Are the forces in favor of UFO/UAP disclosure gaining real ground? Nick Pope, of Ancient Aliens fame, answers that question and reveals some reasons why powerful forces wish to keep the truth hidden. Its all on this edition of The Paranormal Podcast! TRANSCRIPT We utilize human transcription which is more work-intensive than automation. As a…Read More
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MACON – Mercer University junior Simran Khoja was recently selected by the U.S. Department of State to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study or intern abroad during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Khoja, a double-major in economics and math from Lilburn, was among nearly 1,000 undergraduate students from 386 colleges and universities across the country selected to receive this year’s Gilman Scholarships. She is studying abroad in Hong Kong.
“I’ve known I wanted to study abroad since I was very young. I have always loved traveling and learning about different cultures, so I am excited to live in Hong Kong and make it my home for a year,” said Khoja, who also traveled to Ecuador last summer as part of a Mercer On Mission trip.

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Not all bad economic policies kill people slowly, some do so very quickly. One such policy was the lifting of subsidies on fuel and other essentials in Yemen in 2005. Immediately after a presidential decision to bypass parliament and remove subsidies, people demonstrated their anger and many died as police and army forces fired into the crowds. The advice to carry out these draconian reforms was contemplated late in 2004 at a conference organised by the World Bank aimed at reducing the government deficit by removal of subsidies.
At the time of the conference, real GDP growth was anticipated at 3.9 percent. Inflation had gone down to 12 from 14 percent. Reserves were at 17 months of imports (7.5 billion) and the deficit was at 5.5 percent of GDP. External debt was at 41 percent of GDP or about 5 billion US$. Unemployment figures were flimsy, but there were two figures set forth: either 18 or 34 percent with the latter estimate being slightly more acceptable. These were relatively encouraging figures for Yemen, which is a Least Developed Country. In the midst of abjection, unemployment figure are meaningless anyways. Nearly half of Yemeni children suffer malnutrition. The average salary for a family of six was about one hundred dollars a month in the city- while conditions are worse in the countryside. More than half of the population reside in absolute poverty.
The conference proceedings spoke of reform based on good governance and investment promotion including FDI, private/public partnerships, quota for women, diversification, further liberalisation and banking/financial development. Only tangentially did the conferencier speak of reducing the budget deficit from 5 to 3 percent by levying a consumption sales tax of 10 percent and lifting subsidies on fuel, which incidentally was the real purpose of the event. In informal discussions following the conference late in the evening, it transpired that it was virtually impossible to pass a tax-hike and subsidy-removal bill through the populist Yemeni parliament. So, in an underhand way and with the able assistance of the Minister of Planning, the conferencier recommended that the bill be passed by presidential decree. In mid-2005, the now-ousted president, A.A. Saleh, put into effect the baleful measures. Immediately, people poured into the streets and the massacres started. That was one of many rehearsals for the Arab spring.
The real aim of these reforms was not to redress a minor sixty-million dollar deficit by lifting subsidies and imposing an indirect sales tax on necessities. To be understood, these measures have to be thought of outside the price system and in their social context. Prices are not given but made and moulded across real time by a structure of power from which the labouring classes in countries like Yemen have to be excluded. That indirect taxation is countercyclical or that subsidies cost little and can be underwritten by future earnings are all too easy to grasp. Indeed, on account of a sudden rise in oil prices alone, Yemen recorded a six percent real GDP growth in 2005, and had it not been for the revolt, the deficit for that year could have been weathered.
What mainstream doctrines obscure is that socially, Yemeni labour and resources have to be continuously undermined and cheapened. Indirect taxation in a country like Yemen criminalises the majority of the labouring class and readies it to be assaulted and subjugated. Removal of subsidies on basic consumption items starves and cheapens human life. More recently, half a million children in Yemen could die or suffer physical and mental damage as a result of malnutrition. These polices dislocate socially with the aim of grabbing and de-valorising economically. The labouring classes in Yemen have to be denied control of their resources and readied to enter the global accumulation system as material of capital via its encroachment side.
Two years after 2005, the very conferencier who led the assault on the working population in Yemen added insult to injury by stating that ‘Arabs’ are to blame for their own state of underdevelopment. They were corrupt he says. Indeed, for the majority of Yemenis who spend more than sixty percent of their income on basic foods, evading a flat sales tax is an illegal act. It need not be said that the development of an argument solely from the standpoint of the reified notion of nationality is racist; the Arab Revolts have shown that there are as many types of Arabs as there are many types of social classes. The Arab labouring classes were excluded from the formulation of policy by outright repression.
The Arab ruling classes conjointly with Western financial elites were capable of drawing and implementing pauperising policies at every stage in recent neoliberal history leading to rebellions. The Arab, similar to the American or the Chinese, does not exist in the ‘abstract’ and outside a social context. In these social formations, which are fraught with contradictions, development policies encapsulated decisions that were taken by the few against the many in the Arab world. They resulted in an odious reverse-development or de-development, for which the Arab working people cannot be blamed.
Dr. Ali Kadri, Triple Crisis

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a Short Story....
This unique story told about a man's turmoil in a problematic arranged marriage. His helplessness in dealing with one important moment in his life had actually changed as his stage for judging his future mate in various tendentious reproaches and bad prejudices which full of absurdity.
On the other hand, one can judged this man was actually having the inferiority complex problem, so he was ready to issue tons of excuses to both humiliated himself, and also at the same time attacked the woman personally. Perhaps it was a reflection of his weaknesses or it indicated indirectly that he was a loser against woman. But, he strongly denied so hard! And strangely had his own trivial reasons, as he said:
" It's all about the look in her eyes... Really, It doesn't mean that I feel inferior! But, the gaze of those eyes..... A kind of stare.... that it is really hard for me to express! Actually, it's not a sneering, insulting and dismissive gaze. It is not like that! But ... oh my god! Every time I spoke before her, then I saw the look in her eyes ... God damn it! Suddenly the weird feeling came. Looked like I was so tiny in front of her. There were reluctance, bizzare respect, or whatever it's called. Clearly, I feel like dealing with a woman who is so perfect, so high, so holy and regal, flawless, with all the elite expectations of the classy people... I mean, this is not in terms of material. But, it's more in intellectually meaning! Uhh! I even seemed to be so fool in front of her. "
But, if we continued to follow his odd and absurd conversation, in fact the man was in extraordinary restlessness and anger. He had strong, plausible reasons which were finally revealed in his emotional and tragic words:
"That's the matter, buddy! In fact…. there is one thing that I haven't told you. And unfortunately, that is even worse!”
He said in a mysterious trembling voice, "Really, this is what I was going to tell you from the beginning. I just wanted to show something that I had never thought of before ..."
So, what did THE MOST EXTREME SECRET he want to unveil from his prospective spouse? Let's find out by reading the whole story!

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Zuma visits Madiba again
According to a statement released by the Presidency, Mandela continues to respond to treatment.
PRETORIA - President Jacob Zuma visited the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria for the second time in 24 hours on Thursday.
He was visiting former president Nelson Mandela who has entered his fifth week in the hospital, battling an ongoing lung infection.
On Wednesday night, The Presidency released an update on Madiba's health saying he was responding to treatment but remained in a critical but stable condition.
Meanwhile, South Africans are preparing to celebrate Mandela's 95th birthday next week on 18 July.
Many people will give 67 minutes of their time to help others, while the Ekurhuleni municipality announced on Monday it had arranged a team of mountain climbers to summit Kilimanjaro in honour of Madiba.


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Right now I am very active on pinterest. I’m constantly looking around on the site and pinning recipes and other ideas to my boards. I have a few recipes pinned that I have wanted to try for dinner and today I decided to check out the chicken and dumplings in the crockpot.
It has been pretty cold out lately and I thought that I would make this dish to share with my boyfriend (who is always surprising me with dinner). The picture sold me on the recipe and I would like to share my experience with my readers.
1 lb (2-3 pieces) thawed, boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can chicken broth
1 medium onion, diced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
4 large flaky refrigerator biscuits (1/2 can)
black pepper to taste
Place thawed chicken at bottom of crockpot. Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion, carrot, and celery over chicken. Add pepper if desired. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 8 hours. Do not stir while cooking.
Cut each uncooked biscuit into 9 small pieces and stir into chicken stew. Allow to cook for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from crock pot and shred with a fork. Return chicken to pot. Stir and serve hot.
I really love meals in the crockpot. They are inexpensive and provide you with 2 or 3 nights of dinner. The original recipe did not call for carrots or celery, but I added it because getting some extra veggies doesn’t hurt. It reminded me of chicken pot pie. So delicious!
Recpice found on PolishTheStars.com.

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WGN-Superbowl Party– Wednesday 1/30/19
Bacon Old Fashioned
2 oz bacon-infused bourbon
1 Tbls. good quality maple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all the ingredients except for the orange twist. Shake, then strain into a glass filled with a couple of ice cubes. Garnish with the orange twist and bacon strip.
Bacon Infused Bourbon:
1/3 cup of rendered bacon fat
3 cups of bourbon
Cook a pound of hickory smoked bacon and reserve the rendered fat. Add 1/3 cup of hot fat to a jar and fill with bourbon, give a good shake. Seal and allow to stand until it reaches room temperature. Place the jar in the freezer for 24 hours. The fat will solidify but the bourbon will remain in a liquid state. Open the jar and pour off the bourbon, straining through a coffee filter or cheesecloth to remove any loose fat particles.
6 cooked eggs
1pound tube of breakfast sausage
2 eggs; beaten
½ cup flour
11/2 cups panko bread crumbs
Oil for frying
½ cup mayonnaise
2 Tbls. Dijon mustard
Dash of Worcestershire
Bring a pot of water to a boil, using a slotted spoon gently place eggs in water and cook for 10 minutes. Immediately remove with slotted spoon and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Gently peel the eggs, removing the shell and the thin inner shell lining.
Prepare your breading station with a plate of flour, small bowl of eggs, and a plate of breadcrumbs. Remove sausage from packaging and place of a plate.
Lightly flour the egg. Wrap in a thin layer of sausage and press into your hand in an effort to seal the meat all around the egg. Don’t press too hard or you will break the yolk!
Next coat in egg, and finally the breadcrumbs.
Deep fry at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. At this point you can refrigerate and heat at 400-degree oven just before serving (let scotch eggs come to room temperature before putting in the oven). Cut in half and serve with dijonnaise sauce. Makes 12.
2 Tbls. finely chopped black olives
2 Tbls. finely diced roasted red pepper
1/3 cup pepperoni diced (I pulse in food processor)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ tsp. Italian seasonings
¼ cup mayonnaise
8 oz. softened cream cheese
Mix the above ingredients together, serve with baguette slices, brushed with olive oil and baked in 350-degree oven for 12-15minutes. Serve with baguette rounds or soft pita Stonefire Naan Dippers (delicious and looks like pizza crust).
Cody Parkey NACHO Fault Chicken Skewers
1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast season with salt and pepper and cut into bite size pieces in a bowl mix with: 1 tsp. each: garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder and ½ tsp. cumin
¾ cup salsa
⅓ cup black olives
⅓ cup jalapeños
Fresh chopped cilantro
3 Tbls. diced green onions
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
Sour cream drizzled over the top
*optional guacamole on the side
Heat about 2 Tbls. olive oil in a sauté pan and sear chicken for about 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Layer chickenon plate and top with salsa, sour cream, sprinkle on olives and jalapeños, green onion and queso cotija. Serve with *goal post picks.
Bunnies in a Blanket
1-pound bag of baby carrots
Olive oil to coat
Salt and pepper
1 sheet of puff pastry
1 egg beaten for egg wash
Toss carrots with olive oil to coat and season with salt and pepper. Roast the carrots at 400 for about 30–35 minutes. Set aside. Roll out puff pastry just a bit to make thinner. Make into triangles, wrap each strip with carrot. Brush with egg wash and place in freezer for about 30 minutes (the dough will hold the shape better if cooked frozen). Bake at 400 degrees for about 15minutes or until golden. Makes about 40-44 per sheet of puff pastry. Serve with spicy honey mustard.
6 Tbls. butter
6 Tbls. flour
¼ cup onion; diced
½ cup green pepper; diced
½ cup drained petite diced tomatoes
1 lb. ground chuck, cooked and drained (leave ground beef a little chunky)
4 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups whole or 2% milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Melt butter over medium heat in a stockpot. Cook green pepper and onion in butter until softened, add tomato then stir in flour to make a roux, add chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then slowly stir in cheese a little at a time until melted, add ground beef and season with fresh ground pepper, garnish with cheese and dill pickle (optional). Serves 6 dinner portions but if serving in the bowls that I used, will serve about 8-10 smaller sized portions.
Hail Mary Brownies
For this recipe you can use your favorite brownie mix or from scratch. Once finished drizzle with caramel sauce and top withfootball shaped pretzels. Serve in decorative cupcake papers.The brownie/caramel/pretzel combination is surprisingly good!
Goal post picks, football disposable bowls for soup-Party City
Football pretzels-World Market and Rold Gold available at Jewel
Stonefire Naan Dippers-I purchased at Costco, available at select Jewel stores
White sharpie, clay pots-Michaels
Roll of black paper-Hobby Lobby and Michaels
Referee party supplies available at all of the following-Walmart.com (sheets of paper grass), Oriental Trading Company, Amazon Prime, Target


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Something is wrong with your child. You can’t put your finger on it, but she is acting strangely. Withdrawn and sullen, she won’t get out of bed. She mopes around all day refusing even to take a shower or get dressed; this is really odd considering she used to be so picky about the way she looked. Sometimes she lashes out for no apparent reason, other times she walks around showing no emotion. Your gut is telling you that things are not right but your head refuses to believe this is anything but typical teenage behaviour.
Should you be concerned?
Perhaps. Persistent, ongoing changes in your child’s behaviour, personality or day to day functioning may be an indication of psychosis.
What is psychosis?
Psychosis describes a treatable medical condition that affects the brain and can result in some loss of contact with reality. Early warning signs (the prodromal phase) of psychosis include many of the behavioural changes we described above. Your child may also seem to be extremely anxious, suspicious or disoriented. Where once she was affectionate, she now hates being touched by anyone. She may be extra sensitive to sounds, smells, light, colour and textures.
As time goes on, and if the illness is not treated, more severe (acute) symptoms develop. Your child may experience hallucinations (seeing, hearing, smelling things that are not there), delusions (paranoia or feelings of grandeur), increasing confusion, exaggerated mood swings and other behavioural changes (such as inappropriate laughter or sudden bouts of anger).
Approximately three per cent of the population will experience a psychotic episode at some point in their lives; many will have their first experience in adolescence or early adulthood. For some, the symptoms come on gradually and appear to be the behaviours of a “difficult teen”; in others, the symptoms appear rapidly and are clearly the result of a disorder.
Psychosis is particularly challenging for young people, because this is a critical time in their lives for developing self-esteem, confidence, relationships and a positive outlook on life. A psychotic episode can interrupt healthy development in any one or
all of these areas if not treated early and properly.
What causes psychosis?
Research shows that chemical abnormalities in the brain are present in psychosis, but the reasons behind these imbalances remain a mystery. In
addition, risk factors such as a family history of psychosis, illegal drug use (including cannabis), excessive alcohol use and stress contribute to the onset of a psychotic episode.
Is there a cure?
Psychosis is a chronic disease – in other words, it can be a lifelong illness however, it is treatable and manageable. Early identification, assessment and treatment can minimize the impact of a psychotic episode and decrease the chances that other psychological problems will develop. Full recovery is possible and with the right help, many youth grow up to lead healthy, productive lives. While relapses may occur from time to time, the effects of a psychotic episode are decreased if symptoms are identified within the first six
months of onset.
How is psychosis treated?
Medication and counseling are key elements in the treatment and ongoing management of psychosis, as are family support and education.
We won’t go into detail here (please see “What is Psychosis?” or go to the list of our pamphlets). For now, be assured that help is effective and available for your child and your family.
What can you do?
Be aware of prodromal symptoms:
Make sure you can recognize them, and ensure that your child gets help as quickly as possible if she
shows signs of them. Read “Early Psychotic Intervention” (EPI) for more details on the reasons why early assessment and treatment
are so important.
Don’t ignore the warning signs and do not take a “wait and see” attitude:
Psychosis will not usually go away on its own and if left untreated, can lead to substance abuse, depression, increased risk of suicide and a great deal of family upheaval. Your child may be the one suffering from psychosis but the whole family will be affected by her illness.
Recognize your own fears:
You may be afraid of the discrimination that surrounds mental illness; you may even share some of those prejudices. You would not be alone in this, but consider the facts – if your child is suffering from a psychosis, she will not be able to cure herself. If you want her to get better, you need to face your fears and reach out for help.
Make arrangements for your child to see someone for an initial assessment, particularly if the risk factors we mentioned above are present:
Many young people who develop psychosis for the first time are still living at home. As a parent, you play a vital role in recognizing that “something is not right” and getting your family doctor or mental health professional involved. Other places you can turn to for help include community mental health services, teen health clinics, school counselors, psychologists, social workers, help lines and in the event of crisis,
the emergency department of your local hospital.
Be an advocate:
Youth with a “first time episode” of psychosis are often circulating in the health system, undiagnosed, for a long time. Speak up to ensure that your child sees a mental health professional with experience in EPI.
This can be very challenging for a family living with a child with psychosis; that’s why family support is important for you as well. Learn how to be non-confrontational and reduce stress in the emotional environment. De-stress yourself in family support groups; it’s healthier for you and your child. Psychosis is not your child’s fault and it is not yours either. No once chooses to be ill.
Be part of the recovery process:
As your child recovers, lifestyle issues play an important role. Encourage her to eat a healthy diet; take up a hobby and exercise; establish positive relationships; set realistic goals around school or work; and minimize her stressors. You, along with her health care team, want to support her in gradually and realistically resuming her life. Just remember it is your child’s process – not yours – you are there to help, not take over.
One last thought: Take care of yourself.
So much attention is paid to the child with psychosis during this process, that parents often neglect themselves. Be aware of your own needs, your own requirements for a healthy lifestyle, and the need to take a break. If you don’t look after your own health, you won’t be able to help your child.
For your child’s sake, take care of yourself too.

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Started to install the cams, after bleeding the no tap lifters. But had to stop because im missing a cam seal. Apparently I only had 1.
So back to waiting for delivery. An entire week for a little seal
I did finish wiring the knock sensor correctly this time with shielded wiring. Didn’t pin it in yet.
Maybe tomorrow, also the fuel relay module bypass.
Figured out the intake needs to match the head. So waiting on that now too. Not sure about the fuel rail yet. Will see.
Did bolt in the new ecmlink ECU. Didn’t need longer bolts.
Getting sick during a long weekend sucks. I didnt get nearly anything done that i planned during the time off work.
Fully completed the knock sensor wiring with pin.
Completed the fuel relay module bypass.
Completed the resistor pack wiring harness, although can’t install yet, waiting on new intake manifold and fuel rail among other things.
Ordered a boost gauge.
Will start wiring the gauges next. The innovate lc-2 and the boost gauge.
Just so I can get all wiring out of the way to focus on the engine and turbo.


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Criticism of former Senator Chuck Hagel for not backing the 2007 US “troop surge” in Iraq demands an explanation of why that relatively small reinforcement was not the main driver for reversing Iraq’s descent into violent chaos. In fact, when proposed in late 2006, there was widespread doubt about its potential for success among experts. And that skepticism was not, as detractors allege, off target. In reality, a different change in Bush Administration Iraq policy was the primary game-changer. Nonetheless, widespread belief still persists that the troop surge alone reversed the downward spiral in Iraq during 2003-2006. Some have tried to correct the record, but without much success.
When I served with the Iraq Study Group (ISG) led by former Secretary of State James Baker and former Congressman Lee Hamilton in 2006, many of its core Middle East experts felt the “troop surge” would fail because it was far too small. It increased US troops in Iraq by less than 20 percent. The situation, which included the robust Sunni Arab insurgency, widespread al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) terrorism and rampant sectarian cleansing, had gotten too far out of control for so few troops to make a real difference. Some believed as many as five times the 21,500 troops the Bush Administration sent in were needed. After all, troop levels had risen and fallen modestly before with little change in what had been a grindingly indecisive anti-insurgency war.
Unknown to the ISG (and evidently most of everyone outside the executive branch) the Bush Administration had quietly made another decision truly capable of sparking a major improvement on the ground in Iraq. The White House agreed to a deal with the bulk of the Sunni Arab insurgents fighting US forces. The insurgents not only wanted to stop fighting US/UK forces, but also to partner with Coalition forces against al-Qaida in Iraq. Although holding their own and inflicting heavy casualties, the insurgents had tired of suffering heavy losses themselves, were appalled by damage to their own communities from the fighting, and had been angered by extremist AQI abuses in their home towns and villages.
In fact, insurgent leaders began approaching US forces over two years earlier with the same offer. But it was rebuffed by the Bush Administration (despite the support of many US military officers in Iraq) because the Shi’a-dominated Iraqi government bitterly opposed such a deal. In late 2006, however, in the face of a severe spike in violence — and despite more objections from the Iraqi government — the US accepted the deal. That triggered what was called Iraq’s Sunni Arab “Awakening” (up to 100,000 Sunni Arab insurgents changing sides).
It took nearly two more years of hard fighting to bring most all Sunni Arab insurgents into the arrangement, weaken the power of AQI, and curb sectarian cleansing. The modest US “troop surge” improved tactics set in motion by General David Petraeus, and gains in Iraqi Army professionalism helped too, but these were not nearly as critical as what some called the far more sweeping “deal with the devil.”
Sadly, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who objected to the deal well into 2008, continues to exclude the Sunni Arab community from the Iraqi political mainstream. Despite assurances to the contrary, he has hounded many Sunni Arab fighters who took part in the “Awakening”, arresting and even taking out a good number of them. This has soured Sunni Arabs on Maliki and his Shi’a allies, causing enough Sunni Arabs to resume assisting AQI to make it difficult to stop the lethal bombings.
Why the decision to make this deal with the vast majority of the insurgents was withheld from the Iraq Study Group (and others) is unknown to me. It almost surely would have changed our recommendations, and likewise might well have made lawmakers like Chuck Hagel less skeptical of what otherwise appeared to be an inadequate fix in the face of a far greater challenge.
Equally bizarre has been the sloppy use of the US “troop surge” by most American media outlets as misleading shorthand for everything that altered the Iraqi playing field back in 2007-2008. As a result, critics continue to hound opponents (like Hagel) about a troop surge that could well have been a military failure if not for the stunning, belated, and initially secretive deal that transformed most of our Sunni Arab foes in Iraq into American allies.
Photo: US Army soldiers move down a street as they start a clearing mission in Dora, Iraq, on May 3, 2007. Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division are patrolling the streets in Dora. DoD photo by Spc. Elisha Dawkins, US Army. (Released)

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Have you ever seen the thing pictured above and wondered what the heck it even is? If the answer is yes, you're not alone.
It's art, of course.
Unveiled, as it were, in 2008, there are actually two of them. They were commissioned by the City of Vancouver's Public Art Program back in 2008, and the budget was $180,000 each. They're the work of artist Marko Simcic, and their title is Park.
Constructed of stainless steel and a chassis, they took years to construct. The works are occasionally towed to new locations around the city where they're parked in public spaces.
They had recently become more functional, serving to help with traffic calming along Prior St in front of Strathcona Park, but have since been relocated a couple of blocks to the north.
Why do they even exist, you ask? As explained in their brochure, they're supposed to make you stop and think;
"Cars are a paradox of convenience and inconvenience, and carry the concepts of autonomy and individual freedom. Park plays with what the streets permit, provoking a consideration of the short history of our attachment to the automobile and a reconsideration of its future."
Now you know.

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News by Jackie Harrison
Book DescriptionFrom an author highly knowledgeable in the field, News is a handy and accessible guide that examines the history of news, both as newspapers and radio, and as entertainment and information, and introduces students to the key concepts and issues that surround the news. Using up-to-date case examples such as the Hutton Report and embedded journalists, from across a range of media including print, radio, television and the internet, Jackie Harrison explains the different theoretical approaches that have been used to study the news, as well as providing an accessible introduction to how news is produced and regulated, what counts as news, and how it is selected and presented. Topics covered include: * introduction to the concept of news * the growth and development of news * technology, concentration and competition * balancing freedom and responisibility * regulatory control of the news * making the news. Written in a clear and lively style, News is the ideal introductory book for students of media, communication and journalism.
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Book DetailsISBN: 9780415319508
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publish Date: 10-Nov-2005
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Books By Author Jackie Harrison
European Broadcasting Law and Policy, Hardback (October 2007)
In this book, Harrison and Woods provide a detailed analysis of European broadcasting law.
News, Hardback (November 2005)
With examples across a range of media including print, radio, television and the internet, Jackie Harrison explains the different theoretical approaches that have been used to study news.
Violence on Television, Hardback (February 2003)
TV violence has long been identified as a significant causal agent in relation to the prevalence of crime and violence in society. This work presents the findings of what is to date the largest British study of violence on TV ever undertaken.
Terrestrial TV News in Britain, Paperback (May 2000)» View all books by Jackie Harrison
Terrestrial television news remains the key source of information for understanding the complexity of the world. News is reported according to specific cultural values. This book attempts to understand the values and beliefs of news producers and the culture within which they work.
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Alicia Keys has just taken her first step into the beauty industry by landing a contract to represent Parfums Givenchy. According to WWD, the singer will appear in promotional ads for the brand's next fragrance later on this year.
"I'm honored to introduce the world to the newest scent by Givenchy," Keys told WWD. "Givenchy has long been one of the world's most iconic luxury fashion houses, and a personal favorite of mine."
The singer's ads for the next fragrance will begin circulating in September and we can't wait to see them. She'll be joining a good list of celebs who have been featured in Givenchy perfume campaigns, including Liv Tyler, Justin Timberlake, Uma Thurman and Amanda Seyfried.
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- A rebound move after defending the two-year low at around 0.6680 has strengthened aussie bulls.
- The 50-EMA at 0.6713 has acted as major support for the antipodean.
- A bullish range shift by the RSI (14) will trigger an upside momentum.
The AUD/USD pair has rebounded sharply after correcting to near 0.6713 in the Tokyo session. The asset is gaining strength amid a firmer establishment above the round-level hurdle of 0.6700. The major has breached the immediate resistance of 0.6732 and is attempting to sustain above the same.
On an hourly scale, the commodity-sensitive currency has bounced sharply after testing the two-year low at around 0.6680. The formation of the Double Bottom chart pattern indicates lower selling pressure while testing the lows again and dried selling resulted in a vertical upside move. The road ahead is not easy for the antipodean and will find hurdles around the horizontal resistance placed from September 1 low around 0.6770.
The 50-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at 0.6713 has acted as a major cushion for the counter. While, the 200-EMA at 0.6754 is still higher, which could spoil the mood of Aussie investors.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) (14) is on the verge of shifting into the bullish range of 60.00-80.00, which will deliver a vertical upside ahead.
Aussie bulls will strengthen further if the asset surpasses the above-mentioned critical hurdle at 0.6770. This will drive the asset towards September 5 high at 0.6832, followed by the previous week’s high at 0.6916.
Alternatively, a break below the above-mentioned demand zone will drag the asset towards the round-level support at 0.6600. A slippage below the latter will drag the asset towards the 25 May 2020 low at 0.6520.


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- How many cups is 50 grams flour?
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- What is the weight of 1 cup of sugar?
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How many cups is 50 grams flour?
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How much is 60 grams in cups?
Cups To Grams Conversions (Metric)CupGrams1/2 cup60 grams5/8 cup70 grams2/3 cup75 grams3/4 cup85 grams6 more rows
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1/4 cups62 grams equals 1/4 cups water.
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198 gramsSugar (granulated white): 1 cup = 7 ounces = 198 grams.
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What is 50g of plain flour?
Amount : 50g ( gram ) of plain flour Equals = 6.4 tablespoons ( tbs ) of plain flour. Fraction : 6 2/5 tablespoon ( tbsp ) of plain flour. Comment from/about : 50g of plain flour to cups, oz, tbsp.
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100 grams of flour is about 0.7 cups.
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0.21 cups50 grams equals 0.21 cups of water or there are 0.21 cups in 50 grams. See below for the grams to cups conversion for 50 grams of water, sugar, honey, milk, flour and more.
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Convert 60 grams or g of flour to cups. 60 grams flour equals 1/2 cup.
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Convert 62 grams or g of flour to tablespoons. 62 grams flour equals 7 7/8 tablespoons.
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For as long as I can remember dance has been part of my life. I love performing, creating and teaching. Mum and I go as often as we can to live performances. So I was excited to hear that Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands was coming to the Liverpool Empire. I have been a big fan of Matthew Bourne for a long time. So that was Mum's Christmas present sorted!
We settled into our seats and from the moment the orchestra stuck up I was enchanted. The set and costumes perfectly the captured the world that surrounds Edwards story. Every single dancer played their character perfectly and completely swept me along.
No one more so than Dominic North and his beautiful portrayal of Edward. Jonny Depp's performance of the character is so iconic initially I was worried that I wouldn't be able to shake that image from my mind. However as soon as he starts moving all thoughts of Mr Depp are banished. From a delicate twitch of the scissors to a dramatic leap North's performance is thoroughly captivating.
With just music, gesture and movement the dancers guide you through the story of misunderstanding, acceptance, love and tragedy. I was moved to tears by this sweet and touching performance. In this moving and magical dance spectacle Matthew Bourne makes a tragic story truly beautiful. If this production comes to a theatre near you I strongly recommend that you see it. I promise you won't be disappointed.
I hope you found this review interesting. If you have been to see the performance please share your experiences and thoughts with me. I'd love to hear what you think.
All pictures are from http://new-adventures.net/edward-scissorhands/gallery and @Mattbourne1 Twitter.


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Initial reaction to the Levine broadcast was extremely positive, with articles across the country and an editorial in the New York Times praising the broadcast. Four days later, a U-2 spy plane captured clear photographic evidence of ballistic missile facilities established in Cuba. Levine was quickly forgotten. The United States began a military blockade of Cuba. Kennedy announced that he would not permit offensive weapons to be delivered to Cuba and demanded that the weapons already in Cuba be dismantled and returned to the USSR. In our coverage we broadcast discussions that included Paul Baran, a Cuban sympathizer. Members of the Senate Subcommittee on Internal Security said they were horrified.
On December 17, 1962, Harry Plotkin, our loyal Washington attorney who was personally appalled by some of what he heard on Pacifica, received a subpoena to appear before the Senate Subcommittee on Internal Security. SISS was apparently unaware that as the Foundation’s attorney, Harry Plotkin was immune from testimony.
On the 18th, two members of Pacifica’s board of Directors living in Berkeley received telegrams announcing that subpoenas (which they had never received) were being postponed. A couple of weeks later Dr. Peter Odegard, another member of the board (and formerly an Assistant Treasurer of the United States and President of Reed College) and Mrs. Dorothy Healy, Chairman of the Southern California Communist Party, also received subpoenas.
Trevor Thomas, who was the Foundation’s acting President, called SISS’s chief counsel, Jay Sourwine, and asked him the purpose of the hearings. Sourwine replied that the committee wanted to find out how it was possible for a member of the Communist Party to broadcast on an American radio station. Thomas explained that Mrs. Healy was one of about twenty different commentators who, between them, covered the political spectrum from the extreme right to the extreme left. Trevor added that in line with Pacifica’s policies and FCC rulings – Mrs. Healy was identified as a communist. The next day, Trevor received a subpoena.
By the time the hearings finally convened on January 10, 1963, subpoenas had also been served on Jerry Shore, our new executive director, Joseph Binns, Station Manager of WBAI in New York City for just two weeks, and Mrs. Pauline Shindler, a subscriber to the Los Angeles station.
Before the hearings convened, the Foundation notified SISS and the press that as a public institution its records were open for examination. Its programs could be heard by anyone and most were scheduled in a program guide. Thomas objected to the coercive subpoenas and once again asked for some kind of explanation. None was forthcoming.
Pacifica then requested that the hearings be held in public and contemplated broadcasting them live, in the belief that all relevant information ought to be made public. Despite the support of both California senators, Clair Engle and Thomas Kuchel, SISS replied that its rules forbade an open hearing.
On January 10, when the hearings began, Senator Dodd issued a seven-page statement which each witness was required to read before testifying. The statement dealt with possible communist infiltration of American communications media. It then continued: “Recently, there have come to the attention of the committee reports of possible communist infiltration or penetration of an important radio chain, the stations of the Pacifica Foundation. We are here today to seek information, from witnesses whom we believe to be in a position to supply it, respecting facts which may shed light on the question of how much substance there may have been to these reports. This is our major objective.”
By 1963 Pacifica was a small but secure part of American broadcasting. Its three stations, in three major population centers (the San Francisco Bay area, Los Angeles, and New York City), had enough subscribers to produce a wide range of programming, hire an executive director and contemplate moving into new territories. SISS and HUAC had lost their teeth. Legally speaking, congressional committees are authorized to hold hearings to gather information necessary to enact legislation. But as the records of SISS and HUAC made clear, they never served any serious legislative function.
Instead, they subpoenaed witnesses, forced them to testify about their beliefs and then publicized their testimony in a context that made the witnesses appear unAmerican. The only way to avoid such was exposure, was to cooperate by confessing your sins and giving the committee the names of your fellow sinners. You couldn’t read a statement, you didn’t have access to testimony made against you, you couldn’t cross examiner HUAC or SISS attorneys.
Most informed Americans had rejected the committees by 1963. SISS and HUAC couldn’t hold public hearings outside of Washington. After the 1960 San Francisco hearings, the city government announced it would no longer make its facilities available to HUAC.
The Levine broadcast had been a huge success. It seemed to many of us to be an ideal time for Pacifica to refuse to cooperate.

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Non-bank lender RateSetter is full steam ahead on plans to hit the ASX-boards post reporting season, finalising its line up and pitch to potential investors.
RateSetter's management team, headed by Daniel Foggo and fellow founder Glenn Riddell, has been back in front of a handful of fund managers this week, seeking to shore up their early support for the initial public offering slated to launch in coming months.
The early peak included a business update, including how RateSetter had traded through the COVID-19 pandemic, and an explanation of its funding sources which include traditional banks and warehouse facilities.
There was also an update on its board and management team, including news that ex-Resimac Group joint CEO Mary Ploughman would oversee RateSetter's board as chairman. Ploughman is a former Macquarie banker who was also deputy chair of the Australia Securitisation Forum in recent years.
Street Talk can reveal RateSetter has added Wilsons to its IPO line up, hiring the stockbroker as a joint lead manager alongside Bell Potter – the same pair that like to remind investors they teamed up to float Afterpay back in the day. (Highbury Partnership, which is still helping Afterpay print deals, is also advising on the mooted IPO).
Fund managers said RateSetter made it clear it was keen to be one of the first IPOs out of the block in the 2021 financial year, and would seek to capitalise on keen investor interest in the tech and fintech sectors. The Zoom meetings included plenty of talk about technology that drives its lending platform.
RateSetter's executives told funds that it was seeking to grow its loan book across three markets in particular: auto, renewables and personal loans.
The company's IPO plans come after a quiet time for new listings in Australia. Official IPO volumes in the first half were strong in the six months to June 30, but more than 90 per cent of the volume came from TPG Telecom/Vodafone Hutchison Australia merger which now trades as a $15.4 billion company. There was not one cent raised as part of the new listing.
Other floats in the pipeline include payments company Laybuy, which completed a pre-IPO raising and cornerstone offer on Wednesday, and Fantastic Furniture, which has appointed brokers for a run at the ASX boards as early as late 2020.


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Posting Number: #1077
Position Title: Biostatistician II
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Emeryville, CA
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.
Reporting directly to the Manager Statistical and Data Services /Scientific Director, the incumbent provides (1) statistical programming and statistical and epidemiologic data analysis support in consultation with the Manager Statistical and Data Services/Scientific Director/Scientists; (2) maintenance support for the ARG survey databases; (3) consultation for the design and analysis of sample surveys in support of scientists and research staff; and (4) aid in the drafting of manuscripts/grants, especially methods, analyses (and results on manuscripts), and power estimation sections. In addition, the position supports the programming, data analytic, and data maintenance activities of other staff including Research Associates.
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Statistical Programming and Statistical/Epidemiologic Data Analysis
- Provides statistical and epidemiologic data analysis consultation to scientists;
- Meets with Manager Statistical and Data Services /Scientific Director on an ongoing basis. Formulates appropriate analysis strategies. When necessary, this includes collaboration with Biostatistical personnel to develop/modify statistical/ epidemiologic methods most appropriate for testing study hypotheses;
- The range of statistical techniques a Biostatistician II is expected to implement are those taught in Masters and Ph.D. level courses in statistics, social epidemiology and health services research. Implementations of more advanced methods are carried out in collaboration with Senior Statistician/s and appropriate consultants.
- Provides consultation for appropriate statistical tools for analysis, and statistical programming involving such tools.
Assist in Drafting of Manuscripts/Grant Applications
- Provides statistical consultation for the design and analysis of sample surveys for doctoral-level research scientists and other research staff;
- In collaboration with individual scientists, helps draft the technical, statistical methodology, analyses and power estimation sections of grant applications.
- Aids in the drafting of technical publications based on survey data findings. This typically involves drafting Methodology/Analysis/Results Sections of manuscripts. On occasion, however, a Biostatistician II will also be expected to author, or serve as the sole/first author of a manuscript in interest areas, particularly those emphasizing statistical and epidemiologic methods.
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- Monitors work of the Research Associate staff in collaboration with the Manager Statistical and Data Services/Scientific Director and Principal Investigators to ensure that all contributions to ARG datasets conform with ARG database standards.
- Minimum four years of experience in Statistics, Public Health, Alcohol, Epidemiology, Social Science, or Economic fields with extensive application to the analysis of survey/services research data.
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On this Good Friday, I’d like to share a hymn with you that has helped me center myself on the spiritual meaning and depth of Jesus’s sacrifice. The hymn is entitled “Thee We Adore,” and the English text below is translated from Thomas Aquinas, an important 13th century priest. Tara and I found this hymn through one of the area choirs in which we sing; the tune we sang (by a composer named Candlyn) is hauntingly beautiful.
Thee we adore, O hidden Savior, thee,
Who in thy sacrament art pleased to be;
Both flesh and spirit in thy presence fail.
Yet here thy presence we devoutly hail.
Thomas Aquinas was instrumental in the philosophical arguments behind the Catholic doctrine called “transsubstantiation” – that is, that the bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper literally become the body and blood of Jesus when we share at his table. We in the Church of God do not believe this happens, but we can certainly agree that “both flesh and spirit in thy presence fail.” Being in the Lord’s presence is truly awesome.
O blest memorial of our dying Lord,
Who living bread to men doth here afford!
O may our souls forever feed on thee,
And thou, O Christ, forever precious be.
Jesus taught us that he is the Bread of Life (John 6:22-59). When we share at the Lord’s table, we are reminded that he is true food and true drink. And when we gather at the foot of the cross, we are reminded of the truth behind the meal that we share: the bread and wine remind us of the great price Jesus paid so that we might have forgiveness and relationship with him.
Fountain of goodness, Jesu, Lord and God,
Cleanse us, unclean, in thy most cleansing flood.
Increase our faith and love, that we may know
The hope and peace which from thy presence flow.
Jesu, short for Jesus, is the source of all hope and peace. His blood is a “most cleansing flood” that can wash us clean from sin through faith and love. This season is a powerful time to remember, to wash, and to remain quietly in his presence.
O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see,
May what we thirst for soon our portion be,
To gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face,
The vision of thy glory and thy grace.
Our hope is always for a future with Jesus Christ. When we stand at the foot of the cross, at the tomb containing Jesus’s body, we wait for a yet-to-be-revealed future. When we see the bread of the Lord’s Supper hidden beneath a cloth, we yearn for the time when we can see Christ face to face. Until then, we thirst, we hunger, we meditate, we draw close to Christ, we hold vigil at the tomb.
I’ll see you on the other side.


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|Topic of the Month: Seasonal Color & Outdoor Ambiance |
There is a way to create a soothing, luxurious atmosphere in a home so that those who live there feel almost as if they are on vacation in their own backyard. This is how Scott Parker of Parker Homescape used his expertise as a landscape designer to transform the outdoor space of a residence in Westfield, New Jersey.
What was once an overgrown piece of property is now a beautifully designed landscape with a curved patio, comfortable seating, lush seasonal plantings and mood lighting that lends an added ambiance to the spaces after dark. Aside from the landscaping in the front and back of the house, the hardscape design and construction, and the lighting, Parker also took care of the drainage work and sod installation.
When taking on a project, Parker bases his recommendations on the style of a house coupled with the customer's style and preferences. Parker explains, "If we have a customer who loves a certain style, we determine if it would work with their house and then we help them choose the style of the hardscape, the patio style, and the materials. Choices of materials can be paper stone, natural stone, or cultured stone like what you see here. We also help them decide if there should be a border on the patio or if we should cut the stone. If it's a winding patio, it can add a lot of visual interest to cut the outside. Sometimes it takes away from the aesthetics if we put a border on, but other times it looks really nice."
A client's color preference plays a large role in determining what the hardscape will look like, according to Parker. "We bring color samples to our customers to help them choose colors that they like. We're also very careful to ask people if they have any plans of redoing the siding or the shutters on their home because any color changes will dictate our selection of colors for the hardscape."
Color is also an extremely important element when it comes to choosing plant material for the landscape. For this project the plantings were selected to provide the homeowner with seasonal color any time of year. Parker explains, "A lot of people want this. They want four seasons of interest, so we provide that mainly through bloom time. In this case we wanted to give our customer seasonal colors from early spring into late fall. When one plant is done blooming, there is something else in that same area starting to bloom, so one follows another. What we also do is we choose two really nice colors that contrast really well that bloom at the same time. We might do a hot pink and a deep purple and put them near each other so you have a really nice contrast in color. The winter is when the evergreens and the broadleaf evergreens are important. The broadleaf evergreens range from true yellows to baby blues to varying shades of greens and really deep olive colors. So there is color all year round."
"Our customer preferred a pretty natural look, so we used flowering shrubs, evergreens and perennials that have a more natural stature to them instead of using very formal plantings. In the front yard we used perennials such as astilbe, irises, and catmint. We also used Japanese forest grass, a flowering dogwood tree, a Japanese cutleaf maple tree, and flowering shrubs such as gold flame spirea. As far as evergreens, we used gold thread cypress, boxwood as a foundation plant, Montgomery blue spruce to frame the front staircase, and for some stature we also framed with dragon lady holly. In the back yard we put in a crape myrtle tree, various varieties of barberry, a Japanese aucuba, endless summer hydrangea, may night salvia, double knockout roses, and for a little bit of formality we used Japanese holly shrubs." To finish off the project, the yard was graded for proper water flow and new sod was installed to offer a nice contrast to the colorfully planted bed lines.
"To really top off the job we added landscape mood lighting for the front and the back, which gave everything a subtle, inviting ambiance."
According to Parker, the main challenge of the project was to coordinate the timing of certain aspects of the job with other work that needed to be done. Parker explains, "We had to work with an electrician and a sprinkler company and we had to coordinate the timing with each of them. For instance, the seating wall with the lights in it had to be completed before the sod came in, and the sprinkler company had to come in to install the sprinkler system before that, so we had to make sure that the timing was perfect. We also had to coordinate the delivery of the furniture because it could only be delivered after the patio was done but before the new lawn was put down."
All in all, the project was a success and the homeowner is thrilled with the end result. In their words, "We would like to commend the Parker Homescape staff for their excellence in designing a remarkable landscape, along with a complementing and gorgeous hardscape. We have received over a dozen complements from friends and family. They have completely won us over."
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Although the new Hisense 2020 TVs won’t hit stores until spring, it’s possible one of these sets could land the brand on our best TVs roundup. We have the details of every Hisense smart TV and coming this year, including prices and approximate release dates.
We’ll update this story throughout the coming months as we get more information about when the Hisense 2020 TVs will be available to buy, or learn details the manufacturer has yet to announce.
Here's everything we know so far about Hisense's 2020 TV lineup.
Hisense L5 series: Making Laser TVs happen
The standout among the Hisense 2020 TVs is actually a 100-inch projector. The L5 Series Laser TV projector follows up 2019’s 100L7T brilliant projector-display package, which caught our interest but came at too hefty a price for consumer appeal. The new L5 series starts at a lighter $5,999.
Though the L5 is still expensive for a home entertainment device, certain premium TVs could cost a lot more than this alternative. The concept of Laser TV technology – and projector setups in general – hasn’t quite taken off in the mass market, but bringing the price down could entice some to invest in the L5’s promise of a movie theater experience. Vivid colors, precise image control, built-in speakers and a TV tuner are some of the benefits Laser TV offers.
Hisense’s L5 series will also sport Android TV, which powers several sets in this year’s line. Android TV is among the smartest smart TV platforms and benefits from the support of Google, which tends to add more apps more frequently than other systems.
The L5 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser TV will become available in April 2020.
Hisense H9G Quantum series: Better, with a price bump
When we reviewed the H9G’s predecessor, the Hisense H9F, we determined the $899 set is a solid competitor in the 65-inch 4K category. The Android TV-powered H9 series of the Hisense 2020 TVs earned upgrades that make it even more capable, like the addition of Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and more local dimming zones.
The H9Gs also highlight Hisense’s proprietary ULED technology, which is not the same as OLED. ULED is the brand’s optimized LED/LCD display tech found in a number of its new 2020 TVs.
Both the 55- and 65-inch variants of the H9G cost $100 more than 2019’s H95 models, though. Coming in April 2020, the 55-inch H9G is priced at $699.99 while the 65-inch version is $999.99. This is still considerably less than the top-tier TVs from brands like Samsung and Sony, however we expect Hisense’s cost-conscious competitors Vizio and TCL to offer similarly low prices this year.
Hisense XD9G series: Will it deliver?
Another ULED option we’ll see among the Hisense 2020 TVs is the XD9G series. The XD9G employs Hisense’s Dual Cell panel, which merges separate 2K and 4K panels together. The 2K monochrome display acts as a sort of dynamic masking layer over a backlight with dimmable zones, potentially offering various enhancements to backlight and contrast control.
In fact, Hisense says the XD (for “extreme detail”) will challenge OLED’s contrast at a lower price point.
Hisense has not shared information about the XD9G yet, but when it arrives we look forward to finding out if it delivers an OLED-like experience at a more palatable cost.
Hisense H8G Quantum series: More Quantum options
One rung below the XD9G/H9G models in the Hisense 2020 TVs lineup is the H8G Quantum Series. Following up the 2019 H8F TV, the new ULED H8Gs are getting the Quantum Dot color technology previously reserved for the H9 series. It’s adopting H9’s 2019 pricing, too, making us think the H8Gs will feel like a step up from the H8F in terms of performance.
Due in stores in March, the H8G Android TVs starts at $399.99 for the 50-inch model. The 55-inch version costs $499.99, the 65-inch version costs $699.99 and the largest 75-inch version costs $1,399.99.
Hisense R8F series: A 4K Hisense Roku TV you can already buy
Hisense kicked 2020 off with a set it released in late 2019: The R8F Roku TV. As the first 4K ULED Roku TV from Hisense, the R8F looks the same as the Android TV-powered H8F but treads into one of our favorite smart TV platform’s territory.
The R8F Series is available now at Walmart.com. You can get the 55-inch version for $499.99 and 65-inch one for $699.99.
Hisense H65G series: Get a 65-inch 4K TV for under $500
The H65G series sits towards the budget-end of the Hisense 2020 TVs. Also powered by Android TV, the H65G won’t benefit from quantum-dot-enhancement like the new H8 and H9 sets, but still promises an array of 4K Ultra-HD options.
Coming sometime in Q2 2020, the H65G’s smallest 43-inch model starts at an affordable $269.99. The 50-inch version costs $299.99, the 55-inch version costs $329.99, the 65-inch version costs $479.99, the 75-inch version costs $899.99 and the largest 85-inch version costs $1,499.99.
Hisense R6E3 and H4G series: Low-cost Roku TVs
Rounding out the Hisense 2020 TVs are the R6E3 and H4G series. Both support Roku’s smart TV platform and will be easy on your wallet.
Available later this year, the 43-inch 4K R6E3 TV costs $228, while the 50-inch version costs $248. The 65-inch model will cost $428 and the largest 75-inch model costs $798.
Also coming sometime in 2020, the H4G TVs start at $115 for the 32-inch model. The 40-inch version costs $178 and the 43-inch version costs $196.
This is all the information we have right now on the Hisense 2020 TVs, but we expect the company to announce or confirm more details as we approach the spring launch of several of these sets. We'll be updating this page with new information as we get it, so check back to stay up to date on all the new Hisense Laser, ULED and 4K smart TVs arriving in 2020.


The virus won’t disappear automatically with the arrival of summer, but there’s good news.
A study by Sun Yat-sen University in Chinese Guangzhou reveals that a specific temperature favors the spread of coronaviruses.
The study, published last month and still to be reviewed, suggests that heat has a significant effect on coronavirus and could also affect its spread.
Coronavirus is reportedly sensitive to high temperatures, which could affect its spread in countries with warmer climates, while countries with colder climates should impose stricter controls.
In many countries around the world, governments and experts hope the number will fall with warmer weather. Another study published by a group of researchers, including epidemiologist Mark Lipsic of Harvard University, reveals that the spread of the virus is possible in areas with varying levels of moisture in the air.
“The weather alone, such as an increase in temperature and humidity, will not necessarily reduce the number of coronavirus infected people without implementing public health measures,” the study said.
Specifically, the research team draws on data from each coronavirus case confirmed between January 20 and February 4, which includes more than 400 Chinese cities and regions.
The data were compared with meteorological data for January, and the analysis showed that the number of infected rose while the temperature was 8.72 degrees Celsius. After that, the number of infected began to decline.
“Air temperature has an impact on the environment in which people live, and it can play a role in controlling epidemics,” they say.
Hassan Zaraket, an expert at the Center for Infectious Diseases at the American University of Beirut, argues that warmer and wetter weather can affect less coronavirus transmission.
“We are still learning about this virus, but what we know about other coronaviruses can be helpful. If the weather helps us reduce the transmission of the virus, then we can stop it from spreading,” Zaraket said about the corona.
Michael Mike Ryan, the head of the World Health Organization‘s emergency department, told the public that he did not hope too much that the epidemic would disappear automatically with the arrival of the flight.
“We have to suppose that the virus will continue to spread. We would give people false hope if we said that it would disappear like a cold, but we cannot claim it because there is no evidence yet,” he concluded.


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LOMA RICA STATION #61
11485 LOMA RICA ROAD
BROWNS VALLEY STATION #62
9471 BROWNS VALLEY SCHOOL RD.
Loma Rica / Browns Valley Community Services District
Regular Meeting: February 15, 2010
Item 1) Meeting Call To Order:
A) Roll Call: Present – Battaglia, Biggs, Kattuah, Stipp
B) Pledge of Allegiance
Item 2) Public Communications: None
Item 3) Approve Minutes:
A) Minutes For Regular Meeting of January 18, 2010
Motion to Approve: Biggs Second: Kattuah
B) Minutes For Special Meeting of January 20, 2010
Motion to Approve: Kattuah Second: Stipp
Passed unanimous voice vote
Item 4) Accounting:
A) Warrants: No discussion at this time.
B) Financials: No discussion at this time.
Item 5) Chief’s Report- The department responded to two fires; one was a chimney fire and the other was a single family residence on Penny Way. Chief Williges will be our administrative battalion chief at least until May.
Item 6) Volunteer Firefighter’s Report- No discussion at this time
Item 7) General Manager’s Report
A) TPM2008-0012 (Mehalakis) Township project- The project is starting up again. Chief Williges will investigate if there are any changes from the old map to the new one parcel map in regards to the lot split.
B) Conflict of Interest Form 700-Form needs to be submitted to Yuba County by April 1, 2010
C) Five year plan- The District’s five-year plan is coming up and needs to be re-done. Sue will work on it and submit to board for review.
Item 8) Kibbee Station
A) Update-Cordua is in acceptance of the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U). They have forwarded on to their attorney for review. Once attorney has reviewed all parties involved can move forward with agreement for Kibbe Road Station.
Motion to accept M.O.U.: Kattuah Second: Battaglia Passed unanimous voice vote
Item 9) Discuss Station 63
A) Continue discussion regarding the building of Station 63.
Board discussed sample RFQ template. General Manger Cerf will send to the district’s attorney to determine if as CSD, the sample RFQ can be utilized.
B) Initiate Board action as deemed necessary- none at this time
Item 10) Correspondence- none at this time
Item 11) Board and Staff members report- none at this time
Adjourned 8:25 p.m.
Cathy Kattuah- District Vice-Chairperson


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The lectures that were given by Dr. Ochieng were a very good insight into the life of African culture. I loved the stories that he told because they are so much different that what I was used to hearing. They way that the people explain different situations was incredible. The story about the monkey and the shark is my favorite from the ones that he told. The stories that they make up are so intricate and detailed just enough to catch your attention. The way that the monkey was sly enough to trick the shark into thinking that his heart was back at the tree is very creative and different from traditional fairy tales. By this I mean that the structure is more like an actual story unlike something that feels written down. The way that the story flows just feels more cultural to that region because of how important telling stories are. This presentation really enriched my knowledge of fairy tales from Africa. I can also apply this in my Performance and Culture class as we are learning about Africa too. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed the lecture that was given by Dr. Ochieng. He style of delivering really caught my attention and held it throughout the entire presentation. I would like to thank Dr. Ochieng for the great class.


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Game day Update: Dawson Knox is expected to play on Sunday.
Bills’ WR Gabe Davis (ankle) and TE Dawson Knox (back, hip), both listed as questionable for Sunday, both are expected to play vs. the Ravens, per source.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2022
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox is listed as questionable on the injury report again this week. Unlike last week, when he was dealing with a foot injury, Knox has back and hip injuries this time around. He did manage to practice all week, working as a limited participant.
While we don’t have any official word on his status for Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET game against the Baltimore Ravens, it’s worth noting that Knox played in Week 3 after missing one practice session and two limited sessions.
Fantasy football implications
Knox has been fairly quiet in Buffalo’s passing game so far this season, something fantasy managers have surely noticed. He caught four passes last week for 25 yards against Miami, and he caught four the week before that, for a season high 41 yards. However, like most pass catchers on the Bills, Knox is capable of going off in any given week.
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This article focuses on three comics which emerged in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s targeting girls and young women as readers: Girl, first published by Hulton Press in 1951, which continued publication until 1964, Princess, published by Fleetway from 1960-1967 and Bunty, published by DC Thomson from 1958-2001. It will explore how the publishers envisaged their readers in relation to social class, showing how each title incorporated stories and activities they considered appropriate and class-specific; analysing, in effect, their social construction of girlhood. Like the earlier publications for girls that Penny Tinkler (2000) analyses, they are implicated ‘in the construction of the “girl”’ (p. 99). This article can be seen as rooted in the work of Allison James & Alan Prout (1990) whose new paradigm of the social construction of childhood argued that childhood can never be divorced from variables such as class, gender and ethnicity.
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|Subtitle of host publication||Concluding Papers of the Journal of Children's Literature Studies|
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My Sevilla and Valencia and what I know of Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia and Avila
I am a HUGE fan of this site after spending a few hours reading many great posts about Spain and Mexico. I truly believe in the importance of good eating while traveling.
I lead a five week program in Spain for my high school and this will be my fourth year with that trip. We spend 2 weeks in Sevilla, 2 weeks in Valencia, and long weekends in Madrid and Barcelona. We have many day trips, but Segovia and Avila have a big food component. I thought I would give my best restaurants for these areas. I love good food and have a knack for getting some great recommendations from the locals. I would love to get feedback and more recommendations.
Sevilla: Bar Eslava, Bar Estrella, Casablanca, Cerveceria La Giralda, Al Medina, Coloniales
Valencia: L'Estimat, Cinque Lune, Horchataria Daniel, Galeria, Domestic (gourmet take-out), La Francesa del Carmen (by far my favorite restaurant in Spain both for the food and the owners)
Madrid (more places needed): Bardemcilla, Casa Paco
Barcelona (more needed): Asador Aranda, La Fonda (in the Olympic Port), Taller de Tapas
Segovia: Meson del Candido Avila: Went to Meson del Rastro going to give El Rancho a try.
I just came back from Barcelona after a short three days trip. I can say that they have the most fantastic food that I ever had before. I can recommend you few places.
Les Quatre Cats --> this place has at least 100 years in there.
Go for Tapas at Cerveceria Catalana; do your self a favor and do reservation before to go, we went with out reservation and we had to wait almost two hours, but it was worth it.
For an excellent lunch and great adventure in al about food, go to the Mercat de la Boqueria, this is the oldest Food Market for the City, really famous (Mario Battali show it on his on The Road again show), Here you could eat in few places inside the market where they sell the best seafood I ever had before.
And if you are in the mood for a drink I recommend you Les Gens que J aime.
In Madrid, I like La Trucha (for the tapas and for the Trucha a la Trucha); Las Bravas for the Patatas Bravas (which they invented); Chocolateria San Gines (for the churros con chocolate); La Paella Real (which is quite good, considering that Valencia is really the place for Paella); and the Museo del Jamon for any of the tapas with ham. All of these places are reasonably priced (and thus appropriate for a high school excursion). People love the tapas at Triximixi (sp?), but these are Basque tapas, and a little different than what you are used to if you spend a lot of time in southern Spain.
Down in Barcelona, there was a place that was famous for its solomillo, which was great. But someone else will probably have to supply the name. It was near the Olympic village.
Love the idea of taking a pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Patatas Bravas. I knew they originated in Madrid but did not know the actual spot. We actually go to San Gines but I forgot to mention it.
Have any of you been to La Francesa del Carmen in Valencia? It is truly a gem.


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