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Watch Tyler's video here: www.Imtyler.org
Tyler is a typical high school student who happens to have cerebral palsy and some other challenges. He has taken on a mission to educate the world about Ability Awareness. He believes that what a person, any person, CAN do is much more important than what he/she can't. The people in Tyler's life who have seen this and practiced Ability Awareness have made all the difference in the world to him.
The Importance of Helping Establish and Sustain Relationships
Between People With and Without Disabilities
Thank you Elizabeth Pell, LSCW at HSRI for the following -
Below please find some research findings regarding the impact of having friendships on one’s health. I sorted for research that is accessible – that lay people can understand and use. This information is not specific to people with disabilities but applicable to all people.
Evidence shows having friendships is healthy!
Title: Good Friends Are Good for You
By Tom Valeo, WebMD Feature, Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
Excerpt: Good friends may help your life last longer. According to an Australian study by the Centre for Ageing Studies at Flinders University, 1,500 older people were studied for 10 years. Those who had a large network of friends outlived those with the fewest friends by 22%. Why? The authors opinion is that good friends discourage unhealthy behaviors such as smoking and heavy drinking. And the companionship provided by friends may ward off depression, boost self-esteem, and provide support. Also, as people age, they may become more selective in their choice of friends, so they spend more time with people they like.
Title: Health Benefits Of Friends And Family: 8 Reasons Why It's Healthy To Spend Time With Loved Ones
By Amanda L. Chan Posted: 12/22/2012 10:15 pm EST | Updated: 12/23/2013 11:42 am EST
(Elizabeth’s note - The online article and slide show include evidence from 8 kinds of relationships. I did not include the family relationships below – just friendships.)
Big Social Networks Are Good For Your Health
Having many strong social ties could help you live a longer, healthier life, according to a study from Brigham Young University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers. The study showed that social ties' impact on longevity is actually the same as that which is seen between people who smoke and don't smoke, TIME reported. The study is based on the findings of 300,000 people who were included in 148 different studies, and was published in the journal PLoS Medicine.
Friends And Family Make A Difference In Your Healthy Habits
Your friends and family are highly influential when it comes to the kind of lifestyle you lead, according to a 2011 survey. Blisstree.com reported that 36 percent of people say their nutrition is affected by influence from their friends and family. And 46 percent of people in the survey said that their loved ones make a difference in their overall healthy lifestyles.
New York Times
Title: What Are Friends For? A Longer Life
April 20, 2009, By TARA PARKER-POPE (Full article follows)
In the quest for better health, many people turn to doctors, self-help books or herbal supplements. But they overlook a powerful weapon that could help them fight illness and depression, speed recovery, slow aging and prolong life: their friends.
Skip to next paragraph Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship and social networks in overall health. A 10-year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends. A large 2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the risk for obesity among people whose friends gained weight. And last year, Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties could promote brain health as we age.
“In general, the role of friendship in our lives isn’t terribly well appreciated,” said Rebecca G. Adams, a professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. “There is just scads of stuff on families and marriage, but very little on friendship. It baffles me. Friendship has a bigger impact on our psychological well-being than family relationships.”
In a new book, “The Girls From Ames: A Story of Women and a 40-Year Friendship” (Gotham), Jeffrey Zaslow tells the story of 11 childhood friends who scattered from Iowa to eight different states. Despite the distance, their friendships endured through college and marriage, divorce and other crises, including the death of one of the women in her 20s. Using scrapbooks, photo albums and the women’s own memories, Mr. Zaslow chronicles how their close friendships have shaped their lives and continue to sustain them. The role of friendship in their health and well-being is evident in almost every chapter. Two of the friends have recently learned they have breast cancer. Kelly Zwagerman, now a high school teacher who lives in Northfield, Minn., said that when she got her diagnosis in September 2007, her doctor told her to surround herself with loved ones. Instead, she reached out to her childhood friends, even though they lived far away.
“The first people I told were the women from Ames,” she said in an interview. “I e-mailed them. I immediately had e-mails and phone calls and messages of support. It was instant that the love poured in from all of them.”
When she complained that her treatment led to painful sores in her throat, an Ames girl sent a smoothie maker and recipes. Another, who had lost a daughter to leukemia, sent Ms. Zwagerman a hand-knitted hat, knowing her head would be cold without hair; still another sent pajamas made of special fabric to help cope with night sweats. Ms. Zwagerman said she was often more comfortable discussing her illness with her girlfriends than with her doctor. “We go so far back that these women will talk about anything,” she said.
Ms. Zwagerman says her friends from Ames have been an essential factor in her treatment and recovery, and research bears her out. In 2006, a study of nearly 3,000 nurses with breast cancer found that women without close friends were four times as likely to die from the disease as women with 10 or more friends. And notably, proximity and the amount of contact with a friend wasn’t associated with survival. Just having friends was protective.
Bella DePaulo, a visiting psychology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, whose work focuses on single people and friendships, notes that in many studies, friendship has an even greater effect on health than a spouse or family member. In the study of nurses with breast cancer, having a spouse wasn’t associated with survival.
While many friendship studies focus on the intense relationships of women, some research shows that men can benefit, too. In a six-year study of 736 middle-age Swedish men, attachment to a single person didn’t appear to affect the risk of heart attack and fatal coronary heart disease, but having friendships did. Only smoking was as important a risk factor as lack of social support.
Exactly why friendship has such a big effect isn’t entirely clear. While friends can run errands and pick up medicine for a sick person, the benefits go well beyond physical assistance; indeed, proximity does not seem to be a factor.
It may be that people with strong social ties also have better access to health services and care. Beyond that, however, friendship clearly has a profound psychological effect. People with strong friendships are less likely than others to get colds, perhaps because they have lower stress levels.
Last year, researchers studied 34 students at the University of Virginia, taking them to the base of a steep hill and fitting them with a weighted backpack. They were then asked to estimate the steepness of the hill. Some participants stood next to friends during the exercise, while others were alone.
The students who stood with friends gave lower estimates of the steepness of the hill. And the longer the friends had known each other, the less steep the hill appeared.
“People with stronger friendship networks feel like there is someone they can turn to,” said Karen A. Roberto, director of the center for gerontology at Virginia Tech. “Friendship is an undervalued resource. The consistent message of these studies is that friends make your life better.”
Harvard Medical School-Health Publication
Title: The Health Benefits of Strong Relationships, December 2010 (Full article follows)
Good connections can improve health and increase longevity.
For many of us, the holidays mean family gatherings, getting together with friends, and participating in special religious, community, and workplace activities. Such occasions are an opportunity to check in with each other, exchange ideas, and perhaps lend a supportive ear or shoulder.
Social connections like these not only give us pleasure, they also influence our long-term health in ways every bit as powerful as adequate sleep, a good diet, and not smoking. Dozens of studies have shown that people who have satisfying relationships with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer.
Conversely, a relative lack of social ties is associated with depression and later-life cognitive decline, as well as with increased mortality. One study, which examined data from more than 309,000 people, found that lack of strong relationships increased the risk of premature death from all causes by 50% — an effect on mortality risk roughly comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and greater than obesity and physical inactivity.
What makes social connections healthful
Scientists are investigating the biological and behavioral factors that account for the health benefits of connecting with others. For example, they've found that it helps relieve harmful levels of stress, which can adversely affect coronary arteries, gut function, insulin regulation, and the immune system. Another line of research suggests that caring behaviors trigger the release of stress-reducing hormones.
Research has also identified a range of activities that qualify as social support, from offers of help or advice to expressions of affection. In addition, evidence suggests that the life-enhancing effects of social support extend to giver as well as to receiver.
All of this is encouraging news because caring involvement with others may be one of the easiest health strategies to access. It's inexpensive, it requires no special equipment or regimen, and we can engage in it in many ways.
The quality of our relationships matters. For example, one study found that midlife women who were in highly satisfying marriages and marital-type relationships had a lower risk for cardiovascular disease compared with those in less satisfying marriages. Other studies have linked disappointing or negative interactions with family and friends with poorer health. One intriguing line of research has found signs of reduced immunity in couples during especially hostile marital spats.
Having a network of important relationships can also make a difference. A large Swedish study of people ages 75 and over concluded that dementia risk was lowest in those with a variety of satisfying contacts with friends and relatives.
Title: Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
By Mayo Clinic Staff
What are the benefits of friendships?
Good friends are good for your health. Friends prevent loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends can also:
- Increase your sense of belonging and purpose
- Boost your happiness and reduce your stress
- Improve your self-confidence and self-worth
- Help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss or the death of a loved one
- Encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as excessive drinking or lack of exercise
Why is it sometimes hard to make friends or maintain friendships?
Developing and maintaining good friendships takes effort. The enjoyment and comfort friendship can provide, however, makes the investment worthwhile.
What's a healthy number of friends?
Quality counts more than quantity. While it's good to cultivate a diverse network of friends and acquaintances, you also want to nurture a few truly close friends who will be there for you through thick and thin.
(Journal publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science)
Title: Social Relationships and Health
By James House, Karl Landis, Debra Umberson, published July 29, 1988, Volume 241, pages 540-545
(Elizabeth’s note: This is a scientific overview of the literature at the time. But I’ve excerpted the opening paragraph below because, although dense, the summarized findings are compelling.)
“Scientists have long noted an association between social relationships and health. More socially isolated or less socially isolated individuals are less healthy, psychologically and physically, and more likely to die. The first major work of empirical sociology found that less socially integrated people were more likely to commit suicide than the most integrated. In subsequent epidemiological research adjusted mortality rates from all causes of death are consistently higher among the unmarried than the married. Unmarried and more socially isolated people have also manifested higher rates of tuberculosis, accidents, and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. …. clinicians have also observed potentially health-enhancing qualities of social relationships and contacts.”

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The World Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the ground be cleaned regularly in any space and then disinfected with a suitable disinfectant used to kill viruses, bacteria and germs. As important as it is to keep the surfaces clean, it is important to choose the right methods and equipment for washing and disinfecting the floor like floor scrubber dryer machine. Contamination control of surfaces, especially in medical, industrial, commercial centers and in general all crowded and busy spaces is not achieved by using buckets and mop, but it is an industrial floor washing machine that has a mechanized and professional function. It can control a large part of the contaminants scattered on the surface.
Fill the solution tank with disinfectant substance
All industrial floor washing machines have two separate tanks for clean water and dirty water, and to improve hygiene with a scrubber, you can add appropriate detergents or disinfectants to the clean water tank; Materials approved by the manufacturer They do not deliver to the device and are not alcoholic.
In this method, disinfectant can be added to the tank of the device, and without the suction system being active, the industrial floor cleaner can move in the environment, wash and disinfect the surface, and allocate time for the rest of the material on the ground.
After a sufficient period of time has been ensured, the floor suction system is activated and the solution is collected from the surface. When using this method, it should be noted that the busy hours and traffic should not be too much so that the safety of the people present in the environment does not occur in terms of slipping and slipping.
Spray disinfectant and collect by the floor scrubber dryer
In order to promote health with scrubbers, it is possible to first apply the desired disinfectant (approved and safe for industrial flooring) on the surfaces by hand and after sufficient time, the device in the environment. It moves and at the same time as it washes, it collects the disinfectant solution and dries the soil.
In both cases, at the end of the washing operation, the tanks of the device should be emptied and the dirty water tank should be thoroughly washed and disinfected as it can contain bacteria. In addition to tanks, brushes or machine brushes, T-tires and hoses are easily accessible, washable and disinfected. When disinfecting these parts, it is necessary to use gloves, masks or face protectors. The device must be emptied and cleaned in a suitable place.


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My story in If Mom’s Happy is mostly fantasy, but this little snippet is straight out of real-life experience. Not waking the kids is definitely ‘a thing’ for most parents at some point. It’s not that we were trying to hide the fact we have sex, we wanted them to sleep so that we CAN have sex. Nothing kills the moment like a crying baby.
It’s kind of ironic. Most women spend their first few years of sexuality concerned about not getting pregnant and not getting a disease. Sure, there’s exploration and lots of fun, but the underlying problems with being female are always there, lurking.
Then, if we decide to have kids, sex takes on this other role. For some of us, sexual freedom, and sometimes the act itself, is removed from procreation. (When we were going through infertility treatments, everything was timed. Sperm and eggs were ‘collected’ and manipulated in sterile spaces while we were in different rooms.)
When women are done procreating, sex can morph back into a wholly recreational activity. The freedom in not having any of those old worries is truly liberating. But, if we’ve had children, they are around and in the house for many years. The way we deal with these little interlopers varies and the stories in this collection reflect how women cope with their resurgent sexuality.
Pooja Pande’s lyrical “Tocks in My Ticker” had me nodding my head in understanding–there were plenty of times when I was reading bedtime stories to my kids while my mind wandered to what would happen once they were asleep.
Sara Dobie Bauer’s I Need Your Package puts a hot spin on the delivery man trope–who hasn’t at least looked at the guy in the brown suit as he lugs a package to your door?
Andrea Lani’s Toy Story reminds us that we all have our own pace and our own needs to accept the changes in our sexual needs and moods. The other stories in the collection all resonated with me at some level.
Kristina Wright’s In the Early Morning Light captures the desperate exhaustion of new mothers and the push-pull between the desire to sleep or play.
My story, A Desperate State is about a mom who has slightly older kids and is craving wanton sex out of the confines of her master bedroom and regular schedule. Connie manages to get all of her kids out of the house for a weekend so she and her hubby can make their way from room to room while being as loud as they want–because there’s no one in the house to hear them.
If Mom’s Happy: Stories of Erotic Mothers, Edited by Brandy Fox is available in e-book and print format.
After our first child was born, there wasn’t a huge shift in our sexual practice as a couple. We could feel pretty rest-assured that she would stay in her bedroom most of the night, and we could still fool around on the downstairs sofa or outside on the patio for example. It wasn’t until she hit her early teens that we realized the freedom we had was gone for a while. When she started staying up as late as we do, or even later than we do, it became clear that the only way we’d have sex on the dining room table again is to get the kids out of the house. It’s not that we have a particularly comfortable dining room table, but use it as a metaphor for freedom. The ability to take our clothes off where ever we were at the moment and get to business was reduced to nothing. And, as a consequence, a little bit of the excitement of just falling into a hot and heavy lovemaking session at random times and places died with it. We’re at the stage where we still kiss–and even in front of the kids–and maybe do a little touching through clothes if we don’t think anyone can see us, followed by a quick trip up the stairs and to the bedroom behind a closed and locked door. I’d normally be very excited by the idea of someone walking in on us in the middle of sex, but that doesn’t count when it comes to my kids. I know the oldest knows we have sex, but when she’s around I find myself being more quiet than I would like. My urge is to scream loudly during orgasm and let the whole world know I’m a very happy woman, but I’ve managed to curb that a lot. Sometimes, I feel like I need to bury my head in the pillow and scream to let something out. One night I let loose with a long and loud satisfied moan and realized my daughter was in the hallway close outside the door, hovering to knock to ask a question. I hope she realized I was having a good moment, but I haven’t actually brought it up with her. I imagine the conversation we might have. “Erm…did you hear anything, unusual last night,” I would ask. She’d look at me and roll her eyes, “You mean the loud noises you were making? Yuck.” “Oh…did it bother you?” “Mom…eeeuw. I know what you were doing in there. I don’t want to talk about it.” So, I figure it’s better to let her draw her own conclusions when she sees us kissing at the kitchen sink. She’s become way more adept at catching our meaningful glances and has gone so far as to remark on them with a casual, “oh…gross, you guys!” Being demonstrative and open about sex with my kids has always been something I’ve wanted, but there are limits. So when they are home, it’s a show that’s behind a locked door and the sound effects are turned way, way down low.

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St Andrews Day message - Lorna Slater, Co-Leader of the Scottish Greens
Accents are an amazing thing. They can spark conversation from out of nowhere or bring a misty moment of nostalgia, pride, or, in the worst instances, prejudice. But even when the vowels soften or the tones evolve, our accents remain as much a part of us as anything.
It’s one of the things I loved the most when I first arrived in Scotland. I’d bought a one-way ticket to Glasgow around graduation with heady thoughts of travelling to Europe. Yet now, almost 23 years later, it is where I’ve grown to call home.
My Canadian voice remains, even if the Calgary lilt is more Leith these days. But as a new Scot it is occasions such as St Andrews Day when I get to see my new home at its best, united in the pride of a nation, no matter where in the world we may be.
We’ve all probably been in a café or a restaurant somewhere in the world and recognised instantly the sound of our native or adopted homelands. That’s the beauty of travel.
What we are now discovering is the significant loss to our culture, our economy and our lives as the full impacts of Brexit on people’s freedom of movement are finally brought into the light.
Of how much harder it will be to explore or be explored as a nation, with barriers to Europe erected especially for our young people where so recently there were none.
Or by those who would rather turn away those in need, on tiny boats or humanitarian flights, because of the political optics.
What would St Andrew, the traveller and adopted Saint of many nations beyond Scotland, have made of it all?
Of how the bonds that so often bind us, being used by others to try and keep us apart.
Or of how our cacophony of voices, loud and free and true, face being silenced by authoritarian regimes.
No matter the accent, it is the voices and acts of kindness in these challenging times that we should focus on. In how we help those new to our shores, those born and bred, or simply travelling through.
From the challenges surrounding the cost of living, to democratic choice; from the climate crisis faced by communities to wondering what is happening hundreds of miles away; we can all help each other by being prepared to listen, to be kind and to use our voice for good.
So this St Andrews Day, let's be wise, let’s inspire, let’s listen and let’s choose our words wisely, whatever accent we have.

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As you may have heard, Winter Park was voted Number 1 Ski Resort in North America this year. Now is the time to book your ski trip to experience why Winter Park is rated the best ski resort. From the scaping Rocky Mountain Views and the Continental Divide, to world class terrain for every skier type, it is no wonder voters revealed this is the best place to ski in North America.
Winter Park has over 3,000 acres of terrain spread across seven territories, and it is the fourth largest resort in Colorado. Beyond its size, incredible terrain and consistent snow, the atmosphere is really what makes Winter Park unique. It is authentic, low key and offers a relaxed environment. Locals carry those vibes and the guests can pick up on that. It is not a pretentious resort, however it has high class amenities available if guests would like.
Photo: Views of Winter Park and the Continental Dive over town.
Skiers and riders are enjoying the over $30 million dollars in improvements made this season. Those include a new ten-person gondola, additional gladed ski terrain, and perhaps the most noticeable of all is the new village plaza at the base area.
Every skier type, people of all ages, families, college groups to retired ski groups can enjoy the ski ambiance at Winter Park Resort. It is a place that simply caters to everyone, hence what makes it the number 1 ski resort in North America. For more information on lodging check out www.winterpark.me.


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Electric cars have been growing in popularity in recent years, with many people choosing them as a more environmentally-friendly option for their transportation needs. One of the main concerns people have when considering an electric car is the driving range. How does the range of an electric car compare to that of a gasoline-powered car? In this article, we will explore this question in depth.
Driving Range of Electric Cars
The driving range of an electric car varies depending on the make and model. However, most modern electric cars can travel between 100 and 300 miles on a single charge. This range is enough for most daily commutes and short trips around town. For longer trips, drivers will need to plan their route and make stops at charging stations along the way.
Electric car manufacturers are constantly working to improve the driving range of their vehicles. For example, Tesla's Model S Plaid boasts a driving range of over 520 miles on a single charge. As battery technology continues to improve, we can expect to see even longer driving ranges in the future.
Driving Range of Gasoline-Powered Cars
Gasoline-powered cars have been the standard for decades, and they have come a long way in terms of efficiency. However, their driving range is still limited by the size of the gas tank and the fuel efficiency of the engine. The average gasoline-powered car can travel between 300 and 400 miles on a single tank of gas.
Unlike electric cars, gasoline-powered cars can be refueled quickly at any gas station along the way. This makes them ideal for long road trips where there may not be charging stations available.
Comparing the Driving Ranges
When it comes to driving range, gasoline-powered cars still have the edge over electric cars. However, the difference is becoming less significant as electric car technology continues to improve. The average driving range of an electric car is now enough for most people's daily needs, and it's only going to get better.
In addition, electric cars have several advantages over gasoline-powered cars when it comes to convenience and cost. Electric cars are cheaper to maintain and operate, and they produce zero emissions, making them more environmentally friendly.
Conclusion While gasoline-powered cars still have the edge when it comes to driving range, electric cars are rapidly catching up. With the latest advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure, electric cars are becoming a more practical and convenient option for many people. Whether you choose an electric car or a gasoline-powered car, it's important to consider your driving needs and choose the option that best fits your lifestyle. #electriccars


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Holley Barnhart is Bombshell's Ms. February! Holley has wonderful coloring and design skills, so she's sure to have some wonderful Bombshell art to share with you!
Here's a little interview so that you can get to know her a bit better!
1. Brief info about yourself, including your name, where you live, your family (if you want), etc.
Hi, my name is Holley. I live with my Hubby here in Austin, Texas.
2. How long have you been stamping and/or crafting?
I started crafting as a kid, but discovered rubber stamping on day in 1998 when I found a scrapbook store called Picture It. I was hooked on card making after that. My first card was a cute little bear holding a heart shaped balloon that I gave to my husband.
3. What are your favorite Bombshell sets and why?
I love all the Dia De Los Muertos images. I grew up in San Antonio where that holiday is huge. I also love the pin ups.
4. What kind of projects do you like to do?
I love beautiful images that I can color. I do all sorts of cards and occasionally create little mini-books and scrapbooks.
5. What are your favorite coloring mediums?
I use mostly Copic markers, though I do love watercolor pencils as well.
6. Describe your crafting process. Do you start with a stamp set? A sketch? A technique you want to use?
I almost always start with the image, color it up, and then put the card together using the image taking center stage. Whenever possible, the card has to have a great sentiment too!
7. Do you have any other hobbies?
My other hobby is jewelry making.
8. Free for all including little facts, etc. about you.
I like all sorts of crafting and I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. I had two brain surgeries in 2010 and I am going to be celebrating my fourth anniversary on my blog with a giveaway everyday!! All the stampers and crafters in my life were so wonderful and supportive back when I was undergoing trauma, now I wish to pay all of you back. So please, everyone sign up as I have goodies, enough for everyone!! I feel so fortunate to be here.
Here's a link to Holley's blog!


Here’s the confirmed the time and date of the E3 2019 PC Gaming Show.
The PC Gaming Show returns for its fifth-annual event alongside this year’s E3 expo on June 10, 2019.
The show is not an official E3 event, and nor is it affiliated with any particular publisher. Instead, according to my friend, a gaming expert whos been trying to figure out is bingo clash legit, it highlights games from a broad range of indie and AAA studios. Last’s year’s show was watched by over 1.8 million viewers, and featured treats like Sable, The Sinking City, Neo Cab, and Two Point Hospital.
Speaking about this year’s event, Evan Lahti, global editor-in-chief for organisers PC Gamer, says:
“PC gaming has never been more vibrant, and we’re honored to bring together some of the people and games that make the platform we love so exciting. In our fifth year, the PC Gaming Show’s lineup of reveals, trailers, and interviews will once again reflect the full spectrum of what’s happening on PC, from the biggest franchises and the most exciting hardware to inspiring work from independent studios.”
E3 2019 PC Gaming Show time and date
Monday, June 10, 2019
- PT: 10am
- ET: 1pm
- BST: 5pm
- CEST: 6pm


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Toyonobu Utagawa, Lord Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Warriors
Artist: Toyonobu Utagawa (1859-1896)
Title: Young Lord Ashikaga Yoshiaki escaping from assassination
Series: The New Biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi
Dimensions: (L) 23.7 x 35.8 cm (R) 23.3 x 35.7 cm
Original Japanese woodblock print.
This diptych is part of Toyonobu's famous series 'Shinsen Taikoki', 'New selection of the biography of the Taiko (Hideyoshi Toyotomi)'. This series tells us the story of the ascension of Hideyoshi Toyotomi and his famous vassals.
Shown here is Ashikaga Yoshiaki (1537-1597), the 15th and last, of the Ashikaga Shoguns. Yoshiaki is shown here fleeing Kyoto on the back of his protector after his brother, the 13th Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru (1536-1565), was killed. He became a monk, biding his time before allying with Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582) in order to claim his position of Shogun. He was later overthrown by Nobunaga when he refused to be a puppet ruler opening the way for the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Toyonobu was one of the last heirs of the tradition of the Utagawa School. He was the grandson of Kunisada and the son of Kunihisa. His prints centre around the theme of warriors. One of his most successful series is ‘New Selection of the Biography of the Taiko’ (Hideyoshi Toyotomi). This series tell us the story of the ascension of Hideyoshi Toyotomi and his famous vassals.
|Subject||Samurai & Male|
|Dimensions||(L) 23.7 x 35.8 cm (R) 23.3 x 35.7 cm|
|Condition Report||Wear on the margins. Light pink stains.|
|Series||Newly selected history of Toyotomi Hideyoshi|

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I received a coconut with peanut butter bar in my Sweetheart VoxBox. It was really yummy! It keeps you full for a while. It is a little high in calories for a granola bar though.
I received this in my Sweetheart VoxBox and I was really excited since I enjoy snacks for the go. I thought it would have a granite feeling but it was smooth and tasted great.
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I don't even like coconut but I liked this bar. The peanut butter and coconut went well together and neither was overpowering. Tasted great and it's healthy.
These were tasty treats! However, I would never buy them again due to the cost and nutritional info. I'll go ahead and stick with Lara Bars and Odwalla Bars.
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The Frost Art Museum amplifies the impact of its exhibitions with regionally unique and nationally recognized programs. The Frost Art Museum also aggressively seeks out and capitalizes on academic, administrative, and physical resources from every corner of FIU to develop programs for campus and community audiences.
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A centerpiece of the Frost Art Museum, the Kenan-Flagler Family Discovery Gallery & the Museum terrace, welcomes families, students, and guests with interactive activities, designed to educate and entertain. The Kenan-Flagler Family Discovery Gallery is an integral part of every visit to the Frost Art Museum. There are exhibits that are high-tech and low-tech; exhibits that allow for individual exploration and others that require group interaction; exhibits that encourage physical activity and others for quiet contemplation. We hope to make the museum experience more enjoyable by engaging the viewerthrough providing information and posing questions that promote creative thinking and observation.
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The Frost Art Museum offers guided tours for groups of ten (10) or more, of the current exhibitions and the Sculpture Park. Tours are geared towards o the appropriate age level. Special tours may be designed around a particular theme or topic.
To make a reservation please contact 305.348.1808 or click here to schedule a tour online. Reservations for guided tours must be made at least ten (10) days in advance.
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The Frost Art Museum's Podcast Series allows anyone with an iTunes account (iTunes.com) to access these portable on-demand broadcasts on the Museum and its programming via a variety of mobile devices. iPods with updated podcast content are available at visitor services desk to borrow free of charge during your visit. If you are using your own iPod, you can download the podcasts here.
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If you are an Art Educator with Miami-Dade Public Schools and would like to schedule a tour for your class, please contact Museum Educator, Peter DeMercado at (305) 904-3811or at firstname.lastname@example.org. All tours scheduled through the Museum Educator may be eligible for free bus transportation from Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
The Frost Art Museum administers teacher workshops related to selected exhibitions in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Public and Private Schools and the Division of Life Skills. Workshop participants receive classroom resource materials including: educational packets, sample curriculum, slides/visuals, pre- and post-visit activities, as well as Master Plan points (MPP) towards re-certification. Each workshop consists of a full day training, beginning with a tour of the exhibition. The morning seminar, led by an area-teaching specialist, includes exhibition-related curriculum lessons in correlation to the Next Generation Standards. The afternoon seminar offers an opportunity to attain hands-on studio skills with the guidance of a local professional artist working in the media presented in the exhibition.
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ArtWorks! is an educational outreach program that provides art education to children with Emotional-Behavioral Disorders (E/BD). Clinical art therapists have designed ArtWorks!, in collaboration with museum staff, in effort to help transform the lives of at-risk children through art. Student artwork created during art therapy sessions are exhibited at the Frost. Students and art educatorsare provided guided tours and workshops related to the subject. We plan to continue the program by applying for sponsorship and by collaborating with more community organizations that promote art as therapy.
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The Cultural Passport program is an innovative educational initiative designed to provide Miami-Dade County Public Schools students in grades K-12 with cultural field experiences. In partnership with South Florida’s finest cultural organizations and venues, this sequential program ensures equal access to arts and culture for every child, many of whom would not otherwise have this breadth of opportunities. No doubt, many of these young adults will become lifelong patrons of, and contributors to, the vibrant cultural community in South Florida.
Cultural experiences are far more meaningful when students see a strong link between the field experience and the instruction they are receiving in class. Through the cultural field experience and interdisciplinary classroom instruction, students make meaningful connections between the arts and non-arts disciplines while further developing literacy skills, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and improving their overall academic performance in all classes.
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The New England Council hosted a luncheon Thursday on the economic relationships between New England and Nordic countries to discuss what factors have made Nordic economies so successful.
Sixty-five people listened to a panel of Nordic ambassadors and representatives from Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland at the luncheon, as they explain the benefits of green economics and international trade that they have embraced.
Jim Brett, president and CEO of the New England Council, said the council takes on the role of forging international relationships with foreign ambassadors and taking the opportunity to learn from them.
“We also acknowledge that we live in a very global economy and many of our members’ relationships between the United States and other nations across the globe are critical to their businesses,” Brett said. “[The] United States is fortunate to have excellent relationships with each of these northern European nations, each of whom is both an ally and an important trade partner.”
Brett said the Nordic countries share a similar mindset as the United States and many New England companies and have put these mindsets to work in government and in successful businesses alike.
“Although Norway, Sweden and Denmark are kingdoms, they all share with the United States the common values of democracy [and] human rights,” Brett said. “Their society is based not on discrimination but equality and inclusion regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation [or] religious affiliation.”
Lars Gert Lose, ambassador of Denmark to the United States, said the ambassadors have been touring American cities to instill Nordic corporate values after the publication of the book “Nordic Ways” by András Simonyi publicized these values.
“The Nordic countries are perhaps the most transatlantic counties in Europe,” Lose said. “Certainly, a long standing historic helper to the U.S. and a steadfast ally no matter what kind of conflicts we encounter around the world. We have a strong relationship and cooperation in all areas, security, counter-terrorism … and especially economic operation which is why we are talking to you today.”
Lose compared the economies of New England and Denmark to explain why the businesses in both places have maintained close relationships.
“Boston and New England have such shared similarities with the Nordic countries,” Lose said. “You are on the very edge of innovation, venture capital [and] leadership. You have much emphasis on energy security and sustainability which is a big thing for us.”
Lose said partnership with New England will lead to mutual success and sustainability which will yield a global impact.
“We see this region, the New England region, as one of the most important areas for stronger economic cooperation in the future,” Lose said. “I have no doubt there is much great potential for corporate relationship between the New England region and the Nordic countries when it comes to energy in the future.”
Lose said he highly suggests wind energy because of New England’s coastal weather benefits. Denmark has profited from these wind farms because they have led to inexpensive heating and renewable energy.
“Today more than 60 percent of all households and districts in Denmark are connected to a district heating grid,” Lose said. “It’s very sustainable, it’s very cost-efficient and it’s very safe. In fact, the district heating is the back-door energy system that will allow our capital, Copenhagen, to be 100 percent carbon-neutral by 2025.”
Several attendees said green economies are the way of the future and good to implement starting now.
Jack Davidson, 25, of Winter Hill, said trade agreements have led to stronger international ties and thus improved business practices globally.
“It’s an important economic and political relationship,” Davidson said. “Historically, it’s been very important with NATO and I think these days with democratic countries we need these relationships.”
Joseph Mooney, 64, of Dover, said his position at TD Bank puts him face-to-face with global trade finance every day. Mooney said the global market place runs on international trade.
“I’ve been involved in trade for 30 plus years and I think it does keep the world moving and I think what I have from a product standpoint, as a company, what I have to offer to whoever, [and] what they have to offer to me I think helps everybody,” Mooney said.
Guy Pacitti, 53, of Newburyport, said a green economy is necessary as natural resources continue to be depleted.
“I don’t think there’s any way around it,” Pacitti said. “Obviously, with what’s in the news lately especially about climate change and what we’ve seen recently with natural disasters and whether they’re related or not, [it] is a call for us to respond to implementing technology to be able to find green solutions.”

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Chronic Maternal Tobacco Smoke Exposure and/or Alpha-Lipoic Acid Treatment Causes Long-Term Deterioration of Testis and Sexual Behavior in Adult Male Rats
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Background: Tobacco use during pregnancy is known to have several negative effects on the offspring's reproductive health in the long term. The use of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) as a dietary supplement during pregnancy has increased greatly in recent years and has been known to have positive effects on various pregnancy outcomes including miscarriage, diabetic embryopathy, preterm delivery, and congenital malformations. Aim: To evaluate the effects of tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) on sexual behavior, reproductive parameters, and testicles in adult male rats and to reveal the possible role of ALA administration on these parameters. Methods: Pregnant rats (n = 7 per group) were treated with tobacco smoke (TS), ALA (20 mg/kg), and TS + ALA for a total of 11 weeks. The following parameters were compared with 8 control rats: puberty parameters, sexual behavior; levels of serum gonadotropins and testosterone, total antioxidant status, and total oxidant status; the expression of the apoptotic protease-activating factor-1 and caspase 9 mRNA levels in the testis; and assessment of immunohistochemistry and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling assay of testis. Main Outcome Measure: Sexual behavior, changes in puberty parameters, and hormonal and genetic alterations were the outcomes analyzed in this study. Results: Maternal TSE caused a significant decrease in the number of intromissions compared to the control group. Similarly, ALA decreased erectile function in sexual behavior by decreasing the number of intromissions and intromission ratio in the ALA group compared to the control group. In addition, TSE and ALA treatment caused an impairment of some consummatory sexual behaviors. Also, in parallel with this inhibitory effect, the age of pubertal onset was significantly delayed in the TS + ALA group compared to other groups. Also, histopathological changes in testicular tissue, oxidative stress markers, apoptotic index, and mRNA levels of apoptosis-related genes increased in all treatment groups. Clinical Implications: The use of ALA and/or tobacco products during pregnancy may adversely affect the reproductive health of male newborns in the long term. Strengths & Limitations: To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to show the effects of maternal ALA treatment and/or TSE on the sexual behavior and reproductive parameters in male rats; however, the study is based on an animal model, and the present findings partially reflect the characteristics of human sexual behavior. Conclusion: Maternal TSE and/or ALA treatment may impair sexual behavior in adulthood in male rats because of testicular damage caused by oxidative stress during gonadal development. Yardimci A, Akkoc RF, Tektemur A, et al. Chronic Maternal Tobacco Smoke Exposure and/or Alpha-Lipoic Acid Treatment Causes Long-Term Deterioration of Testis and Sexual Behavior in Adult Male Rats. J Sex Med 2020;17:1835–1847.
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Yardimci A, Akkoc RF, Tektemur A, Ulker N, Kaya Tektemur N, Erdem Guzel E, Canpolat S, Ozan IE. Chronic Maternal Tobacco Smoke Exposure and/or Alpha-Lipoic Acid Treatment Causes Long-Term Deterioration of Testis and Sexual Behavior in Adult Male Rats. J Sex Med. 2020 Oct;17(10):1835-1847. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.07.002. Epub 2020 Aug 11. PMID: 32798198.

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It seems like we're hit with reports of food recalls every week. We've had things like salads at McDonalds and breakfast cereals recalled because of food born illnesses. You can now add Hy-Vee to the list.
The grocery store chain has announced that it is recalling it's Spring Pasta Salad because of fears that it could be contaminated with Salmonella. Hy-Vee is taking action after reports of nearly 20 illnesses that could be linked to customers eating the salad. Sicknesses have been reported in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
The recall covers both one pound and three pound containers of the Hy-Vee brand Spring Pasta Salad produced between June 1st and July 13th. The containers have expiration dates of between June 22nd and August 3rd. Hy-Vee says that the salad was distributed to all of its stores, but those stores have removed the product from its shelves.
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Kevin Gage co-stars in Dee Snider’s horror thriller as Mike Gage, the police officer father of a teenage girl who is kidnapped and tortured by a sadistic maniac (Captain Howdy, played by Snider).
Gage is not a very likeable man. He makes a point not to show feelings. But clearly he is going through his own special torture as he follows leads, trying to find and rescue his daughter. It’s a difficult role – showing how a man feels when he’s obviously mastered the ability to hide his feelings. In the first scene of the film, Gage is almost a mechanical man. But as the case unfolds, the strain begins to show, and expressions of grief and fear leak through Gage’s mask.
In this scene, Gage’s teenage daughter (Genevieve) and her best friend (Tiana) have recently disappeared. Gage steels himself to look in the trunk of a car recovered from the lake. When Tiana’s mutilated body is found in the trunk, Gage is faced with the realization that his daughter is probably being similarly tortured.

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Every once in a while a music artist appears who changes the music game forever with their innovation and unique talent. The sheer hard work and god-tier talent are what made artists like Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000, and even Jay-Z a legend. One such gifted artist who is buzzing in the hip-hop world is hunnaRIP. Born and raised in Los Angeles, HunnaRIP went through lots of hurdles while emerging. Despite unfavorable conditions, he kept moving forward. hunnaRIP describes that he always wanted to be a musician and even started creating musical pieces in his childhood. In the hip-hop world, connections matter the most, as a musical godfather can teach you all the good and bad about it, and essentially help you understand “the game”. For hunnaRIP, there was no such godfather figure, and he had to start from the bottom. It was only his constant hard work and dedication which gave him all the success.
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Arsenal’s away fever is still there as they have now got beaten three nil by Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The gunners started the match on the back foot because Leicester City was pressing them and putting pressure on their defence but the gunners remained strong at the back.
A quick counter attacking move saw Alex Iwobi send a cross to Alexandre Lacazette who failed to direct his shot into the back of the net. Then everything went bizarre after Ainsley Maitland-Niles received a second yellow card hence the gunners getting reduced to 10 men. This decision by the referee didn’t do them any favours as they now looked even more clueless after losing a right back in the first half.
Bernd Leno made a couple of saves to make sure that the gunners stayed in the match in the first 45 minutes. The first half ended 0-0 and Unai Emery brought in Koscielny for Alex Iwobi so that the gunners can continue with their back four, Mustafi now went into the right back position with Koscielny and Sokratis as the two centre backs.
Arsenal went full defensive in the second half but Leicester City finally managed to open the scoring through Tielemans who headed past Bernd Leno. The Arsenal players showed absolutely no lack of fight or urge to look for an equaliser because most of them were afraid to lose the ball, the Foxes on the other hand continued putting pressure on the gunners. Guendouzi later came in for Henrikh Mkhitaryan who had been unseen in the first half due to him dropping deep into the Arsenal half. Nketiah also came in for Lacazette with about 15 minutes to go.
The Leicester City goalkeeper Schmeichel shot the ball forward and Vardy managed to run past the Arsenal defenders, chipped the ball above Leno and it hit the bar but he however came running and put it into the back of the net. Vardy finished off the game in the last minutes of the game by getting his second goal of the day due to poor defending from the gunners hence the gunners losing the game 3-0.
It’s a third loss in a row for Unai Emery and his men. The Arsenal boss looked beyond disappointed in the whole 90 minutes.
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The Heidsee Lake (Igl Lai in Romansh) is a mountain lake located between Valbella and Lenzerheide, canton Graubünden, Switzerland. It is one of more than 1,000 lakes in Graubünden. This is a great spot for a family outing where everyone can bathe, play, and enjoy water sports.
Located 1,484 meters above sea level, the mountain lake is right next to the Rothorn cable car. With its many activities and beautiful mountain backdrop, Lenzerheide’s appeal lies in its many family-friendly activities. In summer, bathers and sports enthusiasts enjoy Heidsee Lake’s warm waters since the temperature of Heidsee Lake rises above 20 Celsius.
History of Heidsee Lake
Heidsee Lake lies in Lenzerheide Holiday Region. This area is in the Vaz/Obervaz community, which also covers Lain, Muldain, Zorten, along with Lenzerheide and Valbella. Romansh and German are the local languages in the region. The dialect is known as Surmiran.
Approximately 600 meters by 900 meters, the mountain lake is 41 hectares in size. Originally, the lake was a result of glacial meltwater. It was Johann Brügger-Battaglia and his son Georg Brügger-Vieli who enlarged the lake and built a small fisher hut named Island Chalet.
It is an interesting lake in that it has two parts. Separating both parts is a dam built from 1917 to 1919. Apparently, this dam raised the lake’s level by 1.7 meters and caused major changes to the lake’s landscape. This dam also provides a walkway that leads to a parking lot on the other side of the street.
The city of Zurich uses the lake to generate electricity.
Since then, various conservation efforts have ensured that the lake remains intact. In fact, the marsh here has become a botanical rarity. Trout, crappies, and other kinds of fish live in the lake. Between June 1st and October 15th, fishing is also permitted.
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Bathing and Playing
The water here warms up to over 20 degrees Celsius in the summer, so you can easily swim in it. If you are looking for a sandy beach in the lake, you can find it in certain areas. Swimming isn’t popular outside of summer because it’s too cold.
The smaller area to the south features a shallow lake and a playground. Families will love it. With a pirate ship, a bridge, a barge, and a sandy beach, the park is the perfect place for families, especially small children.
Near the Rothorn Cable car is the larger part. The Lenzerheide Wassersportcenter (Lenzerheide Water Sports Center) is situated halfway between the larger and smaller parts of the lake. This modern water sports facility opened in 2015 and provides visitors with a wide range of equipment.
There are several types of boats you can rent – pedal boats, rowing boats, or kayaks. Additionally, you can rent equipment for other sports such as windsurfing, sailing, stand-up paddling (SUP), or beach volleyball. The beach volleyball court is free to use.
In the summertime, theLenzerheide Water Sports Center offers both beginner and advanced sailing and windsurfing lessons. It is mandatory that the participant be able to swim. It is also important to wear the proper attire and a swim vest.
The water sports center has a small lounge for cold and hot drinks, ice cream, and small snacks.
During the winter, the water sports center is closed. Other than that, they are open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. They even extend their hours until 8:30 PM in the summer.
Foxtrail is a thrilling scavenger hunt in Switzerland, and it is also available in the Lenzerheide mountains. All groups are welcome to experience the trails, especially families with children over 8 years old. Anda Foxtrail covers the Heidsee Lake. Anda lake trail can be done all year round and takes around two hours.
To ensure participants can solve the puzzles, the fox will use mysterious flags.
The lake trail can be started between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
A family pass costs 69 CHF. Adults pay 26 CHF and children pay 14 CHF.
In contrast to the Muntanella Trail, the Anda Trail is open every day of the year since it is not reliant on the mountain railway.
Several times per season, fish are released into the lake. It is possible to catch tench, rainbow trout, and brown trout in this lake. The lake is managed by the local community of Vaz/Obervaz.
In Lenzerheide, fishing tickets are available at several locations, including at the Tourist Office and Louis Sport.
A day license costs CHF 25 while a season license costs CHF 310. Licenses are only issued upon presentation of the SANA (Swiss Fishing ID) or Swiss Sport Fishing Brevet.
Between June 1st and October 15th, fishing is permitted in Heidsee.
Many people walk along the lake. It is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll. There is an enjoyable distance to relax on the path that is mostly flat.
The area is transformed into a cross-country skiing track during winter. Around the lake, they have two lanes – one for cross-country skiers, and another for winter walkers.
There are many cross-country ski trails in the Lenzerheide region. The region has 56 kilometers of cross-country skiing tracks. And there is a biathlon facility nearby in Roland Arena Lenzerheide. There are cross-country classic and skating tracks around the lake.
Dining at their Restaurants
There is a small outdoor restaurant called Kiosk Canols that serves quite good food. Especially in sunny weather, they are extremely popular. Occasionally, you will need to wait for a table because they have a lot of guests. A second kiosk can be found on the other side of the shallow beach and playground – the Kiosk Lido.
Additionally, there is the Forellenstube with its sun terrace on the dam of the lake. They serve fish specialties, fondue chinoise, and bourguignonne.
There is nothing better than a family outing at the Heidsee Lake in Lenzerheide. It is possible to find something here for everyone.
The water center offers equipment to rent for those in need of action. Young children can play on the shallow, sandy beach or on the pirate ship. The Foxtrail helps older children practice their problem-solving skills. It is also possible to just stroll around the lake on a relaxing day out. These are just a few of the best things to do in Heidsee Lake.
Regardless of the season, this mountain lake is absolutely worth the trip. Whether it’s spring when flowers bloom, summer when the water is warmer, winter when cross-country skiing takes place, or autumn when the leaves turn colors – definitely visit Heidsee in Lenzerheide.
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Katy Perry recently welcomed her first baby Daisy Dove Bloom, who she shares with fiance, Orlando Bloom. She also released her brand new album, Smile on Friday, a day after giving birth.
The singer joked that she might give birth to her second child along with the release of her album. Katy and Orlando announced the birth of their baby girl on Thursday through UNICEF.
Katy shared with her fans hoping that they would like her sixth album and that it would cheer them up. “IT’S HERE! IT’S REALLY HERE!” the star said. “I finally got back my smile! Hope this record puts one on your face. #SMILE IS OUT EVERYWHERE NOW! LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH ENJOY (sent from my hospital bed lol).”
The singer shared a picture of a woman throwing a baby to a man. She captioned the image saying this replicates her feeding Daisy all day and handing her over to Orlando while she gives birth to her second child. Smile includes the singles Daisies, Harleys In Hawaii and Never Really Over, which was inspired by her relationship with Pirates Of The Caribbean star.
Smile follows the release of her previous album, Witness. Katy had opened up about the failure of the album which led to “bouts of situational depression”. She also admitted to having paid attention to a lot of the criticism of the album.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have welcomed their first child together. The singer gave birth to her baby girl on Wednesday, who she shares with fiance, Orlando.
Katy And Orlando’s Heartfelt Announcement
The news was first reported by UNICEF as they congratulated the couple. “Welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom! We are honored to introduce Goodwill Ambassadors @KatyPerry and Orlando Bloom’s new bundle of joy,” the organization wrote, alongside a photo of the new parents holding their baby’s tiny hand.
The couple also shared their own statements through UNICEF. They explained that they are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of their daughter. However, they also acknowledged that they are lucky and not everybody would be able to experience birthing as peaceful as theirs.
The couple further added that communities around the world are experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers. They stated that every eleven seconds, a pregnant woman or newborn dies, mostly from preventable causes.
In their statement through UNICEF, they also added that many newborn lives are at risk because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “As parents to a newborn, this breaks our hearts, as we empathize with struggling parents now more than ever,” the goodwill ambassadors shared.
Katy and Orlando also said, “We know UNICEF is there, on the ground, doing whatever it takes to make sure every expecting mother has access to a trained health worker and access to quality healthcare. “
The couple announced they will be setting up a donation page to celebrate their daughter, Daisy’s arrival. They further explained that by supporting them, people would be supporting a safe start to a new life. The couple concluded their statement, “We hope your ♥ can bloom with generosity.”
Katy Opens Up About Her Darkest Times
In an interview with People, Katy Perry reflected on her journey and her latest album, Smile. Katy has gone through some tough times which she has been open about. With her expecting a child soon and living with fiance, Orlando Bloom, she is just living each day as it comes by.
The singer said she is grateful for the dark times in her life which has taught her how to deal with difficulties. She said she has a great partner, a sound mind, and she is working which gives her stability. The pop star found relief last year from her longtime depression. With the help of medication, therapy, and support from her loved ones, she overcame that time of her life.
Katy assured that her new album is all about hopefulness, resilience, joy, and love. Reflecting on her journey from Witness to Smile, she said, “After being on a rocket ship. And just going straight up, it was just a small change in the trajectory, but it felt seismic.” The singer added that it took her two-and-a-half years to find her footing. She said it was easy for her to just work but she had to go on a mental and spiritual journey.
Katy said she felt like she was having a nightmare like she was being attacked at her lowest moments. However, she took little steps and turned to therapy. The singer had been in therapy since she was 25. She recalls the most recent encounter with depression was more difficult than anything she had previously experienced.


The introduction of facial recognition in public space for security purposes is not planned for the Paris Olympics in 2024. A specific text would be needed, which does not exist today. The government dismisses this prospect.
Facial recognition at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, for public security purposes? This is not the direction the government will go. According to information from Parisian on November 23, 2022, the executive intends to rule out the use of this biometric technique to monitor the comings and goings of the public, in favor of other solutions.
According to our colleagues, who have obtained confirmation from the Ministry of Sports, the bill which must frame the organization of the Olympic Games in the capital will exclude “ fully and explicitly the use of facial recognition “. There is also no question of using any biometric data, which excludes alternatives, such as taking fingerprints.
Anonymized processing of camera images
Instead, it is planned to mobilize video surveillance cameras to monitor what is happening in the public space, adding an automatic analysis capacity. It is about algorithms that would not recognize faces, but could detect crowd movements in transport, or other atypical behavior.
These perspectives were drawn by Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, Minister of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, last October. Noting that ” the legislative provisions concerning safety do not provide for these devices [de reconnaissance faciale, NDLR] “, it is towards “intelligent” video surveillance that the government is moving.
It was also on this occasion that the minister recalled that even this path will have to be examined by the Council of State and the National Commission for Computing and Liberties (Cnil) ” before being implemented “. In particular, the Cnil will have to give its opinion on the effectiveness of the anonymization of this intelligent video surveillance which is provided for with the bill.
This reminder from Amélie Oudéa-Castéra on the state of the law in terms of facial recognition does not come at a trivial moment. The year 2022 was marked by exceptional incidents around the Stade de France last June, which raised the question of France’s ability to organize a major sports competition, to ensure its smooth running and to secure the way public.
After these events, and given the terrorist risk that remains present in France, facial recognition seemed to be a good lead for its supporters – especially since other countries with standards close to those of France have already started, the image of Japan which used it during its 2021 Olympic Games – but not to follow the crowd.
A specific law would be required
The introduction of facial recognition in the public space, on a large scale and associated with algorithmic processing, would require the adoption of a specific piece of legislation. The only scenario is the processing of criminal records, noted Senator Marc-Philippe Daubresserapporteur for the orientation and programming bill of the Ministry of the Interior.
This treatment is currently very framed “, Considered the parliamentarian, while rejecting an amendment requesting the explicit exclusion of this biometric technique. ” Facial recognition is currently prohibited in France. The Minister spoke on the subject without any ambiguity “, he argued. No need, therefore, to exclude something that is already excluded.
Within the framework of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), biometric elements fall into a special category of personal data: that of sensitive data, which is more protected and supervised. There are other data, such as criminal record, sexual orientation or political opinions.
End of debate, then? That remains to be seen: shortly before the events around the Stade de France, senators returned a report on biometric recognition in the public spacewith proposals for “ remove the risk of a surveillance company “. However, despite its title seeming to oppose it, the report still invites us to experiment with it.


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ULAN BATOR, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian quarantine officials have had 3,268 domestic animals slaughtered since the beginning of this year in the country to contain the spread of the deadly foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Mongolia's Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Ministry said Monday.
Currently, there have been outbreaks of the FMD in nine provinces including its southeastern Dornogobi province.
A martial law has been declared in 19 soums (administrative subdivisions) in the nine provinces to control the FMD.
In addition, Mongolia has bought 500,000 doses of vaccine from Russia to fight the disease.
The FMD is a viral infectious disease that spreads between cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep and pigs. The main symptoms of sick animals are increased body temperature, blisters and ulceration in the mucous membranes and hoofs in the mouth.
The foot-and-mouth disease is rarely transmitted to humans, but humans may also be infected if exposed to the virus.

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July has been a little below normal on temperatures thus far, and we do not have any excessive heat coming for the next two weeks, as I am expecting temperatures to stay below normal through July 25.
I do not see the rain letting up much either, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected around the county and Middle Tennessee just about every day, with heavy showers from time to time.
We have plenty of summer weather remaining, but thus far, there is no sign of that terrible western heat wave moving into this part of the country. The temperature hit 130 last weekend in Death Valley, California.
Looking back on July 9, 1988, Lebanon topped out at 105 degrees. On July 12, 1980, an incredible heat wave gripped Middle Tennessee with temperatures as hot as 108 degrees. On July 13, 2004, thunderstorm winds gust to 67 mph in Nashville, and damage was reported in every Middle Tennessee county.
Did you know that heat lightning is actually lightning from a distant thunderstorm? Back before radar came along, folks would see lightning flashing in the sky on a hot night, and they would think, “Well, there are no clouds, so I guess it is heat lightning.” When you see it, there is a thunderstorm somewhere. Lightning can be seen from a storm 100 miles away on a clear summer night. The old wives’ tale that a hot, humid night can generate lightning without a thunderstorm called heat lighting is exactly that – a meteorological myth.
Heat lightning is just normal lightning from a thunderstorm too far away for you to hear thunder.
Steve Norris is a weather guru. Send him an email anytime with questions or comments to email@example.com.


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The Jade Buddha Monastery is famous for the Jade Buddhas in it. In the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing dynasty, the old Master Hui Gen from Putuo Mountain of Zhejiang Province traveled through China and paid visits to famous mountains and monasteries, as well as well-known people. He started from the Putuo Mountain, traveled through the Wutai Mountain, and the Emei Mountain, from Sichuan he entered into Tibet, then into India and some other countries for sightseeing of the Buddhist sites and relics. Finally he reached Burma. When he found Burma was rich in jade and Buddhas were carved in superb craft, a keen desire to carve jade Buddhas came over him. Then he begged for money everywhere and obtained donation from Mr. Chen Junpu, a Chinese settled in Burma of over 20,000 taels of silver. He also got the special permission from the Burmese king to dig and select jade in the mountains and hired excellent jade carvers to carve five jade Buddhas in big and small sizes, all decorated with treasured stones and big pearls. All the faces of the jade Buddhas were bright like the full moon, and everything was in perfection and solemnity. As soon as the Buddhas were carved, Master Hui Gen started his journey back. When he passed through Shanghai, he left two Buddhas for disciples to worship. At that time, Mr. Sheng Huaixuan was a senior official in the Qing court, and his father and his uncle were pious Buddhist disciples. They built houses with thatched roofs at Yizhou Pond by the Zhuanghuabang River in the northeast of Shanghai to made the Buddhas worshipped. This can be accounted as the predecessor of the monastery. In 1900, another pious disciple built a new monastery at the side of the Jiangwan Station in the suburb of Shanghai, which is truly the earliest monastery.
The two precious jade Buddhist statues are not only rare cultural relics but also porcelain artworks. Both the Sitting Buddha and the Recumbent Buddha are carved with whole white jade. The sparkling and crystal-clear white jade gives the Buddhas the beauty of sanctity and make them more vivid. The Sitting Buddha is 190 centimeters high and encrusted by the agate and the emerald, portraying the Buddha at the moment of his meditation and enlightenment. The Recumbent Buddha is 96 centimeters long, lying on the right side with the right hand supporting the head and the left hand placing on the left leg, this shape is called the 'lucky repose'. The sedate face shows the peaceful mood of Sakyamuni when he left this world. In the temple there is also another Recumbent Buddha which is four meters long and was brought from Singapore by the tenth abbot of the temple in 1989. Furthermore there are many other ancient paintings and Buddhist scriptures distributed in the different halls of the temple.
The Jade Buddha Temple is a good place to go whether you are a Buddhist or not, the peaceful and transcendent atmosphere adds a kind of richness to our busy modern society.


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I’ve been so distracted by Wisconsin that I haven’t kept an eye on events in Washington. But some things are happening. First, the House disposed of a three-month extension of key provisions of the Patriot Act, which was negotiated down from a year in the Senate earlier this week. So that goes to the President, and a longer debate will be held on the matter in May. This will become the second piece of legislation out of the 112th Congress signed by the President in two months; the other, signed yesterday, named a courthouse for John Roll.
The Senate finished three weeks of work on what they’re calling an aviation jobs bill – actually it’s the FAA Authorization. That bill is working through committee in the House and may get a floor vote soon. It passed the Senate 87-8. Senate Democrats claim it will create or save 280,000 jobs and serves as a “down payment” on a broader jobs agenda.
But here’s what was interesting. The Senate is now off for a week. When they come back it’ll be February 28. The continuing resolution to fund the government expires on March 4. So naturally, the Senate will next take up – a patent reform bill. And in the meantime, Reid is raising the pressure on John Boehner’s statement yesterday that he would not go for a short-term continuing resolution, which means a government shutdown, essentially.
We do not need a government shutdown… a government shutdown would be disastrous for this nation.
That’s unquestionably true, by the way. Contra some Republicans, Social Security checks would not continue to flow. Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements would be disrupted.
I talked to Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), who was in the Department of the Interior in 1995 the last time there was a shutdown. “We had to shut down every national park, and every property managed by the Bureau of Land Management,” he said. “The only people working were a few engineers to keep the pumps running. We had 80,000, 85,000 employees all stop. It took us months and months to get us back online and running. Major power plants like the Hoover Dam were seriously affected. It’s the ultimate chaos, and totally irresponsible.”
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) was a freshman Congresswoman that year, and she too remembers the lack of Social Security checks and veteran’s benefits and the like. “I would hope that Speaker Boehner would do what’s necessary to avoid shutting the government down,” she said. “It’s a disservice to the American people.” [cont’d.]
The House has been working through amendments to the continuing resolution under an open rule, but let’s be honest. If you have something that restricts EPA regulations or FCC rules on net neutrality, you can get it through. Those rules are open. If you have something that actually helps people in need, like the 99ers, suddenly it’s not so open. And because of the rules of debate, which say that any restoration of spending must be offset by some other cut in spending, setting a floor for cuts but not a ceiling, the actual level of cuts have increased.
The leadership put the brakes on deep additional cuts, but a school reform program important to President Barack Obama would be decimated by a $336 million reallocation of funds approved by 249-179. The National Endowment of the Arts narrowly lost an additional $22.5 million. And in a blow to the president, Democrats failed to restore $131 million for the Securities and Exchange Commission, facing new responsibilities under Wall Street reforms enacted in the last Congress.
Instead, the 270-160 vote and the bill leave the SEC with less money than it had last year before the law was enacted.
The SEC cuts basically take cops off the beat and are a giveaway to the financial industry.
As for what will happen in the next two weeks, it’s completely unclear. Boehner has said there will be no short-term CR; he may offer something with across-the-board cuts or some one-off cuts to cherished accounts. Reid could just offer a short-term CR after he gets the bill that will get a final vote
today Saturday. Senate Republicans would then have to decide whether to block it, putting them on the hook for the government shutdown. There’s a ton of brinksmanship going on.