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EDMONTON: There’s been a lot of chatter among the chatterboxes of our fair city about the future of a 109-year-old two-lane bridge that’s the main route between Edmonton’s rapidly growing south side and downtown. city.
To this day, the iconic historic High Level Bridge is visually awe-inspiring.
It is very long and very high, crossing the valley of the North Saskatchewan River from the top of the south shore of the city to the city center, alongside the Provincial Legislative Assembly.
The original railway look – all in sturdy black metal – has been retained. It’s easy to imagine the big old Canadian Pacific steam engines huffing and puffing as they haul their loads across the deck.
After all, that’s what it was built for.
There is only one big glaring problem.
The southbound one-way bridge is only TWO lanes wide, with the weirdest entry and exit points you’ve ever seen.
Which is understandable. Again, hey, it was built for trains, not cars.
Driving in the other direction, into downtown Edmonton from the south side, is now quite excellent thanks to a new Northbound FOUR-lane one-way Walterdale Bridge about a mile downstream from High Level.
The Walterdale Bridge is excellent…once you negotiate the equally odd hairpin bends required to descend into the river valley to access the bridge.
However, coming home over the High Level Bridge in the late afternoon is a daily nightmare.
The two very narrow lanes cannot accommodate today’s traffic flow at the best of times, let alone when a lane is blocked or a truck blocks the entrance, as happens around once a month.
The High Level Bridge is a few years away from another rehabilitation/repair/upgrade cycle. So municipal engineers, as they do about every 30 years with bridges, present options to the municipal council.
Here is the giant catch: apart from building an additional new bridge (which is probably the best solution), there is not the slightest thought to INCREASE THE TRAFFIC CAPACITY!
This seems quite extraordinary, a classic case of ignoring the obvious in the name of political correctness.
The most pressing need is to increase vehicle capacity on the bridge and improve circulation.
But no one dares to talk about it!
Because no one is allowed to recognize the problem!!!
For the past fifty years, it has become mandatory for city planners and progressive politicians to be anti-car.
Urban planners – all cyclists – seem to hate cars. Cars! The pinnacle of North American consumerism excess – all that mass and energy to carry one person! Cars! How dare they drive when they should be on public transport – which billions have been spent on but no one is taking.
Cars, occupying a precious parking lot downtown! Cars! Oil and gas guzzlers! Cars! Smelly, fume-spewing, toxic polluters! (Which is an absolute lie, not with current technology and with EVs – e-vehicles – around the corner.)
These attitudes have become entrenched in Canadian planning. Officially, cities give public transport a much higher priority than roads. Nowhere will you find an urban planner who would have the audacity to publicly defend the cause of cars. Tut, tut, old man! Simply not done!
But the undeniable facts refuse to go away.
Until public transit becomes as convenient and versatile as private vehicles, the vast majority of Canadians will continue to buy cars, only using public transit if they cannot afford it. to buy a car.
We live in a terribly cold urban city. Who wants to wait for a bus? Cars keep us warm!
Most young Canadian families dream of living in a big suburban house with at least some grass, two cats in the yard and a bonus barbecue…where at least one car is a must.
Developers are creating car-friendly neighborhoods in the suburbs…because THAT’S WHAT MOST PEOPLE WANT!!!
So why don’t we recognize these blatant truths? Why don’t we encourage the purchase of smaller cars, encourage fewer cars per household, encourage work-from-home careers – as it happens!
Return to the high level deck.
A win-win solution is right in front of us.
A brand new bridge would have to be built – say a replica of the attractive Walterdale Bridge to save on design and engineering costs – to handle southbound traffic.
Keep the High Level Bridge – without any traffic!
Turn it into an unusual urban walkway with those beloved bike lanes, that cute tram, real grass, and Dickie Dee ice cream trucks, even if it’ll be dead when it gets too cold (like seven months in the cold). ‘year). Hey, ice the bike lanes so 100 people a day can skate to work!
Spend a minimum on the bones of the bridge – it will not have to carry loads of vehicles.
Really, there’s no other answer – not if the ease of transportation by private car is also considered good for a city, along with bike lanes and ice cream trucks.
Graham Hicks is a freelance journalist and occasional commentator. From 1992 to 2010, he wrote the popular Hicks on Six column for the Edmonton Sun.
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I adore GLEE it's a big ol' hot mess with showtunes. It's a cartoonish, stylish often surprisingly moving depiction of a group of high school misfits in an Ohio Glee club. Chris Colfer plays the sassy sometimes scheming gay boy Kurt Hummell. I liked the show immediately but as with any creative and interesting show on television that is not a about cops/lawyers/rescue personnel/hospitals I assume it'll get cancelled soon. I enjoy how wrong I've been about Glee so far.
But these two interviews solidify my love of actor Chris Colfer. Adorable and really really funny.
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Also, Chris is from Clovis, which is to Fresno (where I moved from) as Beaverton is to Portland. Which means that we likely did theatre with the same people. But, I teach college and he's famous. He may have gotten the better deal.
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I don’t know about you, but I am a bit nervous about the flexing of muscles and threatening posture of North Korea. Is it just I, or are you worried too? Do you lose sleep over the almost casual way media carries the news? I do.
Could it be that they are thinking a bit too much in terms of the boy who cried wolf? Their leader boasts about missiles trained in the direction of the US and its friends. Is no one worried?
Yahoo news recently reported that US President Obama played golf over the weekend, walked to church with his family on Easter morning and presided over the yearly Egg Roll. He seems relaxed.
Last week our Department of Foreign Affairs issued a level-one watch for our nationals in South Korea. Just to be careful, you understand? No reason to run for cover.
Russia advises maximum restraint. “You hit me, I’ll hit you back!” South Korea says. Some explain this is not “the brink of war,” but we run the risk of miscalculation.” They talk about “heightened tensions.”
What does it all mean? Who makes sure they keep their itchy fingers off the “red buttons”?
I wish my father were here to assuage my fears like he used to during the war. We had air raids for breakfast every day. I always heard the approaching squadrons of planes ahead of the rest of the family. Before the sirens sounded I was calling out, “ugong”! Papa calmly walked to the shelter, making sure Mama, my sister and I followed closely. If he was worried, it didn’t show.
We were always ready; emergency bags within reach, a cork and a whistle hanging from a string around our necks. The cork was for us to bite and keep our mouths open during explosions to avoid damaging our eardrums. And we were to blow on the whistles if we had to run and were separated.
The corks came from empty wine bottles provided by some distillery. Mine still had the sweet and fruity flavor of Mompo, vino de consagrar. Quite pleasant, I might add. I guess one could say that I had my first taste of wine way before my teens, while hiding under a tiled azotea.
Despite reassurances from media that this is just another excess of “warlike rhetoric,” I do not have a peace about it. Do you suppose media knows something we don’t? The thought of going through another war chills my blood. Someone at a party the other night said “Don’t worry. This time it will be quick. Just one big bang.” Not a pretty thought.
And yet despite these ominous warnings, I find myself all enthused making plans for my yearly holiday in Atlanta and Florida, booking flights and contacting friends, as if nothing was amiss. Still I hear someone (maybe it’s the voice of experience) asking: Is it really safe enough to “go outside and play”? I wish we could Google this one.
I was sitting with some young and not-so-young parents the other night and listened as they discussed their children, some glowingly, others painfully frustrated.
One mother went on a rant about her son who, after dropping out of college, decided to take a vacation abroad and there maxed out his dad’s credit card. I think I heard the word “irresponsible” several times. “How could he do this to us”, she wailed in genuine anguish.
My first thought was: Who gave him the credit card in the first place? Why do we give our children tools for destruction and then are surprised at the damage they do?
A couple agonized about their daughter who ran off to “live in” with her boyfriend. “It’s not like we have not taught her right from wrong. We are a churchgoing family. She was such a nice girl. Where did we go wrong?”
Another one was caught with his hand in a shabu jar.
What, indeed, can parents do when their children stray from the straight and narrow? We cannot disown them. Many go into denial and pretend it isn’t happening. Suddenly we avoid friends and relatives who may have “found out.”
How do we explain? Most of us will do anything and say whatever it takes to deflect attention, avoid censure. But we won’t talk to our children. Why? It’s too confrontational. Dangerous. Painful.
I went home that night and lay staring at the ceiling, sleepless and wondering whether keeping quiet throughout the discussions was the right thing to do.
I know parents don’t like being told how to do their jobs. No one does. Besides, by speaking up I would have run the risk of having them tell me to go peddle my platitudes elsewhere, that this was none of my business. And they would be right.
But here’s this lola’s two cents worth on the matter.
All children must be taught accountability. It is imperative to awaken in them a conscience that wrestles against dishonesty of any kind. Just as fast as they scramble to receive credit and take bows, they must learn to stand firm and bear the brunt of responsibility.
In the words of Mahatma Ghandi: “It is wrong and immoral to seek to escape the consequences of one’s acts.”
Parents must step up. Talk to your children. Speak into their lives, as often as necessary, and for as long as it takes.
Will they hate us for it? Probably. But if no voice is raised, if we deny them the light and wisdom of our years, we have failed as parents, and missed our purpose.
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Also depends on type of torque wrench and leverage........
and make sure you don't lube the wheel studs before torquing the lugs (it may read different ft/lbs; e.g. WD-40)
Torque is torque. A properly calibrated torque wrench should give you the same value as another give or take a couple of percentage. Leverage simply allows less effort at the end of the wrench.
I know that common advice is to not lubricate the studs, but here in the rust belt, I always apply a small amount of anti-seaze. Lubrication actually keeps the friction of the threads from "using up" the torque required to properly tighten against the wheel. It also allows you to remove them some day.
The fear is that the lube will allow the lug nuts to "back off". If you keep the lube away from the seating surface between the lug and the wheel, you won't have a problem. Re-torque them after a couple of weeks of driving to be sure.


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An exhibition showcasing Islamic calligraphy by a renowned Chinese artist is on display at Gallery 6 in Islamabad. Comprising 27 calligraphic works, the exhibition titled “Revered calligraphy by Chinese” displays rare collection of art by Asad Raza, a US-based collector and consultant on Islamic Arts.
Many art pieces on the display are the works of leading Chinese Muslim calligrapher Haji Abdul Hakim, whose Chinese name is Haji Liu Jingyi. The calligraphy frames vary in sizes from small to very large sizes and have silk borders in different colours – white, yellow, green and red.
“Hakim, in his works uses Arabic calligraphy combined with the translation of the Arabic text into Chinese, which distinguishes and makes him different from most other Chinese Muslim calligraphers” says Arjumand Faisel, curator of the gallery.
Hakim’s distinct style of writing Arabic calligraphy with a hint of typical Chinese style earned him international appreciation and promoted this distinctive style in the global art world. In his artworks, he employs dry ink to maintain the flying white effect, while the harp semi triangular, clear cut tips of his vertical letters are indications of the use of the reed pen. He uses a brush to write the Chinese translation of the text, along with his signature. Another hint of Chinese style is his use of the scroll and couplet format in his works, which is an indication of his early education in the Chinese calligraphic tradition.
In his artworks, he has used several well-established Chinese scripts such as the rough and strong DaKai style, the rounder in form, plump and graceful Zhong kai style, and the Xiao kai style, which is smooth as well as a variety of standard Arabic calligraphic scripts including the Thulth and Diwani.
Hakim, 85, chairs the Chifeng Islam Association and is the imam of the mosque of Chifeng. Being attracted to the art of calligraphy in childhood, he started studying Chinese calligraphy under the famous Chinese calligrapher Guo Zhenduo.
In addition, the gallery is also displaying some rare lithographs from Islamic Arts which include two reproductions of hand-coloured lithograph depicting the flooding of Haram Shareef in 1951 and efforts in handling the emergency, lithographs showing worshipers bowing down before the Almighty and offering namaz in 19th century, a miniature script in ‘Maghrebi’ script from the famous 17th century ‘Dalailul Khairat’, lithographs of Haj pilgrims approaching Mecca, by a Dutch lithographer, Marius Bauer, published in London in 1926.
Asad Raza, who has been collecting the artworks for the past three decades, said that his several trips to China and networking opportunities with prominent calligraphers and Chinese Islamic forums enabled him to compile the collection.


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Me and my husband are going for 9 days trip to Alaska: Our itinerray is:
Day 1: Reach Saturday Morning 2.00 am at ANC. Pich rental car, go to safeway(? is it open 24 hrs), pick some food stuff/burner, then leave directly for Seward, be it day time or dark. Reach Seward , and then take the cruise. Now here is my first QUESTION: Which cruise to take: Major Marine Kenai Fjords 7.5 hrs or Prince Wiliams Sound 4 hrs. Which is better and worth the time spent. After this, explore little bit around seward, and then dinner and then to bed.
Day 2: Drive from Seward to ANC. Stop at turnagain, exit glacier and other points enroute to ANC. QUESTION: What other places in Seward? Spend night in ANC
Day 3: Drive from ANC to Talkeetna. Take Mt Mckinley Flightseeing tour at 11.00am. Then drive to Denali. Spend Night in Denali.
Day 4: Again in Denali.
Day 5: Take bus tours in Denali. Night in Denali again.
Day 6: Drive on Denali Highway to Paxson. Spend night in paxson.
Day 7: Drive from Paxson to Glennalan. Go for Matanuska Glaceir hiking and ice climbing tour. Night in Glennelan. Explore Wrangell National Park.
Day 8: Drive from Glennelan to Valdez and back to Glennelan. Is it ok??
Day 9: Drive to ANC and then catch flight back , at 11.30 pm
QUESTIONS: Am I spending too much time in Denali and instead should spend some of it in Wrangell Park?
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Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if people could let go of hate and just treat one another with kindness. Just a few people...I'm just wondering about a few people. Those people could affect, maybe one person.
I sit here with a knot in my stomach and sad that my husband is still away.
Torture, regardless of who it's on, is wrong!
Torture is wrong!
Justice yes. Interrogation yes. Intelligence yes. Torture no!
I don't want my husband tortured. What would we say if that happened?
I'm ill watching the news and listening to men defend torture.
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Cost of living in Seoul, South Korea vs Valledupar, Colombia
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Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 150% more expensive than in Valledupar (Colombia)
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - A report issued by an environmental group says the state's Public-Private Transportation Act is flawed.
The report issued Monday by the Southern Environmental Law Center concludes that the 1995 act lacks adequate safeguards to protect the public interest.
A spokesman for the SELC tells the Daily Press of Newport News that taxpayers are often left footing the bill for project costs, in addition to tolls paid by users. The act allows large private-sector construction consortiums to propose, design, build and operate projects funded with public dollars.
The statement notes only four PPTA projects have been completed since the law's implementation in 1995, but 18 more are partially completed, currently under construction, under contract or under consideration.
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Holiday Gingerbread Boxes
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Feds fine Mormon Church $5 million over scheme to hide $32 billion in assets
The Mormon Church got caught trying to hide its wealth from members through illegal means
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The Mormon Church and its investment division, a company named Ensign Peak Advisors, will have to pay a paltry $5,000,000 fine after an investigation conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) found that Ensign Peak purposely obscured the Church’s equity investments. That cover-up allowed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to withhold from members the fact that it has been stockpiling over $100,000,000,000 in donations meant to go to charity.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Ensign Peak Advisers Inc., a non-profit entity operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to manage the Church’s investments, for failing to file forms that would have disclosed the Church’s equity investments, and for instead filing forms for shell companies that obscured the Church’s portfolio and misstated Ensign Peak’s control over the Church’s investment decisions. The SEC also announced charges against the Church for causing these violations. To settle the charges, Ensign Peak agreed to pay a $4 million penalty and the Church agreed to pay a $1 million penalty.
It’s pocket change for the Mormon Church but a symbolic reminder that the institution is as corrupt as any other large religious group.
We first learned about this issue in 2019, when David A. Nielsen, a Mormon who worked for Ensign Peak as a senior portfolio manager, blew the whistle on what was happening.
The confidential document, received by the IRS on Nov. 21 [of 2019], accuses church leaders of misleading members — and possibly breaching federal tax rules — by stockpiling their surplus donations instead of using them for charitable works. It also accuses church leaders of using the tax-exempt donations to prop up a pair of businesses.
Nielsen and his brother Lars P. Nielsen allow the Washington Post to use their real names in the article and they provided supporting documentation to back up their claims. Their concern was that the money taken in by the Church was designated for charity—and therefore exempt from taxes—but it was being used for radically different reasons.
That was based on the fact, the brothers said, that the tens of millions of dollars came in but it was never earmarked to go back out for “religious, educational or charitable activities.” Only twice was that money spent anywhere: once, to bail out a “church-run insurance company,” and another time, for a church-owned shopping mall. The brothers said Ensign Peak shouldn’t be considered a tax-exempt charity.
The allegation was so damning that the richest man in Utah, Jeff T. Green (a tech mogul worth about $5 billion), later submitted his resignation to the Mormon Church and specifically cited what was going on with Ensign Peak in his letter.
The Wall Street Journal now reports that the SEC’s investigation looked at 20 years’ worth of filings made by Ensign Peak. While investment managers who hold over $100 million in assets are supposed to report their stockholdings every quarter (via a formed called 13F), the firm did it via “13 shell corporations with addresses located throughout the U.S.” That allowed the true wealth of the Mormon Church to remain hidden from its most devout members.
[Former Ensign Peak president Roger] Clarke said he believed church leaders were concerned that public knowledge of the fund’s wealth might discourage tithing, which is the requirement that church members give 10% of their income to the church. Other former Ensign Peak employees have said the church was concerned that members might view the firm’s holdings as endorsements and try to buy stocks the church owned.
The church was aware of Ensign Peak’s misleading disclosures, the SEC said. Church officials wanted to avoid disclosure of the amount and nature of their financial assets, the SEC found.
How do we know the Mormon Church knew about this? They approved the creation of one of the shell companies while others were managed, on paper, by “church members with common names and little social-media presence,” so that the wealth remained obscured.
All of this was first brought to light by the website MormonLeaks in 2018.
But the punishment here will do no financial damage to the institution. If Ensign Peak managed $32 billion in assets, $5 million represents 0.015625% of the account, a tiny fraction of a single percentage. It’s nothing. It’s a large penalty for a filing failure, but it’s not even a slap on the wrist for the Mormon Church.
There’s no reason to think anything will change. The Church is already attempting to pass the buck, blaming all of this on its attorneys. In a statement released this afternoon, they wrote:
The Church’s senior leadership received and relied upon legal counsel when it approved of the use of the external companies to make the filings. Ensign Peak handled the mechanics of the filing process. The Church’s senior leadership never prepared or filed the specific reports at issue.
We have worked with the SEC for years to come to this settlement. We reached resolution and chose not to prolong the matter… With the announcement of the order, the matter is closed.
Just because the senior leadership didn’t prepare the tax filings doesn’t mean they were oblivious to what was happening. That said, Church did not have to admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
The Church added that the $5 million penalty would be covered by “investment returns” and not tithe money, as if there’s a serious difference at this point.
According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the Mormon Church seems to be doing just fine:
The latest SEC filing valued Ensign Peak’s public fund at $44.4 billion at the end of 2022. (These reports show investments that must be disclosed to the SEC and thus do not reflect the portfolio’s total holdings.)
Topping Ensign Peak’s list of public holdings were stakes worth more than $1 billion each in Apple and Microsoft. The fund also carried more than $1 billion in two types of shares in Alphabet Inc., parent company of search engine giant Google.
If there’s any silver lining here, it’s that the news of the punishment itself might reveal to some gullible Mormons who foolishly give money to the Church that they’re just throwing it all away. The Church doesn’t need their money. That didn’t stop them, however, from lying about how they were using it, and the people at the very top were in on the scam.
It would be nice if more Mormons were outraged by their own religious leaders lying to them, but if they haven’t been upset to this point, there’s no reason to believe they’ll come to their senses now.
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We assist FAO and IAEA Member States in the implementation of environmentally-friendly and sustainable methods to control major insect pests of crops and veterinary and human importance through strategic and applied research, technology transfer, capacity building, policy advice, information management, and technology transfer to field projects in Member States.
Our efforts focus on an area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM) approach, with a sterile insect technique (SIT) component where feasible and required, to enhance food security, introduce sustainable agricultural systems, reduce losses and pesticide use, preserve biological diversity, and facilitate international trade in food and agricultural commodities by promoting the development and application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards.
|Special Issue in BMC Genetics of an FAO/IAEA Coordinated Research Project on Development and Evaluation of Improved Strains of Insect Pests for Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) Applications. This supplement contains the working papers which were produced in the frame of the FAO/IAEA Coordinated Research Project (CRP) entitled "Development and evaluation of improved strains of insect pests for sterile insect technique (SIT) applications". The CRP was initiated in 2009 and was completed in 2014. Full Story »|
|Special Issue in International Journal of Tropical Insect Science of an FAO/IAEA Coordinated Research Project on Development of Mass-Rearing for African, Asian and New World Fruit Fly Pests in Support of the Sterile Insect Technique. The papers presented in this special issue of the International Journal of Tropical Insect Science are focused on developing and validating procedures for artificial rearing of selected fruit fly species of economic importance for use in area-wide integrated pest programmes with an SIT component. Full Story »|
|Special Issue in Acta Tropica of an FAO/IAEA Coordinated Research Project on Applying GIS and Population Genetics for Managing Livestock Insect Pests: Case Studies on Tsetse and Screwworm Flies. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have supported from 2008 to 2013 a Coordinated Research Project (CRP) on ‘Applying GIS and population genetics for managing livestock insect pests’. Full Story »|
|Okanagan Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Programme (OKSIR) in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Staff of the FAO/IAEA’s Insect Pest Control sub programme participated, as part of a team of 6 international experts, in an external review of the Okanagan Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Programme (OKSIR) in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The OKSIR programme is the longest running (initiated in 1989) successful area-wide integrated pest management programme against the codling moth, a devastating pest of pome fruits in most temperate regions of the world. The programme integrates the release of sterile male moths with orchard sanitation and mating disruption. The group of experts reviewed in detail all technical and administrative aspects of the programme and was in general very much impressed by the obtained results of the programme, i.e. less than 0.2% damage in more than 90% of all commercial pome fruit orchards and a reduced use of insecticides (>70%) per hectare of orchard. A recently completed benefit cost analysis (BCA) has shown that the economic benefits per hectare of the OKSIR programme were much higher than compared with using conventional insecticides. Full Story »|
|FAO-IAEA advices Australia on the management of the nation’s major horticulture pest, the Queensland fruit fly. Some of Australia’s leading research agencies are better equipped to manage the Queensland fruit fly after receiving advice from the Insect Pest Control Subprogram of the FAO/IAEA Division for the application of nuclear techniques in food and agriculture. Funded by the Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited (HIA) and several core co-investors, the SITplus partnership aims to develop the capability to integrate in pilot areas the Sterile Insect Technology – a well-known technology that could transform the way this pest is managed in Australia and potentially New Zealand. Full Story » Press Release »|

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Update: August 23 Lynne Curtin has been dropped, Peggy Tanous will take her place, all signs signal a return of Lauri Waring.
Today is the first day of group shots and production. Tamra Barney tweeted a few days ago that the Real Housewives of Orange County will not air until January. Normally, the production schedule runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but with the introduction of the Real Housewives of Washington DC premiering August 5, the Real Housewives of Atlanta and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, airing sometime after that, we’ll have to wait to see Vicki and the girls.
Which of the women will be returning? Nothing official, but hints from the ladies themselves:, Vicki Gunvalson is returning, of course, Gretchen Rossi is returning definitely (with Slade Smiley) and Lauri Waring Peterson has hinted at a return. Tamra Barney, with a much more interesting storyline, is also returning. How much of Eddie Judge we’ll see is unknown. Simon Barney? I think he’s had enough.
Uncertain about Alexis Bellino and Lynne Curtin. Fans did not take well to Alexis, her hypocritical lifestyle and "smelly dork" husband Jim. Lynne Curtin, though we know she needs the money, shouldn’t want to return after last year’s humiliations. But what do I know….not a famewhore
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FA Cup semi-final draw: Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, Chelsea play Southampton
- Highest ranked sides, Manchester United and Tottenham, face off at Wembley
- Spurs were drawn as away side, meaning they won't use regular dressing room
- Chelsea, who beat Leicester after extra time, will face Southampton
Chelsea, who beat Leicester after extra time in the last quarter final just before the draw took place, will face Southampton.
The two games will take place at the national stadium on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of April.
The draw for the semi-finals of the 2018 FA Cup was conducted on Sunday evening
The highest ranked sides, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, face off at Wembley
But in the immediate aftermath of the draw, BT presenter Lynsey Hipgrave mistakenly read the draw out as 'Chelsea against Manchester United and Southampton against Tottenham.'
She later apologised for the error on Twitter, saying: 'That's live tv, not my first mistake and certainly won't be my last. Really sorry. Just checking you were all listening.'
Spurs were drawn as the away side in their tie with United, meaning they will have the unusual experience of using the away dressing room at Wembley. The venue has been their temporary home stadium this season while White Hart Lane is redeveloped.
Tottenham saw off Swansea City on Saturday lunchtime to reach the semis for the second successive year, as they aim to win the FA Cup for the first time since 1991.
Spurs were drawn as away side, meaning they won't use their regular Wembley dressing room
BT Sport presenter Lynsey Hipgrave apologised after reading out the draw incorrectly
Hipgrave said Chelsea were playing Manchester United and Southampton drew Tottenham
They will play 2016 winners United, who beat Brighton at Old Trafford in their quarter final. For both sides the FA Cup represents their last realistic chance of silverware after being knocked out the Champions League, and with Manchester City streets ahead in the league.
Last year's losing finalists Chelsea are also seeking the cup as their final potential honour this season after being knocked out of Europe, and will face a Southampton side currently in the Premier League relegation zone.
The Saints reached the last four after beating Wigan Athletic, conquerors of Manchester City, in new manager Mark Hughes' first game in charge.
Chelsea, who beat Leicester after extra time in the last quarter final, will face Southampton
The Saints reached the last four after beating Wigan in Mark Hughes' first game in charge
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Holy Family School’s Girl Scout Spirit Week
In its continued celebration of Holy Family School’s Girl Scout Spirit week, the daily Pledge of Allegiance during HFS morning announcements is lead by HFS Girl Scout Audrey. And in honor of Women’s History Month, Girl Scout Analisa discusses a famous woman.
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Postcard from... Turkey
The coach journey from Diyarbakir to Erbil is an arduous one on the best of days. It takes around 12 hours to travel between the two Kurdish cities in Turkey and Iraq, with regular stops for tea and a lengthy wait on the border.
But when a storm called Alexa blanketed most of the Middle East in snow last week, our journey became an Odyssey.
The trip was to take us through Kurdistan — a state that doesn’t exist on official maps but which is very much alive in the hearts and minds of Kurds across the region.
When we set out in the morning from Diyarbakir, a light snow had settled on the streets. We rambled on at a snail’s pace past the Assyrian town of Midyat, at which point the roads began to disappear under a thick blanket of white. A short while later, when we had reached the summit of a mountainous stretch of road, our crawling convoy ground to a halt. Snow had blocked the sliver of the road that was still visible, and there was no way out.
We stayed there for the night as the snow piled up around us. The only food we had was small cakes — three of which we ate during the chilly 24 hours we spent on the coach.
At around 5am, with the sound of other men snoring denying us any chance of sleep, a snowplow stormed past us. Our engine spluttered into action and we set off in pursuit. A few hundred yards down the road we found our rescuer stuck in a ditch. It would be another eight hours before the army came and took us down the mountain.
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Lowrance Official Sponsor of FLW Outdoors
Lowrance has signed on as an enhanced official sponsor of FLW Outdoors, the world's leading fishing competitive organizaiton. The enhanced spondosrship will put Lowrance in front of many participants and fans of the fishing tounament circuit, both fresh and saltwater. Lowrance has enhanced its sponsorship to include full participation in FLW Outdoors' new striped bass circuit, set to debut this summer, as well as increasing its support of The Bass Federation.
Lowrance equipment will be used on all official freshwater FLW Outdoors boats and on the new saltwater striper circuit. In conjunction with its expanded sponsorship agreement, Lowrance will offer TBF a special "Excellence in Sponsor Marketing" promotional program that will provide significant benefits to each participating TBF State Federation Chapter -- to their state team members, as well as their general membership -- through incentive-based rewards. Yea, free Lowrance stuff!
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The Company is a retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear and accessories for fashion conscious young men and women.
I reupped BKE at a Caps price of $37.63. The last two months they reported strong same store sales. June same store sales were up 10.8%. Same store sales were up 6.8% in July. This should make the next quarter report a good one. The 6.8% was under what analysts estimated, but the recent fall in the markets have brought BKE way too low in my opinion. Their $0.80 dividend gives them a yield of 2.13% which looks even better as the government declared they will keep interest rates low through 2013. The last earings report was a good one in my opinion too - The stock price fell about 12% on what I feel was a good earnings report. Revenues were up 11.8%. Earnings were up 10.8%. They pay an annual dividend of $0.80, but that is only part of the dividend story. They paid a special dividend on December 1, 2010 of $2.50. They have $226 million in cash and no debt. They paid a $3.00 special dividend in 2008 and a $2.00 special dividend in 2009. They produced $125 million in cash flow for 2010. So they could continue to pay out special dividends without touching their cash in the bank. If earnings were down or revenues down I might be concerned, but they are up in a non-holiday quarter. So I am happy to be a shareholder and if investors don't bid this one back up in the next two days I will establish a trading position. The PE Ratio presently is 14 based on a share price of 41.57 (caps addition price). I also want to mention that same stores sales were up 8.1%. I consider the drop to be irrational and the present value a good one.
Tom, First off, thank you for all of the great teaching you provide on here. I know you have been following BKE for a while. I've only had it on my radar and in my portfolio for 1-2 years. In both 2011 and 2010, BKE somewhat irrationally, to my mind, in August. Has this been a long term trend with BKE? If so, is this something you'd take advantage of with your "trading position?"Thanks!
Hi Bamafan68,I didn't understand the question. BKE price does often give us a chance post holiday to get them cheaper. Is that what you meant? I don't know if its August every year, but almost every year, the price drops for many of my favorite retail stocks. When they go down to the low point of their value ranges I tend to buy a basket of them for a holiday play. I use the cash flow to expand my portfolio. I own many retailers so that I do watch them each year. Not all of them will provide a good opportunity but some will. This year was the longest I had to wait. I just couldn't find a good drop in any of my favorites. Last year it was NWY. But generally every year, during the post holiday season there are good opportunities in retail.
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STRYKER, Ohio - The six area judges who serve on the Corrections Commission of Northwest Ohio are likely to be asked to step down from their commission seats to comply with a state Supreme Court ethics ruling.
Toledo Municipal Judge Gene Zmuda, Common Pleas Judges Jack Zouhary of Lucas County, James Barber of Fulton County, Keith Muehlfeld of Henry County, Anthony Gretick of Williams County, and Joseph Schmenk of Defiance County are expected to be asked to sit on an advisory board to the commission, instead of the commission itself, according to a report at yesterday's commission meeting.
That would leave the commission with 12 members, all sheriffs and county commissioners except for Toledo's representatives: police Chief Michael Navarre and Mayor Jack Ford.
The Ethics Commission issued an opinion in December, 2003, stating that common pleas judges should not serve on judicial corrections boards for community-based correctional facilities and programs. Later, it further interpreted that judges should not serve on corrections boards.
The corrections center formed a committee to recommend how judges should be replaced on the board. That committee advised reducing the board seats to 12, down from 18.
The committee also recommended that a separate advisory board of judges be formed to maintain their input and recommendations on jail operations.
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Nigerian students aspiring to study in Spain need to obtain a student visa to legally reside and pursue their academic goals in the country. Understanding the processing time for the Spain student visa is essential for proper planning and timely arrival. This article provides valuable insights into the Nigeria Spain student visa processing time and the factors that may affect it.
Understanding the Spain Student Visa for Nigerian Students
The Spain student visa, also known as the “Visado de Estudiante,” allows Nigerian students to study in Spain for the duration of their academic program. It is crucial to initiate the visa application process well in advance to allow for sufficient processing time.
Visa Application Process
To apply for a Spain student visa, Nigerian students need to follow a step-by-step process. This involves completing the visa application form, gathering the required documents, and scheduling an appointment at the Spanish embassy or consulate in Nigeria.
Required Documents for the Spain Student Visa
Applicants must provide specific documents to support their visa application. These typically include:
- Valid passport with a minimum of six months’ validity.
- Completed visa application form.
- Letter of acceptance from a recognized Spanish educational institution.
- Proof of financial means to cover tuition fees and living expenses.
- Medical certificate.
- Proof of health insurance coverage.
- Police clearance certificate.
- Accommodation arrangements in Spain.
Submission and Processing
After submitting the visa application and supporting documents, the Spanish embassy or consulate will commence the processing of the application. The processing time may vary based on several factors, including the volume of applications and the time of the year.
Factors Affecting Processing Time
Several factors can influence the processing time for a Nigeria Spain student visa. These factors may include:
- The time of the year: Peak periods such as summer or the beginning of the academic year may experience higher application volumes and longer processing times.
- Consular workload: The workload of the specific embassy or consulate processing the applications can affect the processing time.
- Completeness of the application: Ensuring that all required documents are submitted accurately and without errors can help expedite the processing time.
Average Processing Time for Nigeria Spain Student Visa
While the processing time can vary, on average, it may take approximately 15 to 30 working days for the Spain student visa to be processed for Nigerian students. It is crucial to apply well in advance to allow for any unforeseen delays.
Expedited Processing Options
In certain cases, students may require expedited processing of their visa application. Expedited processing options may be available, but additional fees may apply. It is advisable to check with the Spanish embassy or consulate for further information on expedited processing.
Tips to Expedite Your Visa Application
To expedite your visa application process, consider the following tips:
- Submit a complete and error-free application.
- Ensure all supporting documents are accurate and up-to-date.
- Follow the guidelines provided by the Spanish embassy or consulate.
- Apply well in advance of your planned departure date.
- Communicate any urgent circumstances or time constraints to the consular authorities.
Tracking Your Visa Application
Most Spanish embassies or consulates provide a tracking system to monitor the progress of your visa application. This allows you to stay informed about the processing status and any updates regarding your visa.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I work while studying in Spain with a student visa?
Yes, student visa holders are generally allowed to work part-time during their studies.
Is health insurance mandatory for a Spanish student visa?
Yes, having valid health insurance coverage is a mandatory requirement for obtaining a student visa.
Can I extend my student visa in Spain?
Yes, student visas can be extended under certain circumstances, such as pursuing additional courses.
What should I do if my visa application is rejected?
If your application is rejected, you may appeal the decision or reapply after addressing the reasons for rejection.
Are there age restrictions for applying for a student visa?
There is no specific age limit for applying for a student visa, but you must meet the admission requirements of the chosen institution.
Can I travel within the Schengen Area with a Spanish student visa?
Yes, a Spanish student visa allows you to travel within the Schengen Area for short stays.
In conclusion, obtaining a Spanish student visa is a crucial step for Nigerian students planning to pursue their studies in Spain. Understanding the processing time and following the application process diligently will ensure a smooth transition to academic life in Spain.
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Dementia rates are falling, according to a new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Using data obtained from the Framingham Heart Study, dementia rates have fallen by 44 percent since the late 1970s and early 1980s. Fox News reports that the most significant drop was among people who graduated high school.
Dean Hartly, director of science initiatives with the Alzheimer's Association, said there is certainly a downward trend for Alzheimer's, but specific lifestyles of the participants in the study may have lowered the overall risk for a brain disease.
As the average age of the population is higher and life expectancy has been increasing, the number of people entering the age range when dementia begins to set in has also increased. According to study coauthor Dr. Sudha Seshadri, a professor of neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine, the falling dementia rates do not necessarily mean the overall number of cases will also decline.
"We don't know completely what's bringing down the rates. The good news is, we are doing something right. The bad news is we need to understand this much better if we want to effectively continue the trend."Starting in 1948, the Framingham Heart Study monitored the medical records of thousands of residents in a Massachusetts town west of Boston. The new report examined dementia rates from the records of 5,205 patients obtained in four five-year blocks.
According to the report, approximately 3.6 percent of people aged 60 years and older in 1977 had dementia, while the rate fell to 2.8 percent for another group who were over 60 in 1986. The rate then fell to 2.2 percent in 1992, then two percent for the most recent 2008 data.
"It's very good news," said Dallas Anderson, an epidemiologist with the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, which funded the study. "We're seeing one generation after another where the risk is going down."
The falling dementia rates may coincide with the decline in rates of other medical conditions, like stroke, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. Treatments for these conditions have also improved over the years. Yet researchers say this does not entirely explain the decreasing trend.
The study authors noted an interesting relationship between the dementia rate and education. Residents that had not graduated high school had no measurable decline in dementia.
Although not involved with the report, Dr. Paul Schulz, a dementia neurologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, speculates that people with more education generally have more access to healthcare and go to the doctor more often. He also thinks that dementia symptoms may take longer to show up in people who have more cognitive ability to lose.
"People who have more education may be blessed with more brain power. They may have more ability to lose function before they develop symptoms. In this study, they're speculating that getting more education might be valuable, but it might be a chicken and egg question here."The average age when dementia was diagnosed went up as time passed. In the 1970s the average age when dementia set in was 80, while the age increased to 85 in the most recent group.
"Rising educational levels might have contributed to the 5-year delay we observed in the mean age at onset of clinical dementia," the researchers said.
The researchers noted that the Framingham Heart Study has one significant drawback. The participants were overwhelmingly of European ancestry, so the findings may not repeat if the groups were expanded to include members of other races and ethnic backgrounds.
In a related Inquisitr report, researchers from the Institute of Public Health at Cambridge University recently discovered that dementia rates are falling in the U.K. as well.
Hartly suggests people that exercise, eat right, and interact socially have a better chance of avoiding brain diseases like dementia and Alzheimer's. He also noted that more funding is needed for further studies before researchers can definitively determine if dementia rates are actually falling.
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China has been stockpiling hypersonic nuclear weapons that can evade all existing anti-missile defenses deployed by the United States and its allies.
The communist country is stockpiling the Dong Feng 17 or DF-17, a land-based hypersonic ballistic nuclear missile. According to The Sun, these nuclear weapons can travel at speeds of up to 7,680 mph, or ten times the speed of sound.
A Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Wu Qian, has confirmed that the country is purchasing DF-17 and DF-26 missiles in “large numbers.”
In July 2019, Beijing unveiled the hypersonic DF-17 nuke, releasing a four-minute video showcasing the “blindingly fast and unstoppable” missile.
DF-17 medium-range ballistic missiles with DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle (Photo courtesy of Zoya Rusinova/TASS)
The DF-17 missile has a hypersonic glide vehicle and can carry a nuclear warhead. These missiles, according to experts, are capable of “hitting every corner of the Earth.”
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The training routines were designed to ‘provoke the West’ (Image: Getty Images)
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The stockpiling news comes аs tensions between the US аnd Chinа hаve risen over Beijing’s growing presence in the disputed South Chinа Seа. According to аn expert who spoke to the Sun, Chinа is аlso building dummy tаrgets thаt resemble US аircrаft cаrriers аnd wаrships for trаining drills in order to “provoke Americаns.” The lаtest wаr gаmes аnd trаining exercises, аccording to Sаm Armstrong of the Henry Jаckson Society, аre аimed аt provoking the West.
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Military vehicles carrying DF-17 missiles take part in a military parade (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
“You don’t build a training model of an aircraft carrier unless you’re planning a bombing raid on an aircraft carrier,” says
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Editor’s Note: A New Year is going to bring lots of ups and downs. During this month, I will be discussing four experiences that you will no doubt experience in 2022. Here is Part II.
For the month of January, I am preaching to my hitters the importance of these four things for 2022 (see “4 Experiences That will Transform You in the New Year”). They include:
I received my first taste of not being in the starting lineup when I was a freshman at Georgia State University. I was a top high school recruit, but Jason Glover was an All-American center fielder. I was cool with sitting because the game was moving too fast and there was a lot for me to learn from the dugout.
For a lot of players, sitting down could be a devastating thing if you are insecure. If not this season, at some point in baseball, or in life, you will find yourself having to sit down. Just remember that sitting down can be a part of your stepping up.
To help keep your skills sharp, we have introduced a new type of Skill Build—our Virtual Skill Build—where I can help you develop hitting skills anytime, anywhere using anything.
Remember: Intelligence tops being smart.
C.J. Stewart has built a reputation as one of the leading professional hitting instructors in the country. He is a former professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization and has also served as an associate scout for the Cincinnati Reds. As founder and CEO of Diamond Directors Player Development, C.J. has more than 22 years of player development experience and has built an impressive list of clients, including some of the top young prospects in baseball today. If your desire is to change your game for the better, C.J. Stewart has a proven system of development and a track record of success that can work for you.

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Join Fox 2's Deena Centofanti in a live chat room starting at 9am. Deena is joined by Dr. Rhonna Shatz, DO Behavioral Neurologist at Henry Ford Hospital.
Ask your questions in the chat room module above.
Dr. Rhonna Shatz is Clayton Alandt Chair of Behavioral Neurology at Henry Ford Hospital. Alzheimer's disease has been a major focus of her career and she has been involved with numerous committees and studies of the disease.
She has also served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter. Dr. Shatz's current research projects involve dementia risk factor modification processes for primary care physicians, the role of hearing loss and treatment in dementia, normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis and treatment, clinical drug trials for mild cognitive impairment, and genetic and environmental risk factors of Alzheimer's disease in African-Americans.
TOPICS FOR THE DOCTOR IS IN CHAT ROOM DISCUSSION:
Why do people have memory lapses?
What are the common reasons for memory lapses; are there underlying medical and/or psychological conditions to account for memory lapses?
Is memory loss is an inevitable part of the aging process?
How does one know normal forgetfulness vs. dementia?
Are there ways – exercises for instance, to overcome memory loss?
What are some of the signs/symptoms for Alzheimer's disease? How do you know when to seek treatment for a loved one?
Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer's is the most expensive malady in the U.S., costing families and society $157 billion to $215 billion a year, according to a new study. The biggest cost of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia isn't drugs or other medical treatments, but the care that's needed just to get mentally impaired people through daily life.
It's estimated that 4.1 million Americans have dementia.
Statistics reveal that mild cognitive impairment affects about 20 percent of the population over the age of 70 while some 500,000 people in their 30s, 40s and 50s have Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.


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Immaculate Blue (Paperback)
Cleis Press, 9781627780957, 340pp.
Publication Date: October 13, 2015
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From the award-winning author of The Unreal Life of Sergey Nabokov comes the brilliantly conceived and precisely rendered novel Immaculate Blue, which explores the lives of four people Anatole, Leigh, Chris, and Lydia and their intermingled and unwinding desires. Set in upstate New York, the novel follows these characters as they achieve their aims in lives redolent with loss and hope, humor and sadness, union and alienation. Russell picks up the thread of his critically acclaimed novel The Salt Point 20 years later and tracks the lives of these friends, some of whom not only lost touch with each other but have also lost their way. Moving, at times shocking, and always memorable, Immaculate Blue points to where the personal and the political come together and shape our lives in unexpected ways. With this newest novel, Paul Russell reminds us of why he is one of the most important voices on the literary scene.
About the Author
Paul Russell is the author of "The Salt Point, Sea of Tranquility," and the Ferro-Grumley Awardwinning "The Coming Storm." The recipient of many nominations and awards for his writing, he is the author of "The Unreal Life of Sergey Nabokov," named by "The Washington Post" as one of the five most important books of the year. A writing professor at Vassar and the only author to have received the Ferro-Grumley Award twice, he lives in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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"WhatsApp Evolution and Digital Responsibility" is a comprehensive exploration of the transformative journey undertaken by communication platforms, with a focus on the paradigm-shifting evolution of WhatsApp. This illuminating book navigates the historical landscape of communication technologies, tracing the trailblazing path that led to WhatsApp's meteoric rise. It delves into the instant communication revolution ignited by WhatsApp, reshaping interpersonal connections and transcending geographical confines. From dismantling borders to impacting global economies through its cost-effective messaging model, WhatsApp's dynamic influence is dissected.
The book critically analyzes the psychological ramifications of perpetual connectivity, while dissecting the intricate web of misinformation propagation and its societal repercussions. With an incisive lens on privacy issues, group dynamics, and hate speech, this book champions the cultivation of digital literacy and healthy online habits. Drawing from a rich tapestry of insights, it offers pragmatic strategies for responsible WhatsApp usage, steering towards an inclusive, ethical, and user-centric digital future.

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The Liverpool manager’s message was delivered with a smile as he played down fears over his health in typical fashion.
If anyone was concerned for Klopp, this was the way he put those at ease after his hospital visit earlier in the week.
The German was admitted to hospital after complaining to club doctor Andrew Massey that he was feeling unwell.
He was later released after tests proved there were no serious problems.
The worry was that most don’t go to the hospital if they are just feeling under the weather, but Klopp insisted there is nothing to be concerned about - unless his team’s form plummets of course.
Klopp said: “I am really completely fine. It is not that someone should think I have to go back in to hospital tomorrow.
“I told the players that the doctor said the only thing that can kill me is if we lose football games. That’s it. No, I am completely fine. It was nothing.
“It is like it is sometimes. People think, ‘Oh, that’s it’. I went there and they said, ‘OK all good.’
“For this they need a little bit of time, you don’t go in, take your temperature and you go again.
“They have a lot of machines. But I knew from the first second that I had nothing – unfortunately I was not the only one. Afterwards everybody knew it.
“That’s the second time I’ve been in a British hospital. Whatever people say about it, the NHS, it’s not as bad as you think!”
Klopp had his appendix out in February 2016 which caused him to miss a clash with Sunderland.
But he will of course be in the dugout for the visit of Southampton today.
And after playing the comic with his players over his hospital visit, he admits he may now have to play the “bad guy” with Adam Lallana.
While Sadio Mane is set to start against his former club, Lallana may have to wait for his chance to face his old team.
Lallana, 29, has been out since pre-season with a thigh injury but has recently returned to training.
The England midfielder was aiming for a return today but he may have to wait. Klopp said: “This is the moment the player wants to be back immediately and I have to be the bad guy and say, ‘Not today, maybe tomorrow’.
“Obviously that is not too nice but I do it for him and for the club. We will see, it depends how the other players are.”


Kid Tini’s New EP “Sound Mind” Receives Massive Acknowledgement
Tini proved his different skills on the project. The EP begins with the track “DOA” which sees the rapper tell us a long story about a ride he took with some mysterious guy and which fans has confirmed to be “hot”.
Kid Tini who had announced that he would be releasing the EP in the early hours of yesterday, had the EP released by noon of the same day.
Check out some reactions from fans on the “Sound Mind” EP by Kid Tini:
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Construction to extend Broadmoor Boulevard between Northern Boulevard and Paseo del Volcan is expected to begin this month. The Rio Rancho Governing Body on Wednesday voted to award a $2.68 million contract to Franklin’s Earthmoving Inc. to complete the Broadmoor Boulevard expansion project.
Rio Rancho continues to grow and expand! We have a vacant lot in a prime location for this Broadmoor extension. This lot is Zoned C-1. What a great location for potential Retail!
The project will be paid for with a combination of state funds, the general fund and the higher education facilities gross receipts tax.
The extension will provide drivers an alternative route to and from the Sandoval Regional Medical Center and City Hall, UNM West, CNM and Santa Ana Star Center in the City Center.

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The lesson for this evening is on truth.
"Truth" is such a noble word, almost sacred. Often, we hear an expression such as, "It's the God's Truth, that such and such has occurred." How do we know "the truth" is, indeed, of God? We know this by an interconnection between our minds and our hearts. Another expression we say is, "This rings true in my heart." Indeed, it is as if the silent bell within our hearts reverberates when we experience truthfulness. Let yourselves trust in your capacity to know truth from this mind-heart connection. Many times those greatest truths are not substantiated by what we call "the facts." Instead, the substantiation for our belief in a truth comes from the integrity with which we are drawn to accept it by our minds and hearts joined.
Questions of the truthfulness of a concept need to be individualized--connected to the unique personality which conceives it. The truthfulness of a concept is best determined, not by the human mind alone--but when I speak of the "heart connection," I speak of the Thought Adjuster, the input, the clarity, the wisdom of God, operating with your mind to understand the truth. Therefore, rest your faith in the truthfulness of a concept on this strong foundation of God's guidance.
Facts can be deceiving. Your perceptions can be so clouded because of the animal nature that remains within you, the delusions of the ego--which draws you, pulls you away from truth. Deception from the ego will cause you to say, "My heart tells me this, but my mind cannot accept it." When you find yourself in such a quandary, turn back to quiet contemplation. Recognize you are not ready to decipher truthfulness at that time. Any time the conflict exists between your heart and your mind, that is the telling point that you need to turn your attention inward to the quiet contemplation of guidance from God.
If you trust this process, of seeking the truth with the mind and the heart joined, you will be in safe hands. You will be lead by God to the understanding that your particular soul, on it's particular, unique path, travels toward. Imagine, then, this image--see yourself as reaching out to grasp the hand of God--the Father, the Mother, the Protector, the Guide. Say, "Lead me to truth. I beseech You." You can always trust that your supplication, your prayer for this assistance, will be heard.
This is my lesson for this evening.


Intel Discrete Graphics Boss Raja Koduri was the former head of graphics architecture at AMD and while there has been a lot of speculation regarding why he left AMD, Koduri himself has not said much regarding the matter, until now.
Intel Discrete Graphics Boss Raja Koduri has finally broken the silence and talked about why he left AMD and joined Intel. He mentioned that he thought about the best way to use his next 10 years and he thought that the amount of data that is being produced right now is too much for us to analyze, understand, and process. This is one of the reasons why he took a break from AMD before he left, as he wanted to figure out what he wanted to do next.
He mentioned that new technologies would need to be invented in order to keep up with the data explosion. The following is what he had to say in this regard:
As I was thinking through that and the elements that are required, the core pieces of technology required, and which company has these assets, these people, these resources, the only company that checked my list…was Intel,
This answer is a bit vague and he did not mention what Intel had at that time which was not available at AMD. We do know that Intel is a much bigger company and has resources that AMD does not have but back then AMD was in the graphics market as well as the CPU market, unlike Intel which did not make consumer graphics cards.
I want to set the record straight that Intel has a world class design team sitting here. What I’m doing is helping them figure out how to build products that scale up from the low power, mobile domain up to petaflops—the big data center GPUs,
Intel does have some of the best people working at the company and it is constantly hiring new talent as well as industry veterans so Raja’s statement is not surprising. AMD has been able to put up an impressive fight when it comes to the CPU market and I hope that the same can be said about AMD Navi when those graphics cards come out.
Let us know what you think about Intel Discrete Graphics Boss Raja Koduri’s statement and why you think he left AMD.