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MzRizk presents HALO VOCAL ENSEMBLE – Melbourne International Jazz Festival
EVENT UPDATE: Due to the current lockdown in Melbourne we are currently working to reschedule this performance. We will update the season dates on this page as soon as we are able to.
All ticket holders will be contacted directly by our Ticketing team – we appreciate your patience during this time, and look forward to welcoming you back to the theatre soon!
A hard-hitting vocal choir revamp the classics.
Birthed from a love of American gospel and contemporary RnB music, HALO Vocal Ensemble puts a modern spin on the choir. The group features some of the most revered vocalists in the country transforming jazz standards and bringing a new sound to the masses.
Featuring artists such as Thando, Lheon, Skÿe, Michaela Jayde and Soli, performing songs together and solo, the HALO Vocal Ensemble is a beautiful display of a tight-knit music community, connecting on stage and wowing audiences whenever they perform.
For MIJF 2021 the HALO Vocal Ensemble will re-imagine classic and contemporary jazz standards backed by some of Melbourne’s most talented musicians. Performing hits by Nina Simone, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Etta James and more.
Tickets to this show are available at a discount as a double bill with The Bowie Project. For Double Bill tickets please use this link.
Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival
23 October, 2021
Darebin Arts Centre, corner Bell St & St Georges Rd, Preston
60 mins approx
$30 full, $25 Concession, or Double Bill (Bowie Project and Halo Vocal Ensemble): $40 Full, $35 Concession

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Earlier this year, Mercedes revealed the new GLC, a compact SUV that competes with the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. The company will soon reveal the coupe version, which will rival the Q5 Sportback and X4, and two AMGvariants, including the flagship GLC 63 and a mid-level model with a name that’s currently under debate. We aren’t sure if it will use the existing “43” nomenclature or adopt a new “53” naming scheme.
Whether it’s called the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe or the GLC 53 Coupe, we just spotted the prototype testing for the first time. Our spy photographers have already captured the standard GLC 43/53 but this is the first time the coupe has been sighted.
The test mule looks just as we expected; it has a sloping roofline as well as more aggressive wheels, exhaust, and spoiler. These are all similar to what we saw on the standard GLC 43/53, but Mercedes can charge more for the honor of having a coupe-like silhouette.
We still don’t know what number will be affixed to the back of the car, but based on the related C-Class sedan (which has a sporty C43 variant), we don’t trust the rumors claiming it will be called the GLC 53. Either way, we know this mid-level GLC will drop the outgoing model’s V6 engine in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder.
In the C43 sedan, the M139L engine is paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that can contribute 13 additional horsepower for a total output of 402 hp and 369 lb-ft. Since the outgoing C43 and GLC 43 produced the same power, we don’t expect the new models to deviate (unless Mercedes has some tricks up its sleeve). At the top of the range, the GLC 63 will employ a plug-in hybrid system (also using a four-cylinder engine) which could deliver up to 670 hp.
The GLC43/53 Coupe should make its debut in late 2023 as a 2024 model, at which point all of our questions will be answered.

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1 GEOGRAPHIC SETTING AND ENVIRONMENT
The Republic of Cuba consists of one large island and several small ones situated on the northern rim of the Caribbean Sea, about 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of Florida. With an area of 110,860 square kilometers (42,803 square miles), Cuba is the largest country in the Caribbean. The area occupied by Cuba is slightly smaller than the state of Pennsylvania.
Cuba's coastline is marked by bays, reefs, keys, and islets. Along the southern coast are long stretches of lowlands and swamps. Slightly more than half the island consists of flat or rolling terrain, and the remainder is hilly or mountainous. Eastern Cuba is dominated by the Sierra Maestra mountains, whose highest peak is Pico Real del Turquino. Central Cuba contains the Trinidad (Escambray) Mountains, and the Sierra de los Órganos is located in the west. The largest river is the Cauto.
Except in the mountains, the climate of Cuba is semitropical or temperate.
2 HISTORY OF FOOD
Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Cuba on October 28, 1492, claiming it in honor of Spain. As colonies were established, the Spanish began mistreating and exploiting the native inhabitants of the island until they were nearly extinct. The colonists resorted to importing black slaves from Africa to operate mines and plantations. As a result, both Spanish and African cultures formed the foundation of Cuban cuisine.
Spanish colonists brought with them citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, as well as rice and vegetables. They also grew sugar cane, a major Cuban crop. African slaves were unable to bring any items along with them on their journey to Cuba. They were, however, able to introduce their African culture. The slaves developed a taste for fruits and vegetables such as maize (corn), okra, and cassava. In time, Spanish and African cultures joined together to create several popular dishes, including arroz congri (rice and beans, often known as Moors and Christians) and tostones (pieces of lightly fried fruit, similar to the banana).
Cuban cuisine, however, drastically changed after the Cuban Revolution in 1959. Fidel Castro overthrew the government. Cubans who opposed him began to flee the island, including chefs and restaurant owners. As a result, food shortages became frequent, and food that was still available was of poor quality. As of 2001, Castro was still in power and because of political disagreements with other countries, trade restrictions imposed on Cuba remain, so living conditions and shortages of food have improved little.
Moors and Christians (Black Beans and Rice)
- 1 pound black beans, dried (or 2 cups canned black beans)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 teaspoons cumin, ground
- ½ cup green pepper, chopped
- Olive oil, for frying
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- If you are using canned beans, drain the water from them and set them aside.
- If you are using dry beans, cover them with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let stand 1 hour. Drain the beans.
- Use a large, covered cooking pot and sauté the onion, garlic, and green pepper in the olive oil until tender.
- Add the tomato paste, black beans, cumin, and chicken broth.
- Add rice, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until rice if fully cooked (about 30 minutes).
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4 to 6.
Note: Ripe plantains have peels that are almost completely black. However, the firm, ripe ones called for in this recipe are black and yellow.
- 4 firm-ripe plantains
- Vegetable oil for frying
- With a small, sharp knife, cut ends from each plantain. Slice through the peel and remove it.
- Cut the fruit into very thin slices, about ⅛-inch thick.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat oil (about ¼-inch deep) and fry 12 to 15 plantain slices at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden, turning them over once.
- Use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove cooked slices and place them on paper towels to drain. Season the slices with salt. Plantain slices should be slightly crisp on outside but soft on inside.
- The slices are best served immediately; however, they may be made 1 day ahead, cooled completely, and kept in an airtight container.
- Reheat plantain slices on a rack in a shallow baking pan in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
3 FOODS OF THE CUBANS
Although Spain and Africa contributed most to Cuban cuisine, the French, Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese cultures were also influential. Traditional Cuban dishes generally lack seasonings and sauces. Black beans, stews, and meats are the most popular foods. Root vegetables are most often flavored with mojo , a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, onions, garlic, and cumin.
Middle and upper class Cubans, including tourists, usually consume a wider variety of foods, if available. The most common meals include those made with pork, chicken, rice, beans, tomatoes, and lettuce. Hot spices are rarely used in Cuban cooking. Fried ( pollo frito ) or grilled ( pollo asado ) chicken and grilled pork chops are
Other common dishes in Cuba are ajiaco (a typical meat, garlic, and vegetable stew), fufú (boiled green bananas mashed into a paste) which is often eaten alongside meat, empanadas de carne (meat-filled pies or pancakes) , and piccadillo (a snack of spiced beef, onion, and tomato). Ham and cheese is a common stuffing for fish and steaks, or is eaten alone. The best place to find the freshest fruits and vegetables on the island is at a farmers market. Popular desserts include helado (ice cream), flan (a baked custard), chu (bite-sized puff pastries filled with meringue), churrizo (deep-fried doughnut rings), and galletas (sweet biscuits).
Constant food shortages make finding or ordering certain foods nearly impossible. Economic hardship is another reason for poor food conditions. Cuba often trades its fresh produce, such as cassava, for money from other countries. This leaves a shortage of cassava and other produce in Cuba itself.
Tuna in Sauce
- 2 cans tuna, in oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, mashed
- 1 small can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.
- Cover, lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve over white rice.
- 4 to 6 yucca (cassavas), peeled and halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup olive oil
- Scrape the peel from the yucca, and cut the yucca into pieces. Boil yucca in salted water until tender (about 25 minutes).
- Drain yucca and add garlic and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a pan until bubbling, then pour over yucca. Mix well and serve.
Flan (Baked Custard)
F LAN :
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup water
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
C ARAMEL C OATING :
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoons water
C ARAMEL C OATING :
- Measure sugar, butter, and water into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until bubbly and caramel brown. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
- Pour into a warm baking dish, reserving a small amount to drizzle on top of finished flan. Roll dish to coat the sides completely with the caramel.
F LAN :
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix all flan ingredients and pour into a 2-quart baking dish that has been lined with a caramel coating (procedure above).
- Place pan in a larger pan that contains water. Bake 55 to 65 minutes, or until pudding is soft set.
- Chill. Drizzle caramel on top when serving.
Helado de Mango (Tropical Mango Sherbet)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- Dash of salt
- 2 mangoes, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup light cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup sugar
- In a saucepan, make syrup by combining the water, ½ cup of sugar, and dash of salt. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In blender, combine mangoes and cream and blend until smooth and creamy. (If you do not own a blender, you can mash the mangoes with a fork and stir in the cream).
- Stir in cooled syrup and lemon juice. Pour the mixture into one 6-cup or two 3-cup shallow pans and freeze until mixture is partially frozen (slushy).
- Separate egg whites from eggs one at a time. Discard the yolks, or reserve for use in another recipe.
- Beat egg whites to soft foamy peaks and gradually add the remaining ¼ cup sugar.
- Place frozen mixture into a chilled mixer bowl, breaking partially frozen mixture into chunks. Beat until smooth.
- Carefully mix in the beaten egg whites. Return mixture to freezing container and freeze until firm.
Serves 6 to 8.
4 FOOD FOR RELIGIOUS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Cuba is officially an atheist country (denies the existence of God or a higher being). However, it is estimated that about half of all Cubans are believers of a particular faith.
There are three general faiths that religious Cubans tend to follow: Afro-Cuban religions (saint worship), Judaism, and Christianity. For Christians, celebrating Christmas during the second half of the 1900s was often difficult. For years the government, ruled by Fidel Castro, did not encourage the celebration of a Christian holiday. However, the holiday of Christmas has been making a comeback since the end of the 1990s. Those who celebrate Christmas prepare a large meal on Christmas Eve.
A typical Christmas menu in Cuba might include aceitunas alinadas (marinated olives), ham spread, or ham croquettes (a ham-filled fried cake) for appetizers. Cuban salad, black beans, mashed plantains ( fufu ), Cuban bread, Spanish potatoes, white rice, yucca with garlic, and roasted pig may be a typical dinner. For dessert, rice pudding, mango bars, coconut flan, rum cake, Three Milks Cake, or Cuban Christmas cookies may be served. To accompany their meal, Cubans might drink Cuban eggnog, Spanish sparkling hard apple cider, or a Cuban rum and mint drink.
Some Cuban public holidays are January 1 (triumph of the Revolution in 1959); April 4 (Children's Day); May 1 (Labor Day); and December 25 (Christmas Day). During these days, grocery stores are usually closed and people often head for the island's warm beaches to celebrate, often packing food for the trip. On New Year's Eve, a small feast is prepared. At the stroke of midnight, twelve grapes are often eaten (in memory of each month) and cider is served.
Aceitunas Alinadas (Marinated Olives)
- 2 cups green Spanish olives, drained and unpitted
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, mashed
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- Peel of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Mix all the ingredients together in a glass bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of two days.
- Serve at room temperature. (This will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.)
Ensalada Cubana Tipica (Cuban Salad)
- 2 ripe red tomatoes
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- Radishes, sliced thin
- 1 white onion
D RESSING :
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
- Cut the onion in thin slices.
- Break up the lettuce by hand.
- Toss all the ingredients together with the radishes. Place all the vegetables in the refrigerator to chill.
- In a separate bowl, mash the garlic with the salt and pepper.
- Add the olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice to the crushed garlic. Whisk together thoroughly.
- Just before serving, gradually add the dressing, a little at a time, while you toss the salad with a large salad fork.
- Add just enough dressing to cover the salad. Add more dressing, to taste.
Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding)
- ½ cup rice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1½ cups water
- 1 quart milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Ground cinnamon
- Boil the rice with water, lemon rind, and cinnamon stick in a pot until soft, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Add milk, salt, vanilla, and sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thick (about 1 hour).
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.
Crème de Vie (Cuban Eggnog)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can condensed milk
- 8 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Before you begin, have a large bowl ready to fill with ice at the end of the cooking time.
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites one at a time.
- Combine the water and sugar and boil until it becomes syrupy.
- Let cool.
- In another saucepan, heat the evaporated and condensed milk and vanilla over low heat; do not let the mixture boil (if it starts to boil, take the pan off the heat right away.)
- Add a little of the hot milk to the egg yolks to warm them.
- Then very gradually add the egg yolks to the hot milk mixture.
- Heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
- Remove pan from heat and put pan into large bowl filled with ice to chill the mixture.
- While the mixture is cooling, add the syrup and mix well.
- Strain the mixture through a coffee filter or a sieve lined with cheesecloth.
- Pour into a pitcher or bottle, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. (Note: In Cuba, the egg yolks are added to cold milk and are not heated. Heating the yolk mixture thoroughly is recommended.)
5 MEALTIME CUSTOMS
A typical Cuban breakfast, normally served between 7 and 10 A.M. , may include a tostada (grilled Cuban bread) and café con leche (espresso coffee with warm milk). The tostada is often broken into pieces and dipped into the coffee. Lunch often consists of empanadas (Cuban sandwiches containing chicken or another meat, topped with pickles and mustard). Pan con bistec , a thin slice of steak on Cuban bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and fried potato sticks, is also popular. Finger foods are popular snacks eaten throughout the day. Pastelitos , small, flaky turnovers (in various shapes) filled with meat, cheese, or fruit (such as guava), are also common snacks. Because Cubans are meat eaters, meat, chicken, or fish will normally be the main dish at dinner. It is almost always served with white rice, black beans, and fried plantains. A small salad of sliced tomatoes and lettuce may also be served.
Fast food establishments exist in Cuba, though popular U.S. chains, such as McDonald's or Burger King, have not yet set up restaurants on the island. However, a chain similar to KFC, called El Rápido, opened in 1995. Burgui , a chain similar to McDonald's, has restaurants throughout major Cuban cities and is open twenty-four hours.
Cuban restaurants are almost entirely government-owned. They have a reputation for providing slow service and bland meals. Privately owned restaurants, called paladares , normally serve a better meal, but are under strict government guidelines. Paladares are not allowed to sell shrimp or lobster, and are only allowed to serve up to twelve people at one table. However, most paladares serve these dishes anyway. Government-owned restaurants often try to disguise themselves as being privately owned to attract more customers. In Cuban restaurants it is common to have several menu items unavailable due to shortages of food. Some of the highest quality of food on the island is often found at expensive hotels that mostly serve tourists.
6 POLITICS, ECONOMICS, AND NUTRITION
About 19 percent of the population of Cuba is classified as undernourished by the World Bank. This means they do not receive adequate nutrition in their diet. About 9 percent of babies born in 1993 were considered to have low birth weight, a possible sign of inadequate prenatal (pregnancy) care. After the 1959 Cuban revolution and a decreased level of support from outside countries, some areas of social and health services began to fall behind.
Despite almost one-fifth of the population being undernourished, and a continuously unsettled economy, Cubans are in relatively good health. In 1993, nearly 100 percent of the population had access to free health care, and safe water was available to nearly all (95 percent) in 1995. Almost all doctors work for rural medical services after graduation, allowing rural Cubans to have nearly equal health care services as those who live in Cuba's larger cities. Having access to doctors and various health care services may help to reduce the cases of malnourishment in children.
7 FURTHER STUDY
Allan Amsel Publishing. Traveler's Cuba Companion . Saybrook, CT: The Globe Pequot Press, 1999.
Baker, Christopher P. Moon Handbooks: Cuba . Emeryville, CA: Avalon Travel Publishing, 2000.
Fallon, Stephen. Guide to Cuba, 2 nd ed. England: Bradt Publications, 1997.
Lonely Planet: Cuba , 2 nd ed. Victoria, Australia: Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd., 2000.
Cuba Cultural Travel. [Online] Available http://www.cubaculturaltravel.com/religion.html (accessed February 22, 2001).
Cuban Food Recipes. [Online] Available http://icuban.com/food/ (accessed February 21, 2001).
CUBAVIP.COM. [Online] Available http://www.cubanculture.com/english/cocina.htm/ (accessed February 21, 2001).
Facts About Cuba: Cuba's History. [Online] Available http://icuban.com/facts/history.html/ (accessed February 21, 2001).
Three Guys from Miami: The Traditional Cuban Christmas. [Online] Available http://icuban.com/3guys/xmas.html/ (accessed February 21, 2001).

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Royal Guest House (Hotel) stands apart from the other hotels in Agartala because of its continued focus on customer care. One of the highlights of the hotel has been the fact that it has been moulding itself with the changing times.
The hotel meets every requirement of a modern day traveller and thus offers only the best facilities and services to the guests. A stay at Royal Guest House (Hotel) is not only comfortable but also exciting and memorable.
The hotel is known for constantly improvising the services and keeping itself up-to-date. The rooms are spacious, well-furnished and equipped with modern amenities. The other facilities attached to the hotel include restaurant, conference hall, banquet hall and space for car parking.
Royal Guest House (Hotel) continuously promises the best of services to the guests. The many facilities and services are constant reminders of their commitment to fulfilling this promise. Some of the facilities guests can enjoy in their rooms and in the hotel largely include –
Navaratna and Ratnagiri - Banquet and Conference Hall
The hotel has an AC conference hall called Navaratna and a non-AC party hall called Ratnagiri. Both the halls are equipped with audio-visual equipment.
Pancharatna – The Restaurant
The hotel’s multi-cuisine restaurant is called Pancharatna and it truly is a treasure cove for food lovers. From north Indian to Chinese and typical Bengali dishes, guests can enjoy many dishes here.

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A bill has been proposed in Illinois that would require kids to get vaccinated for the Human Papillomavirus.
The proposal is sparking some controversy on social media.
Health officials said it could help eradicate certain types of cancers.
Some parents are worried about potential side effects.
The proposed bill would require students entering the 6th grade to start their two or three shot series of the HPV vaccine, commonly known as Gardasil.
The Tazewell County Health Department first wants parents to understand what the dangers of the disease.
"There is about 33,000 people in the United States who are being diagnosed with some sort of cancer that has been caused by HPV," said Sara Sparkman with the Tazewell County Health Department.
HPV is spread through sexual contact.
It's one reason some parents feel their 6th grader shouldn't have the vaccination.
One viewer wrote on our Facebook page it's "ridiculous for government to mandate medical treatment to prevent an illness that is not contagious. HPV cannot be caught through casual contact."
The Tazewell County Health Department said it's about prevention for when they are sexually active.
"What we want them to understand is that it's not sex at 12-years-old. It's about preventing cancers when you're older." It's boys and girls. It's not just girls. It's not just cervical cancer. It can be head and neck cancers as well," said Sparkman.
Now that we know what HPV is, let's take a look at the vaccination.
"It's a safe vaccine. It's a recommended vaccine. It should be given along with the other vaccinations kids are given as they go to school," said Sparkman.
The side effects listed for the HPV vaccine aren't severe unless the patient has a history of certain allergies.
Doctors said the shot protects against nine strains of HPV.
But should it be required?
One viewer shared they believe in the shot, but aren't sure the state can make it a requirement.


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Drought conditions are not improving across portions of Central and Western Illinois despite recent rainfall. The U.S. Drought Monitor continues to list all of Peoria county and portions of Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Fulton and McLean counties as “abnormally dry” in its weekly update released Thursday.
Abnormally dry is the lowest of five intensity levels used to measure drought conditions across the United States. Large swaths of Hancock County and a section extreme northwest Adams County along the Mississippi River are now labeled “moderate drought” areas for the first time this month due to worsening conditions.
Temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s are forecasted across the Greater Peoria area for the next seven days with only a chance of rain Friday night.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An appeals court in Tallahassee issued a temporary stay today after Judge Henry Davis banned a teenage girl who allegedly attacked a schoolmate from attending any public middle school in Duval County.
Attorney John Phillips, who represents the 14-year-old victim, said the alleged attacker, a schoolmate, is still banned from Oceanway Middle School, but she can now attend a different school in the district.
Phillips said he never asked for the alleged attacker to be banned from all public schools in the county and he doesn't know if Circuit Judge Henry Davis went too far when he made the landmark ruling.
The accused teen's attorney has filed a motion to disqualify Judge Davis and is asking that he be removed from the case.
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Having a furry friend by your side is one of the most rewarding things in this life. Without a doubt, this four-legged bundle of joy will bring great happiness in your house, and unconditional love to his adoptive family. However, it is only normal that you, as his master, look for the best ways to keep him well nourished and as happy as possible. However, apart from good food, constant playing, grooming products and daily walks, there are some health problems almost all dogs encounter at least once in their lives.
An itching skin can be caused by a large variety of factors and, if not treated accordingly, can lead to increased discomfort, and even further health problems. If you’re looking for some easy ways to soothe your dog’s itchy skin, you have come to the right place. Here is what you should do.
Try new grooming products
Every dog should have a special soap, shampoo, conditioner, and other grooming products to keep him happy and his fur luscious. We suggest going through some dog shampoo for itchy skin reviews and see which products are more likely to help him out in this problem. Read online, go to forums, and even ask other people with similar dog problems in order to find the best grooming products for your dog’s itchy skin.
If you are reluctant to others may have to say about this problem online, we suggest talking to your dog’s veterinarian or look at a local pet shop for itch-free products for your beloved friend.
Watch out the diet
Skin eruptions or itches can be caused by a wide array of factors, and ingredients in your daily dog’s dietary plan could also be a cause. If you recently introduced a new type of food or fed your dog other products that he was used to before, some of these ingredients may be the ones causing the itches.
We suggest avoiding all allergic ingredients such as nuts, strawberries, and seafood, as well as chocolate, and other stimulating foods. Corn wheat and soy should also be avoided as they are allergy triggers. Switch to natural, unprocessed foods or even home cooked meals for a while and see if things get better.
Regular warm baths will not only clear the dust, debris, and pollen trapped in the fur but will also become a great bonding ritual between you and your dog. Use soothing shampoos and specialized grooming products based on eucalyptus or mint for calming down itches and providing a luscious fur. Don’t use hot water because it can intensify the itchy feeling.
Try using supplements
Sometimes, in order to make sure those itches are gone forever, it is good to opt for some natural supplements and vitamins. Vitamins A and E are perfect for skin and fur. Fish oil supplements have been linked to shinier coats and itch relieving at dogs so you should consider these too. You can buy fish oil in form of capsules and give one to your dog daily for a healthier diet, improved skin and fur condition, and better seeing.

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CAIRO: Decisions of Russia and the UK to halt their flights to Egypt have resulted in financial losses estimated at 2.2 billion EGP ($275m), Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou said in a Wednesday press conference.
Zaazou explained that the losses are due to the decline in number of tourists coming from both countries, which are considered the most two countries sending tourists to Egypt.
A number of countries, mostly European, have recently announced suspending flights to Egypt following a Russian plane crash in the Sinai Peninsula; most likely has been downed by militants affiliated with the Islamic State.
A committee of local and foreign experts is investigating the incident, which caused the death of all 224 passengers on board.
As fears grow regarding the effect of the accident on the tourism industry, which represents main source of Egypt’s income, the government and other individual groups have launched campaigns to promote tourism in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
During the press conference, Zaazou said that tourist convoys will be deployed to several Arab countries by mid-December, with “proposed facilitations” to visas for tourists from the Arab Maghreb region, according to Youm7.
This will be a part of a wide promotional campaign aims at countries around the world, especially in East Europe which halted their flights to Cairo.
According to the minister, there will be a security committee including Russian, British and German experts to review procedures and security measures at Egypt’s airports.
In the same context, Zaazou has met with the ambassadors of a number of Asian countries to present the Egyptian measures to secure tourist cities.


The proliferation of cheap and easy to fly drones has triggered a rise in the number of incidents where the safety and security of individuals and facilities has been compromised. They have infiltrated the security of heads of state, delivered contraband into prisons and photographed private film sets and celebrity's property.
SkyWall offers those exposed to the drone threat with the ability to physically capture an aircraft and control it’s descent to the ground.
The SkyWall system is a combination of a compressed gas powered smart launcher and an intelligent programmable projectile. The first system being released is SkyWall100; a man-portable handheld launcher that is highly mobile and a cost effective way of dealing with the drone threat.
The best way to neutralise a drone is to physically intercept it. This neutralises any type of drone, whether flown manually or autonomously. SkyWall gives you a physical barrier in the sky. The system can be rapidly reloaded, allowing multiple drone threats to be engaged by a single operator.
SkyWall Projectiles can carry a range of counter measures. The SP40 includes a parachute which controls the descent of a captured drone. This minimises the risk of any collateral damage and keeps the drone intact. It allows forensic investigation and enables identification of the operator. If the drone eludes capture, the projectile deploys regardless and controls the safe descent of the tethered components.


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Complement Factor I
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of the Complement system
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that regulates complement activation by cleaving cell-bound or fluid phase C3b and C4b.
Factor I deficiency in turn leads to low levels of complement component 3
(C3) in plasma, due to unregulated activation of the complement alternative pathway, and it has been associated with recurrent bacterial infections in children; more recently, mutations in the Factor I gene have been shown to be implicated in development of Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome
, a renal disease also caused by unregulated complement activation.
for Factor I in humans is located on chromosome 4
Factor I is synthesised mostly in the liver, and is initially secreted as a single 88 kDalton gene product; this precursor protein
is then cleaved by furin
to yield the mature fI protein, which is a disulfide-linked dimer
of heavy chain (residues 19-335, 51 kDalton) and light chain (residues 340-583, 37 kDalton). Only the mature protein is active.
Both heavy and light chains bear Asn
, on three distinct glycosylation
The fI heavy chain has four domains: a FIMAC domain, a Scavenger Receptor Cysteine Rich (SRCR) domain and two LDL-receptor Class A domains; the precise biological function of the heavy chain is not known, but it is likely to play a key role in recognising the fI cleavage substrates (C3b and C4b) and the cofactor proteins needed for cleavage of C3b (Factor H, CR1, MCP) and C4b (C4BP). The LDL-receptor domains are likely to contain one Calcium-binding site each.
The fI light chain is the serine protease domain containing the catalytic triad responsible for specific cleavage of C3b and C4b.
Genetic polymorphism in Factor I has been observed.

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Every spring sees Publishers Weekly’s rundown of which authors sold how many books for the previous year. The calculation is complicated, and some of the numbers are pretty darn round, but here’s a list of some local authors whose reach extends beyond our green and pleasant land:
Seattle-area author Anne Rule: “Green River, Running Red,” 167,500 copies in hardback; “Heart Full of Lies,” 625,000 copies in paperback; “Kiss Me, Kill Me,” 600,000 copies in paperback.
Seattle author Jayne Ann Krentz, who writes under several nom de plumes: “Falling Awake” by Krentz, 134,340 copies in hardback; “The Paid Companion” by Krentz’s alter ego Amanda Quick, 107,414 copies in hardback; “Truth or Dare” by Krentz, 506,021 copies in paperback.
“The Devil in the White City” by Seattle author Erik Larson: 621,234 copies in paperback.
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“Exit Wounds” by Bellevue author J.A. Jance: 500,000 copies in paperback.
In the Puget Sound region:
Port Orchard author Debbie Macomber: “#44 Cranberry Point,” 500,000 copies in paperback; “Changing Habits,” 500,000 copies in paperback; “On a Snowy Night,” 500,000 copies in paperback.
“Bad Cat” by Des Moines author Jim Edgar: 403,000 copies in paperback.
“Dune: The Battle of Corrin” by Bainbridge Island author Brian Herbert and co-author Kevin J. Anderson: 100,769 copies in hardback.
“Villa Incognito” by Skagit County author Tom Robbins: 135,896 copies in paperback.
“Our Lady of the Forest” by Bainbridge Island author David Guterson (Vintage): 116,000 copies in paperback.
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Stars Spend Big Bucks To Protect Their Famous Features
Holly Madison just did it. David Beckham did it a couple of years ago. Doesn't matter if you're a singer, football player, model, or rugby player. Your famous features are where you make your money, so lots of celebrities want to protect those features.
People magazine's October 11th issue listed a bunch of celebrities who've taken the time to insure their most well-known assets. Holly Madison, famous for being one of Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriends, recently insured her chest for one million dollars, calling it her "primary money maker right now." Models really know how important their looks are and in 2004, model Heidi Klum took out an insurance policy for two million dollars on her famous legs. Steeler's safety Troy Polamalu isn't just known for his moves on the football field but also for his long flowing hair. Two years ago, Proctor and Gamble purchased a one million dollar insurance policy on Troy Polamalu's hair. After all, he was endorsing their Head and Shoulders shampoo. Bruce Springsteen knows his voice is his golden ticket, so he insured it for six million with Lloyd's of London. David Beckham took out a one hundred and ninety five million dollar policy on his famous legs. It's rumored to be one of the biggest personal insurance policies in the history of sports. Actress America Ferrera's smile was insured for ten millin dollars in 2007 by Aquafresh.

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Located in the center of Port Clinton, the 2-star Best Western Port Clinton Hotel offers individual rooms. This excellent hotel was opened in 1990 and renovated in 2011.
Major Port Clinton sights, such as Cedar Point Amusement Park and Liberty Aviation Museum are located nearby. The venue is 2 km away from the city center.
The hotel offers a central location close to lakes and a wildlife park.
Best Western Port Clinton Hotel is set 75 km from Toledo Express airport.
Best Western Port Clinton Hotel provides 41 guestrooms appointed with satellite television, a laptop-size safe, a writing table, a sofa and a rollaway bed for a pleasant stay in Port Clinton. They come with a microwave, coffee/tea makers and a fridge as well as bathrooms with a bathtub, a shower and a hairdryer.
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Best Western Port Clinton Hotel offers computers, a business centre and a copier for business guests.
An indoor swimming pool and a golf course are available at the hotel. On-site activities feature boating and fishing.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Private parking is possible on site for free.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our school.
During the 2010-11 school year, we have continued to address the changes in grade-level configuration undertaken in response to the Barnstable Public Schools reorganization, begun during the 2008-09 school year. As our approved charter amendment indicates, in September of 2009 we became a school which serves all grade 4 and 5 students in the Town of Barnstable. Through the extraordinary work of our school’s Administration and its Management Team, the process of integrating grade 4 students, teachers, and parents into our school community has been highly successful. While there is work remaining to create a truly seamless curriculum with appropriate assessments, we continue to be a school of collegial professionals working together to provide excellence for all!
With the ongoing support of the Board of Trustees, we have continued to develop the school’s technological capabilities through the purchase and installation of a new server. This addition provides reliable support for our student technology labs, classroom Promethean Boards and staff laptop computers. The infusion and effective use of technology is a focus of our charter. We are delighted to be able to upgrade the technology available in our school to meet the highest standards of education.
Throughout the 2011-12 school year, our school community will work diligently to address the changing needs of our students and their families. We believe that our hard work has been productive in the past, and we are proud of our accomplishments. We will continue to do our very best to provide you and your children with excellence in education. Should you have any questions regarding BHMCS, please do not hesitate to contact me or any other member of the Board of Trustees.
Susanne H. Leary
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Thursday, January 26, 2012 – BOT Monthly Business Meeting at 5:00 pm in the school library
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 – BOT Workshop from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at BHMCS
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Cars are pretty interesting, but generally not especially so from a Digital Electronics geek’s perspective. GPS navigation systems and fuel-consumption computers are cool, but for the most part, cars seem to be solidly the bailiwick of Mechanical types.
Relatively new cars, though, have a hidden secret. Every new car sold in the US since 1996 is required to implement OBD-II — a collection of protocols for the interchange of information about various automotive parameters. Information such as engine RPM, relative load (torque), vehicle speed, coolant temperature, and exhaust oxygen content can be monitored in real time. Engine trouble codes identifying problems that arise while the vehicle is being driven are also recorded — and when a problem is detected, the engine computer records the problem as well as a snapshot of the various system parameters at the time. This (in theory, at least) eliminates the all-too-familiar issue of car troubles which magically cure themselves while the vehicle is in for service. Even if a hard-to-diagnose problem is present, such as a loose electrical connection to an oxygen sensor, the EMC can note it while the car is going down the road, and store a snapshot of the conditions under which the error happened. It’s as if a mechanic’s assistant — or a Flight Engineer from the days of propliners — were always along for the ride.
All of this is good news to an automotive mechanic — but for a Digital geek, it can be described in one single word: DATA, and lots of it. Real-time engine performance data can be recorded and used for all kinds of things from learning to drive more efficiently (using real-time fuel efficiency calculations) to detecting possible problems before they cause trouble (for instance, detecting transmission slippage or changes in fuel consumption or oil pressure). All that is needed is some kind of interface to the OBD-II system, and some software to collect and interpret the data.
SparkFun, as usual, has come up with a nearly-turnkey solution to most of this. Their OBD-II interface board, along with the associated cable, allows semiautomated querying of the various bus protocols supported by OBD-II. Requests are translated into CAN, PWM, VPW, DCL, and various other protocols (OBD-II has more official “languages” than Switzerland.) The computer side of the interface board is much easier to work with: standard 5-volt serial TTL signaling. SparkFun even helpfully provides an FTDI cable which can translate this TTL interface into a virtual COM port on a PC.
The OBD-II connector is always located in the passenger compartment, within three feet of the driver. Here is a database showing the approximate location for many makes and models. For my Escort and my wife’s Sable, the connector was found below the driver’s side dashboard, to the left of the steering wheel column.
Once the board is connected to the OBD-II connector and to the computer, a few commands are all that is needed to start reading data. Sending a query code of 010C returns the engine speed (in quarter-RPM, encoded in hex). Sending a query of 010D returns the current vehicle speed in km/hr (also encoded in hex).
Once you’re connected, the next step is learning the language. SparkFun provides a good bit of documentation and some examples on their site, and Wikipedia also has a nice list of many of the basic PIDs and what information they return.
With a bit of programming, this information can be recorded, logged, and presented in nearly any format imaginable. Here, for example, is a plot of engine RPM vs. vehicle speed, for part of a recent trip I took.
The availability of the OBD-II bus not only allows the collection of data using a PC, but also provides a way to implement a custom vehicle computer system using an Arduino or similar microcontroller. (More about this, later!)


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So, as you may have heard, Kingdom Hearts fans were treated to an unusual piece of news after the LinkedIn profile of a previous Square Enix employee accidentally leaked information on what he himself was doing during his time in the company. He stated that he worked on various aspects of Kingdom Hearts 3's design, including the Gummi ship sections, map design, world design, dialogue planning, multiplayer planning and even translating for Disney and Pixar Studios!
Kingdom Hearts 2.9 - What Could it Be?
So what are the options that are left for us? Is Kingdom Hearts 2.9 a small adventure for us to engage with before we hop into Kingdom Hearts 3 on XBOX One and PS4? Or is it yet another collection in the same vein as Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 and 2.5 Remixes. See? All these titles are nonsense (though the series has always had this issue - Birth By Sleep, Dream Drop Distance...) but what it could mean is that all of the titles that have been exempt from these collections can now join the PS3 family - you especially DDD. OR it could be an amalgamation of the two HD remixes now in one place and purchasable on the PS4. We have been wondering whether the PS4 would be getting these collections prior to the release date of Kingdom Hearts 3. And speaking of that, will it be affected?
Does This Mean That Kingdom Hearts 3 is Not Getting A 2016 Release Date?
We've already been informed that a Kingdom Hearts titles is coming in 2016. But now with the news of Kingdom Hearts 2.9, does this mean that the release date Square Enix mentioned is not for Kingdom Hearts 3? It seems very unlikely that a game called Kingdom Hearts 2.9 would be released after Kingdom Hearts 3...but you never know with this series. Its taken enough strange turns to warrant any kind of strange behaviour.
In a recent interview, Tetsuya Nomura made it very clear that Kingdom Hearts 3 is still very far from complete, a release date is nowhere in sight. So if Final Fantasy 15 is getting its release date announcement in March of 2016, does this mean that Final Fantasy has next year, with Kingdom Hearts taking 2017? Let us know what you think of 2.9 and the next KH release date in the comments below!


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New this year Two Big Shorts Programs! The Long and Short of It: A Selection of Longer Shorts opens the Festival at The Storyhive. Opening night includes a mini Mercado, Food and Drinks and groovy DJ set by LOCAS!. Doors open at 6:30 Film Screening starts 7:30Pm Sharp with Q and A after.
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Yemen’s Houthis have seized an Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea after vowing to target Israeli vessels in the region over Israel’s onslaught in Gaza.
The Houthis forces seized the Bahamas-flagged Galaxy Leader, a car carrier that’s owned by Ray Car Carriers, a shipping firm that was founded by Israeli shipping mogul Abraham “Rami” Ungar. Ray Car Carriers, which is based in the Isle of Man, is still believed to be owned by Ungar, at least partially.
Israeli officials are insisting that the ship is not Israeli because it’s British-owned and currently operated by a Japanese company. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said 25 crewmembers had been taken hostage by the Houthis and that no Israelis were onboard.
Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen reported on the ship seizure and put the number of crew members higher, saying 52 people were detained by the Houthis. According to AP, the Houthis said they were treating the crew members “in accordance with their Islamic values.”
The Houthis also said that “all ships belonging to the Israeli enemy or that deal with it will become legitimate targets.”
The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, have been firing missiles and drones at Israel over the Israeli assault on Gaza. The Houthis have also recently downed an American MQ-9 Reaper drone that was flying near Yemen and is believed to have fired a drone at a US warship in the Red Sea.
The US has been at war with the Houthis since 2015 by backing a Saudi-UAE coalition against them, which has included helping enforce a blockade on Yemen. A ceasefire between the Saudis and the Houthis has held relatively well since April 2022, but no lasting peace deal has been signed.


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Few days to the 2023 general elections, an independent analysis of major election opinion polls in Nigeria has shown that the firms behind the polls are profit oriented.
The report, which was tagged “Economic Confidential Independent Analysis of 2023 Pre- Election Polls,” was released to the public in Abuja.
At the event, the publisher of Economic Confidential and PR Nigeria, Yushua Shuaib, said over five election polls have so far been conducted, with majority projecting the candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi to win the elections.
He said that “After Economic Confidential and its Fact-Check Team analysed the polls by Nextier, ANAP Foundation, Premise Data (For Bloomberg), Stears Business, Nigerian Human Rights Community (NHRC), June Group Research and CASA, the research analysis reveals that some of them are partisan and does not reflect the true situation,”
He noted that Nextier Polls which was released recently and projected Mr. Peter Obi as winner of the presidential election has clearly stated in its website that is a profit oriented agency.
Also, in his presentation, Managing Editor of Economic Confidential , Abdulrahman Abdulraheem, said the Analysis has shown that there is the fear that some gullible people may see the polls as the ultimate result even before the first ballots are cast.
He added that, “While some of the polls are defective in methodology, their promoters are obviously partisan which further create doubts on objectivity, fairness and credibility of the polls. Similarly, some of the pollsters strangely share the same identity from their digital footprints
Some of the pollsters had never conducted a poll before and lack the tested predictive validity from any previous experience. Also, the rash of unscientific opinion polls and partisan projections have heightened public anxiety and influence extreme optimism among candidates and their supporters, which could undermine national security,” Abdulraheem noted.
Furthermore, the Analysis recommended that “Pollsters should deploy scientific tools and not partisan instruments for political campaigns in promoting preferred candidates and contain standard verifiable indices and parameters including the sample size, the representativeness, geographical spread, age distribution, occupations of respondents, types of the questionnaire, the questions and the margin of error allowed in the final computations,”
It further said as a matter of national importance, Nigerians should lower their expectations from the result of opinion polls, while urging citizens to cast their votes and wait patiently for the results to emerge from appropriate authorities.


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Best Yielding Dividend Achievers List by Dividend Yield - Stock, Capital, Investment. Here is a current sheet of stocks to be announced Dividend Achievers. A Dividend Achiever is a stock that has increased the annual dividend (regular dividend without special payments) every year for at least 10 years or more. Dividend Achievers are therefore stocks that summarize Dividend Champions / Dividend Aristocrats (+25 years) and Dividend Contenders (10-24 years). Dividend Challengers (5-9 years) are out of competition. The list is sorted alphabetically.
Here is the table with dividend, yield and growth figures:
Best Yielding Dividend Achievers List August 2011...
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Lenovo is rumored to launch its latest flagship handset, Vibe P1 Turbo, very soon in India. The company has already launched the product in China in February this year.
While it's not a top player in the smartphone market, Lenovo holds its own, especially in two of its largest markets: China and India. So, it's hardly surprising that the phone maker would want to roll out its latest product in the Indian market at the earliest.
While we hear no official statement from the horse's mouth yet, Mumbai-based Mahesh Telecom confirms the news that the Vibe P1 Turbo is poised to enter the Indian stores, priced at Rs17,999 (about $270), and packs quite a decent set of specifications.
The most notable feature of this Lenovo handset would be its huge 5,000 mAh battery, which provides a good 45 hours' worth talktime and keeps it alive for 30 days on standby mode, as claimed by the makers. The battery supports Quick Charging, and doubles up as a power bank for other devices through USB OTG.
Sporting a 5.5-inch Full HD display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, the device runs on a 1.5GHz Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64-bit chipset coupled with 2 GB RAM. The 32 GB internal storage can be further expanded via a memory card slot, while connectivity can be availed via 4G LTE support, dual SIM slots, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. The device has a 16-megapixel tri-color-flash rear camera, while for selfies and Skype calls, there's a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset even flaunts a fingerprint scanner at the back.
With Vibe P1 Turbo, Lenovo will enter yet another entry-level smartphone in India that will be pitted directly against the likes of Oppo R7 Plus, Gionee Marathon series and Asus Zenfone Max – all of which flaunt powerful batteries.


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Chapter 175A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section after Section 5: –
Section 5 ½. The commissioner shall conduct an investigation every two years to determine how flood insurance rates are set by the National Flood Insurance program and to make suggestions for changes to ensure the rates are not excessive. The commission shall use the findings of the investigation to measure the reasonableness of the flood insurance rates and make suggestions for action by Congress and FEMA.
The findings of the investigation will allow the commissioner to highlight discrepancies in rates as to avoid excessive surcharges that may be applied by insurance companies that (i) are authorized to transact business under the first clause of section forty-seven of chapter 175 and (ii) have notified the commissioner of its participation in the flood insurance program established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 after natural disasters including, but not limited to, tornados, hail, hurricanes, and snow storms occur in the Commonwealth.
The purpose of the bi-annual study would be to ensure that customers of the insurance companies specified in section forty-seven of chapter 175 are not inappropriately spiking prices due to natural disasters nationally and that the “high-risk” and “moderate-to-low risk” area designations are properly made in accordance with current FEMAs standards.
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Quit worrying about killer robots, they are coming whether you like it or not – and they absolutely will not stop
The use of fully automated AI systems in military battles is inevitable unless there are strict regulations in place from international treaties, eggheads have opined. Their paper, which popped up on arXiv [PDF] last week, discusses the grim outlook of developing killing machines for armed forces. The idea of keeping humans in the loop has always been favoured because modern AI systems like neural networks are like black boxes, their inner workings are inherently difficult to understand. Plus, you know, we've all seen Terminator.


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A local filmmaker explores the man behind Spock
On the 50th anniversary of the birth of “Star Trek,” Sanbornton native Kai de Mello-Folsom is playing a key role in preserving the legacy of Mr. Spock.
A familiar face on the New Hampshire theatre scene (he just wrapped up performing in “Fiddler on the Roof” at Plymouth State University), de Mello-Folsom is the co-producer of “For The Love of Spock,” a new documentary on the life of actor Leonard Nimoy, who died in 2015. The film contains plenty of juicy “Star Trek” tidbits, but goes far beyond the nuances of wearing pointy Vulcan ears and firing off witty one-liners to William Shatner.
“People tend to associate Leonard with just one thing,” notes de Mello-Folsom. “Few realize he was a talented photographer, director and writer as well. To realize how he was able to step outside his celebrity and succeed at many things is really inspiring — especially to me as a multihyphenated performer-producer-artist.”
The documentary uses Nimoy’s own voice from his audiobooks — he had two autobiographies, “I Am Not Spock” (1975) and “I Am Spock” (1995) — to push along the narrative. Among the stories is the origin of the Vulcan split-fingered hand greeting: It was inspired by his childhood rabbi making a similar gesture during prayer and resembles the Hebrew letter “Shin,” the first letter of Shalom or peace.
De Mello-Folsom, who grew up fascinated by “Star Wars,” not “Star Trek,” promises the film will appeal to non-Trekkies too.
“I was most captivated by the personal story of [director] Adam Nimoy and how he struggled with his relationship with his famous dad. This is very much a father-son story that resonates far beyond the show.”
His accidental foray into Trekkieland — he and Adam Nimoy met through a mutual contact at the Sundance Film Festival — will soon become more permanent. Their next project is a documentary examining the underappreciated “Deep Space Nine,” which he says is known as the “black sheep of the ‘Star Trek’ family.” Stay tuned!
“For The Love of Spock” is the opening-night film of the New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival, screening at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 23, at Walker Hall, Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. For the full 2017 NHJFF lineup, which also includes comedies, dramas and international films, visit nhjewishfilmfestival.org.


E! Entertainment Television and Nettwerk Music Group are bringing together some of today’s hottest artists to celebrate the great outdoors with “Simple Life Camp Songs.”
The new digital compilation features contemporary versions of classic campfire tunes as recorded by popular musical acts, including multi-platinum recording artist Barenaked Ladies, singer/songwriter Leigh Nash (formerly of Platinum-selling group Sixpence None The Richer) and Grammy-nominated Latin rock band Kinky.
“Simple Life Camp Songs” will be available for purchase through E! Online starting Friday, July 6, and will be available on iTunes shortly thereafter.
Proceeds from “Simple Life Camp Songs” will go to Children’s Miracle Network, the alliance of premier children’s hospitals that treats more than 17 million children each year for every disease and injury imaginable.
Artists and songs featured on “Simple Life Camp Songs” include:
Barenaked Ladies – “I Saw A Bear”
Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer) – “Hole in the Bucket”
Kinky – “My Bonnie”
The Submarines – “Clementine”
MC Lars – “Gopher Guts”
Anathallo – “John Jacob”
Lissie – “You are my Sunshine”
Lissie – “Let It Shine”
Gill Landry – “On Top of Old Smokey”
Pinker Tones – “When the Saints”
“The Simple Life Goes to Camp” features on-again best friends, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, hitting the road once more to serve as counselors at Camp Shawnee in the rough wilderness settings of the Southern California Mountains.
While at camp, Paris and Nicole are expected to eat like the campers, sleep like the campers and keep the same rigorous schedules as the campers. The great outdoors will never be the same!
New episodes of “The Simple Life Goes to Camp” air Sunday nights at 10:00pm et/pt on E!Note the date on this article may be incorrect due to importing it from our old system.


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What is going on these days? I mean, seriously. While we’re all still reeling from the tragedy in Boston, we now have to wrap our heads around the devastation near Waco, Texas. Here’s what we know: a fertilizer plant caught on fire a couple of hours ago then it suddenly exploded, causing widespread devastation in the area. According to EMS there have been at least 100 injured in the blast.
(UPDATE: As of 9:45 EST this morning, the New York Times is reporting that the blast has killed “as many as 15 people and injuring more than 160 others.”)
Details are incredibly sketchy but we’ll definitely keep you updated. In the meantime, this video from right in front of the plant as it exploded has just surfaced and it’s incredibly terrifying.
And just in case you weren’t freaked out enough, here’s the cover to the New York Times from April, 17, 1947 that depicts a small Texas town ravaged by a huge fertilizer plant explosion. It was the deadliest industrial accident in American history.
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There are so many benefits to sharing meals as a family. Research shows that having these family mealtimes more frequently is associated with improved mental health outcomes, helps to build family relationships, and provides opportunities for positive interactions as a family. These family mealtimes are particularly beneficial for healthy development of children & teenagers – and believe it or not, the research shows that teenagers actually enjoy family meals and do feel that they are important.
However, we know that over the past few decades the frequency of family meals has declined. Now this is not surprising as our lifestyles have changed quite a bit over this time; we now have more households with both parents in the workforce, we have work and technology creeping into the home, and family schedules may not be very accommodating to meal times such as the kids extracurricular activities.
We also acknowledge that work schedules impact the ability to be home for dinner, many of our first responder personnel in particular undertake shift work which often makes it difficult to implement a family-friendly routine. Despite these barriers, there are things you can do to make family mealtimes work.
- Firstly, you don’t need a formal dining room and dining table, you just need a space where the family can be together and focus on one another during the meal.
- Plan meals in advance or try a meal kit delivery service – one study found that families provided with the meal plans, recipes and ingredients to create family meals increased the frequency of home-prepared family meals, and the adolescent children were more likely to participate in cooking.
- Get the kids involved in the kitchen (using age appropriate tasks of course). As the kids develop their cooking skills, this can ease the burden on parents to prepare dinner every night.
- Turn off the TV. Try to remove technology from mealtimes and focus on each other.
- Finally, another key to healthy and frequent family meals is to have healthy foods available in the home. Families that have more fruits and vegetables, and less salty and sugary snacks, in the home have been shown to have more frequent family meals.
For families of shift workers
- You may not be able to do have a family meal every day but do it as often as you can.
- Be creative, why not make breakfast the family meal if you’re working evening shifts.
For all families, making family meals a reality might take a large amount of creativity and flexibility.

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The latest PlayStation 3 firmware update reportedly came through smoothly with a series of small but appreciable changes:
- The controller does not need to be wired to the system to receive updates.
- Personalized backgrounds can be added to the XMB.
- Video, music and demo files can be sorted by date and format.
- Audio and visual settings can be adjusted in real-time while watching movies.
- Emoticons are available for the chat function.
- Discs can be ejected via remote.
This latest firmware revision is labeled 1.90; more significant changes were added in 1.80, including full HD support.
Source: Ars Technica


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Montgomery College Recognized for Three Top Programs in the U.S. Including “Best Community College in Maryland”
Higher education resource guide releases the best institution programs for 2022 Intelligent.com, a trusted resource…
Former Ambassador to Yemen to Speak at Montgomery College, Nov. 15 Edmund Hull will discuss the threat of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Retired U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Hull will speak at Montgomery College-Rockville Tuesday, November 15 in the Technical Center, Room 136 from 2–3:15 p.m. The lecture, titled “Yemen and Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: Countering Today’s Preeminent Terrorist Threat,” is free and open the public.
Ambassador Hull is an expert on counterterrorism and Yemen. During the Clinton administration, he served as deputy, then acting coordinator for counterterrorism in the State Department for which he was given the CIA’s George H.W. Bush Award for Excellence in Counterterrorism. President George W. Bush appointed him ambassador to Yemen shortly after 9/11. During his tenure, Ambassador Hull coordinated an interagency campaign to assist the Yemeni government in eliminating Al Qaeda’s leadership and fostering political reform generally and development in remote tribal areas where Al Qaeda sought safe haven. The American Academy for Diplomacy recently selected Ambassador Hull’s latest book, “High-Value Target: Countering Al Qaeda in Yemen,” for the 2011 Douglas Dillon Award for Distinguished Writing on American Diplomacy.
Ambassador Hull graduated from Princeton University and studied at Oxford University. Upon retirement from the Foreign Service, he was named as Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School’s first diplomat-in-residence. Hull has been featured on “60 Minutes,” the New York Times, CNN, Al Jazeera, and other media. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Invoice Cosby to provide deposition amid new sexual attack declare – CBS Information
The civil lawsuit by means of Judy Huth claims the comic assaulted her on the Playboy Mansion in 1974 when she used to be 15. It’s Cosby’s first deposition since 2005, the place he admitted to acquiring quaaludes with the intent of the usage of them for intercourse with younger girls. Since then 40 girls have come ahead with sexual attack claims in opposition to Cosby. CBS Information felony skilled Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the approaching deposition.
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Director Jennifer Fitzgerald to Attend the TML Annual Conference
“I’m excited to take part in the TML Annual Conference and continue to expand Tripepi Smith’s reach into Texas,” said Jennifer. “I am looking forward to bringing the same impact and public affairs expertise that we have delivered to our clientele in the Western States to the Texas region. Being at the TML Annual Conference is a great opportunity to ‘always be learning’ from the great lineup of speakers and to collaborate with city leaders about how to increase the trust between local government and residents through authentic communication and engagement.”
Tripepi Smith is honored to be a Bronze Sponsor for the event this year. The TML Annual Conference will touch on topics like economic recovery, public engagement, infrastructure, the implications of the new Census and more.
“We are proud to have the opportunity to not only sponsor the event but also send one of our latest and greatest Tripepi Smith directors,” said President Ryder Todd Smith. “It’s an honor to work among these community leaders and municipal professionals, so we are excited to get Jennifer out there to strategize with them.”
About the Texas Municipal League
The Texas Municipal League is an organization designed to advance and sustain the interests of the cities of Texas by representing municipal interests, conducting research on member cities and their concerns, and spreading and exchanging relevant and scholarly information regarding municipal government. TML strives to secure harmonious actions among Texas municipalities, other governments and other groups in all matters which affect the rights and duties of the cities of Texas.
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Duarte, City of Grover Beach, City of Santa Paula, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Napa, City of Paramount, City of Martinez, City of Tracy, City of Vallejo, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California Contract Cities Association, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, Bob Hall & Associates and Climatec.


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4 toxins lurking in your food
What you eat and drink is probably the most critical decision you can make to protect your health. However, there are ingredients and chemicals in your food that can be toxic to your body.
Here are 4 "common toxins" in your food which you need to be aware of:
Glyphosate is a herbicide used on plants and vegetables in most countries to kill unwanted plants that compete with the crops being grown as well as killing garden pests.
Glyphosate, sold under the brand name RoundUp is one of the widely used herbicides worldwide. Despite the manufacturer, paying US$10 billion to settle cancer lawsuits, it is still commonly used.
In 2015, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called the chemical 'probably carcinogenic to humans' based on animal studies. It has many toxic effects such as causing chronic inflammation, extracting essential nutrients from your body and disrupting your gut microbiome by killing the good bacteria in the gut.
High levels of glyphosate were found in soy (including soyabean oil), corn and corn oil, canola, almonds, dried peas, carrots, quinoa, sweet potatoes, oats, wheat, barley and beans. Because of the widespread use in grains, many packaged goods such as granola bars, breakfast cereals, cookies, potato chips may contain glyphosate residue.
Steps to take to reduce glyphosate intake
- Eat organic produce, where possible.
- If you are not eating organic produce, you could use baking soda to wash your vegetables and fruit with baking soda before eating to reduce your overall pesticide intake. It seems to be the most effective method, but it won't clear the pesticide completely.
- Detoxify your body by taking sauerkraut or kombucha. These have bacteria, Acetobacter that degrades glyphosate.
- Grow your own organic fruit and vegetables.
2. Nitrates and Nitrites in processed meats
Nitrates and nitrites are added to packaged processed meats to keep them fresher longer. These chemicals cause inflammation and can damage the cells in the colon and rectum. Do make it a habit to read the labels on food packaging to determine if they contain nitrates and nitrites.
3. Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
MSG is a typical food taste enhancer and can lead to excessive glutamate in the brain and excessive stimulation of nerve cells. MSG is considered an excitotoxin, which adversely affects the brain, which is why getting a headache is quite common after having an MSG-laden meal. A great way to improve the taste of your dishes would be to season them with healthy herbs and to avoid MSG as much as possible.
Mercury is a heavy metal commonly found in tuna, farmed salmon, and mackerel. Coal-burning factories spew mercury in the air, and the pollution can settle in lakes and rivers, and the fish ingest it.
Big fish like sharks or tuna can have a high concentration in their body. Small fish like anchovies, sardines and scallops are lower in mercury.
Some foods can help you detoxify by binding to the heavy metals in your body and removing them during digestion. These include cilantro, chlorella, spirulina, green tea, garlic, tomatoes, probiotics.
While it's virtually impossible to altogether remove toxins in food, taking steps to reduce levels of toxins or detoxify your body can go a long way.
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest.
WIPO was established by the WIPO Convention in 1967 with a mandate from its Member States to promote the protection of IP throughout the world through cooperation among states and in collaboration with other international organizations. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. The Director General is Francis Gurry.


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Are you living in Des Plaines and thinking of celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved ones?
If yes, then the Seven Red Roses Dloral Design Studio with a history of twenty-five years of service located at Miner Street, Des Plaines is ready to serve you with the best ideas for your Valentine’s Day.
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At Valentine’s Day, the most special gift that is given to the person you love is flowers. Flowers are the language of love that is understood all over the world and people all over the world buy flowers to express their feelings.
Red roses are symbolized for love. Red flowers represent desire, strength, and passionate love. We at Floral Design Studio provide all types of Valentine’s Day Floral Services. We use fresh flowers with the most beautiful colors for the Valentine’s Day Floral Beautifully Styled Bouquets. We will customize the bouquets as per your budget and the theme that you prefer.
Whether you want to buy a single rose this Valentine’s Day or want to arrange a beautiful bouquet of dozen red roses, contact us at Des Plaines’s Flower Studio.
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Our special flowers selection Valentine’s Day are sure to bring a beautiful smile on the face of your loved ones.
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Phoenix Contact’s SPT 5 pc board terminal blocks provide fast wiring of conductors for power applications in a compact form factor. These terminal blocks use a fixed, one-piece printed-circuit terminal block with a spring-cage wire termination design. A zigzag pin design allows for an unrestricted 600-V and 35-A UL capability, with a pitch of 7.5 mm. The stackable design enables any combination of position sizes, and both right-angle and vertical-pc-board-mount versions are available.
Solid conductors and stranded conductors with ferrules can be applied without the use of tools; the conductor is simply pushed into the spring-cage connection. For stranded wires without ferrules, a screwdriver is placed into the actuation shaft to open the contact termination point. The screwdriver remains in the actuation shaft during wire placement to allow “two-handed wiring” by the installer. The result is reduced labor costs and reliable wire terminations.


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Join us on WERA-LP 96.7 FM just about now (4:00pm ET) for two additions to our series Through the Looking Glass.
“The Elves and the Shoemaker”
by the Brothers Grimm, from their collection Kinder und Hausmärchen (1812)
translated by Edgar Taylor and Marian Edwardes (1823)
performed by Kim Davenport.
“The Cunning Shoemaker”
A tale from Sicily
Included in Andrew Lang’s collection The Pink Fairy Book (1897)
performed by Tom Kramer.
Dialogue editing by Maurice Malde.
Sound effects editing and final mixing by William R. Coughlan.
Post-production services provided by Tohubohu Productions, LLC
Rated AD-G for general audiences. Contains nought but whimsy in the first tale (okay, that and some nakedness), but does contain some death in the second one… but it does happen to bad people and is quite in line with fairy tale karma.


The transportation sector is the dominant source of U.S. dependence on foreign oil and a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. Enabling more widespread use of electric vehicles (EVs) would reduce both our dependence on foreign oil and our harm to the environment. Inefficient heating and cooling systems can limit the driving range of EVs by acting as a drain on their batteries. More efficient technologies are needed to provide heating and cooling to EVs without draining the on-board battery packs, in effect extending the driving range of EVs per electric charge. These efficient technologies may also enable thermal management of internal-combustion engine vehicles.
Project Innovation + Advantages:
Sheetak is developing a new HVAC system to store the energy required for heating and cooling in EVs. This system will replace the traditional refrigerant-based vapor compressors and inefficient heaters used in today's EVs with efficient, light, and rechargeable hot-and-cold thermal batteries. The high energy density thermal battery—which does not use any hazardous substances—can be recharged by an integrated solid-state thermoelectric energy converter while the vehicle is parked and its electrical battery is being charged. Sheetak's converters can also run on the electric battery if needed and provide the required cooling and heating to the passengers—eliminating the space constraint and reducing the weight of EVs that use more traditional compressors and heaters.
If successful, Sheetak's supplemental thermal energy storage system could achieve lower cost and higher energy storage densities than conventional heating and cooling systems.
Increased use of EVs would decrease U.S. dependence on foreign oil—the transportation sector is the dominant source of this dependence.
Greater use of EVs would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 28% of which come from the transportation sector.
This technology would increase the marketability of EVs—helping spur growth in the automobile industry.


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Dividend checks continue to get fatter in Corporate America as more companies jack up their distribution rates.
Readers of the Income Investor newsletter can certainly appreciate that kind of thinking. Let's take a closer look at some of the companies that inched their payouts higher these past few days.
We can start with Harris
The communications and information technology specialist is boosting its quarterly dividend 12% to $0.37 a share. It's actually the second time that Harris has jacked up its disbursements this year.
"We are pleased to reward our loyal shareholders with an enhanced return," CEO Paul Dykstra told investors in the press release.
Yes, I think a 150% increase certainly qualifies as an enhanced return.
Finally, we have Triangle Capital
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