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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE – Thousands of people descended on the hills just outside Lompoc on Thursday to watch SpaceX’s fifth West Coast launch of a 23-story-tall Falcon 9 rocket with 1.7 million pounds of thrust.
And each, it seemed, was drawn to witness the spectacle for different reasons.
The Hawthorne-based commercial rocket maker delivered to low-Earth orbit the first science and surveillance payload designed and built in Taiwan for the country’s National Space Organization.
“This is a milestone for Taiwan engineering,” said Caltech student Yu Hung, who spent the day celebrating with a contingent of Taiwanese government officials. “It’s super nerve-racking.”
After the successful launch – and with a drink in hand – Hung was all smiles: “The risky part is done.”
Fellow Caltech student Yu Li Ni agreed.
“This is a big event for us,” Ni said. “It’s a big achievement for science.”
It was a big event for 6-year-old Samwise Noles-Rojany, too. He and his dad drove up from their home in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles to watch the rocket blast off from a viewing spot 4 miles away.
Samwise wore an astronaut-inspired white jumper with NASA patches.
He watched the rocket, which looked “kinda like a sparkler,” leave a trail of fire and white smoke across the otherwise blue sky like only rockets can.
“I kinda want to go to space,” he said, wide-eyed, afterward. “After I go to space, then I might build rockets.”
Minutes after the spectacle, the rocket’s 16-story-tall booster flew back to Earth and landed on a robotic barge in the Pacific Ocean off Baja California. It will be carried back to the Port of Los Angeles for recovery later this week.
This was SpaceX’s 15th successfully returned booster – a milestone as it works to rapidly lower its already extremely competitive $62 million launch cost. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk plans to develop a fleet of affordable, immediately reusable rocket equipment to open up space for commercial development and private travel.
Many launch viewers said Thursday that they are Musk fans.
“Elon Musk is a seer and a doer,” said Jim McQuaide of Pasadena. “I am really a believer in what he’s doing.”
Robert Carter drove his camper from Phoenix for the event.
“Elon’s pretty much said it all,” Carter answered. “You want to look to the future and have it be good, right? Not just having the government make a ton of money on $400 million launches. That’s why I’m here.”
Tia Hennessy drove from Monterey with her husband and grandson in the family’s Tesla. Musk is president of the electric car maker, which has a large design studio in Hawthorne.
“I’ve wanted to see a launch for a long time,” Hennessy said. “I don’t know why I love rockets. I’d never want to get in one. I have no desire to leave the planet. But I’m fascinated with the idea we can build something like this.”
Her 11-year-old grandson, Jalen, said he mainly wanted to hear what the massive machine sounded like in action.
“I really want to hear it,” he said. “I’m glad I’m here.”
And, for many viewers, the sound was the most interesting takeaway from the experience. The throaty rocket rumble arrives several long seconds after the rocket leaves the Earth.
“I didn’t know what to expect, but it was really cool – especially hearing it,” Greg Bulpitt of West Los Angeles said after launch. “The sound takes a while to get here.”
Carrie Tsai and Glen Chung of Oceanside said they drove four hours because they were eager to see SpaceX deliver such an important payload for their home country.
“I’m very excited; it’s the first Taiwanese satellite,” said Tsai, who was born in Taiwan. “When I was a child, I dreamed I wanted to be an astronaut.”


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You wake up at the crack of dawn and power through mornings at work. By the afternoon, though, you’re crashing. Compare that to your work wife, who struggles to keep her eyes open all morning but thrives post-lunch. This difference is largely attributed to your chronotype. So what is a chronotype exactly? Well, it’s really just a fancy scientific word that refers to your body’s natural preference to sleep at a certain time—and yes, it’s a real thing that can have a real impact on your day-to-day life. Here’s the deal on this biological phenomenon, plus how you can adjust your schedule based on your chronotype to maximize productivity.
What Is a Chronotype (and How Can It Help or Hinder Your Productivity)?
What is a chronotype?
Chronobiology is a field of biology that studies the way living organisms adapt to solar- and lunar-related rhythms (basically, internal clocks). A chronotype, then, is a biological predisposition to be a morning person, an evening person or somewhere in between. Interestingly enough, your chronotype isn’t fixed: It can change at different points of your life—namely because it’s influenced by age, among other things (like geography, hormonal balances, and genetics). That said, you don’t have a lot of influence over your chronotype at any given time, so night owls who are experiencing early bird envy (or vice versa) should know they’re better off embracing their chronotype, rather than fighting against nature.
What are the types of chronotypes?
According to Michael J. Breus, PhD and sleep doctor to the stars (like Oprah), in his book The Power of When, there are four chronotypes: Lions, dolphins, wolves and bears. (Yep.) Lions wake up early with lots of energy, while wolves are most energetic in the evenings. Dolphins are light sleepers who are often diagnosed with insomnia, and bears need a full eight hours of sleep every night.
What does my chronotype mean?
First and foremost, understanding your chronotype can help you tailor your schedule to your natural circadian rhythm so you’re not swimming upstream when it comes to productivity (more on that later). In addition to the sleep and schedule-related implications, some research suggests that the different chronotypes also correlate to specific personality traits and can even have an impact on physical health.
For example, this 2007 study published in Personality and Individual Differences concluded that evening types score higher than early birds when it comes to creative thinking. Don’t get too excited though, night owls. According to a 2016 study published in The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research, eveningness can have some pretty negative effects on psychological and physical health—including an increased risk of everything from anger and depression to diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
On the other hand, morning people are more likely to be extraverted, agreeable, conscientious and generally healthier—or so says this 2017 study published in SAGE Open. (Yep, if you didn’t have early bird envy before, you probably do now.) Bottom line: Your chronotype can have an impact on your personality, sleep behavior and general health…and there’s not much you can do about it. You can, however, make small changes such that you and your chronotype are living in harmony.
How do I determine my chronotype?
While you’re probably pretty aware of whether you’re a morning or a night person, this quiz on Dr. Breus’s site can sort you into one of the four animal categories listed above. From there, you’ll get suggestions for how to tweak your routine to best serve your type. For example, Dr. Breus says that bears should wake up at 7 a.m., eat a high-protein breakfast soon after waking and hold off on caffeine until 90 minutes after getting out of bed. On the other hand, wolves don't hit their peak until later in the day, so they should spend the morning planning and gathering their thoughts and save the late afternoon for meetings.
There you have it, friends. Now go forth and find your chronotype—you know, ‘cause knowledge is power (sort of).

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A number of in vitro and in vivo studies using selective agonists have indicated a neuroprotective role for group-II metabotropic glutamate (mGlu2/3) receptors in various models of neuronal injury. Although an interplay among neurotrophic factors and mGlu2/3 receptors signalling system has been suggested as possible mechanism involved on neuroprotection, at present poor information are available concerning the in vivo regulation by mGlu2/3 receptors activation of specific neurotrophic factors. By using in situ hybridization and western blotting methods the aim of present study was to analyse the potential regulatory role of selective mGluR2/3 agonist LY379268 treatment on brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression in the mouse brain. The treatment with LY379268 evidenced a significant upregulation of BDNF mRNA levels in the cerebral cortex and in the hippocampal formation with a peak at 3 h from treatment and its disappearance already at 6 h from treatment. An analysis of dose-effect curve revealed that LY379268 may significantly enhance BDNF mRNA expression already at dose of 0.250 mg/kg b.w. The upregulation of BDNF mRNA expression was followed by a significant increase of BDNF protein levels at 24 h from LY379268 treatment. These effects of LY379268 treatment on BDNF expression were restricted to neuronal cells and were blocked by the new selective mGlu2/3 receptor antagonist LY341495, suggesting a receptor specificity. Taken together these findings suggest that several previous observed neuroprotective and trophic actions of mGluR2/3 agonists treatment may be mediated, at least in the cerebral cortex and hippocampal formation, by upregulation of BDNF expression.
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Mace and Construction Youth Trust offer accredited placement opportunities on historic site
Construction Youth Trust in partnership with international consultancy and construction company Mace recently provided an un-paralleled insight into the development of a major restoration project, providing students from local schools the opportunity to take part in a 3-day Budding Brunels course centered around Oxford’s Weston library site. The accredited Open College Network programme features summer work placements with Mace for participants who excel on the project.
Hosted by the University of Oxford’s department of Engineering Science and Oxford Brookes University’s department of Real Estate and Construction, students from Oxford Spires Academy, Matthew Arnold School and Cherwell School were given introductions to careers within the built environment by heads of departments and the Mace site team. The students were also able to interact with the project client, the Bodleian Libraries Estate, and were given a chance to explore the campus redevelopment at Oxford Brookes University thanks to the ‘Space to Think’ design team.
Following an interview process led by Mace on the final day, six students have been selected for post-project work placements, providing an opportunity to improve future job prospects through invaluable on-site experience.
Christine Townley, Executive Director at Construction Youth Trust said:
“With the Budding Brunels programme we are targeting bright Year 12 students from non-priveleged backgrounds who are studying STEM subjects. We want to see these young people benefit from industry-led careers guidance and show them just how varied the progression routes into the sector can be.
“The programme aims to increases participants’ chances of achieving social mobility and to help them to make the right choices at a key point in their academic and personal development.”
Budding Brunels is endorsed by the Construction Industry Council and the Institution of Civil Engineers, and has been recognised by the Office for Fair Access as an access programme increasing students’ chances of participating in higher education.
Tim Court, Associate Director, Mace, commented:
“It was great fun engaging with the students and relating our industry experience to what could be the next generation of industry experts. Their enthusiasm and positive interest was a real credit to them. We have just started the first of the work placements and I am sure this will give them further positive insight into this fantastic industry.”

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Before Making an Appointment:
Out of a desire to keep everyone safe, Susan generally is limiting appointments to people who have been fully vaccinated. Online Ayurveda/Yoga Therapy consultations and distance Reiki sessions will continue to be available.
For those who choose not to be vaccinated, Susan understands that people may differ in their assessment of relative risks and thanks you for understanding the difficult decision she has made about the best way she can minimize risks for all concerned. If you have not been vaccinated but would like an appointment, please contact Susan to discuss whether an in-person appointment might be possible for you or whether an online appointment would work well for you.
Susan will wear a mask during appointments. Clients are encouraged to wear masks when possible, for their own safety as well as that of others in the building. Some services Susan offers involve long periods of contact while in close proximity. Clients cannot wear a mask while receiving Tibetan Cranial work and may want to remove their mask with some other services.
Information About Your Appointment:
Essence Ayurveda's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan includes the following in connection with your visit:
Please cancel your appointment if you feel ill or have any symptoms that could be attributable to COVID‑19, even if you are sure it is not COVID‑19 or have been vaccinated. Please also cancel if anyone else in your household is ill or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID‑19. There is no cancellation fee in these circumstances. Susan will be happy to reschedule when appropriate. Likewise, Susan will need to reschedule if she suspects that she is ill or if she has been exposed to someone who has or is suspected of having COVID-19.
You will receive an email from the Square scheduling system confirming your appointment and a reminder email 48 hours before the appointment. Those emails contain information important for your appointment. Please carefully review the emails. New clients also may receive an additional email with forms that need to be completed at the first visit. Please fill out the forms and either email them to Susan or bring them with you to the appointment, to avoid spending appointment time filling out the forms. If this is a concern or poses any difficulty, please let Susan know so that accommodations can be made. For your convenience, links to the forms are below:
- Client Bill of Rights and Client Agreement (for all new clients)
- Ayurveda Intake Form (for all first-time Ayurveda consultations)
- Essence Session Form (for all Thai massage appointments)
Please do not arrive early for your appointment. You may wait in your car or on the front porch. When you arrive for your appointment, Susan will ask how you feel and if you have COVID‑19 symptoms or have known exposure.
Masks are encouraged inside the building at all times, except when that is not possible because of the service being provided or if the mask causes discomfort while a service is being provided. If you do not have a mask, a disposable mask will be available. Susan will wear a mask.
Hand sanitizer is available in the entryway, and a restroom, with soap and disposable guest hand towels, is available for clients. Clients are asked to use good respiratory hygiene, including covering their mouth and nose with their sleeve or a tissue when coughing or sneezing, avoiding touching their face, particularly their mouth, nose, and eyes, with their hands, and properly disposing of tissues.
Essence Ayurveda is located in Susan's home. You will walk through common areas of the home to the Essence Room on the second floor. This space is licensed by the City of Saint Paul as a Class B Massage Center (Home Location). Essence Ayurveda follows sanitation protocols required by Saint Paul for a Class B Center. Others may be in the house when you come for your appointment. They will try to avoid the common areas while you are there and will not be in the Essence Room. Fully-vaccinated residents and non-client visitors may not be wearing a mask. A baby who has not been vaccinated and cannot wear a mask may be in the home.
Sanitation protocols make it impractical for Essence Ayurveda to provide blankets and eye pillows. Although you will remain clothed for all services that Susan offers, it is common to become chilled when lying still and relaxing. Please keep this in mind in deciding what to wear. A top sheet, space heater, and hot water bottle will be available to help keep you warm. You are welcome to bring your own clean blanket and an eye pillow. If your appointment is for yoga therapy or private yoga, if possible please bring your own yoga mat.
Payment is required at the time of service. Contactless payment options include a contactless credit card reader, Apple pay, check, and online invoice with payment by electronic transfer. If you prefer to pay by cash, please bring the exact amount.

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Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie
This is a very fun recipe to follow, because Grandma makes it sweet and simple. This pie is thickened with cornstarch and flour in addition to egg yolks, and contains no milk.
Lemon Icebox Pie III
A family favorite when a no-bake, fast pie is needed. (And family members too small to use the oven can make dessert!) Very pretty when garnished with whipped cream and mint leaves.
Tart Lemon Triangles
This is a lovely conclusion to an elegant spring dinner! I garnish them with whipped cream, a strawberry fan and a sprig of mint.
The Best Lemon Tart Ever
Very lemony-flavored with a shortbread crust; to die for! You can make smaller slices and tart can yield 16. Very decadent!
Lemon Pie II
This simple recipe can be served as is in a graham crust or you can dress it up with a strawberry or peach glaze. Either way, a little Cool Whip or whipped cream on top is good.
My Mom's Lemon Meringue Pie
This is my mother's lemon meringue pie recipe and it is one of my all time favorite desserts. You can add a bit more lemon zest if you want it to be more tart! Don't let pie cool before putting on meringue.
Lemon Chiffon Pie
Light, fluffy lemon chiffon pie. This recipe is also good using lime juice. Garnish each slice with sweetened whipped cream.

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Cambridge Wills & Probate Service: Experts in Estate Planning
At Legacy Matters Ltd, we are your local trusted experts in estate planning, wills, and probate services. Our commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethics writing service and professionalism sets us apart in the industry, making us a team you can trust to deal with your precious inheritance.
Why Do I Need a Grant of Probate When I Have a Valid Will?
A common question many have is the need for a Grant of Probate when a will is in place. The answer lies in the original documents and understanding the legal requirements involved in settling an estate. A will alone may not be sufficient to distribute assets. Our experts can explain the importance of this legal document and guide you through the process.
Probate law can be intricate, and it’s crucial to have knowledgeable professionals by your side. We’ll help you navigate the legal aspects of probate, ensuring that all obligations are met.
Understanding inheritance taxes is essential in estate planning. Our team can provide insights into tax planning strategies to minimise the burden on your beneficiaries.
Executors of Your Will
Selecting the right executor for your will is a critical decision. We can offer guidance on choosing a responsible and capable executor to ensure your wishes are carried out.
The Importance of Having a Will for Asset Distribution
Thinking about the future and the distribution of your assets can be overwhelming, but the importance of having a clear plan cannot be overstated. A will serves as a voice that reaches beyond one’s lifetime, ensuring your wishes are honoured and providing peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
Benefits of Clearly Defining Asset Distribution
Creating a will offers numerous benefits such as:
- Control: It allows you to control how your assets are divided and who benefits from your estate.
- Protection: A will can help protect the interests of your loved ones, especially those who might be more vulnerable or in need of financial support.
- Clarity: Clearly outlining your wishes in a legally-binding document minimises the chances of disputes between family members.
Complications Arising Without a Will
Without a valid will, your estate is considered “intestate,” which often leads to complications such as:
- The state determining asset distribution, possibly in ways that do not reflect your wishes.
- Longer, more stressful probate proceedings for your family members.
- Potential for increased family tensions and disputes over inheritance.
Securing Your Family’s Future
A well-planned will is more than just a legal document; it’s a cornerstone for your family’s future security. By addressing the division of your possessions, you are shielding your family from unnecessary distress during a time of grief and ensuring that your legacy is preserved according to your intentions.
The Role of Executors and Administrators in Probate
When someone we care about dies, the people in charge of handling their belongings, money and legal matters are called executors and administrators. This is an important job that requires both strength and knowledge of the law. We will discuss the important duties these individuals have during the probate process with compassion and advice.
Defining the Responsibilities of Executors and Administrators
Executors, often nominated within the will, and administrators, appointed when there is no will, have the important job of carrying out the deceased’s final wishes. Responsibilities include:
- Gathering and managing the estate’s assets.
- Settling outstanding debts and taxes.
- Distributing assets to beneficiaries as directed by the will or intestacy laws.
- Filing necessary court documents and maintaining accurate records throughout the process.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Person for the Role
Given the weight of their duties, selecting an individual who is trustworthy, organised, and capable of managing financial affairs with utmost care is vital. It is a decision not to be taken lightly, as the executor or administrator must navigate through what is often a complex and emotionally charged process with both compassion and efficiency.
Legal Assistance Available in Cambridge for Executorship
Understanding that this process can be daunting, especially during a time of grief, there is support available. In Cambridge, legal professionals specialising in wills and probate can offer invaluable assistance. They ensure that the executor or administrator understands their role, complies with all legal requirements, and has the support they need to fulfil their duties diligently and respectfully.
Understanding Probate: A Compassionate Guide to the Timeline and Your Role
When facing the loss of a loved one, the complex process of settling their estate can feel overwhelming. It’s essential to know that this process follows a generally predictable timeline and involves defined steps which we, as the surviving partner, relatives or executors, need to navigate. The journey through probate – whilst rarely easy emotionally – can be understood and managed with careful attention and support.
Step-by-Step Overview of the Probate Process
The probate process typically includes several key rules and steps to ensure that your loved one’s assets and net estate are distributed as they wish:
- Filing the will: The first step is submitting the deceased’s will to a probate court to be authenticated.
- Notifying statutory heirs and beneficiaries: Heirs should be informed of their potential inheritance, and beneficiaries named in the will must be notified.
- Appointing the executor or administrator: If specified in the will, the executor must be formally appointed. Without a will, an administrator is appointed by the court.
- Appraising the estate: The estate’s value must be assessed which may involve professional appraisers.
- Paying debts and taxes: Debts and taxes owed by the estate must be settled before distributing assets.
- Distributing the remaining assets: Once debts and taxes have been settled, the remaining assets can be distributed according to the will’s directives.
- Closing the estate: With all other steps completed, the estate can be formally closed through the probate court.
Typical Probate Timeline for Families
The duration and time limit for settling an estate can vary greatly depending on the estate’s complexity, the clarity of the will, and the court’s workload. However, families can generally expect the probate process to take anywhere from several months up to a year, or in some complex cases, even longer.
After the initial filing date, there is often a period where creditors can make claims against the estate. Only after this period can assets be distributed, and the estate can be closed.
Your Role and Responsibilities During Probate
As a customer and potential executor of a will, your responsibilities include securing all the assets of the deceased’s property, filing paperwork with the probate court, notifying beneficiaries, settling debts, and overseeing asset distribution.
Your role is fiduciary, meaning you must act in the best interest of those who will benefit from the estate. If you are not the executor, your role is to stay informed and ensure the executor follows the law.
Probate is both a legal and emotional process. Take time to understand your responsibilities, seek professional help, and be kind to yourself during this difficult time. Your attention to these matters shows your care for your loved one’s leg
The Probate Process for Intestate Estates (When There is No Will)
Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one can be incredibly challenging, and the complexities of handling their estate without a will may add to the emotional burden. Understanding the probate process for intestate estates is crucial to navigating this difficult time with clarity and peace of mind.
What is Intestacy and What Are Its Consequences?
Intestacy is when someone dies without a will. The state’s intestacy laws decide who gets the person’s belongings, instead of their personal wishes. This may not match what the person wanted. It’s important to have a will to clearly state your wishes for your belongings.
Standardized Distribution Process
When someone dies without leaving a will, their belongings are divided according to the law of the UK. Usually, the person who died belongings are given to the closest family members first, like the spouse and children.
If they’re not there, for example, the parents, siblings, and other relatives may receive the belongings, in an order decided by the law.
When someone dies without a will, their personal wishes and relationships may not be taken into account. This can leave out important people like close friends, unmarried partners, and favorite charities. The system used in these situations is not tailored to individual needs.
- Spouses and children are usually the first to inherit.
- If no spouse or children, the estate may go to other family members.
- Relationships not recognized by law are generally overlooked.
- Personal wishes for charity or non-relatives are not considered.
We understand the seriousness and value of dignity in handling end-of-life matters. We offer guidance for the present and help secure your family’s future through estate planning.
Streamlining Your Legacy: Effective Estate Planning Strategies
When planning for the future, it’s important to make sure your wishes are respected and your loved ones are taken care of without any problems. Estate planning can make the probate process easier for your family and the people you leave behind. Here are some tips on how to prepare your estate to make probate less stressful.
Proactive Measures for Probate Records and Peace of Mind
- Consolidate Your Assets: Grouping your assets can significantly reduce the complexity of your estate, making it easier for executors to manage and distribute in accordance with your wishes.
- Designate Beneficiaries: Ensure all your accounts with beneficiary designations are updated, as these can often bypass the probate process entirely.
- Gift During Your Lifetime: Gifting assets while you are alive may reduce the size of your estate and the corresponding responsibilities during probate.
- Establish Trusts: Trusts can be utilized to manage your assets before and after your death, helping avoid probate for the assets they contain.
- Mitigate Taxes: Proper planning can help minimize the estate taxes your beneficiaries might face, preserving more of your estate for their benefit.
Enlisting Expertise: The Role of Probate Specialists
Creating a comprehensive estate plan tailored to your unique circumstances requires a depth of knowledge and foresight. A probate specialist like Legacy Matters Ltd can offer invaluable advice, steering you clear of common pitfalls and ensuring that your plan aligns with current laws and practice they were instrumental in:
- Assessing the complexity of your estate and identifying potential issues.
- Recommending estate planning tools that cater to your specific needs.
- Providing clarity on the probate process and what your executors and beneficiaries can expect.
- Helping to craft a plan that honors your wishes and facilitates a straightforward probate process.
With thoughtful planning and the guidance of a dedicated probate specialist, you can create a legacy that stands the test of time and provides peace and some form of closure for your loved ones when they need it most.
Understanding Beneficiaries’ Rights During the Probate Process
When a loved one passes away, the period of grief and adjustment is often accompanied by the necessity to navigate legal procedures. The probate process can seem daunting, and as a beneficiary, it is crucial to understand your rights to ensure the wishes of the deceased are honoured and you are treated fairly.
Key Rights and Protections for Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries are entitled to certain protections under the law during the probate process. These include:
- Right to Information: As a beneficiary, you have the right to be informed about the estate and the status of the probate proceedings.
- Right to an Inventory of the Estate: You can request a detailed inventory of the deceased’s assets, which can provide transparency and an understanding of the estate’s value.
- Right to Fair Treatment: Beneficiaries should expect fair and equal treatment during asset distribution according to the terms of the will or, if no will exists, the laws of intestacy.
- Right to Challenge Probate Decisions: If you believe the will is invalid or there has been mismanagement of the estate, you have the right to challenge these issues in court.
The Importance of Clear Communication and Legal Support
The probate process can be difficult, so it’s important to communicate clearly. Make sure to stay informed and ask any questions you may have.
Getting legal assistance can help you understand wills and probate and protect your rights as a beneficiary. An attorney who specialises in estates can guide you and protect your rights throughout the value of the estate process.
Don’t forget, as you mourn and remember your loved one, you don’t have to handle the legal responsibilities by yourself. Knowing your rights and getting professional help can ease some of the pressure during this tough time.
Digital Assets and How They Are Handled in Wills and Probate
In today’s digital age, we must include our digital assets in estate planning, such as online accounts, social media profiles public documents, photos, and cryptocurrency. This is crucial as these assets increase in importance. It is important to understand how to include them in wills and in probate records.
Understanding Digital Assets in the Context of Estate Planning
Digital assets are things you own or have rights to on the internet. This includes:
- Bank accounts
- Reward points
- Social accounts
It’s important to include these assets in your estate planning because more and more people are using online banking and investment sites.
Ensuring Your Digital Legacy is Preserved
As you prepare and save up for the future, here are some thoughtful strategies to ensure your digital assets are properly managed:
- List all your digital assets, along with how to access them, to provide clear guidance to your executors or loved ones.
- Determine what should happen to each asset, whether it’s transferring ownership, archiving, or deleting online profiles.
- Understand the terms of service agreements for your online accounts, as some platforms have specific policies regarding the accounts of deceased users.
- Include clear instructions in your will or estate plan that grant permission to handle your digital assets. This could also involve the use of a digital executor specifically responsible for managing your online presence.
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text: Love this really clean design, very open feeling too. The home page really focuses well on the things that make ordered list stand out, the work and the apps. The home page scans really well and completely tells the story of the company. I like the simplicity of the layout, there’s a “no frills” feel here, but at the same time it’s elegant. Love it!

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diabetes – when the body either does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that helps the body turn sugar into energy) or is not responding to insulin (insulin resistance). There are two main types of diabetes and they have different mechanisms and treatments.
Type-1 is mainly reported in children but can also occur in adults and is linked to genetic risks.
Type-2 is mainly reported in adults (but increasingly in children) and is more commonly related to lifestyle factors including diet, exercise, weight/BMI. Some medications can increase the risk of Type-2 diabetes.
Diabetes can also be a side effect, including from some early HIV drugs, and this is sometimes referred to as a third type. This is because it was primarily caused as a side effect, rather than being driven by either lifestyle factors or genetics.
Other commonly-used drugs that can affect glucose regulation include corticosteroids and some drugs to reduce high blood pressure, or lipids.

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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor of Theatre Arts (Playwriting) in the Faculty of the Arts
Columbia University School of the Arts invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Theatre Arts (playwriting: tenure-track/tenured) in the Faculty of the Arts. The successful candidate will oversee the MFA Playwriting Concentration. Duties include: leading in the identification and selection of MFA playwriting candidates; teaching and mentoring students; and recommending part-time adjunct faculty for appointment for classes in theatre, film, and television writing. The Program aims to attract dynamic and dedicated teachers with a commitment to service and collaboration across disciplines with the Directing, Dramaturgy, and Acting Concentrations. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates for Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (tenure-track position) must have demonstrated and show promise of the capacity for creative work and the accompanying pedagogy qualifying them for future nomination to tenure. Candidates with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor Theatre Arts (tenured position) must have a record of excellence in teaching and be widely recognized for their distinction and professional accomplishment and demonstrate promise of attaining further distinction.
Columbia University School of the Arts is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups.
The Columbia University School of the Arts offers Masters of Fine Arts Degrees in four disciplines: Film, Theatre, Visual Arts and Writing; a Masters of Arts degree in Film Studies; and undergraduate majors in Creative Writing, Film Studies and Visual Arts.
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
Preferred Degree Required: MFA
All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, and a writing sample (recently written play).
Review of applications begins March 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
Proposed Start Date: July 1, 2022 or January, 1 2023.
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Women with diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at far greater risk of having children with autism or other developmental delays, according to a new study presented this week at an international conference of autism researchers in San Diego.
The study, by researchers at UC Davis, and its findings could have important implications for public health and the treatment of diabetes in pregnant women, said Dr. Irva Hertz-Picciotto, a UC Davis professor of public health sciences and principal investigator.
“If this is confirmed,” she said, “better control of diabetes would enhance the chances of children not developing autism or other developmental delays.”
Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder were 60 percent more likely to have diabetes, hypertension or pre-pregnancy obesity (a body mass index of 30 or higher), researchers found.
Mothers of developmentally delayed children were 150 percent more likely to have one of those medical issues.
Researchers used medicaldata from 1,001 children enrolled in a longterm study at UC Davis.
The study was one of hundreds being presented this week at the International Meeting for Autism Research held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The annual conference is the largest gathering of autism researchers in the world.
Organizers chose several of the most significant studies to highlight at a pre-meeting news conference Wednesday.
In addition to the UC Davis work, UCSD researcher Dr. Eric Courchesne talked about his new findings that children with autism had abnormally fast brain tissue growth as infants and toddlers.
The “overgrowth” occurred in the first three years with an excess of long connective fibers forged between the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, and between the left and right sides of the frontal lobes, Courchesne said.
Normally, the connective fibers grow over time and appropriate connections are made as part of the child’s learning and development process. Social, communication and language behaviors depend on the correct connections.
The overgrowth Courchesne found in autistic children comes at an age when the signature signs of autism generally start to appear: a lack of social, communication and language ability.
Courchesne theorized that the abnormally fast growth overran the child’s learning process, so a jumble of haphazard connections were made. Then by age three, fiber growth slowed so much that the autistic child’s brain eventually had fewer connections than the typical child, Courchesne said.
“This means the sooner a child is identified with autism and gotten into intensive early treatment, the growth of these fiber tracts could be affected and more suitable connections could be made,” he said.
Courchesne led research at the UCSD Autism Center of Excellence, doing MRIs on children ages 13 months to 43 months. The group included 39 children later diagnosed with autism and 54 typical children.
Courchesne said this latest study builds on his earlier work showing abnormally low brain activity in the same areas.
“These (newest) images are showing the actual hard wiring of the brain,” he said. “What we’ve seen before are studies about brain activity.”
Autism spectrum disorder affects about one in 110 children in the United States and the number has been increasing, due in part to increased screening and an expanded definition.
But other genetic and environmental factors also may be contributing to a rise in the complex disorder, said Dr. David Amaral, president of the International Society for Autism Research, which hosts the conference.
“These studies emphasize that there isn’t going to be a single cause of autism, there are going to be many,” Amaral said. “We don’t know yet how all these influences hang together.”
Research director at the UC Davis MIND Institute, Amaral said he also will present research this week on brain overgrowth. His study found that children with regressive autism — children who have typical social and language development until 18 months to 24 months and then lose it — showed abnormal brain growth as early as three or four months of age.
UC Davis researchers, in their longterm study of 1,000 children, also found that children with autism were twice as likely to have mothers who said they ran a fever during pregnancy. The risk was higher in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy.
The longterm study is called CHARGE, or Childhood Autism Risks from Genetics and the Environment.


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Daewoo washing machine is one of the most famous models in Uzbekistan. As there are many kinds of the washers Daewoo, the price for the repair of this washing machine is different.
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Adam Rich, one of Hollywood’s favorite child stars of the 70s, passed away at the age of 54. His death was confirmed by a family remember in a report from TMZ, and he expired in his home in Los Angeles on Saturday. The cause of death is not yet identified.
Rich is known for his role as the youngest of eight children in the ABC sitcom series Eight is Enough. It follows the Bradford family’s daily lives where Rich portrayed Nicholas Bradford. The show ran from 1977 to 1981.
Former Child Actor Adam Rich Lived A Troubled Life
Adam Rich was known for his page-boy hairstyle that many fans tried to imitate. The former child star was a darling of the crowd, and he was called “America’s Little Brother.” Danny Deraney, Rich’s publicist, said in a Twitter statement:
“He was kind, generous, and a warrior in the fight against mental illness. Adam did not have an ounce of ego. He was unselfish and always looked out for those he cared about. Which is why many people who grew up with him feel a part of their childhood gone and sad today.”
According to Deraney, the late actor suffered a type of depression. Despite his success in the show business industry, Rich also led a troubled life. In 1991, he was arrested for property damage by smashing a pharmacy window to obtain drugs. Van Patten, his former TV father, bailed him out.
Rich went into rehabilitation but was arrested again in 2002 for driving under the influence. The actor almost destroyed a highway patrol car.
While the cause of his death has not been revealed, Lt. Aimee Earl of the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner Coroner’s office confirmed that there was no foul play.
Adam Rich Advocated To Remove Stigma Around Mental Illness
Adam Rich’s other notable projects include Code Red, Small Wonder, Dungeons & Dragons, and Baywatch. He also appeared in a cameo role in the David Spade movie Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.
His passing was greatly mourned by fans and friends in the industry. Rich’s last tweet talked about mental illness which he wrote:
“Human beings weren’t built to endure mental illness. The mere fact that some people consider those to be weak, or have a lack of will is totally laughable… because it’s the total opposite! It takes a very, very strong person… a warrior if you will… to battle such illnesses.”
Rich frequently talked about mental health and the stigma surrounding it on his social media. In October, the former child actor referenced his past experiences to celebrate seven years of being sober.

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Charles Wyatt, 62
WALNUT -- Charles Edward Wyatt, 62, Walnut, died December 5 at his home.
Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Walnut with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery at Walnut.
Wyatt is survived by his father, Glen Earl (Evelyn) Wyatt of Bellevue, NE; and sisters Vicki Smith of Bellevue, Glenda (Jerry) Mullen of Cheyenne, WY, Debra (John) O’Brien of Papillion, NE, and Sheri Wyatt of Lincoln, NE.
Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca is in charge of arrangements.
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Kierstin and I went to Escape Plan of GA and had the time of our life. The entire staff went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was perfect. We did not finish our Beach Room but we thoroughly enjoyed it. We will go back and next with more than just the two of us. Thank you all so much.Lisa
You have looked forward to your beach vacation for months! You found an unbelievably cheap deal to a small island off of the coast of Belize with breathtaking views of the ocean on one of those discount vacation websites.
Upon entering your room you realize that you are unable to get out of the door and the phone in your room and cell phones aren’t working. As you start to explore the room and look for a way out you begin to realize that the owner of this facility might not be in the vacation business after all and you may not return from your vacation in one piece…

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text: The Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility (ATR NSUF), based at the Idaho National Laboratory in the United States, is supporting Department of Energy and industry research efforts to ensure the properties of materials in light water reactors are well understood. The ATR NSUF is providing this support through three main efforts: establishing unique infrastructure necessary to conduct research on highly radioactive materials, conducting research in conjunction with industry partners on life extension relevant topics, and providing training courses to encourage more U.S. researchers to understand and address LWR materials issues. In 2010 and 2011, several advanced instruments with capability focused on resolving nuclear material performance issues through analysis on the micro (10-6 m) to atomic (10-10 m) scales were installed primarily at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) in Idaho Falls, Idaho. These instruments included a local electrode atom probe (LEAP), a field-emission gun scanning transmission electron microscope (FEG-STEM), a focused ion beam (FIB) system, a Raman spectrometer, and an nanoindentor/atomic force microscope. Ongoing capability enhancements intended to support industry efforts include completion of two shielded, irradiation assisted stress corrosion cracking (IASCC) test loops, the first of which will come online in early calendar year 2013, a pressurized and controlled chemistry water loop for the ATR center flux trap, and a dedicated facility intended to house post irradiation examination equipment. In addition to capability enhancements at the main site in Idaho, the ATR NSUF also welcomed two new partner facilities in 2011 and two new partner facilities in 2012; the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and associated hot cells and the University California Berkeley capabilities in irradiated materials analysis were added in 2011. In 2012, Purdue University’s Interaction of Materials with Particles and Components Testing (IMPACT) facility and the Pacific Northwest Nuclear Laboratory (PNNL) Radiochemistry Processing Laboratory (RPL) and PIE facilities were added. The ATR NSUF annually hosts a weeklong event called User’s Week in which students and faculty from universities as well as other interested parties from regulatory agencies or industry convene in Idaho Falls, Idaho to see presentations from ATR NSUF staff as well as select researchers from the materials research field. User’s week provides an overview of current materials research topics of interest and an opportunity for young researchers to understand the process of performing work through ATR NSUF. Additionally, to increase the number of researchers engaged in LWR materials issues, a series of workshops are in progress to introduce research staff to stress corrosion cracking, zirconium alloy degradation, and uranium dioxide degradation during in-reactor use.

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Autumn is a beautiful season, marked by the changing colors of leaves and the cool crisp air. One of the most distinctive features of autumn is the sight of deciduous trees shedding their leaves, with shades of gold, red, and orange covering the ground. But why do deciduous trees change their leaf color and drop their leaves in autumn? In this blog post, we will explore the biological processes behind this stunning seasonal transformation.
Deciduous trees are those that lose their leaves seasonally, as opposed to evergreen trees that retain their leaves throughout the year. In autumn, deciduous trees begin to shut down their energy-producing processes as the days get shorter and temperatures cool down. The leaves are no longer able to photosynthesize enough energy to sustain themselves and the tree, so the tree must conserve its resources by shedding them.
Before the leaves fall off, they undergo a remarkable transformation. The green pigment, chlorophyll, which gives leaves their green color, begins to break down as the tree reabsorbs the nutrients from the leaves. As the chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments that were previously masked by the green chlorophyll become visible, giving leaves their stunning autumnal hues.
The red, orange, and yellow pigments seen in autumn leaves are called carotenoids and anthocyanins. Carotenoids are always present in leaves but are masked by the green chlorophyll. As the chlorophyll breaks down, the carotenoids are revealed, creating yellow and orange hues in the leaves. Anthocyanins, on the other hand, are produced in the leaf in response to sunlight, temperature, and other environmental factors. These pigments give leaves their vibrant red and purple colors.
As the tree absorbs the nutrients from the leaves, it creates a protective layer of cells at the base of each leaf stem, cutting off the leaf from the tree's vascular system. Without the nutrients and water supply from the tree, the leaves begin to die, turn brown, and fall off. This process not only conserves the tree's energy and resources but also helps protect the tree from the potential damage caused by harsh winter weather.
The next time you admire the beauty of autumn leaves, take a moment to appreciate the intricate biological processes behind this natural wonder.


Willmore Stainless Steel Rocker Panels 756814D
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text: A quick, fun and captivating game for 2-4 players. Quirkies are strange little creatures that communicate with each other through colors and patterns. Each creature card is characterized by a unique combination of color and a pattern. Players compete to create sets that respect certain commonalities among the creatures. The game develops reasoning and visual perception skills and can be played anywhere.

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In a study on a group of male and female dental students, Brekhus, Armstrong and Simon, used a hydrostatic gnathodynamometer
and recorded load values of 118-142 lb (53.5-64.4 kg) for male students and 79-99 lbs (35.8-44.9 kg) for female students.
A wide range of devices have been used to measure bite force (5)--bite fork, the strain gauge transducers, the gnathodynamometer, the foil transducers, the pressurised rubber tube, the pressure sensitive sheet and the force-sensing resistors.
The gnathodynamometer is one of the devices for measurement of biting force in human beings.
The present study describes the design and assessment of MBF by the gnathodynamometer.
The design of the gnathodynamometer [Image 1] comprises of its mechanical parts and the electronic circuit.
The device which is used to measure biting force in our study is gnathodynamometer [Image 1].
As explained above the reliability and validity using the state of the art gnathodynamometer in our study is as good as documented in other studies.
Subsequently, dental conditions were assessed and to measure the MBF, the device Gnathodynamometer was alternately placed on the first molars and on both sides of the dental arch.
The occlusal force gauge used in this study, the Gnathodynamometer that provide safe, accurate, and comfortable MBF recording.


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Survey Reveals Enterprises Grossly Unprepared to Prevent Exposure to Insider Fraud, Corporate Espionage and Nation-State-Sponsored AttacksMajority of Organizations Inefficiently Controlling Access to Vital Systems (February 22, 2012)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/22/12 -- Fox Technologies (FoxT), Incorporated, a leading provider of Enterprise Access Management (EAM) solutions, today announced the results of a recent survey of 327 information security professionals conducted in partnership with Echelon One, an IT security research leader specializing in security programs and guidance. The findings revealed that a startling majority of respondents, 59 percent, are using home-grown solutions (12 percent), sudo (10 percent), or manual enforcement of privileged user access and passwords (37 percent) to control access to enterprise servers. All of these methods expose the organization to insider fraud, corporate espionage, and nation-state-sponsored attacks. Enterprises also reported implementation of outdated access management technologies, which allows the theft and misuse of intellectual property and customer data once the network is compromised. Recognizing the risk of poor access management, 69 percent of organizations polled planned to pursue access management as a key strategic initiative for IT in 2012.
Risk and Consequences
"The threats organizations face continue to become more aggressive and expose them to a range of losses from intellectual property, customer lists, strategic plans and state secrets," said Bob West, CEO and Founder of Echelon One. "Failing to control access to mission critical servers and data creates both economic and national defense issues we need to address immediately."
The survey revealed these key findings:
- Manual enforcement of privileged-user access and passwords remains prevalent among 37 percent of enterprises polled.
Failure to automate access-management controls results in the sharing of privileged passwords. Once passwords are shared across multiple accounts users begin taking administrative shortcuts, enterprises are unable to track actions back to a specific user. Manual enforcement of privileged-user access represents an opportunity for data compromise and is the number-one compliance risk.
- Potential for insider fraud is widespread, with 76 percent of respondents unable to automatically administer user accounts across multiple servers.
Potential for access creep emerges when enterprises cannot automatically administer user accounts across the entirety of their server farm. Access creep results when employees accrue unmanaged access rights throughout their careers at an organization, resulting in more privilege than is established by their positions. Without central consoles that can administer user accounts across multiple servers, IT is unable to manually administer each individual user account within the organization due to a lack of available resources and staff.
- 73 percent of respondents reported that they are unable to centrally define the access rules and policies necessary to map access to employee role.
Enterprises that are unable to centrally define rules and policies create the opportunity for user-access controls to change from server to server, enabling data compromise and accelerating the operational costs of manual enforcement.
- Enterprises lack the critical infrastructure to enforce server access: 42 percent of those surveyed are unable to implement multi-factor authentication, and 37 percent are not able to define and enforce granular authorization rules.
The inability to automatically authorize and enforce who can access which servers, and even what commands they can execute based on the context of the request leaves enterprises open to the risk of a data breach.
"All too often enterprises focus their security strategies on network perimeter defense while maintaining compliance standards for access control to only a small subset of their servers," said Subhash Tantry, CEO, FoxT. "2011's prolific compromises proved that enterprises will continue to be targeted and fall victim to more sophisticated attacks. Proactive fine-grained authorization and policy enforcement, in addition to contextual authentication, must be in place to ensure only the authorized users have access to enterprise data with the assumption the network has already been breached."
FoxT and Echelon One recommend that organizations implement the following best practices to properly mitigate risk due to poor access management:
1. Automatically enforce access privileges with proactive, granular authorization and command controls
2. Deploy integrated, contextual, multifactor authentication
3. Add access management to AD, LDAP and IDM solutions to automate creation and removal of user accounts
4. Use the richest tools possible to authenticate users (biometrics, encryption and others)
5. Centralize account administration and manage access accounts across all server environments (Windows, Unix/Linux and virtual).
Investing in Control for 2012
The survey also revealed that over two-thirds of respondents plan to invest in access-management technologies in 2012 as part of their organization's strategic IT initiatives. Enterprises recognize the threat of unauthorized access to intellectual property and plan to explore the following areas of access management:
- 25 percent plan to invest in controlling access to virtual and cloud-based resources
- 23 percent plan to invest in local Windows account-control on servers and desktops
- 23 percent plan to invest in controlling access from mobile devices
- 17 percent plan to invest in controlling access to business applications
- 12 percent plan to invest in attribute-based access management
The 2012 Access Control Audit evaluated 327 participant organizations through an independent online survey conducted in December of 2011. Respondent organizations came from diverse industries including high tech (19 percent), banking and financial (15 percent), manufacturing (9 percent), government (7 percent), energy and oil/gas (6 percent), transportation (6 percent), healthcare (6 percent), retail (5 percent), services (5 percent) and education (5 percent) in addition to unidentified industries (9 percent). Twenty-seven percent of respondents represented organizations employing more than 5,000 individuals. Respondents included professionals ranging from administrators to the C-Suite: CEOs (4 percent), CTOs (5 percent), CSOs (6 percent), CIOs (14 percent), administrators (18 percent), managers (30 percent) and others (23 percent).
FoxT protects corporate assets with an enterprise access management solution that centrally enforces granular access entitlements, in real-time, across operating systems and business applications on any networked device. The ability to proactively administer, authenticate, authorize and audit access across diverse platforms, down to the operating system resource level, enables organizations to greatly reduce compliance and audit costs, streamline IT security administration and protect corporate value by mitigating the risk of insider fraud. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, FoxT serves Global 1000 customers in 32 countries. For more information -- www.foxt.com or email [email protected].
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An animal rights campaigner has become the first person to be charged with breaching a high court injunction protecting Oxford University.
Adrian Appely, 63, from Bromley in south-east London, will appear before magistrates in Oxford tomorrow after being caught in December photographing the site where the controversial £20m animal testing laboratory is being built.
A spokeswoman from Thames Valley police said she believed Mr Appely was the first to person to be charged since the injunction was granted in 2004.
The injunction was sought by the university to stop violence and intimidation from animal rights extremists opposing the construction of the new laboratory.
It prohibits using megaphones, sirens and whistles near the site and the use of cameras.
The construction of the animal research laboratory has been dogged with controversy.
In July 2004, the construction firm Montpellier pulled out after threatening letters were sent to its shareholders and its share price dropped. Work on the lab was suspended because of continuing threats of violence.
In the same month, the Animal Liberation Fund (ALF) also admitted to an arson attack on the Hertford College boathouse and joined another animal rights group, Speak, in a campaign to target any organisations linked to Oxford.
Work started again on the lab in December last year, prompting Speak to again hold a demonstration outside the laboratory, and in January a posting on the ALF website threatened violence against all staff and students at Oxford University over the planned laboratory.
Since then staff and students have retaliated by forming their own group, Pro-Test, which has marched in support of the testing.
Cambridge University was forced to abandon plans to build a primate laboratory in 2004 because of spiralling security costs as a result of animal rights protests.

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In Mas Molera you can enjoy different outdoor areas:
Equipped with a long eating table for up to 18 people.
80sqm space, suitable for celebrations, conferences, courses, etc.
Of exclusive use for the house occupants, you can swim and sunbathe in quietness surrounded by breathtaking views. There is also a children swimming pool area available.
The pool opens at the end of May and closes in mid-September, depending on the weather and, this year, due to water restrictions in the area.


I want to work with Sonam: Anil Kapoor
Supposedly India’s top Hollywood export, actor Anil Kapoor can’t wait for his third outing at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA ) ceremony at London’s Royal Opera House. Next on Anil’s mind is doing films with daughter Sonam.Updated: Feb 12, 2012 15:53 IST
Supposedly India’s top Hollywood export, actor Anil Kapoor can’t wait for his third outing at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA ) ceremony at London’s Royal Opera House.
This is the second time that the 52-year-old will be presenting an award at BAFTA. He says, “I am extremely honoured to be at the event this year. BAFTA is more intimate than the Oscars, which is more stressful.” The ceremony, scheduled to take place on Sunday night (GMT).
Next on Anil’s mind is doing films with daughter Sonam. “I want to work with Sonam. Spread the word. But it should be a script that suits both of us,” says the actor, whose upcoming Bollywood films include Tezz, Race 2 and Shootout at Wadala.
The actor, who was last seen in Tom Cruise-starrer Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol (2011), also recently attended the Screen Actors’ Guild Awards in LA, where he had meetings with some top production houses. He is looking forward to his next Hollywood release, Roger Donaldson’s Cities. “This is the best phase of my career. And I’m happy doing one film at a time in Hollywood.”
Ask him about his TV production, the Indian remake of the popular American series, 24, and Anil says, “I am very excited about it. Once I am back from BAFTA, I will work on it full time.”
Interestingly, his French beard seems to have done wonders for him. “My French beard is lucky for me. Toh mujhe continue karna padega is look ke saath (I’ll have to continue with the look). It works for me,” he says.
‘I had the french beard before ab’ Anil Kapoor slams claims that his famous French beard is inspired by actor Amitabh Bachchan’s. “You know, people used to tell me that I am copying Amitabh, but the fact is that I was the one who started the trend way back in Taal (1999),” Anil says.
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As full electioneering begins ahead of the 2023 general elections, Mr Felix Hyat, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, has cautioned Nigerians against lies that would be circulated on social media to cause confusion.
“The social media is a good source of information, but it is also the tool being used to circulate wild and wicked lies.
“Nigerians must be wary of these lies,” Hyat told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.
He advised Nigerians to verify every claim published in social media circles to avoid being deceived into doing the wrong thing.
Hyat particularly spoke on the “wild claims” on monies given as inducements to delegates during the primary elections, and declared that the amounts quoted were “simply unbelievable”.
“I saw a report where it was alleged that some delegates went home with N80 million and even more.
“Some reports claimed that some delegates got more than one hundred thousand dollars. Others said they got even more.
“As chairman of PDP in Kaduna State, I wasn’t a delegate and won’t know if delegates were given money, but I am sure that most of these figures are fictitious and highly exaggerated.
“I can’t contest the possibility of delegates being assisted with transport fare, but the figures being circulated are just not true. They are just the imagination of the writers,” he said.
He said that the huge figures were being circulated by those who lost, “just to discredit the exercise”, pointing out that the act of subsidising the transport of delegates was common and usually undertaken by most aspirants.
Hyat said that the “fictitious figures” were putting the lives of the delegates in danger as bandits could attack them in search of the monies allegedly given to them.
The PDP chairman urged Nigerians to be positive in the usage of social media platforms, and regretted that falsehood was getting the upper hand.
He also decried the usage of doctored photographs to give wrong and negative impressions, and urged Nigerians to always cross check.
“The lies we have seen so far are just the beginning. We should expect a lot more wild lies as people get more desperate in the next few months running up to the elections next year,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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We landed back in Orlando last week and have been couchsurfing with friends. It was great to see Joel & Elise & Bri (and surprise visitor Deb). We also stayed with our old neighbors in Wilton Manors. That was a strange feeling being back near “our” house. We spent a fun night at The Cabaret in South Beach with our cross-dressing friend, Brandy Alexander. This week we’re in West Palm Beach where we’ve gone Irish Set Dancing and Country Line Dancing with our friend Andrew.
All this moving around has distracted us from blogging for a bit. We still have a camera full of photos to review and stories to tell about Costa Rica. We’ll get back to that soon.
Following the weekend, our plan is to spend a few days in the Everglades National Park. Then we’ll start journeying north out of Florida, and west across the panhandle towards the Lone Star state of Texas. There’s a slim possibility we’ll stop in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. It depends on whether or not we can find reasonable accommodations. The target in Texas is our 10-day, silent meditation at the Vipassana retreat.
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Is the adults-only party train from O.C. to Vegas on a fast track?
After years of proposals and discussion from several companies hoping to reintroduce passenger rail service between Southern California and Las Vegas, one project now appears to be on the fast track.
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I have just returned from attending the Ecclesia in America international congress in Rome, which was held from Sunday to Wednesday. It marked the 15th anniversary of Blessed John Paul II's apostolic exhortation "Ecclesia in America." However, before I get to the details of the congress, I want to mention an event that took place last week.
Each year during Advent, we host a Mass and luncheon here at the Pastoral Center for our senior priests who reside at Regina Cleri, the archdiocese's residence for senior priests. It is always wonderful to be able to gather with these men who have given so much to the life of the Church over so many years. I also want to take this occasion to remind readers within the Archdiocese of Boston that our collection at Christmas Masses is one of our most important efforts in ensuring the care of our priests. Joe D'Arrigo, the executive director of our Clergy Funds, wrote a wonderful article on this topic for [last] week's Pilot. I urge you all to read it and to be generous in your support of them as they were generous in their ministry to the people of God.
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After arriving in Rome on Sunday (12/9), I celebrated Mass at my church in Rome, Santa Maria della Vittoria. Joining us at the Mass, in addition to the seminarians and friars, was Dan Kelly who is the head of the Order of Malta in the United States. We met him on the plane, so we invited him to join us for the Mass and the lunch following. The conference itself was inspiring. About 200 bishops, priests, deacons, religious and lay people were invited to be a part of this congress, held to once again rekindle the efforts of Ecclesia in America to build a united Church out of all of North and South America. The Knights of Columbus were instrumental in sponsoring the congress, as well as the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. The congress centered around the theme of the new evangelization under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It was a wonderful opportunity to be together with people from all over the hemisphere and to reflect on common problems and solutions; and to talk about the new evangelization in the context of immigration and the many other challenges of our hemisphere. We also spoke about sharing clergy and help that is being given by priests from Latin America.
...In my talk, I spoke about the different ways the churches can collaborate. I gave examples from my own ministry working with immigrants from Latin America and gave a bit of history of past collaborations. For example, I spoke of the Seminary of Montezuma in the Southwestern United Sates with the help of U.S. bishops to train Mexican seminarians during the time of the persecutions in that country and now there is a seminary in Mexico that is sending seminarians to work in the United States. I also talked about the challenges of trying to evangelize the culture, the need for the Church to find a voice in the public square, and the need to find articulate lay people to help in political life and the needs of communications.
...In the audience hall was a beautiful life-size creche brought by the Mexicans made out of beeswax. We ended at the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Mass at Cardinal Marc Ouellet's titular church, Santa Maria in Traspontina, on the Via della Conciliazione.


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dc3 wrote:There are copies of the printed programme for the European Heritage Days events 2008 available in the NITB Office in Dublin should any be interested, or en route to IKEA for some retail therapy.
(Or a reflection on why an IKEA can be added to Belfast with only dual carriage way access while Dublin needs an enhanced M50 to do the same) .
Being NI, a lot of places are closed on the Sunday:mad::mad:
wearnicehats wrote:Expecting somewhere to be open on a Sunday is as inflexible as the closing of the places in the first place.
(my emphasis) wrote:On Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September. European Heritage Open Day will come to you in Northern Ireland. During this weekend , you will be given the opportunity to explore venues and grounds that are normally closed to the public.
ctesiphon wrote:I see your point, but the event is advertised as covering the weekend:
That quoted statement is patently false.
johnglas wrote:Gosh - open for two days in a row! Think of the cost! We'll have to count the bawbees!


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Pelham Bay’s parking squeeze has reached a fever pitch.
Businesses near the Buhre Avenue No.6 train station — where the MTA started seven months of construction on July 5 — are seething over lost parking spaces in a shopping strip already starved for spots even before the work started.
“I could literally go around the block 20 times without finding a spot,” said John Marxuach, store manager at Florsheim Shoes on Westchester Avenue.
The city closed down the Buhre Avenue and Zerega Avenue stations on both sides until February 2015 as part of a $109-million renewal project.
Yonkers Contracting is repairing the mezzanines, renovating windscreens, installing a pigeon-deterrent system, and fixing up the platform stairs.
Until the work is finished, local businesses will have to grit and bear the loss of precious parking — but they are not happy about it.
Contractors are using the space on Westchester Avenue between Pilgrim and Hobart Avenues to hold equipment. They’ve also set up so-called “staging stations” on adjacent streets.
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Most of the spots lost are necessary sacrifices, admitted local business owners, and eventually will lead to an improved station.
But other spots, they charge, are unfairly being swiped.
A tan car that Marxuach said was owned by one of the workers, for example, has been parking in front of his Florsheim Shoes store since the construction started.
“Whatever parking is left, the contractors are taking it,” the shoe salesman seethed.
There’s also a staging area at the corner of Buhre and Westchester Avenues which has ticked off the local supermarket, making deliveries more difficult.
“I do not understand why they need to be here,” said Muhamed Kaid, a manager at Pruzzo’s.
The owner of a local liquor store on Westchester Avenue, gesturing at the construction equipment across the street, questioned whether the workers were using the space as efficiently as possible.
“If you need the space, you need the space,” said Al Neira, owner of Lehigh Wines and Liquors. “But if you don’t need it, don’t take it!”
Both Neira and Kaid said that the local police have not helped the situation, giving out tickets to shoppers who double-park for a couple minutes to grab groceries.
“They are going around, giving tickets to everyone they see,” said Kaid.
Leaders at Community Board 10 say one idea that could alleviate the parking squeeze would be to turn free parking spaces on residential Pilgrim Avenue a block away into one-hour spots, claiming that any new spaces would help the businesses that say they are already suffering a loss of revenue due to the parking woes.
“The store is usually packed this time of day,” said Kaid when a reporter stopped by his supermarket just after noon on Tuesday, July 8. “Right now, it’s not.”
Commuters feel it, too
Local business aren’t the only ones affected by the work. Commuters who normally take the Buhre Avenue subway now can take the Bx8 or Bx24 bus to Middletown Road and connect with a free MetroCard transfers.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it is running added bus service between the Castle Hill Avenue and Buhre Avenue stations during morning and evening rush hours.


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