The Allen family had just arrived at their Los Angeles hotel room, but it was quickly clear that something wasn’t right.
Ray Allen was busy preparing to play Game 5 of the 2008 NBA Finals, locked in on the opportunity to clinch the title as part of the second coming of the Boston Celtics’ Big 3. Yet as their stay in L.A. went on, he could tell that something was wrong with his toddler son Walker and that he was slowly getting worse.
“Walker had been going in and out over the days since we had been there,” Allen said. “One day he was good, the next day, he was like a limp noodle where his eyes were red, he was excessively thirsty and just was lethargic. We just assumed he had jet lag.”
After a few days of cycling symptoms resembling the flu, Ray’s wife, Shannon, decided it was time to take the 17-month-old Walker to the hospital. She called the hotel concierge, who arranged for the hotel’s doctor to reach out.
“The doctor said a sentence to me that really saved us,” Shannon said. “He said, ‘It looks like the flu. It sounds like the flu. So take him in and when you go, do not leave without a blood test. Anything really scary, you can’t rule out without a blood test.”
So Shannon gathered Walker and brought him to the hospital, where the staff was convinced it was a stomach bug. Allen was told to get some Pedialyte and a baby monitor and take him back to the hotel.
“I stopped asking and I demanded, ‘Another doctor told me not to leave here without a blood test and I’m not leaving here without it.’” Shannon said. “Twenty minutes later, the doctor came in and she was white as a ghost with tears running down her face. She said that your blood sugar is supposed to be between 70 and 120 Mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). Walker’s blood sugar was 639. He has Type 1 diabetes and he’s entered a phase of diabetes called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which means his blood sugar is poisoning him to death. If he doesn’t get insulin soon, you’re going to lose him.”
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition that impairs the pancreas’ ability to produce insulin and currently has no cure. Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar and transports sugar into our cells to use as energy, so managing insulin levels is vital to survival for Type 1 patients. The symptoms can be difficult to recognize and can rapidly present, as they did in Walker’s case, at such an early age. When warning signs are missed, many people are diagnosed when experiencing dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) that can lead to the potentially fatal DKA event Walker survived, in which the body starts depleting fat tissue for fuel because there is not enough insulin to process blood sugar.
This is different from the more commonly known Type 2 diabetes typically seen in adults, but increasingly present in younger people. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas still produces some insulin, but the body struggles to use the insulin and maintain blood sugar levels.
“I didn’t know anything about Type 1 diabetes,” Shannon said. “Ray and I don’t have any family history. We didn’t know anyone with Type 1 diabetes or even Type 2, for that matter. We were in the dark and we were just very, very lucky. We were very blessed and I put all my faith in God because he measures my steps and every single day I’m just grateful that Walker was spared.”
Meanwhile across town, Ray was at work.
“I remember going to a meeting that morning and I was just sitting there thinking about (Walker),” Ray said. “When you’re in the NBA Finals, everybody is more focused than any other time, so I don’t think anyone thought anything different about me and nobody knew what was going on.”
He knew at that point, back at the hospital, they had made the diagnosis and Walker was going to get the insulin he needed to stabilize his blood sugar and survive. But the man renowned for his laser focus was emotionally lost.
“I went through my routine like normal, got my shots up, I’m dialed in and everybody assumes I’m just there,” he said. “I don’t remember what I scored in the game, I just know we lost Game 5. The minute the game was over, I just went in the locker room, showered, and ran out to the hospital and I think everybody assumed I was disappointed we lost. Nobody knew what we were dealing with. But I had to go be with my little guy.”
Allen said he was fortunate it hadn’t happened earlier in the series because it would have affected him so heavily. But after Walker was treated in Los Angeles, the Allens flew back to Boston and resumed treatment there. Walker was receiving his insulin and recovering from symptoms that his parents were quickly learning were the warning signs foreshadowing a life-long journey they would navigate as a family.
“I wasn’t there, but Shannon was and she was adamant and she fought for Walker and for our family,” said Ray. “I just sit here and I just am thankful for her because we could be living with a different story. It’s just heartbreaking. That’s why you have to advocate for your people and that’s the thing that taught me at that moment. We have to trust the people that are supposed to take care of us, but you always have to fight for your family.”
Though they made it through the biggest scare of their lives, the road from there was still treacherous. Walker had to check into the hospital for diabetic complications just as the Celtics were leaving on a road trip the following year. Then, in a remarkable bit of deja vu, he went to the hospital once again before Game 5 of the 2010 Finals between the Celtics and Lakers, only this time back in Boston.
As Walker grew older, the family became passionate advocates in promoting awareness of Type 1 while trying to learn how to live with it as a constant focus in their lives. They worked with the Celtics to distribute basketball cards with the warning signs to every fan at the Garden, especially during flu season when DKA events are harder to distinguish. They even recorded a PSA with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) that was shown frequently on NBA broadcasts across the country for years.
“Even in the year following, we lost someone due to the same circumstances of misdiagnosis,” Ray said. “So we learned we need to talk about it and share our situation so people know that you have to get your blood tested. It’s something that has to be more commonplace.”
When Allen joined the Miami Heat in 2012, they held a golf tournament fundraiser and participated in frequent events with the nearby Diabetes Research Institute. Over time, Walker became more autonomous in monitoring his blood sugar, but still required insulin injections every few hours, even through the night.
“Walker was diagnosed 13 years ago, and before, we had to actually prick his finger with a needle and draw blood seven to 10 times a day, 365 days a year, for 13 years,” Shannon said. “These are huge numbers having to be diligent and it’s rigorous, it’s painful.”
Managing the condition required constant testing even now that Walker is a teenager, though technological breakthroughs are making their lives easier.
“Now, Walker is completely free from finger sticks with the Abbott Freestyle Libre 2,” said Shannon, who along with Ray is a spokesperson for Abbott’s continuous glucose monitor. “He just has a little sensor on his arm that we put on once every 14 days and a little reader that he holds up to that tiny disk on his arm. Now we always know what his blood sugar level is, we have trending data and we even have alarms for when he is getting too high or low and is approaching the danger zone. It’s given him this real sense of freedom because he always has an awareness of where he is and can have better glucose control.”
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Even with enhanced monitoring capability, he still receives multiple insulin injections a day that requires careful calculation. “If you do the algebra wrong and give too much insulin, you could be staring down the mother of all messes with a diabetic coma,” Shannon said. But they are empowering Walker, now 14, to take more control of the process.
Constantly monitoring his blood sugar is only half of the challenge, as Walker needs to keep it stable by maintaining a healthy diet. Ray had long been known for his meticulous nutritional wellness and gameday meals prepared by Shannon. She would serve up chicken thighs with steamed rice and green vegetables, then he would typically have a PB&J sandwich in the locker room during warm-ups. So the family was already well prepared to adapt to the dietary concerns that come with raising a child with Type 1 — a disease not caused by unhealthy dieting like Type 2 can be, but one that still requires a careful diet to maintain consistent blood sugar.
It all built toward the creation of Grown, a 100 percent organic fast-casual restaurant focused on locally-sourced, non-processed food. The idea was first sparked when Shannon was driving down Route 9 in the Boston area when Walker had a sugar emergency and needed to eat right away. As she drove past countless fast food places, she realized she was running out of time to find a healthy meal for Walker. It pushed her to hone her skills as a head chef to develop Grown, with the Allens opening their flagship Miami location in 2016.
“We were actually doing some real growing,” Shannon said. “But with the global pandemic, we really put a halt to all those conversations. Because, frankly, as a person with integrity, I wouldn’t and couldn’t have been excited about getting someone into the restaurant business, knowing that restaurants were only doing about 40 percent of their sales.”
Healthy eating still remains a central part of their life.
“It’s interesting because when Walker was diagnosed with diabetes, Shannon and I were on this pathway towards better eating, better living through my career,” Ray said. “Then diabetes drops in our laps and we had to really hit the ground running even more. It’s fascinating, because every time something happens around the world, I always say it’s not the strongest or the smartest that survive, but it’s the most willing to adapt. I think this pandemic has forced us all to adapt.”
For the Allens, that has meant even more cooking at home and more careful management of Walker’s diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control includes Type 1 diabetes on its list of comorbidities that may increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19, so there is no room for error with managing Walker’s blood sugar levels these days.
“We’ve been doing our work. We absolutely are still doing walks and rides and runs for diabetes,” said Shannon. “But this year with COVID, it has been increasingly challenging for anybody living with an autoimmune condition, but specifically Type 1 diabetes.”
Back on June 16, 2008, when the Allens flew home to Boston, they took Walker to a local hospital, where they remained until it was time for Game 6 the following day.
“I think at that point, I felt free knowing that he was going to be OK and I just had to dial in,” Ray said. “As much as we had to figure out what we were dealing with in the days afterward, it just felt like we were going to be OK. We’re going to make it, it just required us to adjust.”
Said Shannon, “That day, I remember there was this general consensus that I should keep Walker home from the game. Everybody was like, ‘This guy’s getting shots. You don’t know what you’re doing yet. It’s too many people. It’s too crazy.’ He still had a little hospital band on his hands.
“But I must be this real adamant bulldog type of person because I was like, ‘Absolutely not. I need Ray to see Walker on the sidelines and know that he’s OK.”
Even with all that was going on in his personal life, Allen stepped on the parquet floor and set a new record for most 3s in a title-clinching game, going 7-for-9 from deep for a game-high 26 points. When the Celtics beat the Lakers that night and he eventually took the podium at center court clad in a world champions t-shirt, he cradled Walker in his left arm, still wrapped in a white shooting sleeve. He flashed a thumbs-up to the crowd, one he says had deeper meaning.
“I gave a thumbs up because a couple people were asking if he was OK,” Ray said. “So it was not a thumbs up like, yeah, we won a championship, but, yeah, he’s living and he will be fine.”
Allen cherishes the photo of that moment, one that captures the pinnacle of a career and decades of work towards it, all the while embodying the moment he and his family were finally crawling out of the darkness of fear.
“When we look back at that picture, you could tell around his eyes that he had gone through some sort of trauma,” Ray said. “So as much as people were thinking about banner 17, we were inside the battle. So seeing that photo of Walker and I on stage, it was symbolic.”
The family has come a long way since that fateful June weekend. But while the battle has gotten plenty easier, when caring for someone with Type 1 diabetes, it’s never quite over.
(Top photo of Ray and Walker Allen: Jim Rogash / Getty Images)


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(NEW YORK, NY – February 10, 2017) – Hazen and Sawyer staff are prominently featured in two AWWA February publications.
Troy Walker and Dr. Ben Stanford had an article published in the February 2017 issue of Opflow titled Direct Potable Reuse – Widespread Implementation Requires Ready Operators. This article discusses the recently issued WE&RF Report 13-13, which identified the requirements and developed a plan for the operation and maintenance of a DPR system, as well as defined the training and certification requirements for DPR operators.
This month’s Journal AWWA features:
• An article titled Advanced Oxidation Process, Unique Hydrogeology Allow for Innovative Reuse Strategy co-authored by Dr. Stanford. This article details a 10-month pilot test of advanced oxidation processes that helped find the most efficient reuse solution for the City of Hollywood to address new Florida statutes and the subsequent funding for a Tailored Collaboration grant, WE&RF-13-10.
• An author highlight/interview with Dr. Stanford.
• Paul Biscardi co-authored a peer-reviewed paper titled Preozonation Effects on Organic Foulants in a Coagulation-Ultrafiltration Membrane Process. This research examines the effect of integrating ozone ahead of coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation as pretreatment to ultrafiltration membranes at the bench scale for treatment of a surface water containing organic foulants.
All of the publications are available on the AWWA website, free to members.

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(p. D1) Mr. Ahmed, 46, is in the business of chicken and rice. He immigrated from Bangladesh 23 years ago, and is now one of two partners in a halal food cart that sets up on Greenwich Street close to the World Trade Center, all year long, rain or shine. He is also one of more than 10,000 people, most of them immigrants, who make a living selling food on the city’s sidewalks: pork tamales, hot dogs, rolled rice noodles, jerk chicken.
These vendors are a fixture of New York’s streets and New Yorkers’ routines, vital to the culture of the city. But day to day, they struggle to do business against a host of challenges: byzantine city codes and regulations on street vending, exorbitant fines for small violations (like setting up an inch too close to the curb) and the occasional rage of brick-and-mortar businesses or residents.
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(p. D6) Mr. Ahmed ties on his apron and pushes a few boxes underneath the cart so he can squeeze inside and get to work. Any boxes peeking out beyond the cart’s footprint could result in a fine (penalties can run up to $1,000), as could parking his cart closer than six inches to the curb, or 20 feet to the building entrance. Mr. Ahmed knows all the rules by heart.
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He applied for a food vendor’s license, took a required health and safety class, bought a used cart and took it for an inspection by city officials. (The health department inspects carts at least once a year, and more frequently if a violation is reported.)
Mr. Ahmed still needed a food-vending permit, though, and because of a cap on permits imposed in the 1980s, only 4,000 or so circulate. He acquired his from a permit owner who has charged him and his partner $25,000 for two-year leases (for a permit that cost the owner just $200), which they are still paying off.
A day ago, Mr. Ahmed received a text message: 100 vendors were protesting the cap. Organized by the Street Vendor Project, a nonprofit group that is part of the Urban Justice Center and offers legal representation to city vendors, they hoped to pressure the City Council to pass legislation introduced last fall that would double the number of food-vending permits, gradually, over the next seven years. Mr. Ahmed, who believes the costs for those starting out should be more manageable, wanted to join them, but like many vendors, he couldn’t get away from work.
“The system is totally crazy,” Mr. Ahmed says. “Whoever has a license, give them a permit. It’s good for all of us.”
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TEJAL RAO. “A Day in the Lunch Box.” The New York Times (Weds., APRIL 19, 2017): D1 & D6.
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Factors selection in landslide susceptibility modelling on large scale following the gis matrix method: application to the river Beiro basin (Spain)
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AuthorCostanzo, Darío; Rotigliano, Edoardo; Irigaray Fernández, Clemente; Jiménez-Perálvarez, Jorge David; Chacón Montero, José
Copernicus Publications; European Geosciences Union (EGU)
Conditional analysis methodBetic CordilleraTopographyGranada
Costanzo, D.; et al. Factors selection in landslide susceptibility modelling on large scale following the gis matrix method: application to the river Beiro basin (Spain). Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 12: 327-340 (2012). [http://hdl.handle.net/10481/32278]
SponsorshipThis research was supported by project CGL2008-04854 funded by the Ministry of Science and Education of Spain and was developed in the RNM121 Research Group funded by the Andalusian Research Plan.
A procedure to select the controlling factors connected to the slope instability has been defined. It allowed us to assess the landslide susceptibility in the Rio Beiro basin (about 10 km2) over the northeastern area of the city of Granada (Spain). Field and remote (Google EarthTM) recognition techniques allowed us to generate a landslide inventory consisting in 127 phenomena. To discriminate between stable and unstable conditions, a diagnostic area had been chosen as the one limited to the crown and the toe of the scarp of the landslide. 15 controlling or determining factors have been defined considering topographic, geologic, geomorphologic and pedologic available data. Univariate tests, using both association coefficients and validation results of single-variable susceptibility models, allowed us to select the best predictors, which were combined for the unique conditions analysis. For each of the five recognised landslide typologies, susceptibility maps for the best models were prepared. In order to verify both the goodness of fit and the prediction skill of the susceptibility models, two different validation procedures were applied and compared. Both procedures are based on a random partition of the landslide archive for producing a test and a training subset. The first method is based on the analysis of the shape of the success and prediction rate curves, which are quantitatively analysed exploiting two morphometric indexes. The second method is based on the analysis of the degree of fit, by considering the relative error between the intersected target landslides by each of the different susceptibility classes in which the study area was partitioned. Both the validation procedures confirmed a very good predictive performance of the susceptibility models and of the actual procedure followed to select the controlling factors.

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Validation of Finite Element models of the Mouse Tibia using Digital Volume Correlation. Journal of Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials 2018.
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Trooper Joins Puerto Rican Parade
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Maria Torres (Jacksonville) had an opportunity to participate in the active Hispanic community in Jacksonville during another successful Puerto Rican parade with more than 15,000 participants. The parade and associated activities represented a celebration of Puerto Rico’s culture and influence in the Jacksonville area.
The parade served as the finale of Puerto Rico Week, which included a proclamation from Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton. The parade was dedicated to San German, Puerto Rico, and honored the military and the 65th Infantry.
Pictured: Trooper Maria Torres stands beside Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford before the parade begins.
Fast growth: Hispanics are the nation’s largest minority group, 45.5 million in 2007.
Minority nation: Minorities, now one-third of the nation, will become the majority in 2042. By 2050, minorities will make up 54 percent of the population.
Huge impact: The Hispanic population is expected to nearly triple by 2050. Nearly one in three Americans will be Hispanic.
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PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — State government’s Transportation Commission gave the green light to contracts for 11 more projects on South Dakota highways Tuesday.
Heading the list are contracts for work at Tea on the I-29/271st Street interchange that D&G Concrete Construction of Sioux Falls won with a combined low bid of $14,598,191.56. That total was less than the estimated $15,366,183.25 — and just $808 below the combined bids of T&R Contracting of Sioux Falls. Five contractors submitted bids.
The Lacrosse Street interchange with I-90 at Rapid City was another large combination project decided Tuesday. Complete Concrete, doing business as Complete Contract Solutions, of Rapid City had low combined bids of $18,191,867.86. Two contractors bid. The combined estimates totaled $14,244,560.18.
The two-year project at Rapid City will be the first diverging diamond interchange in South Dakota, according to Sam Weisgram from the state Department of Transportation. “Obviously the bid is substantially over estimate,” he said, but the department couldn’t see a way to redesign to achieve lower bids. Asked why the low bid was so high, “I wouldn’t say there was one specific area,” Weisgram replied.
Bituminous Paving of Ortonville, Minnesota, had low bid of $7,919,816.87 to mill and resurface 9.6 miles of US 18 eastbound from Smithwick Road to the south junction of US 385 on the original lanes of the Heartland Expressway in Fall River County. That was 6.1% below the estimate of $8,431,208.95. Three contractors bid.
Western Construction of Rapid City had low bid of $3,399,806.92 to mill and resurface 9.1 miles of US 14 from east of the US 85 North junction into Sturgis in Lawrence and Meade counties. That was 10.8% below the $3,813,504.35 estimate. Four contractors bid.
Corr Construction Services of Hermosa had low bid of $985,490.30 to install a new structure over Rapid Creek on South Rochford Road in Pennington County. That was 17.5% above the $838,704.30 estimate. Two contractors bid.
Jim River Fencing of Irene was the only bidder for 10 miles of fence along both sides of I-90 from exit 98 to east of exit 107 in Pennington County. The commission accepted the $270,094.70 bid even though it was 35.1% above the $199,950.05 estimate.
Weisgram told the commission cattle have been getting out. He said there wasn’t any shortage of fencing contractors but he didn’t know why this project drew one bid. He said the department tries to keep fencing work relatively short so that smaller contractors could compete for the work.
Midwest Contracting of Marshall, Minnesota, had low bid of $3,488,643.93 to replace three structures on SD 15 between I-29 and Wilmot in Roberts County. That was 12.1% below the $3,970,945.85 estimate. Five contractors bid.
Midwest Contracting also had low bid of $12,682,115.06 to grade, interim surface and do other work on 11.9 miles of SD 52 in the Springfield area of Bon Homme County. That was 6.9% below the $13,625,028.88 estimate. No other contractor bid.
Sharpe Enterprises of Fort Pierre had low bid of $1,809,052.61 to install scour protection at various locations in Mellette and Tripp counties. That was 17.6% above the $1,538,502.21 estimate. Two contractors bid.
Knife River Midwest of Sioux City, Iowa, had low bid of $6,769,998.70 to mill, resurface and do other work on 23 miles of SD 48 in Union County. That was 2.2% above the $6,623,894.35 estimate. Five contractors bid.
Border States Paving of Fargo, North Dakota, had low bid of $5,647,686.33 to resurface 13 miles of US 183 from the White River to SD 248 in Jones, Lyman and Mellette counties. That was 5.7% below the $5,989,082.00 estimate. Four contractors bid.

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ISLAMABAD: In last-ditch efforts to iron out differences in budgetary numbers, senior officials of Pakistan and IMF continued a round of parleys on Friday with the former expecting breakthrough within the next 72 hours.
The government took the toughest measures to end fuel subsidies and hiked the POL [petrol, oil, lubricants] prices up to unprecedented levels in order to convince the Fund to revive the programme. However, the IMF is still insisting on doing more knowingly that Islamabad has turned into a ‘desperate borrower’ mainly owing to depletion of foreign currency reserves.
Top official sources confirmed to The News on Friday that the IMF staff had not yet shared the first draft of the Memorandum of Financial and Economic Policies (MEFP) with Pakistani authorities. Now another meeting between Pakistan and the IMF is also scheduled for Saturday (today) for moving towards the desired objectives.
The sharing of draft MEFP is a prerequisite for moving towards the signing of the staff-level agreement as it provides the basis of a framework on which both sides evolve consensus and then this signed document duly by the Minister for Finance and Governor Central Bank is forwarded before the IMF’s Executive Board for seeking approval for completion of pending review and release of the next tranche.
One top official disclosed that Finance Minister Miftah Ismail held a virtual meeting with the IMF’s Mission Chief, which was also attended byDirector IMF dealing with Pakistan on Friday evening and both sides made some ‘positive progress’ for evolving a consensus on MEFP.
One top official of the Finance Division said that the Minister for Finance and Minister of State for Finance held a meeting with US ambassador on Thursday but it would not be sufficient as Islamabad would have to establish ‘contacts’ with the US Treasury high-ups to muster up the required support after evolving a consensus on the framework on the basis of which both sides could make progress for signing MEFP document.
“Without broader agreement on the basis of framework, no one could help Pakistan,” said the official and cited an example that when the framework was agreed, then Washington’s help could be sought on one or two critical outstanding issues between the two sides.
They were of the view that in the past if the both sides could not evolve a consensus on exact parity of exchange rate, then the influence of key countries such as the US or EU could be sought.
The outstanding issues between the two sides included revised rates on Personal Income Tax (PIT) for salaried class, projection of petroleum levy to the tune of Rs750 billion, working out of power sector subsidies as well as Utility Stores Corporation (USC) subsidies for the next budget.
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Someone's going to draft Tyler Eifert in every league this summer because he scores at about a 50 percent clip. That's great, but he's missed 34 games over the past three seasons with a slew of injuries including a broken ankle in 2018. Can he stay healthy and become a Fantasy superstar like he was in 2015? It's possible, but no one should risk more than a late-round pick on finding out. If his Week 1 matchup looks good, he could be a streaming tight end to begin the year.
Eifert (ankle) has been close to a full participant during the offseason program, Fletcher Page of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "I'm doing pretty much everything," said Eifert. "There's a couple things here and there but for the most part it's all doing everything with the guys." Working his way back from October surgery, Eifert signed a one-year, incentive-laden contract in March. He seems ahead of where he was at the same point last offseason when he was rehabbing from the third back surgery of his career. It helps that the latest injury is to a different part of his body, but the Bengals will remain cautiously optimistic given that Eifert has missed 53 games in six NFL seasons. The team re-signed C.J. Uzomah to a three-year, $18.3 million contract, then drafted Drew Sample in the second round. New coach Zac Taylor and offensive coordinator Brian Callahan presumably have plans to use all three tight ends.
Eifert's (ankle) one-year contract with Cincinnati includes a $1.2 million signing bonus and $1 million base salary, along with $1.3 million in per-game roster bonuses and up to $2.5 million in incentives, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. The unusual breakdown makes sense: Eifert has played just six games the past two years and 43 total through six NFL seasons. It also makes sense for the Bengals to invest in another option at tight end, with C.J. Uzomah landing a three-year, $18.3 million contract that includes $6.25 million fully guaranteed (per overthecap.com). While history suggests he'll have a tough time staying on the field, Eifert does seem to be on track for some level of involvement in the offseason program, as he resumed jogging by early January and was doing agility work by the end of February. None of that should come as a surprise given that he's now more than five months removed from Sept. 30 ankle surgery with an estimated recovery timeline of 4-to-5 months. Eifert owns career marks of 12.1 yards per catch and 8.4 per target, with 21 touchdowns on 142 receptions -- per-play efficiency has never been the problem.
Eifert (ankle) signed a one-year deal with the Bengals on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The Bengals opted to bring two of their three free agent TEs back this offseason, coming to terms with C.J. Uzomah on Monday, followed by a one-year offer to Eifert just five days later. While the former appears to be a larger part of the Bengals future given the three-year, $18 million contract, Eifert's injury history has understandably resulted in a second straight one-year contract. Given the 28-year-old has played in just six games over the course of the past two seasons, it's quite possible Uzomah is the favorite to start the season, particularly if Eifert's rehabilitation from October ankle surgery takes longer than expected.
Eifert (ankle) tweeted a video of himself going through ladder drills Thursday. The video leaves no doubt Eifert has made significant progress since early January, at which point he was limited to jogging for about 20 minutes at a time. He's now doing lateral movements and agility work, potentially setting the stage for participation in OTAs as he prepares to become an unrestricted free agent for the second straight offseason. Eifert's recovery timetable was estimated at 4-to-5 months after he had surgery Sept. 30 to address a broken right ankle he suffered Week 4. The 28-year-old tight end has played 43 games through six NFL seasons, including just six appearances the past two years.
Eifert (ankle) has resumed jogging, doing so for up to 20 minutes at a time, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports. Since joining the Bengals as a first-round selection in 2013, Eifert has only played in double-digit games twice in six seasons. Serious injuries have been the common denominator, including a broken right ankle that limited him to four appearances in 2018. Eifert enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent for a second straight year, but with a changing of the guard at head coach for the first time since 2003, the Bengals may opt to move on from the 28-year-old tight end. For his career, he's earned 37 red-zone targets and scored 21 touchdowns in 43 games, so bounce-back potential is evident wherever he lands.
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OUTDOOR SEASON SPOONS, 2022
The success of the spoons that have been run for the last 10 years will continue this
season and will once again be held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1.45 to 16.15.
Please be there to register by 13.15pm, with the bar open from 12pm
If you would like to come along for some practice time against some of the
experienced bowlers in the club, you will be made very welcome.
THIS IS SUBJECT TO RINKS BEING AVAILABLE IN THE CASE OF LEAGUE
MATCHES BEING RESCHEDULED DUE TO BAD WEATHER AND ANY
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Fruity Corn Chaat Recipe – Simple, Refreshing, and Healthy Snack for Kids
I am sharing the recipe of fruity corn chaat here which my little one enjoys eating. It serves as a good and filling snack for kids. Adults can enjoy eating this as well.
1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels
1/2 cucumber finely chopped
1 small onion finely chopped
1 tomato finely chopped
1 mango finely chopped
1 tbsp butter or as desired
salt and pepper as per taste
Steps to prepare:
- Take 1 cup of frozen sweet corn kernels. Let them thaw for 10 minutes.
- Boil water in a pan and put the corn kernels in boiling water.
- Let the corns soften in boiled water on a low flame for around 5 minutes.
- Once soft enough, strain the corn and keep aside. Let them come to room temperature.
- Finely chop the onion, tomato, cucumber and mango.
- Once the corn is at room temperature and is dry, mix with it the chopped vegetables.
- Add around 1 tbsp of melted butter in the corn and vegetable mixture, and mix well.
- Add salt and pepper as per taste and mix well.
- Now add the chopped mangoes and mix well.
- Serve in snack bowls. Your refreshing corn chaat is ready to eat.
- For a healthier option, you can extract corn kernels at home and boil.
- Don’t use overripe mangoes as they will spoil the crunch of the chaat.
- Mix well on adding each ingredient in the steps above.
Health Benefits of Corn
- Promotes Growth and Development of Body – Corn has protein and folate which aids in new cell generation and promotes growth. It is also rich in vitamin B-complex. Minerals like iron aids in brain development. Phosphorus which is present in corn helps in bone health and potassium aids in muscle and nerve function.
- Good for Eyesight – Corn has vitamin A which is good for eyesight.
- Helps Fight Diseases – Corn contains antioxidants which help the body fight against diseases.
- Relieves Constipation – Fibre in corn acts as a natural laxative and eases constipation.
Impact on Kids
- Check the portion size and serve them in moderate portions.
- Don’t give whole corn kernels to kids till they are able to chew. You can mash/puree the corns if your child is young.
- Give corn to your child in small quantities initially in order to make sure there are no allergies.
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Green Bee Life Founder, Maria Calabrese has endured a heavy sequence of traumatic life events. Amidst all their disruption, they opened her eyes to the cannabis space, for which she is eternally humbled and gracious.
Growing up in the DARE era where marijuana was dubbed a gateway drug, and ultimately becoming a law student wanting to stay on the ‘right’ side of the law, I was both uninformed of the benefits and inherently fearful of weed.
In a catastrophic car accident just one year into my studies, I suffered multiple injuries including a broken back resulting in four major spinal surgeries. That was only the beginning of 32 years of chronic pain and cyclical prescriptions of debilitating and addictive opioids.
The prohibition of marijuana left it off the table for me.
Long-term use of NSAI (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) medicine contributed to my losing 20% of my large intestine. Only then, did I learn that over 100,000 people per year die from GI bleeds related to these types of medicine.
All the while, I leaned on my spirit animal "Juanita," a rescue pup from the desert of Mexico. For 17 years, Juanita was there for my highs and my lows, but after a long and blessed life my girl was suffering, herself, from congestive heart failure, loss of appetite and severe arthritis.
Right as Prop 64 was to hit the CA ballot, for which I would vote “Yes,” medical marijuana was recommended to extend Juanita’s life, helping with pain management and appetite.
Despite being for legalization myself, I had a visceral reaction to the idea; give the “deadly” drug I had been raised to disdain to my soulmate?
Click photo to watch Juanita's Cannabis Experience
With a heavy heart, and in spite of deep-seated reservations, I decided there was nothing I wouldn’t try for my beloved desert mutt. The process was an emotional rollercoaster of doubt, shame, fear, and confusion, from the moment I requested a recommendation to my first time stepping foot into a dispensary.
I wished, at the time, that there was a reliable, unbiased source of educational content about cannabis.
Rather, I was met with conflicting information, misguided bud tenders, incentivized brand loyalists, and recreational users that fit my preconceived stereotype of “potheads” causing me even more anxiety.
"My evolution in the cannabis space from starting as paranoid, to skeptical, then curious, and now enthusiastic, proud, and informed."
My journey is a common path for boomers; one of the fastest growing groups of cannabis users. “When I was in Law School my favorite quote was “Eve was Framed.” Neither the apple nor the cannabis plant are forbidden, rather God Given and every being’s right.”
Ultimately, cannabis, alongside much love and medical care, extended Juanita’s life for nine precious months, resulting in a peaceful passing. I began researching and using cannabis medicinally for my own pain management and health, learned about my endocannabinoid system and the multitude of benefits that come from this plant medicine. I was determined to help others explore, and make informed choices, while simultaneously ending the stigma and shame around marijuana. I was, in essence, pollinating Green Bee Life.
Maria Calabrese, J.D., former CEO/Co-Founder of Griff Entertainment and MC Squared Entertainment, thrives off giving a voice to the cannabis industry and community, cultivators, educators, advocates and brand innovators while helping them get the exposure they deserve to unleash the full potential of cannabis as a wellness solution. Her education and experience include marketing, law, cross-cultural communications, traditional TV/film management and production, branding, advocacy and mentorship. Collaborating with raw talent to produce groundbreaking work is what has kept her deeply seated in the entertainment industry for over twenty years. During this massive shift from traditional television to new media, her focus has remained on the empowerment, management, and profitability of content creators and cannabis educators and brands across all mediums. Like traditional broadcasting, she believes new content does not need to just compete for eyeballs, but can say something meaningful and be commercially viable at the same time.


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Of frost and fjords
Shampa Sinha enjoys the ports of call and the icy scenery on an Alaska cruise
S the Norwegian Sun noses into Tracy Arm Fjord, we instinctively abandon our chairs and attach ourselves like barnacles to the railings of our balcony. This is landscape worthy of a standing ovation. Two thousand metre high mountains tower before us, their peaks grey and wrinkled like elephant hide, shaved bare by glaciers. On their lower slopes, spruce and hemlock attempt a comeback and every so often a waterfall glints into view. At the feet of these mountains, the fjord is a turquoise display panel for scattered
bergy bits’’ (our resident naturalist tells us over the ship’s public address system that they’re too small to qualify as icebergs).
Upon closer inspection, these appear as delicate and fragile as Swarovski crystals, each one crafted into a unique shape. Here an outstretched hand, there the disappearing ribcage of a whale. We round the bend and are greeted by the classic Alaskan postcard shot of a frozen river of cascading ice that is Sawyer Glacier against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Squeals of delight abound on both sides of the ship.
Our week-long cruise along Alaska’s Inside Passage is full of such gasp-inducing moments. In Juneau we’re told our shore excursion includes a drive up to Mendenhall Glacier. It’s only when we see the glacier right beside the car park, draped casually like a bluishwhite shawl between two mountains that we realise we have literally driven up to the glacier.
In Skagway, the pine-forested slopes of the White Pass fall dramatically away into gulches and valleys. The snowy peaks of the Chilkoot Mountains gleam in afternoon sunshine as we rattle past in the dark-green coaches of the White Pass and Yukon Route train, climbing to more than 900m above sea level.
Fuelled by gold fever, the 32km railroad took only 26 months to build with 35,000 men even working through the harsh Alaskan winters. Apparently, news of the outside world was so much in demand that a railroad worker could make money just by charging a crowd of people to listen to him read out the latest newspaper. A cemetery along the railway route reminds us of the human sacrifices made in its construction.
Nature reigns supreme here and seems to accommodate civilisation grudgingly. In the port of Ketchikan we learn the land is solid rock and so unyielding that road construction is almost prohibitively expensive. Most
streets’’ in Ketchikan are vertical steps instead of bitumen, scaling the rockface leading up to houses.
At the various piers where our ship docks, we usually spot a bald eagle or two perched atop telegraph poles eyeing with regal disdain the ramp-loads of tourists, flocking to the waiting tour buses or pier-side souvenir shops. Bears regularly amble into Juneau, our guide tells us; on one occasion a brown bear wandered along the main highway for hours undisturbed by police because everyone mistook it for a man in a bear costume.
Recently the local grocery store had to build a sunroom in front of its original entrance because its security cameras had picked up shots of a black bear wandering in and out of the sliding doors and helping itself to the contents of the shelves. Where grocery stores fail to cater to a bear’s needs, mother nature takes over. At the Glacier Gardens, our carts trundle past shiny skunk cabbage leaves (so called because they stink when you bump into them) and we are advised that
backed-up’’ bears use them as a laxative after they emerge from hibernation.
Such stories raise my hopes of actually seeing a bear, preferably in the emblematic pose I’ve seen on fridge magnets and IMAX movies, with a salmon dangling from its mouth. But nature calls the shots, and bears remain the stuff of myth for me. Nature does oblige, however, with the occasional sighting of an orca fin slicing through the water or the fleeting glimpse of a humpback whale fanning its tail. These incidents send passengers scurrying from the buffets or pausing in their promenades to stand on the fortuitous side of the ship, eagerly scanning the waves for a repeat performance.
Salmon sightings are a dime a dozen. It is spawning season, and every lake, stream and body of water is thick with their writhing, dark-silvery bodies and heavy with the stench of rotting corpses after the parents have performed their last task of laying and fertilising their eggs. Their corpses will in turn be fed upon by the hatching salmon larvae, and so the cycle continues.
At Juneau’s Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, one of the five largest in Alaska, while standing beside vats of hyperactive leaping salmon, we are told how to differentiate between the Coho, pink and Chinook varieties. We are also treated to the gory details of how fertilisation is facilitated within the hatchery. ‘‘ Basically we lead the salmon into a vat we call the dream machine and kill them by running a low-grade electric current through the water,’’ our jovial hatchery guide tells us.
The female salmon are then slit open and their eggs poured into a bucket. The male salmon have their stomachs squeezed for sperm over the bucket and the eggs are then carefully mixed in with this to make sure all eggs are fertilised. ‘‘ We call it ‘ artificial insalmonation’,’’ quips our guide and then, witnessing the horrified looks on our faces, he hastens to add that the salmon don’t feel any pain throughout this seemingly brutal process and it does ensure a greater number of salmon are eventually spawned than if they were left to their own devices. An information board outside the hatchery suggests a recipe favoured by the native Tlingit society: ‘‘ Boil salmon steaks with seal oil using a hot rock. Use the left-over liquid to prepare a soup of salmon eggs and seaweed.’’
The Tlingit and Haida tribes who first populated Alaska surely would have frowned upon the hatchery’s ‘‘ insalmonation’’ practices. They were big believers in co-existing with the elements rather than attempting to control them. On the fringes of Ketchikan’s Tongass National Forest, we stand in bracing summer breezes to learn the stories behind the Tlingit totem poles at Potlach Park. The park derives its name from the ceremony hosted by a clan chief to commemorate the erection of a totem pole or other such festive occasions.
It is only after the pole is erected that the story behind it is shared with others for the first time by the pole’s creator. The base for the paints used on the poles is oil created by a mixture of salmon eggs and saliva chewed and spat out by the indigenous women. Other natural additives are used depending on the colour. Powdered clam shells are used to make white paint, for example. ‘‘ Nowadays, the women refuse to chew the eggs so the Indians use store-bought paint,’’ the guide laments. I have to wonder why egg-chewing and spitting is considered solely a woman’s job.
Ravens and eagles feature as prominent motifs on totem poles and all Tlingit and Haida are descendants
Gasp-inducing: Norwegian Sun at rest beneath the grandeur of Alaskan mountains; its week-long voyage takes in glaciers, miniature icebergs, bald eagles and the prospect of bears


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1Home is Behind He wondered if perhaps his soul was already drifting, his world so full of shadows since he had left Merry's side..." What was Pippin really thinking as he sang to Denethor that day?
Lord of the Rings, K+, English, Angst & Spiritual, words: 477, favs: 1, 3/8/2010, Peregrin T.
33Their Cold Caress » [Formerly Frozen Soul] He thought he had lost her forever, but someone, somewhere thought otherwise. How will Mickey and Martha cope with the Doctor's return to Rose? Especially when it's not the happy reunion Rose and the Doctor had dreamed of...10Rose
Doctor Who, K+, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 11, words: 13k+, favs: 14, follows: 20, updated: 12/7/2009 published: 4/16/2007
Traitor NaruSaku drabble. You feel like a traitor because your love isn't enough.
Naruto, K, English, Angst & Romance, words: 339, 3/29/2009, Naruto U., Sakura H.
7Suffering in Shadows The shadows of night are the worst for the small hobbit, because they aren't the only source of the darkness creeping through his mind...Rated for dark/angsty themes
Lord of the Rings, T, English, Angst, words: 782, favs: 4, follows: 4, 5/14/2008, Peregrin T., Meriadoc B.
1 Only Today A short, emotional drabble about those three words he realises he should have said...
Doctor Who, K, English, Angst & Romance, words: 292, 4/10/2008
3Driving Lessons "Not to blow my own trumpet too much, but let's face it, I'm a genius-" Not quite. It's Rose's turn to pick a destination, and her choice teaches the Doctor some lessons about Rose, driving, and why it is never good to argue with the woman in charge!
Doctor Who, K, English, Friendship & Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, 2/10/2008
13The apple never falls far from the tree » ... or so the saying goes. Faramir Took Mischievous? Yes. Cheeky? Yes. But most importantly, completely adorable! Join him on his adventures alongside Pippin Took and Merry Brandybuck, and discover where exactly this apple has fallen...
Lord of the Rings, K, English, Humor, chapters: 3, words: 5k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, updated: 7/16/2007 published: 3/30/2006, Meriadoc B., Peregrin T.
7 Till My End "You struggle already little one, yet when you were offered the chance to return home, you chose not to. Why?" Legolas seeks answers from Pippin regarding his role in the fellowship and his certainty in doing the right thing. Enjoy!
Lord of the Rings, K, English, words: 1k+, favs: 14, follows: 2, 4/15/2007, Peregrin T., Legolas
53A tale of scarves and snow » [UPDATED! 3rd April!]Pippin's scarf is something almost as inseparable from him as Merry is. But why? Legolas asks Merry that very question one night whilst they are on watch. So begins a tale that neither Merry or Pippin is ever likely to forget...
Lord of the Rings, K, English, Drama & Humor, chapters: 9, words: 32k+, favs: 14, follows: 11, updated: 4/3/2007 published: 5/12/2006, Legolas, Meriadoc B.
9 Her Quality Because he knew that she would if she could... The Doctor's thoughts of Rose on Christmas ish
Doctor Who, K, English, Romance, words: 573, favs: 5, follows: 1, 12/28/2006
8 Falling The reunion, postDoomsday. Will the Doctor finally admit his love to Rose? Will they take the plunge?
Doctor Who, K, English, Romance, words: 561, favs: 5, follows: 4, 12/12/2006
6Seeking Redemption » [Formerly known as Redemption]. When you've done the unforgivable, how do you make the one you love understand? Charlie seeks redemption for his sins, but what will he find? Rated for minor language. Should eventually be CC
Lost, T, English, Angst & Drama, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 2, follows: 1, updated: 8/29/2006 published: 8/23/2006, Charlie, Claire
34Letting Go To Hold On » Set after The Satan's Pit. You have to keep her safe, she must go back. She's far too precious for you to lose, especially now you know, now you realise… A different outcome to the episode. Is it the end of Rose's adventures with the Doctor?
Doctor Who, K+, English, Angst & Romance, chapters: 6, words: 6k+, favs: 9, follows: 18, updated: 7/30/2006 published: 6/15/2006
8 Change isn't the end Set after the 9th Doctor's regeneration to 10. Rose is finding the change difficult, but a domestic accident brings the pair closer together and makes her realise change isn't the end of anything. Slight TenRose, enjoy!
Doctor Who, K+, English, Angst & Romance, words: 1k+, favs: 1, follows: 1, 7/9/2006
6 Doorstop Set after GITF. The Doctor's thoughts about loss and loneliness, and whether it's ever safe to open his heart...
Doctor Who, K, English, Angst, words: 645, favs: 3, 6/14/2006
5 Unravelled A poem based on Merry's thoughts during and after Pippin's absence, ROTK. Companion poem to Only Sleeping, but can be viewed separately. Enjoy!
Lord of the Rings, K+, English, Angst, words: 288, 5/3/2006, Meriadoc B., Peregrin T.
32 Only Sleeping » A Pippin Merry friendship piece, set during Merry's stay at the Houses of Healing. No so includes Aragorn, Legolas and some Gimli
Lord of the Rings, K, English, Angst, chapters: 7, words: 12k+, favs: 7, follows: 1, updated: 5/2/2006 published: 1/24/2006, Meriadoc B., Peregrin T.
5 The First Casualty [one shot] After the Palantir incident, Merry struggles to understand the reasoning behind his cousin's actions. Aragorn is on hand to offer some answers. Friendship piece, no slash.
Lord of the Rings, K, English, Angst, words: 999, favs: 6, follows: 2, 4/18/2006, Meriadoc B., Aragorn
5 False Hope [One shot] Aragorn reflects on death and the cost of war as he watches Pippin ride away with Gandalf. Is it right to offer his companion false hope in such troubled times? Rated for subject matter death
Lord of the Rings, K+, English, Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 1, 4/13/2006, Aragorn, Meriadoc B.
16 Second First Impressions [one shot] Aragorn comes to visit the Shire and meets a six year old Faramir Took, who soon finds out that first impressions can be deceiving...
Lord of the Rings, K, English, Humor, words: 1k+, favs: 5, 4/6/2006, Aragorn, Peregrin T.
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[Close-up of Angela Bofill singing]
Description: Photograph of Angela Bofill - a jazz vocalist - singing into a microphone onstage at the Heart of Jazz: A Tribute to Nina Simone event also featuring Miki Howard & Les McConn, held in the Naomi Bruton Theatre in Dallas, Texas.
Date: February 14, 2004
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SUPER SOCK NYMPHÉAS
This hand-dyed artisanal yarn is no ordinary knitting yarn: the designer behind the knitting patterns Louise Robert Design meticulously created this beautiful collection.
It's by studying the color pallets that represent her life and career over the years that designer Louise Robert was able to imagine all of the variety available in these hand-dyed artisanal yarns.
NYMPHÉAS is the French name for a type of water lily, grown on the water for the beauty of their white, red, yellow or blue flowers. It is also the name given to a series of canvases painted by Claude Monet towards the end of his career. The theme of which was based on his flower gardens, especially the lily pads. I love this series by Monet! - Louise
- Composition: 75% Merino superwash wool, 25% Nylon
- Quantity (Weight): 100 grams, 4 oz
- Length: 400 meters (437 yds)
- Gauge: 28 - 32 stitches = 10 cm (4 in)
- Needles: 2.25 - 2.75mm (US 1 - 2)
- Care: Hand-wash in cold water, dry flat
If you love to knit with Biscotte Yarns, you will fall head over heels with this artisanal, hand-dyed SUPER SOCK yarn by Louise Robert Design. Whether you are knitting a scarf, a shawl or a sweater, there's nothing better than a beautifully crafted yarn designed by a passionate knitter for knitting enthusiasts.
Love this supersock from Louise Robert. It's soft, easy to work with, and the colors are rich and saturated.
Love the beautiful colors and the quality of the yarn.
The yarn is just so beautiful.
The color ways are just amazing.
I like the Super Sock very much. Not as tight a twist as Bis-sock, but it's still pretty sock perfect! This is an absolutely gorgeous tonal color in a shade of lavender blue that I just love. I have a sock pattern I'll be doing with this in the fall once Supersock World Championships is over with. I like Louse Roberts yarns a lot.


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Indian Cheese Industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 18% during 2015-2020, says RNCOS in its latest research report.
Noida, UP -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/19/2015 -- Indian cheese market is emerging as an important growth leverage of the economy. For a lot of entrepreneurs in India now cheese is milk's leap towards prosperity. The scope for cheese industry in Indian market is huge as there are around 40-50 types of cheese available in Indian stores in comparison to 3,000 cheese varieties available worldwide. The growing demand for cheese in northern part of India is driving the whole Indian cheese market. Over all Indian cheese industry is slated to grow at a CAGR of around 18% during the forecast period of 2015-2020.
According to our latest research study, "Indian Cheese Market Outlook 2020", The north Indian demand for cheese which was mainly Delhi-centric a couple of years back is now expanding on a large scale to places like Gurgaon, Noida, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ludhiana and so on. Increasing number of working classes is having exposure to mix up with expats and corporate executives which is impacted in their food habit as well. They are being highly attracted by the Italian and continental fast food like pizza, pasta, burger, etc where cheese is very essential. This changing food habit is likely to drive the cheese market in north India faster in near future.
The report by RNCOS spread over 50 pages provides an in-depth research and rational analysis of the current status and future growth prospects of the cheese market in India. Our research includes detailed study on the Indian cheese market by type, by region, by end user. Besides that, the report exhibits the emerging trends and drivers in the country which are boosting the growth of cheese market.
The report further provides a detailed description of trade scenario of cheese in India along with the analysis of type of cheese and by country export and import. A regulatory framework has been provided in the report for a better understanding of government rules associated with cheese production and cheese import in India. Through the section of regional analysis we have tried to provide the insight of current market scenario in different regions of the country. Additionally, we have also covered the key players section which gives a proper understanding to our customers about the existing competition in the cheese market. As a whole, the report represents a comprehensive outlook of the sector's past, present, and future scenario.
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AUSTRALIA-Terrifying moments when a stroller toppled onto trains tracks at a station in Melbourne, Australia.
The chilling video shows a woman, believed to be the boy's mother, let go of the stroller for a matter of seconds as she picked something off the floor when the stroller rolls over the platform edge and lands on the tracks.
The incident happened Saturday afternoon.
The woman frantically jumped onto the rail line to retrieve the stroller and the child.
Miraculously, the baby escaped the fall with only minor injuries.
Moments later, bystanders jumped onto the tracks to help, preventing a potential tragedy.
One of the Good Samaritans who rushed to the woman's aid was David Phillips.
He spoke to Seven's Sunrise on Wednesday morning saying he was at the station waiting for a train during his lunch break when the incident unfolded.
"She (the child's mother) bent down to pick something up she had dropped and let go of the pram. That's when I started running from the other side of the platform," he said.
Security vision has captured the moment the baby's stroller rolls onto train tracks at Camberwell Station.
"I knew I had a minute before my train was due. I knew nothing was coming in on the other platform, so I just bolted.
"I'd do it again in a heartbeat. My main concern was the child's welfare."


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The two countries agreed on a move toward resolving a territorial dispute by first focusing on a common goal : joint development. If it works, the agreement may be a model for similar disputes in Asia.
President Duterte’s support of vigilante killings of anyone suspected of drugs has not only brought demands for due process of law but more attention to the best solution: more concern for the healing of addicts.
As North Korea becomes more dangerous, a fresh approach is needed to end this nuclear threat. Sanctions and threats have yet to work. Perhaps the US can reach the North Korean people with a message of hope.
Now nearly a global event, Christmas has become contentious and commercial. Its meaning can be obscured if people feel pressure to give gifts. Yet in its popularity remains a hint of its purpose: an appreciation for a spiritual dawn.
Iraq’s war on Islamic State in Mosul has one big difference from Syria’s war on Aleppo. It tries to protect civilians while Syria either attacks them or basic facilities. Iraq is on the side of history for humanitarian law.
German leader Angela Merkel, once opposed to a ban on face veils, now favors them in certain public places. As much of Europe moves toward such bans, it must debate them with both practicality and compassion.
The shared values of the European Union will not only help it survive each new challenge, such as the current one in Italy, but reshape how it lives up to its promise of continentwide peace and prosperity.


Sixty years after its Broadway debut with an all-white cast, Blair Underwood says he understands his character, Stanley, in A Streetcar Named Desire—but not because he’s an actor, because he is an African-American man.
“How I play Stanley is how I wake up every day as an African-American man,” Underwood said in a radio interview with NPR.
Golden Globe nominee Underwood makes his Broadway debut playing the riveting and animalistic Polish-American, Stanley, from the Tennessee Williams play.
“I start with my heart, I start with my humanity, I start with my soul.” Underwood said. “The script and the book is exactly what Tennessee Williams wrote, and it’s astounding how it resonates in a unique way coming from actors who have a certain cultural alignment or aesthetic.”
Emily Mann, the artistic director of the McCarter Theater in New Jersey, directed the Broadway production. To make the play realistic to the racial climate of the South in the 1940s, the production made adjustments to specific cultural references in the play, such as omitting Stanley’s polish last name, “Kowalski.”
To learn the accent of the French Quartet, Underwood spent a month in New Orleans, taping residents to accurately portray the language and accent of the city. Though the original actor, Marlon Brando, starred in the play at 23-years-old, at age 47 Underwood signals he can playing a brutish Stanley, conveying an impulsive animalistic sexuality.
The multicultural production of Williams’ play comes as no surprise to Underwood, who frequents New Orleans to sample its vast array of cultures. “If you know New Orleans, you know it’s such a gumbo of all cultures—French, and the Spanish, and the African, and the whole European influence, and the Caribbean influence—it’s one of my favorite places on the planet,” Underwood said.
Unattainable love, loss of youth, and forgiveness are some of the themes Williams intertwines in A Streetcar Named Desire. To play the brute, Underwood suggested that you must understand why he exhibits certain behaviors.
“I see him very much as a man-child,” Underwood said. “The child I see is a very petulant, kind of spoiled brat who wants what he wants when he wants it and how he wants it. And the man side is the aspects and characteristics most people think of and point to, and that’s the brutality and the animalistic side of him.”
Critics have noted that the revival of the Broadway play provides “eye candy” in the beauty of the cast, which includes Nicole Ari Parker as Blanche Du Bois, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Stella and Wood Harris as Mitch. Critics have called the ensemble “sturdy” and “excellent.” However, Ben Brantley of the New York Times wrote, “This Streetcar is an exquisite snooze.”
Although the play has received mixed reviews, the all black ensemble is certain to bring large audiences to the theater, not only due to the star power of the cast but also the sexiness.
Underwood notes that the production allows for the audience to see the dynamic of Stanley and Stella in a new light. With an all-black ensemble and a simple set design, including a sheet to separate the stage into two rooms, the tension between Blanche and Stanley can be visually seen on stage, as the downward spiral begins with Blache’s arrival.
Underwood sees Stanley as a human with imperfections. Ultimately, he says he not only understands Stanley, but he also likes him.
“So much of his acting out is because his happy life that he had with [Stella] is altered and obliterated when his sister-in-law … comes to live with them,” Underwood said. “I do love Stanley because I see his flaws, and I see how he wants to make it right.”


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Why Cardio Testing Is Important!
Cardio Testing, likewise called heart screening, is an analysis technique made use of by the healthcare market to measure the efficiency of the heart in pumping blood. This easy, fast, non-intrusive test will reveal essential details of the heart such as: Pulse acknowledgment to specifically determine any abnormalities in your ventricle’s heart beat; ECG form analysis; as well as your cardiac outcome analysis. Testing examinations are performed in the past, during, and after workout training programs along with during as well as after maternity. This is necessary for individuals who consistently take part in high-intensity exercises. This is also crucial for those that have various other health problems such as heart issues, diabetes and high blood pressure. Life Line Screening Baltimore
Cardiovascular disease is among the leading causes of death in America today. While being tested for various conditions, cardio testing commonly reveals numerous non-threatening conditions that can be treated and even avoided. Improper therapy typically leads to further complications. Early evaluating for high blood pressure can stop a cardiac arrest; and early screening for high cholesterol can protect against a stroke. Early screening can likewise cause weight management, reduced blood pressure as well as reduced blood cholesterol.
Cardio Screening can aid establish whether or not you have a heart condition. There are numerous type of cardio screening that can screen for various kinds of illness. The initial type is an Exercise Heart Rate Display. This little tool records the heart rate during exhausting workout without revealing the individual any type of details that would certainly permit the surveillance of the heart’s rhythms. A breast x ray can be made use of to determine whether a heart problem is present. These tests are not 100% accurate and do not bring about a total heart background of the person.
An additional type of cardio screening is the analysis of oxygen saturation of the bloodstream. Oxygen saturation of the blood reveals the quantity of oxygen exists in the blood as a percent of the complete volume of blood that is had within the body. High levels of oxygen may suggest a significant clinical problem such as a heart problem or a kidney condition. High degrees of carbon monoxide can likewise show a significant condition. Carbon monoxide gas is generated from the burning of fuel in lorries, yet can be absorbed by the body through inhalation.
Electronic Doppler modern technology is an additional kind of cardio screening. A private undertakes a collection of common tests that reveal much anxiety on the arteries and heart. Throughout the examination, the Doppler creates a sound wave that is heard by the client as she or he walks, avoids, jumps, or bumbles. The regularity and stamina of the acoustic waves are extremely correlated with how much anxiety is being placed on the arteries. On top of that, the Doppler can likewise gauge the heart rate as well as blood pressure of the subject.
A much more advanced kind of cardio testing is the cardiac catheterization. A special stent is positioned in the patient’s groin location to put a catheter tube right into the blood circulation system as well as to keep an eye on the oxygenated blood versus the stress of the blood being pumped by the heart. The rate of the heart is kept an eye on through the stent for adjustments in the electric present and also to identify if the heart is pumping enough oxygenated blood to supply the body. Some forms of cardio testing do call for the use of a specialized pump; most need using a finger pulse screen.
There are lots of various other methods to get evaluated for cardio troubles, consisting of through ultrasound and also magnetic resonance imaging. These kinds of tests supply thorough information concerning the heart, lungs, and kidneys without calling for the patient to undergo invasive procedures. It is very important to obtain these kinds of cardio screenings regularly in order to stay healthy and balanced. Life Line Screening Baltimore
Many health care experts recommend routine cardio screening a minimum of yearly. This can help to identify potential heart problem risks in addition to to spot the beginning indications of feasible strokes or other medical concerns. The benefits of cardio screening commonly outweigh the advantages of the intrusive treatments made use of to screen for cardio problems. Therefore, lots of patients find that performing non-invasive examinations as opposed to obtaining invasive procedures, such as electrocardiograms or sclerotherapy, is the very best means to stay healthy and balanced.
What Sort Of Stroke Testing Tests Are Common?
Stroke testing is extremely important in the therapy of stroke, specifically when the stroke is brought on by a blood clot in the capillary. Embolism that developed in a capillary are known as “apoplexy.” A blood clot can be triggered by anything: a car mishap, an acute rhinitis, or perhaps a stroke. Stroke is serious, as well as if it is captured early sufficient, stroke testing can conserve your life. Evaluating for clots is done mainly with blood examinations as well as electrocardiograms (ECG).
ECG is the “great” kind of test to utilize for stroke testing, because it gauges the electrical impulses in the heart. When there is a problem in the arteries, the heart beat will reduce or stop completely. This is the primary sign of whether there is an issue in the capillary. This is why it is called the “cardiac arrest monitors.”
There are several things that enter into a testing for a cardiac arrest. These testings include taking your relaxing heart price, and looking for boosts or decreases in both the rhythm and force of your heart. Your resting heart price is very essential, due to the fact that it offers medical professionals an excellent suggestion if you go to threat for a heart attack. There are other points that go into stroke screenings as well, such as points that influence mind feature, such as memory as well as interest.
When it comes to carotid artery disease testing, the medical professionals will certainly consider your head to see if you have any kind of signs of what is called “tachycardia.” Tachycardia is the uneven rhythm of your heart. The most usual sign of this condition is a battering heart. Likewise, if you have an enlarged or puffy heart, it could suggest that you have a much more significant trouble.
One more point that they look at is the vision. Many people think that if you are doing a normal routine eye examination, then it is enough. Nevertheless, it is essential to know that a number of these screenings will additionally involve using glasses or contact lenses. If you need to put on these to be able to see properly, after that it is critically important that you experience a stroke testing for ischemic strokes.
An ultrasound is additionally one more sort of stroke testing that is done. An ultrasound functions by using sound waves to break up any type of blocked blood vessels. It basically journeys the clogs up to ensure that the medical professional can better see what is taking place. Blood clots can be really unsafe, as well as as soon as they are separated, they are much less most likely to be hazardous to your mind. An ultrasound is used to not just damage up blood embolisms, but likewise to damage up huge plaque accumulations in the arteries. Life Line Screening Baltimore


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The pet owners of Puerto Rico have welcomed Spayathon™ with open arms, arriving early and waiting for hours to get their animals sterilized and vaccinated. The unprecedented initiative, spearheaded by the Humane Society of the United States, has serviced thousands of pets and produced nearly as many heartwarming stories.
The money is out there, but the competition is fierce. While there are plenty of foundations making grants available to animal welfare groups, you need more than good intentions (or dumb luck) to tap into this funding source.
Black cats get lucky; a Colorado sanctuary teaches horses to trust; shelters feel the fallout from the backyard chicken craze; Florida shelter educates its staff and volunteers about fomites to prevent the spread of disease; New York rescue groups showcase foster kitties in stylish chapeaus; a wildlife biologist discusses ways for cat advocates and conservationists to work together; and more.

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On Wednesday Platters Wine Guide announced its 2021 5-star Wines List, unusually quietly, not revealing the individual winners names on Instagram or on other Social Media platforms, nor at a function traditionally held at the Table Bay Hotel. It appears that its emphasis is on its App, and selling its information by subscription.
Kleine Zalze Wines was named Top Performing Winery of the Year 2021, having seven five-star wines on the 2021 List, achieving this accolade for the first time in the more than 40 year history of the Platter Wine Guide. The Winery celebrated its achievement with a star-studded cake. Continue reading →
Last week I invited my friends Clint and Llewellyn Lambert (GM of the Franschhoek Boutique Hotel, and influential blogger at Hospitality Hedonist) to join me for dinner at Le Petit Manoir in Franschhoek, which opened in July. Having had more than enough time to settle in, it was a severely (and costly) experience, of a completely dysfunctional restaurant. I apologise for the longer than average Review, summarizing my experiences with Chef Kevin Grobler’s cooking since 2015. Continue reading →
For the first time Cape Town Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson has issued a statement about the City of Cape Town’s dire water shortage situation, after taking over the responsibility for the water situation for the city, as well as its communication. Current Mayor Patricia de Lille has been suspended from all water-related issues and its communication! Sadly the Deputy Mayor has announced that water-saving measures are not meeting targets, and therefore Day Zero has been brought forward by nine days to 12 April, from 21 April previously! Continue reading →


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Though the old one was way better looking, this is okay for me. What I don't like and is worth to mention is the painted Juggler Statue next to it. (I don't like any _painted_staues_.) Do you?A Hovian
@ A Hovian - I agree with you totally about the statue - it's ugly. I hadn't thought about painted statues before you mentioned it, but I much prefer ones that haven't been painted.
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The San Antonio Rock n' Roll Half Marathon in 2011 was my first half marathon distance race. I remember the expo being very large and well organized. I'm writing this review several years later so I don't remember everything that came with the bad. I still have the cool looking black San Antonio Rock n' Roll Marathon shirt.
We stayed in a hotel about a mile from the start and one block off from the river. We were able to walk the river most of the way the morning of the race and easily found our coral.
During the race there was plenty of music along the course and it was a great experience. I don't remember to many hilly sections with the exception of an underpass that was just before the finish where you would run down hill to go under the overpassing road and then had to run up the hill the rest of the way to the finish. Since then the course has been re-routed and no longer finishes the same way.
The after party was similar to what it is today with photos being taken with your finishers medal. Food ranging from fruit, water and juice to beer with plenty of space to relax after.
We had checked bags at this race and were able to get them dropped off in the morning without any issue at all and the pickup was well organized in an adjacent lot from where the finish is and was well organized with trucks by last name.
The half marathon is well supported with plenty of cheering and support. This changes a bit for the full marathon distance and I will cover that in a separate review. I would recommend this race to anyone looking for a fun first half marathon.
This was my first race internationally while I was living in Asia.
Unfortunately it was a few years ago and I can't remember the details of the expo but this is a big race for Malaysia so I'm sure you had most of the Asian equivalent for vendors present.
The race starts about a 20 minute walk from the Petronas Twin Towers (Also knows as KLCC in maps). For parking I used my office which was a few kilometers from the start however I would recommend staying in an expat friendly hotel nearby and walking from there. Now, unless things have changed your online maps and the local maps wont match in many cases for street names (Jala means street in malay) the reason for this is that the locals use landmark references and not the proper street names so just follow the other people wearing running gear and have some Ringgit tucked away for a taxi back. (make sure they run the meter and pretend you know where your going so they don't drive around town on you. You could also walk with google maps just watch for the motor bikes that drive everywhere)
The race it self starts with the the full and half marathon mixed together. About halfway through the race the full marathon branches off as the half marathon runners head back for the finish. KL isn't a flat place my any means and the road layout makes absolutely no sense to anyone from the western world so you will be running over some water ways as well as many overpasses. The website does list the current elevation profile and it shows a 90 meter incline over about a mile. And I need to tell you all right now that the 2016 course isn't the same as it was for 2011.
I suspect the finish will be the same even through the route has changed. When I ran the race they have a split in the road between the half and full runners about half a kilometer away from the finish. As you get closer this becomes a solid barrier so make sure you're on the correct side.
You finish at Merdeka Square which is where the British turned over control of the country to the Malaysians. So there is some history to be observed as well as a very large green grass cricket field to take a break on after the killer marathon you just ran.


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Fresh seafood, well cooked chips, steak egg burgers are made to perfection. Staff give great service and are very friendly. If you haven't been here before your missing out. Long story short it's the best fish n chip shop in Hamilton!!
Very tasty fish and chips. Friendly staff. Great value for money.
Used to be the best family owned fish and chip shop in the area but had a change of owners about a year ago and while the food is still better than the average fish and chip shop the atmosphere is different and there is a grumpy and at times rather unwelcoming lady there that sours the experience. Still worth going for the food but order ahead of time to avoid sitting and seeing the angry Asian lady grumpy at work lol. I do go back but try others as well so no longer my go to fish and chip shop in Hamilton
My family and I loved our food today! Wish they had Gurnard to see what that tasted like..the snapper and Tarakihi were delicious


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New York Ninja soundtrack streaming & Spotify pre-save
New York Ninja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be available on all digital and steaming services on January 7, 2022. The 30-track album to John Liu‘s lost 1984 ninja film, New York Ninja, has been available on CD and Cassette since November 1st, with the Plutonium Killer Green cassette since selling out.
You can pre-save the album on Spotify by clicking the box below, then you’ll be notified the moment the album is available for streaming.
iTunes, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora and many more of the world’s most popular streaming platforms will have New York Ninja (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) available on January 7. If you have relevant playlists, give New York Ninja an add. Don’t forget to pre-save New York Ninja on Spotify. There is one track, Battle on the Rooftop, available for listening now on our Audio page or YouTube.
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Originally directed by and starring martial arts actor John Liu (The Secret Rivals, Invincible Armor) in his only American production, New York Ninja was filmed entirely on 35mm in 1984, but the project was abandoned during production resulting in all original sound materials being lost over time. 35 years later, Vinegar Syndrome acquired the original unedited camera negative and painstakingly constructed and completed the film. Enlisting the voice talents of genre favorites: Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Bloodfist, Whatever It Takes), Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead, Nightmare Sisters), Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, Auntie Lee’s Meat Pies), Vince Murdocco (Night Hunter, LA Wars), Matt Mitler (The Mutilator, Battle for the Lost Planet), Leon Isaac Kennedy (Lone Wolf McQuade, Penitentiary), Ginger Lynn Allen (The Devil’s Rejects, Vice Academy), Cynthia Rothrock (China O’Brien, Martial Law) and Voyag3r to compose an original score.
Vinegar Syndrome Pictures is extremely proud to present this truly one of kind film experience. Restored in 4K from the original camera elements, New York Ninja is finally available in all of its ridiculous over-the-top glory for the first time ever after spending nearly four decades in film obscurity.


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Manuscript volume containing a transcript of a treatise by Comte Goswin de Wynants, , on the public charges made on the revenue of the provinces of Brabant and Limburg, Belgium. The treatise ends abruptly in the third chapter of a section on the role of the judicature in public charges. A table of contents was added in the late 18th century. There are some manuscript additions to the text, including a late 18th century table of contents.
Treatise on the revenues of Brabant and Limburg (incomplete)
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- Dates of Creationmid 18th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialFrench
- Physical Description1 volume containing 484 leaves
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Brabant was a feudal duchy, centred in Louvain and Brussels. Famed for its democratic and constitutionalist tendencies, it was divided into two parts in the 17th century, the northern section remaining under Dutch control, and the southern eventually becoming part of Belgium. Limburg is a province in northeastern Belgium. It is bounded by the Netherlands on the north and east, where the Meuse River marks the frontier. Largely Flemish-speaking, it was formerly part of the feudal duchy of Limburg, which was divided between Belgium and the Netherlands in 1839.
Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.
Bought by Herbert Somerton Foxwell from Dobell in 1904 as an addition to the Goldsmith's Library of Economic Literature.
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Manuscript quarto. Bound in quarter-morocco.
Compiled by Sarah Smith as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.
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Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
This manuscript was part of the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps, 1st Baronet (1792-1872) as MS 1142.


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Beautifully detailed proportioned walnut American of Martinsville credenza in great original condition. Designed by Merton Gershun for the “Dania” line featuring rectangular top over a two door cabinet on the right side, complemented by brass pulls, open to reveal storage compartment with three convenient white lacquered drawers and fixed shelf “cubby” elevate the style of this piece, adjacent to this three large sculpted louvered slatted facade drawers, solid walnut Danish style legs lend support with detailed trim to the lower stretchers add subtle, sophisticated. In good, vintage condition having a few minor surface imperfections. Perfect addition to any room with plenty of storage space, use as a dresser, sideboard, or server.
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Place of Origin: United States
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Material and Techniques: Walnut, Brass
Condition: Excellent. Minor wear consistent with age and history
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Picturing the Lame in Italian Art from Antiquity to the Modern Era (Hardcover) (Livio Pestilli)
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The presence of the orthopedically impaired body in art is so pervasive that, paradoxically, it has failed to attract the attention of most art historians. In Picturing the Lame in Italian Art from Antiquity to the Modern Era, Livio Pestilli investigates the changing meaning that images of individuals with limited mobility acquired through the centuries. This study evinces that in distinct opposition to the practice of classical artists, who manifested a lack of interest in the subject of lameness since it was considered â€˜a defect or a deformityâ€™ and deformity a â€˜want of measure, which is always unsightly,â€™ their Early Christian counterparts depicted them profusely, because images of the miraculous healing of the lame became the reassuring sign of universal acceptance and the promise of a more equitable existence in this life or the next. In the Middle Ages, instead, when voluntary poverty came to be associated with the necessary condition of faithfulness to Christ, the indigent lame, along with others who were forced to beg for a living, became the image of the alter Christus. This view was to change in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, when, with the resurgence of classical and Pauline ideals that condemned the idle, representations of the orthopedically impaired became associated with swindlers, freeloaders and parasites. This fascinating story came basically to an end in the Eighteenth century when, with the revival of the Greek ideal of the Beautiful, the lame gradually left center stage to be relegated again to the margins of the visual arts.
Number of Pages: 182
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Author: Livio Pestilli
Street Date: September 22, 2016
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Despite its social comedy aspect and the simple rural environment it was filmed in, “Al Khirbeh” TV series, written by Hamada Mamdouh and directed by Layth Hajo, explores the turmoil of the Arab world and becomes more of a satirical political series.
The series revolves around the conflicts between two families that are attached to outdated customs and traditions. It also shows the generational conflict that is sparked by the educated youth who are rejecting deep-rooted ideologies.
This series, which is filmed in a Syrian village that appears disconnected from the civilized world and recent communications revolution, was driven by the uprisings in the Arab world, according to some critics.
Mohamed Kheir Al-Jarrah, actor said, "The work deals with Arab citizen’s daily concerns, and the audience and viewers will note a modern simulation, despite its rural environment".
Shukran Mourtaja actress added,“Al-khirbeh” has a very important role in the Syrian drama, and will soon become one of the Syrian classics. It is a crossroad and shift for all especially that they have worked with great professors such as Doreid and Rashid.
Layth Hajo, director said,“This work has tried to keep up with new terms and events, and it generally shows the youth revolution and the uprising state led by the new generation, also known as the Internet generation.”
According to critics, this series, with actors Doreid Lahham and Rashid Assaf, seems to be one of the best comedy series in Ramadan, after it succeeded in depicting the southern Syrian environment and in attracting viewers, thanks to its script and stars.
Mohamed Kheir Al-Jarrah, actor
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Layth Hajo, director
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Nick Clegg has told ITV News Mark Carney should have the final say on whether the controversial Help to Buy scheme should be scaled back.
In comments that appear to contradict Chancellor George Osborne's defence of the programme, Mr Clegg said: "If Mark Carney - in view of his concerns about the housing market - thinks we should scale back on some of those schemes, that's exactly what we should do."
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