As debate continues over the next round of stimulus relief, there may still be some confusion among Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients regarding stimulus checks. The good news is that if you are part of the SSDI program, you likely qualified for the first stimulus check and will also likely qualify for any future checks as well.
Here are some things you need to know now about SSDI and stimulus checks:
If you did not receive a first-round stimulus check
If you are on SSDI and did not receive a first-round stimulus check from earlier this year, the IRS may be missing some information for you. You can provide this information using the IRS’ online non-filers tool. However, you should not use this tool if you filed a 2019 tax return. The IRS has said that if you register with the non-filers tool by November 21, 2020, you will receive your payment by the end of 2020.
If you did not receive a first-round stimulus check for dependents
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act made individuals with qualified dependents — those listed on your tax return — eligible for up to $500 per dependent. If you did not receive that payment, the last day to file a claim was September 30, 2020. If you missed that deadline, you may claim the payment as a credit on your 2020 federal income tax return.
If you did not file a federal income tax return in 2018 or 2019
If you receive SSDI benefits, you were not required to file a federal income tax return in 2018 or 2019. Under the CARES Act, you should still have received a first-round stimulus check automatically.
How stimulus payments are distributed to SSDI recipients
Most SSDI recipients receive their federal benefits through a Direct Express card. However, stimulus checks were distributed in a different way: either through direct deposit to your bank account (if the IRS already had your banking information on file) or through a paper check mailed to you. If a second stimulus payment is authorized, it will likely come the same way as the first.
Oklahoma SSDI recipients can check the status of their stimulus payments via the IRS’ Get My Payment tool.
If you are disabled, contact Armstrong & Vaught, P.L.C. at once. Let our attorneys guide you through the process of obtaining Social Security disability benefits. Call us at (918) 582-2500 or toll-free at (800) 722-8880 or complete the simple form below for a free consultation with a skilled attorney.


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Venus Wrap Jumper | Umber
The Venus Wrap Jumper in Umber. Short-sleeve jumper with wrap waist that can be tied in the front or back. Placket buttons up the front. Features hidden side pockets. Fits loosely but can be cinched at the waist. Hem falls above the ankle.
Rujuta Sheth lives and works in New York City, drawing inspiration from the cultures and landscapes she experiences during her extensive travel. She was born in India and grew up surrounded by artisans, weavers, beaders, and embroiderers. Her designs juxtapose traditional technique with a modern silhouette and are lovingly made by some of those same artisans in India.
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Post strike would deliver £1.5bn blow to economy
A national postal strike postal strike would cost the economy £ 1.5bn in terms of lost orders, extra administration and higher delivery costs, a survey claims.
Going postal: Retailers said the timing of the strike 'beggars belief'.
At the same time, it would have a massive impact on the troubled Royal Mail, which would lose tens of millions of pounds in income as its business customers switch to rivals.
Consumers who rely on the post to pay utility bills and manage their credit card bills also face enormous disruption and a risk of penalty charges.
And charities face huge difficulties because of the impact on festive mailshots and the sale of Christmas cards.
The last national strike in 2007 led to a backlog of more than 100m letters and generated losses for businesses in London alone of some £300m.
Research by the online shopping portal Kelkoo puts the cost of another strike in the run-up to Christmas at £1.5bn. It believes online retailers would lose some £ 220m, with another £50m lost by bricks and mortar stores.
Kelkoo said online firms face lost orders and a big increase in the cost of ensuring deliveries are made.
For example, delivery prices for some firms would rise from £1.90 per package with Royal Mail to around £4.80 with Parcel Force - a 153% mark-up. Kelkoo UK managing director, Bruce Fair, said: 'The timing of the strike beggars belief. In one fell swoop it threatens to bring the postal network to a standstill, spoil the beginnings of the retail sector's financial recovery, increase prices for cash strapped consumers and cause a huge mail backlog.'
Three in four businesses are actively considering dropping Royal Mail as their postal services provider, according to a survey of 250 firms by the British Chambers of Commerce.
Its economic policy adviser, Steve Hughes, said: 'The results of this survey are quite explicit. Businesses are very upset by what's happening and they're worried about how it will affect their services. All they want is consistency. That means the Royal Mail providing a service they can rely on and at the moment they can't do that.'
The trade secretary, Lord Mandelson, has made clear that the Government has no intention of trying to head off the strike.
This inaction has been condemned by union leaders and business chiefs, including the internet retail trade body, the IMRG.
Its operations director, David Smith, described the lack of Government action as 'dangerous'.
He said: 'We have a very fragile economy at the moment and a strike is the very last thing we need. For a lot of small online retailers, which rely on Christmas for the majority of their sales, it is very difficult to find alternative delivery services.
'If consumers start thinking it is too risky to make orders online, that will be very serious.'
He said: 'The Government is trying to stimulate confidence in the broader market and get consumers shopping again. The last thing we want is barriers to that. It is very dangerous to do nothing.'
Business Minister Pat McFadden said the strikes were 'counterproductive' - not in the interests of either Royal Mail or its workers.
'We have put in money for Royal Mail to bring in new machines and automate. That is what needs to be done, not strikes,' he told GMTV.
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How much does a bomb disposal suit cost?
$9,000 to $20,000
“Bombs are easy to construct.” Hodges said First Defense sells the suits to the U.S. government, as well as the United Nations, with prices ranging from $9,000 to $20,000. Morgan Advanced Materials of the U.K. says that terrorism is driving demand for its Silverback EOD bomb suits.
Does a bomb suit actually work?
Their purpose was to protect the wearer from penetrating injuries by fragments from an exploding device. In the mid-1990s, research showed that these materials alone were not effective against the blast wave itself, which can cause blast lung and other potentially deadly internal injuries.
Are there bomb proof suits?
The Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS) is a full body bomb suit designed to protect the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) soldier from threats associated with improvised explosive devices, including those related to fragmentation, blast overpressure, impact, heat, and flame.
Is EOD suit bullet proof?
Explosive ordnance disposal suits are sadly not bulletproof which is a misnomer. Nothing is bulletproof only resistant. However what EOD suits excel at are being shrapnel resistant. Cause after all they are meant to be used in bomb disposal.
What are bomb disruptors?
Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) disrupters are used to remotely open or render safe a suspect item or improvised explosive device (IED). Disrupters are used by specially trained hazardous device technicians to mitigate IEDs.
How heavy is an EOD bomb suit?
The suits are designed to protect bomb-disposal technicians from explosive blasts at close range. They are hot and heavy and can be physically taxing. The blast-proof body suit weighs 84 pounds, and the helmet weighs another 12 pounds.
Do bomb suits save lives?
EOD personnel have heavy protective armor commonly called bomb suits to shield them from smaller blasts, but they do not make the wearer invincible. If it is something like a vehicle-sized bomb, “all the armor in the world is not going to save you if you are right on top of it,” Gaydeski said.
What are bomb suits made of?
The main materials found in bomb suits are para-aramid fibers, such as Kevlar®, other aramid fibers, or aramid-based products. Aramid fibers are a class of strong, heat-resistant, synthetic fibers.
What metal is bulletproof?
Kevlar. Perhaps one of the better-known bulletproof materials, Kevlar is a synthetic fiber that’s heat resistant and incredibly strong. It’s also lightweight, making it a popular choice for wearable bulletproof items.
Can you defuse a bomb with water?
Two fearless Ukrainians used just a bottle of water and their bare hands as they defused a live Russian bomb. One disposal expert dripped water over the tip of the unexploded weapon as the other gently removed the detonator in amazing video footage released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
Which wire do you cut to defuse a bomb?
Which one(s) should be cut? “If there are no red wires, cut the second wire. Otherwise, if the last wire is white, cut the last wire. Otherwise, if there is more than one blue wire, cut the last blue wire.
Who invented the bomb disposal robot?
Colonel ‘Peter’ Miller
The original bomb disposal “Robot” was invented in 1972 by Lieutenant-Colonel ‘Peter’ Miller. Cobbled together from the chassis of an electrically operated wheelbarrow and designed to carry a hook beneath a car so that it could be towed to a safe location without endangering an EOD officer.


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A beautiful town snuggled in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Veracruz, Mexico. History of the town and those who live there goes back to the Olmec civilization over 2,000 years ago. Surrounded by jungle on the edge of the crater lake Catemaco. Catemaco is affectionately called centre de brujas (center of witches) with fortune tellers and mystic conventions in March. Tourists can catch a boat ride out to "monkey island" in the middle of the lake which is home to a number of monkeys that were abandoned after the University lost its funding. However the monkeys have adapted and survived to live on their small island.
Catemaco is more famous as a location for Mexican tourists and does not attract as many international travelers as other parts of Mexico but definitely makes for a great relaxing stop while on holiday. Down the road is the famous Nanciyaga ecological reserve that was also sight for the Sean Connery movie "Medicine Man" from 1992.
Catemaco is a more quiet location that can offer a great relaxing stop for those exploring tropical Mexico.

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement with Siemens to help develop its ability to produce spare parts for the Dubai Metro using 3D printing technology. A statement by the RTA said the agreement “enhance RTA’s already applied 3D printing initiative”, as well as extending the sourcing, availability and reliability of spare parts for the metro. The RTA began using 3D printing technology for some of the metro subsystems last year.
Abdul Mohsin Ibrahim Younes, CEO of Rail Agency for the RTA, said: “Joining forces with an international company such Siemens would certainly empower RTA to realise its technological targets and innovation objectives as per the timeline scheduled for the evolvement of 3D printing technology at the maintenance operation of the Rail Agency.”
Alexander Biron von Curland, a senior executive vice president for Siemens Middle East’s mobility business, said: “We are proud to be working with the RTA to advance industrialised 3D printing in Dubai, in line with the emirate’s vision to be the world’s smartest city.
“Siemens has been a pioneer of 3D printing worldwide, and this digital technology is changing the way we design and manufacture spare parts for mobility systems such as metros.”
Usage of the Dubai Metro has steadily increased each year since operations began. Earlier this month, the RTA said that more than 100 million riders used the metro in the first half of this year, with over 64 million using the red line and 36 million using the green line. Metro journeys made up 34 percent of the 275 million trips taken on public transport in Dubai this year, including buses, the Dubai Tram and RTA taxis.

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Kingston-based band, Tubelord is back again, this time with the anticipated release of their second full-length record, R O M A N C E. Set to drop on October 10th via Pink Mist, the cd will be available on CD 12” vinyl LP and also as a digital download.
Having within the year expanded to a quartet, experience an extensive European tour/play a number of summer festivals, with the release of the new album, this fall Tubelord will take on both a renewed sound and a new approach to lyrical content and the concept of meaning. Unlike most bands, whom typically write on personal experiences and emotions, Joseph Prendergast (lead singer) wished to relate tales outside of himself by using words found in poetry of women: removing himself away from his own life completely, therefore creating an atmosphere of absence in which meanings of words are extracted. The ending product resulting in an accurately usage of borrowed and recycled words, and a journey full of substituted experiments of both context and meaning.
Check out the video release of “My First Castle”
For fans of Tubelord, the band has prepared a secret password protected website (details hidden amongst the album artwork), which allows the most attentive fans to log in and access the album’s lyrics and also a comprehensive appendix which references hundreds of writers and publications.
Although there is a lack of self-written lyrics, R O M A N C E is very much still a Tubelord record. In fact, the lead single “My First Castle” may possibly be their finest example of a pop song yet. The vocals are as distinctive as ever, the lead singer sings with as much belief to convince you that each and every word is deeply personal and of relation to both him and the band. The drumming skills of David Catmur interweaves harmoniously with the bass lines of Tom Coulson-Smith, each emphasized by the most recent addition of synthesizers and keyboards.
R O M A N C E is the first album release from Pink Mist with “My First Castle” as the album’s lead single. With the release of R O M A N C E right around the corner be sure to mark your calendars and check out this album on both cassette and digital download.
Album Track Listing:
1. Over In Brooklyn
2. Never Washboard
5. Here Is Nothing
6. Go Old
7. My First Castle
10. In Greenland
11. Tidy Diggs
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14th: SHEFFIELD, the bowery
15th: NOTTINGHAM, chameleon artscafe
16th: LEEDS, Brudenell(brainwash) DAY SHOW
16th: MIDDLESBROUGH, unclealbert’s
17th: LONDON, upstairs at thegarage
18th: PLYMOUTH, the white rabbit
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In the heart of the French Quarter, along the picturesque Mississippi River, the 30th Annual Zulu Lundi Gras Festival is set to unfold, inviting everyone to partake in the festivities. This event promises a day filled with delightful food, soul-stirring music, captivating arts, crafts, and the magnetic presence of local, world-renowned, and Grammy award-winning entertainers. Organized by the 800 members of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, this celebration provides a close-up look at the iconic Zulu Float Characters, making it an unforgettable experience for both locals and tourists.
History and Origins of the Lundi Gras Festival
Rooted in the rich traditions of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival emerged in 1993, a brainchild of George Rainey of Zulu and Ms. Karen Noles of the Audubon Nature Institute. Their vision was to create an event along the riverfront the Monday before Mardi Gras Day, culminating with the arrival of King and Queen Zulu. This marked a significant addition to the Mardi Gras calendar, providing a unique prelude to the grand festivities.
Lundi Gras 2024 Highlights
Mark your calendars for the 30th Annual Zulu Lundi Gras Festival, a free and open-to-the-public extravaganza taking place from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm in Woldenberg Park. The festival offers not only an up-close look at the Zulu Characters but also a day filled with food, music, arts, and crafts. This dynamic celebration has become a hallmark of New Orleans’ festive spirit.
No celebration in New Orleans is complete without indulging in the rich culinary offerings, and the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival is no exception. Over 20 food vendors will kick up the Cajun aroma of crawfish, shrimp, alligator sausage, jambalaya, and many other New Orleans delicacies. The festival not only feeds the soul with music and arts but also tantalizes the taste buds with the diverse flavors of Cajun cuisine.
Zulu Lundi Gras Festival Evolution and Impact
Under the visionary leadership of Lester Pollard Jr., the festival has undergone remarkable growth. Initially managed by an outside promotion company, the organization formed a committee in 1995 to handle the festival’s planning and execution. The addition of a second entertainment stage at the Aquarium Plaza became necessary to accommodate the festival’s expanding popularity. Over the years, unique features like press conferences, the Zulu Children’s Village, and VIP seating have enhanced the overall experience, showcasing the festival’s adaptability and commitment to delivering an unforgettable event.
Beyond the lively celebrations, the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival plays a pivotal role in both the cultural and economic vibrancy of New Orleans. The tradition of King Zulu’s arrival, the resilience showcased in the face of challenges, including the impact of Hurricane Katrina, and the relocation to Woldenberg Park Canal Street entrance all contribute to the festival’s deep cultural roots.
Continue the festivities with a New Orleans French Quarter Tour
As the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival ushers in a wave of excitement along the picturesque Mississippi River, it provides the perfect prelude to exploring the historic French Quarter. Embark on a New Orleans French Quarter Tour, a guided journey through the city’s oldest neighborhood, where the echoes of French and Spanish heritage resonate in every cobblestone and ornate balcony.
Nestled in a bend of the Mississippi, the French Quarter stands as a testament to resilience, much like the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival, and this tour offers a glimpse into its captivating history. Spots fill quickly during Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, so don’t wait—book your French Quarter tour today!


A new report claims that Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman will factor into several upcoming DC Extended Universe movies.
Entertainment journalist and credible source Umberto Gonzalez discussed the possibility of Gadot reprising her most famous role during a recent Twitter Spaces session. “[Gadot’s] in a couple other movies, and I’m not going to spoil them… She’s in a couple of other movies as well, currently, that are due for release,” he said. “She’s a team player, so I think she’s going to be around for a while, I think it’s safe to say.”
Gadot’s next DCEU appearance will be a cameo in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The star is also currently collaborating with director Patty Jenkins on the third Wonder Woman movie, which she recently assured fans is still in active development. “We’re actually in the mix of working on the script and getting the third one made, so it’s all wheels are working and turning and I’m super, super excited for the fans to come and watch Wonder Woman 3 once it’s made,” Gadot said.
What Does the Future of the DCEU Look Like?
Although Wonder Woman’s place in the DCEU is apparently locked in, the future of the wider shared universe itself is much less certain. Notably, Warner Bros.’ recent decision to cancel Batgirl sent shockwaves through the industry, although the studio downplayed the move as a “strategic shift as it relates to the DC universe.” Unnamed insiders have since backed Warner Bros.’ official position, insisting that Batgirl was axed not due to issues with its quality but rather because it didn’t boast the “blockbuster scale” expected of all upcoming DCEU movies.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav later opened up about his plan for the DCEU going forward, which is modeled on Marvel Studios original roadmap for the hugely successful Marvel Cinematic Universe. “We have done a reset. We’ve structured the business. There will be a team with a 10-year plan focusing just on DC. It’s very similar to the structure that Alan Horne and Bob Iger put together very effectively with [Marvel Studios President] Kevin Feige at Disney,” he said.
Zaslav also addressed fans’ concerns regarding several yet-to-be-released DCEU films, including Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Black Adam and The Flash. According to the CEO, all three projects will still arrive in cinemas as planned and Warner Bros. is currently looking at ways to improve each of them. “We think they are terrific, and we think we can make them even better,” Zaslav said.


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Continuing an unbroken six-year winning streak, our documentary Everyone is Welcome won Best Libertarian Ideals at this year’s Anthem Film Festival, part of FreedomFest.
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Matt Kibbe sits down with Jo Ann Skousen, director of the Anthem Film Festival at FreedomFest in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Free the People's award-winning documentary film, How to Love Your Enemy: A Restorative Justice Story, is available for one-night-only—Thursday 4/30 at 8PM ET on YouTube.
At Anthem Film Festival, Off the Grid with Thomas Massie took home the Audience Choice Award and Best Libertarian Values in a Short Documentary.

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Where are you currently based?
I’m currently based down in Cape Paterson which is a tiny town on the Bass Coast in Victoria. I’m back making music in my little hometown which is an interesting turn of events. But it’s quiet and scenic and beautiful and was actually a huge reason I was able to finish the album!
How did Kids At Midnight form?
I’d been playing as a folk artist around the traps for a little while in the 2010s but I was really curious about the electro scene popping up! I met a lovely guy who was producing electro pop style and we started working together, just mucking around but going up with awesome stuff. We became best mates, we made a few songs and actually signed to ‘Vulture’ in France Alan Braxe’s label but then he wanted to pursue other things and so I was solo again and I thought, ‘Well Jane, you’d better learn to produce then!’ So I did. I started from square one again and slowly slowly the Kids At Midnight you hear now was born!
What’s been happening recently?
I released my debut album ‘All I Ever Wanted Was Your Love’ on Friday so the last few months has been pretty intense album stuff. Actually physically finishing the songs, working on the artwork with my brother, taking the photos for it with my cousin. And now in iso down the coast watching lots of Jersey Shore!
Your track ‘Boys Like You’ was featured as the finale song on Netflix sync ‘Never Have I Ever’ seen by 40 million households, how did this come about and how has the response been since?
Oh the response has been beyond my wildest dreams! It was such a mind explosion watching my song play in the background of this huge teen moment and it being a Mindy Kaling show was it for me. I am a huge fan of her work on The Office and The Mindy Project, she’s an hilarious comedic writer. How did it come about? Nobody believes me when I tell them but I literally woke up to two urgent emails from music supervisors for NBC Universal in the US saying they loved ‘Boys Like You’ and could they use it in Mindy Kaling’s new ‘coming of age’ tv series and I was like ‘this is a hoax… when are they going to ask me to put my credit card details in’ lol But it was for real and I immediately said ‘100% YES!’
What influenced the sound and songwriting for ‘Boys Like You’?
I’m hugely influenced by the 80s pop sound. So I really wanted a dreamy but upbeat song reminiscent of Whitney Houstons ‘How Will I Know?’ that sort of thing. And lyric wise it is all directly from my experiences in high school. Crushes, embarrassing moments, the boy who told me to shut up in maths class because I was answering all the questions and they couldn’t get a look in. All that really can make you run home from the bus crying. But then you look back and realise, I’ll never hide myself waiting for a boy like you again. And that embarrassingly personal teen angst and self discovery connected with people which is really lovely.
How do you usually go about writing and recording?
Sometimes I’ll be playing some chords on my guitar and just mumble along a melody in gibberish and then I’ll translate that to Ableton and build the track from there. Sometimes I start inside Ableton but it’s usually the same way, chords first, mumble a melody in gibberish, clear away the gibberish and start to tell a story and see what happens!
What programs/instruments do you use?
My basic set up is Ableton Live on my Mac and a midi keyboard, with my mic and any analogue instruments running through my UA Apollo Twin Duo. Sometimes I’ll add my electric guitar for an 80s guitar solo, sometimes there’s a tambourine in the background, sometimes I’ll bang a drum pad, sometimes my acoustic guitar…whatever is lying around!
Boys Like You has hit over one million streams this week, massive! What’s been happening as a result?
I’m so thankful for ‘Never Have I Ever’ for sharing my music with the world, it’s meant that in the week I released my album one of its tracks hit a million streams on Spotify, which means that all these gorgeous new fans can hear a bunch of other songs just like ‘Boys Like You’. It’s been a crazy ride! I’ve gained so many new fans from Latin America which is so cool. My biggest city of fans is actually New York and I just had my album on a billboard about the Time Square Subway station… that is the biggest thing ever!
Please tell us about what it’s like writing, recording and producing a whole album as a solo artist and how you learnt the skills to complete such an incredible feat:
It is a hard slog lol but it is so incredibly rewarding! I won’t lie and say it’s this serene experience, there are times you run across problems and you can’t get anyone to fix them because YOU have to fix them. Or there are times you have to comp your vocals but you just can’t get a take where you’re pronouncing a word the right way so you take your Producer hat off and put your Singer hat back on and it’s like off, on, off, on, off, on… it can really mess with your head! But in the end you have a body of work you have entirely created yourself and it represents you in the truest sense possible, and that’s worth all the times you want to throw your computer off the balcony.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’m listening to Chromatica because Gaga is god and I’m also listening to Folklore because the excitement and the pedigree behind the album was spellbinding. I like to balance mad choreography with some forrest introspection. In the bath I listen to the Garden State soundtrack!
What do you like to do away from music?
I love to dance. I teach and choreograph (but obviously I’m not doing that at the moment) and I DJ and run parties too (but obviously I’m not doing that at the moment either) But during this time I’ve been loving going back to writing, I’ve been a bit obsessed with rom coms and sitcoms so I’m writing a rom com screenplay.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020?
I’ve just ordered some fancy new cables (wow) to clean up my system (I had a crackle I couldn’t find towards the end of making ‘All I Ever Wanted Was Your Love’) So when they arrive (hooray how exciting is waiting for your post at the moment! I check the Australia Post app more than Twitter) I’ll actually start working on my next releases! I’m hoping I’ll be writing for other artists too so that’s exciting!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
My favourite food is… uh, everything! But who can go past their Mums Spag Bol lol But I’m really missing the eggplant chips and a nice crisp wine in the beer garden at The EC in Brunswick, a rose with ice in it spinning Katy Perry at The Carlon, or a Hendricks on ice spinning my party night at The Stone Hotel in Fitzroy.


Fresh from announcing a very intimate (and already sold out, obvs)
show at London’s Lafayette for BRITs Week, beabadoobee has been unveiled as the
final ambassador for Independent Venue Week 2023.
An annual weeklong celebration of some of these shores’ best
independent rooms, beabadoobee enthuses of the venture: “I’m extremely proud to
be an Ambassador of Independent Venue Week. These venues are so important at
giving young emerging artists a starting point in their career.
“I will never forget my first gig at The Boileroom in Guildford
where I jumped onstage with my friends for three songs, or my first proper
beabadoobee headline show at the Old Pancras Church in King’s Cross. My first
and earliest gigs will always be some of my most precious memories.
“We need to do our best to keep these venues up and running and
I want to help shine a light on how important independent venues really are to
Bea joins Radiohead’s Philip Selway, Young Fathers and Adwaith
as ambassadors this year. Her show at Lafayette takes place on February 3 before her first-ever European headline tour in March. Then she’ll cross the pond to support Taylor Swift
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Tonight, it was proven to me that classical music is all but not gentle. It’s not always a soft caress of a violin, a twinkle of harp strings and the odd timpani drum echoing through the room. Classical music can be erratic, a jolt of electricity, a vapid splatter of paint on canvas. All of which Fidelio Trio encapsulated perfectly.
Part of the No Frontiers festival (taking place in multiple locations until April 1) at Birmingham City University’s Conservatoire, Fidelio Trio performed 7 pieces curated by Professor Joe Cutler, his work a portrait of modern day faux culture and genre-bending music.
Pianist Mary Dullea, Violinist Darragh Morgan and Cellist Adi Tal are the Fidelio Trio, who have been working with Cutler for around 20 years. Cutler himself said working with the trio was “as good as it gets” for a composer to work with.
For an outsider looking in to the world of classical music (my repertoire of classical music is, ashamedly, next to nil pois), there’s no other words to describe Cutler’s pieces than complete disorder. And that’s what makes his pieces perfect.
Notes spiral in controlled chaos as blue grass riffs intertwine with violin strings. Compositions intended to be played in a Baroque fashion are transformed into grungy, morse code like structures. Fragments of piano slam and pour like a storm against a window in a perplexing, yet mesmerising fashion. Cutler’s pieces, and Fidelio Trio, are as hypnotic as they are impressive.
Darragh Morgan performing Cutler’s Re(GAIA).
Cutler’s social commentary was interesting to note, specifically the pieces 2016 Was a Sad Year for Pop Music and McNulty. The former deconstructing performances by Leonard Cohen, Prince and David Bowie and melting them into a sombre, mournful piece.
McNulty however is a complete juxtaposition, taking inspiration from the hit TV series The Wire. He coins the term “faux-folk music” after watching an episode of The Wire that takes place in an Irish bar and playing the fiddle in one himself. The violin authenticates the familiar Irish notes, whilst the piano keys trickle out notes in a tap tap tap, visualising the police wire tapping that envelopes the TV series’ plot.
Fidelio Trio were nothing short of magnificent. The social commentary and pop culture inspirations in Cutler’s work was a welcomed surprise, and a safety net for someone who probably couldn’t tell the difference between a Harpsichord and an Organ. The compositions were challenging, engaging, encapsulating and a splendid welcome into the world of conceptual music.


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354 Hamilton St
This is a Multi-Family Home.
354 Hamilton St is located in Center Square, a neighborhood in Albany.
354 Hamilton St is a 3-floor Multi-Family Home in Albany's Center Square. The building was built in 1885, has 6 bedrooms, and has 1,744 square feet of living space.
As for the demographics around 354 Hamilton St, the median age is 30, 25% of residents are married, and 9% of residents have at least one child. The median individual full-time income is about $37,262 and about 38% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher. Registered voters in this building are 100% Democrat.
This address is zoned for Albany City School District, which is rated average overall. You can see individual ratings and program information on nearby schools like Delaware Community School, William S Hackett Middle School, and Albany High School in the report below.
Regarding weather, the average summer temperature is 71.8°F, while the average winter temperature is 22.6°F. The average annual rainfall is 38.4 inches and the average annual snowfall is 56.4 inches.


Motorola Moto E7 Power is not officially announced yet. The specs mentioned below are based on rumors.
The smartphone supports Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) and comes with a dual-camera that consists of 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) while on the front there is a 5 MP.
It runs on the Android 10 operating system and the size of the screen is 6.5 inches and the screen type is an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that will give you an output of 720 x 1560 pixels.
The sensors include Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, and proximity. It comes with features such as Bluetooth 4.2, USB, and GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS. The smartphone is pack with 2 GB and 4 GB RAM with 32 GB and 64 GB internal storage.
It comes with a powerful removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery + Charging 10W while the smartphone is available in Blue and Red. For the latest phones and tablets, check out giztop.com and get the best deals, coupons, offers, comparisons, reviews, and more!
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has planned to develop a Master System Integrator for Bhubaneswar Smart city.
This would provide IT enabled integrated services for traffic, transit, parking, emergency, event and disaster response services on one platform.
The system will also facilitate watch and surveillance activities. It can be integrated to a mobile app, said an official on Friday.
This was discussed at a high-level meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi here.
The cost of the project has been estimated at Rs.350 cr. This would include the supply of materials, their installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance for 7 years. Target has been set to complete the project within 24 months of the date of award of the work.
Considering various technical and administrative dimensions of the proposal, the Chief Secretary directed to develop the system in a comprehensive manner so that it can deliver the services at real time basis.
Various dimensions of the Tender document were also deliberated in the meeting.
Padhi asked them to design the software and develop the necessary infrastructure in consultation with police commissionerate, other service providing departments and agencies and make it compliant to their requirements.
It was decided to finalize the document and put it to bidding within 2 months.
Development Commissioner R. Balakrishnan advised that the system should be customized to receive calls coming through different modes like normal phone call, whatsapp, e-mail, social media etc.
BDA Vice Chairman Kishan Kumar appraised that the system would have revenue generating facilities so as to make it self-sustaining.
Available data show, the Master System Integrator will have one Pan city Intelligent City operation & Management System Center (ICOMC). The major components of the system includes traffic management system, emergency response system, incident management, smart tracking of transit & Transport services, parking management and common payment card system etc.
It will have the service applications like e-chalan, grievance redressal and citizen interface. A citizen in need of any of these services can ask for it through the call taker and track their availability though GIS enabled platform.
Under the system there would be one common call center to which a citizen can connect through various modes. The call taker would immediately connect the citizen with the concerned service providing agency who will deliver the service on real time basis.
Presently, around 40 police vehicles, 33 PCR vans, 20 fire service trucks, 200 BPTSL buses, 200 ambulances both govt and pvt, 150 solid waste vehicles and 20 water tankers are operating within the city area for various services. All these will be integrated with the system.
New e-governance services will also be integrated with it in various phases. Around 850 fixed cameras, 150 PTZ cameras and 200 emergency digital call kiosks will be set up throughout the smart city for smart response.


Sentiment is a tough sell nowadays, but when I see the success of The Blind Side I know that audiences are just as susceptible as ever to manipulation by a skillful storyteller. Everybody’s Fine isn’t nearly as ambitious as The Blind Side, and doesn’t have the same broad appeal—there’s no sports angle, and it isn’t based on a true story—but it’s…
a sweet, likable film with a first-rate cast.
Critics, by and large, have been unkind, calling it predictable and cloying. I missed the press screenings, so my wife and I caught up with the film at our local multiplex on Sunday morning. We weren’t in the mood for anything heavy, and this admittedly superficial fable suited us fine. Then again, we’re the parents of a child in her 20s and, I suppose, openly vulnerable to its story elements: the main character is a retired, recently widowed man who crisscrosses the country to visit his grown children, as they’ve all canceled plans to join him for a weekend get-together. He decides to surprise them by showing up on their doorsteps, and discovers that each one has been keeping secrets from him—the kind of secrets they used to share with their mother.
Robert De Niro is perfectly agreeable in the role originated by Marcello Mastroianni in Guiseppe Tornatore’s 1990 Italian film Stanno Tutti Bene; his offspring are well played by Drew Barrymore, Sam Rockwell, and Kate Beckinsale. With actors of this caliber, the fact that the film glides ever-so-lightly over its story points and character development is more forgivable than it might be in lesser hands. What’s more, writer-director Kirk Jones, who made his reputation with Waking Ned Devine, punctuates the film with moments of quiet charm, as everyman De Niro talks with ordinary people he encounters during his travels.
I suppose I should say it plainly: I’m a sucker for sentimentality, and this movie appealed to me.


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A former chief justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has agreed to examine the legality of the controversial practice of street checks in Halifax.
Michael MacDonald has agreed to assist the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission as they attempt to provide an independent legal opinion in response to a request from the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners.
The information is detailed in a letter from the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission dated June 4, 2019, that will be discussed at Monday’s meeting of the board of commissioners.
A 180-page report published in March detailed how African Nova Scotians were five times more likely to be stopped and street checked by police than the general population.
Scot Wortley, a professor of criminology at the University of Toronto, analyzed 12 years data from both the Halifax Regional Police and the RCMP — which patrols certain parts of the Halifax Regional Municipality.
WATCH: There will be no apologies from Halifax police, RCMP over street checks
The report found that between 2006 and 2017 black people were disproportionately questioned by police.
Wortley concluded that street checks had a “disproportionate and negative” impact on the African Nova Scotia community.
It’s for that reason that the board of police commissioners had requested a legal opinion on the practice.
It’s key to understand that street checks don’t include all police traffic stops and pedestrian stops. That means that the number of black people being randomly stopped by police in Halifax could be much higher.
At the heart of that disparity is how police forces and the larger community define street checks.
“Most community members believe that street checks refer to all incidents in which civilians are stopped and questioned by the police,” reads Wortley’s report.
But police forces describe street checks as the formal documentation of (non-criminal) police-civilian encounters for the purpose of police intelligence.
MacDonald spent a career spanning a 15-year period as the province’s top judge and championed social justice issues, while calling for more judicial outreach with marginalized communities across Canada.
He became the 22nd chief justice of Nova Scotia and the chief justice of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal in 2004.
MacDonald stepped down from his position on Jan. 30, 2019.
The letter to the board of police commissioners says that the terms of reference for the legal opinion on street checks is still being crafted and that an opinion will be shared with the board “as soon as the work is completed.
© 2019 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.


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Mathematical Biology group
Our thriving research group collaborates with many other departments, including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics and Environment. We have a number of joint appointments and several staff are core members of the York Centre for Complex Systems Analysis (YCCSA). Our research interests range from fundamental molecular interactions to the accidental mangling of birds by wind turbines, and we will use whatever beautiful and elegant maths we can get our hands on to find the answers.
One permanent member of staff is based in Mathematics (but also has a laboratory in Biology)
Martin Bees: Bioconvection; bacterial swarming; chemically driven hydrodynamics instabilites; ecology & biocontrol; plankton patchiness and dynamics
Three permanent members of staff are appointed jointly by the Mathematics and Biology departments, and are based in YCCSA:
Department of Mathematics, University of York, Heslington, York, UK. YO10 5DD

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Lenovo Yoga 370 7th Gen Core i5 8GB 256GB Laptop
The Lenovo Yoga 370 is a 2-in-1 laptop that was released as part of Lenovo’s Yoga series. Here are some key specifications for the Lenovo Yoga 370 with a 7th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD:
- Processor: It is equipped with a 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor. The specific model of the Core i5 can vary, but it should provide good performance for everyday computing tasks.
- RAM: The laptop comes with 8GB of RAM. This amount of RAM is suitable for general multitasking and running most applications smoothly.
- Storage: It has a 256GB SSD (Solid State Drive). SSDs are faster and more reliable than traditional hard drives.
- Display: The Yoga 370 typically features a 13.3-inch display. Depending on the specific model, it may have a Full HD (1920 x 1080) or higher-resolution touchscreen display. The Yoga series is known for its 2-in-1 design, allowing you to use the laptop in various modes, including tablet mode, tent mode, and more.
- Ports and Connectivity: It should have a variety of ports, including USB ports, HDMI, audio jacks, and possibly USB-C for modern connectivity options. It may also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.
- Battery Life: The battery life can vary depending on usage and the specific model, but Lenovo Yoga laptops are generally known for their decent battery life..
- Graphics: The integrated graphics on the 7th Gen Intel Core processors should be sufficient for everyday tasks.


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According to new research, the possibility of humans experiencing memories after the heart stops beating might be true. For close relatives of a the deceased, this new finding can bring closure. However, it makes us wonder when a human is really dead? And how should a death certificate state the time of death after brain activity ceases or when the heart stops?
The original research article, published in frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, reports the case of an 87-year-old man with epilepsy who was put in the ICU after a collapse, which left him in a coma. Although a heart attack was recorded as the final cause of death, we’re left with the mind-boggling question; when does life really end?
The electroencephalogram (EEG) images show data never captured in neurology before. His brain activity showed indications associated with memories dreams 30 seconds before and after his death. “Just before and after the heart stopped working, we saw changes in a specific band of neural oscillations,” said senior researcher Dr. Ajmal Zemmar, a neurosurgeon at the University of Toronto in Canada. He then explained the types of oscillations, calling them gamma waves.
How this research started
The research refers to dates extending to 2016 when the 87-year-old man with epilepsy came into a Canadian hospital when he injured his head after a fall. Dr. Ajmal Zemmar and colleagues successfully removed the blood clot. However, three days later, his case took a turn for the worse when he started having seizures.
Following standard protocol, he was monitored by an EEG to investigate the reason behind his seizures. Unfortunately, he died before the doctors could determine an exact cause of his condition.
While he suffered from an unexpected heart attack, the medical team made an accidental discovery; it turns out they recorded a dying brain. “This is why it’s so rare because you can’t plan this. No healthy human is going to go and have an EEG before they die, and in no sick patient are we going to know when they’re going to die to record these signals,” Dr. Ajmal Zemmar commented.
What goes on in the brain after death?
The EEG captured a total of 900 seconds after the man’s death. According to the medical team, the brain showed signs of continued activity up to 30 seconds after the heart stopped beating. The patient experienced high-frequency brainwaves called gamma oscillations.
This gamma oscillation is what’s usually experienced in the brain of humans while they’re dreaming, meditating, or recalling a memory. “And surprisingly, after the heart stops pumping blood into the brain, these oscillations keep going, so that was extremely surprising for us to see.” Dr. Zemmar commented in an interview with Insider.
Making this research available for public scrutiny
Dr. Ajmal Zemmar and the medical team involved held this research report for almost six years. The unprecedented discovery needed some level repeatability, so the team waited to see if a similar case would emerge. However, the closest they could find was a study on rats that involved inducing a cardiac arrest to study their brain activity.
Dr. Zemmar says, “It is very hard to make claims with one case, especially when the case has bleeding, seizures, and swelling, or other complications that could account for the findings.” He then went on to add that “But what we can claim is that we have signals just before death and just after the heart stops like those that happen in the healthy human when they dream or memorize or meditate.”
However, results from the research conform to investigations into near-death experiences, which bolsters the report’s authenticity. “When someone almost dies, the brain may still trigger those responses so that these patients perceive the near-death-experience (NDE) with the replay and everything, but then come back.” Dr. Zemmar said.
Consensus with previous studies
Series of studies published in the book “What Happens when we Die” by Dr. Sam Parnia clearly explains what patients experience while they’re clinically dead. In the book, he writes about the paradoxical lucidity, alongside heightened consciousness, describing how patients review the most important memories of their lives in flashes.
Dr. Sam Parnia’s studies, an associate professor at NYU Langone Health, seem to confirm the possibility of brain activity during and after death. Dr. Parnia wrote, “It may be that as multiple parts of the brain are shutting down with death, this leads to disinhibition of other areas that help humans gain insights into other dimensions of reality, that are otherwise less accessible.”
So, when do we actually die?
Clinically, at least for now, a person is declared dead as soon as the heart stops beating. However, with the emergence of this new report, we have to start questioning those standards. Also, it calls for more worry because, after death, the body can be prepped for organ donation. Nobody wants the organs of their loved ones to be extracted while they’re technically still alive.
Dr. Zemmar commented on the issue, saying, “A matter of 15 seconds may not sound all that much, but in medicine, it’s not that little. So if we declare the patient dead when the heart stops and perform organ donation, then do we do it 15 seconds after to let them replay memories? I don’t know. This is a question that our study has opened up.”
Although this new study gives the relatives of a deceased extra comfort, we can’t in any way know the type of memories they’re experiencing (at least for now).

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2008 News Archive - Holidays - Take a lick of the Cornetto Music Festival
22 06 2007
Italy's Cornetto Music Festival is one of the most exciting and popular summer music festivals in the world.
Taking place during most of June, the festival consists of a variety of free outdoor concerts in some of Italy's most spectacular cities.
Milan's Piazza Duomo, Rome's Piazza del Popolo and Naples' Piazza del Popolo will each hold a concert.
Every year this festival attracts some of the biggest names in international music. Last year saw the ageing-but-still-potent rocker Sting play in both Milan and Naples.
And the Black Eyed Peas played to an ecstatic crowd in Rome.
During summer, few cities in Europe can rival Rome for sheer beauty, with its long, meandering sun-gilded streets and amazing architecture.
Visitors should not miss visiting the Coliseum, testament to the power of the mighty Roman Empire.
The centre of this magnificent city has been labelled a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Rome is currently Italy's largest city, boasting a population of 2.7 million.


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On the rare occasion I’m out alone at night, the cobblestone alley I walk down to get home is cold, deserted, and dark. My red, freezing fingers clutch a rock in one hand and a stick in the other, with backup ammunition in my pockets. I’m alert and walking quickly, with my head on a swivel. I both search for and dread the sight of a group of glowing eyes following me, my ears listening for the low growl of the pack of cold and hungry dogs that haunt my street. I’ve had several close encounters, and recent accounts have reinforced my vigilance against these creatures that were once my friends.
December 20, 2018, a dark day for wildlife conservation in Ladakh. A snow leopard was found dead, killed by a pack of feral dogs. The snow leopard, revered as the apex predator and indicator species of Ladakh’s healthy ecosystem, has been replaced by domestic stray dogs gone ravenous. Anyone who has spent time anywhere in India knows that dogs are frequent features in the backdrop, scavenging through garbage, scurrying through traffic, and enjoying the freedom of their own K-9 kingdom. However, the kingdom of rogue dogs has taken a lethal, dark turn in Ladakh, having claimed the lives of several humans and brutally attacked countless others.
These dogs find a haven in and around military camps throughout Ladakh, where excess food is disposed for the dogs to feast. Even military personnel cannot leave their barracks alone at night for fear that they too might become a feast. The tourist season also spikes the dog population, as more restaurants throw away excess food and tourists feed the “cute” puppies. However, as the tourist season fades and Leh begins to hibernate, the deserted streets are dominated by increasingly cold, hungry, and desperate dogs. Leh’s Wildlife Warden Pankaj Raina estimates that the dog population has grown to about 4,000 in Leh alone, with thousands more in surrounding rural regions. These dogs threaten not only humans, but also Ladakh’s endemic and endangered wildlife (Dutta 2018).
I recently attended a meeting held by the Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh, where members of the wildlife activism community gathered to discuss this issue and possible solutions. Members of the Wildlife Department, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and Otto Pfister (one of Ladakh’s leading ornithologists and wildlife researchers) facilitated the conversation on Ladakh’s killer dogs. According to them, the Black Necked Crane, Jammu and Kashmir’s state bird, is protected under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a vulnerable species. These birds are summer visitors to Ladakh for their breeding season, and chicks are a susceptible, easy snack for dogs. In 2018, only one chick was reported to survive, putting the future of the population at risk (Pfister 2018).
Stray dogs, and all of the various domestic and wild animals found throughout urban Indian landscapes, are protected under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1964 as well as various cultural and religious values. However, the Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Act of 1978 also states that any threat to wildlife must be dealt with. This is where the dog issue becomes complicated. What do we do if a threat to wildlife is wildlife?
The Ladakh Buddhist Association and the Young Drukpa Association are leading voices for animal rights in Ladakh. Live to Rescue, a humanitarian project established in 2014 by the Young Drukpa Association, has been taking action to mitigate the human-dog conflict in Ladakh. Initiatives such as mass neutering, rehabilitation and adoption have alleviated the issue to some extent, but the project has proven to be extremely expensive, costing 9 crores ($1,285,000) to host just 1,000 dogs. Additionally, the dogs are procreating faster than Live to Rescue can sterilize a small amount of dogs, and it now seems that humans cannot keep up with the surging and fatal crisis (Pfister 2018).
Another long-term solution is more effective food waste management, minimizing the ample opportunities for dogs to feed and procreate. UNDP has been facilitating an innovative food waste solution by means of a bio-digester in partnership with the Snow Leopard Conservancy, India Trust (SLC-IT) and the SECURE Himalaya project. According to Nikshep Trinetra, UNDP’s technical consultant, the bio-digester “anaerobically digests food waste from kitchens and canteens, eventually producing methane to be used as a fuel for cooking and also producing a rich fertilizer as a by-product” (Trinetra 2018). Strategically placed in one of Leh’s para-military camps, the idea is to eliminate food waste available to dogs and make the dog population less concentrated in specific, human populated areas. If this prototype proves successful, these bio-digesters will be implemented all over Ladakh in military and rural areas.
However, the seriousness and urgency of this issue is pressing an immediate, scientific solution, barring the long-term approaches. A few weeks ago, a woman was discovered on my street unconscious with fatal injuries, surrounded by ten dogs with one at her throat. This woman was known by many to feed the dogs occasionally. Only two separate incidents of fatalities have been officially recorded, in 2014 and 2015, of two women in Saspol and Spituk villages just outside of Leh (Dutta 2018). Many such incidents go unrecorded and suppressed in Ladakhi media, as many people know this emergency has grown to have only one controversial solution: euthanasia (Pfister 2018). This raises a lot of ethical red flags, but it’s a matter of deciding between one generation of dogs and future generations of serious public health hazards and an uncontrollable ecological crisis.
In Ladakh, the prevalence of Buddhism has kept Leh from taking the immediate and necessary action to protect humans and other wildlife (Pfister 2018). Buddhist ideals of compassion and harmonious coexistence with nature are good in theory, and have proven well in Ladakh for centuries. However, it should now be translated into the current, practical reality and life application as dogs become too numerous and dangerous. When people cue up for fresh mutton and harmless lamb at the market yet turn a blind eye when people and wildlife are attacked and killed by ferocious dogs, something crucial has been lost in the understanding of compassion for all living things, including the dogs themselves.
Being a foreigner can sometimes be a little lonely, but as an avid dog-lover, I have always found comfort in the dogs I’ve befriended along the way. My heart breaks every time I see the dogs on my street shivering in the cold, knowing I cannot engage or offer compassion. While there are more humane solutions like neutering, shelters and food management, the urgency of this problem demands more extreme measures. For me, especially coming from a society that generally reveres domesticated dogs, this can be a difficult reality to accept. However, just like many experiences I’ve had in India, I have to change my perspective and adapt to the context. The domesticated dog is woman’s best friend, but the dogs of Ladakh have evolved to something beyond recognition, a visceral fear present in the minds of many Ladakhis.
- Dutta, Sanjay. “Ladakh Wildlife Going to the Dogs.” The Times of India, 18 Dec. 2018.
- Pfister, Otto. “Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh.” Birds and Mammals of Ladakh, 21 Dec. 2018, Leh, SECMOL Office.
- Trinetra, Nikshep. Personal Interview. 8 Jan. 2018.


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WeWork Will Give Away $20 Million to Entrepreneurs to Celebrate 100,000 Members The company will honor startups, nonprofits, artists and more with its new Creator Awards program.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
WeWork, a provider of coworking spaces, has expanded to more than 130 locations in 14 countries around the world since its founding in 2010. Now that's it's reached a milestone of 100,000 members, it's looking to give back -- and attract even more in the process.
WeWork announced yesterday the launch of its Creator Awards, a worldwide program that will grant more than $20 million -- with no strings attached -- to "creators" including individual entrepreneurs, companies, nonprofits, artists and educators across industries. Anyone can apply or nominate others for a grant, whether or not they are current WeWork members.
"Millions of creators around the world are nurturing their communities and inspiring others with work fueled by passion and purpose," WeWork CEO Adam Neumann wrote in an announcement accompanying the launch. "Yet, there is no adequate system to recognize, reward, or support the ideas, businesses and organizations driven by creators across all fields and in all stages. We are ready to change that."
WeWork, which had about $650 million in cash on hand in July 2016 and is valued at more than $1 billion, according to Bloomberg, isn't just doing this out of the goodness of its heart, however. It's an opportunity for WeWork to expose potential new customers to its services. Every applicant will receive a free one-year We Membership, valued at about $540 a year, which includes $50 in monthly room-booking credits and access to the WeWork online social network.
"Of course, everything we do is always good for WeWork," Neumann told Bloomberg. "But that's our philosophy. We believe giving is receiving. We believe that in taking care of everyone, we're going to take care of us."
WeWork will grant Creator Awards in three categories: The Incubate Award, for individuals with an idea or a project that needs funding; the Launch Award, for businesses or nonprofits that have launched but are still learning; and the Scale Award, for businesses or nonprofits that have a proven record of success and are ready for the next level, according to the announcement.
Finalists for the Launch and Scale awards will pitch their ideas at a series of seven public events worldwide, beginning March 28 in Washington, D.C. (Incubate Awards will be selected from online applications.) Then on Nov. 30, the Creator Awards Global Finals will take place in Brooklyn, N.Y.In the company's spirit of fostering community and collaboration, events will also feature opportunities for attendees to network, gather business advice, improve skills and buy and sell goods and services in pop-up markets.

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The Red Sox will need pitching help this offseason, and either through signings or trades, they're capable of bringing it in. Free agent James Shields has already been linked to them a few times this fall -- well, Red Sox interest in Shields, anyway, as the Royals' right-hander is still playing baseball -- and the Kansas City Star's Andy McCullough reportsthat they're the "early favorite" for signing him once that's an option this offseason.
The Royals are reportedly going to make a push for Shields when he leaves, but you as Red Sox fans probably know what that entails: an offer large enough to look like they tried, like the Sox have done in the past with Jacoby Ellsbury, with Jason Bay, with Victor Martinez, with many others they had no intention or expectation to re-sign, but wanted to put forth a visible, PR-friendly effort. Given that, it's going to be a battle among teams Shields has no loyalty or relation to.
McCullough reports that rival executives believe Shields will end up with a deal between $80 million and $110 million, spanning five years. That $80 million figure seems on the low, low side, considering that in the pre-season Shields was looking for Greinke money, but $110 sounds right over five. Five years also sounds great, as Shields will be 33 years old in 2015. He'll still be an elderly baseball player by the end of the contract, but given his repertoire and incredible durability, 38 is a reasonable age to pay him into.
Plus, what Shields is at 38 isn't why the Sox would sign him. What Shields is at 33, 34, and 35 are the primary reasons you bring him on board, as he can help lead a youthful Red Sox rotation that needs a leader both on and off the field. Shields has done that for the Rays and the Royals and has a reputation as a legitimate, influential presence on younger rotation mates. With Henry Owens, Brian Johnson, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Matt Barnes all on the way soon, and pitchers like Anthony Ranaudo, Brandon Workman, Rubby De La Rosa, and Allen Webster already here and in need of assistance, someone like Shields would be earning his money for more than just his work on the mound.
Can the Red Sox improve on the bases?
A lot went wrong for the Red Sox this year, but one of their most underrated areas of demise was on the base paths.
That $110 million -- and the five years attached -- would also cost significantly less than what Jon Lester will presumably bring in. Shields would cost the Sox a draft pick, but it would only be their second-round selection, as they have a protected pick at number seven overall. As the Sox have a competitive balance pick they acquired from the A's in the Lester for Yoenis Cespedes trade this summer, they would still have 10 picks in the first 10 rounds, even if they sacrificed one for Shields or another free agent expected to receive (and reject) the qualifying offer.
Shields has averaged 223 innings per year since 2007, his first full season in the majors. He had a down year in 2010 thanks to a spike in both his home run and hit rate, but has been otherwise excellent. Since 2011, Shields has a 124 ERA+, has averaged 233 innings per season, and has made at least 33 starts in each of those seasons. Like Lester figured out midway through 2013, Shields has already figured out how to succeed in his early 30s without the fastball of his youth, and he's never had a trip to the disabled list in his entire major-league career. No pitcher is a safe bet, but Shields is one of the relatively safer ones.

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Cayman joins other Overseas Territories in signing a Memorandum of Understanding on child safeguarding.
The MOU commits to more effective collaboration between territories for the protection of children. It’s one of the key issues Overseas Territories Minister Baroness Anelay addressed as she chaired today’s session at Lancaster House in London.
Brexit and its implications for trade was another key agenda item as leaders agree to will hold a special JMC early next year prior to beginning of the separation of the UK from the European Union.
Implementation of the Exchange of Notes and technical protocols on beneficial ownership was also discussed at today’s session and the need for clarity from the UK on technical issues like security.
The need for infrastructure on Overseas Territories was also a talking point as Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin raised the issue of the contentious cruise berthing facility.
The Premier also pointed out that the framework for fiscal responsibility in some instances delays projects.


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For the second consecutive year, ARTE documentary festival will enhance the capital with a free entrance festival at Cinema 3 Luxembourg in Paris November 15, to 20, 2015. The time of a weekend, ARTE offers the occasion to discover or rediscover on the big screen, including 16 particularly memorable films unreleased in the presence of their director.
Teh festival will be also an occasion for drbate and meetings.
The documentary, in all its formal diversity, abundance of subjects, its inventiveness, is part of the essence of ARTE.
Both engaged with the real while the transfiguring, through an aesthetic and unique look, it lets us see the invisible, the other, the different, the unique.
If you're staying at one of our Grand Hotels Parisiens, do not miss this cultural event of the capital.


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From Wall Street to Main Street, John Brooks, longtime contributor to the New Yorker, brings to life in vivid fashion twelve classic and timeless tales of corporate and financial life in America. What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself. Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers ... Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
John Brooks (1920-1993) was an award-winning writer best known for his contributions to the New Yorker as a financial journalist. He was also the author of ten nonfiction books on business and finance, a number of which were critically acclaimed works examining Wall Street and the corporate world. His books Once in Golconda, The Go-Go Years, and Business Adventures have endured as classics. Although he is remembered primarily for his writings on financial topics, Brooks published three novels and wrote book reviews for Harper's Magazine and the New York Times Book Review.

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The NSW government has slammed the brakes on easing more restrictions, as the state records another 11 locally transmitted cases of the coronavirus.
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian announced 13 new cases, two of which were diagnosed in hotel quarantine, telling reporters “this is the most concerned we’ve been since that first incident when the Victorian citizen came up, infected his colleagues and went for a drink at a hotel.”
“Our state is on the verge of being where it was when we had the first seeding incident from Victoria,” she said.
Nine of the new cases are linked to the emerging cluster at a Lakemba GP clinic, while the other two are linked to a different cluster.
“It’s reassuring overnight that the cases were linked to known clusters,” chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant told reporters.
“(But) due to the large nature of the contacts that we’ve had to do, the multiple venues, all of that means that there is potentially infectious people in many settings.”
On Tuesday, the NSW government announced COVID-19 hospitality restrictions would be eased from Friday with up to 500 people allowed to attend open-air concerts as long as they stay seated and four metres apart.
Restrictions for outdoor dining venues will also be relaxed, allowing one patron per two square metres as long as venues use an electronic QR code to record patrons’ contact details.
The premier said the government had planned to announced the easing of more restrictions on hospitality today, but has been forced to reconsider.
“We had intended to ease some further restrictions but are holding off until Dr Chant gives us the green light to say we’re over the existing current concerns,” Ms Berejiklian said.
A public health alert has been issued for seven shops and restaurants in Sydney’s southwest as authorities work to suppress the spread of COVID-19 in the hotspot.
A pop-up clinic for COVID-19 testing has been set up at Julia Reserve Community Centre in Oran Park and authorities are urging people to get tested.
While 16,000 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the 24 hours to 8pm on Tuesday, almost double the number on Monday, Health Minister Brad Hazzard says it isn’t enough.
“The numbers that we got overnight are just reminiscent to me of Crossroads (outbreak) and it worries me that perhaps the community are not actually coming out in the numbers that we need to be tested,” he said.
“Just thinking you might have hay fever is no excuse to not get tested.
Australian Associated Press


The Xiaomi Redmi 6 smartphone delivers consistent results with ultimate ease. The smartphone boasts of its powerful MTK6762 Octa-core processor that ensures smooth overall functioning. The 4GB RAM makes sure that multitasking and loading of apps is as fast as possible. Enjoy interesting
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 smartphone delivers consistent results with ultimate ease. The smartphone boasts of its powerful MTK6762 Octa-core processor that ensures smooth overall functioning. The 4GB RAM makes sure that multitasking and loading of apps is as fast as possible. Enjoy interesting feature, thanks to the Android 8.1 operating system. The internal storage of 64GB accommodates a significant amount of your valuable data with ease. With a long-lasting 3000mAh battery, you can enjoy your favorite games for a prolonged period. The camera captures photos and videos with mind-blowing clarity. The 12MP + 5MP rear camera ensures you capture clear photos. The 5MP front camera is ideal for capturing clear selfies. The 5.45 HD+ display is set to keep you intrigued for an extended period. It facilitates comfortable viewing and makes sure that there is no strain on your eyes. With its beautiful and elegant design, the smartphone is both easy on the eye and also pleasant to hold. Segregate your contacts effortlessly with the available dual-SIM option. The 4G LTE network support provides flawless internet usage experience. Fingerprint sensor allows you to access your data in more secure manner. Transferring files is quick and reliable, courtesy of the Bluetooth 4.1. Also, the Black color gives your smartphone a classic look.
Octa-core 2.0 GHz
Front Camera: 5MP
Smartphone for the Future
The smartphone has impressive features and is designed with high precision. It has a robust processor in the form of MTK6762 Octa-core that makes sure the overall performance of the smartphone never takes a hit. Load your apps and play games without any interruption, thanks to the 4GB RAM. The Android 8.1 enhances your smartphone experience with the new unique and interesting features.
A camera that Captures Life
The Redmi 6 smartphone features a powerful 12MP + 5MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Click amazing selfies and pictures without losing out on any details. The crystal-clear photos and videos will lure you to revisit them frequently.
The Xiaomi smartphone along with having powerful hardware also has an eye-catching design. It is designed to perfection and makes your viewing experience a pleasant one with its 5.45inch display. The gold color makes this smartphone look beautiful than ever.


Robotic Process Automation is a software technology that used intelligent automation principles and technologies to develop and deploy software robots or ‘bots’ (because shorter forms are always fun) to perform repetitive mundane tasks instead of getting performed by human resources. The RPA robots can learn and mimic human actions like understand data from digital systems, perform analyses, key in the correct information, extract information from screens, navigate through the systems and interact with software as a human worker would do. The RPA robots are faster, provide accuracy, work with better precision, and can work round the clock, unlike human workers. The integration of user interface interactions and APIs enables RPA robots to perform repetitive tasks on enterprise applications and systems by following a script that emulates human actions.
An enterprise can benefit greatly from RPA adoption. These include:
RPA can stream the workflows and free up the human resources the mundane and repetitive tasks and result in enhanced productivity and performance. It can also increase employee satisfaction.
RPA eliminates the mundane and repetitive tasks so that the resources can be allocated to more important tasks that require human intelligence and reasoning that results in improved ROI and RPA solutions like akaBot can result in up to an 80% reduction in costs.
RPA robots can be programmed to perform repetitive tasks in a particular manner and pattern thus providing improved accuracy and specific tasks that particularly require high precision like compliance and regulatory can be performed efficiently.
RPA technology is non-invasive which means it does not require any specialized systems or applications to be built or transformation of legacy systems to perform tasks. The RPA robots operate and execute tasks using the presentation layer.
The RPA bots can work tirelessly 24/7 without any interference or interruption.
There are many other benefits as illustrated by the image below.
At a first glance, Robotic Process Automation looks very promising, with great scope for any business enterprise. While RPA can improve productivity, result in cost savings and automate repetitive tasks, the organizational culture occupies a vital position in its implementation. Automating the tasks that were once performed by Human Resources will require the workforce to step up in their job roles and perform more critical tasks that require analytical and problem-solving skills. It will require employees to take up higher-level roles and it will be the duty of the organization to encourage and promote such changes in the workforce. An organization must encourage innovation and the workforce must adapt to the new responsibilities to make automation and digital transformation a success in any enterprise.
A technology like RPA can transform how enterprises operate and perform business. Robotic Process Automation can take up low-value and repetitive tasks freeing the workforce to perform operations that will bring success and growth to an enterprise. RPA robots not only perform the same tasks faster but eliminate the need for an employee for that task. It will push the workforce to upgrade themselves to be able to execute higher-level problem-solving tasks and simultaneously push the enterprises to encourage a culture of learning. This will result in improved productivity, better allocation of human resources, savings on operational costs, and increased profitability.
Robotic Process Automation is not limited to any one or a set of industries, but its applications can be found across all industries. Some of them are listed below:
Banking is one industry that has stayed ahead in the automation game. Processes such as Loan Processing, Account Opening and Account Closure, Customer Service, Know Your Customer (KYC Processing), Credit Card Processing, document processing with Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) technology, and many more can be easily optimized with RPA adoption and hyper-automation.
Another industry that has always matched pace with technology is the insurance sector. The processes that can be optimized with RPA in this industry are Claims Processing, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Cancellation, and Form Registration, all of the manual data entry processes and even legacy modernization has attracted RPA robots integration to smooth out the process in many big insurance companies.
The manufacturing industry in general is a complex one, and so is the shop floor(s) of any manufacturing unit. Inventory Management, Invoice Processing, Inventory Reporting, Bill of Material Generation, and Order Fulfillment Automation are some of the processes that can be optimized to achieve increased efficiency and productivity for a manufacturing company.
With advancements in technology and we are moving ahead in this digital era, customers have high expectations when it comes to Telecom service providers. Telecom companies can transform processes like Network Management, Data Management, Expense Control, enhanced Billing and Invoicing, and Customer Management with Robotic Process Automation.
The oil and Gas Industry has a scope, better than any other industry when it comes to RPA and process automation. Examples of RPA use cases for this industry include Optimization of monitoring and maintenance of oil pipelines, Close Process Automation, Revenue Calculation, Logistics, and Shipment Management, Handling Fluctuating Barrel Prices, and Automation of compliance regulations.
Our RPA solution akaBot is not just an RPA tool but it's a comprehensive solution. akaBot is completely No-Code, drag and drop enables system and works seamlessly with legacy systems, Microsoft products, web applications, etc. We provide comprehensive RPA services with akaBot which includes process assessment, akaBot implementation, training to the staff, and 24/7 maintenance and operation support in a faster, better, and cost-effective manner. We also provide readymade RPA Solutions that are tailor-made for each industry for all the common and most requested processes that you can choose from.


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Extra virgin olive oil Bravoleum of Arbequina variety. 500 ml bottle.
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How do I create a set of winder stairs?
Winders can be created using a variety of different methods, which include:
If the Split Landing option is also enabled when creating a U-Shaped staircase with winders, four, or five, treads are created depending on the Gap distance set. If the Gap distance is set to 11” or more, five treads will be created.
Winders that are created automatically using the L-Shaped and U-Shaped stair tools are converted to landings and can be modified further to your liking.
Winders created using the Stair Specification dialog must be created in a room with proper room definition.
You cannot create winders using this method in an area composed of only 2 corner walls. If this configuration is needed, enclose the area in with the Room Divider tool so that a room area is defined.
Alternatively, right-clicking and dragging will enable this alternate drawing mode as well.
The tread depth for a curved stair section (winder treads) is measured at the walk line. Simply set the tread depth of the curved stair section to your desired value and the treads will update accordingly.
To enable the display of the walk line in a floor plan view, open the staircase up to specification, select the Style panel, and place a check in the Show Walk Line box. For further information on walk lines, please refer your program's Help documentation.


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You Need To Be In Control Of Your Personal Finances. Read How!
Isn’t it time that you take control of your finances? Being in control of your personal finances is an important step in your life. The article below is going to get you started on being a financially independent person.
Shop around before committing to a specific lender for financing. Talk to several loan officers, and always get terms on paper. You can also let the loan officer know of other rates you have been quoted, giving them a chance to compete for your business. Be sure to not only compare interest rates, but additional fees and charges as well.
Have a plan for dealing with collection agencies and follow it. Do not engage in a war of words with a collection agent. Simply ask them to send you written information regarding your bill and you will research it and get back to them. Research the statue of limitations in your state for collections. You may be getting pushed to pay something you are no longer liable for.
A great way to gain more control over your personal finances is to convert from card to cash for small items, like when buying coffee or snacks, and set a weekly limit. This’ll mean you pay much closer attention to how much you’re spending on what might seem like small items, but in fact are expenses which add up really fast.
Avoid using the mall to meet your entertainment needs. This often leads to spending money you don’t have and charging things that you don’t really need. Try to shop only when you have a specific item to buy and a specific amount to spend. This will help you to stay on budget.
When it comes to maintaining your financial health, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is establish an emergency fund. Having an emergency fund will help you avoid sliding into debt in the event you or your spouse loses your job, needs medical care or has to face an unexpected crisis. Setting up an emergency fund is not hard to do, but requires some discipline. Figure out what your monthly expenses are and set a goal to save 6-8 months of funds in an account you can easily access if needed. Plan to save a full 12 months of funds if you are self-employed.
To keep from draining your bank accounts, define a budget and stick to it. Estimate how much you spend every month on bills, groceries, travel expenses and entertainment. Allow very little leeway and put the rest of your paycheck in your savings account in case of emergencies that were not accounted for in your budget.
Electronics are extremely expensive and can set you back a lot of money if you do not get a good deal. Try to do all of your electronics shopping online, as you will find great deals and auctions, which will allow you to choose the price that you want to pay.
Protection from identity theft is something that you should insure yourself against, especially if you do a lot of work on your computer. Make sure that all of your information is password protected and that you have a solid anti-virus protection program. This will reduce hacking and protect your financial information.
If you are an investor, make sure that you diversify your investments. The worst thing that you can do is have all of your money tied up in one stock when it plummets. Diversifying your investments will put you in the most secure position possible so you can maximize your profit.
Managing your own money is a crucial step toward success and happiness. You can better your finances, by using the tips above. Not only will you finally be able to get your finances under control, you can reach your goals and make efficient use of your money.


Not everyone gets special invites to a private party at the house of Bollywood Badshah, Shahrukh Khan.
But apparently, there was no stopping for the lucky ex-singer of Jal band, Farhan Saeed.
In a video leaked over the internet, the fortunate Farhan can be seen crooning to the lyrics of the evergreen qawwali “Yeh Halka Halka Suroor Hai” alongside King Khan in a musical party at his home.
Watch the video below:
The bemused Khan, who seems entranced by the deep Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan track, can be seen singing along, dancing and hugging Farhan during the performance.
Like Strings, Atif Aslam and Ali Zafar, Farhan Saeed did not shy away from seizing the golden ticket to sing for Bollywood and made a debut with his song “Meethi Yaadien”.
While he failed to be fabulous with his first attempt in India, he nevertheless made it to the Khan house to sing at an exclusive social gathering.
Will this re-open new doors across the border for Farhan Saeed?
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more.