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COLORADO SPRINGS — Denver-based restaurant Birdcall opened a new location in Colorado Springs at the corner of Powers and Dublin, where construction began two years ago.
The restaurant is known for its crispy chicken sandwiches and salads, fan favorites include the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich and the Kale & Quinoa salad.
According to a press release, their chicken is 100% all-natural and comes from Colorado Native Foods.
The restaurant's owners said they got the idea for the Birdcall after seeing not enough restaurants providing quality food at an affordable price.
"We have watched a lot of our friends open restaurants in Colorado Springs and just have an amazing experience so when we picked our first restaurant outside of Denver like it just felt right," said Birdcall CEO Peter Newlin.
The restaurant provides an indoor and outdoor eating experience where guests can enjoy views of Pikes Peak.
Birdcall is also available on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and online ordering.
The restaurant also donates 1% of all proceeds to local charities, charities are encouraged to reach out if they want to be featured.
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Hartnett: MCA And Beastie Boys Will Never Be Duplicated
Since bursting upon the scene in as a hardcore punk band in the early 1980s, the Beastie Boys were the holy trinity of underground music that powered New York for over 30 years.
On Friday, part of that unmistakable trio sadly left us. Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch passed away at 47 after a long battle with cancer of the salivary gland. MCA, Mike D and Ad-Rock’s legacy will stretch on for the ages as they’ve influenced younger artists to embrace creativity and reject the commercial nature of modern hip-hop.
The Beastie Boys never bowed to selling their musical soul. They achieved fame by keeping their ears to the streets and discovering a style that no group could ever duplicate.
More from Sean Hartnett on Yauch’s Legacy at CBSNewYork.com.
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Supreme Court nominee out in cold as election heats up
Merrick Garland hit an unwanted milestone on Tuesday as the federal appeals court judge's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court reached its 125th day with no Senate action, tying for the longest pending nomination ever to the high court.
In a move with little precedent in American history, the Republicans who control the Senate have simply refused to take any action on President Barack Obama's nomination of Garland, 63, for a lifetime job on the nation's top court.
Having been nominated on March 16 to replace conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, who died on Feb. 13, Garland, chief judge of the federal appeals court in Washington, has now matched Louis Brandeis for the longest time between nomination and Senate action.
In 1916, the Senate voted to confirm Brandeis, making him America's first Jewish justice.
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So even though Luke and I have two more videos from MBFWA to complete I couldn’t wait any longer to start posting about Hong Kong! A few of you have asked why we were there and what we were doing. Hong Kong Tourism kindly invited Luke and I over to explore the city and experience their Hong Kong Summer Event, which runs from mid-June to the end of August.
I’d always wanted to visit Hong Kong after hearing so much about their amazing shopping (which after going I completely understand and I’ve now caught the ‘You-MUST-go-to-Hong-Kong-for-the-shopping bug’). We were there for four days, which looking back was only enough time to scratch just the surface of how much Hong Kong has to offer. From the shopping to dining, to the nightlife and culture, there was so much to see that the only reason Luke and I were ok about leaving was the fact we had already told ourselves we would be coming back very soon. It could have also been the fact I may have done way too much shopping and run out of money, but more on that later…
We took these photos from the balcony in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central Hong Kong. As you can see, the city itself is beautiful and there’s so much to take in. I always get so sentimental when moments like this happen and should remind myself never to be anywhere up high as I get so excited I feel like I could burst out of my skin and jump off a building. Luckily Luke was there to remind me we had to get these photos done quickly so we could be outside exploring the city.
A few moments later we were on a ferry and crossing the water to Harbor City, where we watched a spectacular light show over the harbor. Red seemed very appropriate for this occasion as it symbolizes the romance I have just started with Hong Kong. The sad thing is this is no word of a lie and I bought this dress by Liam specifically for this occasion, moment and location. Here’s me hoping I’m not the only one who is embarrassingly sentimental all of the time, and has a blog where I admit how uncool I really am. Anyway, more Hong Kong posts coming tomorrow!
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Some family members of patients receiving care at UCLA awaited the planned strikes scheduled to start early Tuesday morning.
A judge has ruled that some workers at the five largest University of California medical centers can go on strike for two days starting Tuesday.
A potential walkout among 13,000 workers at five University of California medical centers statewide next week has already prompted officials to cancel elective surgeries.
Hollywood’s biggest labor union has announced a 15 percent reduction in staffing just over one year after announcing a mega-merger.
Thousands of Los Angeles County union employees were set for a rally Tuesday in downtown L.A. to demand higher wages amid county-wide budget cuts and hiring freezes.
Thousands of University of California employees and students were expected to take part in protests at campuses statewide on Thursday over what one workers’ union alleges to be skyrocketing executive compensation.
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Employees of the global retail giant say they will stage more of the same walkouts that have spread across the nation if the company refuses to meet their demands for better working conditions.
California voters are being asked to starve unions of the tens of millions of dollars they use to finance campaigns and political organizing, as the nation’s largest state wades into the national debate over labor clout.


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David Keene– Chris Connery and team at Display Search will again this year be conducting the DisplaySearch Digital Signage Conference during InfoComm 2012. Taking place on June 12– the day before the InfoComm show floor opens, the conference will feature presentations and discussions on topics including OLED, transparent displays, glasses-free 3D, and touch technologies. You will also hear from leading developers, suppliers, integrators, customers, and industry analysts of digital signage applications.
The morning sessions at conference will focus on the hardware side, looking at the state of the US digital signage industry, as well as what could be on tap for the rest of the world. VARs and integrators will learn who makes what for whom, who the biggest players are, and what makes displays “commercial grade.” End-market users will hear from the leading players focused on specific commercial needs and learn about other markets around the globe. Also in the morning sessions, a look at “More than the Display”, with Sony, NEC and Four Winds will share details about how hardware, software, and services can come together to generate one-time and on-going revenue streams. From financing to content creation to content management to IT and AV support and installation, these companies are focused on the entire value chain, not just the supply chain.
And the afternoon sessions look interesting, including “Advanced and Emerging Display Technologies for Digital Signage” where new display technologies such as OLED, transparent displays, touch screens, and glasses-free 3D displays are shown at trade shows and showing up in consumer electronics, but are these technologies really ready for commercial adoption? DisplaySearch and other companies will discuss the state of OLED and touch technologies, while Philips/Dimenco will introduce glasses-free 3D for public environments.
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Travel Journalist and co-creator of CruiseReport.com Chris Dikman is currently sailing on Nieuw Amsterdam and will be sending in cruise diaries during his voyage.
Cruise ship dining is evolving. Gone are the days of eating in the same dining room each evening with the same group of folks. Unless, of course, you choose to. Modern cruise ships, at least the larger ships, offer a variety of dining choices, cuisines and venues. Holland America Line is leading this effort with some innovative dining concepts. Certainly, one of the most innovative is Tamarind, an Asian fusion restaurant found on Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam. We were impressed with the Asian restaurant on Eurodam back in 2008, so we were anxious to try Tamarind on Nieuw Amsterdam.
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Last Tuesday, City Council voted 13 to 1 to create the new fee, which officials say will raise money to fund tree planting in nearby areas. The ordinance must also return to the council for a second vote on May 22, 2018.
Opponents to the plan state the plan places a $2,600 “in-lieu” fee *on developers to plant a sapling after destroying a mature shade tree worth $15,000 to $85,000. The sapling will take two decades to provide shade, and they won’t even be planted where the destroyed tree was removed.
The cheap fee will set off a chopping melee. NASA and L.A. scholars say that by paving over our greenery, L.A. is creating a terrible “heat island” — severe and growing heat waves.


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OPPO, Vivo snap at Apple's heels in China mobile market
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SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Beyond China few may have heard of OPPO or Vivo, but these local handset vendors are rising up the rankings in the world's largest smartphone market, using local marketing savvy and strong retail networks in lower-tier cities.
Industry experts say these cities - there are more than 600 of them and some are bigger than many European capitals - are the next smartphone battlefield as China's major cities are saturated.
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The Portuguese national marine jurisdiction is one of the largest in Europe, 18 times the size of the country’s emerged land. However, in the past thirty years, possibly since it joined the European Union and became distracted by the opportunities of our common agricultural policies, the country has overlooked their enormous and deeply rooted maritime heritage. Only recently, renewed interest in their blue assets has urgently surfaced.
In the wake of its biggest modern economic crisis, which brought the country’s GDP down from an all time high of USD 252 billion, in 2008, to USD 212.5 billion, in 2012, Portugal’s government just revised its plans and renewed its commitment for a long-due “return to the sea”. Driven by the European Union’s Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008), which aims to protect the marine environment as the resource base upon which marine-related economic and social activities depend; and guided by the innovation and job creation prospects of the recent EU Blue-Growth Strategy; the Portuguese National Ocean Strategy (NOS), 2013-2020, is a country’s passionate and exemplary call to re-direct the exploitation of their marine resources towards the sustainable creation of high value-added products.
As related by Capitain João Fonseca Ribeiro, Director General for Maritime Policy, the Portuguese marine sector only accounts for 2.7-2.8% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Traditional activities such as fisheries – the tenth economic sector in Portugal, and ship-building are the main pillars there. The strategy should convince national and foreign stakeholders to invest in the innovation of the traditional blue-economy sectors as well as in the development of novel activities. The expectation is to almost double the contribution of the direct marine sector activities and reach 5% of GDP, by 2020.
Aquaculture is a most promising industry in Portugal. With an ever-increasing global demand for food and proteins, this sector has already grown by 35% from the production level of 2011 and is projected to sustain a production of 40 kilotons/year, in the near future. High potential for return on investments is established for tourism, and anticipated for the more innovative sectors, such as marine biotechnology R&D, marine mineral extraction and marine renewable energy. When including secondary and induced activities, the blue economy could rapidly grow to cover a third of Portugal’s wealth.
The likelihood of a positive outcome is strengthened by a recent proposal to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (Clcs) for the extension of Portugal’s continental shelf. If approved, the Portuguese Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will increase to about 2.1 million km2 and extend to a marine area 40 times the size of Portugal – as large as the whole European land territory, and corresponding to 4% of the Atlantic Ocean surface. With this variable scale of operations, NOS governance will adopt a rather flexible approach, with a notion that a bigger scale entails broader responsibilities.
The main challenge for the realization of the NOS, as well as the whole European Blue-Growth agenda, is the development of the knowledge and technology bases, which will be required to enable the extraction of the envisaged potential of the marine. In this long-term perspective, it is of paramount importance that a collaborative spirit is adopted in the creation and application of that knowledge; starting with territorial cooperation programs within the marine region of competence and, beyond, at the pan-European level; and, finally, realizing the common interests of that territorial continuum determined by the Atlantic Ocean. Only a shared detailed comprehension of the value of the oceans will allow a sensible response to the development opportunities arising from the deep.

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Ducati’s 2023 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak redefines its genre and may just be the bike that ruined all other bikes for yours truly. Offering a road focused sports touring package with all the fruit, it’s also the pinnacle of performance.
We have been big fans of the Ducati V4 range, including the Panigale and Streetfighter, but to have that performance motor, albeit detuned, available in a more versatile and practical package for road use, well that’s just a master stroke from the Italian brand.
Powered by the sublime 1158cc V4 Granturismo powerplant, producing 125kW and 125Nm of torque, the abundance of technology ensures you can make the most of the Pikes Peak power. It’s a standout package, at a premium price – $46,990 ride away.
What you get for the price of admission though makes this bike a worthy investment. The new electronics suite is directly derived from Ducati’s super sport range, ensures you have four ride modes, including Urban, Touring, Sport and for the first time Race.
There is even the capability for the rider to adjust individual pre-programmed settings in each mode to truly optimise their riding experience. We tested each of the standard modes, but didn’t have time during our test period to delve deeper and customise things.
Each ride mode alters the electronic suspension setup. Of the four, Urban was our least favourite as it felt like it strangled the V4 a little, keeping the bike on a tight leash. It’s perfect for heavy wet weather but offers minimal performance.
Touring offers a solid balance of easy power delivery and increased fuel range. Sport unleashes all of the Pikes Peak model’s want for performance and was great fun in dryer testing conditions.
Race is where it’s at though, turning this well mannered touring bike into a performance animal (it would be positively primal on a track). The Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak also scores ABS, wheelie, traction and vehicle control.
It’s a sophisticated combination of performance-focused electronic rider aids that enhances the chassis and handling package. It makes a great bike brilliant, and allows the Pikes Peak to excel.
Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension is an undeniable highlight, with the Pikes Peak the first Multistrada to carry it. This same setup featured on both the Panigale and Streetfighter V4 S, and the handling is a huge part of why we’ve fallen in love with this bike.
The Pikes Peak also offers preloaded settings for single rider, rider with pillion and rider with luggage to its ride mode settings, all enhancing the sophistication of the touring package provided.
The chassis feels well balanced thanks to its premium suspension componentry, a single sided swingarm and high performance brakes, and rewards the rider with a supreme riding experience. That’s complemented by upright touring comfort and practicality.
With a dry weight of 214kg, the Multistrada Pikes Peak feels tall but manageable. The seat height of 840mm may prove a bit of a challenge for shorter riders though. Braking up front is provide by 330mm twin discs with Brembo Stylema monobloc callipers.
These are similar to the Multistrada V4 S setup, but in the case of the Pikes Peak, the brake pads from its similarly specified Panigale brethren feature. It provides plenty of bite and feel for the rider, and is what you would expect of a premium package.
On the rear, a single 265mm disc is featured, with a Brembo floating calliper, again providing more than adequate stopping power when bring the big Duke to a halt. A 17-inch front wheel with forged rims assists the direct and precise steering geometry.
Pirelli Diablo Rossi IV tyres add another dimension of grip to the tarmac, further enhancing the brilliance of the already dynamic handling package on offer. Even in the wet, the Pikes Peak feels effortless and confident, delivering plenty of grip.
Ergonomically the Pikes Peak ticks all the boxes too and there is good reach to the handlebars from the well supported and comfortable seat. It’s a combination that makes it easy to find a good riding position to really punt the Pikes Peak through the corners.
The bike maintains good balance for highway riding, with the screen offering solid protection. The distance from the seat to the foot pegs is spot on as well. Rounding out the goodness is a 6.5-inch full colour TFT display.
It’s the command centre for rider information, and includes range to empty, ride mode controls, and a speedo and tacho. The layout works well and would be in the top echelon of instrument clusters available.
You’ll also find blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control and full LED lighting on board, as well as an Akrapovič exhaust system, numerous splashes of carbon fibre, a two tone seat, the stunning Pikes Peak livery, and a #1 race number.
The race number is oddly fitting, as the 2023 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is the best sports tourer we’ve ridden. Its performance, handling and overall riding experience are all first class. Sure some will think it’s pricey, but ride it and tell us it’s not worth every cent.
Our test bike was provided by Ducati Australia. To find out more about the 2023 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, contact your local Ducati dealer.


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EPA to Alaska: "We don't have to choose"
Wheeler says resource extraction, environment can co-exist North of 60 Mining News – August 23, 2019
Last updated 9/26/2020 at 5:25am
Can American resource development and environmental stewardship go hand-in-hand?
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler not only believes the answer is yes but producing the rich mineral and energy resources of the United States is the environmentally preferable alternative.
"When it comes to the environment and when it comes to national security, there is no better investment than American energy and minerals," he said during an Aug. 20 luncheon hosted by the Resource Development Council for Alaska.
Wheeler said greatly improved air quality in the U.S. over the nearly five decades since the formation of the EPA is a testament to the ability to expand domestic industry while safeguarding the environment.
"From 1970 to 2018, the U.S. criteria air pollutants ... have fallen 74 percent while the economy grew by 275 percent," Wheeler said.
The six criteria air pollutants in the U.S. are carbon monoxide, lead, ground-level ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide.
The same environmental claims cannot be made for many other parts of the world where economic expansion comes at the cost of clean air and water.
"In America today, our energy resources are extracted and refined in a more environmentally conscious manner than anywhere else in the world," the EPA administrator said.
"If other countries want to purchase coal on the open market, we mine and use our coal in a safer and more environmentally friendly manner than other nations," he continued. "Those that oppose U.S. energy production are actually taking the most environmentally preferred fossil fuels off the table for the rest of the world."
This message was welcomed by the resource development community in a state that is rich in oil, gas and coal resources.
Alaska also happens to be rich in metals, a fact not lost on the EPA administrator.
"Alaska is the No. 1 producer of zinc and silver in the U.S., and the No. 2 producer of gold," he said. "We are committed to working with our federal partners, the regulating community and the public to ensure the state can produce its mineral resources in a safe and productive manner."
Reducing the timeline of the long and cumbersome permitting process in America is one area the Wheeler-led EPA is working on.
"We are taking steps to shorten the permitting time across the board," he told the Alaska audience.
Under the Trump Administration, EPA has a goal to make permit decisions within six months. First, though, the agency must get caught up on the backlog of permit applications outside of this timeframe.
Over the past year, the agency has roughly halved the permit backlog and is nearing the point where the regulator can provide a yes or no answer within the six-month window.
EPA is also in the finals stages of officially repealing the Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in the near future and introduce a replacement that more clearly defines what is, and what isn't considered waters of the United States by the end of 2019.
The Obama-era WOTUS rule would have substantially expanded what falls under federal jurisdiction by encompassing added tributaries and neighboring wetlands upstream of waters already covered by federal law.
For Alaska – with its plentiful streams, river, rivulets, coasts and wetlands – this would have placed vast swaths of lands under federal control.
And due to the broad areas covered, even areas not normally wet, it would have made it tough to determine whether a particular project is subject to WOTUS regulations.
"We believe a property owner should be able to stand on his or her property and tell whether a water is federal or not, without having to hire professionals, such as attorneys or consultants," Wheeler said. "In order to achieve that we are clearly defining the differences between federally protected waterways and state protected waterways."
The EPA administrator said an important step in defining a federal waterway is the exclusion of what is not waters of the United States.
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), who was opposed to the previous version of WOTUS, believes the new rendition will be better for Alaska and the rest of the United States.
"I think they are putting together a rule that will be something we can live with and something we can work with," he said at the Aug. 20 RDC luncheon.
With these and other initiatives being forwarded by the EPA, Wheeler believes Alaska can enjoy the economic opportunities its rich resources have to offer, and his agency can live up to its nearly 50-year legacy of strong environmental protections.
"Alaska is blessed with incredible natural resources – resources that create jobs and improve lives," Wheeler said. "We know that we can extract and use these resources, while protecting the environment at the same time. We don't have to choose between one or the other."


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John Dorman had worked in animation since 1974, primarily as a board artist, designer and art director. At Ruby-Spears, he supervised the development department where he brought on greats like Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, and Doug Wildey. His list of credits range from Ralph Bakshi’s Hey Good Lookin’ to Spumco’s The Ripping Friends to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas.
There are some nice memories of Dorman on Buzz Dixon’s blog including this memorable tale:
While working on the animated Moses film, Prince of Egypt, John was assigned the task of storyboarding the parting of the Red Sea. The Exec in charge had some Strong Ideas how the story should be told, or rather, re-told. Specifically, to make it more “female friendly”, the Exec ordered the scene written with Moses’ wife breaking his staff across her knee & telling him to have faith in himself if he wanted to part the sea.
John was not a very spiritual, much less religious man, but he knew enough about the Bible to know camel dung when he smelled it. Still, a job was a job & John needed the money, so he storyboarded the scene as writtenâ€¦but he also “plused” it a bit.
John turned the storyboard in and the Exec smiled at how well John had interpreted the Exec’s ideas, then noticed something and frowned. “This is all wonderful work,” the Exec said to John, “but who’s this figure here? The one in the cape with the horned helmet and a big hammer?”
“Oh, that’s Thor,” John said. “I figured since you were [m]ucking around with the Bible I might as well throw him in.”


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The Honest Food Guide is a free, downloadable public health and nutrition chart that dares to tell the reality about what meals we should always really be eating. A revised booklet on the science and advantages of vaccination was launched by Health Minister Sussan Ley, main scientists and doctors in Canberra on Monday. In terms of life expectancy … Read More
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“Ajibole” by Layo Dee: A Super Awesome Song! Take a Listen
I just listened to Layo Dee’s new song, “Ajibole,” and it’s seriously amazing! It’s like a cool musical adventure that I want to keep going on.
The song talks about wanting attention and love, especially from someone special. Layo Dee asks this cool question, like, “If our loves met, would you do it again?” It’s all about love and relationships, and the music just makes you feel things.
Layo Dee’s voice is like magic – it’s so soulful and passionate. The beats in the song are catchy, and you can’t help but get into the groove. It’s like your favorite song that you want to play over and over.
“Ajibole” isn’t just a song; it’s like a rollercoaster of emotions. It makes you think about love and connections between two people. Layo Dee is like a musical genius, and you can hear it in every part of the song.
The music quality is top-notch, and you can find the song on zagaempire and everywhere else you listen to music. Check out Layo Dee’s Instagram (@real_layo_dee) for more of her vibes.
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Benji Madden gushes about his wife Cameron Diaz and daughter Raddix
Benji Madden gushes about 'being full of gratitude' for his wife Cameron Diaz and daughter Raddix
Good Charlotte's Benji Madden issued a rare public statement on Friday about how fulfilled he felt after welcoming his first child - 'really, really cute' newborn daughter Raddix - with his wife Cameron Diaz on December 30.
'My wife and daughter fill me up with so much gratitude!' the 40-year-old guitarist - who boasts 997K social media followers - captioned a painting of three red roses.
'Everyday, I feel so lucky. [I] just wanted to say it out loud. Much love and best wishes.'
The Maryland-born musician and the 47-year-old SoCal native - who won't be sharing any images of Raddix - celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on January 5.
Benji and the four-time Golden Globe nominee have always maintained a very low profile ever since they first began dating in May 2014.
In fact, the only time the elusive couple resurface seems to be for double dates with Madden's twin brother Joel and his famous wife, Nicole Richie.
Career-wise, the heavily-tattooed rocker's vocals were featured on 'industrial-rap' band Hollywood Undead's single Second Chances off their sixth studio album New Empire, Vol. 1 which dropped February 14.
Meanwhile, Cameron - who published four lifestyle books from 2013-2018 - retired from acting following her dismally-reviewed roles in Annie, Sex Tape, and The Other Woman way back in 2014.
Diaz is best remembered for flashing her effervescent, mega-watt grin in blockbusters like The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding, There's Something About Mary, the Charlie's Angels flicks, and the Shrek trilogy.
The three-time SAG Award nominee also challenged herself with more dramatic roles in films like Being John Malkovich, Gangs of New York, and Vanilla Sky.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) released the following statement to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States.
“September 11 will forever be embedded into the American consciousness. On 9/11/01, America was attacked, but Americans also came together to show our strength and resilience in such a way that had not been seen for more than a generation. On this day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 innocent souls lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a field near Shanksville, Pa., on the way to our Nation’s Capital. We recognize those who were lost to terrorism and those who sacrificed everything to save others.
“On this day, we are reminded that we are Americans and any other labels we assign to ourselves and others are secondary to the society we strive to perfect every day. The American spirit may have been shaken on that day in 2001, but it continues to be the embodiment of compassion, charity and selflessness. On this day of reflection, we as a nation and as Americans choose to look forward to a positive future. We thank those who sacrifice each day to stand guard and protect our republic, at home as first responders and overseas in military and civilian service to America. We understand the difference between patriotism – love of country, love of fellow citizens, love of our diverse communities – and nationalism that can be divisive, secluded and angry. We stand resolved to respect each other, help each other, and respect others around the world so that we can create a more peaceful, free and secure world at home and for all peoples.”


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These are paintings to stop and linger over – stylishly framed and hung in a large, beautifully lit Music Room. My family are musicians and the grand piano and instruments in front of the bay window appear in some of my paintings - often a fusion of still-life and interior. The decorative Rajasthani cupboards and vintage curtains signal a fascination with patterns from many periods and cultures which slip into nearly all the work.
Artefacts from and memories of travel to Italy, China and Morocco have encouraged me to build large assemblages in my studio indulging my love of the exotic. These provide the starting point for many of the still-life paintings on display which are done from direct observation.
My aim is to provide an immersive experience through the interaction of exuberant colour harmonies, sensuous shapes and dancing patterns; all carefully balanced in bold compositions. The surfaces and textures of the arrangements are brought alive by a painterly handling, stylistically somewhere between Impressionist and Post Impressionist.
The paintings in the main display area are oil on canvas and gouache but the artist’s pretty faux Victorian brick studio at the end of the garden is also open. Hanging here are watercolours done on my travels abroad alongside paintings and drawings from life room at the Ruskin where I teach. The works range in size from statement “over the fireplace” pieces to smaller pictures for intimate corners.
I have been exhibiting in Oxfordshire for several decades and participating in Artweeks since 2007. Although I show regularly in commercial galleries, I still relish the chance to curate an exhibition in my own home. It is a delight to be on the spot, welcoming and chatting to people everyday….and actually meeting the individuals who purchase work - rarely the case in other selling situations. I invest so much of myself in my paintings, it is always a bonus to have some idea where they are going.
Pictures of mine - some sold during Artweeks - are in France, the US, Hong Kong and Sweden. Having the long view at this stage of my career is rather nice as some of my older works have now been passed down through three generations of a family. One such was sold in London in 1984 and ended up in New Orleans! The family tracked me down to ask if the very large canvas could be taken off the stretcher and rolled up to be flown back to the UK more cheaply – (the answer was “yes”). It is satisfying to feel one has made something that will last and continues to be valued.
An unexpected Covid-related perk has been regularly seeing one of my canvases, painted fifteen years ago, on the BBC news! Whenever they interview their favourite public health expert, the picture she commissioned from me is just behind her head. So many people have recognised it and got in touch.
At the end of the 1970s, when I was an art student, the 'craft' side of painting was being side-lined and exacting observational skills were less highly prized. It was quite daunting to be told by fiery young tutors who came up from London that "Painting is Dead" in my first term at the Ruskin! However, they didn't persuade me to make 3 x 3m canvases and use a house painting brush and I found some older staff who did teach me about colour, drawing, anatomy and oil technique.
Fortunately, at that time, the RA Schools, where I spent 3 years in London as a Post Grad, was still the place to develop one's practice as the more traditional figurative painter I wanted to be. And, all these years later, still, very happily, am.


This paper introduces an approach to level-set topology optimization that can handle multiple constraints and simultaneously optimize non-level-set design variables. The key features of the new method are discretized boundary integrals to estimate function changes and the formulation of an optimization sub-problem to attain the velocity function. The sub-problem is solved using sequential linear programming (SLP) and the new method is called the SLP level-set method. The new approach is developed in the context of the Hamilton-Jacobi type level-set method, where shape derivatives are employed to optimize a structure represented by an implicit level-set function. This approach is sometimes referred to as the conventional level-set method. The SLP level-set method is demonstrated via a range of problems that include volume, compliance, eigenvalue and displacement constraints and simultaneous optimization of non-level-set design variables.
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It's a whole new year, folks! And if we know anything at all about 2020, it's that it will be chock-full of new shows and movies to stream. Don't believe us? Just check out the brand new teaser Disney+ released yesterday (January 1), which gives OG Lizzie McGuire fans their first look at the show's reboot.
In the short, seconds-long clip of Hilary Duff as Lizzie, she pops into someone's car window and says, "Hi, it's me." Yep! Lizzie McGuire is back, and we couldn't be more stoked about it.
Although this is fans' first clip from the upcoming series, it's certainly not the first time they've seen Lizzie all grown up in this iconic gold and black outfit, which pays homage to her signature style. In October, the actress took to Instagram to share her first day on set. "Happy first LIZZIE day!!!!!" she wrote. "NYC.....cue the rain."
While Lizzie McGuire is certainly one of the most highly anticipated series to hit the platform this year, it's not the only thing Disney fans have to look forward to. The teaser also revealed that the live-action versions of The Lion King and Aladdin will be hitting the streaming platform. Also, The Mandalorian and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series will be returning for their second seasons, so if you're not all caught up yet, make that your New Year's resolution.
But wait, there's more. In addition to delivering live-action flicks and second seasons to some of the platform's most talked-about series, Disney+ will be gifting viewers with Toy Story 4, Diary of a Future President, The Phineas and Ferb Movie: Candace Against the Universe, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and so much more!
If you didn't think Disney+ could top the content it's given us since its launch on November 12, 2019, get ready. It's officially 2020 and things are about to get so much better.


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Friday Fish Facts - Viper Moray Eel
The Viper Moray Eel, Chestnut Moray (Enchelycore carychoa)
A special Valentine's Day edition of Friday Fish Facts featuring A Moray Eel (AMORE eel.... bad pun). All kidding aside, the Viper Moray Eel looks as vicious as it's name, however they are actually very shy, and prefer to hide among the rock work in an aquarium. Hailing from the Tropical Atlantic region, the Viper Eel is also found in the Pacific region in and around Hawaii. It can grow to a maximum size of 13.5" inches, however average size in the aquarium hobby tends to be between 5" - 7" inches long.
The Viper Moray requires a minimum tanks size of 20 gallons or larger, and needs rockwork and possibly the addition of a PVC pipe piece to provide a shelter. They are known to be escape artists, especially on open top aquariums, so a tank cover is required. This Moray Eel is a carnivore and should be fed to the point of being satiated 2 times per week. Meaty foods such as fresh or frozen fish, and crustacean meat is best. May require initial feeding of live feeder fish or small live shrimp to initiate feeding in captivity. It is best if the Viper Eel has already been converted to captive feeding before purchasing.
Although they are generally peaceful tank mates, they have been known to eat small fishes and ornamental crustaceans. They may also topple over rock work in the tank that is not securely fixed. Viper Eels can be kept with other similar sized Moray Eels, however no more than one Viper Eel should be in a single tank. Larger eels may display predatory behavior towards Viper Eels.

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This year has been a tough one for the traditional sports media outlets, and more big changes may be on the horizon for Sports Illustrated.
Earlier this year, ESPN made waves through the industry, laying off over 100 employees, including a number of high-profile on-air personalities.
Months later, rival FOX Sports essentially ditched its entire editorial staff in a total pivot to video... and then the man who led that big shift, Jamie Horowitz, was fired a week later amid a sexual harassment investigation.
Now, according to a Yahoo! Finance report about a possible Time Inc. sale, we may be getting even fewer editions of Sports Illustrated next year.
Writer Daniel Roberts reports that SI may cut down to 24 total print issues for 2018, down from 38 this year.
As Time Inc has shifted its focus to video, print issue counts have shrunk. As recently as 2015, Sports Illustrated put out 51 issues. In 2016, it went to 45 issues. This year, Sports Illustrated will put out just 38 issues. Time Inc says its 2018 print plan is not finalized yet, but two sources at Sports Illustrated tell Yahoo Finance the total will likely shrink again, potentially to as few as 24, turning the magazine into a bi-weekly.
Reduction in print editions is nothing new. Newspapers and magazines have been making those kinds of cut downs for years. It still doesn't bode well for those of us who appreciate the good, detailed written work that filled magazines like SI.


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US sanctions Sudan police over crackdown against coup protests
The U.S. is imposing sanctions on Sudan’s police over its crackdown against coup protesters last year.
The State and Treasury departments announced on Monday that the U.S. is levying sanctions against Sudan’s Central Reserve Police (CRP) for using excessive and lethal force on demonstrators protesting the military takeover.
The CRP is a militarized Sudanese police unit that has been a leading perpetrator of the security forces’ violent response to peaceful protests that have taken place in Khartoum, according to a statement from the Treasury Department.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that Sudanese security forces have utilized lethal force against protesters or violated or abused their human rights many times since the military took over the country on Oct. 25.
The statement cited a specific incident on Jan. 17 in which CRP officers engaged with protesters using live ammunition, which resulted in “numerous death and injuries.”
Blinken said reports of CRP officers raping, killing and torturing individuals, in addition to other abuses, were “unacceptable.”
“Reports of rape, killings, torture, and arbitrary detentions, among other abuses committed by CRP officers as recently as March 14, are ongoing. Reports that CRP officers raped and committed other acts of sexual abuse against female protesters – notably on December 21 and 22, as well as on March 14 – are particularly egregious,” the secretary wrote.
“These actions are unacceptable and contrary to the Sudanese people’s desire for freedom, peace, and justice in their country. All abuses against protesters by CRP officers must be stopped,” he added.
Brian Nelson, under secretary of the Treasury for terrorism and financial intelligence, said the department condemns “Sudan’s security services for killing, harassing, and intimidating Sudanese citizens.”
Under the sanctions, all property and interests possessed by the CRP that are in the U.S., come within U.S. jurisdiction, or are in the possession or control of Americans are blocked. Additionally, they must be reported to the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.
The military seized control of Sudan on Oct. 25, effectively ending the country’s chances at having a peaceful transition to democracy after almost 30 years under its longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir, according to The Associated Press.
The coup took place more than two years after al-Bashir and his Islamic government were pushed out of leadership in April 2019.
The takeover sparked protests in the street almost every day, according to the AP, which prompted the fatal crackdown by Sudanese security forces.


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This column first appeared in the Joplin Globe on December 28, 2006.
Well, the fact that I didn’t hear anything from Rosie O’Donnell leads me to believe it’s safe to continue with my annual look forward.
So today we complete “2007: A Year in Preview.”
July: The nation’s economy hits a slight speed bump as the price of gas rises from a relatively modest $5.79 a gallon to $27.99. A Big Oil executive denies that the spike in price has anything to do with the fact that the summer driving season is officially under way. Then he buys Europe.
In response, a furious Democrat-controlled Congress immediately launches a series of hearings into the Dick Cheney hunting accident.
In sports, the NBA playoffs, which began in February, finally end. In a frantic championship game, the Miami Heat defeat the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 456 to 455. No one seems to notice.
Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump get into a fight with the guy Dick Cheney shot.
August: With gas prices now at a record $77.99 a gallon, American consumers begin to think about “maybe someday cutting back on our driving just a little bit.” Meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. launches a new line of super-sized, jumbo, mega-SUVs that get a whopping three miles per gallon. Most people buy two.
With an approval rating of 2, George Bush heads to his ranch in Crawford, Texas, for a brief, two-month “working vacation.” No one seems to notice.
In entertainment news, Michael Richards’ comeback attempt hits a snag when, during an appearance in Nome, Alaska, he tells an off-color joke involving an Eskimo and two polar bears.
Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump get into a shouting match with an Eskimo.
September: As the summer driving season winds down, the price of gas falls back to a more reasonable $20.99 a gallon. Faced with diminished profits, the Big Oil executive is forced to sublet Scotland.
In politics, Hillary Clinton announces that she has raised “like 27 jillion dollars” and says she is close to deciding if she is considering whether to run for president.
Meanwhile, John Kerry announces that he has raised “about 30 bucks” for his presidential run. No one seems to notice.
In sports, New York Yankees outfielder Babe Ruth is suspended for violating the league’s hot-dog policy. George Steinbrenner immediately trades his own soul for the soul of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. The deal falls through when Steinbrenner’s soul fails to a pass the required physical.
Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump are seen holding hands and shopping for china.
October: Work on a fence designed to run the length of the Mexican border is halted when immigration officials discover that the fence actually is being built along the border between North and South Dakota. No one seems to notice.
In Washington, Republican members of Congress vow to block Democrat-controlled hearings into George Bush’s pronunciation of the word terror by “lying on the floor and kicking their feet.”
In baseball, the Kansas City Royals defeat the New York Yankees to win the American League pennant. An enraged George Steinbrenner fires “everyone in America.” Two weeks later, the Kansas City Royals defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
In a related story, the devil announces that for some reason it’s “getting really cold down here.”
Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump announce they will be married in December.
November: With the holiday season officially under way, the price of a gallon of gas rises to an unprecedented $279.99 a gallon. To celebrate, a Big Oil executive buys the rights to the phrase “Who’s your daddy?”
In television news, Fox launches a new reality show starring Mel Gibson and Michael Richards. Executives say the new show — titled “Guess Who’s NOT Coming to Dinner” — will be tasteful, “in a racist sort of way.”
In a related story, Rush Limbaugh accuses Stevie Wonder of “pretending to be blind to sell more records.” No one seems to notice.
And in order to show her serious commitment to Donald Trump, Rosie O’Donnell announces that after the couple’s marriage, she will adopt Trump’s hair.
December: Nancy Pelosi announces plans to launch a series of hearings into President Bush’s pardon of the holiday turkey. Meanwhile, Bush, with an approval rating of minus 1, holds his first news conference in four months. No one seems to notice.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announce that they will name their second child Trigger. Meanwhile, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise announce that they will name their second child Done. The baby, the couple explain, will be named after Cruise’s career.
And finally, Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump are married in an elaborate ceremony in New York City. Later, at the couple’s wedding reception, Danny DeVito throws up all over their gifts.

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Arrests Made by HPD in Prostitution Sting
February 23, 2005 -- Tuesday,
February 22, 2005, Houston Police Department Westside Patrol Division,
in cooperation with the Vice Division and Federal Bureau of
Investigations (FBI), conducted a prostitution sting operation
in the area of Bissonnet and the Sam Houston Tollway. Westside
Division Captain Bownds reported that 15 suspects were arrested.
There were a total of ten felony charges as well as twenty-four
misdemeanor charges. Also arrested was a male suspect who was
charged with compelling prostitution.
The Westside Patrol Division and Vice Division
were responding to several complaints received from citizens complaining
about prostitution in the area.
The prostitution law applies to anyone who offers
or agrees to engage in a sexual act for a fee. Often, the public
perceives that only the prostitute commits a criminal violation.
Prostitution is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180
days in jail, a $2,000.00 fine or both.
For additional information, please
contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.


Artificial intelligence is no longer just a concept explored through pop culture; it’s a very real thing that has become increasingly prevalent throughout society, even in the creation of B2B marketing strategies. In fact, the use of AI is practically commonplace now. For example, the use of AI is what allows Amazon to recommend personalized products based on your buying and browsing habits. It also allows your GPS to provide you with the best possible route. For business owners and marketers, AI has also become essential to improving B2B marketing strategies.
The Benefits of AI in B2B Marketing Strategies
The following are just a few ways that the use of AI can help to improve B2B marketing strategies:
Improve the customer experience via personalization
Businesses no longer directly interact with brands when they are doing product or service research. This means it can be difficult to mine information from potential clients or business partners. The use of AI technology can help you collect data that provides insight into the behavioral patterns of both existing and potential clients or partners. This means that your marketing efforts no longer have to be limited to certain sectors, you’ll be able to target specific businesses with messages designed to provide solutions to their specific needs, thereby improving the customer experience as well.
Improve your marketing strategy
The use of behavioral analysis and machine learning can help you to better understand what the pain points of your target audience is. Behavioral analyses also allows you to craft a more effective marketing strategy to reach and convert that audience.
Save money by saving time
The use of AI technology means that you don’t have to spend hours analyzing data. This type of data can be collected and analyzed by AI programs for you. It will allow you to dedicate more time to other aspects of your business.
Improve results with lead scoring
Trying to chase down every lead is typically a waste of time since not all leads are equal. The use of AI technology can allow you to score your leads using all of the behavioral data that you’ve collected. This, in turn, allows you to pinpoint businesses that are much more likely to convert. It allows for a better use of your resources since you can identify the best prospects and prioritize your most promising accounts.
The use of artificial intelligence will help to improve your B2B marketing strategies in any number of ways, whether it’s by helping you to collect and organize more valuable data that can be used to more effectively target qualified leads using personalization, or simply being able to make better use of your resources. Be sure to visit us at Stevens & Tate to take advantage of our free downloadable marketing tools, which can be leveraged to help improve your B2B marketing efforts.
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The scores and libretti in this Virtual Collection include first and early editions and manuscript copies of music from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries by J.S. Bach and Bach family members, Mozart, Schubert and other composers, as well as multiple versions of nineteenth century opera scores, seminal works of musical modernism, and music of the Second Viennese School. Many, such as variant editions of nineteenth century operas and related libretti, fall into intellectually related sets that are meant to be seen and used together. As a group, they give scholars a window into the study of historical performance practice that cannot be duplicated using the holdings of any one other library.
Digital Scores and Libretti is a Harvard University Library Virtual Collection (VC). That's an online catalog that describes a selection of Harvard library, archive, and museum resources on a particular theme or topic.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014
Morning Sentinel Staff Report
WATERVILLE — The parish serving Catholics in the greater Waterville area announced to its members this weekend that the number of available Masses would be scaled back.
Corpus Christ Parish identified three such services that would be discontinued after March 6 — 5:30 p.m. Saturday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Fairfield; 6 p.m. Saturday, at Saint Theresa in Oakland; and 8:30 a.m. Sunday, at Notre Dame in Waterville.
Father Joseph Daniels, the parish's pastor, made the announcement in a letter that was read to parishioners at this weekend's Masses. He cited a shortage of available priests assigned to cover the existing Mass schedule.
"We will be increasingly reliant upon retired priests and permanent deacons to administer sacraments," Daniels' letter read. "... In determining this schedule, it was my desire to keep all of our churches open by offering at least one Mass at each church and to retain as much as possible those Masses with the strongest attendance. "
The parish still offers three Masses on Saturday and six Masses on Sunday, including a 4:30 p.m. service at Colby College in Waterville, Daniels said. While the reduction in Masses is expected to last at least four months, Daniels also said the parish will need to eventually grapple with a longer-term problem: the number of shrinking Catholics attending church in the Waterville area.


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Both the manufactured Covid-19 “crisis” and the designs of the people behind are easy enough to spot for those willing to look. From C.J. Hopkins at consentfactory.org:
So, how are you enjoying the “New Normal” so far? Is it paranoid and totalitarian enough for you? If not … well, hold on, because it’s just getting started. There is plenty more totalitarianism and paranoia still to come.
I know, it feels like forever already, but, in fact, it has only been a few months since GloboCap started rolling out the new official narrative. We’re still in the early stages of it. The phase we’re in now is kind of like where we were back in February of 2002, a few months after the 9/11 attacks, when everyone was still in shock, the Patriot Act was just a few months old, and the Department of Homeland Security hadn’t even been created yet.
You remember how it was back then, when GloboCap was introducing the official “War on Terror” narrative, don’t you?
OK, maybe you do and maybe you don’t. Maybe you’re too young to remember, or you were caught up in the excitement of the moment and weren’t paying attention to the details. But some of us remember it clearly. We remember watching (and futilely protesting) as GloboCap prepared to invade, destabilize, and restructure the entire Middle East, as countries throughout the global capitalist empire implemented “emergency security measures” (which, 18 years later, are still in effect), as the corporate media bombarded us with official propaganda, jacked up The Fear, and otherwise prepared us for the previous “New Normal” … some of us remember all that clearly.
Personally, I remember listening to a liberal academic on NPR calmly speculating that, just hypothetically, at some point in the not-too-distant future, we might need to sacrifice our principles a bit, and torture some people, to “keep America safe.” I recounted this to other Americans at the time, among my many other concerns about where the post-9/11 mass hysteria was heading. Most of them told me I was just being paranoid, or that they didn’t really care, because we needed to do whatever was “necessary” to protect Americans, and, in any event, “the terrorists deserved it.” Shortly thereafter, I started making plans to get the hell out of the country.

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Cushman and the Brownings
Please find below all items of Cushmania that are related to Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. The items range from letters about/to/from Charlotte Cushman to articles, auto/biographies, places, to historical agents. The correspondence of the Brownings with Isa Blagden is of particular interest, as it gives insights into the Roman expatriate community and regularly speaks of Charlotte Cushman. Other people frequently mentioned are Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Hosmer, Henry Fothergill Chorley, and William Wetmore Story.
Most often, it is Harriet Hosmer who is traveling and going out with Charlotte Cushman. The Brownings hardly ever mention Emma Stebbins.

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Wondering what the best AR 15 upgrades are? If you are a true gun nerd, then you are always looking for ways to upgrade and make a gun better suited to your shooting style and personality. Keep reading to discover the best AR 15 upgrades for the money so that you can enjoy the flair and functionality that comes with a customized rifle.
Why Upgrade Your AR 15
If you purchase a complete AR 15 from a local gun store, there isn’t much you are going to need to upgrade. The stock components will work fine for the casual user, or even those purchasing for home defense.
But for the enthusiast who likes to tinker, or for those who shoot often and are looking for performance upgrades, the AR 15 is the easiest type of gun to modify. The platform of the gun itself is modular.
That means that every component can be removed with ease and swapped for a third-party component. This also makes it very doable to build your own AR 15 from the ground up.
If you want to upgrade more than one or two components on a gun, for aesthetic and performance customization, then it makes sense to do it on a AR 15, as opposed to most other models of guns.
Best AR 15 Upgrades
As you can see, the sheer amount of available components to upgrade is insane. Here’s what to consider upgrading first.
1. Try a Muzzle Break
Whether you are a new shooter or have been shooting guns your entire life, there’s one thing you probably wish would go away; recoil. Recoil is the process of your gun moving back, and up towards your face, every time you pull the trigger.
That’s due to the explosion taking place inside your barrel as the powder combusts and launches your bullet forward. Gas is produced, and that gas needs to get out fast. This is what pushes your gun backward, making it harder for you to take follow-up shots.
Some people just deal with this and accept it as part of the shooting process. But if you’d like to keep your shoulder and your face safe, and make it easy on your hands, then try a muzzle brake on your AR 15 instead.
A muzzle brake is definitely one of the best upgrades for AR 15 users. These are small, add-on components that help to reduce the amount of recoil that you feel, and limit the amount of movement by your gun after each shot.
They do this by allowing gas to release through the sides of the muzzle brake, rather than build up and release out the front, which causes the upward movement of the gun. Having a muzzle brake in place may also reduce the sound emitted from each shot, which can protect your ears as well.
Given that muzzle brakes are small, easy to install, and super affordable, they are one of the best budget AR 15 upgrades you can make today.
2. Get a New Charging Handle
Looking for the best AR 15 upgrade parts that are super easy to install? The charging handle should be at the top of your list.
The charging handle is what you manually pull back in order to cock the gun. You’ll need to grab and pull this every time you want to start firing the AR 15.
It’s what will eject unused cartridges. And if there’s a jam, this is responsible for clearing it. So if you want a gun that fires efficiently and reliably, having a charging handle you can trust is important.
You’re AR 15 probably came with a mil-spec (military specification) grade handle. These will do for casual users. But if you shoot often, consider a better handle.
If you are a lefty, you’ll find out that most AR 15’s come with a charging handle designed for right-handed shooters. So upgrading an AR-15 charging handle might be a necessary purchase for you anyways. Get an ambidextrous handle to make it easier for you to cock the gun with either hand.
You can also choose an extended charging handle. The extra length on the handle makes it easier to operate. This is helpful in virtually any situation, making a charging handle one of the best AR 15 tactical upgrades.
3. Upgrade Your Trigger
You can get used to any trigger on your gun. But some are going to be much more enjoyable to use than others.
If you want to be able to shoot with precision and speed, such as in a competition setting, then opting for a trigger with a lower weight pull may make it easier for you. Though the mil-spec trigger that came with your gun is going to be reliable, even if it is quite heavy.
Aside from mil-spec triggers, you can choose either a single-stage or a two-stage trigger.
Single-stage triggers fire using one pull of the trigger, making these extra crisp. They require the least amount of weight to ultimately fire a bullet.
Two-stage triggers have, you guessed it, two stages. During the first stage, you exert the majority of the pressure to get the trigger into the firing position. This is known as “the wall.”
At this point, all it takes is one more slight movement of the finger, about a pound of pressure, to activate the second stage of the trigger pull to fire a bullet.
It’s best to test each type of trigger yourself before installing one on your gun. See if your local range has either option available on a rental gun. If not, find a friend who has one you can try.
4. Get the Right Type of Handguard
The handguard of your AR 15 is the cage that surrounds the barrel of the gun. Because the barrel itself is small, it heats up quickly when firing rounds. You wouldn’t want to grab this as you can easily burn your hand.
But you need to be able to grab the gun somewhere on or near the barrel, in order to steady your gun, aim, and fire with consistency. That’s why you can install a handguard.
There are many types and designs available. Basically, they are hollow cages that allow you to firmly grasp the fore-end of your gun without contacting the barrel itself. Handguards also give your AR 15 a tactical appearance, so keep the design in mind when shopping around.
You also need to ensure you purchase the correct type of handguard for your barrel. Longer barrels will need longer handguards and vice versa.
5. Swap the Bolt Carrier Group
Do you want your AR 15 to function as a semi-automatic rifle? If so, then you need a bolt carrier group. While this will come with your stock purchase, you can obviously upgrade it for increased performance and a smoother shooting experience.
The BCG is what will cause the firing pin to strike the primer on your rounds. It will eject the spent casings automatically. It will recock the hammer and it will pull another round into the barrel.
So it’s vital that your BCG is working properly, otherwise, you wouldn’t be spewing very many rounds.
Many people choose a BCG with a different type of coating around it, allowing for a smoother function. Others go with a lightweight option to decrease overall gun weight.
6. The Perfect Barrel
Few things will change the performance of your gun than the barrel. Barrels for the AR 15 come in all shapes and sizes, and ultimately depend on how you shoot your gun.
If you want to stay accurate at much longer distances, you’ll want a longer barrel, closer to 20″ in length. You can also choose a barrel with heavier contours to prevent accuracy issues.
If you want top-of-the-line accuracy, you could choose a stainless steel barrel. But these aren’t known to last as long, and they’re more expensive to boot.
Looking for a lighter-weight gun? Consider a medium-length, fluted barrel. A fluted barrel cuts out excess materials, saving lots of weight.
7. Accessories, Please
Of course, you can add a hundred and one accessories to your AR 15 depending on the scenario. Accessories are much easier to pop on and off, as opposed to actual components of the gun.
Accessories to play around with include optics, such as scopes and red dot sights. And adding Picatinny rails to the gun will allow you to mount such sights and scopes with ease.
You can add a brass catcher, which is a small net attached to your gun to catch all your spent casings. Everyone shooting outdoors should use one, so as not to litter your casings around the great outdoors. You can also learn how to reload spent casings and enjoy cheaper ammo costs.
Enjoy the Process
There are tons of ways to customize your AR 15 to your liking. One could spend many years trying different components and configurations.
Ultimately, the best AR 15 upgrades are the ones that enable you to shoot more often and to hit your target when you need to. Finding these golden components is usually a matter of testing, testing, and more testing. But that’s part of the fun.
Looking for more tips like this? Head over to our blog to keep reading today.


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The Cavaliers have a nasty habit of not showing up in games against terrible teams, especially when those terrible teams don’t have their star playing. They were absolutely decimated on their home floor against Orlando, and tonight, they fell to the D’Angelo Russell-less Brooklyn Nets squad 112-107.
The Cavaliers were, as they often have been this young season, listless on offense and defense, turning the ball over 21 times and allowing the Nets to hoist 46 (!!!) threes.
J.R. Smith continued his icy start to the season, finishing 1-9 from the field and 0-5 from three, while Kevin Love also had a rough day shooting at 4-13. He was also sloppy with the ball, turning it over six times with zero assists. LeBron James was sharp on offense, finishing with a triple-double with 29 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, though he turned the ball over eight times.
Nobody had it in this game outside of James, Kyle Korver (who scored 22 off the bench) and Jeff Green (who dropped 18 off the bench).
This loss stings two-fold for the Cavaliers. Not only did they lose to a terrible team for the second time this season, they also hurt their own draft pick by allowing the Nets a win. These two teams will play four times this season. The Nets leaving the season series winless would be a help in the ping pong balls lottery, and instead, they hurt their chances. This ultimately probably won’t matter, but if the Nets end up being one win ahead of one of their counterparts near the bottom of the NBA standings, the Cavaliers will only have themselves to blame.
These are the kinds of games that are frustrating to watch for fans. The Cavs had terrible energy and body language, didn’t try particularly hard, and then were stunned that they were engaging a Nets team that had gotten into a rhythm. Sure, this probably won’t matter and the team will likely waltz to the Finals again, but watching Cavs games is a fun hobby for most - it’s never ideal when your leisure time is this little fun.
Nonetheless, the Cavaliers will have plenty more games like this. They will be frustrating, and they’re literally never going to change. Luckily, they’re amazing most of the time, so these are just part of the program.
The Cavs have another back-to-back on the schedule this weekend when they visit the Pelicans and then host the Knicks. My guess? We’ll have another frustrating set of games until they get things ironed out.

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Discussion paper on Climate Change Activity in the Arctic Council
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Climate change has been part of the Arctic Council’s program of work for many years. In keeping with the overall aim of the Council, we have aimed to complement other efforts as well as focus on climate issues not addressed by other bodies, especially where an Arctic perspective was useful. Coming out of Paris, where 192 countries adopted an historic global climate agreement and set national emission reduction targets, the U.S. chairmanship is of the view that it is time for the Council to take stock of its climate-related work and explore whether new opportunities exist for the Council to increase ambition, keeping in mind the need to avoid duplicating efforts.


Leonid Ivanovich Kupriyanovich (Russian: Леони́д Ива́нович Куприяно́вич, 14 July 1929 – 1 January 1996) was a Soviet engineer from Moscow who is credited for early development of a mobile phone device.
In 1955 Leonid Kupriyanovich published the description of a simple walkie-talkie amateur radio station for personal use in the Soviet amateur radio magazine "Radio," 1955, N2. It operated on two vacuum tubes. The walkie-talkie weighed about 1.2 kg and had 1.5 km operating distance.
In 1957 Leonid Kupriyanovich presented a micro walkie-talkie radio version the size of a matchbox, 50g in weight and had 2 km operating distance.
Also in 1957 he made an experimental model of a wearable automatic mobile phone ("radiophone"), called LK-1 (not to be confused with the cancelled Soviet spacecraft of the same name or LK-1 (ЛК-1) the first Soviet trolleybus). His device consisted of a base station and a portable handset. LK-1 was 3 kg in weight, 20–30 km operating distance, and 20–30 hours of battery life. Leonid Kupriyanovich patented this mobile phone in 1957 (author's certificate № 115494, 1.11.1957). The base station, in accordance with author's description, could serve several customers. In 1958, Kupriyanovich made the new experimental "pocket" model mobile phone. This phone had 0.5 kg weight. To serve more customers, Kupriyanovich proposed the device, named it as a correllator.
In 1961 Leonid Kupriyanovich presented a pocket automatic radio phone which could fit in the palm of a hand. This pocket mobile phone weighed only 70 g and had 80 km operating distance. Kupriyanovich told correspondents of the АПН news agency that in the USSR the production of this device was planned. He also reported the plans for the construction in Moscow of ten base stations for creation of a mobile communication network. The first station in Moscow was planned to be constructed in Mazilovo.
In the 1960s Leonid Kupriyanovich began to develop electronic sets for hypnopedia and researched methods of how to "write" information into the human memory. His electronic set "Rhytmoson" was manufactured in the USSR and purchased for medical purposes.
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- Карманный радиотелефон. Наука и жизнь (in Russian). М.: Правда (10–1958): 66. ISSN 0028-1263.
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The 11th Annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards have been announced, and will be held on Monday the 29th of April, at the prestigious Guildhall in London.
The award ceremony, which is dedicated to the world’s finest chefs, restaurateurs and culinary experts is organised by Restaurant magazine and is sponsored by San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna.
The awards are known for generating a significant amount of interest within the food industry each year, with recognition all across the globe. The official website behind the event was visited by over two million people last year alone.
Some of the award categories include the Silestone Chef’s Choice Award, as well as the coveted prize on offer, San Pellegrino’s World’s Best Restaurant.
Among those which have been announced prior to the ceremony are the sensational Nadia Santini, winner of the 2013 Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef, and Alain Ducasse, winner of the Diners Club International Lifetime Achievement Award.
There is also a new category being introduced this time around in the form of the Sustainable Restaurant Award, sponsored by Zacapa. The winner will be the restaurant which has demonstrated the highest levels of environmental and social responsibility throughout the year.
The voting panel is comprised of 26 separate regions from around the world, with each region’s members including respected food critics, chefs and restaurateurs. Although there are no pre-determined criteria to dictate selection, each region must ensure that at least three of their seven allocated votes are dedicated to restaurants outside of their own region.
Keep an eye out for updates regarding the award ceremony. The all-important results will be published here promptly after they have been announced.

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