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Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for Calls this morning, a nine-episode limited series told through a series of phone calls. At first, they seem to be unrelated- but as you can imagine, that is not the case. Relying on audio more than visuals, the episodes are directed by Fede Alvarez, and the cast is insane. Nicholas Braun, Clancy Brown, Lily Collins, Rosario Dawson, Mark Duplass, Karen Gillan, Judy Greer, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, Nick Jonas, Riley Keough, Joey King, Stephen Lang, Jaeden Martell, Paola Nuñez, Pedro Pascal, Edi Patterson, Aubrey Plaza, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Jennifer Tilly all make appearances on the show. You can see, or I should say hear, the official trailer for Calls down below.
Based on the buzzy CANAL+ French series of the same name created by Timothée Hochet, Apple TV+'s Calls is a groundbreaking, immersive television experience that masterfully uses audio and minimal abstract visuals to tell nine bone-chilling, short-form stories. Directed by Fede Álvarez (Don't Breathe), each episode follows a darkly dramatic mystery that unfolds through a series of seemingly average, unconnected phone calls that quickly become surreal as the characters face growingly unsettling experiences.
Ooh, I like this. This is the type of project that I expect from Apple, something outside the box a bit and a little different. The creatives and cast for this are top-notch, and this may end up being one of the sleepers of the spring. Anytime Fede is involved you have my attention for sure, and until today I had no clue this was coming but I'm glad I do now. Calls is set to debut on Apple TV+ on March 19th- make sure it shows up on your radar.
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Seahawks looking at another quarterback
Posted by Danny O'Neil
Whitehurst had a third-round tender applied to him.
Whitehurst was visiting Arizona on Wednesday.
Derek Anderson, former Browns quarterback, will be visiting later this week as well, and then he is scheduled to travel to Arizona.
As for an ESPN radio report regarding Seattle's interest -- reportedly repeated interest -- in acquiring either Donovan McNabb or Kevin Kolb, I have not been able to find any corroboration for Seattle's interest in McNabb.
Interest in adding McNabb would be difficult to understand given the fact that you would be acquiring a quarterback who's about the same age as Matt Hasselbeck, in the exact same contract situation with one year left on his deal and plays in a similar offense to the one Hasselbeck ran for so many years under Mike Holmgren.
Dec 24 - 6:10 AM Looking back: Revisiting Sunday's scouting report
Dec 24 - 1:09 AM Seahawks' scoring binge
Dec 24 - 1:01 AM Video: Summing Seattle's victory
Dec 24 - 12:58 AM Video: Russell Wilson post-game comments
Dec 24 - 12:21 AM Rookie passing roll call

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Enhanced visible-light photoelectrochemical behaviour of heterojunction composite with Cu2O nanoparticles-decorated TiO2 nanotube arrays
Heterojunction composites based on n-type TiO2 nanotubes arrays (TNAs) coupled with p-type Cu2O nanoparticles were synthesized using a square wave voltammetry deposition method for in situ deposition of Cu2O nanoparticles onto the inner surfaces and interfaces of TNAs. The prepared samples were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and UV-vis spectroscopy. When compared with pure TNAs, the Cu2O–TNAs heterojunction composites exhibit considerably higher photocurrent density under visible-light irradiation and enhanced photocatalytic activity for the visible-light-driven photodegradation of methyl orange. Moreover, the photocurrent densities and photocatalytic activity of the Cu2O–TNAs heterostructures largely depend on the deposition potential which determines the content of the Cu2O nanoparticles. The Cu2O–TNAs prepared by the deposition potential of −1.0 V showed the highest photocurrent density (0.91 mA cm−2) and the largest photodegradation rate of methyl orange (88.8%) at the applied potential of 0.5 V under visible light irradiation. The enhanced photoelectrocatalytic activity can be attributed to reducing the recombination rate of the photoexcited electron–hole pairs in TNAs when coupled with Cu2O nanoparticles.

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text: What is a squiblet you say? A squiblet is a short saying that is funny or thoughtful. They are made exclusively by carole ann & company. They are printed on cardstock measuring 3 1/2 x 5 inches. We add hand stamped or printed images which are then hand colored. They are completely unique. They can be put in an acrylic frame or become the basis of a blank greeting card, sold separately. They are hand stamped and colored with stamps by Lawn Fawn, Mama Elephant, My Favorite Things, and Kindred Stamps.

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Digital advances have dramatically reshaped our daily lives, yet for the most part, today’s typical home isn’t very different from a home built 50 years ago. There may, however, be a significant shift on the horizon. As energy and environmental concerns drive a wave of innovation, a critical mass of homeowners are seeking to live better, at lower cost, in a healthy and ecologically sensitive way. In fact, many would argue that a sea change in home building has already begun.
After all, technologies already exist that are likely to redefine homes of the future. None of these smart – home technologies are ubiquitous yet, but if the march of history provides any indication, it may be only a matter of time before these cutting-edge features and components are as familiar as the household hallmarks we take for granted today.
1. Tankless Water Heaters
In a world of cheap, infinite resources, there would be no reason to revisit the conventional, tank-style water heater. But in reality, it’s inefficient and unnecessarily expensive to keep a large volume of water heated at all times—even during hours when household occupants are asleep or away.
Tankless water heaters offer a more sensible approach, operating strictly on demand and only when a fixture or appliance calls for hot water. As homeowners discover the energy- and money-saving performance of tankless units, many experts expect them to become the new standard.
2. LED Lighting
Shop for light bulbs at your local home center, and you’re likely to find a bevy of new choices. Of them all, LEDs are swiftly emerging as the favorite, not least because of their ultra efficiency. Compared to traditional incandescent light, LEDs consumes 75% less energy and lasts 25 times longer. Plus, even as prices plunge, LEDs continue to improve, with a burgeoning array of styles—bulbs, tapes, panels, pucks and more—offering an unprecedently high quality of light across the full spectrum, from crisp and cool to soft and warm. Is this the future of lighting? Many are sure of it.
3. Radiant-Heat Flooring
Decades ago, in the wake of World War II, forced air emerged as the most popular residential heating system in America. Even today, despite a range of performance drawbacks, forced air remains the dominant choice. But it’s definitely not the only the option out there, and in growing numbers, savvy homeowners are opting instead for radiant heat, for a range of reasons. For one, radiant heat eliminates the need for ductwork, notorious not only for hogging space and collecting dust, but also for leaking air and compromising system efficiency. As they don’t involve ducts, radiant systems operate at least 25 percent more efficiently, with some products—for instance, Warmboard—able to deliver even more dramatic monthly savings.
An even more compelling advantage: In stark contrast to the uncomfortably uneven heating that characterizes forced air, radiant systems deliver consistent, “everywhere” warmth. It’s a qualitatively different experience. Indeed, as you move about a room, or go from one room to the next, the temperature never varies. After a while—particularly because radiant heating systems operate invisibly and silently—you simply stop noticing that the heat’s on. You notice only that you’re perfectly comfortable. All signs indicate that radiant heating, which is already widespread in Europe and Asia, could be the next big thing in heating here at home.
4. Energy-Efficient Windows
Nowadays, windows are nearly as well insulated as walls, with single-paned designs having given way to double- or even triple-layer glazing. The extra panes add not only reinforcement, but insulating capacity as well. So too does the argon gas often injected between panes. Still another breakthrough: Metal oxide coatings, commonly known as low-emissivity, or low-e, coatings, work to block solar heat gain in summer, while preventing heat from escaping in winter. Homeowners reap the benefits of these advances, taking their pick of new-generation windows that offer both stellar looks and superior performance.
5. PV Solar Panels
Solar-powered homes are no longer a pipe dream. Of all the alternative energy options available today, none are more popular than photovoltaic panels, which capture sunlight and convert its energy into household electricity. Recent years have seen an explosion in solar adoption, not least because manufacturing advancements and government incentives have brought down the upfront installation cost, bringing it firmly within an affordable range. If solar panels are not already a common sight on the roofs of homes in your area, just wait. It’s really only a matter of time.
6. Smart – Home Technologies
Digital technology has truly reshaped our lives. Remember, it wasn’t so long ago that websites and smartphones didn’t even exist! Will the near future bring as much change as we’ve seen in the past 20 years? Where do we go from here? Many believe that the Internet of Things represents the next frontier—and it’s a frontier that seems closer every day. Now that everything from light bulbs to thermostats are connected to the Web, we can remotely control and, in many cases, automate a host of household functions. So much of the future remains a mystery, but where smart homes are concerned, it’s safe to assume that we’ve seen only the beginning.


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loved this guys. darkviper's was hilarious :)
thank you nightmare =)! we're working our fucking asses off to present this to you
It was pretty damn good...
Except, it was very short. I realize you said that it was only 30 % done, but this small little clip was almost 5000KB. Still, great graphics and music, not to mention some great animated explosions, but you either have to optimize to music to make the file size smaller, or divide thsi entire series into many small parts, which may not get such a high score due to there short lengths.
lol...thanks and your right I should but cant be bothered cos this is the last one
One of my favorite submissions ever!
The drawings are awesome and the animation is extremely smooth. The backgrounds you made in photoshop look clean and artistic, and this movie flows very nicely. Excellent work here. I can't wait to see more work from you.
Hey, not too bad.
This probably took a while, and the end result is pretty good. Nice work on the fbf animation, as well as the drawings. The sound was a little sketchy, and the plot seemed a little pointless, but nonetheless, good flash. I look forward to more of your submissions.
Thanks a lot. The plot was meant to be weird, because I wanted it to be funny. From the part where the murderer appears you should guess that this flash is more comic than serious
Nice, peaceful flash.
Great work man. The artwork and style was awesome. The bird animations were the only major thing that caught my eye. They were good, but they didn't look that realistic. Anyways, keep up the great work.
That bird from old painting.
Name is Bong-Hwang.
ill try realistic after! thanks
...But I thought this idea was pretty good. I think you should have added a bit more detail, and put some backgrounds in, but other than that, this flash wasn't too bad. It had a couple of my favorite flash artists in there :D Anyways, good job you guys.
Use you artistic talent to make something in FLASH. These drawings are great and all, but it's very boring watching almost as if you are watching a slideshow. It also gets very boring reading those little text bubbles that appear. I'm sorry, but this was just really boring, as were your other submissions. Get some animations going!
Awesome job man!
The animation was top notch - That's what really stood out in this piece of art. Haha, great voice acting to, and the I liked the humor. Drawings were pretty good too. Really nice work. This should hopefully win an award or two :D
Great work man
This flash was put together really nicely. I can see you spent some time on this. Well done with the plotline, and the animation was above average. Your drawings weren't spectacular or anything, but you did a great job with everything else (sounds, voice acting, story, animation etc...) Good luck with this, I hope to see this stay in the A rating :D
Good flash here...
I liked the song, and your artwork and animation corresponded great to the song. Great work man, keep flashing.
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I never know what the topic of my post will be until I sit at the computer. Sometimes I wish I were more of a planner, more precise in vision and in general and I don’t necessarily mean with my writing. However, I have one of the minds that never stops and so ideas fling themselves at me constantly. The only way to deal is by choosing the one that hits me the hardest. In this case, it’s the bird, the tiny little bird that caught my attention.
The appointment I had was at a building with concrete stairs on the outside. My friend, the bird in the photo, was coming down the steps as I was going up. It stopped; I stopped. Tiny blue-brown eyes stared. I stared back. The bird hopped down; I stepped up. I looked back to find the bird doing the same. For a moment I had the oddest feeling we connected; we shared a moment.
It seems to me we don’t stop as often these days for those moments. We are always in such a hurry or worse, we have a phone in our hand and our attention is centred on situations so removed by what is in front of us that it is ridiculous. Let’s be honest – it’s the truth. Have a look around you. Only yesterday I was on an escalator (magical moving stairs) heading to the carpark and the three people in front of me were all staring at their phone, two of them ignoring their own children in order to do so. Thankfully, their attention shifted back to reality just before getting to the end of the escalator.
Later that same day, when on route to a class I teach, I came to an intersection where I needed to turn left. Naturally, the traffic lights indicated I need to give way to a pedestrian. No problem unless that same pedestrian was walking so incredibly slow that the word stroll didn’t cover it. She was on the phone. The woman had no consideration for the fact that cars were waiting to turn before the lights changed (said lights were already flashing red). If you think I am having what we Aussies think of as a whinge for the sake of it, then please don’t. She truly was walking at a snail’s pace, stopping to emphasise a point (the free hand was flapping through the air), and ignoring the rest of the world. What could be so important? So fascinating that safety was compromised as was the needs of others? Seriously?
If I had been staring at my phone I would have stepped on the bird or missed it entirely. This niggled at me until I recalled a poem I had written. I have three poetry books and an anthology out there as well as my novel. ‘Outside my Window’ comes from Emotions in Evolution, a work I dedicated to nature for a great part of the book. Is it a good poem? I don’t know. Poetry is such a personal medium and can be obscure in expression and my work definitely has a strong relationship with the concept of not making sense. Or does it?
In my poem I was annoyed by the distraction of nature. Then slowly I found appreciation for there is so much beauty in what is around us. My noisy bird in my poem might have been the tiny creature, perfectly formed and brave enough to meet my stare. How, I have to ask, can we prefer the screen to reality? Why do we ignore real life and focus on someone else’s reality? My tiny friend offered a life experience, a quiet slice of time in which to observe nature, to recall whimsy and the wonder of our world. Whether you like my poem or not, matters little in comparison to the pleasure I feel knowing I took time to notice what is around me. I don’t want to miss things so I guess I will have to make sure I don’t.
Outside my window
Little bird, little bird,
go find somewhere else to play.
I hate your cheeping voice.
Find somewhere far away
because quiet is my choice.
I want to dream, to sleep,
not listen to the high-pitched call.
Yet I hear it, I hear it creep,
wanting, daring to enthral.
It has awakened my heart
with its trill and flapping wings.
It has pierced the deepest part.
It has that power when it sings.
Does the winged one call
because I am feeling sad?
Does it deliberately enthral
because it wants me glad?
No light fills my heart
despite the power of those wings.
Sharp ear piercing on its part
despite the pretty way it sings.
It knows I need to take the leap
and refuses to let me ignore his call.
It knows my unhappiness is deep
and knows I need it to enthral.
Little bird, little bird,
don’t leave, don’t go away.
I was very wrong.
I can’t start my day
without your sweet, sweet song.
Ciao for now,
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'Not all the water in the rough rude sea Can wash the balm off from an anointed king'
Richard, a vain, despotic ruler, listens only to his flatterers. When his cousin Bolingbroke, previously banished, returns to seize the crown, Richard discovers that the throne given to him by God can be taken from him by men. Depicting a tortured and morally ambivalent soul wearing the 'hollow crown', whose illusions are brutally shattered, this tragic history play unravels the idea of kingship. It is also a work of epic lyricism, filled with some of Shakespeare's most intoxicating poetry.
'We go to Shakespeare to find out about ourselves.' Jeanette Winterson
General Introduction on Shakespeare and the Elizabethan theatre by Stanley Wells
Edited by Stanley Wells with an introduction by Paul Edmondson
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- 01 / 08 / 2015
- 129 x 198mm

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Recently, BioValGroup (BVG) and Tebodin, part of Bilfinger Group, have signed a contract for the provision of engineering services to a semi-commercial demonstration plant, in which biomass residual streams will produce cleaner fuels for the energy sector and high-grade fertilizer.
Cleaner at a lower cost
BVG makes it possible to upgrade low-value biomass residual streams to clean, uniform energy pellets. Compared to wood pellets, the product is cleaner because the mineral level is minimized and can be produced at a lower cost price. George van Bommel, General Director of BioValGroup: ’This delivers potential for large-scale application in the energy sector, where contaminants in the fuel wood are currently causing maintenance problems.’ As a by-product, high-grade fertilizer will be produced. This demonstration plant will operate on a semi-commercial basis, functioning as a center of expertise and testing the technology of various biomass residual streams for future clients....


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That is the finest time of 12 months to uncover new recipes.
As the days get shorter and colder, a shiny new cookbook – and all the food-related inspiration that comes with it – may be simply the factor you want.
And there are many new releases to sink your enamel into – whether or not you need to transport your self to a sunnier nation, quiet down with some consolation meals – and even get a head begin on Christmas buying.
A few of the greatest names in meals – together with chef and former Saturday Kitchen presenter James Martin, BBC stalwarts the Hairy Bikers, and cult restaurateur Russell Norman – have new cookbooks out – and that is what you possibly can anticipate from every of them.
1. ‘James Martin’s Spanish Journey’ by James Martin
Should you have been captivated by James Martin’s 20-part ITV collection taking a culinary tour round Spain – from the Michelin-starred eating places of San Sebastian to the native markets of Santiago de Compostela – you’ll need to choose up the accompanying cookbook.
One in every of Martin’s favorite areas in the nation is Toledo, “a particular historical metropolis proper in the center of Spain”, he notes. “It’s well-known for excellent produce together with sport, saffron, honey, olive oil, garlic and the checklist goes on.”
Yorkshire-born Martin says he first fell in love with Spanish meals when he got here to London as a younger chef, and needed to dedicate this ebook to the delicacies as a result of he “needed individuals to find out about the individuals, the implausible number of landscapes, and the spectacular produce obtainable”, he says.
“They’ve the finest markets in Europe and the vary of elements is fabulous – the seafood, the meat, the greens and the fruit.”
In the cookbook, Martin highlights that Spanish delicacies is way over simply paella and sangria. There are many recipes for conventional dishes – together with tapas bites, croquetas, empanadas, Seville pork with patatas bravas and burnt Basque cheesecake – in addition to basic Spanish elements (resembling chorizo, olives and loads of seafood).
Whereas Spain is predominantly recognized for meat and fish, Martin additionally exhibits a few of the stunning methods the nation makes use of greens too – resembling a dish for deep-fried aubergines drizzled with honey and served with a tomato sauce, and salt-baked celeriac with new potatoes and salsa.
Valencia beans and pink prawns
“Situated on the east coast, the 2,000-year-old metropolis of Valencia boasts extensive sandy seashores, hanging structure, a buzzing meals scene and tradition,” says Martin.
“It has its personal language (a dialect of Catalan) and distinctive delicacies, with a deal with rice, seafood and meat. This dish showcases pink prawns on a mattress of white beans and greens.”
75ml olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 onion, diced
¼ leek, diced
½ carrot, peeled and diced
¼ inexperienced pepper, cored, deseeded and diced
3 bay leaves
2 complete smoked chilli peppers (or a pinch of chilli flakes)
300g cooked butter beans
Splash of white wine
Small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
8 pink prawns, cut up lengthways
1. If you need to use a BBQ, warmth a BBQ till sizzling and the coals are white.
2. Warmth a medium paella pan and, when sizzling, add the oil, then add the garlic, all the greens, the bay leaves and the smoked peppers. Cook dinner for 2 to three minutes, then stir in the beans, 50 millilitres of water and the wine and cook dinner for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and end with the parsley.
3. In the meantime, pop the prawns onto the BBQ, drizzle with oil and season with salt, then cook dinner for 2 to three minutes till charred, turning a few times. Alternatively, grill on excessive for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. To serve, take away the smoked peppers (if utilizing) from the beans after which pile the prawns on high of the beans and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
‘James Martin’s Spanish Journey’ by James Martin (Quadrille, £27)
2. ‘The Hairy Bikers’ Final Consolation Meals’ by Si King and Dave Myers
It’s arduous to consider Dave Myers and Si King – in any other case often known as the Hairy Bikers – have been on our screens for almost twenty years, with their first BBC present airing in 2004.
They’ve written loads of cookbooks over the years – devoted to every part from Mediterranean meals to curries – and their newest is all about consolation meals. In the introduction, the duo suppose again to what consolation meals meant to them rising up – for Myers, it’s a basic chip butty, and King picks out his mom’s curries and casseroles.
British classics like these permeate the ebook – together with beef and barley stew, sausage rolls and lemon drizzle cake – however there’s a particular worldwide flavour, with dishes impressed by Myers and King’s travels throughout the world. Assume soba noodles with miso mushrooms, Szechuan lamb bao buns, chipotle prawn tacos and extra.
Whereas consolation meals would possibly make you consider heavy, wealthy dishes you need to curl up in the winter with – and people recipes are represented – there’s additionally a wider image of ‘consolation’ and what it means all through the 12 months. Lighter recipes resembling the teriyaki hen salad and Spanish-style roasted greens with halloumi will carry simply as a lot pleasure in the summertime.
“Presumably everybody’s high teatime pleasure, eclairs are a bit of labor, however are so worth it,” say Myers and King.
“Simply image your self biting into that lovely choux pastry stuffed with cream and unfold with chocolate.”
Makes: about 8-12
For the choux pastry:
115g plain flour
2 tsp caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3 eggs, effectively overwhelmed
1 tbsp icing sugar
For the filling:
300ml double cream
1 tbsp icing sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate glaze:
100g darkish chocolate (or 50g darkish chocolate and 50g milk chocolate)
50g whipping cream
25g golden syrup
1. Preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gasoline 4 and line two baking trays with baking parchment. Sift the flour on to one other piece of baking parchment.
2. Put the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a pan with 225 millilitres of water and a beneficiant pinch of salt. Warmth gently till the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved, then flip up the warmth till the combination is boiling. Take away the pan from the warmth.
3. Pull up the sides of the baking parchment and slide the flour into the butter and sugar combination. Stir the flour into the moist elements to kind a thick paste which ought to come away from the sides of the pan in a single stable mass. Put the pan again over a mild warmth and proceed stirring with a wood spoon for 2 or three minutes, till the combination is barely steaming and leaves a floury residue on the base of the pan.
4. Depart to cool for a few minutes, then beat for a few minutes extra. You’ll be able to then switch the dough to a stand mixer or use electrical beaters in the event you choose. You will note steam escape from the dough at this level. Hold beating till the steam has subsided.
5. Regularly work in the eggs, simply a few tablespoons at a time, till you’ve got a thick shiny dough – it wants to be fairly stiff and agency sufficient for you to draw your finger by means of it with out the sides falling again in. The dough initially breaks up so much, however ultimately it’s going to come collectively once more.
6. Match a big star or plain spherical nozzle right into a piping bag and scoop the dough into the bag. Should you don’t have a nozzle, merely snip off the finish of the bag off – the gap must be about 2.5cm extensive.
7. Pipe tiny quantities of the dough underneath the corners of the baking parchment on the trays to maintain the parchment in place. For big eclairs, pipe eight strains of dough, as evenly as attainable, on to the baking trays, making each about 15cm lengthy. To verify they don’t unfold to an oval form, pipe them barely wider at every finish. To make barely smaller eclairs, pipe 12 strains of about 10cm lengthy. Moist your fingers and easy out the ends of the eclairs if peaks have fashioned. Should you haven’t used a star nozzle, run a fork alongside the size of every one.
8. Mud the eclairs with the icing sugar – this can assist them darken and crisp up in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes by which period they need to have fashioned a crust. Use a skewer to poke holes in every finish of the eclairs so steam can escape from their centres, then proceed to bake for an additional eight to 10 minutes. Flip the oven off and go away the door ajar. Depart the eclairs in the oven for about half an hour – this can assist be certain that they’re crisp all the approach by means of.
9. To make the filling, whip the cream till it’s stiff, then fold in the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Chill for half an hour.
10. For the glaze, put the chocolate, cream, butter and golden syrup right into a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Soften collectively gently to make a reasonably skinny ganache.
11. To fill the eclairs, reduce three holes in the base of every one. Fill a piping bag with the cream and pipe it into the holes. Squeeze the eclairs calmly – they need to really feel properly full. Dip every crammed eclair in the chocolate glaze – this provides a significantly better protection than attempting to unfold it – then go away them in the fridge to set. These are finest eaten on the identical day they’re made as the pastry will ultimately soften, however they are going to maintain for up to 48 hours.
‘The Hairy Bikers: Final Consolation Meals’ by Si King and Dave Myers (Seven Dials, £25)
3. ‘Brutto’ by Russell Norman
Russell Norman’s debut cookbook, Polpo, gained the Inaugural Waterstones E-book of the 12 months again in 2012, and something the London restaurateur has carried out since has all the time been hotly anticipated.
For his newest cookbook, Norman has turned his sights on Florence. Named after one among his London eating places, “brutto” is the Italian phrase for ugly, and references the Italian expression, “brutto ma buono” – ugly however good.
Tuscan delicacies is understood for meat, offal, sport and beans, Norman explains in the introduction – and these are all represented in the cookbook, albeit with a couple of extra veggie choices than you would possibly seen in a standard Florentine kitchen.
You’ll study so much about meals in Florence from Brutto – resembling the metropolis’s ardour for wine bars, the place antipasti resembling coccoli (fried dough balls served with prosciutto and mushy cheese) and deep-fried courgette flowers are served.
A few of the recipes are Italian classics you’ll find out about – resembling tagliatelle with ragu and asparagus risotto – and others are extra uncommon, deeper dives into Italian delicacies – suppose Florentine-style fried hen or an oven-baked spinach dish cooked with eggs, cream, Parmesan and a touch of nutmeg.
Tuscan meals is basically often known as peasant meals – that means it’s comparatively low-cost and straightforward to make, whereas nonetheless being packed stuffed with flavour.
Spinach and ricotta dumplings
“Gnudi interprets as ‘bare’, as these little dumplings are the most nude and easy type of selfmade pasta you may make,” says Norman.
“The mix of spinach and ricotta is a really conventional marriage and seems in a lot of the pasta of the area, in ravioli and crespelle for instance. It’s a really satisfying course of, and straightforward sufficient for youngsters to assist with in the kitchen if you’d like to encourage an early curiosity in Italian cooking for little cooks.”
500g child spinach leaves, washed
50g ‘00’ flour
1 massive free-range egg, overwhelmed
150g grated parmesan
Flaky sea salt
½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
A big handful of sage leaves
1. Steam the spinach for 3 minutes over a big pan of boiling water. Completely drain and squeeze to take away the extra water, then chop the leaves finely. Put aside.
2. Combine the flour with the ricotta in a big bowl till it resembles lumpy breadcrumbs. Stir in the egg and two-thirds of the Parmesan. Add a pinch of salt, a twist of black pepper, the nutmeg after which add the spinach. Mix completely with a wood spoon or along with your arms.
3. Put half the semolina right into a bowl and shake the relaxation on to a baking sheet or a tray. Take small lumps of the flour, egg and spinach combination and kind them into small balls by rolling them between your palms, to the measurement of enormous olives. Flip every ball by means of the bowl of semolina, then place on the tray you’ve ready with the remainder of the semolina. When completed, it’s best to have 24–30 little balls.
4. Fill a really massive pan with water and produce to a rolling boil. Place the gnudi in the boiling water as shortly as attainable, bringing it again to the boil on the highest warmth, and proceed to simmer for about three minutes.
5. In the meantime, in a small saucepan over a medium warmth, soften the butter and add the sage leaves. When it bubbles, scale back to a really low warmth. This could take not more than two minutes, whereas the gnudi are cooking.
6. The gnudi will float to the floor when they’re prepared. Flip off the warmth, take away them with a slotted spoon and drain the extra water on kitchen paper. Place on 4 warmed plates, pour the butter and sage over the high, then evenly distribute the remaining Parmesan. Add a flourish of black pepper.
‘Brutto’ by Russell Norman (Ebury Press, £32)

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MOYSHE GLAZER (January 17, 1892-December 23, 1984)
He was born in Zhabakrich, Podolia. His surname at birth was Gleyzerman. He studied in religious primary school. In 1913 he emigrated to the United States. He lived in New York, Detroit, Montreal, and California. In 1919 he debuted in print with a poem in Kundes (Prankster) in New York, and he went on to publish children’s poetry in Kalifornyer idishe shtime (Jewish voice of California), as well as Tog-morgn zhurnal (Day-morning journal) and Kinder zhurnal (Children’s journal) in New York. In book form: Shabes, yontef, khalemoyed (Sabbath, holiday, intermediate days [of Passover and Sukkot]) (Los Angeles, 1957), 16 pp.; Frank un fray, portretlekh (Free as a bird, little portraits) (Los Angeles, 1958), 18 pp.; Mayse breyshes, mayselekh fun der sedre breyshes un fun der sedre noyekh (The story of Genesis, stories from the biblical portion of Bereshit and Noah), poems (Los Angeles, 1959), 16 pp.; Goyim zingen (Gentiles sing) (Los Angeles, 1961), 18 pp.; Lustik, lebedik, freylikh (Brilliant, alive, joyous) (Los Angeles, 1961), 18 pp.; Fun di sheymes fun der alter kloyz (From the stray text pages in an old house of study) (Los Angeles, 1965), 31 pp. He died in Los Angeles.
Berl Kagan, comp., Leksikon fun yidish-shraybers (Biographical dictionary of Yiddish writers) (New York, 1986), cols. 159-60.


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With warmer weather and dry conditions expected to continue for the next few days, crews fighting the Cerro Pelado fire in the Jemez Mountains are especially focused on the fire’s northeast section. Fire crews have been working to widen Dome Road (Forest Service Road 289 on this map), clear out underbrush, remove downed limbs and other fuels and treat the area with fire retardant.
The fire is about 5.5 miles away from Laboratory property and has burned approximately 25,000 acres. Over 560 personnel are working the fire.
The Laboratory is coordinating closely with Los Alamos County, the NNSA and the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies responding to the fire. The Lab and Los Alamos County are in the “ready” phase of “ready, set, go,” meaning there is no emergency but residents and employees should begin creating a plan in case they need to leave the area.
Laboratory managers, in coordination with Los Alamos County, NNSA and other agencies, have established points at which to make decisions about whether to move to the “set” phase, based on the fire’s progression.
This afternoon, Laboratory officials announced that if the fire moves closer to Laboratory property, all employees who can telework could be shifted to Maximum Telework status as part of an effort to reduce the number of employees who might have to evacuate the site if the fire were to threaten Lab property or the townsite.
Lab leaders will determine whether Maximum Telework is necessary if the main body of the fire moves northeast and reaches Dome Road, taking into consideration the fire management incident team’s assessment of the fire (e.g., wind speed, fire behavior).
Decisions about evacuating remaining employees and the townsite will be made in conjunction with Los Alamos County if the fire continues to move closer to the Laboratory and reaches Alamo Canyon (see map here). Residents can learn about this status via the Laboratory Emergency Management webpage, the Los Alamos County Cerro Pelado Fire Updates page and the community’s CodeRED alert system. Sign up for Los Alamos County’s CodeRED emergency alerts by texting LOSALAMOS to 99411. More information about packing a “go bag” and other information about evacuations is available on this Federal Emergency Management Agency website.
Los Alamos County and the Laboratory remain in Stage 2 fire restrictions, which prohibits any outdoor burning and restricts some work activities.
The Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the NNSA Field Office continue to monitor the fire as a unified response and will provide daily updates as long as they are necessary. Emergency operations managers from Los Alamos and Sandoval counties are drawing on the technical expertise of the Laboratory and NNSA, as well as that of the Los Alamos County Fire Department.
Be sure to rely on official sources for the latest information on the Cerro Pelado fire, such as:
- LANL.gov and Los Alamos County
- U.S. Forest Service website
- Inciweb incident page
- Santa Fe National Forest Twitter page
- Cerro Pelado Fire Facebook page
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Kristen Stewart appears to be done with Victoria's Secret model Stella Maxwell as she is seen holding hands with stylist Sara Dinkin
Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell have been romantically linked since 2016.
But on Thursday, the 28-year-old Twilight star was spotted holding hands with a woman thought to be stylist Sara Dinkin.
It's unclear if Stewart and Maxwell have called it quits for good.
New flame? Kristen Stewart fueled Stella Maxwell split rumors on Thursday when the 28-year-old Twilight star was seen holding hands with another woman
Kristen, who recently wrapped filming the Charlie's Angels reboot, appeared to be grabbing lunch the red-headed gal.
The Lizzie star donned a black bomber jacket and boyfriend jeans that she paired with a camo-print shirt and Vans.
Stewart appeared makeup free, and wore her pixie cut in a spiked, messy do.
Rocker chic: The Lizzie star donned a black bomber jacket and boyfriend jeans that she paired with a camo-print shirt and Vans
Maxwell and the Colorado native were last seen together in October at the airport in Amsterdam.
The Victoria's Secret model was visiting Stewart on set of Charlie's Angels, set to release in September of 2019.
Kristen and Stella have been notoriously secretive about their relationship over the years, both refraining from mentioning one another to the media.
Splitsville? Maxwell and the Colorado native were last seen together in October at the airport in Amsterdam
Stewart recently joined the cast of Happiest Season—a rom-com about a girl who plans to propose to her girlfriend at her family's holiday party.
But things change when she finds out that her partner has yet to tell her conservative parents that she's gay.
Tri-Star acquired the worldwide rights to the project from the writing team of Clea DuVall and Mary Holland.
DuVall, an actress who has starred in movies like She's All That and The Grudge and TV shows like Veep and American Horror Story, is slated to direct as well.
Moving on? The couple have been romantically linked since 2016 (Photo taken April 2018)
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Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok name had infiltrated last year. The new Assassin’s Creed game was claimed to be Viking-themed and some visuals were leaked. No official announcement has been made yet, but Amazon Germany, GameStop Italy listed the new Assassin’s Creed as Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok. This listing was removed from both stores shortly after. However, careful gamers noticed this listing instantly and took a screenshot.
The name of the new Assassin’s Creed game appeared on Amazon!
According to the claims put forward last year, the game features as follows;
- The game will pass during the Vikings period.
- The name of the game, Assassin’s Creed: Ragnarok will be.
- In Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok, we will control an ally of Ragnar Lodbrok, the legendary leader of the Vikings.
- Map of the game, Great Britain, Denmark, Norway and Finland will include different countries will be large enough.
- Kingdoms will be divided into regions where settlements.
- The campuses will have privatization options and their own economic systems.
- We will control an assassin in the game.
- Similar to the story of Odyssey, we will pursue Mjolnir in this game.
- Assassin’s Creed Ragnarok is being developed by Ubisoft Montreal.
- There will be co-op quests in the game.
- Ship battle will be at the forefront.
- There will be no question marks on the map. In this way, the player will be able to discover new locations, loot areas, the map itself.
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The Benefits of Myofascial Release Therapy in Gold River for Treating Pain
If a person suffers from chronic or long-term pain, a smart way to find relief is with Myofascial Release Therapy in Gold River. It can help make the individual stronger, while reducing the pain felt. However, before taking time to seek out this service an individual may want to learn more about some of the treatments and self-help exercises.
Exercise is important to stay healthy and can help avoid injury. Low impact aerobic type exercises can help to rev up a person’s heart rate, while still being easy on the joints. Great options for this are swimming, bicycling or walking (rather than running).
It’s important do have strong muscles. Exercises such as resistance bands or body weight exercises can be used to achieve results.
Gentle stretching is extremely beneficial for people who are in pain. Remember, though, don’t stretch too far. An experienced myofascial release therapist in Gold River will sometimes provide some exercises for you to do on your own at home.
Part of a myofascial session is getting some massage done as part of a person’s treatment plan. Sometimes this is going to be done in areas that are injured or sore, however, the therapist will take care to ensure it is helpful and safe.
Don’t underestimate the benefits offered by myofascial release massage therapy. If a person is suffering from pain, it may help them achieve the relief they have hoped for. Additional help and information about pain relief can be found when an individual visits Rosemont Therapy for their pain relief therapy. Being informed is the best way to determine if this is the best course of action.

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If you followed Season 7 of Real Housewives of Atlanta then you know that newbie Demetria McKinney was all about kickstarting her music career. As Wetpaint exclusively told you a few weeks ago, she scored her own record deal, and now she’s busy working on her album. Turns out Demetria looked to co-star Kandi Burruss for some help finishing up a few tracks, so we chatted with both ladies about what it’s been like to work with each other in the recording studio.
As Instagram shows, the gals were hard at work over the holiday weekend since Demetria needs to turn in her album to her label by tomorrow, May 27. Kandi enlisted her whole Kandi Factory staff to assist Demetria, and by the looks of it this crew is getting plenty of stuff done.
Three (going on four) songs in just two days? Color us impressed!
In an exclusive statement about their collaboration, Demetria tells Wetpaint, “I've been such a fan of Kandi. She's super talented and it's been an honor to be in the studio with her and the Kandi Factory Crew.”
Sounds like it’s a mutual admiration society with these two, as Kandi was just as thrilled to be working with Demetria. “Demetria is bringing the vocals on her new album,” the RHoA vet tells us exclusively. “I'm happy that she is fulfilling her dream, because that girl can sang!”
While we’re a bit surprised that Kandi is mixing Housewives with her music biz again — you all remember what happened when she worked on “Don’t Be Tardy” with Kim Zolciak — we’re glad that she’s been able to help out Demetria since, in Kandi’s own words, Demetria “can sang.”
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Getting the Right Diagnosis – BusinessWorld Online
On August 4, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that inflation in the Philippines hit 6.4% in July, the fastest year-on-year growth in four years.
Rapidly rising inflation has exacerbated poverty and affected household spending across the country. But at the same time, this inflation is not the result of a “hot economy”. In fact, we are still in the critical stage of recovering our economy and returning to pre-pandemic levels of income and production.
In short, the administration needs a solid and coherent plan. The goal is not only to stop the immediate inflation and mitigate its negative impact, but to bring about sustained economic growth in the Philippines after the pandemic-induced recession and high fiscal deficit.
In this regard, a central question that Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) should have answered is: what is the President’s diagnosis of the major issues plaguing our country? What are the binding constraints on the economy? And how did he arrive at the diagnosis?
In his SONA, the president said we are going through “difficult times”. and “we will continue to find solutions”. Regarding the economy, he listed a number of proposed measures in which he emphasized “good fiscal management”. But there is a lack of clarity as to what underlies these proposals and whether these proposals best meet the binding constraints.
Instead of assessing the country’s current economic situation and policy recommendations, this article (Part 1) will focus on explaining the growth diagnostic method. This political tool comes from a 2005 article by Ricardo Hausmann, Dani Rodrik and Andres Velasco, titled “Growth Diagnostics”.
The article informs readers, in particular policy makers and economists, about the relevance of making diagnoses to identify the constraining constraints of an economy. It is also a critique of the Washington Consensus (WC), a set of overarching, if not stopgap, policy recommendations backed by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The WC has failed to deliver higher and sustained levels of investment in many emerging economies.
Hausmann et al. argue that a growth diagnostic approach is needed to narrow down the most appropriate policy interventions to remove key barriers to investment. Setting the lofty goal of solving all problems or distortions at once (like WC) is unrealistic. The arguments of Hausmann et al. are summarized below.
There are four typical reform strategies, which Hausmann et al. are inferior to the growth diagnostics approach.
The first is “comprehensive reform”, in which all problems are simultaneously eliminated. It’s practically impossible. First, policy makers lack relevant information on all the distortions to carry out a comprehensive reform. Second, the pursuit of reforms everywhere strains and exhausts institutional capacities.
The second is “do as much reform as you can, as best you can,” which is the mainstream approach and a whitelist approach to reform. This simply applies to reforms that seem feasible, based on the idea that the more areas reformed the better, and that any reform is good. This is flawed because we cannot be sure that any given reform in isolation can be guaranteed to be good, due to many other issues with which it might interact. For example, a doctor may prescribe a drug that is good for the patient on its own, but when taken in combination with other drugs, it may have contraindications and lead to increased harm.
The third is second-best reform, which prioritizes reforms that lead to positive second-best effects. But it’s often difficult to predict second-best interactions before they happen. Although we are aware of the possible negative effects of the interaction of feasible reforms, we cannot predict at the outset what the costs will be. The total transaction costs of a controversial reform, for example, appear only after the fact.
The fourth strategy criticized is that if second-best interactions cannot be determined, reformers can choose to target the largest distortion. But that does not guarantee that the reforms with the greatest impact on economic well-being and growth will be worked on first. The largest distortions do not necessarily correspond to the realization of the largest net benefits to society. (Take, for example, the higher corporate tax, compared to countries in the same region. We can admit that this is a big distortion. But the investors themselves do not consider the higher tax as the most binding constraint.)
We therefore cannot afford to undertake what Hausmann et al. call it a “gun” approach, which has too many targets. As global experience has shown, this is not only ineffective; it also leads to unintended negative consequences, making the situation worse.
Besides politics, capital, time and resources are finite. These limited resources are therefore better used to work on the most important reforms.
The solution is to focus on the most binding constraints, or key issues, that offer the most “reform return on investment”. This approach focuses directly on the bottlenecks. It is these obstacles which, if not removed, would cripple the economy. Overcoming these obstacles brings a large magnitude of benefits to society, the economy or the sector.
Determining constraining constraints is not a simple task. The growth diagnostics approach uses a problem tree (Figure) to examine the immediate determinants of economic growth (eg, savings, innovation, infrastructure, etc.) rather than specific problems.
Using the problem tree requires answering the following questions: What keeps growth low? What hinders the flow of productive investments? Is the main problem the low return of economic activities or the high cost of financing?
If the main problem revolves around the weak performance of economic activities, is it due to macroeconomic risks such as inflation or the narrowness of fiscal space? Or are they low social returns such as insufficient investment in complementary factors of production such as human capital or infrastructure? Or is it due to limited access to technology? Or the misapplication of property rights and contracts, labor-capital conflicts, or learning and coordination externalities?
Or is low growth mainly due to insufficient access to finance? Are there problems with domestic financial markets or external markets? If it is a problem of poor domestic markets, is it due to budget deficits or poor intermediation?
After doing a process of elimination, we can separate the non-binding constraints from the binding constraints. Once one knows what to focus on, one finds the associated economic distortions whose removal will do the most to ease the constraints on growth. Then we can proceed to choose the appropriate policy or intervention. However, this does not yet determine the exact order of political interventions. Once the primary binding constraint is properly addressed, we return to the problem tree framework for the next challenge.
To illustrate the use of the growth diagnostic framework, let us apply it to the case of the Philippines. In 2010, when President Noynoy Aquino’s term began, the binding constraint was tight fiscal space due to the previous administration’s politicized spending and reluctance to enact further tax reforms. To address this problem, the Aquino administration successfully pushed through the Sin Tax Reforms, which increased, simplified, and improved the excise tax system.
The sin tax reforms have loosened up our tax room. However, there was still a need for further tax increases to finance high infrastructure spending. During Aquino’s tenure, infrastructure spending was low and became a binding constraint.
The Duterte administration addressed the issue of low infrastructure spending, inadequacy and deteriorating infrastructure by legislating the comprehensive tax reform program. This resulted in the country’s highest tax effort since the Ramos administration. These reforms have improved our solvency and enabled the financing of infrastructure and other public goods.
Moving forward, we ask ourselves: what are the binding constraints that impede growth in the Philippines today? A comprehensive reform strategy will only waste our resources. Along the same lines, a misdiagnosis can eventually further limit our growth. Is the binding constraint the “high cost of financing” or the growing debt of the country? Are these low social returns, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic? Is the health system or the education system holding back growth and investment? Does the infrastructure remain a binding constraint? Or have macroeconomic risks such as the threat of shrinking fiscal space and rising prices become a binding constraint?
The challenge is therefore to define a narrow target of policy interventions that respond to the removal of the most binding constraints.
The next article will focus on Marcos Jr.’s economic policy priorities and the policies needed to deal with binding constraints.
(To be continued.)
The authors belong to Action for Economic Reforms.

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If there’s one defining feature of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s uncertainty. Will there be a vaccine? When can schools safely reopen? Will I still have a job next week? Should I book a spring vacation abroad? A crisis that we’d all hoped would be short-lived is dragging on indefinitely, and the list of unanswered questions keeps growing.
“I’ve started thinking about our current situation as being marked by two pandemics,” Kate Sweeny says. “The viral one, of course, but also a psychological pandemic of uncertainty.” A professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, Sweeny specializes in understanding how people cope with ambiguity. All her research points towards one conclusion: We don’t cope very well.
“Waiting periods are marked by two existentially challenging states: We don’t know what’s coming, and we can’t do much about it,” Sweeny explains. “Together, those states are a recipe for anxiety and worry. People would often rather deal with the certainty of bad news than the anxiety of remaining in limbo.”
That’s what researchers at three institutions in the UK found in a 2013 experiment, when they attached electrodes to 35 subjects and asked them to choose between receiving a sharp shock immediately or waiting for a milder one. The vast majority chose the more painful option, just to get it out of the way. “It’s counterintuitive,” admits Giles Story, one of the academics behind the study. “But it’s a testament to how anxiety-inducing and miserable it can be to have things looming in the future.”
It may be counterintuitive, but it’s actually something we see play out again and again in the scientific literature. Whether it’s receiving a cancer diagnosis, finding out a round of IVF was unsuccessful, or discovering that you failed an exam, for many of us, unequivocally bad news is easier to deal with than the ambiguous waiting period that precedes it. Knowing what we’re dealing with, even if it’s crappy, gives us some agency. Uncertainty leaves us scrambling to regain an element of control—by hoarding toilet paper, for example.
Ironically, while actions like these might provide temporary relief, they can have the opposite effect in the long term, sending our anxiety levels through the roof. “People who struggle with uncertainty engage in behaviors to try to feel more certain, like taking their temperature repeatedly,” says Ryan Jane Jacoby, a staff psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor at Harvard Medical School. “But these actions only serve to perpetuate uncertainty in the long run, and they can really take a toll on your mental health, as they start to take up more time and energy.”
So if stockpiling a year’s supply of toilet paper isn’t going to ease the anxiety that comes with living in a state of limbo, what will? Answering that question involves understanding why exactly we struggle so much with uncertainty. According to Mark Freeston, a professor of clinical psychology at Newcastle University in the UK, it’s all to do with evolution. “It’s of no use for a newborn to understand where danger is, because they can’t do anything about it. What is useful is understanding how to find signs of safety.” That means learning to recognize the people or surroundings we know keep us secure—and being suspicious of the ones we aren’t familiar with.


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The new semester started off with a string of alcohol-related charges levied against students, but Williamstown police say the number of arrests was not unusual or unexpected. Three male students, one sophomore and two first year students were arrested.
According to information provided by the students themselves and confirmed by the police log, shortly after midnight on September 13 a Williams student was arrested on Park Street for violating the open container law.
The student appeared to be underage, so he was apprehended and brought to the police station for questioning. When the arresting officer took an inventory of the student’s belongings, he found a fake identification card in his wallet. The student was therefore charged both for underage drinking and possession of false identification.
An hour after the first arrest, a second Williams student was apprehended for similar reasons. Police initially arrested the student on a charge of disorderly conduct, and later discovered that he also had a false identification card in his wallet.
Within 40 minutes, the police made yet another arrest. A student left Mission with a bottle of alcohol in his pocket. The police stopped him on Park Street and charged him with violation of the open container law and with underage possession of alcohol.
Chief of Police Michael Kennedy said the students will be tried in local courts. If they are found guilty, disciplinary action by the college â€“ such as probation or sanctions â€“ may result. All three declined comment for this article.
Kennedy said he is not particularly concerned about the arrests.
“Three arrests in the first three weeks. Hell, that’s goodâ€” though none would be better,” he said.
He noted that in past years — before the College’s new party policy went into effect — the police have had to provide extra coverage on the first few weekends of the school year and have made far more arrests.
“We don’t have to put anybody extra on in the first few weekends anymore,” he said. “We don’t have a big problem here. We (used to) have a big problem.”
Kennedy emphasized that the Williamstown police does not come into contact with the bulk of the underage drinking on campus.
He added that he knows underage drinking still occurs despite the College’s new party policy.
“If we don’t have occasion to go to the party, we don’t see underage drinking,” he said. “I don’t think we could just walk into parties without some reasonable cause.”
He added that noise complaints, stumbling students, or student vandalism all qualify as reasons why the police may become involved at a College party.
“We will enforce the laws,” Kennedy said. “Not to make a criminal out of you, nobody wants to make a criminal out of you, but to send a message.”
Assistant Director of Campus Security David Boyer echoed Kennedy in his advice to students.
“Follow the law,” he said. “Don’t carry any containers with you from party to party. Don’t give a reason for attention. Walk quietly from party to party. These will give fewer reasons for police intervention.”
Boyer added that the Williamstown police has been reasonable in allowing Security to control events on campus.
“I think they’ve been fair about letting the College handle its problems on campus,” he said. “These arrests were all on public ways and town property not belonging to the college.”
Boyer said he usually does observe an increase in police coverage at the beginning of the year and on notorious party weekends.
“They try and set the tone for the year,” he noted. “Extra enforcement at this time of year can prevent problems later. I’m sure we can expect heavier controls more concentrated in the downtown area.”
Ben Smeal ’00 said he noticed a stronger police presence over the weekend “The fact that there were two Williamstown Police Department cruisers waiting on Route 2 â€“ I’m not a big fan of that,” he said.
“There are laws, and if people don’t follow them, they have to face the consequences,” Smeal said. “Whatever happened to them is probably deserved.”
Dave Erickson ’00 responded similarly: “I think it’s terrible. It’s unfortunate that someone who is 18 years old is going to have a record for something which in the grand scheme of things is minor.” Erickson also said, “At the same time, you have to be smart about things. You have to know the law.”
As Junior Advisor in East 2 and JA Co-President, Erickson has not only had the responsibility of following the laws himself, but also of conveying the laws to the new members of the Williams community. He said he has discussed the law and the party policy with his freshmen.
“I’ve basically told the rules to my freshmen. I’ve said, ‘Security is your friend. Security will help you. Also, do not go outside with an open container. In the end, though, you are an adult and you are responsible for your actions.”
“I think that Security does a pretty good job taking care of parties and students drinking on campus,” she said. “But the cops are around so it’s kind of up to students to be responsible,” said Julie Sandy ’00.
Edith Middleton ’02 said she took the incident less seriously: “I think it’s funny. It gives us something to talk about â€“ people getting busted.”
“I think it’s silly that someone would be prosecuted for open container. They should just get a warning,” said Carissa Carter ’01.


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Save for High Moon Studios' slick Cybertron titles, the Transformers brand has been subject to some pretty dire tie-ins. Much like Rodimus Prime, though, Activision is looking to rise again, with the gob-stoppingly awesome Transformers: Devastation. Our friends over at Pure Xbox managed to nab the first set of screenshots from the cel-shaded affair, and while there's no confirmation that it'll be coming to PlayStation platforms just yet – well, it seems likely, doesn't it?
The game appears to be some kind of brawler based upon the Generation 1 cartoon series, and shots show favourites such as Optimus Prime taking on the likes of Devastator and more. Early speculation suggests that Platinum Games is developing this one, which would make sense, as the Japanese studio collaborated with Activision on the equally fanservicey Legend of Korra. All we know is that we want this... Like, right now. Expect more to be revealed over the coming days.
Update (23:45 BST): It's now been confirmed that Platinum Games is the developer of this promising title. More information through here.

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The have to correct the obedience of your pet would come up, and this system is the most effective for distant coaching. The vary of the distant is 330 yards, which can be used to coach your canine at your yard or park. It helps to curb all dog’s behaviors, corresponding to violence or barking. There are three coaching modes as it’s in other gadgets, the tone or beep, which adjustments the dog’s focus, then the vibration mode.
Some users have reported faulty shock training collars burning their dogs’ pores and skin. With the assistance of the canine coaching collar with a remote, you probably can take pleasure in teaching your dog from a distance of as much as 1000 feet. When it comes to picking the most effective inexpensive training collars for canines, there are plenty of components that come into play.
- The remote has a handy strap and belt clip for easy portability.
- Negative, dominance or “alpha male” coaching, like verbal anger or bodily pressure in response to unwanted conduct, often sends canine in the other way we wish them to go.
- Vets usually do not suggest utilizing shock collars to coach your dog.
- So if the idea of conditioning by present doesn’t attraction to you, there are collars that use a special strategy so as to allow you to achieve the identical results.
- If you have more than one canine and one breed is huge and the other breed is small, if the collar isn’t adjustable then it isn’t going to fit them properly.
Know when, where, and how to administer the shocks, particularly with remote-controlled devices. An e-collar can be utilized shock collars for dogs from a distance, making it convenient for coaching in massive open areas or throughout searching trips.
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As such, you don’t need to get them a shock collar that’s excessively heavy, poorly padded, or made with burrs and rough spots. Some low cost shock collars will skimp on this side of manufacturing to save a couple of dollars.
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Sensitive and specific nucleic acid detection is crucial for clinical diagnostics, genotyping, and biotechnological advancements. Many methods of nucleic acid detection however, either lack the sensitivity or the specificity to detect nucleic acids at low concentrations and/or are too expensive, time-consuming, and complex to use outside of standard laboratories. In the case of the COVID-19 pandemic, qPCR can be used to diagnose the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA, but inadequate access to reagents and equipment has become a bottleneck.
In the last few years, scientists have utilized CRISPR-Cas9 protein variants, Cas13, and Cas12a, to develop simple, portable, and inexpensive platforms to reliably detect nucleic acids at the atomolar level.
The Zhang lab has adapted natural RNase activity of the Cas13 protein to develop and optimize the method termed Specific High Sensitivity Enzymatic Reporter UnLOCKING (SHERLOCK and SHERLOCKv2) (Gootenberg et al., 2017 and 2018). While the Doudna lab has used Cas12a’s non-specific ssDNA degradation to develop the method termed DNA Endonuclease Targeted CRISPR Trans Reporter (DETECTR) (Chen et al., 2018).
Both SHERLOCK and DETECTR harness the promiscuous cleavage and degradation of neighboring ssRNA and ssDNA by Cas13 and Cas12a, respectively, to cleave and activate a reporter. The detectable signal from this reporter can be measured and quantified to determine the presence and quantity of DNA, RNA or a mutation of interest. Together SHERLOCK and DETECTR demonstrate the power of CRISPR-based diagnostics.
SHERLOCK- Specific High Sensitivity Enzymatic Reporter UnLOCKING
Cas13 (C2c2) was first identified in 2016 by the Zhang lab as an RNA guided RNase (Abudayyeh et al 2016). Cas13 can be guided by a single CRISPR RNA (crRNA) to cleave ssRNA or mRNA. It also exhibits a “collateral effect” of non-specific ssRNA cleavage.
How does SHERLOCK work?
Cas13 can be programmed with crRNA to target an ssRNA of interest, for example, a sequence specific to a virus or pathogen. Once Cas13 recognizes and binds to the programmed sequence, it can promiscuously cleave surrounding ssRNA molecules. In SHERLOCK a quenched fluorescent ssRNA reporter is added to the reaction. Cleavage of the quenchable fluorescent RNA by the “activated” Cas13 produces a quantifiable signal that indicates the presence of your targeted nucleic acid. To increase the sensitivity of the assay, targeted DNA or RNA from a sample is first amplified using RPA (recombinase polymerase amplification) or reverse transcriptase (RT)-RPA, respectively. RPA is coupled with T7 transcription to convert amplified DNA to RNA for subsequent detection by Cas13. This amplification step in combination with the ssRNA reporter enables SHERLOCK to detect DNA or RNA with atomolar sensitivity and single base pair mismatch specificity.
SHERLOCK had a few limitations when it was first introduced in 2017 so the lab made further modifications to improve their detection system. They named this system SHERLOCKv2 for SHERLOCK version 2. Here are some of the improvements:
- SHERLOCKv2 uses far less primer in the pre-amplification step allowing for greater quantitation without compromising sensitivity.
- To detect multiple targets in one reaction, Cas enzymes, such as variations of Cas13 and Cas12a, are combined with different fluorescent reporters for each enzyme.
- In addition, Csm6, a CRISPR type-III effector nuclease, can be used in conjunction with Cas13 to amplify the signal of a single target. Csm6 can cleave ssRNA complementary to a crRNA of interest (Niewoehner and Jinek, 2016) and is conveniently activated by Cas13 ssRNA cleavage byproducts. Thus, binding of Cas13 to the programmed region of interest would lead to both the cleavage of a Cas13 specific reporter and the activation of Csm6. The Zhang lab showed that, by adding Csm6 and a Csm6 specific reporter (in the same fluorescent channel as the Cas13 reporter), they could significantly amplify the detection signal for a single target.
- SHERLOCKv2 was adapted so that a cleaved reporter could be detected on commercial lateral flow strips, similar to pregnancy tests. With lateral flow strips, the presence of your DNA or RNA of interest within a given sample is simply determined by the number of bands present on the strip. This type of readout allows for nucleic acid detection almost anywhere as lateral flow strips are easy to transport and work rapidly, providing reliable results in as little as an hour.
Applications of the SHERLOCK detection system
The Zhang lab demonstrated that SHERLOCK could reliably distinguish between Zika and a closely-related virus, Dengue from multiple sample sources. SHERLOCK could also detect low-frequency cancer mutations from cell-free DNA fragments as well as health-related single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from human saliva.
SHERLOCKv2 provides a method to detect nucleic acids with high sensitivity and specificity without compromising speed, ease of use, and portability. This method can be used for an array of applications including clinical diagnostics (e.g. pathogen or virus detection), therapeutics and sensitive genotyping. The beauty of SHERLOCK systems is that it can be used easily and effectively in the lab and in the field (Myhrvold et al., 2018).
Now, the Zhang lab has shared a protocol for using SHERLOCK to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The test is started using RNA purified from patient samples and can be read using a dipstick in under one hour. While the lab points out that the protocol is not approved for clinical use at this point, they hope that the protocol serves as a platform for advancing diagnostics.
DETECTR- DNA Endonuclease Targeted CRISPR Trans Reporter
Cas12a (Cpf1) is a CRISPR Cas variant that can also cleave dsDNA similarly to Cas9 (Zetsche et al., 2015 ). Cas12a however recognizes a different PAM site and generates 5’ and 3’ staggered ends after dsDNA breaks. The Doudna lab discovered Cas12a’s ability to cleave non-specific (trans) ssDNA and harnessed this ability to create a DNA detection platform called DETECTR.
How does DETECTR work?
DETECTR works similarly to SHERLOCK. Cas12a is targeted to a specific DNA sequence, such as the Human papilloma virus (HPV) genome, via a crRNA. An ssDNA-fluorescently quenched (FQ) reporter, which will produce a signal when the ssDNA is degraded, is added to the reaction. To enhance sensitivity, the DNA is first amplified through isothermal amplification by RPA. When Cas12a-cRNA base pairs with the dsDNA of interest, the DNase activity of Cas12a is initiated. Surrounding trans-ssDNA, including the ssDNA-FQ reporter are subsequently degraded at a rate of ~1,250 cuts per second. A quantifiable fluorescent signal designates the presence of your DNA of interest, in this case HPV.
As proof of concept, the lab demonstrated that DETECTR could accurately distinguish between two similar types of HPV, HPV16 and HPV18, from human cells, at atomolar levels, within one hour. DETECTR thus has the ability to rapidly detect nucleic acids with high selectivity and sensitivity from patient samples.
Applications of DETECTR in diagnostics
DETECTR allows for simple and efficient detection of nucleic acids in a mixed population for an array of molecular and clinical diagnostic applications. The company Mammoth Biosciences has been started based on DETECTR technology with the mission to “provide a CRISPR-based platform on which an infinite number of tests” for biosensing can be built upon.
Mammoth Biosciences and UCSF recently adapted the DETECTR platform to detect SARS-CoV-2 using a lateral flow strip format. They published this in Nature Biotechnology. Like the SHERLOCK detection system, DETECTR has not been approved for diagnostics yet, but is undergoing validation studies.
Jennifer Tsang contributed to updating this article.
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Chen JS, Ma E, Harrington LB, Da Costa M, Tian X, Palefsky JM, Doudna JA (2018) CRISPR-Cas12a target binding unleashes indiscriminate single-stranded DNase activity. Science 360:436–439 . https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aar6245
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Additional resources on the Addgene Blog
- Learn about using toehold switches to detect Zika virus
- Learn more about targeting RNA with Cas13a (C2c2)
- Learn more about Cas12a (Cpf1) and its multiplex genome editing abilities
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There is limited evidence about how Mers is transmitted.
It is probably spread through close contact with someone who has Mers – through the air by coughing and sneezing – and then touching one’s mouth, nose or eyes after touching a contaminated object or surface, according to the Health Authority Abu Dhabi.
No vaccine for Mers is yet available so health authorities have recommended the following tips for preventing Mers and other respiratory illnesses:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, especially after coughing, sneezing, using washrooms, and before and after eating or preparing food.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Wear masks during Haj or Umrah.
While no link to animals has been proven, health authorities advise people:
• To heat unpasteurised milk to 70°C before drinking;
• To cook meat well before eating and separate it from other food during preparation and storage;
• To wash hands regularly when handling raw meat or preparing food.
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Preston A. Wells Jr. guides to the major disciplines.
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Study: Almost 90 Percent of Patients Received Wrong Diagnosis
One of the nation’s leading medical care and research centers confirms that patient misdiagnosis is a common and serious medical error that occurs at an alarming rate.
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is regarded among the best hospitals in the United States, providing quality care and cutting edge medical research. Therefore, the facility sees an overabundance of patients with dire and complex conditions.
The hospital released the results of an inward look at patient diagnoses, the conclusion of which is that patients facing serious illnesses should seek a second medical opinion due to the very real risk of a wrong original diagnosis.
The study included an examination of almost 300 patient records over a two-year period. The patients all were referred to the renowned facility by primary care physicians. The Mayo Clinic confirmed the original diagnosis of only 12 percent of the patients. The other 88 percent of patients either received an entirely different diagnosis or one that was revised; that means the initial diagnosis for nine out of every 10 patients were either wrong or incomplete.
Wrong Diagnosis Can Deny Correct Lifesaving Treatment
Misdiagnosis, along with surgical errors and medication mix-ups, is a leading source of medical mistakes. They can harm patients by denying the correct life-saving treatment or subjecting them to needless medical care that can be costly and pose unnecessary health risks.
The study’s authors note that diagnostic errors account for about 10 percent of all patient deaths and as much as 17 percent of all hospital adverse events. An adverse event is one in which a patient suffers harm from medical care, such as a hospital-acquired infection.
Patients Likely to Receive at Least One Misdiagnosis in Lifetime
Referenced in this study is another new, unrelated study on medical misdiagnoses from the National Academy of Medicine, and independent group of medical experts. This research reports that a person is likely to receive at least one misdiagnosis during his or her lifetime. It concludes that mistakes in medical diagnosis occur at unacceptable rates and in a wide range of care settings.
The National Academy of Medicine almost 20 years ago released a report that concluded as many as 98,000 people die in the United States each year from preventable medical errors, including misdiagnoses. More recent estimates place deaths from medical mistakes much higher – as many as 250,000 people per year - making medical errors the nation’s third leading cause of death, behind only heart disease and cancer.
Based on the new study, Mayo Clinic researchers recommend that patients receiving a diagnosis of a serious health condition always seek a second medical opinion.
But not all patients do this, nor should they be expected to routinely get a second opinion. Rather, healthcare providers should always provide an acceptable level of care, which includes a correct medical diagnosis.
If you or a family member suffered from a serious medical error, contact a medical malpractice attorney to investigate your case.
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I have to wonder first what JAMA is doing studying gun deaths and a perceived stringency of gun laws in the first place.
Then you also have to wonder why JAMA adds suicides by gun to the murders by gun to reach its conclusions. I'm not for suicide, of course; the Catholic catechisms tell us that the suicides spend eternity away from God, as they've killed someone without the possibility of Reconciliation; but I think it's worse for society that some people murder others. I'm more concerned with the greater harm here on Earth. So I think the only relevant study of the effectiveness of gun control laws (or its near certain ineffectiveness) regards crimes against others, not oneself and God.
And then there's the inescapable fact that adding in suicides helps the statistics give the conclusion that a progressive organization would seem to want, namely, that gun control laws seem effective. It's lonely in states with great big expanses of land but very few people. There is a double digit rate of proportional suicide in five states in America. They are all large states with few people. Is there a correlation there? I have no idea. I know nothing about what causes people to commit suicide. Here is the list:
Rank State Suicide Rate (per 100,000) Murder Rate (per 100,000)
25 Wyoming 14.6 1.3
34 Nevada 10.9 3.9
36 Montana 12.8 1.8
45 Alaska 14.4 3.2
46 Idaho 10.8 1.1
The rank is the number on the list of 50 states awarded by JAMA for the severity of their gun laws. 1 is very severe indeed (Mass. with 1.7/100k murder rate) and 50 is nearly laissez-faire about guns (Utah with 1.1/100k murder rate). All of these five are below the middle of the list and all of them have very small to at least under the median for murder rates. Inclusion of the suicide rates raises the number of gun deaths in the bottom half of the less stringent gun law states, which is precisely what those supporting gun control laws want to see.
To be fair, the people doing the study point out five problems with the study and admit that they "could not determine if the greater number of laws were the reason for the reduced fatality rates." But the reporter for the New Yorker is pretty sure correlation is causation. He even does the study one better, assuring us that gun control works and he can prove it.
If American had gun laws like those in Canada, England, or Australia, it would have a level of gun violence more like that of Canada, England, or Australia. That’s as certain a prediction as any that the social sciences can provide.
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I tend to be the emotional sort. I cry over movies, weddings, and basically anything that promises a happy or terribly sad ending. I faithfully renew my Netflix subscription to watch classics with Cary Grant or Sophia Loren with my box of tissues on hand. I am one of the remaining few hopeless romantics. Imagine my surprise when I sat back and watched a few scenes of my own romantic movie. I know it's pointless to dwell on the past but sometimes it's good to sit back and take stock. When I was married, the flush of young love wore off very quickly. We were young, unestablished with a new baby. We both had our quirks that admittedly needed some work if we were going to be a "forever" couple. One of us was willing to work on it, the other not so much. My ex-husband could be my best friend or my worse enemy at times. We never seemed to be able to establish that true sense of we were playing on the same team.
My family saw qualities in my ex that I seemed to blind and willing to overlook. Qualities that I outright defended and excused even if it actually bothered me. I was under the impression that my love would get us through. My sense of being a strong partner would relay to him that this marriage was worth any effort he could make. Little did I know that at times, I was attempting to sell myself on the marriage. Every issue that arose, I told myself that we would make it through. My reality wasn't as romantic as my movies or novels. I cursed myself as the author of this badly written romance novel and started to beg for a rewrite. Oddly enough, the most telling sign that this man wasn't meant to be my forever came about in a most unusual way. One day after a terribly bad argument, he went to kiss me as an attempt at an apology. My eyes stayed open the whole time. My heart knew it was time to move on.
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Here are some of the best roulette moments as captured on the silver screen…
Out of all the movies where the game of Roulette stars as the prominent figure or the hero’s choice for entertainment – It’s in the James Bond movies where Roulette really makes a name for itself. The game did not appear in every Bond movie but it did appear prominently in Moonraker and Casino Royale. We also see a glimpse of the game in Dr. No and Diamonds are Forever.
During the time that some of the above James Bond movies were being made, in 1950, the famous Bugs Bunny cartoon depicted Bugs and Yosemite Sam playing Russian Roulette. Unfortunately, Bugs losses and throws quite a tantrum – poor Yosemite.
Another famous moving that made its début in 1978 was The Deer Hunter about three soldiers capture by the Vietnamese, who made the soldiers play Russian Roulette, whilst they bet on the outcome. Tragically, this Roulette version was violent and only one soldier remained at the end of the rounds.
Another classic – Casablanca, made in 1942 was based on an American café that had a fixed roulette wheel. The roulette croupier has rigged the wheel so that it hits 22. A man with his last coin then bets on 22 and wins quite a bit of money. It’s not very often that an entire movie is almost solely based on the game of roulette.


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TURNER -- Brothers Bryce and Kevin Libby will share the bill on Saturday, Nov. 9, as they headline the second concert in the Fall Music Festival sponsored by the North Turner Presbyterian Church.
Both are known to area audiences but for very different musical styles. Kevin, a guitarist and vocalist, is also a songwriter, and the soulful country style he has developed over the past 30 years skillfully blends material from such artists as Jerry Jeff Walker, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash with his own compositions.
Singer Bryce studied classical voice in his youth and performed for many years in a variety of settings in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.. He is known for a dynamic stage presence through which he delivers an eclectic repertoire of Broadway, jazz, blues and pop standards. He does not write songs, but he does his own arrangements, which at times differ significantly from the original composition.
Although at seemingly opposite ends of the musical spectrum, the brothers share the same musical heritage and a very interpretive approach to their music.
"Neither one of us just 'covers' the material we perform," said Bryce. "We only choose material we feel a personal connection to, and what the audience gets is our own take on the songs. We recently shared a stage for the first time, and afterwards people commented on how very different we are and yet how nicely our styles complement each other. And actually, my older brother Kevin was a significant musical influence for me. I grew up listening to the records he bought and listening to him practice guitar. And we both were profoundly influenced by the musical family we grew up in."
Bryce will be accompanied by pianist John Twitchell.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the church on Howes Corner Road (Route 219) in North Turner. It is approximately one mile east of the intersection of Routes 4 and 219. There is no set price for the concert but goodwill donations will be taken at the door and refreshments will be served during intermission. Everyone is welcome and this is a family event so bring the children.
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