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The musical dynamo duo of Christina Bulbenko and Rex Broome (Big Stir Records) return with a second long-player under the guise of supergroup The Armoires. Their latest Zibaldone is a well-oiled good time machine of pop-psych thrills that is the effervescent soundtrack to a sunny day echoing through the atmosphere. It is the sound of sunshine and blue skies blasted through speakers, escapism from the abyss of life. This carefree smile of Zibaldone combines genres and eras, vaulting between harmonious textures that still sizzle after the needle has left the record.
This follow-up to the melancholic Incidental Lightshow (2016), is a more uplifting experience. It shows a band comfortable with the world in which they dwell, and sharing a newfound inspiration to spread a message of hope to society. For this, the label owners have enlisted the pounding backbone of Derek Hanna and Clifford Ulrich. As all these elements are in place, the Armoires manage to find a void between sixties-sparkle and eighties indie via some seventies’ subtext. In short, highly enjoyable and appealing to the ears of more than just the one musical form.
The record kicks off with “Appalachukrainia”, a jangling guitar driven, Byrds-esque modern rocker, power pop lifting the lid off what is an interesting album. With some classy blue grass fusion- “Pushing Forty” soars with a blissful urgency. The vocals of both blending perfectly with the sneer of Broome against the transcendent Bulbenko. “McCadden” is more minimalistic, stripped back with Christina’s daughter Larysa Bulbenko on viola. It is that sound which is the secret weapon of The Armoires, Larysa carves the solemn, string sound into each track, opening up another dimension to songs such as “McCadden”. The magnificent moan of the viola makes for a relaxed vehicle of expression for both vocalists.
The trick to The Armoires is their ability to surprise, just when you think you have them sussed they present another vault of prowess such as “The Romantic Dream Appears Before Us”. A dramatic, impressionistic piece as the name suggests, a standout of dual vocals, and that inspired viola against addictive guitar patterns. As the album rolls out, “Suddenly Succulents” sounds like Nico meets Americana in the New York atmosphere. Of course this is a beast of the west, holding the cosmic country traditions kicked off by Gram Parsons and The Grateful Dead. But, it swings easily through themes and genres- “Just Like Carl Crew Said” is B-52s experimental grooves flung into the modern age.
The album climaxes with the beautiful “When We Were In England (And You Were Dead)”, with haunting theremin infused into the sound, here the viola takes on a life of its own as the travelogue plays out. Records such as Zibaldone exist for the sole purpose of uplifting and fulfilling our need to break out of our existence through ethereal escapism. For this, The Armoires have nailed something polished and beautiful here. The effort the band has placed into the recording invites you to sit by the fire on a winter’s day, and soak up the warmth that radiates from the grooves of Zibaldone, that is what makes it such a worthwhile listen.
4.The Romantic Dream Appears Before Us
6.(How Did You Make) A Mistake Like Me?
8.Is Drama Sue Here?
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Funding of over $1.2 million for the current project was awarded by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen's Office of Children's Care Coordination in January of 2007 and will continue through 2012. Click on the AP photo below for media coverage about the TIPS grant.
The program is being implemented in several pilot sites in the northeast Tennessee region. Upon evaluation, if the program is found to be successful, it is anticipated that programs like TIPS will be put in practice statewide.
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Will he ever know – that he missed out on dating one of the biggest pop stars in the business?!This song was written long before Taylor was rumored to be dating Cory Monteith, so we have to infer it’s about her fourth grade crush, Cory Robertson, whom she mentioned while promoting her Sam Armstrong was the boy who reportedly inspired one of the best cheating anthems of all time. Even if he didn’t, at least we get to jam out to this legendary song from Taylor’s repertoire. Love And Theft wasn't allowed to keep any of the music they had already recorded, so they were forced to construct a second album without using any of the material from the first. But getting this record out wasn't easy: the duo comprised of Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles was more than halfway done with an album on RCA when the label dropped them.Paul Potts: Winner of Britain's Got Talent, inspiration of movie One Chance, Songs: "Sweeter Than Fiction" Ronan Thompson: Little boy who died of cancer, Taylor met his mom through her blog, Songs: "Ronan" Scott Brochetta: (@scottborchetta) Taylor's manager at Big Machine Records, Songs: "Change", "Untouchable" Selena Gomez: (@selenagomez) Best friends since 2007, Songs: "22" Scott Swift: Taylor's dad, Songs: "The Best Day", "Sad Beautiful Tragic" Stephen Barker Liles: (@Stephen BLiles), Crush of Taylor's, toured with her, Songs: "Hey Stephen" Taylor Lautner: Ex-boyfriend of Taylor's, dated July 2009 to December 2009, Songs: "Back to December" Taylor Swift: (@taylorswift13) Self, Songs: "The Outside", "Place In This World", "Change","Fifteen", "Never Grow Up","The Lucky One" , "Stay Stay Stay", "Sad Beautiful Tragic", "Shake It Off", "Clean" Will Anderson: (@willyj1234) Taylor's friend.[Verse 1] Hey Stephen, I know looks can be deceiving But I know I saw a light in you And as we walked we were talking I didn't say half the things I wanted to Of all the girls tossing rocks at your window I'll be the one waiting there even when it's cold Hey Stephen, boy, you might have me believing I don't always have to be alone [Chorus] Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel Can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain so Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you Can't help it if there's no one else Mmm, I can't help myself [Verse 2] Hey Stephen, I've been holding back this feeling So I got some things to say to you I've seen it all, so I thought But I never seen nobody shine the way you do The way you walk, way you talk, way you say my name It's beautiful, wonderful, don't you ever change Hey Stephen, why are people always leaving?
It was the most exciting music we'd ever been a part of and written and recorded. We're thinking if they're dropping us, they're going to give us the music back, and we can go shop it to another label and get another deal.But we don't exactly have hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash floating around.Liles: We thought maybe it would be something reasonable, but it was definitely way out of our reach.Taylor Swift has mastered the art of the perfect red lip, wearing vintage-inspired clothes, and baking Christmas-themed treats all year long, but above all, she’s perfected the art of confessional songwriting. There are several theories floating around the Swiftverse as to who the song’s about, but many people believe it’s about Taylor’s high school boyfriend, Brandon Borello.No matter when she releases an album, there are hordes of Swifties anxious to decipher the meanings of her anthems. The two dated for a while before Brandon graduated and went off to college while Taylor was still in high school.


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WHO has stated, that it suspects that 'Pneumonic plague' is responsible for killing 100 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to preliminary test results that it has conducted. The authorities from WHO have said that isolation wards have been set up to treat patients. They also explained that the control measures have been hard to implement because of the lack of security
in the area.
The outbreak had reportedly begun in mid-May. DR Congo's Ituri province is reported to be the worst hit area, by the plague in the world, with 19 deaths having been reported there. They also stated that there have been reports of suspected cases of bubonic plague but the total number is not yet known.
Team of doctors from the 'Doctors without Borders', the WHO and the Congolese Health Ministry are providing support to local health authorities. Mostly fleas are responsible for causing an infection in the lungs in both strains of the plague, which slowly suffocates the victim.


Once upon a time, the Russian dacha, or country house, was the domain of the wealthy few, those who could afford to escape the grime and grit of Moscow and St. Petersburg for wooded lawns and rural vistas. But since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia’s mushrooming business class has poured millions into building lavish second homes, making the highway from Moscow to the surrounding countryside look like the route between New York City and the Hamptons on summery Friday afternoons. Environmentalists fear that the popularity of dachas is endangering the region’s wildlife, as well as its air and water quality: “The last decade and a half have been catastrophic for unspoiled land in Russia,” said Greenpeace’s Guslana Kartyushova. In the last 10 years, some 24,710 acres of forested land surrounding Moscow have been sold, and much of that has been cleared to make room for property. And many of the new homes springing up lack adequate waste systems, so Moscow’s water sources are being contaminated with sewage.


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For years blueberries have been know to contain many nutrients and antioxidants that help keep you healthy. You can now add reduced cholesterol as one of many health benefits of blueberries. While this new information, it is very promising. The news comes from a study led by the USDA on blueberries health benefits.
The study focused on hamsters that were fed a diet high in fat, which is know to increase cholesterol. The hamsters were then fed one of three blueberry products – the skins, fiber extracted from the skins, or polyphenols that were also extracted from the skins. All of the hamsters that ate any of the three blueberry products experienced a decrease in cholesterol levels from 22-27% when compared to hamsters that were not fed any of the blueberry products.
VLDL, which is one of the bad cholesterol forms, was lower by about 44%.
Hamsters were used in this study because their cholesterol levels respond to dietary fiber similar to humans. While this is promising news for people looking to reduce cholesterol the lead researcher, Wallace H. Yokoyama, warns that we do not know if these same results will be shown in humans. The USDA reports:
Yokoyama pointed out that further research is needed to confirm whether the effects observed in hamsters hold true for humans.
The study continued its investigation by determining that there some liver genes had increased activity in the hamsters that had a reduction of cholesterol.
Since all of the hamsters that were fed any of the three blueberry products showed a decrease in cholesterol levels, it is not clear what part of the blueberry provides this benefit.
The question many people ask is – are blueberries good for you? While there are some health benefits of blueberries that have been confirmed in the past, the blueberries health benefits in regards to lowering cholesterol is not completely clear for humans. Though, it is looking very promising.

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ST Paper & Tissue has focused on improving the overall environmental impact of our communities as part of our “Green” initiative. To that end, the Companies have spent significant capital within their respective facilities as well as neighboring communities.
• Both mills use 100% recycled fiber and meet or exceeds the Minimum EPA guidelines for Post Consumer Fiber Content.
• ST’s tissue mills have worked together with utility companies and state authorities to implement a series of energy efficient processes and equipment in the mills in order to reduce their environmental impact.
• Created a variety of funds, scholarships and support for students,
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Quero presente instinto cebola, quero!
Fake extreme art by Galeria Ana Lama
‘Quero presente instinto cebola’ is a celebration of the creative flow which at times seems more like a fight than a flow but once it is resolved it feels like an elevating spiritual epiphany.
The result is an absurd dream like story of the fight for attention between the voice of reason and the voice of madness in the search for the images and messages we want to export into the world.
This performance was directed by myself and performed in collaboration with Roberto Álvarez, Gonçalo Fialho and Carlos.C.Schnurres


Frequently asked questions :
What are the instrument choices for orchestra?
Violin - The highest sounding and smallest in the string family
Viola - Similar to the violin, but has a lower range and deeper sound. The "alto" voice of the orchestra
Cello - Played sitting down, the cello has a timbre closest to the human voice
Bass - The largest of the string family. Basses sound the lowest and are played standing or sitting on a stool
What's the cost of joining orchestra?
Orchestra is free!
- Instrument Rental and Instrument Accessories (included) : Most local instrument shops operate on a 100% rent-to-own basis. The school provides as many instruments to students as possible.
- Students will need a music stand for home practice. The school can provide one if needed.
- Orchestra t-shirt (optional, depending on school/program)
What is the time commitment?
Orchestra meets during the school day as a scheduled period. We have 3-4 required concerts per year as well as optional events.
Students are expected to practice their instrument in order to be as prepared as possible for class and performances. Students can practice at school during Assist periods or at home.
How should my student choose?
People are often naturally drawn to certain timbers and ranges, so the one your student likes best should be the one he or she chooses. If a student likes the sound of the instrument, he or she is more likely to be successful.
Do we have to buy an instrument?
NO! We actually prefer you rent first. String instruments are unique because they come in different sizes to accommodate students of differing heights, arm length, and hand size. We advise that you rent an instrument through a STRING INSTRUMENT SPECIALTY STORE and wait until your student is fully grown before making a purchase. Many string specialty stores offer rent-to-own programs where 100% of your rental is put toward the eventual purchase of an instrument.
Where should we rent a string instrument?
We highly suggest a string specialty store like - The Loft Violin Shop in Clintonville (http://www.theloftviolinshop.com/); Baroque Violin Shop in Cincinnati (http://www.baroqueviolinshop.com/) or Music and Arts in Westerville.
These shops deal only in string instruments and have the knowledge and skill to successfully service and repair these instruments.
What about instruments from Craigslist, Ebay, etc?
PLEASE DO NOT BUY AN INSTRUMENT FROM THE INTERNET. Private sellers can offer little in the way of quality control or repair services. Often times, there are considerable issues with these instruments that negatively affect a student's playing and potential for success. In the end, these instruments end up costing more in repair, return costs, and time than a quality rental.
My child is small. Can they still play bass or cello? What about getting the instrument back and forth to school?
Absolutely! String instruments come in all sizes to accommodate musicians of all sizes. The Worthington Orchestras provide school instruments for cellists and bassists, so they do not need to carry instruments back and forth on the busses. Each cellist and bassist will rent an instrument to keep at home. There is no fee to use school cellos and basses.
What else do we need?
All 6th Grade Orchestra Students need an instrument, bow, and a folding stand for practice at home. Cellists and basses need a rock-stop or strap to hold the endpin, and violinists and violists need a shoulder rest to stabilize the instrument. These materials are included in most rental packages.
Is the violin the same thing as a fiddle?
Technically, yes. The body of the instrument and the technique required to play classical and alternative styles of music such as fiddling are the same. The only difference is the type of music played on the instrument. If your student keeps practicing, he or she will be able to play Charlie Daniels in no time.
Please feel free to contact us at any time. E-mail is best as we travel between schools.


text: Bell Atlantic filed applications to offer long-distance service in North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, South Carolina and Texas. Bell Atlantic said it will launch its new services with a ''strong marketing campaign'' once it wins approval from each of the state regulators. To compete in the markets, the company will resell services of already existing facilities-based interexchange carriers. Under the new law established by the telecommunications bill, the baby Bells, cannot offer long-distance service within its territory until they've a handful of technical requirements, including number portablity and switch access. Bell Atlantic plans to meet these requirements and offer long-distance service within its region by yearend.

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Taurus Daily Horoscope For Saturday, Feb 3, 2024
Saturday, Feb 3, 2024
It is unclear where your faith can reside, but you are certain that some things will unfold with a certain order, a structure, and under the laws that have little to do with your personal choices anyway. Something is a matter of collective energies and the flow of the moment taking you where you need to go.
You are necessary for a situation to unfold, and add colour to lives of people when you aren’t even aware of it. Remain kind and true to yourself so you can focus on relationships that are balanced and loving.
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AG: How did you become involved with Planned Parenthood?
MM: Around two years ago, I took a photo of the man [Chris Salgardo] who runs Kiehl’s, who I love, to raise money for Art Production Fund. We started talking and he explained that Kiehl’s partners with artists on projects and in-store installations, then donates what would be the artist’s fee to their favorite charity. I’m a political junkie and always have been, so I decided to take him up on that—take a photo that would become an installation in their store. My day fee for a commercial job is $25,000, so that went to Planned Parenthood—and I handed them a check at the launch event.
AG: Why was Planned Parenthood your charity of choice?
MM: That was 2014, and laws were being passed that were shaving women’s right to make their own choices with their bodies. We hadn’t had to worry about that kind of thing since Bill Clinton was elected—we thought that war was over. Laurie, Cindy, and I—and so many others—worked so hard for abortion rights in the ’70s and ’80s, and all of a sudden that work started to unravel. Planned Parenthood has been attacked more in the last 2 years than in the last 20.
I remember hearing a radio segment, while working in the studio, that detailed how officials were trying to systematically—and quietly—eliminate individual Planned Parenthood centers throughout the country by tweaking state laws so that it’d be harder and harder and harder for them to operate—and it was working. I was incensed. But soon after, people—and public figures—started getting behind Planned Parenthood publicly. Lena Dunham was one of the first, and all the women who contributed to her PSA
, and then Miley [Cyrus], and now Marc [Jacobs]. Maybe he’ll convince other companies to support, too. Marc doesn’t give a shit [about offending people], just like I don’t. Artists don’t care about pushback. Back in the ’60s,
made anti-Vietnam posters.
AG: Do artists have a responsibility to be advocates?
M: No, they don’t. It’s totally up to each individual artist, but most of us lean left. The only reason I stepped up this time is because I have a voice now. Before, I was just another marcher. I was never articulate enough to do more. I’m still not, but I’ve always been passionate and idealistic. When Bush won the election I sat in the fetal position playing Bejeweled for four hours.
AG: What happened when Obama was elected?
MM: I was on cloud nine. My dealer, Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn, is very political too. She’s organized two fundraisers for Obama, and she’ll probably do something for Hillary. You know, dealers rarely do that, because a lot of collectors are Republicans—well, maybe they’re embarrassed Republicans right now.
AG: You organized a very lucrative benefit auction for Planned Parenthood last year, and managed to get a lot of high-profile artists to donate lots. How?
MM: Well, Gina Nanni, my gallery’s press person, and I started brainstorming with Planned Parenthood after the Kiehl’s project, and we realized that there hadn’t been an auction in long time. But it couldn’t just be any auction. We knew we had to target artists who make real money—the big boys.
I couldn’t wrangle them myself, but there’s strength in numbers, so we asked Cindy and Laurie to be involved—they said yes immediately. Then Amy Cappellazzo helped us figure out which artists make the most money at auctions, and we started reaching out to them to donate. Cecily Brown was the first to agree—she gave us a $350,000 painting.
gave us an $85,000 piece, Richard Prince immediately gave us a totally saleable painting, and so did
, Richard Serra, and
. Brice was actually going to give us a bigger piece, but his dealer made him give something smaller. I understand the reluctance, because you don’t want your artists at auction. But there was an alternative:
didn’t want to be at auction, but he gave us cash instead!
AG: And this year, you expanded your sights beyond the art world and asked Miley Cyrus to be involved. Why her?
MM: Because she’s an activist. And because we were trying to bridge the generation gap by involving a young star with young fans—she has 40.5 million Instagram followers.
She’s been famous since she was 11 and she’s a great artist, so she doesn’t care about making money—she wants to give back. She founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which supports LGBTQ youth. She flies commercial because she’s conscious of her carbon footprint. Now she’s going to help us with Planned Parenthood.
AG: What can young people who don’t have 40 million Instagram followers do to effect change?
MM: You have to just get loud. There’s so much power in solidarity. Find like-minded people. Do whatever you can to support your cause. Be an escort to the people who have to walk through the crowds of protesters at Planned Parenthood. Volunteer. You’re fighting for yourself, your daughters, your grandchildren—for their own self-preservation as women.


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Are Airless Car Tires a Good Idea?
Michelin plans to release its airless tire in 2024 but are airless tires a good idea?
When Michelin announced in June that it had developed an airless tire more than a few eyebrows raised. It’s still a ways away from appearing on vehicles, Michelin anticipates a release date of 2024 for the tire, which is based on the “Tweel” it launched in 2005.
Here’s how often you should be rotating your tires.
The tire is called the “Uptis” which stands for Unique Puncture-proof Tire System and Michelin is testing the tire on Chevrolet Bolt EVs. As an airless tire, the Uptis doesn’t require regular maintenance and drivers won’t have to worry about flat tires. Uptis tires won’t even need to be rotated, Michelin claims.
The tire, which is 100 percent sustainable and 3-D printed, sits on an aluminum wheel.
Here’s how you can make your tires last.
But are airless car tires a good idea? On first glance it sounds great, since around 12 percent of tires are lost annually due to blowout issues, Michelin reports. Another 8 percent are lost due to inflation issues that produce irregular wear. The Uptis also eliminate the need for a spare tire and they weigh about the same as a regular tire.
Try one of our favorite tire and wheel cleaning products to keep your wheels clean.
Bridgestone has also worked on developing an airless tire but reports that there are issues of debris getting caught in the spokes and difficulties in distributing weight properly. Mud, sand and snow can clog up the spokes and knock the balance of the tire off, as well. The spokes can get damaged as well. Airless tires also get hotter than conventional tires and that poses a danger because it could mean blowouts.
Another drawback is cost. A Tweel will run from $239 for a zero turn mower to $750 for a UTV.
As Michelin developed the Tweel, early reports noted noise and vibration issues at high speeds. As it stands now, the Tweel has been mostly limited to use on skid steers, golf carts and riding lawnmowers.
Find out how to properly inflate your car tires to prevent irregular wear in the video below.


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The Swedish Newspaper Expressen, based in Stockholm, switch their entire broadcast system to nxtedition – the ultimate storytelling solution.
Expressen runs three channels 24/7: Expressen TV – news and breaking news, DiTV – a financial news channel and Sport Expressen TV – Sports news channel. These channels are broadcasted not just on TV, but also online and mobile.
Expressen has been making TV since 2005, with a re-launch in 2015 with a focus on breaking news and has become a seasoned player in the broadcast market for newspapers in Sweden. Their experience in the broadcasting arena over the years has made them aware of what they want, and need, from a storytelling solution in order to be “fast and first” with breaking news on-air and to devices.
“We needed a modern and reliable storytelling tool to allow us to be more creative and flexible to make sure that we can focus on what’s most important for us – which is to present breaking news to our viewers, and avoid struggling with complex broadcast systems so we can present the stories in a fast and reliable way,”Robin Jansson, Head of Technology of Expressen TV.
Expressen chose nxtedition because of its simplicity to learn, operate and scale. The unique storytelling and collaboration aspects overshadowed any other technical and over-engineered solutions.
nxtedition provides all the journalistic planning tools, story scripting NRCS, media management, rundown creation, studio automation, graphics, ingest with metadata, website clip publishing and final channel playout all from within a single nxtedition system.
Rather than using a mix of different software from multiple vendors, the entire team of 50 collaborate within nxtedition’s single unified system from story concept right through to production delivery. The efficiency and productivity gains in creating live and pre-recorded content in nxtedition gives an unprecedented speed advantage for breaking news to viewers over their competitors.
“nxtedition and Expressen TV is a perfect fit. Expressen is a modern organisation who realised that in order to be competitive and to always improve the experience for their audience they needed to adapt to new technologies fit for the 21st century”.Ola Malmgren, CEO of nxtedition.
Founded in 2012, nxtedition has revolutionised video production as one of the world’s most creative software companies in the broadcasting industry. nxtedition was one of the first to approach the simplification of the broadcast process by virtualising microservices to replace complex, expensive legacy systems.
The existing paradigm of different ‘appliance’ based products from multiple manufacturers creates layers of complexity which are expensive to purchase, difficult to maintain, hard to integrate and need specialist staff to operate.
It was due to the frustrations of these inefficient workflows that nxtedition was born, taking a rather unconventional route which utilises the latest in web technologies and re-purposes them within a broadcast environment. nxtedition virtualises these ‘appliance’ products (prompters, newsroom control systems, automation, media asset management, transcoding, video playback/record, graphics systems, etc.) and creates microservices to provide virtual instances of these ‘appliances’.
The core ethos of nxtedition is to plan, write, edit, playout and archive productions within a single consolidated system where the focus is purely on storytelling and not the underlying technology.
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Rolls-Royce PLC reported that the corrosion defects discovered on certain if its Trent 1000 turbofan engines are now evident on more of those units than it previously understood. Specifically, the problems that were categorized as specific to the Trent 1000 package C engines are now evident on Package B engines.
As a result, Rolls-Royce will conduct “one-off” inspections of 166 more Trent 1000 engines than were previously under evaluation, “to further inform our understanding.” The inspections will be carried out by agreement with relevant regulatory authorities (e.g., FAA, EASA) and Boeing Commercial Airplanes, which buys and installs the engines in its 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Trent 1000 is a high-bypass, turbofan engine developed by Rolls-Royce and introduced in 2006. It is one of two engines designs offered by Boeing for its twin-engine, wide-body commercial jets, and it was the launch engine on both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants.
The “package” designation defines the particular material constituents of the engine design and varies over time. The Trent 1000 Package B engines began service in 2012, and consists now of 166 engines.
The issue centers on corrosion-related fatigue cracking in the engines’ intermediate-pressure turbine (IPT) blades, defects that may result in engine failure. Working with the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Administration, as well as Boeing, Rolls has increased its inspection frequency on the Package C engines, and that same approach has now been implemented for the Package B engines.
Rolls also noted it is accelerating development of a new Intermediate Pressure Compressor (IPC) rotor, which it has described as a “permanent fix”.
“We are committed to eliminating this Intermediate Pressure Compressor durability issue from the Trent 1000 fleet and we have already successfully run a redesigned Package C IPC in a development engine,” according to a Rolls-Royce statement. “As a precautionary measure, we have also launched a redesign of the relevant part in the Package B engine, as well as in the Trent 1000 TEN engine, where, although currently a young fleet, we have not seen any examples of reduced IPC durability.”


One of my earliest stories about writing has a tendency to pop up in notifications (and in my stats) on a regular basis. I re-read it on occasion, wondering what it is that draws readers to it. It is certainly not the best piece I’ve ever written, nor nearly as innovative as I try to write these days.
I would love your comments if you have thoughts on the matter. And if you have an article that bobs to the surface of your stats, please share it with us in the comments.


Re: Astra Cub .22 short REASSEMBLY!!
I wonder if you are putting the barrel in the slide right before installing the slide.
Put the barrel in the slide and turn the barrel clockwise until the three locking lugs turn sideways into the cutout made for them. Then put the recoil spring and guide into the hole in the frame, guide to the rear. Put the slide on the frame, making sure the front of the recoil spring fits in the hole in the front of the slide and retract the slide.
When the slide reaches the slide stop, the stop will kick up into the notch, which is the right position to turn the barrel 90 degrees counter clockwise with the lugs fitting into their slots in the frame.
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I’ve been to many Indian restaurants in Vienna and this is by far one of the best I’ve been to. The curries were spectacular, the garlic naan crunchy yet still soft and the rice was a good alternative to the boring rice you get at...More
Fabulous food and the very best Butter Chicken in Vienna! I’m a member of a Curry Club and regularly cook curries taught by friends from both India and Pakistan so know great curries when I taste them. Service was excellent too and it is clear...More
We were very happy with the chicken tikka masala and lamb korma that we had at this restaurant. They were both well prepared and the service was prompt and polite. The environment was a little bare and functional
Lovely little restaurant serving great curry. We all had different mains & all commented on the taste & quality. Rice lite & fluffy & garlic nan to die for ! Only reason not a 5 is the poppadoms as they are hard & crispy as...More
Although a bit on the outer end of Landstrasse Hauptstrasse, this Indian restaurant is well-known to locals who appreciate the great variety of dishes, polite and attentive service and generous lunch menu packages.
Coming from Ireland n visiting austria for 2 nights. Found sartaj in nearby area. Food was good n good value for money.
Order vegetarian curries done well. Naan could have been better. Garlic naan was just having too much garlic rubbed on it. Altogether was...More
The worst experience for Indian food. Infact the people hardly identify themselves as Indians which makes me ponder if this is an Indian restaurant. The food is horrible at least the dishes we ordered had no way close to an Indian meal. Please avoid if...More
We had vegan and meat plates.
The vegan biryani and the chicken vindaloo were really good.
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By tokenizing luxury assets, watch brands can create a digital record of ownership. This allows us to trace the provenance of the watches and verify their authenticity. Additionally, the use of spectral fingerprinting technology can further enhance the authenticity of tokens. This technology uses the spectrum of visible light to detect substances within objects, so it is highly accurate and precise.
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The integration of spectral fingerprinting technology into luxury watches is a game-changing development in the industry. With the ultimate in precision and precision, this technology allows watchmakers to create complex and reliable timepieces with an unparalleled level of craftsmanship.
Part of the technology behind Spectral Fingerprinting is based on a custom package created by Apple.
It is a powerful tool for fine watchmakers themselves, as it allows them to measure and control the precise time that is essential in creating complex timepieces. Spectral fingerprinting is an optical system that offers a high level of accuracy. This technique is the best choice in terms of accuracy and precision as it can detect even small changes in time.
One of the companies at the forefront of this technology is LLA Instruments GmbH & Co. KG. This research and development company designs and manufactures analytical spectral imaging processes. Its innovative technology helps sorting PET flakes distinguish different materials, including minerals and PVC. This technique can be used to determine metal content and other properties in a variety of applications.
The use of spectral fingerprinting technology is not limited to the luxury watch industry. It is applied in various fields such as environmental testing, food testing, and analysis of petroleum products. The versatility and precision of this technique make it a valuable tool in a wide range of industries.
The strategy of combining spectral fingerprinting and dynamic NFTs as tokennomics will drive the market for digital luxury assets into an innovation crash event that will lead to splinter value creation in multiple dimensions. It aims to enable luxury brands to reach a wider audience and enter the growing market for digital assets. It also provides consumers with a way to own a digital version of their luxury property and enjoy the benefits of ownership.
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Handling Criticism Well
If you are one of the few who clicked to read this, even after the title, my hat is off to you!
This is not a conversation we often go out of our way to have, or even hear about. Criticism can be really tough. Truth is, for many, life is filled with so much negativity that we find ourselves running from any kind of criticism, because we feel like we simply can’t handle even a little more.
Let me start by saying, not all criticism is created equal. The Bible talks about many different types, but for the sake of this short conversation, I’ll narrow criticism into a few different categories. These help me see the difference. If you want to see some Scriptures that help shape these categories, shoot me an email and I’ll send them your way. email@example.com
Mudslinging - For whatever reason, someone doesn’t like something about you. Maybe it’s warranted, maybe it’s not. Their intent however, is simply to throw it in your face. There isn’t a relational component here. They see bad, and they want to make sure you know about it.
My advice for mudslinging? Duck when you can, and when you can’t, shake it off and move on.
Offense - This is when; whether on purpose or not, intended or not, and as strange as this may sound… true or not, it doesn’t really matter, is hurt by you. The heart of the situation is, someone you care about, and someone who cares about you is hurt by something you said or did.
My advice for offense? Apologize, and work to find resolve and toward restoring the relationship. Don’t get stuck trying to decide if it was justified or not. Offense often isn’t about right and wrong, it’s about how it makes us feel. We care for these people, so we should meet them where they are. The Bible teaches us how to handle this; face to face with love, in order to restore the relationship. It’s a powerful thing to be a part of, and it is worth the hard work.
Feedback - This may be at a job, or at a church you’re serving at. This is information about your performance to help you see where you are strong, and where you are weak.
My advice for feedback? Listen, learn, consider, and grow. Sometimes feedback is solid and really helpful, sometimes it comes from a place of opinion or preference. Either way, try to learn all you can, and apply what you learn the best you can to be successful where you’re planted.
Judgement - This is when someone makes a definitive decision about who you are, or who you aren’t. You are deserving or you’re not. You are capable or you’re not. You are gifted or you’re not.
My advice for judgement? When judgement is about someone deciding a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ about you, that is a job reserved for God. Don’t let people determine such big statements for you. Trust God to make these definitive statements and decisions about you and your life.
Correction - This is when someone in authority in your life, or someone in a place of spiritual covering for your life, points out: an area of weakness, wrong-thinking, poor behavior, harmful habits, or something of the like. Their intent is to shine light on an area that needs attention and growth. The really great ones, they stick with us and help us to walk out of the broken places, and into a place of wholeness and healing.
My advice for correction? When someone in leadership or authority over your life shares an area of correction, and is willing to walk with you to help you grow and move forward; take a moment to celebrate that you are receiving one of the greatest gifts you can receive. Lean in, listen, learn, grow, and allow God to help you grow and change. After it’s all said and done, commit in your heart to do the same favor for someone else you love and lead.
Criticism isn’t always worth a ton of our energy. Sometimes it should honestly just be placed in the trash. Yet, handling and hearing the right kind of criticism from the right people, and taking steps from there will radically change your life for the better. Don’t be scared to receive it and use it as a catalyst for change and forward movement in your life!
Proverbs 27:6 says, “faithful are the wounds of a friend, profuse are the kisses of an enemy”
Remember, sometimes the people standing in our face helping us to see and face a hard truth are the ones who love us the most; and sometimes the people throwing the most compliments our way aren’t really committed to us at all.
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In October 2004, several progressive members of Adams County began planning for the Corning Center for Fine Arts (CCFA), a nonprofit education organization dedicated to the creation of interdisciplinary arts. This group had a vision to enrich and renew the diverse social fabric of the area by creating a unique place where citizens and guests to Corning could gather to enjoy all that makes Corning a great place to live and visit.
With thousands of hours of volunteerism and planning, a vacant building in the downtown area was transformed into an art center with a large gallery including mezzanine viewing of a studio area. During this same time, two apartments were refurbished on the second floor of this building to correlate with an Artists in Residence program. After months of incredible work and amazing fundraising, CCFA opened it’s doors on September 30, 2005!
There are two gallery spaces at CCFA, Main Gallery & Atrium. The Main Gallery is over 1500 square feet and looks out onto Davis Avenue and historic downtown Corning Iowa. The Main Gallery exhibits the work of regional and national artists for retail sales and exhibitions.
The Atrium Gallery is a beautiful exhibition space that overlooks the studio and classroom area in the art center. Rotating exhibitions and works on display extend the programming into the Atrium Gallery from the Main Gallery. With its unique space, lighting and architectural dynamics, artists have exhibited a wide variety of two-dimensional work, small scale sculpture and site specific installations in the space.


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Rai Cave Where Mountains And Sea Meet
On the sea road from Phan Rang to Vinh Hy Bay, there is a small part of the shore that seems to have fallen asleep among the waves, which is Rai Cave - a thousand-year old coral reef complex. Thap Cham Station Leaving Ho Chi Minh City by midnight train to Thap Cham station at dawn, we rented three motorbikes and started our two-day journey in the sandy land of Phan Rang. After lining the morning with Khanh Ky chicken rice on Tran Quang Dieu Street - a famous restaurant in this land of the least rain in Vietnam, we went to Po Klong Garai Cham Tower, led by Che Ma, the king of the land. Champa country, built in the first half of the 14th century. Cham architecture, the sun shines brightly on the skin, but covers this scenic spot a beautiful golden color. Come here, touch each brick of the immense ancient works, ranked in the upper ranks of Cham art and architecture, but "listen to" the color of time, and contemplate the ups and downs of history. From Trau hill, looking at a corner of the city from the high hill, it will make people's hearts strangely peaceful .
Vinh Hy Beach Our next journey is down the beautiful sea road from Phan Rang to Vinh Hy. The two sides of the road passing through Vinh Hai commune, in the midday sun, is the white color of salt - piled up salt mounds, silver and pristine beauty. Salt salt and salt to our lips, who are lying in the middle of the winding road. Flocks of sheep leisurely on the glistening hills. Flocks of sheep are leisurely on a sunny hill, the view is serene and carefree. The way to Rai Cave The road to Rai Cave is covered with yellow rice, the sky is blue and sky high. It is a place with very special geology, the ancient coral reef for thousands of years, due to the stratigraphic displacement, now turning open in the sky and the sea
A small heart-shaped cavity, nestled on the rock, is a "mountain" in the middle of the sea. "Lake", next to the lake with waves, is the wonderful thing that nature has bestowed on this place. Come here when the tide rises, let the waves crash on the shore, bump yourself into the rapids. You will feel like you are standing on a floating rock, giant, and rainbow in the middle of the waves, that feeling is strange, isn't it. Wishing a few things for the couple's story. Returning to Ninh Chu in the afternoon, beside the usual seafood dishes of the sea, we had the opportunity to enjoy two very simple and simple roadside snacks. delicious, not boring food, is grilled rice paper with fish sauce served with sour rolls on the beach; Banh can and banh can on Thong Nhat Street - Banh can: Put a piece of rice cake and eggs in a bowl, add a little sour green mango, shredded, a little chilli, a little green onion, and greasy together with a sweet stewed mackerel, Then poured over a spoonful of anchovy fish sauce. Biting a bite, seeing our soul filled with the taste of the Central .
.. Vineyard On the second morning, together with Ba Moi vineyard as a traditional destination, we also stopped by the souvenir house in Cham Textile and Brocade Village - My Nghiep, or Bau Truc Pottery Village - a place to preserve and transmit ancient Cham pottery-making techniques. Watching the old people show their skillful performances, soft hands to blow their souls into the senseless clay, the more you will love your homeland and your nation. A little more love… The afternoon train took us to leave the coast in a long, golden bath. So is the end of the journey to travel. Goodbye Phan Rang, the land of wind and sand, where my soul has sent back a little love ..
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Shemaroo takes BLUE around the globeBollywood Trade News Network
9/5/2009 1:21:07 PM
The OVERSEAS division of Shemaroo Entertainment, in association with Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd., will be distributing the film BLUE worldwide.
Directed by Anthony D'Souza, BLUE has a star cast that any film would love to embrace - Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Zayed Khan, Lara Dutta and Katrina Kaif.
For promoting the film worldwide, BLUE is planned to be premiered in Dubai, London and New York. The film will not only be exhibited in the ethnic territories, but will also be distributed and seen in the non-ethnic territories like Mexico, Scandinavian countries, etc. It is expected to be released in 650 screens around the world, making it one of the biggest Bollywood releases in the overseas market.
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Hiren Gada, Director, Shemaroo Entertainment shares his thoughts, ''With the international appeal the film has, the first look of BLUE got a tremendous response from non-ethnic territories. We are glad to be associated with Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd. for this huge project and are really looking forward to taking it worldwide. Our subsidiaries in US & UK will be handling key territories of North America & Europe. With a catalog of more than 750 Indian films distributed by us in international territories, this is the next logical step for our international business.''
Dhilin Mehta, Director, Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd. shares his thoughts, ''BLUE is an ambitious project in terms of style, production values, standards, creativity etc... It's a team effort as not only the production team, but also the captain of the ship, the director, his crew along with the Hollywood technicians and the experienced cast of the film. We are trying to release BLUE in maximum number of screens, to get an international appeal and target people of all ages. Technically and visually this film will be one of the best Bollywood has never seen before, it's the first time in India movie has been shot 250 feet deep in the sea this is the USP of our film.''
CHECK OUT: Double Oscar connection in BLUE!
Our Oscar Winners A R Rahman and Resul Pookutty have given the Music/ Background Score and the Sound Design respectively. To add to this, one of the dance numbers has been performed by the famous international pop star Kylie Minogue.
The film has been shot in 'Bahamas' - the country of islands, in the Atlantic Ocean & Bangkok -Thailand. The best Hollywood Technicians have worked on the film giving it an absolutely international look and feel. The Cinematography has been done by Laxman Utekar and underwater Cinematography by Pete Zuccarini which is the highlight of the film.
Apart from the casting, BLUE certainly has a lot to talk about and hope for the best.


River regulation zones
In order to bring the rivers, water courses and other such water resources into the focus of the government, the Chief Secretary reviewed maintenance or river regulation zones, khad.
He directed for the constitution of 3-tier inter-disciplinary committees for delineation of the boundaries of all the water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir so that there are no disputes in future about their volume and size.
Underscoring the necessity of having reliable data on areas surrounding various rivers and associated khad, he directed the constitution of 3-tier inter-disciplinary committees to undertake respective surveys and compile requisite data at the district, division, and UT levels. The committees will have domain experts from Revenue, Housing & Urban Development, Forest, Jal Shakti, and Law departments.
These committees will study the delineation of specified areas in a prioritized manner beginning with municipal areas in the first phase spanning over 3 months, flood-prone areas in the next 3 months under phase II, and the remaining parcels of land in the subsequent 6 months under phase III.
The committees are mandated with the formulation of jurisdiction-specific guidelines for demarcation and proper maintenance of flood plains and river regulations zones, besides devising a mechanism for identification and removal of illegal encroachments in the public interest.
Further, reviewing the ‘Apni Zameen, Apni Nigrani’ initiative of the Revenue Department, he directed initiation of exemplary disciplinary action against the delinquent employees in case the land record is found to be wrong or missing if reported so after public scrutiny.


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13 Things You Need To Know Today (June 17)
1. Antibiotics can have unintended effects on babies' health.
In a new study, researchers took a look at how a baby's microbiome develops and stays healthy. They found that more exposure to a mom's microbes, such as through vaginal birth or breastfeeding, was associated with more diverse, robust microbiomes. But antibiotic treatments had a negative impact, decreasing the richness of the microbiome. The researchers recommend using antibiotics only when absolutely necessary. (Quartz)
2. This might be the most fashionable foam roller you'll ever see.
The "Shapes Bundle" from Outdoor Voices features a minimal, cork-based foam roller, block, and triangle and was designed in partnership with some other fancy people. Apparently antimicrobial and slip- and sweat-resistant, the set will cost you a cool $150—but it might be worth it. (Racked)
3. Last week, Greenland was warmer than New York City.
Temperatures in Greenland—the epitome of a cold, icy tundra—reached 75 degrees Fahrenheit last week. Considering the average temp for this time of year is 44 degrees, this is cause for concern. Thanks, global warming. (Grist)
4. Would you like a side of wood pulp with that?
5. You'll never guess why men don't often accept parental leave.
Just kidding. It's pretty obvious. According to a new study, even men who are offered parental leave are scared to accept it because they fear doing so will hinder their chances of getting a promotion or moving forward at work. More than a third of respondents reportedly said that they thought taking leave would "jeopardize their position" at their companies. (Bloomberg)
6. Women who work too much are tripling their risk of many life-threatening illnesses.
Apparently, women who average 60-hour-plus workweeks over three decades triple their risk of developing cancer, diabetes, heart trouble, and arthritis. So, put down the phone and step away from your inbox. Your life might actually depend on it. (ScienceDaily)
7. Can turmeric lattes cure the common cold?
Not really. While turmeric has some great benefits, fighting off colds isn't really one of them. Luckily, good old-fashioned lemon, ginger, garlic, and echinacea can help you out in the cold department. But if you want to keep sipping your turmeric latte for the anti-inflammatory benefits and because it looks great on Instagram, go right ahead. (Huff Post)
8. Amy Schumer probably likes yoga pants more than you do.
She's just, like, so down to earth. She's totally just like us. At least that's the picture Jonathan Van Meter wants to paint of her—because, in his Vogue profile of the comedian, he emphasizes that Schumer wears yoga pants not once but twice (!). But seriously, aside from her #relatable fashion choices, the profile does give us even more reason to love the 35-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, actress, producer, and overall feminist pioneer. (mindbodygreen)
9. Should you intentionally get Zika before trying to get pregnant?
With a vaccine for the virus years away, some people are wondering if there's a DIY route: Might it make sense to self-immunize by contracting Zika before you try to conceive so you're protected from future infections? Probably not. Most health experts say the controversial strategy is dangerous and not proven to be effective. (ELLE)
10. This is why you should be freezing your coffee beans.
According to a new study in the journal Scientific Reports, freezing coffee beans helps produce a tastier cuppa joe. Grinding beans that are cooler in temperature produces a more uniform particle distribution. This uniform grind, in turn, will result in a smoother flavor. Just be sure to store your beans in an airtight (no, like, really airtight) container so they don't get freezer burn or freezer smell. (mindbodygreen)
11. Parents should probably keep their mouths shut about their kids' weight.
A new study recommends that moms and dads avoid making comments about their children's weight and bodies—even if they're well-meaning—since the remarks can have negative repercussions on kids' confidence for years afterward and contribute to eating disorders. (NYT)
12. Dieting has become about morals, which makes it even worse.
Let's face it: We're all tired of the diet industry in general, but the new wave of diets have made foods "good" and "bad," which just continues to make people feel lousy. (The Guardian)
13. LGBT people are more likely to be victims of hate crimes than any other minority group.
Of 5,462 "single-bias" hate crimes perpetrated in 2014, nearly one-fifth were against sexual orientation or perceived orientation. We've still got a long way to go, people. (The Cut)
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HD Tach has been around for a long time and is excellent when it comes to testing hard drive performance. It is also a very handy program when it comes to testing the controller used on particular motherboards. Tests such as Read, CPU Utilization and Burst are available at a click of the button and give you a good idea of how the hard drive can perform from system to system.
In HD Tach we can see STR read and write performance across the platters of the drive. Here we see consistent performance from start to finish just like we like to have. Both the reads and writes exceed 30MB/s and the burst rate is all the way up to a massive (for USB 2.0) 37MB/s.
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Columbus helps church robbed of Christmas hampers
Hours after hearing about the stolen hampers from the Dayrells Road Gospel Hall Assembly, management and staff from Columbus Telecommunications Barbados Limited, operators of FLOW and CBS, donned their Christmas hats and set out to replace the 20 hampers, which were reported stolen.
The goodwill was part of the company’s way of paying it forward while spreading Christmas cheer yesterday.
Managing Director Niall Sheehy along with his team, also spent the afternoon delivering gifts to the boys and girls of the St James South, who attended the annual Children’s Party and “Caroling on the Green” hosted under the patronage of Minister Donville Inniss.
“We are committed to helping the people with whom we live and work with and assuring that they reach their potential. When I read the story in the paper I said, ‘We can do this’ because it is the forefront of Columbus’ mission to support community building projects, and that is why we jumped on helping the church out without hesitation,” Sheehy said.


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- Using the Android mobile device, select Settings.
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Select the SSID supplied by your BRAVIA TV.
- Input the WPA Key supplied by your BRAVIA TV and press Connect.
Your Android mobile device is now connected with your BRAVIA TV.
- Send content to the TV. For details, refer to the following:
How to throw images, videos and songs from an Xperia mobile device to the TV


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Believe it or not, Quinn is 1!!! Where in the world did time go?!?!
We had a wonderful birthday party for him at Aunt Jennifer's house on December 23rd.
|Wow!! A tag!! The little things amuse him :-)|
|This wrapping paper stuff is cool!|
Aunt Christie, Uncle Chris, Maggie, Aunt Jennifer, Nonna, Grandma, Great-Aunt Cathey and Great-Aunt Malinda were all in attendance - and of course Mommy & Daddy were there too!
|Before the cake...|
Daddy made Quinn's birthday cake - it was apple spice cake. It had no eggs and no sugar....but it was COVERED in cream cheese icing ;) So, the sugar rush was in FULL EFFECT for a good hour after the cake was eaten!!
After some initial hesitation, he truly enjoyed smushing the cake and icing between his fingers.
|What is this stuff?!?!|
Eventually he did eat some of the cake and seemed to really like it! He tried to share, but Daddy said no thanks. He's not a fan of cream cheese :-)
|Daddy! It's so yummy!!|
So, he decided to share with me.
|Here Mommy, check this out.|
Quinn really wanted Daddy to try the cake!! He tried launching it at him!
Quinn got some great gifts - lots of clothes and LOTS of toys! We successfully pulled off a Christmas-free birthday!!!
Now, the challenge begins of finding room for them in our house ;-)
There are tons more pictures on our Shutterfly site if you want to check them out!
|Yeah for Quinn!|
|What a great time we had!!|


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Made from 100% durable soft cotton, it is machine washable for easy care and feels soft and comfortable against your hands. The eye-catching design adds personality to any cooking space, while the colorful print brightens up your kitchen must-haves.
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A CBC news article reports that Trudeua’s foreign affairs minister, Chrystia Freeland “steps up diplomatic pressure on Venezuela, warns of refugee crisis”
Freeland makes a subtle appeal to xenophobia to justify Canada’s aping of Trump and other right wing governments in the region who want to see Venezuela’s government overthrown. Fortunately for Freeland, she can expect zero resistance from other political parties or Canada’s media. The CBC article causally refers to Venezuela’s government as a “regime”. When a democracy is targeted by the United States the word “regime” often gets slipped into news articles. Nearly two decades of propaganda aimed at delegitimizing Venezuela’s government is what allows the CBC to use that label, but the biggest whopper in the article is where Freeland is quoted as follows:
“And I think . . . there are mounting signs of a regional refugee crisis as well. Colombia and Brazil are facing a lot of pressure. So I think it is an area where Canada needs to be very engaged.”
Colombia’s current president Juan Manuel Santos was minister of defense during years when the Colombian military murdered thousands of innocent people and tried to pass them off a rebels to inflate its combat success. If that weren’t horrific enough, as of mid-2016 according to the UNHCR, Colombia’s population of internally displaced people is 7.1 million, surpassing even Syria’s. And if you look at Annex Table 1 of this UNHCR report, you’ll see that 174, 234 people (overwhelmingly Colombians) are living as refugees in Venezuela. There was hope that a peace deal between the Colombian government and the country’s main rebel group, the FARC, might end decades of US-backed slaughter, but the news this year is grim as Dan Kovalik reports:
Though you would not know it from the utter silence of the mainstream press, Colombia continues to be plagued by right-wing paramilitary violence. As Justice for Colombia in the UK explains, over 100 social and political activists have been killed so far in 2017, and the paramilitaries are responsible for the lion’s share of these killings. The BBC recently explained that the murder of social, political and human rights activists is actually increasing in Colombia even as the overall murder rate in Colombia is decreasing, and despite the disarming of the left-wing FARC guerillas as part of the Colombian peace accords. Indeed, it is quite clear that the paramilitary groups are exploiting the very absence of the FARC guerillas to acquire territory and to violently wipe out peaceful social movements in Colombia. And, this is all according to plan.
But in fantasyland described by Freeland, and dutifully regurgitated by the CBC, Colombia is just another respectable democracy in Latin America (not a “regime”) that is entitled to help overthrow Venezuela’s democratically elected government. Also respectable to Freeland (so also not a “regime” to the CBC) is Brazil since it is ruled by an unelected right wing president backed by Washington.
If Canada had a vibrant press and at least one opposition leader with integrity, Freeland’s gross hypocrisy would be exposed. At present, she and Trudeau have nothing to worry about. They can mimic Trump’s belligerence towards Venezuela and pay no political price.
 From the UNHRC report and from this analysis, it is clear that Venezuela is not, despite its economic crisis, a major source of migrants or refugees. I also highly recommend this piece by Jacob Wilson which reveals how the media how greatly exaggerated the impact of Venezuela’s economic crisis on food availability in the country.

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In this nearly an hour and half video, Ed and Jim of Cartoonist Kayfabe take a deep dive into James O'Barr's The Crow, the hugely influential late-80s indie comic book.
As usually for a Cartoonist Kayfabe, they point out many interesting details as they do a page-by-page deconstruction of the book. They point out, for instance, the widespread distribution of The Crow through bookstore chains way before other indies. And how The Crow also showed up in mainstream comic book magazines and collections at the time, bringing readers from the superhero market into the indies. The also point how inspiring it was for young comic book artists to be exposed to it to see what an indie book could be when one person is the creator of everything, rather than mainstream team-based comics.
The influence of 80s Frank Miller and Alan Moore on O'Barr is also discussed. They also point out how ahead of his time O'Barr was in depicting Detroit as a post-industrial city (and how making a gritty city a character itself becomes a mainstay of outlaw comics going forward).
I love the way they point out all of the techniques he used, his inventive title lettering, his use of other arts (poetry, music, film) in quotes and references, and much more. Nice to see our pal, John Bergin, get a shout-out (he wrote the intro to the Kitchen Sink Press edition of The Crow that they page through).
If you're a fan of The Crow, indie comics, single-creator comics, and moody AF Gothic art, this is a very enjoyable and inspiring 73 minutes.


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|A Doggie Biskit|
|Season 4, Episode 17|
|Air Date||April 9, 2016|
|Written by||David Shayne|
|Supervising director||Joel Dickie|
|Directed by||Steven Garcia|
|Go Figure!||It's a Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy World|
A Doggie Biskit is the seventeenth episode of the fourth season of Littlest Pet Shop and the ninety-fifth episode overall.
- Ashleigh Ball - Blythe Baxter
- Sam Vincent - Russell Ferguson
- Tabitha St. Germain - Pepper Clark
- Kyle Rideout - Vinnie Terrio
- Kira Tozer - Minka Mark
- Nicole Oliver - Zoe Trent
- Peter New - Sunil Nevla
- Jocelyne Loewen - Penny Ling
- Kathleen Barr - Mrs. Twombly and Poppy Pawsley
- Michael Kopsa - Roger Baxter
- Shannon Chan-Kent - Brittany and Whittany Biskit and Eliza Biskit
- Colin Murdock - Wiggles McSunbask and Judge
- The alternate title for this episode "A Leah Rose By Any Other Name" is similar to a line said in Romeo and Juliet.
- Main article: A Doggie Biskit/Transcript
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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — They're back.
Resident Paul Webster said that on Sunday he counted 10 bald eagles — eight mature, two juveniles — at Higgens Point as he photographed the majestic creatures. It was the first day more than one eagle was spotted, as reported by KREM 2 news partner the Coeur d'Alene Press.
"Today started eagle season for me!" he wrote.
The eagles generally reach their peak in late November. It continues until about mid-December, but the number of returning eagles varies from year to year.
According to the Bureau of Land Management, which conducts weekly counting of the eagles, there were 41 bald eagles on Nov. 12, 2020.
BLM reported a high of 383 eagles on Dec. 20, 2017. On Nov. 29, 2018, the count reached 343, while on Dec. 2, 2019, the count totaled 259 eagles.
They come to feed on spawning kokanee and often put on aerial shows as they swoop down to snag a fish from the surface of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Eagles will sometimes engage in aerial combat over a fish.
Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises will begin offering eagle-watching cruises in early December that will continue until just after the New Year.
"For an up-close look, take one of the Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruise Boats to Wolf Lodge Bay," says the Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises website. "It’s an awe-inspiring sight to see these magnificent birds in the wild from the comfort of a cruise boat."
BLM Eagle-watching tips
• Suggested viewing areas: Higgens Point, Mineral Ridge Boat Ramp, Mineral Ridge Trailhead
• To avoid disturbing the birds, use binoculars or spotting scopes so you may view details without the need to be close. Vehicles disturb eagles less than walking people do, so parking safely off the road and viewing with binoculars is a good method. Watch the bird's body language. If you're too close, it will appear uneasy.
• Feeding activity begins upon arrival at the lake and continues throughout the early morning. Feeding slows at mid-day, then resumes late afternoon before the flight back to the roost.
The Coeur d'Alene Press is a KREM 2 news partner. For more from our news partner, click here.

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A Russian politician hoping to run against President Vladimir Putin in the country's upcoming presidential election characterized the Kremlin's decision to go to war against Ukraine as a "big mistake" on Thursday when he spoke with the wives of soldiers.
Boris Nadezhdin told the soldiers' wives that the war was "a big mistake by Putin, of course, and the consequences will be very grave."
Soldiers at the front were "fulfilling their debt, really spilling their blood there and risking their life — we want them simply to come back," he said.
Nadezhdin represents the center-right party Civic Initiative, which has no seats in parliament. He is trying to gather 100,000 signatures from people across the country to run against Putin, who has led Russia for more than two decades.
Putin is all but guaranteed to win reelection in March.
In the Latvian capital of Riga on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow's plan was to make tactical advances on the battlefield ahead of the presidential election and that Russia would then take larger military action.
The comments came during Zelenskyy's last stop on a tour of the three Baltic nations.
Earlier on Thursday, during his visit to Estonia, Zelenskyy said a pause in Russia's war against Ukraine would only benefit Russia by allowing it to boost its supply of munitions and "run us over."
"A pause on the battlefield on the territory of Ukraine is not a pause in war. It is not the end of war," Zelenskyy said. "It doesn't lead to political dialogue with the Russian Federation or with someone else. This pause will only benefit the Russian Federation."
Zelenskyy's regional tour also included a stop in Lithuania.
The Ukrainian leader said Wednesday in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, that his country's forces have shown the world that Russia's military can be stopped, but said the Kyiv government badly needs Western allies to send it more air defense systems to shoot down an increased barrage of incoming Russian drones and missiles.
He acknowledged, however, that the stockpiles are low in countries that could assist Ukraine.
"Warehouses are empty," Zelenskyy said. "And there are many challenges to world defense."
In the United States, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby on Thursday said U.S. assistance for Ukraine's war effort has stopped amid ongoing negotiations in Washington over an aid package.
"The assistance that we provided has now ground to a halt," Kirby said.
Although U.S. aid to Ukraine has stopped for the time being, the U.S. State Department on Thursday imposed sanctions over the transfer of North Korean ballistic missiles to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
"We will not hesitate to take further actions," Blinken said in a statement announcing the sanctions against three Russian entities and one individual.
North Korea's "transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia supports Russia's war of aggression, increases the suffering of the Ukrainian people, and undermines the global nonproliferation regime," Blinken said.
As the war nears its two-year mark, Ukraine has said it is hoping to ramp up development of its domestic defense industry and work on joint projects with foreign governments to manufacture more ammunition and weapons.
Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia are among Ukraine's staunchest political, financial and military supporters, and some in the Baltics worry they could be Moscow's next target.
The three countries were seized and annexed by Josef Stalin during World War II before regaining independence with the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. They joined NATO in 2004, placing themselves under the military protection of the United States and its Western allies.
"Democratic countries have done a lot to help Ukraine, but we need to do more together so that Ukraine wins and the aggressor loses," Estonian President Alar Karis said in a statement.
"Then there is the hope that this will remain the last military aggression in Europe, where someone wants to dictate to their neighbor with missiles, drones and cannons what political choices can be made," he said.
As the Ukraine-Russia war drags on, Western military supplies to Ukraine have tailed off. In the United States, President Joe Biden's request for more Ukraine aid is stalled in Congress, while Europe's March pledge to provide 1 million artillery shells within 12 months has fallen short, with only about 300,000 delivered so far.