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Reckon you’d give this a go with your pet?
One man has gone viral for teaching his cat how to ‘laugh’.
Mason Glaso shared the short video on TikTok and demonstrated how he’s trained is cat to copy his laugh.
He simply asks his pet, “Can I get a ha-ha?”
The ginger-coloured cat nails it each time and mimics his owner’s laughing sounds fairly accurately. Take a look at it for yourself:
So far, the video has been viewed over 27 million times on the app and has gotten over 8 million likes.


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"SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE," STARRING TOM HANKS AND MEG RYAN,
AIRS AS THE "ABC SATURDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK," JANUARY 3
What if someone you never met, someone you never saw,
someone you never knew was the only someone for you?
"Sleepless in Seattle," the 1993 romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, airs as the "ABC Saturday Movie of the Week," JANUARY 3 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The film, nominated for two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, will air in HDTV format with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP.
After losing his wife to cancer, a devastated Sam Baldwin (Hanks) moves with young son Jonah to Seattle to start over. On Christmas Eve, Jonah calls into a national radio program and persuades his father to talk about his loneliness and lost wife. While thousands of women across the country who heard the show flood Sam's mailbox with letters, one letter in particular from Annie Reed (Ryan), a journalist from Baltimore, touches Jonah enough that he concocts a plan to have Annie and his father meet in New York City. When Sam refuses to go to New York, Jonah has to figure out a way to get his father to the top of the Empire State Building -- as in the Cary Grant / Deborah Kerr classic, "An Affair to Remember," which is referenced throughout the film � to give this improbable romance a chance.
"Sleepless in Seattle" stars Tom Hanks as Sam Baldwin, Meg Ryan as Annie Reed, Bill Pullman as Walter, Rosie O'Donnell as Becky, Victor Garber (ABC's "Eli Stone") as Greg, Rita Wilson as Suzy, Ross Malinger as Jonah Baldwin, Gaby Hoffman as Jessica, Barbara Garrick as Victoria, Carey Lowell as Maggie Baldwin, David Hyde Pierce as Dennis Reed, Dana Ivey as Claire and Rob Reiner as Jay.
"Sleepless in Seattle" is written by Nora Ephron and based on a story from Jeff Arch. It was directed by Nora Ephron, and produced by Gary Foster and TriStar Pictures. (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) (Broadcast in stereo where available)
"SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE" IN HDTV:
The ABC Television Network's HDTV broadcast of "Sleepless in Seattle" will air in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP.
A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

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20 Years After Hawaii's Worst Shooting, Gun Violence Rates Lowest in Nation
As Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of Hawaii's worst mass shooting, it's worth noting that the state has some of the strictest gun restrictions in the country and the lowest rate of gun deaths.
Seven people were killed and one wounded at the Xerox corporate office in Honolulu when disgruntled employee Byran Uyesugi opened fire with a semi-automatic pistol on Nov. 2, 1999.
The Xerox shooting came just a few months after the Columbine massacre at a high school in Colorado. But unlike Colorado, and many other states, Hawaii has not had a similar event since. State Sen. Karl Rhoads thinks Hawaii’s strict gun laws are part of the reason for that.
“We had pretty good gun protection laws before it happened. I think probably the biggest effect [it] has had over the years is that you can point to the Uyesugi massacre and say, unfortunately, it does happen here and strong gun protection laws are necessary to keep us safe,” Rhoads told HPR.
Despite the restrictions, there are still plenty of guns in Hawaii. In 2018, the state Attorney General’s office estimated there were 2 million privately owned fire arms for a population of 1.4 million. But gun violence is less of a problem than in other states.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hawaii has the lowest rate of gun violence in the nation – with 2.5 deaths per 100,000 residents. Alaska has the highest rate of gun-deaths – 10 times more than Hawaii.
The national average, which includes murders and suicides, is five times greater than for Hawaii.
That hasn’t stopped state lawmakers from enacting new gun laws. This year, Gov. David Ige signed Act 150, a so-called “red flag law,” which allow courts to order the seizure of privately owned guns if a family member reports the owner may harm themselves or others.
Clifford Goo, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, thinks the laws passed in recent years are an overreaction to shootings in the mainland U.S., rather than the reality in Hawaii.
“I kind of think they’re an undue burden. Every time they make a new law, they never take into consideration the say of the responsible gun owner.”
Goo says that he does support Hawaii’s gun safety education requirements and some mental health checks, but broadly feels that gun owners are often demonized by elected officials.
In the case of the Xerox shooting, mental health is of particular interest. Byran Uyesugi pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, a defense that was ultimately rejected.
At the time of the shooting, Hawaii already had mental health controls for gun purchases, but only at the time of sale. Senator Rhoads says some kind of recurring checkup may be worthwhile.
“People’s states of mind change over time and I think there's something to be said for having a system where you check to see whether or not the person still qualifies for the weapon.”
Rhoads said he thinks Hawaii’s current gun laws are by and large sufficient, in need of only some tweaks regarding high-caliber firearms and magazine capacity for rifles.
The Hawaii Rifle Association says it wants to work with lawmakers to change some state rules, including the red flag law, which it views as unfair.

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Available at iTunes and on the music player on his website.
In the dead of winter, I can’t help but react favourably to a dose of anything tropical; a hypnotic bass line and a Red Stripe can go a long way towards lightening the winter gloom. Boston-based Mighty Mystic is a fixture on the U.S. East Coast reggae scene and he dropped his second full-length album on January 28 – Concrete World (VP Records)
Fun Fact: Mighty Mystic (aka Kevin Mark Holness) was born November 11, 1980 in Jamaica and he is the younger brother to former Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
He’s been performing and recording since about 2000 and he’s put in his time on the road touring with other musicians, including Steel Pulse, Damian Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Lee Scratch Perry, Barrington Levy, Buju Banton, The Wailers, Shaggy, Collie Buddz, Sean Paul, Badfish, Dirty Heads, SOJA, John Brown’s Body, Luciano, and Capleton – among others.
“Rumours of War”:
Concrete World is his second full length album after 2010’s Wake Up The World and it continues in the roots reggae vein he’s established. Like him, the music is Jamaican-born and American-raised and includes elements of hip hop and other influences along with the traditional bass-heavy rhythms of roots reggae. The lyrics cover the usual blend of socially conscious and more romantically inclined themes but he sings them with conviction.
The one critique of a lot of root music in general is that you feel like you’ve heard it before and that’s the case with some of the tracks. “Happy”, for example, was predictable musically and lyrically. Stylistically, Mighty Mystic nonetheless manages to inject enough variation into the album to avoid a sense of repetitiveness over the collection of 14 plus one bonus track.
“Concrete World” – the title track:
He’s got a smooth, velvety voice and my one critique there would be that he doesn’t stretch it much on some of the songs. An exception is the RnB tinged “The Strength In Me”, one of the high points of the album, where his soulful vocals soar over the driving beat. Another favourite was the high energy and of the moment groove of “Love or an Illusion”. He’s at his best in the tracks where he pushes the envelope of roots reggae style and lets his strong voice carry more of the song.
Despite any quibbles, I found it hard to dislike any of the tracks. After months of brutal winter conditions a little reggae with some “Cali Green” feels like just what the doctor ordered.
“Cali Green” – Free download


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Star Wars The Old Republic Free Weekend
The first free weekend for the biggest MMORPG of 2012, Star Wars The Old Republic, was a huge success and developers Bioware have announced that another will follow this weekend. New and returning players will be able to log into the game and check the large amount of changes, as well as reading more information on upcoming patches such as the Crew Skill changes in 1.2.
The free weekend is already underway and will run through until Monday, March 26th. The next big patch is scheduled for April 2nd, and will include a number of minor technical adjustments as well as the highly anticipated crew skill changes.
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- Scylla Joins The Ranks Of SMITE March 6, 2014
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Market volatility likely to persist until harvest
Corn and soybean markets continue to experience wild price swings ahead of the 2021 harvest season, and the volatility isn't likely to end until this fall.
At the end of June, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report shocked the market by projecting that farmers planted far fewer acres of corn and soybeans than traders expected. That sent futures contracts shooting higher, reaching their price...
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I love getting hypnotherapy testimonials. Honestly it absolutely makes my day. I really love seeing my clients happy and breaking past their old fears and/or behaviours. That's why when I received this fear of flying testimonial I had a MASSIVE smile on my face.
Not only is it a great endorsement but he actually took the video while going through turbulence! He did that while looking like one of the most relaxed people on the plane. How's that for a hypnotherapy testimonial?
Previously he had a pretty bad fear of flying. His fear of flying was so bad that he would be sick before the flight.
Take a look at him now! This could be you after you come to Goole Hypnotherapy for fear of flying hypnosis.

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Monday, August 29, 2011
Cars 2 : The Video Game
I was given the opportunity to review a new video game called Cars 2 being a member of BzzAgent.com. This video game is a third-person racing game where you play as your favorite characters from the movie actual movie. This game allows you to join Mater and Lightning McQueen, joined by secret agents Holley Shiftwell and Finn McMissile, on there adventure to become elite spy agents for the top secret association of C.H.R.O.M.E (Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage).
My kids were so excited to play Cars 2. After they played for awhile I asked them what they liked about it. My daughter said " It's challenging, but fun at the same time." This is a video game anybody can play.
This game also keeps you busy for awhile. There are many rewards and missions to unlock so it doesn't seem like you're playing the same thing over and over. One mission you can unlock is Disrupter, this mission can be compared to the game of capture the flag. Disrupter is also to the favorite of my kids. There is also freeplay where you can play any mission you want for as long as you want. In conclusion, this game is tons of fun for everyone and keeps you enertained for awhile.
For additional information about the game, check out Disney Pixar's Facebook
The game can be purchased in all game platforms and is available now
**disclosure: I'm a member of Bzzagent.com and was given a copy of the game for my review., my opinions are my own and yours may differ

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Adam Milstein achieved an MBA from USC. He was previously a graduate of Technion before moving to the United States to further his studies. After his higher education, he embarked on commercial real estate. He is the managing partner at Hager Pacific Properties. Adam Milstein has beaten all odds to become a successful entrepreneur. He is also a philanthropist who has dedicated himself to helping the community develop thus becoming a better place. He majors in real estate investment. Adam Milstein originates from Israel and is of the Jewish community.
He has always been strongly associated with the Jewish Community and as also fought for the members of this community; as a result, he became the national chairman and co-founder of the Israel-American Council. Adam Milstein and his wife Gila started SifriyatPijamaB’America, it is an organization known to have incredible books that are of the Jewish Culture. Together with their staff members, they supply the books each month to different people.
Adam Milstein used to be a broker prior to being in the world of real estate. He is a hard worker who did well as a broker and as a result, he was an investor. The firm Hager Pacific Properties specializes in real estate investment. The organization is also in charge of assisting young businessmen to reach their dreams of becoming investors. Being an investor, Adam is dedicated o ensuring that his tasks are well done thus also satisfying the clients since he knows the importance of investment.
The employees of the firm have always put their customers first before handling other duties thus encouraging them to come for more services. In a business and as a business person you should know about the important factors in it and that is demand and supply. Adam ensures that these two are always handled well for the business to succeed. He also takes care of the cost of their products and services. Moreover, he does not forget to also help the community to his capacity since it is part of his duty. Furthermore, he also pays attention to anything trending in the market so that he can keep his business on the watch out.
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New England Journal of Medicine July 23, 2020 “Coffee, Caffeine, and Health” by RM van Dam, FB Hu, and WC Willett.
Certainly a topic that captures the interest of many. As it turns out, coffee and caffeine in America are tightly-linked making it difficult to tease-out the direct of effects of Caffeine versus many other substances in coffee. The direct effects of caffeine as a standalone are more clearly deciphered.
“A large body of evidence suggests that consumption of caffeinated coffee…does not increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancers.” Moderate consumption of coffee defined as 3-5 standard cups per day has been “consistently associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases." Higher caffeine can have “various adverse effects” this review suggests limiting intake to 400 mg/day for adults and 200 mg/day for pregnant and lactating women. Moderate consumption of coffee or tea can be part of a healthy lifestyle but “current evidence does not warrant recommending caffeine or coffee intake for disease prevention.”
Besides caffeine coffee contains hundreds of other biologically active phytochemicals and “modest amounts of magnesium, potassium and vitamin b1 (niacin).” It is believed that “these coffee compounds may reduce oxidative stress, improve the gut microbiome and modulate glucose and fat metabolism.” One substance, in unfiltered coffee, diterpene cafestol raises cholesterol levels.
Caffeine structurally resembles adenosine and this mimicry inhibits activation of adenosine pathways. “Accumulation of adenosine in the brain inhibits arousal and increases drowsiness.” This caffeine action is helpful to “improve vigilance during tasks of longer duration that provide limited stimulation, such as working on an assembly line, long-distance driving and flying aircraft.” Because caffeine is metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450 other compounds including drugs using the same method can increase the half-life of caffeine beyond the usual of 2.5-4.5 hours. Of concern, is that pregnancy greatly reduces caffeine metabolism and can increase the half-life to as many as 15 hours.
Caffeine “can contribute to pain relief when added to commonly used analgesic agents.” Having said that, caffeine can be toxic at very high levels typically encountered when taking tablets or supplements. Energy drinks and shots, “especially when mixed with alcohol, has also been linked to adverse cardiovascular, psychological, and neurologic events, including fatal events.”
“An inverse association has been observed between coffee consumption and coronary artery disease, stroke and death from cardiovascular causes.”
“Habitual coffee consumption has been consistently associated with a reduce risk of type 2 diabetes” regardless of caffeine content.
“The results of many prospective cohort studies provide strong evidence that consumption of coffee and caffeine is not associated with an increased incidence of cancer.”
“In U.S. cohorts, …coffee was associated with a reduced risk of kidney stones” and gallstones with only a lower risk of gallbladder cancer being more strongly associated with higher caffeine content in coffee.
“A strong inverse association between caffeine intake and the risk of Parkinson’s disease”. “Coffee consumption has not been consistently associated with the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.” “Coffee and caffeine consumption have also been associated with reduced risk of depression and suicide.”
“Consumption of 2 to 5 standard cups of coffee per day has been associated with reduced mortality in cohort studies across the world.”
“In prospective studies, higher caffeine intake has been associated with lower birth weight and a higher risk of pregnancy loss.” Suggested to have no more than 200 mg/day when preganant or lactating.


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DIY Halloween Monster Apple Bites Recipe Kids will love these apple monster bites with sunflower seed teeth and strawberry tongues. Go to the link to see how the googly eyes are made.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe with Lemon Frosting. Sounds like the perfect spring dessert recipe.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
Raspberry Lemon Sour Cream Scones
Best Carrot Cookies Ever
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (V+GF): An easy recipe for soft, deliciously textured cookies with oats, coconut, and LOTS of peanut butter and chocolate. #Vegan #GlutenFree | BeamingBaker.com
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Carmelitas! The best cookie you will ever make. Each bite is an delicious balance of gooey caramel, chocolate chips, and crunchy and sweet cookie!


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Kherington Payne is an American Dancer, Actress, Choreographer, Television Star, and Singer. She achieved recognition as a Top 10 Finalist in Season 4 of the hit reality dance show So You Think You Can Dance. She appeared in the 2009 reinvention of the movie Fame. She was also a cast member on the E! reality docu-drama The Dance Scene. She was a choreographer on the YouTube show Dance Showdown.
Kherington Payne’s height is 5 feet 7 inches and her weight is 53 kilograms. Her body measurement is 34-23-35 inches. Kherington Payne’s bra size is 32B. She wearing to be a dress in size 2 US and her shoe size is 7.5 US. Her hair color is blonde and her eyes color is hazel.
She was born on 26 January 1990 in Whittier, California, United States. She is the daughter of Rick Payne and Sheri Ashe Payne. She has a younger half-sister. She is Unmarried. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius and her nationality is American.
Kherington Payne Personal Details
Date Of Birth: January 26, 1990
Birth Place: Whittier, California, USA
Birth Name: Kherington Taylor Payne
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Occupation: Dancer, Actress, Choreographer, Television personality, Singer
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Hazel
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Kherington Payne Body Statistics
Weight in Pounds: 117 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 53 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 7″
Height in Meters: 1.70 m
Body Build/Type: Athletic
Body Measurements: 34-23-35 in (86-58.5-89 cm)
Breast Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Waist Size: 23 inches (58.5 cm)
Hips Size: 35 inches (89 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 32B
Feet/Shoe Size: 7.5 (US)
Dress Size: 2 (US)
Kherington Payne Family Details
Father: Rick Payne
Mother: Sheri Ashe Payne
Siblings: Delaney (Younger half-sister)
Others: Charles Payne (Grandparent)
Kherington Payne Education
Esperanza High School
El Dorado High School (2008)
Kherington Payne Facts
Born on January 26, 1990, in Whittier, California, she was raised in Placentia, California.
Her parents are Rick Payne and Sheri Ashe.
Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother remarried.
She started taking dance lessons at the age of two.
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Banca Intesa will offer a new postponement of loan repayment to its customers
In line with the Decision of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) on temporary measures for banks for mitigating the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic with the aim of preserving the financial system, Banca Intesa will offer a new postponement of loan repayment (moratorium) to its customers. In this way, private individuals, farmers, entrepreneurs and legal entities will be enabled to put their loan obligations on hold over a further two months.
“Amid uncertainty and impact caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, a part of citizens is faced with reduced income, and a significant portion of the economy and companies with slowdowns, or even complete halts in business activity, which is why the previous NBS’ decision to allow debt repayment postponed turned out to be of exceptional importance not only for our customers, but also for the overall stability of the economic and financial systems. This is evidenced by the fact that the majority of customers on the banking market, and the majority of Banca Intesa customers as well, opted for the loan moratorium. Given the prolonged effects of the pandemic, I believe that the latest measure of the central bank to introduce a new loan repayment moratorium in August and September will help citizens and the economy overcome all challenges and difficulties they are facing in this stage”, said Draginja Djuric, Head of Banca Intesa Executive Board.

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Should texting while driving be made illegal
Texting while driving, texting while walking, texting while biking-i've done it all how can we stop people like me from killing people like you - jonathan purtle. An overwhelming majority of americans believe that texting while driving should be illegal, a new cbs news/new york times survey finds, with 97 percent saying the. Too many innocent lives have been taken because someone made ban texting while driving, others think it should illegal, and so should texting and driving. 1cell phone driving hazards do you drive and talk on a cell phone you are at risk national consumer advocacy commission, nd web 19 feb 2013. Express your thoughts on the habit of text messaging while driving discover why others feel that text messaging during driving should be made illegal. Typing a witty, typo-free message in text-tongue while paying attention to traffic signals and other drivers is too much to expect our minds to manage. Texting and driving: thesis- if texting while driving increases automobile deaths in teenagers then texting while driving should be made illegal.
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“I got into this race because my neighbors expect more from congress … I expect more from my congressman ... I will bring my solutions-oriented approach to Washington. You deserve results.”
Republican Charles Hernick outperformed incumbent Democratic congressman Don Beyer in the first debate on Tuesday, September 6th. Subjects included taxation, the Affordable Care Act, Federal mandates, and foreign policy including ISIS. Mr. Hernick held Congressman Beyer accountable for failed policies and inaction on the economy, national security, and government efficiency -- the issues most important to voters in the 8th District.
Starting with the first question on corporate taxes, Mr. Hernick jumped at the opportunity to share his proposal to reduce the corporate tax rate to 25 percent and implement territorial reporting. Charles pushed back on proposals for more rules and regulations from Washington, clearly articulating how well-intentioned rules often have a disproportionate negative impact on small businesses.
Beyer was confident that ISIS would soon be a thing of the past and he referred to radical terrorists as “ISIS workers”. Hernick explained why he viewed ISIS as a serious contemporary threat, noting the recent arrests of ISIS supporters in Northern Virginia. He demonstrated his depth on global affairs sharing his first-hand experience working with muslims and working in muslim countries and advocated working with our allies to defeat a common threat.
The candidate forum was hosted by the Arlington County Civic Federation. All questions were asked by delegates to the Federation. The full video of the forum will soon be available online from Arlington Independent Media.
Watch Hernick speak on holding Congress accountable below:


1 killed in U.S. 60 crash involving motorcycle, cars
At least one person is dead after a collision on U.S. 60 at McClintock Road on Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesman Carrick Cook said the fatality occurred in a crash involving a motorcycle and two cars.
The motorcycle appears to have hit one of the cars and was then flipped, according to Cook.
The left lanes of eastbound U.S. 60 will remain closed until around 6 p.m, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Authorities say delays are expected on U.S. 60 and Interstate 10 and advise motorists to use alternate routes.


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Here are the step-by-step instructions for constructing the "A Cozy for a Queen," as featured in Embroidery Library's "Stitchers Showcase" on February 15th.
ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL SEWING/EMBROIDERY MACHINE COZY
An embroidered one-size-fits-all quilted dustcover for most sewing/embroidery machines in either configuration! This is a low-cost, low-sew, one-afternoon project that will make your valuable electronic embroidery/sewing machine the most stylish, dust-free appliance in town.
- A set of four 13" to 14" x 19" quilted placemats. I chose a set of 14" x 19" 100%-polyester Canopy "Ribbon Stripe Placemats" from Walmart.
- An embroidery design of your choice for front panel of cozy.
- Embroidery thread and bobbins to complete design.
- Thread to match placemats, for assembly of cozy. I used polyester embroidery thread for assembly, as it was a great match and added a bit of sheen to the joined seams.
- Water-soluble or disappearing marking pen.
1 - Pre-shrink placemats according to laundry directions on label.
2 - Hoop up suitable stabilizer. I would favor a tear-away, but others might prefer a cut-away to reinforce the design.
3 - Mark center of stabilizer with "cross-hairs" of water-soluble marker.
4 - Cut stitching on placemat and use one layer of placemat "fashion fabric" for embroidered design.
5 - For a centered design, fold placemat fabric in quarters and "finger press." Place folds of placemat on marker lines on stabilizer and hold in place with pins or temporary adhesive. Otherwise, locate hoop to desired location for embellishment and continue with Step 6.
6 - Machine baste placemat on stabilizer and proceed with your chosen embroidery design.
7 - When embroidery design is finished, basting removed and stabilizer is trimmed or torn away, press face of design with cool iron and pressing cloth. Re-construct embellished placemat and replace topstitching.
8 - With a wide decorative stitch, butt the long edge of the embroidered placemat with another placemat and stitch the length of the seam to join the two together. I used a wide decorative X-stitch, but another wide decorative stitch, a satin stitch or a wide zigzag would also work. Align the ends of the placemats to guarantee that the seam ends are precisely matched.
9 - Mark the center of a long edge of a third placemat and align with one end of the joined seam. Using the same decorative or zigzag stitch, attach the third placemat across the joint of the first two placemats for about two inches in either direction for a total of four inches. Repeat with fourth placemat at other end of butted seam.
10 - On hand-wheel end of cozy, fold up free end 3-1/2" to 3-3/4" to the outside. Pin and stitch along vertical edges. Mark additional vertical lines square to folded-up edge to form individual pockets for power cord, pens, memory sticks, ruler, etc. Stitch along marked lines.
11 - With long joined seam running the length of the top of the machine, place finished cozy on your Sewing/Embroidery Machine. Tuck free ends of side panels under the front and back panels to cover your machine.
© 2010, Nancy Wright
B.S., Clothing & Textiles
Michigan State University
"Designs To A Degree"

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The Pioneer Publicity and Organizing Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Anietie Okon, has condemned the way and manner the Buhari led administration was handling the activities of bandits and insurgents in some parts of the North describing it as abysmal.
He made the allegation while speaking with journalists in Uyo yesterday.
The third republic Senator and national caucus member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party wondered why the same federal government that descends heavily on agitators in the south east with full military might have suddenly lost the aggression to tackle bandits in the north.
“It’s unfortunate that the Buhari led administration is treating insurgents and bandits with kid gloves, leaving bandits to operate freely in some parts of the north daily tormenting and dehumanizing Nigerians. Its giving law-abiding Nigerians serious concern that the primary duty of government which is to ensure the security of lives and property is no longer guaranteed under the present administration”.
He regretted that the same government who is overlooking the activities of the bandits and their cohorts who claim to be speaking and negotiating on their behalf in the north, is all out to crush unarmed agitators in the south east with full military might.
“Federal government has declared war in Igbo land, why do they deploy same military aircrafts and might to crush the insurgents and bandits kidnapping women and children daily in Zamfara, Kaduna and other parts of the north for huge ransom? I have since stopped recognizing the present government as a government”, he said.
Okon described as inadequate the recent order by the president to security agencies to shoot those brandishing AK47ammunition at sight, maintaining that what security agents need is express permission to wipe out insurgents, criminals and bandits from the country.
“The present administration has further divided the country by jettisoning federal character considerations and competence in areas of appointment for parochial, tribal and clannish considerations which have further cracked the fragile unity we have achieved earlier in the country. We must work collectively to bring the country back from the brink of disaster.
“2023 is not just about Uyo federal constituency producing a governor, it’s the turn of Itu/Ibiono federal constituency for the sake of justice and fair play”. He explained.
He described Governor Udom Emmanuel’s completion agenda as one which will further define the destiny and future of the state and call for the full support of Ibom people to see it manifest.


Young musicians from all over Dublin will take part in a pop-up trad session on Grafton Street from 11am tomorrow.
The aim of the impromptu ceolchoirm on Dublin's busiest shopping street is to drum up some excitement ahead of the upcoming Dublin Fleadh 2017, and to make the public aware that traditional music is being taught and played in Comhaltas branches throughout Dublin.
Comhaltas is a non-profit cultural movement with hundreds of local branches around the world. Their mission is to preserve and promote Irish traditional music.
Dublin Fleadh's press officer Nuala Rowsome said tomorrow's street session is all about bringing some excitement to shoppers ahead of the Dublin Fleadh on May 12.
She said: "Trad is thriving right now in Dublin, with thousands of young people learning music and playing music right throughout the city and the suburbs, and this pop-up session wants to bring some of that excitement and spirit to the public square, and to let people know they are welcome to join the traditional musical community.
"Our pop-up session will see mostly young musicians playing tunes and singing songs on Grafton Street to give people a taste for the thriving traditional music scene in Ireland, and to give information as to where you can come to learn trad locally.
"It's about bringing trad out into the streets, letting people hear our music, and reminding people of why we love it, and why it's such an important part of what we are."
Lessons in traditional music, singing and dancing take place every day of the week in 16 Comhaltas branches throughout Dublin.
The session will take place ahead of the Dublin Fleadh, which will see thousands of musicians, singers and dancers compete to make their way to the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil.
"We also want to give people an invitation to come to the Dublin Fleadh and hear some of the really top-class music, singing and more on show at the competitions. It's open to everyone, the more the merrier and everyone is welcome," added Ms Rowsome.


We admit that our only real knowledge of Lyme disease came from watching the Seattle season of “The Real World” when crazy Irene, afflicted with the disease, went nuts on her cast mates and ended up getting smacked in the face by Stephen. Obviously there’s more to the disease than shouting at your roommates and talking to yourself, and it’s proven to be debilitating enough to knock Parker Posey out of an upcoming play she was to star in.
Posey, 40, was set to star in “This,” an Off-Broadway comedy, but a statement released by the theater company said she was forced to withdraw “due to a developing case of Lyme disease.” Posey has long been a fave of ours, mainly because of her role as a waitress at the DQ in “Waiting for Guffman,” and we hope she recovers quickly. [NY Times. Photo: GettyImages]


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In one way or another, we are all hoisted on the shoulders of the ones who came before us, like a child rising above the crowd on those of a parent, the better to watch the parade pass by. Many’s the time my own mom and dad did that for me physically and emotionally and I thank them most hardily for it. If not for the encouragement of family and friends in the past 5 decades of my life, I wouldn’t be doing most of the things that so light me up, including writing this column. Sadly though, every day I hear about people who don’t count themselves as that fortunate. They are surrounded by naysayers whose own insecurity and fears spill over onto those they encounter, whether they are their children, partners or friends. What’s even more devastating, is that they believe these folks who may, with all good intention, thinking they are protecting them from hurt or disappointment. What manner of magic could they create if they believed the truth about themselves and their abilities, rather than the lies? My take on it is that if you have a dream, then you just gotta see it through, even if it isn’t exactly as you have it planned. It may take time and fortitude, persistance and support, change of course a number of times, forays into unknown territory, that may feel frightening and soul searing, but arrive you will at your destination. That’s just the way of things.
I invite you to consider who is on your support team. Make a list that could include those in your life now, who have been with you all along, those who are now in Spirit, a line up of ancestral cheerleaders, teachers, mentors, role models, books, movies, and music that all inspire you to be your best self. I know that it would also include those who have not yet entered your personal spheres, who are waiting eagerly to connect with you; humans, animals, and even angels rubbing their hands together with a ‘goody goody gumdrops’ flair wanting to see what you will create. Now the question is: are you on your support team? There have been many incidents over the years during which I have been less than willing to cheer myself on, as if embarressed to put myself out there. These days, I say to you and myself “If ya got it, flaunt it!” We are not meant to hide our light under a bushel. If one of us shines, it invites us to coalesce our collective lights and beam even more brilliantly.
Can you be a yaysayer for those in your life? Are you willing to be a lifter upper-er?
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Wed Sep 15 00:00:00 MDT 2010joeb21 Rating:1.0
I purchased this along with a few other book I remember reading and wanted in my collection. I was excited because I have never got a chance to read The Trial in full. When I got it I opened it up and was disappointed to find out that this is a graphic novel. I tried finding out on here if it said it was a graphic novel. But I can't seem to find anywhere where it says that.
Wed Nov 16 00:00:00 MST 2011halconmia3 Rating:5.0
I loved the books, its nice to see them brought to life this way.
Sun May 08 00:00:00 MDT 2011felix2010 Rating:5.0
If you watched season one of The Walking Dead or if you are a comic fan, you will love this book. The artwork is in grayscale for the most part, but it is so detailed that it amazes me. When I am finished I will certainly buy Book Two. Thanks, Overstock, for exceptional customer service and fast shipping!
Fri Dec 12 00:00:00 MST 2008rachel0jane Rating:4.0
If you like Koontz AND fancy graphic novels, you should enjoy this book. If reading comic book style isn't really your thing, I'd move on to the newest "Odd" book. Also, the art work is in color.
Thu Mar 12 00:00:00 MDT 2009vintagemafia Rating:5.0
Pictures are great and vivid. Much thanks to Overstock for prompt shipping and the best price out there for this book.
Fri Dec 27 00:00:00 MST 2013august51950 Rating:5.0
for my grandson who loves Graophic Novels and this seems to be one of the newer books. The others I got him were also new.
Wed May 23 00:00:00 MDT 2007surfkitten Rating:5.0
Dream Hunters is an exquisitely illustrated short story that is tangiential to the Sandman series. Dream makes a cameo appearance, but this is really about showcasing Amano's beautiful artwork.
Tue May 01 00:00:00 MDT 2007minwell Rating:5.0
Overstock.com simply had the best price and delivered it quickly. Excellent service! The Watchmen is one of the first on the graphic novels (along with The Dark Knight Returns) and one that I have never read. It is thought provoking, riveting ang brilliant. Well worth my self-imposed wait.
Wed Dec 21 00:00:00 MST 2011overpowered Rating:5.0
Exceptionally high quality hardcover, paper. The large 8.5"x11" form factor makes this the absolute best way to read manga, and the color is a huge improvement over the original black and white. I never write reviews, but I can't recommend this enough.
Wed Jan 09 00:00:00 MST 2008freshpeaches Rating:5.0
This graphic novel is the 2nd best graphic novel ever written. Only "THE WATCHMEN" surpasses it. But for Batman fans its got to be #1. Storytelling just doesn't get any better than this...HIGHLY recommended.
Wed Feb 16 00:00:00 MST 2011nvjr Rating:5.0
I bought this as a gift for a longtime Batman fan and avid reader. It was absolutely loved. I had an original as a teen and I just couldn't shake the imagery and story in this graphic novel. It is by far one of the best graphic novels in the Batman collection. I highly recommend it to anyone who is just starting out in their Batman novel collection, or someone who has been a longtime fan but may have let this one slip thru the cracks.
Fri Jun 19 00:00:00 MDT 2009jjholy Rating:5.0
This is a great graphic novel. If you liked the movie Batman Begins, then you will like this book. It seems to be what they used to formulate the movie. I would highly recommend it to Batman fans for a great retelling of his origin.
Fri Aug 14 00:00:00 MDT 2009tiraslene Rating:4.0
This was a gift for my husband. It was really easy to purchase and it was shipped right away. I didnt have any problems and my husband loved it.
Tue May 24 00:00:00 MDT 2011chrisduh Rating:5.0
This is an interesting tale including such characters as: Batman, Superman, the Joker, Gordon... This novel gives you more of a feel of not only the story involving Batman and his companions as well as his foes but also for the general public including politicians, news reporters, and civilians. It's an interesting take on the Batman character/story. This is not a typical Batman story however... It is still worth reading. Product is exactly what is described. Shipping is quick enough.
Thu Sep 20 00:00:00 MDT 2012scottiepippen Rating:5.0
Year one is a great story of the origins of Batman. I highly recommend it to any Batman fan.
Thu Apr 16 00:00:00 MDT 2009gunslinger21 Rating:5.0
An excellent text to use for low level high school english readers with amazing focus on characterization and critical analysis of setting and conflict.
Sat Sep 06 00:00:00 MDT 2008blueaegis42 Rating:5.0
I would recommend this graphic novel to anyone who enjoyed 300 or other warrior novels/movies.
Sun Jan 08 00:00:00 MST 2012spazn911 Rating:1.0
Keep in mind "Graphic Novel" must mean comic book. This is not a traditional novel.
Wed Aug 05 00:00:00 MDT 2009ds55508 Rating:5.0
This graphic novel contains many 8-page batman stories from the most amazing authors and artists in the comic book industry. The stories are simple but very creative. If you are a Batman fan or even a comic book fan you will love this product. It is a nice break form the unnecessarily complex and long stories that are around today.
Tue May 24 00:00:00 MDT 2011antelii89 Rating:5.0
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Recognise a few names/dogs from around the 'net hehe. Small world :P Anyway, I'm new here (duh), and clearly needed another distraction from Uni Procrastination is a wonderful thing.....
Anyway, about me and my dogs:
Currently have 2 Border Terriers, Caber and Ziva- both Australian Show champions and great companions. Caber and I were to do our Endurance Test next weekend but I'm nowhere near ready so it will have to be next year now. Hmph.
Mum also has a pup of her own- Nessa the smooth Collie, now almost 10 months old and they have been learning the show ring ropes together so most weekends are spent out at a dog show or two lol.
Am also hoping to have my first litter of Borders early-mid August if Ziva is in whelp..... fingers crossed!
Anyway, looking forward to catching up with some old friends and making new ones
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The collection referenced the ’60s and the ’70s, juxtaposing short, slim silhouettes with more romantic, flowing dresses. An ensemble comprising cropped pants and a scalloped-hem tunic in white cady would’ve looked chic on The Queen’s Gambit’s Beth Harmon, as would’ve a sexy, sleek black minidress—the character was one of the collection’s inspirations. Ruffles and layered chiffon abounded on a series of long, billowing numbers in vibrant rainbow colors.
Riffing on his glamorous repertoire, Murad offered a stunning series of black embellished evening dresses for party season. A plissé dress in black lace with intarsias and overlays in lasered cut-out vinyl looked lovely and youthful, while retaining a dramatic allure.


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On Tuesday, she said, the Office of Catholic Education will give pastors and school administrators more details about the review process.
At a meeting with pastors and school administrators at Neumann University on Friday morning, and at a later news conference at which the blue ribbon commission announced its recommendations, Chaput mentioned appeals.
He said that while he trusted the commission's recommendations, schools that believe they were targeted by mistake could ask the Office of Catholic Education for more information about the reasons for the closing recommendation.
If officials were not satisfied with that response, Chaput said, he would listen, but schools should bring issues to him before March 25, when the names of the new regional elementary schools are to be announced.
He said Friday that while he had great trust in the recommendations made by the 16-member commission, "sometimes commissions that study issues make mistakes."
"And it may be that our analysis of the situation can be corrected," he said. "So if there are issues of fact that people can bring forward at schools and they want to make sure that I know that, I'll be happy to hear their concerns."
Several schools, such as St. Laurentius in Fishtown, and alumni groups are preparing letters outlining errors they felt the commission made, such as using outdated enrollment and deficit figures.
On another front, Catholic elementary school teachers were in turmoil about their job prospects.
The archdiocese said Friday that 45 elementary schools would close and consolidate with other schools to create regional schools.
In all, the move affects 1,700 teachers at more than 80 schools - just over half of the 156 schools now operating. Staff at all 80-plus schools will have to reapply for positions at the new regional schools, Superintendent Mary Rochford said.
Because elementary teachers are not unionized, she said, seniority will not be a factor.
"Applications will be accepted and judged based on qualifications," the archdiocese said on its website.
Already upset about the closings and dislocation, many teachers were further riled by reports that they would be required to resign in order to apply for jobs at the regional schools. If they resigned and were not chosen for jobs at the regional schools, teachers feared they would be barred from applying for unemployment compensation.
"That is what most people were screaming about," said one veteran elementary school teacher whose school in the Northeast is being consolidated with another.
Although elementary teachers are not unionized, many asked for help from Rita Schwartz, president of the union that represents the archdiocesan high school teachers.
"They have no one to turn to," Schwartz said.
She told them not to resign for fear it could undermine their chances of collecting unemployment compensation if they don't find jobs.
The Northeast elementary teacher and others said their principals and pastors had told them they would not even be considered for the new posts unless they resigned.
That, too, is incorrect.
"I think someone may have misspoken at the Neumann meeting," Farrell said.
"We will definitely not be asking our teachers to resign," Farrell said. "All the employees in the affected schools will technically lose their positions at the end of the school year, since both schools will cease to exist. A number of those employees will be reemployed in the newly formed schools.
"The remainder will be considered to be terminated from employment due to their school being closed and position being eliminated. In no way has requiring staff to resign ever been considered or discussed on our end."
Any archdiocesan employee who loses a job is free to apply for unemployment, Farrell said. The state Department of Labor and Industry determines the claims.
Farrell said the archdiocese plans to provide information to the department regarding teachers who lose their jobs and are not hired at the new schools.
She said the archdiocese would "do everything in our power to be proactive on their behalf to help make certain that they receive any benefits under unemployment that they should be entitled to receive."
Elementary teachers said they expect to learn more about the job-application process at the regional schools later this week.
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I’m a conventee (went to a convent school),
of course a proud one, way too proud.
What I’m going to tell you –
there’s a sound possibility that you’ve
already heard about that tale.
There is this rumor about
most of the Indian schools,
especially the convents
that their SCHOOL IS BUILT OVER A GRAVEYARD,
AND THAT THE PHANTOMS AND WICKED SPIRITS
TAKE CHARGE OF THE SCHOOL,
including the church in the backyard.
As a kid, when seniors narrated horrifying
-horribly self constructed stories,
it always gave me an eerie feeling.
Eerie enough to make me sweat.
At a point, I even felt scared entering into the
beautiful church we had.
Not to brag but I turned smart quite early.
And realized that it is all a sham.
Another thing that I realized was-
that it’s real fun telling such stories to others.
To amuse them, To fright them (a li’l).
I became a senior, too but never felt like
daunting those beautiful innocent faces
’cause I didn’t expect them to be as smart as me. (witty again)
I have always been a ‘sensitive towards the young ones’
but never was a ‘sensitive towards the ones of my age’.
I wanted to spread that eerie feeling
in my batch
more than that
I wanted to check their intellect.
I did it with my friends from other schools.
That is when I realized that Carmel Girls
(was in ALL GIRLs school, yes, you can feel sad for me)
were far more brainy than them.
It was so easy to petrify them.
But more than that I felt happy about something else,
weirdly, I sensed proud in spreading that eerie, back then.
Now I’m 20, an adult,
and I still don’t understand
what was the pride for?
Waiting for the question mark to fade some day.
Considering me inconsiderate for petrifying ’em?
C’mon, I went through the same
when i was a kid.
Feel pity for me rather. (witty again)
P.S. I told them the truth after some time. Always a sensitive.
Carmel, my Alma Mater. 💞
-Ananya, the verbal seduction.

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At least three restaurants already struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic were dealt another setback Sunday when their outdoor dining tents were vandalized. The manager of Formento’s Italian restaurant, 925 W. Randolph St., learned his establishment’s tent was tagged with graffiti after seeing photos on social media. “For struggling businesses that are having to go through situations like this, just...
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Dozens of Indiana schools are struggling to stay open as growing numbers of coronavirus infections and related quarantines exacerbate a preexisting statewide teacher and substitute shortage. As of last Monday, 1,755 schools across the state have reported at least one positive case of COVID-19, according to the Indiana State Department of Health’s weekly data update. That brings the statewide total to...
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Author: Michael Allardyce
Here's how to watch the Bears take on the Packers in Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season on Sunday Night Football.
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The Archdiocese of Chicago is investigating allegations that a suburban priest sexually abused children 25 years ago. Cardinal Blase Cupich wrote a letter to parishioners on Saturday saying he asked the Rev. David Ryan to “step aside from ministry” after the archdiocese received the allegations. Ryan, pastor at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish in Lake Zurich, has been “directed...
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Statewide, Illinois has reported more than 720,000 cases in all of the state’s 102 counties, with more than 12,100 fatalities as of Sunday. The state was under stay-at-home order, which took effect on March 21 and continued through May 29. That day marked the first day the state entered phase three of its five-phased reopening plan. In late June, Illinois...
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Chicago police are warning residents of a string of vehicle thefts reported in November in the Gold Coast, Old Town and River North neighborhoods. In each incident, someone’s vehicle was parked, unoccupied or left running with the keys in the ignition, according to a community alert from Chicago police. When a person was away from their vehicle a man approached, entered and drove...
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Author: Adam Hoge
From blindsided to ignored to injured and now back to starter, its been a remarkable 62 days for Mitch Trubisky.
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A 37-year-old inmate from Arizona has died at a northwestern Illinois prison after a fight with another inmate
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Illinois health officials reported 7,178 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, along with 57 additional deaths. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, the state has now confirmed 720,114 cases of the virus since the pandemic began, along with 12,193 confirmed fatalities. The state is also reporting 689 deaths that are classified as “probable” COVID-19 fatalities. Sunday was a...
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Health officials in Indiana have reported an additional 4,335 cases of coronavirus on Sunday, along with 24 more deaths attributed to the virus. According to the latest data from the Indiana State Department of Health, Sunday’s new cases bring the statewide total to 333,312 since the pandemic began earlier this year. The new cases come as the state reports 38,761...
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A northwestern Indiana woman whose son was convicted in the shooting deaths of two Lake County teenagers faces perjury and other charges for allegedly trying to conceal his role in the killings
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A West Rogers man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing at a Chicago police officer Saturday afternoon. Gerardo Jasso, 35, is accused of firing at an officer during a stop in the 6200 block of North Oakley Avenue, according to Chicago police. Around 3:21 p.m. officers attempted to speak with Jasso after they saw him on a public...
Created: Sun, Nov 29 2020 03:00:09 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan as heavy lake-effect snow is expected to begin the new work week. The watch will take effect late Sunday and will remain in effect through Tuesday morning. LaPorte, St. Joseph, Starke and Marshall counties in Indiana will be impacted by the watch,...


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Click on the link below to access a list of Archived Games.http://www.dreamlyrics.com/lib/archives/games/
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All of the html files are accessible via the index, just click on the title.


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Our personal favorite from the Sleep Terror Co. Summer 2021 collection. The Self-Love Baphomet tattoo t-shirt features Baphomet inside a heart made of barbed wire with the words Self Love underneath. This occult t-shirt is printed on black unisex t-shirts, a perfect fit for men and women.
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Spotlight On: Animal Atlas
For those of you who love to learn about animals, from October you can get your hands on our latest beautiful atlas! Written by our award-winning author Anne Rooney and illustrated by the talented Lucy Rose, Lonely Planet Kids’ Animal Atlas is a global safari in a book.
We’ve got actual-size pictures that reveal the scale of the animal world, from an anteater’s tongue to a tiny baby turtle, and colourful maps that show where animals live. Plus, there are plenty of large and small flaps to lift up to discover more about the animal world for those curious about our feathered, furry and fishy friends.
We asked our author, Anne Rooney, who wrote our much-loved Dinosaur Atlas (which was shortlisted for a Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize, don’t you know?) what she liked most about working on Animal Atlas.
'I loved writing this book. Even if you know quite a lot about animals, there are always new ones to discover. It was very difficult to stop researching and choose which to include. What I liked best of all was exploring the ways animals have adapted to some really extreme and wild places: the animals that live in icy seas, or have tricks for running across scorching desert.'
Although it’s not available until October, we’ve already got our team of young reviewers working hard! This is what 11-year-old George thought:
'Animal Atlas is a really interesting book. I learnt so much reading it as it mentioned animals from all over the world, from North America to Africa, and from Caribou to Lions. The design was particularly eye-catching, with beautiful illustrations and plenty of flaps containing even more exciting information. It was all interesting, but perhaps my favourite part was learning about the Pinta Island tortoises, and how the last one of their kind to be alive (who died in 2012) had the same name as me! I also previously didn’t know very much about the caribou species until I read this, now I know that they are deer-like creatures that are very well adapted to the challenging climate of North America. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this and hope to read more like it in the future.'
If Animal Atlas leaves you thirsty for more animal facts, then How Animals Build is a fascinating introduction to how animals make their homes up high, underground, on land and under the sea. From spider webs and rabbit warrens to birds’ nests and ant colonies, you can learn the secrets of all these incredible animal architects.
And if you decide to take your kids to watch wildlife in the wild, we have recommendations for how to do so with care and consideration for the animals involved.

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Charged with designing, building, and testing a racecar, the student-led Rutgers Formula Racing team competes each year along with other university teams at an international competition. In October, they launched a crowdfunding campaign through the Rutgers University Foundation website to raise $10,000 in donations to help improve this year’s vehicle and increase their competitive chances.
The campaign, which ended on December 10, raised nearly $11,000, with donations ranging from $50 to $2,000. The funds will go towards purchasing materials for the new car and manufacturing various parts.
The team designs their own parts and will be using this year carbon fiber, a lightweight yet tough material, for the body. They have also designed their own suspension and chassis, which the funds will help in purchasing the necessary materials. Other funds will let them buy new shock absorbers, specialized aluminum that is both strong and light, and a computer that will allow them to properly test the car and make sure it is safe.
During the campaign the team explained what changes they were making from the previous year, including a redesign from their traditional three-cylinder engine to a lighter one-cylinder type. Redesigning the body using software and running simulations with a computer will help them create the most efficient design possible.
RFR will continue to improve their design as they build the car over the next several months in preparation for the May 2016 competition that will pit them against schools from around the country and across the world.


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A Kiwi Year: Twelve Months in the Life of New Zealand’s Kids
Due for release June 2017 so pre-order your copy now.
We are Charlie, Ruby, Oliver, Mason and Kaia — and we’re ready to take you on a journey through twelve months in the life of New Zealand’s kids. Enjoy festivals and events, games and sports, flora and fauna, quirky traditions and the famous sites of our country. Come join us on a New Zealand childhood adventure!
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Computer glitches and long lines at polling places around the country did not stop millions of Americans from voting in Tuesday’s midterm elections, which saw a surge of turnout in a contest noted for its cost, intensity and concern for the integrity of the overall democratic process.
Tuesday’s vote was the first major national election since U.S. intelligence agencies concluded Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential contest, with the country on high alert as surveys showing election security on the minds of almost 9 of 10 voters.
While the heated contest was seen as a referendum on President Trump with ballots cast for all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate, and 36 out of 50 state governors — overall election security appeared strong and stable.
At midday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — which found Russian government-linked agents attempted to hack 21 states during the 2016 contest — announced it had “nothing significant to report” regarding coordinated activities to attack voting infrastructure, nor any evidence of cyberattacks.
Tuesday’s election “is the most secure election in the modern era,” DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said at a press conference.
The department also observed less online foreign propaganda than in the lead-up to the last vote, as social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter announcing they’d recently removed scores of accounts due to suspicious behavior.
Despite much of the East Coast being pummeled by rain, turnout was projected to far surpass the 2014 midterm election numbers, as voters from Maine to California formed long lines at polling stations.
“We are experiencing record engagement and seeing historic early turnout,” said Karen Hobert Flynn, president of Common Cause. In metropolitan Atlanta the average voting wait time was three hours with reports of lines exceeding 1,000 people.
Meanwhile, a small number of voters in New York City were unable to cast their ballot because machines were down in nearly every borough. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio urged patience and called for election reform.
“To everyone waiting in line to vote because of a broken scanner or other problems, your voice matters,” Mr. de Blasio tweeted. “Please stay in line. And let’s once and for all get true Board of Elections reforms like early voting so this never happens again. NYC deserves so much better.”
A voter hotline operated by an Election Protection coalition made up of more than 100 groups, including Common Cause, received nearly 10,000 complaints across the country by noon and an additional 500 complaints by text.
Although rights advocates had warned of intimidation tactics over voter registration, most of Tuesday’s hiccups appeared to be relatively minor and largely linked to outdated machines and technical glitches.
“The technology is so old in many cases, so we are seeing breakdowns,” Ms. Hobert Flynn said on a conference call with reporters, adding that Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Illinois were among the states hindered by archaic machines.
In Georgia, where the governor’s race was tight, state investigators had to check out reported problems with digital poll booths, according to state spokeswoman Candice Broce. Some voters received provisional ballots instead of regular voting machines.
Some difficulties were more unusual. In Chandler, Arizona, voters found one polling place in a strip mall shuttered after its owner foreclosed the property on Monday. Election officials in Gwinnett County, Georgia, didn’t supply enough power cords causing voting machines to shut down while in suburban New York City, voting machines were delivered to the wrong district.
And in North Carolina, officials said high humidity prevented ballots in some precincts from being able to be fed through tabulators in some precincts in Wake and Forsyth counties, The Associated Press reported. Officials said such ballots are stored securely in emergency bins and would be tabulated as soon as possible.
There was also the threat of violence, as Christopher Thomas Queen, 48, was arrested in Washington, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, after allegedly threatening to shoot workers at a polling place.
Mr. Queen reportedly became irate when he was told he wasn’t registered to vote and allegedly told poll workers that he was going to get a gun, come back and shoot them.
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The NG compatible version of Proj. Lacks a few features, but everything is scaled down to fit in 800x600. Play the original fullscreen version at my site (view my profile), and leave your high score!
If you like this game, please tell me why. If not, the same applies, but *constructive* criticism so I can make it better.
It was a little better than the first Proj, since it was smaller and felt a bit more fun in general really. I got a C maybe a C+ :O 3005 points :) cool.
best triangle shoots square game ever
its good until you play it enough times to get some of the uber powerups ... then it gets a lot better.
It didn't come to my interest.
It looked like one of those classic games, personally, i hate those games, but if u have some action of the game that we have today, and add it to a classic game, it would be really cool, but not this time, nice music tho.
amzing i like it
you should really make so the player can select a song to play with because the 1 in it is really annoying
Good work, I remember seeing your original version of the game on Clock Day
From what I can see this game is intentionally graphically simple. Thats good in a sense that the graphics don't hinder the gameplay making it laggy and hard to concentrate. But bad in a sense that it doesn't offer much variety.
The gameplay works well. Very simple system that is easy to learn.
The sound is absolutley fine. But maybe some music if you felt so. possibly some ambient techno.
Overall a good game that shows potential.
Thanks for the feedback. It's hard to make the graphics both eye-candy and not distracting at the same time isn't it ;)
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Samsung has already tradition releases several versions of flagships with Exynos processors and Snapdragon for different markets, but smartphones with Exynos usually get unflattering reviews. It looks like in everything will change next year.
Exynos is better than Snapdragon
FROM With the Exynos 2100, Samsung will finally be able to compete with Qualcomm. By at least for this is indicated by the processor test results in benchmark Geekbench.
By information of the famous insider Ice Universe, according to test results Exynos 2100 is gaining 1089 points in single-core and 3963 points in multi-core tests.
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 22, 2020
According to official data from Qualcomm, Snapdragon 888 scored in Geekbench 1135 points in single-core and 3794 in multi-core test. Thus, in with the latter, the Exynos 2100 even surpassed the competitor. However, not yet it turned out neither one device with these chips, so the actual numbers may be different.
Recall that rumored, Exynos 2100 will be built on
The processor will lie in the basis of the new flagships of the Galaxy S21 family and debuts for two days before them official presentation — January 12.
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text: We report a 19-year-old woman who was diagnosed as polycystic ovary. Hypothyroidism with a markedly elevated TSH level and an enlarged pituitary gland on MRI were noted. The 123I uptake was decreased to 6.5%. After treatment with thyroid hormone, regression of the enlarged pituitary and the ovarian cysts was observed. In the present case, hypothyroidism was considered to have caused a reversible enlargement of the pituitary gland and concomitant polycystic ovary. We concluded that the polycystic ovary might have resulted from the effects of an excessive amount of TSH on immature ovaries.

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- Saturday Tsubasacon Cosplay Contest and Skits
- Marshall to be home of Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition, Festival
- A Super Cosplaying Saturday Afternoon at Tsubasacon
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- Fire Prevention Parade Packs Downtown; FAREWELL Elsa of WV Inspired Sing-a-Longs
- Huntington Police Net Eleven Individual Arrests Jan. 13 & Early Hours of Jan. 14
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U.S.: New Home Sales Virtually Unchanged in October
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 18:41 By David M. Kinchen Huntingtonnews.net Business and Real Estate Writer
“New-home sales have been occurring at a fairly steady pace since this summer, with October sales running about 17 percent ahead of the pace set at the same time last year,” said Barry Rutenberg, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. “While this is encouraging, housing’s recovery is being significantly constrained by overly tight mortgage lending conditions at this time, and policymaker discussions about changes to the mortgage interest deduction could cast a shadow on future housing demand.”
“After steady improvement in home sales through most of this year, the pace of that activity effectively leveled off over the four months from July to October,” added NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “The latest numbers are right in line with our forecast, which projects that sales will resume a slow, upward trajectory going forward and will end 2012 about 20 percent ahead of 2011.”
Regionally, new-home sales numbers were mixed in October. The Midwest posted a 62.2 percent gain following a big dip in the previous month, and the West posted a solid 8.8 percent increase. Meanwhile, the South and Northeast posted declines of 11.6 percent and 32.3 percent, respectively – the latter of which was likely impacted by storm preparations at the end of the month.
The inventory of new homes for sale rose marginally to a still-slim 147,000 units in October, a 4.8-month supply at the current sales pace.


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Effect of PFCL versus heavy silicone oil on the structure and functional state of the rabbit retina
D.V. Zhmuryk,1 Cand Sc (Med)
V.V. Vit,2 Dr Sc (Med), Prof.
N.I. Molchaniuk,2 Cand Sc (Biol)
N.I. Khramenko,2 Cand Sc (Med)
M.V. Miliienko,1 MD
1 Kyiv Municipal Clinical Eye Hospital “Eye Microsurgery Center”
2 Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy, NAMS of Ukraine
Kyiv, Odessa, Ukraine
Background: The use of perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCL) and heavy silicone oil (HSO) for post-vitrectomy tamponade would potentially widen the range of indications for and improve outcomes of vitreoretinal surgery. The academic literature is, however, equivocal as to the effect of these substances on the structure and functional state of the retina.
Purpose: To ivestigate experimentally the effect of shor-term (14-day) tamponade with PFCL versus HSO on the structure and bioelectric functional activity of the rabbit retina over time.
Materials and Methods: A total of 6 Chinchilla rabbits (12 eyes) were used in the study. All animals were subjected to ERG analysis before posterior subtotal pars plana vitrectomy. The tamponade with PFCL and with HSO was performed in the right eye and left eye, respectively, and was removed after 14 days. Retinal structures were examined with light and electron miscroscopy and the second ERG was performed at day 7, day 14 or day 30 after removal of the tamponade.
Results: The analysis based on light and electron miscroscopy revealed similar effects of the two substances on the structures of the rabbit retina. Major changes were: (a) hydropic changes in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells, RPE mitochondria, photoreceptor inner segments, and ganglion and Müller cells, and (b) compensation-and-restoration processes within these cells, which enable normalization of the structures. ERG recordings revealed no significant difference between the effect of PFCL and HSO on the functional activity of the rabbit retina: the amplitude of the response of the inner peripheral retina and that of the inner central retina were increased by 30.1% (supernormal ERG) and 44%, respectively, versus 43% and 64.7%, respectively.
Conclusions: Short-term (14-day) tamponades with PFCL and heavy silicone oil have similar effects on on the structure and functional activity of the rabbit retina, with the changes which are reversible and non-degenerative in nature. Restoration of bioelectric activity of the retina to baseline levels after removal of 14-day PFCL and heavy silicone oil tamponades requires a longer period than 30 days.
Key words: retina, ultrastructure, electroretinography, perfluorocarbon liquids, heavy silicone oil
1.Sirimaharaj M, Balachandran C, Chan WC, et al. Vitrectomy with short term postoperative tamponade using perfluorocarbon liquid for giant retinal tears. Br J Ophthalmol. 2005 Sep;89(9):1176-9
2.Shkvorchenko DO, Levina LV. [On the tactics of surgical treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy complicated by anterior proliferative vitreoretinopathy]. Oftal’mokhirurgiya. 2006;1:29-32 Russian
3.Cillino S, Cillino G, Ferraro LL, Casuccio A .Treatment of persistently open macular holes with heavy silicone oil (Densiron 68) versus C2F6. A prospective randomized study. Retina. 2016 Apr;36(4):688-94
5.Devin F, Jourdan T, Saracco JB, Lucciani A. [Experimental tolerability of perfluorodecalin in prolonged intraocular tamponade]. J Fr Ophthalmol. 1995;18(4):268-74 French
8.Mackiewicz J, Maaijwee K, Lüke C, et al. Effect of gravity in long-term vitreous tamponade: in vivo investigation using perfluorocarbon liquids and semi-fluorinated alkanes. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2007 May;245(5):665-75
9.Bryan JS, Friedman SM, Mames RN, Margo CE. Experimental vitreous replacement with perfluorotri-n-propylamine. Arch Ophthalmol. 1994 Aug;112(8):1098-102
10.Killey FP, Edelhauser HF, Aaberg TA. Intraocular fluid dynamics: measurements following vitrectomy and intraocular sulfur hexafluoride. Arch Ophthalmol. 1980 Aug;98(8):1448-52
11.Winkler BS. The electroretinogram of the isolated rat retina. Vision Res. 1972 Jun;12(6):1183-98
12.Winkler BS, Simson V, Benner J. Importance of bicarbonate in retinal function. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 1977 Aug;16(8):766-8
13.Shkvorchenko DO. [Comprehensive surgical management of retinal detachments complicated by giant retinal dialysis and tears with the use of perfluorocarbon liquids] [Cand Sc (Med) Thesis]. Moscow: Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Complex; 1995. 132 p. Russian


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Female champions Beholder and She's a Tiger were both out for workouts the morning of March 15 at Santa Anita Park as they draw closer to their undetermined 2014 debuts.
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Comma to the Top
Multiple stakes winner Taptowne, preparing for a likely start in the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) in a month's time, was assigned top weight of 117 pounds for the $200,000 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) March 15 at Oaklawn Park.
Points Offthebench was named California-bred Horse of the Year for 2013 at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association's annual meeting and awards dinner Feb. 10 at the Claremont Hotel Club & Spa in Berkeley.
PORTER ON PEDIGREES
Lecomte Stakes winner Vicar's in Trouble is keeping the spotlight on his sire Into Mischief.
Big Macher, always traveling well in his stakes debut in the $125,000 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint, took command nearing the furlong mark and won comfortably Jan. 25 at Santa Anita Park.
The first grade I winner for trainer Tim Yakteen is now his first Eclipse Award winner as Points Offthebench received the award as champion male sprinter.
In the male sprinter division, tragedy ended the spectacular season of Points Offthebench, Secret Circle made a memorable return to racing, and Sahara Sky delivered a stirring victory in the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I).
Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer holds a solid hand in the $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 11, sending out recent Native Diver (gr. III) winner Blueskiesnrainbows and Rousing Sermon at Santa Anita Park.
With the major November breeding stock sales delivering stronger than expected results for many sellers, consignors heading back to Keeneland's auction ring in January are predicting that the market will remain healthy.
Catching up with the winners of last year's Kentucky Derby prep races -- including returns for Vyjack, Itsmyluckyday, Super Ninety Nine, and more. read blog
Comma to the Top, whose victory in the 2010 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) topped a highlight-filled career, has been retired but will remain with trainer Peter Miller as a stable pony.
Preston Stables' hard-knocking Flat Out took the overland route to victory Nov. 30 in the Cigar Mile (gr. I), a race worth $753,000 due to the winner's previous grade I-winning status.
Synthetic specialist Summer Hit controlled the pace as the 4-5 favorite and drew off in the stretch for a one-sided victory in the $100,000 Berkeley Handicap (gr. III) Nov. 29 on the Tapeta surface at Golden Gate Fields.
Top female sprinter Groupie Doll nearly won the Cigar Mile (gr. I) a year ago. Now she's back with a new slate of rivals to contend with, including grade I winners Goldencents and Verrazano.
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Goldencents has been assigned 120 pounds and is the high weight among the nine expected starters for the Nov. 30 $500,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Teaks North, a grade I winner on turf and a stakes winner on dirt, will try a synthetic surface for the first time in his 30-race career when he starts in the $100,000 Berkeley Handicap (gr. III) at Golden Gate on Nov. 29.
Goldencents, winner of the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I), will make his next start in the $500,000 Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 30, according to majority owner Glenn Sorgenstein.
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Comments from the connections of Goldencents, winner of the 2013 Dirt Mile. Watch Video
After blazing through a half-mile in :44.75, Goldencents still had plenty in the tank to hold off the closing move of Golden Ticket in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita.
- By Claire Novak
Goldencents is not impressed by reporter Claire Novak's iPhone videos at the Breeders' Cup. watch video
B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farms announced its 2014 stud fees for 21 stallions both Kentucky-based and regional, led again by leading sire Malibu Moon whose fee jumped from $70,000 to $95,000 stands and nurses.
East meets West when Verrazano, Alpha, and Pants On Fire head to California to do battle with locals Fed Biz, Centralinteligence, and Goldencents in $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.
Top Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint contender fractured his right front fetlock while working Oct. 26 on the Santa Anita Park main track.
Trainer Doug O'Neill had a big contingent of his Breeders' Cup hopefuls out for works on the morning of Oct. 25 at Santa Anita Park, led by Vosburgh Invitational Stakes (gr. I) winner Private Zone.
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