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The total volume of water that has melted from all of the world's polar ice sheets, ice caps and mountain glaciers over the past decade would fill Britain's largest lake, Windermere, more than 13,000 times, according to one of the most comprehensive studies of the Earth's frozen "cryosphere".
Using satellites that have monitored the disappearing ice over the entire surface of the globe, scientists estimated that some 4168 cubic km of ice disappeared between 2003 and 2010 - enough to cover the United States in 0.5m of water.
The survey found that the melting of the cryosphere has been responsible for raising sea levels by about 1.27cm over the same period, equivalent to a rise of about 1.5mm a year. This was on top of sea-level increases due to the thermal expansion of seawater caused by rising ocean temperatures.
Data gathered by the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment, a joint satellite project run by Nasa and the German Government, also found that the amount of ice melting from the mountain glaciers and ice caps that were not in Greenland or Antarctica was actually significantly smaller than previous estimates had suggested.
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Instead of contributing nearly 1mm of sea level rise per year as previously suggested, some of the Earth's glaciers and ice caps, especially in the Himalayas and Asia, were melting slower than expected, contributing about 0.4mm of sea level rise per year - less than half the amount predicted.

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THE police and crime commissioner for Hampshire, Simon Hayes, has selected Andy Marsh as his preferred candidate to be the next chief constable.
Mr Marsh, currently the deputy chief constable, was selected after a two-day interview process.
The commissioner will now go before a confirmation hearing this Friday in the Council Chamber at The Castle in Winchester.
Mr Hayes said: “There were four strong candidates, but throughout the whole process, Andy Marsh demonstrated to me that he is the right man to lead the force, that he shares my vision for the future and has the ability to inspire officers and staff to deliver my priorities and to make Hampshire and the Isle of Wight an even safer place.”
Mr Marsh joined Hampshire police as DCC in July 2010. He started his career with Avon and Somerset Police before transferring to Wiltshire as an assistant chief constable in 2007. He returned to his former force in 2009 before moving to Hampshire.
The Commissioner’s appointment panel consisted of Khalid Aziz, chairman of the Naomi House hospice; Julian Gibbons, president of the Hampshire National Farmers’ Union; Andrew Lloyd, chief executive of Rushmoor Borough Council; Hallam Mills, High Sheriff of Hampshire; Sir Hugh Orde, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers and former chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and Liz Mackenzie, an independent member, appointed to ensure it was a fair, open and merit-based process.


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Goldberg slammed the website for incorrectly reporting that she stated that Carryn Owens, wife of a fallen Navy SEAL, made an appearance at Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress for “attention.”
“It endangered my family’s life, it endangered my life,” Goldberg stated, explaining how the site which the article was posted on was created by a guy who “just wanted to see how quickly stories he made up were quickly spread.”
“[The thing is] if you say Whoopi did this, people just assume it’s true because nobody has to prove anything,” she told the rest of The View ladies.
Addressing the man, who’s in Costa Rica, she said she is going to try to get some legislation going. “If you’re going to involve someone in fake news, you should have their permission. You shouldn’t be able to put stuff out there, ‘cause clearly you don’t care what could’ve happened to me or to my family,” Whoopi continued. “Or the fact that there’s a lot of people who said, ‘No, I know you said it.’ Well actually, if you go on The View site I said the exact opposite.”
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Baseball anime is here! “Diamond A-SECOND SEASON-” Review!!
Baseball anime is here! “Diamond A-SECOND SEASON-” Review!!
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Sequel to the previous work [a diamond] .
Blue Road High School which missed Koshien in summer.
The third grader retired, and a new system where the new captain was put in Miyuki started.
However, the hole where the third grade which was the main force was missing is large.
Evaluation Score: 86 points (Ryosaku)
※ Because it contains spoilers, please read carefully.
Shiri Gari, high degree of perfection
“A” of the TV second series of “Diamond,” because it was broadcast without putting the time, it will be many people who have been the same way of capturing the same anime rather than secondary.
However, the climax of the end of the term was a masterpiece, and it was difficult.
The team’s flagship, and the hole where the third grader who was too “cool” member came out, is not the one buried easily.
A growing tan as a whole team
Therefore, the atmosphere of the work differs greatly in this work and the previous works.
In other words, the atmosphere of the team is completely different.
This might be “new team”, and the standpoint of the first grade of Sawamura changes to the position “team’s mainstay” instead of “rookie”.
The member who tightens the former team, and has been livened does not exist already, and the role hangs chiefly on the shoulder of the sophomore year.
When the atmosphere changes so much, it is a little impression.
It is easy to say that the third grade has come out.
However, the person who was there is not so empty, and whether it is the one to change the scenery so much. And, when this work is seen, it is keenly felt so.
Of course, this is a change that is felt because it was to draw a living character only that this work, and have built a world view that has been established.
And, it is a way of feeling of the reason why the shortage and power down of a pure war force is made to be felt strongly because it is a sports one at the same time.
And this whole new team is the second phase of this work, which aims to compete in Koshien.
It would be a totally different drama from the team of the Summer Games that had already been completed.
There is a sense near it for the viewer who has seen from the one-term though it is probably an exaggeration to say starting from zero.
There is no Yuki senior who boasts the Australian hit. Where’s the first? What about the number four?
There is no senior Masuko who was strong, too. (In another sense, Masuko senior)
Only the second base has been taken over by the Kominato brothers quality, but overall the forces are down and sensation.
Do you really want to win a powerhouse school with this level?
Such a feeling of presence or a tight feeling comes out from the team before the qualifying start am fully convinced and overflows.
Kataoka’s resignation disturbance and the strange coach Ochiai
And, it is the resignation of director Kataoka to occupy a big weight in this work.
However, it does not resign immediately even if it says resignation.
“This year is full” or “until the Fall Tournament” is the term of office.
Strangely, the story of this setting suddenly contracts.
In the first place, the fall tournament is not a battle that cannot be defeated.
Because, there is the next.
Of course, it is hard to think that actual ball children are thinking about such a thing, but the story is different if it sees from the viewer.
“The autumn tournament is the next summer…? It is a wicked feeling, and the presence is thin compared with summer which becomes “last” by all means.
It was this autumn meeting that brought a sense of realism to the dramatic, the resignation of the director Kataoka.
We can’t resign after we go to Koshien.
The team tightening in this word of Miyuki, and the goal turns into a mission.
The rise curve of the Sawamura, the time of the start of the tournament also combined, from here is the feeling that the real thing.
And, the character named Ochiai who is taking office as a coach moment by the succession supervisor is exquisite.
It is a severe rear list, and this coach with the characteristic of the true opposite to the kindness and the severity that the zeal guidance of Kataoka and the student’s growth is the first is “it is a certain person” and is “adult” at the same time.
He is confronted with his ability as a coach everywhere, and he also proudly and brutally says to the director Kataoka.
On the other hand, there is some charm in the ruthless rear-list-ish conduct, it is this person’s charm to have neatly “gag character element” which seems to be this work.
The charm of this work to see a hero named Sawamura
It is a character of the hero named this Sawamura that I think that it is good.
Up-down is intense, the position of the team is not stable this character is the basis of the sports root part of this work, and those who dislike such a sports root feeling (I do not like too much… It is only a “tooth floats” element for the W.
However, because the drawing as a gag character is basically thorough, the “Nekketsu” element is suppressed to a minimum, it will be the terrible of this work that follows from the previous works.
No Nekketsu in vain
This personality is amazing in a way.
Throughout the story, the “hottest” development has always been prepared, but there are many patterns that are directed in the episode rather than Sawamura.
The main character is the use of Sawamura as a gag worker to liven up the Nekketsu element.
It is a bold strategy to use it for “venting” of the hero in the creation.
On the other hand, the way of Sawamura is only “result”.
This character is always directed by the reversal from the weakest pitcher position.
The uplifting feeling of the “rise” episode will probably occupy the majority of the “fun” of this work by putting out various “hottest” developments of this work.
However, the Sawamura “fall” in order to “rise” is just necessary.
The “Fall” episode for that is somewhat of a malaise, rather than a “rising” story, of course.
That might be the only drawback.
However, the story during the “Fall” episode, but I will be covered by the seniors of the hottest! W
Do you read manga or watch in anime?
The proposition might be there in the person who does not know this work yet.
I don’t read all the manga personally, but I think the rhythm is good and easy to read.
The picture is beautiful, and is definitely interesting.
On the other hand, the rhythm of anime is never good.
The length of the interval of one sphere, similar to a Dragon Ball stretching method (W), is possibly
It’s a toss! (Д °)
That might lead to a frustrating w
However, it is certain that the tempo is loose, and the character can be emotionally imported firmly. (Psychological depiction is also polite)
Such as the appearance of the look that is cut in with the ferocious BGM, directing is also not bad.
Anyway, it takes time because there are a lot of talk, but I think that it is not bad to see in the animation if time can be secured.
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Katsuhiro Otomo, maker of the anime classic Akira, sets his expensive follow-up in early Victorian England. The Satanic mills and billowing smoke provide a mise en scène that looks admirably authentic, totally lacking in the usual Japanese urban dystopia.
But, in spite of that, and the wonderfully drawn climax which has half of London and the Great Exhibition reduced to rubble, a confused storyline and one-dimensional characters are unsatisfactory. What often looks wonderful, and is obviously culled from authentic sketches of the time, lacks the power to engage us dramatically.
In the tale, a young Manchester boy (voiced by Anna Paquin, whose accent varies with abandon) receives a mysterious metal ball from his inventor grandfather (Patrick Stewart), which he discovers to be the key to a force of unparalleled power. A group of errant capitalists wants the steamball and it's up to the boy to determine who should reap the benefits from this miracle of 19thcentury science.
Otomo is clearly trying to illustrate the dangers for the world if the secrets of science were to fall into the wrong hands. But his film, which frequently looks tremendous, simply doesn't cut the mustard as a moral tale with any real dramatic power.


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Dear Patty and Sandy,
What are some good ways to help others when you are a working mother of very small children? It is easy enough to decide where to send our pittance of charity dollars every month. But it’s harder to give of myself. Are there any good options for those useful hours between 4 a.m and 6 a.m?
Casey, your idea of using the wee hours of the morning is admirable, but I would also caution you to take care of yourself. You want your “Goodness” to last for the long haul!
Too many of us trot out the excuse, “I want to volunteer, but I can’t get there because …” Thanks to the Internet, phone, and virtual work of all kinds, that is no longer viable. “Virtual volunteering” is now a big part of the volunteer sector. My 84-year-old mom has a tough time getting around in the winter, but she volunteers from her living room as a phone screener for families seeking social services. She is not alone. There are “virtual jobs” of all kinds that can be done from your home and have real impact on issues you care about—from part-time Web designer, to fundraiser, to Wikipedia content screener, to homework tutor. If you want to go global, even the United Nations has a great resource for online volunteering.
Whether you are co-opting your playgroup to talk about the need for better local parks or becoming a virtual volunteer, start with an issue you care about and have energy for—and then decide what time commitment you can make. Be sure to aim low—better to underpromise and overdeliver than to disappoint an already-strapped nonprofit.
My mom is absolutely right that virtual volunteer opportunities abound and are increasing daily. Kids who grew up on the Internet are pushing NGOs to use the Web to their benefit and harness the goodwill of people exactly like you. If you can’t find a virtual volunteering job right up your alley, contact an organization whose work you admire and offer your services. The organization might be willing to start a virtual volunteer program.
One thing that small service or advocacy organizations often have the hardest time with is their communications and outreach. They don’t have the staff to do all the work it takes to stay in the public eye. This kind of communications work is something that can easily be done by volunteers working from home. Offer your services, stay current on their issues in the news, and let them know where you see opportunities for media coverage or community engagement. Blog, Twitter, or Facebook about them—anything to get them on the map and encourage like-minded individuals to donate their time or money.
If you want something more concrete and interactive, another idea is to participate in an online mentoring program. You can e-mentor students as close as the local junior high or as far away as Africa, which might be ideal, given your time constraints. A good program should have an application process, a background check, and a thorough training program. Just type “mentor” into Volunteer Match’s virtual volunteering section, and you’ll find tons of organizations looking for volunteers.
As the youngster of the team, I also want to point out the excellent and possibly unconsidered benefit of your efforts: the wonderful example volunteering sets for your children. Kids who grow up in households where their parents volunteer are more likely to do so themselves—and when they start working at the local food bank in the afternoons, you can shift your hours to join them and sleep in a bit!
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This is the web version of VoxCare, a daily newsletter from Vox on the latest twists and turns in America’s health care debate. Like what you’re reading? Sign up to get VoxCare in your inbox here.
House Republicans' tax bill does not try, again, to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Instead, it takes aim at a much smaller health care program: a deduction for exceptionally high medical expenses. Today I want to run through how that program works — and what would happen if it goes away.
What is it? The medical expenses deduction allows people with especially high health care costs to deduct that spending on their tax reform. To qualify, you must spend at least 10 percent of your income on medical expenses. The IRS maintains a lengthy list of what counts as medical spending that includes some things you might expect, like fees paid to doctors or spending on prescription drugs. And there are some things you might not expect. Turns out, one can deduct the price of joining a weight loss club or attending a conference related to one's own health conditions. Self-employed individuals are typically able to deduct their insurance premiums, too.
Where did it come from? The medical expense deduction goes all the way back to the United States Revenue Act of 1942. Keep in mind this is two decades before Medicare and Medicaid were created. There was much less of a safety net for those with especially high medical bills.
There is some evidence that the deduction was meant to be a temporary postwar measure, as Kelly Phillips has previously detailed for Forbes. A Senate Finance Committee report on the 1942 tax bill justifies the medical deduction as follows:
This allowance is recommended in consideration of the heavy tax burden that must be borne by individuals during the existing emergency and of the desirability of maintaining the present high level of public health and morale.
About 80 years later, however, it's quite clear that this was not a temporary provision but rather a permanent part of the tax code. The only thing that has changed is how much medical expense one needs to qualify for the deduction. Most recently, the Affordable Care Act raised the threshold from 7.5 to 10 percent of income.
Who uses it? An estimated 8.8 million Americans use the deduction for medical expenses. This makes it one of the smaller deductions — it's nowhere near the size of the mortgage deduction, for example.
Most deductions benefit wealthier Americans, who are more likely to itemize their deductions in the first place. But the medical deduction is actually a bit different: It is used more by poorer tax filers than those who are especially rich.
The Congressional Research Service estimates that 3 percent of tax filers who earn less than $20,000 use the medical expenses deduction, compared to less than 1 percent of people earning more than $1 million.
And this, in a way, makes sense: Most people who earn more than $1 million have health insurance. In order to get above the 10 percent threshold, they would have to spend at least $100,000 out of pocket on medical expenses in the course of one year.
But someone who earns $20,000 would only need to spend $2,000 on medical expenses to cross the 10 percent threshold. And this is also a demographic that is less likely to have health insurance coverage.
What happens if the medical expenses deduction disappears? Most obviously, tax filers would no longer be able to deduct their medical expenses. And, as described earlier, this is one of the provisions of the tax code that currently helps a small subset of low-income Americans.
The AARP has opposed the elimination of the medical expense deduction. "Eliminating the medical expense deduction amounts to a health tax on millions of Americans with high medical costs — especially middle income seniors," the group said in a statement. "AARP is strongly opposed to this provision."
Republicans, meanwhile, have argued that other changes in the tax bill would offset the loss of the medical expenses deduction for those who lose it. But as Dylan Matthews writes, this bill has winners and losers. Those who are wealthiest do best, while poor families would lose out under the current proposal.
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A novel approach to measuring health costs. Zeke Emanuel, Aaron Glickman, and David Johnson propose in the Journal of the American Medical Association a new "affordability index" as a way to measure health costs in America. It essentially compares the mean cost of employer-sponsored coverage to median household wages to get a sense of how big a burden health costs come out to be. It shows health care (unsurprisingly!) has gotten less affordable over the past two decades. Read more here.
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Today's top news
- “House Passes Children's Health Bill, Sending Measure to Senate”: “The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reauthorize a health insurance program for low-income children, sending the legislation to the Senate. The bill would reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program for five years, after which Congress will have to reconsider it.” —Natasha Rausch, Bloomberg
- “Trump seeks end to health care penalty in House GOP tax bill”: “President Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to repeal a health care law penalty in their tax rewrite, a step the House’s top tax writer indicated is politically problematic.” —Marcy Gordon and Alan Fram, Associated Press
- “On The Brink Of A Health Care Crisis, Puerto Rico Asks Trump To Waive Medicaid Costs”: “Puerto Rico, still reeling from Hurricane Maria, is asking the Trump administration and U.S. lawmakers for help in staving off a Medicaid crisis that has put a quarter of the island’s residents at risk of losing medical care.” —Roberta Rampton and Robin Respaut, Reuters
Analysis and longer reads
- “Health Companies Race To Catch UnitedHealth As Amazon Laces Up”: “As soon as news surfaced last week about the potential merger of CVS Health and Aetna, all eyes turned to the looming threat from Amazon. The online retailer’s flirtation with the pharmacy business is a factor, no doubt. But many industry experts say CVS and Aetna have another huge competitor on their minds: UnitedHealth Group.” —Chad Terhune, Kaiser Health News
- “House Republicans Aim To Eliminate Tax Credits For Orphan Drugs”: ‘As part of a sweeping tax overhaul bill, House Republicans on Thursday proposed eliminating billions of dollars in corporate tax credits that have played a key role in the booming industry to develop drugs for rare diseases.” —Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR
- “Skepticism over Iowa’s Medicaid math led AmeriHealth to pull out”: “Iowa state officials refused to provide data used to justify Medicaid payment rates to a private management company that canceled its contract with the state this week, according to documents obtained by the Des Moines Register.” —Jason Clayworth, Des Moines Register
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“DOES anybody here love Justin Bieber?”
Ask a silly question when Canada’s hottest export is in Sheffield and the answer comes as one united, ear-splittingly-high scream.
The hysteria began at the Arena last night long before Justin had even pulled on his silver trainers and is no doubt continuing in playgrounds across the city today.
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There’ll be plenty of tired schoolgirls as well as thousands of sore throats, throbbing ear drums and enormous grins.
It was a night for the young ’uns - somewhere between Disney On Ice and JLS - so anyone far into double figures could be forgiven for feeling a little over the hill.
This 17-year-old symbolises a new generation, not least because he found fame through taking a gamble with his home videos on You Tube.
His support act Willow Smith has only just made it into double figures but for a pint-sized 10-year-old, she sure knows how to rock. She had the young crowd whipping their hair back and forth, although a few of the mums looked as if they wished it was dad Will on stage, instead.
Her big brother Jaden leapt onto stage to share Justin’s spotlight prompting even more squeals of joy.
Justin strummed his way over fans’ heads in a giant heart, played drums and piano then dished out red roses. Three changes of clothes, all his hits, childhood photos and 90 minutes of street dance later and they still couldn’t bear it to end.
Will Bieber fever raise the roof when fans reach the grand old age of 18? Never say never.


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I recently read an article by Forbs columnist Louis Bedigian. He said a few words about the iPhone I disagree with- but what really stung me in his criticism was his brief commentary on gaming.
Bedigian mentioned Epic Games’ presentation of Infinity Blade II and in doing so made a scathing remark- that the iPhone cannot power real games.
What authority does anyone have to judge what game is real or not? Before we can even consider making a distinction, we have to define what a game is.
According to Miriam-Webster, a game is an “activity engaged in for diversion or amusement”. There’s a ton of those activities in the App Store and the Android Market. I could be wrong.
Bedigian goads Apple to create a “real” gaming machine that plays “real” games. Do you think mobile devices are capable of delivering real gaming experiences?
Post in the comments and lets find out.


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*Update* After having the knife and working the action now for twelve days the performance increase is so great a update/re-review is a must. At first it was so stiff my Walmart knives had smoother action. After ordering Benchmade’s Blue Lube and applying a tiny amount on the axis lock bar it was a ...
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Benchmade - Griptilian 551-1 Knife, Drop-Point Blade, Plain Edge, Satin Finish, Gray Handle G10 Handle, Made in the USA HIGH-QUALITY: The CPM-S30V stainless steel blade is extremely well-balanced, offering superb edge qualities and rust resistance.
I've had this knife for a little over a week. So far I'd say it's a pretty solid blade. The original griptillian is a good one but pretty basic. The 550-1 is an improvement in almost every way. Better steel than the 154 cm. Spidey hole over thumb studs. Flow thru handle over the enclosed original. G...
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Replacing my EDC for the last 15 years with this knife. My trusty EDC was also a Griptillian in 440C with the oval thumb hole. I loved that knife and was nearly heartbroken when I though I had lost it (carried it throughout my Navy career. So, having found it I decided to retire my old knife and pur...
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Absolutely love this knife.. Great steel and i have no doubt I could fell a tree with this thing that's how sharp it came! I have very large hands (I'm 6'8) and it fits in my hand perfectly.. This thing is an absolute beast! It's a little expensive (just about 200$ when everything was said and done)...
This is my first Benchmade since the MPR was released and just as happy with it as when I got that little beast and before that it was the Sentinel. My Griptilian came a day early which is always awesome and I spent the afternoon fidgeting with the knife! The knife's fit and finish was spot on for w...
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In the realm of undergarments, there exists a category of lingerie that brings joy, laughter, and a touch of whimsy to our lives – Funny Panties. These delightful pieces of underwear not only serve a practical purpose but also add a playful and entertaining element to our wardrobe. In this article, we will delve into the world of funny panties, exploring their popularity, the various styles available, and the reasons why they have captured the hearts and imaginations of people worldwide.
The Popularity of Funny Panties
Adding Humor to Everyday Life
Life can sometimes be mundane and monotonous, but funny panties have the power to inject a dose of laughter into our daily routines. Whether it’s a pair adorned with cheeky slogans, adorable animal prints, or clever visual designs, funny panties serve as a reminder to not take ourselves too seriously. They create a lighthearted atmosphere and bring smiles to both the wearer and those lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
Social Media Buzz and Virality
In the age of social media, funny panties have become a viral sensation. From humorous photoshoots to hilarious anecdotes shared online, these whimsical undergarments have found their way into countless viral posts and trending hashtags. People love sharing their favorite pairs, engaging in witty banter, and spreading joy through these playful pieces of clothing. The social media realm has become a virtual runway for showcasing the creativity and humor associated with funny panties.
The Plethora of Styles
Funny panties come in a wide array of styles, catering to different tastes and preferences. Let’s explore some of the popular styles that have captivated the imagination of underwear enthusiasts:
Sassy Slogans and Quotes
These panties feature catchy slogans and quotes that embrace a sassy and confident attitude. From empowering phrases to hilarious one-liners, these panties make a bold statement and leave a lasting impression.
Whimsical Prints and Patterns
For those seeking a touch of whimsy, funny panties with adorable animal prints, vibrant fruit patterns, or quirky illustrations are the perfect choice. These playful designs add a delightful twist to traditional underwear and bring a sense of fun to the everyday.
Visual Gags and Optical Illusions
Some funny panties feature visual gags and optical illusions that play tricks on the eyes. Whether it’s an unexpected placement of graphics or cleverly positioned elements, these panties never fail to elicit a chuckle and keep everyone guessing.
As we navigate the ever-evolving world of fashion, it’s safe to say that funny panties will continue to charm and captivate us. They provide a unique opportunity to express our individuality, embrace our sense of humor, and add a dash of excitement to our intimate wear. So, the next time you’re in need of a good laugh or a conversation starter, consider slipping into a pair of funny panties and let the good times roll!
Funny panties have become much more than just a piece of underwear. They have evolved into a cultural phenomenon, spreading laughter and joy wherever they go. From their popularity in social media to the wide variety of styles available, funny panties have carved a niche in the hearts of people worldwide. So embrace the whimsy, celebrate the humor, and indulge in the delightful world of funny panties – because life is too short to wear boring underwear!

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- What did Clint and Natasha do in Budapest?
- Did Bucky know Captain wasn’t coming back?
- Who is Black Widow in love with?
- Who is Hawkeye’s love interest?
- Does Natasha Romanoff have a boyfriend?
- Did Natasha Romanoff Really Die?
- Is Black Widow or Hawkeye stronger?
- Why did Natasha Romanoff have to die?
- Did Steve Love Natasha?
- Did Steve Rogers kiss his granddaughter?
- Who is Hawkeye’s wife?
- Why can Captain America lift Thor’s hammer?
- Are Hawkeye and Black Widow in love?
- What is the relationship between Natasha and Hawkeye?
- Why did Hawkeye kill black widow?
- Is Natasha Romanoff really dead?
What did Clint and Natasha do in Budapest?
tasked Hawkeye and Black Widow to participate in a mission, as part of STRIKE Team: Delta, sending them to Budapest, Hungary..
Did Bucky know Captain wasn’t coming back?
According to the Russo brothers, that’s because Bucky knew what Steve was going to do before he disappeared into the Quantum Realm. The filmmakers didn’t explain how he knew, but they confirmed that he does by pointing to the importance of his emotional farewell beforehand.
Who is Black Widow in love with?
Romanova eventually defects to the U.S. for reasons that include her love for the reluctant-criminal turned superhero archer, Hawkeye. The first hints to Natasha Romanova’s childhood come from Ivan Petrovich, who is introduced as her middle-aged chauffeur and confidant in the Black Widow’s 1970s Amazing Adventures.
Who is Hawkeye’s love interest?
Linda CarterThe first issue of Hawkeye: Freefall proved to be business as usual for the titular hero, but with a couple of new changes. One of the biggest changes is the archer’s new beau: Linda Carter, better known as Marvel’s Night Nurse.
Does Natasha Romanoff have a boyfriend?
Natasha has had a few romantic relationships with her fellow heroes, which all play important roles in her development and mean very much to her. Some notable ex-lovers include Clint Barton (Hawkeye), Matt Murdock (Daredevil), Bucky Barnes (the Winter Soldier), and Alexei Shostakov.
Did Natasha Romanoff Really Die?
But a simple answer to this would be that the Soul Stone reacts to someone’s emotions of losing a loved one rather than actually losing the exact person. For Clint, the Natasha that died was the real one, therefore he received the Soul Stone.
Is Black Widow or Hawkeye stronger?
In terms of pure strength Hawkeye is slightly stronger. In terms of martial arts training they are very closely matched. We saw Black Widow beat Hawkeye in Avengers but as he was the own who converted her to SHIELD before this took place I believe he beat her.
Why did Natasha Romanoff have to die?
The original death scene of Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame was different. … In case you don’t know, Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff sacrificed herself by jumping off a cliff on Vormir to allow the Avengers to acquire the Soul Stone.
Did Steve Love Natasha?
Next Avengers In the Earth-10943 and Earth-555326 universes, after Earth’s Mightiest Heroes brought peace all over the world and were finally free to live normal lives, Steve and Natasha decided to live that life together as they fell in love with one another and had a son they named James Rogers.
Did Steve Rogers kiss his granddaughter?
In Captain America: Civil War, Steve shared a passionate kiss with Sharon Carter, Peggy’s great-niece. It had always been rather strange and awkward, with Captain America clearly transposing his feelings for Peggy onto Sharon; the kiss even happened shortly after Peggy’s funeral.
Who is Hawkeye’s wife?
Laura BartonLaura Barton is the wife of Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, and the mother of Cooper, Lila, and Nathaniel Barton.
Why can Captain America lift Thor’s hammer?
How Can Captain America Lift Thor’s Hammer? Simple: Steve Rogers is worthy. The inscription on Mjolnir reads “Whosoever holds this hammer, if they be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.” It doesn’t matter how strong you are, if you aren’t worthy, you can’t lift Thor’s hammer, no matter how hard you try.
Are Hawkeye and Black Widow in love?
Similar to the MCU variation of the characters, they aren’t romantic. Instead, the two are strictly platonic. During this time, Black Widow has a dalliance with Iron Man and Hawkeye maintains a normal relationship with a civilian.
What is the relationship between Natasha and Hawkeye?
Clint Barton Clint and Natasha are best friends. However, at the start of their relationship, Clint Barton (as Hawkeye) was sent to eliminate Natasha, but instead, Barton saw her skills and recommended her recruitment. The two began an everlasting partnership, with Barton affectionately calling her “Nat.”
Why did Hawkeye kill black widow?
SHIELD sent Clint Barton to kill her. By the time he caught up with her, he’d seen enough to recognize that she felt incredibly guilty for the things she’d done and people she’d killed and might be ready for a change.
Is Natasha Romanoff really dead?
The ‘truth’ will be revealed in the upcoming Black Widow movie. … The events of Black Widow take place between the events of Captain America: The Winter Solder and Captain America: Civil War, thereby making the film a prequel of sorts. Natasha was killed off in Avengers: Endgame, along with Robert Downey Jr’s Tony Stark.

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People were thrilled to be able to see her work at close quarters. It certainly repays careful study.
Anja had done us proud and displayed lots of beautiful quilts for us to admire.
I started off show and tell with my mystery quilt from a pattern by Bonnie Hunter. I started it in August to have it on my son's bed for Christmas.
I also showed another Bonnie Hunter pattern, I spy a 4 patch, which I have made up for Linus. It's a very versatile pattern, and if you want to see Bonnie's free patterns, click here.
Several people seemed to have taken advantage of the awful weather recently to do some sewing for Linus. Di made up two quilts from orphan blocks. Thisa one was sashed in bright pink to give it a very cheerful look.
Ruth made several quilts, mainly from scraps - my favourite kind! This one was particularly bright and child-friendly. If you would like to see these quilts in close up, click here to go to the Leicestershire Project Linus site.
This one is earthy and warm.
Ann brought her completed 'Sizzling Strips' quilt. It certainly sizzles with her fabulous choice of colours!
The final quilt was one completed after a workshop with Sandie Lush. The workmanship is outstanding, although it doesn't photograph well! The designs were completed individually and then joined to give the impression of a wholecloth quilt.
You can see this clearly from the back!
Piecemakers continues to have a lively programme of workshops and outings. Anja kindly gave us a workshop on the day after her talk. I'll look forward to seeing the fruits of that. Linda Rudkin will be showing us all about Flower Pounding on Saturday 15th May. 'Patchwork Schoolhouse' will take place at Threads and Patches on Saturday 29th May. The cost for this will be £50, which includes 10 mini demonstrations/workshops, instruction sheets/kits, refreshments and a full lunch. This is exclusively for our group, so be sure to book your place quickly. Quilts in the Garden at Trentham will take place on Saturday 10th April. The long awaited "Hidden Histories, Untold Stories" exhibition at the V&A is starting in March, and there will be a trip to visit on Saturday 26th June. A booking sheet for this will be at the February meeting. This is a chance to see quilts which have been stored in the V&A for hundreds of years, and will be a once in a lifetime experience. make sure you don't miss it!


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Tracy Yardley! is an artist who contributes to the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series.
Tracy was previously a regular artist and occasional writer for the Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series and its various spin-offs, a tenure he began in 2006 and lasted until the comics cancellation in 2017.
Yardley was born on 19 July 1979 in Southern Illinois. He became a graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2001. He currently lives with his wife Megan in Savannah, Georgia.
Two of his main interests are the comics and the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series: he joined the creative team of the Archie comic series, alongside Ian Flynn, until it was cancelled. On 16 January 2018, it was revealed that he joined the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog team.
- Sonic the Hedgehog #1 - Cover B (serves as the basis for the Wondercon and C2E2 covers)
- Sonic the Hedgehog #6 - Cover B
- Sonic the Hedgehog #9 - Cover B
- Sonic the Hedgehog #10 - Cover B
- Sonic the Hedgehog #9
- Sonic the Hedgehog #10 - (Pages 1-11)
- Sonic the Hedgehog #11 - (Pages 1-6, 9-12)
- Sonic the Hedgehog #12 - (Pages 10-17)
- Sonic the Hedgehog #14
- Sonic the Hedgehog #17
- ↑ http://archiesonic.wikia.com/wiki/Archie_Sonic_the_Hedgehog
- ↑ http://www.tssznews.com/2018/01/16/tracy-yardley-confirmed-for-idw-sonic-team-one-of-multiple-covers-for-issue-1-released/


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Prime Minister Netanyahu:Welcome back to Jerusalem, John.
...I know that you are committed to peace;
I know that I am committed to peace;
but, unfortunately, given the actions and words of Palestinian leaders, there’s growing doubt in Israel that the Palestinians are committed to peace.
A few days ago in Ramallah, President Abbas embraced terrorists as heroes. To glorify the murders of innocent women and men as heroes is an outrage. How can President Abbas say that he stands against terrorism when he embraces the perpetrators of terrorism and glorifies them as heroes? He can’t stand against terrorists and stand with the terrorists. And I’m wondering what a young Palestinian would think when he sees the leader of the Palestinian people embrace people who axed innocent men and women, axed their heads or blew them up or riddled them with bullets. What’s a young Palestinian supposed to think about the future? What’s he supposed to think about what he should do vis-à-vis Israelis and vis-à-vis the State of Israel?
So it’s not surprising that in recent weeks Israel has been subjected to a growing wave of terrorist attacks. President Abbas didn’t see fit to condemn these attacks even after we learned that at least in one case, I stress at least in one case, those who served and are serving in the Palestinian security forces took part in them.
In the six months since the start of peace negotiations, the Palestinian Authority continues its unabated incitement against the State of Israel. This Palestinian government incitement is rampant. You see it in the state-controlled media, the Government-controlled media, in the schools, in text books, in kindergartens. You see it in every part of Palestinian society. So instead of preparing Palestinians for peace, Palestinian leaders are teaching them to hate Israel.
This is not the way to achieve peace. President Abbas must lead his people away from terror and incitement towards reconciliation and peace.
John, the people of Israel and I are prepared to make such an historic peace. But we must have a Palestinian partner whose equally prepared to make this peace.
- Peace means ending incitement;
- it means fighting terrorism and condemning terrorism;
- it means recognizing Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people;
- it means meeting Israel’s security needs; and
- it means being prepared to truly end the conflict once and for all.
If we are to succeed in our joint effort, President Abbas must reject terror and embrace peace. I hope he doesn’t miss, again, the opportunity to give Israelis and Palestinians a better future.
Mr. Secretary, John, I look forward to continuing our discussions. I hope that together we can forge a way to a genuine and lasting peace, a secure peace. Because the only peace that will endure in the Middle East as it really is, is a peace that Israel can defend.
I am determined, above all else, to defend my people and my state, and I will never compromise on the security of Israel and its citizens and on the vital interests that protect our future....


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About 10 percent of those harmed by the cervical cancer vaccines Cervarix and Gardasil haven’t recovered yet, the health ministry has learned, adding that the June 2013 moratorium on promoting the drugs will stay in place.
According to a ministry survey of 1,739 patients, 186 were still experiencing side effects including headaches, fatigue and muscle weakness since being vaccinated, ministry officials said. Some of them lost their ability to walk.
In 135 of the cases, the problems are so severe they interfere with daily activities, including school and work.
Health minister Yasuhisa Shiozaki said Friday that the ministry is planning to begin research on why the side effects occur and potential treatments for them.
NHK reported that the ministry will also begin screening applications filed for medical benefits, but only in cases where a clear link exists or cannot be denied.
The drugs in question are Cervarix, made by GlaxoSmithKlein PLC, and Gardasil, a Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. product. They inoculate against the human papillomavirus, which is believed to be the main cause of cervical cancer.
Vaccination is believed to have a 50 to 70 percent success rate against the virus. It requires three injections into the upper arm or thigh within six months.
Some 3.38 million people were vaccinated between December 2009, when the drugs were launched, and November 2014.
According to the survey, 2,584, or 0.08 percent, of the recipients suffered side effects, a rate higher than for the diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio combination vaccines or Japanese encephalitis vaccines.
Of those harmed, 1,550 recovered to the extent that hospital visits were not needed, with 1,297 recovering within a week. In 114 recipients, medication or physical therapy proved effective. What happened to the other victims is unclear.
In April 2013, the ministry began recommending that girls aged 12 to 16 get vaccinated to stem a rise in cervical cancer. The surge in side effects brought those recommendations to a halt in June 2013.
In August 2013, a nationwide group representing victims of the vaccines and their parents called on the ministry to make stronger efforts to identify the cause of the side effects and to find a remedy.
In January 2014, the panel came to the conclusion that the symptoms are reactions to the pain of the vaccination itself, after examining 176 sufferers who complained of full-body pain or motor impairment.
The ministry conducted the followup survey after being criticized by patients’ groups, who called for additional research.

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Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu, a 100% Smoke-Free Hotel since 1 November 2017, offering 275 guestrooms with all the essential amenities for a refreshing experience with great value. Guestrooms are cosy with eclectic mix of stylish feature wall, anchored along efficiency with essential...
Small room space but pricey compare to others. Central. Good food nearby. Sea view blocks by buildings. Clean room. Polite room service team. China tourists were loud in the common area included lobby.More
Response from CititelExpressKK, Hotel Manager at Cititel Express Kota KinabaluResponded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to read that you have rated our room cleanliness and housekeeping team positively. We look forward to welcoming your return to our hotel in the near future. For hotel promotions, please feel free to browse...More
We stay here for 1 night. Just need a bed for a night because our flight arrived mid night.
The price is affordable. Room is without window but spacious enough for us Muslim to perform prayer.
Very clean room and nice set up. Complimentary of...More
Stayed a night recently while attending to some business in KK.
Firstly the good points:
- good location as its only about 20 minutes from the airport. In fact the plane flies above the hotel on take off.
- a lot of shops especially those...More
Not worth for the price and overprice. The room is very small, but clean. No kettle, no coffee and tea provided. Only 2 bottle water provided. The beds are comfortable. Good location, in the city center. Car park is free for guest. But no guard...More
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Response from CititelExpressKK, Hotel Manager at Cititel Express Kota KinabaluResponded 6 April 2018
Dear Tc L,
Thank you for your feedback. Our hotel provides smart, clean and simple accommodation with essential amenities in the room. However, we do have Superior room that can accommodate 3 or more guest with more amenities such as slippers, dental kit, coffee &...More
The room is small but very pleasant; the bed and pillows are comfortable,sufficient amenities, strategic location and secured parking for guest. There are many places to eat nearby and also easy access to the city. Very friendly Front Office Staffs and Housekeeping team that ready...More
Response from CititelExpressKK, Hotel Manager at Cititel Express Kota KinabaluResponded 6 March 2018
Thank you for your feedback. Friendly services and cleanliness are always our focus and we are gladto read that our effort is being recognised. Once again, thank you for staying with us and we look forward to welcoming your return.
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The cheapest way to get to the hotel is by the Airport Bus. The cost per way is RM5.00 per adult and RM3.00 per child below 12 years. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth available at the airport... More
The cheapest way to get to the hotel is by the Airport Bus. The cost per way is RM5.00 per adult and RM3.00 per child below 12 years. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth available at the airport. However, the shuttle service is only available from 0800hrs until 2015hrs depending from which terminal you depart and the drop-off point is a mere 10-minute walk to the hotel. For convenience, you may get a taxi from the airport to the hotel at RM30.00 per way.

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With Deluxe Art Home Improvement, every detail matters. Our team of skilled professionals brings unparalleled craftsmanship to every project, ensuring your bathroom remodel meets the highest standards of quality.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we collaborate with you to understand your style, needs, and vision, creating a unique bathroom design that truly reflects your personality.
From initial consultation to final installation, we handle every aspect of your bathroom remodeling project. This comprehensive service ensures a seamless experience and a cohesive final result.
We use only the highest-quality materials, guaranteeing that your new bathroom will not only look stunning but will also stand the test of time.
Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal. We don't just deliver a service; we build relationships, ensuring your experience with us is as outstanding as your new bathroom.
Every remodel we undertake is designed to enhance the value of your home. With Deluxe Art, your bathroom remodel is not just a renovation, it's a long-term investment.


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Last week the EPA met with members of the agriculture industry to discuss the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and its impact on the environment.
The EPA is responsible for regulating the distribution, sale and use of pesticides under FIFRA. The organization will not allow the distribution or sale of a pesticide until it verifies that its use does not cause “unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.”
American Soybean Association (ASA) CEO Steve Censky, who attended the meeting, said the farmer groups emphasized a desire to engage with EPA in a constructive way. He added they also underscored the need for agency decisions to fully reflect FIFRA requirements, that decisions consider both benefits to growers and risks, that farmer groups and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) want to be fully consulted in the decision process and that EPA decisions affect the livelihoods of farmers – their competitiveness, ability to control pests and weeks, and ability to produce food for a growing world.
EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy, specifically stressed the agency’s wish to maintain a constructive conservations with the agriculture industry and stated her understanding of the farmer’s need for pest and weed control.

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The Listening Resource Kit with CD - Level 5 by Denise Gagne.
Level 5: (Grade 5): Includes 26 selections from Vivaldi, Beethoven, Grieg, Mozart, Scott Joplin, Schubert, MacDowell and Tchaikovsky. There are many interesting examples from Medieval and Renaissance music including music by Josquin du Pres. This kit includes notes, worksheet and listening examples from the composers featured in the films Rossinis Ghost and Bizets Dream (both available separately).
Each kit comes with a CD recording of all the selections, featuring recordings from the CBC radio library. Classroom activities to develop your students listening skills include many unique and innovative ideas and activities.
Rhythm instrument playalongs are given for many selections as full scores and as simple flashcard playalongs. Cup games teach form and provide excellent practice at keeping a beat. Scripts and suggestions for implementing daily intercom listening are included. Reproducible pages include biographies and worksheets on major composers, and instrument families, and a listening log. Movement activities use scarves, balloons, flashlights, paper plates and ribbons. Listening Maps are included for many selections.
Try a new way to develop silent listening skills! STILL stands for Silent Time for Individual Listening Logs. Your students develop tremendous listening skills while listening to mystery pieces. Internet references are included so you and your students can easily locate additional resources and information. This is a unique and valuable resource!

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Moran Arts Foundation
The Moran Arts Foundation is a philanthropic, not-for-profit organisation which fosters portraiture skills, excellence in photography and enhancing arts in education.
January 12, 2018
First Prize: $50,000 Total prize money: $100,000 Closing date for entries: Wednesday 7 March 2018 Entries for the 2018 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize are now open and the Moran Arts Foundation is inviting photographers from across the country to enter the prestigious competition. The Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize has prize money of $100,000, including a […]
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Tim Storrier has been announced as the winner of the 2017 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, taking home $150,000 for his portrait The Lunar Savant (Portrait of McLean Edwards) 2017. The announcement was made at an event at Juniper Hall in Paddington, Sydney this morning by Daniel Thomas AM. The prize was judged by Daniel […]


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desertcart helps you to shop online and delivers rhubarb recipe books to your doorstep. The best-selling rhubarb recipe books on desertcart are: (1) The Joy of Rhubarb: The Versatile Summer Delight (Fruits & Favorites Cookbooks) (2) Rhubarb Renaissance (The Northern Plate) (3) Every Which Way with Rhubarb: A Rhubarb Cookbook (4) Great Rhubarb Recipes: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-123 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, A-123) (5) Rhubarb Delights: A Collection of Rhubarb Recipes (Cookbook Delights) (6) Rhubarb: 50 Tried & True Recipes (Nature's Favorite Foods Cookbooks)
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The tragic mass shootings at the TOPS Friendly Market in Buffalo, NY and at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas show, once again, how contagious gun violence is in the United States. The burgeoning and often pernicious influence of social media has been found to be a causal factor which amplifies the exposure of the entire nation within minutes of an incident’s beginning, including graphic video footage.
It is important to recognize that when visual and auditory details of a rampage are immediately accessible, anyone with a mobile device can be affected. And those who are the most vulnerable due to such factors as trauma history, age, and current exposure to other stressful life events suffer in ways that resemble the actual survivor groups.
The exploitation by the media, including interviews with grieving family and friends, child survivors and heartbroken parents amplifies the trauma’s reach. We may notice such indicators of trauma as avoidance, sleep problems, depression, numbing, and despair in ourselves and others in our networks.
TGW’s work following large-scale traumatic events focuses on re-strengthening the factors that are required by our brain/body systems in order to be resilient. We are each “wired” with the potential to be resilient in the face of vulnerability. The Social Resilience Model (SRM) offers basic concepts and practical skills for learning to notice what is happening in the body and then to manage attention in a way that helps cut off toxic stress chemicals and restore nervous system balance.
A core value that forms the foundation of TGW’s work is the support and engagement of each community’s capacity to respond to their own people in ways that harness strengths, decrease reactivity, and draw upon the strong relational bonds that form the backbone of neighborhoods. Safety and relationship are the two most essential ingredients needed by the brain/body system to heal and operate at its best. The most successful community outreach activities and programming must include an explicit focus on bringing people together in ways that enhance a sense of safety.
Providing our SRM Skills Card training to formal and informal community leaders has been used since 2012 to equip “ordinary people” with ways to help themselves and others. This tool uses images that are tailored to reflect the community being supported. A detailed protocol enables both older children and adults to use the card for their own self-care and to teach to others. The card creates a widening ripple of resilience across the community.
At times like these, when we all are struggling to create a new normal in our lives as we adapt to Covid (since it, unfortunately, is still with us) we are seeing big spikes in reactivity and violence nationwide. And, now, we have the two mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas and the corresponding media exploitation that exposes us to the details of the tragedies repeatedly on a daily basis.
We are developing a video series which will be posted in our blog. The videos will provide a demonstration of how to use our SRM skills for self-care. Using the skills can help bring balance to the nervous system. Much needed at times like these!

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I have no words to describe just how magnificent I think the Coen brothers’ next movie looks. I have a distinct memory of the first time I saw the preview for No Country For Old Men, and I remember thinking to myself just how incredible that movie looked. Well, this trailer for True Grit blows it out of the water. My god, it just looks so amazing. Forget the Duke. Long live the Dude!


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He says plainly that the last year and a half has been a learning experience. No sooner had he become CEO of HP Inc. than Enrique Lores (Madrid 1965) was faced with an unexpected takeover bid from rival Xerox, which was finally abandoned as impossible. By then, the pandemic was beginning to take its toll. “No book teaches you how to deal with a hostile takeover bid or how to respond to a pandemic”. Still, the company was able to close the first quarter of its fiscal year with a 7% increase in revenue, with the share price installed at its highest level since 2014.
What has changed? That enterprise-related business lines have suffered, while consumer lines have nurtured growth. “It’s clear that a significant portion of demand has shifted from office to home and from school to home,” Lores says from HP’s headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif.
Take the printing market, for example, where HP leads in almost every category. Fewer pages are printed in the office and many more in the home, a shift that has benefited its accounts. Among other factors, the adoption of the subscription model has skyrocketed: consumers buy fewer cartridges, but subscribe to a service that entitles them to print a certain number of pages per month. Another. The personal computer, which many thought was dying before its time, is back with a vengeance. “By 2021, the global PC market will be 45% larger than the industry had forecast, a phenomenon that has overwhelmed supply chains in the face of accelerating demand.”
“The PC market will be 45% larger in 2021 than forecast just 12 months ago.“
After the diagnosis, very condensed, Lores ratifies HP’s commitment to these two core businesses: “we are going to invest whatever it takes to continue growing at the head of the market”. The product portfolio is changing, however, due to the growing importance of education and video games, influences that extend to professional uses.
Over the years, through R&D and acquisitions, the company has worked its way into two adjacent businesses, 3D printing (or additive manufacturing) and large-format. The breakdown of its figures is not published, but Lores points out one fact: “the number of parts manufactured with our 3D machines has grown by more than 30% in the last quarter; the market has validated our technology, but at the same time we note that uncertainty has slowed down investments in industrial capital, which are now starting to take off”.
Lores foresees new spaces for a multinational with more than 50,000 employees, which he presides over after a professional career that began at the age of 19 as an intern at the company’s headquarters in Sant Cugat. “With the accumulated inkjet technology, we have learned to handle fluids on a miniscule scale. In the laboratory, we have developed a bloodstream simulator that allows us to separate cells of different types, with possible applications in very affordable diagnostic devices. At the moment, we have barely explored how far we can go technologically; in recent months we have contributed to the development of reagent compounds and HP has donated units of an experimental model, but it is still too early to think about it becoming a line of business.”
“Fewer pages are printed in the office, but more at home, and subscription ink purchases are growing.”
Recently, in HP’s organization chart there is a new position, chief incubation officer, separate from the classic functions of any chief technology officer. A CTO (Chief Technology Officer) is tasked with defining a roadmap that can be turned into products; incubation takes on another perspective. “It is clear to me that the day I step down as CEO I should have opened new businesses with which the company can continue to thrive for another 10, 20 or more years. The problem HP has had in the past has not been lack of ambition, but how to scale the opportunities that came its way. We have $100 million businesses right now that could perhaps reach $2 billion and be relevant in the future.”
What is the outlook for 2021? “A few days ago we carried out a realistic forecasting exercise that we have passed on to analysts. We believe that this will be a year of growth for HP and that, after the summer, depending on the pace at which the vaccination progresses, we will see a revival in commercial and professional activity. How do geopolitical factors fit into this forecast? “We have learned from the pandemic that overdependence on Asia presents associated risks. Tensions between the United States and China will continue, and we think that this trend will be replicated in Europe as it decides that it is in its interest to recover production processes that it has let slip away for years.”
What are the prospects for this 2021? “A few days ago we did a realistic forecasting exercise that we have conveyed to analysts. We believe that this will be a year of growth for HP and that, after the summer, depending on the pace at which the vaccination progresses, we will see a revival of commercial and professional activity”. How do geopolitical factors fit into this forecast? “


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December 17, 2009 – Commerce City, CO – As of January 1, 2010, Atlas Copco Construction Equipment (ACCE) will be responsible for the sales and service of Atlas Copco Hurricane boosters in the United States.
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Donald Houston and Iain Docherty highlight that insufficient attention has been paid to the regional implications of economic policy choices such as Brexit, which has hampered efforts to address place-based inequalities. This blog was originally posted on the UK in a Changing Europe website.
For almost a century, the UK policy system has – with decidedly limited success – grappled with the implications of its highly regionally imbalanced economy. The latest iteration of regional policy aimed at fixing this imbalance is the government’s flagship 2019 manifesto pledge of ‘levelling up’ the regions. But for almost as long as there has been an explicit (narrative about) regional policy, actual policy decisions have worked against reducing the gap between regions.
Systemic decisions – including the concentration of public research and development spending in the ‘golden triangle’ and the failure to decentralise central government jobs meaningfully – that concentrate the political economy of the UK so strongly in and around London fail to recognise that national economic performance relies on each region doing well.
Each of these regional economies has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. As long as national economic policy regards regional policy as a market ‘correction’, ameliorating the worst excesses of spatial inequality rather than as essential to growing the economy, then genuine levelling up will remain a pipe dream.
That the economic debate so often focuses on abstract metrics and national data, which tell us little about what is happening in any real place, hasn’t helped. Much better sub-national economic data are crucial to understanding what is really happening across the UK economy, and making better decisions.
The geographical illiteracy of the national economic debate is especially apparent when it comes to Brexit. Analysis of Brexit has seen precious little discussion of its differential regional impacts, and how they have manifested themselves in the real economy of specific places. And Brexit has been remarkably absent from the levelling up debate, which has emphasised rebuilding ‘pride in place’.
Since the Referendum
Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, there have been surprising shifts in the economic performance of some regions. Over this period, COVID-19 has affected trends and data collection, and differences between regions in the size of the public sector and industrial composition are also important. Nevertheless, shifts at regional level since the Brexit referendum are striking. Northern Ireland, long one of the UK’s economically weakest regions, has improved the most relative to the UK on earnings (Figure 1).
The South East, the second strongest region, has fared the worst relatively. London, despite having had substantially higher wages and stronger wage growth than any other region before Brexit, has declined slightly too, along with the North East and Yorkshire & The Humber. As Sadiq Khan has pointed out, perhaps the capital’s exposure to Brexit uncertainty over financial services and reliance on EU workers has been at play.
Turning to employment growth, the North West comes out on top (Figure 2). In the second place, London has continued to pull away from the rest of the UK, in contrast to its relative decline in earnings. Northern Ireland also does well on employment growth, ranked in third place.
The regional rankings in Figures 1 and 2 are important given that 99% of the writing about the economic and (potential) constitutional consequences of Brexit have been in the abstract terms of economic growth, fiscal autonomy, trade, currency, and so on.
Whenever the Brexit debate has moved beyond the abstract, it has tended to focus on symbolic sectors with relatively little economic impact, such as fishing which accounts for only 0.03% of UK economic output (or 0.2% of Scottish economic output for that matter). But voters tend to think about jobs, wages and the cost of living, hence the now infamous heckle that “that’s your bloody GDP, not ours”.
The notion that the UK comprises a number of regional economies, and that they would be differentially impacted by Brexit, failed to gain much traction. The Scottish government put forward a compromise position on Brexit highlighting the importance of single market access, but other than the London Mayor’s interventions, that was largely it.
But the differential performances of Northern Ireland and London raise an important question that hasn’t had sufficient attention.
What exactly is the wider spatial impact of Brexit?
Northern Ireland’s unique status in terms of access to both the UK internal market and the EU single market for goods has been at the heart of UK-EU relations since Brexit. Although the politics of the Protocol have been rather difficult to say the least, it does appear to have precipitated a recovery in earnings and employment growth compared to the UK average.
Brexit gives special poignancy and voice to Northern Ireland, but it is striking that many of the debates around the Protocol and Windsor Framework were, in fact, essentially economic ones.
Despite the obvious distinctiveness of Northern Ireland, it is worth thinking about why other regional economies in the UK aren’t stimulating similar debates about what Brexit means for them.
From time to time, there are hints that discussion about the ‘economic case for independence’ in Scotland might extend beyond fiscal- and currency issues to encompass whether the UK or European markets offer the best prospects for growth, inward investment, wages and therefore the capacity of the Scottish economy to deliver an improved standard of living.
Indeed, with the new First Minister admitting independence isn’t coming soon, perhaps the next phase of constitutional politics in Scotland might be about how to engineer a move back towards the single market (and customs union).
What needs to be done?
All across the UK, there needs to be more attention given to regional economic distinctiveness, especially if levelling up is going to be more than a slogan, because the data show that differences remain stark.
But as yet, there are precious few signs of anything comparable in England to debates in Northern Ireland and Scotland (and to a lesser extent in Wales) about how Brexit has affected the capacity for the regions to be anything other than economic bit players compared to London and the wider South East.
This blog was written by Donald Houston, Professor of Regional Economic Development, City-REDI / WMREDI, University of Birmingham and Iain Docherty, Dean, of the Institute for Advanced Studies and Professor of Public Policy and Governance, the University of Stirling.
The views expressed in this analysis post are those of the authors and not necessarily those of City-REDI / WMREDI or the University of Birmingham.


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As if The Producers didn't have enough awards and plaudits, a 2002 Grammy Award nomination for the cast album was announced Jan. 4 by The Recording Academy, which celebrates the best of the recording industry.
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Billy Straus, David Yazbek & Ted Sperling produced the Broadway cast album of The Full Monty on the RCA Victor label (music and lyrics by David Yazbek); Nicholas Gilpin & Martin Koch produced the Broadway cast album of Mamma Mia! on the Decca Broadway label (music and lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus); Hugh Fordin produced the Broadway cast album of The Producers on the Sony Classical label (music and lyrics by Mel Brooks); Phil Ramone produced the Broadway cast album of Seussical the Musical on the Decca Broadway label (music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens); and Tommy Krasker & Lawrence L. Rock produced the concert cast album of Sweeney Todd: Live at the New York Philharmonic on the New York Philharmonic Special Editions label (music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim). *
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The bigger threat on interstates will come first is mobile photo-radar in vans, and lidar units from officers on bridges. Expect Photo-Lidar from vans to become a lot more widespreadand over the next year too. That's already happening too.


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