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Amazon workers in New York will vote on unionization next month, as the company now faces two potentially groundbreaking union elections at once.
Federal labor officials on Thursday officially set a union vote for thousands of Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse. The in-person election is set to run between March 25-30. Meanwhile, workers at another warehouse in Bessemer, Ala., are voting by mail for the second time on whether to unionize. The results of the two election are likely to come within days of each other.
Labor organizers are pushing to create the first unionized Amazon warehouses in the U.S., where the company is now the second-largest private employer with 1.1 million workers.
The Staten Island union election is a product of a fledgling labor group unaffiliated with any national union. Organizers, calling themselves the Amazon Labor Union, are current and former Amazon workers. Their leader Chris Smalls had staged a walkout over working conditions at the Staten Island warehouse early in the pandemic and was fired the same day.
The campaign is pursuing union elections at a total of four Amazon warehouses on Staten Island, where workers pack and process orders from shoppers in the massive New York market. Organizers say they hope to win longer breaks, better medical and other leave options, and higher wages.
Amazon had challenged various elements of the union-election petition. The company has argued unions are not necessary, touting its health, education and other benefits, as well as its pay starting at $15 an hour and averaging $18 an hour.
Since the walkout in March 2020, Staten Island warehouse workers have filed several labor complaints against Amazon, alleging interference with organizing efforts. The National Labor Relations Board later accused Amazon of illegally threatening, interrogating and surveilling the workers, which the company denies.
The labor board approved a union election for Staten Island warehouse workers after a hearing with Amazon and organizers.
The New York warehouse would be the second Amazon facility to get a union election in two years. Last spring, Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Ala., voted against unionizing in a stinging landslide defeat for labor. But later, federal labor officials scrapped that election and ordered a re-do, ruling that Amazon's anti-union campaign had tainted the results.
In early February, ballots went out again to 6,100 Amazon workers at the Bessemer warehouse. Workers are voting by mail; the hand-tally of ballots is set to begin on March 28 and expected to last several days.
Editor's note: Amazon is among NPR's recent financial supporters and also distributes certain NPR content.

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Nissan Europe extents the award winning NV200 line up with an all new refrigerated vehicle conversion thanks to excellent partnership implemented with well known Gruau SA
NV200 outstanding external compact dimensions and internal load space and payload, makes the NV200 ideal for delivery of fresh products in urban environments. Nothing stops the NV200: its elegant and agile silhouette allows access to narrow streets and parking lots with low roofs.
The Nissan NV200 Refrigerated vehicle offers a capable 2.2 m3 load volume and can accommodate different optional configurations to be adapted to the needs of different users, particularly in the catering business: shelves, intermediate floor, intermediate reinforced floors, aluminium baseboard, waterproof floor …). It is equipped with refrigeration unit (provided by a Carrier or a Thermoking group).
The Nissan NV200 Refrigerated vehicle will be available from early 2011 across Europe at the Nissan dealerships.
The NV200 Refrigerated vehicle conversion will be operated by Gruau in its Esparraguera (Barcelona) plant. The vicinity to Nissan’s Barcelona plant, where the NV200 is produced, makes the logistics effective.
“The Van of the year 2010″ NV200 has already proved to be the right response to the requirements of a large number of businesses around the world. In Europe, we want to offer a reliable, agile and capable tool to the many businesses that every day make it possible to find fresh food in the busy centres of our cities,” said Dany Boulenger, General Manager, Marketing Strategy, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, LCV BU. “The collaboration with Gruau gives us confidence that the quality of the NV200 Refrigerated vehicle will meet the highest Nissan standards, and surpass our customers expectations” concluded Dany Boulenger.


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It’s no surprise that Hailey Bieber is trending on Twitter again, with her decade-old posts from 2011 supporting her now-husband Justin Bieber and then-girlfriend Selena Gomez.
She talked about being “team #Jelena” and even called the couple the “definition of a teenage dream”. Her tweets showed unabashed fandom for Selena and support for Justin, including calling her “flawless” and calling him “Bieber.”
Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber) had remained faithful to the couple until May 2013 when Gomez released her single “Come & Get It” and appropriately named it “HOT”. Who could have known that after 8 years, all three parties would end up in different relationships in a very ironic twist?
This recent surfacing of Hailey’s tweets has sparked conversation online and has earned her some flack from Jelenators wishing their favorite couple were still together today. But it is what it is; sometimes things don’t go the way we want… and this case is no exception!
The Rhode Skin founder had then spoken out that he was part of “team #Jelena” and tweeted approvingly about Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez’s relationship before it ended in 2018. Photos of her posing on a teen magazine red carpet featuring the two also surfaced.
More recently, what drew attention was Gomez’s response to speculation that she and Hailey had dyed each other’s eyebrows. Kylie Jenner, who is friends with both celebrities, stepped in to say there was no need to make something out of nothing, to which Gomez nodded in agreement.
Both Selenators and Team Justin seemed content until they realized that Gomez had subtly defended her friend Taylor Swift against gossip from Hailey following their publicized breakup in 2017.
The whole fuss caused an internet frenzy and even led to Gomez taking a social media hiatus last Thursday. However, she continued to post content via Instagram soon after as she became the most followed woman on the platform.
Hailey has not responded to any of the chaos, but reversed her comments last Friday. As for Gomez’s ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber… well, he hasn’t said much at all throughout this whole ordeal! It shows that some things stay the same even after 8 years; sometimes relationships work out the way we want them to, while other times they don’t quite turn out the way we hoped!

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Thanks to Dennis Barman for the link!We have the great honor in bringing you a concert featuring both the music and recollections of the life of Leonard Cohen. Leonard Cohen was born in 1934 with his career already starting in the fifties, then as a poet.
His first music album was released in 1967 and his last posthumous album 'Thanks for the Dance' came out in 2019, three years after his passing.
Lisa Theman's soft angelic voice brings a new dimension to Leonard Cohen´s traditionally baritone sound. Through four songs from four different decades, Lisa is accompanied by piano and violin. Felix Lönnqvist is our young, very talented pianist and with his skillful accompaniment he keeps everything together, treating these songs with the utmost respect whilst giving them his own flavor. On violin we have the fabulous Lotta Ahlbeck, who handles the violin in a way that I am certain makes Leonard smile from his place in heaven.
The show is hosted by Charlotta Barman who through the concert shares short stories on the legacy that is Leonard Cohen.
This tribute night has something for everyone. If you are a Leonard Cohen fan, we hope you will love our interpretations of these great songs, and if you are not familiar with his music, we believe this night will spark an interest in his magnificent poetry and beautiful tunes.
Leonard Cohen made 15 studio albums with each album being different from the previous one. To truly get to know Leonard Cohen, we recommend for you to listen to them all.

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Hi Johnny, I went out last night, took out all of the bulbs as you stated and went through the process. There were sockets that I cleaned and I did check all of the assemblies..one by one! Right now the flashers work and so do the hazards. Thanks for taking the time to help with this. PROBLEM..... We took the car out tonight and the turn signals worked fine going to town and running a few errands. Just when I remarked how nice it was to have them and not to have to worry..bam...they quit working!!! Grrrrr. We had changed out one of the connector units on the front so I am going to double check the wiring on that to be sure the wires are all secure. Beyond that I am at a loss. Any more ideas?? Thanks again..Rennae
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I think you're on the right track, recheck the wiring connectors, especially the ones you repaired.


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Santa Maria da Feira Castle (Portugal)
The Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is a Portuguese castle in the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira, the district of Aveiro. Emblematic Portuguese medieval military architecture, the Santa Maria da Feira Castle is one of the monuments that better reflects the diversity of defenses used during the Middle Ages, having been instrumental in the Reconquista process and autonomy of County of Portugal. E 'was classified as a national monument since 1910.
Tradition has it that the castle of Feira is located on the site of a temple dedicated to the local indigenous deities Bandit-Lugo Toiraeco, which was later transformed into a Marian shrine. Although tombstones and other vestiges encountered in the backcourt confirm the presence of a Roman settlement dating back to the first empire, there is no confirmation of the link to other temples. In the vicinity of this site there was the Roman road Olissippo-Bracara Augusta connecting Lisbon and Braga respectively.
When, in the mid-9th century (868), Alfonso III of León has created administrative and military region, who called Terra de Santa Maria, put his defenses in the military fortress that existed in Civitas Sanctae Mariae. For many years, the fortress functioned as a forward base in the Christian Reconquista by the Arab invasions of the south. Twice in 1000, the armies of Al-Mansur captured the castle and destroyed the local population, but were later retaken by the Christian forces. During the reign of Bermudo III (1028-1037) Arab continued to groped to capture the castle, but were defeated definitively in the battle of Caesar. The governors, Guterres and Mem Mem Lucidio developed a gigantic project to rebuild the castle and develop the lands of Terra de Santa Maria. The kings Leonese distinguish people with Honra de Infanções, an honor, only when received by the judges, magistrates and councilors Lisbon. The first reference to a structure built in this position occurred in the 11th century, in Chronica Gothorum, identifying the construction of the lower part of the keep and the fortress. Since 1117, Feira was the location of one of the most important fairs of Portugal, which, over time, have given the city its name. The fair was founded in the shadow of the castle.
The castle was the center of the uprising in 1128 between Afonso Henriques and his mother, Queen Teresa, Countess of Portugal. Teresa had created tensions between the leaders of the Iberian peninsula through the conflicts with his sister Urraca, and then resume Alfonso VII (the grandson), resulting in its invasion of the County of Portugal. Teresa also alienated the clergy and nobles, supporting its alliance with Galicia, through her lover Fernando Pérez, and promoting the ecclesiastical pretensions of the rival Galicia Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela, Diego Gelmírez. The clergy and nobility allied with Afonso Henriques claims to the management of the County of Portugal over his mother. Pero Gonçalves de Marnel, from a family of landowners, governor of Santa Maria da Feira and alcalde of the castle at the time, was one of those nobles who felt threatened by the growing power of Galicia within the county: was substituted as the governor of Coimbra by Fernando Pérez himself, and saw a threat to his wealth, prestige and possessions, and then himself and his castle with Afonso Henriques to São Mamede aligned. The Galician-supported forces of the queen were defeated 13 June 1128, in part because of the activities that occurred at the Castle.
By 1251, the settlement of Santa Maria da Feira has been identified in the inventory real (Portuguese: Inquirições of King Alfonso I.
The castle and the Feira lands were given as dowry in 1300 on the marriage of Elizabeth of Aragon in the 13th century.
During the 14th century, the walls were finally built, probably at the time Gonçalo Garcia de Figueiredo was alcalde in 1357.
On 10 September 1372, King Ferdinand donated the lands of Santa Maria João Afonso Telo de Meneses, Count of Barcelos. But, in 1383, during the 1383-1385 crisis, Meneses escapes for Castile, leaving the structure in the hands of Martim Correia. This change then facilitated its capture by the men loyal to the Master of Aviz, John, in 1385. On April 8, 1385, the territory is under the leadership of Alvaro Pereira from King John I, cousin of the Constable Nuno Alvares Pereira, before to be granted João Rodrigues de Sá.
In 1448, it was donated to Fernão Pereira, who was obliged to rebuild the castle, which was only completed in the second half of the 15th century. Under the Pereiras, the castle was transformed into a sumptuous residence; the great works that define the architectural character of the castle date back to this period, including the guard towers, turrets and reinforced connical defenses.
The fourth Earl of Feira, Diogo Forjaz, order the marker / registration that has been erected over the Barbican to commemorate the construction of the clock tower (which existed until 1755).
During the 17th century, the construction of internal Palacete is concluded (which has since been destroyed: the only remnant being a local fountain). E 'was also in this period (1656) that Forjaz Joana Pereira de Silva and Meneses, Feira Countess, ordered built the Baroque chapel with an octagonal shape.
But, after 1708, the Feira accounts were extinct, and their possession were passed on to the Casa do Infantado, marking its long decline and ruin. Due to the abandonment of the castle was ravaged by fire on January 15th 1722. Its ruins were purchased at a public sale by General Silva Pereira in 1839. In 1852, the royal family has visited the facility, since which it was abandoned in the early 18th century.
E 'was classified as a national monument since 1881. The main well was dug at this time (completed in 1877).
In 1905, the castle began to be publicly supported by the formal restoration, resulting in the posting of a guard. It was during this period that Drs. Gonçalves Coelho and Vaz Ferreira discovered the first inscriptions of the castles history. During this period, completed in 1907 and then in 1909, the castle has been restored, the second Fortunato Fonseca. 1908 visit of King Manuel II at the site, resulted in a renewed interest, that struck a commission to protect and preserve the castle.
The public access to the castle began in 1950, with the direction of the Direcção Geral dos Serviços de Urbanização (Directorate General of Urban Services), even though there was already paid guided planned since 1927. From 1935 to 1944, DGEMN - Direcção Geral dos Edificios and Monumentos Nacionais (General Directorate for national Buildings and monuments) has completed several public restoration projects at the castle: in 1935 under architect Baltasar de Castro, parapet walls and battlements were cleared without obstacles, and reconstructed; in 1936, the reconstruction of the walls and the avenue of access once a military square; and in 1939-1944, the demolition of the Palace accounts, excavations and reconstruction of the walls, tanks, walkways and roof of the chapel. On 13 January 1963 the castle was lit up, on the initiative of engineer Arantes e Oliveira, public works in the office, and Galvão Teles, the Ministry of Education. minor renovations were completed in 1986.
On 1 June 1992 the property passed under the authority of the Instituto Português do Patrimonio arquitectonico - IPPAR (Portuguese Institute of Architectural Balance), by decree 106F / 92. Over the decades, even after the IPPAR was remodeled in IGESPAR, Castle was monitored, managed and directed by the Comissão de Vigilância do Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira, which operates guided and interpretive guides for inspiration.

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Beautiful aerial view. I thoroughly enjoyed your gallery and narrations. Thanks for sharing your part of the world. Just wonderful. Dave
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Carl Burton’s art has been featured in a lot of places. He’s done illustration work for The New York Times and the podcast Serial, and animated several of his own short films. And it’s his animated GIFs in particular that you’re probably familiar with: dreamy, stark, and oddly beautiful. Now he’s turned them into a game.
Called Islands, the game is out today on iOS, PC, and Mac. It takes less than an hour to play; mostly it’s just a really cool interactive toy that lets you see familiar places in a new way. The game features a number of locales to explore — a parking lot, a bank of ATMs, an escalator — all of which appear mundane and boring until you start to mess around with them. You can rotate each scene, and tapping on certain objects will cause different things to happen. Normal shifts into the surreal: a luggage carousel turns into a strange musical instrument, while a fountain gives way to a dark cavern full of strange machinery.
“Places like parking lots, baggage claim, and hotel lobbies are kind of neutral, places you move through on the way to another place,” Burton explains. “I wanted to show familiar environments that could be seen as mundane and suggest a surreal depth to them. But I wanted to do it in a way that anyone could play. Something very ‘easy,’ as a game, but that lets players experience a strange progression that's challenging in a different way.”
Some of the scenes look vaguely similar to Burton’s previous work, combining solid colors and dark shadows to create a haunting feeling. But the fact that they’re interactive adds a whole new dimension. “Adding sound and the ability to influence the space creates a sense of realism that is hard to achieve with films, GIFs, and stills,” he says. “In film the ‘time’ you experience is edited and cut up, but in Islands you share the same ‘real’ time as the environments. It makes them feel strangely grounded, being able to just sit and observe them, interacting when you want, which helps with something so surreal.”
Islands isn’t the kind of game that will give you a challenge. Instead, it’s a way to sit back and chill, while exploring dreamlike spaces, watching how they change as you poke and prod. And while it’s Burton’s first foray into games, it’s unlikely to be his last. “I have another game in the works right now,” he says, “but it's still too early to share details.”

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A federal court has ordered depositions of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci and other former Biden officials in a lawsuit that could have a lasting impact on free speech online.
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed a lawsuit earlier in the year accusing the Biden administration of colluding with social media companies to censor content to prevent the spread of so-called “misinformation.”
On Friday, Schmitt announced that the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana granted his request to depose current and former top officials Biden’s administration, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and former White House Press Secretary Jennifer Psaki.
In an order granting the deposition requests, the court stated:
Plaintiffs have proven that Dr. Fauci has personal knowledge about the issue concerning censorship across social media as it related to COVID-19 and ancillary issues of COVID-19. The Court has considered that Dr. Fauci is a high-ranking official, especially as he is the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President. The Court sees the only potential burden imposed on Dr. Fauci as a result of him being deposed is that of his time.
Those deposed will testify under oath about their actions related to the collusion alleged in the lawsuit.
In a press release, Schmitt said the depositions will “force these officials to come clean to the American people.”
“After finding documentation of a collusive relationship between the Biden Administration and social media companies to censor free speech, we immediately filed a motion to get these officials under oath,” he said. “It is high time we shine a light on this censorship enterprise and force these officials to come clean to the American people, and this ruling will allow us to do just that. We’ll keep pressing for the truth.”
Tellingly, Psaki admitted that the administration flagged “disinformation” related to the pandemic on Facebook in 2021.
Conservatives are under attack. Contact your representatives and demand that Big Tech be held to account to mirror the First Amendment while providing an equal footing for conservatives. If you have been censored, contact us using CensorTrack’s contact form, and help us hold Big Tech accountable.

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Many people have hobbies and things they love, be it reading, cooking, or using the Jackpot City Bonus Code and visiting an online casino to spend some free time and enjoy themselves. However, there are some people who take things a bit too seriously. Do you remember when it was the last time you couldn’t part with something? For some people, that is a terrible reality and it consumes their lives, sometimes physically, at other times, on a more social level, which can then translate to physical. The world is full of strange addictions, none of which are pretty, from video games to love, even. Here are the world’s most difficult addictions, difficult to get rid of, among other things.
Heroin is a drug, or rather, opioid, which is sometimes used in medical treatment, as a replacement to other opiods, but more often than not, recreationally. It is administered intravenously, sometimes inhaled, snorted or smoked. People mostly use it to the euphoric effect it has on them.
Heroin withdrawal is one of the worst ones of them all. It is very inconsistent and people can have varying symptoms, which is why it can be really dangerous. Heroin withdrawal is treated with methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone, all of which are opioids which affect the body a bit differently.
Drugs like valium, morphine and others are also very dangerous, like most opioids.
Cocaine is a drug which acts as a very strong stimulant. It can cause euphoria, anxiety in some people and a loss of touch with reality. It is often snorted, or it can be inhaled or given intravenously. What is interesting is that only 10% of people who were addicted to cocaine continued to be addicted. Why most people quit their addictions is puzzling to many scientists, but most assume that it is due to not being able to financially support such an addiction. Jean Claude Van Damme, for example, was addicted to cocaine, during the peak of his career, and even he quit his addiction, mostly due to health reasons, than financial ones.
Alcohol is the addiction everyone talks about, almost all the time. There are so many support groups for alcohol addicts, not to mention all the information available offline and online. Alcohol has a varying effect on people, mostly euphoria and a sense of relief. Some people take it to feel what they cannot feel without it. Some people use it to get over their anxiety or reach certain levels of inspiration, artists especially. It is one of the hardest addictions to quit, simply because that euphoric state quickly becomes a part of one’s life, a state people believe they cannot reach without alcohol.
Cigarettes are probably the hardest addiction to quit, or are tied with heroin, depending on who you ask. There are far more people addicted to smoking than there are to heroin. If you go to your local store, especially those with quick access to the streets, you will see many packs of cigarettes being sold. Nicotine is highly addictive and nicotine withdrawal can be a really tricky thing to get through. Some people turn to carbohydrates or even worse, sugars, because they produce a similar reaction in the body.
These are some of the most terrible addictions people can experience, with others like gambling, fast food, shopping, social media, as well as emotions (especially extreme ones like love), being close to the top. Be mindful of how much of something you consume, physically or mentally.

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Aaron Camper – Water Runs Dry
Even though this is a cover from Boyz II Men, Aaron turns it into his own and he doesn’t disappoint. This song is on Aaron’s 2011 mixtape called “Welcome To My Word,” where you can download here. This cover has a nice little bop to this version of the classic 90’s song.
So take a listen to the classic here
And listen to Mr. Aaron’s AMAZING rendition!!! The song will have you like this when you done I promise


One potential problem with using a capacitor to 'smooth' a PWM voltage for the LED, is the LED has a minimum forward voltage before it turns on sufficient to be visible.
Its brightness is not controlled by voltage, it is controlled by current, and the amount of time it is switched on (i.e. the PWM duty cycle).
The capacitor might reduce the 'smoothed' PWM voltage below the minimum forward voltage, so the LED would no longer be visible, even though it would be visible using exactly the same PWM signal directly (without the capacitor).
So it would reduce the brightness range over which the LED can be controlled.
AFAIK, the bigger killer of LEDs is heat leading to a significant temperature rise, and not switching.
Typically we want to drive an LED with a constant current (or something near, e.g. a resistor), so that it is protected from too much heat leading to temperature rise and permanent damage. Edit: Depending on how the capacitor is connected, a capacitor may actually reduce the effectiveness of the constant current circuitry.


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First, you (or your kids) will need to gather a bunch of crayons and peel the wrappers off. Don't mind the perfectly lined up row of crayons - my daughters have my OCD tendencies..Ha!
And peel some more. :)
Now you will need some silicon molds. I found these ones at Dollar General for a DOLLAR! :) Can't beat that. These were actually labeled as ice trays, but they work the same. Just make sure whatever molds you are going to use are oven safe!
Next you break up your crayons into little pieces and randomly put them into the molds. Don't be afraid to fill them up! As you can see it looks like I put a LOT in there, but in the end I could of added more.
Leave them in there for ten minutes, or until all of the crayons have melted together.
If you're like me, you will keep turning the oven light on the check on them.. :)
This is what they will look like when they are done!
When you pull them out of the oven, put them into the fridge until they are solid.
Take them out of the fridge and (carefully) pop the crayons out of the molds.As you can see, the skull and crossbones crayons aren't pictured. They kept cracking when I was trying to take them out of the molds. :( The pumpkin ones all came out fine, and look how adoralbe they are!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I probably won't be back until after the wedding (which is only EIGHT days away, might I add!!) Talk to you then! :)


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For me, this energy in nature that you are describing and responding to is Shakti, the primal feminine creative force of the Universe. It’s sex energy, but not only in the strictly sexual sense but also in the broader generative, creative sense as well. I’ve been wanting to write something more about this, and maybe I will at some point but you did a great job with it! Below is what I wrote on this last year.
“After all, sexual energy isn’t only about coitus. In fact, it doesn’t even necessarily have to be about sex at all. Sexual energy is simply life force energy. It’s the generative juice of the Universe and that juice isn’t only for making babies; it’s about creating love and intimacy, but also art, music, literature and in truth, new endeavors of any kind. It’s a sustaining force, but also a healing and a nurturing one and we revel in it whenever we can.”

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"I'm the happiest I've ever been," the star declared. "[My sons] relate to [Ebersol] really well and they have fun together. He's refreshing to be around and really light-hearted ... I'm very blessed."
Spears and Ebersol, a 32-year-old producer, have been together for six months, but the singer said her children will always be her priority. She described Preston, 9, as "very opinionated" and "expressive" but well-mannered, and Jayden, 8, as "sweet" and "a momma's boy."
Spears and Federline married in September 2004, and welcomed Preston in September 2005. Jayden followed in September 2006, and the couple finalized their divorce in July 2007. Ebersol previously dated Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova in 2008.
In addition to her happy home life, Spears has plenty to celebrate in her career. The singer has been in residence at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas since 2013, and released her eighth studio album, Britney Jean, the same year.


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WASHINGTON – Even as House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday said chances were slim for an immigration overhaul in the near future, a few Republican initiatives are in the works that would propose solutions to some of the tougher issues that the party has yet to confront.
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, told the Register last week that he is crafting a bill that would address the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. Issa continues to work on an immigration workforce bill, his office said Thursday evening.
But unlike the bill that passed the Senate last summer, Issa’s bill would not create a unilateral path to citizenship.
“Republicans are willing to deal with the people that are already here, but they are not willing to give them all permanent status and the right to remain here and become citizens for the rest of their lives – that’s unfair to the tens of millions of people who are waiting in line,” Issa said.
Republicans long have argued against anything that looks like amnesty for those who come here illegally, and Issa’s bill, which he called a “no amnesty bill,” would parcel the 11 million-person mass into different groups based primarily on skill set and what contributions the individual could make to society.
In broad strokes, an Issa spokesman said that the bill would take an “economic-based approach to immigration,” as opposed to the current system, which puts heavy value on family reunification and a diversity-based lottery.
The bill would “make decisions based on putting people into temporary programs, putting people into existing programs – temporary-worker visa and others – based on the idea of what their contribution to the economy” might be, said Issa spokesman Frederick Hill.
“He certainly believes that there are people who are here illegally right now, and that there are people who simply need to be sent back to their home countries,” Hill said. “It would go beyond criminals. It would be looking at individuals who can’t demonstrate that they’re holding a job, or are trained and likely to get a job and add value to the U.S. economy.”
The whole proposal would be contingent upon undocumented immigrants coming voluntarily to the forefront – “out of the shadows.” Hill remained confident that people would come forward to apply for just the chance to stay legally.
Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., who has been one of the leading voices on immigration reform in the House, declined to comment until an actual bill was presented, but his spokesman responded that the immigration principles proposed by Republicans last week were a good sign.
“Citizenship is very important to the congressman and the American people,” said Gutierrez spokesman Douglas Rivlin. “The GOP finally coming to the table and entertaining ideas that allow most of the 11 million undocumented immigrants who live here to stay and live legally in the U.S. is very important too.”
Issa is not the only House Republican working on bills to round out the GOP’s step-by-step immigration vision. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., is working on a separate proposal for those currently living undocumented in the United States, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., is developing a bill that would address the legal status of children who were brought to the country illegally by their parents or guardians, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Contact the writer: Hopes for an immigration overhaul this year seem to be dimming, given Boehner’s comments and an increasingly restive GOP. However, Boehner did say that immigration legislation still “needs to get done,” and that he will “continue to talk to my members about how to move forward.” But, President Barack Obama has to work with them, he said.


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At very least i would keep a eye on the amount of oil coming out and make sure to keep the oil at the proper level witch is the level of the fill plug.


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FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – The Federal Bureau of Investigations is trying to determine if three bank heists which took place over the span of an hour Wednesday in three Broward County cities are linked.
The first robbery occurred at a Wells Fargo Bank at 5991 Ravenswood Road in Fort Lauderdale around 1 p.m. The robber entered the bank and told employees that he had a weapon. There were no injuries, and the suspect made off with an undetermined amount of cash.
In the second robbery happened around 1:50 p.m. at the BB&T Bank at 300 E. Sample Road in Pompano Beach. The robbery was similar to the first. The suspect entered the bank and implied he had a weapon. No employees were injured in the robbery, and the suspect fled the bank branch with an unknown amount of money.
The last robbery at the Chase Bank around 1:55 p.m. at 1031 S. Military Trail in Deerfield Beach. Authorities were able to arrest the suspect. At this time, it is not believe the suspect in involved in the other two robberies.
The FBI believes the same suspect committed the first two robberies and need the public’s help in finding him.
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DPS spent hundreds of thousands in anticipation of riots at the Capitol, say it was the right thing to do
SALT LAKE CITY – Public safety officials say they spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect the Utah State Capitol from riots before Inauguration Day, even though the riots never happened. However, they say it was the right thing to do given the information they had at the time.
At one point, the Department of Public Safety estimated there would be at least 500 protesters at the Utah State Capitol on January 17th. Colonel Michael Rapich estimates they spent $227 thousand to boost security around the complex on that day, alone. They based their decision on what they saw both in Utah and in Washington D.C. on January 6th, and based on information they were receiving from all across the country. That information reportedly showed Trump supporting groups were planning breaches at statehouses all over the U.S.
Rapich says, “A lot of that seemed to be associating groups we had seen both here in Utah and back at the nation’s Capitol.”
A lot of the information from national news outlets suggested protesters would come to Salt Lake City to specifically target our Capitol building. Rapich says the news outlets weren’t the only ones reporting this. Posts they saw on social media suggested the same thing.
“That was being corroborated,” he says. ‘We had information both locally that we were generating through our sources, and we were getting information from our federal partners, as well.”
In the end, fewer than two dozen people came to the Capitol, and those that did protested peacefully. Given what they were told, Rapich says the show of force at the complex was the right strategy.
“If we waited to see what happened, we definitely would not have had time to deploy the resources,” he says.
Public safety officials in Utah consulted with law enforcement from other parts of the country, and everyone reportedly came to the same conclusion.
He says, “We were very, very consistent, across the country, with the way pretty much every state was interpreting the same information, and, our preparations were very consistent with what other states were doing.”
Rapich says several things could have changed after protesters originally proposed to breach statehouses. It’s possible the “chatter” they were seeing was wrong, plus, protest organizers seemed to have backed down, not wanting to be connected with more destruction.
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As EXO Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin speak up on their “slave contracts” with SM, the grim reality of the Kpop industry also becomes a hot topic.
In the Kpop industry, “slave contracts” refer to long-term and unfair contracts between idols and management agencies. Typically, exclusive contracts in this realm are supposed to last for 6-7 years. However, some companies disregard this and extend the contracts at an unreasonable level.
The sad reality of “slave contract” in the Kpop industry
Awareness of the “slave contract” concept became prominent in 2009, after 3 former members of TVXQ (DBSK) filed a lawsuit against their management company at the time, SM Entertainment. Specifically, Kim Junsu, Kim Jae Joong, and Park Yoo Chun sued SM Entertainment over their excessively long contract and unfair profit distribution.
According to the members, their 13-year contract period was essentially a lifetime commitment. When considering the mandatory military service period, the contract could extend up to 15 years. Therefore, the contract would only end when they retire. Moreover, the penalties for terminating the exclusive contract also put artists at a great disadvantage.
Controversies surrounding this issue lasted for a long time, but ultimately, the court sided with the former TVXQ members. However, it remains a fact that Kim Junsu, Kim Jae Joong, and Park Yoo Chun were severely affected at the peak of their careers, as ongoing legal disputes hindered their image and later activities. Nevertheless, the trio’s victory changed the Korean entertainment industry as a whole, since new regulations and laws, which aim at protecting artists from unfair contracts, were introduced.
In particular, in 2010, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) released a new law, requesting that the maximum term for an artist’s contract can only be 7 years. In 2017, KFTC also added clauses that lower the compensation fees paid by the artists in case of early contract terminations.
However, despite the standardization of exclusive contracts, disputes continue to occur in the Kpop industry. These disputes mainly revolve around contract terms and profit distribution between the artists and management companies.
In 2022, nine members of LOONA requested the suspension of their exclusive contracts with Blockberry Creative due to unfair terms. However, only 4 members, Hee Jin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, won the first lawsuit, allowing them to terminate the contract and pursue independent entertainment activities.
Meanwhile, the 5 remaining members, Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Olivia Hye, and Gowon, had their claims rejected and continued to operate under Blockberry Creative. This situation pushed the group to the brink of disbandment, causing disappointment among their fan community.
Another dispute occurred between singer-actor Lee Seung Gi and HOOK Entertainment, his former management company. The conflict was first revealed by Dispatch after receiving evidence provided by the artist, wherein HOOK Entertainment was accused of withholding all the profits from Lee Seung Gi’s music activities throughout his 18-year career.
Furthermore, CEO of HOOK, Kwon Jin Young, was accused of abuse and even making death threats against artists. In the end, Seung Gi decided to terminate his exclusive contract, citing the company’s violations of the agreement between the two parties.
Most recently, 3 members of EXO, including Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen, unexpectedly spoke out and requested the termination of their contract with SM, just ahead of EXO’s comeback. It is notable that this is far from the first time SM has faced contract disputes with artists.
According to the legal representative of Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen, after signing the exclusive contract for 12-13 years as EXO members, the company requested them to extend the contract to 17-18 years, using unreasonable coercion. Moreover, during their activities under SM, the artists only received payments based on unilaterally prepared data by the company. Despite multiple requests for transparent copies of settlement reports, the company maintained the stance of not providing those.
In particular, lawyer Lee Jae Hak, the legal representative of Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen, highlighted an unreasonable clause mentioned in SM’s exclusive contract. According to the clause, the company would determine the required album releases during the artists’ activities. If the album release target is not met, the exclusive contract with the artists would automatically extend until the goal is achieved.
The automatic extension of contracts without a maximum time limit has fallen in line with the exploitative nature of a “slave contract.”
In response to the accusations from the artists, SM Entertainment claimed that the three members unilaterally requested for contract termination due to the influence of “external forces”. The management company also emphasized that their biggest goal is to protect EXO and the fans. Therefore, they would take strong action against baseless rumors aimed at dividing and affecting the unity of the group.
However, the majority of fans expressed anger and disappointment with SM’s treatment of their talents and instead showed support for the artists’ contract termination.
The respect for fairness
Experts point out that during the transition from trainees to famous idols, the likelihood of disputes arising due to changing circumstances is high. Therefore, the terms in exclusive contracts for artists need to be improved.
According to cultural critic Jeong Deok Hyeon on Yonhap News, in the stage when trainees are preparing to debut as idols, they may accept long-term contracts of 12-13 years because they are highly dependent on the management company.
However, once artists reach a certain position and have a large fan base, similar to the case of EXO, terminating the contract or leaving the company does not significantly impact their current careers or reputation. On the contrary, for the company, losing their “golden goose” will have a significant impact on their business operations, as well as their image and reputation in the competitive entertainment industry like K-pop.
The critic concludes, “Fairness in business matters is crucial. The success of artists should be fairly rewarded. If this condition is not addressed, they can only improve the situation by leaving the company and pursuing solo activities.”
In reality, artists and management companies have a symbiotic relationship. They exist and develop based on the benefits that each party brings. Success is created through mutual trust and respect. This is believed to be one of the formulas that contributed to BTS’s miracle.
The group’s remarkable career was achieved not only because of the talent and individual charisma of each member but was also partly thanks to Big Hit Entertainment – the management company that supported and accompanied BTS throughout their 13-year journey and continues to be closely connected in the future.


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This article jumped off the page at me. It was an intense flashback and review of both the past election in 2004 and the upcoming election. This article Political Art in Election Season (as always citation for the article is at the bottom of this post) by Cathy Lebowiz was a fun and energetic read about the mass proliferation of political themed art in modern elections. Which I believe is a very solid observation, I have noticed this but I never sat down and really considered the mass amounts of art made during political election years. While we as consumers are more familiar with political cartoons I don’t think we really consider the amounts of “real” artwork out there is currently heavy with a political focus. I would even garner to say that with Present Barack Obama in office currently in conjunction with this upcoming election, that the amount of political satire and artwork has skyrocketed.
The article goes on to name specific works of art and exhibitions fully focused on politics. It was really a lot of food for thought interesting that this article is still valid almost a decade later.

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In essence, there are two types of testosterone boosters, namely natural and synthetic supplements. Anabolic steroids which are under the synthetic category are known to deliver positive results as well as nasty side effects. It is due to this reason that an increasing number of bodybuilders and athletes are now utilizing safer testosterone boosters.
A loophole in FDA regulations allows pharmaceutical marketers to urge men to talk to their doctors if they have certain "possible signs" of testosterone deficiency. "Virtually everybody asks about this now because the direct-to-consumer marketing is so aggressive," says Dr. Michael O'Leary, a urologist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital. "Tons of men who would never have asked me about it before started to do so when they saw ads that say 'Do you feel tired?'"
An international consensus document was recently published and provides guidance on the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) in men. The diagnosis of LOH requires biochemical and clinical components. Controversy in defining the clinical syndrome continues due to the high prevalence of hypogonadal symptoms in the aging male population and the non-specific nature of these symptoms. Further controversy surrounds setting a lower limit of normal testosterone, the limitations of the commonly available total testosterone result in assessing some patients and the unavailability of reliable measures of bioavailable or free testosterone for general clinical use. As with any clinical intervention testosterone treatment should be judged on a balance of risk versus benefit. The traditional benefits of testosterone on sexual function, mood, strength and quality of life remain the primary goals of treatment but possible beneficial effects on other parameters such as bone density, obesity, insulin resistance and angina are emerging and will be reviewed. Potential concerns regarding the effects of testosterone on prostate disease, aggression and polycythaemia will also be addressed. The options available for treatment have increased in recent years with the availability of a number of testosterone preparations which can reliably produce physiological serum concentrations.
Sexual dysfunction and low libido are among the most easily reversible symptoms of hypogonadism. Systematic reviews of randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials of testosterone in men, including older men (aged 60 years and over) and middle-aged men, with sexual dysfunction and hypogonadism have shown large favourable effects on libido and moderate effects on satisfaction with erectile function.1-5 In men who do not respond sufficiently to testosterone therapy alone, the combination of phosphodiesterase 5-inhibitors and testosterone may be indicated, as there are suggestions that the combination may be synergistic.1
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are rich in indoles, anti-cancer compounds that indirectly boost testosterone production by breaking down and flushing the system of excess estrogen, which inhibits the production of male sex hormones. As men age, their estrogen levels gradually rise, while testosterone levels fall. Indoles can help strike the balance. In one study, supplementing with indole-3-carbinol from cruciferous vegetables for just 7 days cut the estrogen hormone estradiol in half for men. Another study found indole supplementation significant increased urinary excretion of estrogens among men.
A side of garlic knots or onion bread can boost your sex drive … just make sure your date has a slice, too! Studies suggest a compound in the stinking rose triggers the release of luteinizing hormone, which regulates production of testosterone. One study showed supplementing with garlic as part of a high-protein diet could substantially boost testosterone levels. And a recent animal study found just 1 gram of onion per kg of body weight could boost T-levels by over 300 percent in just 20 days. Garlic and onions both contain the chemical diallyl disulfide, which stimulates the release of a hormone that spurs the production of testosterone.
Finally, related to the point about competitiveness above, studies have shown that testosterone levels not only go up before a fight or competition, they increase after each win, and this gives the winner a much higher probability of winning his next round, and the next round after that, even against evenly matched competitors. This is called the “winner-effect,” and John Coates, author of The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: Risk Taking, Gut Feelings and the Biology of Boom and Bust, explains why it works:
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I’ve been reading all these comments and replies here. This was a great article and if it does anything, it should stimulate you to talk to your physician. Your Dr. can take blood and have it annylized, then prescribe the proper direction to take. A lot of people here have been giving free advice, but who knows your system best? Am I going to take advice from someone who doesn’t know anything other than the symptoms I present? I’m not, but what if I’m allergic?
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Fortunately supplementation of Vitamin D3 has been noted to significantly boost testosterone levels up to 20%.[40,41] This occurs via a reduction in sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and aromatase expression, which limits the breakdown of testosterone into estrogen. It’s also worth mentioning that Vitamin D3 has been shown to raise levels of the anabolic hormone IGF-1.[42,43]
Some of these signs and symptoms can be caused by various underlying factors, including medication side effects, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid problems, diabetes and depression. It's also possible that these conditions may be the cause of low testosterone levels, and treatment of these problems may cause testosterone levels to rise. A blood test is the only way to diagnose a low testosterone level.

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With the heat taking a toll on the health, people stay away from the consumption of kebabs and rolls in summers. They are oily and spicy food and hence people avoid them. However to cater to the taste buds of the kebabs and roll lovers, the new menu consists of rolls and kebabs which have been made to suit the people during the summer season. Olive oil has been used for the making of the rolls and the kebabs, and this makes the food healthy as well as nutritious. Ingredients like Pudina, Dhania have also been used in the rolls and kebabs to aid in digestion of the food.
Some of the rolls available at the food carnival include Aloo methi roll, Paneer pudina roll, Chicken mint roll (summer special), Chicken hara dhaniya roll (summer special), Lazeez diet roll, Chicken cheese roll, Murgh mayonnaise roll, Mutton shahi khiri roll and Mutton mahi tikia roll.
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The Rolls and Kebabs Carnival will continue till the 14th of June. Pocket pinch for two individuals will cost around Rs 500. The rolls and kebabs will be available from 12pm to 11pm at the Kasba outlet only.

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Drama City takes the reader through the daily lives of both of two main characters (Lorenzo and his partner Mark), creating an interesting story that is believable and realistic. When something tragic happens that could cause Lorenzo to undo his oath that insists he stay on the good side of things, will he be able to resist the temptation? What is the right thing for him to do after all?
Lorenzo is a righteous character, if not a big plain sometimes. Mark is funny and a good supporting piece. The trials he goes through as a Humane Officer are intriguing (but depressing) in a realistic way. The patrol officer, Rachel Lopez, is one of the good ones, believing that some people really can transform their lives for the better. But while during the day she has her head on her shoulders, at night is a much different story.
George Pelecano's story is one of hope, inspiration and survival. His style is easy to digest, his point comes across clearly without sounding preachy and his characterization skills are strong.
On the negative side, the novel could have used some tightening in pace and tension, with more flavor added to Lorenzo's life (present and past.) Overall, though, it's an enjoyable read that is thought-provoking, emotionally gripping and well-written.
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SALT LAKE CITY — After signing a one-year deal with the Utah Jazz a month ago, Josh Howard rushed to find and settle into a comfortable place to live.
"I've been feeling at home," Howard said, "since that first week when I found my apartment."
That statement works for his new place in the city and on the Jazz.
Every additional game he plays with Utah, Howard seems more at home with the squad that has improved by leaps and bounds since he arrived in Utah on Dec. 17.
Some people might still be hesitant about Howard because of his checkered past, but his new family isn't. From his actions, they see no reason to be worried.
The nine-year NBA veteran, who had a string of controversial moments in Dallas several years ago, has been a consummate professional. He's reached out to teammates, tried to be an example to young players, worked hard to learn the system, fit in and help the Jazz win.
His team likes what he's contributed in the locker room and on the court.
"He's a great guy, a great teammate, experienced guy that the guys respect," Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said. "He plays extremely hard. Guys will respect you for that."
The small forward has not shot particularly well yet (41.4 percent), but he's showing glimpses of his 2007 All-Star-level play thanks to his experience, athleticism and explosiveness.
Howard is third on the Jazz in scoring (11.4 points per game) and has had standout defensive moments with his athleticism.
"He looks like the Josh Howard that I knew and loved in Dallas," Jazz center Al Jefferson said. "He's got his confidence back."
It helps that Howard's left knee has bounced back nicely after surgery to repair a torn ligament (MCL) and ensuing tendinitis issues hampered it for most of the past two seasons.
"You can tell his knee's back. I went through that same injury and I know what it takes to get back to feeling that confidence, 100 percent," said Jefferson, who had surgery to repair his MCL in 2009.
"One thing I have noticed is he's not thinking about that knee no more. He's doing his thing and playing his game."
Howard played 34 minutes in the Jazz's overtime loss to the Lakers on Wednesday, marking the first time he's logged 30-plus.
The only time he played fewer than 19 minutes, though, was when he left early with a strained left quad on Jan. 3 against Milwaukee. He's averaging 231/2 minutes — fifth-highest on the team — showing how quickly he has gained Corbin's trust.
The second-year coach called Howard's mid-camp addition "huge" for the Jazz, especially the team's bench.
"He's been tremendous — his experience, the way he play(s) the game," Corbin said. "His energy level's been great. The way he leads that second group. The way he keeps everybody relaxed (until) the starting group comes back in."
Howard has also played with most of the starting unit late in games, leading some to wonder if he'll eventually end up in the opening lineup.
Howard played sparingly with Washington last season due to his nagging knee injury, but he worked himself into good shape this offseason — even playing pick-up ball with Jazz starting point guard Devin Harris in Dallas.
Howard almost has those NBA legs back under him.
"He's worked his tail off to get in shape," Corbin said.
Howard quickly picked up the basic aspects of the Jazz system he became familiar with by playing against it since 2003.
Corbin wasn't sure how quickly Howard — or the rest of the Jazz newcomers, for that matter — would catch on and allow for the playbook to be opened up. But Utah is beginning to implement more complexity into its offense with second and third options.
It will give the Jazz more options if the 31-year-old hits 3-pointers like he did Wednesday when he drilled two treys after starting the season 0-for-8 from long range.
Howard said offensive chemistry is a "work in progress."
"I'm happy with his progress," Corbin added. "(He's) at least on schedule, maybe a little bit ahead."
That could be said of Howard's new team as well.
Sure, the Jazz fell to the Lakers by three in the OT heartbreaker. But that didn't sting as badly as the humiliating hammering they took in the season-opening 25-point loss in L.A.
"Two totally different teams," Howard said. "We have been learning a lot since the few weeks from that game. We just have to be ready to start a new streak now."
Interestingly, they'll get that chance Saturday when several Jazz players who used to feel at home in Utah, like he does now, make their return.
Coincidentally, that group includes an old Jazz guy who used to wear his No. 8.
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|Warranty||2 Years||Up to 5 Years||Up to 3 Years||Up to 1 Years|
|Dial Color||Cherry Dial|
Band Material: 316L. Using the best 316L for the shell, you can always live in peace with your skin without causing harm.
Watch Case: 316L. The case uses 316L, which helps to form a corrosion protection film on the surface of metal materials.
Case Back: Solid. The case has a thick back cover, which is often used to protect the movement of the watch from scratches and external damage. These watch cases can also increase the durability and strength of the watch movement.
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal. A good sapphire mirror is conducive to viewing and can bring a brand new visual effect when looking at the time. Tips: The A Replica is applied with mineral glass instead of sapphire.
Hand: Silver-tone. The hands of the replica watch is silver-tone, which looks pretty stunning and high-end.
Second Markers: Minute Markers around the outer rim. The design of the second mark is also called a clock hand. This design element has been used in many famous designs such as watches and other items.
Dial Markers: Luminous Index. The luminous sticks on the watch allows you to easily check the time in the dark.
Luminiscence: Hands and Markers. For the watch, the luminiscence is hands and markers. It can help you know the corresponding time when you running in dark.
Bezel Material: Stainless Steel. The stainless steel bezel is a high-end material made from stainless steel bezel. It is the most expensive material of the watch. In addition, stainless steel bezel is a substance with high flexibility and energy absorption properties which can be used as the core medium of the watch.
Clasp: Fold Over Clasp. We use a fold over clasp for the watch which is more durable and stylish.
Water Resistance: 30 meters. Want a watch waterproof? Don’t hesitate to choose us, the depth of the watch is 30 meters, which is fully enough for your daily life. Tips: The A Replica is just daily waterproof, need to purchase additional waterproof service which is up to 30 meters.
Function: Date, Hour, Minute, Second. The function of the watch has a indicate date to measure time, the minute dial is used to estimate the current time, and the stop dial is used to estimate the time after the interval.
A Replica, AAA Replica, AAAAA Clone


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Thank you Maxwell Cabana!
Last night's show with Maxwell Cabana for the "Bum Treats Record launch party" was one for the ages!
Their smooth sound and powerful vocals has the dance floor grooving and begging for more!
Check out their music from their appearance on "Slow Burn" HERE!
One of the many fantastic shows you can enjoy every Friday and Saturday night at Eastburn!


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The spirit in a body wore out her hands
and played music until
she seemed solid no more.
Art is not something to give,
it is simply the air that I breathe, life
that I live.
“To be creative is to allow the rivers to flow through you.
It is to be a channel, for the outlets which coarse through your veins.
It is to be led through your emotions.
It is to heal, and be healed.
It is to begin without knowledge of the end.
Creativity is the source from which you derive.


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LISTEN EVERYBODY! WE ARE HAPPY TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBER CHILE TO THE WBQA
Chile is a country of startling contrasts and extreme beauty, with attractions ranging from the towering volcanic peaks of the Andes to the ancient forests of the Lake District. There are a multitude of very good parks here, and plenty of opportunities for fine adventure travel. Chile is justly famous as the location of Torres del Paine, considered by many to be the finest nature travel destinations in all of South America.
Chilean Cazuela and assorted salads.
Chilean cuisine is a reflection of the country’s topographical variety, featuring an assortment of seafood, beef, fruits, and vegetables. Traditional recipes include asado, cazuela,empanadas, humitas, pastel de choclo, pastel de papas, curanto and sopaipillas. Crudosis an example of the mixture of culinary contributions from the various ethnic influences in Chile. The raw minced llama, heavy use of shellfish and rice bread were taken from nativeQuechua Andean cuisine, (although now beef brought to Chile by Europeans is also used in place of the llama meat), lemon and onions were brought by the Spanish colonists, and the use of mayonnaise and yogurt was introduced by German immigrants, as was beer.
We are sure Chile will be valuable WBQA member and Chile cuisine add new unforgettable taste to the WBQA events


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PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING RETURNS TO THE PAVILION!
Next Generation Wrestling Launches February 22nd
Press Conference Scheduled at Spolumbo’s February 7th at 1:30pm
Calgary, AB – AAA Canada presents: Next Generation Wrestling Friday February 22nd at the Victoria Pavilion on the Stampede Grounds – 1410 Olympic Way SE. Tickets on sale Friday February 8th at Ticketmaster.
On January 18th, 2013 wrestling returned to the Victoria Pavilion for the first time in over a decade. An incredible group of talent both in and out of the ring thrilled nearly 1700 fans. Recent news stories revealing issues with financial backers of the company left fans wondering what the future of wrestling in Calgary would be.
“Calgary proved that they want to support wrestling on this scale again in Calgary, and it is unfortunate that the actions of a few tarnished what so many poured their blood, sweat and tears into,” said Spencer Tapley, Vice President of Talent & Media Relations.“Moving forward we are proud to announce the formation of a consortium of positive people with a wealth of business acumen that will solidify a new beginning for not only the great fans, but all of those dedicated to bringing back a fantastic show of athleticism, action, excitement and formulating lasting memories.”
With the support the talent and fans of Calgary, “AAA CANADA” PRESENTS: NEXT GENERATION WRESTLING which will take place at the Legendary Victoria Pavilion at the Calgary Stampede Grounds on Friday, February 22, 2013. Doors open at 6:30 with a special pre-show, with the main show kicking off at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale on Friday February 8th at 10:00am at all ticketmaster locations, the Scotiabank Saddledome box office, and online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
“All talent is confirmed and has been paid in advance, showing good faith by our new financial partners to support Next Generation Wrestling and its fans” Tapley assures. “There will be no issues, and we are excited that many of the talents that wowed Calgary before will be returning to the ring for this spectacular night of action.”
Confirmed for the show are:
Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion and WWE Intercontinental Champion – The Friday Night Delight, The Prince of Parkour and The Shaman of Sexy John Morrison
Former WWE and WCW World Champion and one of the originators of the NWO Kevin Nash.
Former WWE Tag Team Champion, Current Japanese IWGP Tag Team Champion and third generation superstar Davey Boy Smith Jr.
Co-Owner of AAA Lucha Libre Wrestling in Mexico Konnan.
Third Generation Hart Family Member and worldwide superstar Teddy Hart
Former AAA Cruiserweight & AAA Tag Team Champion the incredible gravity defying Jack Evans
The iconic hardcore superstar featured in the film “The Wrestler” – The Necro Butcher
And many more world-class talents!
The first NGW World Champion will be crowned in a tournament featuring three “Fatal 4-Way” matches, with 2 combatants from each bout advancing to the “Suicide 6-Way” Main Event to crown the first champion.
The full roster will be announced Monday February 11th, 2013 on www.nextgenerationwrestling.tv – your home for all things Next Generation Wrestling! Those not able to attend in Calgary can catch all of the action of AAA Canada’s Presentation of: “Next Generation Wrestling” on IPPV (internet pay-per-view) that will air on tape delay Saturday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm Mountain Time through purchase at: www.nextgenerationwrestling.tv for only $12.99!!
“Fans are in for an amazing and memorable night of wrestling at it’s finest,” promises Tapley. “It will be a ring-a-ding-dong dandy. Don’t ya dare miss it!”
AAA Canada presents: Next Generation Wrestling Friday February 22nd at the Victoria Pavilion on the Stampede Grounds – 1410 Olympic Way SE. Tickets are $20, $30 and $40 plus fees and go on sale at Ticketmaster on Friday February 8th at 10:00am.
A Press Conference with more information will be held at Spolumbo’s Fine Foods & Deli on Thursday February 7th at 1:30pm. 1308 9 Ave SE. Please RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.org.


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The recent cold snap has reminded me that the new Boiler that was installed in 1999 does not heat my house adequately. At 5°F outside, it cannot maintain 65°F inside. The old Boiler did but I don’t know its size or model number. No changes were made to the baseboard fin/tube system. There were 2 zones originally. The old one also supplied DHW. The new one has a separate Phase III indirect hot water heating/holding tank and is heated using a third zone . In 2006, a room was added above the garage and a separate zone was added for BB heat. That makes 4 zones total. In addition, the first floor splits into 3 sections, so there are 3 return line upstream of a single zone valve. Each of these returns includes a FLAIR Super Purge and Balancing Valve (jpg attached or see http://www.flairproducts.net/producthistory.html#superpurge). The second floor splits into 2 sections and no longer has the Flair Valves.
I understand the basics of how the heating system but am not very knowledgable about the details and need your help. Here are the facts regarding my system along with some test results:
House is approx. 4000 sq-ft and 30 miles north of Philadelphia.
Boiler is a Peerless WBV-04 at 178,000/155,000 BTU/Hr, output/rated.
There is one Taco circulator for all 4 zones. I don’t see a model number on it but its powered by a GE 1/12 HP Motor. (I would thing this isn’t a good design as the flow rate will vary by up to a factor of 4 depending how many zones are calling for heat.
Aquastat (Honeywell Model #L7124) is set at 190°/160°/10° for high/low/diff.
Temperature gauge on boiler is 170° when it turns on and it shuts off at just below 190° but the temperature continues to climb to just about 190°F. I’ve read that the lower this temperature, the less heat is lost through the chimney. However, doesn’t a lower temperature of the circulating water reduce the heat output of the baseboards?
The following temperature reading were made with an IR “gun” type thermometer with unknown accuracy.
Discharge temp (with boiler at 190) is 170°F
Return temp (with boiler at 190) is 135°F
On that day, it stayed on for about 5 minutes and circulated for 8 minutes before the boiler turned on again.
Individual returns when main return was about 120°F:
3 (new room above garage): 85°F (probably not calling for heat)
4 DHW: 125°F
I think the FLAIR valves might be contributing to the problem, but the heat on the second floor is not adequate so that’s not the only thing that is wrong.
What suggestions do you have and/or what additional information do you need from me to evaluate this problem?
Also, in the summer, the boiler still cycles on and off 3 or 4 times a day, even when DHW isn’t being used. Is this just to maintain the boiler at 170°F or because the DHW tank temp has dropped to below its 120°F setting and is calling for heat?
Below is the text of FAXes I sent 14 years ago to the company who sold and installed the new bopiler. Much of this text is just a repeat of the above.
Since 2000, it hasn’t gotten as cold so it hasn’t been as much of an issue.
Jan 24, 2000
I am not happy with the new Boiler I purchased from your company last October to replace my 25-year-old Boiler with a top of the line model. However, on 4 or 5 occasions this winter, the house has been colder than it should be. The 3 or 4 service visits all yielded the same results: The serviceman watches the Boiler turn on, the water temperature gauge increase to 205°F (I increased it 5° or 10° at a time from 180° as suggested by your company) and then shut off. Then they check with their hands to see that he radiators are warm. Then they say something like: “There’s nothing wrong with the Boiler. It’s just very cold and you can’t turn back the thermostat and have the house heat up.” I think something is still wrong. When it is cold, the Boiler can’t even hold the set temperature in the house.
I have two Honeywell Model CT3400 Thermostats. They allow for four temperature settings each on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. These thermostat record the heating rate and actually call for heat earlier than the set time so the temperature is reached by the set time. In order for these thermostats to work properly, I was instructed to install a relay at each zone valve being controlled. Since installing the new Boiler, I have had to increase the turn-back temperature from as low as 50°F with my old Boiler to 66°F now. Here is an example of how it used to work and how it works now:
When going away for winter weekend’s two years ago (1998), the thermostat was set at 50°F for Saturday and Sunday until 4:30 PM when it changed to 71°F. This 4:30 setting should bring the house to 71°F by 4:30PM. When returning home, the house was 71°F no matter how cold it was outside. This past weekend (in 2000), the turn-back setting was 66°F instead of 50°F. Again it was set to reach 71°F by 4:30 PM. When we arrived home at 7:30 PM the temperature was only 69°F inside with an outside temperature of about 25°F. I think the new Boiler should be able to heat the house to 71°F easily when the outside temperature is seasonable.
Last January (1999), your company replaced a leaky circulator. The new one was much smaller than the old one. The house didn’t heat well at all. I called another company and their service man found that the Boiler set temperature was lowered for the replacement but not returned to the proper limit. He reset it but it didn’t seem to work as well as the old one but I didn’t complain about it.
I remember having my heating system checked while I lived in Massachusetts. Their serviceman used some sort of thermometer to check the temperature of the radiators. Perhaps you need to do that as well to make sure the system is working as efficiently as it should. I expect another visit to make my new system work as well as the old one. I’m not sure exactly how you should check to find what is wrong but here are a few places to start:
The circulator is undersized
The circulator impeller is uncoupled from the motor and all we are getting is natural circulation.
The zone valves are not opening fully.
There is foreign material partially blocking the flow.
The Boiler temperature gauge is inaccurate.
The Thermostats don’t work right for this type of Boiler Control System.
Again, these are just my ideas. I think it is your company’s responsibility to get the new Boiler to work as effectively as the old one.
Jan 28, 200 Fax
Your service man, Rich, visited on Wednesday and installed a larger circulator. Using thermocouples he tested the outlet and return temperatures. There was a significant improvement and I thought the problem had been solved. It hasn’t. The first floor zone was set to be 65° overnight, to rise to 67° by 5:50 AM and 71° by 7:20 AM. At 6:30 it was 63° and by 7:00 AM, with the thermostat calling for heat, the temperature had actually dropped to 62°F. Now, at 10:00 AM it’s only up to 65°F.
Here is what I plan to do next:
Put new batteries in the Thermostats
Increase the Boiler water temperature (the silver wheel in the Honeywell controller indicated 195° but the temperature gauge read 205°F. Perhaps the gauge is not accurate. I have raised the temperature to 205° on the wheel, which give an indicated 215° on the temperature gauge.
Vacuum the radiators to improve air circulation.


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I love a good laugh and I try to have one every chance I get. I’m finding myself reminiscing of the old stand-up shows I used to catch a lot of back in my L.A. days. Last night, I scoured youtube for some classic comedy routines I was familiar with. Most of them were from SNL. You know, more cowbell, chopping broccoli, Belushi and Carey. But I remember this particular one which I actually saw live some fifteen years ago. It’s the late Richard Jeni making fun of love songs on the radio. You might remember it yourself. I’ve seen him do this several times, and even though this one right here doesn’t provide the greatest punchlines, from what I can remember, he still pulls it off perfectly, I think. This is hilarious.
It’s a classic. So, laugh with me, will ya?


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Kristen Stewart is back in news and this time, the actress is linked to French singer Soko. Interestingly, this report comes soon after the buzz about Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs confirming their wedding dates went viral online.
This has got fans wondering if Stewart has decided to move on with her alleged new girlfriend, as there's no hope left to get back together with her "Twilight" co-star.
While Pattinson and Twigs have finally reportedly set a date to get married, Stewart on the other hand, seemed to have sparked dating rumours with Soko.
When it almost started feeling like Pattinson and Twigs are on their way to call off the wedding, a slew of reports flooded the Internet confirming that everything's on track. A report in Inquisitr said that Pattinson and Twigs have finally set a date to marry and the ceremony and guestlist are all planned already.
According to the website, the wedding is officially on and the ceremony will take place late summer. The couple is apparently looking at exchanging their vows somewhere in Europe. "Rob and Twigs are desperately trying to keep this wedding top secret, but they let slip last week to friends that they've been rehearsing their wedding dance, with Twigs complaining about Rob's 'two left feet,'" an insider said.
While fans were still wondering if the actor's ex-girlfriend and "Twilight" co-star will be on the guestlist, a buzz about Stewart-Soko's new blooming relationship went wild. The duo was apparently spotted enjoying a PDA-packed lunch date at Cafe Gratitude recently.
This is not the first time Stewart has been linked with someone. The actress was reportedly seriously dating former assistant Alicia Cargile, with whom she split last October, after dating for about a year. And before that she was rumoured to be with Nicholas Hoult.
When so many dating and break-up rumours kept coming and going, fans started wondering if Stewart's new relationships are failing because she's still hoping to get back together with Pattinson. And now, the Soko dating rumour buzzing simultaneously with Pattinson and Twig's wedding confirmation, has made the speculations strong that maybe Stewart was never over Pattinson.


Reviewed By Felipe G (STREAMWOOD, IL) Reviewed for a
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easy to install,good light.easy to molding to head light unit
Reviewed By Donald J (JOPLIN, MO) Reviewed for a
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It's cool and I get compliments all the time. Everyone asks me where I got it.


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AGSI released the following media statement following news that Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has retired from An Garda Síochána. Note he clarified in a later statement that he retired and had not resigned.
General Secretary John Redmond is quoted in the Irish Independent.
“Review of An Garda Síochána Timely” – AGSI
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has released a statement this afternoon following the resignation of Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan.
Speaking this afternoon John Redmond, General Secretary says:
“We believe that the imminent review of An Garda Síochána is timely and should be prioritised by Government and Garda management as a matter of urgency following the resignation today of Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan.
“The Garda organisation has come under the spotlight recently. Some of the reports and criticisms have impacted greatly with morale seriously diminished within the organisation. All of this when our members are trying to deliver a policing service in difficult times.
“As you know we are in the process of undertaking a review of the Garda organisation as part of the Haddington Road agreement. Now is the opportune time to expand the review of the Garda organisation to include oversight and accountability and indeed to look at service provision generally by the Garda organisation. The public have expectations of what service they want and yet this review is not engaging globally with all interested parties and stakeholders.
“AGSI will be debating the very issue of a policing authority at our 36th Annual Delegate Conference in less than three weeks time. We hope that Government fulfil their commitment under the Haddington Road Agreement – that a robust review of the structure and operations of the Garda organisation, the first in over 40 years, takes place this year.
“The myriad of controversies over the last number of weeks has impacted on public confidence in the Garda organisation. AGSI believes that the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter must act ‘swiftly’ in appointing a new Commissioner. This is critically important so that confidence and leadership can be provided at this time within An Garda Síochána.”

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I realize I am slow when it comes to keeping my blog updated. Sorry! It’s been such a busy summer thus far and haven’t had the time to write. I’m at a point where I am backlogged and have stuff queued up. No excuses, I need to finish my final leg of my China Trip. OK then, lets go!
My final stop was a continuation of new experiences. The itinerary took me to an unique place, which was Macau. If you’re like most people, you probably never even heard of this place. It’s known as the “Vegas of China”, a gaming/casino resort city in Southern China. It was a Portuguese colony for over 300 years until it was transferred back to China in 1999. It’s currently the most dense/heavily populated region in the world (and you thought HK or NYC was tightly packed, guess again).
I got here by hiring a personal driver. This guy drove me 3+ hrs from Taishan. Most locals who live nearby come here for a weekend or even a day trip (think LA to Vegas). They come in and out with ease, just don’t forget your passport. Once you cross customs, you’re on your way.
When I arrived, my first question was what currency will I use? Here, they accept local currency aka the MOP and mainly HKD. I currency shopped for about 15 mins and realized it would be a hassle to exchange back and forth so I decided to use my HKD when cash was needed.
Getting around town is quite easy (Pro Tip). This place is a gambling meca with Casinos everywhere. The Casinos want your money so they have FREE transportation everywhere. Get a map and learn the routes. By doing this, you can pretty much get anywhere in the major hot spots. All you have to do is hop on and off shuttles, no questioned asked!
Coming to Macau, main things to do is eat (remember Portuguese egg tarts and Almond Cookies), sightsee and gamble. My first mission was to PowPowPoof a famous Portuguese egg tart. You can buy them almost everywhere. Check it out:
If you had a Chinese egg tart before, it’s basically the same. Core ingredients are milk, egg, sugar, vanilla extract and flour. Must try! You can find these in Senado Square (see pic below). Here you can find almost anything from shopping to food. The time I was here was very relaxing, it was busy but not overly crowded.
Portuguese egg tarts are meant to be eaten right away as they are baked goods. To score points with family and friends, you could bring back Macau Almond Cookies. These are no regular Almond cookies where you can score at your local Chinese takeout. These cookies are packed with Almond flavor and are super good. It’s very hard to describe, you’ll just have to find out for yourself. But, if you do plan to bring some home, it’s no easy task as they are quite fragile. But, if you want something special, this is the item for you.
Swing by to the Koi Kei’s flagship store, it’s quite an experience. I say this since there are literally 30+ associates walking around with tupperware giving you samples to try. You can literally try the entire store and they don’t care. I ended up bringing back 4 boxes, worth the effort!
The most famous place to visit is the Ruins of St. Paul. To get here, you have to weave your way to this historic place. It’s probably a mile from the square, so you’ll get some “steps” if you are counting :-). Check out my journey below.
When you finally get there, it’s pretty cool. You get an old world Portuguese vibe. The Cathedral of St. Paul, was established by Jesuit Missionaries, and for many years was the largest Christian concentration in the Far East. Destroyed by fire in the 1800s, its preserved facade has become Macau’s most famous, and photographed, site. I was in the area for a couple of hours, it was nice just to hang out and feel the energy from this landmark.
If you are not a gambler, I say 2-3 full days here is good enough. You can hit all the spots at a relaxed pace. If you are a gambler, well then this is your paradise. With that said, I hope you get the opportunity to visit this place like me one day. It was a great experience and look forward to my next stop!
Until Next Time,