Dr Lim Wee Kiak asked the Minister for Transport Back
a. in the past three years, how many reports of overcharged trips have been received from SimplyGo card users;
b. whether enhancements can be made for card balances to be displayed on public transport fare readers;
c. what is being done to improve the reliability of the SimplyGo app; and
d. whether the mandatory upgrade to SimplyGo can be postponed till it is made compatible with in-vehicle units of motorcars so that it can also be used for motoring-related payments.
Ms Joan Pereira asked the Minister for Transport regarding the SimplyGo public transport fare platform
a. what measures are implemented to ensure the reliability and security of the platform and backend system;
b. whether LTA will consider integrating an additional function to allow a card’s balance to be displayed at the MRT fare gate or bus card reader; and
c. whether LTA is able to continue to accept the use of older EZ-Link cards until such functionality can be achieved.
Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport
a. to facilitate the transition to the SimplyGo EZ-Link card, whether LTA can extend the validity of the NETS FlashPay card for payment by commuters of buses and trains until the expiry of the card; and
b. whether LTA has considered the impact of compelling seniors who are less IT savvy to switch to the SimplyGo EZ-Link card system.
Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Transport
a. what is the reason for choosing a transport payment system like SimplyGo that does not show commuters the fares and deductions; and
b. what are the benefits that justify this trade-off.
Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Transport
a. whether the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO) has been consulted by the Land Transport Authority before the full transition to the SimplyGo system is announced; and
b. whether SNDGO will conduct a review to draw lessons from this incident regarding digital inclusivity.
Mr Don Wee asked the Minister for Transport
a. why is there a need to spend an additional $40 million so that commuters can continue to use the present EZ-Link card-based ticketing system; and
b. what is the estimated shelf life of this proposed upgraded solution.
Mr Xie Yao Quan asked the Minister for Transport what is the operational lifespan of the extended card-based ticketing system that was announced by the Land Transport Authority on 22 January 2024.
Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Transport
a. whether the cost of $40 million to renew the present card-based ticketing system and continuing to run it alongside the SimplyGo system is a one-off or recurring expenditure;
b. how much has been spent or committed to be spent in (i) the development of the SimplyGo system and (ii) this conversion attempt, including time, manpower and other expenses.
Mr Xie Yao Quan asked the Minister for Transport what lessons can be drawn from the change in decision to phase out card-based ticketing system on public transport for adult commuters as announced on 22 January 2024.
Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for Transport
a. whether there is a plan to integrate adult and concession cards in the card-based ticketing system;
b. how many commuters have converted to SimplyGo cards after 9 January 2024;
c. how can SimplyGo be enhanced so as to enable public transport fare readers to display fares charged and card balances;
d. whether there are plans to install more fare readers at MRT stations and bus stops for SimplyGo users to check their card balances in the interim.
Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Transport
a. what is the estimated remaining operational lifespan of the current EZ-Link system;
b. what specific lessons has the Ministry learned from the reversal of the EZ-Link system phase-out, particularly regarding technology integration and public communication; and
c. what concrete steps will be taken in future to ensure similar technology upgrade projects do not incur significant public expenditure waste.
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport
a. whether the card-based ticketing (CBT) system for public transport will continue to indefinitely operate in parallel with SimplyGo's account-based ticketing system; and
b. if not, when does LTA plan for the CBT system to be fully decommissioned, including the concession cards for students, seniors and people with disabilities.
Mr Gerald Giam Yean Song asked the Minister for Transport
a. what is the total government expenditure to-date in developing the SimplyGo system for public transport;
b. what are LTA’s projected annual savings from the use of only the SimplyGo system on public transport as compared to the current simultaneous use of both SimplyGo and card-based ticketing (CBT) systems; and
c. whether LTA plans to pass these cost savings on to commuters in the form of fare rebates when the CBT systems are eventually decommissioned.
Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport
a. what lessons has the Land Transport Authority (LTA) learnt from the rollback of the decision to transit to the SimplyGo system; and
b. how long will the current card-based ticketing system be maintained before the LTA considers another system transition.
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport
a. what are the learning points from the reversal of the initial decision which mandated that SimplyGo will replace the card-based ticketing system in mid-2024 for fare payments on public transport; and
b. what steps will be taken to ensure that similar issues will be avoided in the future.
Miss Cheryl Chan Wei Ling asked the Minister for Transport
a. what were the decision factors used when considering a switch of the public transport ticketing system;
b. how will the cost of maintaining or enhancing any future systems be viewed in respect of administrative efficiency and ease of convenience for commuters.
Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Transport
a. what enhancements has LTA made to SimplyGo since its launch in 2019;
b. whether LTA is aware that SimplyGo does not display fare deductions and card balances since 2019 and how has LTA tried to address this;
c. what public consultation was done before LTA’s initial decision for public transport fare payments to transit to SimplyGo by 1 June 2024; and
d. how do the public transport payment options in Singapore compare to those of other developed countries.
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Transport
a. whether plans to enhance the SimplyGo system will include the functionality to support a universal card that can be used for public transport, retail and motoring, such as that of the current EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards; and
b. whether such cards and the SimplyGo system will be made compatible with the new on-board units on vehicles under ERP 2.0.
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Transport
a. what are LTA’s longer term plans for the SimplyGo system, including in conjunction with the continual operation of the non-SimplyGo EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards; and
b. with the latest change of plans, what is the period of time for which LTA is expected to utilise the $40 million estimated expenditure for hardware replacement and system maintenance.
Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Transport
a. what are the additional features of SimplyGo compared to the EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay cards;
b. between 2019 and 2023, what are the number and percentage of commuters that utilised these additional features;
c. how many commuters have switched back to card-based ticketing (CBT) cards free-of-charge after the Ministry’s announcement on 22 January 2024 to operate CBT cards in parallel with the SimplyGo system; and
d. what efforts will be made to educate commuters more about SimplyGo going forward.
Ms Yeo Wan Ling asked the Minister for Transport in view of the extension of the card-based ticketing system which allows the use of NET FlashPay cards on public transport, whether motorists and drivers can expect to still use NETS FlashPay cards in parallel with NETS CashCards for carpark and Electronic Road Pricing charges.
Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:
1. Mr Speaker, may I have your permission to take Questions 2 to 22 together? My reply will also address Written Questions No. 56 to 59 for today’s sitting, and related questions from Mr Christopher De Souza, Mr Edward Chia, Mr Mohd Fahmi and Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim for subsequent sittings.
2. I will first provide a background on why we implemented the SimplyGo account-based ticketing (ABT) system since 2019. Next, I will go through the considerations for LTA’s announcement on 9 January 2024 to sunset the card- based ticketing (CBT) system for adult commuters. Finally, I will explain why we decided on 22 January not to proceed with this original plan and how we move forward from here.
3. Before we had SimplyGo, commuters used stored value cards like EZ-Link cards and NETS FlashPay cards to pay their public transport fares. These cards work on a CBT system, where information like the card balance is stored on the card itself.
4. In 2016, LTA observed that more commuters were using contactless bank cards and mobile wallets for retail payments. Other major public transport systems were also starting to offer commuters the option of using these payment modes.
5. Our existing CBT system is unable to support bank cards and mobile wallets because these do not hold stored value, and transactions cannot be processed on the CBT card reader. To enable such payments, we needed an ABT system. In an ABT system, when commuters tap their card or smart device, their fares are computed at the backend, and not at the fare gates or bus card readers.
6. LTA started a pilot in March 2017 to allow payments by bank card via a new ABT system, which was subsequently scaled up into the SimplyGo system in 2019.
7. Since its launch in 2019, more commuters used SimplyGo over time. In December 2023, 41% of adult commuters were using bank cards and mobile wallets for public transport, while another 23% of adult commuters were using SimplyGo ABT stored value cards. In total, 64% or about two-thirds of adult commuters were using the SimplyGo ABT system in December 2023.
8. The proportion of adult commuters using SimplyGo has continued to increase after our announcement on 22 January 2024, when the public was informed that LTA would extend the CBT system for adult commuters till at least 2030. From 23 to 31 January 2024, about 9,000 adult commuters, or around 1,000 per day, have converted their CBT cards to the SimplyGo system. We now have close to 70% of adult commuters using SimplyGo in end January, with 44% using bank cards and mobile wallets and 25% using SimplyGo stored value cards.
9. Many commuters chose to use SimplyGo because of its benefits. For example, it allows commuters to use bank cards and mobile wallets for public transport, instead of carrying an additional card. If a registered user loses his SimplyGo stored value card, he can block it and protect the value in his account. Users can also top-up their SimplyGo cards for their family members via the app, without having the card physically present.
10. However, SimplyGo has its limitations too. It operates on the ABT system, and hence it cannot display the fare deduction and card balance information at the fare gates and bus card readers, without causing delays to the flow of commuters. Commuters are able to view their transactions and balance by using the SimplyGo app or the ticketing machines at train stations and bus interchanges.
11. LTA is not aware of any current technical solutions to overcome the latency problem for ABT cards. Other public transport systems around the world, such as London and Hong Kong, face the same limitation with their ABT systems. Like us, their CBT systems can display fare deductions and card balances, but their ABT systems are currently unable to do so.
12. I will now explain the considerations for LTA’s 9 January 2024 announcement to sunset the CBT system for adult commuters from 1 June 2024.
13. LTA is currently operating three systems: the SimplyGo ABT system and two separate CBT systems developed at different times to support the adult cards and concession cards respectively. The two CBT systems are separate, and the cards on each system are not compatible.
14. Like all IT systems, our CBT systems have a finite shelf-life. As the CBT system for adult commuters would reach end-of-life in 2024, LTA had to make a decision whether to extend the system, or to stop operating it after it reaches end- of-life.
15. To extend the system until at least 2030, LTA would need to spend an estimated $40 million to buy new hardware and equipment, and then operate and maintain the system over the next few years. This is a cost that LTA wanted to avoid incurring by sunsetting the CBT system for adult commuters.
16. Between 2020 to 2023, LTA consulted different groups of commuters to gauge their readiness to transit to an ABT system. LTA also issued SimplyGo ABT cards to seniors, adults and students, and gathered their feedback after they used the card for a few months. In total, LTA engaged over 1,000 commuters.
17. During these engagements, one of the feedback we received from seniors in particular, was that they were not very familiar with using the SimplyGo app and preferred to continue viewing fare deductions and card balances at fare gates and bus card readers. Based on this feedback, LTA decided not to shift concession card holders over to SimplyGo and instead retain the concession card CBT system for these commuters.
18. LTA also took on board feedback to improve the user experience for the app, such as enabling push notifications to alert app users when they make fare transactions and when their card balance is low. We also ensured that commuters who are not using the app could check their transactions and account balance using the ticketing machines at bus interchanges and train stations.
19. After observing that more adult commuters were coming on board the SimplyGo ABT system – two-thirds by December 2023 – LTA assessed that it could proceed to announce its plan to sunset the CBT system for adult commuters by 1 June 2024. It made the announcement on 9 January, with the intention of giving commuters sufficient time to make the transition before 1 June.
20. The 9 January announcement was met with strong reactions from commuters. While many have switched to using SimplyGo, LTA had underestimated the strong preference of some commuters who wanted to continue seeing their fare deductions and card balances immediately at fare gates and bus card readers. After listening to the feedback from commuters, we understood their concerns and respect their preferences. We therefore decided not to proceed with the earlier decision to sunset the CBT system for adult commuters, so that commuters who prefer to have the option of using CBT EZ-Link cards or NETS FlashPay cards to pay for public transport can still do so.
21. With this change, there is no need for commuters to convert to SimplyGo. Those who find SimplyGo useful can switch over to the ABT system, while those who want to retain their current CBT cards can continue to do so. Commuters have a choice and can decide which system they prefer.
22. In making this decision, we will not be able to avoid the estimated cost of $40 million to maintain the adult CBT system till at least 2030. However, we will have an extended CBT system that can serve the needs of adult commuters who want to continue viewing their fares and balances at fare gates and bus card readers. The estimated cost of $40 million will be borne by the Government, and will not affect public transport fares. We will also find ways to integrate the two CBT systems over time without affecting commuters, and to reduce overall costs where possible.
23. I have tasked LTA to improve the features and user experience of SimplyGo, and to find ways to overcome the technical challenge so that it could display fare deductions and card balances at the fare gates and bus card readers without slowing down the flow of commuters. LTA will work with other government agencies and industry experts to explore possible solutions.
24. Dr Lim Wee Kiak asked about fare errors. These can occur with both CBT and ABT cards, though the error rate is very low. When commuters encounter fare errors, they can surface their fare disputes to claim a refund.
25. With the extension of the concession card and adult CBT systems, both systems will be able to operate till at least 2030, and we retain the option for adult commuters and concession card holders to remain on the CBT system if they wish to do so. We do not have to make a decision now on whether to extend these systems beyond 2030. In making the decision subsequently, important factors would include whether we can overcome the current technical limitations of the ABT system, and which system commuters prefer to use. We will consult widely to understand the needs of different groups of commuters, and carefully assess the costs and benefits.
26. In planning and implementing our next steps, MOT and LTA will continue to spend public funds prudently. In areas where we can save money, we will try to reduce costs as much as possible. But where it is necessary to spend, we will do so.


where is the internet going?
October 9, 2010 10:28am CST
do you feel that the internet is going to far? to quickly?
20 Oct 10
Internet is very impressive. It really has become the information highway carrying tons of a variety of information. There are so many websites too, buisnes-related, personal, NGOs, and so on. Internet has become the most used media for developing and expanding activities and communication. It has become indispensible too.
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10 Oct 10
Really, I think that the Internet has only begun spreading out. For better and for worse, as their are positives and negatives with the Internet and how it has gripped society, much like everything else that occurs in life. Then again, who really knows how much the Internet is going to evolve over the next several years. I mean consider the fact of where the Internet was ten years ago or even five years ago. It was quite different. I think the Internet is only going to grow. In ways few of us will even ever imagine. Yet again, we're going to see the Internet grow more and more through time. Someone is going to find something to make the Internet grow throughout our lives. For better or for worse, it is going to happen. It should be interesting to see the continued evolution of the Internet over the next few years.
9 Oct 10
How do you mean going to far? Too quickly. No I don't think things are going too quickly. It's a great thing the internet keeps on innovating. Web 2.0 is the renaissance of the internet after the .com bubble back around 2000. The only real troubles on the internet are the viruses, privacy concerns and the failure of countries to improve their internet infrastructure to comply to the demands of web 2.0. 1 or 2 mb is just not enough to watch a video properly.


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It's beautifully orchestrated. The first few notes set the tone of the song automatically. The introduction has guitar, and drums kick in slowly, making a punch to the ears. It makes me want to drive slowly through a desert (which I am from Arizona) while the full moon is out, windows rolled down and the warm summer air drifting through them. Amazing song. Really does hit home for me.

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Drake’s Island is a 6.5-acre (2.6-hectare) island lying in Plymouth Sound off Plymouth, Devon, UK. Known originally as St Michael’s Island, Drake’s Island has a rich and varied history and has formed an integral part of Plymouth’s sea defences since the 16th Century. The island has served as a prison, a refuge, a religious centre and most recently an adventure training facility. The island has remained untouched for the last 30 years and is now under new ownership who plan to build upon the previous owners planned Hotel and Spa and a heritage centre.

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Tour Cairo and take a Nile Cruise for 8 days all in one package. Veiw the pyramids, the sphinx, the markets, the Egyptian museum, and take a 5 day Nile Cruise. If you want to see the most amazing sites of Egypt, this is the tour for you.
Day 1: Arrival Cairo
From the airport a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cairo. No tours are planned on this day dues to times of flight arrivals. Overnight Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo- Luxor
After breakfast, a driver will take you to the Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. From the Luxor airport, a driver will take you to start the tour of Luxor's East Bank. Tour the Karnak and Luxor temple. After the tour we will check in to the Nile Cruise ship. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Luxor West Bank
To begin the touring day we will go to the Colossi of Memnon. These are 2 giant statues that remain from the mortuary temple of Amenopnhis III. Moving on to the Valley of the Kings deep in the desert. Tour the huge temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharoh that has ruled Egypt. Overnight on the ship. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4: Temple of Edfu and Kom Ombo
Today you have a free morning to relax on the cruise, and enjoy the view of the Nile River. Sail towards Edfu by way of the Esna Lock. In the afternoon the boat will stop for you to get off and do some special shopping. Lunch on the boat, and when arriving in Edfu, go by horse and carriage to a shore excursion of the Temple of Edfu. This is the most well preserved temple in all of Egypt. Sail on to Kom Ombo, where you will tour the temple of Kom Ombo. This is a temple, that is two temples in one, with each having its own gateways and chapels. The right one is dedicated to Horus the elder, and on the left to Sobek the God of Fertility. Return to the ship for lunch, as the ship sails towards Aswan. Dinner and overnight on the Nile Cruise. Meals: B/L/D
Day 5: Aswan
After breakfast tour Aswan, with the High Dam. Continue on to tour Nubia, and the unfinished Obelisk. Later go to see a demonstration of how scented oils are used to make perfumes at the Perfumery. You will have a chance to buy perfumes and Egyptian artifacts. Check out from the Nile Cruise ship and continue to tour Aswan. Tour the Temple of Philae, a very well preserved temple. Overnight on the cruise ship. Meals: B/L/D
Day 6: Aswan-Cairo
After breakfast, a driver will take you to the Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo. When arriving at the Cairo airport, we will visit the Pyramids of Giza, along with the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. After, view the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Continue on to the Egyptian Museum, where you can see over 250,000 artifacts. Check into hotel in Cairo for overnight. Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Cairo
When finishing breakfast start the day by a tour of Coptic Cairo, including the ancient churches and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Visit the Saladin Citadel and enjoy touring the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Continue the drive to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, where you can do some shopping, and after that transfer to hotel in Cairo for overnight.
Day 8: Cairo
After breakfast at your hotel, there will be a transfer to the Cairo airport for your flight home.


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Out of ideas for easy and healthy dinners? Here is a quick and easy dinner!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time 25 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
- 2 lbs ground turkey (or chicken if you prefer)
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved (for more color use tri-colored tomatoes)
- 2.5-3 lbs zucchini, slice into very thin slices. Us
- e a mandolin if one is available
- 3/4 fresh pesto (in the refrigerated section of the grocery store)
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 T. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp. your favorite cooking oil
- Preheat a large skillet on medium heat then add oil. Once oil is hot, saute onions for 3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey or chicken and cook an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Add zucchini, stir, and cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Turn off head, add tomatoes and pesto, then stir. Sprinkle with cheese and enjoy!
Katie’s parents live in Ohio, she lives in the moment. Passionate about tennis and a few other sports. She is most probably playing tennis, tweeting or eating right now. Go Cavs!

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Country singer Morgan Wallen released a song he wrote for his mom ahead of Mother’s Day called Thought You Should Know.
A clip of the song has been circulating TikTok for some time now, as have most of his unreleased projects. This is the second of the foreshadowed tracks to drop; the first being Don’t Think Jesus on April 13. You Proof will be the third, set to go public May 13.
That all those prayers you thought you wasted on me
Must’ve finally made their way on throughMorgan Wallen, ‘Thought You Should Know’
Wallen is currently holding six of the top ten tracks on Apple Music’s Top Songs chart in the country genre—not counting Flower Shops by ERNEST which he is featured on. Thought You Should Know jumped to number one on that very chart less than fifteen hours after its release, with Don’t Think Jesus at number two.
Wallen’s double album Dangerous, released in January of 2021, continues to break records. It is sitting second on the Apple Music Country Albums chart—nearly a year and a half after its release.
The singer’s year of success was despite a failed assault by the cancel culture mob.
In February of 2021, a month after the release of Dangerous: The Double Album, Wallen’s neighbor leaked a video to TMZ of Wallen saying “what’s up my n*gga”. Soon thereafter his music was stripped from most major radio stations, his label dropped him, and the tour for the album was indefinitely postponed.
Unlike his label, Wallen’s fans did not abandon him. Not only was Dangerous the best selling album of 2021 across all genres; but upon the announcement of his tour in December, he sold out over forty shows in under a month.
We are happy Morgan Wallen is back to releasing music regularly. It may have been a double album, but new content was well overdue.


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The leaves are turning to gold and falling from the trees. The chill is in the bright sunshine air and our Boston restaurants are gearing up for the change over to the heartier fall menus. One such change I was lucky enough to get a (complimentary) sampling of with my friend BosGuy. The offer came from Aragosta in the Battery Wharf Hotel .
The hotel itself lines the waterfront and has scenic views of the harbor and city. Upon entering the main doors there is a welcoming, spacious lobby filled with sofas and lounging chairs. Aragosta is off to the left of the lounge. We were greeted by very friendly hosts and led out past the large open kitchen area and chef’s table to the patio where we were met by the PR folks presenting the new menu and one other writer from Thrillist.
The chill was definitely in the air on this particular evening; however we were seated around a warm fire pit with flaming heat lamps around us and blankets to wrap around our legs and shoulders. They brought out fun drinks of margaritas with a meringue top and a fragrant rosemary cocktail along with a chacuterie board of cheese and meats. I loved the citrusy margarita and of course put cheese in front of me and I am always happy.
After a time, we were escorted into the restaurant for dinner. Warm lighting with autumn hues lends itself to giving the restaurant a more relaxed and comfortable feel. Down the center of the restaurant is a line of tables separated by sheer silk curtains, which make it look romantic and inviting. The five us were seated right in the middle with the curtains slightly closed making it feel private without being cut off from the restaurant.
As we looked at the menu of enticing tastings we were yet to meet, Chef Joseph Adamo a reserved smiley guy, talked passionately about his menu and seemed genuinely excited for us to experience his creations.
We started with buttery scallops on top of a fabulous parsnip puree and spaghetti squash giving it a fresh tasting change to overly filling pasta.
Our next treat was one of my favorites, a rich tasting duck leg confit with cabbage and spicy boar sausage served in its own cast iron pot.
While every one enjoyed the pork belly and lentils, I was treated to intensely rich shredded boar with house-made gnocchi, which I think may have been the envy of the table. It was just truly amazing.
The final tasting before dessert was a meaty lobster and creamy ricotta filled cannelloni with a bit of a twist, the cannelloni is made with thinly sliced potato giving it a less heavy taste.
Dessert arrived of warm apple blossom for everyone and a plate of gelato and mini biscotti for me along with the offer of coffee and after dinner drinks. Sadly, having a cinnamon allergy this time of year is not the best :(.
The whole evening was fun, super tasty and has me eagerly anticipating heading back in November to check out the full fall menu.
Aragosta is great location for a cozy date on the patio, dinner with friends in the restaurant or getting together for a family brunch at the weekends.
I will see them again in a few weeks!


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The world is, undeniably, a stressful place right now. In the words of a famed anonymous account, “everything happens so much.” As we stretch into the 18th month of March 2020, there’s no better respite from the perils of the world than being buried under a pile of kittens. Welcome to the Tiny Beans Kitten Lounge, a cat café pop up that promises an impossible amount of cute in your life.
Home to around 20 adoptable kittens, Tiny Beans is an offshoot of CatCafe Lounge, the only non-profit cat café in the LA area. The kitten-centered pop up is running until October 31 on the imminently Instagrammable Abbot Kinney boulevard in Venice, CA. For $35 you get an hour of unadulterated kitten time, which is enough to cure the world’s woes (at least temporarily).
Like most cat cafés, all the inhabitants of Tiny Beans are available to adopt, and the majority of these kittens come from community fosters via the Stray Cat Alliance’s “Safe at Home” program, which prevents the bottle babies from ever stepping paw in a shelter.
The timing of this pop up is very specifically aimed at helping with the summer boom in cat births. “Tens of thousands of kittens are born in the LA area between spring and fall,” says CatCafe founder Kristi Labrenz, and the vast majority are destined to be euthanized or end up as one of the three million street cats in LA county. Tiny Beans is hoping to home 100 of the kittens during the three-month stretch the pop up is open. And its enviable Venice location comes thanks to fundraising and the help of an animal-loving landlord.
The kittens themselves are all around three to four months old, and ready to adopt — they’re fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped. They’re also at the age where the amount of socialization they receive playing with people and other cats all day is incredibly beneficial. Cristin Tamburo, our resident cat behaviorist and a consultant for CatCafe, explained that more simulation at this age leads to a well-rounded adult cat. The animals get to meet and play with people and other cats, and get used to noises, all of which are important for them as they get older. Plus, if you’re visiting with the expressed plan of adopting, it’s possible to get the visiting fee waived courtesy of Dr Elsey’s (who make excellent cat litter).
As with almost everything, Covid-19 has changed the way that cat cafés around the country operate. Tiny Beans is regularly deep cleaned, and both visitors and workers are required to remain masked for their entire visit. The larger CatCafe location also has an entirely outdoors “catio” so you can spend time with the cats but still have active airflow around you. If you aren’t ready to visit in person, but want to help CatCafe’s mission, you can donate directly to the charity, or buy them something from their Amazon wishlist — 20 kittens go through a lot of toys and scratchers.
For folks not in LA (or can’t make the pop-up event in Venice), there are cat cafés scattered all over the USA — most of which could use your help more than ever due to lockdown. But despite the existence of more than 100 cat cafés nationally, the concept itself is a recent import. Cat cafés as we know them began in Taiwan, but exploded in popularity in Japan, where they were seen as a way to spend time with animals who you might not be able to have otherwise. Like how some schools have therapy dogs to help stressed out students cramming for exams, spending an hour or two in the company of cats can do wonders for your stress levels. Cat cafés on this side of the world tend to focus more on adoption than purely temporary companionship, but that doesn’t mean you can only do one or the other.
In the USA, cat cafés first appeared in California, which has remained a stronghold for these feline funhouses. Despite strict regulations that make it difficult to combine the food part of the cat café with the cat part of the cat café, there are now around 13 scattered across the state. The oldest of these is Cat Town Oakland, which was founded in 2014 — narrowly beating KitTea in San Francisco which was founded earlier, but was delayed from opening by regulatory requirements.
It’s hard to get an exact count of how many cat cafés exist in the golden state, due to it being difficult to run a small business, as well the existential questions about what actually counts as a “cat café” (though The Neighbor’s Cat list seems to be pretty on top of things). Compounding this complication is that some cafés have unsure futures, like the mobile Moon Cat Café that brought kitties and coffee all over LA county. But if you’re looking for other cat cafés to visit in California, here are some others to check out:
Cat Town Cafe, Oakland, The Purrmaid Café & Adoption Center in Ventura County, and Mini Cat Town in San Jose are all non-profit organizations, like CatCafe Lounge and Tiny Beans. This is important if you want to be sure that as much of your money as possible goes directly to supporting the cats. As Labrenz explained with Cat Cafe, “every penny goes to new implementations to help cats, and keep current locations running.”
If you want the most Instagrammable trip to a cat café, then Crumb and Whiskers LA is the way to go. With a plant wall, neon signs, and the occasional famous guest, it’s definitely the most glamorous option. Feline Good Social Club in Long Beach offers “Paint and Purrs” fundraiser events, where you can make a painting while hanging out with the kitties. If you’ve ever been to a sip-and-paint evening, you’ve got an idea of what you’re in for — but with the money going to a good cause (and a lot more fluff stuck to your painting at the end).
Elsewhere in CA? Here are a few more up-and-running cat cafés:
Tim Barribeau is a freelance writer, editor, cat dad, and “help your boyfriend buy a suit that actually fits for once” consultant. He was previously the Style and Pets editor at Wirecutter, and has bylines at a bunch of publications that don't exist anymore (and a couple that still do).


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|CASE REPORT - CYST AND TUMORS
|Year : 2012 | Volume
| Issue : 2 | Page : 174-177
Giant recurrent aneurysmal bone cyst of the mandible
Khurshida Banu, Mohammed Ehtaih Sham, Sri Hari, Veena Sharad
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, EPIP Area, White Field, Bangalore, India
|Date of Web Publication||25-Sep-2012|
Mohammed Ehtaih Sham
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, No-37, 1st Cross, Silver Oak Street, J. P. Nagar 7th Phase, Bangalore - 560 078, Karnataka
The Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is an infrequent but well defined lesion occurring most commonly in the long bones, the pelvis and vertebrae. Only 1-2% of the lesions are known to occur in the maxillofacial region. Clinically, the lesion usually occurs in young adults below 20 years of age. Though there does not seem to be any marked gender predilection and slight preponderance towards females has been reported. Here we present a case of giant recurrent aneurysmal bone cyst in a 19 year old male patient treated by segmental resection and reconstruction with vascularized fibular graft.
Keywords: Fibula micro-vascular graft, giant aneurysmal bone cyst, segmental resection
|How to cite this article:|
Banu K, Sham ME, Hari S, Sharad V. Giant recurrent aneurysmal bone cyst of the mandible. Ann Maxillofac Surg 2012;2:174-7
| Introduction|| |
Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is described as a pseudo cyst due to the absence of epithelial lining. Jaffe and Lichtenstein in 1942 were the first to recognize and describe it as a distinct clinical and pathological entity. Bernier and Bhasker (1958) were the first to describe this entity in the jaw bones. The ABC is an infrequent but well defined lesion occurring most commonly in the long bones, the pelvis and vertebrae. Only 1-2% of the lesions are known to occur in the maxillofacial region. The lower jaw is more frequently affected in about 66% of cases; only 22 cases are reported in the maxilla. , In the mandible, the body and the mandibular ramus are more commonly involved. Rare cases of involvement of coronoid process and the mandibular condyle have been reported. Clinically, the lesion usually occurs in young adults below 20 years of age. And there does not seem to be any marked sex predilection. Slight preponderance towards females has been reported. Jaffe describes the word 'aneurysmal' as the blowout distension of part of the affected bone area. The bony expansion causes visible swelling over the underlying soft tissues. Usually an intact periosteum and a very thin shell of bone cover the cyst. The aim of this paper is to present a case of a large ABC in the mandible of a young patient and to discuss the controversies regarding the term GIANT ANEURYSMAL BONE CYST, its diagnosis and treatment with brief review of literature.
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A 19 year old male patient presented with a swelling involving left side of the lower face for more than 6 months [Figure 1]. The swelling had rapidly grown in last 2 months and was also associated with pain at the left mandibular angle region. Patient had visited a dental surgeon for the above complaint 4 months back following which he underwent an intraoral procedure with extraction of his left lower third molar tooth under general anesthesia. One month after the procedure the swelling did not resolve and began to increase in size and was associated with pain. On examination there were no extraoral or intraoral draining sinuses or suppuration and patient was in good health with no medical problems except for the pain and swelling which extended from left angle region to the premolar-canine region [Figure 2]. The lesion was firm on palpation, slightly tender. The skin over the swelling was normal.
|Figure 2: Preoperative OPG, shows multilocular radiolucency, with extension into the roots of teeth without any root resorption|
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Intraorally, the buccal vestibule was obliterated due to the expansion of the buccal cortical plate extending from the retro-molar region to the premolar-canine region. Overlying mucosa was pink and smooth. The teeth were not mobile.
Panoramic radiograph showed a lytic and expansive lesion showing a 'honeycomb' and soap bubble like appearance with defined margins [Figure 3]. Lytic lesion measured 7 cm × 5 cm in its greatest dimension with destruction of buccal and lingual cortical plates but maintaining continuity of the lower border.
An incisional biopsy under local anesthesia was carried out and was suggestive of aneurysmal bone cyst.
Surgical treatment for resection of the mandible followed by immediate reconstruction with a vascularised fibula flap was planned as we concluded it to be a recurrence. Under general anesthesia, through an extraoral submandibular approach the tumor was exposed. The mandible was resected 1 cm beyond the radiographic margins both at the ramus and the premolar-canine regions [Figure 4]. The jaw cortex was ballooned out and thinned having an egg shell appearance, but without loss of continuity. There was infiltration into the soft tissues at areas of perforation of the buccal cortex, which was cleared. Primary reconstruction of the defect was carried out with a vascularised fibula flap [Figure 5] and [Figure 6] harvested from the right leg and secured with a titanium reconstruction plate [Figure 7]. There was no significant blood loss during surgery. Patient was put on intermaxillary fixation for three weeks.
|Figure 6: Photomicrograph showing the cyst cavernous space with RBC (H&E stain, 10x)|
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The histopathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed capsule of a cystic lesion with many dilated blood filled cavernous spaces and extravasated RBCs. These spaces were separated by fibrous septa with osteoid tissues, multinucleated giant cells and macrophages [Figure 8]. The diagnosis of an aneurysmal bone cyst was made.
The patient had a good postoperative recovery, with good healing. He was on constant follow up for 12 months without any signs of local recurrence. Patient is yet to be dentally rehabilitated on the affected site.
| Discussion|| |
Aneurysmal bone cyst was first described by Jaffe and Lichtenstein in 1942 and was subsequently further defined by both of these authors and became known as Jaffe-Lichtenstein disease. ,, The term aneurysmal seems to relate to the blow out distension and the word cyst relates to the fact that the tumor often presents as a blood filled cavity.
Aneurysmal bone cyst is an uncommon lesion which has been found to occur mostly in long bones of the skeleton, and the spine. ,,
The first reported case of aneurysmal bone cyst involiving the craniofacial skeleton was reported by Bernier and Bhaskar  (1958). Since 1984 only 60-70 cases have been reported. Struthers and Shear have found the peak incidence in the second decade, with slight predilection for females. Most of the reported cases were located in the molar region of the mandible involving the angle and ascending ramus.
Aneurysmal bone cyst produces firm swellings which is rarely associated with pain. , The swelling and malocclusion becomes progressively worst, and the rate of enlargement is often rapid. Occasionally, there will be displacement of teeth and resorption of roots of adjacent teeth but none of this was evident in our case except for rapid growth. When the lesion perforates the cortex and it is either covered by periosteum or only a thin shell of bone and may exhibit egg shell crackling, but no pulsations or bruits are heard. Trauma does not seem to have a significant role.
Radiographically these lesions are usually unilocular, , but long standing lesions may show a "soap-bubble" appearance and may become progressively calcified. Radiographic, differentiation from other expansile lesions may be difficult. CT scan and MRI may not provide clear diagnostic criteria but only outline the extent of the lesion. , This is because of the similarity of radiographic picture of these lesions to eosinophilic granuloma, giant cell tumor, non ossifying fibroma, Ewing's tumor, and in older patient metastatic carcinoma or myeloma.
A biopsy is often helpful, but needle biopsy is sometimes a problem because of the material obtained may consists of mostly blood elements. An incisional biopsy and frozen section are more reliable.
There is no uniform strategy on treatment and management of these lesions due to its varied nature.  The usual treatment of choice is curettage as it is a benign lesion. But there is high recurrence rate (20-30%) reported in various studies. ,, Other modalities of treatment have been tried, curettage followed by implantation with allograft chips, polymethyl methacrylate, autografts, cryotherapy, local injections of steroids, radiation therapy (Mega voltage, 26-30 Gy), injecting fibrosing agents, demineralized bone powder mixed with bone marrow aspirate introduced into the cyst to halt the expansion phase and to allow the cyst to ossify, segmental resection with use of rhBMP2 along with the rib graft has also given good results.  Segmental resection with immediate bone grafting with vascularised bone graft is suggested for extensive lesions such as the present case where a vascularised fibula flap was used to reconstruct the defect. , If untreated, such lesions can lead to pathological fracture and cosmetic deformities. Preoperative transcutaneous intralesional embolization has been tried recently prior to resection to produce a bloodless field.
The term giant aneurysmal bone cyst is very rare and further diagnostic criteria need to be established. ,
| Conclusion|| |
Aneurysmal bone cyst still remains an enigma, not only regarding causation, but also regarding clinical diagnosis, imaging, and optimal treatment. Recently some markers have been identified which are specific for aneurysmal bone cyst. There is still no reliable system which would establish diagnosis, support and define different treatment modalities so as to eliminate the problems encountered both by the patient and the surgeon.
| References|| |
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The Big Wigs in the Casino World
The casino world is filled with high-rolling gamblers, but we thought we’d take a moment to talk about the investors: who are these fascinating people who fund the casinos themselves? Here’s more about some of the names behind the world’s biggest casino empires and what they’re doing now.
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James Packer is an Australian investor, and might be better known as the face behind the highly successful Australian casino chain Crown Resorts. In March 2018, he announced that he was retiring from his casino empire entirely, and cited only “mental health issues” as a reason. He was facing mounting pressure to expand Crown Resorts into a global empire, and according to an article in Sydney Morning Herald (2017), Packer was convinced that his attempt at global expansion had failed, which might have contributed to his sudden retirement.
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Stanley Ho has been called Macau’s “King of Gambling” and the “godfather of the casino industry” – it’s not hard to see why, considering that he’s one of the top richest men in Asia. How well did he do? The Fabulous Life of Stanley Ho (BusinessInsider, 2015) estimates that Ho’s empire brought in as much as 80% of Macau’s total revenue. According to the same article, there were 18 casinos with a 19th on the way in 2015.
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When it comes to hometown favourites who suffered defeat in the opening draw at the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings on Saturday, Rachel Homan had company.
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Survival and clinical metastases among prostate cancer patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy in Sweden
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Objectives: To examine the incidence of metastases and clinical course of prostate cancer patients who are without confirmed metastasis when initiating androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Methods: Retrospective cohort study conducted using electronic medical records from Swedish outpatient urology clinics linked to national mandatory registries to capture medical and demographic data. Prostate cancer patients initiating ADT between 2000 and 2010 were followed from initiation of ADT to metastasis, death, and/or end of follow-up. Results: The 5-year cumulative incidence (CI) of metastasis was 18%. Survival was 60% after 5 years; results were similar for bone metastasis-free survival. The 5-year CI of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) was 50% and the median survival from CRPC development was 2.7 years. Serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and PSA doubling time were strong predictors of bone metastasis, any metastasis, and death. Conclusion: This study provides understanding of the clinical course of prostate cancer patients without confirmed metastasis treated with ADT in Sweden. Greater PSA values and shorter PSA doubling time (particularly <= 6 months) were associated with increased risk of bone metastasis, any metastasis, and death.
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A strong increase in the number of pending residential real estate sales in the US is being hailed as a sign that the property market is recovering.
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Robot Athlete Cup, Autonomous 20 m Foot Race (Video)Here's a robot video that I found interesting:
Robot Athlete Cup 2013 took place at Tamarokuto Science Center in Tokyo on June 30, 2013. Autonomous 20 m Foot Race. The winner was Hachigouki-NIKRA, 3 minutes and 43.81 seconds.
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Most wisdom teeth (aka M3s) must be removed – but why do we have them at all?
You may not really think about it, but in the far corners of our mouths lies an ongoing mystery.
Your third molars, which are more commonly known as wisdom teeth, serve no obvious purpose. If anything, they often just cause us trouble.
Wisdom teeth are at risk to become impacted or crowd your healthy teeth. But almost every person has them. Have you ever thought, why?
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has determined that about 95 percent of the population has wisdom teeth – and an estimated 90 percent develops at least one impacted wisdom tooth. Impacted teeth will always be a problem and need to come out or else pain and oral infection occur. When this problem does occur, it is up to oral surgeons to fix the problem.
Understanding why wisdom teeth are a problem is not really common knowledge. For that, science turns to anthropologists (who study ancient human skeletons and piece together human evolution) and geneticists (who can find biological clues to evolution at a molecular level).
The dominant theory among anthropologists is that early humans needed those extra molars. The extra molars helped people to chew their food, and that food was much tougher to eat. Jaws were also more pronounced back then, and all of the teeth fit just fine back there and got the job done. Not so long ago in geologic time, humans learned how to cook the food before they ate it, making much easier to grind up. Then as brain size grew, jaw size shrank, and wisdom teeth were no longer necessary. Or so goes the theory.
A specific gene, MYH16, was identified by geneticists. It appears to be connected to brain size and characteristics of the jaw, but its exact role in human evolution has not yet been determined.
At a practical level, someone suffering from an impacted third molar is much more interested in getting it taken care of than learning about why it is a problem – and that’s where we come in. If you have an impacted tooth or have any questions about any oral surgery procedure, please call OC Oral Surgery to make an appointment today!


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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has restated its determination to rid Nigeria of fake drugs.
The Chairman of the agency’s Governing Council, Prof. John Ibu, spoke yesterday in Abuja at the end of the council’s two-day maiden meeting.
He said the agency was mandated by President Goodluck Jonathan to eradicate fake drugs from the country in order to safeguard the health of residents.
This, he promised, the agency will accomplish.
According to him, Dr Jonathan and the Minister of Health, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, have given the agency the mandate to eradicate drug counterfeiting across the land.
Prof Ibu said: “NAFDAC aims to eradicate fake drugs, adulterated food and adulterated table water to make the nation healthy because a healthy nation will have a healthy economy.”
NAFDAC’s Director-General, Dr Paul Orhii, expressed optimism that the agency will succeed in the fight against fake drugs and food.
He said: “We have signed a contract with the Minister of Health to eradicate fake drugs from the country, and this is the goal NAFDAC hopes to achieve.”


Eric Holder (ya know: the guy that helped run “Operation Fast and Furious” which ran guns from the US to Mexican drug cartels) spoke before Congress on Friday about the importance of beefing up gun control. His big idea, apparently, was a high-tech gun tracking bracelet. Which almost seems like a good idea… Especially for the hundreds of weapons that the DOJ helped smuggle to the aforementioned drug cartels. I bet an extra step or two to keep our eye on those guns that “walked” across the border (with DOJ authorization) would have been a good idea.
Of course, Holder isn’t proposing such an idea for his gun running ambitions… He’s suggesting it for you and me. He’s suggesting that the government ramp-up their tracking of legal firearms – via Google-style technology – because America’s 100+ million lawful gun owners are obviously the problem here. (My kingdom for a sarcasm font.)
The entirety of Holder’s comments were a rambling illustration of his disdain for Second Amendment rights. Before engaging the congressman in a discussion about Silicon-Valley-sponsored infringements on the Second Amendment, the top Law Enforcement Official of the US made reference to last year’s failed “common sense” gun control proposals… Of course, “common sense” would usually indicate that there was a widespread sense (“common”, if you will) that such reforms were both necessary and effective.
I mean, heck, Ciudad Juárez in Mexico has stricter gun laws than Chicago… And yet, it is home to some of the most atrocious gang violence in our hemisphere. Oh, and Chicago? Well, since adopting a semblance of concealed carry, their murder rate has plummeted. (But I’m sure that’s coincidence.)
But, getting back to the issue of microchip-powered gun control: What do you think fingerprint technology, or “smart bracelet” requirements, will do to firearm prices? I understand that Holder is from the government, and therefore woefully ignorant of market forces… But higher prices will yield a de facto prohibition on firearms for the lower and middle classes. (Talk about a war on the poor.) It’s probably not too over the top to remind everyone at this point that the earliest form of institutionalized gun control in America was legislation aimed at pricing firearms out of the reach of newly-freed slaves.
Which, brings up a peripheral thought: Holder thinks that restrictions, expanded background and mental health checks, electronic bracelets, and technological conditions will help “preserve” the Second Amendment… But requiring people to show a photo ID to cast a vote is too much of a burden on blacks, Hispanics, and America’s impoverished. It appears the DOJ doesn’t want poor people, minorities, or “underprivileged” individuals to poses the right to protect themselves. (Racists!)
Evidently, the Second Amendment is reserved only for the wealthy and connected... Oh, and Mexican drug cartels. (Do you suppose they will be forced to abide by the “smart gun” plan Holder is proposing?)
Holder’s comments are insulting and repulsive to both the spirit, and letter, of the Second Amendment. But, it’s the irony that really underscores the audacious nature of his gun-control fascination. The chutzpa required for the DOJ to demand tougher gun tracking protocols, after he helped smuggle hundreds of weapons into the hands of Mexican drug cartels, is pretty impressive.
Maybe the Justice Department should focus on all those illegal guns they helped hand over to organized crime… And leave America’s law abiding citizens alone. (Besides… If you need tracking information, you already have the NSA on the case.)


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Matera: city of nature, city of culture, city of regeneration. Towards a landscape-based and culture-based urban circular economy
- Matera circular city,
- urban circular economy,
- impact evaluation
Each city is a living organism (Geddes, 1915) and it has (like all living organisms) its own dynamics. Cities born, grow, stabilize, become "stagnant", decline, and die. Being as a living system, that is a complex dynamic and adaptive system, they are capable of self-organization/self-management.
There are many causes of the decline of cities today (population aging, poverty, unemployment, lack of attractive capacity, etc.). Each of these causes interdepends on the others in continuous retroactive processes.
The general proposal of this paper refers to a key word: “regeneration” as a revitalization of the activities in the perspective of the circular economy/city. The aim is to explore, in particular, how an urban circular economy can be implemented through a cultural landscape-based approach, analysing the case study of Matera (Italy) awarded as European Capital of Culture (ECoC) 2019, and assuming interdependence/relationship between a specific landscape and the circular economy/city models: these models reshape the profile of the landscape. The aim is to understand how to transform a millennial experience of underdevelopment into a dynamic development perspective, what can be the modernization proposal of the city of Matera and its historic urban landscape in the light of its millenary circular organization.

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420 Fam’s very own ChillinIT, welcomes back triple j’s ‘Like A Version’, the first appearance of the show since it went on hiatus back in March. Triple One member Lil Dijon joined the performance to take on Brockhampton’s SUGAR, taken … Continue reading ChillinIT Welcomes Back ‘Like A Version’ With Brockhampton Cover
Denzel Curry’s critically acclaimed fourth record, ZUU turns 1 this weekend. Building on the groundwork of TA13OO and Imperial, ZUU marked a momentous breakthrough in the 24-year-old Floridians career. Since its release, Curry has dominated hip-hop with two appearances in the 2019 Hottest 100 – his … Continue reading Denzel Curry’s ‘ZUU’ turns 1!
‘No Aphrodisiac’ Like Horrorshow – Horrorshow killed it this morning on triple j’s ‘Like A Version’ doing their own rendition of The Whitlams mega hit ‘No Aphrodisiac’. You’ve never heard the triple j Hottest 100 No. 1 quite like this… #swooooooon Smashing their original single ‘Eat The Cake’, the duo – turned crew – gave a clear indictaion of how high the bar is set for their upcoming shows. Ahead of their MASSIVE National Tour celebrating the release of their new album ‘Bardo State’, Horrorshow have been busy dropping new videos, hosting Rage and selling tickets left, right and centre. Kicking … Continue reading Horrorshow ‘Like A Version’ Ahead Of National Tour
Apparently he can’t sing, but 360 says you just “have to deal with it“. Matt Colwell has had a huge 2011 with the unique blend of hip hop and pop on his second record Falling & Flying getting a bunch of love from all around the country. Late last week, along with friend Gossling, 360 gave Triple j a rendition of his original tune Boys Like You, then hung around to bust out a mind-blowing cover of Regurgitator’s ‘! (The Song Formerly Known As)’, feat. his little mates Kyle the Koala and Kendrick the Kangaroo. Matt also opened up about … Continue reading 360 X Regurgitator ‘The Song Formerly Known As ‘ (Triple J – Like A Version)
If your lucky enough to be able to sleep in on weekdays, then you would have missed Tom and Alex from JJJ, chatting to Pez and Seth Sentry. Currently Pez is at the half way mark on his national tour featuring Seth Sentry, 360, Hailey Cramer and DJ Matik. You can peep the audio from the interview here, or go to the triple j page here and check out the streaming audio there. You can also check out some pics snapped by Kate Griffin from the Melbourne Prince Of Wales show, 28/08/2009 (like the one above) here. In other triple j, aussie hip hop related news Urthboy, El Gusto … Continue reading Pez & Seth Sentry – triple j Interview


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The City Council has passed a motion authorizing a sales supply and services agreement with Dale’s Snacks and Vending for an additional two-year period from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024.
Since September 2019, Dales Snacks and Vending has been stocking vending machines at City facilities with snacks, confectionery and beverages.
Under the new agreement, the City of Prince Albert will receive 21% of total sales from all snack vending machines and 30% of total sales from all beverage vending machines for each contract term across all locations. said to receive it.
Terra Lennox-Zepp was the only city council member to oppose the motion, and she said she believes the city should have a higher percentage of sales. She said the administration may be happy with the amount, but hopes the city can supply its own sweets instead.
Lennox Sepp said, “I know that some of our city facilities have city staff selling city products.”[But] I know it’s not possible in every building. ”
Mayor Greg Dionne said there were other intangibles involved, which made Dale’s bid most attractive.
Mayor Greg Dionne said: “The 21% number really went up because not a lot of people carry cash.They really work with us.”
Dionne told city staff to alert all city vendors before the big event happened in Prince Albert.
“There’s nothing worse than being on the second day of a major event and having all the vending machines empty,” he said. “It’s an inconvenience for our customers, and it’s certainly an inconvenience for us. We need to make sure we deliver the service.”
Council approves additional two-year sales and supply agreement
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The Bible Timeline takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. They will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. Using a unique color-coded system, they will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith.
This is a 23 week program, but sign up and attend as often as you can. Videos will be available online to keep you up-to-date.
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Law is a challenging discipline that involves the ability to analyze, reason, and communicate. The study and practice of law is rigorous and often stressful, however, a law degree can open many doors to a rewarding career in business, practice, government, teaching and public service.
For those law students struggling with issues of depression, anxiety, drug addiction or alcoholism or other mental issues, the JLAP is here to help. We offer a full range of resources and solutions to help you manage your issues in the short and long term. Every service provided through the JLAP is 100% confidential and 100% free.
When you apply for admission to the bar, you must show that you are fit to practice law and have the necessary character to justify the trust and confidence that clients, the public, and the legal system will place in you. Consequently, the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions reviews applicants’ past conduct to ensure that applicants are honest, trustworthy, diligent and reliable. Conduct that raises concern about the competence, character or fitness of an applicant may cause the Committee on Bar Admissions to investigate further. Consequently, if you have a history of conduct that may indicate a problem, you should seek further information and assistance. The Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc. offers help for: alcohol and drug addiction, depression, anxiety and other mental issues, as well as compulsive disorders.
Mental Health Toolkit for Law School Students
Suffering in Silence: The Survey of Law Student Well-Being and the Reluctance of Law Students to Seek Help for Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns, by Jerome M. Organ, David B. Jaffe, and Katherine M. Bender, Ph.D.
Video – NBC’s College Students’ Widespread Abuse of Adderall
Related Web Links:
A Law Student’s Guide to being a Happy, Healthy and Honorable Lawyer
LawLifeline – Mental health for Law Students
Managing a Diagnosed Condition in Law School
On Self -Care in the First Year of Law School
Stanford News – Law Students and Stress
Top 10 Tips to Maintain Physical and Mental Health During Law School
Uncommon Counsel – Depression and suicide prevention for Law Students

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text: Calling all awakening souls to gather and create what we came here to do... recreate heaven on earth. Unconditional love is who we really are but layers of conditioning have left us insulated and isolated from our true nature. Ours is a practice of pure experience. We can't realize and manifest our true divine nature until we create the space of pure divine love and that changes everything... starting with you and starting right now! Nothing to study, learn, wait for, wish , anticipate or hope for. This amazing practice brings your true nature into this moment of reality here and now and our committed togetherness keeps it alive ongoing. This is such a fun filled and exhilarating experience all it needs is the magic of YOU!


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Owned by Joan Ibuzo, we are loving the pieces from the House of Marie Spring/Summer 2014 collection.
The pieces which were shown at the Ghana fashion & Design Week 2013 yesterday, Sunday 13th October 2013 had HOM written all over them with their signature feathered & embroidered neckline and velvet detailing.
The label has been described as an extension of the designers style, fusing African and modern prints to create timeless feminine pieces. Check them out.
Photo Credit: Kola Oshalusi for Insigna


For Conservation Easement Grantees:
Thank you for partnering with the Farmland Preservation Division and the ADFP Trust Fund to help preserve family farms and forests in North Carolina.
Please review the information on this page. These resources will assist your organization in completing your grant through the ADFP Trust Fund.
- The NCDA&CS ADFPTF conservation easement contract is a two-year contract. The first contract year is to complete the conservation easement project, including recording the conservation easement. The second contract year is reserved for the completion of the conservation easement project due to documented hardships. The Grantee agrees to record the conservation easement within the first year of the two-year contract following the timeline below. Failure to follow the deliverable timeline is a breach of the contract, and the Grantee must repay any grant funding received from the NCDA&CS ADFPTF.
Deliverables (Documents) Must be provided in the following order and submitted as a complete suite in Word or PDF electronic format for ADFPTF review and approval.
Completion Date for Documents Provided to the Agency by the Grantee
Easement Parcel Identification Suite
- Preliminary Conservation Easement Survey, per the ADFPTF Survey Requirements and Checklist
- Preliminary Title Policy
- Preliminary Attorney’s signed Title Opinion certifying title for a period of at least sixty years
Within 180 days of the beginning date of the grant contract
Land Management Documents Suite
- Environmental Audit including Hazardous Materials Checklist and Landowner Interview
- Certified Development Rights Appraisal dated less than 90 days prior to closing. Updated Opinion Letters by the appraiser are acceptable.
- Conservation Plan, if applicable
- Forestry Plan, if applicable
- Preliminary Baseline that includes applicable Conservation Plan and Forestry Plan, Environmental Audit, and Conservation Easement Survey, per the ADFPTF Baseline Documentation Report Requirements and Checklist
Within 210 days of the beginning date of the grant contract and no less than 60 days before the scheduled conservation easement recording date
Legal Conservation Document Suite
- Conservation Easement Survey in recordable format and approved by County Review Officers
- Final Conservation Easement with applicable exhibits
- Preliminary HUD Statement
- Title Commitment
- Signed Subordination Agreement, if applicable
- Final Baseline that includes applicable Conservation Plan and Forestry Plan, Environmental Audit, and Conservation Easement Survey, per the ADFPTF Baseline Documentation Report Requirements and Checklist
Within 240 days of the beginning date of the grant contract and no less than 30 days before the scheduled conservation easement recording date
Set Target Date for Easement Closing
- All Legal Conservation Document Suite documents must be approved by NCDA&CS Legal Affairs
Within 270 days of the beginning date of the grant contract, and shall be no less than 30 days before the contract end date.
Final Legal Conservation Document Suite
- Recorded Conservation Easement
- Recorded Survey
- Final Title Opinion
- Final Title Policy
- Recorded Subordination Agreement, if applicable
- Signed HUD Statement
- Signed Baseline
Due within 20 working days (28 calendar days) following closing and recording date of the conservation easement.
- The grantee will use the selected easement template unless the exception category has been designated and approved by the Agency. The selection of the appropriate template is based upon partnership funding used to secure the conservation easement. Unless clearly delineated in the proposed conservation easement map, the landowner waives the rights of creation of no more than three lots pursuant to N.C.G.S. 106-744(b)(1); therefore no lots shall be created in the easement area. The Agency legal counsel and Farmland Preservation Director must approve additions, omissions, or modifications of said template. The final “Conservation Easement” must meet with Agency approval to remain eligible for funding. Click here to view current conservation easement templates.


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The S&P capped its biggest 8-day percentage gain in almost four years yesterday—rising more than 7%. The catalyst for yesterday’s gains was the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting. Investors decided the meeting minutes were dovish (they weren’t, they were neutral at best) and bid up shares in a fast and furious late day rally.
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The EOS 4000D has an APS-C format sensor with a resolution of 18 megapixels. ISO sensitivity can be set between 100 and 12,800, which places the camera in the mid-range. For microscopy applications, the camera body is attached directly to the microscope via the LM microscope adapter. As a rule, high-quality laboratory and research microscopes have a dedicated photo tube that is designed for attaching cameras. At 485 grams, the camera body of the EOS 4000D weighs the same as that of the 1300D and is thus also very well suited for mounting to an eyepiece tube. With the 4000D attached to the photo tube of a stereomicroscope in combination with our LM widefield adapter, we took this colourful picture of a thistle:
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For scientific imaging – as is common practice in a photographer’s studio – the camera is controlled remotely from the computer. The Canon EOS Utility software, which is included for free with the camera, is a great tool for this. The images captured can be saved directly to the PC. The EOS 4000D also has built-in WiFi connectivity, which enables remote camera control from a mobile device (e.g. tablet or smartphone) using Canon’s free Camera Connect app, and an HDMI interface for delivering Full HD content to TVs or larger monitors.
In a bid to keep the price of the EOS 4000D down, Canon cut down some of the camera’s features – luckily, these are not very relevant when it comes to photomicrography:
The camera body is made from polycarbonate (plastic) and partially finished with rubber. However, since the camera – unlike when used for outdoor applications – is not exposed to external forces and not subjected to much stress when operated in a stationary setting, this is also not a really big deal for us.
The EOS 4000D comes with the same battery as the EOS 1300D. To save battery life, modern cameras usually have an “auto power off” function. Luckily, this can be disabled through the menu of the EOS 4000D, because it would be extremely annoying (for example during continuous shooting) if the camera were to power down automatically after a certain amount of time (max. 30 minutes). For cameras being used in stationary mode on a microscope, we generally recommend an AC adapter that provides a constant supply of power to the camera.
Conclusion: The Canon EOS 4000D is a basic camera with a great price/performance ratio. The image quality it delivers is adequate for many standard applications in microscopy. In addition, it can be controlled remotely from the PC/Mac and from a smartphone/tablet with the Canon Camera Connect app.
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You have been dragged kicking and screaming into the Octagram, the local fighting arena in this patch of Hell. It's one of the ones that lets you h...
=========================================================================== Archive Maintainer : Update to : Advanced engine needed : ZDoom Primary purpose : Single+Coop play =========================================================================== Title : Octagram Filename : octagram.wad Release date : 07/17/2014 Author : Chris Scott Email Address : <email removed> Other Files By Author : None Misc. Author Info : An amateur wad-maker. Description : You have been dragged kicking and screaming into the Octagram, the local fighting arena in this patch of Hell. It's one of the ones that lets you have a weapon, at least. And you spotted the door into the offices on your way in... Additional Credits to : SLADE, my new editing favorite; DoomBuilder2, my old editing favorite; My hard drive, for not completely dying while I was putting the finishing touches on it; the ZDoom IRC, for helping me figure out how to do ACS without pulling my hair out; the legend of Spartacus, the gladiator who started an uprising, for mildly influencing this WAD; and PENTDROM.WAD, for mostly inspiring this WAD. =========================================================================== * What is included * New levels : 1 Sounds : No Music : No Graphics : No Dehacked/BEX Patch : No Demos : No Other : No (describe if yes) Other files required : None * Play Information * Game : DOOM2 Map # : MAP01 Single Player : Designed for Cooperative 2-4 Player : No Deathmatch 2-4 Player : No Other game styles : Difficulty Settings : Not implemented * Construction * Base : New from scratch Build Time : A couple of months, maybe; I need to keep better track of it. Editor(s) used : SLADE, DoomBuilder Known Bugs : None that I know of. May Not Run With : See "Known Bugs". Tested With : Zandronum 1.2.2-1, GZDoom 1.8.2-3 * Copyright / Permissions * Authors MAY use the contents of this file as a base for modification or reuse. Permissions have been obtained from original authors for any of their resources modified or included in this file. You MAY distribute this file, provided you include this text file, with no modifications. You may distribute this file in any electronic format (BBS, Diskette, CD, etc) as long as you include this file intact. I have received permission from the original authors of any modified or included content in this file to allow further distribution. * Where to get the file that this text file describes * The Usual: ftp://archives.gamers.org/pub/idgames/ and mirrors Web sites: FTP sites:

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