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Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday.
I’m lucky enough to have never known what Black Friday was until I was about eighteen and was meant to work one. Fortunately, I didn’t have to due to a fever of 105 degrees, which is sort of life threatening, but whatever. Anyrate, I see and hear a lot about it. But I never really did until about three years ago. I don’t know if it’s because I just have never had interest in going shopping on any specific day or if it really wasn’t a real thing until very recently. And I don’t really care which of those it is.
It’s obviously a tragedy, Black Friday. To force people to work insane hours so you can fight strangers for things you probably don’t really want or need. Especially because you can get better deals online without all the fighting.
But then you’re also pushing those workers in the giant mausoleums amazon builds to ship things on time. Giant warehouses filled with people sprinting back and forth to keep the job that’s quickly killing them so they can feed their kids, keep a home or apartment.
Small Business Saturday is meant to be a reaction to Black Friday, to pull people out of department stores and so on. Or I guess that’s the idea.
The result seems to be that we expect everyone to slash prices for the things they sell. We expect people to be working longer hours to accommodate us while we decide if their small business is worthy of our money.
And Cyber Monday seems to sort of be a reaction to this. I see a lot of small businesses try to take advantage of it by running awesome deals and using the internet to spread word.
But all of this is commercialism. You can’t fight the dehumanisation of commercialism and corporatism by adding your own brand of commercialism to the noise. You don’t fight price slashes with more price slashes. And you don’t support small businesses by making them work on the holidays that you think should be spent with families.
I have no interest in talking about the historical context of Thanksgiving. That’s been well covered for quite a long time by people smarter than me. And it’s fine to point that out. It’s perfectly legitimate to point out that this holiday is built upon the genocide of people. But if you’re going to do that, you may as well do this at every holiday. I especially see atheists do this with christmas or easter, but they never really mention the cultural imperialism that goes along with that, the kind that goes along with most holidays that people in the west celebrate.
So, yeah, understand and acknowledge the historical context, but be willing to accept that meaning changes and people are allowed to celebrate being with their families. You can say people should do that every day, but many of us don’t live near our families or get vacation time to see them often or at all. Thanksgiving, for many people, is an excuse to have a sliver of time off to be with their family, who they may not have seen since the previous christmas or Thanksgiving. Yes, it’s built on a tragedy, but so is the whole damn country. So is the whole damn world.
Every day in the First World that allows us to remain in the First World is because of the tragedy of billions of people in the Third World. Billions. Your phone, your computer, your clothes, your food, everything you own.
So don’t try to make people feel bad because they’ve chosen to make Thanksgiving special, even though it comes from a horrible event. Don’t stand on your mountain of morality and preach how you’re better, because you’re not. You’re just like everyone else.
Children weaved your clothes. Children made your technology. Children who will never be remembered, who will die too soon.
This is a reality we accept every single day without even blinking or skipping a breath, so come off that mountain and live in the forever tragedy that is the modern world.
It’s good and proper and right to try to make things better, but don’t moralise to people who are just trying to have one good, happy day out of the entire year where they can try to forget about the pain of existence and the world. Where we can pretend the earth isn’t screaming.
And so let people be with their family. Let people try to escape the commercialism we’re constantly drowning in.
You know how you fight Black Friday?
Don’t participate. Don’t reduce the price of your wares. Don’t open your store. Don’t accommodate the rabid population’s need for deals or their lust for spending money.
If you’re someone who doesn’t own a business, then don’t spend your money. Don’t spend it anywhere. Don’t go to the lines or the stores. Don’t buy things online. Don’t spend your Saturday forcing small businesses to stay open so you can pat yourself on the back about being so progressive because you managed to not spend money for one single day when a lot of other people are spending it.
Join the protests or shut up.
Don’t rant on social media about how you’re better.
Stay inside. Spend time with the your family or friends, the ones you barely get to see because of time and/or distance. Be a human on Thanksgiving and the following weekend.
Don’t participate in Cyber Monday. Don’t fiend for commercialism, for things.
Be the human you wish everyone could be, including yourself.
Read a book.
Watch bad television.
Argue with your parents about politics and religion.
Eat too much food and laugh about being a fat idiot.
Post stupid pictures online about things that no one really cares about.
And have the kindness, the graciousness, to let people have a weekend of peace.
Because holidays are not really about remembering or commemorating anything. We can say they are, but they’re not.
Holidays are for us. They’re selfish and that’s okay. They let us forget. They let us wash the pain away. They let us be human and fight to be better the other 360 days of the year.
So don’t be a dick. Don’t moralise. Don’t set yourself apart from humanity.
We’re all in this together, as ugly and foul as it may be.
These days together allow us to find beauty and inspire us to keep fighting.


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(CMR) Cayman Airways Limited has introduced another Caribbean route to its itinerary, this time heading east to Barbados. Flights are expected to start on 18 October 2023, with two flights weekly.
Minister of Tourism and Ports Kenneth Bryan described the launch of the new route as a significant departure from the norm for Cayman Airways.
This is the first time that scheduled service is being offered to a destination in the Eastern Caribbean.
Mr. Bryan said this new service to Barbados is a game changer for connectivity as it will make it possible to travel from one side of the Caribbean to the other on the same day without going through Miami. He said it will also give Cayman more access to the European market.
“The vision is to expand the airline's connectivity to key locations situated to the north, south, east, and west of our islands, and we have been working hard to achieve that objectivity,” Bryan said.
This new route is being introduced just weeks after the route between the Cayman Islands and Panama was reopened and after CAL introduced nonstop service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) last year.
The tourism minister said this new route will also “deliver a faster and cheaper alternative for traveling between the Cayman Islands and Barbados than any other currently existing route on the market,”
Bryan further explained, ” From a strategic standpoint, the Cayman/Barbados route will deliver several key benefits that will help to improve our competitive advantage; for example, this will allow visitors from several currently underserved European markets such as Germany and Finland to access the Cayman Islands more directly.”
“It will expand our islands' reach within the United Kingdom by adding connectivity from major airports in addition to the current BA service from London, Heathrow,” he continued.
Bryan said this route is expected to positively impact tourism in the Cayman Islands, increasing the number of passengers to the Cayman Islands and increasing revenue for Cayman Airways.
Meantime, the Minister of Tourism in Barbados, Ian Gooding-Edghill, said this new route will allow Barbados to be used as a hub connection for the Eastern Caribbean.
Dr. John-Paul Clarke, chairman of the Cayman Airways board, explained that the partnership with Barbados provides a new place for Caymanians to visit and will help to mitigate the risks associated with a new midweek flight to Los Angeles.
CEO of CAL Fabian Whorms said the airline expects everything in place by August for tickets to go on sale; however, he explained that the present schedule is a draft, and the start date is tentative and subject to change. He also explained that flight times are still being tweaked.
However, based on current plans, Whorms said a flight will leave the Cayman Islands at 7 am each Wednesday to arrive at the Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados at 11:10 am. The return flight will leave Barbados at 12:25 ECT and return at 2:45 pm local time. That flight will then connect with the second Los Angeles flight that is being introduced. The Los Angeles flight will leave Cayman at 3:45 pm and arrive in Los Angeles at 7:45 pm.
The aircraft will leave Los Angeles at 11:30 pm and arrive in Grand Cayman at 7 am Thursday morning in time for the second Barbados flight, which leaves at 10 am and arrive in Barbados at 2:10 ECT. It will spend some time to facilitate connections with other carriers, such as Virgin, and depart at 4:50 pm to arrive in Cayman at 7:10 pm.

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Climate Smart Communities Certification ReportDownload PDF Version
This is the Climate Smart Communities Certification Report of Geneva, Town (Ontario). Geneva, Town (Ontario) is a bronze certified Climate Smart Community.
Geneva, Town (Ontario) was certified on September 19, 2022 with
140 points earned from 24 completed actions. Listed below is information regarding
Geneva, Town (Ontario)’s Climate Smart Communities efforts and materials associated with its certified actions.
The certification for Geneva, Town (Ontario) will expire on September 30, 2027.
The designated Climate Smart Communities contact for Geneva, Town (Ontario) is:
|Address:||3750 County Road 6|
Geneva, NY 14456
Each approved action and supporting documentation for which Geneva, Town (Ontario) was approved for in 2022 appears below. Note: Standards for the actions below may have changed and the documentation listed may no longer satisfy requirements for that action.
1. Build a climate-smart community.
1.1 Pass a Resolution Adopting the CSC Pledge4 Points
- pdf CSC Pledge
PE1 Action: CSC Task Force20 PointsBronze Mandatory Silver Mandatory
Program Summary: resolution passed by town board assigning a CSC coordinator and green team. Green team minutes. list of green team members and affiliations.
PE1 Action: CSC Coordinator10 PointsBronze Mandatory Silver Mandatory
Program Summary: resolution passed assigning a CSC coordinator. a recent meeting where Jacob Fox was acting in his role as climate smart coordinator. there is no term limit on the position.
PE1 Action: National/Regional Climate Program3 Points
Program Summary: the town is a certified clean energy community. I have included a screenshot from the clean energy communities website showing our scorecard.
PE1 Action: Partnerships with Other Entities3 Points
Program Summary: we collaborate with the city during our monthly meetings. we collaborate with over 5 counties and over 40 municipalities as a part of the Seneca Lake Intermunicipal organization. this grant I have linked below is proof that we are collaborating with Yates county
3. Decrease energy use.
PE3 Action: Government Building Energy Audits8 PointsBronze Priority Silver Priority
Program Summary: NYSP2I level 1 audit from 2020 for three town bldgs
PE3 Action: Benchmarking - Municipal Buildings4 Points
Program Summary: here is our 2021 benchmarking report
PE3 Action: Clean Energy Upgrades10 Points
Program Summary: copy of the NYSERDA approval for clean energy upgrades
PE3 Action: LED Street Lights8 Points
Program Summary: agreement with NYSEG for street lights
PE3 Action: Energy Code Enforcement Training5 Points
Program Summary: email from NYSERDA on energy code enforcement training
- image picture of email
4. Shift to clean, renewable energy.
5. Use climate-smart materials management.
PE5 Action: Government Solid Waste Audit2 Points
Program Summary: town waste audit
- word town waste audit
PE5 Action: Reuse Programs1 Points
Program Summary: town of Geneva hosted a swap day for lightly used goods called free stuff day
PE5 Action: Compost Bins for Residents2 Points
Program Summary: compost bins program listed on our website
PE5 Action: Residential Organic Waste Program2 Points
Program Summary: backyard compost program. you can see info on our town website https://www.townofgeneva.com/departments/trash_recycling_and_composting.php
6. Implement climate-smart land use.
PE6 Action: Unified Solar Permit5 Points
Program Summary: copy of our unified solar permit
- word Geneva USP.docx
PE6 Action: NYStretch Energy Code10 Points
Program Summary: nyserda approval of stretch energy code
- image nyserda approval email
PE6 Action: Complete Streets Policy4 PointsBronze Priority Silver Priority
PE6 Action: Planning for Biking and Walking3 Points
Program Summary: 2017 active transportation plan prepared for the city and town of Geneva
PE6 Action: Alternative-fuel Infrastructure4 PointsBronze Priority Silver Priority
Program Summary: installation of town of geneva owned EV charging station attached is a payment to peck electric for installation attach is a picture of the station
7. Enhance community resilience to climate change.
PE7 Action: Watershed Plan for Water Quality6 Points
Program Summary: 9 element plan see here https://senecawatershedio.wordpress.com/9e/
8. Support a green innovation economy.
PE8 Action: Green Vendor Fairs2 Points
Program Summary: town partnered with the city of geneva for a green vendor fair called mission zero
PE8 Action: Community Choice Aggregation12 Points
Program Summary: nyserda email saying we completed CCA
9. Inform and inspire the public.
PE9 Action: Climate-related Public Events3 Points
Program Summary: we hosted a mission zero event with the city to bring awareness to carbon emission and how to get to 0 emissions.
- pdf poster.pdf


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Sarah Davachi, "Cantus, Descant"
"I am very happy to let you know that my next album, Cantus, Descant, has been announced today! Cantus, Descant is a double LP spanning 17 tracks and over 80 minutes of new works for pipe organ, reed organ, and electric organ. It will be released on September 18 via Late Music.
This is an album about welcoming and reconciling impermanence and endings, about suspending the private within the collective, about states and moments of being. I spent a little over two and a half years making it, working with a special group of organs in Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Chicago, Vancouver, Copenhagen, and in my home studio. For the first time, I am even offering two songs! This is a very personal record that has occupied a deep part of my world for some time and it means a lot to be able to finally share it. As always, thank you so much for listening, it means the world to me."
-Sarah Davachi, 7/2/20
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole green bell pepper, chopped **
- 1 whole red bell pepper, chopped **
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro **
- 4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, sauce reserved
- 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced (I use all chicken breasts)
- Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes with their juice ( I use 1 28-oz petite cut tomatoes and 1 28 oz crushed tomatoes)
- Three 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
- Chopped avocados, cilantro leaves, grated cheddar cheese, chopped scallions and sour cream, for serving
Freeze the chicken for about 30 minutes before slicing.
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the spices are fragrant, about 7 minutes. Stir in the chipotle and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the meat begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat and simmer the chili briskly, stirring often, until thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
Add more adobo sauce to taste, serve the chili with avocados, cilantro, cheese, scallions and sour cream.

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It’s been confirmed that a new bio-musical about the rise to fame of the Bee Gees is in the works, and could be eyeing a place in the West End.
Universal Theatrical Group is the team behind...
Paul Rhys withdraws from Julius Caesar
Paul Rhys has withdrawn from Julius Caesar, which is at the Barbican Theatre opening 20 April 2005, following previews from 14 April, and running to 14 May 2005. as part of the Barbican International Theatre Events (BITE: 05).
Anton Lesser will now play 'Brutus'.
Directed by Deborah Warner, Shakespeare’s classic tale of conspiracy and treachery will feature a cast of over 100 people and is the second show to be produced by the Barbican following "The Black Rider" during BITE:04.
John Shrapnel will play 'Julius Caesar', Simon Russell Beale (Cassius); Anton Lesser (Brutus); Ralph Fiennes (Antony); Fiona Shaw (Portia). The rest of the cast includes Sean Baker, Anthony Mark Barrow, David Collings, Robert Demeger, Michael Gardiner ,Jimmy Gardner, David Glover, Ginny Holder Jim Hooper, Chris Jarman, John Kane, Joseph Kennedy, Oliver Kieran-Jones, Alex McIntosh, Celia Meiras, James Anthony Pearson, Tim Potter, Struan Rodger, John Rogan, Clifford Rose, Paul Shearer, Rohan Siva, Daniel Weyman, Leo Wringer.
It is designed by Tom Pye with lighting by Jean Kalman.
Following it’s Barbican season Julius Caesar goes on a European tour to Theatre National de Chaillot, Paris, Teatro Espanol, Madrid and Grand Theatre de la Ville, Luxembourg, who, with BITE: 05, Barbican are co-producers of the project.


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CHICAGO — It was Jan. 4, 1989, when The Keebler Co. announced it would eliminate saturated fatty acid-rich tropical oils derived from coconut and palm, as well as lard, from its cookies, crackers and snack foods. Other companies followed in an effort to make the products more heart healthy. The irony is that the fats were replaced with trans fats, which have since been deemed unhealthy and phased out by the Food and Drug Administration.
Jump ahead 25 years to the June 23, 2014, issue of Time and its “Ending the War on Fat” cover story. The article launched other media claims such as “fat is back” and “fat is no longer the enemy,” and perhaps set the stage for the butter board trend of this holiday season. Today, simple carbohydrates, namely sugars, bear the burden of being widely associated with an increased risk of obesity and diabetes, not fat.
While fat may be back, product developers must not forget fats and oils vary in fatty acid profiles. Keebler’s motivation to replace saturated fats more than 30 years ago still holds true. Science suggests eating too much saturated fat may raise the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood, and elevated LDL cholesterol levels are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
While saturated fats are not the focus of current nutrition headlines, it is bound to become an issue in the future, especially with tropical oils having found their way back into many products. They also have become the base ingredients for many plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.
The AHA recommends a dietary pattern that sources 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fat. A person who consumes about 2,000 calories a day, for example, should not consume more than 120 calories from saturated fat. That’s about 13 grams per day and not much when one considers the many sources.
Coconut oil is the No. 2 ingredient (after water) in a plant-based bacon currently in the marketplace. Compared to pork bacon, the product is said to contain 65% fewer calories and 75% less fat; however, the 2.5 grams of fat in each slice is 80% saturated fat. That’s 2…


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This class will introduce the students to the following:
Preparing the fabric for rotary cutting, how to use rotary rulers, and rotary cutter, rotary cutting and the safety involved. How to strip piece, sew ¼ inch seams, match seams together, and sew rows together to make the quilt top.
How to measure and add borders, and how to layout the quilt top for pin basting and what binding is and how to apply it finish the quilt. We pin baste your quilt top in the last class and talk about the walking foot and how to stitch in the ditch to quilt your project. The quilting of this quilt will not be done in class.
No experience required. Class fee is $75 for 4 classes, and includes the pattern.


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The case against the HSE claimed 14-year-old only received tumour diagnosis after obtaining private MRI scan
A 20-year-old man who sued over a five-month delay in diagnosing his brain tumour has settled his High Court action for more than €6 million.
During the five months, his mother “besieged” Cork University Hospital (CUH) for help for her then 14-year-old son, the High Court heard on Wednesday.
The man, who cannot be named by order of the court, was first referred to the hospital by his GP after he complained of fatigue, migraine and difficulties concentrating. He also complained his left hand was “useless” and would not work.
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The White Sox decided to hang onto Scott Podsednik for the time being, re-signing him for one year and $2.9MM. I think it’s the right choice even with his lackluster 2006. In an environment where Juan Pierre is worth 5/44, Pods should have some trade value for his age 31 season on a cheap one-year deal.
Perhaps the Braves or Nats would have interest at the right price. And, of course, the White Sox could just keep him for one more season. Their offense isn’t hurting for a big bat, and using Podsednik as a fourth outfielder wouldn’t be the end of the world.

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Regenta Resort Aranyaani PenchLocated on the edge of dense forest, our resort offers beautiful rooms inside nature themed villas. Each villa also offers shared access to a living room, dining table, terrace and lawn facing the resort lake. Sanobaar, our restaurant offers Indian, Continental and Oriental food options. Each villa has a dedicated attendant on call to cater to any service requests. Assistance for Pench Jungle Safari is provided on request.
Zorba Woods Resort (Pench, Buffer area)We are one of the oldest resorts in Pench National Park (now a Tiger Reserve) and a very popular choice of accommodation in Pench. We are touted as one of the best hotels in Pench by guests who enjoy the wilderness. Situated in the buffer of Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh, we have 10 'machan' style log cabins with huge balconies that open up to the jungle. Sprawling in an area of 3 acres, we are less than a mile from 'Touria Gate' and 12 Kms from 'Khursapar Gate'.
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Identifying a multipoint door lock can be relatively straightforward if you know what to look for. These types of locks typically have multiple locking points along the length of the door, rather than just a single deadbolt. Together, these locking points provide a higher level of security than a traditional single-point lock.
In the sections that follow, we will detail the steps necessary to accomplish each of these steps. Once you have gathered all the necessary information, visit our uPVC Multipoint door lock page and choose the lock that best suits your needs.
Next up is figuring out the brand. Most manufacturers are kind enough to stamp their name right on the faceplate. But don’t worry if you don’t see a brand name; sometimes, you’ll find an identifying mark instead. Even if you’re still in the dark about the brand, the info coming up will still be a huge help.
Now, let’s focus on the centre box, also known as the centre case or gearbox. This crucial component sits at the heart of your lock. Interestingly, in certain locks, the centre box is positioned higher than usual. To accurately pinpoint it, we’re going to delve into a few specific details:
This is the distance from the spindle’s centre to the front of the face plate. The usual suspects are 45 mm or 35 mm.
Measure from the centre, where the door cylinder sits to the spindle centre. Got dual spindles? Measure both for accuracy.
A single spindle works identically on both sides. A split spindle creates distinct inside and outside handle operations. Dual spindle? Exactly – it means two spindle holes.
Most locks use a Euro cylinder hole. But you might also come across a mortise style lock.
Some centre boxes have different security features. examples of such would be deadbolts or hooks.
Alright, let’s shift our focus from the centre box to what lies beyond. It’s time to tally up any extra security elements your lock might have. We’re talking about features like hooks, rollers, or those nifty anti-lift pins that thwart attempts at jimmying, essentially forcing the lock open. Keep in mind, each manufacturer adds their own special touch to these designs, so it’s worth paying attention to these details.
Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty with the hook measurements. What you’re looking for here is the distance between the top and bottom hook, or maybe between the hook and the deadbolt. The best approach? Measure right from the heart of each hook box. Just a heads-up, make sure those hooks aren’t latched. And hey, if the numbers seem a bit odd, like they don’t quite fit the typical multipoint lock mould, switch it up. Try measuring from the hook to the gearbox instead. It’s a sure-fire way to nail that precision we’re after.
Following our deep dive into hook measurements, let’s shimmy over to the locking types. At the top of the popularity chart is the lift lever. A simple lift of the door handle and your security is engaged. But that’s just the start. There’s also the ‘key wind’ option, where you continuously turn the key to engage the lock. And for a touch of modern convenience, consider the automatic locks, affectionately known as slam locks. Close the door, and the lock springs into action like magic. This variety ensures your door’s security is not just robust but also tailored to your lifestyle.
Tapping into the extendable locks, these are your lock world’s chameleons. Eyeing an extra layer of security with additions like shoot bolts? Your first move is to scout for available ‘teeth’ on the lock. This is where extendable locks shine – their adaptability. They let you tailor your security, transforming a standard door into a fortified barrier. It’s not just about locking up; it’s about elevating your peace of mind with a lock that flexes to fit your security desires. Extendable locks: they’re like having a personal security tailor at your service.


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Fibromyalgia Information Center
For women with fibromyalgia, comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder may contribute to blunted cardiovascular reactivity to stress.
In adjusted analysis, smoking tied to worse symptom severity, sleep problems, anxiety, depression.
In a randomized control trial, researchers found that internet-delivered exposure therapy was more cost-effective for patients with fibromyalgia than a waitlist control, which did not involve any treatment during the experimental phase of the study.
Patients with migraine may exhibit higher prevalence of restless leg syndrome, fibromyalgia, and depressive symptoms compared with individuals not experiencing migraines.
Tai chi interventions may be more effective at treating fibromyalgia than aerobic exercise.
No difference was recorded between patients treated with lidocaine plus amitriptyline versus patients treated with acetaminophen and tramadol.
The benefits of CranioSacral Therapy may not outweigh the intensive training and medical costs associated with the treatment.
Due to the limited amount of high-quality human studies, craniosacral therapy should not be suggested as a first-line treatment.
Spatial extent of pain, pain aftersensation and negative mood were better predictors of pain variance than measures of poor sleep.
Patients with sleep abnormalities are three- to five- times more likely to develop chronic pain from fibromyalgia, research shows.

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UConn center Stefanie Dolson and forward Morgan Tuck (3) battle Kentucky center DeNesha Stallworth for a rebound in the first half of an Elite Eight game at the Webster Bank Arena. UConn led at the half, 48-26.


Closure bound for Steam on September 7
Closure, the PlayStation Network puzzle game by Tyler Glaiel and Jon Schubbe, will be making its way to Mac and PCs via Steam on September 7.
The Independent Games Festival Award-winning music score by composer Christopher Rhyne was featured in the Nubuwo Summer Bundle initiative on Kickstarter in June.
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Mayor Tom Bates
Mayor Tom Bates won reelection this week, easily defeating leading opponent Kriss Worthington 55 percent to 21 percent.
City Council winners were Darryl Moore ion District 2, Max Anderson in District 3, Laurie Capitelli in District 5 and Susan Wengraf, who was unchallenged in District 6.
Measure S, the controversial “sit-lie” ordinance, has failed with a 51 percent “no” vote. Though some votes remain yet uncounted, results from Tuesday’s polls appear to have awarded a narrow loss to the measure.
The measure had sought to ban sitting and lying on commercial sidewalks between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Still uncertain is the fate Measure T, which would change zoning laws in West Berkeley to allow for flexible development and construction of 75-foot tall buildings.
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters reported Thursday that Measure T was failing 50.04 percent to 49.96 percent.
The measure is losing by only 26 votes, and it will take several more days to count additional vote-by-mail and provisional ballots, voting officials said.
Councilmember Jesse Arreguín, who campaigned against the measure, argued that the measure conferred economic benefits to people who wanted to develop in West Berkeley without guaranteeing any specific benefit to the community of people who live there.
Mayor Tom Bates, who supported the measure, said it was “the most scurrilous campaign he had ever seen in Berkeley.”


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CALGARY, Dec. 9, 2011 /CNW/ - Palliser Oil & Gas Corporation (TSX-V:PXL) ("Palliser" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that, in addition to its previously announced offering on a "bought deal" basis of common shares (the "Common Shares") of Palliser (the "Brokered Common Shares") and Common Shares to be issued on a "flow-through" basis pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Brokered Flow-Through Shares") for aggregate gross proceeds of $6,500,081 (the "Brokered Offering"), the Corporation intends to issue, on a non-brokered, private placement basis, up to an additional 650,000 Common Shares on a "flow-through" basis pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Non-Brokered Flow-Through Shares") at an issue price of $0.77 per Non-Brokered Flow-Through Share, for aggregate proceeds of $500,500 (the "Private Placement").
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Presidential contests tend to overshadow everything else on the ballot. But a handful of potential 2012 matchups already have blockbuster appeal — marquee pairings that could steal the thunder of even the White House race and satisfy the most insatiable of political junkies.
Here are POLITICO’s seven 2012 dream races.
1. Tim Kaine vs. George Allen
It’s the stuff politics-watchers’ dreams are made of: a rare matchup between two political giants with statewide and national experience. Both are former Virginia governors; one is a former Democratic National Committee chairman and a loyal ally to the president; the other, a former U.S. senator attempting to rehabilitate his tarnished image by reclaiming his old seat. Both were once considered contenders for a national ticket, which means the prospect can’t be completely washed from their minds in the future — especially for the winner. “It’s epic because it’s two former governors, leaders of their parties, each have universal name ID and both are well established among their respective bases. Races pitting two heavyweights of this magnitude don’t happen every day,” said Chris LaCivita, a consultant on Allen’s 2006 campaign.
The likelihood: Very likely. Kaine, for his part, should have a smooth path to the nomination. While at least four Republicans are attempting to flank Allen on the right, the crowded opposition only enhances his chances of surviving tea party angst.


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BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Officials from the world's largest hunger-fighting humanitarian agency have been impressed by China's efforts to feed millions of children through its school feeding programme.
China provides nutrition subsidies for 26 million students in 680 poverty-stricken counties. The annual subsidy for each pupil is currently 1,000 yuan (158 U.S. dollars) at compulsory education facilities in rural areas. This is double the amount offered in 2009.
Gian Cario Cirri, a senior expert of the school feeding service with the World Food Programme (WFP), said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua that he and his colleagues were impressed by the "size and scale" of China's School Feeding programme.
The programme is the world's third largest, following India and Brazil.
During the interview, Carmen Burbano, a WFP policy officer said, "What is impressive about the Chinese programme is that the government has rolled out in such a short amount of time and it is reaching so many children so quickly."
Following on-the-spot visits, Carmen said the food that Chinese students were getting was "very nutritious," comprising fruits, vegetables, meat, rice and eggs.
Applauding the programme as being "very complete", Carmen said that, unlike some other countries, the programme was focusing on the most needy.
Despite participation from sectors, including education, finance, health, Carmen encouraged Chinese authorities to link the School Feeding programme with local farmers in a bid to make the scheme beneficial for both students and farmers.
The School Feeding Programme is "not a cost, but an investment," given that the scheme can benefit education, nutrition, agriculture, gender equality and social safety, Cirri said.
Highlighting the cooperation between China and the WFP, Brett Rierson, director of WFP's China Liaison Office, said that China could provide "know-how" for other countries which are trying to counter hunger in schools.
At the invitation of Chinese government, the WFP officials paid several visits to schools in west China provinces, including Shaanxi and Qinghai during the past few months. [ The WFP, funded entirely by voluntary donations, has worked with governments and non-government organizations on school meal projects for nearly half a century.
The WFP had helped 62 countries to launch school meal programmes by the end of 2011, providing a platform for addressing child health and nutrition.
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“Take this,” she said to him—an old woman
sitting in her favorite chair, upstairs,
living in a house built by the man she loved,
in a room where life happened
and memories were built.
She was a mother above all things,
loving and caring,
and she handed him a white silken scarf
which had been folded carefully.
“This belonged to your father,” she said,
a wife, a widow in mourning.
He looked at the scarf, a boy, a son growing up
a young man going through in changes
between teenager and manhood.
He remarked with a smile,
“I remember that scarf.
Pop used to wear it a long time ago.”
He smiled, a son, a child of his father
and carefully took the scarf
from his mother’s hand.
“I remember when he wore this,” said the son.
“I remember this and his white dress shoes.”
She smiled, a woman happy to reminisce
about the man she loved
and the husband she lost.
“Your father had his own style,” she said.
Then she let out a laugh
as if the result of an old memory
flashed through her mind.
It was the kind of laugh that showed
she was grateful.
It was the kind which put a tear in her eye
in part because of laughter and partly
because she loved and missed
the love of her life.
“Smell it,” she told her son and nodded
as if it was a magic trick.
“Smell it?” the son asked.
“What do I want to smell it for, Ma?
It’s just an old scarf.”
She smiled softly at her son.
She spoke to assure him of her trick
in a warm, motherly voice.
“Just smell it, son.”
Curious as to why,
the boy lifted the white silken scarf to his face.
At first he smelled the scarf from a slight distance.
Then the son detected a familiar scent.
He quickly pressed the scarf up to face,
closing his eyes, and inhaling the most loving,
“It smells like Pop,” said the son.
He continued to smell the old scarf.
“It smells just like him,” he repeated and asked,
“Where’d you get this?”
“I found it one day when I needed it most.
in a drawer of your father’s clothes.
It was tucked in the back of the drawer,”
explained the mother.
“I took it out of the drawer
and remembered the last time he wore it.
And well, you know your mother,
so of course I started to cry.
Then I put the scarf up to my face
so I could just feel close to your father again,
and when I did, I could smell him.”
With a bitter sweetness,
the mother explained to her youngest son,
“I probably hated that cologne
when your father was still alive,
but oh God, do I love it now.”
The son stood in front of his mother,
admiring the scarf with a childlike stare.
It was the kind of stare that a young boy gives
when seeing his father, a hero,
and the son lost himself in a moment of memory.
He placed it to his face again and said,
“I can’t believe it smells just like him.”
The mother explained, “Whenever I need to,
I take out that scarf. I hold it and talk.
I talk out loud and tell him everything that’s on my mind.
Then I tell him about you, son.
I tell him, ‘Ronald, you should see him now.
You’d be so proud.”
I wish you could see me now, Mom.
I wish I had more scarves
like the one you gave me that day.
I wish I had one for both of you.
This way I could feel like you felt
when you need it most.
This way I could know in my heart
that at last, you’re both together,
smiling happily, and proud of what you see.
I miss you


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Happy Sunday friends! I’ve been so busy at the start of this fall, but everything is shaping up nicely. I’m now teaching Pure Barre as an instructor and couldn’t be more thrilled about it. It’s a part-time job for me, and I love it! It’s always a positive to turn one of your favorite hobbies into a part-time career.
With my busy schedule (I’ve spent all my free time lately studying, practicing, exercising), I still rely heavily on smoothies to get in my nutrients and energy on a daily basis. This Maca Berry Smoothie is one of my favorites. It’s filling and is loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants, healthy fats, and a superfood powder called maca that gives me loads of energy and strength (learn more about maca’s health benefits on TheWellnessWarrior site). I put it in almost every smoothie these days, even my coffee smoothies I make on the way to work in the a.m!
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Gov. Perry simply following Obama's lead
I was somewhat intrigued by the letter "Are these the actions of Christian nation?" wherein the writer criticized the actions of Texas Gov. Rick Perry regarding the influx of illegal immigrant children into his state. The writer in effect labeled Gov. Perry as "unchristian."
If correct, then Gov. Perry is only practicing what President Obama publicly said: "The United States is not a christian nation." After all, shouldn't we all be following our president's lead?
Michael J. Morrissey,White Oak


A North Carolina music festival will import a British model this summer in hopes of stretching the boundaries of evangelical festivals to reach a polarized America. Modeled on England's long-running Greenbelt Festival and named for a Celtic term for the Holy Spirit, Wild Goose will be a Christian event that openly aims to attract gays and lesbians, a broad range of ethnicities, and even those who don't identify as Christians.
The event, slated for June 23-26 at Shakori Hills farm in Pittsboro (between Raleigh and Greensboro), includes CCM names like Derek Webb and Ashley Cleveland, but mostly artists who've straddled the sacred/secular divide such as Over the Rhine and T-Bone Burnett. The wide array of speakers will include Jim Wallis of Sojourners, author Brian McClaren, The Simple Way's Shane Claiborne, and Willow Creek's Lynne Hybels.
Greenbelt has rallied British Christians for decades, drawing tens of thousands each summer and helping to launch global campaigns like Jubilee 2000. Recently it has drawn criticism from the evangelical wing of the Church of England for its tolerance of homosexuality and focus on liberal social causes. Some observers expect Wild Goose, which will include gay and lesbian panelists to talk about sexuality, will face the same kind of criticism.
"[Greenbelt] has become fairly secularized and politicized to the extent that it's a lot more of a 'crunchy granola' event than an evangelical Christian event," said Larry Eskridge, associate director of the Institute for the Study of Evangelicals at Wheaton College. Wild Goose may be change-minded, but Eskridge said its roots are in established Southern congregations. "You've got people who are disaffected with Southern Baptists."
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3 Reasons We're Obsessed with Charlie Puth!
Well, it’s official; we are in love with Charlie Puth. This guy is the real deal! An artist, producer, and songwriter, he makes the most clever vocal choices and his music has an old school feel to it that sets him apart from anyone else. There is no one in the industry that has his sound, and that alone is going to take him very far.
Three years ago, he was discovered on YouTube with a duo cover ofAdele’s “Someone Like You” and even caught the attention of Ellen Degeneres. Now he has #1 hit song! It has been a long time since we felt this good about an artist. Here are three reasons why you should be listening to Charlie Puth!
1. Charlie’s EP
How do you describe Charlie’s voice? Let's just say that if the heavens opened, that is what would come pouring out! Charlie’s EP, Some Type of Love, was released in late April and it is absolutely incredible. He has even collaborated with Meghan Trainor on his song “Marvin Gaye” and made an appearance in Meghan’s music video for “Dear Future Husband”. My favorite song off his EP is “Suffer” -- I am in a constant state between bursting out crying or clapping. I don’t even care that no one is around! His music deserves to be heard by many.
2. He’s an incredible songwriter.
Charlie is also responsible for writing the hit song from Furious 7that has been making you cry all summer, “See You Again”, which he collaborated with Wiz Khalifa. Not to mention, he also wrote Sia’s “Chandelier”! If you haven’t heard Charlie’s version of both these songs, stop reading and watch them! They are worth your time. I love that you can feel his emotion when he sings, and he does it effortlessly.
3. Work Ethic
It is obvious that Charlie lives for music. He has worked hard to be where he is now, and it is evident that a lot effort goes into creating his own personal sound. Charlie has been nominated for two VMAs and we couldn’t be prouder. Make sure to vote for him!
Not convinced yet? Well then check out Charlie's visit to the YH Studio where he performed "See You Again" and "Marvin Gaye" live!
(Photo via Brian To/WENN)
- Brittany Taormina, YH Contributing Writer


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Even in deep space, that first cup of coffee is a big deal.
In the second story I wrote for the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction Contest, President Madison undertakes a mysterious mission to save his city and perhaps even the entire nation!
In the first of two stories I wrote for the NYC Midnight Flash Fiction Contest, a man named Desmond survived a plane crash, but so did something else...something horrible.
I entered a contest again. Here's the story, about a man and a girl on the subway.
I am now a prize-winning author! Here's the story that won.


"I want you to know," said Air Force Staff Sgt. Susha Castrelo of Buffalo, holding up a jar containing a pickled sand viper, "that when I put this in here I thought it was dead, but it wasn't."
Enemies often aren't what they seem, in the Arabian desert. Sometimes, like the 2-inch baby centipede one airman at Castrelo's base found when shaking out a pair of pants in the morning, they aren't where you expect them, either.
I spent some time this month with a reserve unit from Niagara Falls, stationed 10,324 miles away in an Arab nation on the rim of the Persian Gulf. My time with the men and women of the 914th Tactical Airlift Group was limited by the visa granted by the host country, but flooded with impressions and earnest conversations; time enough, I think, to take some measure of the demons being faced in this desert.
Until and unless the shooting starts, the soldiers, sailors and fliers serving in Operation Desert Shield are battling foes more elusive than Saddam Hussein. They will train for combat -- but their spirits will grapple with wraiths less real but more demoralizing than Iraqi troops.
Some are common to every war, every crisis far from home -- loneliness, fear, separation from friends and loved ones, especially hard during the holidays.
Others may be unique, to this crisis in the sand.
Operation Desert Shield could prove a disaster, for the armed forces reserves.
The disaster won't come on the battlefield. The "total force" concept is being proved in this massive military build-up as regular active-duty units mesh smoothly with the citizen soldiers and airmen of the Reserves and the National Guard.
It will come later, when the sand settles and the troops return home.
The Reserves and the Guard will have trouble keeping qualified, highly trained weekend warriors, who until now have willingly put in more than the nominal weekend to bolster the roll and preparedness of the reserves. They may, in fact, have trouble keeping enough people to fill the rosters.
"For something like this I'd normally expect about 10 percent attrition after we get home," said one commander of a reserve unit that has seen its expected 90-day duty tour doubled by Pentagon decisions and a White House call for more troops in the gulf. "After the extension, I expect it'll be much higher."
It would be easy to misunderstand the bitterness among the reservists. For the 914th, activation for Desert Shield duty was the first call-up for the unit in 22 years. The three Coast Guard port security units in Great Lakes cities, including Buffalo, were the first reserve units activated in the history of that service.
But not one reservist among the hundreds I talked to felt betrayed by the call-up, or questioned the right of the government to send him to the gulf.
It's what they train for. It's part of the commitment in the contracts they sign. They know that, emphasize it themselves, and back their commitment with top-flight performances overseas.
Many reservists on active duty in this crisis, in fact, were volunteers -- men and women, like the commander of a huge C-5 Galaxy transport or the nurse running medevac missions from a Navy hospital ship, who signed on early to help the cause. But now, their tours have been involuntarily extended.
"A lot of us volunteered, and we came over and were actually doing more flying than we are now," said an Air Force major who normally flies for Northwestern Airlines. "But then they extended us and just yanked us out of our lives."
"I've been here for my 90 days, but now my unit back in California has just been called up and I'm being 'activated in place' for another 180," sighed the nurse.
"Hopefully, we won't have a war," said the C-5 commander, a lieutenant colonel now earning less than half his civilian salary as a veteran Delta Airlines pilot. "We believe in the reserve program, but it'll take a hit with me -- I'm retiring as soon as this is over."
The extension of tours has become a lightning rod for discontent. Original call-ups were for 90 days; units now are called for 180, and the possibility of year-long service looms. But even the anger of those who planned to be home by now is only symptomatic.
The real enemies aren't in the desert at all, yet. They're right here at home.
What preys upon the spirits of those I talked to and lived with in the lands of Arabia isn't the hardship they face; it's the hardship they've imposed on their families.
"I expect we'll have some bankruptcies when this is over," said an officer with the 914th at the air base known only as Mirage.
Emotional hardship is one thing. Separation -- especially separation that is unexpectedly doubled, before plans for a major arms build-up reveal any reason for the move -- is difficult, even without a holiday season to deepen the loneliness on both sides.
Financial hardship is another. The Reserves always have relied on strong support from civilian employers. This time, not all the employers have come through.
Some employers will make up the difference between military and civilian pay; a rare few will continue full civilian salaries, even though the reservist also draws a military paycheck. But most employers don't provide any pay while the worker is away, simply abiding by the law that requires them to hold the reservist's job.
Health benefits, too, are a major issue. The military's health insurance is a red-tape maze based on reimbursement plans, and even those employers whose very existence is based on the concept of public service have added to family woes. Buffalo, Erie County, West Seneca and some others have decided to support their reservists by extending benefits, but there are several local municipalities more interested in saving a few budget dollars.
In many cases, family budgets have been crippled. Relief from mortgage payments and other burdens incurred by those used to higher income is available by law, but there are gray areas -- early in this conflict, some of those who sought Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act help found their credit cards being canceled.
There are gray areas, too, in more nebulous areas. The law says no to denial of normal career advancement or pay and benefit increases because of reserve service, but that's hard to judge; ironically, the worst reputation accorded by the reservists goes to the U.S. Postal Service.
The military has provided support centers, to help reservists' families at home. But the damage is real, 10,000 miles farther east.
It preys upon the men and women who work long, hard days and live in tiny compounds surrounded by razor wire, security checkpoints and sand. It saps their spirit, as much as or more than the heat.
The men and women from the 914th and the Coast Guard's 360th Port Security Unit don't have it hard, by Desert Shield standards. Their living conditions and meals are far better than those faced by Marine Corps and Army units deep in the desert, and they know it.
But the sand -- light, powdery sand that can't even be used to make cement -- drifts everywhere, into everything. The 914th's four-engined transports line two sides of the camp and a runway lines a third, providing a constant din through the long days and nights. Flies are aggressive, seeking the moisture of lips and nose and eyes.
Water is consumed constantly, but the skin dries just as rapidly. Temperatures are down into the 80s now, just before the onset of the sandy windstorms of winter, but when the airmen first arrived, to scrape up to eight inches of pigeon droppings from the floor of an old British hangar and work on the metal skins of aircraft parked on simmering pavement, afternoons topped 120 degrees.
In that kind of heat, the paper wastes from the latrines simply went into a hanging plastic bag; the rudimentary sanitary system wouldn't accept toilet paper.
"Let them know it's no vacation," said Staff Sgt. Jim Cooke of North Tonawanda, a medic. "The conditions here aren't bad -- but it's what's inside that counts."
"The biggest thing to get to the people back home is that we appreciate their support," said John Sentman, loadmaster on one of the unit's C-130 Hercules transports. "Without it, we couldn't get through."
During long hours at Dhahran in Saudi Arabia, I watched the controlled chaos of a major distribution point for the men and materials of war. The road of engines filled the hot night, and trucks and front-end loaders churned the sand into clouds of dust swirling in the criss-crossing beams of headlights.
On the airfield, heavily laden Galaxies dropped from the skies like regularly-spaced pearls strung on a necklace; F-15s and F-16s mixed with the fighters of other nations for launch after launch, trailing flames deep into the blackness of the sky.
Staff Sgt. Kristie Demetres of South Carolina brushed a wisp of hair from her eyes, and paused to swap stories of home. Her job as a restaurant manager was gone, now, after a call-up that left her with a military salary only half as big as her former paycheck; she's a single parent, and her 3-year-old has been on the phone crying because she won't let him come see her just for a minute, even if he promises to go back right away.
Rumor had it her company, included some of the women, would be heading out next week to help with an expanding military city just eight miles from the Iraqi border, she added.
There was pain in her eyes, when she spoke of her child, but her smile never faltered. "Hey, hope you guys get out of here soon," she said before turning to snug down the straps on yet another pallet of cargo. "Have a good flight back."
I turned, too, and stepped beyond the glare of floodlights and the hard concrete approaches to Kristie's hangar. I stood alone, to watch the fighters trace their incandescent paths toward the starry night -- and, for just a moment, to water with tears the remorseless sands of the endless, endless desert.


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Dr. Byrd performing his first arthroscopic labral procedure in 1992. More than a quarter of a century later, this patient is still doing well.
Dr. Byrd pioneered many of the surgical techniques for hip arthroscopy commonly employed throughout the orthopaedic world and invented numerous instruments that have revolutionized aspects of orthopaedic surgery (learn more about the History of Hip Arthroscopy in Nashville). He has been one of the leaders for defining and developing the role of less invasive arthroscopic techniques in and around the hip. He travels the world as a visiting surgeon, invited professor, and lecturer, including stops on all six populated continents. Dr. Byrd has authored three textbooks on hip arthroscopy, edited numerous other textbooks and journals, and has published over 220 scientific papers, technical and review articles, and book chapters. His referral base of patients is international, and surgeons from all corners of the globe visit Nashville to learn his techniques.
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A video has emerged online of some Nigerian army officers, purportedly proceeding with their invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s home in Aba, Abia state.
The 4 mins 22seconds clip shows the military men in about 30 Hilux vehicles, parked in front of the building. As the convoy drives away, members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), can be seen chanting and wielding sticks, running after the soldiers’ vehicles.
This comes amid news that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, has declared a three-day curfew in the commercial city of Aba. The state government said the curfew starts from 6 pm to 6 am on Tuesday and ends on Thursday.
The tension is not unconnected to the current face-off between a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and men of the Nigerian Army.
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Ethiopian Airlines has begun three weekly one-stop services to Moroni (Comoros) with the latest B737-800.
The flights to Moroni operate via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, flight ET825 leaves Addis Ababa at 09h10 and arrives in Dar es Salaam at 12h00. The flight continues to Moroni at 13h00, landing at 14h20.
The return flight, ET824, departs Comoros at 15h20 and touches down in Tanzania at 16h40. It leaves for Ethiopia at 17h40 and lands at 20h20.
In the past fiscal year, Ethiopian Airlines has added the likes of Cape Town and Durban (South Africa), Gaborone (Botswana), Goma (DRC) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) to its network. Moroni is Ethiopian’s 53rd African destination.


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At 11:45 a.m. in Emmen, the plant fire department of the industrial park on Seetalstrasse was alerted because smoke was detected in the basement of the RUAG wind tunnel in Schiltwald. The emergency services were on site within a few minutes and were able to stop the smoke development. Employees were evacuated from the entire building as a precaution and informed accordingly. No persons were injured.
Shortly after 12:00 noon, the cause of the smoke was found and eliminated. This arose during repair work on the wastewater pipe. Residual substances presumably came into contact with water vapor. In the meantime, the affected building could be reopened.


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Unfelde Records are back-channeling a love and passion of minimal techno into wax. Label boss Robert David marks his third release with a direct representation of the feeling it represents. His ‘Love Manifesto’ EP comes a few years since his last and as time has progressed, creativity has moved with it.
Art and music blend, creating a new dimension for the Romanian label and producing a well-rounded package in the process. Two original tracks are each complemented with a remix, all centred around the native minimal flavour. Multi-talented musician Argenis Brito brings with him a long line of expertise for his interpretation. No stranger to a Trommel premiere, Brito previously featured collaborating with Ricardo Villalobos on Toi Toi Musik.
‘Inima’ receives a dark, chugging treatment from the Venezuelan veteran. As the bassline growls, percussion connects cleanly, mechanical in its layers. It’s all about the progression, introducing simple but twisted elements in a steady fashion.
Short blobs of acid dabble quick bursts of melody before a stabbing synth takes the limelight for the main hook. Dark tainted organ lowers the tone even deeper. Any pleasantries from the original have been stripped out for something a little more sinister. Precision remains the driving force in this operation, steadily shifting between sounds.
Macarie takes on the title track over on the flip side. Deep bassline plods with purpose beneath trip-inducing chatter. Mysterious but groovy, the rework is made for delving into the depths of the club room. Robert David’s original pieces send floatier feels, ‘Love Manifesto’ itself delivering on the driving side of Rominimal and a gorgeous growl.


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Korianne Muya earned the tidy sum through cashback sites in less than an hour without spending a single penny. Here's how she did it.
How do you make money with just a few clicks?
While most loveMONEY readers will be familiar with how these sites can help you pocket a small fortune when you have a few bills to switch or a big purchase to make, what's less well known is that you can also make money without having to spend anything at all.
How 'free' cashback can work
On a recent cashback spree, 25-year-old Korianne Muya earned herself nearly £33 in under an hour by completing various cashback deals.
These included checking her credit score, downloading free apps, registering new accounts and comparing insurance policies.
Crucially, Muya managed to do this without actually buying anything or being signed up to any free trials that would later land her with a hefty bill.
The junior account executive joined TopCashback last October when she was looking for easy ways to save and make cash during her studies.
Since signing up to the site, she has made £136.
Cashback sites provide you with a link to a retailer, instead of you going directly to their site. You can buy products and services via this link and can get some money back from the cashback site, which can vary significantly.
You can learn more about the best ways to earn extra cash on your purchases with this guide to cashback sites and cashback credits cards.
How can you earn £33 in an hour?
Muya says she spent one hour completing the below cashback deals:
- Checking her credit score on Experian (£2.25);
- Downloading the free app Money Dashboard (£1);
- Registering a new account with 20cogs (£1.20);
- Registering a new account with Life Points UK (£1.89);
- Comparing insurance policies at Quote Searcher (£3.50);
- Registering a new account with Switched (£13.12);
- Signing up for and installing Nielsen Computer Panel (£10).
“The process can be a bit painful due to the constant filling out of information, but you get used to it and the reward is worth it,” said Muya.
With her current earnings and cashback, Muya plans to put the money towards new photography equipment, including a tripod and battery packs for travelling.
“I would do it again perhaps if I needed something a little extra and had time to spare,” commented Muya.
Which deals are worth your time?
While each offer may not offer you a huge incentive, if you spend some time completing a few deals, the rewards may add up to something substantial.
But there’s a knack to knowing which deals are worth your time, and which aren’t.
“Cashback deals which asked for card information weren’t worth my time simply because I can be forgetful and may forget to cancel my card after the free trial, which then makes me incur a greater cost,” warned Muya.
“If you’re looking to get started, I’d say just do it and, if you want to get even more out of it, get your friends and family involved and refer them.
“You usually get rewards for referring others.
“If you’re looking to make good money from it, make sure you run all your purchases through the website.
“Most retailers are on there and when doing bigger purchases like broadband or TV, you get even more cashback and that can provide boosts.”
What to watch out for on cashback sites
Cashback sites really can be an easy way to earn some extra cash, there are some things to watch out for if you are planning on giving it a go.
Cashback sites make sure you used them to get to a retailer and they do this by using cookies.
So, if you’ve been looking at a retailer, and decide to take advantage of a deal on a cashback site, it’s a good idea to delete your cookies first, so it doesn’t interfere with getting your cash.
Sign up fees
TopCashback and Quidco are free to register and offer premium memberships, which you can pay for if you choose to on top of this.
Some lesser-known cashback sites may charge you for a standard account, so you may want to avoid these sites if you want to avoid fees for standard accounts.
Make sure you get the cheapest deal
Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the lure of a cashback site that you end up spending money you wouldn’t otherwise spend as you are tempted by getting some money back.
You may also miss out on the cheapest deals or the best cashback offers if you don’t shop around.
Late or failed payments
While it can sometimes take a while for payments to come through, sometimes they don’t come through at all. Often, cookie trails can be the culprit.
If your payment is late, it’s always best to write to the site as quickly as possible. Bigger sites such as TopCashback and Quidco tend to be more reliable.
Other simple ways to make money in your spare time
If you like the idea of making a little extra cash here and there, you've a lot more options available to you than cashback sites.
Have a read of this handy guide to making money on your lunch break to learn more.
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text: This title examines the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship from UFC1, the launch of The Ultimate Fighter and the first female competitors, to today's competitions in 43 events with 12 weight classes. The title includes major UFC events and fighters. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, and informative sidebars enhance the text. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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THE BUGATTI CHIRON
CHIRON SUPER SPORT 300+
To commemorate that sensational record ride in which the magic limit of 300 miles (482.80 km) per hour was broken for the first time, BUGATTI proudly presents the Chiron Super Sport 300+. This very special edition of the Chiron, which is limited to 30 units, has been visually and technically inspired by the record-breaking car.
The body of the Chiron Super Sport 300+ has been lengthened and aerodynamically optimised for absolute maximum performance. The perfect balance between low drag and downforce improves performance and stability – even at speeds above 420 km/h. The iconic W16 8.0-litre engine now achieves an output of 1,600 PS, outperforming the Chiron by 100 PS.
CHIRON PUR SPORT
Pure driving experience, pure adrenaline – that is the new CHIRON PUR SPORT. A substantial further development of the concept underlying the BUGATTI CHIRON “Form Follows Performance”. The result: the most agile and uncompromising hyper car of modern times. With extensive technological optimisations to the chassis, transmission and engine, BUGATTI’s engineers have once again pushed out the boundaries of driving physics. Re-tuned aerodynamics provide more downforce, less weight provides more agility. A close-ratio transmission, high-performance tyres with a new compound for extreme grip and a chassis uncompromisingly designed for agility make driving even at medium speeds a rush for the senses. All this with a focus on its exceptional and experiential performance at all speeds.
More radical, more aggressive and more dynamic, the CHIRON PUR SPORT virtually craves curves and challenging country roads – a new milestone in driving dynamics. A “Pur Sang d’Automobiles”, an automotive thoroughbred through and through!
CHIRON SUPER SPORT
The Chiron Super Sport stands for more comfort and elegance with even more power and greater speed. For the body of the Chiron Super Sport, Bugatti is developing a new car design with optimised aerodynamics. The new Chiron Super Sport is an uncompromising re-embodiment of the Bugatti design mantra “Form Follows Performance”. Every inch of the exterior is designed for high speed.
Bugatti has completely revamped the 8.0-litre W16 engine for the Chiron Super Sport. With power boosted by 100 PS to 1,600 PS and weight reduced by 23 kilograms, the Super Sport is the speediest Chiron. At the same time, it still boasts absolutely precise handling, making it predictable for the driver, with confident steering and a serene body.
The interior features a combination of timeless elegance and unparalleled comfort, sporting a blend of natural elements like leather and polished aluminium with high-tech carbon fibre applications. A perfect interior for high-speed continental cruising.
The new hyper car is scheduled for delivery in early 2022.


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Since the 1970s, recurrent extreme weather and climate events have been affecting the Lake Chad Basin (LCB), which includes Adamawa, Borno, Diffa (Niger), Far North (Cameroon), Lac (Chad), and Yobe (Nigeria). These events have been affecting people’s livelihoods by limiting the availability of natural resources, such as water, and land. A strong population growth, going hand in hand with greater pressure on resources, has intensified the competition for access to these, causing intercommunal conflicts between people pursuing different livelihoods (Adelphi 15/05/2019; WB 06/2021).
Intercommunal conflicts over access to land and natural resources have caused the displacement of thousands of people. These displaced people add to those displaced by the activity of non-state armed groups and military operations. Those who lived mainly from agriculture, pastoralism,1 and fishing heavily depend on humanitarian aid (Le Monde 24/05/2022; UNHCR 21/01/2022 and 18/05/2022).
The activity of non-state armed groups and military operations in the region limit the ability of communities —who traditionally move to other areas when climatic conditions change— from moving and finding other economic opportunities. People living in affected areas often use negative coping strategies to access scarce resources (Adelphi 15/05/2019; IOM 25/08/2021). Rising food prices and low agricultural production – often linked to rainy seasons that start too late and do not last long enough or the destruction of crops by seasonal floods – contribute to the deterioration of food security. This situation is expected to worsen as climate predictions indicate a rise in temperature and an increased frequency of extreme weather events in the region in the coming years (EC 09/02/2022).

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Life Underground is an interactive outreach experience for 7th and 8th grade classrooms being produced in collaboration with the NASA Astrobiology Institute at USC
. The goal of the project is to help students understand how the search for microscopic life at a range of subsurface conditions can impact our understanding of both terrestrial and extraterrestrial life. Students take the role of a young student investigating extreme subsurface environments. By allowing students to create experiments with virtual microbial life, the game reinforces their understanding of the scientific method. Ultimately, the Life Underground game’s relatable characters, engaging exploration, and sense of adventure will inspire players to explore STEM-based careers.
As the co-PI for the interactive component of the project, I am working with a team of game designers at the lab to develop and iterate the underlying design so that classroom use would align with the desired learning goals. The team also includes our partners at the Astrobiology Institute, middle school teachers and students.
This project is a work in progress. When it is complete, it will be released to classrooms with curriculum aligned to 7th and 8th grade Common Core science standards.

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It’s been almost two decades since the C5 Corvette hit the streets with its groundbreaking chassis built around hydroformed steel bumper-to-bumper frame rails. The technology gave engineers a chance to create components that were both lighter and stiffer than traditional stamped and welded assemblies.
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Additive manufacturing lets companies think “outside the box.” Engineers can now start to look at a part without restrictions on size, shape or material. Instead of taking 15 different CNC milled parts and brazing them together, these companies have reimagined the part entirely—to be built as one part.
Demand for machining titanium for aerospace applications won’t abate any time soon. It is driving OEMs and the supply chain in the commercial airplane market to find ways to dramatically increase machining output. Whatever date you pick from now until 2030, there’s a sufficient backlog of commercial airliners for both structural and jet engine applications to keep spindles humming around the clock cutting titanium.
The challenge of machining hip replacement implants out of cobalt chrome
When sizing up an application for a milling toolholder, it is necessary to consider the materials being machined, how aggressively metal is going to be removed, and any machining conditions that are likely to present a challenge to tooling security. By now, the pros and cons of hydraulic, mechanical, and heat-assisted shrink-fit systems are well known and results well documented.
Micro components continue to shrink in size, demanding ever-greater precision and improved handling of parts with sub-micron-sized features. New approaches in micro machining technology include higher-precision systems from traditional micro machining developers, as well as techniques using additive manufacturing processes and semiconductor wafer-scale technology on the smallest of micro parts.
Extrusion and drawing, two related, stalwart topics in material forming, are covered from top of punch to bottom of die in more than 200 papers in the SME Technical Paper library. The range of contributors is broad, from companies like Alcoa, Westinghouse, ASEA, Western Electric and General Electric to universities in Japan, Germany and the US, as well as individual entrepreneur metalworking shops.
Cutting tool and tooling systems specialist Sandvik Coromant has unveiled its CoroPlus suite of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions aimed at helping manufacturers prepare for Industry 4.0. The concept is designed specifically to improve the control of productivity and costs through a combination of machine connectivity and CoroPlus – the suite of connectivity solutions from Sandvik Coromant – helps manufacturers prepare for Industry 4.0 access to manufacturing data and expert knowledge.
How do you boost productivity in a highly competitive industry segment while improving the quality of life for your workforce? That’s the story of Skills Inc. (Auburn, WA), a company that is so unique it has two bottom lines—one financial and one social.
As additive manufacturing emerges from a long infancy, the industry is grappling with a key challenge: A file format and design tools from the 20th century are being asked to do 21st century jobs.


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Ten rules for dogs in hot weather.
1. Never leave a dog alone in a car
2. Be aware of keeping your dog cool when on car journeys together e.g. leave a window open for fresh air and stop regularly to check your animal properly
3. Always ensure a plentiful supply of drinking water.
4. Never leave a dog in a sunny place with no shade.
5. Give long haired dogs a short clip.
6. Exercise the dog out of the heat i.e. morning or evening.
7. Take your dog for a cool swim rather than a walk.
8. Give your dog 10% less food than normal.
9. Give the meals at cooler times of the day e.g. morning and evening.
10. Carry water with you when out on hot days, and give your dog frequent small amounts.

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Tastebuds Tastemakers – October 2013
New month, new music – we have for you here the new acts picked up by Tastebuds users over October. As usual, the users with the enviable foresight to win bragging rights are noted below each video.
Honest, Irish, singer-songwriting. If you’re a fan of James Vincent McMorrow or Ben Howard, Hozier might be right up your street – currently at #1 in the Irish iTunes singles chart off the back of just a 4-track EP. We think he deserves a listen so we’re posting this live track, “Cherry Wine”, recorded live at 6am on an abandoned hotel rooftop:
BRAGGING RIGHTS: @LittleSparks, Cork
2. Belle Mare
London meets New York in the pairing of Amelia Bushell and Thomas Servidone – dulcet and husky tones “adorned with glinted pianos and spacious textures” in the beautifully melancholy full-length album from Belle Mare. Here’s the opener to The Boat of the Fragile Mind, “Charade”:
BRAGGING RIGHTS: @RobLickeR, Melbourne
3. Favored Nations
Trans-pacific three-piece electro outfit based in Los Angeles, Chicago & Adelaide it’s about as happy, disco-tinged, sunshine electro-pop – as you’d expect from the origin of Favored Nations! Upbeat antithesis of the previous two, this is “Blame Game”, from the band’s debut 3-track EP of the same name:
BRAGGING RIGHTS: @ele, Poznań
4. George Ezra
A third EP on the list, Bristolian singer-songwriter George Ezra released his in October after a BBC Introducing set at Glastonbury over the Summer – and just premiered his new video for “Can You Hear The Rain” today. Check out the VOICE! There’s no way this lad is 20 years old….:
BRAGGING RIGHTS: @EVV, London
5. Majid Jordan
The original hype resulting from a collaboration on Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home” in August, was shrouded in mystery. Since then – Toronto production duo Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman have emerged as Majid Jordan. Originally releasing under the moniker Good People, this is one from the more house-y, beats-y incarnation, “Give Me A Reason (For Lovin You)”:
BRAGGING RIGHTS: @joanan, Bucureşti
Playlist up to 14 – we’ve added the Majid Jordan/Drake collab as “Give Me A Reason…” isn’t available on Spotify.
Keep ‘em coming….and in the meantime, let us know what you’ve found recently?
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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Association of Small-Scale Industries (ASSI), Mr Kwame Bour, has urged artisans to form partnerships, to make it easier for them to access bank credit.
He said through this, they would be able to add value to their products and expand their businesses.
Mr Bour was addressing a meeting of the regional branch of the Wood Workers Association of Ghana (WAG) in Kumasi.
He said the efficiency on the part of the small-scale industries would inject some pace into the nation’s industrialization and called on the wood workers to adopt best practices to promote the growth of the wood industry.
Mr Reynolds Debrah, the Regional Chairman of WAG, said the wood industry had bright prospects and urged the members to constantly upgrade their skills and knowledge through training.


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Facebook pulled the official page and Instagram account belonging to British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, citing its policies around hate speech.
The firm said in a blog post Tuesday that Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, had posted content that "uses dehumanizing language and calls for violence targeted at Muslims."
Robinson, who formerly led a right-wing political organization called the English Defense League, has gained notoriety for his vocal criticism of Islam. The EDL has been known to stage violent demonstrations against the religion, and has been accused by many of Islamophobia.
"He has also behaved in ways that violate our policies around organized hate," Facebook said. "As a result, in accordance with our policies, we have removed Tommy Robinson's official Facebook Page and Instagram profile."
The company added: "This is not a decision we take lightly, but individuals and organizations that attack others on the basis of who they are have no place on Facebook or Instagram."
He currently serves as a political advisor to the U.K. Independence Party, or UKIP, a euroskeptic political party that has waned in popularity following the 2016 Brexit vote. UKIP was not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC.
Robinson was jailed May last year for contempt of court, after he made video recordings about a trial related to child molestation. He was subsequently released following an appeal, with judges raising procedural concerns at the time. The case has since been referred to the U.K. attorney general.

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