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Women’s day in Pakistan: a police officer rapes a 14 year old Christian girl
Bound and helpless, the little girl’s grandparents forced to witness the violence. The doctors refused to lend aid. The police arrest an accomplice, the officer responsible vanishes. Meanwhile, the country celebrated the International Women's Day, with demonstrations and lectures. Awards given to some icons in the struggle for women rights.
Lahore (AsiaNews) - A 14 year old Christian girl was raped by a policeman with an accomplice, at gin point, while in the next room, bound and gagged, her grandparents felt powerless to intervene. The incident occurred on the night between 7 and 8 March in Sheikhupura district, Punjab province, while around the world events were held to celebrate International Women's Day. Even in Pakistan seminars and meetings were held, even President Asif Ali Zardari, yesterday, signed a law to protect women.
On the evening of March 7, 14 year old Kiran (*), originally from Jaranwala, paid a visit to her grandparents who live in the village of Malowal, in a small house not far from the property of a superintendent of police. On the night Nawaz Wahla, a law enforcement official, along with an accomplice Mehboob, a milkman, jumped the fence and broke into the house. According to the newspaper The Express Tribune reports they tied up the grandparents and repeatedly raped the girl, at gun point.
Once she had escaped, Kiran released the grandparents who have accompanied her to the hospital for medical treatment, however, neither the doctors nor the police wanted to bring relief to the Christian girl, or take action to catch the perpetrators of violence. Only the official opening of the investigation, initiated by a diligent judge allowed the detention of Mehboob - the accomplice - while Nawaz has so far eluded capture.
Yesterday, March 8, meanwhile, across Pakistan events to commemorate International Women's Day were held. In the capital Islamabad, women's organizations sponsored a seminar to enhance the value and role of women in the world. Simultaneously, President Asif Ali Zardari ratified the Law on the National Commission, to assess the status of women's rights in the country, and he ensured that the body will play a crucial role in safeguarding and protecting the rights of women.
However, women's associations contest the claims of institutions emphasizing that laws are not enough, if they are not enforced. In a public meeting held yesterday in Faisalabad, organized by the Association of Women for Awareness and Motivation (Awam), activists pointed out that "new and more laws are not enough", but it is the government that "in practice must ensure" the protection of women and their equal rights. Peter Jacob, executive secretary of the National Commission for Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Church (NCJP) was also among the participants and noted that "the number of attacks against women in Pakistan is four times higher than the cases that reported "and many crimes" based on sex pass in silence. "
In Multan, organizations of Catholic women - along with other women's movements - have sponsored a demonstration in the streets. Sr. Margaret, among the participants at the event, stressed that "to celebrate woman, we must also recognize the importance of women". The nun adds that "although there are rules against domestic violence and acid attacks", so far "measures against men" have not been taken. And many women do not even know the existence of the law."
Among the representatives of Pakistani women celebrated today, are 13 year old Malala Yousafzai, a young activist who has fought against aggression of the Taliban in the Swat valley, awarded by the civil society and government. On the Catholic front honors go to Zenobia Richards, a victim of the demolition of a Catholic institution Gosh-e-Aman in Lahore, where she lost her home and many of her possessions. Thanks to the Masihi Foundation she has found a new home.
* The name is fictional to protect the identity of the child.
( Shafique Khokhar collaborated)
Violence against women and attacks on religious minorities on the rise in Pakistan
The families of the victims are often afraid to use the courts for fear of reprisals. The proposals of the Justice and Peace Commission to combat the phenomenon.
Faisalabad: 16 year old Christian girl gang raped for hours by young Muslims
The rape took place in the house of one of the three members of the group, all belonging to wealthy families. The incident occurred in broad daylight; the desperate cries for help of the girl in vain. The father tells AsiaNews: "despite our poverty, I will not accept compromise." Vicar General: "poor family, but rich in the Catholic faith. They deserve justice. "
Faisalabad, 18 year old Christian woman killed during an attempted rape
Amariah Masih was murdered, shot to death because she resisted her attacker. The author a 28 year old Muslim named Arif Gujjar, drug addict and son of a wealthy landowner. Police arrests the man and collaborates with the family. The solidarity of the Muslim community that seeks "reconciliation".
Punjab: clan gang rapes seven year old Christian and kidnaps father to stop him reporting them
Sara was raped by four men in a Muslim village in Sialkot . The little girl is hospitalized in a "critical condition". The rapists kidnapped her father, Iqbal Masih, forcing the family to not press charges. Activists and human rights organizations demand justice.
Punjab: Christian maid burned alive to prevent her from reporting a rape
Kiran George had burns on 80% of her body and died after two days of slow agony. The girl was raped by the son of her Muslim master. When she threatened a lawsuit, the young man killed her. In a second incident a Muslim mob burnt a Christian home and copies of the Bible.
Syrian Trappist nuns say Western powers and factional media fuel war propaganda
In a written appeal, the religious systematically take apart the version of the conflict touted by governments, NGOs and international news organizations. In Ghouta east, jihadists attack the capital and use civilians as human shields. The Syrian government and people have a duty to defend themselves from external attacks. The conflict alone has undermined the coexistence between Christians and Muslims in the country.
Xinjiang, crosses, domes, statues destroyed: the new 'Sinicized' Cultural Revolution
Crosses removed from the domes and the tympanum of Yining Church as well as external decorations and crosses, and the Way of the Cross within the church. The same happened at the churches of Manas and Hutubi. The Cross represents "a foreign religious infiltration ". Prayer services forbidden even in private houses under the threat of arrests and re-education. Children and young people forbidden to enter churches. Religious revival frightens the Party.
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Criminology: The Essentials, Third Edition, by Anthony Walsh and Cody Jorgensen, introduces students to major theoretical perspectives and criminology topics in a concise, easy-to-read format. This straightforward overview of the major subject areas in criminology still thoroughly covers the most up-to-date advances in theory and research. In the new full-color Third Edition, special features have been added to engage the reader in thinking critically about concepts in criminology.

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Siemens Taps New Boss
Siemens introduced Jim Hagemann Snabe, a 51-year-old veteran of software house SAP, as its next chairman, scheduled to take effect next January, according to Bloomberg. The move makes sense as Siemens seeks to adapt its 19th-century industrial heritage to the 21st century, says William Mackie, an analyst at Kepler Cheuvreux who rates the company a buy.
As Siemens products become more automated, they’re throwing off a growing flood of data that requires sophisticated software to really understand. And for Siemens, software and related services offer key advantages: they tend to be more profitable than industrial goods, they have predictable revenue streams, and they’re “sticky,” meaning they make it harder for a customer to defect to a competitor.
Snabe has “the crucial perspective of a man who has spent a large part of his career focused on the software and hardware elements of the technology sector,” Mackie said. He also represents a stark departure from previous Siemens chairmen: The native of Denmark would be the first non-German in the job, and one of the few foreigners in top management. Snabe would also be the youngest person to ever serve as chairman, by more than a decade.
It’s his job experience, though, that really makes Snabe stand out. The company’s current chairman, Gerhard Cromme, 73, made his name at companies like industrial giant Thyssenkrupp and building materials producer Saint-Gobain, and earlier chairmen were mostly Siemens lifers. Snabe has “in depth industry expertise in software and digitalization,” Cromme said in the statement, adding that the nomination sets the course for “long-term succession planning and continuity” at Siemens.
Snabe’s nomination comes as Siemens’s rivals are spending billions to reinvent themselves for the digital age. General Electric has said that by 2020 it wants to become a top-10 software company, to rival Oracle and Microsoft. Swiss competitor ABB says it plans to boost its software and services revenue from 15 percent of total sales to about a third in coming years. Siemens raised its full-year outlook after renewable energy projects and digital services led to better-than-expected first-quarter profit even as Europe’s biggest engineering company said orders are starting to weaken.

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The Barber of Seville is a wonderful opera, very funny, witty and sometimes naughty. It is also the prequel to Mozart's Marriage of Figaro, despite the fact Marriage of Figaro was written before the Barber of Seville. The main merit is the beautiful operatic score from Rossini. From the rousing overture(despite the unplayable piu mosso aka the final section), the sparkling aria Una Voce Poca Fa to the hilarious Largo Al Factotum, it is a real treat for opera fans. The production is lavishly designed with lovely costumes and sets, and the production while making some liberties is fairly faithful to what Rossini intended. The performances are exceptional, the standout being Gino Quillico as Figaro, a performance of wit and extreme hilarity, something to be expected of Quillico, see him as Dandini in La Cenerentola and you'll know what I'll mean. Cecilia Bartoli sparkles not only visually with beauty, but also vocally; her voice is of mezzo soprano quality, yet has a dazzling colouratura element to it. Nice support also from Carlos Feller as Bartolo and Robert Lloyd as Basilio, particularly Lloyd and his La Calunnia. The tenor playing Almaviva David Kuebler was excellent too, especially at the start. The production is a little overlong, but overall very well done, vocally and visually with the comic coincidences genuinely fun and the suggestion that Berta was in love with Bartolo interesting. 9/10 Bethany Cox.
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2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the recruitment agreement between Austria and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). Back then, thousands of Yugoslav migrant workers came to Austria for an initially limited time. And stayed. The newly founded Platforma (Platform for Temporary Creation) takes the anniversary as an opportunity to spotlight the history as well as the political struggles of migrant labour – and making it visible.
Langer Weg der Gastarbajt leads from a former factory (now a cultural space) via a workers' association to migrant workers that have become local legends, as well as recreational places and bars, all of which are central points of collectivity and team spirit. We thus highlight relations between the local community and the people who have come to Austria and were subsequently labelled as ‘Gastarbeiter’. At all stations, a micro-programme of exhibitions, lectures, readings, films, performances, music and dance can be enjoyed. Stories of workers both ‘migratory and permanent’ will be told. Langer Weg der Gastarbajt brings together biographies and fragments right here and now. Experiences of precariousness and a collective historiography that are often otherwise excluded.
Languages: Bosansko/Hrvatsko/Srpski Jezik, Deutsch
In Kooperation mit AU, Arbeitskreis Archiv der Migration, Boem, Blockfrei, Brunnenpassage, CI, LINE IN und mo.ë.
Production: Created for WIENWOCHE. Funded by the City of Vienna.
To set the mood before the tour, we invite you to a glass of šnaps at the mo.ë garage by the main entrance.
We are happy to assist you in planning and preparing for your visit. Should you have any questions, please contact us by phone, e-mail or via personal appointment.
Phone: Jana Dolecki – +43.650.9837450
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Computers, tablets, even iPhones have grown into powerful tools for music making, but for many who play guitar the bridge from analog instrument to digital devices can be an intimidating one. The Jamstik Wireless Smart Guitar is a great way to cross the digital divide, a MIDI controlling guitar with frets and strings that feel familiar to any guitarist’s fingers. It’s also cheaper than most keyboard controllers (and certainly guitars), available right now for just $149.99.
This probably isn’t the “iRing” you’ve been waiting for — assuming you’ve been waiting for the mythical (One) Ring, forged by the skilled elves of Logbar, that wants to control, well, pretty much everything in your life.
No, this particular ring — IK Multmedia’s iRing — won’t control your TV, your phone or your wallet. But it is imbued with the power to create music on your iDevice.
Getting your MIDI keyboard connected to your iPad or Mac can be a frustrating experience. You’ve got to make sure you’ve got the right wires that connect to your output device of choice, and then you’ve got to make sure you never ever lose them.
PUC by Zivix LLC Category: Music & MIDI Works With: iOS, OS X Price: $129
Hopping onstage for a gig at the local brewpub can be a frightening experience if you’ve lost that one special cord that goes from your keys to your Ableton Live setup on your Mac, and missing out on a recording session because you can’t find that special 30-pin adaptor for your iPad is just a pain in the butt.
The folks behind the excellent JamStick, Zivix, have your answer, then, with a cool-looking little round gadget called a PUC that connects any MIDI keyboard or other capable device to your iPad, your Mac, your iPhone, your PC — you name it, if it’s got Wi-Fi and can run a MIDI app, you can use the PUC to send your MIDI performance to it.
If there’s one group of people who could seriously do with less wires — or in this case, cables — it’s guitarists. Walking around with two grand worth of Fender in your hands, trying avoiding a snake-pit of cables and simultaneously tapping out Van Halen’s Eruption probably takes some concentration (I wouldn’t know; I’ve never been on stage with anything but an air guitar, which was completely wireless).
IK Multimedia’s new four-pedal iRig BlueBoard pedalboard de-clutters the floor a little, as it’s the first completely wireless pedalboard for iOS and Macs. The board connects to its companion app on an accompanying iDevice (or to a Mac) through a Bluetooth connection.


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Hyaluronic Acid: The Inside/Outside Anti-aging Nutrient
For over a decade hyaluronic acid has been the “it” nutrient featured in everything from topical skin cream to oral supplement to reduce inflammation and joint pain.
Still misconceptions remain regarding what this nutrient is and why it’s beneficial in the fight against aging – inside and outside.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide (carbohydrate) in the human body. It occurs in high concentrations in connective tissues, as well as eye fluids. In fact, a key function of this nutrient is to help lubricate connective tissue and the eyes. You’ll find it in large amounts in the areas between skin cells, where it provides moisture and plumpness.
Ever wonder why a baby’s skin is so beautiful? Well, it’s because we are all born with high levels of hyaluronic acid, which keeps the skin pump and smooth. Sadly, this wonder nutrient diminishes with age, especially after 40.
Hyaluronic acid has been the anti-aging darling of dermatologists and plastic surgeons for a while now. Dubbed “filler,” hyaluronic acid is injected directly into wrinkled areas to plump them up. Hyaluronic acid injections are also used to treat certain eye disorders.
Chances are you’ve spotted hyaluronic acid on the ingredient list of your favorite anti-aging serum or moisturizer. While the results may not be quite as dramatic as an injection, proponents swear you’ll see benefits such as softer, smoother and more hydrated skin.
That topical cream can increase hydration and skin elasticity. What’s more, it can reverse free radical damage and even protect against UV damage. If you have oily skin, apply hyaluronic acid lotion alone. Dry skin? Apply a layer under your normal moisturizer.
Hyaluronic acid-based lotions are also sometimes applied to skin to promote healing of burns and wounds.
There are few studies supporting the health benefits of hyaluronic acid supplementation. However, there is some scientific evidence that it may offer important benefits.
Hyaluronic acid shows promise in the treatment of osteoarthritis and may help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, restore joint fluids, and protect against cartilage breakdown.
Additionally, proponents say hyaluronic acid supplements can help with chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and even insomnia.
Before starting a new supplementation regimen (especially when treating a chronic condition), it’s wise to touch base with a trusted healthcare professional.
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Summer reading – It’s the thing. For some of us, it is the highlight of summer. And for some of our kids, it is (one of) the highlights of their summer. And we love that because we know it is making them smarter while they are having some much-coveted down-time. But so many kids are “reluctant readers.” And “reluctant” can be an under-statement. Some kids hate reading (but really, they just think they do).
I was not that child. I loved reading. I mean LOVED IT! I loved the summer reading program at the library. I would max out the prizes in one week. I read the 3 books that I could check out, then read the books that each of my siblings checked out, then I walked down to the neighbors (who also had five kids) and read every book there. I did that each week all summer. HEA—VEN—LY!!! As a parent, I couldn’t wait to share this world with my child. But, as fates would have it, I got a reluctant reader. So many of us do.
So what to do about the Reluctant Reader?
So you have a child who does not like to read (due to reading disability or simply because they have not found the pleasure in it). It happens. My parents only got one avid reader out of the five kids. (Three out of the four read more as adults, but I have a brother who says, “Nah, I don’t even text.”) My mother kept promoting it all those years. She loved reading, so modeled it pretty well (for a busy mother of five). She converted the shed into a children’s library. Any kid on the block could come hang out to read. She read to us and also had the babysitter read to us. She kept promoting it without forcing it. Progress was made (in small, hard-won increments).
As I began to parent, I certainly wanted my child to love books the way I did. Fingers crossed. And my daughter (referred to as the Queen because she skipped the princess stage altogether) did (sort of) love books. She was very visual and loved detailed images. She was engrossed with picture books from babyhood. She liked to be read to. She could recognize all of her letters before she was two (this took me by surprise as I was not teaching them, but we did read alphabet books).
Things looked good, but alas no. The Queen summed it up perfectly when she was about five years old. I was reading a book to her that she seemed to find thoroughly interesting. At the end, she turned to me and said in all seriousness, “Why am I not published yet.” The Queen was a creator. The creative works of others only primed her own creative juices. Why should she be reading when someone could be reading a book by her?
And so began my struggle of how to encourage the reluctant reader. For all her early prowess with letter recognition, reading words and text emerged slowly. The Queen was never behind in reading, but she was never ahead either. And since she was a Queen, I could not actually order her to do anything. Well, I could try to order her to read, but her exasperated look and half-hearted attempt did not really accomplish anything.
SO, based on my experiences, I would encourage the stealth approach for parents of reluctant readers. (These tips will help for kids with reading disabilities, but I will have another blog entry with more specific recommendations about those specific challenges)
First, and most important – You will not win if you force the reluctant reader to read. This will make reading a chore . . . work . . . drudgery. “My mom MAKES ME READ!” Remember, reading for pleasure must be pleasurable, so find any literature that is appealing. Look for books of high interest. This means of high interest to the child, not you. Do some “stealth parenting.”
- Libraries are a great start for exploring this. There are a lot of books to look through and, unlike a bookstore, you can sample a huge range of literature without breaking the bank. And trust me, it can take a lot of sampling before some kids find what they like. Just hang out on a Saturday morning and let your child explore. Don’t place limits. They may pick books that seem too young for them (they can be independent with that book) or too old for them (you can read it to them). It may turn out that they love the subject matter. Now you have a clue about what may engage them. You can look for more age-appropriate books from there.
- Don’t overlook magazines. Short text with lots of picture support can be really appealing. National Geographic Kids, Time for Kids, Sports Illustrated Kids – there are many mainstream magazines scaled for kids. Make these available. Don’t require reading, but do point out interesting articles. The regular National Geographic (or any magazine) may also be appealing if the photography is great. If your child has a particular interest, go to a really good bookstore. The specialty magazine selection is outstanding. There may be a skateboarding magazine that rocks his world and makes him dream big. It is okay if he only looks at the pictures. Eventually, there will be some picture that intrigues him enough to check the text. If your child cannot read it on his own, read it to them.
- And don’t overlook comic books. Comics are great for the reluctant reader. The storyline is short with lots of picture support. And if you check out the text, you will find it is not overly simplistic. Comics, like The Far Side, can have hilarious sophistication when making fun of scientific and cultural norms. Captain Underpants can hit an irreverent tone that brings many a child glee. If your kid laughs or rushes to show you a really funny part, you have found the elusive “reading for pleasure” zone. You can build from there.
- It is important to make a reading area at home. Have a reading area with boxes or baskets full of library books, books you own, magazines and any other reading material (including books or magazines you are reading).
- Make your own books. If you have a creative child who would rather do something rather than sit and read, then have her create the summer scrapbook. Each day (or a few days a week) have your child make a drawing about some summer adventure. Either one of you can add the text. Put these in a binder and read through it throughout the summer and again at the end. If your child cannot draw well enough to suit their own standards, have them make collages from magazine pictures and photos.
- Model reading as pleasure. Make a time daily (or at least 3-4 days a week) when everyone sits down to read. Everyone is allowed to read or look at any literature of their choosing (make sure it is print material for the reluctant reader as online reading is not quite the same and distractions are very accessible). If you have a child who refuses to read at this time, ask them to work on the scrapbook (“That would be a really big help for me because I really want us to have those memories”). Be sure to provide good magazines for finding the best pictures for the scrapbook. (Stealthy, huh.)
Success (of sorts)
These are the strategies I refined over the years with the Queen. AND SHE BECAME AN AVID READER WHO DEVOURS NOVELS LIKE CANDY!!! Okay, no, that did not happen. She has never even read Harry Potter though they all sit on a shelf awaiting her (or maybe a grandchild?). However, she did become a reader. She became someone with favorite books and favorite topics. Like me, she loves comics. She loves The Far Side, Calvin and Hobbes, and Zits. She liked non-fiction stories of kids who overcame difficulties (notice the past tense there). She likes the sciences and loves aerospace and astrophysics. By 5th grade, she would peruse college-level literature in those areas. She wasn’t (and largely still isn’t) a front to back reader. She reads parts of books based on interests and mood, but she always has something she is interested in. She reads daily. I will take that.

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In a Friday night interview on The News with Shepard Smith, Jackson, Chokwe Lumumba, Mississippi Mayor said, "There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for some of the decisions to reverse the statewide mask mandates" as coronavirus hospital stay rates are reaching that highest level in the state in 2.5 months.
"We're not just the capital, we're the healthcare capital here in the state of Mississippi," Lumumba said. "So the decisions that are made at the state level will affect the City of Jackson and ultimately the availability of hospital beds."
There are no more ICU beds in Jackson, the Mississippi Free Press reported. According to the Covid Tracking Project, Mississippi had an average 7.6 days Covid-19 positivity rate of 15.6%. Since the pandemic began, cases and deaths per capita in Mississippi are the sixth highest of any state in the nation. Mississippi governor Tate Reeves (R) let the statewide mask mandate expire on September 30th. Reeves' daughter tested positive for Covid and he and his entire family are currently in quarantine.
Lumumba described his communication with Governor Reeves as "touch and go" and emphasized the need for a unified strategy at state and national level. Jackson remained under a masked mandate despite the governor's decision to let the statewide mandate expire.
"Here in Jackson, we've kept our nationwide mask mandate and we've been relatively successful in this area," said Lumumba. "In October the infection rate was actually down 11.4%, but that seems to be on the up."
Lumumba also admitted that the pandemic further exposed the inequalities in Mississippi, considered the poorest state in the nation. Jackson is one of the largest food deserts in the nation, and access to healthy food has been tightened further by the pandemic. Earlier this year, Lumumba even launched an initiative with Dole Packaged Foods to meet the challenge of bringing nutritious foods to underserved areas in Jackson, which has one of the highest obesity rates in the country. Obesity is one of the biggest possible complications for Covid.
"People who do not have regular access to health care are the most vulnerable because of the underlying health conditions, so it is a ripe thing to take advantage of these conditions here in Mississippi," Lumumba said. "So this could be the epicenter where we should be most concerned if there is no unified strategy and no proactive strategy."


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Friday, September 23, 2016
2 heaped tbsp -Kasuri methi (crushed)
3 cups -Flour
8 heaped tbsps -Ghee
3 cup -Whole wheat flour (atta)
2 tbsp -Semolina (sooji/upma rava)
1/2 tsp -Black pepper powder (freshly ground)
2 tsp -Tymol seeds or cumin seeds
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste
In a stainless steel vessel, add flour, atta, semolina, tymol, kasuri methi, ghee and salt and mix well. Slowly add warm water and knead into a stiff yet pliabale dough. Keep aside covered for 20 mts.
Pinch off small lemon sized balls of the dough and roll into slightly thick puris and prick all over with a fork.
Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy bottomed vessel and once oil is hot, reduce to low medium flame. Place the mathris based on the size of the vessel and fry till golden brown, flipping over and cooking both the sides. Increase flame to medium high towards the end of the cooking process and when the mathris attain a golden shade, drain and place on absorbent paper.
On cooling, mathris attain a crisp texture. Store in airtight containers and can be stored upto a month in airtight containers.
You can add coarsely crushed coriander seeds and fennels seeds for variation in flavor.
Sunday, September 11, 2016
1500 ml milk
150 g ground almonds
10 cardamom pods ,peeled and crushed
90 g caster sugar
Pour the milk into a ,heavy -based pan and cook until is reduced to a thick ,lumpy consistency ,stir occasionally and make sure not to let the milk burn
Stir in the caster sugar , add the ground almonds and cook for 3 minutes
and pour the mixture into a greased shallow dish and sprinkle with the crushed cardamoms .Serve warm cut into squares

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Alice is 15 years old and appears a perfectly normal teenager; she diets, goes out with boys, and gets good marks at school. Without her parents being properly aware, she tries drugs and falls into addiction. The difference between Alice and a lot of other kids on drugs is that Alice keeps a diary.
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I'm trying to find a source for a couple things:
1) Rohn's "serving tool" for dressing the dead ends of EHS guys (after
cable clamp installation). This can't be a very expensive item, but none
of the dealers I normally use for Rohn stuff stock this item. I guess I
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It is no secret that I am a fan of the My Hero Academia franchise from Kōhei Horikoshi. I have been a dedicated viewer of the anime plus the films, so when I heard a spin-off was launched in 2017, my interest was high. I finally picked up the first volume written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court. it is published by Shonen Jump with Viz Media bringing it to North America thanks to translator Caleb Cook.
Goodreads has the synopsis listed as follows,
“Koichi Haimawari couldn’t make the cut to become an official hero, so he uses his modest Quirk to do good deeds in his spare time. Then one day a fateful encounter with some local thugs leads him to team up with two other unlikely heroes. None of them really know what they’re doing, but they’ve got the courage—or foolishness—to try. But they soon discover fighting evil takes more than just being brave…”
It is no secret that I am not happy with the current status of DC and Marvel comic books. I was looking for a good alternative and if this first volume is an indication, I was right on the money. Koichi is an excellent protagonist known as the Crawler. His mentor Knuckleduster and ally Pop Step make for lots of fun as they “unofficially” stop the crime that the pro-heroes are unable to at the moment.
The manga is fun as you watch the Crawler evolve with the help of his small inner circle. I also thought the artwork matched the mood of the story, making it even more engaging. I read a comment that the creators were doing a reverse dynamic compared to All-Might and Deku. On that note, they did a good job of connecting it to MHA while also giving it a unique set-up in this world of powers known as “quirks.”
This was a breath of fresh air and I had a great time reading it. I will continue you on with this series and hope to see some more action.
What do you think? Let me know in the comments below. Tell me if there is a comic book, movie, or novel you would like me to review. While you are at it, check out my light novel highlights of ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 3‘ and ‘Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers Volume 2’. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more posts like this one.
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Organizations worldwide are always working towards higher margins, lower costs, better efficiency, and higher market shares. To achieve that, they need to make sure that all equipment is always working reliably without hiccups – something for which equipment maintenance is a must. Preventative maintenance, for example, ensures that the equipment receives regular maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication, as well as emergency maintenance and repairs. These activities help minimize unexpected equipment breakdowns, reduce unplanned downtime and production disruptions, boost productivity, curtail workplace safety incidents, and lower costs down the line.
However, organizations can sometimes make preventive maintenance mistakes that ultimately do more harm than good. That being said, let’s explore some of the common equipment maintenance mistakes that organizations and maintenance managers should avoid to improve asset reliability.
Common Equipment Maintenance Mistakes Organizations Must Avoid
Not Cleaning Equipment Regularly
One of the most common equipment maintenance mistakes is the most obvious one – failing to clean the machinery regularly. Dirt and debris from the environment often result in overheating and may cause the equipment to fail. Machinery isn’t designed to run with a layer of dirt, and heavy machinery can become quite dirty if not cleaned properly. Dust and dirt act as insulators as well as block the vents, leading to the equipment overheating, malfunctioning, or worse.
As a result, organizations and maintenance managers must ensure that regularly cleaning equipment becomes a part of maintenance activities to boost asset reliability.
Not Ensuring Effective Equipment Lubrication
Right off the bat, no, machine lubrication is not as easy as it sounds. Maintenance technicians can’t just lubricate the equipment whenever they want with whichever lubricant the organization finds most convenient – it would be a recipe for disaster.
Different pieces of machinery require different types of lubrication and at different times. Certifications, such as MLT (Machine Lubrication Technician), show what an important part of maintenance lubrication management is.
Organizations must thus ensure that they use manufacturer-recommended lubricants for a smoother and more reliable performance, reducing unexpected breakdowns and wear and tear in the process.
Not Ensuring Accurate Work Order History
Unfortunately, not all organizations are properly recording work order history. Many are still utilizing ancient tools, such as binders, spreadsheets, and obsolete CMMS solutions. If work order history isn’t accurate and concrete, organizations and maintenance managers can’t ensure effective maintenance, no matter how robust the maintenance plan is.
Maintenance managers must thus ensure that the technicians accurately record everything regarding work orders. Using a robust and modern CMMS software like CloudApper CMMS helps with that. It ensures accountability, as the technicians have a platform to update all the information easily and quickly right from their smartphones. They can highlight the cause of failure, the duration of the task, the parts and inventory required, whether the components were available, and any other necessary feedback. All of this information is added to the work history of the equipment automatically, kept in a centralized location for later use, and can be viewed by authorized personnel whenever necessary.
Not Sticking to Scheduled Equipment Maintenance Tasks
A common problem that causes equipment reliability issues is when the routine maintenance tasks aren’t executed on time. This can happen for several reasons: budgetary constraints, lack of technicians, emergency maintenance tasks, lack of spare parts and inventory, or mismanagement. Many routine maintenance tasks consist of inspections, servicing, lubrication, and cleaning. When put off for long, this can lead to more wear and tear of the equipment, overheating, worn-out spare parts, and so on. All of this will cause the equipment to ultimately break down in the future and require repairs or even replacement – something that’s quite costly for the organization.
Organizations must thus take the necessary steps to ensure that the routine maintenance tasks are performed timely and efficiently. Not only will it help get the equipment the maintenance it needs to run reliably, but it will also ensure smoother operations, fewer breakdowns, and reduced downtime.


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(CHICAGO, IL) - The Chicago Cubs exploded for 14 runs in their final three times at bat, snapping a seven-game losing streak with a 15-3 pounding of the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Cubs trailed 3-1 before scoring six runs in the bottom of the sixth. Pinch hitter Aramis Ramirez capped that inning with a three-run home run.
Geovany Soto and Blake Dewitt added three-run shots in the seventh and eighth innings, respectively.
Ryan Dempster allowed three unearned runs in six innings of work to get the win, improving to 9-and-8.
Manny Parra took the loss for Milwaukee.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently expressed its concern about the difficulties faced by the health infrastructure in some countries of the world.
The institution published a new report of the World Bank. between findings They found that nearly 1 billion people living in low- and lower-middle-income countries must attend health facilities that are struggling with their infrastructure: either no electricity or “unreliable” power service.
The WHO said the number of people attending health care institutions matches the population of countries without access to electricity, such as the United States, Indonesia, Pakistan and Germany.
“Access to electricity is essential to the provision of quality healthcare, from childbirth to dealing with emergencies such as heart attacks or offering life-saving vaccines. Without reliable electricity to all health facilities, universal health coverage cannot be achieved.” As indicated by WHO through a statement in which it has reviewed the report.
is that both basic and complex health technologies require electricity. For example, for lighting, equipment for measuring vital signs, for cooling communications and medicines. This is especially important to guarantee the correct use of vaccines and the execution of surgeries, which require significant amounts of light.
the report is called Energizing Health: Accelerating Access to Electricity in Health Centers And showed the latest data on the electrification of health infrastructure in hundreds of countries around the world.
But, it is not just limited to diagnostics, as the report also provides data on investments required to achieve better electrification in health centres. In addition, it made recommendations to governments and stakeholders interested in resolving the situation.
“Access to electricity in health centers can make the difference between life and death”, said Maria Neira, WHO Assistant Director-General for Healthy Populations.
“Investing in reliable, clean and sustainable electricity for healthcare facilities is not only critical to pandemic preparedness, but alsoThere is a great need for achieving universal health coverage as well as enhancing resilience and adaptation to climate change.” Neera added.
The WHO has expressed concern that there are countries in the regions of South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa where One in ten health facilities do not have electricity.
In turn, half of health institutions in sub-Saharan Africa do not have a reliable source of electricity.
“There are also serious disparities in access to electricity within countries, Rural primary health care centers and health facilities are less likely to have access to electricity than hospitals and facilities in urban areas”, WHO pointed out.
This multilateral body believes that improving electricity coverage in these health institutions can have a positive impact on access to this fundamental right for millions of people and, therefore, should be one of the top priorities for development.
In a World Bank analysis, which was included in the report, It found that around 64% of healthcare institutions in low- and middle-income countries need at least one “urgent intervention”.
This means that they require an electricity connection to be installed or a power plant to guarantee that the power does not go out. To achieve this, the WHO said, there is an “urgent” need for about $4.9 billion to bring them to a minimum level of electrification.


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inclusive 3 nights including our delicious breakfast buffet 1 aperitif in our bar or in our garden 1 wine & dine (3 courses) 1 lunch picnic including 1 backpack for 2 persons ...
Enjoy our rich breakfast buffet with many favourites and regional delicacies to start your day. The buffet offers an opulent selection of local meats, cheeses, bread and an orange juice machine.
Our breakfast buffet will whet your appetite for the perfect day ahead!
- Various cheeses and yogurts from the local dairy « Horu Käserei », Zermatt
- Homemade granola
- Different kinds of bread from from the bakery « Bäckerei Fuchs » and « the rex » , Zermatt
- Hot food items (bacon, breakfast sausages, scrambled eggs)
- Various meats from our local butcher's shop « Bayard »
- Various cereals
- Various homemade jams
- Fresh fruits
- Freshly pressed orange juice
- 15 different kinds of tea certified organic agriculture from « Scirocco »
- Late breakfast also available in your room (between 8h and 11h)

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Good music with a good message. That's what Choklate delivers on "Carbon Copy," the latest single to drop from her 2012 EP, Fly. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but Choklate would rather see you comfortable in your own skin. Singing "Just do you/Nobody can do me like I do/And I'mma just do me/'Cause I don't want to be a carbon copy" the songstress has created a worthy anthem for anyone who has experienced moments of insecurity. In November, Choklate will put her own individuality on display when she releases the official video which will feature cameos by the likes of Dwele, Zo!, Monica Blaire and Skyzoo. Press play and hear just one of the many reasons why she can honestly proclaim to be one of a kind.
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Technical indicators are now bearish overall on the daily chart, supporting a continuation of the decline from last week. A subsequent close below current levels would confirm the break below uptrend support and signal the likely development of at least a short-term correction. Gold in US dollar terms broke below its comparable uptrend support level last week, so the GCI breakdown confirms that the consolidation from May is still in progress.
However, as we discussed in the last weekly review, the next Intermediate-Term Cycle Low is approaching and gold market behavior during the next several weeks will likely provide the next meaningful signal with respect to long-term direction.
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text: Identity Crisis is a episode where garfield looses hes identity. Triveia Crisis rhymes with Isis , Consequence? or secret Political Cartoon? Stay tooned to find out! Retrieved from "https://garfield.fandom.com/wiki/Identity_Crisis?oldid=67097" Categories: Garfield and Friends episodes, Season 1 Garfield and Friends Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.


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The Wanganui schoolgirl beaten until she fell unconscious has not yet returned to school, nearly a month after the vicious attack which was caught on film.
The teenager says she still does not feel safe in going back to classes.
The attack, for which the bully was expelled and is now facing criminal charges, has prompted Prime Minister John Key to call for a review of anti-bullying policies in schools.
He has also asked Education Minister Anne Tolley to write to all boards to remind them of their responsibilities in keeping students safe.
But the school at the centre of the case says it has anti-bullying measures and its board is well aware of its responsibilities.
Wanganui Girls College deputy principal Maartje Morton said the school had zero tolerance for bullying, but the incident in which 15-year-old Robin de Jong was violently attacked on the way home from school was more than that.
"As soon as we know about it we do something about it," she said.
"But this is more than bullying, it is assault ... I don't know how we are going to change the attitudes that condone that kind of behaviour."
Mrs Morton said the school introduced an anti-bullying programme last year and had been making a "really big push" to emphasise that bullying was not acceptable.
"We always have, we've prided ourselves that we were a 'telling school' - that we have encouraged the students to tell us if they are being bullied and we act on it as promptly as we possibly can."
She wasn't sure what more could be done, but the school would review what had happened and continue trying to make it as safe as possible.
The education union NZEI said the Prime Minister was misguided in thinking that schools alone could stop bullying, as the root cause often lay well beyond the classroom.
"The Government is naive to think just writing letters to schools demanding they review their anti-bullying policies will make the problem go away," said president Ian Leckie.
"The causes of bullying are complex and often reflect wider social issues. Parents, whanau and the wider community have a huge role to play in identifying bullying and changing behaviours."
Labour's acting education spokesman David Shearer said writing to schools was "a useless way of making a difference".
"If they want to get rid of bullying they will have to take on some tough and complex problems - including getting tougher on intervening with the families of bad kids and with bad parents."
Children's Commissioner John Angus said no New Zealand school was immune from bullying. He agreed with Mr Key that it was a major problem that required an immediate response.
"While there needs to be a distinction made between isolated incidents of violent assault and ongoing bullying, both are best addressed by involving students in a whole school approach."
Mr Angus said research showed that schools that improved their overall culture and attitude to bullying and violence had more success in turning things around than those with intermittent or isolated programmes.
A 2009 research report by the commissioner's office said most incidents of bullying and violence happened without teachers being aware of them.


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RED LION, Pa. (WHTM) -
York Area Regional Police have arrested a man linked to a string of burglaries in Red Lion Borough.
Around 2:30 Tuesday morning, officers on foot patrol were in an alley behind the first block of S. Pine Street in Red Lion Borough and encountered 41-year-old Allen W. Harris Jr. The officers determined Harris had just stolen items from a nearby garage and he was taken into custody.
Through the investigation, officials searched Harris' garage and found a large quantity of items that were reported stolen.
All of the items are being kept at the police department until the owners can be identified and contacted.
Harris is charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft and receiving stolen items. He was taken to York County Central Booking for arraignment.
The investigation continues, anyone with information is asked to contact York Area Regional Police at 717-741-1259.

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Stranded Group of strangers stranded on a desert island have to work together to try and escape from a mystical island. Add a little bit of sabotage, romance and a ubiquitous boar and you have Lost, I mean Stranded
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A new update for the Nothing Phone 1 has recently been released with a notable addition for AirPods users.
The company provided release notes with the Nothing OS 1.1.7 update, detailing how the security patch offers improved fluidity and audio quality, a change in the thermal threshold for better performance, and also a higher battery accuracy status. The notes also state that there have been bug fixes and overall system improvements.
Nothing Phone 1 users should get the update via OTA. To try and force the update, users can go to Settings, then System, and finally System Updates. Nothing says that the AirPods’ battery percentage is still in the “experimental stage,” meaning users will need to enable the feature after getting the new version of the operating software.
The battery percentage feature can be enabled by going to Settings, then Experimental features and finding the option once the device is updated to 1.1.7.


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Here are a few images of more buttons!
These are a few necklaces that I have made with buttons.
This necklace started with the wonderful wrapped metallic gold center piece given to me by a friend. The necklace base is made from silk rouleau and rayon cording wrapped and curled into an entwined pattern. The beads, buttons and extras are attached at random, using a free-form peyote technique.
This is a technique that I call “train tracks”, the buttons are attached through two layers of silk rouleau. The beads and charms are added on after the buttons.
This necklace started with a base made from ruched velvet ribbon. The buttons are made from abalone and muscle shell, jade, turquoise, and other materials. Seed beads and larger beads were used for the dangles.
This necklace was made using a right-angle weave pattern, the base is comprised of seed beads, pearls, and buttons made from muscle shell.
This necklace started with a base made from ruched velvet ribbon. The buttons are made from glass and metal, seed beads and vintage glass beads and charms were used for the dangles.
Hope that you enjoyed looking! Happy stitching! ~Christen

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Kris Bernal and Alden Richards was set to appear in a show in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. Alden Richards was absent in Eat Bulaga much to the sadness of the Aldub fans, so they turned to social media to look for him.
Kris Bernal gushed over Alden Richards basing on the caption, hence the reaction of Aldub fans:
Mas gwapo pala siya sa personal!!! Kalma kalma lang. Wag pahalata. Ayan na, nilabas pa yung dimples niya! 😎 @aldenrichards02 #pambansangbae #pambansangdimple #aldub


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What is the Donor Egg Program?
Egg donation is a procedure where a fertile woman’s eggs are removed, fertilized with sperm, and then implanted into the infertile woman or a surrogate mother.
For the purpose of assisted reproduction , egg donation typically involves the process of In Vitro Fertilization as the eggs are fertilized in the laboratory. Sometimes, unfertilized eggs are frozen and stored for later use by the intended parents.
When is Donor Egg recommended?
Egg donation is needed for patients who either have no or few eggs, or who based on previous failed treatments have eggs that are of poor quality. Most commonly this is due to premature menopause, menopause or advanced maternal age.
The primary indication for egg donation was originally for women with premature ovarian failure (POF), defined as menopause occurring before the age of 40 years. POF affects approximately 1% of the female population; in effect, this condition indicates depletion of a woman’s own eggs and cessation of ovarian function.
Other potential candidates for egg donation include: women who have previously failed multiple IVF attempts, particularly when poor egg quality is suspected, and women carrying transmittable genetic abnormalities which could affect their offspring (this latter indication has declined with the development and use of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD).
How is the Process done?
The egg donation process consists of two phases.
In the first phase, Ovarian Stimulation, donors receive a series of hormonal drugs which cause the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs during one menstrual cycle. Please read more about the Procedure to know more details.
During the second phase, egg retrieval, mature eggs are removed from the donor through a surgical procedure called Transvaginal ultrasound Aspiration. Using a tube attached to an ultrasound probe, a physician guides a suctioning needle into each ovary and removes mature oocytes from the follicles. A medication such as oral promethazine may be used to prevent nausea during the procedure. Following egg retrieval, donors generally remain in the clinic for 1-2 hours and then return home for further recovery. An antibiotic such as oral doxycycline will be prescribed to prevent infection, and donors should undergo a follow-up exam and ultrasound one week after the retrieval.
Advantages of Donor Eggs
Because donor eggs come from young and fertile women, success rates for donor-egg IVF can be as much as two or three times higher than with regular IVF in women ages 40 and older.
Also for females who cannot produce an egg due to Premature Ovarian Failure, Donor eggs give them a chance to become pregnant and breast feed like any other mother would.
Donor Eggs involve fertilization using your Husband’s sperms, hence making the child 50% genetically related to the couple.
The risks to the donor are considered to be minimal and short-term. Risks include the possibility of small amount of bleeding or pelvic infection (less than a 1% chance). Equally, there is a 1% – 2% risk of excessive ovarian stimulation (too many eggs being produced) despite careful monitoring. In such a case, the donation cycle will probably be abandoned and treatment would be commenced to regularize your menstrual cycle.
Success Rate of IVF with Donor Eggs
Using donor eggs and embryos, you’ll have about a 60 percent chance of giving birth to a child.
What is the cost of IVF with Donor Eggs or Donor Oocytes?
The cost of Donor eggs varies largely between clinics. The cost is completely dependent on availability of oocyte donors that match your profile. However at our Clinic we have tie up with registered ART Banks who have a quick turn around time in providing oocyte donors.

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The Golden Age of TV is now.
Sharing his own process honed over a decades-long career, Emmy-nominated director Dan Attias brings you into the actual experience of directing series television. Whether it’s the high-stakes pressure of solving a last-minute problem on set, or the joy of pulling off a perfect shot by the skin of your teeth, Attias brings you right into the director’s chair, sharing his knowledge and taking you through the process one challenging episode at a time.
Offering a fundamental focus on story, and eschewing industry language for plain talk, Attias offers in-depth guidance how best to work with actors, how to “speak” through the camera, how to work with a showrunner, and how to be ready for the many ways a director will be challenged, large and small.
Directing Great Television is a fascinating window into television’s best shows, compelling to directors and non-directors alike. Attias’s book transcends other filmmaking guides by detailing his journey to a surprising place of self-discovery, one with applications beyond entertainment.


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September began with more volatility and more uncertainty. Rate decisions in Canada; New Zealand and the UK, Employment data in Australia and US consumer sentiment all stand out. These are the main events on our calendar for this week. Join us as we explore these financial highlights.
The U.S. economy produced 173,000 jobs in August, falling short of estimates but with positive revisions and upbeat wage growth. The release came at a crucial timing of the rate-hike debate and the mixed report raised uncertainty, but we think the Fed could still bring on a “dovish hike”. In the euro-zone, things are far from quiet, with Draghi showing his will to act, weighing heavily on the euro. Commodity currencies couldn’t enjoy the Chinese holiday and were hit hard. Things are going to get messy again. Let’s start,Updates:
- Canadian rate decision: Wednesday, 14:00. Canada’s central bank decided to lower its benchmark interest rate to 0.5% in July. This was the second cut this year, aimed to boost the economy. The BOC reduced its growth estimate in 2015 from its April projection after showing a mild contraction the first half of the year. However, the Central Bank forecasts a rebound in the second half of 2015, expecting 1.9% growth this year. Analysts expect the BOC will maintain rates this time.
- US JOLTS Job Openings: Wednesday, 14:00. Job opening are eyed by the Fed as they provide a wider indication about the job market, even if this figure is delayed. In June, the figure stood on 5.25 million, and a rise to 5.33 million is on the cards for July.
- New Zealand rate decision: Wednesday, 21:00. New Zealand’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.0% in July, in hope of raising inflation and boosting economic activity. The rate cut was in line with market forecast. The Central Bank growth outlook deteriorated since the last policy meeting in June. However, the local currency has decreased noticeably since then, aiding manufacturers with weaker commodity export prices. Analysts expect further cuts in September and in October as the slowdown in China starts to affect New Zealand’s economy. Economists forecast another rate cut to 2.75% this month.
- Australian employment data: Thursday, 1:30. The unemployment rate in Australia edged up 0.2% in July reaching 6.3%, despite a job creation of 38,500 positions in July. Analysts expected a smaller addition of 10,200 jobs and unemployment rate of 6.1%. The reason behind the sharp rise in unemployment was an increase in the participation rate, reaching 65.1%. The rise in the number of job seekers may contribute to jobs growth in the coming months, which is a good thing for the Australian economy. Analysts expect a job gain of 5,200 positions and a decline in the unemployment rate to 6.2%.
- UK rate decision: Thursday, 11:00. The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 0.5% in August despite one voting member calling to raise rates. Lack of inflationary pressures delayed the Central Bank’s decision to raise rates. However, Bank governor Mark Carney said a rise is “drawing closer”, but cannot “be predicted in advance”. The collapsing stock market in China and the talks over Greece’s debts painted a grim outlook of global growth, contributing to the Bank’s decision to postpone the rate hike. Nevertheless, the Bank expects inflation to return to target next year, rising 0.25% in the first four months and may double from 0.5% to 1% by the end of 2016. Analysts see not change in Carney’s monetary policy this time.
- US Unemployment Claims: Thursday, 12:30. The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose last week by 12,000 to 282,000, exceeding forecasts of 273,000. However, the number of applications remain relatively low in time of a global slowdown. The four-week average increased 3,250 to 275,500. That average has fallen 9.2% over the past 12 months. The combination of steady job growth and low levels of applications suggests that the US economy will continue to expand in the coming months. Economists forecast the number of new claim will reach 279,000 this week.
- US PPI: Friday, 12:30. U.S. producer prices in the US increased for a third straight month in July, rising 0.2% after a 0.4% gain in July. However, inflation pressures remained subdued against the backdrop of lower oil prices and a strong dollar. In the 12 months through July, the PPI declined 0.8% following 0.7% drop in June. It was the sixth straight 12-month decrease in the index. Producer prices are expected to decline by 0.1% in August.
- US UoM Consumer Sentiment: Friday, 14:00. U.S. consumer confidence weakened for a second month in August, as households were more pessimistic the rate hike aftermath. The University of Michigan’s preliminary index of sentiment contracted to 92.9 from 93.1 in July. Economists expected a reading of 93.5. The global financial turmoil caused by China has yet to affect future sentiment reports. Americans forecast an inflation rate of 2.8% in the next 12 months, the same as in July, the report showed. Over the next five to 10 years, they anticipated a 2.7%, down from 2.8%. U.S. consumer sentiment is expected to dip further to 91.6.
That’s it for the major events this week. Stay tuned for coverage on specific currencies
*All times are GMT.
- For EUR/USD, check out the Euro to Dollar forecast.
- For the Japanese yen, read the USD/JPY forecast.
- For GBP/USD (cable), look into the British Pound forecast.
- For the Australian dollar (Aussie), check out the AUD to USD forecast.
- For USD/CAD (loonie), check out the Canadian dollar
- For the Swiss Franc, see the USD/CHF forecast.

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Marijuana legalization is a recurring topic in debates today. Marijuana should be legal in 5 to 10 years. The U.S. will be looking for new commodities to stimulate the economy. More people are supporting legalizing of marijuana. States that are decriminalizing will cause a ripple effect. America’s current economic state calls for new goods.
Though the recession is over, it still affects Americans. For this reason the government will need to generate new goods and services to reduce unemployment. The estimated revenue to be generated from the legalization of pot is said to be $200 billion. A lot more organizations are standing up for pot legalization.
More people are beginning to support legalization of marijuana. Former Surgeon General Dr. Jocelyn Elders believes that it is time to legalize pot. Celebrities like Danny Glover, Montel Jordan, Jennifer Aniston, and Kirsten Dunst all support legalization. Even political figures like the mayor of New York City support legalization of pot. States are already taking steps toward medicinal marijuana and their numbers are growing.
California was the first state to legalize medicinal use of marijuana. Since California has legalized medicinal pot 13 other states have also legalized medicinal use. This is believed to be a ripple effect of marijuana tolerance and more states like Arizona are considering joining the medicinal side. In November 2 a vote will take place in California that may make it the first of many states to Legalize recreational use of marijuana. If prop 19, the bill to legalize weed in California, passes it will spread to the other states that have already legalized medicinal pot.
To conclude, history has taught us that prohibition is never the right choice. Most people know believe that it is only a matter of time before pot is legalized in the U.S. Until then people that are otherwise law abiding citizens... [continues]
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Source: Realtor.com —
Although the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates on Wednesday, mortgage rates veered in the opposite direction and tumbled.
For the week ending March 23, the nationwide average for the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.42%, according to Freddie Mac. That’s down from last week—and it’s the lowest level in more than a month.
It’s a small reprieve and much-needed break for homebuyers, but don’t look for it to last. When the Fed raises rates, mortgage rates usually rise in kind.
“Economic conditions will keep upward pressure on rates,” notes Sabrina Speianu, economic data manager for Realtor.com®, in her recent analysis. This “will continue to present an affordability challenge for buyers and may keep some sellers, who are locked in at lower rates, waiting on the sidelines.”
In this installment of “How’s the Housing Market This Week?” we’ll take a look at the housing market stalemate, what it’ll take to get moving, and what this all means for both homebuyers and sellers.
Home prices are plateauing
Although home prices are still inching up, they’re starting to level off.


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September 26, 2012 - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office has issued warrants on Robert K. Theiss, 41, of Bonne Terre, for one count of felony attempted stealing; one count of felony first-degree property damage; one count of misdemeanor assault of a law enforcement fficer; and one count of Felony Resisting/Interfering with Arrest.
Theiss is being held on $35,000 bond.
The charges stem from a Sept. 15 incident in which county police officers responded to the scene of a stealing in progress at 7900 Becker Road in south county, according to a news release.
Officers observed Theiss loading items from a shed in the back yard into what was later identified as a stolen vehicle, the release stated. He fled in the vehicle at a high rate of speed after observing the officers.
Theiss drove his vehicle into the side of a St. Louis County Police vehicle at the intersection of Fine and Becker roads before leading officers into a pursuit down Telegraph Road into Jefferson County, the release stated.
Impact News Grand jury begins hearing evidence in shooting of Ferguson teen St. Louis County politics go national Aug 20 2014 It seemed there was nothing going on in St. Louis County government last week other than investigating and responding to the Aug. 9 killing of an unarmed black teenager by a white Ferguson police officer, ...
Impact News Mayor initiated study of outsourcing police Board set to move forward with impeachment process Oct 29 2014 A memo from Sunset Hills Police Chief William LaGrand to Mayor Mark Furrer indicates that the idea of outsourcing the city’s Police Department extended beyond statements Furrer allegedly made at a Kiwanis ...


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Nikki Yanofsky is an 18-year-old musical prodigy. She debuted at the 2006 Montreal International Jazz Festival, where she won the hearts of more than 100,000 people.
This is Nikki’s second time performing at the Fall Festival; she made her Sault Ste. Marie debut in 2009, dropping jaws in the crowd with her unique singing abilities.
At 13, she was the youngest singer ever on Verve Records with her Ella Fitzgerald tribute album We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song. In 2008 she recorded Ella… Of Thee I Swing, which earned Nikki two Juno nominations.
In 2010, Nikki was a featured artist at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games held in Vancouver. Performing at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics as well as the opening ceremony of the Paralympics, she was introduced to a world-wide audience.
That year Nikki signed on to Decca Records and released her first studio album, Nikki, which features new arrangements of classic jazz songs as well as some of Nikki’s first original music. The album debuted in Canada at #1 on the Billboard Jazz Chart, #6 on the Billboard Pop Chart and was certified gold within 3 months.


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The FAA today published a Request for Comments on the issue of whether the US should amend FAR 121.383(c) (the Age 60 Rule) to increase the upper age limit for airline pilots up to age 65 provided another crewmember pilot is under age 60. The FAA’s inquiry corresponds with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) expected adoption of an amendment in November, 2006 that will implement this rule change.
The current rule, adopted in 1959, “prohibits any person from serving as a pilot, on an airplane engaged in operations under part 121 if that person has reached his or her 60th birthday.” In response to the ICAO’s anticipated action, the FAA created an Age 60 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (“ARC”) to provide “a forum for the U.S. aviation community to discuss the new ICAO standard, make recommendations as to whether the United States should adopt that standard, and determine what actions would be necessary if FAA were to change the regulation to meet the new ICAO standard.”
Comments on the Age 60 issue (Docket Number FAA-2006-26139) are due on or before November 15, 2006. If you would like further information, you may contact Dr. Fred Tilton, Federal Air Surgeon, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: 202-267-3537.
This issue has been brewing for many, many years. Over the years, many pilots have sought exemption from the rule and have challenged the rule in court. However, in every instance, the exemption petitions have been denied and the courts have deferred to the federal air surgeon’s discretion in mandating the Age 60 rule.
Interestingly, Mr. Tilton’s Federal Air Surgeon’s Column in the latest edition of the Federal Air Surgeon’s Medical Bulletin discusses this issue. Although he states that the research studies performed in the past have been “insufficient to support a change” in the rule, he appears (at least in the article) to have an open mind towards the ARC process and the upcoming debate. In light of the FAA’s recent rulemaking actions to amend the FAR’s to make them more consistent with ICAO standards, it will be interesting to see whether this trend continues with amendment of the Age 60 rule.


Senior Media Strategist/Planner/Buyer at Freelancer
Each week on “Marketing for Your Future,” our hosts talk to experts in the marketing industry. Today, Mike White sat down with Christina Skirvin.
So take me through the process. When you start, you create a campaign for a client. Where does it all begin?
Absolutely. Well it begins with the planning. So when I sit down with a client, I like to talk about what their strategy and goals are, understand from them what their target audience is, sort of what the geographic reach is going to be, what the budget is, all of those are very important factors when you’re putting together what the plan will be. And then once you get the plan pulled together and approved, then the buying process is reaching out to all the reps and negotiating and using your relationships, your expertise to get the highest reaching frequency at the lowest cost for your client.
So once you’ve come to a decision on what you’re purchasing, you put in an insertion order. Tell me about what’s on the insertion order.
Oh yeah. Well I mean it depends on the media. But it’s very important to have as much as possible. This is your binding agreement with a media partner, the media vendor, so it’s really important to have all of the cost information, positioning, everything that you expect out of what you’re purchasing for them to deliver. It all needs to be written down on an insertion order, agreed to. It’s also very important to review any sort of contract you get from them. There’s all kinds of caveats and little things that are really important to read. Cancellation policies, all of those different things are very important to do, and as a media buyer, you know those are things to look for, to negotiate, to talk about, and include in an insertion order or any type of contract with a media partner.
Who typically sends over the creative and how is that done?
Well that really depends on the environment that you’re in. I’ve worked both client side and agency side. And in the agency that I’ve worked with, you pass off the media buy to the production trafficking project managers and the creative gets designed to spec. It gets trafficked out to our media partners through those people. My most recent role on the client side I handled all of that actually. So I worked directly with our creative team as well as the production folks with our media vendors, and I made sure that everything was produced to spec and then I trafficked it out to the vendors.
What role does creative play in the success of the campaign?
Creative’s very important. Absolutely. That’s why when you start, you start with media planning but you also start with, what’s the overall campaign plan? What is the messaging to the target audience? All of that comes into play actually when you’re putting the media plan together that way you’ve got the right creative, the right messaging, going to the audience in the right places.
So after your spots and dots run, how do you make sure that everything you agreed to actually got fulfilled?
Yeah absolutely. So that’s a very important role of a media buyer. And once something runs that you know it depends on what it is. If it’s going to be like an email going out or some banner ads running or if it’s going to be a print ad, there’s a different amount of lag time but you absolutely have to follow up to make sure that it ran right and it ran as ordered. So it ran in the right position, it ran in the right time period, it ran in the right market. And if there’s anything that brand did not run as it was ordered or agreed to via the contract, then you absolutely have to make that good for your client.
How many lines are on a typical monthly order for a customer? What’s the range?
Oh gosh, that’s so hard to say. I’ve had it where it’s 15 or 20 up to several hundred. So I mean, it just really depends on the level of campaign, the budget level — of course the bigger the budget, the more spots that you’re going to have to run. And it is. It’s going line by line not only making sure that it ran correctly as far as the right show or the right time period but that it also ran at the you know what the what the rating was. So there’s lots of different things that you have to check. And it’s not a necessarily fast process, but the more that you know and understand, the faster that you can go for sure.
So talk about the make good process that you’ve gone through.
Yeah. The make good process is similar to the negotiation process. But basically when you enter into a contract or an agreement with a media vendor, you’re expecting something for the dollars that you put in. And so if they don’t deliver or over deliver, it is essential to make sure that they absolutely do provide everything for the cost. So there’s several different options. One can be just you don’t pay the invoice so you got some free advertising even though it wasn’t what you ordered. You basically get it for free. Or there’s making it whole which would be like if it ran in the wrong spot, you got so many rating points that you need to make up, then it’s important to go back and work with the media vendor to make sure that you get all the points that you had paid for. Sometime that can be the same programming or it can be a different combination. But it’s absolutely an essential part of the media buying process. The post buy, the reconciliation, and making sure that you get absolutely everything that you paid for. And most times, media vendors will actually, when they’ve made a mistake, will usually go above and beyond.
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A large-scale energy project
As part of this project, Legendre Energy, UrbanEra and Urban Solar Energy have just signed a framework agreement for the supply of 10,000 m² of photovoltaic roof panels, representing an energy production of 2,000 MWh/year, equivalent to the annual consumption of 1,100 households.
Legendre Energy, a player in the energy transition
Legendre Energy will be responsible financing, installing and operating the photovoltaic structure. Through this agreement, Legendre Energy commits to respect the production objectives to reach the zero-energy district ambition.
The Etoile eco-district was initiated by Annemasse Agglo, implemented by UrbanEra, Bouygues Real Estate’s urban planner, in conjunction with the municipalitites of Annemasse, Ambilly (Ambilly Town Hall) and Ville-la-Grand (Ville-la-Grand Town Hall), and designed by the D&A (DEVILLERS & ASSOCIES) architect/town planner/landscape agency – Benoît Billy
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LG Display has brought in TFT deposition equipment earlier than expected for 10.5th generation OLED lines at its P10 plant in Paju of Gyeonggi Province to help prep for mass production, sources close to the matter said on June 12.
The equipment is mainly manufactured by US-based Applied Materials, with some provided by South Korea’s Jusung Engineering. Jusung’s equipment entered the facilities first.
Originally, the equipment was scheduled to be brought to the facilities in February next year, ahead of LG Display’s commencement of the OLED lines in 2021. The monthly production capacity is estimated at around 30,000 panels.
It will be the first production of its kind based on substrates of this size made with Oxide TFT. Companies like BOE and CSOT of China that had established 10.5th generation lines ahead of LG are manufacturing LCD panels with a-si TFT.
Compared to a-si TFT, Oxide TFT involves more procedures and are more difficult to apply. But it also has better electrical performances.
Applied Materials is the industry leader for equipment used for the 10th generation lines and above, while Jusung is a latecomer.
The South Korean firm’s revenues for 10th generation TFT equipment will likely be reflected in the second or third quarter. At LG Display’s 8.5th generation OLED manufacturing lines in Guangzhou of Guangdong Province where initial investment has been made to for a monthly capacity of 60,000 panels, five of the TFT deposition equipment is from Jusung, while four are from Applied Materials.
The LCD lines in Guangdong all use Jusung equipment.
On June 5, Applied Materials opened its second display equipment plant and lab at the Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan. The firm invested 3 billion Taiwanese dollars (113 billion won) to install the facilities on land measuring 51000 square meters. Applied Materials CEO Gary E. Dickerson and Taiwanese vice president Chen Chien-jen attended the ceremony.
Taiwan’s Lianhe Zaobao reported said that Applied Materials is expected to properly address growing needs of its customers with the new plant.
“In Korea, there aren’t facilities up to par with those in Taiwan,” said an official of Applied Materials Korea.


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Bronzeville gem slated to close as CPS reduces capacity
When I told a friend I was headed out to take photos of Chicago public schools, he replied, “Thats not sexy.” Unfortunately. everything I get hired to do isn’t glamorous.
There was however, a pleasant surprise. Anthony Overton Elementary School, designed by Perkins & Will, is an architectural gem, which I hope is repurposed into something great, like housing or commercial space. Though I fear that is unlikely given the decline of the neighborhood both in population and economics since the golden age of Bronzeville. From the street you can see Cantilevered Roofs, floor to ceiling windows and glass hallways connecting pods of classrooms. The building reminded me of Mies van der Rohe.
I tired to find out more about the building, but was unable to learn any additional information through google.
By James B. Kelleher and Mary Wisniewski, Reuters
(Reuters) – Chicago will close 54 schools and 61 school buildings by the beginning of the next academic year in the country’s third-largest public school district, a move that union leaders called the largest mass closing in the nation.
The district will shutter 53 elementary schools and one high school by August, primarily in Hispanic and African-American neighborhoods. The district, which has a $1 billion annual deficit, has said it needs to close underutilized schools to save money.
Enrollment in Chicago Public Schools has fallen 20 percent in the last decade, mainly because of population declines in poor neighborhoods. The district said it can accommodate 511,000 students, but only about 403,000 are enrolled. It said that nearly 140 of its schools are more than half empty… Read More
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Dense Fog Advisory issued May 2 at 5:42AM EDT expiring May 2 at 10:00AM EDT in effect for: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Prince Georges, Baltimore City
Fire officials say a Sharpsburg man was rescued from his front yard, where he was stuck for days after falling off his porch.
Potomac Valley Fire Company Chief Eric Gray tells the Herald-Mail that a tenant discovered the man outside his home on Saturday afternoon.
Gray says the man was sitting on his porch on Wednesday when his chair gave way. He says the man fell about 4 feet into the yard, which is on a slope, and was unable to make it to the main road.
Gray says the man was immobilized until he was found Saturday and flown to Meritus Medical Center.
Information from: The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown, Md., http://www.herald-mail.com


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Judd Winick’s new middle grade graphic novel “HILO: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth” (Random House Books for Young Readers) is perfect for fans of “Bone” and comic books, as well as reluctant readers. This laugh-out-loud story has a classic blend of humor, adventure, family and friendship, HILO has something for everyone!
Title: Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth | Author: Judd Winick | Publication Date: September 1, 2015 | Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers | Pages: 208 | Recommended Age: 8 to 12
Introducing HILO—a funny, action-packed, full-color new middle-grade graphic novel series that “Bone” creator Jeff Smith calls “delightful.”
D.J. and his friend Gina are totally normal kids. But that was before a mysterious boy came crashing down from the sky! Hilo doesn’t know where he came from, or what he’s doing on Earth. (Or why going to school in only your underwear is a bad idea!) . . . But what if Hilo wasn’t the only thing to fall to our planet? Can the trio unlock the secrets of his past? Can Hilo survive a day at school? And are D.J. and Gina ready to save the world?
HILO is Calvin and Hobbes meets Big Nate and is just right for fans of Bone and comic books as well as laugh-out-loud school adventures like Jedi Academy and Wimpy Kid!
1. What is the book about?
This book is about DJ who thinks that he can’t do anything. But when a strange boy crashes onto earth DJ, realizes that he isn’t just a useless person who can’t do anything.
2. Who are the main characters?
The main characters are DJ who thinks he doesn’t know how to do anything at all; Gina, who used to be friends with DJ but who moved away then back; and Hilo, a robot boy who loses his memory when he crashes to earth and has to protect everyone else from other robots that go haywire.
3. What are your favorite parts of the book?
My favorite part was when DJ first met Hilo; because Hilo was really funny and weird. I also liked that it was a graphic novel – I like reading those.
4. Was there anything that you didn’t like or that didn’t make sense?
The only part that didn’t make sense was the start of the book that tells how Hilo and DJ met before the story actually starts, because the clip that it shows didn’t even happen in the book. I don’t know … I just don’t understand that part.
5. What are some of the things you learned from the book?
I learned that even if you think you are not capable of anything or you are useless, you should know that everyone is good at something.
6. What do you think of the book cover and other images?
I really like the images in this book because they were really funny and crazy.
7. Overall, what did you think about the book?
I thought that this book was really funny and cool. I thought the idea was really interesting and fun. The book was really good. I read the whole thing in about 30 minutes.
8. Who do you think would like this book?
I think boys and girls 7-13 would like this book.
* We received a copy of this book free-of-charge in exchange for our honest opinion. All opinions expressed her are our own.
More Buzz About the Book
“A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots.” ~ Kirkus Review, starred review
“Diverse characters, good friends, and humorous dialogue coupled with colorful illustrations and plenty of action makes this a must-have for all children’s graphic novel collections.” ~ School Library Journal, starred review
“I LOVE this book. And I’m not the only one. My 11-year old son loved it. And when my 7-year old daughter saw it, she picked it up and loved it too. Hilo is alive, actionpacked…and amazing fun. Not since Bone have I been this excited to see the launch of a series.” ~ Brad Meltzer, bestselling author The Fifth Assassin, Host The History Channel’s Decoded
“More giant robotic ants and people going ‘Aaaah!’ than in the complete works of Jane Austen” ~ Neil Gaiman, bestselling author
“Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book!” ~ Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of the Big Nate series
“HILO is delightful, silly, tender, and most importantly: funny.” ~ Jeff Smith, bestselling author of the Bone series
“A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.” ~ Seth Meyers, actor, comedian and writer
“[Judd] creates a rousing adventure with a diverse cast (D.J.’s family is of Asian descent, while Gina’s is African-American), and a cliffhanger ending should leave readers anticipating the next book, due in spring 2016.” ~ Publishers Weekly
About The Author: Judd Winick
JUDD WINICK is an award-winning cartoonist and has scripted bestselling characters including Batman, Green Lantern, and Green Arrow and characters for Justice League, and Star Wars. He was the head writer on the Hulu network’s animated series, The Awesomes. Judd also appeared as a cast member of MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco and is the author of the highly acclaimed graphic novel Pedro and Me, about his Real World roommate and friend, AIDS activist Pedro Zamora. Visit Judd and Hilo online at www.juddwinick.com and follow @JuddWinick on Twitter.
* Book Giveaway *
Prize: One (1) winner will receive a print copy of Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick
Contest ends: October 21, 11:59 pm, 2015
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Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by Random House Books for Young Readers and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com.


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The Oklahoma City Thunder enter tonight’s game coming off a big win vs. the Houston Rockets and James Harden two nights ago. At home vs. a tough Utah Jazz team that’s won seven of its last 10 games will not be an easy one for OKC.
The greatest strength for the Jazz is an obvious one. They have lots of size up front and will look to establish that early and often.
Utah posts up a lot on offense but ranks only in the middle of the pack in the league in terms of efficiency on those plays. Nonetheless they are led by center Al Jefferson that is one of the few centers in the league that can command a double-team in the post.
Jefferson is averaging 16.6 points and 10.6 rebounds per game so far this year. You know Kendrick Perkins will be looking forward to this matchup and Perk will likely get more run than usual in tonight’s game.
The other matchup on the inside will be Serge Ibaka vs. Paul Millsap. Ibaka has been playing the best basketball of his career this season averaging 15.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game. Millsap is always a tough matchup and can take Ibaka out on the perimeter a little where he will be less comfortable.
The real issue for Utah is how they plan on containing Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Gordon Hayward isn’t exactly the ideal defender to put on Durant and Mo Williams will have a tough time staying in front of Westbrook.
The Jazz have been impressive so far this season defending isolation plays and pick-and-roll plays. Their real weakness has been giving up 1.02 points per possession on spot-up shooting plays which is 27th in the league. The Thunder are the 3rd best team in the league on spot-up plays.
Normally Utah wins its games because of its size but the Thunder can match up with them. Adding in the fact that defending Durant and Westbrook well seems unlikely for the Jazz and it’s hard to imagine the Thunder losing this one at home.
The game will tip at 8 p.m. EST.


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