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You saw her somewhere and knew she’s the one. You start your wild goose chase and luckily you land a place in her heart. And so begins the merry affair of everything hunky dory. Your heart doesn’t stop singing, ‘Roses are red, violets are blue..’
Some time later, she’s calling and you’re not picking up. She’s texting but never gets a message back. You don’t feel into her anymore but she’s planned her perfect wedding and the fortunate groom is…you. How does that feel like to you right now? Imagine if you were in her shoes for a second, how would you feel? To have loved her but forgotten because someone more interesting just walked in the door of your heart…?
6. She’ll be in denial
She’ll keep muttering, ‘No. No. No. No’ to herself all day long. She’ll re-read all your conversations and assure herself that you still love her. She’ll make up stories in her head about how busy you might be and just doesn’t have the time to respond. She won’t tell her friends about your disappearance or your habits just because they’ll think wrong of you and she doesn’t wanna hear any of that. She doesn’t wanna hear you’re not going to be there anymore. She doesn’t want to feel she’s any more a darling. She doesn’t want to know you cheat on her.
5. Slowly, her life will smash to smithereens
The moment it hits her that you cheat on her and you’re gone, she’s going to have a breakdown. And this won’t be a breakdown of her body but of her heart, her soul..that she invested in you. She’ll begin to feel your absence with every breath she takes. She won’t have that one person to talk to about her day, to share the joke of the day with or to tell about the misery of her life.

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Earlier this month Houston's Continental Airlines announced that it would be improving its customer service for tall people by charging them for legroom.
Today the airline announced it would be improving customer service for everybody in coach by no longer giving them free food.
"Continental Airlines will change its in-flight meal service this fall by introducing a variety of high quality, healthy food choices for purchase in economy class on many U.S./Canada and certain Latin American routes," the announcement read.
It doesn't quite say that the crap they serve for free now is gone, but that's what it comes down to. Because if you're picking an airline, you do it based on the food, goodness knows.
Continental is merely following the crowd here; the archaic practice of airlines offering free meals to all passengers has been on the decline for some time.
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And meals will still be offered on international flights and domestic flights over six hours, the airline says. You'll still get soft drinks and snacks.
"We are improving our economy meal service with a high-quality, industry-leading food-for-purchase program that is consistent with the strong brand image and high service standards for which our customers recognize us," said Jim Compton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "Our traditional free-food model has served us well for many years, but we need to change to reflect today's market and customer preferences."
Yes, customers have been demanding to be charged for food.
Details on pricing and menu offerings will be released this fall.

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An insider's view of the Connecticut dining scene
Jan 25, 2014
06:58 AMThe Connecticut Table
Connecticut's Hot New Artisan Chocolates; Insider's Scoop (for Valentine's Day)
Toffee from the Plum Brook Chocolate Facebook page. Photos in text by Laurie Gaboardi/Litchfield County Times.
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Shortly before Christmas, as snow generously brought a glistening new beauty to the Litchfield Hills, word spread among discerning women and sophisticated moms who trade intel on lifestyle finds as they wait for young girls in ballet class, or sons at basketball practice: There was a new artisan chocolatier in Woodbury and her salted caramel truffles were to die for—sweet and salty and satisfying.
The confection that is described like this, “A velvety caramel center is enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with a pinch of Mediterranean sea salt,” started gaining a following as one of those half-whispered semi-secrets: You want the other moms to know that you know about the newest, most delicious thing around with an instant cult following among those in the know—but do you really want other people to know, to make your good thing public knowledge?
In the end, the corps of moms decided that this intel was too good not to share, and declarations grew louder that Connecticut’s hottest new artisan chocolate business had arrived in the form of Plum Brook Chocolate, the venture Pamela Dorgan launched last October.
The line includes a half-dozen varieties of truffles, a couple of barks and—new this month—a decadent toffee.
“What is it about this treat that makes it so irresistible,” Plum Brook’s newsletter says of the new toffee. “The buttery flavor, the soft crunch, or the rich, caramel-like aftertaste? We’re not sure, but we know that our variety, coated in velvety dark chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pecans, will delight the most discriminating toffee enthusiasts.” (Above, Ginger-Rum truffles, and seasonal dark truffles with snowflakes.)
(See the full line, descriptions and pricing details on page two of the story. Anyone can place an order by calling (203) 491-6041 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.org. The website is still a work in progress—a testament to just how new this venture is—and can be found at www.plumbrookchocolate.com.)
Also see our story Chocolate Treats Across Connecticut: Pancakes With Chips to Banana Chimichanga, Even Chocolate Truffle Stout
As Christmas closed in, Dorgan was working around the clock to fill all her orders—as she also hand-delivered her handmade confections to folks in the greater Woodbury area—and the situation is sure to get more (sweetly) challenging over the next couple of weeks as the official holiday of romance closes in.
For Valentine’s Day, Plum Brook is offering a special heart-shaped box filled with 11 of its richest-tasting truffles at a cost of $22—or any of its chocolates in any configuration, of course.
When is the last time you could find an amuse bouche for romance that incorporates elements only the most sensitive lovers have at their command—a gourmet item with great context that bespeaks sophistication for being savvy enough to find it, the exclusivity of the handmade, limited availability, a (delicious) wow factor, and the intimacy of a gift individually selected—all for $22.
The sweet satisfaction that will improve your stock with a loved one on Valentine’s Day, or any other day, springs forth from the newly-minted chocolatier's long-simmering love affair with a childhood memory and its associations.
“When I was young my mother made buttercreams,” Dorgan says, referring to the chocolates her mother made in the hundreds over the holidays. She had them every year growing up, and as an adult she tried her mother’s recipe and found it needed tweaking, so she experimented with that formula and others from her childhood.
A 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry intervened in the continuity of the pursuit and she forget about making buttercreams and other treats for a long stretch. (Above, Pamela Dorgan at Winding Drive/Plum Brook Chocolate. Right, a six-piece selection.)
Eventually, the pharma career was behind her and she returned to making chocolates, and, as these types of success stories go, every time Dorgan shared one of her creations, whoever tasted it invariably expressed pleasure, and offered encouragement: “People kept saying, ‘These are so good you need to sell them.’”
Meanwhile, she completed and online course on chocolate, studying its history and the artistry and chemistry involved in making fine chocolates. “I just loved it,” she says. “I said, ‘This is what I’m supposed to be doing.’”
There was further study last January in New York City, and Dorgan became an Ecole Chocolate Certified Chocolatier.
Through a fortuitous meeting with the owners of Winding Drive Jams & Jellies in Woodbury, Dorgan found a site from which to launch her passion as a business; she shares the artisan jam makers’ commercial kitchen in a Route 6 site in a lease arrangement.
In the pre-Christmas season last year, Dorgan found initial exposure through holiday fairs and farmers markets, notably the terrific Litchfield Hills Farm-Fresh Market in Litchfield, which is in the midst of an indoor season at the Litchfield Community Center.


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Extra reform needed for the full supply chain
CHANGES to backpacker and seasonal worker visa programs will help farmers plug staffing gaps, but will not address critical skills shortages in other parts of the agricultural supply chain, according to the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC).
The Federal Government has announced changes that will give backpackers the option of staying in Australia for an extra year if they complete an extra six months of regional work, and the amount of time a backpacker can work for a single employer has also been extended.
In addition, the Seasonal Worker Program, which enables farmers to access workers from Pacific nations and Timor Leste, will be extended from six months to nine.
But AMIC CEO Patrick Hutchinson said the changes don’t go far enough.
“It’s important, of course, that producers can secure the staff they need, but the backpacker program needs to be expanded to the whole of the agricultural supply chain, including the meat industry, from meat processors to smallgoods manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers,” he said.
“Meat industry employers are crying out for these and other reforms to the visa system.”

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On 29 July 2019, the Ministry of State and Ministry of AYUSH announced the “Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019” in Lok Sabha. The bill amends the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973, and substitutes the Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 that was promulgated on March 2, 2019.
Key provision of the bill
- The Act establishes the Central Council of Homoeopathy which regulates homeopathic education and practice.
- Time period for the supersession of the Central Council: The 1973 Act was amended in 2018 to provide for the supersession of the Central Council. The Central Council was required to be reformed within one year from the date of its supersession. In the short period, the central government formed a Board of Governors, to exercise the powers of the Central Council. The Bill amends the Act to increase the time period for the supersession of the Central Council from one year to two years.


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New Delhi, June 01 (ANI): Speaking on monsoon season in India, India Meteorological Department (IMD) DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that the Northwest part of the country is expecting normal rainfall. “We are expecting normal rainfall for Northwest India. There is a probability of below-normal rainfall over Leh and Ladakh region and normal to slightly above normal rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir region,” said IMD DG, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra during video-conference interation on June 01.
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A bench is also another way to welcome guests, see how these homes styled their benches.
Choose a bench that fits your home’s style.
A sitting nook is a great place for your friends to gather when they enter your home.
Display magazines on and below your bench.
Place baskets under your bench to store your guest’s shoes.
A faux fur throw creates an inviting bench to sit on.
Get creative with how you hang your guest’s belongings.
Invite guests to take off their shoes by styling a bench with pillows.
Don’t forget to hang artwork above bench.
Use your bench as a way to display your plants.

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Sgt. Chad Payne is information officer for the Dade County Sheriff's Office.
On Saturday, Sept. 15, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Dade County deputies were dispatched to an address on Gass Lane for a juvenile male with a gunshot wound. Trenton Police Department officers arrived on scene first and began providing first aid to the wounded boy. They advised dispatch that a 12-year-old male had a gunshot wound to the chest.
Personnel from the Dade County Sheriff's Office, Trenton Fire Department and Dade County Emergency Service arrived on scene shortly after and made contact with the juvenile. Dade County EMS requested Life Force be sent for the male, and a landing zone was established by Trenton FD at the Four fields off Highway 11.
Dade County EMS transported the juvenile to the landing zone, where he was turned over to Life Force Air Medical for transport to TC Thompson's Children's Emergency Room.
After Dade County detectives arrived on scene, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to assist with the investigation. It was found that the cause of this incident was two juveniles "playing" with a handgun. At this time, the cause is believed to be accidental, and no charges are being taken against any party involved.
The juvenile victim is expected to make a full recovery, and is listed in stable condition. The investigation is still ongoing.


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In “Conversations with Friends,” author Sally Rooney takes readers on a captivating journey through the complexities of human relationships. Set in Dublin, the novel follows the lives of Frances and Bobbi, two college friends who perform spoken word poetry together. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they meet Melissa, a well-known journalist, and her husband, Nick. As the four characters navigate their entangled relationships, Rooney explores themes of love, friendship, and the blurred boundaries between them.
Frances and Bobbi’s friendship is at the heart of the story. They share a deep connection and a passion for their art. Through their conversations, Rooney delves into the intricacies of their bond, highlighting the ways in which they support and challenge each other. As the two young women navigate their twenties, they grapple with questions of identity, sexuality, and ambition. Rooney’s writing captures the raw emotions and vulnerabilities of her characters, making them relatable and compelling.
When Frances and Bobbi meet Melissa and Nick, their lives take an unexpected turn. Melissa, an influential journalist, takes an interest in Frances and offers her opportunities that she could only dream of. Frances finds herself drawn to Melissa’s sophisticated and seemingly perfect life, while also feeling a growing attraction to Nick. The complex dynamics between the four characters unfold through conversations that are both intimate and intellectually stimulating.
Rooney’s writing style is sharp and insightful, capturing the nuances of human interaction with precision. She brings her characters to life through their conversations, allowing readers to witness their struggles, desires, and growth. “Conversations with Friends” is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of love and friendship, reminding us that these relationships can be both beautiful and messy.
The novel “Conversations with Friends” is written by Sally Rooney, an Irish author known for her realistic and relatable portrayals of modern relationships and the complexities of human emotions. The book was published in 2017 and quickly gained popularity for its raw and honest depiction of love, friendship, and the challenges faced by young adults in today’s society.
The story follows the lives of Frances and Bobbi, two best friends and former lovers who perform spoken word poetry together. They navigate their way through complicated relationships, including their entanglement with an older married couple, Melissa and Nick. As the narrative unfolds, the characters grapple with issues of identity, desire, and the blurred boundaries between friendship and romance.
Set in Dublin, Ireland, the novel provides a vivid backdrop for the exploration of themes such as class, gender, and power dynamics. Rooney’s writing style is characterized by its sharp wit, introspective prose, and ability to capture the nuances of human interaction.
“Conversations with Friends” offers a thought-provoking examination of contemporary relationships and the complexities of navigating love, friendship, and personal growth in a digital age. Through its compelling characters and insightful storytelling, the novel invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and challenges societal norms and expectations.
|Love and Relationships
In “Conversations with Friends,” the story follows the life of Frances, a 21-year-old college student in Dublin. She is a talented writer and performer, and together with her best friend and former girlfriend, Bobbi, they form a spoken word duo called “Bobbi and Frances.”
Frances and Bobbi catch the attention of Melissa, a well-known journalist and photographer, who wants to feature them in an article. This leads to a series of events that change the course of their lives. Melissa introduces Frances and Bobbi to her husband, Nick, who is a successful actor. Frances becomes infatuated with Nick and starts an affair with him, despite knowing that he is married.
As the affair progresses, Frances starts to question her own feelings and motivations. She becomes increasingly detached from Bobbi and their friendship suffers. Frances also struggles with her identity and self-worth, as she grapples with her own insecurities and desires.
Throughout the novel, Rooney explores themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of relationships. She delves into the intricacies of human emotions and portrays the characters with depth and nuance. The story unfolds through conversations, emails, and introspective thoughts, providing a unique insight into the minds of the characters.
As the plot unfolds, Frances must confront the consequences of her actions and make difficult choices about her future. The story ends with a sense of uncertainty, leaving the reader to ponder the complexities of love and the impact of our choices on our lives and the lives of those around us.
In “Conversations with Friends,” the author Sally Rooney explores several main themes that are prevalent throughout the novel. These themes include:
1. Relationships and Intimacy
The novel delves into the complexities of relationships and intimacy, particularly in the context of modern dating and friendships. The main characters, Frances and Bobbi, navigate their complicated friendship and romantic relationships, grappling with issues of trust, jealousy, and emotional vulnerability.
2. Gender and Power Dynamics
Rooney also explores the dynamics of power and gender in the novel. The characters negotiate societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding gender roles, challenging traditional notions of femininity and masculinity. The power dynamics within relationships are also examined, highlighting the imbalance and struggles that can arise.
3. Identity and Self-Discovery
The theme of identity and self-discovery is central to the novel. Frances, the protagonist, grapples with her sense of self and struggles to define her identity outside of her relationships with others. She questions societal expectations and norms, ultimately embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
4. Communication and Miscommunication
The novel explores the intricacies of communication and miscommunication in relationships. The characters often struggle to express their true thoughts and feelings, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts. Rooney highlights the importance of effective communication and the consequences of miscommunication.
|Relationships and Intimacy
|Exploring the complexities of modern relationships and friendships.
|Gender and Power Dynamics
|Examining societal expectations and power imbalances within relationships.
|Identity and Self-Discovery
|Grasping with one’s sense of self and embarking on a journey of self-discovery.
|Communication and Miscommunication
|Highlighting the importance of effective communication and the consequences of miscommunication.
In “Conversations with Friends,” Sally Rooney presents a cast of complex and multidimensional characters whose relationships and interactions drive the narrative. Each character is uniquely crafted and contributes to the exploration of themes such as love, friendship, and identity.
Frances is the protagonist and narrator of the novel. She is a talented writer and poet, with a sharp intellect and a cynical outlook on life. Frances is introspective and often overthinks her actions and relationships. She struggles with her own insecurities and is torn between her desire for independence and her need for connection.
Throughout the novel, Frances undergoes a transformation as she navigates her complicated relationships with her ex-girlfriend Bobbi, her new lover Nick, and her best friend and former lover Melissa. She grapples with her own sexuality, societal expectations, and the complexities of love and friendship.
Bobbi is Frances’ ex-girlfriend and best friend. She is a talented spoken word poet and a fierce feminist. Bobbi is confident and outspoken, unafraid to challenge societal norms and expectations. She pushes Frances to question her own beliefs and encourages her to explore her sexuality.
Bobbi’s relationship with Frances is complex, as they navigate the boundaries between friendship and romance. They have a deep emotional connection, but their romantic involvement complicates their dynamic. Bobbi serves as a catalyst for Frances’ self-discovery and growth throughout the novel.
Nick is a married actor and the love interest of Frances. He is charismatic and charming, with a magnetic personality. Nick is initially attracted to Frances’ intelligence and wit, but their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as they navigate the boundaries of infidelity.
Nick’s character raises questions about the nature of love, commitment, and the impact of societal expectations. He represents the allure of forbidden love and the complexities of human desire.
These are just a few of the many intriguing characters in “Conversations with Friends.” Each character brings their own unique perspective and adds depth to the exploration of love, friendship, and identity in Sally Rooney’s thought-provoking novel.
Sally Rooney’s writing style in “Conversations with Friends” is characterized by its simplicity and directness. She employs a straightforward and unadorned prose that allows the reader to focus on the thoughts and emotions of the characters.
Rooney’s use of dialogue is one of the standout features of her writing style. The conversations between the characters are natural and realistic, capturing the nuances of everyday speech. The dialogue is often sharp and witty, reflecting the intelligence and dry sense of humor of the characters.
The author also incorporates introspection and inner monologues into the narrative, giving the reader insight into the characters’ inner thoughts and feelings. This adds depth to the story and helps the reader to understand the complex dynamics between the characters.
Rooney’s writing style is also notable for its attention to detail. She describes the characters’ surroundings and physical appearances in vivid and precise language, creating a rich sensory experience for the reader. This attention to detail extends to the characters’ emotions and motivations, allowing the reader to fully immerse themselves in the story.
Overall, Sally Rooney’s writing style in “Conversations with Friends” is characterized by its simplicity, realism, and attention to detail. Her straightforward prose and natural dialogue make for an engaging and immersive reading experience.
“Conversations with Friends” has received generally positive reviews from critics. Many praised Rooney’s writing style and her ability to create complex and relatable characters. The novel was commended for its exploration of themes such as love, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships.
Rooney’s debut novel was lauded for its sharp and insightful observations about contemporary society and its portrayal of the younger generation. Critics admired the author’s ability to capture the voice and experiences of her millennial characters, making the story feel authentic and relevant.
Some reviewers also highlighted the novel’s exploration of gender dynamics and power imbalances in relationships. Rooney’s nuanced depiction of the complexities of love and desire was praised for its realism and emotional depth.
“Conversations with Friends” received positive reviews from several notable publications. The New York Times described it as “a sharp, funny, and thought-provoking debut” that “captures the complexities and contradictions of modern relationships.” The Guardian praised Rooney’s “precise and evocative” writing style and her ability to create “real and flawed characters.”
The Washington Post commended the novel for its “honest and unflinching” portrayal of the complexities of friendship and its exploration of themes such as class, privilege, and ambition. The Independent hailed Rooney as “one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary literature.”
While “Conversations with Friends” received mostly positive reviews, some critics had reservations about certain aspects of the novel. Some felt that the plot was slow-paced and lacked a clear direction. Others found the characters unlikable or difficult to relate to.
Some reviewers also criticized the novel for its lack of diversity, noting that it primarily focused on white, middle-class characters. They argued that Rooney’s portrayal of contemporary society was limited and did not reflect the experiences of a more diverse range of people.
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|The Washington Post
|Lack of diversity
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His lips touch my stomach, each wound, each scar.
Release Date: March 15, 2022
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Price: $11.99 (hardcover)
It’s been three months since The Night on the Bathroom Floor–when Lily found her older sister Alice hurting herself. Ever since then, Lily has been desperately trying to keep things together, for herself and for her family. But now Alice is coming home from her treatment program and it is becoming harder for Lily to ignore all of the feelings she’s been trying to outrun. Enter Micah, a new student at school with a past of his own. He was in treatment with Alice and seems determined to get Lily to process not only Alice’s experience but her own. Because Lily has secrets, too. Compulsions she can’t seem to let go of and thoughts she can’t drown out. When Lily and Micah embark on an art project for school involving finding poetry in unexpected places, she realizes that it’s the words she’s been swallowing that desperately want to break through.
This was a gut-wrenching journey that vividly depicts the difficulty of dealing with an anxiety disorder while also dealing with people in your life that have attempted suicide. Lily’s world isn’t the same ever since her sister Alice slit her veins – but she’s trying her best to keep up a happy facade at school. But it all quickly crumbles the moment Alice returns home from rehab. In the midst of all this, she meets and falls for the new boy Micah – who also stayed at the same rehab center that Alice did after he tried to take his own life.
The reader can’t help but cheer for these very broken souls and yearn so much to see them heal and find some solace in the darkness.
Told from Alice’s POV and her poetry, this was a very emotional read that I simply couldn’t put down, in fact, I read it in two days. I highly suggest this book if you want to read a very raw yet ultimately uplifting story. However, there are many trigger warnings for those who suffer from depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and anxiety.
*Thank you so much to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

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The Republican town committee will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Olde Schoolhouse Meeting Place to discuss its proposal that the town change a proposed change to a town manager form of government.
The committee recommended in March that the town consider changing its current form of government, which includes a first selectman, boards of selectmen and finance, and town meetings.
The Republicans contend the Democratic-controlled board of selectmen has not given leadership been a leader in major town decisions, including negotiations over reimbursement of overpaid taxes to the Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power Plant and a proposal to build ball fields.
The selectmen have defended their positions, saying say they have taken the town's best interests into consideration.
Robert Weiss, a consultant for the Connecticut Council of Municipalities, is scheduled to speak Monday and will answer questions. Weiss is a former town manager. Residents will have a chance to ask questions.
With an upcoming election in November the Republican town committee has directed its candidate search subcommittee to find candidates who would endorse and support the changes necessary for Haddam to adopt a town manager form of government.
For more information, call Republican town committee Chairman Bob Stimolo at 345-8183, Keith Ainsworth at 345-4825 or Harlan Fredericksen at 347-4655.


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PET studies of the glial cell marker TSPO in psychosis patients - a meta-analysis using individual participant data
Granville J. Matheson,
Abhishekh H Ashok,
Jennifer M Coughlin,
Oliver D Howes,
Martin G Pomper,
Posted 05 Dec 2017
bioRxiv DOI: 10.1101/228742 (published DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2018.02.1171)
Posted 05 Dec 2017
Background: Accumulating evidence suggests that the immune system may be an important target for new treatment approaches in schizophrenia. Positron emission tomography (PET) and radioligands binding to the translocator protein (TSPO), which is expressed in glial cells in brain including immune cells, represents a potential method for patient stratification and treatment monitoring. This study examined if patients with first episode psychosis and schizophrenia had altered TSPO levels as compared to healthy control subjects. Methods: PubMed was searched for studies comparing patients with psychosis to healthy controls using second-generation TSPO radioligands. The outcome measure was distribution volume (VT), an index of TSPO levels, in frontal cortex (FC), temporal cortex (TC) and hippocampus (HIP). Bayes factors (BF) were applied to examine the relative support for higher, lower or no-change of TSPO levels in patients as compared to healthy controls.Results: Five studies, with 75 patients with first-episode psychosis or schizophrenia and 77 healthy control subjects were included. BF showed strong support for lower patient VT relative to no-change (all BF>32) or relative to an increase (all BF>422) in all brain regions. From the posterior distributions, mean patient-control differences in standardized VT values were -0.48 for FC (95% credible interval (CredInt)=-0.88 to -0.09), -0.47 for TC (CredInt=-0.87 to -0.07) and -0.63 for HIP (CredInt=-1.00 to -0.25). Discussion: The observed reduction of TPSO compared to control subjects in patients may correspond to altered function or lower density of brain immune cells. Future studies should focus on investigating the underlying biological mechanisms and their relevance for treatment.
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We're feeling a lot of love for our new DIY Collection and one of our most exciting additions is the selection of patterned papers that match your favorite wedding suites. The papers, all 8.5 x 11" and printed on smooth, 80-lb text weight paper are the perfect way to add finishing touches on your big day, from paper drink flags to napkin rings. To add to our series of DIY wedding crafts, we're bringing you easy and adorable paper favors. These can also be doubled as place cards or escort tags!
These mini paper bags are the simplest way to provide favors for your guests, but there are many ways you can dress them up to match your decor. You can find them in various colors at your local craft supply store, and they come in large and small sizes. They make the perfect grab bag for a casual wedding filled with local treats or handmade gifts. Instructions below!
Mini cardboard boxes may be the most traditional wedding favors around, but they are as versatile as they are practical. We wrapped our patterned paper around them and secured with a label or ribbon to make them match. If you want to get extra crafty, you can even make a favor box out of the patterned paper! Use this favor box template to trace.
And last but not least are these easy tea bag tags. You can wrap them to almost any object, and they can be dressed up or dressed down with some fancy calligraphy or alphabet stamps. Use this favor tag template for easy tracing.
Materials: 3.5" x 2" x 6.75" Paper Bags, Patterned Paper, Glue, 1/8" Hole Punch, Ribbon or Twine, Scissors
How To: Cut your patterned paper into 2.5" x 3.5" rectangles. Insert your favor into the bag and fold the top 1.25" down toward the back. Fold your patterned paper in half (the long way - or hot dog style!) Apply some glue to the back side of your patterned paper and stick to both sides of the folded bag. Punch a hole 1.5" from both sides. Loop your ribbon or twine from the back and tie a square knot or bow. Cut the ends of the ribbon at 45 degree angles.
Materials: 3.5" x 2" x 6.75" Paper Bags, Patterned Paper, Glue, Label Paper, Washi Tape or Stickers
How To: Cut your patterned paper into 2.75" x 3.5" rectangles. Glue to your paper bag. Print a 2.25" x 3" label on label paper and stick on top of your patterned paper. Stuff with a favor and fold 1" from the top. Seal with washi tape or a sticker.
Mini Cardboard Box Wrap:
Materials: 3" x 3" x 2" Boxes, Patterned Paper, Glue or Double-Sided Tape, Label Paper or Ribbon
How To: Cut a 1" x 11" or 1.5" x 11" strip of patterned paper. Wrap around the box and secure with double sided tape or glue. Add a personalized label or piece of ribbon and tie.
Mini Paper Favor Box:
Materials: Patterned Paper, Pencil, Scissors, Glue, Template
How To: Cut out the template with scissors and trace onto the back of your patterned paper. Cut with scissors and fold in places of dotted lines. Apply glue on the two labeled tabs and fold pieces together so the "top" and "bottom" squares are in place.
Tea Bag Tag:
Materials: Patterned Paper, Scissors or Craft Knife, Pencil, Ruler, 1/8" Hole Punch
How To: On the back of your patterned paper, draw a 2" x 3.5" rectangle with a pencil and ruler. Cut out with scissors or craft knife. Cut 1/2" corners off the ends of one side. Punch a hole 1/2" from the top and 1" from the sides to center. Loop with ribbon or twine and tie to your favors! Use this handy template for easy tracing!
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Barking Beauties and Friends is a salon based pet grooming business based in Uphall near Livingston and run by Julie. It covers all aspects of dog and cat grooming and offers small pet grooming as a side service.
Having always kept a wide variety of pets, and having developed a particular affection for dogs and cats, we are in the position to understand the needs and wants of clients both owner and pet alike.
Julie is a fully qualified groomer, holding both a City & Guilds certificate and an Abbfabb dog grooming qualification. She trained in Cornwall at the Abbfabb Grooming Academy with Eve Somers who is one of the UK’s best groomers and trainers. Her training means that not only does she have the knowledge to be able to groom all breeds of dogs to kennel club standards but has also been educated in all aspects of health & safety and safe handling and restraint for animals of all temperaments.
The Barking Beauties salon is very up to date and the equipment used is among the best available in the industry, ensuring the safety of your pet and reducing their stress during the grooming process. We do not believe in cutting corners to save money and as such the products used are carefully selected with the health and safety of you pet in mind. These include a full range of 'Hownd' products which in our opinion far out class many of the cheaper alternatives available on the market. This helps to achieve an above average finish on groomed pets in addition to ensuring that they are thoroughly cleaned, smelling fresh and that their coats are in top condition. Any skin or coat problems will be taken into consideration when choosing which product to use,
'Hownd' products are certified by Cruelty Free International, our range of grooming products are specifically designed for dogs of all breeds, from puppyhood to golden oldies! Using healthy and healing essential oils, our products contain PH-balanced formulas that are kind to the skin and coat, leaving dogs smelling great, looking wonderful and feeling happy.
Julie will be only too willing to give pet owners her advice on the care of their pet’s coats in order to keep them looking and feeling healthy.
Please feel free to visit the salon to see our facilities for yourself. For Details to call and book an appointment or to leave us a message please visit the “contact us” page.

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There aren't a ton of companies making new Android tablets, but Samsung is one of them, and today it took the wraps off of its newest Android-powered slate.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is a new premium Android 9.0 tablet with a super thin, metal body. It's got a 10.5-inch 2560x1600 Super AMOLED, and Samsung has ditched the home button that it's used on previous tablets to help give the front a cleaner look. There is a fingerprint reader on the side of the Tab S5e's 5.5mm-thick body, though.
Inside that body is an octa-core Snapdragon 670 processor paired with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. There are 64GB and 128GB storage options, but they both come with a microSD card slot so that you can add more storage if you'd like. Samsung has also thrown in Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 7040mAh battery with fast charging support.
There's a 13MP rear camera on the Galaxy Tab S5e for when you need to snap some pics with your tablet, and the front is home to an 8MP camera for selfies and video chats. Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos will help to give you a better entertainment experience with your tablet, and there are POGO pins for attaching accessories like a keyboard or charging dock. There's a USB-C 3.1 ports, too, and a Type-C headset connector is included.
On the software side, the Galaxy Tab S5e is the first tablet to come with Bixby 2.0 to help you find restaurants and coffee shops, controls your smart home devices, and generally be your digital assistant. Samsung has also included DeX to give you a PC-like experience when you pair the Tab S5e with a keyboard, and call and message continuity will let you answer a call or reply to a message from your tablet, even if your phone is far away or on a different Wi-Fi network.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e will launch in Q2 2019 at a price of $399. That makes it quite a bit cheaper than the Galaxy Tab S4 that launched late last year, giving Android users who want an iPad Pro-style Android tablet a more affordable option.


DTrace Sessions for iOS Development
DTrace is a comprehensive dynamic tracing framework created by Sun Microsystems for troubleshooting kernel and application problems on production systems in real time. Originally developed for Solaris, it has since been released to open source community in 2004 and has been ported to several other Unix systems.
Apple ported DTrace for OS X Leopard, including a GUI called Instruments and made it co-exist with the existing legacy stack of performance troubleshooting toolkits.
We are going to tame this beast to help us hunt down and eliminate all sorts of application and system-wide troubles when doing development of iOS and OS X apps.
$ open "$SEE_THE_FACEBOOK_GROUP_AT http://facebook.com/groups/iosdevorgua"
session one (September 5, SkyPoint)
- DTrace introduction
- DTrace use cases in software engineering industry
- DTrace script language crash course
- OSX vs canonical (Solaris) implementations overview
- Establishing DTrace probes on a running process in OSX, Objective-C provider
- Combining DTrace techniques with classic sequential ptrace debugging (GDB)
- Establishing DTrace probes during process bootstrap stage
- Tracing application code activity
- Tracing library code activity
- DTrace and the legacy OSX performance monitoring stack
- Monitoring threaded activity
- Correlating process activity to kernel services activity
- Performance monitoring
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Get to Know Jamie L. Mignano, BSN, MSN, MPH and now PhDDana Brandorff | College of Nursing Dec 13, 2018
After a family member died of AIDS in the early 1990s, Jamie Mignano “distinctly remembers wanting to work in HIV from that moment forward.” At the time, Mignano’s parents educated her about the stigma toward marginalized populations, like the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV.
Having been drawn to the field of HIV, Mignano has spent most of her professional career at the Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine developing programs to reach people at risk for or living with HIV. She holds a BSN, MSN, and MPH – from Johns Hopkins University – and is graduating with her PhD from CU Nursing. Currently, she is executive director of an HIV and Hepatitis C outreach organization.
“I love working in HIV because it involves intersections between policy, advocacy, community mobilization and direct service to patients. Most people that work in my field are dedicated and passionate about giving a voice to those that do not always have one,” said Mignano.
Mignano’s PhD dissertation identified community and individual characteristics of persons living with HIV (PLWH) who returned to their HIV provider after a gap in care. “My overall goal is to contribute to decreased incidence of HIV through more widespread identification and treatment of the disease in urban communities disproportionately impacted by HIV,” said Mignano.
Mignano chose CU Nursing for her PhD because, “I was motivated by the work that I was doing to be more equipped to be the best version of myself.”

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Photoshopped picture I created for a Far Side tribute contest many moons ago. Based on the Far Side cartoon Instant Katz.
Why the Far Side was as big an influence on my art as Picasso…
I studied seven years to get my Masters in Fine Art.
Were comic strips ever heralded as the pinnacle of creative study?
Nope. Not even a footnote.
But I’m prepared to commit art world hearsay and declare Gary Larson as one of the biggest influences on my art.
And I know I’m not the only one.
Rare Gary Larson Interview
20/20 features Gary Larson way back in 1986.
Gary Larson & Me
When I was in my first year of art college I mastered being a Pretentious Art Student long before I mastered any kind of creative abilities.
I was reading Nietzsche, watching Peter Greenaway films and listening to Spacemen 3 records.
But I was also laughing a lot at friends copies of The Far Side Gallery books.
I loved how science and animals co-habited our human world to highlight the absurdities and subtleties of our ‘civilised’ lives.
The Complete Far Side
Every Far Side cartoon every syndicated (over 4,000!) in a two volume set that weighs more than your bookshelf.
Rather than shy away from the big questions of life Larson often galloped towards them (I imagine him riding sidesaddle on a cow) as he knew some of the biggest laughs lay on profound ground.
Larson made the big stuff accessible, relatable and incredibly funny by taking a sideways view of the world.
If dogs drove cars – of course they’d drive with their heads sticking out the windows.
Larson’s askew view on the world presents such versions of the world with perfect comic clarity.
Gary Larson’s frequent use of animals to shine a light on our odd little human preoccupations while we spin through a gigantic universe really stuck with me.
One step removed is often an easier way in for us to laugh at (and occasionally) wonder at the human condition.
An idea not lost on another artist of my generation.
The Far Side of David Shrigley
David Shrigley – I’m Dead
From the Brain Activity show at The Hayward Gallery, London.
It’s hard to imagine the art of David Shrigley existing in a world without Gary Larson.
Shrigley himself is a former cartoonist for the Guardian’s Weekend magazine and his art seems to share a Far Side view of the world.
I went to see Shrigley’s first major show in London a couple of years ago. The Brain Activity show at the Hayward Gallery was a joy to engage with.
I enjoyed the show for exactly the same reasons I enjoyed the Far Side all those years ago.
It made me laugh out loud. It made me think about some of life’s bigger questions.
It made me want to get back to the studio myself.
David Shrigley – Brain Activity
Exhibition Trailer from the Hayward Gallery exhibition.
Even though David Shrigley was nominated for the 2013 Turner Prize he’s not always readily embraced by the art world.
Too cartoony. Too funny. Too easy.
Yet I saw so many smiling and mesmerised faces walking around Shrigley’s show that there was no doubt his art was connecting with people in wonderful ways.
Walking around the exhibition I saw…
A routine shopping list carved into a tombstone.
A bell that says ‘Not to be rung until Jesus returns’.
A stuffed squirrel carries its head under its arm.
All Shrigley pieces. Yet each could easily be re-imagined as Far Side cartoons.
Funny that Shrigley says in the interview above that he doesn’t think his work is that funny.
In the 1986 interview with Gary Larson (further up the page) Larson too hesitates as to whether it’s important that his audience finds his work funny before admitting that the first thing he wants to do is to satisfy himself and do something that makes him laugh.
I think both interviews show their creative impulse isn’t so different.
The Complete Far Side
If you’re not so familiar with the Far Side books then this complete Far side collection is the definitive compilation of Gary Larson cartoonery.
Every single Far Side cartoon ever published is in this two volume behemoth.
Go treat yourself.
The Complete Far Side
Every Far Side cartoon every syndicated in two volumes. Heavier than a wet wooly mammoth.
If you were wondering why I didn’t include any Far Side cartoons in this article then you might want to read this plea from Gary Larson about using his work online.


Thermo’s Orbitrap Eclipse mass spectrometer allows for the acquisition of direct infusion and liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry data. Samples range from whole proteins, complex digests, and purified molecules for analysis on the instrument.
Orbitrap mass spectrometry enables the precise determination of the mass and sequential structure of molecules following fragmentation through a number of methods (collision-induced dissociation, Higher-energy collisional dissociation, and/or electron-transfer dissociation). Applications combined with liquid chromatography allow for efficient, reproducible analysis of complex samples such as protein digests.
The combination of mass spectrometry with differential ion mobility through the FAIMS Pro™ interface offers another dimension of separations based on factors such as charge state, shape, and conformation.
Characterization of purified glycans or glycoproteins for glycomics and glycoproteomics, sequencing and linkage analysis of complex oligosaccharides, ion mobility studies
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Twenty years after it was discovered, the Aje field located in Oil Mining Lease 113 has achieved its first oil, putting Lagos on the list of oil-producing states in the country..
The milestone is coming after several missed targets for the achievement of first oil, the latest being March this year.
Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Company Limited, a wholly-owned indigenous firm and operator of the OML 113 offshore Lagos, on Tuesday announced the commencement of production of crude oil from the field. Other partners are New Age Exploration Nigeria Limited, EER (Colobus) Nigeria Limited, Pan Petroleum (Panoro Energy) Aje Limited and PR Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited.
Panoro had in an update posted on its website on April 20 said the final hook-up procedures were in progress with a view to bringing the wells into production shortly.
The YFP said after over 25 years of exploratory, appraisal and developmental activities, it had successfully pioneered the opening of the Frontier Benin Embayment, describing the Aje field as the first to record production from this part of Nigeria and the first production outside of the Niger Delta.


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Beautiful pair of stag chandeliers with four lights on the periphery and six lights on the inside, total 10 lights.
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Original article was published by Majella Clarke on Artificial Intelligence on Medium
Music and AI
Will Artificial Intelligence augment or disrupt the role of the composer?
PART 1: Resuscitating J.S. Bach
The music industry gets disrupted often. Industry 3.0 was the domination of automation, computers and electronics with composers like Stockhausen and Xennakis, as well as many others, experimenting with electronic sound within the context of music. But who will shape the creation of music in Industry 4.0? Will it be the large Googles, Apples and digital platforms that provide the tools for anyone to create music using artificial intelligence by broadening and augmenting the role of the composer? Or will society reject the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating music and hold to the cultural and national place of composers that has reigned for hundreds of years ?
As a musician, trained in classical music performance, analysis and composition, I find a strong emotional and internally conflicting response to calling creators of music using artificial intelligence “composers”. Apparently, I am not alone either. David Cope, the American scientist, composer and former Professor of Music, knows all too well as the developer of Experiments in Music Intelligence (EMI) software and Emily Howell project. Cope has experienced two extremes. On one hand, there has been a lot of interest in AI generated music composition over the past two decades with praise from the scientific community. But the music industry had a different viewpoint. To quote Cope:
“A number of big-name classical performers expressed interest, but their agents wouldn’t let them touch it with a ten-foot pole, citing industry controversy over the work. They thought it would blemish the name of the performer”.
There are many digital tools that could potentially disrupt the role of the composer. Over the past year, I have tried different AI Music programs and have felt fairly skeptical that AI might be replacing the art of composition anytime soon. I had fun with the Bachbot — which played samples of Bach, one original, the other generated by AI — and Impro AI -Musico generates endless streams of repetitive music and beats with a game-like user experience. There are many more applications and machine learning projects that explore how to create a musical experience using AI, and until recently, I felt pretty safe to say, machines would not be replacing the creativity of humans any time soon.
That was until OpenAI released its prototype MuseNet in May 2019.
In this blog, I will explore the capabilities of OpenAI’s MuseNet with a focus on the style of J.S.Bach. Using a series of music demonstration experiments, I’ll reflect on the extent that AI technology is likely to drive composers and creators of music, and to adopt AI applications in their music making.


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Souder, a homicide detective in a small Texan town, and his partner, transplanted New York City cop Detective Heigh, track a sadistic serial killer dumping his victims' mutilated bodies in a nearby marsh locals call 'The Killing Fields'. Though the swampland crime scenes are outside their jurisdiction, Detective Heigh is unable to turn his back on solving the gruesome murders. Despite his partner's warnings, he sets out to investigate the crimes. Before long, the killer changes the game and begins hunting the detectives, teasing them with possible clues at the crime scenes while always remaining one step ahead. When familiar local girl Ann goes missing, the detectives find themselves racing against time to catch the killer and save the young girl's life.
Ami Canaan Mann later cast Sheryl Lee again in Jackie & Ryan (2014). Mann described Lee as an "incredible actress, totally underused" and said about her performance in 'Texas Killing Fields': "Sheryl Lee came in and blew me away." See more »
When the detectives find Little Ann in the killing fields she is bound both hand and foot. Detective Souder cuts the rope binding her feet, but not her hands. Detective Heigh picks her up with her hands still tied, but in the next scene her hands are free. See more »
7-Ida-06 over at Hal's Tire Shop. There's been a break-in.
Det. Mike Souder:
06 en route to the tire shop...
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ANGE HARDY AND LUKAS DRINKWATER performs the song "BY THE TIDES" for BalconyTV.
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Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of THE BAD GUYS!
Advance screenings are on Saturday, April 16, 2022 as follows:
Toronto: Yonge & Eglinton at 10:00 AM
Montreal (English Version): Cineplex Forum at 10:00 AM
Montreal (French Version): Cinema Starcite at 10:00 AM
Vancouver: Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway at 10:00 AM
Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys—dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron, GLOW), chill master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson, Hot Tub Time Machine franchise), short-fused “muscle” Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina, Crazy Rich Asians), aka “Webs.”
But when, after years of countless heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal (that he has no intention of keeping) to save them all from prison: The Bad Guys will go good.
Under the tutelage of their mentor Professor Marmalade (Richard Ayoade, Paddington 2), an arrogant (but adorable!) guinea pig, The Bad Guys set out to fool the world that they’ve been transformed. Along the way, though, Mr. Wolf begins to suspect that doing good for real may give him what he’s always secretly longed for: acceptance. So when a new villain threatens the city, can Mr. Wolf persuade the rest of the gang to become … The Good Guys?
The film co-stars Zazie Beetz (Joker), Lilly Singh (Bad Moms) and Emmy winner Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel).
Based on the blockbuster Scholastic book series by Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys is directed by Pierre Perifel (animator, the Kung Fu Panda films), making his feature-directing debut. The film is produced by Damon Ross (development executive Trolls, The Boss Baby, co-producer Nacho Libre) and Rebecca Huntley (associate producer, The Boss Baby). The executive producers are Aaron Blabey, Etan Cohen and Patrick Hughes.
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Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
A few nearby public transportation options.
Biking is convenient for most trips.
Explore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from 645 E Johnson St.
645 E Johnson St has some transit which means a few nearby public transportation options. Car sharing is available from Zipcar and RelayRides.
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Is a global institution that has always been of the forefront of bringing education to the world being an early adopter of overseas teaching building their own campuses in China and Malaysia. To manage the design and photography for the new University of Nottingham International Pathway Guide. The primary aim was to advertise the courses available at the newly established … Read More
Is a historic institution being one of the UK’s red-brick universities as well as a founding member of the Russell Group with a proud history of being one of the world’s top universities. To design the University of Birmingham’s International Pathway Guide. A publication that needs to clearly communicate the variety of routes international students are able to utilise to … Read More
The flagship publication for Kaplan International Pathways, the brochure showcases their 20+ university partners and multiple course options that their international audience can attend around the world. To plan and design the new brochure, which builds upon the standard of the previous publication. Using fresh imagery and graphics to explain and sell the benefits of overseas study to international students.

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Basu Bati on Bagbazar Street in North Calcutta (Kolkata) deserves to be known as one of the most unique heritage buildings in the entire city. Its architecture is in a style that is not seen anywhere else and its history is rich and eventful. But while few have stepped into its hallowed portals, fewer still know its full story.
Sunday, 16 July 2017
Saturday, 1 July 2017
Inchcape House, known to most as the Mackinnon Mackenzie Building and today as Diamond Heritage, is one of the most prominent buildings on Strand Road and part of Calcutta’s skyline visible from across the river. While the building is not as remarkable architecturally as some of the other buildings in the Dalhousie area, it is magnificent because of its staggering proportions and its history. Mackinnon Mackenzie’s story is another of the great Scottish success stories in Calcutta (Kolkata). It is also one of the rare buildings in the city that has been saved from complete oblivion.
Sunday, 19 March 2017
My research into Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of the Kingdom of Oudh (Awadh) started as a simple question – where was he buried? I knew that he had come to Calcutta once the East India Company had dethroned him. But if he had come to Calcutta, would he have died in Calcutta and if he had died in Calcutta, wouldn’t he have been buried in Calcutta? Google threw up a name – Sibtainabad Imambara. But where was this? Further curiosity would lead me to this post on the Astounding Bengal blog. There were scattered newspaper articles on the Nawab as well, but there seemed to be no one place where I could get the complete information. That is when I knew that I would have to do this myself, and as a friend and collaborator, I found Shaikh Sohail, who has the twin advantages of being a resident of the area where the Nawab once stayed and being on good terms with his descendants. More than 100 years after he died, are there any vestiges of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah that still remain?
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Akash-er Kaachhe in Baruipur is perhaps the only example in West Bengal or even India, of a lovers’ temple. Located 26 km to the south of Calcutta, on the Baruipur Bypass Road, on the Western bank of the Adi Ganga Akash-er Kaachhe is especially popular among young couples who pray for their love to be true and everlasting. While it isn’t especially old, the circumstances that led to the temple being built, are both tragic and mysterious.
Thursday, 2 February 2017
I can think of four reasons that would make the stone temples of Begunia in Barakar, unique. First, the fact that they are made of stone makes them something of a rarity. Stone is difficult to find in Bengal and the vast majority of temples in the state are made of brick and decorated with terracotta tiles. Second, the great age of at least one of the temples. While it has not been possible to verify the exact age of all the temples, one of them is thought to be as old as 800 years. Not much has survived so intact from that long ago. The only other site I can think of is the Dargah and Mosque of Zafar Khan Ghazi. Third, the architectural style of the temples closely resembles that of the temples of Orissa (now Odisha) and is very different from the “ratna” style that Bengalis are familiar with. Fourth and last, would be the sheer ridiculousness of their location – in the middle of an industrial town, in a congested residential neighbourhood, in the middle of a park! Granted, most of that must have happened after the temples were built, but still, one does not walk into a narrow suburban lane expecting to find giant old temples at the end of it.
Monday, 9 January 2017
If you look at old maps of Calcutta, you will find much that has changed. Many roads aren’t how they used to be, buildings have vanished, ponds have been filled up, what used to be open fields have become apartment blocks. But one thing, in particular, makes me very curious – cemeteries that seem to have vanished. Either they are there in old maps, and not there in new ones, or I find graves and tombs in all kinds of odd places in the city. Either people don’t know, or they don’t notice the tombs. These are the invisible cemeteries of Calcutta, hiding in plain sight. How many such cemeteries are there? You’d be surprised to know.
Sunday, 1 January 2017
The finest examples of Bengal terracotta and most unique example of Bengal temple architecture are to be found in a non-descript village by the name of Bali-Dewangunj near Arambagh, in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. In a precarious state now, due many years of neglect, the temples of Bali-Dewangunj present a fascinating opportunity to those who are interested in this unique aspect of Bengal’s history. Bengal has always lacked stone for temple construction, and thus terracotta (literally meaning cooked earth) was born out of pure necessity. But the heights to which Bengal’s artists took this humble medium can be seen only in Bali-Dewangunj. But why does a little village in the middle of nowhere have so many stunning temples?


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Star Bharat’s light-hearted comic love story, Pyaar Ke Papad that went on-air in February is going to bid the audience an adieu in the coming month. Starring Swarda Thigale, Aashay Mishra and Akhilendra Mishra, the show revolves around the life of two individuals, Omkar and Shivika who fall in love with each other, but Shivika’s father is against this. He creates hurdles for Omkar and then follows series of comic situations.
But, from what we hear there is a piece of sad news for all the ardent fans of the show. As per reports, Pyaar Ke Papad is scheduled to go off-air on the 10th of August. And the reason behind this is the dismal ratings!
Ratings have been a reason for many shows to go off-air in recent times.
Pyaar Ke Papad is produced by Rangbaaz Production and Panorama Entertainment.
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CT Town Plans $5 Million in Energy Upgrades
When the Mayor signs the deal, which was approved by the town council, Johnson Controls will spend the following 10 months making energy improvements.
The town expects to save $500,000 to $700,000 in energy costs annually over the life of the 11-year contract. Including energy rebates and incentives, the town should end up saving about $7.1 million in energy costs by the end of the contract.
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) recently celebrated the official grand opening of Disney Explorers Lodge, a new 750-room resort hotel dedicated to the spirit of exploration. Guests looking for an exotic getaway with a dash of Disney magic will find Disney Explorers Lodge a one-of-a-kind experience unique to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. The resort also hosted the prestigious “Celebration of Sales Excellence 2016”, to recognize the unfailing support of the travel trade throughout HKDL’s journey.
“Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is committed to investing in new experiences across our resort, inspiring our trade partners to develop new products that give guests new reasons to visit Hong Kong,” said Terruce Wang, vice president, sales and hotel operations, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. “The new Disney Explorers Lodge brings the best of our famous creativity and legendary guest service and delivers a resort hotel experience unlike anything we’ve ever created.”
First-in-Hong Kong exotic getaway destination
The story behind Disney Explorers Lodge takes place in the grand era of exploration and tells of explorers who built a lodge based on their adventures around the world, adding their own artifacts and specimens gathered during their lifetime of travels. At Disney Explorers Lodge, every detail supports the story – from more than 1,000 artifacts and memorabilia on display throughout the hotel to the four distinctly themed outdoor gardens, featuring Oceania, South America, Africa and Asia. The gardens envelop the four hotel wings with a matching theme. The hotel’s three restaurants present sumptuous choices from Chinese delights at Dragon Wind to international cuisine at the World of Color Restaurant and laid-back dining at Chart Room Cafe. Guests can also cool off in the Rain Drop Pool and purchase more than 20 exclusively designed exploration-theme items at The Trading Post.
Complete Disney vacation experience ideal for international guests
Disney Explorers Lodge and its exotic facilities not only provide yet another reason for guests to stay on-site at the resort, but also stay longer for a complete Disney vacation experience. Besides having convenient access to the park, guests can also enjoy exclusive resort experiences that immerse them in the ultimate Disney magic, as they can join the fun activities organized at all three resort hotels throughout the day. Join Goofy for a morning tai chi exercise near the Mickey Maze at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, and then join the pool party with Disney friend at Disney Explorers Lodge’s Rain Drop Pool in the afternoon. Head over to the Piano Pool of Disney’s Hollywood Hotel in the evening and enjoy classic Disney movies while sitting in a miniature car, a re-creation of a good ol’ fashioned American drive-in theater! Hotel guests will also receive a Priority Admission Pass for selected attractions and seat reservations for stage shows in the park.
Leveraging these exciting developments, the resort has partnered with travel trade to launch attractive offers for guests, providing 3-Day-2-Night resort products only Disney can deliver. For guests looking to stay two consecutive nights or more at any of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hotels, travel trade partners can book the “2 Nights Plus Offer”, valid till December 20, 2017. Guests may enjoy Play and Dine Ticket Combo including 1-Day tickets and a meal voucher, available from now until July 14, 2017.
Encouraging feedback on new resort experience from travel trade
Disney Explorers Lodge had received encouraging feedback from the travel trade partners who were invited to experience the new hotel during Test Stay period in April. Among more than 300 travel trade partners who had stayed in Disney Explorers Lodge, almost all of them (96%) rated their staying experience enjoyable, while 92% remarked that their guests would stay in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort with the launch of the new hotel, 97% believed their guests would enjoy the new hotel and 95% would recommend Disney Explorers Lodge to their customers.
Immerse trade partners into Marvel Universe to Celebrate Sales Excellence
Other than witnessing the grand opening of Disney Explorers Lodge, about 300 VIP guests from the travel trade industry and media were trained as S.H.E.I.L.D. Agents in the Marvel-themed “Celebration of Sales Excellence 2016”. The event honored the continued trust and support of top travel trade partners throughout the resort’s development. In true Disney fashion, the immersive entertainment for the night was tailor-made and exclusive, featuring a lineup of interactive first-hand Marvel experiences and heroic encounters with Captain America, Iron Man and Spider-Man. Guests were mesmerized by the event’s vibrancy and convivial atmosphere, and took with them unforgettable memories of the award ceremony.
“Following the Disney Explorers Lodge launch, yet another exciting new experience is on the way – guest will be immersed in the Marvel Super Hero Summer starting from next month. The resort sees great opportunity to engage both local and overseas guests who are looking for something new, diverse and fun. The on-going support of our travel trade partners, who are the toast of tonight’s Celebration of Sales Excellence, is the key to the resort’s success. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with industry partners to develop more travel products through new offerings and entertainment, taking our business to new heights together through new business opportunities,” Wang added.
During the Awards Ceremony, HKDL presented a total of 26 awards to recognize trade partners’ exceptional sales performance over the past year – 20 outstanding partners were presented with Sales Excellence Award, while five partners received Sales AdvancEAR Award. The highest honor, Top Sales AchievEAR Award, was bestowed on lvmama.com. In a special treat, Marvel’s beloved Super Heroes, Iron Man, Captain America and Spider-Man, gathered on stage to congratulate the top winner, bringing the ceremony to a magical climax.
More Marvel fun on the way
The resort also unveiled the Marvel Super Hero Summer program lineup to travel trade partners at the event of “Celebration of Sales Excellence.”
Earlier this year the all-new Iron Man Experience opened to guests and is already the most popular attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland. To elevate the Super Hero experience, Iron Man will be joined by Captain America and Spider-Man when meeting with guests! Furthermore, a brand-new walk-through experience in the Pavilion will completely immerse guests in the Marvel Universe as they go through a one-of-a-kind Avengers Agent mission in a story set uniquely in Hong Kong. Guests will also join Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Dr. Strange and Star-Lord to recover the Portal Nexus before Hydra can get their hands on it. A great variety of themed F&B items and Marvel-themed merchandise will be introduced for the summer program, including Super Hero costumes, toys and personalized products.

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Ryders Hayes School is set to become an academy on April 1, 2011.
Following Ofsted’s outstanding judgment, the school, in Gilpin Crescent, was invited to apply for academy conversion by the Secretary of State for Education.
Headteacher, Joanne Speller said: “As an outstanding school we see academy conversion as a way to further develop and secure excellent provision for our children through greater autonomy and curricular freedom.”
Chair of governors, Les Foster, said it decided to convert to academy status because it was “in the best interests of the school”.
Ryders Hayes pupils are planning to celebrate the change of status with a balloon launch on the day.
Hatherton Primary School, in Bloxwich Lane, and Shire Oak School, in Lichfield Road, are also expected to become academies from April 1. One month later, Queen Mary’s High School and Queen Mary’s Grammar School will also take on academy status.


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Matthew Bourel's surrealism collages play with the perception of their viewer. The fragmented art pieces are made up of retro images that have been stacked, layered and cut into new compositions.
Based in Berlin, the French artist creates his surrealism collages from found images of retro subjects. His works often consist of classic screen icons or model photographs that have been salvaged from outdated books or magazines.
Embodying a nostalgic air, Matthew Bourel's portraits are a modern translation of classic surrealism. Taking cues from Salvador Dali, the artist plays with sculptural forms and creates multiple dimensions within his 2D works. His photographic collages are displayed on both monochromatic and colored canvases and are meant to evoke the passage of time.
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Berklee in the Round: Pop Night with Anna Nalick
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Berklee in the Round Tuesdays are free acoustic performances showcasing Berklee students, faculty, and alumni, plus special guests. Inspired by the world-famous Bluebird Café rounds in Nashville, Tennessee, Berklee in the Round Tuesdays are held on the last Tuesday of each month during the semester. The writers are seated in the center of the room and perform their original songs in a circle, creating an intimate listening room vibe, as if the audience were joining the writers in their living rooms.
This event's special guest is Anna Nalick. This southern California native first broke onto the music scene in April 2006 with the release of her Sony debut platinum album Wreck of the Day. The album entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 20. The single “Breathe (2AM)” has sold nearly 3 million copies and was featured prominently on Grey’s Anatomy and other television and film soundtracks.
Nalick began writing music as a hobby at a very young age and continued to write for local rock, punk, and ska bands through her teens. In high school she performed as lead singer in her own rock and goth rock bands as well as in a Rush cover band. She began performing and showcasing her writing as a solo artist when she was 18.
In her first year of college, Nalick’s lo-fi home-recorded demo wound up in the hands of Christopher Thorn, Brad Smith, and Eric Rosse. Thorn and Smith founded the band Blind Melon and were operating as a production team. Rosse has produced Tori Amos and Sara Bareilles. The producers were impressed by Nalick’s writing and agreed to help her record a professional demo. Nalick was signed was signed by Sony in 2004. In 2008, she released The Shine EP that included the single “Shine” and a cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' “Breaking The Girl.” In 2009, Nalick left Sony and released the independent album Broken Doll & Odds & Ends in 2011. She is currently writing her third album.
Tickets are free and can be picked up from the Berklee Performance Center Box Office or reserved online here.


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ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing floods and seasonal river flow variations, the federal and provincial governments and other related agencies have agreed to formally give up on Oct 1 the decades-old manual system of recording river flows, storage and surface water availability and replace it with new software expected to remove water-related interprovincial misgivings.
“All calculations, data collections, flow forecasts and allocations of provincial waters shares for Rabi 2022-23 would be solely designed and based on Water Accord Apportionment Tool (WAA-Tool) when we make preparations later this month and plan for the next season,” said Khalid Idrees Rana, director and spokesperson for the Indus River System Authority (Irsa).
“There would be no manual recording of flows, storages and withdrawals or even planning water distribution among the provinces from now onwards,” he said while speaking at an event to discuss the technical aspects of the software.
Mr Rana said WAA-Tool had been in use for three years now side by side with manual operations, and finally, all the stakeholders to the 1991 water accord and agencies involved in water regulations and reservoir operations reached a consensus that now was the time to shift to the new tool as a precise and trustworthy mechanism for seasonal planning and water sharing among the provinces.
The agreement was finally reached among the provinces, the water resources ministry, Wapda and Irsa on Sept 12.
“Three years of fault-free operations developed trust in and acceptability to the new software,” he said in response to a question.
The new system can make flow forecasts for both Kharif and Rabi seasons, handle operations of both Tarbela and Mangla dams, conveyance allowances, water use allocations under the accord, data collection and analysis which would be available to every stakeholder at any station to access and work out shares as per allocation with a single click.
The same result would be available to all unlike the past practice of provincial irrigation departments, Irsa and Wapda having their own calculations and water availability forecasts, which has routinely led to a difference of opinions over their respective results, leading to confusion and mistrust.
Mr Rana said the parallel operations of both systems since Kharif 2019 had helped end interprovincial disputes. The software tool has been developed and tested jointly by the Ministry of Water Resources, Irsa, Wapda, and provincial irrigation departments in collaboration with the Australian government through the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
However, stakeholders in Pakistan repeated their demand to Australian experts to improve the tool’s capability to accommodate the mid-season review process so that if the situation changes in the initial two months of a given season than projected, the planning could be altered accordingly.
Published in Dawn, September 15th, 2022