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(PRNewsGIG/AFTNN) – Malaysian athlete Dato Pandelela Rinong revealed her exclusive non-fungible token (NFT) collectible ‘P.Zero1’, which is up for auction until 31 August 2022 via the digital NFT market, OpenSea. Fans will have the opportunity to bid to become the sole owner of the NFT which unlocks a priceless personalised experience with Pandelela and a framed printout of the NFT hand-delivered by the athlete herself.
Intrigued by the evolving NFT industry globally, Pandelela was driven to create her own line of digital artworks as an expression of her professional and personal journey as an athlete.
My vision for ‘P.Zero1’ was to share a piece of my story with the world and to pay homage to the sport which has drastically changed my life from a young Bidayuh village girl to an internationally recognised sportswoman. The adage ‘Zero to One’ reflects the journey I went through – of fate, perseverance, mental strength and dedication that has taken me thus far as well as this whole process of creating something radically new. It is an exciting phase for me and it challenges me to learn and try new things. As they say – the sky’s the limit and my message is for people to always strive for self-discovery and growth with an unwavering commitment to their goals.Dato’ Pandelela Rinong, Malaysian Olympian & World Championships medalist
I have seen Lela grow from a shy young lady to a confident and courageous adult who is always curious about the world outside sports. There are so many things for her to learn and so many opportunities to explore to create and establish her own brand – something which she could be proud of. This is her first step towards more exciting things. This project has been months in the making and we are excited to share ‘P.Zero1’ with Malaysians and the world. As NFT innovation continues to develop globally, both Pandelela and I are thrilled to venture into this space with the goal of contributing positively and inspiring the youth. We are also thrilled to organise this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the NFT owner to have a tailor-made personalised experience with Pandelela”.Jolene Knight, Founder and Brand Manager of Knight Communications who has journeyed alongside Pandelela as her Business Manager for 7 years.
Embarking on this creative journey with a prolific athlete like Pandelela has been monumental. Our mission has been to nurture the creative process between athlete and artist while bringing the NFT to market for the fans. We are strong proponents of promoting closer bonds between athletes and fans and are constantly looking for ways to innovate these engagements.”Founder of Prime Sports International (PSI), Yong-Chul Yun
The collaboration with Pandelela also marks the second initiative and brainchild of Prime Sports NFT which aims to connect the world of sports, arts and culture. Following its recent success with footballer Safee Sali’s ‘SEPULUH’ NFT collection, Prime Sports NFT has been making waves to further partnerships with athletes, artists and partners in the region to be part of the rising industry.
Hailing from Penang, Nicholas Chuan is the digital artist behind Pandelela’s ‘P.Zero1’ NFT who also carries a portfolio of illustrations for world-renowned organisations such as UEFA, Formula 1’s Red Bull Racing, Liverpool FC and FC Bayern and most recently football legend Safee Sali’s ‘SEPULUH’ NFT. “I’m proud to be able to once again represent and work closely with a prominent Malaysian athlete like Pandelela. In addition to her accomplishments, I have always admired her work ethic, determination and courage as a female athlete and wanted to translate her amazing story and core values into ‘P.Zero1’. I hope the fans will enjoy it as much as I have.”
Pandelela’s ‘P.Zero1’ NFT goes live on auction for a period of 7 days beginning 24th August to 31st August 2022 via OpenSea. Fans will have the opportunity to bid to become the exclusive owner of the exclusive NFT which will unlock exciting benefits including a unique personalised experience with Pandelela and a framed printout of ‘P.Zero1’ handed to the NFT owner by the athlete herself.
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PARENT WIN! IT’S OVER!
STOP THE PRESSES! Two days ago, the California State Board of Education, rather than killing/gutting the Parent Trigger Law (which had been passed thanks to then state senator, now head of DFER CA, Gloria Romero, and Ben Austin of Parents Revolution), instead approved final regulations that strengthen the law. This is a HUGE and unexpected victory and, mark my words, will have national implications, as many other states are likely to follow CA's lead and empower parents in a uniquely powerful way. Here's the press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2011
CONTACT: Linda Serrato, email@example.com, (909)287-9667
PARENT WIN! IT'S OVER!
LOS ANGELES – Today, Gov. Jerry Brown's State Board of Education (SBE), under the guidance of SBE President Michael Kirst unanimously passed final implementing regulations for the historic Parent Trigger. Below is a statement from Parent Revolution on the final chapter in the regulations debate:
"Today, the parents and children of California won an historic and hard-fought victory at the State Board of Education over Parent Trigger implementing regulations. These regulations operationalize Parent Trigger as a true right for every parent in California, and they make it virtually impossible for recalcitrant district bureaucracies like Compton Unified to abuse the ambiguity in the law in order to defend an indefensible status quo.
"Eighteen months ago, when parents across California first organized to pass the Parent Trigger; or even eight months ago, when parents in Compton submitted their historic Parent Trigger petition, none of us could have predicted this day. And just six short months ago when our Executive Director, Ben Austin, and other reformers were removed from the State Board of Education largely in an attempt to stymie Parent Trigger, no sane political prognosticator could have predicted that this day would come to pass. But it did. Today. Because of the power and the passion of desperate and committed parents.
"A few highlights of these historic regulations:
• They ban harassment and intimidation of parents organizing around Parent Trigger, and they ban the use of school resources to campaign for or against Parent Trigger;
• They create a model petition, so that no future Parent Trigger petition will ever be thrown out due to a technicality;
• They provide every parent at all 1300 Parent Trigger eligible schools in California with notice about the law and their rights under the law;
• They create common sense signature verification procedures and timelines, and mandate that no legitimate signature shall ever be thrown out based on a technicality;
• They empower parents to choose their charter or in-district reform partner through a transparent and public parent-led RFP process after the parents have won the organizing campaign, and;
• They reject CTA's outrageous proposal that teachers be given veto power over Parent Trigger.
"Over the past six months, hundreds of parents rode on a midnight parent bus, from Compton to Sacramento. Over and over and over again. These parents convinced the governor, along with key statewide education and legislative leaders, to stand with them instead of the most powerful and wealthy interest groups in the state. When they didn't get the answer they wanted, they got right back on the bus to Sacramento. They refused to take 'no' for an answer and they ultimately forced the Sacramento establishment to listen. People throw around the term "parent involvement" a lot. But these brave parents define the term 'parent empowerment.'
"Today we close one long, circuitous chapter, and we open a new one. These regulations make the Parent Trigger a true right for every single parent in California, even if they don't always have a stable of idealistic pro-bono attorneys at their side. As this movement spreads across Compton, Los Angeles and California to far off places like Texas, Mississippi, New York and dozens of other states, we will never forget what this movement is about: giving parents power to finally make education serve the interests of children, not adults.
"Thank you for everything you have done to make this day and this journey possible. We have many more chapters in this story to write together. But it's worth taking a moment to savor the historic conclusion to this chapter, and the transformative implications it has for the parents and children of California."
Press should direct all inquiries to Linda Serrato, firstname.lastname@example.org, (909)287-9667

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A More Family Friendly Deadpool 2 Hitting The Big Screen In December
Ryan Reynolds and Fred Savage hit Twitter over the weekend to announce the news!
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— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 28, 2018
A Princess Bride themed tweet came at the same time it was announced the formerly R-rated superhero comedy will arrive on December 21st for a limited time in theaters — with less violence, less sexual innuendos, and less dirty language.
So far it’s unknown if the new cut of the movie will contain any new footage.


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MJ Rodriguez embodies the versatility that the entertainment industry needs as the nation navigates towards a post-pandemic future that’s more open in a number of ways. The Pose breakout star has been a part of the world of acting for more than a decade but only recently got the chance to show everyone that she’s not only a mainstay in Hollywood but a legacy trailblazer. With a historical role as part of the largest transgender cast on scripted television in tow, Rodriguez is taking her talents to AppleTV+ to star in a currently untitled comedy series alongside Maya Rudolph.
At 30, Rodriquez is looking forward to longevity as an actor in a field that initially wasn’t built for her. She also has the opportunity to play characters she only dreamed of when she was younger. Pose wasn’t just pivotal for the diversity of its cast, but also the depiction of trans individuals under the guise of Janet Mock and Ryan Murphy. Although the FX series highlighted the harsh reality many transgender and LGBTQIA+ individuals experience on a daily basis, it also steered clear of historic cinematic tropes that othered members of this community and instead displayed the normalcy of each characters’ lives.
Rodriquez’s role as Blanca, in particular, embodied the hopes and tenacity of many trans men and women. Enamored with New York’s ballroom scene, Blanca’s immersion into the subculture provided the path for her to realize her own dreams and in turn, help others access theirs. That experience was not unlike the one Rodriguez lived in real life, performing in balls during her early teenage years before becoming a professional actress.
As Pose comes to an end after three seasons, Rodriguez and Blanca are once again forging a similar path. “Now [Blanca] is moving on herself,” Rodriguez tells ESSENCE. “I always say the phrase, ‘Mama has a life to live, honey.’ And that’s exactly what Blanca did. She has her own life and she also received the fruits of her labor.”
Here Rodriquez shares what’s next for her on screen and behind the scenes as she continues to act, be an advocate for the protection of trans and gender non-conforming youth, and launch her music career.
What first inspired you to enter the world of acting?
MJ RODRIGUEZ: It is a vast and broad world of so many different types of projects, concepts, and people. As a child, I had been trained in acting and singing and dance for a long time, but I just never saw the possibility of me being thrust into a world like the entertainment industry. Especially in regards to acting and singing because of who I was and how I existed in the world. This is crazy and when I say crazy, I’m talking about how extremely eye-opening and fulfilling being an actor has been.
How does it feel to have come to the final season of such a beautifully represented and beloved series as Pose?
RODRIGUEZ: It was bittersweet, but it was also heartwarming and uplifting. It was empowering and it was emotional as all hell. The first season helped all of us get our official stamp in the industry. Speaking for myself specifically, I have been on other projects but I never was a lead. I never was a leading lady. I never had anyone ride by my name. I was happy that I got to take it all the way because all I did was just live with love. So it was beautiful to see how we wrapped the show and made it a great experience for everyone who was watching and also brought it to the right kind of end. It didn’t end on a sad note, but a high one.
Why do you believe Blanca is such a special character to the world?
RODRIGUEZ: One of the reasons the role was so important to play is because, number one, she’s an underdog. She was the woman that people expected not to succeed and she knew that. She also knew that she had to keep fighting to end up on top in her own way, not for anyone else, but for herself. You get to see the growth of Blanca. You get to see all of the accomplishments that she achieves in her third season due to the work that was laid down in the first and second seasons.
The first season, she was a budding young individual who wanted to be a house mother, who wanted to step out on her own and raise kids of her own. The second season, she became more solidified as a mother. She has her own nail salon and she has her own business. In the third season, she’s moving on herself. Her kids are succeeding, her love life is succeeding, and more importantly, she’s succeeding in getting everything she deserved due to the great amount of hope she had.
How does it feel taking on a new role in a scripted comedy series?
RODRIGUEZ: I’m a workaholic. I love being a part of the acting world. I love being an artist and a singer so getting another acting opportunity that is something extremely different from Pose is the best thing for me. This new role helps other people understand me as an artist, that I have all these multifaceted parts to my abilities, not just one. I’m a goofy person and I finally feel like I get a chance to put some of that into this character, Sophia. She won’t be the typical kind of funny where it’s physical, I think it’ll be more so dry and it’ll be more so like no B.S. funny which will match well with Maya Rudolph. I’m super excited that I get to work with her, too, because I’ve been wanting to work with her since SNL.
What is your dream role?
RODRIGUEZ: I see myself in some really big blockbuster films like Indiana Jones and James Bond. I am very athletic and would love to be that kind of action girl. I see myself as a character like “Trinity” in the Matrix. These are the kinds of characters that I want to delve into because they are very, very complex and you get to see the heart and soul of these characters by the fight that they give.
I want to see some kind of superhero when it comes to transwomen or transmen or just the trans scope in general. I’m definitely making sure that it happens. I’m going to put my foot in the door and say, this is something that I want to audition for or this is something that I would love to read the script for. There have been really great opportunities that have presented themselves to me that I’ve attached myself to and they have proven the sky is literally limitless. I’m finally seeing how many doors have opened up because people actually see who we are and understand us and also see that we’re just like everyone else and we can share the same space.
How have you been able to maintain visibility as an advocate while broadening your scope as an actress?
RODRIGUEZ: I keep speaking up when I can. I love doing interviews and I try to speak up as much as I can when I’m talking to individuals like you and make sure that I get the word out about spreading awareness constantly. Now that awareness is as prevalent as it is and we are so open and out there, we’re under attack. We have to constantly keep fighting so I try to find space for myself to mentally heal when I do see something that hurts my heart because I’m a very emotional person. Sometimes I like to take on the weight of the world and it just doesn’t help.
What are important allied organizations and resources for trans people during these times?
GLSN is a great organization. They have an amazing hotline for young individuals who are thinking about releasing themselves and their existence from this Earth. The hotline advisors lets them know that their existence is needed and that it’s important to be here because they have something to offer. They just haven’t started yet and they don’t even know what they have to offer yet so other trans individuals can go through life. For me, that’s the most important thing when you can find a suicide hotline that helps individuals who are LGBTQIA+, but there is still more work to be done.
What will you cherish most about being a part of Pose as you look to future projects?
RODRIGUEZ: There were a lot of people that we’ve known for years and a lot of people that we had met, but we all collectively just had wonderful conversations in that space when we were on set. Either I was tired or Indya was tired or Dominique was tired. You know, we always lifted each other up, especially myself. I was always an energy ball. I remember one day one of the hairstylists who I’m good friends with, his name is Timothy. Everybody was sitting down in their chairs, it was before a scene that you guys will probably see coming pretty soon. I would twirl and sing in the beautiful dresses. And he would be like, “Girl, sit down” and everybody would start laughing. That’s the kind of relationship we had. Every last one of us felt safe and the moments behind the scenes were the most charitable moments for me. My cast members are my family now.
Check out MJ’s new single Something to Say below.

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Inside the Swiss healthcare crisis
- By Catherine Ebneter
- 20 February 2023
Staff shortages and physician burnout. Medication supplies dwindling and emergency departments shutting down. How has Switzerland managed to maintain its medical centers thus far and how will it prepare for the grim future?
Although hospitals in Switzerland are small, they rank among the best in the world. In fact, seven Swiss hospitals ranked on Newsweek’s list of The World’s Best Hospitals 2021 — with one in the top ten.
Moreover, the ratio of hospitals to people in Switzerland is also relatively high. There are 80 hospitals in Switzerland, divided among 26 cantons with an average of 4.5 beds per thousand people.
But it’s not the quality of Swiss hospitals or number of beds that’s been making headlines — it’s the chronic shortage of skilled labor to operate these institutions. The rising demand for healthcare services is outpacing the availability of skilled professionals in Switzerland. With emergency rooms closing at night, hundreds of nurses leaving their jobs every month, and a shortage of critical medication, Swiss citizens are alarmed, with some professionals calling the situation “completely hopeless.”
Simply not enough staff
The number of healthcare and support staff in Switzerland has increased by 19% since 2012, but another 70,000 people will be needed by 2029, according to a report by the Swiss Health Observatory. A report from the newspaper SonntagsZeitung, states that with nearly 14,800 unfilled jobs, no sector has more unfilled vacancies in Switzerland than healthcare.
The current workload is unprecedented, said Ribordy Vincent of the Swiss Society of Emergency and Rescue Medicine. An exceptional number of healthcare workers also leave the profession due to burnout. According to the Swiss Professional Association of Nurses, around 300 nurses turn their backs on the profession every month.
Employees are leaving because they can no longer cope with the pressure and the workload. The exhaustion is too great, and there’s no longer willingness to continue working under conditions with constant stress, irregular working hours, low salaries, and overtime.
“Full capacity for a long time, and they are on the brink of exhaustion and are leaving the profession because they see no prospects for improvement,” emphasized Sophie Ley, the President of the Swiss Nurses Association.
An existing problem
While the pandemic contributed to burnout in the Swiss healthcare sector (and worldwide), it simply highlighted an existing problem in the industry. Pierre-André Wagner, head of the legal department of the Swiss Nurses’ Association, says that the pandemic had an especially devastating effect because of cuts to health care in previous years.
“Even in normal circumstances, hospitals in Switzerland were operating to the limit of their capacity,” Wagner said. (READ MORE: Swiss teens, adolescents bore the brunt of Covid-19 stress).
Acute pressure on emergency rooms
The fallout is particularly acute in rural Swiss emergency rooms and critical care units. In January, a hospital in Martigny announced in a press release that it would be closing the ER overnight. The closure was directly related to a lack of qualified personnel.
During the winter months, there’s even more pressure on emergency rooms due to ailments like pneumonia and rising cases of RSV in children. The recent wave of flu-like infections in Switzerland has been hitting emergency rooms hard.
Emergency rooms are used as the main interface with the population, Vincent Ribordy, the co-president of the Swiss Society of Emergency Medicine, explains. And the situation in Martigny is not isolated.
“The Upper Valais hospital center counts over 21,000 patients in the emergency. That’s 8.5 % more than in the previous year,” explained Andreas Frasnelli, chief physician of the emergency department of the Visp hospital.
“We hope nighttime closures are temporary, but we cannot reopen at night unless we can recruit enough staff,” says Vincent Frochaux, the head of medicine in a hospital in the canton of Valais.
Nighttime ER closures aren’t the only concerns. Swiss authorities have declared a shortage of medication, as well. Oral medications like the painkillers paracetamol and ibuprofen are in need, especially in syrup form for children. Supply bottlenecks are to blame. In some cases, missing active ingredients are unavailable; in others, it is the vial or packaging. (READ MORE: Why in the land of pharma, the Swiss turn to natural meds).
Doctors are missing, too
Nurses aren’t the only skilled staff in high demand facing “unrealistic” working conditions. Around 19,000 doctors work in the Swiss outpatient sector, 40% of whom are general practitioners. General practitioners or house doctors have been the backbone of primary care for decades.
“[In Switzerland] between 3,000 and 4,000 general practitioners and pediatricians will be needed in the next few years,” says Philippe Luchsinger, President of the Swiss Association of General Practitioners and Pediatricians (MFE). But a study by the University of Basel warns that Switzerland is already experiencing a shortfall of 2,000 GPs. This figure could double in the future.
“We only have five pediatricians in the whole of Upper Valais – and that with a growing population,” says Nursing Director Kilian Ambord.
Action is needed
The need for skilled nurses and primary care physicians has increased steadily over the years as the population has aged, but Switzerland does not train enough qualified personnel.
Likewise, there is a high drop-out rate for those who want to get into the profession: 46% of nurses quit their studies. This means that if nothing is done, Switzerland will need an additional 65,000 nurses by 2030, according to the Swiss Health Observatory.
Swiss doctors and nurses are also getting older and set to retire. One in six primary care physicians in Switzerland is over 65, meaning thousands of GPs will retire in the next decade. Most GPs who could retire at 65 choose to work until 75 because they are so badly needed.
Potential solutions to the crisis
In the short term, hospitals have relied on expensive temporary staff who work on limited contracts. Temporary staff can cost as much as one-third more than permanent employees. Other hospitals hire staff from abroad to fill the massive gaps. In fact, in Switzerland one in three nurses is from abroad. Healthcare workers are lured to Switzerland by higher salaries.
Another solution being implemented is less work for more pay. The Wetzikon Hospital near Zurich offers a 38-hour work week with the same salary in an effort to fight the nursing crisis and improve attrition.
Swiss voters have also taken action to help resolve the crisis. In 2021, voters made a landmark decision to improve nurses’ working conditions. It was the first time for a specific professional group of employees to win a nationwide ballot and be protected by the constitution.
Others are turning to technology. Consultations take place by telephone or video. Digital platforms, like eedoctors, fill a gap in the market when GPs aren’t available. Patients can access doctors through a mobile application and get medical advice via a video link. Prescriptions are sent directly to their smartphones.
What’s clear is that this crisis will not be solved overnight. It will require the cooperation of the government, educators, citizens, and businesses working together to resolve it successfully.
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Tesla CEO Says N.Y. Times Article Reduced Market CapBill Koenig
Tesla Motors Inc.’s chief executive officer said a New York Times story saying the electric-vehicle maker’s Model S sedan fell short of its estimated range trimmed the company’s stock-market value as much as $100 million.
“It probably affected us to the tune of tens of millions, to the order of $100 million,” CEO Elon Musk said today in a Bloomberg Television interview with Betty Liu. “So it’s not trivial.”
The Times this month published a story on its website saying a Model S failed to meet the sedan’s 300-mile (483-kilometer) range “under ideal conditions” during a test-drive in cold weather. Musk on a Twitter post called the story “fake.” The newspaper’s public editor said in a blog on the paper’s website that there were flaws in the story.
Tesla is counting on the Model S to become profitable this quarter, excluding some costs. The Palo Alto, California-based company expects to boost Model S output by at least 25 percent this year and is bringing out the Model X crossover in 2014.
The shares have fallen 12 percent, from $39.24 to $34.38, since Feb. 8, the day the Times article first appeared. That includes today’s 4.8 percent decline at the close in New York.
Tesla’s market capitalization slid about $553 million in that time, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 2 percent during the period. The company’s stock-market value is $3.91 billion as of today’s close.
Musk also said in the interview today that Model S demand would be 10 percent to 20 percent less without a $7,500 U.S. tax credit.

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Let’s all take a moment to be grateful that we’ve moved away from the low-fat phase of the 90s. Avocado lovers across the world have been rejoicing ever since we learned that healthy fats are, in fact, really good for you.
When it comes to the types of fats that boost brain health and fight inflammation, there are a key different kinds to keep in mind. Some fats, like omega-3 fatty acids, you have to consume from outside food sources (thank you, walnuts and fatty fish). There are other types of fats, though, that your body can actually make itself. Pretty wild, right? Short chain fatty acids fall into the latter category, and according to nutrition experts, they have huge potential benefits for everyone’s favorite wellness topic: gut health.
- Jenn LaVardera, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian, nutrition expert, and wellness specialist based in Southampton, New York
What are short chain fatty acids, exactly?
If you’re confused about what a fatty acid is, rest assured that the concept is pretty simple. Fatty acids are, in short, the building blocks of fats. When we eat a food that contains fat, the digestive process breaks it down into these fatty acids, which helps them get absorbed and used in the body. “Short chain fatty acids are unique, however, because we don’t directly get them from food," says Jenn LaVardera, MS, RD, CDN, a dietitian for Daily Harvest. "Rather, they are produced by the bacteria in our gut." This important process actually happens in the large intestine, and plays a large role in promoting our overall health.
LaVardera explains that the bacteria in your gut break down indigestible fibers and resistant starches through fermentation, and short chain fatty acids are the byproduct of this natural process. The three main short chain fatty acids (which are sometimes referred to as postbiotics) made in the gut are butyrate, acetate, and propionate. “After they are produced, these fatty acids are absorbed by cells that line the gut where they are either metabolized or sent into circulation to provide energy to liver cells,” says LaVardera. Once absorbed, these powerful compounds offer a bounty of health benefits.
How short chain fatty acids boost gut health
LaVardera breaks down the complex relationship between short chain fatty acids and gut health: “Prebiotics are the fibers that probiotics—aka 'good' gut bacteria—‘eat,’ and postbiotics are the byproducts of that,” she says. These postbiotics (aka short chain fatty acids) provide energy to the colon cells to help them function properly and also assist in the metabolization of important nutrients like carbs and other fats.
Because of their role in maintaining intestinal health, the benefits of adequate short chain fatty acids in your gut include everything from reducing inflammation in your intestines (which can help reduce risk of colorectal cancer and leaky gut, among other things) to regulating immune function. “Due to their strong anti-inflammatory abilities, these fatty acids are also helpful in alleviating inflammatory intestinal diseases like crohn’s disease or IBD,” adds LaVardera.
Thanks to the gut-brain connection, short chain fatty acids also help promote brain health and cognitive functioning. “While the exact mechanisms are not yet known, preliminary research suggests these fatty acids influence neurological and behavioral processes and may also play a role in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders,” says LaVardera. The basic premise underlying this idea is that a shortage of short chain fatty acids leads to inflammation that could contribute toward the development of Alzheimer's disease or mental health disorders such as depression. LaVardera notes that the potential benefits of short chain fatty acids are a new frontier of research, and while they show great promise, more research is needed to understand how exactly these metabolites aid both gut health and overall wellness.
How can we increase the amount of fatty acids in our bodies?
Since this form of fatty acid is a byproduct of the digestive of fiber-rich foods, the best way to increase the amount in your gut is to eat more plants, according to LaVerdera. She cites research that shows eating more plant foods like fruit, vegetables, and legumes is linked with higher short chain fatty acids levels. Berries, artichokes, asparagus, bananas, leeks, onions, carrots, potatoes, and apples in particular contain fibers like pectin, inulin, and resistant starch that can aid in short chain fatty acid production. LaVardera says that for most healthy individuals, eating a variety of plant-based foods is the surest way to get in all that gut-boosting fiber they need to fuel fatty acid production, and shouldn’t need to rely on supplements or synthetic fibers.
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The Hotel Palme is a no frills accommodation that is badly in need of an update with regards to the furnishings, bed linen and furniture. We did not spend a lot of time in the hotel so these facts did not effect us in a major way but there are some tips that will make your stay more bearable. The walls are paper thin and you WILL be disturbed by your neighbours - we had ear plugs and this made the world of difference. There are no tea and coffee making facilities in your room so pack a travel kettle (this is fairly common in hotels in Italy). As you may be aware there is only air con in the months of July & Aug so a small fan in our case a fan / heater combi was very worthwhile taking (when its hot its hot and when its cold it really drops and there is not source to control this in the room).
The food we had was decent ( we are vegetarian and were provided with alternatives). Breakfast (served between 730 -930 am) was cereal, fruit, yoghurt, various breads, melba toasts, and condiments ( jams, honey, chocolate etc), the usual cooked options, and various cakes and little packets of biscuits.
Each night ( 630pm or 8pm) you have the following days menu which you mark your request - three starters ( 2 pasta and 1 soup usually) and two mains ( meat option and fish option usually) followed by a wide selection of deserts. There is also a help yourself salad buffet which is also where you get your soup from. The staff were friendly and helpful but clearly over stretched.
Make sure you ask for your welcome cards from reception on arrival as these give you discounts on the ferries, cable car at Malcesnie as well as other places.
The bus "station" is easy to miss but is near to the hotel (when you get to the main road take a left where you will find a out door shop, followed by bike hire, a cafe and shop and the bus station with the ticket office).
The buses run from Riva to Verona (before going to Verona it detours to Pescheria - where you can get off and following a 10 min walk into the centre and pick up the bus route that goes around the other side of the lake). Never buy the bus tickets on the bus (cost alot more) - use the ticket offices in the larger resorts and the tobacconist in the smaller ones. A day ticket for the line mentioned earlier costs 13 euros for unlimited travel, other ticket price examples are Garda to Malcesnie single 2.80 and approx 480 up to Riva.
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A dazzling new Rock and Roll Vampire Opera is taking the stage at King King in Hollywood this summer.
A tragic love story finds a couple torn apart by the grave and surrounded by Vampire Aerialists, Wonderlust Witches, Death‐Defying Dazzlers, Wild Werewolves and a Wandering Wizard.
WAKE NOT THE DEAD. Rock and Roll just got a little darker… and a whole lot sexier.
The live show is loosely based on the Gothic vampire book written by Johann Ludwig Tieck in 1800.
The extravaganza will be brought to life with a live band, live vocals, aerialists, pole dancing and blood.
LuLu Brud‐ Camilla
Joseph Dixon‐ Henry
Maya Kramer‐ Antoinette Krystaal Rain‐ Elizabeth
Sam Ortiz‐ Rochester
Jane Rose‐ Andora
Jhey Castles‐ Samantha
Sacha Senisch‐ Agatha
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As we roll past the first year of this decade I've asked two standard questions to a few key players in our industry. I wanted to know their thoughts, from their unique role and perspective, on what we saw over this last ten years and what to expect in the ten to come.
Doug Carrick founded Carrick Design in 85, and over the past thirty-six years he has been involved in the planning and design of over fifty golf course projects. Early in his career, Doug worked with Robbie Robinson, a very well respected Canadian golf course architect who had learned from the great Stanley Thompson. For those of you unfamiliar with Doug's work, here is a Top Ten list from my buddy Robert Thompson.
Turfhugger has interviewed Doug Carrick before, and thought fit to invite him back to see his thoughts on the Past Ten, Next Ten in golf.
Turfhugger: To what degree have environmental issues affected your role through this past decade?
Doug Carrick: Environmental issues related to golf courses over the past decade have steadily gained more attention and scrutinity on a number of levels. Not only has the development of new golf courses had to deal with the greater amount of scrutiny related to environmental issues, but existing golf courses have also had to adjust their methods of course maintenance to meet higher environmental standards.
The most obvious changes in golf course maintenance over the past decade has been in the development of integrated pest management programs to reduce the use of pesticides, to reduce the use of water and to integrate the development of more naturalized areas on golf courses. No longer do we see golf courses that are maintained from "wall to wall" as many were 20 years ago.
Turfhugger: What major changes will we see in the next Ten Years that will affect your role most significantly?
Doug Carrick: I believe in the next decade the standards for environmental protection will only become more and more demanding. It is very likely that we will see a greater reduction in the use of pesticides and quite possibly a ban on the use of chemical pest control. This will mean an increased use of organic fertilizers and pest controls. We are also likely to see tighter and tighter controls on the use of water for irrigation purposes. This will mean more storage ponds to collect storm water runoff and the use of treated effluent or "grey" water for irrigation.
I believe the other area that the golf industry will need to foucs on over the next decade will be in reducing the costs to play, reducing the costs of maintenance and reducing the costs to build new courses. Also finding ways to speed up play and reduce the amount of time it takes to play golf. This may mean shorter and more compact courses in the future or even an increase in the number of 9 hole or executive length courses.

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Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Powdery starch from a palm.
4 letter answer(s) to powdery starch from a palm
powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener
2. also SAGO PUDDING, a sweet pudding made by boiling sago with either water or milk and adding sugar and sometimes additional flavorings
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hehe Seven months does seem to be an age where many dogs embark upon their war of destruction, and it can last several months, or for life if not treated.
Aside from moving everything out of the house, I really don't see that there is much choice but to confine the dog in some way. A crate would be ideal for this. They sound and look much worse than they are, really. I know many dogs, mine included, that like them so much they put themselves into them.
The alternative is that you come home, see something else chewed up, and lose your temper with the dog, or become very disappointed. Either one won't be pleasant for the dog, and certainly more unpleasant than being confined in a crate, or if possible, perhaps a single spare room.
Yes, a crate is a cage, for want of a better word. Like these.
They are not for penalty or punishment however. On the contrary. As stated before, my dog loves her crate/cage and often goes in on her own accord to get some peace. I use it when I want to be sure that I can leave her and she won't get into mischief or danger, as dogs of that age can so often do. I know they can look a little stark, but you can put soft bedding into them, as well as dog's favourite toys.
If your dog is used to sleeping in a room alone at night, then I see no reason not to use that same room throughout the day while you are out, providing that the dog has plenty of toys to chew, water to drink, and plenty of exercise and attention when you are at home.
hi Ivan- Assuming your dog is NOT suffering from separation anxiety, there are several things that you can do at the same time to solve this problem:
1. Like collieman and Jean said, confine your dog when you are not home. You can use a crate, I prefer to use babygates to section off a small part of the house, like the kitchen for example, so he has a bit more room to play with his toys by himself if he wants to. You can use the room he sleeps in, but it should be "puppy-proofed" - no things he can chew on that will be dangerous, like electrical cords, furniture etc. By confining your dog, you are preventing him from engaging in the unwanted behavior in your absence. (The more he practices the unwanted behavior, the more of a habit it will become.)
2. Leave your dog with safe things that he IS allowed to chew on. Hard chew toys, kongs for example, so he has some outlet to work his jaws and brain. No things that have small pieces that he can tear off and swallow (and possibly choke on), like squeaky toys.
3. One reason he is being destructive could be due to boredom or excess energy, and 7 months is where they are entering adolescence and will have very high energy levels. Before you leave your dog home alone, give him a good exercise, training, and play session to tire him out. Then when you are gone he will be more likely to sleep rather than go looking for things to do, and it will make confinement much more pleasant for him if he is already happy to spend the day sleeping. This is very important.
4. Other ways to work off his energy: put his meals in food-dispensing puzzle toys like kongs, buster cubes and similar toys, you can get these at petstores. And give these to him when you leave the house, like in his crate or in his puppy-proofed room, so it occupies him with something useful and fun when he is alone. And it helps work his brain so when he's done with the food-puzzle toy he will be less likely to be bursting with restlessness.
5. If you really can't put things out of his reach, you could try spraying bitter apple on them. You can buy bitter apple sprays at the petstores, it doesn't stain things, and it is non-toxic but it smells and tastes disgusting to most dogs so he will be less likely to want to put his mouth on them.
However, IF your dog is being destructive due to separation anxiety (meaning that your absence makes him panic and he "loses his mind" with anxiety and that's why he's destroying things because he can't control himself in his panic), then that's a totally different and more serious problem and requires different solutions. Symptoms of separation anxiety are if the destruction is centered around the doors (the dog is trying to claw his way out to get to you), or if the dog hurts himself in the process of destroying things and still keeps going, or if he also loses control of his bladder or bowels (but he is otherwise housetrained when you're at home), or if there is a lot of howling and crying and whining when you leave and continuing on when you're gone (your neighbors can tell you this, or if you just wait outside the door and listen), or if your dog becomes extremely anxious when you are about to leave. if any of these apply to your dog then a different approach to treating the destructive behavior is needed.
My dog Sandy used to be shred paper or anything else she could find when she was left home alone.
I didn't want to use the crate, as my other dogs were not destructive and were allowed free run and I didn't want Sandy in her crate while the others were running around playing.
Instead I decided to take her out for a jog before I leave, or take her to the park for an hour, to tire her out. I found this very helpful and Sandy stopped chewing or shredding things she isn't supposed to.
Also, I stuffed her kong with things like liverwurst or peanut butter and then put it in the freezer over night - it occupies her for hours!
Seeing as your dog is young and full of energy, it will probably be a good idea to exercise him before you put him in his crate for long periods of time.
if you're at home, watch him so you can re-direct him away from the leather items to his own chew toys right when he starts going for it (not when he's already been happily chewing the leather for ten minutes!)
if you're not at home, put the leather items out of his reach so he can't ingrain the habit of chewing them when no one's around to stop him.
Or, you can spray bitter apple on the leather items so he doesn't like the smell and taste. You may have to do this consistently every day for weeks for him to get into the habit of staying away from the leather items altogether, it works best if combined with the above two techniques.

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EMILY ROMIG FASICK
ART EDUCATOR, ARTIST, AND ACTIVIST
Emily has spent over a decade and a half in varying roles in the art and museum fields. Art accessibility is a huge personal mission, and she strives to make the artmaking experience available and enjoyable for all ages and backgrounds. Her work is currently focused in offering programming to the queer community through the Battle Jacket Museum as well as to Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families through the Veterans and the Arts Initiative.
Emily grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, but finds she can't live anywhere without a Korean supermarket. She now lives in Reston, Virginia, with her cats Mushi and Lucky as well as her husband Kevin, who periodically reminds her not to be too precious with her art.
MA Academy of Art University
September 2017 - December 2020
Coursework in art accessibility, community art education, and early childhood art education
BA University of Mary Washington
August 2008 - May 2012
Coursework in museum education, history, art, and material culture
"The hands are the instrument of Man's intelligence."


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In honor of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, we present this work by a poet who was denied the benefits of both.
Celestial choir! enthron’d in realms of light, Columbia’s scenes of glorious toils I write. While freedom’s cause her anxious breast alarms, She flashes dreadful in refulgent arms. See mother earth her offspring’s fate bemoan, And nations gaze at scenes before unknown! See the bright beams of heaven’s revolving light Involved in sorrows and the veil of night! The Goddess comes, she moves divinely fair, Olive and laurel binds Her golden hair: Wherever shines this native of the skies, Unnumber’d charms and recent graces rise. Muse! Bow propitious while my pen relates How pour her armies through a thousand gates, As when Eolus heaven’s fair face deforms, Enwrapp’d in tempest and a night of storms; Astonish’d ocean feels the wild uproar, The refluent surges beat the sounding shore; Or think as leaves in Autumn’s golden reign, Such, and so many, moves the warrior’s train. In bright array they seek the work of war, Where high unfurl’d the ensign waves in air. Shall I to Washington their praise recite? Enough thou know’st them in the fields of fight. Thee, first in peace and honors-we demand The grace and glory of thy martial band. Fam’d for thy valour, for thy virtues more, Hear every tongue thy guardian aid implore! One century scarce perform’d its destined round, When Gallic powers Columbia’s fury found; And so may you, whoever dares disgrace The land of freedom’s heaven-defended race! Fix’d are the eyes of nations on the scales, For in their hopes Columbia’s arm prevails. Anon Britannia droops the pensive head, While round increase the rising hills of dead. Ah! Cruel blindness to Columbia’s state! Lament thy thirst of boundless power too late. Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy side, Thy ev’ry action let the Goddess guide. A crown, a mansion, and a throne that shine, With gold unfading, Washington! Be thine.
We present this work in honor of the 95th anniversary of the poet’s death.
I would like to be the ray of the dawn that lights up your forehead in the morning; to be a flower that you admired for its gallantry and give you an intoxicating essence. I would like to be the echo that disgraces her distant music reaches you: the fugitive and vain sweet shadow that you caress in your dreamy soul. But alas! that the sun the aurora fades, the flower dies and is lost in the wind the soft echo that vibrated in calm: I don’t want to be an illusion that disappears… It’s better to occupy your thoughts and be, like today, the soul of your soul.
We present this work in honor of the poet’s 260th birthday.
In these our days of sentiment When youthful poets all lament Some dear lost joy, some cruel maid; Old friendship changed and faith betrayed; The world’s cold frown and every ill That tender hearts with anguish fill; Loathing this world and all its folly, In lays most musical and melancholy,– Touching a low and homely string, May poet of a Parrot sing With dignity uninjured? say!– No; but a simple rhymester may. Well then, I see thee calm and sage, Perched on the summit of thy cage, With broad, hooked beak and plumage green, Changing to azure in the light, Gay pinions tipped with scarlet bright, And, strong for mischief, use or play, Thick talons, crisped with silver grey,– A gallant bird, I ween! What courtly dame, for ball-room drest– What gartered lord in silken vest– On wedding morn what country bride With groom bedizened by her side– What youngsters in their fair-day geer, Did ever half so fine appear? Alas! at ball, or, church, or fair, Were ne’er assembled visions rare Of moving creatures all so gay As in thy native woods, where day In blazing torrid brightness played Through checkered boughs and gently made A ceaseless morris-dance of sheen and shade! In those blest woods, removed from man, Thy early being first began, ‘Mid gay compeers, who, blest as thou, Hopped busily from bough to bough, Robbing each loaded branch at pleasure Of berries, buds and kerneled treasure; Then rose aloft with outspread wing, Then stooped on flexile twig to swing, Then coursed and circled through the air, Mate chasing mate, full many a pair. It would have set one’s heart a dancing To ‘ve seen their varied feathers glancing, And thought how many happy things Creative Goodness into being brings. But now how changed! it is thy doom Within a walled and windowed room To hold thy home, and (all forgot The traces of thy former lot), Clutching the wires with progress slow, Still round and round thy cage to go. Or cross the carpet:–altered case! This now is all thy daily travel’s space. Yet here thou art a cherished droll, Known by the name of Pretty Poll; Oft fed by lady’s gentle hand With sops and sugar at command, And sometimes too a nut or cherry, Which in thy claws to beak and eye Thou seemest to raise right daintily, Turning it oft, as if thou still Wert scanning it with cautious skill, Provoking urchins near to laughter loud and merry. See, gathered round, a rosy band, With eager upcast eyes they stand, Marking thy motions and withal Delighting on thy name to call; And hear, like human speech, reply Come from thy beak most curiously. They shout, they mowe, they grin, they giggle, Clap hands, hoist arms, and shoulders wriggle; O here, well may we say or sing, That learning is a charming thing! For thou, beneath thy wire-wove dome, A learned creature hast become; And hast, by dint of oft repeating, Got words by rote, the vulgar cheating Which, once in ten times well applied, Are to the skies with praises cried. So lettered dunces oft impose On simple fools their studied prose. Aye; o’er thy round though unwigged head, Full many a circling year has sped, Since thou kept terms within thy college, From many tutors, short and tall, In braid or bonnet, cap or caul, Imbibing wonderous stores of seeming knowledge. And rarely Bachelor of Arts Or Master (dare we say it?) imparts To others such undoubted pleasure From all his stores of classic treasure: And ladies sage, whose learned saws To cognoscenti friends give laws, Rarely, I trow, can so excite A listening circle with delight. And rarely their acquirements shine Through such a lengthened course as thine. The grannums of this group so gay, Who round thee now their homage pay, Belike have in such youthful glee, With admiration gazed on thee; And yet no wrinkled line betrays The long course of thy lengthened days, Thy bark of life has kept afloat As on a shoreless sea, where not Or change or progress may be traced; Time hath with thee been leaden-paced. But ah! proud beauty, on whose head Some three-score years no blight hath shed, Untoward days will come at length, When thou, of spirit reft and strength, Wilt mope and pine, year after year, Which all one moulting-time appear, And this bright plumage, dull and rusty, Will seem neglected shrunk and dusty, And scarce a feather’s rugged stump Be left to grace thy fretted rump. Mewed in a corner of thy home, Having but little heart to roam, Thou’lt wink and peer–a wayward elf, And croon and clutter to thyself, Screaming at visitors with spite, And opening wide thy beak to bite. Yet in old age still wilt thou find Some constant friend thy wants to mind, Whose voice thou’lt know, whose hand thou’lt seek, Turning to it thy feathered cheek; Grateful to her though cross and froward To all beside, and it will go hard But she will love thee, even when life’s last goal Thou’st reached, and call thee still her Pretty Poll. Now from these lines, young friends, I know A lesson might be drawn to shew How, like our bird, on life’s vain stage, Pass human childhood, prime and age: But conned comparisons, I doubt, Might put your patience to the rout, And all my pains small thanks receive, So this to wiser folks leave.
Gracefully she approached, in a dress of bright blue silk; With an olive branch in her hand, and many tales of sorrows in her eyes. Running to her, I greeted her, and took her hand in mine: Pulses could still be felt in her veins; warm was still her body with life.
“But you are dead, mother”, I said; “Oh, many years ago you died!” Neither of embalmment she smelled, Nor in a shroud was she wrapped.
I gave a glance at the olive branch; she held it out to me, And said with a smile, “It is the sign of peace; take it.”
I took it from her and said, “Yes, it is the sign of…”, when My voice and peace were broken by the violent arrival of a horseman. He carried a dagger under his tunic with which he shaped the olive branch Into a rod and looking at it he said to himself: “Not too bad a cane for punishing the sinners!” A real image of a hellish pain! Then, to hide the rod, He opened his saddlebag. in there, O God! I saw a dead dove, with a string tied round its broken neck.
My mother walked away with anger and sorrow; my eyes followed her; Like the mourners she wore a dress of black silk.
I did not want to feel at home of what importance was the town my family were driven from how could I still have thought it mine I have four children why should I expend my love on stones and trees of what signiﬁcance were these to have such power over me
As stones and trees absorb the weather so these had stored my childhood days and from a million surfaces gave back my father and my mother my presence there was dialogue how could I have refused to answer when my own crippled childhood broke from streets and hillsides like a dancer

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A judge ruled there was not probable cause for prosecutors to move forward against three Rock Hill men accused of gang ties who were charged by police with an October armed robbery of cell phones from 11 Winthrop students, court officials said.
However, all three still face charges in other crimes, including one who faces a murder charge from a January killing.
After a court hearing Tuesday, a magistrate ruled there was not sufficient evidence against Dontavion White, 17; Marquis Glover, 17, and Robert Johnson, 18.
White, still being held without bond, faces murder charges in the death of Michael Giddens.
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Glover, who was previously released on bond, faces attempted murder from a 2013 shooting incident.
Johnson still faces charges including attempted murder.

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Fuel Price/Electricity Tariff Increase: Why We’re Bent On Strike — TUC
The President of Trade Union Congress, TUC, Quadri Olaleye, yesterday, disclosed why strike action remains the only option left over the recent increase in electricity tariff and pump price of fuel by the federal government.
Olaleye made the assertion while speaking with journalists during the ‘National Stakeholders’ Forum and Policy Documents Dissemination’ under the ‘Africa We Want’ project organised by ActionAid Nigeria in Abuja.
According to him TUC and its counterpart Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, are highly disappointed by the government under President Muhammadu Buhari, following their promise to diversify the economy as their major campaign mantra before the 2015 presidential election.
He also argued that had it been the Buhari-led administration fulfilled its promise of diversifying the economy and also listened to them there would not have been any need to increase electricity tariff and pump price of PMS.
He said: “Before labour can threaten to strike it means the government has failed to implement or listen to our suggestions. On many occasions, we have suggested a better way to run the economy.
“We have suggested the need for the government to diversify the economy. The need for government to declare a state of emergency in agriculture because the food and raw materials we use in this country are imported, and there is need for government to diversify the economy.
“If it is diversified as this government promised in 2015 by now we will not have an issue of electricity tariff or issue of PMP price increase because people will have enough disposable income in their account to be able to patrionise all these essential services but the issue is that the economy is not diversified and everybody’s attention is on crude oil, and most of their friends smile to banks without doing anything.
“As at May 2020 we made an alternative policy on how to run the economy and it was a very comprehensive alternative way to run the government but the government refused and now we are pushed to the wall.
“The only option left for us is to declare strike and mass protest, and it is going to bring solution because what the strike needs to prove to the people that are ruling us is that we are the owners of the country and we are in the majority.”
However, he said subsidy is a fraud because it a way to defraud Nigerians for their selfish aims.
“What is the subsidy? It is the only an avenue to give money to their friends and cronies. There is nothing called a subsidy. Subsidy is a fraud! Anybody can come out and challenge us to tell us what is a subsidy.
“During the last regime of President Jonathan they mention that they are going to stop subsidy and it was stopped then, and it was part of the campaign of APC that when they come on board they are going to stop the subsidy.
“In 2016 they announced they are going to kill the subsidy and it is supposed not to come alive again.
“Definitely it is just terminology to defraud the populace of this country and that is why we are putting action in a place where the people have been pushed to the wall.”
He also alleged that the motive of the government to increase electricity tariff, the pump price of PMS, and others are to collect loans from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for personal purposes.
“We must decide the policy that they are going to be on us and not them to decide because we believe they are being self-fish. They are putting all these increases all because of IMF loan and when we get that IMF loan who are the people that are going to benefit? They are the people that are going to benefit.
“They are the people that are going to embezzle the money. We know what happened in NDDC. Where are those monies, who are the people that embezzled the monies? They are not being probed and the National Assembly also postponed that investigation till eternity.
“Is that how to run the economy? That is why we are going to mobilize seriously to ensure that this time around we get it right”, he stated.

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Saturday’s Red Sox-Astros matchups: Felix Doubront vs. Brad Peacock
|04.27.13 at 9:05 am ET|
Saturday night’s Red Sox-Astros game will feature two 25-year-old starting pitchers in Felix Doubront and Brad Peacock.
Doubront is coming off of his most durable performance of the year, going 6 2/3 innings in a 9-6 win over the A’s on Monday. He surrendered three runs on three hits, walked five and struck out eight in his third start. This was the first time in 2013 when the left-hander went more than five innings. With the victory, he improved to 2-0 and lowered his ERA to 4.32.
“I feel good,” Doubront said after the game. “I was throwing the ball real good. My arm feels a lot easier throwing the ball.”
The Astros, new to the American League and making their first visit to Fenway Park since 2003, are an unfamiliar opponent for Doubront. Only two hitters in the almost unrecognizable Astros lineup have ever faced Doubront: Carlos Pena and Chris Carter are a combined 1-for-11 against him.
Peacock is 1-2 on the season, sporting a hefty 7.50 ERA. In four games started and 18 innings, he has given up 20 hits, six home runs and eight walks, with 15 strikeouts. He is part of a staff that is among the worst in the league in terms of team ERA.
His most recent outing was his worst thus far. Against Seattle, Peacock only got through 4 1/3 innings, allowing a season-high nine hits and seven runs while walking one and striking out a season-low one batter. The Astros’ bullpen has been busy in Peacock’s four starts as he has only gotten through five innings once.
“Too many deep counts,” Astros manager Bo Porter said. “That’s something that Brad is going to have to work on. When you find yourselves in deep counts, your pitch count is going to spike real high. And when you have a lot of deep counts, hitters are hitting in good hitter’s counts. The more times hitters hit in good hitter’s counts, they’re normally going to put their better swings on pitches.”
Shane Victorino is the only Sox hitter to have faced Peacock, going 0-for-3 in his career.
Astros vs. Doubront (LHP)
Carlos Pena (9 plate appearances): .125 BA/.222 OBP/.250 SLG, 1 double, 2 RBI, 1 walk, 5 strikeouts
Chris Carter has one walk in two plate appearances vs. Doubront. Jose Altuve, Rick Ankiel, Brandon Barnes, Jason Castro, Ronny Cedeno, Carlos Corporan, Matt Dominguez, Marwin Gonzalez, Brandon Laird, and Fernando Martinez have never faced Doubront.
Red Sox vs. Peacock (RHP)
Shane Victorino (3 plate appearances): .000/.000/.000
No other Red Sox hitter has faced Peacock.
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Why We Love It
With campfire bans becoming exceedingly more common during the summer months, we love having the this portable solution to still have a fire at camp.
Where We Use It
Picnics & BBQ's, RV & trailer camping, van life, tailgating, and any outdoor recreation where you need access to propane.
Small Can, Big Fire. The Ignik FireCan is safe, easy, and packable for campfire anywhere you go. With a tried-and-true compact design, the FireCan is rugged and easy to store and transport, bringing the fun of campfire to places a traditional campfire can't go. Featuring folding legs, a toolless, quick-release hose, and a removable lid everything you need is included in one easy-to-carry package. Sets up in seconds and provides an adjustable flame that is visible through the mesh sides and radiates heat to where you need it. Great for camping, the beach, overland adventures, tailgating, and any outdoor hang-out.The Ignik FireCan is safe, easy, and packable for campfire anywhere you go

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Most people spend their lives in or near the place where they are born. Migrations, historically, have been the exception rather than the rule. Yet, in recent decades, human mobility has become one of the staple components of globalization. Human movements (for various reasons) and transnational practices are today central. These movements affect not only the life trajectories and identities of the people involved, but also those of the whole societies in the sending and receiving countries. Social, economic, and demographic structures are clearly transformed. We could describe our times as “the age of migrations” (Castles). Different theories have been developed to try to explain the phenomenon. None of them explains it fully. Some fragmented theories only explain some factors of them. We need several levels of analysis because they are very complex.
The first migration theory was developed by Ernst Ravenstein. In his Push/Pull framework, he says that there are advantages and disadvantages in both places (of origin and destiny) but the migration destiny has more advantages. Migrants search for new opportunities, the main reason is used to be economical but there are others like sexual, religious or political issues. This theory was criticized for its simplicity.
It basically applies to the field of the Neo-Classical Explanation. It is based on the rational choice, maximizing advantages, differences on the income and the net benefits. This theory has two perspectives:
- Macro perspective: migrations happen for a demand of labor in different locations. Migrants usually go to places with higher salaries.
- Micro perspective: they migrate after considering the cost-benefits of the move. Before taking the decision they have to take into account some aspects like, the cost of the journey, the food, the effort of learning a new language or the lost opportunity.
Net benefits = [expected benefits] – [benefits in origin] x [probabilities of finding an employment] – [psycho-cost of migration]
If the result is positive, they move. This theory has also been criticized because it doesn’t take into account the policy restrictions, legal problems and it can’t be the explanation because not many people migrate.
In the last few decades of the 20th century, there were dramatic changes. The migratory flows became more heterogeneous, laws became more restrictive and they appeared other reasons for migrations, for example, refugees.
The theory of The New Economics of Labor Migrations says that there are not the single individuals who migrate but the whole group. Collectivities of people migrate after considering the shortcomings in their origin country. Risks are minimized thanks to insurances and distributed among different members. The groups as a whole will be pushing individuals to go abroad. Remittances become crucial for familiar economies.
The theory of the Dual Labor Market, worked by Mr. Piore, focuses on the idea that developed countries need cheap workers and there are some jobs that are not taken by natives because of the three D’s. Those jobs are considered dirty, difficult or dangerous. The offered-salary do not usually respond to the free offer and demand in the market. There is a clear hierarchy of prestige. In this way, it is created a dual labor market where some jobs are stable and give a good position (taken by natives) while the others are unstable and require little qualification (taken by migrants).
In The Theory of The World System Wallestein, Sasen and Cortés developed the Theory of Dependence. They claim that there are inequalities between capitalist countries and the others. Capitalists are developed while the others still base their economies on agriculture. Rich countries search for new resources, cheap labor, new markets, consumers and lands.
Hitherto, we have given some explanations to know why migrations happen. However, we have to know also how can migrations stay in the future because some of them are perpetuated while others not. There are some theories that explain The Perpetuation of Migratory Flows in time:
- Networks Theory: there are networks that connect migrants, returnees and potential migrants in both countries. When those networks become stable the flow continues. They help other migrants so, costs and risks are reduced and they provide assistance and information.
- Theory of Institutions: Institutions and organizations are divided into, the black market and other organizations. The Black Market take advantage of migrants and the lack of balance between the demand of labor and the offered visas. Other organizations stand up for the migrants rights. They show in receiving countries, have an humanitarian character and concentrate on those who have to enter irregularly.
- Accumulative Causation Theory: developed by Myrdal, says that “future flows will be much easier” because social networks spread, income levels improves by comparison with peers, land in origin are redistributed and migration culture emerges. Remittances are very important. Migrants send money back home. In the past, they saved this money and went back home richer.
- Migration System Theory: migrants have finally an stability and structure generated by economic, cultural and political connection. Relatively stable exchanges take place between countries complemented by other types of flows: of goods, capitals, ideas, customs and information. Each migratory system has a core of receiving and sending countries stabilized over the time. Often colonial connections are significant, but does not need to be the case.
To sum up, we could say that the migration topic is a bit controversial, even if there are theories explaining the motifs of migration, we know that the situation of each migrant is different and creating a perfect theory that takes into account all the aspects refered to migrations would be impossible.
- Colonization. (2013, December 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:06, January 13, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colonization&oldid=588114701
- Dual labour market. (2013, November 3). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:04, January 13, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dual_labour_market&oldid=580023517
- Human migration. (2014, January 13). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:03, January 13, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Human_migration&oldid=590495988

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May 28th, 2004, 08:48 AM
Does anyone know where I can lay my hands on some production art from Legend, Ridley Scott's 1985 fairytale. The film itself is deeply flawed, but Assheton Gorton and Leslie Dilley's production design is incredible.
Is there an 'art of' book out there? I couldn't find jack on Google.
May 31st, 2004, 06:18 AM
there are no flaws in that film [except for bowie sometimes]. how dare you!
May 31st, 2004, 12:07 PM
You're confusing Legend with Labyrinth
May 31st, 2004, 01:16 PM
well i think legend is a pretty cool flick--and i always enyoyed it growing up. the main female lead could not have been more beautiful.
and jeez--the makeup effects were so amazing..how come we still havent topped those?
my favorite creature was the swamp witch. She was so rad lloking
tom cruise"you dont intend to eat me do you"?
witch "OH Indeed I DO!!..cackle cackle"
sorry pudding--ive never seen any art books from this film--let us know if you find ANYTHINg..please
June 1st, 2004, 08:43 AM
Still no joy with the production art search.
Want to see who played Meg Mucklebones?
I shit you not. The holo-doctor from Star Trek Voyager.
June 1st, 2004, 01:19 PM
Hrm.... This gonna be a hard find. The only stuff I've ever seen from this movie was from a very talented artist named Miles Teves.
And he only has the bust on the site. Plus he has hasn't updated his site in long while.
Alan Lee also worked on this film.
His stuff might be easier to find.
I'm not dead sure, but I think there are at least boards on the Legend dvd.
That's all I got.
June 1st, 2004, 06:48 PM
wait...you mean meg mucklebones wasnt real?
June 1st, 2004, 08:15 PM
Cheers for the link Phil.
I had a search for Alan Lee a while ago, but couldn't find anything.
N D Hill
June 1st, 2004, 09:09 PM
The make-up effects on Tim Curry were some of the best in Holywood to this day as far as I'm concerned. He scared the crap out of me when I was a little. He was just so utterly evil.
I think that film is a lot better than people give it credit for. It may not be one of Ridley Scott's best but it's still pretty decent.
June 16th, 2004, 11:03 PM
Dude, Tim Curry *is* evil, but that's besides the point :D
Seriously, I agree Exo - that was fabulous. I saw Legend when I was a teenager, and I still love that film, and in (very) large part because of Tim's character. Fabulous performance and fabulous make up.
June 17th, 2004, 12:06 PM
lol holo-doc made the whole voyager series. :)
here's his site:
June 21st, 2004, 10:05 PM
on spawn.com you can find concept art for the action figures which are pretty good...
July 11th, 2004, 09:53 PM
I love this movie, and it would be so cool to have the
concept art or something about how this movie was made.
Has anyone seen the different versions? I've seen two versions,
and I think there was a third one made.
July 17th, 2004, 01:35 AM
I thought Alan Lee of LOTR fame did the conceptual work for Legend.
yea i couldnt get through labyrinth. i think whats her name was just entering the labyrinth when i shut it off.
I definitely see inspiration for The Legend of Zelda in the movie Legend.
I thought the movie ended weird. and i only like the special edition with new music and extended and reworked scenes.

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The WEI is an index of 10 weekly indicators of real economic activity, scaled to have the units of four-quarter percent change of real GDP.
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Danhusen is 31 years old as of 2022. He was born on August 17, 1990, in Detroit.
The details of his parents and siblings are not yet made public.
His parents were very supportive of his career choices. He had the support of his family and friends.
Danhausen grew up more of a casual fan of professional wrestling, watching with his father as a child, and this was moments like Kane making his debut at Bad Blood ’97 that captured his attention.
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After completing high school, Danhausen wasn’t entirely certain what he wanted to do with his life. Thus, He spent five years working at a local AMC theatre and was unsure what to do next.
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Danhausen has 1328 posts, and 76.6k followers on his Instagram handle. His Instagram handle is @danhausenad.
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Danhausen has been married to Canadian burlesque dancer Lauren Jiles since 2018.
His wife Lauren is known professionally as Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière.
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The couple has not made it to the media and has not revealed much about his life in the media.
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Danhausen has signed to AEW, which is unique and one of the rival federations to WWE.
Since he was ranked number 158 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500.
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Pineville comes up short against Thomas Walker
Published 8:07 pm Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Pineville suffered a heartbreaking defeat on Tuesday during the team’s home opener against Thomas Walker. After holding a lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Mountain Lions were held to 12 points in the final period while the Pioneers put up 20.
Thomas Walker was able to pull away for a 61-58 victory, handing Pineville their second loss of the season.
Caleb Yeary provided the Pioneers with the offensive power they needed to win the game. The guard led all scorers with 29 points while going 7-for-7 from the charity stripe and hitting six 3-pointers.
Tucker Barton finished the game with 13 points for Thomas Walker with Ty Williams adding 10 points to the scoreboard.
Ben Goodin led Pineville with a team-high 19 points while shooting a team-high 88 percent from the field. Brendan King tallied nine points on the night while hauling in three rebounds.
Braxton Caldwell scored eight points while shooting at a 60 percent clip. Josh Lawson led the team in rebounds with six, but he was held to three points on the night.
Pineville (1-2) will travel to Red Bird (1-3) at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Pineville (58): Ben Goodin 19, Josh Lawson 3, Marcus Estep 4, Chris Saylor 3, Dillon Asher 2, Braxton Caldwell 8, Landon Couch 3, Clay Goodin 5, Brendan King 9, Jonathan Simpson 2.
Thomas Walker (61): Caleb Yeary 29, Christian Bledsoe 3, Ty Williams 10, Alex Williams 4, Tucker Barton 13, Kaleb Sharrett 2.
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Good morning everyone. I just thought I would post a reminder of Kellie's sketch challenge. The prize is a $10 voucher from Softpencil. I love this sketch and I am sure you do too. Have a go - would love to see what you create.
I must say that I was totally out of my comfort zone when I did this card. It has been such a long time since I did a SU card. I used the Thoroughly Modern DSP from SU US catalogue (not available in Australia). It is the best DSP - so bright. I used my Eastern Blooms and Wow Flowers stamp sets for the images and of course my new US In Colors markers for the flowers and sentiment. Enjoy your day.