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40 Years of Independence
Below we reproduce the People’s Democracy editorial published on the 40th anniversary of India’s Independence.
ON August 15, forty years ago, India attained political independence after 190 years of colonial rule. This momentous development came as a result of the heroic sacrifices that the people of this country had made during their long drawn-out liberation struggle. This was a significant achievement of the defeat of fascism, when world imperialism proved utterly incapable of contending with the rising upsurge of people of the colonial countries. India witnessed an unprecedented sweep of peasant revolts, a general strike of workers, student strikes, States' peoples mass struggles, as also the revolt of the armed forces and the naval forces.
Still desperately trying to cling on to the economically "brightest jewel in the crown", imperialism capitulated only when faced with the revolt in the army and navy. But true to its character, it divided the country on communal lines. Power was handed over to the Indian National Congress in India, and to the Muslim communal organisation, the Muslim League, led by Jinnah in Pakistan. The communal partition of the country has proved a running sore for the countries and the peoples concerned, distorting the entire social fabric in the sub-continent.
The bourgeois-landlord government and State in Independent India embarked on a path of development in alliance with feudalism and increasingly collaborating with foreign finance capital. The Communist Party of India characterised this as a bankrupt path of capitalist development without smashing feudalism, without eliminating the fetters of imperialist interests in the country and moreover, at a time when capitalism on the world scale had entered an acute phase of general crisis. Despite the crisis-ridden nature of this chosen path, a certain limited growth of industry and development in agriculture was not ruled out.
However the developments of the last forty years have totally belied the hope and aspirations of the people. Today, 50 per cent of the people still live below the poverty line, 40 per cent still remain illiterate, the outstanding public debt stands at Rs 88,770 crore of which the outstanding foreign debt stands at Rs 18,342 crore; the wholesale price index with 1970-71 base stands at 357.9, while the consumer price index with 1960-61 as the base year stand at 620; total employment in the country is currently at 303 lakhs.
The peasantry is being squeezed by a drastic reduction in the prices of agricultural commodities. There is an ever increasing attack on the democratic and civil rights of the people. Trade Union rights are sought to be curtailed further by amendments to the Industrial Disputes Act. The autonomy of the states is further eroded and imposition of President's rule has become a recurring phenomenon.
The fruits of the compromise with feudalism on the one hand and imperialism on the other, can also be seen in the rise of fundamentalist, disruptive and secessionist forces all over the country, threatening its very integrity and the unity. The result of the policies pursued by the ruling Congress party over the last forty years has been that imperialism has been provided grounds to meddle in the affairs of the country in order to destabilise it.
Feudal ideas and practices remain deeply entrenched in the body politic of India. Secularism is paid only lip-service and a large number of political functionaries of the ruling party and its government can be seen to mix up religion with the affairs of the State. While feudal forces, backward ideas and practices remain deeply entrenched in the Congress-ruled states, only the Left-led states of West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura have brought about significant changes in modernising the outlook of the polity and the people.
Though the country adopted a democratic Constitution in 1950, all the democratic features of it are being eroded by the ruling Congress party over the years.
The federal features of the Constitution are being systematically emasculated, and centre-state relations have further worsened. The Sarkaria Commission which was appointed to review the burning question of centre-state relations after a determined demand by the opposition parties, has not been able to submit its report even after three years.
Huge mass movements had been required to force the ruling party to undertake the reorganisation of states on a scientific linguistic basis. The ruling Congress Party and its government so undertook this task as to leave many problems unresolved to fester till today, and provide a basis for many a divisive disruptionist movement.
Governor's Rule has been imposed umpteen times against the Opposition-ruled States, negating the democratic verdict of the people. The ruling Congress has displayed a singular intolerance towards the non-Congress Governments over these years and has used the Constitution so as not to allow a democratic opposition to emerge.
Today forty years after independence, the stock of the ruling party and its government is at its lowest. The government has lost all credibility among the people, leading the entire opposition to demand a mid-term poll. Corruption charges from its own ranks haunt the government today as never before.
The ruling party itself is disintegrating and has long since ceased to be a party in the real meaning of the term. It has not practised democracy in its internal functioning for over a decade. It has degenerated into a motley crowd of self-seekers who are lashed together by the whip of the anti-defection law, fearful of being thrown out and losing access to the loaves and fishes of office and money power.
Characteristically, imperialism has used this situation to good advantage. As in the rest of the Third World, it has used it predominance in the international economic bodies and relations, to browbeat India into accepting more and more onerous terms. And in all these years, the ruling Congress governments have been oblivious to the dangers from imperialism and allowed its agencies, like the CIA, free play in the country.
No amount of rhetoric can hide the ugly reality that the country is faced with. Any number of poverty alleviation schemes like IRDP, NREP etc, have not even made a dent on the colossal problem of poverty in the country. Even the surveys by Government agencies like the RBI, IFMR, NABARD and PFO of the Planning Commission are deeply skeptical of the efficacy of these schemes.
The response of the Rajiv Gandhi government to the magnitude of the present crisis has been typical. It has sought to emasculate the public sector, and throw open the doors to imperialist penetration, 'liberalising' the economy for them-all in the name of marching to the 21st century-and making a mockery of self-reliance.
The ruling Congress party has made the only response possible in these circumstances from a bourgeois-landlord government following a bankrupt path. This is to resort to unscrupulous alliances on the hand and to increasing repression against the mounting discontent on the other. The developments of the last forty years clearly demonstrate this.
Over the years, the ruling Congress party has ganged up with casteist, communal and other anti-social forces and forged alliances with splintered reactionary groups to meet the challenge of popular and democratic discontent. It faced its first challenge in the first general elections of 1952 when it prevented a non-Congress government from being formed in the old Madras Presidency, through opportunist manoeuvring and alliances. It could ward off the second challenge it faced in Andhra Pradesh in 1955, only by again resorting to such an alliance of all and sundry against the Communists.
However, two years later, it could not avert the logic of history. When faced with a stunning defeat in 1957 in Kerala by the Left and democratic forces, led by the Communist Party, it again openly and unabashedly ganged up with religious fundamentalist forces in the so-called 'liberation struggle' to topple the popular government.
During the sixties, the economic policy of the country came under greater pressure from imperialism. The rupee was forced to be devalued, at their bidding, in 1966. But all this did not help the ruling party in overcoming the crisis which was inherent in the very path of development being pursued by it.
By 1967, the popular discontent against the ruling party led to the emergence of as many as ten non-Congress State Governments in the country. In two of these, Kerala and West Bengal, the Left forces played a significant role. The CPI(M) was a major partner in these Governments.
To meet the challenge of the rising mass upsurge against the government, the ruling party resorted to unscrupulous manoeuvres, began to undermine democratic norms and forms and resorted to increased repression. During this period India witnessed the most unsavoury spectacle of Governor's Rule being used as an instrument for the ruling party, undermining the very democratic basis of the Constitution. Semi-fascist terror was unleashed in West Bengal and unprecedented repression in Kerala where the Left forces, particularly the CPI(M), were in the forefront of the struggle.
The crisis of the ruling party resulted in its split in 1969.
The early seventies was a time of a very short-lived reprieve for the ruling party when Indira Gandhi with the spurious Left manoeuvre of the populist slogans like the Garibi Hatao, and abolition of Privy Purses, and riding the crest of the popularity in the wake of India's role in the liberation of Bangladesh and the military defeat of Pakistan, received a massive mandate in Parliament.
However, so deep rooted was the nature of the crisis by now, that within a couple of years, mass discontent burst out against all over the country. The peak was reached in the strike waves of 1974, but the high-water mark of this period was the railway strike which met with ferocious repression-the effects of which persist till today. There were several successful 'Bharat Bandh' calls which signified the increasing alienation of the ruling party from the mass of the people.
The typical response of the ruling Congress party to this was a frontal attack on the very democratic system, a trampling under of civil liberties and total gagging of the opposition by the imposition of the Emergency regime in June 1975. Simmering discontent, sporadic mass struggles and the discontent generated by the deteriorating economic conditions led to the overthrow of the hated Emergency regime two years later.
During the brief interlude of the Janata rule the crisis burst out again. There was a rise of Hindu fundamentalist forces, greater attacks on minorities and scheduled castes and tribes all over. The increasing reliance of section of the Janata party on the Hindu Communal organisation, the RSS, led to a split of the Janata Party and the final fall of its government. The CPI(M), which had supported the Janata Party against the monopoly of power of the Congress and its authoritarian drive appropriately decided to oppose the reliance of Janata on communal forces.
The re-emergence of the Congress(I) in 1980, provided no respite from the symptoms of the crisis, as was assessed by the CPI(M). Secessionist disruptive and communal movement against burst out throughout the length and breadth of the country, barring only those areas where the Left movement led by the CPI(M), held sway-in West Bengal, Tripura and Kerala. The secessionist agitation in Punjab backed by imperialism, the rise of Bindranwale and the opportunist response of the ruling party, led to Operation Blue Star.
The secessionist agitation in Assam, the communal frenzy that has gripped Gujarat and other parts of North India, bespeak the serious crisis that the nation faces today. The very unity and integrity of the country is at stake in the face of these agitations.
The Rajiv government which was installed after the assassination of Mrs Gandhi, has so handled the affairs of the government and the ruling party as to further deepen the crisis. The Accords that he has signed have actually led to increasing discord. The country's economy has been made to rely on multinationals as never before. The foreign policy of non-alignment and world peace comes under greater pressure from the imperialists.
The unsettled border dispute with China is yet another manifestation of the crisis faced by the ruling classes in India.
The high-ups in the ruling party and the government are deeply suspect in the eyes of the public, of corruption. The ruling Congress party has no hesitation in compromising with fundamentalists, reactionary and communal forces to advance its own interests.
The increasing alienation of the ruling Congress party has been reflected, beyond a shadow of doubt, in the West Bengal and Kerala Assembly elections earlier this year, where the Left and the Left and Democratic Fronts gave a crushing defeat to the Congress, and in the stunning defeat of the ruling party in the Haryana Assembly elections.
The responsibility of channelising this democratic mass upsurge against the ruling party to a successful conclusion falls on the shoulders of the Left and democratic movement, the CPI(M) and CPI in particular.
In sharp contrast to the record of the ruling Congress Party, is the bright performance of the Left-led government of West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura.
Despite severe restrictions imposed on the state governments by the Constitution, these governments have demonstrated that by following alternative police,s communal harmony can be preserved, democratic rights of the common people defended, and law and order maintained. These governments have been able to implement agrarian reforms within the restriction of the bourgeois Constitution. They have championed the cause of national unity and are in the vanguard of the democratic movement in the country.
The CPI(M) Programme had noted as far back as 1964:
"Experience...demonstrates beyond a shadow of doubt that in the period of the general crisis of capitalism, particularly when it has entered a new acute stage, it is futile for underdeveloped countries to seek to develop along the capitalist path. The possibilities of such development are extremely limited. It cannot solve our basic problems of economic dependence and backwardness, of poverty and unemployment. It is incapable of ensuring the fullest utilisation of the human and material resources of the country. It gives rise to ever growing contradictions and is beset with imbalance and crisis."
The history of the last forty years more than testifies to the correctness of this assertion, and its characterisation of this capitalist path as bankrupt.
The current convulsions in the ruling party, the crisis in the polity and socio-economic structure, are not accidental, but the logical culmination of the path of development chosen and pursued since independence.
It is because the people's discontent is bursting out in the form of spontaneous and organised struggle, and the nadir reached in the credibility of the government, that the opposition's call for a mid-term poll has received such wide support and is gaining momentum, throughout the country.
In order to safeguard the unity and integrity of the country, unleash the creative energies of the people and fulfil their aspirations, the path traversed over the last forty years has to be reversed. The Left, democratic and secular forces have to take the lead in replacing the bourgeois-landlord ruling Congress party, without which this bankrupt path of capitalist development cannot be reversed.
(August 9, 1987)


Gonzalo Gutiérrez Reinel
- From November 1, 2011 to June 23, 2014 he was Peruvian Ambassador to China.
- From June 23, 2014 April 2, 2015 he was Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Ollanta Humala from 23 June 2014.
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Emails Show HAPRA Employees spearheaded controversial Fundraiser
Today, Livingston County Republican Party (LCRP) Chairwoman Meghan Reckling called upon the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority (HAPRA) board to launch an immediate investigation into the misuse of public funds by HAPRA employees. The appeal comes after an LCRP Freedom of Information request (FOIA) revealed emails that show that HAPRA employees took it upon themselves to set up and promote a controversial fundraiser for a private nonprofit group that shared their political beliefs.
“Drag Queen Bingo,” which will occur during the Howell Mellon Festival, is a fundraiser for the Livingston Diversity Council (LDC), a private nonprofit associated with the Livingston Democrat Party. However, the emails show that a HAPRA employee was the driving force behind the event, organizing the initial show and connecting the production company with the LDC after the event was already in the planning stages. Further, the employee is a supporter of the LDC and has attended other LDC events in her free time.
“After reviewing hundreds of emails, it has become clear that at least one HAPRA employee violated the public trust and used her position as a government employee to promote her personal social and political agenda. Worse, she planned to use the proceeds from the event to financially benefit a political organization which shares her liberal political beliefs,” said Meghan Reckling, LCRP Chairwoman. Reckling continued, “Livingston County taxpayers deserve better. Therefore, the Livingston County Party calls upon the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority to launch an immediate investigation into this matter and hold accountable HAPRA employees who are using public resources to promote their political agendas.”
The Livingston County Republican Party filed their Freedom of Information request with the City of Howell after it became clear that there was a lack of transparency regarding the “Drag Queen Bingo” fundraiser. Several of the emails uncovered by the request can be found below.

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On occasion of the 3rd Moianès Puppet Festival, the Rocamora Teatre company will perform at Plaça Major in Calders on July 7 at 7:30 pm the show The new clothes. This free adaptation of H. C. Andersen's tale The Emperor's New Clothes, have its own content such as the migration, labour exploitation and Fair trade. [...]
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While I may not be completely right, I do not know of any cars that you would need to put on the rack to change the EGR valve. One thing I know for sure if it cost $300, I would look for a second opinion as that is way out of line unless you are getting more done than just changing the EGR valve. And yes, any I have changed are very easy to do.How much should it cost to change-EGR valve?
The actual labor should be 1 hour of labor or less, the part is the expense...aftermarket or not. You could always try a junk yard but you have to remember.......you get what you pay for and theres no warranty on that.How much should it cost to change-EGR valve?
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Her shipboard lover had sent her ahead
to the already full hotel where I was staying
and decamped I heard her sobbing in the lobby
so offered to find her and her poodle a place
to stay and did and she asked me to dinner.
Were we lovers too? Absurd I was nineteen
she fifty at least and alone so alone I'd see her
wherever I went that summer Rome Florence
standing misplacedly on a corner ridiculous dog
in her arms no reason to go one way or another.
She looked more faded each time I saw her
though now the years crumpled behind me
she seems not old at all not gray as I am
not ill as I am my death sniffing at me yes
like a dog jamming its snout in my crotch.
I watched hers that night spoiled thing
as she cut up its meat she wholly absorbed
I scornful as usual never imagining
I'd ever attend with equivalent inappropriateness
to my own obsessions my own mortal disquiet.
From Wait by CK Williams, published by Bloodaxe

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JUDGE DISMISSES LAWSUIT AGAINST FED POT CRACKDOWN: SACRAMENTO (AP) - A federal judge in Sacramento has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged U.S. attorneys' efforts to shut down pot clubs in California.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Students, educators and Occupy Wall Street activists held demonstrations Thursday across California to protest state budget cuts to education, partially shutting down at least one college campus.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The director of the FBI told an annual gathering of cyber-security professionals on Thursday that the agency needs the private sector to help combat what he believes is becoming the nation's No. 1 threat.
STOCKTON (AP) - California could soon build two giant tunnels to boost water deliveries to farms and cities and improve habitat for fish, according to documents released by the California Natural Resources Agency.
MODESTO (AP) - A California teacher quit his job, left his wife and kids, and moved in with an 18-year-old student less than half his age, saying he knows "she's the one."
SANTA ANA (AP) - A California appellate court has ruled that cities cannot use nuisance ordinances to ban medical marijuana dispensaries, further adding to the confusion about how municipalities should regulate clinics protected under state law.
Ex-prosecutor sues over fight with colleague
FRESNO (AP) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a controversial water bill that would block the restoration of the San Joaquin River and give California farmers and urban residents more water.
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EUREKA YURT YIELDS MORE THAN 3,880 POT PLANTS: EUREKA (AP) - State and local drug agents say they found 3,881 marijuana plants and 110 one-pound bags of dried pot inside a Eureka yurt and seized $420,000 in cash from the structure and a nearby home.
Late winter storms forced school and road closures from Seattle to upstate New York, but the snow was welcomed in California as it suffers through one of the driest winters in history.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rep. David Dreier, the powerful chairman of the House Rules Committee, announced on the House floor Wednesday that he will not seek another term. He becomes the latest lawmaker to decide to retire after recast district boundaries in his home state left him with dimmed re-election prospects.
MOUNTAIN GATE (AP) - A man who apparently became upset when he thought someone was stealing his medication went on a gruesome rampage with an ax, killing two people, authorities said Wednesday.
STOCKTON (AP) - Beleaguered Stockton is the first California city to test a new union-backed law aimed at protecting public employee contracts by making it harder for municipalities to file bankruptcy.
FRESNO (AP) - State surveyors who measured California's paltry Sierra Nevada snowpack on Tuesday might have fared better had they waited another day.
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (AP) - Yosemite National Park on Monday marked 150 years since President Abraham Lincoln signed an act protecting the park for generations of visitors.
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2020 has been a crucial year for the Safe Sport program. According to USA Swimming, “in what may be a silver lining of the last few months, the USA Swimming Safe Sport team helped facilitate more coach, athlete, and parent virtual trainings in support of the Safe Sport Club Recognition Program in the first half of 2020 than in any other calendar year.”
This statement is reflected in the fact that as of August 31, 2020, 544 clubs have earned Safe Sport Recognition, while 562 clubs have initiated the SSRP process. These numbers account for almost 37% of USA Swimming member clubs.
Furthermore, 89% of the individuals trained in 2020 have been trained since April. This number is double the number of people the Safe Sport team has trained in any full year in the past as coaches have taken advantage of the slowdown in training for continuing development.
To continue this trend, USA Swimming has come up with incentives, including making Safe Sport-recognized clubs eligible for COVID-19 relief grants.
Additionally, starting July 2, 2020, all club teams that have been recognized as Safe Sport Clubs – including those teams that were recognized prior to July 2 and maintained their status as a Safe Sport Club through July 2 – will be entered in a raffle every month for the opportunity to win a visit from a National Team member or alum. The clubs that do not win will be allowed to stay in the drawing until the raffle ends on December 31, 2020.
More information on this new incentive can be found here.
To see the official statement made by USA Swimming in regards to this incentive, follow this link.


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Taylor Swift’s new single ‘You Need To Calm Down’ includes the pithy, pro-queer lyric: “Shade never made anybody less gay!” And on Friday night, she made a surprise appearance at iconic New York City LGBTQ venue the Stonewall Inn, performing an acoustic version of ‘Shake It Off’ accompanied by Modern Family‘s Jesse Tyler Ferguson. It turns out this was just the beginning of Swift’s Pride Month allyship drive, because the just-released video for ‘You Need To Calm Down’ features a veritable ‘who’s who’ of American queer pop culture. Here are the all ways Taylor really Prides it up.
The video begins with a reference to an iconic quote from longtime LGBTQ icon Cher.
— Chana Benson ? (@somedayactress) June 17, 2019
It includes cameos from RuPaul, Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Lambert and Hayley Kiyoko – who, some fans reckon, might be teasing a Taylor collab.
HAYLEY KIYOKO FIRES THE ARROW STRAIGHT TO THE BULLSEYE THAT IS NUMBER 5…IS TRACK 5 A COLLAB WITH HAYLEY? OMG IT IS ISNT IT? ? #LOVER #YMTCDMusicVideo @taylorswift13 @HayleyKiyoko pic.twitter.com/Trra1JabDz
— Amelia Saleta (@ASaleta) June 17, 2019
Queer Eye‘s Fab Five pop up, too.
— laura ▽? (@lauraisatiger) June 17, 2019
As do Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon, Pose‘s Billy Porter, actor Chester Lockhart, YouTuber-choreographer Todrick Hall, author Hannah Hart and Orange Is The New Black‘s Laverne Cox.
And queer, plus-size model Dexter Mayfield takes centre-stage in one of many sequences with an almost hyper-real rainbow colour palette.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson kisses his husband Justin Mikita in a show of support for equal marriage.
And a load of RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni portray Taylor and her fellow pop divas.
Fun fact: Jade Jolie, the queen who plays Taylor, also portrayed the ‘Blank Space’ singer on the show’s ‘Snatch Game’ segment.
Queens do RuPaul Drag Race no clipe da Taylor Swift:
Ariana Grande: Tatiana
Lady Gaga: Trinity The Tuck
Taylor Swift: Jade Jolie
Katy Perry: Adore Delano
Nicki Minaj: A'Keria
Adele: Delta Work
Cardi B: Trinity K. Bonet
Beyoncé: Riley Knoxx
— iago (@imperioreality) June 17, 2019
The video also not-so-subtly implies that anti-gay protestors are ignorant bigots who can’t spell.
Ryan Reynolds, who isn’t LGBTQ, makes a cameo towards the end.
And if you look closely, you can see that he’s painting the Stonewall Inn.
And it ends with a reconciliation between Taylor and Katy Perry.
Is this gay? Not really, but maybe they sang ‘Born This Way’ together at a karaoke bar after the shoot.
A happy meal ? ? ? pic.twitter.com/hPAbOZEsKF
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 17, 2019
But is Taylor a gay icon yet? Not everyone is entirely convinced…
The video ends by asking fans to sign a petition for Senate support of the Equality Act. A message on screen reads: “Let’s show our pride by demanding that, on a national level, our laws truly treat all of our citizens equally.” Taylor has already put her money where her mouth is by donating $113,000 to the Tennessee Equality Project, which advocates for LGBTQ rights in the state where she launched her career. Now she’s using the biggest platform she has – a music video stuffed with starry cameos – to drive her message home hard.

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Saturday, JULY 12, 2014 at 11:00 am
Spout Springs Ski Area, Tollgate, Oregon
"Ride the Unknown!"
A challenging climb up Spout Springs ski hill frees you to enjoy the pure bliss of fast singletrack rolling through the Blue Mountains of Northeast Oregon. Experience trails that many MTBers don't know about in an area with some phenomenal singletrack mountain biking.
The weather is usually perfect this time of year in the Blue Mountains and there are several recreation opportunities nearby, and plenty more trail to mountain bike. With many camping opportunities right by the race venue and hotels within an hour drive, plan to make this an extended vacation or family outing of the summer.


Thursday, June 20 2013 12:09 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:09:02 GMT
The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards. WG&L leaders say the utility is paying $20,000 dollars a monthMore >>
The Albany Water Gas and light commission is preparing customers for a change that starts soon for those who pay with debit or credit cards.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:41:18 GMT
An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today. Century Pines Assisted Living Center threw a party for resident Charles Walker who turned 101 today. Walker wasMore >>
An Albany man who was born when Woodrow Wilson was president celebrated his birthday today.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:34:54 GMT
For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing. A couple of businesses are thriving there. The new art park is open, and a sidewalk improvementMore >>
For years, the area right across the street from the RiverQuarium has been rundown, but that's changing.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:20:33 GMT
Downtown Albany leaders are looking for ways to make sure the Flint Riverquarium remains an important part of downtown for years to come. Tonight, The Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority board began discussionsMore >>
Downtown Albany leaders are looking for ways to make sure the Flint Riverquarium remains an important part of downtown for years to come.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:51:07 GMT
Ravi Mikel Givens was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He is being held in the Dougherty County jail. Givens, who played ball at Westover and StetsonMore >>
Agents say that police responded to the apartment because of a burglar alarm. Officers found the back door broken open and went inside. That's where they detected a strong odor of marijuana, and saw pot in plain view.More >>
An attempted armed robbery at an Albany grocery store didn't go as planned for the crooks. It was a clerk at Rubo's grocery on Clarke Avenue that sent the gunmen running. It wasn't by an act of force, but rather an act of voice.
"Well it doesn't surprise me because it's getting so rough around here," said Rubo's customer Sherman Cato.
That Cato's reaction this afternoon after he learned the store was closed as APD investigators look for clues in an attempted armed robbery.
"I shop here pretty regular when I need something," said Cato.
But this evening, cops are now telling us the would be crooks didn't escape with any cash.
It must have been the robbers first time seeing they were just as nervous and spooked as the people they were trying to rob.
"One of the employees panicked and screamed, which caused them to panic and they fled the store on foot south towards Mulberry Avenue," said Phyllis Banks with APD.
As more of the store's customers gathered to see what was going on, they expressed their displeasure of the situation. Saying the would be robbers should get a job instead of taking money from hard working citizens.
"They need to do like I do (earn money) and they'll feel better about it. They need to stop taking folks' stuff. They don't need to do that. Stop taking stuff that doesn't belong to them. Not just here, but everywhere else," said Elbert Moore.
APD is now asking for your help in finding the pair.
"They were two black males. Both were armed with handguns. Approximately 20 years of age and wearing all black, possibly hoodies," said Banks.
They hope tips come in soon to get these two off the streets.
If you have any tips in this case, call Albany Crimestoppers at 436-tips.


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Autoweek, through its sister publication Automotive News, included some future product news for Chevrolet in yesterday’s News Brake which includes a couple nuggets on the C7 Corvette. The podcast tells us nothing new and I’m having flashbacks to Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter’s rant back in April when he called out the automotive magazines for making up stories which contain pure speculation and no facts to support the argument. Now that I’ve set the table, let’s see what Autoweek is serving.
Yes, 2013 will be the year the Corvette turns 60, and we heard early on that the target for the C7 was initially 2012 as a 2013 model. Autoweek says that timeframe is just a little too early and anticipates that a 2014 release is more likely. Why, isn’t 2014 the 30th anniversary of the C4? It sure is, and if history serves us correct, that Corvette was also destined to be released on the 30th anniversary of the 1953 Corvette, but production delays pushed it back far enough for it to become a 1984 model year. So don’t expect GM to get all misty-eyed over these anniversary dates. They’ll release the C7 when its ready.
Autoweek also reports the new Corvette will be powered by a twin turbo V6. With so much hay being made about a V6-powered Corvette, I do wonder if this an attempt to get us comfortable with the idea of a smaller displacement engine. I would say most enthusiasts still believe the V8 is a requirement, but I disagree. The only real requirement is that the C7 Corvette must provide owners with a bullet-proof powertrain that can dominate higher end sports cars like the current configuration does today. In the end, if engineers go with a V6 that is turbo-charged or supercharged and can blow the doors of a Porsche, what does it matter?
From a speculative standpoint, the V6-powered Corvette is an interesting narrative that sparks dialog and contention whenever its mentioned. Combined with recent revelations from a Saab engineer about a dual-clutch transmission for a twin turbo V6, it’s just one of the major C7 plotlines that will be around until GM proves otherwise.
[RUMOR] UK Blog Quotes Saab Engineer: Mid-Engined Corvette Confirmed
Motor Trend: C7 Corvette to Debut with New 5.5L 440 hp V8 Powerplant
[VIDEO] Tadge Juechter Talks About the C7 Corvette; Calls Out Automobile Magazine for Misinformation


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According to a study from the United States, "Friendships of adolescents with chronic illness have been rarely studied."
V.S. Helgeson and colleagues at Carnegie Mellon University proposed "[t]o compare the friendships of boys and girls with diabetes with those between healthy adolescents."
They included, "One hundred and thirty-eight adolescents were interviewed at summer camps. Participants indicated their number of close friends and rated friendships for support and conflict. Participants described aspects of their same-sex and...
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Hi lovelies, hope you are well! today I am sharing my DT creation for the brand new challenge over at Arty Divas.
Our sponsor is Lilli Rain Designs and the winner will receive a wonderful prize!
For my DT creation I have created a vintage Father Christmas card. using beautiful papers from my stash.
Thursday, 26 November 2020
The theme was to create a Christmas/holiday folded book page pocket inspired by Linda Israel's video.
I had so much fun making this pocket! Please carry on reading for more photos on how I created mine..
Once the page was folded in to a pocket, following the video instructions above; I then adhered a lovely glitter gold poinsettia and some cheese cloth.
Here are some vintage Christmas goodies that I filled my pocket with! I also created a faux glassine bag using tracing paper.
Finally, I filled the glassine bag with various Kraft Reindeer die cuts. Thanks so much for stopping by the Fairy Den! I really do appreciate your visit!
Saturday, 14 November 2020
Hi lovelies, hope you are well! Today I am sharing my DT creations for the brand new White Christmas challenge over at Gecko Galz.
There is only one rule and that is, you need to use at least ONE product from Gecko Galz! It can be one of the free products, stamps, collage images or digital papers! it's up to you! The winner will receive a $25 Gecko Galz shopping spree.
For my creations I have designed a mini stamp folder . For the cover, I have used these beautiful Christmas papers from the Merry and Bright collection. This wonderful vintage image from the Cuties at Christmas digital collage sheet.
I decorated the inside of the folder using the same coordinating papers and I also created pockets using strips of Kraft card to store my handmade vintage stamps.

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21 November 2017, 11:55 | Updated: 5 December 2018, 11:42
As if Demi would say any of this!
The Internet can sometimes be a very dangerous place. Things can be taken out of context and 'fake news' can even be spread with people thinking it's genuine.
Sadly for Demi Lovato, some fake news about her has spread recently and it appeared to show her making xenophobic comments about K-pop band BTS.
The tweets were shared by a number of different accounts and seemingly were only created to stir up beef between Demi and the lads.
Thankfully most fans realised the many of the pictures which were being shared alonsgisde the images were taken from previous appearances on red carpets and the quotes were completely made up.
One of the fake quotes read, '“I think that this is the AMERICAN music awards, and we should only celebrate AMERICAN artists tonight. Is there even going to be a translator?” -Demi Lovato on #BTS performance at this year’s #AMAs #BTSxAMAs'
“I don't think they should (perform) because let's be real, the general public watching the AMERICAN Music Awards does not understand Chinese.” - Demi Lovato on #BTS performance at this year's #AMAs #BTSxAMAs pic.twitter.com/z5tCmfDsJ5— Lydia (@signofthecure_) November 20, 2017
This year's American Music Awards saw BTS peform at the ceremony for the first time ever and given their considerable popularity on social media, it created quite the media frenzy.
Demi also performed at the awards show and used her time in the spotlight to share a strong message about anti-bullying, so xenophobic quotes would've been the last thing she'd expect to see on social media afterwards.
BTS could even be seen enjoying Demi's performance of 'Sorry Not Sorry' during the show, so there's clearly no beef here guys...
Whilst you're here, check out the time Demi and Selena Gomez appeared on 'Barney' together as kids!


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This coastal walkway is a gravel track most of the way. It can be ridden one way or as a return trip. The views are stunning, and shade limited if it is hot bring your togs.
If riding from South to North the trail finishes at the iconic Whananaki footbridge, the longest in the southern hemisphere. From here you can cross to the local store and return by road or back the way you came. To access the Bougainville Memorial you need to follow the coast south from the Carpark at the Whananki end (at low tide only), walk along the beach to the far end. A steep path rises up to the monument. More information can be found On the Whangarei District Council website
Distance: 6km each way
Surface: Gravel road, grass track
Time: 1-2 hours each way
Suitable for Mountain bikes and walkers. The walkway has several locked gates across the path which have to be climbed. This can be very difficult on your own, especially if you have an e-bike, please make sure you have a biking companion with you.
Note this walkway forms part of the Te Araroa Trail so look out for walkers.

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Confetti Fused Glass Trinket Bowl, Dish, Ring Bowl
Confetti Trinket Bowl
Confetti Glass Trinket Dish
Measuring approximately 10cm in diameter, so many uses......great gift ideas....
Perfect to keep rings safe near the sink, a condiment server, a tea light candle holder or just sit it on a shelf to add a pop of colour.
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The National Judicial Council yesterday began the probe of two most senior judicial officers in the country—Justice Samuel Walter Kanu-Onnoghen and Justice Tanko Mohammed over sundry allegations of misconduct levelled against them.
Justice Onnoghen is the Chief Justice of Nigeria but presently sent on suspension by President Muhammadu Buhari on the order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal sitting in Abuja, while Justice Mohammed, the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court was sworn-in an acting capacity as CJN by President Buhari.
Onnoghen’s suspension has generated heated controversies among legal experts and opinion leaders, with each arguing for and against the president’s action.
Indeed, a Lagos lawyer, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, had written a petition to the NJC demanding that Justice Mohammed be sanctioned for yielding himself to the executive to destroy the judiciary.
Both Onnoghen and Tanko are presently facing probe committees of the NJC.
By virtue of Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution, the meeting of NJC is chaired by the substantive CJN or the most senior JSC in the event the substantive CJN is not available.
The council is empowered to hire and sanction erring judicial officers in Nigeria.
But coincidentally, both CJN Onnoghen and acting CJN Mohammed were absent at yesterday’s meeting.
This is because both Justices Onnoghen and Mohammed are having questions to answer.
Following their absence, it was gathered that there was a mild drama on who should preside over the meeting.
It was reliably learnt that the next most senior JSC, Olabode Rhodes-Vivour was invited by the Secretary of the National Judicial Council (NJC), Mr. Saleh Gambo to attend the meeting and possibly preside.
Although Justice Rhodes-Vivour, it was learnt, made himself available at the venue of the NJC meeting, but he was reportedly asked to leave politely, since he is not a member of the council.
At this point, the NJC members present eventually voted a former Court of Appeal President, Justice Umar Abdullahi to preside at the meeting.
Following thereof, the Abdullah-led NJC consequently examined the emergency petitions pending against the two most senior justices of the Supreme Court and another against the Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal, Mr. Danladi Umar.
It referred the one against the tribunal chairman to the Federal Judicial Service Commission for consideration.
The council however saw substance in the allegations against the duo of CJN Onnoghen and acting CJN Mohammed and directed that the petitions be sent to them for their reactions.
In a communiqué at the end of its emergency meeting, the NJC said it received two petitions against Mohammed and one against Onnoghen.
The petition, according to NJC, are the one against Hon. Mr. Justice W.S.N. Onnoghen, GCON by Zikhrillahi Ibrahim of Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civil Education; a petition against Hon. Mr. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, CFR by Centre for Justice and Peace Initiative and another petition against Hon. Mr. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, CFR, by Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, OON.
The petition against Hon. Danladi Yakubu Umar, chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal was filed by Centre for Justice and Peace Initiative.
The NJC will reconvene in February to set up separate probe committees for the two most senior judicial officers to explain themselves.
The commencement of probe of the Chief Justice Onnoghen and acting CJN Mohammed by the NJC makes it the third time when heads of the council will be probed.
The first head of the NJC to face its probe panel was former CJN Mohammed Uwais during the trial of former Governor of Delta state, Mr. James Ibori.
In this case, however, Justice Uwais voluntarily submitted himself to the NJC panel to clear himself of dirty allegations of corruption levelled against him by some lawyers.
The jurist was, at the end of the probe, given a clean bill of health while the authors of the petition were referred to the NBA Disciplinary Panel which tried them and disbarred them.
The second serving CJN who also faced the NJC panel was late Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu when he had a disagreement with the then Court of Appeal President, Justice Ayo Salami over the handling of gubernatorial election petitions.
The NJC set up three separate panels at different times on the matter with the panels giving contradictory verdicts.
The third time is the instant case when the substantive CJN on suspension and the acting CJN would be facing NJC panel.
Onnoghen drags FG to Appellate Court
Meanwhile, the suspended CJN has filed an appeal before the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, seeking to nullify the exparte order issued by the CCT directing him to step down.
In the appeal, Justice Onnoghen is urging the court to move in his favour because the tribunal abridged his right to fair hearing in the matter.
The appeal was filed yesterday by his team of lawyers; including Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, Kanu Agabi, SAN and James Onoja.
The appeal was anchored on four grounds, one of which reads: “The chairman and a member of the Code of Conduct Tribunal erred in law and violated the right of the appellant (Onnoghen) to a fair hearing when they made the order ex parte that he (Onnoghen) shall step aside as CJN and chairman of the National Judicial Council over allegations of contravening provisions of the Code of Conduct and Tribunal Act Cap C15 Laws of the Federation 2004 pending the determination of the motion on notice dated January 10, 2019.”
He asked the court to rule that the order was null and void.


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When it comes to wedding rings, sterling silver is a classic choice. Sterling silver wedding ring sets are a timeless and elegant way to symbolize your love and commitment to each other. Whether you’re looking for a traditional or modern look, sterling silver wedding ring sets are a great option.
Sterling silver is a beautiful and durable metal that is perfect for wedding rings. It is a precious metal that is both affordable and long-lasting. Sterling silver is also hypoallergenic, making it a great choice for those with sensitive skin.
When it comes to choosing a sterling silver wedding ring set, there are many options available. You can choose from a variety of styles, including classic solitaire rings, vintage-inspired designs, and modern bands. You can also choose from a variety of finishes, such as polished, brushed, or hammered.
When selecting a sterling silver wedding ring set, it’s important to consider the size and shape of your fingers. You want to make sure the rings fit comfortably and securely. It’s also important to consider the type of metal you want. Sterling silver is a great choice, but you can also choose from other metals such as gold, platinum, and titanium.
When it comes to caring for your sterling silver wedding ring set, it’s important to keep it clean and free of dirt and debris. You can use a soft cloth to gently wipe the rings clean. You should also avoid exposing the rings to harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures.
Sterling silver wedding ring sets are a classic and timeless choice for your special day. They are affordable, durable, and beautiful. With so many styles and finishes to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect set for your special day.
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Three of the most progressive hay growers in the U.S. will share insights and hay marketing tips during an Innovative Hay Growers Panel at the Western Hay Business Conference & Expo, Oct. 24-25 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Spokane, WA.
- Joe Heese is hay operations manager for Farm Partners Supply Harlan, IA, a limited-liability company of more than 30 farmers. Heese oversaw the cutting and baling of more than 9,000 acres of hay for the group this year.
- Scott Duffner is farm manager, Dinsdale Farms, Silver Lake, OR, and is responsible for around 4,000 acres of alfalfa in addition to organic hay production for large organic dairies.
- Richard Larsen of Larsen Farms, Dubois, ID, owns a patented shredder-compactor capable of processing 20 tons of hay/hour. The operation's three-story, 120,000-sq ft hay terminal is the largest alfalfa storage facility in the U.S., with space for 10,000 compressed tons of hay.
-- Joe Roybal

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Getting around Kiev
GETTING AROUND KIEV BY METRO
Photo, 2008 SameboatModern, efficient, fast and extremely economical. Moving to Kiev by subway is, for the best method is preferable, especially for the less practical tourist. Three lines are active from the morning, until about midnight, with frequencies to say the least impressive. You switch from one run every 30 seconds to peak times, to one run every 5 minutes until 20: 00. Only in the evening, the frequencies reach “normal” thresholds of 10 and 15 minutes.
Currently 3 lines are operational, identified by a different color, and a progressive number from 1 to 3. Here, below, the detail:
- Line 1 – Red. Svjatoshyns’ko-Brovars’ka.
- Line 2 – Blue. Kurenivs’ko-Červonoarmiys’ka.
- Line 3 – Green. Syrec’ko-Pečers’ka.
Getting around Kiev by public transport is extremely cheap. Any means you use.To travel by metro, instead of the “common tickets” you have to buy tokens, to be inserted in the appropriate barriers before embarking on the journey. The token to travel by metro costs just 5.00UAH, equivalent to about 0.15€. A truly ridiculous figure, compared to many other European Capitals. The price is always the same, regardless of the distance and the changes made. The only caution is to never leave the station, otherwise you will have to buy another token.
BUSBus and Trolleybus run around town. They are great for getting around Kiev, and reaching all the city districts. In general they are always particularly crowded, especially during peak times. You will have to try to make space and enter. Often, bus stops are not very visible, indicated exclusively in Cyrillic. The ticket can be purchased directly on board, or in the appropriate shops. As soon as you get on, the ticket must be inserted into the appropriate punching machines. If you do not have space to do it, a simple hand-grip with other travelers will suffice.
The buses are particularly cheap. A trip costs just 3.00UAH (about 0.10€).
MARSHRUTKYThe unpronounceable name identifies one of the most used means to move around Kiev. These are small private buses, often rickety, traveling along assigned routes, indicated (in Cyrillic) on the rear side of the vehicle. On the front, or on the side, the price of the trip is indicated, which varies from a minimum of 4.00UAH to a maximum of 6.00. In general, for the tourist it is really difficult to understand the path that the Marshrutky perform.
Even these vehicles are often particularly crowded. You pay directly to the driver, just got on. If you do not have to be able to pay yourself, with a strap you will get the payment to the driver; in the same way, any remainder will be sent to you. Obviously, it is advisable to get the exact figure.For those traveling with these “bolides”, remember that the stop is on request. Just before getting off, shout to the driver “Na a-sta-nov-ke”, the bus will stop a hundred meters later.


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Engaging and poignant and heartbreakingly real, Liza Palmer's tale of best friends, true love and just what size happily-ever-after wears is a winning conversation
Liza Palmer is definitely one of my new favorite writers!
Slick and highly readable
A subtly sophisticated romance that outclasses most of the genre's other offerings... If it sounds chick litty, it is, but consider it haute chick lit. Palmer's prose is sharp, her characters are solid and her narrative is laced with moments of graceful sentiment
'Pardon the pun, but CONVERSATIONS WITH THE FAT GIRL is far from lightweight. Its message about self image and the power of attitude in making positive change is delivered in a snappy fashion. In a word: genuine.'
Smart, funny and heartbreakingly honest.


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Re. “Upset win can hardly be called revolutionary,” Trevor W. Harrison, Nov. 22
Trevor W. Harrison makes some valid points regarding the depressing tendency of American politics to descend to the egocentricity and contempt for the less fortunate. However, pundits and academics have been totally wrong in virtually all of their Trump predictions to date and Harrison may similarly be wrong in his.
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Trump is anything but typical of presidents of the past and he may yet succeed in confounding his critics once again.
Herb Schultz, Edmonton
Bus passengers should be able to buckle up
Re. “School bus driver speeding before fatal crash: police,” Nov. 23
When seatbelts were made mandatory in motor vehicles, buses were excluded. When I have questioned people on this over the years I have heard replies like, “How do you get 30 kids to put their seatbelts on?”
It would be a lot easier than hearing the cries of the 30-plus school kids in Monday’s school bus crash in Chattanooga, Tenn. To see a child’s arm sticking out from under a school bus and not being able to save them would stay with me for the rest of my life.
Bus accidents in North America are common. There should be seat belts on buses for the people who want to wear them. This includes all passenger buses.
W.G. Wagner, Stony Plain
Canada must be face of compassion
During the last few months the world has witnessed horrible crimes against humanity in Syria. It appears that life is as usual for all big powers of the world. No one is feeling pain.
As a Canadian, I would request that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — who has demonstrated compassion for Syrian refugees — stand up for humanity. When I look at the Canadian children going to school and playing in fields, all I see and feel is images of Syrian and Iraqi children who are calling for help.
The world is looking to Canada to lead the big powers and save humanity. If we are not courageous enough to show our independent line of foreign policy, then time might come when citizens could ask to merge with United States of America.
Azhar Hussain, Edmonton
Direct traffic fines to charities
Re. “Crashes tell stories that speed matters,” Letters, Nov. 18
Kelly O’Neill wrote that photo radar and police are there to punish those who believe they are above the law and choose not to obey the rules. Technically they’re supposed to catch lawbreakers and keep us safe, while the courts decide punishments, but this system isn’t working properly.
There is conflict of interest inherent in the city collecting fines from photo radar, the system punishes vehicle owners (who are not necessarily the drivers) and car renters can’t fight incorrectly issued photo and parking tickets. A recent study in Calgary also found that of countless police-operated vehicles caught breaking laws on photo radar, almost no one ever paid a fine.
I could also get into technical flaws and how photo radar makes our roads more dangerous, but suffice to say that banning photo radar and redirecting all parking and traffic fine revenues to registered charities would greatly improve the system.
Atul Jain, Calgary
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Shower screens are an elegant version of shower curtains, and they are the best choice for bringing modernity and elegance to the bathroom.
Whether you have a shower or bathtub, or even a freestanding bathtub, this clear structure serves to separate the interior of the shower or bathtub from the rest of the room.
Shower screens come in different materials, colors, and textures; And although dirt eventually accumulated, it turned out to be much cleaner than the curtains. Therefore, keeping it clean will help keep it in pristine condition. Plus, cleaning shower walls is very simple.
Below we give you tips and ideas that will allow you to keep your walls always clean, without investing too much time, and by ensuring the use of hygienic products, which will not attack your faucets or the bathtub.
vinegar and baking soda
Vinegar is acetic acid and is a complete cleaning solution. The acidity helps remove dirt effectively. When you mix vinegar with baking soda, it forms carbonic acid. Carbonic acid is unstable and instantly decomposes into carbon dioxide and water. The fizz you see when you combine baking soda and vinegar comes from the carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is considered safe, which is why a baking soda and vinegar cleaning solution is an easy cleaning product to use around the home.
With the mixture of these two super ingredients and with the help of a soft sponge, you can quickly and easily clean glass from your walls. This mixture should form a paste that you leave on the glass for at least 15 minutes. Finish by rinsing with plenty of water.
Another option is to just use vinegar, but this time with the same amount of water in a spray bottle. In the same way, leave the mixture to act for at least 5 minutes, then remove it with plenty of water.
The glass cleaner sold in all supermarkets is a less artisanal, but more effective trick for increasing the protection of your shower screen from the grease and grime that soap leaves behind. Using absorbent paper, it is preferable to clean the surface when it is dry (to make it easier). Dry to a glossy surface with as many paper towels as you need, avoiding a sponge and water. This will leave a protective film on the glass which will make it last longer. Ensure that the glass cleaning fluid is non-abrasive to avoid permanent damage to the glass.
To prevent dirt from building up on your shower walls, you can also use a cleaning squeegee after every shower. A quick job can save you a lot of cleaning time in the long run.
You can also prevent fat buildup by using lemon essential oil. Rub a little bit of the oil on with a clean cloth, avoiding excess. Not only will this keep your walls dirt-free for longer, but it will also give your bathroom a fresh and pleasant scent.
One last tip, remember that even if dirt is mainly deposited on your inner wall (inside the shower or bathtub), it is necessary to clean it from both sides. This way you will get better results.

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As you can see, David Fincher’s film Mank is especially popular. Nomadland and Promising Young Woman also do well in the nominations, so hopefully they will not only get a nod but also actually the grand prize. The film world is surprised that there are few nominations for Da 5 Bloods, One Night in Miami and Tenet.
The Oscars will be held at two locations this year: in the Dolby Theater and in the hall of Union Station, both locations in Los Angeles. April 26 is the time when the golden statues will be awarded. Of course, we hope for a win for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga.


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The Protein G is a single, non-glycosylated protein contains 200 amino acids having a molecular mass of 21.8kDa. The Protein-G migrates on SDS-PAGE around 32kDa.
Lyophilized Recombinant Protein G although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution Protein G should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Amino acid sequence
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1. IgG Binding activity Under optimal conditions: 1 mg protein G will bind ~5 mg. human IgG at pH 5-6.
2. IgG Binding Sites: 3 sites.
3. Isoelectric Point: 4.55.
4. Binds with greater affinity to most mammalian immunoglobulins than Protein A, including human IgG3 and rat IgG2a.
5. Does not bind to human IgM, IgD and IgA.


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Both curry and bay leaves will bring an added depth of flavor to a dish with curry leaves bringing a light citrus and nutty flavor and bay bringing pine with mint and a hint of freshness. Adding them to any dish will enhance the flavor of other ingredients.
Gardener’s may say rosemary and thyme have similar growing needs, being drought tolerant and sun loving. Requiring adequate drainage but little else from the soil. Chefs will have an understanding of he depth of flavor from rosemary and the pine notes from both. The subtle citrus from lemon thyme.
Applying a mulch can offer protection against extreme temperatures as well as aiding water retention in hotter months. Choosing the right mulch for your plant can also mean a boost of nutrients that will aid growth and flowering. Mulching acts as a weed suppressant helping younger plants get established.
In the UK grow Aloe Vera as a houseplant, in a sturdy pot with cactus or succulent compost and added perlite for drainage. Position this tender perennial in a sunny spot which will not burn your aloe with direct sunlight. Never let the temperature drop below 10C and keep the roots free from standing water.
The temptation when faced with a new recipe and missing ingredients is to just mix them up a little. However with a bit more understanding of what each spice brings to a dish you can decide how to replace and substitute with a bit more expertise.
If you are looking for the perfect healthy brunch then look no further. Ranch style eggs are a classic and this twist of adding fresh herbs gives it even more flavor!

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Samsung has had an interesting 2016 with its Note 7 debacle, but they are looking to turn things around with its next beast phone, the S8. There have been many rumors and speculations floating around, but we’ve boiled it down to just the core specification of what you can expect for the Samsung Galaxy S8. So without further ado here are the unofficial Samsung Galaxy S8 specs.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Design
Samsung is looking to reinvent itself with the Galaxy S8. Many leaks have shown it having an edge-less display with its already known dual curved sides. Reports have also speculated that the Korean Tech giant will ditch its infamous home button to accommodate for the larger screen. This is further backed up by the new leaks that released today. See below.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Display
The next generation of flagship Samsung phones won’t see a bump in the pixel density, but Samsung could move away from Diamond PenTile to a standard RGB layout.
With PenTile (RGBG), there are two sub-pixels per pixel — with twice as many green sub-pixels as red and blue. With RGB, there are individual red, green, and blue sub-pixels that combine to form one pixel. When it comes to the Galaxy S7 edge, RGBG translates to 7,372,800 pixels overall, whereas RGB would result in 11,059,200 pixels.
The change is said to have been borne out of the need to showcase more immersive virtual reality environments.
However, some sources are claiming that the Galaxy S8 will be rocking a 4K display, which will show tremendous improvement in its pixel density.
Samsung Galaxy S8 AI Assistant
AI is becoming ever more important in consumer tech, as evidenced by products like Google Assistant, Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa. Samsung is rumored to be getting in on the AI game with its next smartphone launch, with technology from its recent acquisition, Viv.
With Viv, Samsung will be able to unlock and offer new service experiences for its customers, including one that simplifies user interfaces, understands the context of the user and offers the user the most appropriate and convenient suggestions and recommendations.
Viv was built with both consumers and developers in mind. This dual focus is also what attracted us to Viv as an ideal candidate to integrate with Samsung home appliances, wearables and more, as the paradigm of how we interact with technology shifts to intelligent interfaces and voice control.
So the potential of Viv extends far beyond Samsung’s relatively crude voice assistant, S Voice, which debuted more than four years ago on the Galaxy S3. There’ve even been reports that the GS8 may feature its own dedicated VR key.
Based on a recent trademark filing, SamMobile theorizes that “Bixby” could be the name for Samsung’s upcoming AI assistant. It’s a quirky moniker but one that might just stick in the minds of consumers.
GSM / HSPA / LTE
LAUNCH Announced Not announced yet. Possibly March 2017
BODY Dimensions –
Build: Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
– Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
– IP68 certified – dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meters and 30 minutes
Type: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 5.7 inches
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels (~515 ppi pixel density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
– Always-on display
– TouchWiz UI
Operating System (OS): Android OS, v7.0. Possibly even Android O!
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 (US)
Exynos 8895 Octa (International variant)
Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) – single-SIM model
microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) – dual-SIM model
Internal 64/128 GB, 8 GB RAM
Primary Dual 12 MP, phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Features Geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama
Video 2160p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Secondary 8 MP
Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
– 24-bit/192kHz audio
– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USB v3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Sensors: Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
– Samsung Desktop Experience support
– Fast battery charging
– Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)
– ANT+ support
– S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
– MP4/DivX/XviD/H.265 player
– MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
– Photo/video editor
– Document editor
BATTERY Non-removable Li-Ion battery
MISC Colors Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
Also, new renders have surfaced from twitter user Veniamin Geskin, check them out below!
— Veniamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) January 3, 2017
— Veniamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) January 2, 2017


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State Oncology Societies Honored for Promising New Programs that Improve Patient Care
The State Affiliate Grant Program provides funding to ASCO State and Regional Affiliates to develop and implement new efforts that will lead to improved medical practice, collaboration, and research. ASCO’s State/Regional Affiliates are a vital resource for addressing issues of concern to the cancer community in specific regions of the country.
The 2012 honorees and projects include:
- The Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology (GASCO) will help its members understand and implement the 2012 American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer’s new survivorship care standards. Its program includes the creation a toolbox to help providers implement care plans across a diverse patient population.
- The Maryland/DC Society of Clinical Oncology (MDCSCO) will focus its efforts on growing and enhancing its membership pool in an effort to ensure the Society represents the interests of oncology and all professionals working in the field. MDCSCO hopes to expand its reach with small community practices, large practices, research institutions, academic and teaching hospitals and government agencies.
- The Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society will focus its new program on integrating palliative care into oncology practices in the region. Its program aims to introduce specific performance improvement processes, new tools and educational programs designed to improve end-of-life cancer care. The Society will use ASCO’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) module to measure improvement of certain end-of-life measures.
The 2012 State Affiliate Grant Program is supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. ■

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The Southeastern Conference announced on Thursday, Jan. 14, the annual "Braggin' Rights" game between the University of Illinois and University of Missouri on May 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. will be featured on the SEC Network.
The game takes place at the Gateway Grizzlies' home ballpark for the third time in the facility's history. In 2015 the Tigers and the Illini battled it out at GCS Ballpark in front of over 5,000 fans.
"This is a tremendous event and I am very excited that the SEC is going to cover this game at GCS Ballpark," said Grizzlies General Manager Steve Gomric. "The SEC is a great conference and all fans should get their tickets early."
Field Box seats for the game start at just $10. The Fighting Illini will take the first base dugout and the Mizzou Tigers will take the third base dugout. Special All-Inclusive tickets (includes beer, soda, water, and home plate buffet up in our party suite area) are just $50. Take advantage of this great opportunity. When fans purchase tickets, they will have the options of which side of the stadium they would like to sit on.
"Being on the SEC Network brings added excitement for our sponsors, staff and especially our Grizzlies fans," said Grizzlies Director of Corporate Sales. "Season ticket holders are already calling asking for more tickets to the game."
To purchase all-inclusive tickets call the Grizzlies' ticket office at 618-337-3000.

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The “Passenger Chartered Air Transport Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Major players in the passenger chartered air transport services market are Air Charter Service Group Ltd., Air Partner Plc, Asia Jet Partners Ltd., ASIAN SKY GROUP, Delta Private Jets, Inc., Flexjet LLC, Gama Aviation Plc, GlobeAir AG, NetJets Aviation Inc, and XO Global LLC.
The global passenger chartered air transport market is expected to grow from $31.82 billion in 2020 to $33.57 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%.
The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges.
The market is expected to reach $39.84 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 4.4%.
Fluctuating fuel prices is expected to hinder the growth of the passenger-chartered air transport market. An Increase in fuel price increases the operating costs of charter flights which results in an increase in the rental price of charter flights. For instance, in March 2019, jet fuel price hiked by $64.14 per kilolitre in India which is an increase of 8.15%. Therefore, sudden fluctuations in price are expected to impact the growth of the passenger-chartered air transport market.
A custom luxury vacation tour by chartered jets is a major trend gaining popularity in the global passenger chartered air transport services market. People are prioritizing travel, adventures, and unique experiences and private chartered jet services are offering customized tours for a group of travellers for the round-the-world tours as well. For instance, Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), a luxury travel company, provides round-the-world tours on all-first-class airliners is now offering personalized tours through bizjet for up to 16 passengers.
The passenger chartered air transport market covered in this report is segmented by type into private charter services; business charter services. It is also segmented by size into light jets; mid-sized jets; large jets; air liner.
In March 2020, Wheels Up, a leader in total aviation solutions, acquired Gama Aviation for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will increase Wheels Up’s fleet with more than 300 planes owned and operated. Gama Aviation is a leading private aviation services company that provides aircraft management, private jet charter, and ancillary support for its managed aircraft.
The increasing preference for private charters by ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI) is expected to drive the global passenger-chartered air transport market. Most UHNWI are inclined towards private charters rather than owning jets. In the Asia Pacific, Australia leads the market with 57 charter jets for 27 billionaires followed by Singapore which has 30 charter jets for their 28 billionaires.
The prevalence of COVID-19 has also supported the growth of the market as the individuals travelling had to maintain social distancing and the UHNWIs were looking for safe and customized travel options. The growing preference for private charters contributed to the growth of the passenger-chartered air transport market.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market Characteristics
3. Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market Trends and Strategies
4. Impact of COVID-19 on Passenger Chartered Air Transport
5. Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market Size and Growth
5.1. Global Passenger Chartered Air Transport Historic Market, 2015-2020, $ Billion
5.1.1. Drivers of the Market
5.1.2. Restraints on the Market
5.2. Global Passenger Chartered Air Transport Forecast Market, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
5.2.1. Drivers of the Market
5.2.2. Restraints on the Market
6. Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market, Segmentation by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
- Private Charter Services
- Business Charter Services
6.2. Global Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market, Segmentation by Size, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
- Light Jets
- Mid Sized Jets
- Large Jets
- Air Liner
6.3. Global Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market, Segmentation by Capacity, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
- Less than 10
- Greater than 100
7. Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market Regional and Country Analysis
7.1. Global Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market, Split by Region, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Passenger Chartered Air Transport Market, Split by Country, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion
- Air Charter Service Group Ltd.
- Air Partner Plc
- Asia Jet Partners Ltd.
- ASIAN SKY GROUP
- Delta Private Jets Inc.
- Flexjet LLC
- Gama Aviation Plc
- GlobeAir AG
- NetJets Aviation Inc
- XO Global LLC
- VistaJet Group Holding Ltd
- Deer Jet Co Ltd
- TMC Jets
- Jet Aviation AG
- Contour Aviation
- TAG Aviation
- Executive Jet Management
- Lider Aviation
- LILY JET
- Jet Linx Aviation
- Solairus Aviation
- Clay Lacy Aviation
- Asian Aerospace
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Game of Thrones would soon see the start of its last season and fans around the globe are eager to see the direction in which the story would go. Winter is Coming and so are the piles of cash for those who bet on the ultimate ruler of Westeros, a thrill that has taken over British Columbia. British Columbia Lottery Corporation is willing to offer its players a diverse betting on its online PlayNow platform.
This Sunday is eyed by millions of viewers willing to see the grand launch of Season 8 and everything it has on offer. Several trailers have already been issued and the excitement appears to be at an all-time high. Betting potential could be found everywhere and Game of Thrones is no exception to the rule. Fans across British Columbia and Manitoba could place their bets online at the familiar PlayNow platform overseen by the provincial lottery corporation.
Cash Prizes Are Coming
April 15 at 4 a.m. marks the deadline for making bets in all eight categories. This is going to give all enthusiasts enough time to prepare and make up their mind. Individuals of legal age could bet on the ultimate ruler of Westeros who would become known towards the end of this season.
Bran Stark is the current leader in this section, followed closely by Jon Snow, also known as Aegon Targaryen. In addition to that, there is also the possibility that his offspring could climb the throne and many fans support this potential outcome.
Other notable mentions in this section are Daenerys Targaryen, Sansa Stark, and Tyron Lannister. Many fans have supported the theory about Bran and the Night King, which is why his name is currently on top of the chart.
The online platform also accepts bets on the character most likely to become one of the white walkers in the next few weeks. The beloved character Hodor is considered a favorite in this scenario, followed by the younger brother of King Robert Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon, and Beric Dondarrion, Lord of Blackhaven.
Guaranteed Pick 16 Pool Is Also Available
Game of Thrones is infamous for its character deaths, many of them satisfying to watch, but also devastating to many fans. Hundreds of characters have found their death in the past seven seasons, but now British Columbia players have to bet on who would die within this final season.
For the time being Cersei Lannister and Lord Varys are most likely to do so. Such bets are currently happening around the world and Canadian players still have time to join in the gaming frenzy. In addition to that, British Columbia Lottery Corporation also offers the special Guaranteed Pick 16 pool.
Each entry costs CA$5 on the online platform of PlayNow and the ticket who has the most picks aligning with the plot of Season 8 would be eligible for a cash prize of CA$1,000. There is also the possibility of sharing the ultimate prize if it is a draw.
The end of the season would bring good news to players. Enthusiasts from both British Columbia and Manitoba can participate in this Pick 16 pool. The deadline for placing bets is once more April 15 at 4 a.m. Once all bets are placed the only thing left is for players to patiently watch and see where the final season takes them.


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Remembering Hal Needham and his (not-so-finest film) Megaforce
When Hal Needham passed away last week, I was saddened, but not surprised. Needham, when he was given an honorary Oscar last year, said “I’m the luckiest man alive, and lucky to BE alive.” As a stuntman, he broke more bones than I think I have in my whole body… and he kept going. To be frank, I’m surprised he lived as long as he did… And what a life!
He was a stuntman for over twenty years (Trek sidebar: he was Gary Lockwood’s stunt double in the second Star Trek pilot) and when he became too old to keep doing them, he looked at writing and directing. It was there that he made his biggest contribution to pop culture. Smokey and the Bandit, Cannonball Run, Hooper… these movies surprised Hollywood execs when they succeeded, and Needham was hailed as giving birth to a new genre: ‘Redneck Cinema.’ I loved Smokey and the Bandit, even though I was WAY too young to be watching it (my father didn’t really care – this was the man who showed me Barbarella at the ripe of age of 11).
I decided to revisit one of Needham’s films as part of this series, to celebrate the man’s life and work. But what film? I just rewatched Smokey and the Bandit less than six months ago, and it really doesn’t fall into the “Neglected Cinema” classification. I looked, but I couldn’t find a copy of Hooper (my first choice, and a personal favorite) at my local used video store.
I did, however, find a copy of Megaforce. So I bought it, and watched it.
When I watch other movies for this series, I try and write a brief synopsis of the plot to let readers know what the film is about. Well, I started to do that for Megaforce, but then gave up. I thought, “If the writers of the movie didn’t care enough to come up with a coherent plot, why should I try and explain it?” The worse episodes of G.I.Joe had better plots than Megaforce. The plot, such as it is, is just an excuse to blow things up. The movie is bombastic, action filled, loud, and dumb.
And just doesn’t work.
I had not seen Megaforce since it came out in 1982… and for that, I am grateful. It’s a mess, with some of the worse dialogue I have ever heard and acting that is amateurish and sloppy. Barry Bostwick stars as Ace Hunter, wearing a spandex jumpsuit that reveals WAY too much… not to mention the blue bandana and super-styled hair. Persis Khambatta co-stars, and, as beautiful as she is… she’s still in this movie, and she can’t elevate the material (plus, whenever you have a film where the male lead’s hair is better than the female, you’ve got problems). The less said about the other actors (among them Edward Mulhare, Henry Silva and Michael Beck), the better… though Michael Beck is apparently the “Ted McGinley” of 80s movies, having also starred in Xanadu.
Two scenes are worth watching, just for the sheer ludicrousness of them. The first is a “love scene” between the two leads while they are skydiving, the second is a motorcycle “stunt” near the end of the film… a scene so incredibly stupid my IQ dropped a couple of points while I watched it. If you are curious, it’s on YouTube… and don’t say I didn’t warn you.
If I was in the proper mood I would have enjoyed Megaforce as “dumb fun,” but I just wasn’t. Maybe if I had drank some Coors that I smuggled home from Texarkana…The one thing I did enjoy was envisioning Hal Needham, just off camera, cackling and hopping as he directed all the action set pieces and explosions in the film. I bet he had real fun making it… a lot less fun than I had watching it, unfortunately.
Life is what you make of it, and Hal Needham made the most of it. He influenced a lot of filmmakers, and entertained millions with his films. Rest in peace, Hal, and thanks for everything… except Megaforce.


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