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Nicaragua's parliament has voted in favour of shutting down 50 non-governmental organisations.
The parliament, which is dominated by allies of President Daniel Ortega, said the NGOs had failed to comply with regulations.
But government critics say the move is part of a larger crackdown on opponents of the president, which has seen 144 NGOs banned so far this year.
Universities and foundations have also been closed.
Among the NGOs shut down on Wednesday are groups defending human rights, organisations providing medical help and those promoting educational projects. They range from a group representing dental surgeons to one promoting the rights of girls.
The decree to strip them of their legal status was approved by 75 votes in favour. There were 16 abstentions and no votes against the measure.
It had been brought before parliament by Filiberto Rodríguez, a lawmaker from President Ortega's FSLN party.
Mr Rodríguez argued that the "50 associations do not want to comply with the law, they want to violate the law".
Nicaragua's interior ministry said the organisations had failed to submit their financial statements or to disclose the names of their directors.
Representatives of some of the NGOs closed down under previous decrees said that they had tried to hand in the required documents but that the relevant authorities had refused to receive them.
The United Nations' Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights expressed its concern over the decree on Twitter, writing [in Spanish] "Nicaragua: without civic space there is no democracy".
Government opponents say the closures are part of a wider crackdown on anyone critical of the president, which has also seen a number of politicians who planned to run against Mr Ortega in November's election jailed.
Mr Ortega won the election, which was widely dismissed as neither free nor fair, and is now in his fourth consecutive term in office.
His government has not just been slammed by international rights groups but also by his own former officials.
Days later, a lawyer who represented Nicaragua before the International Court of Justice resigned after accusing Mr Ortega of fostering "a submissive legislature, a corrupt judicial system unable to deliver justice, and the silencing of freedom of expression and independent media".


LISA Pathfinder star tracker image
A portion of the Earth during night time, covered by layers of the atmosphere, as seen through LISA Pathfinder's star trackers on 3 December 2015. Beyond the horizon of our planet, several stars are visible, above as well as through the atmosphere.
LISA Pathfinder, ESA's mission to test technology for gravitational wave detection in space, blasted off on 3 December at 04:04 GMT (05:04 CET). The Vega rocket delivered it to a low-Earth parking orbit and, from there, the satellite will perform a series of six critical burns to raise the highest point of the orbit. Eventually, it will reach its operational orbit around the Lagrange point L1, 1.5 million km away from Earth towards the Sun.
Since taking over control of the spacecraft after it separated from the upper stage of the Vega launcher, the mission control teams at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, have been checking that various subsystems on board LISA Pathfinder are working well ahead of the critical orbit raising phase. Among these operations, they also tested the two star-tracker cameras, located below the science module, that are used for navigating the satellite using the stars as reference points.
During the science mission, the images taken by the star-trackers are not sent to Earth but processed on board. However, during the commissioning of the spacecraft, the operators are collecting data from the star-trackers, and so obtained a one-of-a-kind image – at least for a non-imaging satellite such as LISA Pathfinder.
Acknowledgement: this image was prepared by Jonathan Grzymisch (LISA Pathfinder Control Engineer at ESA) and Mark Watt (Airbus-DS).


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Lyrics from “Se acaso você chegasse” by Lupicínio Rodrigues and Felisberto Martins (1938)
Original release – Carnaval, 1938
Good Audio Version (Elza Soares)
If perchance you were to arrive at my cottage and find
That woman that you liked
Would you have the courage to trade our friendship
For she who already abandoned you?
I say this because that lady already lives in my shack
At the edge of a creek and a forest in bloom
By day she washes my clothes, by night she kisses my mouth
And that’s how we go on living from love.
— Interpretation —
Lupicínio Rodrigues (1914 – 1974) is considered one of the original masters of Brazilian popular music, known for his knack for taking trite subjects and sayings and creating some of Brazil’s most heartrending songs. His career was at its height in the 1940s and 1950s, years often considered devoid of innovation in Brazilian music, between the golden era (“época de ouro”) of the 1920s and 1930s and the advent of bossa nova at the end of the 1950s. Lupicínio was plenty innovative, though. He became known as the master of a new genre that he perfected — “dor de cotovelo,” the Portuguese expression for lovesickness or heartache mixed with intense jealousy. It translates literally to “elbow pain” (from too much time in this position).
Through Lupicínio, the expression came to define a musical style that probes into romantic misadventures. As Carlos Rennó notes in his profile of the singer, “It’s been said that in all of Lupicínio Rodrigues’s songs, he either betrays or is betrayed.” And according to Lupicínio, whose commentary was published in Augusto de Campos‘s book “Balanço da Bossa,” everything he sang about was “the truth – my life.”
In the case of “Se acaso você chegasse,” Lupicínio wrote the song for his friend Heitor de Barros shortly after stealing Heitor’s girlfriend. Concerned his indiscretion might compromise Heitor’s affection for him, Lupicínio composed the song in an attempt to convince Heitor that their friendship was worth more than the unfaithful woman. Apparently it worked: he kept Heitor and Heitor’s ex-girlfriend by his side. What’s more, the song became recognized as one of the greatest sambas of all time, bringing fame to Lupicínio, Ciro Monteiro — who released the song in 1938 — and later to Elza Soares, in 1959.
Lupicínio’s songs were brushed aside and forgotten during the 1960s — the height of bossa nova, and then protest music — but were rediscovered in the 1970s and reinterpreted by some of Brazil’s most notable singers, including (links to videos): Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Elis Regina, and Paulinho da Viola. More recently, Arrigo Barnabé has become known for his interpretations of Lupicínio’s songs.
Lyrics in Portuguese
Se acaso você chegasse
No meu chateau e encontrasse
Aquela mulher que você gostou
Será que tinha coragem
De trocar nossa amizade
Por ela que já lhe abandonou?
Eu falo porque essa dona
Já mora no meu barraco
À beira de um regato
E de um bosque em flor
De dia me lava a roupa
De noite me beija a boca
E assim nós vamos vivendo de amor
Main sources for this post: Carlos Rennó’s “Os Inventores da Música Pópular Brasileira” and A Canção no Tempo:85 Anos de Músicas Brasileiras vol. 1, by Jairo Severiano and Zuza Homem de Mello

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So maybe you've read my rant about (the lack of) Cantonese food in this country. Maybe you haven't, but now you know. (Panda Express is NOT Cantonese food, just FYI)
Since the rant, I actually have found myself a really good dim sum place. I honestly don't know why people don't talk about this place... but then again, every time I have been to this place, it's mostly Japanese people and other Chinese people. So I guess it's not in the radar for many in the English-speaking community. A shame.
This is where I come in, I suppose.
Let me introduce YUEN KEE -
This restaurant only opens for lunch and for dinner, but they serve mostly dim sum dishes found in very traditional Canton-style yum cha.
"Yum cha" directly translates to "drink tea", but drinking tea is just part of what we do. We also eat lots of small dishes called "dim sum". A lot of the dishes are steamed and savory, but there are plenty of fried dishes, rice and noodle dishes, and even various desserts. They're small dishes, but they are meant to be shared. Much like how you would go to an Izakaya with friends, and share those dishes.
The two most well-known dim sum are probably the "Har Gao" - the shrimp dumpling, and the "Siu Mai" - the pork and shrimp "dumpling". I put "dumpling" in quotes there because it's not really a dumpling.
(excuse this photo of half-eaten food.. the food didn't all come at the same time)
On the left is the siu mai, and the right is the har gao.
Here's a better photo of the Siu Mai. Mhmmm... yummm...
And here's a better picture of a Har Gao.
I don't know if other Cantonese people do this, but I find the easiest way to tell if a dim sum place is really good is whether they can make a kickass siu mai. Siu Mai is arguably one of the most difficult to make right - not because it's necessarily hard to make, but a lot of dim sum restaurants (even ones in the motherland) really skimp on the ingredients. And when one ingredient is missing from the Siu Mai, they really just don't taste the same.
A good Siu Mai should have a nice hearty bite from the fresh shrimp, the soft textures from the pork and the pork fat, the umami and chewy textures from shiitake mushrooms, and a soft thin yellow wrapper on the underside.
Yuen Kee hits all of those notes really well. And everything I've tried there so far is very good!
This is the fried turnip cakes - I'm personally not a big fan of these in any dim sum restaurant, but they are actually very good as far as turnip cakes go.
I also tried the congee (Chinese porridge?) with salty duck eggs and pork. So good!
Their stir fried noodles (they call it the yakisoba, but honestly it's not the same as the Japanese one) are really on point too. The picture makes it look really small, but there's actually more noodles on the plate than you think. I had this one solo and sort of regretted it since I wasn't able to eat anything else after that.
They have a ton of other dim sum and dessert dishes on the menu, so I recommend you all go and try it out. They also sell wonton, which I have yet to try. Not sure how those would taste.
The down side though...
It's pretty expensive. I mean, as far as normal dim sum goes... each plate of dim sum goes for about 600-900 yen a pop depending on what you order. That's kind of the price of a higher-end dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong. But I mean, I'm glad I have a place to go to if I really crave some dim sum. I really needed it!
So yeah, if you have a chance to go to Kobe or live there... check it out! :)

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for the resumption of the peace dialogue between the two countries, Times of India reported on Thursday.
“PM has responded to PM Modi, in a positive spirit, reciprocating his sentiments,” shared Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal on Twitter, without specifying whether the communication was via a letter. “Let’s talk and resolve all issues. We await formal response from India.”
According to Times of India, PM Khan specifically sought a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York later this month.
During yesterday’s weekly briefing, Dr Faisal had said ─ while responding to a question about the chances of a bilateral meeting between the FMs on the sidelines of the UNGA ─ that no decision had yet been taken on it. “We are engaged in the matter,” he said.
The letter from the premier is a response to Modi’s communique earlier this month to PM Khan, seeking “meaningful and constructive” engagement between the two neighbours.
The TOI news report quoted diplomatic sources as saying that PM Khan in his letter called for the resumption of the comprehensive dialogue process between the two countries. Khan wrote that India and Pakistan should resolve all outstanding issues, including terrorism and Kashmir, through dialogue.


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DescriptionIn this game, players are put into the role of a submersible to explore the ocean depths at their leisure.
Along the way, players can cruise the depths of the ocean from a first-person perspective, climbing or diving the waters as they see fit to discover the wonders of the ocean. Along the way, players can locate sunken ships, statues, and other aquatic treasures, or attempt to communicate with the various sea life through sonar, whether it's a whale, or one of the more bizarre creatures found within the darkest depths of the ocean.
Players can also leave underwater stations to mark points of interest for future study, or even assist in building a customizable coral reef that will continue to grow and attract marine life.
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- "アクアノートの休日" -- Japanese spelling
- "The Aquanaut's Holiday" -- Japanese release English title
- "Aquanaut no Kyuujitsu" -- Japanese title
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WESTFIELD, Mass. (The Westfield News) – An effort to protect the Chapman Playground area is resulting in the formation of a new community watch group which is being organized to preserve the improvements made to the playground by the million dollar renovation project which was completed in 2012.
Community Policing Officer Kevin Bard reports that two couples, Donna and Tom St. Jean and Bonnie and Kym Lynch, have been keeping an eye on the park and recently started an effort to expand their efforts into an active community watch group.
Donna St. Jean said that her goal is “to keep it (the playground) safe for the kids, to keep it nice and to keep it active” and said that local residents need to be “eyes” on the park and to call police when problems are observed.
The playground has long been attractive to persons who engage in unsavory activities which a watch group can discourage.
Because the park is bordered by the dike along the river which incorporates a well used walking path, homeless persons and transients have had a history of drinking alcohol in and near the park. In addition, older youths have been known to gather at the park, often after dark, to engage in prohibited activities away from parental supervision.
St. Jean said that watchers who will report such behaviors to police are necessary because “the police can’t be everywhere at all times” although she said “I can’t say enough about them, they work really hard with us.”
She said that regular reporting of undesirable activity at the playground will reduce the number of such incidents because “the more that know it’s being watched, the less they’ll go there.”
The community watch group can fill another function, as well, by engaging neighborhood youths, helping them to take ownership of the playground and making them feel invested in their neighborhood.
“We’re over there a lot” said Bonnie Lynch who said that her husband, Kym, plays basketball with children at the playground and said that she has spent time removing graffiti from walls and tables.
She said that engaging the teens has had some success and pointed to a graffiti problem which seems to have at least moderated.
She said that, after cleaning graffiti which had included signed declarations of love, she asked the older kids to talk with the younger youths about the issue and said “since then, no more graffiti.”
In addition, St. Jean said that the active presence of Kym Lynch at the park and success engaging the youths in the playground will lead to another of her goals, that of preventing bullying of children at the playground by other youths.
St. Jean said that the youths who have become involved were asked to create a “wish list” and said “they came up with a very reasonable list.”
The youngsters asked from more trash barrels and also for portable toilets since the toilets at the park are locked except during planned events.
She said that the trash barrels were provided and a portable toilet was delivered and chained down. She said the group is working on more benches, another request from the teenagers. St. Jean also said that her effort to involve the adults in the neighborhood led to a May meeting at The Sons of Erin to establish the watch group.
She lauded the support she said she gets from the Irish club and said that participants brought “lots of interest.”
St. Jean would like to involve residents to keep watch on more than the playground, she said, and said that eyes on the “feeder streets” such as Otis, Fowler and William streets (which lead to the park) can help prevent problems before they reach the playground.
But, she said, “We’ll see where we go depending on how many (residents) get involved.”
She said that the group plans to stage another meeting in August to organize groups of watchers and said that she is hoping to stage a block party before spring.
St. Jean said that she hopes the new watch group will be able to coordinate with the other community watch group in the city, the White Street community watch group led by Dawn Sienkiewicz.
“They’re on one side of Meadow Street, we’re on the other” she said. “Together we make a whole.”
Media Credit: The Westfield News


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Today is a reflection day.
Many of you know that I am a surfer and a blue water sailor. Psalm 93:4 is a Christian surfer’s favorite:
Mightier than the thunders of many waters,
mightier than the waves of the sea,
the Lord on high is mighty!
For surfers, ocean waves are the source of fun and challenge, and occasionally fear and danger. For ancient near eastern people, the sea was a source of fear and fascination (they were desert folk). The great waves and continuous restlessness of the sea symbolized things that were frightening and beyond human controlling.
It is marvelous that our great God, the Lord on high, is mightier than the greatest natural force we can see or imagine. It is wonderful to know that He is in control of every chaos, wise beyond any confusion, and able to calm the fiercest storm. Praise the Lord!
in Him, Mike

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This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the City of Fort Wayne. The City of Fort Wayne's personnel policy governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination.
The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, e-mail or phone conversation, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.
The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:
Nancy H. McAfee
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200 East Berry Street, Suite 470
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Nancy McAfee or the appropriate departmental designee will, in a timely manner, respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the City of Fort Wayne and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by Nancy McAfee or her designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to Carol Helton, City Attorney or her designee.
Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, Carol Helton, City Attorney or her designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
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EVENT IN TRURO Tuesday 29 November New County Hall Truro from 9 am onward.Lets hear your voice.
There is no easy way to say this but the message is clear from climate scientists and the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres (October 2022) He says we have 2 to 3 years left to prevent tipping points being reached and that we must prioritise the climate crisis above all else, to prevent catastrophe.
This coupled with an accelerating cost of living crisis, pollution in our Cornish seas, a shortage of affordable local housing stock and a broken NHS system.These factors will affect all of us in our quest to build sustainable communities.
If we fail to act at this time in history, we condemn ourselves, our children and grandchildren to real hardship and suffering.
But we still have hope and vision to create positive change ensuring social justice and climate justice for all, by building constructive dialogue with our civic representatives and building action within all levels of society.
We therefore ask you to join us in a PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY and speeches. Lets find solutions together,in our changing world, all welcome...Please pass on.
THE CLIMATE PROTESTS
"Arrest the rain.
How dare it remind us that the climate is changing!
Let's pretend it always rained like this.
Handcuff the wildfire.
Why should we care about the trees?
What did koalas ever do for us?
Take the flood to court.
It has no business blocking roads, or sweeping away bridges.
What if an ambulance was stuck on the wrong side of the river?
Give the clouds a suspended sentence.
They are trying to remind us that a warmer world has wetter air.
They should go and tell China, not us.
Dress the heatwave in an orange jumpsuit.
It is probably a fault in the thermometer anyway.
These scientists - what do they know?
Sentence the melting ice to 10 years in the cooler.
Why does it matter if the sea floods Bangladesh?
And Miami can be the New Atlantis.
All these forces of nature are just causing trouble.
They are just a rabble of hippies - don't listen to them." RR 2022
NO FISH, NO FUTURE
On Monday, November 21, at 8:00 hrs performers from Ocean Rebellion wearing ‘Fish Heads’ and pinstripe suits made a last minute plea to the UK Government to use their power and influence to end the war on fish. The ‘Fish Heads’ stood in pools of blood, dead fish outside the front entrance of DEFRA. The ‘Fish Heads’ carried briefcases with WAR ON FISH, ECOCIDE emblazoned on the side. ... See MoreSee Less
Fantastic imagery, well presented and executed. Thank you On behalf of my bit of #planetearth
‼ The South West says NO to Barclays ‼
Rebels across the south west have yet again been rising up against Barclays bank, telling them to put life before profit and stop banking on Climate Crisis!
From Cornwall to Somerset, let’s keep the pressure on Barclays to DIVEST from fossil fuels! Remind them we arent going anywhere until their dirty hands are out of big oil & dirty investment.
Barclays has been Europes biggest investor in fossil fuels since the Paris Climate Agreement, they are the 10th biggest funder of fossil fuel expansion in the world.
Not only that, but they’re also putting 300 Million Dollars into the Rampal Power Plant in Bangladesh, threatening the worlds largest mangrove forest, a project that could cause 6000 pre mature deaths and 24000 babies at a low birth weight.
Pipelines and deforestation, Barclays are truly evil, and the South West says no more!


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Mercer Student Dedicated to Impacting His Community
The sound of children laughing echoes throughout the humble building they are playing inside. Their eyes light up as they find out they will be paining colorful trees to mark the coming of spring. The children fish through the boxes set in front of them, hoping to find the perfect paintbrush to make their creation.
Everyday, children living in the Tindall Heights community have the opportunity to go after school and learn about art in a safe and nurturing environment.
Mercer University philosophy major Parker Bettencourtt has dedicated much of his time to serving the community around him.
“Creativity at that age is so important to capitalize on before it’s lost with parents saying, ‘Find real skills and get a job,’” Bettencourtt said. “We want kids to know there are other opportunities — creative opportunities.”
He has primarily invested much of his time and efforts toward the Tindall Heights Afterschool Program. This volunteer-based program began with a grant from the Knight Foundation.
This afterschool program is directed toward underprivileged children in the Macon community.
Creighton Rosental, a philosophy professor at Mercer, said in his time knowing Bettencourt, he has witnessed him being a force for change for the good.
“Parker has tirelessly gave of himself to make his environment better, whether it be in philosophy classes, in helping the philosophy community be a better and more interesting place to be, or in helping create an after school program for the kids at the public housing project at Tindall Heights Homes,” said Rosental, who is the head faculty over the afterschool program
Bettencourtt is a manager of the program and hopes that it has a positive impact on the children.
Volunteers from Mercer University are important, because they allow these children to witness how to change your community, he said.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to come in at that level and say, ‘this is what a university student looks like and this is who you can be, and you can have a positive impact,’” Bettencourtt said.
On average, the art program has 12 children coming after school. However, the program is on standby due to construction on Mercer University Drive — less than half a mile from the program’s location. The afterschool program will resume in a new location after construction is complete.
But, managing Tindall Heights is not the only time investment Bettencourtt has made.
Bettencourtt’s face lights up when he is able to talk about his passions.
“I am in the process of establishing my own not-for profit organization called ‘Belt Out Addiction.’”
The idea came to him many years after breaking his own drug addiction.
Bettencourtt was shy when asked about his personal addiction, but he expressed that he is glad that part of his life is past him.
The premise of the organization is to provide psychological help for people who are drug addicts.
“There is so much stigma about drug addiction and abuse that it is difficult for a person to trust another to talk to them about it,” Bettencourtt said.
He created a bracelet fashioned from a D-ring belt to symbolize this campaign. The layout of the bracelet would have the organization’s name on one side, and various hotlines for drug users to call if they are in need of serious help.
The D-ring belt is the symbol of the campaign because many drug abusers use it to cinch up and administer themselves drugs.
“I wanted to take [the belt] away from the stigma and away from the cycle of abuse and make it into a symbol of hope. . . .something like the red ribbons for aids or TOMS shoes,” Bettencourtt said. “Through wearing these bracelets, people can say, ‘I support you’ and are not going to subjugate or judge you for this.”
Even though “Belt Out Addiction” is still in the preliminary phases, Bettencourtt plans to take it to the next level: next semester he is going to put out various surveys about people’s opinions on drug addictions, distribute his bracelets and participate in entrepreneur competitions in the spring to raise funds.
Bettencourtt makes it a point to tell people that all funds raised would go directly toward treatment and ending addiction.
“I want people to be apart of this organization because they want to help others,” he said.
In the future, Bettencourtt desires to teach college students. He wants students to capitalize on their strengths and passions. “This time of our lives is so pivotal and the time when we figure out what it means to be a person,” he said.
In 15 years, he hopes to be out of law school and starting his PhD so he can begin teaching undergraduates. “I just want to have a lasting impact,” Bettencourtt said.

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The cricketing world reels as Nepal’s Star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane faces a grave accusation. Landing him an eight-year jail sentence for rape. Delve into the details of this distressing development and its impact on both the cricketing community and society at large.
A FALL FROM GRACE
In a shocking turn of events, Nepal’s star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane finds himself at the center of a scandal that has rocked the cricketing world. Lamichhane, known for his exceptional talent and contributions to Nepali cricket. Now faces a grim reality as he receives an eight-year jail sentence for rape. This distressing revelation has sent shockwaves through the cricketing fraternity and prompted a reflection on the intersection of sports and societal issues. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of Lamichhane’s case. The implications for his career, and the broader ramifications for the cricketing community.
THE ALLEGATIONS AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
A Grave Accusation: Lamichhane’s Downfall
Sandeep Lamichhane’s fall from grace began with allegations of rape leveled against him by a woman. Following a thorough investigation and legal proceedings, Lamichhane was found guilty, resulting in an eight-year jail sentence. The severity of the charges and the ensuing verdict have cast a dark shadow over Lamichhane’s once-promising career and tarnished his reputation as a celebrated cricketer.
REACTIONS FROM THE CRICKETING COMMUNITY
A Community in Shock: Reflections and Repercussions
The revelation of Sandeep Lamichhane’s conviction has sparked a wave of reactions from the cricketing community. With many expressing shock, disbelief, and disappointment. Lamichhane’s case serves as a sobering reminder of the complexities and challenges that accompany fame and success in the world of sports. It also prompts broader conversations about accountability, integrity, and the responsibility of athletes as role models in society.
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The news of Sandeep Lamichhane’s imprisonment for rape marks a tragic chapter in the narrative of cricket. Highlighting the fragility of human character and the far-reaching consequences of misconduct. As the cricketing world grapples with this distressing revelation. It underscores the importance of upholding ethical standards and fostering a culture of respect, dignity, and accountability within the sport. While Lamichhane’s legacy may be forever marred by this incident, it serves as a stark reminder of the imperative to prioritize integrity and uphold the values that define the spirit of cricket.

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WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain stood shoulder to shoulder with President Bush on Thursday in defending the war to depose Saddam Hussein, saying the conflict was justified even if allied forces find no banned weapons in Iraq.
Blair, making a brief visit to Washington, also lent Bush his support on the question of whether the president had misled the American public in the runup to the war by including in the State of the Union address an allegation, attributed to British intelligence, that Iraq had tried to acquire uranium in Africa to restart its nuclear-weapons program.
Blair said he stood by the intelligence, even though the White House now says it was not firm enough to have been included in a presidential speech.
On a day that the White House came under increasing political pressure from Democrats to explain more fully how the passage about Iraq's attempts to purchase uranium got into the State of the Union address, Blair's presence here helped the administration's effort to shift attention from what it characterized as one disputed strand of intelligence to the broader question of whether the world is better off with Saddam gone.
With Blair at his side during a news conference at the White House, Bush turned a question about whether he took personal responsibility for including the disputed information in the State of the Union address into an opportunity to applaud his own performance as commander in chief.
"I take responsibility for putting our troops into action," Bush said. "And I made that decision because Saddam Hussein was a threat to our security and a threat to the security of other nations.
"I take responsibility for making the decision, the tough decision to put together a coalition to remove Saddam Hussein, because the intelligence -- not only our intelligence but the intelligence of this great country," Bush continued, referring to Blair and his nation, "made a clear and compelling case that Saddam Hussein was a threat to security and peace."
Blair came to the White House after spending the afternoon on Capitol Hill, where he delivered an address to a joint meeting of Congress, becoming the fourth British prime minister to do so. Blair was invited to speak to the joint meeting in connection with being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
The British leader's presence in the Capitol created a political paradox: Blair, whose Labor Party would be considered to the left of the Democratic Party in the United States on most issues, got a rousing welcome from a Republican-controlled Congress. Republicans were not only expressing their appreciation for his stalwart support of the United States in confronting Iraq and the broader threat from terrorism, but were also welcoming him as a bulwark against attacks, mostly from Democrats, on Bush's credibility.
He won over members of both parties with a self-deprecating reference to his own deepening political troubles at home, noting that he was not used to sustained applause. He brought down the house by noting that Sen. Bill Frist of Tennessee, the Republican majority leader, had pointed out to him the place in which the British had burned the Library of Congress in 1814.
"I know this is kind of late," Blair said with a comic's timing, "but: sorry."
His speech was part explanation of the threat from terrorism, part celebration of the role of the United States in the world and part exhortation to the United States to use its power wisely and mend fences with Europe.
"There is no more dangerous theory in international politics today than that we need to balance the power of America with other competitor powers," Blair told Congress in an address that was interrupted repeatedly by applause. "If Europe and America are together, the others will work with us. If we split, the rest will play around, play us off, and nothing but mischief will be the result of it."
Playing the traditional British role of trans-Atlantic intermediary, Blair added: "To be a serious partner, Europe must take on and defeat the anti-Americanism that sometimes passes for its political discourse. And what America must do is show that this is a partnership, built on persuasion, not command."
Blair's main message in his address to Congress, however, was that the United States and Britain had no choice but to confront terrorism and, in Iraq, the possibility that terrorism would join forces with a nation that could make available chemical, biological or even nuclear weapons.
"Can we be sure that terrorism and weapons of mass destruction will join together?" Blair said. "Let us say one thing: If we are wrong, we will have destroyed a threat that, at its least, is responsible for inhuman carnage and suffering. That is something I am confident history will forgive.
"But if our critics are wrong, if we are right, as I believe with every fiber of instinct and conviction I have that we are, and we do not act, then we will have hesitated in the face of this menace when we should have given leadership. That is something history will not forgive."
In his address to Congress, Blair did not mention the dispute about the validity of the intelligence Bush used in asserting that Iraq was seeking uranium in Africa. In his State of the Union address, Bush cited a public report by Blair's government last year that asserted that Iraq had been trying to acquire uranium in Africa. Britain has said it had multiple sources confirming the validity of the information.
In his State of the Union speech, Bush attributed the information to Britain even though the CIA had expressed reservations about the intelligence underlying it to Blair's government last year, according to a letter sent last week to Parliament by Jack Straw, Britain's foreign secretary.


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Some Delicious Foods That Make You Look Older
1. Sweets: Sugar overload may kick-start a process called glycation. When you eat more sugar than your cells can process, the excess sugar molecules combine with proteins, creating "advanced glycation end products" (appropriately referred to as "AGES"). Too much sweet stuff is also bad for your smile.
2. Alcohol: A healthy liver means healthy skin. Alcohol affect your liver function. So your skin can develop a variety of issues, like acne, sallowness, and wrinkles. To top it off, alcohol is dehydrating and bad for your sleep, which was associated with accelerated aging
3. White wine: White wine falls into its own category because of its surprising dental damage. While a glass of red will give you instant "wine mouth," the acid in white wine damages your enamel and makes your teeth more prone to longer-lasting stains.
4. Charred meat: That black char on your burger may contain pro-inflammatory hydrocarbons, which could present a problem since inflammation breaks down the collagen in your skin.
5. Salty foods: Salty foods can make you retain water and cause a 'puffy' look.
6. Processed meats: Deli meat, sausage, and bacon. "Many of these meats have sulfites and other preservatives, which can trigger inflammation in the skin, and accelerate the appearance of aging.
7. Spicy food: Spicy food aggravates rosacea-prone skin, but it can also do damage during menopause. Spicy food dilates your blood vessels, menopausal women may find their skin looking blotchy and less youthful during this time.
8. Red meat: Fatty meat generates free radicals. Free radicals are in search of missing electrons, they snag electrons from healthy cells, damaging them in the process. This damage ultimately affects your skin's ability to protect itself and generate collagen.

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Glazer Design Associates is working on a literature pack for The Best Lesson Plans in the World – Ever, a new education project organised by Comic Relief.
Glazer has a long-running relationship with Comic Relief and agreed to do the work free of charge and without a pitch. The name was generated in-house.
The project will offer teachers a free pack of six lesson plans to use on Red Nose Day on 12 March. These have been written with the help of Oxfam, Save the Children Fund, Christian Aid, The Refugee Council, Centrepoint and Alliance for Inclusive Education.
“It [the initiative] is about raising awareness of the kind of issues Comic Relief is concerned with. We will design the packs to appeal to teachers by making them anarchic and funny,” says Glazer creative director David Jones.


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Are you in search of a refreshingly delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than the flavorful and beloved chilcano recipe! Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply craving something tasty to sip on, the chilcano recipe never disappoints.
With its vibrant blend of flavors and delightful effervescence, this classic beverage has become a go-to choice for many. In this blog post, we will explore the wonders of the chilcano recipe and provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to recreate this beloved drink in the comfort of your own home.
So grab your ingredients, put on your mixologist hat, and get ready to embark on a fabulous journey of taste and satisfaction. Cheers to the chilcano recipe and the joy it brings to our glasses!
What is a Chilcano Recipe?
So what exactly is a chilcano? Essentially, it’s a simple cocktail made with just a few key ingredients: pisco (Peruvian grape brandy), ginger ale, lime juice, and bitters.
The proportions may vary depending on personal preference or regional differences – some recipes call for more pisco while others use more ginger ale – but at its core, the essence remains unchanged. The combination of tangy lime juice, spicy ginger ale, and mellow pisco create a uniquely balanced flavor that is both sweet and savory.
Bitters are used to add depth and complexity to the drink without overpowering its refreshing qualities. The result is a deliciously light cocktail that can be enjoyed anytime – whether as an after-work drink or as an accompaniment to any meal.
- 2 oz Pisco (Peruvian brandy)
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 4-6 oz Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer
- Angostura bitters (optional)
- Lime wheel or slice, for garnish
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Play with Bitters: While optional, adding a dash or two of Angostura bitters to your Chilcano can introduce a new layer of complexity and depth. The bitters can complement the flavors of the pisco and lime juice, adding a subtle aromatic and bitter component. Start with a small amount and adjust to your taste preferences.
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add pisco, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the glass.
- Stir gently to mix the ingredients together.
- Top off the glass with ginger ale or ginger beer.
- Optionally, add a dash or two of Angostura bitters for added depth of flavor.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or slice.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing Chilcano cocktail!
Feel free to adjust the ingredient proportions based on your taste preferences. The Chilcano is a classic Peruvian cocktail known for its simplicity and refreshing qualities. The combination of pisco, lime juice, and ginger ale or ginger beer creates a delightful balance of flavors. Cheers to enjoying this vibrant and effervescent cocktail!
History of the Chilcano
Chilcano is a refreshing, citrusy cocktail that originated in Peru. Its roots can be traced back to the 19th century when it was created by Peruvian fishermen who added lime juice and ginger ale to pisco, a grape brandy produced in Peru. Over time, chilcano has become a popular drink served during celebrations and social gatherings throughout the country.
Today, chilcano is often associated with Peruvian culture and cuisine. It has even been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Peru by the Ministry of Culture due to its historical significance and role in community celebrations.
Chilcano Recipe Variations
While traditional chilcano uses the four main ingredients mentioned above, variations exist that add different types of bitters or fruits such as passion fruit or pineapple. Some people also like to experiment with different types of ginger ale, depending on their desired level of sweetness or spiciness.
Another variation involves swapping out ginger ale for another carbonated beverage such as tonic water or soda water. This version is called a “chilcano de uva” which uses grape soda instead of ginger ale.
It’s especially popular in southern Peru where grape production is abundant. Overall, there are many different ways you can make chilcano to suit your personal taste preferences by experimenting with different types and ratios of ingredients.
Tips for Chilcano Recipea
While making a chilcano may seem easy, there are some tips that can help you take it from good to great. Firstly, always use fresh lime juice instead of pre-made lime juice from concentrate as it will give your drink an extra zingy freshness that will make all the difference. Secondly, use high-quality pisco for your cocktail as this will ensure that your drink has an authentic flavor and aroma that will transport you straight to Peru with every sip.
Experiment with different types of bitters and mixers like grapefruit soda or passionfruit syrup to create your own unique variation on this classic Peruvian cocktail. By following these simple tips, you can perfect your chilcano recipe and impress your friends at your next dinner party!
Suggested Serving Pairings
Now that you have made the perfect chilcano, it’s time to serve it up and enjoy! One of the most important aspects of serving a chilcano is presentation. A classic way to present this drink is by using a tall glass filled with ice and garnishing it with a lime wedge or mint leaves.
The lime wedge adds a touch of acidity that pairs well with the sweetness of ginger ale, while mint leaves give an extra layer of freshness. Another way to add some flair to your chilcano presentation is by using colored sugar on the rim of your glass.
Simply dip the rim in lime juice and then into colored sugar for a festive touch. You could also experiment with adding other ingredients or decorations to make your presentation stand out.
Chilcano can be enjoyed on its own, but it also pairs well with many different types of food. Its light and refreshing flavor makes it an excellent accompaniment for seafood dishes such as ceviche or grilled fish. The citrusy notes in both the chilcano and seafood help to complement each other perfectly.
If you’re looking for something heartier, try pairing your chilcano with Peruvian-style roast chicken or beef skewers. These dishes are often served with spicy sauces that bring out the flavors in the drink even more.
For dessert, consider pairing your chilcano with Peruvian-style flan or tres leches cake. The sweetness of these desserts contrasts nicely with the slight bitterness from bitters in the drink.
Serving and pairing are important aspects when enjoying Chilcano recipe. Be creative when it comes to serving this versatile drink and try experimenting different food until you find what works best for you!
Recap of the Key Points About Chilcano Recipe
Chilcano is a refreshing Peruvian cocktail made with pisco, ginger ale, lime juice, and bitters. It’s a simple but delicious drink that can be easily customized by changing the type of bitters or adding fruit. When making a chilcano, make sure to use fresh lime juice and quality pisco for the best flavor.
Final Thoughts on Why This Drink is Worth Trying Out
If you’re looking for an easy-to-make cocktail that’s perfect for any occasion, then chilcano is definitely worth trying out. The combination of pisco and ginger ale creates a unique flavor profile that’s both sweet and spicy, while the lime juice adds a bright citrusy note.
Plus, with so many variations of chilcano to try out, there’s no end to the creative possibilities. Beyond its delicious taste and versatility, chilcano also has historical significance in Peru as it has been enjoyed by locals for over 100 years.
By making this drink yourself at home or trying it out at your local bar or restaurant, you’ll be joining in on a long-standing tradition and experiencing a slice of Peruvian culture. In short, whether you’re looking to impress your guests at your next party or simply craving something new and unique to enjoy on a hot summer day, give chilcano recipe a try – you won’t be disappointed!


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming world premiere of David Mamet’s new play BITTER WHEAT, opening at London’s Garrick Theatre next month.
Joining the previously announced John Malkovich as Barney Fein, Doon Mackichan as Sondra, and Ioanna Kimbrook as Yung Kim Li will be: Alexander Arnold as Roberto, Teddy Kempner as Doctor Wald, Matthew Pidgeon as The Writer and Zephryn Taitte as Charles Arthur Brown.
BITTER WHEAT, written and directed by Mamet, is inspired by the story of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who was charged in 2018 for sexual harassment and assault. Academy Award nominee John Malkovich stars in the production as studio head Barney Fein. Malkovich’s film credits include Of Mice and Men, Empire of the Sun and In the Line of Fire. BITTER WHEAT marks Malkovich’s first return to the West End stage in over 30 years. He was most recently involved in UK theatre directing THE GOOD CANARY at the Rose Theatre in Kingston in 2016.
BITTER WHEAT marks the second play written by Mamet about the Hollywood film industry. His 1988 play SPEED-THE-PLOW (revived in the West End in 2014 with Lindsay Lohan) followed the relationship between a director and a producer. Mamet’s other plays include AMERICAN BUFFALO, OLEANNA and GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, which is currently playing on a UK tour following its West End revival in 2017.
The play is directed by Mamet himself and features design by Christopher Oram and lighting by Neil Austin.
BITTER WHEAT previews at London’s Garrick Theatre from 7th June with press night on 19th June. It will run to 14th September. Tickets are on sale now.


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Qatar has expressed deep concern over developments inside Egypt, after 51 people were killed and hundreds injured outside the Republican Guard House building in eastern Cairo early Monday.
Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported an official source at the Qatari Foreign Ministry saying that restraint was needed in this critical stage of Egypt's history.
The source called for national unity and immediate solutions through dialogue, QNA reported, in attempts to return security and stability to the country. Peaceful demonstrators must also be protected, the source said.
QNA reported the Foreign Ministry source calling for Egyptians to renounce violence and seek a political solution to the crisis that guarantees civil and political rights and protects the achievements of the 25 January revolution.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban...I want to find a print of this so that I can put it in our nursery
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban - 2004 haha from the angle of the pic it looks like rons wearing a slytherin tie
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Should've Been in Movie Hermione Ron funny Boggart
I personally identify with Ron all the time, but the tap-dancing spiders dream really hits home for me.
Gary OLDMAN (b. 1958)  Notable Films Part 3, Photo: as Sirius Black in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'
AWESOME summaries of the Harry Potter books by comic artist Lucy Knisley. You can download the files and print them yourself!
Harry and the Knight Bus conductor - The Prisoner of Azkaban
I SAY THAT EVERYTIME OHMYGOODNESS!!! Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban


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Ok, that was a bit dramatic. But, charcards.blog is going to be no more in a few days.
Better and greater things ahead
I launched my very first website last year but had to step back and work harder in the hospital, navigating the new normal during this pandemic. It didn’t leave me a lot of time to make samples for my teams and keep up with building the site.
But now, I feel I need to live with intention and really focus on what I want to achieve this year.
https://charcards.net is where you will still see my weekly blog with either a video or step-by-step guide on how to make a card or a show specific technique. It also has a dedicated page for all the videos I have made. The “Where I Shop” page contains affiliated links to the stores where I shop but earn a small commission if you make a purchase.
I am planning to set up a shop for my greeting cards for purchase soon.
What do I need to do?
Please head over to my new site and sign up for my newsletter. This will pop up on the start page.
If you have any trouble with signing up, please reach out to me at firstname.lastname@example.org so that I can manually enter your info.
I am so excited for this year as I plan to delve deep into Bible Journaling, Mixed Media projects and let that style flow over to my greeting cards.
I appreciate all of your help and support. Thank you for liking and commenting on blogs and posts, which helps small businesses and artists reach more people like you. We have to fight new changes to algorithms daily!
Check out my page and let me know what you would like to see added throughout the year! My Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube platforms are all still active and thank you for supporting those as well.
Happy New Year and I wish you lots of Life and Love to you and your family.


AR-HUD (Augmented Reality Head-up Display) is a system for displaying navigation, ADAS function warning, and important information on the road on the front windshield overlapping with the driver’s real view.
Application points of the 6in1 sensor in AR-HUD
6in1 sensor detects vibration and tilt of the vehicle (projector) and suppresses the mismatch between the driver’s real view and displayed image by using optical axis mismatch correction.
Preventing abnormal mismatch correction by using the self-diagnosis function and temperature characteristics correction function
Improving the degree of freedom in the module attachment position and reducing BOM cost by using 6-axis detection
Effect of adopting 6in1 sensors for AR-HUD
Effect (1): 6in1 sensor detects vibration and tilt of the vehicle (projector) and suppresses the mismatch between the driver’s real view and displayed image by using optical axis mismatch correction
AR-HUD projects the required information on the front windshield emitted from the projector, but when the projector position is shifted by vibration or tilt, the projected light-beam direction may possibly be shifted or blurred. By detecting this vibration and tilt with a 6in1 sensor and correcting the light-beam direction from the projector, it is possible to display images always in the correct position.
By using rapid response of the gyro-sensor, beam shifting caused by vehicle vibration can be corrected in real-time.
Effect (2): Preventing abnormal correction by using the self-diagnosis function and temperature characteristics correction function
Because AR-HUD is capable of displaying the turning direction of the driver on top of actual road image, when the displayed image shifts from the correct position, the driver may ignore the actual road condition and follow the wrong information, thereby causing an accident. For this reason, the inertial sensor used for AR-HUD generally requires a self diagnosis function.
Because the Panasonic 6in1 sensor is equipped with 3-axis acceleration sensor and 3-axis gyro sensor in a single chip MEMS with a diagnosis function in all 6 axes while conforming to ASIL-B(D), it is the best-fit sensor for use with AR-HUD.
In addition, every 6in1 sensor receives temperature characteristics correction in all temperature ranges minimizing the effect on image deviation correction caused by heat dissipation by projector and peripheral components, and temperature change in the vehicle compartment.
Conformance to ASIL-B(D) and the self-diagnosis function in all axes prevents a displayed image shift of AR-HUD, thereby contributing to improved system safety. In addition, the temperature correction function minimizes the influence of image shifting correction caused by temperature changes.
Effect (3): Improving the freedom of the installation position by the customer and reducing BOM cost is facilitated by the 6-axis detection.
The Panasonic 6in1 sensor enables detection in all 6 axes using a single chip, allowing vehicle installation of the customer’s module in all angles and attitudes. In addition, conformance to functional safety in a single chip eliminates the need for mounting multiple chips, allowing BOM cost reduction from the previous design requirement.
6-axis 1-chip functional safety sensor achieves the industry’s smallest sized level (surveyed by the company), contributing to the freedom of the installation position and BOM cost reduction.


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Charles M. Weber left his native Bavaria in 1836 to come to America. He was 22 years old when he landed in New Orleans that winter. Then, in 1837, he contracted yellow fever. When he recovered he was off to Texas to help Sam Houston in his war against Mexico. By 1841 Weber had made his way to St. Louis where he heard glowing reports of the advantages of a country by the Pacific shores, and joined John Bidwell and others on the first wagon train to California. After spending a winter at Sutter’s fort, Weber started a business in the pueblo of San Jose and did well. Then, in 1844, he acquired ranch land along the San Joaquin River near French Camp, the southern outpost on the fur trappers’ route between California and Fort Vancouver in the Oregon Territory.
In March of 1848 someone brought specimens of gold to Weber’s ranch. He then organized a prospecting party that included a number of friendly local Indians and set out to explore the mountains north of the Stanislaus River. But the gold fever caught them and, coupled with their haste and inexperience, they found no gold until they reached the Mokelumne River. Here the first deposits recorded in what would become known as the southern mines were unearthed. But Weber continued on to the American River, and found gold at every stream he crossed. He stopped to mine for a while at a creek that ran parallel to the American before it turned north and met that river just west of the sawmill at Coloma. This is Weber Creek.
Soon Weber left gold mining to his Indian friends and returned to his ranch where he set up a trading post and mapped out a town that he named Stockton after the Commodore. Along with the Sacramento, the San Joaquin River is one of the two major rivers of California’s central valley and was an important transportation artery in gold rush times. Stockton became the major supply point for goods and equipment bound for the many boom towns that would sprout up like weeds south of the Consumnes River.

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Chunky Panday and wife Bhavana Pandey's daughter Ananya Panday, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's 'Student Of The Year 2' has already become a social media sensation, thanks to her fashion sense.
The young girl was recently spotted at Bandra, dressed in her casual best.
Ananya was seen sporting a white tee, distressed denim and white sneakers. She looked as fresh as a Lilly in these photos and happily posed for the shutterbugs before getting into her car.
In the meantime, 'Student Of The Year 2' also features Tiger Shroff and debutante Tara Sutaria. The film went on floors last month and is expected to hit theatres on November 23 this year.
Last year, Ananya made heads turn after she made a stunning debut at Le Bal Paris.
Le Bal or Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris is a fashion event which is held annually in the month of November. Young girls from eminent families from across the globe team up to make the event a grand affair and display their style statement by wearing couture designer wear.


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That's the premise behind a new book, "State of Slim," released a few weeks ago, by James Hill, University of Colorado's founding executive director of the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, and Holly Wyatt, the associate director of the center.
Wyatt directs the center's Colorado Diet program, the foundation on which the book is based.
"We have to try to help people create around you this mini Boulder environment," Hill says. "Boulder is the poster child for this."
Within a few weeks of its release, the book was already a best local seller in The Denver Post, and you can find it at most major bookstores -- even Costco.
Hill recently spoke about his book at Fit Social Conference in Boulder, an annual event that brings leaders in the fitness industry together to talk about trends and technology in their field.
Hill says the book is a culmination of his more than 20 years of work in medicine, more than 500 research papers on the topic of healthy weight and a "national weight control registry" that has studied 10,000 weight-loss participants for decades.
"Holly and I felt like we know way more about weight than is getting to the public," Hill says. "A little eureka moment was each year when the obesity statistics came out, Colorado was the slimmest state. Why is that?"
Upon studying the people on the weight control registry who were successful, Hill and Wyatt noticed a parallel: they were living the Colorado lifestyle, regardless of their actual geography.
Hill and Wyatt broke down this Colorado lifestyle, asserting that anyone can lose weight and keep it off for life, if they follow these guidelines. No scams, no fads, no diets (despite the word "diet" in the name, which Hill admits he dislikes).
The good news for Boulder is, well, we're already doing it.
The bad news for the rest: The Colorado Diet does not claim to be easy.
"If you look at the Boulder lifestyle, it's pretty close to the lifestyle we should be promoting for everybody," Hill says. "You have a physical environment that's very encouraging for health, and a social environment that supports that."
Hill says three factors contribute to your ability to stay at a healthy weight: biology, behavior and environment. This means strategically forming new patterns in your brain -- habits, if you will -- and also resetting your metabolism.
This is the most controversial slice of the book.
Hill promotes the concept of "metabolic inflexibility" as a contributor to weight gain.
"When you stop moving, your muscle and hormone sensitivity changes," he says. "Think of having a flexible metabolism as having a normal state. When you stop it, it becomes inflexible, stuck in a fat-storing mode, rather than a burning mode."
The Colorado Diet chapter in the book claims to help readers reset, or stretch out, their metabolism, so it's flexible again -- paired with incrementally more exercise. By the end of the six-week program, you need to be doing physical activity for 70 minutes a day, six days a week.
For the rest of your life.
This number won't make most Boulderites flinch, but the Centers for Disease Control only recommends 150 minutes per week for "important health benefits."
The CDC does advise more than 300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity for "even more health benefits." But that still falls short of the 420 minutes the "State of Slim" encourages.
Yes, 70 minutes a day is a lot, Hill says, but "that's the price you pay for that kind of success." You must prioritize physical activity, he says.
"Essentially, I'm saying give me 70 minutes a day and I'll give you 70 pounds of weight loss. Is that a good deal?" Hill says. "The fact of the matter is, because people have been overweight and obese, they have a biological pull to regain, and they have to do a lot of physical activity to overcome that biological drive."
And once you reach that point, you do not need to restrict your calories (although you still must eat healthily). Eating less does not help you keep weight off, because people get hungry and your metabolism works against you by slowing down, Hill says.
Calorie-restrictive diets have never worked in the long run and they never will, he says.
Danielle Montoya has experienced this firsthand. Montoya, who ran a health clinic in Louisville for a decade, says she had been a yo-yo dieter for years (Weight Watchers, diet pills, calorie restrictions, eating at certain times), until she tried the Colorado Diet a year ago. She lost and has kept off 50 pounds, reduced her percentage of body fat from 45 to 29, lowered her cholesterol and she even ran a half marathon.
The biggest difference this time is the increased amount of physical activity, she says.
"When I first started, my excuse was 'I've been too busy,'" she says. "But if I promised you you'd win the lottery if you worked out six days a week, you wouldn't be too busy. It's a matter of how bad you want it."
Today, Montoya says she works out five to six times a week, running, rowing on a machine or doing resistance training. Her social circle has changed, too, she says.
"Why is Colorado the healthiest state? It's because we have people who have that mindset of physical activity, being outdoors, being healthy," she says. "I've been able to gravitate toward a healthier environment, which makes it easier to maintain the weight loss. It's a part of my life now."
Montoya's story is featured in the book.
In the first few weeks of the plan, she says it was challenging, but looking back, she says it wasn't that bad. It was just different.
Being obese is hard, too, Hill says.
"This is not like the books where we promise people this is going to be easy. In fact, it isn't. But we promise people they can do it, and keep the weight off for decades."
In fact, he adds, "If anyone tells you weight loss is easy, run the other way."
Learn more online at stateofslim.com.
Contact Staff Writer Aimee Heckel at 303-473-1359 or email@example.com.


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At Hudson RPO, recognizing our employees’ hard work and passion is what drives our organizational success. We celebrate both team and individual accomplishments during our quarterly Aspire Awards. Our employees have the chance to recognize both leaders and colleagues for exceptional performance and demonstrating our values through their work. Winners of our Aspire Awards get to enjoy our annual funded trip!
At Hudson RPO we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate, support, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, clients, and our community. In everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and believe that building a welcoming and inclusive culture is essential to our employees doing their best work and what we can achieve together as an organization. We encourage an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, valued and where you can bring your whole self to work.


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It’s common to see cultural stories or folklore adapted into games, and the horror genre is no exception. Games like Year Walk, Dreadout, and Ju-On: The Grudge, are just a few examples of how different cultures’ folklores adapt well into a video game. More often than not, it’s much of the East or Southeast Asian folklore and monsters being developed into games, as many creatures rely on revenge and murder; this makes for a great setting in a horror game.
But what about the rest of the world? That’s what Wales Interactive decided to tackle when they took the true story based on Elizabeth Williams and revealed The Maid of Sker.
The original story of Elizabeth Williams was that of love and loss. Set in 1898, a man named Thomas Evans (the protagonist of the game) fell in love with Elizabeth but could not marry her due to her father being strict. The father locked Elizabeth away until she married someone of his choosing. It’s implied in the legend that she dies of a broken heart.
The players take on the role of Thomas Evans who describes how he needs to save the one he loves, the aforementioned Elizabeth. The trailer shows off the Sker House, which is located in Porthcawl, Bridgend, South Wales.
Wales Interactive describes the game as a “first person stealth survival horror”. It relies on a “unique 3D sound based AI system” as the core of the survival game play mechanic, and is crucial to how it plays out. The developers also mention how the player won’t be wielding any type of weapon, but will be able to use the area around them to “trap” or “distract” whatever creatures and apparitions you many come across.
The game also has three options for narrative, and allows for a non-linear story experience. This will give players the option to go back and replay the story a few times to find any hidden gems or story points that they might have missed in their first playthrough. And by the look of the trailer, with the switches between reality and a horror distortion, they may be more to this story than that of Elizabeth’s broken heart.
The game has a 2019 release date for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and looks like it could be scary enough to keep watch on.

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The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has confirmed that there are children at its Child Support Centre in Tobago, as well as staff, who are Covid-19-positive.
This was revealed yesterday following questions directed to the authority, after the Express learnt of staff and children with the virus.
Seven children and three staff members are Covid-19 positive, based on information from the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA).
“The authority has implemented the relevant protocols to ensure the health and well-being of the children who reside at the facility and the staff who care for them,” the Children’s Authority replied to the Express via e-mail.
The County Medical Officer of Health has been working with the authority to provide safe and appropriate home care for the Covid-19-positive children, who have been separated from the other children at the centre.
“The authority’s staff and children are observing all Ministry of Health guidelines, which include regular washing of hands or use of hand sanitiser; sanitisation of surfaces; wearing of face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE). The Authority continues to ensure that both staff and children are well cared for during these unprecedented times. The organisation, therefore, made several operational changes, which included sending designated staff from Trinidad, who were apprised of the situation before assuming duties at the Tobago centre,” stated the Children’s Authority.
It said it will ensure proper management of the Covid-positive cases as it continues to provide the necessary care, protection and rehabilitation to the children at the Child Support Centre.


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Team Mseko discuss the impact of poor sanitation and hygiene practices in Mseko and tell us how the community feel the groups activities will improve the community in the future.
Equality, what defines it? Gender, race, sexuality? In the world that we live in with a population of 7 billion we still have communities that don’t have access to the simplest of necessities, such as a toilet. These are the communities and the people that Team Mseko are working with.
Whilst Team Mseko have been in their community they have witnessed some pretty poor sanitation and hygiene practices. For example, few young children use toilets and urinate and defecate in open spaces. The impact of this is that the children are not washing their hands as they are not close to a hand washing facility. Open defection is fairly widely practiced as not all households have a toilet. Open defecation and poor toilets lead to environmental pollution which is harmful to the natural environment, for example one gram of human feaces contains up to 10 million viruses, 1 million bacteria and 100 parasitic eggs.
If open defecation is practiced close to a water source this could contaminate it, having devastating consequences on the community that relies on it. Furthermore, Team Mseko has seen children playing in areas where open defecation is practiced.
Diseases such as worms and diarrhea are frequent occurrences for all members of the community. These diseases cause them to suffer economically because they take time to recuperate after their illness. As such, time spent on activities producing an income has been lost. There is an additional loss of earnings as money is spent on treatment, medicines and transport to seek medical advice. When income levels are so low this additional loss can cause the community to slide further into poverty.
Team Mseko have already seen positive changes in the community in a short time they have been with the community as seen at an awareness raising session organised by the team in the community. During this awareness raising session the knowledge of Team Mseko about good hygiene and sanitation practices combined with measures the Village Executive Office (VEO) wishes to implement has shown the positive attitude of Mseko towards initiating sustainable changes. The VEO is implementing fines from the 14th November where if a family does not have a permanent toilet they will be fined 50,000 shillings - this is part of a government directive to be rolled out nationally. Additionally, the VEO will independently issue a 5,000 shilling fine if a house does not have a tippy-tap. The knowledge and awareness raising the team is helping to provide around the areas of good hygiene and sanitation is helping the community to understand the importance of using a toilet and good hand hygiene, promoting the use of toilets and tippy taps. Team Mseko is hoping to create lasting change with their awareness raising campaigns in Mseko.
The village leaders of Mseko have shown their positivity towards our work by their consistent enthusiasm and commitment towards sustainable change. The VEO and community members have asked for the Team to help install tippy-taps, helping the community to implement new practices. We feel we have initiated a positive change in behavior in Mseko.
The Impact of Team Mseko has already been seen and will continue to grow with the support of the village leaders of Mseko. The VEO has expressed his positive attitude by saying: ‘Our village will strive to adapt to this positive image of change you have put forward.’


Africa-focused UNU projects
The United Nations University (UNU) is currently engaged in over 50 projects focused on Africa. Please find below a list of Africa-focused UNU projects. [Stocktaking: October 2011]
The "Impact of Free and Open Source Software for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa" or FOSSINA is a fellowship research project funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The aim of the research is to investigate the potential impact of FOSS for sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Knowledge Needs Management and Capacity Development of National Councils for Sustainable Development (NCSDs) for Green Economy Governance in Africa
Developing a green economy, one that improves the human condition while mitigating environmental risks, will provide great opportunities for resource efficient production, poverty eradication and inclusive growth in Africa.
In 2008, this Initiative was launched when the Republic of Congo requested the United Nations University to provide expertise in the area of disaster risk management and prevention.
As part of a larger Global Environment Facility (GEF) project “Regional Dialogue to Improve Transboundary Water Resources Governance in Africa”, UNU-INWEH undertook a comparative study of management approaches by five lake commissions in the African Great Lakes and Laurentian Great Lakes in North America.