June 17 and August 27, 1979: Trevino's Single in 9th Beats Braves
|Date: June 17 and August 27, 1979|
|Mets starter: Pete Falcone|
|Winning pitcher: Jeff Reardon|
|Key player(s): Alex Trevino, Lee Mazzilli|
|Key play: Trevino's RBI single|
The Mets faced the Braves on a Sunday afternoon at Shea Stadium. With the Mets having a scheduled flight to Houston early that evening, a predetermined stopping time applied to the game. After eight innings and two rain delays, it had to be halted so that the Mets could leave on time. The Mets won the game over two months later by a 2-1 score.
Pete Falcone and Atlanta's Tony Brizzolara each pitched scoreless ball for the first three innings. The teams got a combined total of five hits against the starting pitchers. In the top of the fourth, the Braves got leadoff singles from Jeff Burroughs and Barry Bonnell before Falcone retired the next three batters. The Mets then took a 1-0 lead on John Stearns' bunt single that scored Lee Mazzilli with two outs in the bottom of the inning.
Gary Matthews homered off Falcone in the top of the fifth to tie the game for Atlanta. Braves' reliever Joey McLaughlin retired the Mets in order in the bottom half. From the sixth inning to the eighth, Wayne Twitchell allowed only a single to Burroughs while pitching scoreless relief for the Mets. McLaughlin and Gene Garber then teamed up to shut down the Mets and keep the game tied until the game's curfew time at the end of the eighth inning.
On August 27, the game resumed. Jeff Reardon (who was still in the minor leagues when the game started) came in to pitch the top of the ninth. After giving up a leadoff single to Dale Murphy, Reardon recorded outs on the next three batters for a scoreless inning. Mazzilli led off the bottom half with a single off Garber and went to second base on Richie Hebner's ground out. Lee stole third and came home on Alex Trevino's single to end the game. The Mets had a victory that took more than ten weeks to complete.
- The win for Reardon was the first of his major league career. Since the official date for the game was June 17, Jeff got credit for a win of a major league game that was played while he was in the minors.


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I love a quick and easy dinner, especially after a day’s work. We have this Pesto Pasta regularly – it’s perfect in the Summer but works all year round too and is super easy to make!
Pesto Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes
- 30 g Fresh Basil
- 75 g Grated Parmesan
- 100 g Pine Nuts
- 100 ml Olive Oil
- 300 g Sundried Tomatoes, chopped
- 120 G Baby Spinach
- 400 g Pasta
- Boil a pan of water and cook the pasta. Drain and allow to cool.
- Next, make the Pesto. Pop the Basil, Parmesan, half of the Pine Nuts and the Olive Oil and blend.
- Transfer the pasta to a bowl and mix in the Pesto. Add in the Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach and the remaining Pine Nuts and stir.

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“Never again will a single story be told as though it were the only one,” John Berger wrote in his novel G. (1972). In the decades that have followed, that line has become a rallying cry for contemporary novelists, including Michael Ondaatje, Arundhati Roy, and, most famously, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. But it’s worth remembering that, from Mrs. Dalloway to Underworld, the novel has often relied on a plurality of voices—sometimes a chorus, sometimes a cacophony—to evoke the texture of life. A technique that once felt radical has become a new fictional norm.
So it bears noticing when a novelist creates a genuinely new way of suggesting the complicated dance of relationships formed and dissolved, of connections made and missed, that sets the tone for a human life. For the last seventeen years, in a succession of books that are structured as a hybrid of the novel and linked stories, Joan Silber has been quietly stretching our understanding of how stories can be told. Using one person’s narrative as a jumping-off point for any number of others—the high school ex-girlfriend who appears momentarily in one chapter might become the focus of the next—her work generates tension and momentum from the ebbs and flows of individual lives, but also from the unexpected and sometimes unexplained links between them. “The world is not revolving around you—or it’s revolving around you from your point of view, but there are a lot of other revolutions going on at the same time,” she has said. Her method is “a way of conveying that, of giving a broader canvas than fiction sometimes gives.”
It’s a testimony to Silber’s gifts that none of her books in this mode—starting with In My Other Life (2000), there are now six—feels formulaic. Each of them pushes in a new direction. Ideas of Heaven (2004), which was shortlisted for the National Book Award, is a “ring of stories” written in the first person, in which every speaker connects almost invisibly to the next until the final piece of the puzzle brings them all together. In The Size of the World (2008), faulty screws in a guidance system for American planes in Vietnam kickstart a journey across decades, from Vietnam to Florida, Thailand, Sicily, and New Jersey. Fools (2013) begins with a circle of anarchists in 1920s New York and masterfully unspools threads that lead from Paris to Mumbai and finally circle back around. In each book, the characters are linked not only by their circumstances but also, and more importantly, by their shared preoccupations: the twin paths of sex and religion as routes to ecstasy; the unintended and often irrevocable consequences of our actions; the challenge of reconciling our practical desires with our moral impulses.
With Improvement, her eighth work of fiction, Silber takes on what might be the quintessential American drive: improving ourselves, our partners, or our situations. How do we live our…
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Umno disciplinary board has been asked to speed up its investigations into the 900 plus complaints of money politics it has received so that those found guilty would not be able to contest in the party polls next March.
Rais Yatim said he had been asked to pay for votes in an upcoming contest for top posts, and warned that money politics would destroy the organisation.
Foreign Minister Rais Yatim said "the majority" of Umno members were more interested in making money out of the election than in voting for the right person.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) is allowed to investigate cases involving money politics in the run up to the Umno party elections in December.
So why the fuck can't UMNO disciplinary council take any action. Hello its already bad enough that the fate of this country is left in the hands of 2000 odd voters. It can't be that all of the complaints are false or lacking in evidence to take any action. Can't they even find 5% of the cases to make examples of? Corruption is corruption, why one set of rules for the political parties to decide disciplinary action? What the fuck is the ACA doing?
Only in Malaysia where money politics is so openly discussed and not denied. So why the fuck does the government complain everytime the country slides down some corruption index.
I don't know how far its true when Tun Mahathir said that he will publish the names of money politics offenders so if he does that would make some interesting reactions.

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So last month the photo contest that I enter (BP) started a cash prize contest. I thought what the heck I'd give it a try once. Well much to my suprise one of my latest newborn pics received honorable mention in the contest. They only pic 3 winners, and they never mentioned anything beyond that so to find out I recieved honorable mention was pretty cool too.
Here are the winning photos and the other honorable mentions for last months contest.
And here is my photo of sweet baby "A" that was chosen titled "Sweet Sleep" This is one of my very favs from her session!!

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Here are the current top mattresses of 2021. Best Mattress For Lordosis
As we enter 2021, the industry is strained with mattress brand names.
Listed below is a list of the top 10 mattresses of 2021.
Keep in mind, they are listed in no specific order.
So, if you’re searching for the best mattress available, you can’t go wrong with any of the following brands. So, if you’re searching for the best mattress available, you can’t go wrong with any of the following brands. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- Puffy’s Adaptive Flexible Cloud Technology has been known to really help ease back pain.
- With Puffy, you receive both a 101 night sleep trial, alongside a lifetime warranty.
- One of the highest quality mattresses for your money. Puffy is made to order, and ships in 2 days.
- The top layer of Puffy is CertiPUR-US Certified, and is made of Cooling Cloud Relief Foam. The Cooling Cloud Relief foam layer is the layer that gives you the “sleeping on a cloud” sensation. The last layer, made up Firm Core Support Foam, is also CertiPUR-US Certified. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- Having a premium natural latex coat, DreamCloud provides a good bounce, and extra contour.
- A few highlights of this mattress aside from the tufting are stitched handles across the side, a cost of $ 1,199 for a queen size and flax yarns and cashmere blend.
- Comes with a 365 night sleep trial, compared to 100 nights for most brands.
- Thanks to Pocket Coil Technology, the manufacturing costs are cheaper, so the savings are passed on to you. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- Purple Mattress is one of the most well known mattress companies worldwide.
- Purple uses hyper-elastic polymer in the construction of their mattresses, as opposed to memory foam.
- Purple has a very different feel than any other mattress brand. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- Purple mattress sleeps cool, all while responding well to motion transfer.
- The first layer of Purple is made of polyurethane foam, while its last layer is made of polyurethane foam. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- The Signature is Nolah’s flagship product. It is soft and supportive at the same time, thanks to the brands proprietary AirFoam” and high density poly foam.
- The Nolah Signature 12 is a luxury flippable all-foam mattress that’s medium-firm on one side and medium-soft on the other.
- If you have a partner, and are easily disturbed during the night, the Nolah Signature would be a great choice, due to how well it handles motion transfer.
- Nolah offers free shipping, and a 120 night sleep trial for their mattresses. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- Sweetnight offers a full line of mattresses and pillows, both. Most of their products are made up of gel memory foam.
- Some Sweetnight products can be purchased on Amazon, but not all of their products, or mattress sizes. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- Sweetnight has been voted Best Budget mattress, and has a mattress for everyone, with 5 models to choose from.
- Sweetnight offers a 100 night sleep trial, as well as free shipping for all of its mattress models.
- Available in both memory foam and hybrid.Available in both memory foam and hybrid. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- Nectar Sleep has been voted Best Memory Foam mattress, and is one of the fastest growing companies in the sleep industry.
- Having optimal levels of firmness, coolness, breathability, and comfort with their mattresses, Nectar Sleep guarantees ideal sleep.
- The Nectar mattress is an all-foam bed in a box mattress that contains multiple layers of high-quality memory foam. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- If you are a back sleeper, and light or average in weight, you will not beat the pressure relief, comfort and support of Nectar.
- Nectar offers a Lifetime warranty and 365 night sleep trial for their mattresses. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- Awara is a hybrid mattress model, combining innerspring support with a significant comfort system.
- Awara Mattress pairs a 4-inch layer of natural, Rainforest Alliance-certified Dunlop latex with a 9-inch support core of pocketed coils in their latex hybrid.
- The latex of the Awara is certified by the Rainforest Alliance. This means it meets the criteria on environmental sustainability, social and economic impact.
- Awara is also GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) certified, indicating the latex is organic. The top cover is made of New Zealand wool and organic cotton. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- The If you are a side sleeper, not wanting to sacrifice the decadence of a luxury brand, then the Saatva Classic is for you.Saatva Classic mattress offers all the features side sleepers need without sacrificing the decadence of a luxury brand.
- The Saatva Classic is made with high-quality, eco-friendly materials, and is completely customizable. There are 3 firmness level, sizes and heights available.
- Saatva also has excellent customer service. They make the process stress-free by providing at-home setup for your new mattress and removal of your old mattress at no extra charge.
- Every Saatva comes with a 180 night sleep trial and free shipping. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- The Idle Sleep Hybrid is available in two firmness options: “medium,” which measures six out of 10 on the firmness scale, and “luxury firm,” which measures at an 8 out of 10.
- Customers may also opt for a mattress that measures “medium” on one side and “luxury firm” on the other.
- The Idle Hybrid is Idle Sleeps best selling mattress, offering just the right amount of bounce, with their blend of memory foam and latex.
- The Idle Hybrid is backed by a lifetime warranty, and the industries longest sleep trial of 18 MONTHS. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- PlushBeds Botanical Bliss mattress is this California-based brand’s most popular mattress.
- Made from organic materials, including an organic cotton cover, a layer of organic New Zealand wool, and multiple layers of organic Dunlop latex, the Botanical Bliss is available in two firmness options: Medium and Firm. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- The Botanical Bliss promotes spinal health, is 100% latex and is actually recommended by chiropractors and orthopedic specialists.
- If you like to sleep cool and also have some bounce in your mattress, the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss would be a perfect option.
- PlushBeds ships for free, and comes with a 100 night sleep trial. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- The double-sided Layla mattress that allows sleepers to choose between different firmness levels, depending on which side they choose to face up. The feeling of this product is different than any other you have really felt. Additionally, it allows you to keep cool, and spring back extremely rapidly. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- On the milder side of the mattress, this comfortable layer is made up of 3 inches of copper infused memory foam, with a density of 3.5lbs.This is a fairly thick layer of memory foam, which is a soft cloth that will let the sleeper to sink for pressure relief.
- Layla mattress has a 4 month sleep trial, along side a lifetime warranty. Since most brands only have a 10 year warranty, this is a major selling point for Layla. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- The medium-firmness makes the Bear Pro a specifically good selection for mix sleepers. Those that change positions in the evening ought to really feel particularly great support when they are on their back as well as tummy as well as adequate comfort when they get on their side.
- While memory foam is recognized for trapping heat and also can make sleepers get too hot during the night, the Bear Pro’s gel memory foam will aid with air conditioning. The combination of the Celliant cover as well as cooling down foam layers must keep most sleepers cool down during the night.
- The Bear Pro mattress has four layers of foam and also a softer feel than either of Bear’s other bed mattress offerings. In addition, the two greatest differentiators are the copper-infused foam and the added cushion supplied.
- The Bear Pro comes with cost-free delivery and returns, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year service warranty. Financing is readily available as are numerous devices. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- made by Saatva, the Loom & Leaf mattress, is a memory foam mattress, which competes with luxury brands, such as TEMPUR-Pedic Loom & Leaf is one of very few online memory foam mattresses that’s not compressed and sent in a box.
- Loom & Leaf uses a gel chilled, high density high density memory foam since it is top layer. It’s supported with a base layer comprised of high density polyfoam. This all adds up to a very supportive, pressure-relieving feel.
- With Loom & Leaf offering both firm and relaxed models, they cater to stomach sleepers of any weight.
- Loom & Leaf mattresses all come with a 120 night sleep trial, together with a 15 year guarantee. If you are ever unsatisfied for whatever reason, Loom & Leaf offers you a complete refund. Best Mattress For Lordosis
- By far the most innovative bed mattress to make this list, the Eight Sleep POD offers whatever you ‘d anticipate in a wise bed mattress, and more.
- The POD consists of 5 layers, consisting of a contouring foam topper integrated into the Active Grid for enhanced convenience and pressure-point relief.
- It likewise has ambient sensing units, determining room temperature, humidity, and regional weather condition to respond wisely
- Not only will this bed mattress change temperature as your body does, it also does daily health monitoring of Respiratory Rate, Resting Heart Rate, and Heart Rate Variability.
- The Aurora is a hybrid bed mattress, showing it consists of numerous foam layers and a layer of coil springs.
- The Aurora is used in 3 firmness levels: soft, medium, and company.
- Currently, the Aurora is among the best selling and finest value bed mattress offered.
- Best suited for back sleepers, and those who sleep hot.
- Features a 120 night sleep trial and a 10 year warranty.
Support and Comfort
The 2 greatest aspects when looking to buy a new mattress, is comfort and also support.
You want a few things to take place whenever you lie down.
You want the sinkage and shape to be right, for proper spine alignment.
You will want adequate support while you sleep through out the night.
It is critical to have proper alignment from top to bottom as you sleep.
This is important to make sure you are reducing neck and back pain, as well as have a healthy sleep.
A mattress also should be a good source of stress relief, along with supporting your body.
The stress points in your body are precisely what is in control of you thrashing during the evening.
Memory foam is known for being great at both support, and being comfortable through out the night. Best Mattress For Lordosis
Should You Choose Firm or Soft?
This is along the same lines, as when we talk about comfort and support.
A new mattress should never be either too soft, or too firm.
What you want in a mattress, is one that ensures your spine and body stay in a neutral position.
Too much rigidity in a mattress will irritate the stress variables, making pinched nerves, in addition to the blood to stop flowing.
Have you ever woken with your body feeling like pins and needles? If so, there’s a great chance your mattress is too firm.
Then you have the issue of a mattress too soft, which creates a sagging effect.
This can trigger back pain, caused by uneven spinal alignment.
This is why we say you want a mattress that is neutral.
You’re looking a mattress that’s soft in the right spots, but not too soft overall.
You also need a mattress firm enough to be supportive; without being too rigid. Best Mattress For Lordosis
One feature most don’t think about when shopping for a new mattress, is the fever neutrality, or ‘breathability’ of a mattress.
The best thing that memory foam has going for them, is their ability to conform to your body.
However, foam mattresses have been known to create ‘the oven result’, when their layers start to diminish.
Which essentially just means your body heat gets caught inside the mattress, causing you to sleep hot.
Good thing is most mattress brands now use advanced technology to create special materials to prevent this.
Mattress companies want their design to sleep cool, but also provide warmth where it should, and also provide breathability.
Just like with anything, some brands are better at this than their competition. Best Mattress For Lordosis
This should come as no surprise, but when looking for a high quality mattress, it’s normal for them to come with a hefty price tag.
With mattresses being fairly expensive, you want to make sure you buy one that’s going to last you for years.
It is crucial to discover a mattress that’s been well developed, with a lifetime span in mind.
If you will invest the money on a mattress that’s brand new, look for one that uses at least a 10 year warranty. Best Mattress For Lordosis


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Jamestown chorus in Ocean State choral concert on April 29
The Rhode Island Festival Chorus will present their second concert with RISings II this Saturday, April 29, at 3 p.m. at East Providence High School.
"The first concert was such a success that we had to do another," said B. J. Whitehouse, director of the Jamestown Community Chorus. "At the first concert we had about 300 singers and an audience of 700. This time we'll have approximately 225 singers and we expect a full house of at least a thousand. The tickets will all be sold," he added with enthusiasm.
The Rhode Island Festival Chorus is the melding of five of Rhode Island's finest choral groups into one large choir of approximately 225 vocalists. According to Whitehouse, this concert will also have guest singers comprised of the East Providence High School Chamber Chorus and the Rhode Island Children's Chorus who will join in the finale.
Each group will be allowed fifteen minutes to present their best. Then, guest director Dr. Robert Harris of Northwestern University will take over and conduct the mass chorus, Whitehouse said. The Festival Chorus will sing "Ave Verum Corpus" by Mozart, and a special composition of new music by Dr. Harris to the poem "Silver Swan." The finale will be an audience participation rendition of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
"Nothing is more powerful than over a thousand voices in song," Whitehouse said. "When we performed the first concert and all those voices filled the auditorium, it was overwhelming," he added.
RISings II will feature five participating choruses: All In A Chord, a women's barbershop chorus from Wickford; the Carillon Women's Chorus from Burrillville, a traditional chorus; the Cumberland-Lincoln Chorus, the largest group, sings Broadway and pop; the Jamestown Community Chorus will give a classical renaissance presentation; and the West Bay chorus of Warwick, Coventry and West Warwick, a traditional chorus.
The Rhode Island Children's Chorus will present a medley of folk tunes, while the East Providence High School Chamber Chorus will sing a selection of contemporary classics.
"We are privileged to have Susan Hogan of WPRI, Channel 12 News, as the master of ceremonies, as well as guest accompanist Dale Munschy," Whitehouse said.
The Jamestown Community Chorus will sing "The Echo Song," an Italian renaissance piece, Antoine Dvorak's "New World Symphony" theme, a humorous French piece called "He is Handsome," and the late Bill Karl's "Prayer for Peace."
"Since the first performance of RISings last year, we've seen other choral festivals make their presence known around the state and throughout New England," Whitehouse said. "It's a wonderful thing to see and hear everyone singing. I'd like to think that we inspired others to follow our lead. It's kind of nice to know that the JCC was the first to invite other choruses to sing together," he added.
RISings II, the Rhode Island Festival Chorus and the Ocean State will raise its voice in song again at East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, on Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, call 401 334-9310. RISings II can be visited on the Internet at www.rifestivalchorus. org.


Finally, the new 2018 Mitsubishi RVR coming soon. Another RVR crossover by Mitsubishi is expected to be launched in the year of 2018. The automobile is forecaster as a classic upgrade of class with its unique interior and efficient motor unit. No significant change is expected to be made to the outer appearance. The 2018 Mitsubishi RVR model will be refreshed through its elegant and stylish interior. Mitsubishi is hoping to replace the entire SUV car segment in coming years with its SUVs where 2018 Mitsubishi RVR will be just a beginning. There are rumors of new models with their new names, style and engines being on the way.
2018 Mitsubishi RVR – External Body Parts and Inner Cosmetic Changes
In addition, the new Mitsubishi RVR will be an attempt towards the achievement of better driving experience and better convenience and comfort. Improved aero dynamics, bumper and fused front grille will be some of the features added to the new model. Also, front grille will have lots of small holes and a broads stripe at its center. A lightweight vehicle will be introduced in its class.
The headlights are expected to be placed in an angular direction to the hood and fog lights will be placed at two ends, just above the front bumper. From one side a small bump at the bottom of the doors will be visible. Tail lights will be divided into two parts, out of which one part will be at the tailgate and another one will be on the body itself. Safety has been one of the key concerns while redesigning. Some of the probable safety features will be:-
· 7-SRS Air-bags
· Rear View Camera
· Lane Departure Assist
· Defogger In the Back Glass
· Anti-Collision Alert, Etc.
Inside its interior, attractive and luxurious seats are to be expected. Center console and dashboard will be redesigned to create a completely unique appearance. All the models of the 2018 RVR will have variety of defense purses and handbags. The new 2018 Mitsubishi RVR will also have newly designed multimedia system with a audio system and a sensor display of size 6.1 inches.
There are still lot more specifications which are yet to be discovered from the manufacturer’s hub about the new launch.
2018 Mitsubishi RVR – Engine and Performance
The 2018 RVR will come out with the one powerful single-engine. The quality performance of the car will be improved with a 2.0-liter engine. The car’s engine has the capability to deliver 196 Newton Meter of Torque and 148 hp. The basic model of the Mitsubishi RVR is equipped with an immobilizer system to control the pressure of tires. Also, the other variants of Mitsubishi RVR will come with the 2.4-liter engine. Both engines are paired with 5-speed manual transmissions and one CVT gearbox. According to several sources, Its trim model will be equipped with hybrid systems and two electric motors.
2018 Mitsubishi RVR – Price and Release Date
In conclusion, the expected price for the base model of Mitsubishi RVR 2018 will be around $19,000. Its trim models will be a greater price as compared to its base model.
As such, there is no news regarding the exact release date. Finally, it is being anticipated that 2018 Mitsubishi RVR will be released by the end of 2017. Therefore all the prospective and potential buyers should start planning on acquiring one after its launch.


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Appel publishes article in the Idaho Law Review
Smith Professor Peter A. Appel published "Grazing in the national wilderness preservation system" in 53 Idaho Law Review 465 (2017).
Office of Communications and Public Relations, "Appel publishes article in the Idaho Law Review" (2017). Faculty Highlights. 1853.

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Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy
Southside earned its first win of the season with a 53-31 victory over Etowah on December 2. Ella Knowlton paced the Lady Panthers with 15 points, followed by Madison Shaw (pictured above) with 11 and Lexy Cline with nine. Ella Knowlton pulled down seven rebounds, while Lexy Cline cleared six and Shaw five. Jaylee Divine led Etowah with 11 points.
Sardis improved to 7-1 on the season with a 44-30 win over Hokes Bluff last Tuesday (Nov. 30). Jayda Lacks paced the Lady Lions with 14 points, followed by Lily Towns with eight and Kytha Edwards with six. Belle Trammell distributed out eight assists.


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BOSSIER CITY, La. -- Human remains were found in a burned vehicle that's been traced to a missing Bossier City man.
The DeSoto Parish Coroner's Office said the remains have not been identified. They will be taken Tuesday morning to the LSU FACES Lab in Baton Rouge for identification.
The discovery of the remains inside the vehicle are now the subject of a joint investigation.
Sources confirmed to KTBS that the vehicle -- a Chevrolet Malibu -- was found in late August in a wooded area off Stonewall-Frierson Road in north DeSoto Parish.
State police determined the vehicle belonged to 33-year-old BreAndre McFann, who was reported missing in 2018 to the Bossier City Police Department. A state police news release makes no reference to the condition of the vehicle or that it contained human remains.
McFann was last seen at his home in the Sherwood Apartments. He was driving a Malibu.
Louisiana State Police, Louisiana State Fire Marshal, Bossier City police and DeSoto Parish sheriff's investigators have begun a joint investigation into the disappearance of McFann.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call state police at 318-741-2740.


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Sunday, May 10, 2009
88-Keys on Fashion, and His Love For His Favorite Brand
Check this out! Hip hop's 88-Keys gives us the low down on his fashion sense. Now listen to what he says, "I've only worn Ralph Lauren Polo clothing since 1993." Talk about staying loyal, with some fashion styles coming and going, Ralph Lauren Polo has become a part of the image of 88-Keys. His music and fashion make him a notable figure in music. Enjoy the fashion video, and look out for a music video, i'll post sometime within the couple of days.

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Volume 40 Number 6, November/December 2003
Pages 511 — 516
Informal care providers for veterans with SCI: Who are they
and how are they doing?Susan Robinson-Whelen, PhD; Diana H. Rintala, PhDDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, VA Medical Center,
Houston, TX; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXAbstract — Veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) who received care at the Houston Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center were interviewed about their use of formal and informal assistance to meet their daily physical needs. Informal caregivers were found to play an important role in the daily care of veterans with SCI, with 37% receiving some informal, unpaid assistance with personal care. Primary informal caregivers were mostly women, had a mean age of 53, and provided an average of almost 12 hours of care a day. Nearly one- third of participants rated their primary caregiver as being only in fair or poor health, and one-fourth thought their caregiver was unlikely to be able to provide the same level of care 5 years from now. Of particular concern, more than half reported that they did not have anyone else willing and able to provide assistance if their primary family caregiver became permanently unable to care for them.Key words: caregivers, long-term care, spinal cord injuries.

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I felt my heart sink as I saw him standing there in the far distance, his Revolver pointing right at me. He looked crazy, he looked like he was protecting me from something else, someone else, even with that gun pointing in my direction. I blinked, and blinked again, and kept blinking away the hot rivers. "Go back, go back; go away, go away; this isn't real, this isn't real," I murmured.
I noticed the stains around his underarms and neck; he was sweating like all hell has gone loose! "Why? Why are you in such a fright? Why aim that cold steel in my direction? I don't understand," I huffed. I saw the hunger in his eyes, his nostrils flaring, his strong stance; a soldier during sleepless nights of war. He closed his eyes, I blinked once more and heard the loud gunshot as something painful pierced below my rib-cage. Everything was in camera clicks, flashes; click, click, click. The night sky, the walls of broken buildings, the rough dirt against my spine as I tumbled to the ground.
Clenching my side I coughed; coughed up blood, coughed hoarsely, however, that's when I noticed it. I gasped as thin black smoke left through my mouth, out of my body and disappear into the stars. I saw the bearded man, the man who pulled the trigger, appear in my field of vision, he applied pressure to the wound, I winced. He kept repeating, "Come on, come on, stay with me, stay with me. Not today, not today, come on." He seemed to be assuring himself that Death will not come to my doorstep tonight.
I blinked and just for a minute I noticed a man dressed in black, scythe in hand, peering over my helpless body like a predator hunting for it's prey. I closed my eyes, opened them and the man was gone. I opened my mouth toward the man holding my body. I let out a shaky breath and apologized to the man. I told him that I understood, his purpose, why he shot me, why he pulled the trigger. I thought, "Maybe he thought I could be saved once the ghost in my body left my soul. I guess he was wrong after-all."
I chuckled softly, coughed up more gooey blood. I saw the smile under his rough beard once more, closed my eyes and re-opened them to an endless darkness where Death greeted me with a warm welcome. . .


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I don’t know much about Rick Perry as a man. As a politician I’ve found reasons to disagree with him and even dislike him. I’ve also found reason to admire his stands against Federal encroachments.
But I am pleasantly surprised that he would take a hit on the homosexual issue. It is one that many conservatives in office might try to avoid. Many “conservatives” in the media have apostatized on the issue. But Rick Perry, without being angry, simply spoke against our present cultural madness.
Perry made his comments to the Commonwealth Club of California. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Perry was asked if he believed homosexuality is a disorder.
“Whether or not you feel compelled to follow a particular lifestyle or not, you have the ability to decide not to do that,” Perry said. “I may have the genetic coding that I’m inclined to be an alcoholic, but I have the desire not to do that, and I look at the homosexual issue the same way.”
The large crowd gathered at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins hotel on Nob Hill included many Perry supporters. But the comment still drew a murmur of disbelief.
Notice how polarized the nation has become and how elitist the pro-homosexual “believers” have become. They not only believe that homosexuality is normal, but they pretend that anyone who thinks otherwise is some sort of impossible barbarian. Nothing has happened to change the minds of millions of people, including Bible-believing Christians. Yet these people act like they have shown us proof that we must reject everything and submit to their pansexual ideology.
Dear Homosexual-normalizers, wake up and realize you have never been persuasive. That’s why you keep trying to find new ways to intimidate.
CNS News points out this is not a new way for Perry to explain his view on homosexuality:
Perry expressed a similar view in his 2008 book, On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts Are Worth Fighting For, which examined how liberal groups and gay activists had attacked the Boy Scouts since 1976 to change its policies on membership.
In the book, Perry says, “Though I am no expert on the ‘nature versus nurture’ debate, I can sympathize with those who believe sexual preference is genetic. It may be so, but it remains unproved. Even if it were, this does not mean we are ultimately not responsible for the active choices we make.”
“Even if an alcoholic is powerless over alcohol once it enters his body, he still makes a choice to drink,” said Perry. “And, even if someone is attracted to a person of the same sex, he or she still makes a choice to engage in sexual activity with someone of the same gender.”
Perry went on to explain that this does not mean people should condemn those who engage in homosexual behavior, for their lives are just as valuable in the eyes of God as anyone else’s life. But freedom to engage in homosexual behavior does not mean that millions of Americans have to accept, or “normalize” that behavior in society.
“A loving, tolerant view toward those who have a different sexual preference is the ideal position – for both the heterosexual and the homosexual,” said Perry. “I do not believe in condemning homosexuals that I know personally. I believe in valuing their lives like any others, as our God in Heaven does.”
“Tolerance, however, should not only be asked of the proponents of traditional values,” the governor said. “The radical homosexual movement seeks societal normalization of their sexual activity. I respect their right to engage in the individual behavior of their choosing, but they must respect the rights of millions in society to refuse to normalize their behavior.”
Perry’s analogy was perfect. Not everyone is equally prone to alcoholism. Furthermore, the love of alcohol seems like a natural inclination to the alcoholic. To be a full human being the alcoholic must combat his own desires. Jesus calls people who find themselves erotically fixated on anyone other than an opposite-sex spouse to do the same. I am thankful Perry spoke the simple truth.
Of course, Perry’s ethic of tolerance and love is completely foreign to the current promoters of homosexual acceptance who use the power of government and economic intolerance to wipe out all traditional societal and civil freedoms.


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Could anyone imagine that a prestigious and respected institution like the CDC would err so greatly as to contaminate specimens with dangerous strains of bird flu or mishandle live anthrax? It seems a bit far-fetched but it is in fact the reason for which the Center for Disease Control is in the middle of a hearing overseen by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Wednesday.
More than 75 CDC staff members were exposed to live anthrax as several mistakes were made in the handling of extremely dangerous samples. These samples were not sterilized before they had been sent to another CDC laboratory, they had been apparently also left unlocked and the disinfectant that had been used was expired according to the report that was published today by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Deemed “sloppy” and “inexcusable” by the subcommittee chairman Representative, Tim Murphy, the recent issues of lab safety that the CDC seem to have been experiencing are in fact numerous and systemic. The samples of Anthrax were, according to the report, stored in an unrestricted hallway and in refrigerators that were unlocked. Moreover, there were no signs on the refrigerators meant to prevent them from being opened and one refrigerator that did have a lock also had the key to it sitting in the lock. Disinfectant had also been used that was expired and lab workers had not only not been properly trained in the decontamination of relevant surfaces and areas, but also couldn’t recall if the bleach they had used to decontaminate areas was expired or not.
Tom Frieden, the director for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged the report and stated that such incidents were indeed completely unacceptable and that they should have not happened at all. He will personally supervise corrective actions so that the CDC can improve their safety regulations when the transfer of biologic specimens is underway.
This is sadly not an isolated case since the CDC has already been in the middle of similar scandals in the past. Another incident involved different strains of bird flu that became cross-contaminated because of improper handling protocols. This led to the temporary closure of influenza labs within the CDC as well as an abrupt halt on the transportation and transfers of biological materials. What is most worrisome, however, is the fact that this incident wasn’t known by high-level staff within the CDC for several months. Earlier this year, smallpox was the topic being discussed as vials containing viable strains of the virus had been found in an FDA laboratory.
Such events should certainly not be treated superficially since they raise serious questions about the safety protocols that are being adhered to by CDC staff members. And since there are four other cases described by the CDC itself where live anthrax as well as other dangerous samples had been sent out from its own laboratories, we should seriously evaluate its ability of ensuring the safety of the public as well as its employees.

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As more and more aspects of higher education become digitized or enhanced by technology, the process of applying to college and planning a successful career there has followed suit. The problem? Students still fall through the cracks.
A new report looks at the plethora of digital tools marketed to students to help them get into and make the most of college. It tackles individual websites and mobile apps, like College Confidential and Find Tuition, and provides a comprehensive look at what each offers.
The report, “How Is Technology Addressing the College Access Challenge?,” was released by Get Schooled, a national nonprofit organization that seeks to increase high-school graduation rates and improve students’ success in college. It looks at almost 200 college-prep websites and mobile-phone apps.
According to the report, many lower-income and younger students tend to be left out of the initial college-prep process. That’s because not all students have ready access to the Internet, and most of the relevant websites are aimed at high-school juniors and seniors, it says. The report suggests that if students are involved in the process earlier, they are more likely to apply to college.
It also concludes that the number of tools is overwhelming and that there’s not one “go-to” website that walks students though the entire college-planning process, from admission through graduation. The few sites that come closest to doing it all tend to cost money to use or to require an adult’s help to navigate, putting them out of reach of some students, the report says.Return to Top


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Technology companies have long been at loggerheads with the Hong Kong government, and tensions appear to be mounting. Behind the scenes, Facebook, Google and Twitter have warned Hong Kong that they will shut down if the country does not change its data protection laws. These laws hold companies accountable for publishing the personal information of individuals and organizations.
According to reports Wall street Journal, A coalition of technology companies called the Asia Internet Coalition, including Facebook, Google and Twitter, are worried that their employees will be prosecuted and charged for publishing private information by users of these platforms.
The coalition says Hong Kong’s action is a completely inappropriate and unnecessary reaction that could harm freedom of expression. Instead, they have suggested that the Hong Kong government narrow the scope of the violations. The Hong Kong Commissioner for Privacy has confirmed the letter, but says such regulations need to be implemented in the wake of recent “doxing” campaigns that violate ethical and legal boundaries.
The Hong Kong government official stressed that the new laws would have no effect on freedom of expression and that its scope would be limited to the country. The laws are expected to be passed by the end of this year.
Technology companies and experts are concerned that the new laws will allow pro-Chinese officials to crack down on dissent. Pro-democracy activists leaked information about police officers and other government officials during the 2019 protests.
There is now a concern that the new rules will be regulated in such a way that even the publication of a picture of a person in a public environment will trouble not only the user but also technology companies. With the passage of these laws, it will be more difficult than ever to hold the police accountable for violence or criticism of politicians’ undemocratic actions.

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Did you know bees are extremely important to our ecosystem?
We need bees to pollinate flowers, plants and a lot of our crops. And did you know bees are in trouble? For this very reason, a lot of people have taken up beekeeping or have created bee-friendly gardens to help save the bees. After all, it’s nice to be a part of the solution and not the problem isn’t it?
Just like the highly successful Lavender Garden, Honey: From Flower to Table dips into the myth, magic, science, and literature behind this sacred and sensuous food. Author Stephanie Rosenbaum traces the amazing process that turns flower nectar into honey, and takes the reader on a fascinating tour of the history and symbolism of honey. Cooking and crafting chapters include recipes for mouthwatering honey delicacies and step-by-step instructions for simple crafts like honeycomb candles and lip balms. A sumptuous feast for the senses, Honey perfect for honey lovers or anyone who fills life with sweet inspiration.
Indulge your sweet tooth all year long with honey’s many seasonal flavors. With 84 recipes that highlight a different honey varietal for each month of the year, author Laurey Masterson showcases the versatility of this incomparable natural sweetener. Use avocado honey to add depth to April’s baby carrots; spice up your July peaches with sourwood honey; and add some cranberry honey to November’s Thanksgiving spread. This delightful book is filled with bits of honey lore and beekeeping history to sweeten your exploration of the varied and delicious ways you can use honey every day.
From crayons to cough drops, cookies to candles, “Beehive Alchemy” offers a comprehensive introduction to incorporating the miracle of bees into everyday life. With this book, beekeepers (and bee lovers) will learn about the benefits and attributes of beeswax, honey, propolis, and more alongside a full range of projects and techniques to process and harness the amazing gifts of bees. Whether you keep bees or just love them, Beehive Alchemy will become your go-to comprehensive guide for hive-to-home creations.
Fill the year ahead with weekly activities from around and about the hive, including art projects, recipes, experiments, garden activities, and more! Bees are important to local ecosystems, now more than ever. If you keep bees or are interested in keeping bees, this is the book for you. Filled with 52 beekeeping and hive-inspired projects to keep you involved with your bees and hive all year long. The tutorials are brief, accomplishable, and rewarding. Try a new technique each week with how-tos and sidebars with tips that are perfect for including the whole family. Beekeeping is a fun and educational hobby for the whole family to enjoy and is a highly impressive skill to possess!
Get the buzz on bees, honey, hive behavior, and all the things you can make with bee products in “The Benevolent Bee.” A honeybee hive produces much more than honey; it also produces pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax, and bee venom. And humans have found uses for all these products. This book will describe how and why the bees make these products, how they’ve been used by humans throughout the ages, and how beekeepers harvest the products. It will also present simple do-it yourself recipes for using the products in health and wellness, body care, nutrition, and craft.

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text: Travelling via the local trains in Mumbai is an experience in itself. Transporting an everage of 80,00000 people everyday is no easy task. Fatalities are common, but without them the metropolis comes to a standstill. They were an important part of my life growing up and I always try to get a trip in whenever in the city. You know, for old times sake.

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Nissan introduced in Chicago the American version of the Juke Nismo. Nissan has presented the Juke Nismo in Europe at the Paris exhibition in September 2012.
It is now equipped with a 1,6 liter DOHC turbo engine with 200 hp and 250 Nm of torque. It will be available in four-wheel drive and rear wheel drive with the completition of 0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (8.2 in the four-wheel drive version) and has a top speed of 215 km/h (200 km/h, inthe four-wheel drive version). The rear wheel drive version is combined with a 6-speed manual transmission while the four-wheel drive version with an Xtronic CVT transmission with manual mode.
It has a lower and stiffer suspension and stands on a multi-pointed 18 inch alloy wheels and wider Continental tires(compared to the original version of the Juke). Stylistically it is equipped with an aerodynamic bodykit that improves the vertical downforce by 37%, consists of a redesigned front bumper and grille, wider fenders, side skirts, a new roof spoiler, LED daytime running lights, red mirrors and finally a new rear bumper with twin chrome tailpipes.


arrested in 2013 and was sentenced Wednesday to three years of informal probation.
On Oct. 2, 2012, co-defendants Hossein Nayeri, Kyle Shirakawa Handley and Ryan Anthony Kevorkian abducted a marijuana dispensary owner and his female roommate from a Newport Beach home on 25th Street. The masked men forced the two at gunpoint to get into a van and drove them to the Mojave Desert.
The men demanded the dispensary owner reveal to them the location of $1 million they believed he had hidden there.
The victim, whose identity is being withheld by the Daily Pilot due to the nature of the crime, was beaten severely by his captors and was doused in bleach. They also severed his penis before abandoning him in the desert. He was later rescued after his housemate was able to free herself and hail a passing sheriff’s deputy.
Rhodus is the last of the four arrested in connection with the crime. She was initially charged with two felony counts of kidnapping for ransom or extortion or to commit robbery or a sex crime; one felony count of aggravated mayhem; one felony count of torture; one felony count of first-degree burglary; and one misdemeanor count of being an accessory to or


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Jap Caribbean weather matters an important deal to anyone planning a cruise in that area of the world. In case you love cruises and really feel that you’ve got skilled every part that the cruise lines have to offer, you possibly can suppose again. Most cruise ships that journey European river cruises are much smaller than traditional cruising ships. Any cruise in any waters of the Caribbean are topic to foul climate particularly throughout hurricane season when the reported incident happened.
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You’ll be able to cruise the Danube, you may cruise some of Europe’s most famous waterways whenever you resolve that European river cruises are for you. Do notice: cruises with distinctive itineraries or well-liked cruises might not provide many reductions. Usually, cruises allow you to convey your individual oxygen items on board but not all cruises have a facility for refilling as solely emergency services are supplied.

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WASHINGTON — Plans for a high-speed train connecting Las Vegas and Southern California have hit a money snag, Sen. Harry Reid said Tuesday.
Reid, D-Nev., said backers of the XPressWest project are struggling to come up with funding to enable approval of a $5 billion government loan. Federal backing would make up the bulk of the $6.9 billion rail plan.
“We’ve had a few setbacks. We are still working hard on it,” Reid told reporters when asked about the status of the project after a meeting of Nevada’s members of Congress.
The Federal Railroad Administration has been weighing an application for a
$5.5 billion loan since December 2010, when the project was known as Desert XPress.
Since then, the project has been rebranded to reflect its investors’ desire to stretch high-speed rail to other Western cities. XPressWest signed an agreement in June with the Southern California transit authority that would extend the western end of the line from Victorville to Palmdale, about 50 miles closer to Los Angeles.
The principal developer of XPressWest is Tony Marnell, chairman of the Marnell Companies, a design and contracting firm that helped build such Strip resorts as The Mirage, Bellagio, Treasure Island and Wynn.
In a statement late Tuesday, XPressWest said the project “meets the requirements for and fulfills the objectives of the loan program.”
“Because our privately owned railroad is a first of its kind, we understand and expect that the federal government needs to perform a thorough analysis of our project and the loan request,” the company said. “We are committed to continuing to cooperate with federal authorities through the conclusion of the review process.”
Reid, the Senate majority leader, who has been the project’s most powerful booster, said the Federal Railroad Administration has agreed to a loan of almost $5 billion.
“It’s a big project,” he said, adding “the developer is trying to come up with enough money to make the project feasible, and he is struggling to do that.”
Reid said he spoke with Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood several weeks ago, and “there is light on the horizon, so we are still working on it.” He did not elaborate.
XPressWest envisions laying 185 miles of track between Las Vegas and Victorville, along which electric trains would whisk travelers at speeds up to 150 mph to and from Southern Nevada.
Boosters say train ridership would relieve traffic pressure along Interstate 15 connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, in turn encouraging more truck commerce on the highway.
Along the way, they say the project as envisioned would create thousands of jobs and $7.8 billion in economic benefits to the region.
Reid and Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., with Marnell, fought off criticism last month that a multibillion-dollar government loan to XPressWest might turn into a bad gamble.
Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, two Republicans who are senior members of congressional budget committees, urged LaHood to reject the loan application.
“The risks to the taxpayers from financing this project are untenable,” they said in a letter to the Transportation secretary.
The GOP lawmakers cited a report from the Congressional Research Service that said “few if any” high-speed rail projects have earned enough money to cover costs.
Another report they cited, from the libertarian-leaning Reason Foundation, questioned whether the rail line could generate enough fares and other revenue to cover construction and operating expenses.
Marnell said the Reason Foundation report was faulty and politically biased against the project. Reid blamed “Tea Party-driven ideology” for trying to limit federal investments in infrastructure.
Contact Stephens Washington Bureau Chief Steve Tetreault at firstname.lastname@example.org or 202-783-1760. Follow him on Twitter @STetreaultDC.


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3 distinct limestone ribs jutting out, waiting to be climbed. The crags are approxiamtely 20 yards uphill from the road. In the spring/summer, the foliage will grow in so thick, they probably won't be visible.
The middle rock is about 60 feet at its highest.
Drive towards the softball fields bordering the Mines of Spain recreation area; park in the lot. From there, the 3 ribs of rock are just uphill, across the road.
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One of the best parts of living in London is its traditions. A city steeped in history and tradition American moving to London are often surprised to discover how very little they know about a city from which many an ancestor heralded. Since the United States was originally founded by British citizens many of the customs and traditions were transferred to US soil, but many purely London traditions remain unknown to Americans. While enjoying their time living in London all American expats should make an effort to learn about London traditions, many of them centuries old.
Previously on the London Blog
- The Safest Areas Of London That Are Perfect For A New Family Nest
- The Hidden Costs Of Renting In London
- The Spookiest Urban Legends Of London To Give You The Goosebumps After This Halloween
- Your Ultimate Guide To A London Style Halloween
- 10 Major Facts Every Australian Should Know Before Moving To London


text: Green lentils are an increasingly popular food, but their effects on human colonic function and serum lipids have been studied little. Nine healthy males aged 19-38 y consumed for 3-wk periods a controlled Western diet and the same diet supplemented with 130 g dry lentils/d [which contained 11.8 g non-starch polysaccharide (NSP)] incorporated into loaves, cakes, and soups. Protein was equilibrated with soy protein isolate and carbohydrate with soft drinks. Radioopaque markers were used to calculate mean transit time (MTT) and to correct fecal weight for infrequency of bowel movements. Feces were collected throughout the study and blood was taken on 2 d at the end of each period. Lentils increased fecal weight from 131 +/- 12 g/d (means +/- SEM) to 189 +/- 17.4 g/d (44.9%) (P < 0.005). MTT was unchanged: 46 +/- 6 h for the control diet and 43 +/- 4 h for the lentils (NS). Fecal nitrogen was increased to 2.49 +/- 0.08 g/d for lentils compared with 1.74 +/- 0.09 g/d for the control diet (P < 0.001) and urine nitrogen decreased to 15.31 +/- 0.52 g/d with the lentils compared with 15.90 +/- 0.51 g/d for the control diet (P < 0.05); nitrogen balance was unaffected. Serum lipids were unchanged by addition of lentils to the diet. Green lentils were effective in increasing fecal weight and can therefore make a valuable contribution to a healthy diet.


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Electro-osmotic flow was first reported in 1807 by Ferdinand Friedrich Reuss in an unpublished lecture before the Physical-Medical Society of Moscow He showed that water could be made to flow through a plug of clay by applying an electric voltage. Also, Electro-osmosis was discovered independently in 1814 by the English chemist Robert Porrett Jr. You can see a water being pumped on YouTube
The Lectros rising damp control system is based on a scientific understanding of water and has been used in over 200,000* installations. It reverses the rising damp process using scientific knowledge. By installing a titanium cable which has with platinum anodes, around the walls at an appropriate depth and centres for the thickness of the wall, and this can be done from one side up to a 1-metre-thick wall. Link cables are fitted to bridge doors fireplace etc. Un-protected (isolated) copper pipes must not come in contact with the cable.
A 6v power pack is fitted, and copper earth rod is fitted into the ground 2 m from the installation which acts as the cathode. The power to the anodes and cathode is balanced by the power pack (which looks like a phone charger), and this controls the rising damp.


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It’s summer, and the kids are so in love with hanging out and watching Minecraft YouTube videos. Forget that, we need some amazing summer activities for kids, and why not head to a local museum for interactive fun and learning?
Located in Santa Ana since 1994, Bowers Kidseum, is an extension of Bowers Museum, designed as an interactive children’s museum and learning center. Their hands on approach drew my kids in. The first exhibit was discovered was the rainbow bridge. While I read the history about the Chumash people on Santa Cruz Island and how the beautiful rainbow bridge came about, they were wandering up and across the bridge, already exploring.
Then we were invited into the Glow Cave to create some beautiful florescent painted scrolls. I told the kids to create something fun for dad seeing that it was Father’s Day, so they let their imagination fly with flowers, baseballs and words.
A few of the interactive exhibits we explored were:
- Interactive smart boards/tablets where the kids were free to draw and work on puzzle pieces.
- Story Room for live story telling (Hours are 11am and 1:30pm)
- Drum Area
- Art Studio
Before we left, we made sure to stop at the Art Studio. There we were invited to grab a handful of clay and create our very own dragon with a little instruction. The kids got creative with scales, ears, horns and more. With the excess clay they had, the created babies for their dragons. I just love seeing their imagination become a fabulous piece of art. Now we’re just waiting for them all to dry so we can paint them.
Bowers Kidseum also hosts many educational programs and summer camps. More information can be found here: Bowers Kidseum Summer Camps 2015.
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Disclaimer: We were invited to Bowers Kidseum and given free admission to share our personal experiences. No other form of compensation was received.


Inflation moderated in the UK last month.
Not that it matters. It’s small comfort to households, and from a macro perspective, the situation is now so fraught — so impossibly convoluted — that assessing the implications of the incoming data is mostly impossible.
To briefly recapitulate, Liz Truss’s plan to cap energy bills is likely to tamp down inflation in the near-term, reducing the sense of urgency at the Bank of England, which will nevertheless hike for a seventh consecutive meeting next week. However, by forestalling demand destruction, Truss risks embedding inflation in the economy, which means the BoE may find itself compelled to keep rates higher for longer than they otherwise might. Additionally, financing Truss’s plan may be complicated by the BoE’s efforts to shrink its balance sheet.
Given the ambiguity inherent in all of that, and considering 9.9% (August’s headline CPI print) is still nowhere near acceptable, it scarcely matters that inflation ticked below double-digits last month (figure below).
The monthly pace of price growth decelerated to 0.5% from 0.7% in July.
Obviously, falling petrol prices were to thank for the modest easing in price pressures. A drop in the motor fuels gauge made the largest downward contribution to both CPI and CPIH.
On a 12-month basis, CPIH rose 8.6%, down from 8.8% in July, when the annual rate reached the highest on record in data back to 2006. A reconstituted series shows a higher reading in December of 1990.
Note that food and non-alcoholic beverage prices jumped more than 13% on a YoY basis last month, the 13th monthly gain in a row. Last month’s increase was the largest since the eve of Lehman (figure below).
The 1.5% monthly increase in the gauge for food and non-alcoholic beverages counted as the largest since 1995.
The biggest upward contributions to 12-month CPIH came from housing and household services (so, electricity and gas as well as owner occupiers’ housing costs), motor fuels and (one more time) food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Although petrol prices dropped smartly last month, the annual rate of motor fuels inflation was still 32% in August, less onerous than July’s 44%, but still entirely too high.
On the bright side, a spiral to 20% inflation is now off the table. “The introduction of a government cap on household energy prices means that we should now be fairly close to the peak in [the] headline figures,” ING’s James Smith said Wednesday.
“The fact that electricity/gas bills won’t be rising by around 80% in October and a further 30-40% in January means the peak in CPI should be around five percentage points lower,” Smith added. The figure (above) show the bank’s projections.
Bottom line: Inflation in the UK is likely to peak at a lower level than previously feared due to heavy-handed intervention from Truss, but the medium- to longer-term consequences of that are unknowable.
In the meantime, the BoE can’t rest. As is the case in the US, policymakers will fret over underlying inflation and the prospect of a wage-price spiral. As ING went on to say, “The Bank of England is watching wage growth more closely, as the hawks worry that worker shortages could lead to core inflation staying more persistently above target.”


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Approximate walking time: 1 hour at a moderate pace
It’s challenging. It’s spectacular. It’s worth doing again. A combination of trails and local streets with hills will leave you feeling accomplished as you finish.
- A combination of 4 hills (2 up, 2 down)
- Over head view of Miller Lash and the Valley
- Wildlife – good spot to watch the fall salmon run up the highland creek
- Wildlife – white tailed deer along the trails
- Wildlife –Birdlife, frogs, squirrels, chipmunks


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Stay in a cabin, pitch a tent, bring a caravan and stay in the grounds at the Princess Margaret Rose Cave. Unpowered sites are available.
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Stay in a cabin, pitch a tent, bring a caravan and stay in the grounds at the Princess Margaret Rose Cave. Unpowered sites are available. Permits for camping here are available from Princess Margaret Rose Caves Information Centre –call (08) 8738 4171.
Camping is also permitted at several places along the Glenelg River. Fireplaces, toilets and water are available at all sites. Walkers’ camps are located along the Great South West Walk within a day’s walk of each other.
The best campsites for canoeists are the eight special canoe camps along the river at Dartmoor, Pines Landing, Moleside Landing, Skipworth Springs, Georges Rest, Bowds, Patterson Canoe Camp and Lasletts. Vehicle access is only available to Dartmoor, Pines Landing and Moleside.
Power boat operators may use any site normally set aside for vehicle based campers.
Refer to the Park Note for detailed information about campsites and facilities.
Advanced bookings and payment are required. You can book online or call Parks Victoria on 13 1963.


Should I buy a Ride On Mower or Automower?
There are many factors to be considered when deciding whether to buy a ride on mower or a robotic lawn mower but in many respects the most important factor is cost. Not simply the cost of the machine and installation, but also and arguably more importantly, the cost associated with the time taken to cut the grass.
Whilst many people, me included used to say, “but I enjoy cutting the grass” to many others it is simply lost time undertaking a routine mowing task when the weather is at its best and you’d rather be doing something more enjoyable like partaking in a sport or simply enjoying a well-earned drink in the garden.
Mowing your lawn with a professionally installed Husqvarna Automower will provide you with these choices as it will take care of the mowing of your lawn thoughout the week at times of your choosing while you get on with your busy life. With a model such as the Automower 535X, being able to cope with the mowing of slopes up to 35 degrees they also provide a safe solution for the mowing of grass on slopes.
Installation of a robotic mower can be undertaken by the homeowner but with many factors to consider, such as where to locate the mower base station / charger and how to navigate paths, slopes trees and garden ponds it is without doubt best to be left to a professional dealer. With the technical know-how, they can consider all the factors during the installation and so minimising the likelihood of poor performance or operation of the Automower.
How much will an Automower cost?
The answer is not as much as you would think, arguably they are very inexpensive and offer great value for money, but it just depends how you view your own money.
Let us for example assume you own a garden of approximately one acre in size, larger areas can simply be catered for with multiple machines but for now lets stick to one.
A Husqvarna 450x Automower installed with extra strong cable might cost in the region of £5000- £6,000 depending on the complexity of the garden and it will use approximately £30 of electricity annually.
This investment might initially seem high in relation to the simple task of “cutting the grass”, however let’s consider the alternative ride on lawn mower. Off you pop down to the filling station most weeks and get your £20 of fuel, possibly transporting this smelly fuel back in your family car. If you are lucky this takes 30 minutes. Now you’re ready to start mowing, up and down and round and round and before you know it you’ve just lost another hour of your weekend or even more hard-earned cash if you pay a landscaper to cut your grass.
Ride on mowers also need regular maintenance and repairs; issues such as a drive belt failure can soon cost in excess of £100 to repair. If you are not so lucky, and you have to wait for your machine to be collected for repair, then it hits a backlog in the dealer service department before being repaired and retuned you, you could be facing a meadow not a lawn by the time your mower gets returned, taking even more time to return to back to normal and further eating into your leisure time.
These will be minimised by professional dealer installation and the mower being covered by warranty for 3 years if serviced by the dealer. So unless you modify your garden there is VERY little that can be your fault, unlike owning a ride on mower where you may have gone too fast, mowed too low, or hit an object etc.
If the Mower has a problem, you will be notified via an extensive mobile App that allows to fully control your mower, wherever you are in the world. If you are unable to fix it and it needs to go to a dealer it easily fits in the boot of your car, so no missed days at the office waiting for the engineer to arrive. If you need new blades its simple 10-minute job for a novice. – No waiting in for a dealer. In general service costs are typically less than half that of a ride on mower.
So, you’re probably already thinking why don’t I own an Automower?
Risk of Theft
Each year hundreds of ride on mowers are stolen. Very few Automowers are ever stolen and the reason is quite simple, they are pin code protected, many are GPS trackable and they are paired to the station in your garden. All this means your Automower is practically useless to the potential new unsuspecting owner, and it does not stop there! If the new owner contacts a dealer to try and fix their issue, the second it gets plugged in the dealer knows it is a stolen machine as long it has been reported.
Ride on mowers take up a lot of space with many owners investing in a separate building or shed to house it. This is more cost and potentially valuable lost space in your garage or barn. An Automower will stay outside in the garden until winter and then can be hung on an optional wall bracket taking up practically no space in your garage or shed.
Quality of Cut
For ride on mowers the finish of the lawn is dependent on a number of factors including the frequency of cut, the height of cut and the speed it is undertaken and whether you are collecting the clippings, and of course the weather whilst undertaking mowing. A Husqvarna Automower works like a razor shaving small clippings from the grass which decompose within the lawn returning valuable nutrients to the grass. As it mows every day and it maintains a constant height it reduces the risk of weeds and invasive species becoming established in your lawn enabling you to maintain that perfect green lawn.
In summary if you have a busy lifestyle and see value in your leisure time but want to maintain a well cut lawn, then the Husqvarna Automower provides an extremely cost effective, well built, piece of mowing technology that will cut your lawn for you, allowing you sit back and relax and enjoy the beauty of your garden.
I have used the term Automower throughout this article as a term to describe what many term robot mowers, robotic lawn mowers or automatic lawnmowers. I have done this deliberately as the Husqvarna Automower is the number one best seller thoughout the world, it works, and why when you’re buying a machine that you want to provide trouble free operation for many years to come in an outside environment would you want save a few pounds on potentially an inferior alternative. If this is what you are looking for then I am sorry GGM Groundscare don’t offer these alternatives, preferring to focus all our expertise on the Husqvarna Automower.


As he stepped down as Twitter CEO for the second and final time in November 2021, Jack Dorsey wrote that being founder-led marks the failure of a company. Earlier this year, he tweeted that Twitter becoming a company was his biggest regret and that it should be a protocol. All along, Dorsey had been building a decentralised social media alternative to Twitter and Facebook, which he is now testing as Musk takes control of the platform that he developed.
Quietly started testing his new creation
As the world focused on the big Twitter acquisition last week, Dorsey started enlisting users for the beta phase of Bluesky Social, his new online platform. After the initial announcement, 30,000 people came on board, and more can sign up as beta users before Bluesky is launched. It promises more independence for developers to build and more freedom for users, by giving them increased control over algorithms.
How Bluesky plans to transform social media?
Funded by Twitter under Dorsey since 2019, Bluesky is powered by AT Protocol, which creates a federated social network, where people can build their own autonomous apps with data and infrastructure of one central platform. They can have a larger say in the algorithm, which means users can decide how data is presented, and can also move content from one app to another. The platform which aims to rival existing social networks including now Musk-led Twitter, is a product of Dorsey’s vision to create something which isn’t owned by a company or state.
Had revealed plans to Musk?
Private texts between Dorsey and Musk revealed earlier in court also showed how the Twitter co-founder left to create a new platform, which can’t be a firm. He even told Musk that Twitter should have an open-source protocol such as Signal, instead of an advertising model.
A different vision from the start
Before stepping down in 2021, Dorsey had previously been forced to leave the CEO’s post back in 2008, just two years after he launched Twitter. According to journalist Nick Bilton’s book Hatching Twitter, Dorsey wasn’t an ideal boss since he would leave for art class while the others worked on projects. But after staying on the board, Dorsey made a comeback as Twitter’s CEO in 2015 for his second and last stint.


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Yesterday, I posted a link to an interview I did with University of Oklahoma professor Darin K. Fox. The interview was done a few months ago, but there were delays in posting it online. Professor Fox has informed me that there is a new, improved rule in The Bluebook. Here's the update from Professor Fox, which I think is good news for lawyers.
"After we spoke about legal citations, a new edition of The Bluebook was released in May, 2010. The Pace Law Library prepared a helpful chart indicating the changes from the 18th to the 19th Editions of The Bluebook which can be found here: http://pacelawlibrary.blogspot.com/2010/06/changes-in-19th-edition-of-bluebook.html One of the key changes relates to Rule 18.2 on Internet Sources, which we discussed in the interview. The new Rule 18.2 addresses some of the issues I highlighted back in February. It is now acceptable for attorneys to cite to an Internet source as if it was the original print source in certain cases.
"Here’s the rule: 'When an authenticated, official, or exact copy of a source is available online, citation can be made as if to the original print source (without any URL information appended).'
"An 'exact copy' refers to a PDF file (or scanned page image) that preserves pagination and other attributes of the printed work. So, this permits citing to PDF files of cases on Westlaw and scanned version of journals on HeinOnline. As I mentioned in the previous interview, there is a need for states to make online versions of their statutes 'official.' Along these lines, The Bluebook now says 'Many states have begun to discontinue printed official legal sources, instead relying on online versions as the official resource for administrative or legislative documents.' Where a state government or the federal government designates an online version of the statutes or regulations as official, those may now be cited as if they were the print."


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Depoliticized Politics and the End of the Short Twentieth Century in China
A talk by Wang Hui
by Honghong Ma & Hiroki Takeuchi
Eminent Chinese scholar and “critical intellectual” (as he calls himself) Wang Hui spoke to a full house of enthusiastic scholars, students, and friends of the Center for Chinese Studies, on January 20, on the fundamental flaw, as he sees it, in China’s massive reform movement of the past thirty years.
To the conventional wisdom that the so-called post-Mao reform has led China out of its murky past into a bright new world of modernity, progress, wealth, and hope, Wang Hui responded with a resounding “No!”
Instead, China’s headlong rush to “reform” has undermined the once-cherished value of equality and led to gaping social and economic disparities and political corruption. This, Wang argued, has only been possible because China’s leaders and intellectuals studiously disregard the lessons of the 1960s, the heyday of revolutionary China.
Disappearance of the 1960s and Depoliticization
Wang Hui, professor in the Department of Chinese at Qinghua University and an editor of the influential journal Dushu (Readings), began by sketching the different meanings of the 1960s for the Western world and the Asian world.
In the West, especially in European countries, the 1960s was a time when the nation-state system and the concept of the party state began to be fundamentally questioned. In Asia, on the other hand, the 1960s was a time when nationalist revolutions gathered momentum.
In China’s case, Wang Hui continued, the nationalist revolution of the 1960s -- spurred by China’s bitter dispute with the Soviet Union -- gave birth to a policy of strict self-reliance. In fact, this was more than a policy; it was a fundamental standpoint. Standing on it’s own, revolutionary China rejected the capitalist hegemony of the United States while simultaneously opposing the socialist hegemony of the Soviet Union. This standpoint, which reflected China’s fundamental approach to international society, influenced revolutionary movements in India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
Wang pointed out that discussions about the 1960s in China, however, have a unique characteristic: complete silence. This is because China today shuns the very idea of “revolution” itself. In China since the 1970s and the Cultural Revolution, there has been a backlash against the concept of “revolution,” based on disillusionment with the gap between the ideals and realities of the Cultural Revolution. It is this backlash, Wang contended, that has led to a denial of the 1960s. In a word, the entire decade has been consigned to oblivion. This is not only a denial of Chinese revolutions, such as the Cultural Revolution and the 1949 revolution, but -- Wang Hui continued -- also a denial of foreign revolutions, such as the Russian Revolution and the French Revolution, which the Chinese people had praised during the Maoist period.
In fact, Wang argued, the denial of the 1960s has led to a denial of the twentieth century itself, or more precisely, to a reduction of the twentieth century to its last two decades. Consequently, the true identity of the twentieth century, as Wang put it, has disappeared from people’s minds. In such a situation, it is difficult for the current generation of young Chinese to understand the twentieth century.
Thus Wang proposes to recall the 1960s, so to speak. Only by doing so, Wang argued, can the people of China begin to understand what they have lost during the two decades of the “short twentieth century.” For instance, Wang pointed out that when Chinese workers attempt to assert their rights, they find there are no laws to protect them. One reason, Wang stated, is the complete denial of the Cultural Revolution, including the right to strike, which was protected during the Cultural Revolution but taken away by the post-Mao Constitution.
Wang emphasized two points to understanding politics: (1) politics depends on what political subjectivity establishes; and (2) politics consists of a constant struggle over who has the right to rule whom. Just as the depoliticization of politics makes politics more independent of what political subjectivity establishes, so the disappearance of “revolution” robs society of the very concept of “class.”
Wang remarked that throughout the twentieth century, “politics” and “party” were closely related. Both China and the Soviet Union established the same sort of party-state system, the single-party political system, which was basically unlike the Western plural-party political system. However, the debate between Mao Zedong and Khrushchev threw China’s party-state system into crisis.
Wang explained that through Mao’s debate with Khrushchev and other Soviet leaders, Mao established an interesting standpoint, attacking the Chinese Communisty Party (CCP) and challenging the party-state system while maintaining his position as the supreme leader of the party. The denouement of this unusual act of both challenging the party and leading it was the Cultural Revolution, invoked by Mao to mobilize the ordinary people to destroy the ruling party organization.
In this sense, Mao’s invocation of the Cultural Revolution was fraught with contradictions from the outset. The ironic outcome was that Mao actually strengthened the party-state system while transforming it. In short, Wang pointed out, what emerged from the Cultural Revolution was a “state-party” system. Through this process, the Chinese Communist Party became a part of the state system.
Wang pointed out that since the late 1970s, when Deng Xiaoping rose to power, pragmatism gradually took hold of Chinese thought. Under Deng’s pragmatism, debates about political ideology disappeared and an experimentalism emphasizing trial-and-error reforms emerged as the mainstream. Intellectuals came to accept that practice should come first. This was very different from the 1960s, when it was a conventional norm that unless you have revolutionary theory, you should not exercise revolutionary practice.
Deng’s “white cat, black cat” theory (“No matter if it’s a white cat or a black cat; as long as it can catch mice, it’s a good cat") epitomizes the sort of experimentalism and pragmatism that has gripped post-Mao China. Wang contended that China’s intellectual debates provided the theoretical basis of Deng’s pragmatic policies. For instance, according to Wang, such important CCP leaders as Xue Muqiao, Sun Yefang, and Chen Yun, established the theoretical parameters of the economic debates in the late 1970s that led to the “opening” of the Chinese economy, while Hu Qiaomu, Deng Xiaoping himself, and other leaders drew the boundaries of the political debates of the early 1980s. These political debates, Wang declared, completely denied the Cultural Revolution and strengthened the idea of the “state-party” system. Overall, Wang concluded, Deng detested the very notion of classes and revolutions. Insisting on the suppression of debates about political ideologies, Deng replaced them with debates about public administration.
Wang Hui stressed that, while most of the debates occurred within the party during the 1980s, many debates have occurred outside of the party since the 1990s.
Depoliticization and Class
The vocabulary of public discourse in twentieth-century China was dominated by the words “class,” “revolution,” and “state,” but today Chinese intellectuals no longer use these terms. It is ironic, Wang argued, that intellectuals no longer talk about classes when conflict between classes has mushroomed in China.
Tracing the historical role of “class,” Wang argued that class was a structural concept for Mao. Mao believed it was crucial to distinguish between “enemies” and “friends” among the classes, but he also believed that if an enemy class participated in the United Front, it moved from being an “enemy” to being a “friend.” For Mao, peasants were the subject of revolution. They were a faithful and reliable ally. At the same time, peasants were the object of revolution. With this dual definition of the peasant class, Mao tried to create a new class subjectivity in the Chinese Communist Revolution.
Conversely, the disappearance of class caused the disappearance of class subjectivity. Since the late twentieth century, the Chinese have rejected the entire concept of “class politics.” However, as Wang observed, in reality, everywhere one turns one sees splits between the classes. Thus, new contradictions, to use Mao’s term, have emerged.
On that note, Wang ended his two-hour-long talk. Following a reception, more than half of the audience stayed for another two hours, discussing with Wang his ideas, and debating the provocative points he raised.
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Honghong Ma is a doctoral candidate in Asian Languages & Cultures. Her focus is on modern and contemporary Chinese fiction; transnational/dDiaspora/overseas Chinese literature; Chinese/Vietnamese/Asian American literature; and postmodernism & cultural theories.
Hiroki Takeuchi is a Faculty Fellow in the Department of Political Science. His research interests include rural politics in China; politics in authoritarian countries; the political economy of state-society Relations; the political economy of trade in China; and the political economy of market integration in China. His doctoral dissertation, completed last year, is on "Rural Tax Reform and Authoritarian Rule in China."
Published: Monday, January 29, 2007


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