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Just the first 80 frames of the stampede...
I added a pop of faster animated grass near the animals for the imagination of their speed and power...
The "cumulus-dust" is more luck than knowledge - I am happy that it works.
Enjoy the first successful animated stampede :)
... for the R2D2 Animation I will have to add... let me calculate: 500 animals x 200,000 grass tufts - 10,000 l extracted water = 100 x 5000 * 20 horse droppings... ::) ;D
The other animations and the rest of this one will take some more time - especially the sunrise version will need more rendertime as I expected. I deleted a bad looking tree but now there is more sky visible - that means longer rendertime per frame.
Awfully good already!
Agree with Ulco...love the variety of animals as that's what would happen...bash on my friend bash on...
Wow, that's awesome!!!! The animals look fantastic, and the moving grass is superb as well. Good job!!!
Surprisingly good, as usual! :D I love the moving grasses too. That is an OBJ sequence? I think the moving trees are a bit much though, unless the winds are quite strong at this moment for some reason. I feel like if the trees were moving that much, the grass would be moving a lot more (those are fairly "stiff" trees from my understanding).
You have good eyes and great botanical knowledge, Oshyan ;)
First: all animated objects are object sequences.
3 populations of slower running zebras each pop 0, 10 and 25 frames offset
2 pops of fast running zebras with one pop 10 frames offset
13 single zebras slightly offset in a row in the foreground always with the 0 / 10 / 25 frames offset -- same with 4 elephants and 4 giraffes.
All animals (and pops) positioned that no one runs through another one - and of course no y-rotation ;) .
The grass is 10 different pops of Walli's Dry Phragmites rigged and animated. Every with a slightly different range of scale, colors and 2 different animation sequences with each 2 different frame-offsets and the rest of the job is done by the random y rotation :)
The tree movement:
In fact in some of the other safari renders there will be too much tree-movement too. I know on one side that e.g. acacia trees are quite stiff but some facts let me move almost everything:
The bushes and trees which are NOT acacias are just my animated oaks with boxwood- and acacia leaves.
It's because I reach the limits of my available disk space with my (animated) objects with over 300 GB - the whole film project will be soon app. 2 TB. That means before I reorganize all, extend disk space and move files I mostly try to save space.
Another reason was that stiff trees and bushes still have motion but only in little branches or leaves. That immense higher rigging and animation effort was too much for me at the moment so I chose the mid way - as described earlier: plausible but in reality not accurate or authentic (doesn't work for for people with botanical and geographical knowledge) ;)
To compensate this tree movement dilemma, I chose a not too slow clouds movement and dust movement. Anyway I think a world where a spaceduck will attack the earth and where the Galactica meets the Enterprise with Lara Croft on board has bigger problems than some weird moving trees... I hope so ;)
Haha! You make excellent points. :D
..a night of difficult and hard decisions... ;)
I watched some documentaries and my animations again and again. As you perhaps have seen I already kept the dry leave-less trees as stiff - so I should at least keep the umbrella acacia trees stiff as well. Otherwise it looks really too weird - even for my crazy standards ;)
Because the render times for the daylight safari views are all below 1 h (25-46 min) I decided to make a compromise:
I set all umbrella acacia to stiff versions, let the bushes and as they were and restarted all renders. A little pain but I think that's worth it.
I was also able to use the opportunity to improve the traffic lights.
The old ones had too unclear and undefined bump maps and too bright reflections... looked a bit like suckled gummy bears ;D .
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Agree ...fantastic! Explanations of methodology so helpful, hope you have enough space! ;D This is all crazy enough to make perfect sense! ;D
I watched this clip over and over. It's so great. But let me do some nitpicking ;):
To my eyes the giraffes walk a bit too fast. Maybe if the walking cycle (and thus the movement of their necks) would be half the speed, they would look somehow more majestic. It's just my impression, I haven't compared it to real footage.
Thanks luvs :)
You're not not really wrong, Hannes.
I purchased some animated Blender3D - animal and character packages from 3DRT and I think they used same or similar animated armatures for many of objects. And some are just not fitting perfectly to the type of animal (or human character) But especially walking and running is something I can't animate (yet ;) ) So I live with those mistakes.
Additionally it seems that some animations are created to be used in 30 FPS games and some for 25/24 FPS so I get a weird mix if I use both in the same animation. I have the same problems with some soldiers on my Enterprise: If I animate them with 25 FPS they look like running in slow motion but if I speed up in postwork to 30 FPS they run great but others look like Charly Chaplin ;D
Unfortunately there are still many limitations to my blender knowledge to change the animation speed. It must have to do with baking animations and adjusting length of loops... some day...
Another little mistake at almost all of 3DRTs animated walking/running characters is a not perfectly fitting length of the steps. That means I always have one (or two at animals) of the legs sliding through the ground if the other has perfect step length. So you will almost never see my animations with feets on the ground ;) I tried to compesate that by exactly positioning the ground touching feet but then the body wobbles because the walking animations are created for a linear movement.
But never the less - my own experiments with walking animation look even worse ;D
But also some good news: with deleting the Umbrella Acacia object sequence I could safe 4-5 GB and have enough place now for animating R2D2. He can turn his head now... didn't know that rigging and animationg of his head would be so complicated but the 30° axis made some trouble. But works now too :)
A little addition:
Though the described little trouble my fully respect to the 3DRT artists! I don't know any source where you get e.g. 10 or more low poy animals with 15-30 or more animation loops in that quality for about 30-70$ (and very often special sales)
I suspect they would never think that a noob like me would use their characters or animations in Terragen for a film project ;D
I saw professional animation- and rigging offers of e.g. pumas or horses - no chance to get one beneath 700-1500$
It does have a documentary kind of look. Very nice video.
Fantastic! The dust is a nice touch. You are getting so adept at this. Your turnaround times are so quick!
Good luck managing all that storage . . .
Yeah, keep it up Nils. :)
Very nice video. Can't wait to see the final cut.
The final cut will have to wait some more time. Meanwhile I decided to use Hannes' suggestion with the highlights of the traffic lights set offline. The reason is that I have renders, where the flickering highlights are too small and too difficult to be repaired in postwork.
Many renderjobs running :)
But a little a little preview of about 1/3 - 1/2 of the new little story ;)
The music is a short part of an own song from my youth ... I dreamed about 10 yeras ago to make a music video from it so this dream will be fullfilled partly now :)
Very low quality but direct download:
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Just great DocCharly65! :)
Spectacular! Love it!
So good! :D
sitting here with it on loop/mind blown...excellent everything!!!
Thank you all :)
I'll do my best to finish the scene this year - but maybe it will be finished a bit later. The intro with the morning scene is a real CPU Killer with its atmosphere and cloud Settings (receive shadows is necessary in both) On the new 6-core I7 i could Limit the per frame render time to 2.5 h.
If I am satisfied with the Landing sequence of the stork I won't have to change anything else and I can finish it. The decision will be made the coming weekend. but so far I like the overall view:
A little addition will be a close up to R2's feet with some ants running. Only a very short and cropped low quality test:
Great!!!! The ants are quite cool.
Happy Easter to everybody :)
... and my little Easter present - you can even call it "Easter egg" ;)
The animation of the safari itself is mostly as I wanted - the music score almost fits as I wanted... only the voice of the centaur girl is missing...
Enjoy and have a few peaceful and beautiful Easter days :)
äähämm... a question to Matt and/or Oshyan: Is it normal that the YouTube preview window is soooo big?
Just a part from the German description on the channel in English:
This little episode plays in the second half of the movie. Unfortunately, I have not yet finished the text for the Centaur and I'm not even sure who should speak it. I would like to find a bubbly voice that speaks much too quickly with a Spanish accent. The planned character does not even need to speak perfect English (or German) the more accent the better :) .
:o ;D :) :D :D :D This is absolutely fantastic! Hilarious and soooo well done. As a matter of fact, I don't even miss the voice of the centaur girl.
Thank you very much, Ulco :)
Stunning! And very funny! You have a wonderful sense of humor.
I've been sharing your trailers with my family on our large-screen TV. The images and sound quality are top-notch, so professional. Your work is paying off. (This could be the start of your upstate NY fan base. :D)
Fantastically well-executed as usual! Even your human character looked really good. I am honestly a bit less into the centaur (the skin shading on the African woman seemed better?), but the story piece there is great. Overall excellent, as we have come to expect! :D
Oh and in regards to the large YouTube window/preview, well, that is the default setting of the plugin. I have just changed it to be smaller and I think it is more aesthetic on larger screens.
Thanks Steve - wow my own NY fan base! So exciting ... I hope not to disappoint you in the future :)
Thanks Oshyan! The smaller YT window looks nicer in my eyes - less intrusive.
I share your thoughts about the centaur girl. I think the unicorns are even worse. But I had some trouble with the models. Usually I can fix it - especially the 3DRT models are extremely low-poly and usually I can easily fix it by subdividing and smoothing. After doing that here, I got too big gaps when I tried to separate object parts for give the horse part and the girls part different textures. So I used a middle way for getting enough roughness of the horse part and reflection of the girls body. Really not perfect but after 2 months testing around I lost a bit my patience... sorry. I fear this will sometimes happen again with object sequences.
This will be a scene, I perhaps work on again at the end of all, when I have finished the rest of the film and increased my blender and Terragen skills.
Unfortunately many scenes will be of quite different quality because of the long time I am running this project. Some animations are finished and waiting since years to get their correct chronological place in the film... ::) ???
I really dig this, very well done
I have to say Doc that this is quite good. Did you say this is for a film you are doing? Fun putting together scenes isn't it? I love the backlit shot with the low sun, very good angle. One small thing you might do is add enough of a motion blur on the faster camera shot with the birds, looks a little unreal without it. First lady looks great. Maybe you mentioned this before, but do you render out elements to edit or is this just straight out of TG? Nicely done anyway!
I knew, something bothered me with the birds scene... you've got it! ... I hope I don't forget to re-render when it's time for the scene in the film chronology :)
All animations are TG-Rendered only. The animated objects are object sequences with one object per frame. (e.g. about 2400 sparrow-models :o 8) ::) ) It#s perhaps not the most elegant way but it's my way and somehow the heart of the project. Once ago I described it like this: I do something like building the Empire State Building only with matches and wood glue in 1:10 scale. Stupid idea - somehow - but no one stops me so far - so on ;)


Where: 2160 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park
What: Pacific Hill, a housing project which includes 26 condominiums on six-tenths of an acre
Who: Pacific Peninsula Group, developer
Project: To provide market-rate housing in accordance with a new R-4 zoning which permits 40 units per acre. Two of the 26 condominiums, one- and two-bedroom homes, will be sold at below-market rates, which range from $189,000 to $360,000.
When: To be completed in August
Impact: People who are renting and looking to buy in the area have an opportunity to do so. It is the first project in Menlo Park built under the R-4 zoning. "Once it is done it can be a living example of how an R-4 project looks and functions," said Menlo Park senior planner Ken Clark.
Cost: $3 million @id:--Verena Hess
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One of our early applications of the process was a new Labor Management system. When implemented across the network, this new system resulted in significant cost savings – for both our company and our customers. Another bright idea that surfaced from employees at one of our Logistics Centers addresses a particular situation related to the problem of turnover, and that change is currently being introduced at additional Logistics Centers.
In the current environment, the temptation may be to postpone improvement and concentrate on survival. But, as logistics and supply chain management partners, we are also working within an environment of high service requirements and cost management pressures, and those who do not keep on eye on improvement may find their customers looking elsewhere.


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In a bid to ensure food security in Nigeria, AUDA-NEPAD/APRM says plans have been concluded to domesticate the Juncao technology which has been introduced to promote food security in Nigeria, by involving the University of Agriculture in Nigeria.
The chief executive officer (CEO) of AUDA-NEPAD/APRM Nigeria, Princess Gloria Akobundu, made this known after the just concluded three days national workshops on the “application of Juncao technology and its contribution to the achievement of sustainable agriculture and the sustainable development goals in Nigeria,” organised in Abuja.
Akobundu said to achieve the desired objectives for introducing the technology in Nigeria, there is the need for it to be domesticated in the country, that the Chinese government through the Ambassador to Nigeria has promised to establish the centre in the country if given 20 hectares of land.
She said that plans to involve institutions in Nigeria is because technology has a lot to do with training, teaching, procedures, and process. “So, for better understanding and effective usage, we need to domesticate any form of agricultural technology in our institutions, for better usage and communication, especially with the rural people.
“The Ambassador of Chinese to Nigeria said he needs 20 hectares to immediately start development of the Juncao centre and he said in the next two years the centre would be commissioned, that is the outcome of the workshop.
“So, we have agreed with the Chinese government through the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, to put up the centre for us, and we will domesticate it to our University of Agriculture for sustainability, and for our young people to go there for research,” she said.
In a communique issued at the end of the workshop, participants recommended because the technology has wide applicability to mediate several degraded land uses, watershed management, and soil restoration including removing heavy metals and toxins from the soil they should promote this technology to be widely propagated and used.
They also recommended that they should embark on developing strategic communication tools in multiple languages that educate people on the benefit of the technology across the value chain; environmental mediation, animal husbandry, mushroom production, art and craft, biogas, organic manure and construction materials.
“Embark on extensive advocacy, community mobilization, and education using traditional rulers, corporative, professionals, and industry leaders/association.
“The government in collaboration with private sectors should set up multiple demonstration and distribution centers across the country that can be easily accessible to individuals and communities who are interested in adopting the technology.
“Engage in meticulous data collection and storage to better understudy this technology in the Nigerian climate that can help improve application, development, and domestication of the technology across the value chain,” the communique stated.

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The ATKV Buffelspoort holiday resort is situated less than an hour from both Pretoria and Johannesburg and just a stone’s throw from the world-renowned Sun City.
LET GO OF YOUR SORROWS – COME AND RELAX AT ATKV RESORTS
ATKV Resorts are making your holiday experience easier with family-friendly breakaways at any of our seven resorts, giving you, as a member, the privilege of booking in advance. Members can make their bookings for March/April and the Easter Weekend 2024 from 1 August 2023, as per usual. However, to facilitate the booking process, we would like to bring the following under our ...
#Relax at an ATKV Resort
ATKV Resorts want to make your holiday experience more convenient with our new,
amended deposit policy. This policy is focused specifically on helping our guests to plan and
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Packing for a family holiday
Packing for a family holiday can be a challenge, especially when you are traveling with kids. Here are some tips to help you pack efficiently and ensure you have everything you need for a great trip.
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Planning a family holiday can be both exciting and overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you plan a successful and enjoyable trip for everyone: Set a budget: Determine how much you are willing and able to spend on the trip. This will help narrow down your destination options and ensure that you don't overspend. Involve the whole family in the planning process: Consider eve ...
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What the future holds for ATKV MICE
The COVID-19 pandemic started off as a distant threat in China and rapidly spread to the rest of the world before we could even comprehend its severity. Its reality hit home when we started seeing the infection numbers skyrocket in the blink of an eye.
Lockdown travel blues
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the entire world to come to a standstill, and everyone is now bound to their homes. No holiday, no travel … or can we? Here are some tips on how to cure your travel blues during lockdown:
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Across Europe, multiculturalism as a public policy has been declared ‘dead’ but, everyday multiculture is alive and well. This book explores how people live with diversity in contemporary cities and towns across Europe. Drawing on ethnographic studies ranging from London’s inner city and residential suburbs to English provincial towns, from a working-class neighbourhood in Nuremberg to the streets of Naples, Turin and Milan, chapters explore how diversity is experienced in everyday lives, and what new forms of local belonging emerge when local places are so closely connected to so many distant elsewheres. The book discusses the sensory experiences of diversity in urban street markets, the ethos of mixing in a super-diverse neighbourhood, contestations over the right to the provincial city, diverse histories and experiences of residential geographies, memories of belonging, and the ethics and politics of representation on an inner city estate. It weaves together ethnographic case studies with contemporary social and cultural theory from the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, geography, cultural studies, and migration studies about urban space, migration, transnationalism and everyday multiculture.
This book was originally published as a special issue of Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power.
1. Ethnography, diversity and urban space Mette Louise Berg and Nando Sigona 2. Landscapes of belonging, portraits of life: researching everyday multiculture in an inner city estate Ben Gidley 3. Shadow circuits: urban spaces and mobilities across the Mediterranean Camille Schmoll and Giovanni Semi 4. The essences of multiculture: a sensory exploration of an inner-city street market Alex Rhys-Taylor 5. Commonplace diversity and the ‘ethos of mixing’: perceptions of difference in a London neighbourhood Susanne Wessendorf 6. Diversity, urban space and the right to the provincial city Ben Rogaly and Kaveri Qureshi 7. Your ghetto, my comfort zone: a life-story analysis of inter-generational housing outcomes and residential geographies in urban south-east England Ole Jensen 8. Everyone knew everyone: diversity, community memory and a new established–outsider figuration Lars Meier 9. Notions and practices of difference: an epilogue on the ethnography of diversity Karen Fog Olwig


An as of yet identified reporter was busted playing Pokemon Go on his phone during a State Department briefing with spokesman John Kirby on Thursday.
“You’re playing the Pokemon thing right there, aren’t you?” asked Kirby in the middle of a briefing on ISIL.
The reporter responded, “I’m just keeping an eye on it.”
State Department press corps on high alert today. pic.twitter.com/ohSH2aVHP6
— DavidKenner (@DavidKenner) July 21, 2016
Learning about ISIS terrorism isn’t entertaining enough?
Time to name names, guys.
— Hayes Brown (@HayesBrown) July 21, 2016
No wonder State Department reporters missed all of those Hillary Clinton emails.


Ocado leads £7m investment in food robot firm
Investors led by Ocado have backed a robotics firm specialising in meal assembly in a funding round worth £7 million.
Karakuri’s machine automates the creation of food-to-go options, allowing restaurants and food retailers to make personalised meals.
Ocado has taken a stake in the company for around £4 million. Other investors include Deliveroo backer Hoxton Ventures and lastminute.com co-founder Brent Hoberman’s vehicle Firstminute Capital.
Tim Steiner, founder and CEO of Ocado, said: “Ocado is constantly striving to identify the best and most innovative solutions to provide consumers with the greatest possible value, choice and convenience.
“Our investment in Karakuri, potentially a game-changer in the preparation of food-to-go, gives us the opportunity to bring the best of innovation to the benefit of our own customers as well as those of our partners.”
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Ocado plans to use the machinery to expand its offer, especially in its new immediate service Zoom, which will stock up to 10,000 products for delivery within 60 minutes.
It will take delivery of the first Karakuri machine later this year.
Karakuri was founded by Simon Watt and Barney Wragg and aims to help food providers move away from mass pre-packaged meals to options made onsite.
Mr Wragg, who is also chief executive, said it could be used to take the pressure off restaurants, cafes and food retailers by catering for customer needs.
“These providers have historically relied on identically mass produced meals to maintain their profit margins,” he said.
“By using robotics and machine learning, Karakuri’s systems provide localised micro-manufacturing within an existing restaurant, retail or commercial kitchen.
“Our systems prepare personalised meals onsite in real time to the exact requirements of each customer.
“At the same time, our technology aims to minimise food waste, packaging and distribution costs and all of the associated environmental impact.”
The company has previously received the backing of Mr Hoberman’s Founders Factory.
Mr Hoberman, who is also chairman of the company, said: “The time is now for robotics and AI to drive change in the restaurant and food services business.”


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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Without further court order, a California hospital could pull the plug today on Jahi McMath, the 13-year-old girl declared brain dead after tonsil surgery who has been kept alive on a ventilator as her family battles the hospital in court.remove Jahi McMath from a ventilator today, Monday Dec. 30, at 5 p.m. P.T.
The judge sided with the hospital after hearing from two doctors, and has given the eighth grader’s family until this afternoon to appeal.
The family had been pinning its hopes on a New York facility to care for the child after two California care homes withdrew offers to accept her.
Jahi underwent a tonsillectomy at the hospital on Dec. 9 to treat sleep apnea. After she awoke from the operation, her family said, she started bleeding heavily and went into cardiac arrest. Doctors declared her brain dead on Dec. 12 and wanted to remove her from life support.
Doctors at Children's Hospital and an independent, court-appointed pediatric neurologist from Stanford University have concluded the girl is brain dead and her condition is irreversible.
The hospital wants to remove her from life support, but the family said they believe she is still alive.
"It's wrong for someone who made mistakes on your child to just call the coroner ... and not respect the family's feeling or rights," Jahi's grandmother, Sandra Chatman, who is a registered nurse, said last week. "I know Jahi suffered, and it tears me up."
Chris Dolan, the family's attorney, said he was waiting to hear from the New York hospital after its facility director and medical director speak.
"The family is together, and today everybody is praying and being together," Dolan told the Associated Press Sunday. He said no decisions had been made about legal options for Monday, and would not comment on progress with the New York facility.
On Sunday, the hospital said it had not heard from the New York, or any other, facility about a transfer.
"We need to be able to talk to the other facility to
understand what it is they are capable of doing," Cynthia Chiarappa, a
hospital spokeswoman, said. "This is not transferring an individual in a
vegetative state, but a dead body."
Brain-dead Girl In Calif.
What should happen in the matter?
Dolan had previously said that before Jahi can be transferred to a nursing home, she must undergo two more medical procedures -- the insertion of a breathing tube and a feeding tube, both of which would be necessary for her long-term care, but which the nursing home is not equipped to perform.
The hospital though had refused to perform the procedures late last week.
"Children's Hospital Oakland does not believe that performing surgical procedures on the body of a deceased person is an appropriate medical practice," said Dr. David Durand, the hospital's chief of pediatrics.
Dr. Arthur L. Caplan, director of the division of medical ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center and is not involved in Jahi's case, told The Associated Press last week that keeping the girl on a ventilator likely costs thousands of dollars each day, and is unlikely to be covered by health insurance because she’s been declared brain dead.
Sam Singer, a spokesperson for Children’s, told CBS News in an email Monday that the hospital is prevented from discussing the cost of daily medical care for Jahi and patients on a ventilator, citing federal health care privacy laws and adding that the family attorney is not allowing any details about the case to be discussed other than what the family or court documents say.

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Sonny Landreth: "How Not to Sound Awful"
Sonny Landreth and his slide guitar have flown a million miles to entertain audiences around the world — and he's got the card from his airline to prove it. So if you haven't yet seen Landreth in concert, whose fault is that?
This week, Music Inside Out travels to Lafayette, Louisiana to hear the great Landreth play.
Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Winter and Eric Clapton are among his fans. And after hearing our interview, you'll be a fan too.
During the interview, Sonny tells Gwen that when he first picked up a guitar, with faithful Rex at his side, his goal was "not to sound awful." Now that he's a monster on his instrument, he's helping a new generation of beginning guitarists with master class sessions on his website. (Bring your own dog.)
Classified Spotify | MOG
Wonderide* Spotify | MOG
*version heard on MIO was a recording made during the interview
Road A Plenty MOG
Broken Hearted Road Spotify (live) | MOG (studio)
Opening Sky Spotify | MOG
M'ssippi Blues Spotify | MOG
Jim Bowie Theme YouTube (video)
Ken Darby & The King's Men
Lazy Boy Spotify | MOG
Have Guitar Will Travel Spotify | MOG
Cajun Waltz Spotify | MOG
South of I-10* Spotify | MOG
*version heard on MIO was recorded at Jazz Fest 2007
Don't Touch My Leg Spotify | MOG
True Blue Spotify | MOG
Don't Start Me Talkin' Spotify | MOG
Sonny Boy Williamson
The Sky is Crying Spotify (live) | MOG
I Got My Mojo Working Spotify | MOG
The Weight Spotify | MOG
Storm of Worry Spotify | MOG
Sonny Landreth & Eric Clapton
Brave New Girl Spotify | MOG
For more information, visit Sonny Landreth's website for tour dates. Our thanks to KRVS/Radio Acadie in Lafayette, LA. Merci mille fois!


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Imagine if you could rev your engines and dive back into the thrilling world of Hot Wheels Acceleracers. Well, buckle up, because this article is about to take you on a wild ride through what happened after the iconic series.
Get ready for new racing challenges, mind-blowing character transformations, and an expansion of the Hot Wheels universe like never before. Oh, and did we mention the introduction of incredible new vehicles?
Prepare to be amazed as we delve into the fan reactions and the lasting legacy of this innovative franchise.
- New Racing Challenges and Experiences: Exciting race tracks and unique obstacles provide a thrilling experience for viewers.
- Character Transformations and Development: The growth and evolution of characters like Vert Wheeler, Tezla, and Karma Eiss add depth and inspire viewers to embrace change and growth in their own lives.
- Expansion of the Hot Wheels Universe: Spinoff series, collaborations with other brands, and new characters and storylines expand the Hot Wheels universe, creating a more immersive experience for fans.
- Introduction of New Vehicles: Enhanced speed, agility, and personalization options in the new vehicles continue the tradition of innovative designs and thrilling performance, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of toy cars.
New Racing Challenges
After Hot Wheels Acceleracers, you can take on new racing challenges. Get ready to test your skills on exciting and innovative race tracks, designed to push the limits of speed and precision.
These new tracks offer a fresh and thrilling experience, with unique obstacles and surprises at every turn. As you navigate through treacherous loops, hairpin bends, and gravity-defying jumps, you'll feel the adrenaline pumping through your veins.
But it's not just about the tracks; rival teams add a whole new level of competition. Each team has their own strategies and strengths, making every race a fierce battle for victory. Will you be able to outsmart and outmaneuver your opponents?
Only the most innovative and daring racers will rise to the top in this exhilarating world of new racing challenges.
As you continue your journey through the world of Hot Wheels Acceleracers, the character transformations become a captivating aspect of the racing experience. You witness not only the physical evolution of the racers' skills, but also their emotional growth.
Here are three key transformations that highlight the innovation and depth of these characters:
- Vert Wheeler: From a skilled but reckless driver, Vert matures into a more strategic and level-headed leader. His emotional growth is evident as he learns to trust his team and make decisions for the greater good.
- Tezla: The enigmatic scientist undergoes a transformation of his own, evolving from a secretive mentor to a more open and collaborative figure. His evolution of skills is seen in his ability to adapt to new challenges and find innovative solutions.
- Karma Eiss: Originally a fierce and independent racer, Karma learns the importance of teamwork and develops her skills to become a crucial member of the team. Her emotional growth is reflected in her willingness to put aside personal vendettas for the sake of the group.
These character transformations not only add depth to the storyline but also inspire the audience to embrace change and growth in their own lives.
Expansion of the Hot Wheels Universe
To continue the thrilling journey through the world of Hot Wheels Acceleracers, immerse yourself in the expanding universe of Hot Wheels.
After the success of the Acceleracers franchise, Hot Wheels ventured into creating spinoff series that further expanded the narrative and introduced new characters and storylines. These spinoffs allowed fans to delve deeper into the Hot Wheels universe and explore different aspects of the racing world.
Additionally, Hot Wheels has collaborated with other brands to bring innovative and exciting new experiences to fans. These collaborations have resulted in unique crossover events and partnerships that have brought together iconic brands in unexpected ways.
Introducing New Vehicles
Continue exploring the expanding universe of Hot Wheels by discovering the exciting array of new vehicles that have been introduced. Hot Wheels has always been known for its innovative designs and thrilling performance, and the latest additions to the lineup are no exception. Here are some of the standout features and customization options that have been incorporated into the new vehicles:
- Upgraded features: The new vehicles boast enhanced speed, agility, and handling, allowing for even more heart-pounding racing action.
- Customization options: Hot Wheels enthusiasts can now personalize their cars with a wide range of decals, spoilers, and other accessories, making each vehicle truly one-of-a-kind.
- Cutting-edge technology: The new vehicles also feature advanced technology, such as improved suspension systems and aerodynamic designs, to maximize performance on the track.
With these upgraded features and customization options, Hot Wheels continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of toy cars.
Now, let's explore how fans have reacted to these exciting developments and the lasting legacy of Hot Wheels.
Fan Reactions and Legacy
After Hot Wheels Acceleracers, fans eagerly anticipated and passionately discussed the legacy left behind by the beloved toy car franchise. The show's intricate storyline and captivating characters gave rise to numerous fan theories, with enthusiasts delving deep into the hidden meanings and connections within the series. These theories not only sparked intellectual debates but also fostered a sense of community among fans, as they shared their interpretations and insights.
The impact of Hot Wheels Acceleracers extended beyond its dedicated fan base, influencing the toy industry as a whole. The franchise pushed the boundaries of what was possible in terms of storytelling and innovation in the toy car market. It set a new standard for immersive and engaging experiences, leaving a lasting impact on the industry's approach to creating toys that inspire imagination and spark curiosity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Were the Specific Reasons for the Cancellation of the Hot Wheels Acceleracers Series?
The cancellation of Hot Wheels Acceleracers was due to a combination of factors, including a decline in viewership and a shift in the racing genre. The impact on fans was significant, as they were left wanting more innovation and excitement.
Are There Any Plans for a Revival or Continuation of the Acceleracers Storyline in the Future?
Are there plans for a revival or continuation of the Acceleracers storyline? Well, let's dive into the possibilities. With the hot demand for nostalgia and the potential for future innovations, the prospects look promising.
How Did the Character Relationships and Dynamics Evolve Throughout the Acceleracers Series?
Throughout the Acceleracers series, you witnessed character growth and evolving team dynamics. As the story unfolded, relationships deepened, conflicts arose, and alliances were formed. These changes brought depth and complexity to the characters, making the series engaging and innovative.
Were There Any Notable Controversies or Hurdles Faced by the Creators During the Production of Hot Wheels Acceleracers?
Were there any notable controversies or production hurdles faced by the creators of Hot Wheels Acceleracers? From legal battles to creative differences, the team behind the series navigated a complex landscape, pushing the boundaries of animation and storytelling.
Did the Hot Wheels Acceleracers Series Have Any Impact on the Overall Hot Wheels Brand and Its Merchandise?
The Hot Wheels Acceleracers series had a significant impact on the overall Hot Wheels brand and its merchandise. It boosted sales and had a profound influence on the fan community, sparking innovation and driving excitement for the brand.
In conclusion, the aftermath of Hot Wheels Acceleracers brought about exciting new racing challenges, character transformations, and an expanded Hot Wheels universe.
With the introduction of new vehicles, fans were left captivated and eager to see what the future held for their beloved franchise.
The legacy of Hot Wheels Acceleracers lives on through the passionate reactions of its fans, proving that this iconic series has left an indelible mark on the racing genre.
As the saying goes, 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.'

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This red chilly chutney is a instant chutney, which can be prepared in no time. This is served with idlies and dosais. This is an instant chutney,which can be prepred in no time. I choose this recipe for the "No Cook" series,as it doesn't involve any cooking process. If you want, you can temper this chutney.Alternatively, we can also add red chilli powder,salt and crushed garlic to a bowl. Add salt and sesame oil to your taste.This is my mom's instant chutney powder for idli and dosai.
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Preparation time : 10 mins
Serves : 3
1.Red chillies - 8 to 10
2.Garlic pods - 2
3.Tamarind - small gooseberry size
4.Sesame oil - as needed
5.Salt - to taste
6.Water - as needed
* This chutney is very spicy,as we are going to grind raw chillies. So adjust the number of chillies according to your taste. Peel the garlic pods . The addition of tamarind, will some how balance the spiceness of the chutney.
* Pulse the ingredients with salt in a blender. The mixture will be coarse initially. Add water little by little and grind it into a smooth paste.
* It will take few pulses for the mixture to be smooth. Make sure all the ingredients are grinded together.
Take the chutney in a bowl, add plenty of sesame oil and serve. We can store the chutney in the fridge. When needed, just mix with sesame oil and serve. Serve this chutney with idli or dosai.
*Adjust the amount of red chillies according to your taste.
* Don't add too much garlic pods, then the garlic will dominate the flavour .
* If we have excess of this chutney, we can dump it in spicy curries and bring it to boil.
* Adding sesame oil will balance the spicness to the chutney.
* We can also add few pearl onions to the mixture.
* We can also temper with mustard seeds,urad dal ,curry leaves and add it to the chutney.
* Take care ,while grinding this chutney, our hands will become itchy.

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Shares of the teen retailer, which has stores under both the Abercrombie and Hollister brands, were surging 6.5% to $36.24 on Tuesday after Engaged Capital, owner of 400,000 shares of company stock, told Abercrombie that in order to "reverse years of underperformance" the board must agree to replace CEO Mike Jeffries.
"The board needs to come to the same conclusion that everyone else already has -- it is time for new leadership at ANF," said a Dec. 3 letter written by Glenn Welling, managing member of Engaged Capital. "We urge the board to immediately commence a CEO search for candidates with relevant retail apparel and turnaround experience."
Engaged Capital said the company, based in New Albany, Ohio, is suffering from the same forlorn outlook as many other mall-based retailers. But it has substantial opportunity but only if by "enacting much needed changes and correcting certain missteps."
On the strategic side, the company still maintains brand appeal both domestically and internationally and has a "highly profitable" direct-to-consumer business as well as significant cash flow generation potential.
Most importantly though, removing Jeffries would free up the possibility of a sale of the company.
"A sale of the company to a private equity buyer may represent the best option for shareholders. However, as we have learned through discussions with industry insiders and private equity firms, Mr. Jeffries' presence represents a major stumbling block to a transaction," the letter said.
Engaged Capital also noted that the recent media frenzy surrounding past controversial comments made by Jeffries as well as the apparent intrusion of his private life into company business have caused unnecessary controversy, "no doubt damaging the company's public profile, employee morale, and likely sales," the letter says.
The investor noted that with the Feb. 1, 2014, expiration of Jeffries' employment contract "the board has an important opportunity to set a new direction for the company and reverse the years of disappointment to which ANF shareholders have grown accustomed."
"Investors have endured poor performance due to poor leadership," the letter said. Abercrombie's management "has a reputation for habitually under-estimating and under-executing on the changes needed to remain competitive in the fast moving teen apparel market" despite recognizing shifting industry dynamics more than five years ago.
Shares of Abercrombie are down 27% this year compared to Gap (GPS) shares, which have risen 35% year to date.
Abercrombie reported a net loss for its third quarter after it announced that it plans that close all of its stores under its lingerie store, Gilly Hicks. Adjusted earnings of 52 cents a share came in below analysts' expectations.
The retailer also reported its seventh straight quarter of falling same-store sales, with comparable-store sales down 14%.
"Our results for the third quarter reflect weakness in top-line performance, which we expect to continue in the fourth quarter. However, we continue to work hard to offset these conditions and are aggressively pursuing initiatives we believe will improve the sales trend as we go forward," Jeffries said in its earnings statement.
The embattled retailer is trying to draw consumers back to its stores, even if it means expanding its definition of an ideal target market. During an analyst meeting earlier in this month, executives said they will expand the sizes and fits of its clothing by spring in an attempt to attract increased sales.
The company came under fire earlier this year when comments Jeffries made in 2006 that the brand only wanted to "market to cool, good-looking people" resurfaced. Currently, the store offers women's sizes no bigger than a large.
Abercrombie said in a statement on Tuesday that its board and management team are "committed to creating value, and we welcome input from all shareholders."
"The company has had extensive discussions with many of its shareholders, including Engaged Capital, over the past several months," the statement said. "We look forward to continuing our dialogue with shareholders as we execute on our long-term plan."
-- Written by Laurie Kulikowski in New York.

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A short story on my calligraphy journey – from where I started to where I have reached. And also a big reveal on my calligraphy milestone too 😉 Sit back and enjoy all my old calligraphy attempts like me and have a good laugh 😛
I have been getting a lot of encouragement on my calligraphy works on social media and ever since then, my blog and crafting has taken a backseat! I do not know if my blog readers are interested in calligraphy but I thought why not share a little bit about my calligraphy journey, now that I have reached a serious milestone as well ( more on that below ). So to be frank I started my calligraphy journey in 2014 end when I decided I was going to take part in lettering challenges and improve my handwriting. As with any other challenge, I went on for a week max and I gave up. I decided I wasnt good enough and that I needed to add some professional supplies! Here is a look on few of my older calligraphy attempts and seeing them, I literally burst out laughing!

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All Natural Fibre Mix
Enjoy a bounty of almonds, cranberries, apricots, goldenberries, hazelnuts and pistachio kernels with this quality fibre mix. Great for digestive health, we love this mix on its own, or crushed over porridge and yoghurt for a vibrant start to the day. They make a great addition to cheese boards and antipasto platters too.
|Servings per package : 8
Serving size : 30 g
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|Energy||543 kJ||1810 kJ|
|Protein||3.1 g||10.3 g|
|Fat, total||7.1 g||23.8 g|
|– saturated||0.6 g||1.9 g|
|Carbohydrates||14.5 g||48.3 g|
|– sugars||10.0 g||33.2 g|
|Fibre||3.5 g||11.7 g|
|Sodium||1 mg||3 mg|
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Contains: Tree nuts and sulphites
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People in the us take payday loans Iowa out about $50 billion in payday advances a-year, each racking up a lot of money in costs and interest. But a little and expanding services enabling its customers to get an advance on their paycheck may be providing the cash advance business a run because of its revenue.
San Francisco-based monetary innovation organization Even produced headlines late last year when Walmart, the country’s prominent private employer, revealed it might beginning promoting also’s service as an element of their staff importance package. With supplying tools that allow workforce to track her expenses and cut costs, Even attributes Instapay, that enables users to advance some of their subsequent salary as much as 13 period before payday. Considering that the truly consumer try experiencing his / her currently gathered hours, actually doesn’t cost the employee interest from the advance.
Also’s facts show that about 28 percentage of the users grabbed out an instant payday loan from inside the months before becoming a member of this service membership
Also is one of some technology businesses have actually sprang right up recently wanting to get earnings to employees more quickly as well as on need. Organizations like FlexWage assistance and Instant Investment present on-demand cover, but those services tend to be associated with a debit card given by organization in place of a worker’s major banking account.
Actually president Jon Schlossberg states openly that part of the businesses mission will be place the payday loans field bankrupt, claiming it exploits the financially vulnerable. He contributed interior consumption information entirely aided by the relevant push that displays, about preliminarily, that actually customers are less inclined to touch the payday loans market after they join the company’s solutions.
“You’ve got this whole industry of financial institutions taking advantage of Us citizens having difficulties to live salary to paycheck, and payday loan providers are really many predatory,” Schlossberg said.
Payday loan providers state they provide an important service, with many different Americans struggling to come up with money to pay for an urgent monetary crisis. But experts say the costs and charge tend to be excessive might trap the borrower in a cycle of financial obligation that will last period. The Consumer economic security Bureau, underneath the Obama administration, was actually attempting to manage the payday financing business nationwide, but underneath the Trump government the bureau has begun the entire process of reversing those laws.
Four months after registering for also, that figure falls to less than 20 percent. Even determined the figure by mastering consumption actions of their customers from December 2017 until Sep 2018.
Also can tell which users remain utilizing payday advance loan because Even users link their own bank account towards the application. The organization is then capable tell what types of deals a person are generating, and whether or not they bear the characteristics of a payday loan deal or label a payday lender as the different party.
Additionally they state they provide towards the country’s most hopeless, that often the greatest chances for not paying back once again the loan
Schlossberg acknowledges that also maybe lost some pay day loan purchases, particularly your where a can be used instead of a direct debit from a borrower’s membership. The information can restricted to the reality that Walmart, undoubtedly their greatest visitors, only begun using the item on December 15, 2017. Schlossberg stated the business is actually cooperating with academic experts throughout the efficacy of actually’s Instapay items versus cash advance application, because of the goal of writing sometime in 2019.
Walmart may be the best business that publicly claims it makes use of actually, but a straight spokesman says it’s “more than” 10 companies opted currently, with 400,000 active clients. Also does charge Walmart workers a $6 fee every month to use its superior services, including Instapay.


Politicops - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says that he would oppose any attempt to loosen medical marijuana regulations that would broaden the number of conditions eligible for treatment and potentially lower costs, even as his state remains one of the costliest states in which to live in the country. The legislation, introduced by state Democrats, would expand the list of ailments to include things like menstrual pain, a condition that can be debilitating for some women.
but that’s how God wanted it to be,” Christie said. “This is very
problematic because at the rate we’re going, we’re soon going to be
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If you haven’t heard the news, the world is slowly heading for global Bitcoin and crypto adoption. The largest cryptocurrency by market volume has already been made legal tender in El Salvador, and new countries are joining the list of supporters. Of course, it will be a while before many decide on El Salvador’s strategy, but crypto fans are expecting positive development.
Cryptocurrencies have already changed how many industries work. According to experts, the key to massive crypto adoption is the gaming industry. Virtual currencies are already popular among gamers and online gamblers.
Check an online casino guide and you’ll learn how they allow players to play games for free. With Bitcoin and other cryptos, gaming is more immersive than ever, and it could be the gateway for the global crypto adoption we’ve all been waiting for.
Crypto Gaming Will Inspire Others to Follow the Example
Gamers and online gamblers are already familiar with the cryptocurrency concept. The adoption of blockchain in the gaming industry was a no-brainer. Online games have been tokenized for a long time before cryptos even appeared. As games evolved and the iGaming industry took over from land-based casinos, new payment methods have evolved and cryptos were high up the list.
In-game tokens are used to buy features, upgrades, and items. Many online casinos have offered crypto tokens as part of promotional offers or in-game bonuses. Tokenization has been a part of the gaming industry for a long time, so it’s no wonder why it’s a gateway for massive crypto adoption.
Of course, regulatory measures are still holding the crypto industry back. For all the effort some casinos are doing to adopt cryptos, legal obstacles are a problem that currently can’t be solved. The good news is that the world is now more open to cryptocurrencies than ever. As more countries join the list of supporters, the crypto gaming industry may explode.
As Safe as It Gets
While many can’t grasp how the blockchain works and consider it unsafe, we’re here to tell you that it’s as safe as it gets. As a matter of fact, it’s the best option for online casino fans. It’s a safe way to make transactions that aren’t just fast, but also anonymous. E-wallet deposits are fast and safe, but cryptocurrencies take that on a whole ‘nother level.
Many industry giants have already recognized the potential and are switching their focus to Bitcoin and the gang. New casinos will follow that example with the blockchain being as safe as it gets. As the global narrative around Bitcoin and cryptos changes, the gaming industry will evolve. Players will profit from it, of course, with fast transactions that will dominate the industry for years to come.
The blockchain offers plenty of advantages to both gamers and gamblers. It’s expected to make a difference in many other industries as well, and the world should be ready to it. Widespread crypto adoption will do everyone great in these uncertain times, and the gaming industry might open our eyes to it.


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John Compere letter: Schools should serve students, not politics
Texas schools should serve students and not politicians or politics during this perilous coronavirus pandemic re-surging with the highly contagious Delta variant causing an alarming increase in Texas school children transmissions and infections.
Schools have the moral responsibility, lawful authority and public duty to protect the health of school children during this public health crisis and should do so with courage, conviction and commitment. Long-standing constitutional law gives schools the legal authority to require mandatory protections when student health is endangered by a health crisis.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld this constitutional authority in Zucht v. King (260 US 174, 1922) for a Texas school district excluding unvaccinated students from attending. It reaffirmed Jacobson v. Massachusetts (197 US 11, 1905) that held individual liberty is never absolute and states have the constitutional power to protect public health by compulsory vaccination laws.
Interference by the Texas governor and other pernicious Texas politicians rejecting prescribed preventive protections by the health-care profession, disregarding established American law and hindering the health and safety of Texas children should be opposed by all rational Texans and prevented by a responsible United States judiciary.
These Texas politicians' response to this medical crisis is based on their petty partisan politics and not proven medical science. It is obvious they care more about their own power, prestige and perpetuation than the well-being of Texas children.
Christians who hinder the protection of our children need to consider biblical scripture where even Jesus admonished adults not to hinder the children (Matthew 19:14; Mark 10:14; Luke 18:16).
— John Compere, Baird

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The annual show of the SOUTHERN YORKSKSHIRE CANARY CLUB is held in November and is presently held at The Scout Hall in ..
The show found its home in London for much of its past including Fulham Baths, Islip Street and Canning Town before moving into Kent some years ago.
Exhibitors regularly travel from Europe and Southern Ireland to exhibit at the show and it is considered an honour to be invited to place the awards at this prestigious event.
The show received its largest entry of exhibit in 2002 where it exceeded the one thousand entry mark for the first time.

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Shares of AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:AGFS) have been given a consensus broker rating score of 3.00 (Hold) from the one analysts that provide coverage for the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation.
Brokers have set a 12-month consensus price target of $8.00 for the company, according to Zacks. Zacks has also assigned AgroFresh Solutions an industry rank of 103 out of 265 based on the ratings given to its competitors.
AGFS has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. BidaskClub lowered shares of AgroFresh Solutions from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 31st. Citigroup Inc. restated a “neutral” rating and set a $8.00 price target (down previously from $9.00) on shares of AgroFresh Solutions in a research note on Monday, August 14th.
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In related news, major shareholder Chemical Co /De/ Dow purchased 14,282 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 21st. The shares were acquired at an average price of $6.99 per share, for a total transaction of $99,831.18. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Insiders have acquired a total of 39,757 shares of company stock worth $277,923 in the last 90 days. 15.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of AGFS. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in AgroFresh Solutions by 6.0% during the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 99,811 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $437,000 after purchasing an additional 5,626 shares in the last quarter. TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of AgroFresh Solutions by 8.9% in the first quarter. TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC now owns 69,347 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $303,000 after acquiring an additional 5,648 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of AgroFresh Solutions by 2.9% in the first quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 204,662 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $894,000 after acquiring an additional 5,753 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AgroFresh Solutions in the second quarter worth $900,000. Finally, Dow Chemical Co. DE increased its stake in shares of AgroFresh Solutions by 1.0% in the second quarter. Dow Chemical Co. DE now owns 17,670,356 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $126,874,000 after acquiring an additional 170,356 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.95% of the company’s stock.
AgroFresh Solutions Company Profile
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc, formerly Boulevard Acquisition Corp., is a developer of agricultural technologies that preserve the freshness and value of fresh produce, including apples, pears, kiwifruit, avocados and bananas, as well as flowers. The Company’s principal product, The SmartFresh Quality System (SmartFresh), regulates the post-harvest ripening effects of ethylene, the naturally occurring plant hormone that triggers ripening in certain fruits and vegetables, through technology.
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Have you ever had a pen pal? Many of us were encouraged to write to children of our own age in other countries during primary school. Sometimes these relationships blossomed; other times they just fizzled.
I recently dug into a collection that contains letters from a French schoolgirl (Mary Dubuy, later Mary Paroissin) to her pen pal in America (Jeanne Brill, later Jeanne Monefeldt). The information we have on this collection is limited- it came to us from Edward Monefeldt (Jeanne’s husband) who donated the letters after his wife passed away in 1985. The letters are in French & we have only begun to translate them, but regardless of whether we can read the language, the letters tell a story. Two young girls strike up a friendship that carried on through marriage, the birth of children, war, and old age. Photos attached to the letters chronicle Mary’s aging & certain events of her life. The letters begin in 1924 and end with a final letter from Mary to Edward in 1986 expressing her sorrow at Jeanne’s death.
This collection, although perhaps seemingly unimportant to many, exemplifies the importance of recorded bits of history and why we keep them: they represent threads of the social fabric of human interaction. As the practice of letter-writing gives way to the more ephemeral email, such exchanges in which important details of one’s life are discussed may be lost. Many people who have old family letters in their possession may even fail to realize their importance and the need for them to be saved and preserved, especially in an environment where others can use and learn from them.
The images above are in chronological order & show Mary, or Mary with her family from 1924 to 1975. The last photo is of Mary, her husband Lou, and Jeanne’s daughter Karen. The final image is of a portion of the first letter sent to Jeanne by Mary in 1924.
If you have ever had a pen pal we would love to hear about your experience through a comment to this post.

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has increased its orders for the A350 XWB with an additional 30 A350-900s, plus options for a further 20 aircraft. The agreement firms up a commitment announced last month. Under the terms of the agreement, Singapore Airlines will be able to select either the baseline A350-900 or the larger A350-1000 when exercising the options.
This is the third order from Singapore Airlines for the A350 XWB. The deal sees the carrier’s total firm orders for the all-new aircraft increase to 70, plus 20 options. Singapore Airlines will operate the A350 XWB on long haul and regional services.
"We are pleased to announce this latest order from Singapore Airlines as the A350 XWB flight test campaign begins,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers, Airbus. "It’s another clear endorsement of our all-new design A350 XWB, bringing a step change in efficiency and comfort to the mid-size widebody market with a single product family.”
The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) is an all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The aircraft will bring new levels of efficiency to the mid-size market, using 25 per cent less fuel than existing aircraft in this size category and providing an equivalent reduction in
The extensive flight test programme for the A350 XWB is now underway, following a successful first flight last week. Entry into commercial service of the first customer aircraft is scheduled for the second half of 2014.


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Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympic U.S. athlete and transgender activist has penned an op-ed saying “I was wrong” about President Donald Trump’s commitment to LGBTQ rights.
Jenner in a Washington Post column said Trump has “relentlessly attacked” the transgender community.
“Trump was the first Republican presidential candidate to claim to support this valuable, vulnerable community, and I was encouraged by the applause he received when he said at the Republican National Convention in July 2016 that he would stand up for the LGBTQ community,” Jenner said in a column published in The Washington Post Thursday.
“Sadly, I was wrong,” added the lifelong Republican. “The reality is that the trans community is being relentlessly attacked by this president.”
LGBT leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury earlier this month to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
According to reports, the Department of Health and Human Services was circulating a memo proposing that gender be defined as an immutable biological condition determined by a person’s sex organs at birth.
The proposal would define sex as either male or female, and any dispute about one’s sex would have to be clarified through genetic testing, according to the Times’ account of the memo.
She said since Trump was elected he has used trans people as political pawns “as he whips up animus against us in an attempt to energize the most right-wing segment of his party, claiming his anti-transgender politics are meant to ‘protect the country’.
“This is politics at its worst. It is unacceptable, it is upsetting, and it has deeply, personally hurt me,” Jenner said.
Jenner mentioned the leaked memo by the Department of Health and Human Services and denounced Trump administration’s ban on trans people serving in the military and his administration’s rollback of Obama-era protections for trans schoolchildren.


At no point in my life do I remember a presidential election quite like this one. The two major parties have given us candidates that are beyond terrible by every measure. A friend describes the choice as one between a kick in the crotch and a punch in the face — I couldn’t disagree with him.
Even the leading third-party candidate, Libertarian Gary Johnson, seems to be doing everything he can to throw the election in his effort to lure Bernie Sanders voters; that right-leaning libertarians and conservatives are being repelled seems irrelevant to Johnson.
Then, we have Dan Rather.
After Donald Trump’s latest … comments regarding Hillary Clinton, the former CBS anchorman decided to issue a warning to Trump’s supporters. Said Rather in a Facebook post:
To anyone who still pretends this is a normal election of Republican against Democrat, history is watching. And I suspect its verdict will be harsh.
History is watching?
Tell us, Dan Rather: was history watching when the DNC aligned with Hillary, subverting the process to make sure Bernie Sanders would not be the nominee?
Was history watching when four Americans were killed in Benghazi, and Hillary Clinton offered a series of lies to absolve herself of blame? Topped off by her “what difference, at this point, does it make?”
Where were your admonishments then, Dan?
Additionally, let’s be honest here. What are the odds that the average Republican is going to care what Dan Rather says about “history’s” judgment?
The reality for many right-of-center folks is that this election is about choosing your flavor of suck, and even with his poorly worded comment, Trump is still infinitely preferable to Hillary. The history we’re worried about? Whether the republic would survive a Hillary presidency.
Besides that, a scolding leveled from someone like Rather — who lost his job over presenting forged documents of President George W. Bush’s military record as fact — won’t sway a soul regardless of what Trump might have said. In most minds, Rather is nothing but a disgraced former journalist from a mainstream media network. These are not things held in high regard by anyone already opposed to Hillary.
The reality is that a lecture from Rather is likely to backfire on him. Who knows, it may be the last push from the D.C. elite some folks need to jump on the Trump bandwagon.
Everyone with a functioning brain knows history is “watching.” What people like Rather need to grasp is that no one cares — nor should they. They should focus on what they think is the best move for the nation.
Believe it or not, that’s what most folks are actually doing now, Dan Rather. They’re trying to find a balance and make the best choice possible from a horrendous selection of candidates.
Frankly, if people do that, history will take care of itself one way or another.


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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is gearing up to implement stricter oversight in regards to crypto-related transactions. The agency is now looking to hire suppliers of trading data, as monitoring major participants in the market falls under its responsibilities.
ESMA Launches Public Procurement for Providers of Crypto Trading Data
The securities watchdog of the European Union, ESMA, is preparing to increase scrutiny on transactions involving cryptocurrencies, a public tender has indicated. On Tuesday, the authority launched a procurement procedure for suppliers of trading data on crypto transactions including spot trades and derivatives, Reuters reported.
The move comes after EU institutions agreed on a draft proposal to comprehensively regulate the digital asset space known as the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) package. While under the legislation smaller companies will be licensed by national regulators, ESMA will be in charge of monitoring larger players in the “Wild West” sector, as some officials have described it. In a notice, the regulator detailed:
The coverage should encompass all major exchanges and crypto assets so that it provides a fair representation of the crypto market landscape.
The report further notes that regulatory bodies around the world use transaction data to identify market abuses, find out who is on each side of a transaction, and look for risky build-ups of positions which could undermine the markets.
ESMA’s announcement emphasized the data should be available daily. The watchdog also wants to have access to order books where it will be able to see spreads and liquidity across exchanges and trading pairs, in both fiat and cryptocurrency. The contract for these services should not be worth more than €100,000 ($101,000).
The MiCA legislation designates the European Securities and Markets Authority as a leading cryptocurrency watchdog in the 27-strong bloc of nations with certain powers greater than those of national regulators. ESMA will also have the responsibility to determine the scope of the law regarding various crypto assets.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump exposes himself to interrogation under oath about his sex life and faces long odds against winning if he follows through on his threat to sue newspapers over reports that he groped multiple women.
The Supreme Court has erected a high hurdle to protect the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of the press that makes libeling a public figure all but impossible, short of publishing items known to be untrue. The 70-year-old Trump is nothing if not a boisterously public figure.
And while litigation could still cost The New York Times and other newspapers plenty, and by design scare off some other reporters, it could also ricochet against Trump himself.
“A public figure plaintiff must . . . be prepared for extreme vetting, as discovery in defamation cases can be broad and very intrusive,” said attorney L. Lin Wood, whose clients have included former California Congressman Gary Condit. Condit’s sex life was the subject of much media coverage in the months after a woman he was having an affair with, Chandra Levy, went missing. “Certainly, the Times would spare no expense in engaging in the discovery process against Mr. Trump under the circumstances.”
Even if he doesn’t pull the trigger, though, Trump’s threat puts a spotlight on how libel law works, including the use of lawsuits for strategic purposes and what some legislators are doing about it.
A New York City-based attorney representing Trump, Marc E. Kasowitz, put The New York Times on notice with a letter late Wednesday demanding the retraction of a story titled “Two women say Trump touched them inappropriately.”
The Times’ article, posted online Wednesday night, recounted in considerable detail two women’s stories of Trump kissing and groping them against their will many years ago.
“Your article is reckless, defamatory and constitutes libel per se,” Kasowitz wrote, adding that the paper’s refusal to retract the story “will leave my client no option but to pursue all options and remedies.”
Eileen Murphy, a spokeswoman for The Times, said in a statement Thursday that “we stand by the story, which falls clearly into the realm of public service journalism.”
The New York Times’ general counsel added in a letter to Kasowitz on Thursday that “nothing in our article has had the slightest effect on the reputation that Mr. Trump, through his own words and actions, has already created for himself.”
Educated at Yale and Cornell Law School, Kasowitz is described on his firm’s website as “one of the pre-eminent trial lawyers in the country.” He specializes in business, not the First Amendment; of 21 cases highlighted on his webpage, only one cites defamation as a key issue.
Kasowitz’s current defamation case, a complicated matter involving two very wealthy men, is working its way through a court in Palm Beach, Florida.
If Trump and Kasowitz follow through on the implied litigation threat against the Times or other media outlets that have reported on Trump’s alleged mistreatment of women, they will face a big test imposed by the Supreme Court.
In a 1964 case called New York Times v. Sullivan, involving an Alabama commissioner unhappy over a factually flawed ad placed by civil rights advocates, the court set a high bar for public officials who claim to have been defamed. The court ruled that officials must prove “actual malice,” which means the media made the harmful statements knowing they were false or with reckless disregard for whether they were false.
Then, in a 1967 case involving highly decorated former Army Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker, the court extended the hard-to-overcome “actual malice” standard to cover public figures as well as public officials. The former star of television’s “The Apprentice,” Trump was a quintessential public figure long before he entered politics.
“Recovery by Mr. Trump against The New York Times would be extremely difficult,” said Rodney Smolla, dean of Widener University’s Delaware Law School. “The burden of proof would be on Mr. Trump to prove that the allegations against him are false.”
Smolla, who represented Gary Condit’s wife in a defamation suit against the National Enquirer, added that “it would be Mr. Trump’s burden to prove, by clear and convincing evidence,” that the Times’ behavior met the actual malice standard. Carolyn Condit’s suit was settled.
Even in the face of such long odds, Trump has previously filed defamation suits, including a $5 billion claim in 2006 against a book author who Trump said had understated his wealth.
The lawsuit was eventually dismissed, but not before Trump was forced to answer questions in a two-day deposition whose transcript spanned 170 pages.
Trump told The Washington Post he had directed his lawyers to sue the author on the theory that it “will cost him a lot of money.”
These kinds of legal actions are sometimes called strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits. New York and more than two dozen other states have enacted laws designed to keep SLAPP suits in check.
“There is the downside of potential liability for fees and costs if the case is readily dismissed depending on the forum’s anti-SLAPP statute, if any,” Wood noted. “Lawsuits intended solely to strategically discourage public speech on a matter of public concern are generally frowned upon by the law.”
California-based attorney David Dizenfeld, for instance, noted that one of Trump’s businesses, Trump University, was ordered last year by a federal judge in California to pay $798,000 in legal fees to a former student under the state’s anti-SLAPP law.


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"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin has a message for detractors who are upset about the sexual violence against women in both his books and on the HBO series it inspired: stop living in a fantasy world.
The novelist told Entertainment Weekly that he wanted his saga to be "strongly grounded in history" and inspired by a medieval society that wasn't exactly an egalitarian.
"The books reflect a patriarchal society based on the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages were not a time of sexual egalitarianism," Martin said in a statement Wednesday. "It was very classist, dividing people into three classes.
"And they had strong ideas about the roles of women. One of the charges against Joan of Arc that got her burned at the stake was that she wore men's clothing-that was not a small thing."
The latest uproar actually stems from a subplot that isn't in the books -- a rape scene in which Sansa Stark, played by Sophie Turner, is brutalized by her new husband.


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We recently learned about a powerful story involving a young lady named Sara who recently received a Spanish Braille Bible for her brother, Luis, in Mexico. She shared:
“My brother has been blind his entire life and has struggled with issues because of it. We are very poor, and our parents could not afford to send him to special schools to help him learn how to overcome his blindness. We were blessed somebody in our town was able to teach him how to read Braille, but even then, it was always a struggle finding books for him to read. As we got older, I tried to find him a Braille Bible, but they are extremely expensive, and it would take our family years to save enough money to buy one, if we ever could afford it.
One day I was visiting friends who work at an orphanage near my town. I met the pastor and told him about my family, including my brother. I shared how hard it was for my brother, and how much we simply wanted a Bible for him to read. The pastor’s face immediately lit up and he told me he knew how to get a Braille Bible for my brother; when I said we couldn’t pay for it, he told me it was free. I didn’t believe it at all, but he told me to come back the following week. When I returned, he greeted me immediately and put several boxes in my car. He opened one box and pulled out Genesis in Spanish Braille and I couldn’t believe my eyes.
When I made it home and shared the boxes with my brother, he became incredibly excited. He pulled out every single book and began touching the dots on the cover and the pages. Luis kept asking, “Is this real? Is this real?” Actually, his greatest worry was that he would have to give the Bible back, and when we told him it was his to keep, he broke down in tears. Our entire family was in tears because this was an answer to our prayers, and we still cannot believe we didn’t have to pay for the Bible.
I want to thank everybody who makes these Bibles possible for people like my brother. We couldn’t afford one on our own, but now my brother can read about Jesus with the rest of us.”
Your gifts of prayer, time, service, and money put the Word of God into the hands of Luis and benefitted Sara and their entire family. Thank you for what you do!


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The Yoakum zip code 77995 had 8,604 residents in 2014. Residents of the rural areas in the zip code tend to be younger.
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