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At the beginning of the pandemic, a meme started circulating pointing out that Gen-Xers were built for pandemic times.
A whole generation of latchkey kids knew how to stay at home, fend for themselves, and not open the door to anyone. For many people with an income and a stable home environment, working from home for a bit seemed like an experiment. And Millennials — and even younger kids — seemed especially well prepared. They had grown up online, after all. They knew how to do almost everything, including socializing, virtually.
The gravest concerns early in the pandemic were for older adults, particularly given that they were more likely to develop serious cases of COVID-19, leading to disproportionate hospitalizations and deaths. And we worried about the impact of isolation among seniors; how would those in nursing homes thrive without visits from loved ones? What about those living alone, without any physical contact or social connections? How was an older person going to survive being locked down in their home? How would they get even the basics like groceries?
Thirteen months later, it turns out that these early predictions of the pandemic’s impact on different age groups were wrong (like so much else about the pandemic). Children, adolescents, and young adults are perhaps faring worse than their elders. Data from multiple sources show that mental health care services, including emergency mental health for children and teenagers, increased significantly for young people over the past year, despite a decrease in health care visits overall. One survey found that about half of parents with teenage children have noticed a new or worsening mental health condition for their teen since the start of the pandemic. National survey data released earlier this month showed that young adults are the most likely age group to have reported having anxiety or depressive symptoms in the previous week. And rates of mental health concerns among that group are growing, from 49% of young adults in August 2020 to 57% in January 2021.
Meanwhile, older adults are doing relatively better. In surveys conducted last October, nearly half of young adults reported having experienced symptoms of anxiety and/or depression in the prior week, compared with only one-quarter of New Yorkers ages 65 and older. COVID-19 has hardly been easy on older people, far from it. So why are older people exhibiting more resilience?
Some of it circumstantial. One protective factor for older adults is that they largely haven’t had the added layer of new economic anxiety. Because many older adults are retired, they didn’t experience the same rates of job loss that occurred across other age groups. Their incomes were more stable during the pandemic. Adults ages 65 and older were also less likely than other age groups to have experienced food scarcity. And most older adults didn’t have the added pressure of managing school-aged children at home with their other responsibilities during the pandemic.
But it probably goes deeper than that. Older adults have gained wisdom and coping skills through life experience. Research has shown that older people have more positive daily emotional experiences than younger people; this predisposition to a positive emotional state may contribute to the lower reported rates of depression and anxiety among older adults during the pandemic. A national study of adults ages 18–76 conducted last April found that, despite the same reported stress levels across age groups, older adults’ moods remained more positive than younger adults’.
About two-thirds of American adults over the age of 65 are now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19. I love seeing the stories of them returning to a more normal way of life. A recent New York Times piece — perfectly titled, “Fully Vaccinated and Time to Party: If You Are 70” — included glimpses of seniors getting together in person with friends, making plans to reunite with grandchildren, returning to winning streaks at the ping-pong table, and even getting out on the dance floor. After a difficult year, they’re expressing relief, hope, optimism, and joy, even as they recognize that we’re not yet out of the woods with the pandemic. And maybe that’s part of resilience: focusing on the positive rather than dwelling on the challenges over which we have no control. We can all learn from the wisdom of our elders in this regard.


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Mercedes-Benz Vans is working with Tesco.com to ensure the online grocer is able to evaluate the new drivers it needs to meet record-breaking home delivery demand. The retailer recently reported picking 10 million items in a single day for the first time. It has also achieved a weekly total of 1.2 million online deliveries, twice the typical average prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. To manage the increase, Tesco has recruited an extra 12,000 pickers and more than 4,000 new drivers […]
Goodyear has reported that its rolling-resistance-optimised Fuelmax tyres helped reduce fuel use by 14% on those trucks taking part in the Mercedes-Benz Efficiency Run 2015.
Featherstone, West Yorkshire international haulier Brian Yeardley Continental has said it expects “substantial” savings from running a new fleet of 11 Euro-6 trucks from Mercedes-Benz.

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Atlanta Selects EcoInteractive TIP Software
DAVIS, California, Jan. 29, 2021 //– Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) has partnered with EcoInteractive – the leader in eTIP and eSTIP cloud software for automating transportation planning workflows. The partnership aims to drive greater efficiency and collaboration between the agencies’ internal and external planning stakeholders while improving its planning process and outcomes. The software also aims to deliver more opportunities for engagement between ATL planning and the public.
“We are delighted to welcome Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority to our growing list of transportation planning partners in the U.S., and look forward to helping them leverage modern technology to make the planning process easier and more efficient for all stakeholders. The agency’s commitment to modernizing operations and driving innovation is apparent, and we are excited to be a partner in delivering these outcomes to their transportation planners, partner agencies and public constituents.”
Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority will use EcoInteractive’s technology to streamline the planning process for transit project submission, review, approval and reporting for Atlanta’s Regional Transit Plan. The agency will use EcoInteractive’s software to manage the Call For Projects selection process for transportation improvement programs.
Learn How Atlanta Transit Authority is Using TIP Software
EcoInteractive is the provider of ProjectTracker (eTIP / eSTIP) SaaS solution – the leading cloud-based software solution specifically designed for transportation planners’ needs. Its eTIP and eSTIP software help MPOs, DOTs and local transportation planners across more than 13 states transform their transportation planning processes. With ProjectTracker SaaS, agencies are able to drive greater efficiencies and collaboration by seamlessly bringing together internal and external stakeholders, integrating multiple workflows, enhancing decision-making with powerful data tools and ultimately delivering better planning outcomes that are transparent and engage the public.


PITTSFORD, N.Y., October 21, 2006 - In a battle between two undefeated teams, visiting Springfield College defeated host St. John Fisher College, 55-38, in a key Empire 8 Conference match-up.
With the win, Springfield, ranked 15th in the Don Hansen's Football Gazette poll and 17th in the D3football.com poll, improves to 7-0, 3-0, while the ninth-ranked Cardinals fall to 7-1, 3-1.
In a game that featured no punts and a combined 1,041 yards of total offense (Springfield 534, Fisher 507), Springfield took the game’s opening drive 78 yards and kept the lead for the rest of the game.
Fisher entered the game allowing just 56 points for the entire season (eighth in Division III), while Springfield, who entered the game as the No. 1 rushing offense in the nation, did little to hurt its standing, racking up 493 yards on the ground on 67 attempts (7.4 yard average).
Springfield quarterback Chris Sharpe (Derry, N.H.) scored a school-record seven rushing touchdowns (one shy of the Division III record) and finished the game with a Springfield-record 280 yards on just 26 carries (10.8 yard average).
Sharpe, who entered the game leading Division III in scoring with 18.0 points per game, now has 25 touchdowns on the year, setting a new Division III record for touchdowns by a quarterback. The junior scored the Pride’s first seven touchdowns – two in the first quarter, one in the second, and two in the third and fourth quarters.
Springfield’s Aland Joseph (Stamford, Conn.) scored his team’s final touchdown on a 28-yard scamper with 1:29 left in the game.
Fisher, who trailed 20-9 at halftime, scored 22 points in the third quarter and trimmed Springfield’s lead down to three points (20-17, 27-24 and 34-31) on three different occasions, but could not take the lead.
Quarterback Nick Suchyna, who replaced injured Rob Kramer on the second play of the second half, threw for three touchdowns and ran for one.
Suchyna hooked up with senior Sean Nowicki for a 28-yard pass at 11:38 in the third quarter and again at the 2:12 mark from 34 yards out. He also tossed a 30-yard pass to James Reile with 3:29 left and scored on a six-yard scamper in the third.
But the Cardinals had no answer for Springfield’s triple-option offense. Sharpe scored on runs of 27, 69, 21, 11, 38 and two one-yard runs. He also completed one pass on two attempts for 41 yards to Joseph, setting up the Pride’s first score of the second half.
“This was huge win for us,” said Sharpe after the game. “I have to admit I have been thinking about this game for three weeks, but we were very focused today. We just kept running the plays and taking the plays they were giving us.”
Fisher scored its first touchdown of the day midway through the first quarter on a one-yard touchdown run from senior Mark Robinson, but Chris Pierri’s extra point kick was blocked. After a 69-yard run from Sharpe, Springfield stopped the Cardinals on three plays from the Springfield five, ending with a 25-yard field goal from Pierri.
Fisher forced a Springfield fumble deep in Fisher territory on the ensuing possession, but the Cardinals returned the favor, as Kramer fumbled at the Springfield 45.
Sharpe made it 20-9 with a 21-yard run with 3:05 left in the half. Fisher nearly drove the length of the field in the closing moments of the first half, but couldn’t convert on first-and-goal from the Springfield seven and Pierri’s 24-yard field goal was blocked by Joe Harasymiak (Waldwick, N.J.) on the final play of the half.
Suchnya completed 12-of-15 passes for 22 yards and three touchdowns. He also lost two fumbles on sacks. As a team, Fisher fumbled seven times in the game, losing three of them.
Kramer was 5-for-11 for 137 yards, while Robinson rushed for 123 yards on 20 carries.
Nowicki was Fisher’s top receiver, catching six balls for 127 yards and two touchdowns.
Springfield’s Dante Calabrese (Stamford, Conn.) rushed for 117 yards on 27 carries, while Mike Nicol (Hopkinton, Mass.) led the Pride defense with three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
Springfield will return to action next week at Ithaca College, while the Cardinals will play at Utica College.


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She is a nondescript old lady, but she is there every Sunday. Her parish is pretty nondescript, too: a small village church less than 15 kilometres from the magnificent Chanthaburi cathedral. Too far away to benefit from its aura, too close to keep its faithful. So it is only about twenty people who come on Sunday, mostly elderly like her; but the priest comes anyway, he says it’s important.
It is she who comes the evening before to put flowers in the church. Oh, nothing fancy, but still, some flowers. She keeps her loveliest bouquet for the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary because ‘well, she gave everything to Jesus, so you might as well give it to her’. It is also she who opens the rickety doors in the morning. Then she prepares the sacred vessels, unfolds the priest’s chasuble and switches on the sound system – it crackles a bit at first, so you have to switch it on early. Finally, when everything is ready, microphone in one hand, rosary in the other, she begins to recite a veritable army of Hail Marys. The faithful arrive gradually, always the same ones. She prays for the priests and for vocations, as if to compensate: of her seven children, not one has had a religious vocation and, even if they do come regularly to visit her, she is a bit lonely since her husband died.
On that particular Sunday, she was on her third decade (one decade for the bishop, one for the priests, and same again for vocations in her diocese of Chanthaburi, one for her children and one for all the misfortunes of the world for good measure). Then something unexpected happened. She could tell right away that a new voice had been added to the usual mumbling. A calm voice, self-confident, which ended the prayer without wavering. First just one, soon after that two, then three, ten, thirty and sixty joined in – and the chapel was filled with bright and triumphant Hail Marys, with the voices of young men. When all had filed in by the fifth decade of the rosary, still she did not quite understand. Then she understood what her eyes and ears were telling her: the whole of the minor diocesan seminary was there, at her side, radiant with youth and fervour, from the father superior to the youngest seminarian.
Her own voice did not hold out much longer, she could only sob through the next Hail Mary. Nobody had warned her. Perhaps even the priest had deliberately not told her. How mischievous to put her through such emotions! She willingly handed over the microphone to two young seminarians who, at a signal from the father superior, rushed over to support her and take over from her, kneeling around her. No matter how much she wiped her face, her rosary ended in tears. The Lord, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, had answered her prayers in such a moving way. She was well aware that there was a minor seminary in Siracha, at the other end of the diocese, but she had never imagined that they might come to her, bring so much life into her little church, she who had prayed for them for so long.
The priest was direct in his sermon; he told the seminarians, some of whom would one day be addressed as ‘Father’, never to forget that they would always remain the children of all the churches in their diocese, however modest they may be, and of all the parishioners who prayed for them with so much heart and hope. The little old lady cried ever more, her meagre supply of handkerchiefs running out. She did not want to be in the photo with the seminarians, despite all their insistence and the consideration they showed towards her. It was just too much for her and, with all her crying, she said she was no longer presentable.
This little old lady probably does not know the prayer that the whole choir of all the religious sing on her behalf at nightfall, continuing the uninterrupted relay of her prayers: ‘Nunc dimittis servum tuum Domine…’
Fr Brice Testu, MEP

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This book provides stepwise instructions to create your own cryptocurrency using Ethereum, and to deploy the created
cryptocurrency onto the Ethereum network.
This book guides users through a step-by-step process to
create a Decentralized Blogging Application using Truffle,
Ganache, and Metamask plugins.
This book covers several important topics on current blockchain algorithms.
The focus of this book is to provide an overview to the common reader
about three things Blockchain algorithms, Smart contracts and Decentralized applications.
The book starts with a methodology section about DNA typing,
and Forensic DNA profiling, while documenting the basics of DNA extraction
and delving into 3-4 different DNA extraction methods namely
Chelex DNA extraction, FTA paper extraction, and non-human DNA Testing.
This book is a modified version of several of my posts on notesnewtech.com. It is divided into three sections i.e. Bitcoin, Smart Contract and applications for easy consumption by readers.
This book is the collection of essays presented here provide the reader a holistic view of technological and economic events in the Blockchain industry. Some of the essays document important technical problems that the Blockchain solves.

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Electric boilers in the DH systems are specifically interesting from a flexibility point of view, as recent research indicate that electric boilers can help reduce price variations in the spot market. However, in Denmark, Sweden and Norway, the use of electric boilers in the DH systems is still rather limited.
Mar 08, 2008 · Energy subsidies are measures that keep prices for customers below market levels, or for suppliers above market levels, or reduce costs for customers and suppliers. Energy subsidies may be direct cash transfers to suppliers, customers, or related bodies, as well as indirect support mechanisms, such as tax exemptions and rebates, price controls, trade restrictions, and limits on market access.
How to Improve Internal Combustion Engine Efficiency : CR
There has been a renewed interest in Electric Vehicles worldwide, and specifically in Australia, but what about all the existing cars? Just recently, we've seen news reports about politicians wanting to increase the number of Electric Vehicles on our roads. As a country, Australia has been largely late to the party.
Electric Boiler vs Gas Boiler: Pros, Cons & Running Costs
The incentives include direct subsidies for the acquisition of new electric cars for up to 25% of the purchase price, before tax, to a maximum of €6,000 per vehicle (US$8,600), and 25% of the gross purchase price of other electric vehicles such as buses and vans, with a maximum of €15,000 or €30,000, depending on the range and type of vehicle.
Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles
Buena Vista Biomass Power is a clean burning biomass plant designed to output 18MW of base load electric generating capacity. Located five miles south of Ione, California, the Buena Vista Power Plant produces electricity by burning urban and agricultural biomass waste in a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler.


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Over half a year since their last Korean single, K-pop behemoth EXO dropped their latest single “Ko Ko Bop” on Tuesday (July 18).
The lead song from their newly released The War album, “Ko Ko Bop” is a breezy dance tune from the popular K-pop boy band. Blending reggae rhythms and bass-driven dancehall and trap elements, the single is a smooth summer bop.
A sultry track about getting down and dancing without constraint, “Ko Ko Bop” features lyrics co-written by members Chen, Chanyeol and Baekhyun. The shimmering vocals are overall relaxed, driven by a soft wailing that recalls EXO’s 2013 single “Wolf,” while aggressive raps and sharp dance breaks propel the song to its end with a final proclamation of the titular phrase.

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If Demi Lovato needs someone to lean on now that she's out of rehab, she can always count on her childhood best friend, Selena Gomez.
"Many people believe that there is some rivalry between us, whether because of our age, our music or the programs that we do, etc.," Gomez told the Spanish outlet, El Paradirario. "But there is no rivalry. Demi and I have been friends since we were 6-years-old when we first met while working on the TV show Barney. She is my best friend," she added.
This is the first time that Gomez has directly addressed the rumor that she and Demi, who once made funny videos together on Youtube, have grown apart. "Like with Miley," adds Selena, "We respect each others careers and our friendship and there is much admiration— mutual admiration— that makes us keep our friendship," she said.


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Germany is a country in Europe with cities that are quite famous and interesting to visit such as Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and others. One of the cities that is a tourist attraction in Germany is the City of Dresden which is located in the east of the country.
Dresden is one of the most historic cities in Germany. You can see historical gems there in various forms, especially in the form of architecture. Want to know more about Dresden City? Check out the following nine portraits and facts about the City of Dresden.
- Dresden is a city in the state of Saxony, Germany. It is located not far from the Czech and Polish borders
- Even though it is smaller than its neighboring city, Leipzig, Dresden is still chosen as the capital city of the state of Saxony
- The city of Dresden has an area of about 328 sq km with a population of about 500 thousand people
- Dresden has many historic old buildings, one of which is the Zwinger Palace which was built in 1710
- In the past, the city of Dresden was not spared the cruelty of the Second World War. Dresden was bombed by the Allies on 13-15 February 1945
- Many buildings were destroyed but renovated after the war as a symbol of peace
- Besides having a wealth of architecture, Dresden is also surrounded by nature in the form of forests and the Elbe River that divides the city
- With its rich culture, Dresden is bidding as a candidate for the European capital of culture for 2025
- Now, the magnificent and historic buildings in Dresden are used as museums that you can visit anytime
Well, what about after seeing some of the portraits of the City of Dresden above? Many interesting facts are the main attraction of this city as a tourist spot, yes. While you’re in Germany, don’t forget to visit some of the recommended tourist attractions above, OK!

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Marine Fuels: Unmasking Gas
A primer on the way forward for alternative fuels for marine propulsion. By now, many of us have been passed by a garbage truck…
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The port of Antwerp is taking steps to further boost its name recognition in India, by expanding its network of local representatives…
Denmark Zooms in on Developments in Autonomous Shipping
A conference on autonomous ships hosted by the Danish Maritime Authority zooms in on the potential for using new technology on board ships.
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UK Ship Register Signs its First Unmanned Vessel
The UK Ship Register has signed its first ever unmanned vessel to the flag, showing how it is adapting to the changes of the maritime industry.
Inside the World's First LNG Containership Conversion
Going ‘green & lean’ in Germany with the world's first containership converted to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) The world’s first container


I recently read about the newly hired Board of Education Superintendent for Berkeley County Schools and was rather surprised at the salary he will be receiving — over $200,000 a year.
At first I thought that, well OK, if he was running a large company with the total number of factors involved this might be OK. Then I looked at what state governors in America are making annually and not a single one that I looked up was making even close to that.
In fact our own governor makes $150,000 a year to run the entire state. Oregon's governor makes less than half of our new BOE top dog. Somehow this all seems to have gotten out of hand when we can barely educate our children to read, do math, balance a check book, fill out a job application or simply get along in an adult world. Maybe more of the schools funding should be earmarked for quality students and not bloated salaries.


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Source: NOLA.comNOLA.com reports that 24 year old Stephen A. Arceneaux III from Destrehan, Louisiana died while watching WrestleMania 28. The man was reportedly choked out by his 14 year old cousin and pronounced dead at 10:39pm local time.
"According to St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne, Arceneaux had gathered with friends at a home on Murray Hill Drive to watch the pay-per-view event 'Wrestlemania 28' on television when he and a 14-year-old cousin began to wrestle on an inflated mattress on the floor. The juvenile, who is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds, placed his arm around the neck of Arceneaux, who was 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighed 220 pounds, in a move commonly known as a 'rear naked choke hold' for 30 to 40 seconds.
"Witnesses reported that Arceneaux said he would not give up or 'tap out.'
"But at some point, someone noticed that Arceneaux was turning blue and told the youngster to release the hold. When he did, witnesses realized that Arceneaux had stopped breathing and dialed 911, shortly after 10 p.m.
"Arceneaux's girlfriend tried to revive him with CPR. He was transported to St. Charles Parish Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"Champagne said the investigation is continuing. No arrests have been made."
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CM Punk Calls Susan G. Komen "A Scam", Brock Lesnar, "Cryptic" Message From Adam Rose
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Backstage Notes On John Cena's Time Off And Return, Speculation On WWE Pushing Dean Ambrose
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A State High Court in Ibadan has dismissed a plea by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), to halt the hearing of a suit filed by embattled Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, against the Federal Government.
Recall that Sunday Igboho had filed the lawsuit when agents from the Department of State Services (DSS), a federal government agency, broke into his Ibadan home on July 1.
In Abuja, the Federal High Court clarified that a judge was on the ground to sign an August 4 bail warrant of the aides and associates of the agitator by Justice Obiora Egwuatu.
It blamed their counsel for failing to approach Justice A.R. Mohammed, who alternates as a vacation judge, for the release of the detainees.
Malami had in his motion on notice raised a preliminary objection against Adeyemo’s suit.
He argued that the Oyo State High Court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
The Attorney-General was represented in the court yesterday by a team of 10 lawyers led by Abdulahi Abubakar. On the team were Adekola Olawoye (SAN) and Oladipo Olasope (SAN).
Malami asked for a time extension to enable him to file further processes in opposition to Igboho’s application.
But the motion was opposed by Igboho’s counsel, led by Chief Yomi Alliyu (SAN) because time is of the essence.
Alliyu argued that the law stipulates that replies shall be given within five days, stressing that Malami had nowhere to hide because the case is about fundamental human rights.
He also pointed out that by filing the motion on notice, Malami had called for the discretion of the court.
He, therefore, urged Justice Ladiran Akintola to exercise discretion instead of granting Malami’s application.
Counsel for the second and third respondents (the DSS and the director of DSS in Oyo State), T. A. Nurudeen, did not oppose the application
After listening to both parties, Justice Akintola allowed Malami’s lawyers to move his application but awarded N50,000 cost against the Attorney-General.
He adjourned the hearing to August 30.
Malami had in his preliminary objection, argued that the claims of unlawful killing of Igboho’s aides cannot be brought under fundamental human rights enforcement procedure.
See also How I Was Unlawfully Arrested, Brutalised, Detained by Some Police Men in Ibadan — Man Narrates Ordeal

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Honestly, I’m too excited, so I’m going to try and finish this post as quick as possible.
Anderson .Paak has been one of my favorite up-and-comers since listening to his last LP, Venice, for all of 2015. He then appeared on Dr. Dre’s Compton, which is when he was discovered by the masses. After an EP with Blended Babies and one with Knxwledge under the Nxworries moniker, he announced another California-influenced LP, Malibu.
At 15 tracks, the highly-anticipated album is led by its first four singles—”The Season/Carry Me,” “Am I Wrong” with ScHoolboy Q, “Room In Here” with The Game, and the Hi-Tek-laced “Come Down“—and also features appearances from BJ the Chicago Kid, Rapsody, Talib Kweli, and two accomplished choirs.
Take a listen below and head to iTunes to cop!
01 The Bird (prod. Paak)
02 Heart Don’t Stand A Chance (prod. DJ Khalil)
03 The Waters f. BJ the Chicago Kid (prod. Madlib)
04 The Season/Carry Me (prod. 9th Wonder, Callum Conner)
05 Put Me Thru (prod. Paak)
06 Am I Wrong f. ScHoolboy Q (prod. POMO)
07 Without You f. Rapsody (prod. 9th Wonder)
08 Parking Lot (prod. Paak, Jose Rios)
09 Lite Weight f. The Free Nationals United Fellowship Choir (prod. Kaytranada)
10 Room In Here f. The Game & Sonya Elise (prod. Like of Pac Div)
11 Water Fall (Interlude) (prod. Chris Dave, The Drumhedz)
12 Your Prime (prod. DJ Khalil)
13 Come Down (prod. Hi-Tek)
14 Silicon Valley (prod. Dem Jointz)
15 Celebrate (prod. Paak, Vicky Farewell Nguyen
16 The Dreamer f. Talib Kweli & Timan Family Choir (prod. Callum Conner)
And because I’m a sucker for anything BJ the Chicago Kid, you can peep the Madlib-produced “The Waters” below.
If you aren’t playing Malibu throughout 2016, you’re making a big mistake.


President Donald Trump angered Black Americans when he refused to hang former President Barack Obama's portrait in the White House.
Trump is departing from the tradition of unveiling his predecessor's portrait and hanging it in the White House.
Trump is reportedly planning to skip the White House portrait ceremony, where the current president traditionally hangs up a portrait of his predecessor in the East Room.
According to NBC News, Obama is not interested in attending the ceremony while Trump is occupying the White House. So Obama's portrait unveiling will have to wait until 2025 -- when Trump is out of office.
The tradition was established by former Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.


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(Pocket-lint) - This year's Wimbledon tennis tournament starts today, Monday 1 July, and you can watch much of it in 4K Ultra HD. In fact, many of the matches will be available with the stunning HDR contrast and colour tech too.
The BBC is showing all matches from Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in 4K HDR (using the HLG standard) on BBC iPlayer. And, with Virgin Media recently adding HDR support to its Virgin TV V6 Box, you can watch it all there.
Sky Q 2TB box owners can also watch the action in 4K. HDR is yet to come to that platform, however.
Here then is how to ensure you watch the action from The Championships in the best formats possible.
How to watch Wimbledon in 4K HDR on BBC iPlayer
As it debuted last year, the BBC is extending its Ultra HD trials to include coverage of Wimbledon in 4K HDR, using the HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) standard. Every match played on the Centre Court will be available to view in the format through BBC iPlayer.
You can get it if your TV is compatible with HLG tech (see the list of supported TVs here) and have a broadband speed fast enough. The BBC suggests you will need a speed around 36Mbps or above to get full 4K (3840 x 2160). However, you can still get an excellent, higher-than-Full HD image if your internet speed is 16Mbps or above.
All you need to do is open BBC iPlayer and when there is a match available to view, you will be given the option to watch it in UHD, HD or SD (standard definition). Choose UHD and enjoy.
As with the World Cup coverage, access to the iPlayer Wimbledon 4K streams will be on a first-come, first-served basis (pun not intended). "Tens of thousands" of spots will be available for each match, however, so you shouldn't have any problems.
How to watch Wimbledon in 4K HDR on Virgin TV
Virgin Media has confirmed that, as its V6 Box now has HDR (HLG) support, you will be able to watch all Centre Court matches - including the mens and womens finals - in 4K HDR through the BBC iPlayer app on the STB.
All other matches on all other courts will be shown in full in HD for the first time. You just need to hit the red button on the remote to choose between the live feeds.
How to watch Wimbledon in 4K on Sky Q
We're yet to hear confirmation, but Sky will likely offer all Centre Court matches in Ultra HD but not HDR as the technology is not yet supported.
Sky Q 2TB box owners should be able to access the 4K feed through the BBC iPlayer app, but we're yet to hear if we should expect a similar separate service to last year's additional offering.
That was delivered as a separate feed accessed via a pop up/red button message while watching on BBC One or Two.


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A basket is a type of container traditionally made from many materials, e.g., fine wooden splints, bamboo fibers or bamboo strips, cane, pine, straw, hide, animal hair, metal strips, etc. A basket which made of bamboo fibers or bamboo strips is called a bamboo basket. Bamboo is the prime material for making a bamboo basket. The People are specialized in weaving baskets, known as basket makers. This weaving craft of basket makers is a traditional rural craft and also an ancient craft.
How bamboo baskets weaved?
Bamboo baskets are typically hand-woven; many bamboo basket-making traditions have developed globally over time, particularly in Southeast Asia and East Asia. Firstly basket makers collect rich quality bamboo, and then they abstract fibers or strips out of those. Two distinct sets of bamboo strips are interlaced at normally right angles to form a base shape of the basket, and then the next part is easy. The bamboo strips’ weaving goes around the base shape until the basket is rugged and durable enough to carry. The longitudinal strips of bamboo are called the warp, and the lateral stripes are called the weft or woof, also known as filling. These two sets of bamboo strips create a bamboo basket by a basket maker or basket weaver. There are many bamboo basket makers, who make designer baskets.
In which works can you use a bamboo basket?
You can do various kinds of works with a bamboo basket. These bamboo baskets are mainly used to store grains, supplements, and goods and carry purposes in the fields and construction sites. But you can also use bamboo baskets in many more works.
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Bamboo basket as a small or medium container and more: One can contain various kinds of goods in a bamboo basket, it can be used in constructional sites by workers for carrying bricks and many constructional building items, Row kitchen items such as ginger, onion, garlic, green chili, and many other things can be kept in a bamboo basket. You can also throw away your garbage with it. It can help you daily, and you won’t know in which you would need its help. From carrying goods to waste, you can use a bamboo basket in many works of your everyday life.
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KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine and its Western allies Monday (November 26) demanded the release of three Ukrainian ships fired on and seized by Russia near Crimea.
Russian sailors boarded and captured the ships on Sunday, accusing them of illegally entering Russian waters off the coast of Crimea in the Sea of Azov.
The crisis unfolded as two small Ukrainian warships and a tugboat were heading through the Kerch Strait, a waterway that gives access to the Sea of Azov from the Black Sea and that both Ukraine and Russia use.
Ukraine said a Russian border guard vessel rammed the tugboat and then fired on the ships, immobilising all three. It said the Kerch Strait was blocked by a tanker and that Russian military aircraft were flying over the area.
Russia's FSB security service, which oversees border forces, confirmed weapons had been fired and the vessels seized, accusing the Ukrainian ships of "violating the Russian border".
Ukraine said six of its servicemen were injured, two seriously. The FSB said only three had suffered non-life threatening injuries and received medical treatment.
Russian news agencies quoted port officials in Crimea as saying the strait was reopened to traffic early Monday.
The United Nations (UN) Security Council held an emergency session Monday. NATO also called an emergency meeting on the incident.
"We will demand [at the UN Security Council] the immediate release of our sailors and the liberation of our ships."
Klimkin said talks were under way with the European Union and others on increasing sanctions imposed on Russia.
France called on Russia to release the sailors and ships, with its Foreign Ministry saying "nothing appears to justify the use of force" by Russia.
Britain condemned Russia's "act of aggression" against Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said any Russian "blockade" of the Sea of Azov was "unacceptable".
On Monday he proposed that France and Germany mediate the crisis between Moscow and Kyiv.
Martial law under consideration
Tensions have been building over the Kerch Strait, where Russia has built a new bridge that gives it a land connection to Crimea, which Moscow illegally annexed in 2014.
Kyiv has accused Moscow of blocking access for Ukrainian ships though the strait, the only way in and out of the Sea of Azov to the Black Sea.
In recent months both sides had deployed more naval and border vessels to the area.
Ukraine's military was on high alert and parliament was to vote Monday on a request from President Petro Poroshenko to impose martial law for 30 days.
Poroshenko held a late-night meeting of his military cabinet, proposing the imposition of martial law in Ukraine "to ensure the security and safety of its citizens".
Protesters gathered in several Ukrainian cities to denounce Russia's actions, with several hundred far-right activists marching to parliament in Kyiv and setting off flares.
The confrontation is a concerning development in the long-running conflict pitting Ukraine against Moscow and Russian-backed rebels in the east of the country. More than 10,000 people have died in the fighting.
Russia has turned into a terrorist countryReply
This is the meanest, unjustified article one could believe in. It is all lies, provocations egging on Russia and twaddle. Poor harmless creatures scared to be attacked by the grey wolf. One should ask the pasture owner to punish the wolfReply
Interesting situation why should we inform neighbor countries about military exercises we are holding? Because of international law and mutual respect. Dear journalist, you must cover news based on reality not one-sided. International law is not American or French, it is a set of treaties based on mutual understanding and agreement of all people around the world. As Islom Karimov said there is no such thing as universal democracy. Ukraine wanted to import democracy from America, as a result Ukraine now loosing its territory and citizens. It is not surprising. Government should always act thinking about its people. Government at this moment provide source of heat to its people.Reply
Let's wish Ukraine luckReply
That's a provocation by Poroshenko! The [presidential] election is looming in Ukraine. [He intends] to impose martial law and seize power.Reply
That's a provocation by Putin who sees his approval ratings are dwindling because of the crisis [in Russia] due to the [international] sanctions imposed after the illegal occupation of Crimea.Reply
I agree with you!Reply


London’s Metropolitan Police have held onto Bitcoin worth almost £180m and captured a 39-year-elderly person as a component of a continuous examination concerning worldwide tax evasion. The biggest ever capture of digital currency in the UK comes only weeks after a past multi-million-pound seizure, as law implementation cinches down on illegal tax avoidance
The seizure is the biggest take of unlawful digital money resources at any point made in the UK and comes scarcely a fortnight after the Met seized £114m worth of Bitcoin on 24 June 2021. The power’s Economic Crime Command followed up on the rear of insight got about the exchange of criminal resources. The captured lady who was recently met according to the disclosure of the store has been bailed to a date later in July.
The explanations behind this crackdown are complex. For instance, the Chinese activities focusing on digital currency were connected to the high power utilization expected to control the PCs that take part in crypto mining, which is turning into a significant supporter of worldwide fossil fuel byproducts, while some crypto venture plans are minimal more than a celebrated pyramid or Ponzi tricks.
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However, it is the flood in ransomware assaults and general carefully empowered wrongdoing in 2021 that has focused on how digital forms of money are utilized as a protected harbor by digital lawbreakers to wash their benefits; toward the start of June, the US specialists recuperated Bitcoin worth $2.3m, a particular piece of the payoff blackmailed from Colonial Pipeline by an associate of the DarkSide organization.
ESET’s Jake Moore said that while the seizure would come as an enormous hit to the groups behind the illegal tax avoidance, it was an amazingly uncommon result. This is to some degree on the grounds that despite the fact that monetary forms like Bitcoin offer a public record, there isn’t anything set up to prevent digital crooks from laundering cash through a computerized blender again and again, until it has no self-evident or clear connections to its starting point. This makes it exceptionally difficult to explore adequately.
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo for Vanguard is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
By Davide Barbuscia
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, increased exposure to large bank’s bonds during the banking rout in March, taking advantage of cheap valuations, according to a report seen by Reuters.
The collapse of two U.S. regional banks last month triggered wild price fluctuations across fixed income markets, with worries over the banking sector weighing broadly on corporate bond prices.
“The banking troubles offered a brief window to add large banks at compelling valuations,” said the report, written by Sara Devereux, global head of fixed income group, and her team.
“We had little exposure to troubled banks and do not see evidence of a systemic risk to the financial system,” it said.
Vanguard expects volatility in bond markets to continue in coming months, which could present more opportunities to buy oversold debt securities, but it remains cautious about adding risk to its bond portfolios as it expects the economy to enter a recession this year.
“The time for a full risk-on moment has not yet arrived,” the report said.
Last month’s bank failures have strengthened expectations of a slowdown in the economy, as banks are expected to become more cautious and restrict lending.
Investors are now assessing whether the Federal Reserve will keep hiking rates to fight inflation after a largely expected 25 basis point hike at its next rate-setting meeting in May. Many expect the central bank to cut rates later this year to loosen the grip of higher borrowing costs on the economy.
Core inflation, however, is likely to be sticky, according to Vanguard, limiting the Fed’s ability to ease monetary policy in coming quarters.
“We believe the Fed will ultimately hoist the fed funds rate above 5% by mid-year before pausing,” it said.
“Barring a major economic surprise, we think the Fed will hold policy rates high for longer than the market currently expects.”
Vanguard, the world’s largest asset manager, made the most of the financial panic in March by being one of the few investors to buy high-quality bonds from large banks at a discount.
The market turmoil brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic caused a “dash for cash” in the bond markets as investors looked to move their capital into safer investments. Banks, which have relied on the bond markets to raise funds, saw their borrowing costs spike, forcing them to pay more to debt investors.
In a rare move, Vanguard took advantage of the confusion in the market by purchasing bonds issued by large banks at a discount. This enabled the company to buy high-quality securities at lower prices than usual and in larger quantities than usual.
The discounted bonds were part of the asset manager’s “total return” strategy, which seeks to maximize return over the long term. This enabled Vanguard to increase its market presence and also to reduce its holding costs, as it was able to buy the bonds for less.
The bond purchases were a shrewd move for Vanguard and could potentially pay off in the long run. By buying high-quality securities from large banks at a discount, the asset manager has created an opportunity to make money from the market chaos. It remains to be seen whether or not the move will pay off, but Vanguard’s decision shows that the company is willing to try new strategies in order to maximize its returns.


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UPDATE: OG&E crews said they hope to have the power restored soon.
Officials said they still do not know the cause of that outage.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Around 600 homes were without power Sunday night as frigid temperatures hit the state.
Residents in southeast Oklahoma City and Midwest City said their power went out around 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
OG&E spokeswoman Kathleen O’Shea said they do not know what caused the outage.
Crews are trying to diagnose and fix the issue.
O’Shea said they are unsure how long the power will be out for these residents and businesses.


As we reported yesterday both ASUS and MSI were accused of sending graphics cards to reviewers with modified BIOS’s. These modified BIOS’s give these samples more power, which leads to increased frequencies and better results overall.
By default (modified BIOS) these cards are put in “Overclocking” mode when sent to reviewers. Retail cards are set in “Gaming” mode, which has slightly lower clocks. Reviewers and gamers can use the bundled software to take put the card in these different modes, but sadly most reviewers are completely unaware of the situation. This means they just run the card out of the box, giving that specific card a 1-2% performance boost over cards that are running on stock settings.
While 1-2% is not a big deal overall, seeing one card perform better than another in reviews definitely persuades someone to purchase your card over another.
ASUS has released an official statement on the matter:
“ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 graphics cards come with exclusive GPU Tweak II software, that provides silent, gaming, and OC modes allowing users to select a performance profile that suits their requirements. Users can apply these modes easily from within GPU Tweak II.
The press samples for the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 OC and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 OC cards are set to “OC Mode” by default. To save media time and effort, OC mode is enabled by default as we are well aware our graphics cards will be reviewed primarily on maximum performance. And when in OC mode, we can showcase both the maximum performance and the effectiveness of our cooling solution.
Retail products are in “Gaming Mode” by default, which allows gamers to experience the optimal balance between performance and silent operation. We encourage end-users to try GPU Tweak II and adjust between the available modes, to find the best mode according to personal needs or preferences.
For both the press samples and retail cards, all these modes can be selected through the GPU Tweak II software. There are no differences between the samples we sent out to media and the retail channels in terms of hardware and performance.”
So according to ASUS they enable “Overclocking” mode by default for review samples to save reviewers time.
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Ross Lovegrove has created a series of spectacular over-100-meter superyachts that challenge traditional notions of yacht design. The yachts’ are structurally created through ‘netification’, a
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Designed by Ross Lovegrove, the design project features inflatable architecture for outdoor concerts and public events. These sensual structures are made from gold and white
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Computational Design: NEXT 13, a 2-day online interactive conference with worldwide frontiers, took place on Saturday and Sunday, April 15 – 16, 2023, and presented
3D printed chairs are a modern take on furniture design, utilizing 3D printing technology to create unique and intricate designs. They offer a combination of
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Trust conserves 20,000 acres on southern slopes of Mount St. Helens
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MOUNT ST. HELENS — Twenty-thousand acres along the southern slopes of Mount St. Helens are safe after 10 years of negotiations.
Columbia Land Trust has struck a deal to conserve a chunk of Skamania County’s forests.
Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell helped celebrate the deal at a news conference Monday. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler was there too.
They both said public lands projects like these protect natural beauty while bringing in revenue for the state.
"It's $26 billion in our state and over 200,000 jobs, so we can say that public lands is a great economy and today is another investment toward that great economy," said Cantwell.
"It's an iconic treasure that we want to pass on for generations to come," Herrera Beutler said.
A timber company called Pope Resources had claims on some of the now-protected land. It was a key stakeholder in the decade of negotiations as were Skamania County leaders.
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Taking another stab at tribal print. This time I copied a look I found on Pinterest. Noted: originally done by SuPa Nails. (This time I kept the link!)
This is the inspiration look. Yes, I just copied it almost exactly. They left more orange showing on the index finger and I actually like that more.
The polishes I used:
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Sun Kissed
Sally Hansen Insta Dri - Lightening
China Glaze - Bahamian Blues
Kiss Nail Art Striper in black and white.
Paint all nails Sun Kissed. It took two coats for opacity.
Thumb design: Start with a black "V" over the half moon.
Add a thin line of Lightening along the underside of the "V"
Add thin white stripes along the black "V"
Bahamian Blue dots along the top of the black "V"
The ring finger design is the same as the thumb except leave out the white stripes.
Index finger - paint half with white polish.
Add thin black lines down the length of the nail.
Use a striper brush and do a line of Bahamian Blues along the side of the white edge.
Add a thin line of Lightening along side the blue line.
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Ajith’s issue seems to have come to an end. Ajith’s speech during the felicitation function for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi was no doubt blown out of proportion. The CM in a statement on this issue has also expressed the same thoughts.
Karunanidhi has said that Ajith is one of the flowers that decorated him during the function. He stated that some people who are jealous of the importance that he is being given by the film fraternity are trying to turn Ajith’s speech to meet their own ends. However, the octogenarian had advised the film fraternity to maintain discipline and not allow selfish people to exploit them.
The CM also said that Ajith had clarified about his speech and that he was referring to other functions that were held earlier to which many actors were forced to attend.
With the CM’s statement,hope the Ajith issue seems to have come to an end.


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NEW GREEN MOTOR TECHNOLOGY BY AC KINETICS CAN ELIMINATE 26 MILLION TONS OF CO2, 104B kWh
Motor Drive Software Reduces Energy Consumption and Simultaneously Increases Performance
ARMONK, NY, February 5, 2013 – A new green technology developed by startup company AC Kinetics, Inc. will help eliminate as much as 26 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually from the air we breathe, while also reducing electricity usage by about 104 billion kWh. This next generation motor control is compatible with existing AC induction motor drive hardware and is now available for licensing. It will debut at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., February 25-27.
“We have developed several algorithms for electric motor control that reduce energy consumption by 10% to 40%, while simultaneously improving motor performance,” explains Dr. Neil Singer, president of AC Kinetics, Inc.
AC Kinetics has been selected as a semi-finalist in the Future Energy Pitching Event at the Summit. To learn more about AC Kinetics’ green motor control technology, and to cast a vote for planet Earth, visit http://futureenergy.ultralightstartups.com/campaign/detail/851. Click “Vote for This Project.”
“Our technology also enables motors to run cooler, and therefore last longer,” says Dr. Singer. “Electric motors consume 45% of all electric energy produced globally, and two-thirds of the energy consumed for industrial production. AC Kinetics technology can substantially reduce the world’s electric bill—the global spend is $570B (USD) annually—while cutting the carbon pollution generated by power plants.”
The advanced AC Kinetics software, supported by real-time adaptive algorithms, runs on standard drive hardware for motorized equipment in the consumer, industrial, and transportation markets. The drive software controls the motor to optimally generate torque on demand in a maximally efficient manner. The software automatically configures itself to achieve a level of motor performance and energy efficiency unreachable even by hand tuning present day drives with costly instrumentation.
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Defence Minister Peter MacKay says a review may be on the horizon on how ground search crews communicate with the military.
MacKay was once again defending the armed forces and its role in the search for Burton Winters, 14.
MacKay, at a news conference Monday in Halifax, responded to more questions about the military’s role in searching for the teen who was found dead after a four day search about 20 kilometres from his community of Makkovik, Labrador.
There are still questions over why the military search and rescue helicopter didn’t arrive on the scene sooner.
MacKay says the military followed its set of guidelines.


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The county should not participate in a regional Hampton Roads jail being studied by the Southeastern Virginia Planning District Commission, according to York Administrator Daniel Stuck.
York County's share of the cost to build a regional jail would be lower than the expense of building its own jail, Stuck acknowledged. But because the regional jail will likely be built in south Hampton Roads, transportation of prisoners would be prohibitively expensive, he said.
York should try to build a jail in concert with other localities on the Peninsula, Stuck said in a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The board will consider Thursday whether it wants to continue its participation in the regional jail study.
York could join James City County and Williamsburg, which already operate a joint facility, and still qualify for state funds available to pay half the cost of constructing regional jails, Stuck said. The money is not available for construction of local jails.
Hampton and Newport News have expressed interest in the south Hampton Roads regional jail, which is actively being considered by the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach through the planning district commission.
Suffolk, Franklin and Isle of Wight County, which are also members of the commission, are moving ahead with their own regional jail. There is widespread overcrowding in Hampton Roads' jails.
In another matter Thursday, the supervisors will consider an ordinance to outlaw the storing of inoperative cars and trucks not inside a building or screened from public view.
The prohibition would apply on both residential and commercial property. Junkyards, which are permitted in industrial areas, would not be affected.
County Attorney William Hackworth has proposed that a violation be a class-three misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $500.
The board will also consider increasing the annual licensing tax on vehicles without current license plates from $50 to $100. In addition, the board will consider strengthening laws that allow the county to impound abandoned vehicles.
The county receives many complaints about inoperative or abandoned vehicles but often does not have the legal authority to take action, Hackworth said.
The supervisors will also consider granting a use permit for a Mormon Church proposed for Sinclair Lane in Tabb.
The board denied the church's application in January, citing traffic concerns. Sinclair Lane intersects with Route 171, a major county road.
The church recently submitted a study that shows its activities will not affect traffic during peak periods. Stuck and the Planning Commission have recommended approval of the permit.
The supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Courts and Office Center in Yorktown.


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Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day. There is some debate about whether it should be the heaviest or the lightest meal of the day, but almost every health expert seems to agree on one point - one must never skip breakfast. This is one of the foremost rules for good health and one that you must unfailingly follow, especially if you want to lose weight. Consuming a healthy breakfast is important to regulate your blood sugar levels and to keep you from overeating during lunch, besides keeping your energy levels up. However, eating a good quality breakfast is as important as never skipping it and that might be a little more difficult to achieve than you thought. That is because there is a world of options available to us as breakfast foods and we often get confused as to which one is the best and the healthiest for weight loss. There are a couple of factors that contribute towards belly fat and you need a combination of a good diet and regular exercise to get rid of the extra pounds.
Corn flakes are one of the most popular breakfast foods around the world, and with good reason. They're easily available, convenient, ready-to-eat and filling. Some people consume corn flakes for breakfast every single day. They can be eaten with milk and topped with fresh fruits, dried fruits or nuts. They are easy to digest and hence, may even pass off as 'healthy'. But are they really good for weight loss? Or is it time for you to ditch corn flakes and switch to a healthier breakfast option? Although corn flakes may seem to be a great breakfast option, they are not very healthy, as their nutritional profile doesn't qualify it for a healthy low-calorie breakfast food.
Also Read: The Ideal Healthy Breakfast: Top 3 Qualities That Your Breakfast Must Have
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Contrary to what many corn flake brand advertisements will have you believe, the breakfast cereal is not very healthy, let alone helpful in weight loss. The flakes may be low in fat, but they make up for that in the amount of sugar present in them, making them unhealthy for daily consumption. Corn flakes contain high levels of sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This means they have a high Glycaemic Index (GI) value, making them not apt for daily consumption. Experts suggest that consuming high-sugar foods for breakfast may promote weight gain and may result in insulin resistance in the body, leading to diabetes. High levels of sugar in the blood drive the levels of insulin to go up, which in turn results in storage of fat in the cells. This then translates to weight gain.
Also Read: Health Benefits of Breakfast: Why is it the Most Important Meal of the Day?
So now you know! If you want to lose weight, ditch sugar-laden corn flakes and opt for healthier breakfast options like oats and muesli that does not come loaded with 'added sugar'. Make sure your breakfast cereal is devoid of hidden sugars, by checking the label on the back of the box. Remember, if it comes from a packet, reading the nutrition label is crucial. Enjoy a healthy and nutritious breakfast.
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Efforts to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean put Alaska at the center of an international debate. It’s a highly political topic, one both former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump weighed in on. And to this day, there hasn’t been any oil produced from Arctic waters solely owned by the federal government.
So today, when it comes to drilling for oil in Alaska’s Arctic Ocean, you’d be forgiven for thinking not a lot is happening.
Yes, Shell’s multi-billion dollar effort to find oil in federal Arctic waters is a thing of the past. And yes, the Obama administration then took several steps to cut back on drilling in Arctic waters — actions the Trump administration is now working to undo.
But it turns out there is movement to get oil out of federally-owned parts of the Arctic Ocean. It’s happening slowly, steadily and without a lot of fanfare. Two companies’ efforts to drill for oil in the Beaufort Sea are chugging forward and, at least for now, they’ve largely avoided the national spotlight.
First, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is reviewing the Texas-based Hilcorp’s Liberty project. The plan calls for producing oil from a man-made, gravel island east of Prudhoe Bay as early as 2020.
The other project, led by Italian company Eni, is at an earlier stage. Eni is working to get the final go-ahead to explore for oil west of Prudhoe this winter, using a gravel island in state waters. They aim to drill thousands of feet down and then tens of thousands of feet horizontally to the north — to see if there’s any oil worth recovering.
Farthest from the finish line, but still of note, is Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. The Native corporation acquired federal leases from Shell late last year, and is now asking the federal government for approval to extend the leases, which are set to expire this year.
Both Eni and Hilcorp had their leases before the Obama administration limited Arctic development, so they’ve slipped past the influence of both Obama’s and Trump’s executive pens.
Another reason the two projects are happening below the national radar? Jim Kendall, regional director for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in Alaska, said in many ways, they don’t compare to Shell’s massive Arctic undertaking.
“It’s kind of apples and oranges,” Kendall said.
Shell’s exploration was 70 miles from shore and in waters around 170 feet deep. Hilcorp and Eni’s operations would be closer to land and pipelines, in waters not a lot deeper than an Olympic diving pool.
“And maybe that’s why it just hasn’t caught a lot of attention. I mean — it’s another gravel island, it’s been done before. It’s close to shore; it’s not 70 miles offshore,” Kendall said.
When Kendall said ‘it’s been done before,’ he was referring to a handful of existing man-made gravel islands in the Arctic Ocean companies are already drilling from. The key detail, though, is that these islands are in state waters. If it gets the final go-ahead, Hilcorp’s Liberty Project would be the first to produce oil in solely federally-owned Arctic waters.
It sounds like a big deal — and it is — but Hilcorp also wants to hit home the message that they’re not doing something completely new. In Alaska, the company faces an extra level of public scrutiny after safety incidents like a gas leak from one of its fuel lines in Cook Inlet this spring.
Mike Dunn, Hilcorp’s project manager for Liberty, argued the drilling plan isn’t especially risky.
“From our perspective it’s — I won’t say it’s simple. But it’s been done often enough where we don’t have to come up with some new technology,” Dunn said. “A lot of folks before us have figured this out.”
Michael LeVine, senior Arctic fellow with the Ocean Conservancy in Juneau, acknowledged that compared to what Shell was trying to do, the risks for Hilcorp and Eni’s projects are at least better understood. But, LeVine said, any drilling in Arctic waters is worth paying close attention to.
“They’re still massive industrial undertakings in a risky and remote place,” LeVine said.
But do these projects mean there’s still a promising future for oil drilling in Arctic waters? Oil industry supporters hope so. But beyond politics, Kendall said there are larger forces that have a big influence on that future: oil prices and climate change.
“If we have a longer drilling season, less ice, for some reason oil prices go up again. Then, of course, the market changes,” Kendall said. “And then industry, they have to decide what they would like to pursue.”
Kendall said it’s too early to say if the Eni and Hilcorp projects herald the triumphant return of big-time oil development in the Arctic Ocean.