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Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery, based in Islington, London, focuses on teaching professional jewellery making techniques in a way that is fun and accessible to beginners and those who want to pursue jewellery as a hobby or as a profession.
My friend and I bought a deal online to go along and make our own silver charm bracelet.The deal at the time was £19, rather than the usual £49, but for a 3 hour class, I would have paid full price. The lesson was excellent and as we were only a class of 4, we were able to be given individual attention and guidance making our bracelets.
As a leading Jeweller and with many years' experience as an educator, Vannetta was very helpful and helped us as students understand the tools we had to use to make the various parts of our bracelets.
Even though the class is 3 hours, there never felt any pressure to hurry as at the end of the session you take your jewellery piece away with you to take home for yourself or as a gift for someone else (if they are lucky!)
Perfect afternoon or evening out to learn something new or a perfect present for a friend.
Each "short project" such as the charm bracelet lasts for 3 hours in the quirky basement of Vanetta's studio in Islington, however, if you enjoy one class, you can go back for more and even book a course of 5 classes (12.5 hours tuition) for £230.


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From the plant into my Cup
Growing Coffee Plans
Most of us know that coffee comes in beans you can actually buy whole at some stores and grind yourself fresh as you please! But how many of us do know what happened before that?
Like most plants coffee plants come from seeds. While several species of the Coffea shrub produce the cherries, the two main species used for commercial purposes are Coffea Arabica and Coffea Canephora (also called 'robusta'). The first is the most highly regarded species and mostly found in African countries such as Ethiopia, Sudan and Kenya. The later is more often found in Guinea all the way to Uganda and the south of Sudan.
Other species not as popular are Coffea Liberica, Excelsa, Mauritiana, Stenophylla, and Racemosa.
All these plants belong to the family of Rubiaceae and are evergreen bushes (shrubs) or even small trees up to 15ft (5m) tall. The beautiful clusters of white blooms are eventually replaced by oval shaped berries a little over a half an inch big. They start out green and than ripen similar to bell peppers to yellow, and eventually from crimson, When they are dried, they turn black. There are two seeds in each cherry. If there is only one, they are called peaberries.
It takes between seven to nine months for them to ripen.
While Arabica is self-pollinating and produces almost uniform seeds, Excelsa, Liberica and Canephora require outcrossing. They are self-incompatible. The usual methods to outcross are grafting, cuttings and budding.
Traditionally about 20 seeds are placed in each hole when the rainy season begins. Due to natural elimination only about half the seeds survive. In Brazil planters have chosen to use a more effective method and raise the plants to seedlings first before moving them outside at the age of six months to a year.
For the first years coffee plants are intercropped with other food crops such as beans, rice, and corn.
Coffee can be described with similar words than wine. Robusta tends to be a bit more bitter and less flavorful than Arabica, but has more body. It also has up to 50% more caffeine; making it a less expensive substitute for its cousin in some blends. The better quality varieties of it are also a welcome addition to some Expressos.
The 'thoroughbred' of the coffees, Arabica, has its character trades. Canephora is more immune to disease and can handle warmer climates and lower altitudes than it's blue blooded cousin. Robusta first came into use near the Lomani River in the 1800s. It then moved up the Congo River and to Zaire, Brussels and Java. From there it spread further out.
Considering the diversity of environment offered by these areas and the 900 or more insect species considered a pest for coffee plants, these plants have to be pretty tough.
The 'golden' Seeds
To find the best seeds the planter looks for a well developed plant with a very high production rate. The ripe cherries are picked and then crushed by hand. They are then washed and fermented by placing them in water. When the cherry ferments, the pulp falls out and reveals the coffee bean. If the cherry floats during this fermentation process, it is discarded.
They are weight and removed from the water to dry on a mesh screen. After drying them to about 20% of their original moisture content, they weight again. Once they reach a certain percentage of the original weight (~50%), they are ready for Germination. (One of the tests to see their process is to bite into one. If it is dry on the outside, but has a soft core, it is ready.)
Beans have to be germinated within the first four months after being dried. They are soaked in water for about a day and then placed into either burlap bags, vermiculite or damp sand. They are watered once or twice daily and carefully removed when they are done.
The soil needs to be friable and have a high humus content. Sometimes blood from butchered animals or rotten manure is added to support the growth of the coffee plants. The seeds are placed into 1/2 inch holes, laying them flat, and then covered lightly. The young plants are not very strong and too much soil will keep them from surfacing! If grown inside they are kept under heat lamps. Otherwise they require a warm and constant temperature. This is one reason why coffee from Africa or Central America is such a good quality.
Only if the plant is grown on high attitude and within thin air will the cherries of the plant's first year be of usable quality.
Coffee is harvested during the dry season and when the cherries have reached a bright red and glossy color. They also have to have a degree of firmness.
Some regions require harvest by hand, when the cherries are collected by plantation workers in a process called 'picking'. Another method is stripping. All cherries, no matter their ripeness, are stripped off the plant and collected. In more commercial areas the cherries are harvested using machines. The more selective method is the 'picking', which allows for unripe cherries to be 'picked' at a later time when they did reach ripeness.
For Brazilian planters 'stripping' is the more cost effective method used when roughly 75% of the cherries are ripe. This is used because of the uniform way the cherries mature in that area. The cherries are stripped off the plants and fall unto sheets on the ground. They are than tossed in the are to allow the wind to carry off any leaves or sticks. The remaining cherries are collected in 60 Liter green basked used as a tool to measure wages for their workers. Some plantations have modernized and use computer systems for determining wages. These systems base the wages on the production of the region, the harvesting conditions and the amount of cherries collected by the worker.
The end result is almost disappointing! Of 100KG (~220lbs) only 12-20KG are turned into export quality coffee!
The method to process coffee for consumption is similar to that for seeding/planting. Since the cherries are mixed, they are placed into a water bath. Overripe- or undeveloped cherries will float as well as leaves and sticks. Ripe and green beans will sink to the ground.
The floaters are usually send to be dried for internal consumption. The sinkers are dried in a natural process and then send to the pulping machines.
The pulping machine internal pressure will push the coffee against a screen with holes that are only large enough for the bean to fit through. Ripe cherries are soft and will separate, allowing them to pass through. The green cherries are too hard and stay behind to be collected at the end of the barrel system. The beans and pulp are separated by centrifugal force and collected.
The beans are covered in a mucilage and are fermented to remove that slippery cover. This takes about half a day to a little over a day. On the way there another density separation will single out the densest and higher quality coffee beans.
After fermenting the beans and removing the mucilage, the beans are placed in patios to dry. To ensure the quality a small amount is hulled and milled by a mini-huller. 300grams are classified for defects. This amount is roasted in a so-called sample roaster and used to determine the quality. No blending of flavors is done until the coffee has been cupped and classified. It then remains 'in pergamino' until shipment, to help protect the aroma and flavor.
Europeans were used to aged coffee due to the available modes of transportation in the early times of coffee production and consumption. The long journeys and the sea air had changed the flavor of the coffee.
When coffee started to be brought in from Indonesia and India, the 'fresher' flavor was rejected at times. To prevent that, coffee was stored in large and open warehouses for at least six months.
While there is no proof, it is often thought that coffee improves with age like wine does. Most experts disagree and belief that coffee is only good within the first year due to the loss of essential oils.
Decaffeination is done to provide the flavors and aroma of real coffee, but without the caffeine. During the process used in the U.S. green and moistened coffee beans are contacted with large amounts of supercritical carbon dioxide at certain pressures and temperatures. It removes about 97% of the caffeine.
Another method is extraction through certain oils or ethyl acetate.
Into my Cup
It is a sad thing that large companies sell coffee to us for high prices but those that produced the coffee are often paid a pittance. There are several stores now that will sell products right from the producer and larger profit is provided to those that do all the work.
If you have the financial means to support those producers, the quality of the coffee and the love and craftsmanship put into it are so worth the slightly higher prices of non-mass produced coffee.
No matter if you grind your coffee at the store or at home, or buy it ground, storage is important. If you don't drink much coffee, I recommend that you buy smaller amounts. Nothing is more bitter than coffee that has been in an opened can for a while! It will ruin your taste buts and your day!
The same goes for letting it sit in a turned-on coffee machine for too long. It will get stronger (since the water reduces itself) and bitter.
With that said: If you buy coffee, chose a place that has high traffic; especially when they use the metal containers. High traffic will guarantee you that the customers like the coffee or the prices and that the coffee has to be made fresh more frequently than in small gas stations that have the same pot on all day.
I also prefer a glass pot over a metal container. Like sodas, beer, vegetables, fruit and other canned products, the product inside the can/container will eventually get the taste of the can/metal container itself!
Coffee is a welcoming gesture, a basis for good business/dates/friendships, a source of energy for a few more hours, and lastly a drink to quench one's thirst!
And for the coffee addict, it is a source of great flavor and aroma!
What is your favorite beverage?
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ST. GEORGE – The Utah State University Washington County Extension Office is offering a free workshop to help families, particularly low-income families, learn to cook healthy food on a budget.
The Food $ense program is geared toward teaching adults how to make healthy food choices and encourage family meal time in their homes as well as teaching them how to read food labels and practice safety in the kitchen, Food $ense coordinator Kelly Vincent said.
“Food $ense classes are an important tool we use to teach families … healthy skills to prevent obesity and other preventable diseases,” Vincent said. “We feel that there are many local families who can benefit from the information provided in our Food $ense classes.”
Their classes, which are called “Create” show attendees how to create “delicious meals from scratch using simple ingredients already on hand,” Vincent said adding that though the focus is on cooking, they teach so much more.
Tuesday’s class will address menu planning, cooking on a budget and couponing. Attendees will also learn how to create a “souper soup.”
The class is free for participants but an RSVP is required to reserve a spot. In addition to Tuesday’s class, another Food $ense class will be held Feb. 24 where topics such as creating a whole food diet, vegetables and homemade seasonings, consensed soups and baking mixes will be discussed.
- Learn more about Food $ense here
- What: Food $ense is a healthy cooking and money saving class sharing practical solutions for families
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m.
- Where: USU Extension, 475 South Donlee Drive, St. George
- Admission: Free
- RSVP: To reserve your spot click here
- A-List: Twisted Noodle Cafe
- USU Extension courses focus on strengthening marriage and family
- USU Extension settles into new home at Ridge Top Complex
- Back to school on a budget; money saving tips from a local expert
- Relationship Connection: How do I address my daughter’s overeating?
Email: [email protected]
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Stockholm offers a variety of hotels. We would like to recommend four different places to stay that we have appreciated ourselves and can recommend to others.
An affordable hotel if you want to stay in the central of Stockholm is the Scandic Park next to Humlegården. Just take a lovely walk across Humlegården and you will be at Stureplan.
If you want to live in the Old Town's charming streets, we recommend
Rica Hotel Gamla Stan. The great 1600-century house is situated in a quiet location on Lilla Nygatan. Yet it is clode to shops and restaurants.
The hotel breakfast is fantastic and the room decor is of Gustavian style.
If you want to stay close to the speed and heart rate of trendy Södermalm, we recommend Scandic Malmen. Situated next to the Medborgarplatsen you have access to lots of shops and restaurants.
An accommodation which we highly recommend is the apartment complex Bizapartment Gärdet. Enjoy a stay in nicely furnished apartments with a fully equipped kitchen. Outside the door you find Gärdet, a green oasis with opportunity for lovely walks. Djurgården is within walking distance. You find many restaurants in the area. Bus number 1 offers frequent services to central Stockholm, it takes a quarter of an hour to Hötorget.

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With their international friendly match taking place outside of the FIFA International Match Calendar, Egypt and Kenya will kick off with a mixture of youngsters and locally-based players at the Aswan Stadium on August 30.
For Kenya, it is a chance at redemption as they seek to rebuild after their surprise African Cup of Nations qualifying elimination at the hands of Lesotho. The loss saw the Kenya Football Federation (KFF) sack their Belgium-born coach Adel Amrouche and his entire technical team.
Experienced Scottish coach Bobby Williamson was brought in and he charge of the national team for the first time in Egypt.
However, his preparations have been disrupted after it was revealed that players of the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Gor Mahia, who Williamson managed before his appointment as national team coach, will miss out on the match against Egypt.
"We have had two training sessions and none has been attended by Gor Mahia players," said Williamson. "We will therefore not use them for this match."
Key players from Gor that will miss the game include Jerim Onyango, David Owino and Timothy Otieno. This should open the door for the forgotten man of Kenyan football Tusker FC striker Jesse Were.
"I do not think the previous coaches had snubbed me," said Were.
"It is just my time had not come and that has finally happened. I look forward to score goals now that the opportunity is here.
"This is a young team and the players are motivated to give their best. They will succeed in a big way."
Egypt have had their 18-man local squad in a training camp since Monday, with their international stars due to join up with the team only after the Kenya game.
Head coach Shawky Gharib had hoped to add Chelsea's Mohamed Salah to his inexperienced squad for the friendly but his advances were rebuffed by the Premier League outfit.
"Chelsea refused to release Salah before Kenya's friendly, which is not included in the FIFA calendar," Gharib said.
"The English club confirmed that Salah will be in Cairo on 31 August, five days before our game against Senegal."
Both teams come into the friendly match with something to prove.
Kenya are looking to impress a new manager and rebuild their shattered confidence, while Egypt are determined to show that they will not have a repeat of their failure to qualify for the last two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments as they prepare for their Group G opener against Senegal on September 5.

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The rim is the biggest component of the wheel, so we’ve redesigned ours to be wider, for better comfort, lighter and sleeved for more responsiveness, and with a specific rim shape to match the specific UST rim strip. It also brings all the benefits of a tubeless wheel like traction, puncture protection and comfort
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For riders who want that extra bit of speed, the wheels are equipped with Crossride Tubeless Pulse, a completely new set of fast rolling, cross-country tyres that combine the benefits of tubeless ready (improved traction, comfort and control, and reduced inertia and risk of flats) with a reinforced casing (Guard) for a worry-free ride.
On the practical side, hubs are delivered with through-axle compatibility (15x100/12x142) and they can easily be converted to other standards (9x100 front, 9/12x135 rear) with optional adapters. Crossride Tubeless Pulse is available in 27.5" and 29".


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A mixed media installation of an unknown number of offset printed paper targets, each 35×23, hung unframed from stainless steel aircraft cables running in a grid across the center of the single room gallery space. All of the works were produced by the artists and then became actual commercial gun targets sold by Law Enforcement Targets Inc (here
); the three images at right were the top sellers for the month of May. The work was made in 2011. (Marginal installation shots at right.)
Are you ready for a new piece of photographic jargon? The artistic team of Adam Ames and Andrew Bordwin (together known as Type A) have come up with interpropriation
: “the act of interjecting themselves and actively participating in cultures outside the art world”. While this may sound like egg headed art-speak, this kind of search for the authentic seems to be a strong and growing undercurrent in contemporary photography, likely as a backlash against art that seems too precious, inwardly focused or detached from reality. Participating in the real world as though one was a part of a particular subculture is on the rise; Nikki Lee took a variant of this same idea to new levels of commitment a few years back, and many, many others are now investigating countless social groups from the inside.
In this case, Type A has immersed themselves in American gun culture by making staged photographs of dramatic moments of home invasion, domestic and workplace violence, and urban robbery (along with a few blood covered zombies for kicks), all executed as actual paper targets designed for practice at the neighborhood shooting range. Styled like advertisements for the next new police show, the artist’s friends and colleagues, as well as some museum staff and trustees, found themselves pointing guns at each other’s heads and acting out various tense scenes of cruelty and injustice. The result are objects that mix fear and recreation, danger and fantasy in unexpected ways, making the images both disturbing and almost uncomfortably comic at the same time.
By the way, this installation is perhaps the most exciting and innovative physical approach to showing photography I have seen in a very long time. Rather than the tired toilet bowl ring of pictures circumnavigating a white cube in a single line at eye level, the prints hang down from the ceiling in dense rows, untethered to anything except the wires above. The installation forces the viewer to walk back and forth between the hanging prints, brushing up unnervingly close, especially given the violent subject matter depicted here. The portraits are at human scale, so there is something intensely real about the interaction; the man with the gun is right in your face, forcing you to fight or flee.
Collector’s POV: Since this is a museum show, there are, of course, no relevant prices for the works on display. I could find no gallery representation for Type A. Andrew Bordwin seems to be represented on his own by Julie Saul Gallery (here); I could find no equivalent representation for Adam Ames. The printed targets themselves are available from Law Enforcement Targets, Inc (linked above), apparently for less than $1 a piece.
* (one star) GOOD (rating system described here
Through December 31
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877

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By Lilly Platts
The USDA announced an industrial hemp program on Tuesday, October 29, which is a long-awaited clarification to the legalization of growing the crop, which passed in the 2018 Farm Bill. Since the legalization, Montana has been operating under its own approved hemp guidelines, and the announcement of the program will allow the state to further improve and clarify the many variances and rules associated with growing hemp.
Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) was an outspoken advocate for growing hemp during the 2018 Farm Bill discussions. He said hemp is a great opportunity to add jobs and advance Montana agriculture.
“As a member of the Senate Ag Committee during discussions for the 2018 Farm Bill, I worked hard to create more opportunities for Montana farmers and remove hemp from being considered a controlled substance. I am glad to see Secretary Perdue and USDA move this process forward with the creation of the Hemp Production Program which will help provide regulatory certainty for Montana farmers interested in hemp production,” Senator Daines said.
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) was also a tremendous advocate for USDA establishing a hemp program.
The fact that hemp can be considered a controlled substance continues to be a major part of the discussion. In Montana, and now under the federal rules, a plant can only be .3 percent THC or less. Montana Department of Ag Director Benjamin Thomas said the recent announcement is a step forward for hemp producers. However, he added that there are some issues to consider, including what happens if a crop exceeds this legal level.
“I would like to see some more details on the corrective action,” Thomas said. “The biggest thing I have seen a reaction to is that the testing protocol includes THC acid, or THCA.”
THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a precursor to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) itself. Thomas explained that this is another variable to clarify when discussing the levels of “THC” to be allowed in a hemp product, as its inclusion or omission could change the interpretation of the rule. Currently, the Montana rule states, “Hemp that has no more than 0.3 percent tetrahydrocannabinol is considered an agricultural crop in this state.” Montana interprets this to include THCA.
The minute detail of rules like THC levels are a reason the USDA’s announcement may be extremely helpful for producers and processors. However, the details also raise some concerns due to the strict specifications of the plan. For example, the USDA’s plan outlines that a crop must be tested for THC levels within 15 days. Under Montana’s plan, the rule is 21 days. Thomas explained that in a state like Montana, some flexibility is necessary due to weather, travel, and other circumstances. Along these same lines, Thomas pointed out that there does not appear to be fees associated with the USDA program, which could cover processes like sampling and inspection.
“It takes considerable on the ground resources to carry out the associated tasks,” he said.
As for the future of hemp, Thomas said it is difficult to tell what will happen in 2020, but he thinks production will be fairly close to 2019. In Montana, supply outweighed the demand of processors.
“There are going to be some producers sitting on hemp,” Thomas said.
After the USDA announcement, Montana has three weeks to make adjustments to the plan that was previously submitted for approval in February. Upon submission, the USDA has 60 days either approve or deny the plan, which will further allow Montana farmers to make plans for the coming year.BACK


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When Kitty looks for the perfect home, she makes an unlikely best friend—Dragon! From Epic! Originals, Kitty and Dragon is a lovable early reader series about finding true friendship when you least expect it. Book 1 of this early reader series features three adorable stories about Kitty and Dragon—best friends, even when one of them is snoring, being messy, or having a sad day. Even though they are quite different from one another, Kitty and Dragon have learned that there’s nothing better than being together, just the way they are.

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The LAK-9 Lietuva (English: Lithuania) was an open-class competition sailplane produced in the Soviet Union in the 1970s. It was based on the LAK BK-7 that had been produced in small numbers since 1972. Like it, the LAK-9 was a conventional sailplane design with a high-set cantilever wing and a conventional empennage. The landing gear consisted of a retractable monowheel and a tailwheel, and construction throughout was of fibreglass.
The type came to the attention of the West when a LAK-9 was flown in the 1976 Gliding World Championships in Finland, the first entry by the Soviet Union since 1968. Piloted by O. Pasetnik, it was withdrawn from competition due to aileron damage.
The fourth batch to be produced was designated the LAK-9M (for "Modernised"), and a motorglider version was also produced.
- Crew: One, pilot
- Capacity: 100 kg (220 lb) water ballast
- Length: 7.27 m (23 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 20.02 m (65 ft 8 in)
- Height: 1.53 m (5 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 15.0 m2 (161 ft2)
- Aspect ratio: 26.8
- Wing profile: Wortmann FX-67-K-170
- Empty weight: 380 kg (838 lb)
- Gross weight: 580 kg (1,278 lb)
- Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
- Maximum glide ratio: 48
- Rate of sink: 0.51 m/s (100 ft/min)
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 563.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1977-78. London: Jane's Publishing. p. 619.
- Hardy, Michael (1982). Gliders and Sailplanes of the World. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 63.
- Coates, Andrew (1978). Jane's World Sailplanes and Motor Gliders. London: MacDonald and Jane's. p. 181.
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Ethics and accountability in design appear to have increased momentum as individuals and corporations are increasingly conscious of the detrimental implications of immoral business practices. The accountability and responsibility of both individuals and organisations are significant to business practice. This has become increasingly apparent due to the role business must play if humanity and the environment are to thrive in future. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is mounting in emphasis within corporations, as identified through various bodies of research. This paper positions ethics and accountability in design practice from the lens of CSR initiatives.
CSR is a corporation’s level of focus on the wellbeing of its employees, society and contributions to charitable causes. Many clothing corporations strive for a CSR stance as research shows that CSR adds value to a corporation’s image and brand. Research suggests that the reputation of clothing brands, impacted by their CSR initiatives, or lack thereof, could subsequently affect the stakeholders’ level of trust in a corporation. This view fortified the proclamation of CSR disclosures, which enables the public to follow the CSR initiatives of clothing brands.
As part of a Magister Technologia (MTech) study in Fashion Design which focuses on the role of branding in corporate social responsibility, this paper aims to draw on relevant literature grounded in CSR to contextualise three South African clothing brands and their CSR initiatives. The authors begin with a theoretical positioning of the stakeholder theory and explore the notion of CSR. The stakeholder theory emerges as a means to understand the motivating factors of CSR activities in organizations. The paper then shifts to conceptually analysing the three South African clothing brands and their CSR initiatives as a means to potentially gain a broader perspective on CSR within a South African context. The authors adopt a desktop methodology, to review the stakeholder theory, define CSR and explore the CSR initiatives of three South African clothing brands. This paper contributes to the overarching themes of ethics and accountability in design practice given the scope of CSR initiatives of the three selected South African cases.

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I’m slowly plodding on with this EPP piece:
All the pieces are now basted I just need to stitch them on to the main piece. I didn’t get any sewing done during our car journeys over the weekend.
I’ve been able to sew at my machine again so hand sewing may take a back seat but I really do want this to be finished so I’m making my goal for the month to have attached all the pieces, a bonus would be to have a completed pillow case but with school holidays in full swing I don’t fancy my chances!
I don’t have much else by way of WIP’s other than the fact that I need to turn this in to something too:
I probably should make a plan for it so that if I need to shop for some background fabric I can do so at the Festival of Quilts on Friday.
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It’s been one whole year, and I hate to admit it that I haven’t been able to finish the first part of the novel series yet.
Although I have had won NaNoWriMo last year, I’ve about 30k words more to go, to finally finish the first manuscript of the first part of the trilogy. And come this November, I’ll be doing exactly that, along with starting on the next part of the series.
The goal this year is the same as last year’s: to finish 50k words this November, and to finally finish the first part of the series, if not the second. Though, I may very well cross that limit, wanting to finish the second part of the series; at the very least, finish most of it.
What Does All This Imply For This blog?
Like last year, I’ll be posting writing prompts daily.
I’ll posting these daily write prompts so that I am still be able to write, and publish here on the blog, while writing the novel; most of the time scheduled for writing will be spent on the novels, in November.
This could also mean no newsletter post and/or podcast for this November. I’ll try to get both or one done, if time permits. No promises though.
Are You Signing Up For NaNoWriMo Too?
A small new update about Novlr:
Novlr is free for everyone during the course of NaNoWriMo this year. Signup, and use all the features for free!


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After quenching and tempering treatment, the Hardness of 34CrNiMo6 material is 36 ~ 40HRC；The Tensile strength σb of 34CrNiMo6 material is 1 100 MPa,；The Elongation δ of 34CrNiMo6 material is 12%,；The Impact toughness value ακ of 34CrNiMo6 material is 8kg / cm2.
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Welcome to Eater Tastings, where Eater SF editor Allie Pape shares the best restaurant and bar news of the week.
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SOMA—It's a huge week for openings in SF, with tons of high-profile spots coming on the scene. The biggest: Magnolia's long-anticipated Dogpatch brewery and BBQ restaurant, Smokestack, which is set to open on Monday. Take a look and find out what's on offer.
THE EMBARCADERO—Coqueta is one year old this week, and they've had an amazing first year. Michael Chiarello sat down with us to talk about his restaurant midlife crisis, tater-tot haters, and how to score a table.
SOMA— Dirty Habit, the sultry new spot that's replacing Fifth Floor, is now open with a huge patio perfect for the warm weather. Check out menus and look around the space.
THE EMBARCADERO—Hog Island Oyster Company at the Ferry Building is back from renovations with double the space, gorgeous new decor, and a full liquor license and cocktails.
NOPA/WESTERN ADDITION—4505 Meats' empire has expanded once again with 4505 Burgers & BBQ, Ryan Farr's new enterprise in Divis' former Da' Pitt.
BAY AREA—Oh, and the Eater Heatmap got an update, to keep you apprised of all these new places.
SOMA—It's fast times at the Twitter building: the latest tenants to sign on are a Mexican restaurant and bar and a huge, Ferry Building-like food court and grocery with a Blue Bottle, juice bar, sushi, and more.
NORTH BEACH/YOUNTVILLE—The French Laundry is a perennial on San Pellegrino's list of the world's 50 best restaurants, but they were joined by a new player: Daniel Patterson's Coi, which made the list for the first time ever this year.

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One of the coolest things about Whyville is that you have complete control over your own appearance. Not only can you select what face parts and fashion accessories that you want, but you also have the opportunity to design for and style yourself and others.
Going Shopping for Parts
When you first arrive in Whyville, you won't be as stylish as older citizens. But worry not! As you play games and participate in all that Whyville has to offer, you'll earn clams that you can spend on face parts.
Once you have a few clams saved up and you're ready to shop at Akbar's Face Mall, you'll be amazed at the options you have for face shapes, eyes, ears, noses, mouths, hair, clothing, hats, jewelry, and more! Look at other citizens you admire and see how they've arranged their faces. You can even ask people the names of face parts you admire. (Don't take it personally though if they don't want to tell you. Some people guard their face secrets ferociously!)
Putting on Your Face
Once you've got all these face parts, how do you put them on your face? Just go to Pick Your Nose! You can get there anytime by clicking on your face on the top left side of any page on Whyville.
You'll see your head on the left side of the screen and a menu containing all your parts on the right. Simply drag parts onto your face and place them where you like. Be sure to click on "Done" when you've finished so you don't lose that gorgeous face you just created!
If you think you have what it takes to style someone else's avatar, or you're in the mood for a makeover, head on over to the Style Studio at the Whyville Mall.
If you want to get a makeover, just pop into any room open room with a stylist inside and get started. Depending on the stylist, parts used in the makeover will come from your stylist's satchel or your own. If you decide you like your new look, you'll have the option to buy it at the end of the session. Even if you decline the look, you'll have to pay a small styling fee.
If you want to be a stylist, use the scroll at the top of the Style Studio lobby to find an empty room. Once inside, you'll be able to set a fee for your services (you can only charge up to what you make as salary!) and choose whether to use your own parts or your client's for the makeover. Get crazy, casual, or cool, and most importantly, have fun!
Designing your own parts
If you're the creative type, you may want to design your own face parts. This is a great way to express your individuality and earn clams by selling your creations. Faces parts are designed at the Face Factory. You'll need Pearls, a special Whyville currency that costs real money, to create any designs at the factory.
Once Akbar receives your form and approves your part you may start seeing it around town! And once you have a face part, you'll be able to start and manage your own stores right there from Akbar's factory.
Word of Caution
A quick warning: Don't try to design clothing that is too revealing (tummies are a no-no, as is cleavage!) and don't steal logos from real designers or companies. Akbar has to approve all parts so why waste your time designing something that will be rejected?


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In 2004, HDFC Bank in India started thinking about investing in analytics with an aim to revolutionize the banking sector in India. They could use it to identify who was an ‘active’ customer, who was a ‘long-term’ customer, and, who was just having an account. The offers were sent out accordingly, so were the add-on benefits, and all these, in turn, helped them strengthen their framework and, more importantly, the trust the customers had in them. In June 2014, the NPA for HDFC bank stood at 1.1%, one of the lowest achieved in Indian banking. The investment in AI and, specifically, machine learning, had got them rich benefits. The results were there to be seen by everyone. Other banks have followed the practice, and absolutely none could complain that investing and implementing data science have not worked out well for them.
Let’s look at some of the areas in which data science has intruded and made massive positive changes:
Customer Lifetime Value
Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) helps the banks assess the customers they have. It gives predictive value to all the business the financial institutions will derive throughout the lifetime of a customer. It involves a rigorous process of data cleaning and manipulation. Then there’s often segmentation and profiling before the final model can be fit to generate the desired outcomes.
Customer Segmentation based on multiple criteria not only can help build models on the segmented data but can also in itself provide insights and trends regarding customer data, which often is used to target the right customers with the right plans and benefits.AI Methods like K-means clustering, random forest and decision trees can be used to get the meaningful insights.
You must have got those offers via phone banking? And, perhaps, you have even opted for that life-term insurance plan? Well, nothing to worry about. The bank has built a robust customer support system and, with the help of AI, has been able to monitor and explore all your data and investment patterns in a very efficient manner. Automation by means of macros and arrays have helped it to identify different plans and offers for each of its customers.
The banks and such financial institutions are wary about fraudulent activities that can affect them adversely by making them incur huge loses. Analytics has evolved to become a separate branch in itself and often involves robust regression model building and forecasting techniques.
Banks and other financial institutions have deemed risk modelling a mandatory and integral part of assessing their overall performance. Stress testing is being done in most of the major banks around the world and tools like SAS, R and Python are often used to carry out the check on the financial health of the institutions.

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The Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective App is now available on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch in North America and Europe. Previously released on Nintendo DS to critical acclaim, the beloved mystery adventure game jumps to iOS. The game features intuitive touch screen controls for easy play and enhanced graphics in a wider viewing area for more immersive puzzle solving and is fully localized in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Created by Shu Takumi, the father of the critically acclaimed Ace Attorney series, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective combines his signature style of quirky humor, logic puzzles and an intriguing story wrapped in a unique art style. Players take on the role of Sissel, the ghost of a murder victim who has lost his memory and must solve the mystery of his suspicious demise. Gamers guide his blue-flamed soul through dynamic environments, possessing and manipulating inanimate objects found in the world to solve the captivating puzzles he encounters.
The Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore. The first two chapters are free with the download of the game. Subsequent chapters will be available in three different packs for $4.99/£2.99/€3.99 each or $9.99/£6.99/€7.99 for all chapters through In-App Purchase.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Leonte Carroo didn't impress Gary Nova when they met roughly seven years ago.
"I remember I was going into my freshman year, he was in eighth grade, it was a (Don) Bosco football camp," Nova said. "He was there in a big white T-shirt, cleats that looked like they were eight years old."
Based on what he saw, Nova concluded that Carroo wasn't going to be a good football player. Then the Edison, N.J. native started running routes and catching passes, and the quarterback's view of the receiver quickly changed, realizing Carroo was the best player on the field.
In the years since, Nova and Carroo formed a dynamic combination that started at Don Bosco Prep. It has continued at Rutgers, where the two have helped the Scarlet Knights (4-1) get off to a great start heading into Saturday's Big Ten Conference game against struggling Michigan (2-3).
"I was just clueless and wanted to play football," Carroo said of their first meeting. "I was just going out there running around and just playing and I think that's what the Bosco coaches liked about me."
Caroo said he really didn't care about new gloves or cleats.
"As I started to become a solid player people were like, 'Alright you have to start looking good out there on the field, so let's get you some swag,'" he said.
Dressed in a tight red Rutgers warmup suit with a pair of fluorescent sneakers from Kevin Durant's shoe line, Carroo's appearance has improved. But the playful ribbing continues between Carroo, Nova and fellow Don Bosco alum Darius Hamilton.
"Why's that shirt so tight?" Nova asked Carrroo while pretending to be a reporter.
The trio is still as close as they were in high school off the field. And the chemistry between quarterback and wide receiver is seen every Saturday.
"He could have four guys on him and Gary will throw it to him and Leonte usually comes up with it," offensive coordinator Ralph Friedgen said over the summer.
Carroo has 25 catches on 40 targets and five touchdowns, all of which lead the team. His 475 yards rank third in the Big Ten behind Penn State's DaeSean Hamilton and Geno Lewis.
A junior, Carroo is seventh in career touchdown catches with 14 in just 15 games at wide receiver, and is six touchdowns away from tying Tim Brown's record.
The speedy Carroo says his knack for finding the end zone has to do with his will to score. You wouldn't know it, though, based on his mundane TD celebration of simply handing the ball to a referee. That's a habit he formed in Pop Warner after his first touchdown ever.
"I caught like a 60-yard post and as soon as I got in the end zone I spiked it," Carroo said. "A flag came and it got called back and I was crying."
Now, he's also learned about giving opponents bulletin board material. Prior to the Penn State game, Carroo responded to comments made by Nittany Lions running back Bill Belton over the summer of why he chose Penn State over Rutgers.
"(He's) quoted as saying he wanted to go to Penn State because he wanted to play 'big-time football' instead of staying home," Carroo said. "Well, I guess we're going to have to show him that he made a terrible decision."
Belton went on to score the game-winning touchdown, and called out Carroo and safety Jonathan Aiken after the game for their verbal jabs during the week.
This week, Carroo will face his former high school teammate Jabrill Peppers. Michigan's freshman cornerback was one of the top recruits in the country.
Carroo wouldn't take the bait when asked several questions about playing Peppers.
"I want to go against the best corners. I hope the best corners line up against me. I hope they press me. I hope they play me man to man coverage," Carroo said. "I like the big stage. I like to go against whoever the best is."
He's succeeded when doing so. And just like when he was an eighth grader, his physical appearance doesn't matter to him.
"I still just go out there and play. I really still don't care about looking pretty or anything on the field," Carroo said. "I just want to go out there and play."
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Toluca Lake is best known as that place where thousands of sad adults walk around on their lunch hour wondering if they’ll ever make the leap out of the corporate studio world. But it should also be known for something else - The Rustic Spoon. One of the more overlooked Thai spots in LA, Rustic Spoon seems like just another filler restaurant from the outside, but inside they are serving healthy, affordable, and very delicious Thai food. This isn’t the most authentic menu in town, but the cinnamon chicken curry with roti bread is so special, we’d drive here at any time of day for it.
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Tiki No in North Hollywood is a great spot to roll in with a bunch of friends on a Saturday and get weird on giant rum-filled punch bowls.
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Thai District is a very good Thai restaurant in downtown Long Beach with affordable prices and an upscale atmosphere ideal for a casual date night.
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The Blue Owl is one of the few late-night spots in downtown Santa Barbara, but this Thai-fusion restaurant is great no matter your level of sobriety.
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Artificial colours are added to food to:
- replace colour lost due to exposure to light, air, temperature extremes, moisture and storage conditions
- correct natural variations in colour
- enhance colours that occur naturally
- provide colour and identity to colourless and "fun" foods
- protect flavours and vitamins from damage by light.
In response to public complaints and overseas studies, the NSW Food Authority conducted surveys on the use of artificial colours in 2 areas of concern. One survey was conducted on levels of artificial colours in imported confectionery and the other was targeted at the levels of artificial colours in sauces and pastes.
The surveys showed the majority, 86%, of imported confectionery and sauces and pastes tested complied with labelling requirements and approved levels of artificial colours.
The main reason why a product did not comply was the detection of approved artificial colours that were not declared in the ingredient list. This highlighted labelling as an area needing improvement for manufacturers and/or importers.
10 of the over 400 products tested were found to contain artificial colours exceeding approved levels and 12 products contained an artificial colour not permitted for use in Australia. The levels posed little health risk to the population as the acceptable daily intakes of each artificial colour have been developed to ensure a large safety margin.
Manufacturers and/or importers of products found to contain high levels of colours or colours not permitted in Australia were followed up with action appropriate to the level of risk posed.
Full results are available in the report below:
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Weather Lille: Forecasts for Tuesday, June 21, 2022
During the day, temperatures will be 17°C in Lille. The values will display between 9°C and 25°C. In the morning, a strong sun will shine. A light northeast breeze will blow. After a few cloudy periods, the sky will clear up in the afternoon. Temperatures will rise several degrees. While you sleep, Tuesday night through Wednesday, the sky will be clear.
It’s a magnificent sun that will show itself tomorrow in Lille. Warmer weather is expected as the mercury will rise. A modest northeast wind will be felt by residents. Temperatures will register an increase of several degrees during the afternoon.
The weather conditions for the following days will gradually change. After similar weather on Thursday, the situation will change on Friday.


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Approached via a double glazed entrance door into this striking hallway with period black and white tiled floor. Staircase to the first floor with wall mounted hand rail. Radiator with decorative cover. Coving to the ceiling.
3.70m 4.28m into bay x 3.55m (12’1″ 14’0″ into bay
The focal point of this room is the stunning period fireplace in a white finish with mirrored inset and provision for an open fire having tiling either side, tiled hearth. Double glazed window to the front. Radiator. White wash wood effect flooring. Coving to the ceiling with ornate rose.
3.99m x 3.54m (13’1″ x 11’7″)
Double glazed window. Feature chimney breast wall with recess. Double glazed window to the rear, radiator with decorative cover. Wood effect flooring.
Fitted with a low flush w/c concealed into a dedicated unit, wash hand basin inset into dedicated vanity unit. Built in storage cupboard.
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Fitted with a range of wall and base units in a classic sage green with wood effect work surface incorporating the ceramic one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Metro style tiling. Built in double oven and gas hob with extractor unit over and integrated dishwasher. Space for a fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing machine. Wood effect flooring. Double glazed window to the side. Double glazed French doors give access to the rear garden.
Spelled balustrade in a white finish. Access to the boarded loft space with pull down ladders and a light.
4.61m x 3.71m (15’1″ x 12’2″)
Period style fireplace. Double glazed window to the front. Coving to the ceiling. Radiator.
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Double glazed window to the rear. Coving to the ceiling. Radiator.
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Double glazed window to the rear. Radiator.
1.94m x 1.77m (6’4″ x 5’9″)
Fitted with a white suite comprises of bath with mixer tap, mains supply rainfall shower over and glass screen. Pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w/c. Fully tiled walls with striking mosaic border detail. Double glazed window to the side. Pebble style flooring. Aqua board to the ceiling with spotlights. Towel radiator in a chrome finish.
The property stands a brick wall with steps up to the front door. Concreted with inset bed having ornamental plants and shrubs. The good sized rear garden has a concrete patio area ideal for outside entertaining, a lwned area with planted bed to the side having ornamental plants and trees. Dividing trellis with decked seating area to the rear. Garden shed. Boundaries are walled and fenced with rear access gate.
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This Saturday, the third annual Paddle Blast will once again be held at Laurel River Lake and hosted by Explore Kentucky Initiative, in partnership with City of London Tourism and the London-Laurel County Tourist Commission.
The event will a 10-mile race, 5-mile race, 1-mile youth sprint race, 1.5-mile “fun race” and a volleyball tournament. Each of the events can be registered for online at www.explorekentucky.us/lovelylaurelriverlakepaddleblast (all participants should arrive at 7 a.m. for registration and must bring either their own kayak, canoe or stand-up paddle).
“Laurel River Lake is a special waterway because it’s so clean and crystal clear, and it’s also surrounded by one of the most visited, biggest public-land areas in our region, which is Daniel Boone National Forest,” said Gerry James, the founder of Explore Kentucky Initiative. “That’s what makes it special is the water quality, the resources around it and London, Laurel County and Corbin provide so many different opportunities for people.”
James founded his organization to get people to explore the various areas of Kentucky in an attempt to heighten eco-tourism and economic development in the area. He said that London is ripe for travelers to visit Laurel River Lake and Daniel Boone National Forest before then going on to see other parts of the region.
Since 2017, Explore Kentucky Initiative has hosted over 3,000 total participants in its events. For Saturday, participants located in Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia have registered to come to the event, according to the London and Laurel County Tourism Facebook page.
Kelly Burton, the co-executive director of the Laurel County Tourist Commission, said Laurel River Lake and the spillway make for a great location due to the beach area. It’s common for paddle-boarding and kayaking events to start from an individual boat dock, so the beach makes it easier for more participants to start at the same and safely return.
The youth races are what James is most excited about this year, hoping to put them at the forefront of the event just as much as any adult contestant.
The 1-mile sprint youth races costs $20 per racer and have separate age groups from ages 5 to 8, 9 to 11, 12 to 14 and 14 to 17. There will be a pre-race meeting at 11 a.m. with the races beginning at 11:15.
James said there have only been about around eight kids who have registered so far for the races, but he is hoping for around 30 participants in the youth races. There will also be chances to win prizes for the youth contestants.
The 10-mile race costs $65 and has a pre-race meeting at 7:45 a.m., with the race beginning at 8 a.m. and a cut-off time at 11 a.m. A meal will be provided for participants in the race, according to the organization’s website.
The 5-mile race costs $60 and has a pre-race meeting at 7:45 a.m., with the race beginning at 8:15 and a cut-off time at 11 a.m. A small meal will be provided for these contestants, according to the organization’s website.
The 1.5-mile “fun race” costs $15 and have a 9 a.m. pre-race meeting with the race beginning at 9:15 and a cut-off time at 11. A meal will be provided for participants in the race, according to the organization’s website.
The volleyball tournament, which is a new event this year, will cost $150 for a team of 6 to compete (equal to $25 per person). Awards will be given out to top teams.
The awards ceremony after all of the events are completed will be held at noon.
Custom shirts made out of recycled bottles will be given to participants in the 10-mile race, 5-mile race, 1.5-mile “fun race” and the volleyball tournament.
Additional information about the third annual Paddle Blast at Laurel River Lake can be found at www.explorekentucky.us/lovelylaurelriverlakepaddleblast.


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Georgia-native Lil Nas X burst into the music scene with the iconic country bop “Old Town Road” in 2019. He followed that up with other numerous chart-breaking singles, culminating in his debut album “MONTERO.” He had set high standards for himself, and this debut album tested his ability to live up to them. With this most recent release, Lil Nas X also had to establish his style and solidify his place within the rap game. The result was a fun, untethered hip-hop-adjacent album, the variety and free-spiritedness of which represented both strengths and weaknesses.
Energy is a guaranteed element and definitive objective for any Lil Nas X song; he raps with purpose, and the listener does not need to work too hard to know what a song is about. In the titular “MONTERO,” he explicitly expresses his romantic intentions through religious references: “I’m not fazed, only here to sin.” This characteristic brashness and confidence enliven many of the songs on this album. Lil Nas X’s frank and honest attitude is very refreshing. In “SCOOP,” both Lil Nas X and superstar Doja Cat indulge in self-flattery of the highest order. “No I ain’t feelin Sorry… I been in the crib goin crazy/ I been movin’ work on the daily.” On “INDUSTRY BABY,” the rapper celebrates his past accomplishments, as well as the promise of many more. “I told you long ago on the road/ I got what they waiting for.” These songs carry an infectious energy which brings the listener along for a great listening experience..
His direct delivery also takes a more touching turn on certain songs. In “THATS WHAT I WANT,” Lil Nas X expresses his desire to find love, a feeling that he has found difficult to alleviate. “I’m missing out, I know/ These days, I’m way too alone.” While not a particularly unique subject, the raw emotion that Lil Nas X employs during the chorus—“I want someone to love me”—fully connects artist to audience. The ability to evoke an emotional response in a listener is the mark of a true musician, whether it be through profound lyrics, delivery or energy.
Similarly, “SUN GOES DOWN” is a poignant song about the importance of overcoming adversity and understanding the value of life beyond momentary feelings of sadness. The nostalgic, bittersweet beat, along with the track’s lyrics, encapsulate a feeling of acceptance and hope. The album’s variety works especially well regarding the multitude of subjects covered in the lyrics. The topics of “MONTERO” never grow stale, as the rapper keeps listeners on their toes and continually gives them a reason to stay tuned in.
However, the variety of clashing musical styles does not work as well. While this album flaunts Lil Nas X’s ability to work with many different genres, his attempt to fit in rap, pop and rock has mixed results at best. On this album, Lil Nas X is most comfortable and expressive on the hip-hop influenced tracks, and this comfort is audibly apparent. It is difficult to top the conviction displayed on tracks such as “DOLLA SIGN SLIME” with Megan Thee Stallion and “SCOOP” with Doja Cat. On these trap-based songs, Lil Nas X slides onto the beat perfectly, and even if this type of song isn’t your cup of tea, his familiarity is undeniable. However, on the more rock-inspired tracks, such as “AM I DREAMING,” the artist and song do not complement one another. Lil Nas X has established himself as a very skilled rapper and artist overall, yet, he is still trying to find his footing when it comes to other genres. Similar songs such as “TALES OF DOMINICA” and “LIFE AFTER SALEM” also embody weaker points of the album.
Overall, “MONTERO” is a solid beginning to the promising career of one of rap’s most prominent up-and-comers. On “MONTERO,” Lil Nas X stays true to himself. The album brings his characteristic energy and deft delivery, firmly establishing his place among not only rap’s biggest stars, but the biggest names in music at large. Even the album’s flaws represent his willingness to venture into different styles. This is just the beginning for Lil Nas X, an already evident star, bound to only grow brighter.
Album Rating: 6.7
Best Songs: “INDUSTRY BABY,” “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name),” “THATS WHAT I WANT,” “DOLLA SIGN SLIME”
Best Feature: Jack Harlow (“INDUSTRY BABY”)


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Property of the miner Don José de la Borda, it was built in 1775.
Don José de la Borda arrived in New Spain in 1715 and became rich and famous after the discovery of three large mines in Taxco, Guerrero. In gratitude, he commissioned the beautiful Church of Santa Prisca in Taxco to be built.
The property encompasses an entire block and features several courtyards, beautiful carved stone frames, and on the third level, a perimeter balcony that wraps around the entire structure. According to chronicles, its purpose was to allow Mr. Borda's wife to take walks without leaving the house, as the wealthy miner was very jealous.
Another story told about this house is that it was built to rival Hernán Cortés' mansion.
In the 19th century, the mansion was divided into five lots, with some businesses established on the ground floor and a hotel located on the upper level.
In the early 20th century, the famous Red Salon was located here, one of the first movie theaters in the capital.
It preserves part of the original courtyards and a section of the perimeter balcony from the 17th-century building.
Currently, it houses various cultural venues.
Simón Bolívar 26, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX.
Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 20:00 hrs.

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Loyola University New Orleans Law School welcomes two dynamic speakers
Loyola press release - September 8, 1998
(New Orleans)—Even though the new school year has just begun, its never too early to begin thinking about graduation and careers after school. To help ease some of the anxiety about finding jobs, the College of Business Administration and the School of Law will bring to Loyola campus two successful women offering their expertise in finding and landing the perfect job.
On Saturday, October 3, Lydia Afeman, author of I Wanna Bee A Sales Rep, offers career guidance to law and business students. Her presentation is scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Audubon Room of the Danna Center on Loyola’s main campus, 6363 St. Charles Ave. A native New Orleanian, Afeman is a 1983 graduate of Loyola’s business school. She has 14 years of experience as a sales rep with a number of Fortune 500 companies and formed her own company, Sales Careers Seminars. Under this umbrella, she travels the country lecturing to college students on what it takes to land a position in virtually any type of sales.
Following Afeman’s speech, a pizza party will be held in the Audubon Room from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The cost of the seminar is $10 and pizza party is $5. Students may attend the seminar free of charge.
In the afternoon, Kimm Alayne Walton, author of Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams…Regardless of Your Grades, Your School or Your Work Experience, will discuss her book and take questions, from 1-3 p.m. in Room 308 of the law school.
Walton developed and marketed the hugely successful "Law in a Flash" legal aid cards which she sold three years ago. Since then, she has taken her Guerrilla Tactics seminar on the road and has met 10,000 law students in more than 100 law school in 42 states. Since December, she has been the National Law Journal’s "Dear Job Goddess" columnist for job search questions.
Following Walton’s presentation, Loyola Law Professor Jim Viator and his band will be featured at a Barbecue Fais Do Do in front of the law school, from 3-6 p.m. The cost of the seminar is $30 and $10 for the Fais Do Do. Students may attend the seminar free of charge. The law school is located on Loyola’s Broadway campus, 7214 St. Charles Ave. For more information about both events, call the School of Law at 861-5562.

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Saturday 14th July
Garden, David Dale Gallery
Please join us for a reading marathon and publication launch of Out of Office Auto-Reply, with a performance by James St. Findlay.
Out of Office Auto-Reply is a collaborative serial fiction project that has inhabited MAP’s reviews section over the last two months, comprising a playful excursion from critical art writing. Following the character of Colin Clout – a sixteenth century persona of dissent, here reimagined as an art critic – a chapter has been published on MAP each week from one of the artists and writers invited to contribute. The project culminates with this reading marathon including the tenth chapter which offers a response to Stephanie Hier’s exhibition.
Out of Office Auto-Reply is published in an edition of 100, with contributions from William Kherbek, Eley Williams, Susan Finlay, Suzanne van der Lingen, Sarah Tripp & Simon Buckley, Khairani Barokka, Jeremy Millar, Alberta Whittle and Sophie Collins. Conceived and edited by Daisy Lafarge, designed and illustrated by James St. Findlay.
Many thanks to readers – Kirsty Hendry, Jake Watts, Suzanne van der Lingen, Gordon Douglas, Hannah von Hove, Cicely Farrer, Sian Robinson Davies and Peter Amoore.


A quiet start to the week in the Asian time zone with traders seeming content to sit on their hands ahead of Presidents Day holiday in the U.S. and Family Day holiday in Canada tonight. Content also to mostly look through GDP data in Japan that showed the Japanese economy shrank by an annualised 6.3% in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Due to the impact of a sales tax hike in October and a devastating typhoon, the expectation was for a contraction, however, todays fall was much steeper than expected. When taking into account the threat to activity data from coronavirus in the current quarter, mainly via tourism and exports, the Japanese economy is in danger or recording two consecutive quarters of negative growth. Thereby meeting the technical definition of a recession for the first time since 2015.
In days gone by, today's GDP would have provoked a sharp response across Japanese financial markets. Apart from modest falls in the Topix and Nikkei stock indices, USD/JPY and JGB’s remained becalmed comforted by an expectation todays GDP fall, increases the chance of more stimulus.
There is certainly a degree of truth in this. However, there is a genuine concern among market participants that another round of easing/stimulus from the Japanese government, will do more harm than good. The monthly chart of the Topix below goes some way to validating this concern.
The rally from the Global Financial Crisis low of 687 to the 2018, 1915.5 high unfolded in a textbook Elliott Wave five waves, after which the Topix commenced a correction. The most common type of correction is a three-wave zig-zagging correction. The current correction appears incomplete and missing a final leg lower.
Providing the Topix remains below the recent triple high 1750, the risks are for a move towards the wave equality target at 1225ish to complete Wave c of its correction. I would suggest using a break/close below support at 1620 to suggest the aforementioned big picture move is underway.
Source Tradingview. The figures stated areas of the 17th of February 2020. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. This report does not contain and is not to be taken as containing any financial product advice or financial product recommendation


Neutron energy spectra from the thick target beryllium 9(d,n) boron 10 reaction.
Australian Atomic Energy Commission
The energy spectrum of neutrons emitted when deuterons impinge on a thick beryllium target has been measured using an NE213 scintillation detector and the time-of-flight technique. Spectra were measured at angles of 0, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 and 150º for deuteron energies of 1.4, 1.8, 2.3 and 2.8 MeV. Tables are presented of these angle-dependent energy spectra, the angle-integrated energy dependent yields, and the total neutron yield as a function of deuteron energy.
Neutrons, Neutron spectra, Nuclear reactions, Beryllium 9 target, Boron 10
Whittlestone, S. (1976). Neutron energy spectra from the thick target beryllium 9(d,n) boron 10 reaction. (AAEC/E399). Lucas Heights, N.S.W.: Research Establishment, Australian Atomic Energy Commission.


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There are rare occasions when I can tick off a life goal, and foodie goals are just as important. As a Dubliner, I have always wanted to visit The Shelbourne, A Renaissance Hotel, in the heart of my fair city, on the corner of the wonderful St. Stephen’s Green. Not only is this one of Ireland’s most opulent hotels, but it also has stood through the wars, notably the Easter Rising in 1916, (in which my great grand uncle Joseph Plunkett fought, and was a signatory leader of the Irish Proclamation), when it was occupied by British troops to counter the Irish Citizen Army and Volunteers. Today, this 200-year-old hotel is now host to luxurious rooms & suites, exquisite food, Afternoon Tea and evening drinks, popular among the young & old, professionals and tourists alike. Being on my Eat List, I’m delighted to have been invited by TheTaste.ie* for an evening of wine tasting and fine dining, spanning six courses, in very good company – and I brought my auntie along too!
We were greeted and shown to the upstairs Adams Suite for a champagne reception with canapés, and also a brief introductory speech by Kirsty Loftus of Ramón Bilbao Wines, the winemakers who would be treating us to their drinks that evening. We then returned to The Saddle Restaurant on the ground floor, with both separated booths and spacious open room dining tables, and were seated at the top table. From the well laid table to the fireplace and room decor, this was already ticking all the boxes of what I’d imagined dining at The Shelbourne would be like. The first course was the Chilled Tomato Consummé, which was refreshing, light and flavoursome, with plenty of basil notes and fresh tomato – a great way to start the meal.
Next was the House Cured Castletownbere Salmon, and this was easily one of my favourite dishes. Very fresh, it had a great contrast of flavours with the crab & salmon plentiful, and I feel that the natural yogurt really binds it altogether. This dish was well accompanied by Mar de Frades, Brut Nature, that was fruity with hint of citrus.
Next we were treated to the delectable Torchon of Foie Gras, which featured a fluffy light brioche with good crust, that worked beautifully with the paté, that had earthy notes but was meaty without being overpowering. It was well complimented by the onion marmalade, a classic combination that did not disappoint. The sweetness of the brioche with the pâté is well paired, although the sharpness of Mar de Frades, Albariño wine cuts through it well too.
The fourth course was easily my favourite dish of the whole dinner. The Braised Short Rib of Sheelin Beef was delicious in flavour and the meat just fell apart and melted in the mouth. It well complimented with fresh potatoes, celeriac to add texture and a deep jus. There was also great depth to the Cruz de Alba, Crianza, DO Ribera del Duero wine, which was strong in red grape and berry hints, and perfectly matched with the meat.
The next course was the savoury of the desserts; Bellingham Blue Cheese. Soaked in Ramón Bilbao, Reserva, DO Rioja for 4 days, the cheese wasn’t too strong (which is good; I’m not a usually blue cheese fan nor eater!), and was perfectly served with crisp crackers, some with hazelnuts & seeds, others with fruit & seeds and fresh though dried celery strips. What I did enjoy was that this cheese came from Castlebellingham, which is the next village from Annagassan, the latter of which was my hometown every summer when I was a kid. The same wine in which the cheese had been soaked with was also served for this course, and was strong but not overpowering, having a good balance and was fruity in flavour.
Finally, to finish the dinner off, was the sweet dessert, amply titled the Chocolate Dome. The dome consisted of a salted caramel & chocolate mousse with a raspberry insert, covered in liquid chocolate, it featured a croquant sprinkled border, dusted with edible gold, served atop chocolate sauce and fresh fruit. And boy was it as divine as it looked, so much so I didn’t stop to take a photo of the inside! The layers were impressive and all the right flavours merged together in each bite, well complimented by the Ramón Bilbao, Mirto, DO Rioja.
We were treated to petit four afterwards, with offerings of more wine and had great chats at our table about the feast we just devoured. Overall this experience was just magical, and I must admit the company, the food, the wine and the service were all excellently on par with one another. I would highly recommend dining at The Saddle Restaurant, and I look forward to my next dining experience here. Later, myself and a few of the group returned to the No.27 Bar & Lounge for a nightcap, (in which the service is also brilliant), before I set off home. The Ramón Bilbao wines were all excellent, and I too recommend picking up a bottle or two of any mentioned.
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Mar de Frades, Brut Nature
Mar de Frades, Albariño
Ramón Bilbao, Veredjo, DO Rueda
Cruz de Alba, Crianza, DO Ribera del Duero
Ramón Bilbao, Reserva, DO Rioja
Ramón Bilbao, Mirto, DO Rioja
Chilled Tomato Consummé
House Cured Castletownbere Salmon (served with Pickled Lusk Cucumber, Smoked Natural Yoghurt, Liscannor Crab)
Torchon of Foie Gras (served with Red Onion Marmalade, Baby Brioche)
Braised Short Rib of Sheelin Beef (served with Celeriac, Onion Soubise)
Bellingham Blue Cheese (soaked in Ramón Bilbao Reserva Rioja, served with Celery Salad)
Chocolate Dome (Salted Caramel & Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Insert)
The Saddle Restaurant, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel, 27 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
CLICK TO VISIT The Shelbourne
A big THANK YOU TO Jules & Keith Mahon of TheTaste.ie FOR THE INVITE AND COORDINATION, AND TO Kirsty Loftus of Ramón Bilbao Wines FOR THEIR wonderful wine, AND TO The Chefs & STAFF AT THE Saddle Restaurant FOR THE delicious cuisine & excellent service!
Images © Nirina Plunkett, The Shelbourne Hotel by Marriot
*I did attend as a non-paying guest for this experience, but that does not influence the authenticity of this review.


Thursday, November 3, 2011
Mauser Model C96
It’s an odd looking pistol, but I love it. The Mauser C96, the famous “Broom handle”, was on the world stage from 1896 to 1945. Winston Churchill had one and used it in the Battle of Omdurman and in the Boer War. Lawrence of Arabia carried one in the desert. It went through a few design variations, the largest being a detachable magazine in the 1930s. The Mauser C96 was even the basis for Han Solo’s blaster in the movie Star Wars.
They’re still around today in shootable condition. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a chance to shoot one sometime. You won’t forget it.


Connecticut High School Volleyball - Putnam over Prince RVTOctober 20, 2011: Hartford, CT 06106
The Putnam Clippers (Putnam, CT) volleyball overcame the host Prince RVT Falcons (Hartford, CT), 3-0 in Thursday's non-league outing.
With the win, Putnam upgrades its record to 8-6 on the year. The Clippers host New London (New London, CT) to clash with the Whalers in a non-league match on Friday, October 21. The Whalers come into the match with a record of 7-5. New London won 3-1 in their recent league match against Wheeler (North Stonington, CT)
With the loss, Prince RVT drops to 7-8 on the campaign. The Falcons host Law (Milford, CT) to clash with the Lawmen in a non-league match on Wednesday, October 26. The Lawmen come into the match with a record of 7-10. Law lost 3-1 in their recent non-league match against Branford (Branford, CT)


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Which works better Nexium or omeprazole?
There’s a bit of evidence that Nexium provides better acid control, lasts for much longer, and works faster compared to Prilosec; however, some studies have failed to find a difference between the 2 medications and also the American College of Gastroenterology states that there are not any major differences between PPIs when used to…
What color is omeprazole 40 mg?
This medicine is a yellow purple, oblong, capsule imprinted with “OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg” and “R645”. This medicine is a yellow lavender, oblong, capsule imprinted with “OMEPRAZOLE forty mg” and “R159”.
What is a natural alternative to omeprazole?
Chamomile, ginger root, marshmallow root and slippery elm may be helpful in treating GERD he has a good point. But clinical research on definitive benefits is lacking. The household product may provide temporary relief by neutralizing stomach acid. A few small studies have found chewing gum after meals seems to reduce acid levels.
What is the use of omeprazole 20 mg?
Omeprazole 20mg Capsules are used to treat the following conditions: In adults:’ Gastro oesophageal reflux disease’ (GORD). This’s exactly where acid from the stomach escapes into the gullet (the tube which connects your throat to your stomach) causing pain, heartburn and inflammation.
What is the brand name for omeprazole?
Omeprazole can be purchased under the following a variety of brand names: Prilosec browse this site, Prilosec OTC and.
What is the maximum amount of omeprazole per day?
Typical starting dosage: sixty mg taken once each day. Dosage increases: The doctor of yours is going to increase your dose as needed. Maximum dosage: 360 mg each day. If you need to take more than 80 mg every single day, the physician of yours is going to have you take it in divided doses.
What is better than omeprazole for acid reflux?
This’s what researchers found: Compared to omeprazole twenty mg, esomeprazole forty mg provides greater acid control in patients with GERD and keeps stomach pH at above four for a lengthier period of time (higher pH = less acidity = less pain).
Does omeprazole lower blood pressure?
While no major effects of omeprazole on blood pressure were found click for more info, chronic treatment with this PPI shifted the concentration-effect curve in response to acetylcholine to the right (pD2=7.20.1 and pD2=6.70.1, respectively, in settings and in omeprazole treated animals; P
Can I take omeprazole longer than 14 days?
You shouldn’t take it for over fourteen days or even repeat a 14 day course more often than every four months unless directed by a doctor. Do not crush, break, or perhaps chew the tablet. This decreases how well Prilosec OTC works in the body.
Why does Zantac work better than omeprazole?
While they both treat is able to treat problems that are similar, they work in different ways. Ranitidine reduces stomach acid production by blocking histamine, a molecule that must be used for acid pumps. Omeprazole, on the other hand, works by directly inhibiting these acid pumps in the stomach.
Can I take omeprazole more than 14 days?
You shouldn’t take it for longer than 14 days or repeat a 14-day course often than every 4 months unless directed by a doctor official source. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. This decreases how well Prilosec OTC works in the body.
What conditions does omeprazole treat?
Prescription omeprazole is used alone or perhaps along with other medications to deal with the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes possible injury and heartburn of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach) in adults and kids 1 year of…
What does omeprazole do to your stomach?
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It does work by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms like heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and chronic cough.
Can you take omeprazole forever?
Omeprazole controls acid production in the stomach only and does not affect the acid/alkaline balance of the body. The drug has been in use for some ten years and seems to be safe for extended use. Omeprazole hasn’t been studied when given every other day so it’s not known if it is successful when given this way.
Does omeprazole lower immune system?
The proton pump inhibitor omeprazole is able to change the gut flora and immune responses, both of which could influence the course of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), an animal version of MS try this out. The objective of the present study was to look at the effect of omeprazole treatment on the development of EAE.
What happens if you take omeprazole for a long time?
Taking omeprazole for in excess of a year may increase your chances of certain side effects, including: bone fractures. gut infections. vitamin B12 deficiency? symptoms include feeling very exhausted, a sore and red tongue, mouth ulcers and needles and pins.
Is omeprazole bad for your liver?
Nevertheless, Omeprazole reduces the amount of stomach acid in the body extra resources. Bacteria can thus multiply and damage the liver. This may lead to chronic liver diseases. It is very critical for the liver when the patient also takes the medication while consuming alcohol, further weakening liver performance.
Is it safe to take omeprazole every day?
Some folks do not need to take omeprazole each day and take it only when they have symptoms find this. After you feel better (often after a few weeks or even days), you can stop taking it. But taking omeprazole in this way is not well suited for everyone. Talk to your physician about what’s best for you.

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getDowntown Blog » Blog Archive » go!pass bus pass ridership has another record-breaking month: "I am pleased to report that we have broken our August ridership record for the go!pass! For the month of August, 55,093 rides were taken using the go!pass, which is the highest ridership level ever reported for August since the go!pass program began in 2000.
On average, go!pass levels have increased by 20% this year over last year.
We currently have 511 downtown organizations participating in the go!pass program and have distributed more than 7,000 go!passes for this go!pass season.
More information about the go!pass is here: http://getdowntown.org/bus/gopass/index.html
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This is my favorite greeley cheese I love! I have been making this cheese since it was first published. It’s so good! I love it as much as anyone! In addition to that, it’s packed with flavor, which you can use for healthy meals.
The last time I was at dinner with my family, I told them I wanted to make cheese with their cheese. I thought they would be like, “What?” and that I would get a long lecture about why eating dairy products doesn’t taste good.
The story was pretty interesting at the time. The main character was a group of people who had met in the city (and their family) all about how to make greeley cheese. I didn’t like that. The first thing I did when I met them was bring them a cheese that they made. I was a little nervous about the cheese, but I found it really delicious.
The game is really simple, its all really basic gameplay. You are basically the one who can build an empire, to then create one of your own planets. The game does have a lot of fancy features and is very simple to play. It’s also very easy to learn because all you have to do is get to the start of one planet, then build a space ship, which is your main resource. You can also get gold and crystals to do things like create your own weapons.
The game does have a lot of cool new features. For example, you can build planets like Mars and Venus, and can move them around much like other planets. You can even build planets that hold special items. The story is pretty much as simple as you can make it. This can be the basis for some of the other new features of the game.
Most of the story starts with a random encounter between you and a new boss. The boss is the only one who can actually get to the main boss, so you’re basically the boss trying to get to the planet. You can also get to the main boss at the end of the game, where you can see where all the time you’re at. You can also get a lot of other things that you’d like to show the boss.
The boss at the start of the game is a little more interesting. He is a new fighter who was sent into the solar system by the game’s inventor, Dr. Gregor. The inventor made an experiment that he said would save the universe from going through a “dark period.” This experiment went horribly wrong, and in the end the entire universe went on a rampage.
I love this game, especially because it takes place on a space station. I don’t know why I have to tell you guys this, but I’m really excited to try this game out. I think I might want to take a vacation from playing video games, and maybe go for a workout. I’m getting better at exercising now that we’ve got a gym, and I can work out anywhere.
This was the first time I saw a game with a lot of real life characters. It sounded like a movie. I love it.


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Fox Television Stations Inc. July 1 will redeem all of its outstanding 15 5/ 8% senior subordinated debentures due Dec. 1, 1999. Price will be $ 103.15 for each $ 100 of principal for a total of $ 27,434,806 plus accrued interest.
A $ 400 million, two-part issue of Continental Cablevision Inc. securities was priced through dealers led by Morgan Stanley & Co: $ 100 million of senior notes, due Aug. 15, 2003, was priced at par to yield 8.625%; $ 300 million of senior debentures, due Sept. 1, 2008, was priced at par to yield 9%. Both issues are rated BB- by Standard & Poor’s Corp.
PrimeStar Partners, a direct broadcast satellite service, said Cable News Network, the Nashville Network and the Family Channel will join its lineup June 1. PrimeStar, based in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., is a joint venture of Comcast, Time Warner, Tele-Communications Inc. and four other cablers.
Chicago-based General Instrument Corp., the largest manufacturer of cable TV set-top boxes, said it amended the registration for its pending convertible junior subordinated notes offer to increase its size to $ 450 million, from $ 300 million. Proceeds go to repay existing 9.5% subordinated debentures.

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Edtech giant Byju’s has announced the appointment of Arjun Mohan as the CEO of India operations. He succeeds Mrinal Mohit, founding partner and the outgoing head of India business at the Bengaluru-based company.
Mohan, who was a part of the founding team and last served as the Chief Business Officer at Byju’s, rejoined the company recently. Before joining Byju’s, he served as the chief executive officer of another edtech unicorn, upGrad.
“…While challenges are aplenty, I am ready to play my role in helping Byju’s empower our current and future generations to thrive in a rapidly changing world,” said Mohan in a press statement.
Last month, Byju’s saw the exits of three senior executives: Prathyusha Agarwal (chief business officer), Mukut Deepak (head of class 4-10 business) and Himanshu Bajaj (head of the tuition centers).
After being hit by several issues such as auditor exit, resignations of lead board members, and layoffs, Byju’s also set up a board advisory committee (BAC) to advise founder and CEO Raveendran on the composition of the board and an appropriate governance structure for the edtech firm.