Winter storm number 11 in our area means no classes once again Friday for the School District of Philadelphia and the Archdiocese. City offices and courts are also closed. All the snow is making it tough to get around.
On the heels of historic ice storm that left many homeowners without power for nearly a week, Thursday’s storm is knocking out power for many customers in region.
The warm air aloft and at the surface may limit snow totals south and east of Philadelphia, but in the north and west suburbs an additional 3-6″ of snow will fall (locally higher amounts possible), pushing total snowfall amounts in some spots into the 18-22″ range.
(** UPDATED **) — The latest, and largest, snowstorm of the current winter season played havoc with transportation and electric service in and around the Delaware Valley.
Check the long list of community cancellations received by CBS Philly for Thursday, February 13, 2014.
This latest storm, in the long line of them this winter, is affecting how people are getting around.
Heavy snow will continue to fall through the overnight hours and into the early morning, piling up well over 6 inches in many areas, with even higher amounts in our far north and west suburbs where the snow could pile up over a foot.
Amtrak will operate a modified schedule on Thursday due to the winter storm moving up the East Coast.
Penndot’s Nick Martino says the suburbs north and west of the city could see as much as 14 inches of snow while the city and the I-95 corridor will get snow at first and then sleet and rain.
Rock salt, shovels, snow blowers, eating out, pet boarding, hotel stays, generators and tree removal are just some of the unexpected expenses people are finding themselves faced with this winter.
On some hilly roads, SEPTA may wind up suspending bus service anyway as the storm worsens.
Check here to see if your community event has been canceled due to the weather.
The dogs will now go through SEPTA explosives training class, and will go into in the field in mid-April.
They have been scarce around here this season, but Nor’easters are notorious in our area during the winter months.
With at least six inches of snow forecast for a large part of the county and winds that could bring down power lines and trees, county commissioner Josh Shapiro is urging residents to sign up for “Ready Notify Pa.,” to get emergency alerts.


Governor O'Malley today released the following statement after the Maryland Senate voted in favor of the O'Malley-Brown Administration's proposal to expand pre-kindergarten in Maryland:
"Thanks to the leadership of the general assembly, we made the better choice to invest in education over the last seven years. Those choices have led to better results, helping Maryland schools achieve the number-one-in-the-nation ranking five years in a row."
"Last school year, 82 percent of Maryland children entering Kindergarten were fully ready for school, an increase of 36.7 percent since 2005-2006. We've seen the difference a quality early education can make in our children's achievement, that's why today's vote is so important. By voting to expand pre-k to more Maryland children, we're building a stronger foundation that will help our state compete not just nationally, but globally."


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Origins and Temperament
The Carolina Dog, often renowned for their primordial pedigree, is a testament to nature's enduring canine blueprint. Originally discovered in the southeastern United States' wilderness, these dogs are believed to be direct descendants of ancient dogs that crossed the land bridge with their human counterparts thousands of years ago. Their independent spirit, tempered with a loyal and gentle disposition, might require special attention when traveling to accommodate their natural wariness and need for space.
Size and Physical Needs
Generally weighing between 30 to 65 pounds, the Carolina Dog possesses a lithe and sturdy build well-suited for endurance. Their exercise regimen should include ample opportunities to run and explore, hence during transport, it's crucial to ensure they're provided with enough room for comfort. Their double coat, which can vary in density with the seasons, warrants temperature considerations to keep them cozy or cool.
Common Health Considerations
While robust and healthy, Carolina Dogs are not exempt from genetic health concerns such as hip dysplasia. Ensuring that your pet’s health documentation, including vaccination records, is updated and handy during transport is vital. Such measures, paired with a travel-friendly health kit, lay the groundwork for a safe trip.

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Kowiachobee Animal Preserve in Naples rescues, educates
Local preserve raising funds for new enclosure to house two white tigers.
Lions and tigers and micro pigs? Oh my.
Kowiachobee Animal Preserve in Naples is home to a menagerie of unwanted animals. So much so that they can take no more in and are raising funds to build a new enclosure for two white tigers, Mali and Tanju.
"The white tigers were picture babies," explained Grace Slaby, a director and co-founder. "People purchase them to take pictures with the public to make money." Once the tigers are 25 pounds or four months old, they can no longer be used for photos and are sold off at a huge loss. "White tigers go for around $5,000. We got them both for $500."
While the white tigers were technically a sale and not a rescue, the close to 130 animals, including lions, leopards. ducks, geese, miniature horses, reptiles, birds, zebras, pigs and chickens, are re-homed at the preserve when uneducated owners decide the animals are too big, take too much time or simply are more than they were prepared to handle.
The Kowiachobee Animal Preserve doesn't just offer a home for these animals; they also work to educate the public about wildlife, the environment and why wild animals do not make good pets.
"We do about 20 presentations a month," Slaby said. The programs are tailored to everyone from day cares to elementary schools and scout troops. "We bring animals to them, teach the kids about the animals, the environment, what they should do in the wild if they run into animals. We try to always teach them the responsibility of having an animal."
Kowiachobee is a non-profit, and does not charge for the presentations. They rely on donations and the help of 20 volunteers to keep the preserve and programs up and running. But right now, funds are needed, not just for day-to-day costs, but to build the new enclosure, the first phase in a series of projects needing completion.
"To take care of a big cat, you figure 25 pounds of food a day for a tiger," Slaby said. That translates to $30 a day, close to $900 per month. The preserve is part of a program that provides meat for the twelve big cats. "We are very lucky in that respect. It's the vet bills, the vitamins, the calcium, all of the medications they need because some of them are getting old."
The enclosures are all larger than what is mandated by the USDA, according to Slaby. The current lion enclosure is 3200 square feet, and the new enclosure for the two white tigers would be approximately 5000 square feet.
Funding could also be used to add additional enclosures and areas to house more rescues, a need that is not stopping. "Most of them end up here because people can no longer take care of them," Slaby explained. "They get something big and don't realize it is a lifetime commitment and they look to get rid of them."
An example Slaby relayed was a tegu lizard that is currently housed at the preserve, surrendered after a family realized it was the wrong pet for their son.
"The parents bought the tegu for a three-year-old child," Slaby said. "Why? Why not get a little kitten? That is what should be for a three-year-old child." The tegu, an invasive lizard in Southwest Florida, will grow to reach five feet in length and is proving to be a perfect resident. "He is very calm. That is one thing about most of the animals is they are calm around people because they are around people every day."
After 13 years as a preserve focusing on taking in unwanted animals from domestic to wild and educating the public about the animals and how to be responsible pet owners, Kowiachobee is looking to Southwest Florida residents for help.
"We are out here, and we need your help to continue with our educational and rescue endeavors," Slaby said. "We have so many things going on that are started and we can find the help. We just need the funds."
Kowiachobee Animal Preserve, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational facility licensed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission and the USDA. The preserve is funded through individual tax-deductible donations. The preserve is not open to the general public.
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The Morality of Capitalism: What Your Professors Won’t Tell You
edited by Tom Palmer.
Jameson Books, Inc., 2011.
Paperback, 129 pp., $8.95.
Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy
by Robert Sirico.
Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2012.
Hardcover, 213 pp. $27.95.
“Greedy bankers, overpaid executives, anaemic growth, the stubbornly high unemployment—these are just a few of the things that have lately driven protesters on to the streets and caused the wider public in the developed world to become disgruntled about capitalism. The system, in all its different varieties, is widely perceived to be failing to deliver.”
This is how, in January of 2012, the Financial Times started its series “Capitalism in Crisis” (italics are mine). Even worse, the introductory article then continued, the above mentioned villains simply bought the politicians and “bought themselves protection from proper societal accountability.” So for the next four weeks, economists, politicians, editorial writers, and just about anybody else, attacked or defended something called “capitalism,” trying to offer explanations for what we have experienced in the last several years.
Two books reviewed here are, in a way, the continuation of this same battle. The Morality of Capitalism: What Your Professors Won’t Tell You is a short book edited by Tom G. Palmer, of the Cato Institute but also of Atlas Network and Students for Liberty. It consists of his Introduction and fourteen essays by fourteen different writers, all of them categorically defending capitalism as the best and most moral system of all economic systems tried so far. The book, unapologetically, offers the reader the Truth: “Capitalism is a system of cultural, spiritual, and ethical values. . . . Indeed, capitalism rests on a rejection of the ethics of loot and grab . . . [It is in other economic systems where] predatory elites use [a] force to gain monopolies and to confiscate the produce of others through taxes.”
As a professor, I must admit, I have no problem with defending a system so defined, but the question I pose is, has capitalism really proved itself so pure in the real life? We’ll come back to this in a moment.
Defending the Free Market: The Moral Case for a Free Economy, by Father Robert Sirico, president of the Acton Institute, has the same goal but a different approach. Through a personal story, Father Sirico tells us how he came to discover the Truth—actually two truths: economic and spiritual. Realizing that our country has a huge problem, he warns that “when a people surrenders their [sic] freedom to government—the freedom to make moral, economic, religious, and social choices and then take personal responsibility for the consequences—virtue tends to waste away and faith itself grows cold.” Only responsible people can save America. “Philanthropy, charity, voluntarism, activism, and care for the family and the poor are all related to the same impulses that drive the market economy: the peaceful and free association of people in the service of others.” Again, no problem in defending such a system, but is such a system possible at all?
Let’s turn, first, to some definitions, as one must be careful in word choice when economic systems are discussed. Palmer does insist, as the title of the book implies, on using the word capitalism. In the section “The History of a Word,” he tells us that the word was not invented by Karl Marx, as usually believed; it was already used in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Only with the birth of socialism did the word become a term of abuse. Despite his explanation,I, myself, see no reason for insisting on the word. Even several of the contributors in his book use terms like “the free market” and “the market economy,” trying to avoid a word so ambiguous and by now so ill-reputed. The above quoted article from the Financial Times insists on many variants of capitalism. Father Sirico himself calls it “admittedly a narrow and problematic word.” Palmer simply decided to shrug off such linguistic pedantry.
Unfortunately for Palmer, the term “capitalism” must be heavily qualified to have any meaning. The word has become so horribly unclear that it may have about as many interpretations as interpreters. It may describe financial capitalism, where mathematical geniuses are allowed to turn almost any piece of paper into wealth by using esoteric equations and giving them fancy names, like “synthetic CDO squared” instruments; the word may describe state capitalism, as in fascism and National Socialism, where governments decide what, when, and how to produce the things they deem important; it may describe free-market or entrepreneurial capitalism, as those who like the word usually call it; it may describe cowboy capitalism, as those on the left prefer to call it; or, finally, the word may describe crony capitalism, as Palmer himself does a couple of pages later. (Sirico tries to escape the traps of crony capitalism by naming that concept as cronyism, but the main problem persists: would the real capitalism please stand up?)
The fact is, for those less informed than Palmer (including perhaps those professors from the subtitle?), it is too easy to put all capitalisms in the same category and conclude that capitalism tends to devolve into an immoral system. Even Palmer sets himself upwhen he discusses crony capitalism. First, he tells us how Marx himself praised capitalism for improving productivity, for creating “a world literature,” for overcoming the hatred of foreigners, among other advantages. But then he quotes Marx as saying that the whole system is based on public credit. It is the state that helps the capitalists become richer, that protects them, and “[a]ll political upheavals perfected this machine instead of smashing it. The parties that strove in turn for mastery regarded possession of this immense state edifice as the main booty for the victory.”
Two pages later, in a section titled “Free-Market Capitalism vs. Crony Capitalism,” Palmer complains that we should never confuse the two. Sadly, he says, “crony capitalism is the term that can with increasing accuracy be applied to the economy of the United States, a country in which failed firms are routinely ‘bailed out’ with money from taxpayers, in which the national capital is little more than a gigantic pulsating hive of ‘rent-seeking’ lobbyists, bureaucrats, politicians, consultants, and hacks, and in which appointed officials of the Treasury Department and the central bank [the Federal Reserve System] take it on themselves to reward some firms and harm others.”
Isn’t that exactly what Marx just said? Is Palmer proving Marx right? Does capitalism inevitably end up in crony capitalism? And if so, how can Palmer declare capitalism not only moral, but the most moral of all economic systems?
In the first contribution to the book, Palmer interviews John Mackey. The co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods, Mackey praises capitalism for all the good things, such as creating value for the consumers, allowing people to voluntary exchange for mutual benefits, and engaging in all kinds of win-win relationships for the benefit of the whole society. But then Palmer introduces a question about “crony capitalism” happening in so many other societies, to which Mackey responds: Capitalism needs “an equal application of the law to everyone as the primary goal—no special privileges to some and not to others. So what’s happening in a lot of societies, and what I think is happening more and more in America, you’ve got special favors given to the people who have political connections. It’s wrong. It’s bad. [In crony capitalism] you are not in a free market society any longer and you’re not optimizing prosperity; you’re unnecessarily keeping many, many people less prosperous than they would be if you had a truly free-market order with the rule of law supporting it” (italics mine). After giving two examples of crony capitalism in America (Obamacare and “all these subsidies . . . taking [money] from taxpayers and redistributing it to people who are politically favored”), Mackey is adamant: “I call it immoral. . . . It certainly violates my ethics and my sense of what’s right and wrong.”
Both Palmer and Mackey insist that crony capitalism is opposite from a free-market capitalism, and some people would agree. But for a majority capitalism is capitalism is capitalism—crony, state, or whatever other adjective is in front of it. And what does one call a system—other than immoral—in which a single man can lower interest rates to zero and rob American savers for about $400 billion (a perfect example of Bastiat’s legal plunder), and in which the same man has a right to create untold trillions of dollars out of thin air and disburse that money to foreign central banks, foreign and domestic investment banks, hedge funds and insurance companies, and more or less to whomever he pleases? How to call a system in which governments intentionally debase their currencies, therefore raising prices on almost everything, to prop up failing banks and companies that are deemed “too big to fail,” a.k.a. too connected to fail? And how to call the CEOs of those banks and companies who award themselves bonuses of tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars after receiving such government “aid”? How to call a system in which some people make about ten dollars an hour while others make millions of dollars in a nanosecond (using another “brilliant” financial innovation—high speed trading)?
In theory, capitalism may be moral; in practice it is, without some other moral basis, a different story. In practice, capitalists turned plutocrats privatize profits while socializing losses. The moral hazard arises; the corrective process of the market, Adam Smith’s invisible hand, disappears, leaving taxpayers to hold the bag. The latest financial crash (and many more will come) inflicted such huge losses on the innocent—all those who lost their jobs, their houses, their families—and all that suffering so the masters of the universe, the real culprits, could be saved from losing their own wealth they had “risked” playing a game most of them never mastered. Therefore, it won’t do, as some try, to use the circular argument that capitalism is the best of all bad options. The fact is, as Kevin Dowd and Martin Hutchison end their book, Alchemists of Loss, “The basic weakness of the capitalist system, the problem of how to prevent management and powerful interest groups more generally from enriching themselves at everyone else’s expense, has escalated to the point where the capitalist system itself is now in a major legitimation crisis . . . These interest groups have also taken over the state itself to a very significant extent, in the process turning modern capitalism into an ugly and corrupt system of crony capitalism that cannot be defended and is rightly reviled by an increasingly restive man in the street, who is called upon to pay for it” (italics mine).
So, if Palmer fails to prove his case, what choice do we have? Well, we still may have a choice: A system with secure and transferable property rights and a reliable contract enforcement in which people can exchange their skills, their ideas, their goods, and their services freely with other people, where consumers rule, not producers: a system called free market. The defense of this system is offered, as already mentioned above, by Father Sirico. Although he also uses the word capitalism too often for my taste, his defense of a free-market economy is much better reading. For Sirico, to create a prosperous society people must be free, and to create a free society people must be virtuous. In such a society, people will exercise their God-given talents, their reason and creativity, and will achieve their personal goals more successfully than in any other known alternative.
Several chapters in the book are especially delightful to read. The chapter on the creative-destruction part of the market should be required reading for all those who don’t understand how a higher standard of living is created. The chapter on health care, for me at least, having lived in an “Obamacare” system for forty years in Yugoslavia, is brilliant. Being a Christian myself, I found the best chapter to be the last one, “A Theology for Economic Man.” It is here that Father Sirico admits that to “build an authentically free and virtuous society is far more complicated and difficult” than (as I would put it) simplistic and mechanistic economic theories would have us believe, “requiring habituation to just deeds, both visible and invisible.”
Sirico is especially angry at the mechanistic approach of modern textbooks and their idea of homo economicus, “the imaginary perfectly self-interested human being,” whose “sole purpose in life is to maximize utility. He never stops calculating costs and benefits . . . The results dictate his next choice in life. This patter repeats itself every day from maturity until death, and in every aspect of life.” But, he concludes, this “caricature of homo economicus” does not help us in understanding thereal nature of the market system, with all its limits and potential disappointments for so many market participants.
Thus, in my view, Father Sirico’s book, explaining the pluses and minuses of a market economy, is much more convincing than Palmer’s, whose take-no-prisoner, you-are-either-with-us-or-against-us approach will gain him few converts. Sirico’s model, to integrate sound economic thinking with a proper understanding of the human person, to explain all other social institutions, especially the rule of law, without which the same market economy cannot exist, and to add the moral component, which textbook economics tries to avoid, might offer better explanations to those who despair over the present state of the world economy.
The issue is much more than semantics. The leading world economies, those that go under the name of capitalism, are, for all the practical purposes, bankrupt. Advocates of capitalism are confronted by a question: With huge and unrestrainable governments, highly interventionist and mostly plutocratic, going increasingly into unsustainable debt all around the world, and then allowing irresponsible central banks to “monetize” this debt through printing trillions of dollars, euros, or whatever other currency needs saving, are we, with every new day, closer to the final bankruptcy of this system, whatever one pleases to call it?
Tumultuous events over the last twenty-five years—the stock market crash of 1987, S&L crises of the late 1980s, the dot-com crash, LTCM default, the flash crash in May 2010, the LIBOR scandal, the MF Global and Knight Capital scandals, the Great Recession here in America, the bankruptcy of Greece, Spain, Italy, Ireland, and Portugal in Europe—have all been, directly or indirectly, products of the same governments, which have been hopelessly trying to “manage the economy,” stimulating production at times, stimulating consumption at other times, redistributing from the rich to the poor at times, and then redistributing from the poor to the rich at other times. Not so surprisingly, most people have by now lost any confidence in a “free” market economy. Once the distinction is blurred between capitalism, socialism, fascism on one side, and free market on the other, the case for the free market is lost. When the catastrophe finally occurs, most people will want a knight on a white horse to save them, not a free market. History is perfectly clear here.
Ivan Pongracic teaches economics at Indiana Wesleyan University

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CHENNAI: Less than two years after he assumed charge as member secretary of Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu, Dr P Balaji has been relieved of the post. This marks the end of a tenure marred by controversies, with questions raised on his appointment immediately following the death of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
Dr Balaji had attested the thumb impression of Jayalalithaa in byelection papers during her hospitalisation in 2016.
On Wednesday, Dr R Kanthimathy, chief civil surgeon, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, took charge as member secretary of Transtan, a key government body that regulates and monitors procedures related to cadaver and living organ transplantation.
Dr Balaji, who is the head of the department of minimal access surgery at Madras Medical College, told TOI that he had requested the government to relieve him of the post at Transtan owing to "personal reasons". A senior official in the health department confirmed this. "His request had been kept pending for the last three months," said the official.
In 2017, two non-governmental organisations, ChangeIndia and Arappor Iyakkam, had challenged Dr Balaji's appointment, claiming the doctor, who is a professor in minimal access surgery, lacked the qualification and expertise required to head a government body dealing with organ transplantation. The case is currently pending in the Madras high court.
Dr Balaji had headed a five-member committee of government doctors constituted to monitor Jayalalithaa's condition during her 75-day hospital stay. He was the only doctor to be present when her thumb impressions were obtained on AIADMK's election affidavits during the byelections in Thanjavur, Aravakurichi and Thiruparakundram in October 2016. He had certified that the imprint was obtained as she had undergone tracheostomy and her right hand was inflamed. Three months later after he signed the certificates, he was appointed as Transtan secretary.
It is illegal to buy and sell blood in India, blood banks charge a processing fee to prepare and run various blood product checks. The most common offence observed across banks was overcharging for grouping and cross-matching of blood —the official rate, if grouping/cross-matching is done through automation is Rs 280, and semi-automation is Rs 120. Yet, banks charged anywhere between Rs 300 and Rs 1,400; many hospitals charged based on the category of the room the patient was admitted in.
The acquisition marks the entry of the group in the state of Haryana. The upcoming integrated healthcare complex located on the Golf Course Road at Gurugram would be commissioned in a span of 24 months.

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Dante’s Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife: it encompasses the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of pilgrims on mount Purgatorio and the dazzling spheres of Paradiso with their endless configurations of light.
The poem was inspired by the agony of Dante’s own exile, and traces his path from crisis to revelation guided by his literary hero Virgil and his lost love Beatrice. In this new work, The Royal Ballet’s trailblazing Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor collaborates with an award-winning team – contemporary composer Thomas Adès, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed – to bring us closer to Dante and his extraordinary vision.
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Do you know that onions, with their distinct flavor and versatile culinary use, are a staple ingredient in many of our favorite dishes? They add a delicious kick to salads, sandwiches, and various savory creations, making them one of the most cherished foods worldwide. But what about your furry friend, your loyal canine companion? Can they indulge in this aromatic delight as well?
Our canine companions are not just pets; they are part of our families, and their well-being is of utmost importance. Just like we’re cautious about what we consume, it’s equally vital to consider what we offer our four-legged friends. You might have heard the age-old warning that onions are a big no-no for dogs, but do you know why?
In this article, we will embark on a journey to explore the relationship between dogs and onions. We’ll delve into the world of canine nutrition, discussing the ins and outs of whether onions are safe for your dog to consume. We’ll uncover the facts and debunk the myths, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of this culinary conundrum. So, can dogs eat onions? Join us as we discover the answers, along with the potential risks and best practices for keeping your beloved pet healthy and happy.
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Can Dogs Eat Onions?
When it comes to feeding your beloved dog, it’s essential to be aware of the foods that are safe and those that should be strictly avoided. Onions, a common kitchen staple, are often the center of debate among pet owners. So, can dogs eat onions?
Onion Safety for Dogs
The short and straightforward answer is no; dogs should not consume onions. Onions belong to a group of foods that are highly toxic to dogs and should be kept far away from their reach. While it’s a common practice to add onions to various dishes for their distinctive flavor and taste, they can pose significant health risks to your canine companion.
The Allure of Onion Flavor
It’s no secret that many dogs are intrigued by the smell and taste of onions. Dogs, with their keen sense of smell, might find the aroma of sautéed onions quite appealing. However, this should not be mistaken as a sign that onions are safe for them to eat. The potential harm outweighs the momentary satisfaction of indulging in this flavorful vegetable.
Nutritional Value of Onions
Onions contain a variety of nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. They are a source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber. While these nutrients are beneficial for humans, it’s essential to understand that dogs have different dietary requirements. Dogs are not obligate omnivores like humans and can thrive on a diet primarily consisting of meat.
Drawbacks of Feeding Onions to Dogs
Onions have a dark side when it comes to dogs. They contain compounds called thiosulfates, which are the primary culprits behind their toxicity. Thiosulfates can damage a dog’s red blood cells, leading to a condition known as hemolytic anemia. This condition can be severe, even fatal, if not addressed promptly.
Moreover, onions are known to cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs, resulting in symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. In some cases, excessive consumption of onions can even lead to more severe health issues.
The Importance of Balance
While onions are undoubtedly a food to avoid when it comes to your dog’s diet, it’s crucial to remember that a well-balanced diet designed for your pet’s specific needs is the key to their overall health and well-being. Onions should not be seen as a source of necessary nutrients for your dog, and there are much safer alternatives to provide your pet with essential vitamins and minerals.
As responsible dog owners, it’s our duty to ensure that our furry companions are safe and healthy. Steering clear of onions in their meals is a simple but crucial step in providing the best care for your canine friend. In the following sections, we will explore the risks associated with feeding onions to dogs in more detail and offer guidance on maintaining a diet that promotes their vitality and longevity.
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How Much Onion Can a Dog Eat?
It’s abundantly clear that onions are unsafe for dogs due to their potential for toxicity. But what about minuscule amounts? Is there a level of onion consumption that can be considered safe for our furry companions? Let’s delve into the intricacies of this important aspect.
Moderation is Key
When it comes to feeding onions to your dog, the golden rule is moderation. This means that even a small piece of onion can pose a risk to your dog’s health. Onions contain compounds known as thiosulfates, which can be harmful in any quantity. These compounds can adversely affect your dog’s red blood cells, leading to potentially life-threatening conditions such as hemolytic anemia. As such, treats or meals containing onions should not make up any part of your dog’s daily calorie intake.
Observation and Vigilance
One of the most challenging aspects of onion toxicity is that its effects can be delayed. Your dog may not display immediate symptoms after consuming onions, making it crucial to be vigilant. If your dog has ingested even a small amount of onion, monitor them closely for any unusual behavior, gastrointestinal distress, or physical symptoms. It’s essential to err on the side of caution and seek immediate veterinary attention if any adverse effects are observed.
Proper Preparation Matters
Should you ever consider giving your dog a piece of onion (though it’s highly discouraged), it’s vital to prepare it correctly. Onions are often used in various dishes, and they can be served raw, cooked, or processed in different forms like powders or sauces. To minimize the risk of potential health issues, ensure that the onion is fully cooked and not raw. Cooking onions can help reduce the concentration of harmful compounds.
Dog Size and Breed Considerations
The size and breed of your dog play a significant role in determining their tolerance to onion consumption. Large dog breeds may be able to ingest a slightly larger quantity of onion without immediate adverse effects compared to smaller breeds. However, this does not mean that larger dogs are immune to onion toxicity. All dogs are susceptible to its harmful effects, regardless of size or breed.
For reference, here’s a general guideline regarding appropriate serving sizes of onions based on a dog’s weight:
- Extra Small Dogs (2-5 lbs): Avoid onions completely.
- Small Dogs (6-12 lbs): Avoid onions completely.
- Medium Dogs (13-20 lbs): Avoid onions completely.
- Large Dogs (21-50 lbs): Avoid onions completely.
- Extra Large Dogs (Over 50 lbs): Avoid onions completely.
As you can see, regardless of your dog’s size, it’s strongly advised to avoid feeding them onions entirely. The potential risks far outweigh any potential benefits, and there are far safer and healthier treat options available for your pet.
In the subsequent sections, we will dive deeper into the risks associated with onion consumption in dogs, exploring the symptoms of onion toxicity, potential hazards related to specific components of onions, and most importantly, how to keep your dog safe and healthy by offering suitable alternatives to this hazardous food.
Absolutely, I’ll continue with the next section, which will delve into the risks of feeding onions to dogs.
What are the Risks of Feeding Onions to Dogs?
Feeding your furry companion foods that are unsafe for them can have dire consequences. Onions are among the list of human foods that dogs should never consume, and the risks associated with feeding them to your canine friend are significant. Let’s explore these risks in detail.
Food Allergies in Dogs
Dogs, like humans, can develop food allergies. Food allergies occur when a dog’s immune system identifies a specific food ingredient as harmful, leading to an abnormal response. Onions are a known allergen for some dogs. Allergic reactions can range from mild skin irritation to severe gastrointestinal distress or respiratory problems.
If you’ve ever noticed any signs of food allergies in your dog, such as itching, hives, rashes, diarrhea, vomiting, or difficulty breathing after they’ve consumed any food containing onions, it’s crucial to consult with a veterinarian. Reactions to allergenic foods can be unpredictable, and early intervention is essential to ensure your dog’s health and well-being.
Short-Term Signs of Food Intolerance
Even if your dog is not allergic to onions, they may still experience short-term signs of food intolerance after consuming onions. Food intolerance is different from food allergies in that it doesn’t involve the immune system but instead results from difficulty digesting specific ingredients.
Short-term signs of food intolerance associated with onion consumption can include:
Gastrointestinal Distress: Dogs may experience stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. These symptoms can be distressing for both you and your dog.
Loss of Appetite: Some dogs may lose their appetite or exhibit a reluctance to eat after consuming onions.
Lethargy: A dog’s energy levels may drop, and they may appear tired or lethargic.
If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to avoid feeding onions to your dog in the future. These short-term effects can be distressing for your pet and may also necessitate a visit to the veterinarian.
Hazardous Components of Onions
Onions contain several components that can be particularly harmful to dogs, even in small quantities:
Thiosulfates: These compounds, present in all varieties of onions, are known to damage a dog’s red blood cells, leading to a condition called hemolytic anemia. Symptoms include lethargy, pale gums, rapid heart rate, and even coma.
N-propyl disulfide: This compound can lead to oxidative damage of red blood cells, contributing to the development of hemolytic anemia.
Organosulfides: Found in both raw and cooked onions, these compounds can disrupt the functioning of your dog’s red blood cells and can result in a drop in oxygen-carrying capacity.
- Disulfides: These can cause oxidative damage to red blood cells and have the potential to lead to hemolytic anemia.
Allergic reactions to onions can vary in severity from mild to severe and may include:
- Itchy or irritated skin
- Swelling, particularly around the face or neck
- Sneezing or coughing
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Watery eyes
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting
- Breathing difficulties, including coughing or wheezing
If you observe any of these symptoms in your dog, especially following onion consumption, it’s essential to seek immediate veterinary assistance. Allergic reactions can escalate rapidly, posing a significant threat to your dog’s health.
Other Potential Issues
In addition to these risks, feeding onions to dogs can lead to more severe complications, such as oxidative damage to various organs and tissues, gastrointestinal upset, and anemia. The adverse consequences of onion consumption are well-documented, and the prudent course of action is to avoid feeding onions to your dog altogether.
Now that we’ve explored the potential risks associated with onion consumption, the next section will shed light on the practical aspects of feeding your dog and how to avoid dangerous encounters with onions. We’ll discuss safe alternatives and tips for maintaining your dog’s well-being.
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In conclusion, while it’s vital to provide a well-rounded diet for your furry friend, onions should be kept far away from their bowls. Dogs cannot eat onions, as they contain compounds that are harmful to them and can lead to serious health issues. As responsible pet owners, it’s our duty to ensure their safety and well-being.
The key takeaways from this article include the fact that onions are toxic to dogs and should never be a part of their diet. Even small amounts can be harmful, so it’s best to completely avoid feeding your dog anything that contains onions or onion-related products. Instead, focus on healthier treat options such as carrots, apples, or blueberries, which are not only safe but also provide various nutritional benefits for your dog.
Remember, the health of your four-legged friend should always be a top priority. If you ever suspect that your dog has ingested onions or is showing any unusual symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or weakness, contact your veterinarian immediately. Timely intervention can make all the difference in ensuring your dog’s well-being.
If you have any questions or concerns about what your dog can or cannot eat, or if you’d like to share your experiences or insights, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section below or reach out to us on our social media pages. Your experiences and questions can help other dog owners make informed decisions about their pets’ diets and well-being. Your dog’s health is in your hands, so let’s make sure they lead happy and healthy lives.


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- Category: Restaurant Reviews
- Written by Brian
Hilltop Restaurant is located in Watervliet in a little strip mall. It was recommended to us for their pancakes. When we wandered in late morning on a Saturday, there was only one customer there. We were immediately greeted and told we could sit wherever.
Since we were directed to Hilltop because of their pancakes, I ordered those with a side of bacon. Josie ordered her usual French Toast with a side of hash. When I ordered the bacon the waitress asked how I would like it (soft, crisp or in the middle), I ordered it in the middle. Sure enough, the bacon came out and it was just that - in the middle. Often places will ask how you want it and then just ignore it and make it however they like. It was a nice touch. The pancakes were heavy. Very heavy. I think I was able to eat just about one of them (maybe not even that). But they were cooked really well, with a slight crisp on it and a golden brown. I would order them again, but probably get a short stack. Josie's food on the other hand was not nearly as good. Her French toast dish was incredibly small - just two pieces of thin white bread. The bread was dipped so fast that nothing soaked in, and they even missed major portions of the bread so it was incredibly dry. The hash was ok, but lacked seasoning. I think she ate it primarily because her French Toast was so difficult to digest.
I felt the service was quite good, and the staff was very friiendly, even as we were leaving the Chef was outside having a smoke break, she said, "thanks for coming, have a great day". The friendliness of the staff and the pancake were the only things keeping Hilltop from getting 1 or 2 forks. So, 3 forks for them and probably no return trip for us.
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- Category: Events
- Written by Kent
The 2nd Annual Wine and Food Festival will feature the five beverage trail members plus other regional wineries, distilleries, cideries and craft breweries. Sat. May 24, 11am-6pm / Sun May 25, 11am-5pm.
There will also be delicious foods for sale and sampling including gourmet cheeses and creameries, baked goods, grass fed meat producers and more! Throughout the weekend there will be special guest appearances and book signings, seminars of wine and food pairings, home brewing, and cheese making by some of the region’s foremost experts.
Tasting Ticket: Includes admission, souvenir tasting glass and all the wine, beer and spirits you care to taste for one price. One Day Tasting – $25.00
The Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail is the premiere beverage trail in New York State and the Hudson Valley. The trail extends from Southeast of Albany down to Hudson, New York and features handcrafted, award-winning and celebrated wines, beers, and spirits.
Website & more info here: http://www.hudsonberkshirewinefestival.com/
- Category: Restaurant Reviews
- Written by Brian
A good friend of mine and his wife have a rule called, "no cook Friday". In honor of this, we often meet up to go out to a new place. This week it was El Loco in Albany (on Madison near Lark). El Loco doesn't take reservations for parties less than 6, and was absolutely packed on our Friday outing. After waiting for about 45 minutes, we were seated and our dining experience began.
We all ordered a few margaritas, and browsed the 5 page menu. I settled on the Pollo Flauta - corn tortillas filled with turkey rolled into flutes and deep fried until crispy served with guacamole while Josie ordered the Chimichanga and Taco combo. (our dining companions ordered enchiladas and another combo plate, pictures below, but they are not part of this review)
The Pollo Flauta was cooked well, but very dry, the guacamole helped to offset the dryness, but didn't completely do the job. The cornbread that came with it was moist and flavorful and the rice and beans were ok, but lacked seasoning. Josie's Chimichanga and Taco were both good. The chimichanga was cooked perfect but was missing something, while the taco needed cheese instead of just meat and lettuce. The taco had shredded beef on it instead of ground, and that was a nice touch.
Service was good based on how busy they were and staff all seemed polite. Both the service and the good was good, but not amazing, so El Loco gets a 3 fork rating from me.
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Intolerance on the Rise in Bantul
The police and a group of people stopped the holding of an event to commemorate the death of Ki Ageng Mangir, a historical figure who opposed the Mataram Kingdom, in Mangir Lor hamlet, Mangir village, Bantul, Yogyakarta, on Tuesday, November 12.
They urged that this event being attended by tens of people be stopped because it was unauthorized. “The police asked us to cancel it because some residents objected,” said Utiek Suprapti, Chair of the Paguyuban Padma Buwana.
A day before the event, the Pajangan District Police Department summoned Utiek and informed her that some local residents had objections. However, Utiek still held this event in which there was a prayer that the...

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The Texas Farm Bureau has endorsed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of E15 (gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light-duty trucks.
“This is a step toward strengthening America’s commitment to home-grown and renewable sources of energy,” said Kenneth Dierschke, TFB president. “There is no question this will stretch the available supply of gasoline and improve air quality.”
Dierschke said the move is a step toward energy independence. “We know that farmers can produce the raw stocks for energy,” he said. “Combined with wind power–which we are already generating and the potential for solar–liquid biofuels like ethanol can play a significant role in reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign oil.”
“Ethanol is a clean-burning, home-grown renewable fuel. Increasing the percentage of ethanol in the domestic gasoline supply moves our nation one step closer to greater energy independence,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman. “It also promotes job creation in rural America.”
The EPA decision applies to some 43 million vehicles, or about 20 percent of the current U.S. fleet. A second decision by EPA on the use of E15 in earlier model vehicles will be made after additional testing by the Department of Energy.
In March of last year, Growth Energy and 54 ethanol manufacturers filed a petition with EPA requesting that the ethanol blend cap be increased from 10 percent to 15 percent. Farm Bureau and other supporters of renewable energy endorsed that request.
The EPA announcement clears the way for states to begin adjusting state fuel regulations to allow the sale and distribution of E15. Currently, most ethanol is made from corn, but other raw stocks may be used. These include other grains or biomass sources like sorghum, corn cobs, cornstalks and switchgrass.
Livestock industry disappointed
Joining the Texas Farm bureau in support of EPA’s decision were The National Corn Producers Board and the National Sorghum Producers. The Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) expressed disappointment over the ruling and the potential effect an increase in ethanol production will have on grain prices.
"The high level of corn-based ethanol is one of the key factors driving price increases in corn products, including feed for cattle," said Dave Scott, rancher and TSCRA president. "Over the past few years it has become very clear that putting our food and fuel in competition with one another is bad for cattle producers and consumers."
"Texas cattle producers support renewable energy and a lessened dependence on foreign oil; however such an investment should not sacrifice our nation's food supply," Scott said.


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Briggs and Ghitelman Sweep ACC Men's Lacrosse Weekly Honors
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia midfielder Colin Briggs and goalie Adam Ghitelman have been named Atlantic Coast Conference men’s lacrosse offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively, for games played through Sunday, April 10.
Briggs had five points and three goals en route to lifting the ninth-ranked Cavaliers to a thrilling 11-10 overtime victory past the fifth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels last Saturday. The triumph halted a two-game Virginia losing streak, a regular season first for the Cavaliers since 2004. Briggs scored his three goals on five total shots and dished out two assists – both times his helpers increased UVa’s lead from one goal to two goals. The five points marked a career-high for Briggs. The redshirt junior from Narragansett, R.I., scored his second goal of the game with 10 seconds left before intermission with an unassisted score, sending UVa into the break with a 5-3 lead. After Carolina cut its deficit down to one goal again, Briggs rallied to score his third and final goal with 2:11 remaining in the third quarter, lifting the Cavs back to a two-goal lead, 7-5.
Against UNC, Ghitelman tied his season best with 15 saves, including various point blank shots. One of Ghitelman’s impressive stops came on an uncontested Billy Bitter attempt in the fourth quarter, which jump-started a Virginia clear and maintained a two-goal lead. The senior from Cold Spring, N.Y., picked up eight ground balls, the second-best mark of his career. In addition, Ghitelman helped Virginia start many clears and strong offensive possessions. The victory gave the senior his 45th career win between the pipes, passing UMBC’s Jeremy Blevins (2006-09) and tying Cornell’s Matt McMonagle (2004-07) for No. 5 all-time in NCAA Division I history.
The award for Briggs is the first of his career. Ghitelman’s nod is his second of the season after being named ACC defensive player of the week on March 15 as he helped UVa defeat Cornell. The honor is Ghitelman’s third ACC weekly accolade of his career. Before the ACC instituted the defensive player of the week award this season Ghitelman earned ACC player of the week honors after making 12 saves against the same Tar Heels program in 2010.
Briggs, Ghitelman and the Cavaliers return to action on Saturday at No. 10 Duke. The game will be televised live on ESPNU and faceoff is set for noon.
Virginia’s ACC Offensive player of the week
• Chris Bocklet (Feb. 20)
• Steele Stanwick (March 1)
• Colin Briggs (April 12)
Virginia’s ACC Defensive player of the week
• Rob Fortunato (Feb. 20)***
• Adam Ghitelman (March 15)
• Adam Ghitelman (April 12)
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text: An 8-foot dolphin was found washed ashore at Juhu beach on Thursday[26 Mar 2009]. According to experts, the dead marine mammal was a long-snouted dolphin (Delphinus longirostris), commonly found in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. The dolphin, which was found lying on the sand near the Centaur Hotel building, did not have any visible injury except a few red rashes on parts of the skin."The rashes could have been caused by sunburn. Though dolphins are very intelligent creatures, sometimes they do get disoriented due to physical weakness or disease that makes them lose their way and come to the shore," Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute marine scientist Vinay Deshmukh said. He added that last week, another dead dolphin was found at Vasai; in January , a dolphin was washed up Dadar beach."The fishermen here do not catch dolphins, as they worship them as seagods. However, in Goa and some parts of south India, dolphins are hunted for their meat," Deshmukh said.4 of the dolphin species seen in Indian waters are the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin, the common dolphin, the spinner dolphin and the bottle-nosed dolphin. Freshwater dolphins have also been seen in the Ganges in northern and eastern India.

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could it be possible to get the steam key? i brought the game off of itch.io
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Play as a telekinetic gunslinger infiltrating a rebel base to find the deep space coordinates of kidnapped royalty and uncover a secret conspiracy.
Lots of levels, and a level select screen so you can go to the one you want, amazing
Four incredibly unique guns, including a shotgun, smg, sniper rifle, and grenade launcher
A dark conspiracy
A credits screen
Full behind-the-scenes documentary
The Sons of Sharma rebel group has kidnapped the royal Rajarshi Crown Princess and her consort-to-be, a son of the Ruski Commonwealth, and hidden them somewhere in deep space. You, a member of a secret Rajarshi military group that possesses telekinetic abilities and are known as the Gun Yoginis, have been tasked with infiltrating the Sons of Sharma's military base to find the coordinates.
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $5.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:
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yeah sure, do you have an email you want it sent to?
You can email me at firstname.lastname@example.org with the email address you purchased it with and I can send it to you
Can you make a demo please?
I came from the devlogs so I was wondering how updated this is?
Sorry if this is dumb but if I buy on itch.io is it possible to get a steam key?
I purchased the game from here instead of directly from Steam, but it didn't include a Steam key in the end. Could you also generate a key, please?

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It's Nassau, what are you expecting really?? Of course it's dirty and third world country looking near it's port, all ports in the Caribbean are dirty looking!! I really hated paying for the taxi's here, they are usually either $5 or $7 a person, one way, depending where you are wanting to go. Buying anything here is EXPENSIVE, especially booze!
The overall look and feel of this port was cool, it was cleaner and smelled better here. The mountains and the water's beautiful blue hues made this a very memorable experience for my wife and I!The beer and drinks here were a bit pricey as was the taxi cabs to and from the port. Its about $7 a person, one way, for a cab ride.
Drinks and taxi cab rides are extremely cheap here!! The background view of this island is BEAUTIFUL, the water is BEAUTIFUL!! The port is even clean and beautiful!! The Casino on the island called the "Jump In" even has $5 Blackjack and Crap tables!!! Try a Coconut milk drink free sample when you get off of your ship in port, it is awesome!! The only catch here is that the t-shirt and other little key chain or souvenirs are about $1.25 more here than Nassau or St. Thomas.


By Brandon Gillet
A performance by contortionist and Faculty of Arts student Élodie Paquin at a talent show for the uOttawa United Way Campaign in November 2015 has led to her first paid gig.
“After I did the United Way show, I was recruited by Orbital Talent,” says Paquin. “So now I’ll get opportunities through them to perform for money.”
Orbital Talent is a local agency that also represents uOttawa Theatre Department technical director and professor, Jonathan Lockhart. Lockhart and Orbital Talent CEO, Brian Wilson, make up the performing duo the Cowguys.
“I was also involved with the talent show in November. I was performing a juggling comedy routine, and when I saw Élodie perform I thought that she was very talented,” says Lockhart. “Contortionists are hard to find. I told her to email me after the show and then put her in touch with my friend over at Orbital Talent, Brian Wilson, another uOttawa grad.”
Paquin also performed a free show on campus on the first floor of the Desmarais Building on February 3 and 4 during the Festival of Flavours, held as part of the recent International Week celebrations.
Paquin explains that contortionism is more than just a circus act. She trains regularly and does strength training and stretches to keep herself in shape.
“It is a circus act but it’s artistic as well,” says Paquin. “It’s not just showing up and doing tricks. It’s a performance and there is music and dance. You’re essentially playing a character, so you can engage and make it interesting for the audience.”
Paquin has practised gymnastics since she was six years old. However, she attended a Cirque du Soleil performance when she was 11 and found herself spellbound by the contortion performance.
“When we got back to the hotel room, I wanted to try a few of the tricks I had seen and realized I could do them,” says Paquin, adding that she has always been naturally flexible. Her training in gymnastics has helped too.
When she was in Grade 8, Paquin made two appearances on the French television program, Zéro à 1000$, L'échelle du talent.
“I won first place, so they called me back to compete on an all-star episode and I won that as well,” she says.
For three summers while still in high school, Paquin completed formal training at Montreal’s National Circus School. She had hoped to apply to the school’s postsecondary program, but an injury that required knee surgery last year has put that plan on hold.
“I still like to think it’s something I could do one day,” says Paquin. “But we’ll see.”


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By Greta Cobar
Bill Rosendahl called a town hall meeting to address the issues of RV dwellers on September 23 in the standing-room only auditorium of the Westminster Elementary School. He started out with the beautiful slogans of your usual politician, such as “I am here to listen to you” and “will come together to make decisions.” He then proceeded to express his own views of the situation, taking it upon himself to “end chronic homelessness in Venice in 5 years” with his Streets to Homes Program, the specifics of which he was unable to provide. He couldn’t answer questions such as when, how, where and for who this program will take place, but instead went on to threaten the RV dwellers that “jails exist for those of you who choose not to be part of my program.”
One of his most despicable acts of the evening, from a long list, was that as the moderator he allowed the RV opposition to talk anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes, while the people supporting the RV dwellers were cut off after as little as 30 seconds. Everyone was supposed to be able to talk for 1 minute, but Rosendahl played favorites and let people know whether he agreed with them or not.
Judging by his words and actions, he did not organize the town hall meeting in order to listen, understand and show empathy, as he claimed. Instead he walked in with his own preconceived ideas and left with those same ones, much like everyone else in the audience. All participants were eager to speak and shout while willing to listen only to themselves or those with the same views as theirs. The Venetians that we can usually count on to speak out were strangely not heard from on the microphone, either because of personal choice or because Rosendahl decided not to call their names.
The evening was dominated by intense, bitter fighting, with no compromise or solution whatsoever. The Streets to Homes Program proved to be a much-repeated name that lacked the program part, and proved to be a name without a plan. The question is, how many of the people that agree to be part of this program will be able to remain in Venice? Chances are they will be shuffled off to somewhere in the Valley.
The only measure set to take effect immediately is the instatement of an additional 21 police officers in the Pacific Division to harass the people living in RVs. The 85.02 ordnance, which prohibits people from living in vehicles, was mentioned several times, but the police higher-ups sitting on the make-shift stage confessed that they need to investigate how this law can be put into effect and applied, as it does not have a precedent of being enforced. Chances are the ACLU would be able to block its discriminatory enforcement against a certain group of people in Venice alone.
Another tactic to move the RV dwellers from one side of town to the other is the emergency clause that Rosendahl is currently pushing through the City Council, which would prohibit parking of oversize vehicles from 2-6am on all streets that have signs posted.
In the true spirit of Venice, the microphone became full of static the entire time a policeman was talking about this measure, and the static disappeared as soon as he was done talking.
This measure disregards the ruling of the Coastal Commission on two occasions.
One of the RV haters’ main arguments was the fact that the RV dwellers take advantage of lots of money provided to them in services. What services? Although we are the richest country in the world, we provide the least amount of services period, not just to the poor but to the middle class as well. A list of help phone numbers handed out at St. Joseph’s center listed nothing but disconnected lines. Why don’t these people mobilize against the war, which uses exponentially more resources for the sole purpose of killing people? What about the resources used to hire the additional 21 policemen, who will target people based solely on their socio-economic class? The meeting itself proceeded under the police intimidation of about 25 cops.
Another argument used by the anti-RV contingent was human waste in the street. Rosendahl himself stated the fact that in Europe they have public bathrooms all over the place open 24 hours. We could fund them here as well with less than the amount that one policeman is getting paid. But instead of finding solutions, the tactic proved to be criminalizing one of the most basic human needs. Anyone walking around Venice cannot dispute the fact that the city is full of dog shit, not human waste.
A recurring slogan was: “Go get a job!” They should have bothered to let us know what job. The official unemployment rate is 12%, but the real unemployment rate is closer to 20%, because of those that have not had employment for so long that they have stopped looking, and are not counted in the official statistics.
The fact is that the RV dwellers are not new to Venice; as a matter of fact they are an integral part of what Venice is and has always been. The people who want to transform Venice into another Manhattan Beach would be better off just moving there, and save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars to be used for their own little whims.
Instead of continuing with this useless, bitter bickering, we Venetians on both sides of the issue would make better use of our time realizing that Rosendahl is mobilizing us against each other to break the collective spirit of Venice. This makes it easier for developers and other downtown forces to come in and build what no one, on either side of the RV issue, would approve of. A divided community stands to be conquered.
Venice is not about hate. It is about love, free spirit, togetherness and coexistence.


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DeFi Abuse sheds light on the importance of compliance in Web3
DeFi Protocols have accounted for more than 50% of cryptocurrency crimes since 2021
DeFi Protocols are revolutionizing the financial world, but as the technology is relatively new, it is still vulnerable to attack. Criminals primarily target platforms for financial crimes, which include theft, money laundering, and fraud, and the numbers have remarkably surged since the beginning of 2021. Today, over 75% of crypto attacks occurred in the DeFi domain.
The Web3 space lost over $1.9 billion between January and June 2022. So far, in 2022, DeFi Protocols stand to be the top recipient of illicit funds and stations for crypto crimes.
But most pioneering sectors face these pitfalls in their formative years, and abuse of any new technology doesn’t shock anybody. It is only a matter of time when all public and private sectors acknowledge the growing benefits of cryptocurrencies and come together to make DeFi and web3 a safe space. In fact, in some ways, they already have.
The need for regulation in blockchain garnered significant attention from Web3 companies and users. With the detected North Korean hacking group in the DeFi space, the US Government issued alerts to block their efforts. Compliance is key to stamping out these DeFi crimes so new users can feel safe adopting the technology, and the industry continues to grow.
Astra Decentralized Compliance Layer
Compliance and safety on blockchains are not only essential to build trust between users and usher in mass adoption but also a matter of international security. But how to ensure DeFi is safe without dampening its decentralization?
Decentralized Compliance Layers verify the authenticity of users before they’re allowed into the ecosystem through KYC processes. While real-time AML processes help identify high-risk transactions and prevent illicit funds from moving between criminal wallets.
Astra Protocol focuses on improving security in DeFi through its unique decentralized compliance layer. Their safeguard protocols only allow verified users into its ecosystem, which reduces the risk of scams and builds accountability. Enhanced consumer protection is arguably the key that will unlock DeFi’s true potential.
DeFi needs its own set of specific regulations that help the industry thrive. Fortunately, Europe and other regions are pressing with various laws that will set clear objectives. We are on course for precise and consistent rules that will create a much safer and more trusted Web3 for all users. With these compliance measures coming into force, Astra is now a vital component of any DeFi or digital asset platform.
A Decentralized Compliance Layer for the Web3 Economy and Delivering the Compliant Blockchain for the future.


Appeal reader Brad, the same person who let us know about the SJ Merc’s confusing phone solicitation, just received more communication from the foudering paper:
In today’s mail a letter arrived letting me know that starting March 30th, the Mercury News will be eliminating Monday through Saturday print delivery in the “greater San Francisco area” (Sunday print delivery will continue).
“On the plus side, you will still get all the news, sports, entertainment and money-saving ads of the Sunday Mercury News for just $1 per week. You can also choose to receive complete access to the Monday through Saturday Mercury News via our electronic edition at the same low rate!” (Does that mean the same rate I am currently paying for my 7 days a week print delivery for just the electronic edition? It’s unclear.)
“Our electronic edition, named eEdition, is not just a website. It’s every page of the Mercury News in digital form. You’ll be able to see the complete newspaper – every story, picture and ad exactly as it appears on every page, every weekday. And you’ll be able to do things you can’t do with the print edition:
- Get more regional news by viewing all of our four daily editions: The Valley, Peninsula, West Valley and South Valley
- Catch up with anything you missed in our free 30-day archive
- Search today’s paper or the entire archive – stories, ads and all -with vast and powerful search tools
- Get exclusive print content NOT available at MercuryNews.com
- Read stories and ads onscreen, print them out, save them for later viewing as PDFs or send them as emails with a few quick clicks
- Enlarge the type for easier reading
We called the Merc’s circulation number and confirmed this (not that we don’t trust you, Brad! You know we do.) information: starting this coming Monday, no one in San Francisco will be able to receive home delivery of the Monday-Saturday Merc.
This move will impact about 2000 current subscribers, who will be moved to a Sunday only subscription, or they can opt to be reimbursed for their unused subscription. The Merc will still be available every day for single copy sales from newsstands and boxes. (We already know what you think of this eEdition idea, so we won’t belabor that point, but, seriously? They are still flogging that dog?)
When we got off the phone with the Merc, our colleague and co-worker Chuck Finnie exclaimed “They’re carving up the city!” If you’re a regular Appeal reader, you already know that Chuck thinks a merger with BANG is in the offing.*
This correspondent? Not necessarily, but that’s mainly because, after my experiences in the industry, I find it difficult to believe any of these organizations (Hearst, BANG, other papers) are operating out of any strategy other than dark, hysterical fear.
*Great, now we’re going to get in trouble with Berkeley again for noting that Chuck has — GASP — opinions.


Thousands of California inmates are on the frontline of the state’s wildfires each year.
"When they are inmates and they’re putting their lives on the line they are called heroes," said State Assemblymember Eloise Reyes. "We read about it in the paper about all the hundreds of millions of dollars that the state of California saves because of inmate firefighters, and about the property and the lives that are saved because of the work of inmate firefighters. But the moment they complete their term, you would think that there would be something different, some other opportunity and there absolutely is not."
Convicted felons are unable to apply for an EMT license, which is required by the vast majority of fire agencies in the state, meaning they are unable to use their skills and experience to get a job as a firefighter.
That is why Reyes, who represents San Bernadino, has introduced AB-2147. The bill would speed up the process of expunging a criminal record so that formerly incarcerated men and women can apply for an EMT license.
"It doesn’t guarantee a job. They will compete with anybody else who is applying for the job. But at least the door has not been shut on them," said Reyes. "So it isn’t an easy process, but it is a process that gives hope."
Critics, which include some firefighting organizations, say that there is already a process for felons to have their records expunged and worry about making that process too easy. They say that because EMTs and firefighters enter people’s homes and respond in highly vulnerable situations, it is imperative that they have the public’s trust.
Reyes said she has made some changes to the bill to address the Professional Firefighters Association’s concerns.
The bill has passed the Assembly floor and moved to the State Senate’s Public Safety Committee.


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Founded by The Helms Family in 2020
Rocketmans Maine Coons is a small home cattery, located in Lakeview Michigan
Our story is a semi tragic one. We wanted to add a Maine Coon to our family as a pet. Like many pet parents, we didn't know much about buying a registered purebred Maine Coon. We had previously purchased purebred bengals through a few others breeders and had no issues. We started searching the internet and came across a site named Hoobly. We found an adorable black kitten. We went to Ohio 8 hours away and picked him up. We named him Rocket. Rocket was our everything. He went everywhere with us. We had him for a fews months. One day we noticed that he was crying out when he was trying to urinate in the litter box. We knew this was urgent and rushed him to the emergency vets. We waited anxiously for the news.... Unfortunately Rocket was born with a urethra that was too small. No matter how hard they tried, they could not fix our little man. We had to make the painful decision to have him euthanized. We were extremely torn up over the loss of our Rocket. We contacted the breeder we got him from and was promised another kitten. We never heard from her again. After some investigation, we discovered that she was not a registered breeder and that our little Rocket was likely the result of backyard breeding. Backyard breeders are breeders that breed kittens mainly for money. They do not have registered cats, they don't health test their cats, and usually do not provide health care to them either. Backyard breeder kittens are usually genetically flawed and not healthy. We had learned a hard lesson and began to research about finding an ethical breeder. We had found another kitten from a registered cattery. Another black male kitten. We brought him home and he had a seizure 3 days later and passed immediately. We were absolutely distraught. The breeder was understanding and refunded us our money. We were not sure we were going to get another kitten at that point after what we had been through. We weren't sure why the second kitten had a seizure so we moved all of our other cats to our secondary house. We wanted to properly sanitize our cat room and house just incase it was something contagious. Soon after we moved our cats to our secondary house, our main house caught on fire and it was a total loss. A cheap power strip caught on fire in the middle of the night while no one was home. We had lost everything except for our pets who were luckily now at our other house. This all happened in the middle of covid. We moved into our travel trailer and began to remodel the secondary home to make it livable. Rebuilding was not an option at that point with wood prices and all the restrictions. After a few months, we found another breeder and picked up a little black smoke female kitten. We named her Stormi. We had purchased Stormi as a pet. While we were at the breeders house we asked if she would be willing to give us breeding rights. We weren't sure if we wanted to get into breeding yet but she agreed. At this point we were still very undecided what we were doing. We were just happy to have another kitten that was healthy. We did a lot of researched and we were nearly done with our remodel. We decided we would like to get into breeding. We wanted to produce healthy kittens so that hopefully no one would have to go through the pain that we went through. We got one more black smoke female, who we named Wreign, from the same breeder as Stormi. We then found our male stud, Yeti, and had him imported over from Russia. Breeding has brought to our family extreme happiness and extreme sorrow. It is far from just getting to cuddle with cute kittens all day. If you breed ethically, it is not going to make you rich. We like to think everything happens for a reason and Rocket and the other little kitten saved our family and pets from that fire. If those events wouldn't of happened, we might not be here today. It was very easy picking our cattery name, Rocketmans, named after our little Rocket, who we sometimes called Rocketman. We also designed our logo from his silhouette from a picture that we took before he passed. Thank you for reading our story and we hope one day you'll become a part of the Rocketmans family.
Meet the Founders
We Are Corie & Matthew!
We have been married since 2017. We are a childfree household but have the neighbor kids come and play with the kittens. Besides the cats, we have 2 Australian Shepherds and a fish/shrimp tank. The kittens are raised around the dogs.


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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's leading medical flight charity, Miracle Flights, had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. The charity concluded November with 475 flights coordinated for children in need of distant medical care.
Offering both domestic and international services, patients were flown from 31 states and eight different countries, including Turkey and Honduras. Within the U.S, Miracle Flights arranged 64 flights in California, alone.
For over 30 yrs. Miracle Flights has been helping patients with rare and life-threatening medical conditions gain access to distant medical care. To-date, they have coordinated 104,928 flights and covered over 58 million miles. Flights are provided at no cost and can be arranged as many times a needed.
"We're delighted with last month's flight count," said CEO Mark E. Brown. "November is a time for giving thanks, and we certainly have a lot to be thankful for. The families we serve are an inspiration to all and we're honored to be fighting along their sides in pursuit of a healthier future. It's our goal to expand the lives we touch every month, so if you, or anyone you know, must travel to reach out-of-state medical care, please don't hesitate to give us a call."
About Miracle Flights
Miracle Flights is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free medical air transportation via commercial airlines throughout the United States. With over three decades of service to families in need, Miracle Flights has coordinated more than 100,000 flights and counting. For more information about Miracle Flights, to request flight assistance, or to make a donation, call 800-359-1711 or visit miracleflights.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/miracle-flights-gives-thanksgiving-blessing-to-families-in-need-300382843.html
SOURCE Miracle Flights


Jaidyn Edwards has had an interest in machines his whole life. Being a kid growing up in a world full of technological innovation he took a notebook wherever he went and designed machines in his spare time. As his interest in electronics grew none of his toys were safe, he pulled them apart longing to know what sort of 'magic' was going on inside of them.
As the years passed his interest in robotics grew until one summer for Christmas he received a LEGO Mindstorms NXT. The NXT opened up a whole new world of creation possibilities and cemented a forever attraction to hobbyist robotics.
In June 2012 he discovered the 'Maker Movement' and something called an Arduino. Interested in the applications it was being used for he purchased one and began researching ways to use it. Every creation he made was recorded and uploaded to YouTube as a means for self-documentation.
Discovering the site LetsMakeRobots opened him up to a whole community dedicated to creating robots. Determined to raise awareness for hobbyist robotics he started to create video tutorials on the Arduino and how to create robots.
As of now he is just making the break into turning his passion into a career. He is now working with several people in the field helping with robotics kits and also working on an Video Course that will be available for sale later this year.
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Ingeniously styled as a biography, this subversively brilliant rock memoir is the work of a nameless, faceless writer hired by an Orwellian entity called 'the Corporation' to capture the essence of Ray Davies, lead singer and songwriter of The Kinks and one of the greatest rock 'n' rollers of all time.
Tales of London and the swinging Sixties rock scene evolve as Davies reveals his life and times to the writer, often passing his stories directly into the writer's consciousness.
Carnaby Street, Top of the Pops, the Cavern Club, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and other fixtures of the period fade in and out of this compelling narrative.
Part memoir, part social history, part psychological thriller, this elusive and daring book exposes rock stardom as the heaven, hell, and purgatory that it is.
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 432 pages
- Publisher: Duckworth Overlook
- Publication Date: 01/02/2008
- Category: Rock & Pop music
- ISBN: 9780715637517

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Fotodiox just introduced its latest Pro Fusion, Smart AF adapter that mounts Canon EOS (EF / EF-S) DSLR lenses to Leica L-Mount (T-Mount) mirrorless cameras. Supporting built-in FUSION technology, this adapter enables the transmission of electronic data between camera and lens. The new Fotodiox Fusion EF to L mount adapter now comes with a micro USB port for firmware upgrades.
Fotodiox Canon EOS (EF / EF-S) to Leica L-Mount (T-Mount) Pro Fusion, Smart AF Adapter Features
Just like other Fotodiox Pro adapters, the new EF to L mount variant also features all-metal construction. Its chrome-plated brass mounts ensure maximum endurance and secure connection for both camera and the lens.
With the help of FUSION technology, this Fotodiox adapter transmits electronic information such as autofocus, aperture, image stabilization, & other EXIF data between Leica L-mount (T-mount) mirrorless cameras and Canon EOS (EF / EF-S) DSLR lenses.
Due to the difference in lens focusing motors, firmware, etc, the performance among different lenses will vary with this adapter. Note that this adapter may not support autofocus with older Canon and some third-party (Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina) lenses.
USB Port for Firmware Upgrades
Along with all the Fotodiox Fusion series adapters, the newer model now comes with a micro USB port for firmware update purposes.
Although the adapter supports electronic communication between camera and lenses, it also features a function button that cuts off the electronics communication. This helps photographers and videographers to properly operate manual lenses on the Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras.
Fotodiox EF to L mount Pro Fusion Adapter Price
Check out the current price for the new Fotodiox Canon EF to Leica L Mount Pro Fusion Adapter.
Fotodiox Canon EOS (EF / EF-S) to Leica L-Mount (T-Mount) Pro Fusion, Smart AF Adapter Specifications
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|Product Dimensions||2.6 x 2.6 x 1.1 in (6.5 x 6.5 x 2.9 cm)|
|Weight||0.3 lb (4.2 oz)|
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Charis welcomes Spelman College professor Ashanté Reese to celebrate the release of her book, Black Food Geographies: Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C..
In Black Food Geographies, Reese exposes the structural forces that determine food access in urban areas, highlighting Black residents’ navigation of and resistance to unequal food distribution systems. Linking these local food issues to the national problem of systemic racism, Reese examines the history of the majority-Black Deanwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Based on extensive ethnographic fieldwork, Reese not only documents racism and residential segregation in the nation’s capital but also tracks the ways transnational food corporations have shaped food availability. By connecting community members’ stories to the larger issues of racism and gentrification, Reese shows there are hundreds of Deanwoods across the country. Reese’s geographies of self-reliance offer an alternative to models that depict Black residents as lacking agency, demonstrating how an ethnographically grounded study can locate and amplify nuances in how Black life unfolds within the context of unequal food access. Although the book focuses on D.C., it has much to teach us about Black food geographies in Atlanta and beyond.
This is a Charis Circle Urban Sustainability and Wellness Event. The suggested donation is $5.
Pre-order your copy of the book to be picked up at the event: https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/book/9781469651507


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Building approvals have risen by 7.5% in November with 18, 245 granted approvals, making it the highest result for a month since the 1980’s.
Apartment and Townhouse approvals jumped by 16.7% for November. In contrast, private sector housing posted a 0.3% drop. With the market slowly shifting their sights on the RBA as pressures of interest rate cuts for this year are expected, the supply in housing can cover up for demand in the next 12 to 18 months.
Read more about this on the Australian website.


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Little Live Pets Lil Dippers
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Watch your favorite new fish magically swim free from the bag as you dip it underwater. The graceful movement will mesmerize you. Then feed and care for your new pet!
- Use the Feeding Bottle to interact with your pet fish and watch as they swim towards it!
- There are 4 Lil' Dippers to collect - All with beautiful themed styling!
- Lil' Dippers have an extended battery life compared to other toy fish!


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Boston Day 3: The Tourist with Sore Legs
With a late flight out of Boston, I had all day to kick around town and see some sights. I decided to head back into the city and take a duck boat tour – seemed like a good way to get around to the best locations without having to do much walking or driving. There were departures every 30 minutes, but the lines were HUGE.
I quickly abandoned the duck boat plan and headed up to the Prudential Center observation deck on the 50th floor to take a look around. Luckily the weather broke for a bit and I got some nice shots.
Next I headed down to the waterfront. With no real plans, I was just winging it and doing what looked interesting. When I got there a harbor cruise caught my attention and at 16 bucks was one of the most reasonable deals around. At any rate, it was another chance to kick back and take in the views while someone else did the driving. We saw several historical sites and the boat captain gave excellent details about it all. I really enjoyed his narrative.
With time running out before I needed to head to the airport, I decided to wander around the old section of the waterfront area and see what I could find. I was able to spend some time in a very old cemetery and look around inside the Old North Church. It was an amazing feeling to stand in places with such depth of history and I wish I had more time to explore.
Thank you Boston. I truly enjoyed my trip and hope to come back some day.


Rush has been around for so long and with so little fanfare from the mainstream press or serious music lovers that one is taken aback when bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee cracks, “We’re the World’s Most Popular Cult Band.” And, you know, as a diehard fan for numerous years of America’s Most Popular Live Cult Band, Phish, one is especially humbled and startled since Lee isn’t too far off the mark. Fuck me—he’s dead right.
Rush has created an impressive catalogue of music, which was originally rooted in Zeppelinesque metal conquests and Yes progressive detours, eventually finding their artistic footing on their landmark 1981 album, Moving Pictures, which cemented the band’s unique sound and reputation as a power trio that rocked with their geeky hearts clearly on their sleeves. If the song is the thing, and rhythm is king, then Rush had all of that in spades on Pictures. Clearly, this was an album that almost appears like a greatest hit collection, rather than a mid-career signpost leading the way to the future.
Rush is also a threesome of very different personalities. Indeed, Lee, with childhood friend, Alex Lifeson on guitars, and resident Grand Master of Intellectual Geekdom, Neil Peart on drums and lyrics, help form a band that clearly has no equals in their genre of one. Combining metal, prog, pop hooks, hard rock, and Ayn Rand philosophical lyrical content rooted in self-determination, the trio has defied the critical odds for nearly four decades. Oh, and Peart happens to be one of the best drummers in rock history.
In Beyond the Lighted Stage, veteran music film documentarians Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen have created a fascinating study of the Canadian band with modern interviews that are witty, humble, and surprisingly penetrating (Lee’s parents were Holocaust survivors, and his tale is sobering; whereas Lifeson’s parents were émigrés from an impoverished Yugoslavia; Peart, Jesus…he was such an intellectual at a young age that he took up knitting just to see how it was done). The directorial doc duo also mix in a plethora of archival videos, live footage, family films, peer and second- and third-generation musical descendent interviews praising the boys from up north. All of this celluloid bounty is a damned treasure trove for old and new fans alike.
Best of all? The trio themselves is highly entertaining and shamelessly mocks each other on every occasion. As Les Claypool, for once, with his tongue not planted firmly in his cheek, comments at one point, the band still gets along as friends and continues to write, record, and play great music, and how many trios (Primus comes to mind as does the seemingly-defunct Oysterhead), quartets, or whathaveya does that nowadays? Rush has been around a long time because they created sophisticated music for the people which wasn’t pompous. Self-indulgent in the early “let’s out-Tull Jethro Tull” era? Yeah, perhaps. However, they also withstood the negative winds of critical forces beyond their control, crafted memorable songs, eventually locked into their collective inner teenager, and never quite let go. And guess what? More power to ‘em—trio, or otherwise.


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Pan-Seared Chicken & Broccolini in Creamy Mustard Sauce from The Food Charlatan. This easy chicken tenderloin recipe is a great weeknight dinner! It seriously tastes restaurant quality. The creamy mustard sauce compliments the broccolini perfectly!
DIY your photo charms, compatible with Pandora bracelets. Make your gifts special. Make your life special! A creamy roasted red pepper sauce - Would ditch the stupid gluten free noodles for real noodles though! Sauce looks yum!


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L'ABUS D'ALCOOL EST DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ. À CONSOMMER AVEC MODÉRATION.
No42 4th Birthday X Modzik 51st Issue
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After the huge success in January that gather close to 20,000 art lovers, last night was the opening of the … Read more
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On March 3, during Women’s Fashion Week in Paris, RAINS opened a brand-new concept store. Located in the French capital’s … Read more