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There are varying views on aprons: some see them as a garment used to protect clothes while others see them as some blast from the 1950's past that they would rather not relive. Personally, I believe aprons can be useful, chic and speak a thousand words.
An apron can say, "Yes this is my job ... and I love it! I am prepared to wipe my hands (or kids noses) with out missing a beat." It says I'm proud to be a keeper at home.
Actually, my apron -- the one I sewed a couple of years ago -- is hanging on the wall saying "I'm too pretty to be used." Its not that I don't need to wear it, I just can't bring myself to get anything on it! Anyway, I recently joined up with some blogging ladies for an "apron swap" and I hope I can bring myself to actually wear mine. I have an apron full of pastels, polka dots, and shabby chicness in mind for my partner. I just need to get my ideas through to my sewing machine!
In the meantime, if you're interested in sewing an apron, check out this book. It has lots of cool ideas, but be sure to check out the publisher's site for corrections -- it also has lots of mistakes! But once you get everything figured out, you will definitely have some cute results. The apron above is one I made using a pattern from that book.

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Love me, don't leave me : Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Building Lasting, Loving Relationships. / Wendy T Behary.
- ISBN: 9781608829538 (electronic bk)
- ISBN: 9781608829545 (electronic bk)
- Physical Description: 1 online resource
- Publisher: Oakland : New Harbinger Publications, 2014.
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Fears of abandonment can give rise to feelings of anger, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, and grief. These emotions are intense and painful, and when they surface they can lead to a number of negative behaviors, such as jealousy, clinging, and emotional blackmail. In Love Me, Don't Leave Me, therapist Michelle Skeen combines acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to help readers identify the root of their fears so they can build lasting, trusting relationships.
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Hendon Grove was formerly the gardens of Grove House, one of the largest houses in Hendon, built in 1753. In the C20th Hendon Town Hall (1900), the Fire Station (1911) and the Public Library (1929) were built on its grounds. Part of the gardens remain as a small public park, consisting of two lawns set in a shallow sunken area, into which are the remnants of steps. It is surrounded by mixed planting of mature trees, including exotic fir, holly, beech and horse chestnut, survivals from the earlier garden.
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Hendon Grove, or The Grove as it is often abbreviated to locally, was formerly the gardens of Grove House. Situated just north of The Burroughs it was one of the largest houses in Hendon, built in 1753 but substantially altered in the C19th when it became a private mental hospital. In the C20th the Town Hall, Public Library and Fire Station were built on its grounds but part of the gardens remain as this small public park.
The Grove is entered rather inauspiciously by way of a rusty iron gate leading to a short tree-lined approach avenue from The Burroughs, now with only a few of the original trees remaining. The site is laid out as two lawns in a slightly sunken area to which there are the remains of steps down, with perimeter paths and cast iron benches and surrounded by mixed planting of mature trees, including species of exotic fir, holly, beech and horse chestnut, which are survivals from the earlier garden.
Hendon Town Hall, designed by T H Watson in 1900 (its name mysteriously changed to Finchley Town Hall on election nights in the 1980s), the adjacent Public Library by T M Wilson of 1929 and the Fire Station of 1911 by Herbert A Welch, are fronted on The Burroughs by a strip of ornamental planting. Between the Town Hall and Library is a sculpture, 'Family of Man' by Itzhak Ofer, a gift to the borough by the Rayne Foundation to commemorate the borough's twinning with the Israeli municipality of Ramat Gan. It was unveiled by Mary Robinson in 1981.
Stewart Gillies and Pamela Taylor, 'Hendon, Child's Hill: a Pictorial History' (1993); Bridget Cherry & Nikolaus Pevsner, 'The Buildings of England: London 4: North' (Penguin, 1998)

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HMS Lancaster’s football team have been teaching youngsters in the Caribbean how to play the sport.
Members of the squad were more than happy to share their knowledge while on the island of Anguilla.
After doing a warm-up, youngsters learnt some ball skills and did some drills. They also got to shoot at goal with the HMS Lancaster team taking turns to be the goalkeeper.
Leading Physical Trainer ‘Robbo’ Robinson, 30, said: ‘It is always great to coach a younger age group at sport, especially in places such as Anguilla, where they probably don’t get the same opportunities as we do at home.’ HMS Lancaster is currently on patrol in the North Atlantic and Caribbean.

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Talking about monthly comics vs the graphic novel is not revolutionary by any stretch. At this point we have heard from damn near every creator about which is preferred: the monthly comic or the graphic novel.
What is revolutionary is when companies like DC go same date and day for physical and digital copies of books. Previously, there was a few days/weeks in between digital and physical copies availability. Now that has all been changed that Marvel is also going same day/date for digital and physical comics.
While there has been some bantering around about how this push to same date and date is taxing DC’s creative staff, what is perhaps more intriguing is how running comics, digital and physical, on the same day further warps our perspective on comics.This push has also been linked to the tremendous crash in art quality for DC comics.
But, even this downturn in quality is not the worst of it. What is possibly the worst result is that this push for monthly comics, both day/date for digital and physical comics, is that it creates an overall philosophy that companies can cut corners, quality can be rushed, and the product is all the more perishable for it.
We all know the monthly comic has been around since the dawn of comics, more or less, and will most likely stay around for the foreseeable future. The problem here and has always been, in particular, is comic books offer up a monthly segment of story by a creative team that understands if they cannot produce in time, they could be replaced. This is not a DC or Marvel, but a deadline issue, one stemming from the big Two’s need for dominance in the comics market.
Once again, we are witnessing spiraling implications to both artifact and culture growing out of the issue of monthly comics. Are deadline’s hurting the market? In a sense.
While any company needs revenue, comic books have always worked on more of a monthly revenue basis than an over all one. A market that has had great success (DC’s new 52) and it’s failures (Marvel going Bankrupt in the 90′s.) But what is not apparent is how this has changed our perspective on comics themselves.
Adaptation is perhaps our greatest strength as a species. While it is easy to boast about how humans can, seemingly, adapt to almost any condition we find ourselves in, it is an ability that works to our detriment too.
Maybe you work somewhere with construction going on. Almost instantly obnoxious, the jackhammer you hear sounds like it will never go away. But, slowly, after a few hours, you start to notice it less and less. What was once like the sound of a million kids all throwing fits, is now on par with the humming of the heater or fridge. We adapt to the environment so we can thus be ready for sudden changes.
This also means that things around us can loose a certain presence and power they once had. While most can still get excited over a new monthly issue of X-Men or Superman, for some there is a feeling of routine to it all. Some of us know, without even acknowledging it is Wednesday, that we just wake up and know it is new comics day.
But, this is not like Christmas and we wake up and walk down in our Green Lantern onesy, unsure of what, if anything will be there. No, this is on par with meeting your friends for lunch once a week. Something you can be excited about, but nothing necessarily new, per say.
This demonstrated, for the new and old readers, that comics will always come out. Hell, the Diamond catalog alone is the size of a Cerebus phone book graphic novel. That alone says there is no dearth of comics coming out.
Let me repeat that, there is no small amount of comics coming out every month. Yet, some of the reactions to the idea of getting rid of monthlies is like asking a mother to punt her child for a field goal.
So, what is happening that creates this incessant need for the comfort of the monthly comic. The comic buyer and the comic company both have a similar stake, vested interest if you will. Comic companies business model is built on re-occurring revenue found in the monthly comic. The reader, almost by default, is largely left with the serialized comic if they want to find out what happens next in the Superboy.
In order to do away with the monthly comic, it would take an overhaul to the business model of not just the Big Two, but also the other smaller comics companies as well. What this develops is a reliance, as if by necessity, to keep the monthly alive because, well, we have been doing it so long.
This develops an almost detached need in the comics culture for the monthly comic. It is almost a security blanket for us. We become to rely on it because it brings a certain stability to our lives, impacted and entrenched in routine.
While this is not bad in and of itself, there are larger issues that stem forth and bring trouble. Perhaps it is time that we as a culture re-evaluate how we are driving the medium and if it isn’t time to jump lanes.


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I love the idea of in my mailbox as a fab way to keep tabs on the books you have coming in and out over a week. These are the books that came into the house for me this week.
I have had quite an impressive week this week all in all on the book front thanks to the fantastic readitswapit.co.uk.
I am a little worried however that I may not get far through them before I have to stop reading altogether when exam marking season hits!
Bought from Amazon
Hush Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick
The short second life of Bree Tanner - Stephenie Meyer
Tempted P.C and Kristin Cast
Burned P.C and Kristin Cast
The Host - Stephenie Meyer
The Book Theif - Markus Zusak
The Time Traveller Wife - Audrey Niffenegger
A pretty impressive haul from Amazon - I have been trying to swap hush hush for ages on readitswapit and finally gave up on it this week and brought it on Amazon. Beautiful edition - I have already read it and will review on here asap. I have had Bree Tanner on pre order for ages. I love the Twilight series (my wonderful husband brought me the first one years ago before it got big because he thought I looked like the girl on the cover - the same cover picture freaked me out!) Again another book I have already read during the week. The two house at night books were another example of me giving in after I couldn't get them on readitswapit. I have now read the first 3 books and got a bit over excited ordered these and pre ordered as far forward as I can. I reckon the next book I pick up will be the fourth one of these. The final three I ordered as a leaving present for my student - she has been a fab help at work and I am horrified that I am going to have to manage on my own now that her University course has finished. She is really into reading (although I think her tastes are a little more grown up than mine) and I though these three would be perfect.
From www.readitswapit.co.uk (I can't tell you how much I love this site)
Untamed - P.C and Kristin Cast
If I Stay - Gayle Forman
Prom nights from Hell - Cabot, Meyer et al
Medusa Touch - World book day book - Sophie McKenzie
Before I fall - Lauren Oliver
A gathering Light - Jennifer Donnelly
a fab haul this week - I brought home a load of books from work that I'd been given a presents but never read and then taken in as I didn't have space at home for them and thought someone else would read them. Turns out they weren't keen either - put them on readitswapit and have swapped most of them already. As above I have been hooked on the house of night series so pleased to get one on here. I have been looking for if I stay for a while and finally got it this week. I have already read it during the week and it was a fab swap. Prom Nights from hell is one that my other half swapped for me. While I quietly excited because Stephenie Meyer has added to it I'm not entirely sure what to expect. Medusa Touch is one I won't read for a while - I recent read the first in the series and am led to believe that there are others that first into the series first before i love on to this. Before I fall arrived this morning. I am very excited about this one and am only putting off reading it as I think it might be similiar to If I stay and I don't want to read them too close together and confuse them. Finally a gathering light is a book that has been recommended to be by Amazon for ages now. the cover looks like Lake of Dead Languages which is what drew me in. No idea what to expect but looking forward to it all the same.
presents (sort of)
Never let me go - Kazuo Ishiguro
The Sweet scent of Blood - Suzanne McLeod
Both these books were given to me this week. The first by my husband's friend (and second poshest person I know) who got it in turn from our ex lodger who in turn was given it by his father who found it in the Royal Academy in London where he works. It has a postcard in it explaining it is like one of those book crossing books. No idea what to expect but have been told it refers to Cromer in it so I'll give it a go. Final one is one my husband picked up at the local library when they were having a clear out he saw it and thought I'd like it. I haven't even looked at the back but I'm sure I'll get to it soon enough.
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By Aplefe Ojong
The over one year feud that created tension between the Hausa and Fulani communities in Calabar Metropolis has finally been laid to rest as the Ndidem of the Quas yesterday confirmed substantive head for both groups.
The Ndidem of the Quas and Paramount Ruler of Calabar Municipality, His Majesty, Ndidem Patrick Inok Oqua Agbor (V) confirmed Alhaji Sani Baba Gombe and Alhaji Salisu Sarki Lawal, as the first substantive heads of Hausa/Fulani Community under Calabar Municipal Council and Calabar South respectively.
The Ndidem disclosed that onward, both the Hausa/Fulani communities of Calabar South and Calabar Municipality will operate as separate autonomous entities under their respective host LGA’s.
The Paramount Ruler, made the pronouncement yesterday in his Palace to end the over one year feud between leaders of the two communities.
In a chat with CrossRiverWatch the royal father charged the communities to maintain the existing political boundaries, rally around their people, ensure peaceful coexistence, tolerance and respect for laws of the State, Local Government and ensure that their allegiance is first to the Qua people.
In his words: “Although, you may wish to form an apex body to bring all Hausa leaders together, for the common good and development of the State, such synergy will depend on agreement by the respective representatives of Hausa/Fulani across the state”, he stressed.
Adding that, “For now, we have not officially received any information on the formation of any apex body, but for now, you are to limit yourself to welfare and security of your different communities and avoid transcending into areas you do not legally cover”.
The Ndidem further tasked both heads to be responsible by bearing both positive and negative consequences of heading people from different States of the North under their watch.
He also warned them not to arrogate excessive powers to themselves, stressing that their role is that of liaising between their people and the certificated traditional leaders of the Quas.
He appreciated the solidarity given to his predecessor by the Hausa’s and their presence during his inauguration as the new Ndidem in Council.
In their reactions, the head of Hausa/Fulani for Calabar Municipality, Alhaji Sani Baba Gombe and his Calabar South counterpart, Alhaji Salisu Sarki Lawal, appreciated the Ndidem for the bold steps taken to bring peace between them and pledged to operate in consonance with the dictates of the Ndidem and his respective Ntoe’s.
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Great talents seem to embody their craft. It’s as if they invented the form and then broke the mold when they were finished with it.
One of the best modern examples of this virtuosity is Mel Blanc, voice of Bugs Bunny and nearly all of the Looney Tunes cartoon gang. Blanc, who voiced more than 1,000 characters, was famously hard-working. At one point in his career, he scrambled from studio to studio around Los Angeles to work on 18 radio shows in one week.
As Malcolm Gladwell likes to say, that kind of practice leads to mastery. And, in Mel Blanc’s case, it may have saved his life.
Radio Lab, broadcast over WNYC, recently aired a piece about Blanc (listen below) featuring an interview with his son Noel Blanc, who is also a voice actor. Noel Blanc tells the story of a terrible car accident that badly injured his father in 1961 as he was driving home along Sunset Boulevard from a job in San Francisco. Mel Blanc, driving an Aston Martin, collided with another car on Dead Man’s Curve. Blanc was almost killed and slipped into a coma. Blanc’s son and wife spent two weeks at his bedside trying to revive him, but got no response.
One day, about 14 days after the accident, one of Blanc’s neurologists walked into the room and tried something completely new. He went to Mel’s bed and asked, “Bugs Bunny, how are you doing today?”
There was a pause while people in the room just shook their heads. Then, in a weak voice, came the response anyone would recognize.
“Myeeeeh. What’s up doc?”
The doctor then asked Tweety if he was there too.
“I tot I taw a puddy tat,” was the reply.
It took seven more months in a body cast for Blanc to recover. He even voiced Barney Rubble in the first episodes of The Flintstones while lying in bed with a microphone dangling from above.
The Radio Lab piece includes excerpts from an episode of This is Your Life when Blanc’s doctor tried to explain how he revived his patient. “It seemed like Bugs Bunny was trying to save his life,” was all he could say.
Radio Lab features another neurologist’s opinion: Blanc was such a hard-working professional that his characters lived, protected from the brain injury, deep in his unconscious mind. The doctor’s question must have sounded like a director’s cue.
Essentially, “Mr. Blanc, you’re on.”
And he was, until 1989. Listen through to the end of the podcast. The end of Blanc’s life is as remarkable as his long career.
Below, we have added a related documentary, Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices.
Kate Rix writes about education and digital media. Visit her website to see more of her work. Follow her on Twitter: @mskaterix.
Great story Ms Rix!
I’ve always thought the two gold-plated names in animation history were Mel Blanc and Carl Stalling. While of course this documentary was about Blanc and very well done, there should have been at least a smidgeon of a mention of Stalling, the other genius who cranked out a score a week for how many decades I can’t remember. To have those two powering your cartoons was a god send, literally.
My first foray into Open Culture and was absolutely wonderful!!!! Fabulous story and look forward to the documentary later. Thank you, thank you, thank you..
This is a circumstance similar to what Ive experienced with forest sciences/trees. After loosing my ability to speak following multiple ictal seizures.
My ability to speak has been regained following approximately 2 years of being able to obtain only aboriculture commentary with latin nominclature of plant identification being able to speak. and um um profanity.
Well I speak alot more about plants and nature far more often, my vocabulary is seeming to repair over time with a lot of effort.
Brain Plasticity is the concept, maybe.
I just finished watching the 1001 rabbit tails we were cracking up as usual, but my sister and i, we watch it the correct way , we get our pumpkin seeds and our really red wine, and we sit in the living room and we just be rolling, one time we were watching 1001, and just cracking up, my husband came down stairs looked at us turned around and went back upstairs, so thank you mel, and i know daffy gotta be black, he he gotta be.
Thanks for the research for this story. It was fascinating, enjoyable, and sad.
terrific story !
Now thats a great story!!! Thanks!
That’s a great story! I never knew the man behind the voice.
Oh yes! What a talent. I knew the crazy characters, I knew the name, I just didn’t know the man. Fantastic insight into his amazing work. In fact I will give top credit to the whole Looney Toons family and Mel for the laughter they have bought into our lives. I grew up watching these shows back in Nigeria. All I need now is where to get box sets of these wonderful Looney shows. Top marks!!
Mel’s voices in Looney toons were a big part if my life growing up. Saturday morning cartoons…. Wow….I wouldn’t leave the house on Sat mornings til I saw his famous characters. Noone can take his place.cartoons have changed,lost the innocence they once had. Mel..You’re the best

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MOSCOW, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Russian food retailer Magnit will not sacrifice profit margins for sales, its chief executive said on Friday, predicting revenue growth in the region of 9-13 percent in 2017.
Magnit, Russia’s biggest retailer by sales since 2013, was overtaken in the fourth quarter of 2016 by X5 Retail Group , which won price-conscious consumers in a tough macroeconomic environment.
Sergey Galitskiy, Magnit chief executive and the firm’s biggest shareholder, said the company would not sacrifice profitability to regain the leading position.
“The top spot is not for us. We are for profit, we are for money, we are for a profitable business,” he said on a conference call with analysts and investors.
His forecast of sales growth between 9-13 percent follows a 13 percent rise in sales in 2016 to 1.1 trillion roubles ($18.4 billion) after growth of 24.5 percent in 2015.
EBITDA rose 4 percent to 108 billion roubles in 2016.
Galitskiy said the company’s core profit margin was unlikely to be “dramatically higher or lower” in 2017 than last year, when it dipped to 10 percent from 10.9 percent in 2015.
Magnit has been growing its store numbers rapidly for a number of years and is now shutting inefficient stores and refurbishing some older ones.
Magnit’s sales forecast may be upgraded in the second half of 2017 if a pick-up in Russian wages gathers pace and boosts demand, said Khachatur Pombuhchan, chief financial officer.
Magnit opened 927 low-cost convenience stores last year and will add a further 1,700 and refurbish around 2,000 shops in 2017, with around 60 percent of new openings expected to come in the second half of the year.
It remains the largest chain in Russia with 14,059 stores.
The company will also open at least 15 large-format hypermarkets, 25 smaller hypermarkets and 1,000 cosmetics shops. Its total capital spending will rise this year from around 70 billion roubles it had projected for 2016 but will not exceed 105 billion roubles, Galitskiy said.
Shares in Magnit were down 1.2 percent by 1549 GMT at 9,900 roubles while the broader MICEX index had added 1.65 percent . According to Reuters data, the company’s market capitalisation fell by around 14 percent over the past year to stand at around $16 billion.
Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 59.7362 roubles) (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)
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Both of them now had only one thought–the illness of Nikolay and the nearness of his death–which stifled all else. St Louis Blues Win Stanley Cup For First Time In Franchise History poster. But neither of them dared to speak of it, and so whatever they said– not uttering the one thought that filled their minds–was all falsehood.
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Never had Levin been so glad when the evening was over and it was time to go to bed. Never with any outside person, never on any official visit had he been so unnatural and false as he was that evening. And the consciousness of this unnaturalness, and the remorse he felt at it, made him even more unnatural. He wanted to weep over his dying, dearly loved brother, and he had to listen and keep on talking of how he meant to live. St Louis Blues Win Stanley Cup For First Time In Franchise History poster. As the house was damp, and only one bedroom had been kept heated, Levin put his brother to sleep in his own bedroom behind a screen. His brother got into bed, and whether he slept or did not sleep, tossed about like a sick man, coughed, and when he could not get his throat clear, mumbled something. Sometimes when his breathing was painful, he said, “Oh, my God!” Sometimes when he was choking he muttered angrily, “Ah, the devil!” Levin could not sleep for a long while, hearing him. His thoughts were of the most various, but the end of all his thoughts was the same– death.
Death, the inevitable end of all, for the first time presented itself to him with irresistible force. And death, which was here in this loved brother, groaning half asleep and from habit calling without distinction on God and the devil, was not so remote as it had hitherto seemed to him. It was in himself too, he felt that. If not today, tomorrow, if not tomorrow, in thirty years, wasn’t it all the same! And what was this inevitable death–he did not know, had never thought about it, and what was more, had not the power, had not the courage to think about it.


While you wait for the concerts in China, you can always see and listen to the orchestra on their free streeming website: http://bergenphilive.no/
Bergen Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BFUng) is since 2015 the new member of the Music Society Harmonien, which also includes Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Bergen Philharmonic Choir.
BFUng has 112 members and the young musicians are coming from all over the Western Norway. This new orchestra is a collaboration between the Grieg Academy, the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Stavanger, and the Barratt Due Music Institute's department in Bergen.
There are monthly rehearsals for the orchestra in Grieghallen in Bergen. Chief conductor is Kjell Seim, Norway's most important inspirer for young musicians. In addition to Kjell Seim, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra's chief conductor Edward Gardner are conducting one project per season.
Gardner has a great commitment to young musicians. In England, he started the youth orchestra of the Halle Orchestra. He regularly conducts the British National Youth Orchestra and the Julliard Orchestra in New York, as well as the Orchestra at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Other guest conductors have been Kristjan Järvi and Jesus Lopez Cobos.
The creation of BFUng was one of Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra's most important initiatives in the 250th anniversary of 2015. The orchestra is based on the former Young Symphony, which has been for 20 years, and has been Norway's only year-long youth symphony orchestra. The ambition for BFUng is to be a flagship among youth symphony orchestras in Norway, through close collaboration with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, its musicians and visiting soloists and conductors, as well as the academic environments of the Western Norway.


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Josh started Combat Crochet as a means to help stop Veteran Suicide, by teaching Veterans how to crochet. Josh says that crochet is quite therapeutic, it's a great alternative form of meditation and mindfulness and has changed his life. Currently, he is in his growth phase hoping to be able to reach more people and teach them how to use Arts and Crafts to improve their inner peace and deal with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and other mental health issues.
Proceeds from these bags will go to Combat Crochet.
Each pouch is approximately 9 inches long by 6 inches tall.
Comes complete with decorative vinyl saying.
The perfect multi-use bag.
Great for feminine hygiene products, crochet hooks, sewing notions, makeup, snacks, essential oils and more.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers rock the crowd at windy Coachella
By Piya Sinha-Roy
INDIO, California (Reuters) - California rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, amid high winds that swept across the desert and prompted attendees to don extra layers.
The Chili Peppers, formed by Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Flea and Josh Klinghoffer in 1983 in Los Angeles, showcased a catalogue of songs from their last four studio albums.
The band sang their classic hits, dark love letters to their home state of California, including "Dani California," "Californication," "Parallel Universe" and "Under The Bridge," as fans sang along in a finale to Sunday's events.
The Chili Peppers eschewed the tradition of headliners featuring a special guest, instead keeping their set all about their own music, with the exception of a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground."
Prior to the Chili Peppers, Wu-Tang Clan drew a large crowd as all the living members of the hip hop collective came together to perform a set filled with their hit tracks, including "Bring da Ruckus" and "Clan in da Front."
The Staten Island collective, which has included rappers RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Ol' Dirty Bastard who died in 2004, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year with a new album, "A Better Tomorrow," released in July.
The group will also perform 10 dates across North America and Europe at music festivals this summer, kicking off with Sunday's Coachella performance.
As winds of around 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) swept across the festival in the California desert town of Indio, some 130 miles east of Los Angeles, revelers dressed for the desert sunshine were forced to cover up as dusk fell across the grounds. Continued...


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The chase and repousse' Dragonfly is handmade by sculpting in .925 sterling silver. We used Keum-boo to apply the 24kt gold highlights. The pendant measures 1.7 x 2 inches, and is placed on a 18 inch, 1mm sterling silver round neck wire.
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Details of U.S. Vaccination Requirement for Air Travelers
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Exceptions to the Vaccination Requirement
1. New Vaccination Requirement for Air Travelers to the United States
Today, the U.S. Government released detailed information about the vaccination requirement for international air travelers that will go into effect for non-immigrants flying the United States after 12:01 AM, Eastern Standard Time on November 8, 2021. (This article also includes information relevant to U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents; requirements for immigrants are different).
All travelers must be vaccinated. With very few exceptions, all travelers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 beginning November 8, 2021. At this time, vaccines approved in the United States (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen/J&J) or vaccines that are listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (AstraZeneca, Covishield, BIBP/Sinopharm, Sinovac) are accepted. "Fully vaccinated" generally means that it has been at least 14 days since the final dose (or single dose) of an approved vaccine or approved mix-and-match vaccination combo.
This new requirement replaces the existing regional travel restrictions. Any NIE that was approved for regional travel bans is no longer required or valid starting November 8.
Vaccinated travelers must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three (3) days prior to departure. Antigen tests or a nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) are acceptable. I recommend checking with your airline for their documentation requirements.
2. Acceptable Proof of Vaccination
Verifiable records (digital or paper): Vaccination certificate with QR code*, digital pass via Smartphone application with QR code* (e.g., United Kingdom National Health Service COVID Pass, European Union Digital COVID Certificate)
Non-verifiable paper records: Printout of COVID-19 vaccination record or a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued at national or subnational level or by an authorized vaccine provider (e.g., the CDC vaccination card)
Non-verifiable digital records: Digital photos of vaccination card or record, downloaded vaccine record or vaccination certificate from official source (e.g., public health agency, government agency, or other authorized vaccine provider), or a mobile phone application without QR code*
* The QR code in a verifiable vaccination record links to information confirming the credential was generated from an immunization record in an official database and is protected from tampering.
All forms of proof of COVID-19 vaccination must have
Personal identifiers (at a minimum, full name and date of birth) that match the personal identifiers on the passenger’s passport or other travel documents
Name of official source issuing the record (e.g., public health agency, government agency, or other authorized vaccine provider)
Vaccine manufacturer and date(s) of vaccination
3. Exceptions to the Vaccination Requirement (be sure to read the next section, "Unvaccinated Travelers," as well!)
There are very limited exceptions. The new rules only apply to people aged 2 and older. Vaccination is not required for children under the age of 18 BUT see the information regarding unvaccinated travelers below. Certain diplomats, crew members, members of the armed forces and other unusual cases are exempted from the vaccination requirement. There are also exceptions for people traveling from countries where it is very hard to get the vaccine (unless they are traveling on a B-1 or B-2 visa).
American citizens are exempted from the requirements BUT see the information regarding unvaccinated travelers below. Vaccinated American citizens must provide a negative COVID test within three days of flying to the United States. There are no exceptions for the immediate family members of American citizens.
Vaccines are not required if there is a medical contraindication. To prove a medical contraindication, you must present a letter from a licensed physician stating that the vaccine is medically contraindicated. More information on physician letters can be found here.
4. Unvaccinated Travelers
If you qualify for an exception or if you are an unvaccinated American citizen or Legal Permanent Resident, you must show proof of a negative COVID test within one (1) day of traveling to the United States (this will likely present some logistical challenges). Unvaccinated children traveling with a vaccinated adult can take a test up to three (3) days before their flight. Unvaccinated travelers may** also be required to attest that:
They will be tested with a COVID-19 viral test 3–5 days after arrival in the United States, unless they have documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days;
They will self-quarantine for a full 7 days, even if the test result to the post-arrival viral test is negative, unless they have documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days; and
They will self-isolate if the result of the post-arrival test is positive or if they develop COVID-19 symptoms.
Based on the category of the exception, if they intend to stay in the United States for longer than 60 days they may** additionally be required to attest that:
They agree to be vaccinated against COVID-19; and
They have arranged to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of arriving in the United States, or as soon thereafter as is medically appropriate, unless (for children) they are too young to be vaccinated.
** The way that "may" is used here leads me to believe that it is very likely these requirements will be enforced. In other words, without a medical contraindication, any non-immigrant planning to spend longer than 60 days in the United States will need to get vaccinated.
Please get in touch if you have questions.

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Students, ranging in age from 15 to 92, danced the night away at Aki's Dancesport Centre, 3109 Tamiami Trail, as they showed off their skills to fellow students, family, friends and the public. The evening was was topped off with a buffet and dance mixer. Rhumba, sambas, waltzes, swing, mamba and even a version of a country waltz were demonstrated by students and staff.
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Israeli anti Militarist activist and CO Sahar Vardi, will
give an overview on how militarism infiltrates different layers of Israeli society, from schools, through gender and ethnic power relations, to the political system
and military industrial complex. The talk will focus on the central role of the military in creating the Israeli concept of citizenship, and ask who pays the price and who profits from Israeli militarism. We will also look
at different attempts to resist militarism, from protests to Conscientious Objection.

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Cindy Hepfer (Head, Electronic Periodicals Management Dept., Central Technical Services, University at Buffalo) reports a success story in world of digital journal access:
In 2006, the University Libraries joined Portico, a service launched in 2002 by JSTOR as its "Electronic-Archiving Initiative." Portico's mission is to preserve scholarly literature published in electronic form and ensure that the materials remain accessible to future scholars, researchers, and students.A few publishers of legal and law-related materials participate in Portico: Berkeley Electronic Press, Cambridge University Press, Duke University Press, Haworth Press, Oxford University Press, Taylor & Francis Group, University of California Press, University of Chicago Press. The alert reader will, however, note the absence of some of the leading law publishers.
Initially funded by JSTOR, the Library of Congress, and the Andrew Mellon Foundation, Portico now has 395 library members which use the service as one component of their digital preservation strategy. Portico archives the content of nearly 50 scholarly publishers including Annual Reviews, Cambridge University Press, Duke University Press, Elsevier, IEEE, John Wiley, Nature, Oxford University Press, Sage, Springer and Taylor and Francis -- to date the archive has "ingested" more than 3,034,345 articles.
Access to content in Portico was originally designed to be made available only under certain conditions called "trigger events." Trigger events include: a publisher stopping operations, a publisher ceasing to publish a title, a publisher no longer offering back issues, or catastrophic and sustained failure of a publisher's delivery platform. If these conditions were to occur, Portico would then "light up" its archive for campus-wide access to member libraries. Now, however, several participating publishers have indicated that they will also allow Portico to enable secure post-cancellation access to member libraries....
The journal that was triggered is one that the UB Libraries had not subscribed to: Graft: Organ and Cell Transplantation. Graft was published by SAGE Publications from January 2001 to March 2003. The journal will be removed from the Sage website at the end of 2007. Because Sage Publications, which is a leading international publisher of electronic media, journals and books, had ensured that Graft would be preserved in the Portico archive and because the journal will not be offered by any other commercial online source, Portico is "lighting up" the volumes currently found on the Sage website in the Portico archive and will provide access to literature that otherwise would be lost to the scholarly community. Through this first trigger event, Portico demonstrates how publishers, archives, and libraries can cooperatively provide a permanent archive of scholarly literature published in electronic form and avoid a permanent gap in the scholarly record.


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Dear lord Minnesota, get it together! The Federal Government has rejected the State of Minnesota’s appeal for an extension of the REAL ID requirements. If you’re a Minnesota resident you’ve probably heard that in 2016 the Federal Government is requiring your MN Driver’s License to meet the new Federal REAL ID standards. Without it you won’t be able to pass through airport security or get into several Federal Government buildings. If the State of Minnesota doesn’t repeal the 2009 law, rejecting the REAL ID standards, you’ll soon be required to have a US Passport to get through airport security, even for domestic flights.
Thrifty Tip: Minnesota license expiring soon? Avoid this nightmare and apply for a REAL ID enhanced license for $15. There is no free option at this time.
What we know:
- The Federal Government will give 120 days notice before requiring the new REAL ID standards.
- The Governor can call a special legislative session to repeal the 2009 law rejecting the REAL ID standards.
- The next scheduled legislative session is March ’16 if a special session is not called.
- After the 2009 law repeal, it is likely the State would apply for another extension.
At some point in 2016 the Federal Government will start the 120 day countdown and force Minnesota, New Mexico, and Washington to implement the new REAL ID standards. Will this happen? Yes, but likely not until later in the year. Those states better get their act together or there will be pandemonium at the airport. The struggle is real, folks.

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In this quick tutorial you'll learn how to draw a Realistic Woodpecker in 7 easy steps - great for kids and novice artists.
The images above represent how your finished drawing is going to look and the steps involved.
Below are the individual steps - you can click on each one for a High Resolution printable PDF version.
At the bottom you can read some interesting facts about the Realistic Woodpecker.
Make sure you also check out any of the hundreds of drawing tutorials grouped by category.
How to Draw a Realistic Woodpecker - Step-by-Step Tutorial
Step 1: Draw a cone-shaped beak first with a line in the middle for the mouth.
Step 2: Draw curved line above the beak and a curved line below for the head, draw several lines across the head for detail.
Step 3: Draw a small dot for the eye close to the beak.
Step 4: Draw a curved line from the bottom of the head for the body.
Step 5: Draw a rough cone shaped wing starting from below the head. Now draw two diagonal lines in the middle of the wing and now draw several diagonal lines in the opposite direction between these lines for feathers.
Step 6: Draw a thin tail behind the wing with lines across it and a fuzzy curved line below it and the wing.
Step 7: Draw a thin double lined foot beneath the wing with a pointed claw at the end.


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Once again, the demands and talks about tech trends in travel are getting some spotlight. After surviving a brutal shutdown from the pandemic, we noticed that the industry is recovering and snowballing back to a high-demand state. Across the world, many eager travelers are packing their luggage and ready to enjoy their long-awaited vacation plans. Today, we will go in-depth on how future travel technology will pave by the example of innovation in the tourism industry.
The State of the Travel Industry
The travel industry is stabilizing, and people are starting to travel again, although the way we travel has been significantly influenced by Covid-19. In 2021, we noticed a drastic increase in travel mobile app development and changing demands in the travel industry to surmount the setback of Covid-19.
In 2021 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported tourism growth of 4%, which remains far below pre-pandemic levels. Also, international tourist arrivals were still 72% below the pre-pandemic year of 2019.
UNWTO also estimated that the global tourism economy would reach a value of US$1.9 trillion in 2021. However, this is still significantly lower than the pre-pandemic value of US$3.5 trillion.
The global travel industry recovers unevenly from the pandemic. Europe and the Americas are doing better than other regions, but the Caribbean sees the best results. The UNWTO Panel of Experts predicts that international tourism will rebound in 2022.
Adopters of Tech Trends Are Leading the Rebound
In 2021, some major countries and airlines continued to be early adopters of travel technology trends and successfully contributed a positive impact of technology in the tourism industry.
Singapore Airlines is the first to start trialing a new digital health verification process based on the International Air Transport Associations (IATA) Travel Pass framework. This process allows customers to securely store and present information related to Covid-19 tests and their vaccination status in the future.
Changing Demands in Travel Industry
- There has been a surge in the number of people working remotely, and those who can work from home are doing so more often. Also, many people choose to live more flexibly because many dont need to be in a specific place to do their job.
- A rise in corporate travel to maintain team building and increase person-to-person interaction.
- The pandemic has made many people want to avoid staying in a traditional hotel and instead, look for rental-like accommodations that provide more short-term options.
- Hotels are now looking to provide more amenities for their guests in order to keep them from choosing to stay in a short-term rental. These amenities can include kitchen facilities, larger living spaces, and on-site laundry. Providing these amenities can help hotels keep guests from choosing to stay in a short-term rental, and can also help to attract new guests.
- Customers prefer Low-touch hotels during their vacations or trips. Therefore, Hoteliers or Property Management Systems (PMS) are turning to Cloud-Based Technology and developing a travel app to iron out Low-touch solutions, especially during a short-staffed situation.
- Travel firms see cybersecurity as a significant threat in 2021. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) study found that the travel industry believes cybersecurity will be the number one threat to their business. In addition, the study found that more than two-thirds (68%) of travel companies believe cybersecurity will be the number one threat to their business in the future, up 50% in 2018.
Impact of Technology on the Travel Industry
Implementing the right travel technology trends will allow a positive impact of technology in the tourism industry.
Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Today's tourism and hospitality industries include mobile devices, big data, and the internet of things (IoT). Mobile devices are becoming the crucial platform for technology trends in the travel industry because current trends in the tourism industry require Low-touch and Cloud Services.
Many travelers now use their smartphones or tablets to book their trips, check-in for their flights, and find information about their destinations. Hotels and resorts also use mobile devices to provide guests with information about their rooms, local attractions, and restaurants.
Big data is becoming increasingly important in the travel and hospitality industry. Hotels and resorts are using big data to track customer behavior and preferences. This information is used to improve customer service and create targeted marketing campaigns.
To learn more about technology trends in the travel and hospitality industry, here are examples of seven ways technology is changing the travel industry:
- Booking travel: Travelers can book flights, hotels, and other types of travel online, through apps or travel agents.
- Finding travel deals: Travelers can find deals on flights, hotels, and other types of travel online.
- Planning trips: Travelers can use technology to plan their trips, including finding destinations and attractions.
- Sharing travel experiences: Travelers can use technology to share their travel experiences with others.
- Getting around while traveling: Travelers can use technology to get around while traveling, including using GPS to find directions and using apps to find transportation.
- Staying connected while traveling: Travelers can use technology to stay connected while traveling using WiFi and data roaming.
- Taking care of money while traveling: Travelers can use technology to take care of their money while traveling, including using apps to find currency exchange rates and using credit cards with travel rewards.
What Are The Trends in Travel Industry?
As with nearly all businesses, technology presents the travel industry with seemingly endless opportunities. In recent years, technology trends in the travel industry have changed rapidly, and we are witnessing how current trends in the tourism industry are pushing toward a more sustainable and less environmental impact.
Trending Travel Technology in 2021
A quick look back at travel technology trends of 2021 and the positive impact of technology in the tourism industry.
- Process Automation and Virtualization technologies have become more commonplace in the workplace. These technologies allow employees to complete tasks faster and more efficiently, freeing time to focus on more important tasks. Additionally, virtualization will enable businesses to operate more efficiently by consolidating resources and reducing the need for physical space. As a result, companies can save money and improve productivity.
- Cloud Systems such as Hybrid-cloud or multi-cloud platforms are utilized to manage data across multiple clouds and data centers. They enable companies to move data between clouds and data centers to optimize performance and costs.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more widespread in data analysis, forecasting, and customer service. For example, many companies use AI as training machines to recognize patterns and identify patterns in customer data to provide the best matching service and experiences. Clean-Tech prices fall as the technology becomes more widespread, efficient, and affordable.
- Clean-tech is often associated with the term "green technology," which generally refers to the application of technology to reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency across a wide range of industries. Clean-tech reduces the cost of travel, making it more affordable and accessible to more people. The use of clean-tech also has a ripple effect throughout the travel industry, as businesses and consumers shift their spending to accommodate the reduced cost of travel.
- Virtual Reality (VR), Augment Reality (AR), Extended Reality (ER), and Mixed Reality (MR) have become the major tech trends. Companies are implementing these major tech to enhance and immerse the user experiences. In addition, these technologies equip with many potentials to improve training and simulation software by simulating accurate environments with real-time overlay information.
Safety & Cleanliness Due to Covid-19
There has been increased stress on safety and cleanliness in the travel industry due to the covid-19 pandemic. As a result, many airlines and hotels have stepped up their cleaning and hygiene protocols, and passengers are being advised to take precautions such as washing their hands regularly and avoiding close contact with others.
Moving toward Sustainability
Air travel is a significant contributor to climate change, and the pandemic has shown just how vulnerable the industry is to disruptions. As a result, airlines are now looking for ways to make their operations more resilient while reducing their environmental impact. Some airlines invest in new technologies, such as electric aircraft and sustainable fuels.
The travel industry is becoming more environmentally conscious, which is reflected in the way businesses are adapting. Ecotourism is a form of responsible tourism that focuses on the environment. It means traveling to natural areas to enjoy and appreciate the scenery and wildlife while minimizing the negative impact of tourism on the environment. Ecotourists often choose small, locally owned and operated businesses committed to sustainable practices. This commitment will ensure that the local community benefits from tourism and, at the same time, the environment is protected.
Future Travel Technology
Future travel technology will inevitably lead by major example of innovation in the tourism industry. Innovations such as virtual reality headsets can allow customers to "visit" a destination before booking a trip. Additionally, AI can help plan trips, recommend activities, and provide other assistance.
Innovation in technology trends that are expected to dominate and impact the tourism industry in 2022 include
- Virtual Reality: Virtual Reality is set to revolutionize the travel industry by allowing people to explore new places without leaving the comfort of their homes. VR technology will also provide travelers with an immersive experience that will make them feel like they are actually on vacation.
- Augmented Reality: Augmented Reality will also play a big role in the travel industry in 2022. AR technology will allow travelers to view live information about their destination, including directions, restaurant reviews, and local weather conditions.
- Drones: Drones are expected to play a major role in the travel industry in 2022. They will be used to deliver items to travelers such as food, drinks, and souvenirs. Drones will also be used to provide information about the destination, such as tourist attractions and directions.
- Robotics: Robotics will also play a major role in the travel industry in 2022. Robotics will automate tasks such as checking in and boarding passengers. Robotics will also provide information about the destination, such as tourist attractions and directions.
- Mobile Applications: Several mobile applications are designed to help tourists. These applications can provide information about a destination, help with directions, and provide recommendations for activities and restaurants.
- Social Media: Social media platforms are a great way to connect with potential tourists. Tourism organizations can use social media to share information about their destination and promote special offers.
- Online Booking: More and more people are booking their travel online. Doing so will allow tourists to compare prices in finding the best deals and book their trip quickly and easily.
Future of Air Travel
Future air travel technology will introduce more business tools and technology in the tourism industry. Customers are expecting more cost-effective and reliable internet connectivity, such as a 5G experience at home. Airlines started to invest in satellite In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) to maintain a high-quality bandwidth, speed, global coverage, and beam coverage. Major airlines estimated that in-flight network connectivity services in commercial airplanes are critical in building an innovative civil aviation industry.
The pandemic has made us realize how much we missed open borders and traveling. Before Covid-19, we took the freedom to move about the world without restriction for granted. Now many recognize that the global movement of people is essential for spreading knowledge, ideas, and culture. In 2022, we can expect travel tech trends to continue to serve the travel industry's recovery. As a result, travelers can expect to have even more remarkable, low-touch, and innovative ways to book and experience their trips.


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Rainy season brings much-awaited relief from the extreme heat that we experience during summer. Rain showers bring nature alive, there is lush greenery spread all around and a wonderfully pleasant atmosphere. Despite all the good change the rain brings about it also brings in the non-desirable health problems. Damp wet conditions and sudden fluctuation in temperature weakens the digestive system and decreases the ability of our body’s defense mechanism to fight against many germs, bacteria which are predominant in this season. So due to a weak immune system, we are easily prone to food-borne and water-borne diseases like typhoid, jaundice, viral infections like cold and cough, flu and many more. The occurrence of Dengue fever, Malaria etc. are also increased during this monsoon season. Is this worrying you? there is no need to panic now it becomes even more necessary to safeguard your health from falling sick during this time. Yes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle has been proved beneficial in preventing and controlling ailments and diseases that are common in the monsoon season. Nature has provided us with nutritious fruits and vegetables to keep ourselves healthy and also allowing our body to accustom to the changing climate.
Why we need special foods during Monsoons?
Getting sick can stress your immune system, and when the performance of our immune system is compromised, we face illness. Getting cold or fever often leads to taking antibiotics, which are unnecessary and can damage your gut. Give your body the fuel it needs to function optimally, will help your body to stay healthy and fight off infections. So, to stay healthy in monsoons we should include and exclude certain foods to boost our immunity and protect us from monsoon menace.
What is the Importance of seasonal foods?
Eating foods that are in season provides nutrients to match the condition of a particular time of a year. Seasonal fruits and vegetables retain more nutrients than their counterparts making them the better choice for your health. The taste of seasonal food is far better than the preserved ones.Storage and preservation of non – seasonal foods gradually reduce the nutrient content of foods.
What are the best foods that should be included during Monsoons?
Let’s look at the nutritional benefits of foods that are easily available in the market in Monsoon this season.
With early showers, Guava is the first seasonal fruit available in the market. This nutrient-dense, low-calorie fruits have antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties which boost your immunity and protect you from commonly occurred diseases of monsoon, like digestive disorders, flue etc.
It is a poor source of calorie, protein, fat, carbohydrate but a good source of dietary fibre.
- It supplies several minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, selenium etc.
- It is an excellent source of potassium and vitamin-C.
- It supplies good amounts of B-vitamins and pro-vitamin-A (Beta carotene).
- Guava is rich in antioxidants.
Due to the high nutritional value of guava, this fruit is considered a super-fruit. One guava fruit provides about 4 times of Vitamin C that supplies by an orange.
Regular intake of guava throughout the monsoon season helps to prevent digestion problems, cough and cold, skin infections etc.
Snack on this delicious fruit. Papaya is loaded with antioxidants and phytochemical and thereby help to reduce inflammation and prevent several diseases. They contain enzyme papain that aids in digestion and keeps your gut healthy.
Nutritional and Health Benefits of Papaya ( 4 )
- Papaya is considered as a low-calorie nutrient-dense fruit.
- Since the papaya is an excellent source of dietary fiber, regular intake of papaya helps to prevent constipation.
- Papaya intake is good for those suffering from high blood cholesterol levels because the fiber content of papaya helps to reduce blood cholesterol level.
- Papaya is an excellent source of vitamin-C, daily intake of one serving of papaya can meet your daily vitamin-C requirement.
- It is also a good source of Provitamin-A (Beta carotene). Due to its high vitamin A and carotenoids contents, it helps to prevent cataract and age-related macular degeneration.
- It has low levels of sodium and high levels of potassium and can, therefore, be helpful for the hypertensive people to balance their overall daily dietary intake of sodium.
- Papaya also contains small amounts of important minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron and selenium.
- It is rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid, and potassium and magnesium as well as fiber.
- It also provides some vitamin E, K, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and folate.
- It contains around 5% protein.
3. Asian Palm Fruit
It is also known as Tal / Taal in Bangladesh. Ripe palmyra fruit is low in carbohydrate, protein, fat, and fibre. But it provides a feeling of fullness in the stomach, and hence it is good for obese individuals.
Peaches are abundant in antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin A. Presence of beta carotene help to enhance vision, protects the skin and lung diseases. It has high fibre count and as it is low in calories it aids in weight loss. ( 5, 6 )
5. Roasted Corn or Bhutta
This monsoon you should not miss the all-time favorite snack, our local corn, which is usually eaten either roasted or steamed. It is a widely available cereal crop in the world. They are packed with a wide range of nutrients.
- Corn is an important source of starch, protein, and lipids and, thus, plays a significant role in nutrition.
- The fat present in corn is a good source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA).
- They are rich in dietary fibre.
- Roasted corns are good sources of vitamin-C, vitamin-E, vitamin-K, and several B-vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folic acid etc.
- It provides selenium.
- Potassium is a major nutrient present which has a good significance because an average human diet is deficient in it.
Role of Corn in the Prevention of Common Diseases
- Corn is a good source of several antioxidants and phytochemicals, which reduces the ageing process and helps to prevent many diseases.
- They are rich in essential fatty acids (especially linoleic acid) and thus it plays an important role in maintaining blood pressure, regulating blood cholesterol level, and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
- Regular consumption of corn influences cholesterol metabolism lowers body fat storage and thus reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and obesity.
- It is a good source of dietary fibre and helps in body weight control. So, it is good for obese individuals.
- Corn helps to prevent constipation.
- Corn intake provides a good feeling of fullness in the stomach, so it is beneficial for those who are overweight and tries to reduce body weight.
6. Bitter Melon
It is popularly known as Karela. This bitter vegetable is a good source of nutrients like vitamin c folate and vitamin A. They are a good source of fibre. They have an antiviral property which stimulates the immune system and aid in digestion. Having karela juice regularly helps to lower the blood sugar level in diabetic patients. (11, 12 )
7. Teasle gourd / Spiny gourd
Commonly known as Kantola in India. It belongs to the bitter gourd family but is not as bitter in taste. It is mainly available in the rainy season. It is high in fibre and antioxidants. They help in digestion. The high phenolic content of this spiny gourd makes it a very good antioxidant and promotes the cleansing of the body. It exhibits anti-allergic and analgesic properties that provide relief from cold flu and cough. (13)
8. Vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, ladies finger, radish, tendli
There are some of the vegetables which are abundantly available in the market. Regularly consuming these vegetables have many health benefits. These vegetables are rich in both soluble and insoluble fibres. It is suitable for light low-calorie diet as well as for people with digestive problems and those recovering from an illness or injury, as these vegetables are light on the stomach. They are high in sodium, potassium essential minerals and trace elements which are responsible for regulating BP and prevent the risk of heart ailments.
What are the foods to be avoided in Monsoons?
1. Green leafy vegetables
Yes, you read it right vegetables like spinach, fenugreek leaves, coriander leaves, cauliflower, cabbage are to be avoided in this rainy season. No doubt they are a nutrient-dense vegetable but consuming in this season can lead to many adverse effects. How? The natural dampness, dirt and mud present in these leaves make them a good breeding ground for many different types of germs and bacteria. If not washed properly and eaten it can lead to many gastronomical problems and stomach upset.
Monsoon is the breeding season for the fishes and many other sea creatures. If consumed can cause stomach infection or severe food poisoning. Better to avoid than to fall sick.
Mushrooms Generally grow in damp areas and have to be cleaned before consumption but during monsoon season the risk of bacterial infection is at peak so on a safer side it is recommended to avoid eating mushroom.
4. Outside street food
Street foods like chat, panipuri, bhelpuri should be completely avoided. There are more chances of water and food to be contaminated and also unhygienic handling during the preparation of food can lead to many waterborne and food-borne diseases leading to food poisoning, diarrhea etc. Avoid eating cut fruits from street vendors, they must have been left out for long. Eat fresh hot homemade food during this season
5. Chilled and Refrigerated Foods
Avoid Ice-creams, Chocolates, Pastries and Aerated drinks. These empty sources of calorie are harmful to your gut and can cause severe upper respiratory infections.
Here are some preventive measures to be taken in RAINY SEASON.
- Keep yourself hydrated with boiled or purified water. Adequate hydration is the key to flushing your system. Fluids help your body to flush out bacteria and viruses from your system.
- Wash fruits and vegetables properly with clean water.
- Warm drinks like herbal teas which are filled with anti-bacterial properties of tulsi, cinnamon, ginger and honey. Have them to boost your immunity levels. Adding Kesar and turmeric to a hot glass of milk helps in curing throat infections. Vegetable soups will help to ignite the appetite in monsoons. ( 14 )
- Include immune-boosting spices like ginger, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, cloves in your diet. These spices aid in digestion and help to prevent allergies. ( 15, 16, 17, 18 )
- Rain gear is a must when going out
- Use hand sanitizer or hand wash regularly
- Keep your home and surroundings clean. Use powerful mosquito repellent to handle mosquito menace.
- Consult the doctor if you have a cold and cough or other persistent symptoms.
- Having a healthy nutritional diet with regular exercises along with timely preventive measures will help you in a long way to safeguard your health from infections. Enjoy your monsoon season to the fullest.
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After recruiting a dozen fellow students to produce his film, mishap after mishap occurs, exacerbated by the fact that Dennis, as the movie's title suggests, is a talentless hack. The end product of Asphyxiation is so bad it's painful to watch, and as a film critic who receives countless indie film submissions to review from hopeful filmmakers, it is all too familiar and real.
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A second person has been accused of firing shots outside of a nightclub in north suburban Niles in September.
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The number of Brits travelling abroad may have dipped this year, because of the increasing financial pressure facing many holidaymakers.
That is one of the conclusions to be drawn from new figures released by education, leisure and activity travel group Holidaybreak, which announced a pre-tax profit drop of £40 million in the 12 months to September.
Carl Michel, chief executive of the group, said that overall trading performance for the year was disappointing, and had failed to live up to initial expectations as more people stayed at home.
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Earlier this month, spend figures from the Office of National Statistics revealed that people started spending less on package holidays before the full effect of the credit crunch was known.
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COMPARISON BETWEEN PRESTRESSED CONCRETE, RCC AND ARCH
Concrete is a building material strong in compression but relatively weak in tension. There are two ways of overcoming this problem:
- Embed another material in the concrete which is strong in tension – reinforced concrete
- Remove the tension altogether – by arching or prestressing.
In reinforced concrete, steel reinforcement bars are provided to carry tension in those regions of the member where tension may occur, compensating for the low tensile strength of the concrete.
In practice, reinforced concrete beams are designed on the assumption that cracks will occur under their service loads. This is not generally true of a prestressed concrete beam.
The arch form is one of the earliest solutions to dealing with a material which has no tensile strength. The construction of an arch is fundamentally different to that of any prestressed concrete member.
The shape of the arch is designed specially such that when loaded, tensile stresses do not occur in the structure. All compressive forces evolve directly from the load.
When a load is applied to the arch, the reactions at the abutments increase. This is equivalent to an increase in magnitude of the passive prestressing force. Therefore, the magnitude of the prestressing force within an arch is a function of the applied loading. This accounts for the great strength of arch structures.
Prestressing applies an initial compressive axial force to the concrete which greatly reduces or eliminates the internal tensile stresses.
It does this by a tensile stress to steel cable running through the concrete. The steel cable is then anchored and a compressive force is transferred to the concrete by bond forces as shown in figure.
The benefits of prestressing are:
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- Applying the prestressing forces below the neutral axis induces moments which oppose those caused by externally applied loads, thus significantly reducing deflection.
- Member sections are smaller than reinforced concrete sections for the same imposed loads.


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The arrest of Daniel Patrick Boyd in Willow Spring, North Carolina, raises questions about when and on what grounds people should be arrested for planning terrorist attacks. According to The New York Times, he was charged with “stockpiling automatic weapons and traveling abroad numerous times to participate in jihadist movements.” The second part is horrific, and the first part seems, well, normal, at least in the parts of Kentucky and Illinois that I have visited over the past several months. In those places, quite a few Iraq veterans have stockpiled automatic weapons in their houses and apartments -- enough for World War III, in some cases, and nobody seems too bothered about it.
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World Cup 2019: I give myself 6 out of 10 – KL Rahul rates his 57 against PakistanKL Rahul rated his performance against arch-rivals Pakistan and said he will get better after he was promoted to the opening slot. Rahul opened the innings with Rohit Sharma in his 1st international match against Pakistan, as Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of three World Cup 2019 gamesadvertisement Next Press Trust of India ManchesterJune 18, 2019UPDATED: June 18, 2019 09:34 IST KL Rahul rated his performance against Pakistan. ( Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSKL Rahul made 57 off 78 balls as part of an 136-run opening stand with Rohit SharmaIndia’s best 1st-wicket stand in a WC match against Pakistan was the 136-run partnershipNext, India will be against Afghanistan on June 22 in SouthamptonPromoted to the opening slot, KL Rahul rated his performance against Pakistan at six out of ten, saying he will only get better after his composed fifty helped India set up a challenging total against the arch-rivals.With Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of three World Cup games following a hairline fracture on his thumb, Rahul opened the innings with Rohit Sharma in his first international match against Pakistan here Sunday.Rahul, who made 57 off 78 balls as part of the record 136-run opening partnership with Rohit, said he is grateful to get the opportunity to realise his dream of representing his country against Pakistan.”Shikhar and Rohit, in the last three or four years, have been such a dangerous combo. Their partnerships, if you see anywhere in the world, they’ve played so well for the country and they’ve been No.1 and 2 they’ve owned those positions,” said Rahul.”I’ve had to wait for my chance and I’m just happy that I got to bat in the top three. It’s my first international game against Pakistan and it has come in a World Cup so I couldn’t ask for anything bigger or better.”As a kid or as a young cricketer growing up this is what you dream to do I’m really happy that I got the opportunity and I give myself six out of ten! Hopefully I carry on the confidence and get better.”The 136-run partnership was India’s best first-wicket stand in an World Cup match against Pakistan as the two-time champions set an intimidating total of 336/5 against their arch-rivals.advertisementRahul stressed on the need to fight in the initial few overs to build up a partnership.”With the new ball, against any bowler, it’s important to see off the first few overs. That was especially true here because we didn’t know what to expect from the wicket as it had been under covers for the past few days,” he said.”Once we got through those, we felt a lot more comfortable. For an opening batsman it’s important to hit a few balls in the middle of the bat and get a few boundaries going.”Then you start to focus on the game and all the pressure, the hype of India-Pakistan and the World Cup stage just goes away from your head. The initial few overs are the fight, so we were happy to get through that and happy to get the win.Also Read | They are allowed to have burgers: Harbhajan Singh defends Sarfaraz Ahmed after social media trollsAlso Read | Heads I win, tails you lose: Tendulkar on ICC video comparing his Centurion six with Rohit’sAlso SeeFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted byAjay Tiwari Tags :Follow World Cup 2019Follow KL RahulFollow India vs Pakistan
Show more A survey of herds in 18 African countries last year estimated 27,000 elephants are being slaughtered annually – around eight per cent of the total population. Rhino numbers are also falling sharply. Maj Viney, who spent a year in the jungles of Sierra Leone in 2005, said he hoped the Army’s tracking skills could be revived.He said during the Afghanistan and Iraq campaigns human tracking skills had focussed on trying to spot signs of activity and ‘patterns of life’ rather than finding and following people over long distances. A ranger inspects a rhino killed by poachers in the Kruger National Park, South AfricaCredit:James Oatway/Getty Images British soldiers have provided support to African park rangers in the past, with a recent deployment tackling elephant poachers in Gabon.Those deployments saw troops pass on basic infantry and intelligence skills.The new unit, taken from 1st (UK) Division, will eventually take over all anti-poaching missions.The Malawi deployment will see troops from the new team, part of 102 Logistic Brigade, embed with park rangers for three months in Liwonde National Park. The teams will conduct long-range patrols through the 225 square mile park. A Lance corporal from 2 Rifles with National Parks Agency guards on a jungle patrol in Gabon, in Central Africa.Credit:Graeme Main/British Army The counter poaching operators (CPOs), who have been chosen from all branches of the Army, have trained to track poachers through bush and forest over long distances for days at a time.Maj Tony Viney, a qualified jungle warfare instructor leading the unit, said: “If you look back over the years, having trackers right down to section level was a key point.“Your front men were always ones that could track and find where the enemy are. That got lost in Iraq and Afghanistan, because it was a skill set that wasn’t needed.”Conservationists warn that Africa is facing a poaching crisis, with the killing of animals for the ivory trade at its worst level for 30 or 40 years. Maj Viney, of The Yorkshire Regiment, said the CPOs would be working with park staff to stop poachers breaching the fence, killing animals and taking the ivory.But he said the soldiers were hoping to learn a lot from their partners.Soldiers were selected for the unit during a course at Catterick and then spent weeks training in Kenya. As well as learning tracking, they learnt survival skills such as how to catch, kill and butcher food in the wild, how to find water and make fire. Want the best of The Telegraph direct to your email and WhatsApp? Sign up to our free twice-daily Front Page newsletter and new audio briefings. He said: “Tracking is all about the brain and patience, it’s not necessarily about infantry skills.” The British Army is building a new team of counter poaching specialists to help allies tackle wildlife crime and try to revive tracking skills lost during the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns.Soldiers from the 20-strong group will fly to Malawi later this month for a pilot deployment working with local wildlife rangers hunting poachers through the bush.Commanders believe the project also offers an opportunity for the Army to rebuild tracking expertise that had been neglected in recent campaigns.

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