prices seem oblivious to the real world. The first graph below shows the glaring disconnect between consensus corporate earnings estimates and the S&P 500 Index price. Most techniques employed to determine reasonable prices for stocks involve the use of some derivation of the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio. In The Details below, one will see on multiple metrics (as shown on three graphs), stock market prices are reaching highs not seen since the Technology Bubble. The final graph shows how stock valuations impact long-term returns.
Please proceed to The Details to understand what happens when the party is over.
“If getting drunk was how people forgot they were mortal, then hangovers were how they remembered.”
–Matt Haig, The Humans
It is important for investors to understand that if they purchase any domestic broad-market equity index funds today, they are not “investing.” That is at least in the historical sense of the word where one associates “investing” with purchasing stocks at reasonable prices based upon expected future cash flows. Today’s stock prices are anything but reasonable. And, the warning signs extend beyond stock prices. The expected fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP is approaching 20%, only exceeded one time previously – during World War II. The Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) has painted themselves into a corner. The Fed will not be able to raise short-term interest rates in the future, and debt-weakened economic growth will hold down long-term rates.
As a result, the yield on the 10-year Treasury Note is hovering around 0.60% before inflation. Of course, after inflation, the real yield is negative. With debt soaring and real rates in negative territory, the dollar has been falling and gold skyrocketing. The Coronavirus seems relentless, and any thoughts of “returning to normal” anytime soon are diminishing. The economic strains are compounding as the first round of government “stimulus” funds have almost run their course. Round two is being debated now, and the final package will likely add between $1 and $3 trillion to our Federal debt. On a side note, does anyone remember when the thought of $1 trillion seemed like a fantasy? The next word we will have to learn is quadrillion.
One would think with bankruptcies escalating, as shown in last week’s missive, debt loads compounding, profits plunging, and the dollar losing value, that the stock market would be falling. But thanks to the Fed’s electronic printing press and many speculators at the party, stock prices seem oblivious to the real world. We are at the start of second quarter earnings reporting season, and the same game is being played as in previous quarters. It is astounding to see the companies that are being reported by financial media as having “strong” earnings because they were able to beat Wall Street’s drastically lowered expectations. I have reviewed companies with earnings down 50% or more year-over-year that are being celebrated. This celebration results in their stock prices rising, resulting in an unthinkable chasm.
The chart below uses Wall Street’s overblown “consensus” earnings expectations. Even so, the disconnect is glaring.
Most techniques employed to determine reasonable prices for stocks involve the use of some derivation of the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio. Let’s review some results. The current P/E for the S&P 500 Index utilizing trailing twelve months earnings is about 28, the highest on record outside of the Technology Bubble. The CAPE – Cyclically Adjusted P/E – (sometimes called the Shiller P/E) attempts to smooth out fluctuations in the business cycle by averaging 10 years’ worth of earnings in the denominator. The CAPE is just over 30, very close to its highest outside of the Technology Bubble.
Warren Buffett likes to use the Price-to-GDP methodology in determining valuation. The chart below shows the most overvalued level on record.
One of Wall Street’s favorite tricks to make prices appear reasonable is to use the Forward P/E or Price-to-Expected earnings. The reason I say “tricks” is forward earnings are almost always overstated, therefore; making the P/E seem lower than it should be. However, even the Forward P/E below is near all-time highs – showing massive overvaluation.
The graph below clearly illustrates the building of the largest bubble in history beginning in 2012, with corporate profits relatively flat as the market skyrockets. And, this chart doesn’t even include the incredible plunge in profits during 2020.
Although investing in bubble markets might seem thrilling as short-term profits can grow quickly, most investors do not understand that they are “renting” those profits. More than likely most, if not all, of their speculative gains will eventually disappear. The graph below does a good job of showing long-term results based upon actual historical data.
The blue line in the graph represents the 20-year annualized return for the S&P 500 (right-hand-side). The orange line, for the same time-period on the graph, displays what the CAPE (left -hand-side) was at the start of that 20-year period. For example, at the end of 2019 the S&P 500 had returned an average of about 6% for the prior 20-years. The CAPE at the start of that period was just over 40 (this was near the peak of the Technology Bubble). Notice in the graph, the times when the 20-year returns were the highest (blue line), the orange line (CAPE valuation) was near the lows.
The above chart shows with historical data that the valuation of the market at the start of a long-term period is a determining factor in the long-term results. Currently, the CAPE is 30.2. Note, the last time prior to the Technology Bubble when the CAPE was over 30 was in 1929 and is not pictured on the graph. However, everyone knows what subsequently occurred.
The Fed is going all-out to let the good times roll. They are printing money with reckless abandon. The bond, gold, and dollar markets are not buying it. Stocks will buy it for a while. The longer the party lasts – the more disconnected stocks become – the worse the subsequent hangover.
The S&P 500 Index closed at 3,216 down 0.3% for the week. The yield on the 10-year Treasury Note fell to 0.59%. Oil prices remained at $41 per barrel, and the national average price of gasoline according to AAA dropped to $2.18 per gallon.
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championship game topped off the weekend-big win for the Wildcats! While we were at the games, Reese got to spend the weekend with Uncle CoCo, Aunt Amanda, and Allie-she loved it and wanted to stay longer.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Pictures: Andy coaching, several of the kids cheering, 4 cousins on the way to the game
Well, the story unfolded....Both the Girls & Guys team made it to the State Finals. The girls lost a heartbreaker by 3 points. The guys ran into an incredible team and lost too. But, the fact that both teams made it this far is amazing. So proud of both teams, especially Andy for leading them.
We stayed at the hotel with the team for 4 days. It was like Disney for my kids! They loved being around the guys and swimming in the indoor pool everyday. Drew got to ride the bus and go to practice with the team-what a special Dad/son time for them. Also, Our Aunt Amy and 2 cousins got to come for the Finals. They had a blast together!
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Putin praises Moscow International Film FestivalSociety & Culture June 22, 21:49
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EU agrees to extend sanctions against RussiaWorld June 22, 21:25
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Russian war memorial in Poland reopens after renovationWorld June 22, 19:41
Le Bourget air show: Russia clinches contracts for military hardware deliveriesMilitary & Defense June 22, 19:28
Czech president supports idea of referendum on country’s withdrawal from EUWorld June 22, 18:57
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First days of Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War in picturesSociety & Culture June 22, 18:10
MOSCOW, May 5. /TASS/. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and President of Cuba's State Council Raul Castro will discuss energy, transportation and health projects in Moscow on May 6, the press service of the Russian government said on Tuesday.
Medvedev and Castro will discuss development of "Russian-Cuban trade and economic cooperation, implementation of joint projects in energy, transportation, humanitarian, pharmaceutical and healthcare spheres and other issues of mutual interest," the press service said.
Castro will arrive in Moscow at an invitation from the Russian president to attend the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.


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Hwy 101 offramp in Mill Valley closed
Bay City News
Published 4:00 am, Sunday, January 9, 2005
The state Highway 1 off-ramp on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at Shoreline Highway in Mill Valley will likely be closed until noon today due to rising water levels and high tides in the area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP received a call at 8:29 a.m. from Caltrans, notifying them of the closure.
The same stretch of roadway was closed on Friday and Saturday due to flooding, a CHP spokeswoman said.
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Stunning! I really love the shine on the hexagons. Thanks for joining us on the Runway!
Those liquid pearls are lovely, just the right amount of bling and I like the way you have graded your colored hexagons to match the Shoe, green at the top and pale pink at the bottom.
Love the hexagons!
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"Spa water" sounds ridiculously pretentious. On the other hand, these sound like tasty alternatives to something sugary.
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Quinoa Stuffing -- this delicious and healthy quinoa recipe is filled with butternut, cranberries and pistachios. And as a bonus, it's super healthy and #glutenfree!
Healthy Vegan Breakfast Salad by monica.shaw: Made with red quinoa, butternut squash, kale, spring onion, blueberries, parsley, jalapeño, and toasted pepitas. #Breakfast_Salad #Healthy

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US has 'a systemic problem with crime': Thompson
National Sheriffs' Association executive director Jonathan Thompson explains why rising crime is not a partisan issue on 'Your World.'
Our Executive Director, Jonathan Thompson, spoke with Neil Cavuto regarding the increased crime rates.
"Crime is not a blue or a red issue - it's not Republican, it's not Democrat....We do have a crisis on our hands...sheriffs have asked for help, sheriffs need help."
"We have a systemic problem with crime," he continued. "We all in law enforcement having been saying this since before November of last year. We saw the problem coming."
"This is probably the single most important infrastructure item the country needs. If you can't have a safe street, you can't have a safe community. You can't buy anything, you can't live your life, so we have to do something."


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Young and innocent eyes, minds, and spirits are corrupted in a society of X-rated material. But you wouldn’t expect to find it in plain sight.
By way of free internet and public access, not even the public library is safe from today’s explicit content.
Free Doesn’t Mean Safe
The psychological and spiritual welfare of our children (and adults) is at serious risk from the likes of pornographic materials. One would assume that a public place, such as a library, would be a place of refuge offering safe and acceptable material while protecting the innocence of our youth.
The truth is, today’s public libraries often harbor the seediest of materials our society has to offer. But how do these materials make it onto the shelves? They don’t. They come via the free and unfiltered world wide web that public libraries provide.
The sad truth is that oftentimes the young and adventurous library patron doesn’t care who is looking over their shoulder. It adds to the excitement. Parents, accompany your minors to the library! Ensure that they aren’t accessing things there that they wouldn’t have access to otherwise.
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Pluk de Nacht film festival
The popular open-air cinema is back! Pluk de Nacht, which takes place each year in Amsterdam, doesn't just focus on one genre or film style in particular, but rather, a mix of anything from romantic comedies and cult classics to blockbuster action and independent documentaries await visitors. This year is the eighth year of Pluk MINI for the little kids and this time, there's even something for the bigger kids too!
Outdoor film festival by night
Pluk de Nacht (Seize the Night) is an outdoor film festival by night, dedicated to sharing films that haven’t been aired in Dutch cinemas, or which have only reached a very small audience. Pets are allowed!
All year long, members of the voluntary Pluk de Nacht organisation visit international film festivals to carefully select the best cinematic works. You can expect anything to hit the screen; from tragic rural documentaries, absurd romantic comedies and animations to road movies. Films start around 9pm.
Every year, Pluk de Nacht manages to create a surprising programme with various attractions that go beyond the big screen. Earlier editions of the festival saw orchestras playing the soundtracks of short films, interesting themed nights and a focus on films from specific countries. Young artists are offered a platform in more ways than just film screenings, making the festival a place where you can experience all kinds of initiatives.
Choose your English-language films
Most screened films are English-language or in another language provided with English subtitles. Check out the Pluk de Nacht website and plan your night out at the movies! It serves as a meeting place for lovers of film, art and new media, as well as food, drinks and parties.
Pluk MINI - a special film programme for kids
This year there's a special programme for kids. Pluk MINI takes place on August 27 from 2pm. Not only are there great films and animation series to watch but there's also bowling and disco dancing for the little ones while their parents mingle at the bar! Check out the Pluk MINI Facebook event page for more information.
This year, Pluk MINI has expanded to include film evenings for the bigger kids:
- Friday, September 1
- Saturday, September 2:
Book your tickets
Tickets to this renowned film festival cost 11,50 euros, including a free drink! There are beautiful, vintage-style deck chairs to lounge on - these separate seats make social distancing easy. Book your chair on the Pluk de Nacht website.

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With Arsenal vs Tottenham this weekend looking like a potential turning point for both clubs’ Premiership season, Mr. C looks back at Martin Jol’s reign thus far and gives the Dutchman a firm “Must Do Better”.
It was October 2004 when the great Sir Bill Nicholson passed away in his sleep and having been fortunate to have spent some time with the great man in the years prior to his demise; I just wonder what he will be making of the current Martin Jol era.
Sir Bill was a man who had lilywhite blood running through his veins and devoted his whole life to the club firstly as a grounds man, a player and as a manager created a dynasty which put Tottenham Hotspur well and truly on the footballing map.
The man demanded perfection, winning whilst playing flowing intricate football was the order of the day and anything less was simply unacceptable. Alan Mullery talks about the time that having beaten Fulham 6-0, Sir Bill gave the players a complete dressing down about the style of their play and their quality of passing. It is this philosophy that makes our club different from many others and the reason that even during our barren spells; we still command respect and recognition from other fans and managers around the country.
Sir Bill could have won many more trophies but he refused to sacrifice his principles in finding the combination of winning matches, playing the style of football he played in under Arthur Roweâ€™s push and run purists and the great double side he created in 1961.
I was one of many thousand who attended Sir Billâ€™s memorial service at White Hart Lane and as I was hearing the many different tributes being read out, I couldnâ€™t help but keep looking over at the current squad who were on a 6 game losing run and had just lost embarrassingly at home to Charlton the day before. I was thinking about what Sir Bill would have done; given that he can slate his side after a 6-0 victory, how would of he reacted to this sorry lot who had played with so little pride and passion and who in my mind are continually cheating us supporters. Martin Jol sat alongside Frank Arnesen very stern faced, caught up in the emotion of the occasion and I sat there wondering with his impending appointment whether he was the man capable of taking us to the top? Did he take any inspiration from what was being said? Did he fully appreciate the traditions Sir Bill had set the club?
It is fair to say that his arrival at the helm changed our fortunes pretty much straight away and we started to climb up the table after a great run which lasted some four months and suddenly an outside chance of Europe looked on the cards. We were to miss out by the odd point and finished 9th but everything looked well and a solid first season under the Frank Arnesen revolution. There seemed a real spirit on the pitch and our strike force of Defoe and Keane managed to get 45 odd goals between them that season; not bad considering our manager thinks they canâ€™t play together. I often wonder if we would have made the Champions League the following season had Jol stuck with this pairing.
We started last season positively and started to scrape results without playing particularly well and by December we found ourselves in 4th place. In the New Year we struggled to kill games off and drew far too many. We only chalked up another 5 wins after Christmas you could say we didnâ€™t deserve the Champions League place on that kind of form. In truth last season I found it very depressing to watch with the exception of a few games and Iâ€™m puzzled why Jol saw the need to bring a more route one approach to his tactics.
In the second part of the season we were found out and became easy to play against. It is also fair to point out that it failed to bring out the best in any of our strikers and given that goals win games then surely you donâ€™t need to be an expert to work out that you have to play to their strengths. How can Defoe and Keane only muster 20 goals between them when the previous year they got 45?
When I talk to fellow spurs fans about my disapproval about the level of performance and our managerâ€™s preference to the long ball game, given the abundance of quality of ball players at our disposal; the general feedback I receive is that itâ€™s just nice to be back up challenging again.
Are Spurs fans selling themselves out and sticking two fingers at the legacy of the great man? Didnâ€™t we put up with enough of this shit under Gerry Francis and George Graham? What is the difference between Francis and Jol?
This season has been much the same with mediocre performances and the constant chop and changing upfront has prevented the side from finding any rhythm and consistency and some of his tactical decisions in games have baffled me. How long will it be before fans lose their patience about our style of play and Jolâ€™s constant tinkering with the side? Martin Jol is tactically inept and does not have what it takes to make us a serious title contender year in year out.
As a Spurs fan I am tired of being second best all the time an accepting a top half finish. We have such a good squad at the moment and I fear it is not being utilised in the best way as Jol has made us very predictable with his route one tactics. We must qualify for Europe this year otherwise the likes of Lennon, Dawson, King and Huddleston may get there head turned by the lure of Champions League football like Carrick was last year.
I may well be proven wrong this season by Jol, but I bet Iâ€™m not. Iâ€™m just glad that Sir Bill does not have to sit and watch this shit week in, week out.
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WorldStar success for Stabburet caps a winning year for Trivium packaging project
When news came from the distinguished panel of judges that Trivium Packaging’s “Hansa” shaped seafood can for Orkla Foods Norge’s Stabburet mackerel filet had become a coveted WorldStar winner, it capped an outstanding year for this unique can and the team behind it.
“Having been pronounced ‘Can of the Year”, crowned with a Cannex Gold award, an AluFoil Trophy and a Starpack ‘highly commended Engineering innovation’, this really is the icing on the cake,” said a jubilant Woep Möller, Trivium’s CEO Food & Speciality Europe.
He added: “Our ambitious packaging innovation for this leading Norwegian brand, which projects sixty separate designs on the “Hansa” shaped seafood can representing different places or people’s way of life, captured the imagination of people in Norway as well as the attention of the packaging world. This ultralight, infinitely recyclable aluminium can offers the perfect branding surface for this striking design.”
The WorldStar Packaging Awards Competition is the pre-eminent international award in packaging. Trivium Packaging was formed in 2019 following the merger of Ardagh Group’s global Food and Speciality business and Exal Corporation.
Trivium triumphs in 2020 virtual can summit
The 2020 Can of the Year awards, which would normally have been announced and presented at a well-attended annual summit, have just been published online. Despite the change, one element remained constant – Trivium Packaging’s success in several categories across a variety of food, drink and personal care products.
Outstanding performance earns Cocinero worldwide recognition
A well-known sunflower edible oil brand in Argentina has now been brought to the attention of a worldwide audience by winning a major international packaging award.
Brand’s history captured in a quartet of delightful illustrations
Behind many popular brands lies an interesting history and many intriguing stories. An important anniversary can be an opportunity to bring these stories to life, particularly on the brand’s packaging. Leading metal packaging company Trivium has been responsible for some memorable examples, and the pick of the 2020 collection is likely to be the limited edition sardine cans celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pointe de Penmarc’h.


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Leo Messi can negotiate with any club since 1st January
Published:6/09/2019 - 13:53h
Updated:6/09/2019 - 17:11h
'El País' revealed a special clause in the agreement of Leo Messi, that allows him to go free of Barça if he wants, at the end of each campaign. This means that, since January, he will be free to negotiate with any club
Since it went out to the light the news of 'El País', in which it informed of a special clause in the agreement of Leo Messi that it allows him leave the club to final of season with the letter of freedom, the name of the Argentinian has turned into 'trending topic' and some fans culés have begun to put nervous. There are not reasons to be it, because the priority of Leo Messi is to continue in the Barça at all costs.
It finalises his agreement in June of 2021, as it announced the club, but could go free at the end of this season if like this it wishes it. It is not the case, and in fact the intention of the '10' would be the one to follow playing a pair or three seasons more in the FC Barcelona, being able to even withdraw of Barcelona if really it feels it like this and, in spite of the step of the time, follows being to taste.
This does not remove that, with the presence in his agreement of this particular clause of freedom, Leo Messi can negotiate with any club from the next 1 January 2020. If suddenly the relation with the directive of the Barça, with his mates or with the fans twisted , 'The Flea' would have a fast road of leakage when can negotiate almost immediately with any big team that wish his signing, that besides would be to cost zero.
The most valued player of the world after Kylian Mbappé, for the time being, can leave the Barça entirely free if like this it wishes it. It is a 'gift' of the Barça after all the years of magic and joy that has contributed, an ode to the football and to the art in general lines. Messi saves this option, on the other hand, to see how finds physically and to level anímico when arriving at the end of this season.
When having full freedom to the hour to choose his future, this does that have also less psychological pressure. For the moment, however, it does not have haste to the hour to take a decision and from January, although it could do it, will not gather with other clubs to treat his future. Rather it will board conversations with the president of the entity, Josep Maria Bartomeu, for the possible improvement or enlargement of his agreement.
Messi only thinks in completing a big season
For now, Messi poses his future in the short term and only thinks in finish to recover of his injury to surrender to the best possible level on the terrains of game. It wishes that this season 2019-20 was very successful, so much for him as for the FC Barcelona, and already will have sufficient time to value what does the next campaign: if it is still in the Barça -the most likely-, if it changes of team or withdraws .
To his 32 years, still remains him bellows to level futbolístico for several seasons more. It will depend, this yes, of win them that have the Argentinian player to follow competing to the maximum level with the Barcelona T-shirt. The possible return to Argentina to play in Newell's Old Boys also is on of the table. With the step of the months, Leo Messi will finish taking a decision. And the barcelonismo, until then, will remain expectante.


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Pedestrian deaths in our state rose 22 percent between 2010 and 2015. That’s just below the nationwide rate of 25 percent. Meanwhile, total traffic fatalities rose by just 6 percent during those years (and just 1 percent in New Jersey).
The numbers aren’t getting better for pedestrians. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of pedestrian fatalities rose 11 percent across the U.S. between 2015 and the first half of 2016. New Jersey, however, showed some improvement during this period. We had a decrease of 8 percent in pedestrian fatalities, putting us in ninth place in the U.S.
While the use of cellphones and other devices by both drivers and pedestrians may be one factor in the overall rise in pedestrian deaths, it’s not the only one. People “walking under the influence” is also an issue.
A 2015 investigation by a New Jersey newspaper found that 40 percent of pedestrian fatalities between 2010 and 2013 in Ocean and Monmouth counties involved people who had a blood alcohol content that was above the legal driving limit of .08 percent. That’s even higher than the 34 percent of pedestrian deaths nationwide that involved people navigating the streets on foot while under the influence.
It’s essential for pedestrians to keep an eye out in every direction for motorists, even when they have the right of way. Just like driving, walking on or near New Jersey roads requires your full attention.
However, no matter how careful pedestrians are, there’s no guarantee what a driver will do, and the results of an auto/pedestrian collision can be devastating. If you’ve been injured or a loved one was killed in one of these crashes, it’s essential to learn about your legal options for taking civil action. Justice can be achieved civilly regardless of whether any criminal charges are filed against the driver.
Source: App.com, “Study: Crashes killing pedestrians faster than motorists,” Mike Davis, accessed Sep. 07, 2017


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Top Home Treatment For Urinary Tract Infection In Cats
Cat UTI or Cat Urinary tract infections pose a greater risk if not identified and treated, so a veterinary diagnosis is essential. Cat Urinary tract infections (Cat UTI) can also be an indication of painful and debilitating kidney infections or FLUTD, Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease.
Cat Urinary tract infections(Cat UTI) may require prescription antibiotics so a trip to the veterinarian is always recommended. The purpose of this blog is to help cat parents identify Cat UTI symptoms, causes and provide natural ways to prevent Cat UTI .
Common causes of UTI in cats & Cat UTI symptoms
Cat Urinary Tract Infections can also be a sign of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease or FLUTD
Typical clinical signs of FLUTD include:
*if you see any of these clinical signs contact your veterinarian immediately.
Healthy ways to prevent cat UTI or feline Urinary tract infections
Feed a healthy diet!
Mimic a predators diet with protein-rich, low grain freeze-dried or dehydrated food brands like Stella + Chewys or Primal cat food. ( Adding water to rehydrate will ensure your cat is receiving extra fluids) or do a bit of research to find healthier canned food like one made in a USDA kitchen.
Some canned cat foods contain unhealthy ingredients and chemical preservatives but, canned food is still much healthier than kibble as it contains higher protein, few grains and extra moisture which helps cats stay hydrated.
Water is essential.
Cats are typically not huge fans of consuming copious amounts of water. But there are simple ways to incent your cat to drink more water. Have you ever noticed your cat drinking out of a running faucet?
Cats probably love running water instinctually like their wild cousins who knew to drink out of flowing streams because the water was fresh. The best thing you can do for your feline friend is providing a filtered flowing cat fountain or at least ensure that your cats drinking water is filtered.
The Litter Box
Provide an adequate number of litter boxes in the home based on a number of cats. Position these litter boxes in safe zones where cats feel comfortable and can even escape. Also, scoop your litter box and change the litter frequently.
Cats will avoid dirty litter boxes in noisy trafficked areas and a cat that holds their urine too long is more predisposed to cat UTI or urinary tract infections.
Keep your Cats Calm
Stress is another factor in causing UTI or urinary tract infections. Try not to move furniture around as this stresses cats out and make sure you have hiding places that are elevated or not accessible to other pets like dogs.
There is an amazing product that helps to reduce cat stress called Feliway which basically is a synthetic version of a cats facial pheromone that you can spray around your home or use in a diffuser. These pheromones indicate to your cat that it’s their territory, they can relax and they do not have to mark.
CBD Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections In Cats
There is one natural method to fight and prevent UTI's that works tremendously well for not only pets but their owners as well. CBD Oil has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries and due to the endocannabinoid system that is present in us all, it will work against the UTI. CBD for pets is easily the most effective natural alternative to prescriptions as it is a very potent antibiotic, and is also a great anti-inflammatory agent.
CBD will work on inflammation and pain. Not to mention if your pet is a senior or suffers from arthritis this anti-inflammatory will have the added benefit of combatting joint or muscle pain. CBD will also be working to fight the bacteria that has caused the UTI. Even the toughest bacteria that is resistant to prescriptions can be eliminated by CBD. Once the UTI has passed, CBD for pets can still be administered daily as a preventative measure against infections.
Cranberries contain a compound that prevents bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall and tissues of the urinary tract, so you can use unsweetened cranberry juice which can be added to the food or drinking water or there is concentrated product available in pharmacies called Cranactin.
Increase the good flora
Bacterial flora is vital for preventing the growth of pathogens that lead to infection in the body. Probiotic supplements provide “good or healthy bacteria” to fight the overgrowth of harmful bacteria that leads to UTI or Urinary tract infections in cats.
Read what Jess and Susan have to Say about Prana Pets CBD Oil
I found Prana Pets Online while looking for Uti info to ease my cats suffering. That is when I came across the CBD Oil and decided to call in and learn more. The product was guaranteed so I figured we would give it a try. The product worked quickly and my kitty is good as new. I continue to give a small dose of the CBD daily as a preventative. Great stuff I am even considering it for myself.
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Product works great I am very satisfied. The UTI symptoms cleared up very quickly but what really caught my attention was the increase in my girl's mobility. She is adopted and has a bad leg which limits her, but ever since we started the CBD Oil there is a dramatic improvement. Great Stuff very glad I tried it!

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Fairytales of Folkshore Box Set 1: The Cahraman Trilogy: A Retelling of Aladdin
by Lucy Tempest
The Selection meets Aladdin! A unique, gender-bent retelling like you’ve never seen before.
1. THIEF OF CAHRAMAN
You have been summoned to Sunstone Palace to compete in our search for the future Queen of Cahraman.
After years on the run, Adelaide thinks her lonely and dangerous life as a thief is finally over. But her world is upended when a witch steals her away to a faraway kingdom, to perform an impossible heist. If Adelaide fails, her newfound family would be sacrificed to a beast.
To complete her mission, she’s forced to assume the role of a noblewoman and enter a royal competition. The prize is the hand of the elusive Crown Prince. Elimination means certain death.
As the witch’s literal deadline approaches, Adelaide has one last gamble to save the day, and to escape to a new life with Cyrus, the handsome and mysterious fellow thief who stole her heart.
But everything falls apart when the prince finally reveals himself…
2. PRINCE OF CAHRAMAN
3. QUEEN OF CAHRAMAN
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A checklist of mammals of Nepal
Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Abstract: A review of the literature on the mammals of Nepal revealed a series of checklists improving in accuracy over time. However, there are contradictions in these checklists and there has been no checklist published since 1975. Here, I present a checklist based on a review of the literature on the mammals of Nepal. The Mammals of Nepal comprise 192 species within 37 families in 12 orders.
Keywords: Checklist, families, mammals, Nepal, orders, species.
There have been a series of mammal surveys in Nepal since the early 1820s. Studies of mammal collections can be found in Hodgson (1832, 1834, 1835, 1836a, 1836b, 1838, 1840, 1841a, 1841b, 1841c, 1841d, 1842, 1843, 1844a, 1844b, 1845, 1847, 1858a, 1858b), Gray (1846, 1863), Scully (1887), Hinton (1922a, 1922b), Hinton & Fry (1923), Thomas (1924), Fry (1925), Biswas & Khajuria (1955, 1957), Kawamichi (1968, 1971), Greuber (1969), Frick (1969), Weigel (1969), Worth & Shah (1969), Chesemore (1970), Agrawal & Chakraborty (1971), Abe (1971, 1977, 1982), Martens & Niethammer (1972), Niethammer & Martens (1975), Mitchell (1975, 1978a, 1978b, 1979, 1980), Mitchell & Punzo (1975, 1976, 1977), Mitchell & Derksen (1976), Gregori & Petrov (1976), Marshall (1977), Ingles et al. (1980), Johnson et al. (1980), Green (1981), Daniel & Hanzák (1985), Oliver (1985), Bell (1986), Newton et al. (1990), Sawada & Harada (1995), Kock (1996), Bates & Harrison (1997), Csorba et al. (1999), Myers et al. (2000), and Mekada et al. (2001).
Brian H. Hodgson collected 373 specimens of 70 genera and 114 species of mammals from Nepal (Mitchell 1975). Scully (1887) described 19 species of bats from Nepal based upon Hodgson’s and his own collections. Hinton (1922a) distinguished Soriculus nigrescens subspecies deposited in the British Museum in which he described the subspecies S.n. centralis from Nepal collected by N.A. Baptista. Hinton (1922b) described house rats of Nepal including four subspecies of Rattus rattus, R. rattoides and R. nitidus. Hinton & Fry (1923) published an annotated checklist of 81 genera and 119 species of mammals based on collections by Lt. Colonel R.L. Kennion and N.A. Baptista from August 1920 to March 1921. Hinton (1924) described a new field mouse Apodemus gurkha collected by N.A. Baptista from Laprak, Gorkha on 09 May 1923. Fry (1925) supplemented the annotated checklist of Hinton & Fry (1923). He described 44 species of mammals collected by N.A. Baptista. Lindsay (1929) described a new squirrel Sciuropterus gorkhali (now Petaurista elegans) from Nepal on the basis of eight specimens collected by N.A. Baptista from Gorkha listed in Hinton & Fry (1923). Biswas & Khajuria (1955) reported two new species Ochotona angdawai and Alticola bhatnagari and two new subspecies Rattus rattus khumbuensis and Mus musculus pygmaeus. Biswas & Khajuria (1957) described a collection of 52 specimens of 21 species and subspecies. They reported the first record of Beech Marten Martes foina intermedia from Nepal. Frick (1969) produced a checklist of 169 species and subspecies of mammals found in Nepal. Caughley (1969) listed 16 genera and 17 species of mammals from the Trishuli watershed. A German research expedition in 1961–62 visited the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalayas and collected 314 skins and skulls of insectivores and rodents. Greuber (1969) explained the occurrence of species in relation to biotope and altitude. Wiegel (1969) produced an annotated checklist of the species, discussed insectivores and rodents, reported a new species Soriculus gruberi and a new subspecies Sorex cylindricauda nipalensis, demonstrated Mus musculus pygmaeus reported previously by Biswas & Khajuria (1955) is a young of M.m. homourus and the species were discussed in relation to distribution in the zoo-geographic regions. Worth & Shah (1969) collected specimens of mammals from Nepal for ectoparasites studies. It included 27 specimens of five genera and three families of bats which were collected from Kathmandu, Pokhara and eastern Tarai by R.M. Mitchell (Mitchell 1978a). Chesemore (1970) noted 40 species of mammals mainly from southern Nepal. Agrawal & Chakraborty (1971) examined the collection of small mammals by R.M. Mitchell from Nepal. They published a note describing a new species Ochotona mitchelli. Abe (1971, 1977) described taxonomic and ecological data for 570 small terrestrial mammals comprising 28 species collected from 33 localities in central Nepal. Abe (1982) detailed the ecological distribution and the faunal structure of central Nepal’s small ground mammal fauna. Martens & Niethammer (1972) recorded a new species Apodemus sylvaticus wardi (currently considered a synonym of Apodemus pallipes) for Nepal and collected new material of A. gurkha. Also, they mentioned the distribution pattern of both species. Niethammer & Martens (1975) discussed the genera Rattus and Maxomys (now Niviventer) from Afghanistan and Nepal based upon the specimens collected by Martens from Nepal. Mitchell (1975) prepared a checklist of 145 species and subspecies of mammals (excluding bats) based upon 4,000 terrestrial mammal specimens representing 130 species collected by the Nepal Ectoparasite Program between 1967 and 1970. Mitchell & Punzo (1975) described a new species Ochotona lama (now O. nubrica) from Nepal. Mitchell & Punzo (1976) discussed five new records of mammals from Nepal namely, Ovis ammon hodgsoni, Tragulus meminna, Crocidura attenuata, Suncus stoliczkanus and S. estruscus pygmaeoides. Mitchell & Derksen (1976) reported mammals of nine species of four orders. Mitchell (1978a) prepared a checklist of 18 genera and 37 species of bats among which 15 genera and 17 species were collected from Nepal Health Survey, Nepal Ectoparasite Program and Arun Valley Wildlife Expedition. Six new records were listed in the checklist. Mitchell (1978b) described six species of pikas from Nepal based upon 155 specimens collected by the Nepal Ectoparasite Program. Mitchell (1979) provided accounts of 11 species of eight genera of sciurid rodents from Nepal. Mitchell (1980) reported new records of five species from Nepal.
Gregori & Petrov (1976) described six species based upon 46 specimens from Makalu-Barun collected by J. Gregori during the 1972 Yugoslav Himalayan Expedition. In 1977, Joe T. Marshall, Jr. published an erudite monograph on Asian species of the genus Mus, which included the collection locality of specimens of Mus cervicolor, M. cookii, and M. musculus collected by the author and Stephen C. Frantz from Tiger Tops in Royal Chitwan National Park, Hetauda, and Kathmandu. Jhonson et al.(1980) described 35 species of mammals with three new species namely, Tupaia glis (now T. belangeri), Vulpes bengalensis and Lepus grahami (now L. oiostolus) based upon 112 specimens collected by S.D. Ripley from 1948–1949. Ingles et al. (1980) reported the first record of Diomys crumpi and records of other three shrews based upon the specimens deposited in the British Museum of Natural History collected by the University of East Anglia Expedition to Nepal from 1978–1979.
Green (1981) published a checklist with notes on some mammals from Langtang National Park. Daniel & Hanzák (1985) examined taxonomic and ecological aspects of 139 specimens of six species of mammals from Makalu-Barun, which was collected by the Czechoslovakian Expedition from 26th March and 25th May, 1973. Oliver (1985) surveyed Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, and Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve and reported the presence of Caprolagus hispidus in all three protected areas, but evidence of Porcula salvania was not confirmed. Bell (1986) confirmed an occurrence of four male and three female C. hispidus at two sites in the Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve together with two Indian hares (Lepus nigricollis ruficaudatus) at the Reserve’s camp at Pipariya. Newton et al. (1990) described the collection of 71 specimens of 11 species of Muridae and Soricidae from nine localities in Nepal collected by the University of East Anglia Expedition to Nepal from 1978–1979. Suwal & Verheugt (1995) enumerated a checklist of 181 species of 39 families of 12 orders of mammals. Kock (1996) discussed a collection of 10 species of chiroptera from Nepal (Nine species were collected by Jochen Martens, of the University of Mainz, between December, 1969 and May, 1973 and one specimen of Pteropus giganteus presented by B.H. Hodgson). Bates & Harrison (1997) compiled detailed information on 49 bat species from Nepal. Information was gathered through museum visits, literature study and short field seasons, in which specimens of six species were collected and deposited in the Harrison Zoological Museum. Topal (1997) explained the Myotis longipes collected from Nepal to be different from collections at other locations. Csorba et al. (1999) reported recent records of chiroptera from Nepal, with remarks on their natural history based upon 23 bat species collected by Russian and Hungarian expeditions. They added first records of three species namely Ia io, Murina cyclotis, and Kerivoula hardwickii from Nepal. They also prepared a checklist of 51 species known as of that date from Nepal in an appendix. They focused on Myotis csorbai, which proved to be a new species. Myers et al. (2000) lately summarized their field work in and near Chitwan National Park during March 1990 based upon the collection of 143 specimens of 14 bat species. They reported first records of Eonycteris spelaea and Eptesicus dimissus as well as verified presence of Miniopterus pusillus and Kerivoula picta. Mekada et al. (2001) conducted a faunal survey and collected 131 specimens of insectivores and rodents from the Annapurna region and outskirts of Kathmandu City in 1996 and 1999. Majupuria & Kumar [Majupuria] (2006) published a book with a checklist of 187 species of mammals reported from Nepal including Yeti. Baral & Shah (2008) presented a checklist of 208 species of mammals including humans in the book “Wild Mammals of Nepal”.
Checklists on Nepalese mammals have been periodically refined since Hinton & Fry (1923). Fry (1925), Frick (1969), Mitchell (1975), Mitchell (1978a), Csorba et al. (1999), Yonzon (2004), and Majupuria & Kumar [Majupuria] (2006) were the primary publications of checklists of mammals. A checklist of mammals found in Nepal in Baral & Shah (2008) is the latest. However, there are contradictions in these checklists. There has been no attempt in updating a standard checklist on mammals from Nepal in a journal since Mitchell (1975). Thus I aim to fill this gap in knowledge.
Materials and Methods
I prepared a checklist based on a review of literature regarding mammals of Nepal. Abe (1971, 1977), Mitchell (1975), Johnson et al. (1980), Molur et al. (2002, 2005), Baral & Shah (2008), Acharya et al. (2010), Pearch (2011), Jnawali et al. (2011), and Thapa et al. (2012) were the major source of information on species. Similarly, Suwal & Verheugt (1995), Shrestha (1997) and Majupuria & Kumar [Majupuria] (2006) were additionally cited. Taxonomic updates are based on Wilson & Reeder (2005) and IUCN (2013).
Careful analysis and verification of the presence and absence of mammals confirmed occurrence of 192 species of mammals representing 37 families and 12 orders. It includes two endemic species; Apodemus gurkha and Myotis csorbai. Two species new to Nepal are added in this checklist namely; Mus pahari and Scotozous dormeri. A checklist of mammal species that are confirmed to occur in Nepal is given in Table 1.
Thomas & Hinton (1922) described the 52 specimens of 10 species deposited in the British Museum collected by A.F.R. Wollaston during the 1921 Mount Everest Expedition. All the collection localities fall in Tibet. Unfortunately, the species described in this paper were added to the Nepalese checklist. Therefore, some species have not yet been discovered from the country or they do not occur here (Table 2).
Pearch (2011) clearly updated the small mammals of Nepal enumerating 118 species; however, I disagree with some species inclusions and exclusions in his list until and unless a satisfactory field assessment of the fauna is undertaken. Therefore, with respect to Pearch (2011), I include Eptesicus gobiensis as a probable species of a small mammal of Nepal. Sorex thibetanus is included in Pearch (2011). However, this species is still subject to taxonomic controversy, with little conclusive information currently available for the species (Hutterer 2005) and it is considered endemic to China (Smith & Xie 2008). Agrawal & Chakraborty (1971) labeled a specimen Sorex araneus from Nepal. Hoffmann (1987) questioned the identity of the specimen, however, suggesting that it may be assignable to S. excelsus (Chakraborty et al. 2004; Pearch 2011). S. araneus is restricted to Europe according to IUCN (2013). Therefore, I include S. excelsus in this list for the specimen collected by Agrawal & Chakraborty (1971).
I doubt the presence of Sphaerias blanfordi in the country as Lekagul & McNeely (1977) mentioned no specific location other than eastern Nepal without any further details (Bates & Harrison 1997; Pearch 2011). Similarly, the taxonomy of Rhinolophus subbadius is controversial as the holotype of the species from Nepal could not be traced (Csorba et al. 2003; Pearch 2011). The locality for Myotis siligorensis listed as Siligori, Nepal is erroneous as Siligori is in India. This brings into question the occurrence of the species in Nepal. On this point, I agree with Pearch (2011), but the unconfirmed identification of a Myotis mystacinus siligorensis specimen in the collections of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University (MCZ 32977) hints further taxonomic research is required. Therefore, I keep M. siligorensis as a probable species for Nepal. Myotis mystacinus is confined to Europe and the specimens referred as M. mystacinus have been reassessed as M. nipalensis by Benda and Tystsulina (2000), therefore, I exclude M. mystacinus from the list of Pearch (2011).
With respect to Jnawali et al. 2011, I include Mus platythrix as a probable species of small mammal from Nepal. Ochotona himalayana is speculated to be distributed in Nepal; there is no record of this species. Hence, I do not include this species in the checklist. Ochotona thibetana perhaps can be found in Shey-Phoksundo National Park (SPNP) (Suwal & Verheugt 1995; Shrestha 1997; Majupuria & Kumar [Majupuria] 2006). However, Smith & Boyer (2008) show its distribution in high mountains near the Tibetan border in eastern Nepal (Thapa et al. 2011). Because there is no record of specimens of this species from Nepal I exclude it from the list. Semnopithecus ajax is restricted to India, however, Brandon-Jones (2004) claimed its occurrence from Nepal on the basis of a skin from Melamchi (Groves & Molur 2008). Hence, further confirming studies are necessary.
Corbet & Hill (1992) mapped the distribution of Scotophilus kuhlii from the Tarai region of Nepal, but, there had been no record of a voucher specimen. Two specimens of S. kuhlii (CDZ TU_BAT 030; CDZ TU_BAT 032) are deposited in the Museum of Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Recently, Thapa et al. (2012) recorded Scotozous dormeri to Nepal.
The presence of Indian Chevrotain Moschiola indica is uncertain from Nepal (IUCN 2013), Baral et al. (2009) raised the need of additional survey. The Pygmy Hog Porcula salvania, Wild Yak Bos mutus and Chiru Pantholops hodgsonii appear to be extinct from Nepal (Harris & Leslie 2008; Mallon 2008; Narayan et al. 2008).
Previous checklists (Baral & Shah 2008; Jnawali et al. 2011) include 208 species. However, this checklist reduces the number to 192 on the basis of concrete evidence of occurrence of species through valid specimens and literature on specific records. The research aspect on small mammals and small cats of this country is poor which will be fostered in coming days. Many more new species of this category of mammals will be added to the current checklist.
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Google has been on a bit of a spending spree when it comes to original programming, as it committed to invest $100 million in 100 channels on YouTube. Now Google is making another investment, this time in one of the most popular video producers on YouTube, Machinima.
Gaming and media stream website Machinima closed a $35 fundraising round, the company announced Monday. The round was led by Google, and included existing investors Redpoint Ventures and MK Capital.
The money raised will be used to advance the company’s “content and global sales operations, international expansion, distribution strategies, and product and technology initiatives.”
"With this latest round of funding, Machinima is well positioned to make the next evolutionary step in the world of multichannel video programming and distribution by expanding into original content, international territories and new platforms and devices," said Allen DeBevoise, Chairman and CEO of Machinima.
The Los-Angeles based Machinima was the third top-rated channel on YouTube in April, behind only VEVO and Warner Music, according to a study by comScore. It was second overall in number of videos streamed, with 382,360 total, and had the highest engagement, with viewers watching its videos for an average of 65 minutes.
As YouTube is owned by Google, the company is essentially giving money to one of its own partners, in hopes of seeing a return on the investment through more hits on its own site.
“Machinima has built a brand and an audience that rivals some of the biggest channels on TV,” said David Lawee, Vice President of Corporate Development at Google. “The success and uniqueness of their business makes this a smart investment opportunity.
In total, Machinima videos have over 1.6 billion views per month, serving over 168 million viewers, they said in their statement.
This is by far Machinima’s largest fundraising round yet. It had previously raised $9 million from Redpoint Ventures and MK Capital in 2010.
Google's original content foray
With this new investment, Google is sending the signal that it is ready to move into the original content game in a big way, joining Hulu, Yahoo and Netflix.
In January, Yahoo has signed a deal for a animated Web series with Tom Hanks, and on Monday Hulu announced a list of original series that they would be debuting over this coming summer, including one called Spoilers, hosted by director Kevin Smith.
Amazon also recently announced that it would be airing original content as well, and that it would be taking scripts for new comedies and children's shows from anyone who would submit them. This follows an announcement in March that Amazon would be expanding its streaming library by 3,000, with shows from Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet, among others.
Many streaming sites are experimenting with giving their customers original content, and Google might already have a leg up. According to the comScore study, Google video sites have by far the most unique viewers, videos uploaded and minutes watched per video.
Besides this investment, Google has been spending a lot of money in the last year or so.
Google acquired 26 different companies in 2011, including Zagat for $151 million in October, Daily Deals for $114 million in September, and app developer Clever Sense, who are behind the restaurant suggestion app Alfred, for an undisclosed amount in December.
Google’s largest purchase, by far, was for mobile manufacturer Motorola Mobility, who they bought for $12.5 billion in August of last year.
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Front. Yay! I'm so happy with her outfit. Hehe~
Right. I used a darker pink for her blush. *grins*
Left. There are two ties...one on her dress and one on her top. ^^
Side. I wanted to show the stitching on her head. ;)
Back. Okay, that is a camera fail. Her hair is actually braided, but you can't really tell in this pic. >.<
Yes, she is wearing pants and shoes. LOL!