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What do my test results mean?
We have prepared this document to help you understand some of the laboratory studies and other tests which may have been done at your recent physical exam. Please realize that this is not meant to be a lesson in interpreting laboratory studies. Rather, it is intended to be a basic explanation of some of the specific tests we use to help understand your health issues. Minor deviations from normal are common and do not mean a problem exists. Conversely, normal findings can occur even though a disease is present. The point is that these studies require a careful interpretation by your physician based on your history and examination. You might want to print these results out and keep them in your paper file for future reference.
Glucose - your blood sugar, it will rise after a meal. Average fasting values are up to 100. Values of 100-125 are defined as pre-diabetes and values above 125 are defined as diabetes.
Sodium - the mineral "salt". Low levels can be seen with certain diuretics and with over-hydration. High levels can occur with dehydration and with certain endocrine conditions. Its level does not correlate with the ingestion of salt. Generally, this study is of value only when outside of normal ranges.
Potassium - a mineral "salt" that helps run the electrical system of the body. Levels often fall when a patient uses diuretics. Potassium is found in juices and fruits. A normal level is very important in maintaining normal cardiac rhythm and avoidance of muscle cramps.
Chloride - the other part of sodium, but which reflects acid-base balance. Generally, this study is of value only when outside of normal ranges.
CO2 - reflects acid-base balance which is controlled by both the kidneys and respirations. Generally, this study is of value only when outside of normal ranges.
BUN & Creatinine & BUN/Creatinine Ratio - a reflection of the state of hydration and kidney function. These levels are usually elevated when the blood is drawn after a 12-hour fast.
GFR (glomerular filtration rate) - a crude calculation of how much urine is cleared of creatinine every minute. Generally, this study is of value only when outside of normal ranges.
Calcium - a mineral normally stored in tremendous quantities in bone, which exists in equilibrium with blood calcium. Abnormalities of bone, the endocrine system, and certain types of malignancies can increase the calcium level, while poor oral intake of calcium, kidney disease, or lack of vitamin D can decrease its level.
Total Protein - this reflects many serum proteins, including those involved in maintaining fluid balance, fighting infection, and helping blood coagulate. Low levels are seen when protein is lost in the urine, or is not produced due to liver disease or poor nutrition. High levels can reflect underlying inflammation.
Albumin - a serum protein which prevents water from leaking into the tissues and causing edema (swelling). It also carries many hormones and binds them until they are actually needed.
Globulins - the proteins involved in immune responses. The level is roughly estimated by subtracting albumin from total protein. An elevation in the globulin level usually indicates a need for additional testing.
Total Bilirubin - a pigment produced by the liver and by the natural breakdown of red blood cells. It is deposited in the skin in jaundice and is the reason why a bruise ultimately takes on a yellow-green hue.
Liver Enzymes - includes Alkaline Phosphatase, SGOT, and SGPT, which are all enzymes that originate in the liver. Discussing the interpretation of these values is beyond the scope of this document. Generally, values up to two or three times the upper limit of normal are when the levels from these studies become important. Elevations in these levels may lead us to suggest additional blood testing or an ultrasound checking for structural abnormalities.
Cholesterol - a blood fat largely determined by genetics and production within the liver. Dietary choices and exercise have a secondary impact on cholesterol levels. Increased levels may indicate an increased tendency towards atherosclerosis, meaning an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Heredity, weight, body habitus, body mass, and level of exercise are very important co-determinants of cholesterol level.
Cholesterol is composed of several components. The most important ones are HDL (the "good" cholesterol) and LDL (the "bad" cholesterol). In general, high levels of HDL and low levels of LDL are associated with a decreased risk for heart disease, whereas low levels of HDL and high levels of LDL are associated with an increased risk. HDL values are genetically predetermined, but can increase in those who exercise regularly. Targets are an HDL above 50 for men and above 60 for women. LDL values behave exactly the opposite. These levels are also affected by your genetics, and are often related to a diet rich in saturated fat (animal fat) and excess alcohol intake. Ideal target levels for LDL are under 100 but new data suggest that even lower levels may still offer added risk reduction for heart disease. Triglyceride levels have been under-emphasized, but are a critical risk factor for cardiovascular risk. Elevations in triglyceride levels often occur as part of a syndrome called metabolic syndrome, implying an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Any triglyceride value above 100 is linked with increased cardiovascular risk.
And remember that lots of people with adverse cholesterol panels do not have heart disease, while many with excellent profiles do. Cardiac risk is multi-factorial. And this, more than many other areas of medicine, requires a physician who can integrate clinical knowledge of risk factors into your particular health history to make appropriate recommendations. This is a great place to do a heart scan because remember high cholesterol is not the disease. The disease is atherosclerosis and that’s what you must identify.
CBC - the complete blood count measures hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying molecule), the white blood cells (which are involved in defense against infection), and the platelet count (which are involved in clotting). Abnormalities on a CBC could indicate things like anemia or bleeding.
Thyroid - TSH and free T4 are tests that reflect the level of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland, a small butterfly shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It is the body’s thermostat and sets the metabolic rate. An underactive thyroid may lead to fatigue, weight gain, and constipation and is characterized by an elevated TSH level, and a low free T4 level. An overactive thyroid may lead to weight loss, frequent stools, and tremors, and is characterized by a very low TSH level and elevated free T4. We do not always do a free T4, but we usually do a TSH level with a physical.
Uric Acid - a material which results from the natural breakdown of cells and normal metabolism. In excess, uric acid can deposit in the urine causing kidney stones or in the joints leading to gout. Some blood pressure drugs, diets with large amounts of rich foods, and alcohol will frequently raise the uric acid level. This is not part of the routine laboratory profile but is done when there is a suspicion of gout.
Urinalysis - used as a screening test for diseases of the urinary system (which include stones, infections, and tumors) as well as a screen for systemic diseases (hypertension, diabetes, and lupus, for example) that can affect the kidney.
Sedimentation Rate (also called SED rate or ESR) - a test which tells us if something is inflamed. It does not make a diagnosis, but rather tells us that more evaluation is needed. The normal range rises with advancing age.
PSA (for males only) - a valuable screening test for prostate problems, including cancer. Its level will rise with prostate infections, sometimes with enlarged prostate glands, after trauma (such as riding a bike or horse), and in those with prostate tumors. It is always interpreted in the context of an examination, but also important is the rate of change. So if a PSA were to double, even though both values were in the normal range, this is potentially a very serious issue. It is very important to realize that an elevation is absolutely not the same as having prostate cancer. It is just a flag telling us to repeat the study.
Hemoglobin A1C - a study used to monitor overall control of diabetes for the preceding 3 months. However, it is also a useful screening for non-diabetics or early diabetics. When people come in for a physical, they are usually very compliant with diet for the days before the physical, so the glucose level we get is usually excellent. The hemoglobin A1C study gives us an overall picture of the last 3 months of blood sugars, so we can get a more true assessment of diabetic risk. As values rise above 5.6% and move towards 6%, there is a definite trend toward the development of diabetes.
Cardiac C-reactive protein (CRP) - This study looks at cardiac risk from the perspective of vascular inflammation. Most studies suggest that this test is a more active predictor of heart disease risk than cholesterol, and some studies suggest that very high levels of cardiac CRP should prompt a search for problems beyond the heart. The utility of this test is that it identifies those who may be at increased risk, which prompts advice to have additional testing. Many insurance companies will not cover this study. It is new technology and they are not keeping pace with advances in medical care and early diagnosis. But remember, it was not too long ago that Pap smears, colonoscopies, and mammograms were not covered either.
Fecal occult blood (take-home kit) - a much different study than the older version, called a hemoccult. This newer study is specific for human hemoglobin, which eliminates some of the concern about false positive results. For example, the older study would detect blood, horseradish residue, or vitamin C, and appear positive. This newer study uses a combination of antibodies directed specifically at human hemoglobin. The presence of blood does not mean you have a problem, it simply means we need to revisit this issue.
Vitamin D level - frequently done in women with suspicion of osteoporosis or bone loss, but it is a very valuable study in most people. Vitamin D relates directly to calcium metabolism and strength of bone. However, it has also been linked with a low or reduced risk of colon cancer among women in particular. Thus, a level of Vitamin D < 30 is something that should be addressed with supplemental vitamin D. Levels are generally greater during the summer because the active form is produced with sun exposure.
Testosterone level - the male hormone; however it also has a very important role in women, and is now being studied as a treatment for postmenopausal loss of libido. In men, a deficiency of this hormone frequently presents as fatigue, loss of muscle mass, loss of libido, and diminished fertility. It can be rectified with the daily application of cream/gel.
Urine Microalbumin - another very useful study for identifying excess cardiovascular risk. It is also useful in patients with diabetes or suspected diabetes, and for identifying inflammation, which is a well-established factor in cardiovascular risk. This study is used in patients with high blood pressure, excessive cardiac risk, diabetes, or any type of kidney issue.
Advanced Cholesterol Testing - Cholesterol management is more complex than just LDL and HDL cholesterol. Optimal medical management requires much more in-depth information. An affordable test to help glean the detail about your particular cholesterol panel is called a Cardio IQ panel, which we only recommend for patients who have suspected elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. Most insurance companies do not cover it, but we have successfully negotiated a very fair cash price of $145. It provides a large amount of detail about your cholesterol and allows us to get the detail to give you optimal treatment.
This advanced profile identifies the number and size of the different cholesterol particles, and the nature of the proteins that actually wrap the cholesterol molecule, which determine their risk. The results will tell us when certain therapies like a low-fat diet, fish oil, or alcohol should be avoided or utilized.
Hearing Screen or Otoacoustic Emission Screen (OAE) - a simple hearing screen that helps us to determine if someone needs additional testing. Frequently these studies detect abnormalities when you did not notice any, but it should put you on notice to be cautious with noise, and to always use appropriate hearing protection. Be particularly conscious of wearing the ear buds that come with many MP3 players. When sound waves hit the hair cells of your ear they make a sound which is what you hear; this study measures that sound to see how well your hair cells are working, and, in turn, how well you are hearing. It is like measuring the sound that rustling wheat makes in the wind.
Heart scan or coronary artery calcification screen - The reality is that we do not know who has heart disease. We have several different tools but they are indirect measures. High cholesterol does not mean there is heart disease, and low cholesterol does not mean there is not heart disease. This is important to know and that’s why we frequently use a heart scan. This is an appropriate study when there is concern about cardiac risk either due to metabolic abnormalities like diabetes, hypertension, an adverse cholesterol panel, or a strong family history. This study can identify heart disease way before a stress test can, which is why it is so valuable.
This test identifies calcified atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries (called hard plaque) at a time when we have treatment options. If we find calcification then we need to reduce your cholesterol with diet, exercise, medication, or all three. This study will not be covered by insurance because insurance companies regard it as a newer technology and as a preventive study. It is an outstanding and clinically useful study. A stress test as an initial screening tool in an asymptomatic patient is not optimal because one can have a significant artery obstruction, pass a stress test, and think everything is fine. That’s why we favor the heart scan as a screening study: it tells us if atherosclerosis has begun, giving us a chance to intervene.
Vascular Screening - If we find coronary calcification, or there are other significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease, this is an advisable test at the age of 50 to look for evidence of atherosclerosis. The purpose is to identify narrowing in the carotid arteries which can be markers for future stroke, and look for swelling in the aorta which can be a marker for a future condition called an aortic aneurysm. The idea is to keep you out of trouble, not deal with it once it takes place. Both of these things can be provided in our office, so please call and schedule. And like all preventative studies, your insurance will not cover it, but cost is $130. It is also a once every 5-10 year study. If an abnormality is identified on the screening, then we would convert it to a diagnostic study, involving significantly more detail.


Brexit: what's on the cards this week?
28 Jan 2019
After the historic defeat of the Government’s Brexit deal earlier this month, Theresa May has once more been forced back to the drawing board to investigate how she might be able to pass some kind of Brexit deal.
Tomorrow, Theresa May brings a plan to parliament in the form of a ‘neutral motion’, which outlines the Government’s intentions regarding the Brexit deal. MPs are able to offer amendments to this, meaning the substance of the proposals could be altered significantly.
There are 19 amendments on the table. The power lies with the Commons Speaker, John Bercow, to decide which amendments are tabled. These amendments could boost or reduce the power of the Government substantially (depending on whether they pass). These are a few of the key ones:
Yvette Cooper Amendment
This would delay the Brexit date in order to give Parliament more time to figure out how to pass a deal without resorting to no-deal. This seems popular among the anti-Brexiteers in both parties who have resigned to the fact Brexit should happen though still lacks full-throated labour support.
Dominic Grieve Amendment
This is an attempt by the former Attorney General to completely change the proposed bill by changing it to be a Norway-style arrangement, or to adopt a second referendum or even no-deal. It is his way of putting all options back on the table. This has the backing of some Labour backbenchers, as well as the SNP's Philippa Whitford, Lib Dem Tom Brake, Plaid Cymru's Jonathan Edwards and Caroline Lucas, of the Greens.
Stella Creasy Amendment
The Labour MP wants to bring the people back into the equation through the creation of a 250-strong ‘people’s assembly’. This would require a delay in Article 50 process and the government would need to respond to the outcomes of the assembly.
Graham Brady Amendment
The amendment by the Chairman of the 1922 Committee supports the Prime Minister’s deal with the stipulations that the Irish Backstop arrangements be changed in some substantial way. This could potentially win the support of more hard-right Brexiteers who are falling into line with Theresa May’s deal.
Tom Brake Amendment
This would see a cross-party group of MPs take hold of the Brexit process. An interesting proposal but not one that many see as a real solution to the problems.
The votes are not binding, though they will pile pressure on Theresa May to follow such course. She has asked Parliament to express its view and thus it would be politically dangerous to disregard it.
Meanwhile, in Brussels, the EU Parliament is scheduled to have its own Brexit debate on Wednesday. You can be sure there won’t be so much division and turmoil in the discussions about their position. So far the EU has run a tight ship in how they have negotiated. Very few deviations from the party line have occurred. When they have, a unified and comprehensive shutdown of whoever dared stray beyond the briefing notes is executed. Unity is clearly important both for the strength of their negotiating position but also as a way of showing the strength of the European Union itself.
However, there are some mentions that the EU will budge on their insistence on the backstop if the UK Parliament can bring them a deal that will pass. Nonetheless, they will be sure not to do anything that will undermine the integrity of the Common Market or Ireland’s preferences regarding the Backstop.
To catch up more on all the Brexit happenings, why not listen to the latest episode of the DMA's politics podcast with Zach Thornton and Michael Sturrock from the external affairs team. Do also get in touch if you have any questions.


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Analysts are bullish on food delivery platform Zomato even after a recent rally in the stock’s share price, seeing further upside potential as India leans more heavily on online services.
What Happened: International brokerage HSBC has reaffirmed its bullish stance on Zomato, citing expectations of a surge in digital expenditures within India.
The financial institution has upped its target price for Zomato from ₹163 to ₹200, indicating a potential upside of 29% from its closing price on Monday.
HSBC predicts that advertising revenues will continue to serve as the bedrock of Zomato’s long-term growth strategy, particularly bolstered by Blinkit, the company’s grocery arm. Blinkit’s advertising revenues are anticipated to constitute approximately 3% of India’s total digital ad spend within the next five years, according to HSBC.
More Support: Motilal Oswal, another financial institution, projects robust growth for Zomato, expecting a 70% year-on-year increase in FY24 and a 41% surge in FY25. This growth trajectory is anticipated to be primarily driven by Blinkit’s expansion into new geographies, enhanced order frequency, and a more balanced competitive landscape within the quick commerce industry.
Despite fluctuations in the broader market, Zomato shares have experienced significant gains, climbing nearly 58% in the past six months and nearly 200% over the last year, outperforming the Nifty index by a substantial margin.
In recent developments, foreign investor Antfin Singapore Holding divested 17.64 crore shares, equivalent to a 2.02% stake in Zomato, on March 6, at an average price of ₹160.26 per share. This transaction amounted to ₹2,827.08 crore. The investor previously held a 6.32% stake in Zomato until December 2023.
Price Action: Zomato shares inched up 0.16% to ₹155.10 around noon on Tuesday and traded in a tight range amid a choppy market session.
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Evaluation of the Cucumis sativus yield by direct seeding versus transplanting in warm tropical regions, in open field and greenhouse
The intensive production of cucumber is associated, among other techniques, with transplanting. The aim of this study was to compare the crop response of Cucumis sativus 'Diamante' depending on the planting method used. A split plot design was established: direct seeding or transplanting in a greenhouse and open field in order to evaluate the yield production. The trial was carried out in Vinces Los Ríos (Ecuador). The transplant was performed after 11 days when the seedling had 3 true leaves. In the case of direct seeding, one seed per hole was deposited and the drip irrigation was conducted with emitters of 2 L h-1. A daily irrigation lasting for 30 min was applied. The parameters evaluated were the following: percentage of germination, plant height (cm), stem diameter (cm), number of leaves, width (cm) and length of the leaves (cm), number of flowers, number of fruits per plant, fruit diameter (cm) and crop yield (kg m-2). The percentage of seedling-germination (99%) was influenced neither by the culture facility nor by the planting method. Nevertheless, the most productive treatment was performed in the greenhouse and, in the same way as with the morphological and productive parameters, the planting method did not affect the final yield. Given these results, greenhouse cultivation is more suitable for the cultivation of cucumber by direct seeding since it reduces the costs of implementation.
Salcedo, G.A., Pérez-Saiz, M., Reca-Cardeña, J. and Lao-Arenas, M.T. (2017). Evaluation of the Cucumis sativus yield by direct seeding versus transplanting in warm tropical regions, in open field and greenhouse. Acta Hortic. 1151, 169-174
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Stage directing is a field that is notoriously hard to break into – especially for young artists. What’s more, it’s a field that has, historically, been dominated by men. BoxFest Detroit, which takes the stage at Detroit’s Furniture Factory Aug. 14-17, seeks to change all that.
“The motivation was really that I am a director myself, and it’s so hard to get opportunities directing,” said Shannon Ferrante, artistic director of the Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck. “There’s not a lot of training for directors, especially in Michigan. I don’t know that any school actually offers a B.F.A. or an M.F.A. in directing, so it’s kind of an undiscovered thing in Michigan, education wise. And there’s not really a chance for you to go and audition to be a director, so you just have to find a place to be able to direct and show people what you can do. So I thought that this was a great, great way for women to do that.”
The festival began some seven years ago, as Pandora’s BoxFest. In the years since, the annual event has evolved considerably, shifting from a charity benefit to a competitive outlet for aspiring female thespians.
Winners, determined by audience vote, are given either the opportunity to produce their own production, or a financial scholarship to further their education. Perhaps more valuable is the opportunity that BoxFest affords young female artists.
“It’s a really good opportunity for trial by fire,” said Alison Christy, a 2007 winner. “A lot of us haven’t had a lot of formal directing training. So it’s just a really good way to try your hand at it and learn by doing it.”
Christy’s latest directorial effort, “The Cannibals,” was produced by The Abreact as a direct result of her BoxFest success. She also credits BoxFest connections for dramaturgy work last fall, and she returns this season with a production titled “Cupid,” which she hopes will lead to additional directorial work.
Likewise, Lauren Bickers found success after winning a late night slot at the Planet Ant Theatre. Bickers expanded her 10-minute 2007 BoxFest entry, “Timeless: The Danceical,” into a 45-minute work, taking credit as writer, director and choreographer. The work brought Bickers accolades and the opportunity to produce it at Donny’s Skybox in Chicago. She plans a return engagement in the Windy City again this fall.
“It (BoxFest) was my first opportunity to direct, so I really enjoyed that. I’d been an actor and a writer since I started performing. Directing was something I had really been looking towards doing,” Bickers said.
Ferrante, who also serves as artistic director of the festival, has seen her own career growth as a result of her three-year stint producing BoxFest. “I think it’s gotten my name out in the community more, and I think people look at me more as a director.”
BoxFest Detroit 2008, hosted by Breathe Art Theatre Project and sponsored by Honest John’s Bar and No Grill, will feature 15 local directors, as well as works by a number of notable local playwrights. If previous years are any indication, the festival will likely prove a springboard for some of the Detroit area’s most talented up-and-coming directors.
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Eggs In The City is an American restaurant located in Millcreek Utah. The restaurant upped and moved towards the end of 2019, re-opening at their current Millcreek location. Following their move the restaurant also added dinner hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Unwelcome bills, long lines in payment centers, unexpected disconnections and illegal connections—these are some of the common problems that electricity consumers and providers experience monthly.
The Xen Energy System Inc. or XESi, during a discussion with The Manila Times last week, announced that burdens of paying monthly bills can now easily be solved through a “prepaid meter” system.
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Families can ride through Memphis in style aboard the Main Street Trolley in Memphis. Authentic vintage trolleys run three lines through Memphis. The Main Street line is the most popular, taking tourists and locals alike to many of the cities most famous attractions. It operates along the scenic Main Street Mall and services the Pinch District, Cook Convention Center, Civic Center Plaza, Court Square, Peabody Place, Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum, FedEx Forum and the South Main Historic Arts District. The Main Street Trolley harkens back to simpler times, while providing a fun and convenient way to get around the city.
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Wife of one husband and mother of five, grandmother of three and one great grandchild; I do give thanks for God's goodness to me and His mercies that are new every morning.
What can I say except that I love to write and do have one book of poems and writings. I am presently working on a book of memoirs as it is an unusual thing to live on Love. God's Love. My husband gave up a good paying job more than 40 years ago to enter into a fulltime ministry of following the Lord whersoever He would lead. We have watched how our loving Heavenly Father has provided for us these many years... and without us asking man or dropping hints, as one of our friends clearly stated that his faith and hints kept him afloat.
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Topical Cream Celebrates Editor-in-Residence Ruba Katrib
On November 16, Topical Cream gathered at Sara’s on East Broadway in Chinatown to celebrate Ruba Katrib’s tenure as our 2023 Editor-in-Residence with a panel and evening of readings.
The celebration kicked off with a panel discussion between Katrib and Topical Cream’s Executive Director, Lyndsy Welgos, and Deputy Editor, Elizabeth Wiet. Welgos and Wiet discussed the evolution of the Editor-in-Residence program, which was founded in 2021.
Katrib told the audience about her approach to commissioning pieces and how she juggles her editorial work at Topical Cream with her work as Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs at MoMA PS1. All three panelists stressed the urgent need for independent arts journalism and the importance of Topical Cream’s Editor-in-Residence program for fostering a space where critical discussion and experimentation can thrive.
The panel concluded with a surprise announcement from Welgos about next year’s program. After a brief interlude, audiences reassembled to listen to presentations by TC writers who produced pieces for Topical Cream in 2023.
Elizabeth Wiet read from her essay about the films of Rosalind Nashashibi, co-commissioned by Liste; Camila Palomino shared excerpts from her interview with filmmaker Fox Maxy; Claire Voon read from her review of two recent Senga Nengudi exhibitions; Olivia Rodrigues screened clips from artist Cassidy Toner and shared selections from her interview with Toner; Jessica Kwok read from her essay about racial fetishization in ethnographic film and video art; and Stella Cilman capped off the program with a preview of her piece about the photography of Paula Court, which will be published later this month.
As an organization, Topical Cream takes immense pride in nurturing and showcasing talent within the contemporary arts and arts journalism communities. We believe in the power of independent arts journalism and are committed to providing a platform where critical discussions and innovative ideas can flourish. Ruba Katrib’s tenure as Editor-in-Residence has been instrumental in advancing this mission, and we look forward to continuing our journey of promoting and supporting artists, writers, and curators who contribute to advancing feminist thought and contemporary culture.
To end the evening’s festivities, audiences sliced into a strawberry layer cake decorated with a special message thanking Katrib for her time at Topical Cream. Wine was provided by ZRS selections. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this special evening, especially to the hosts: Ebony L. Haynes, Julia Trotta, Marcella Zimmermann, Raque Ford, Seth Stolbun, Zev Rovine, Yulu Serao.


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SMU (10-3, 0-1 AAC) hosts its first game in the newly renovated Moody Coliseum vs. conference opponent Connecticut (11-2, 0-1 AAC)
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. CT
WHERE: Dallas, Texas (Moody Coliseum)
RADIO/TV: ESPNU/WATCHESPN, SMU - KAAM 770 AM
SERIES: SMU 1-0. The Mustangs defeated Connecticut 80-66 in their only other meeting on Dec. 30, 1965 in Dallas.
PONY TRENDS: The Mustangs opened up their American Athletic Conference schedule on New Year's Day taking a 65-57 loss to Cincinnati in Ohio. The game was a defensive slugfest as expected that ended with the Bearcats' second leading scorer Justin Jackson besting the SMU big men. Jackson blocked shots all night long, got to the free throw line and played ferociously around the basket ending up with 17 points.
SMU had moments of success and didn't shoot the ball terribly (45.1% FG) but they gave up entirely too many possessions by turning the ball over -- something they've also struggled with in games past.
SMU's lone double-digit scorer was Markus Kennedy who got into foul trouble midway through the second half. Cincinnati simply outplayed the Mustangs in the second period earning more points in the paint, second chance points as well as points off turnovers.
The Ponies did shoot well from the free throw line hitting 8-of-9 for just under 90 percent.
OPPONENT STRENGTHS: Through 13 games, Shabazz Napier has proved once again why he is one of the top guards in the collegiate ranks. He is incredibly difficult to guard because of his scoring and playmaking ability. Napier is superb when it comes to the catch-and-shoot as well as shooting off the dribble. He is also very crafty and can create space.
He has been knocked in the past for not being the ideal distributor and not making the other players around him better but head coach Kevin Ollie (a former point guard) is doing a good job of making Napier a complete player at the position. Napier leads the Huskies in nearly every major category – PPG (16.3) RPG (6.5) APG (5.8) SPG (1.9) MPG (34.4) and 3-PT FG's made (22). With Napier's deep range, dynamic playmaking and experience, he will continue to be one of the Huskies' marquee strengths.
The Huskies as a team shoot well from behind the arc averaging just under eight three pointers a game. They are shooting 42 percent from three thus far. UCONN also excels at blocking shots, which SMU struggled with mightily against Cincinnati. The Huskies have blocked 85 shots while their opponents have blocked just 34.
MATCHUP TO WATCH: Shabazz Napier vs. Nic Moore – Both guards know how to put the ball in the basket point blank. Napier is coming off one of his best performances of the year where his 27 points proved not to be enough as the Huskies were stunned by Houston. Napier will be looking to put his team back on the right track while Moore is looking to earn respect as one of the best shooters and most over looked players in the conference Moore is clearly disadvantaged in the size department but he brings a high motor on defense and does a great job of getting around screens and contesting shots. With Nick Russell having a down year and Ryan Manuel not being much of a threat offensively, Moore is going to have to put SMU's backcourt on his back and show UCONN that they aren't the only team who can rain down threes. With SMU being a tough team on the interior it will also be up to Moore to force Napier into taking difficult outside shots (which he has been known to do) unless Brown chooses someone else to defend him. Either way, these two should be fun to watch.
KEYS TO THE GAME: SMU is always at their best when they pass the ball effectively and get the rock down low to their big men. Yanick Moreira and Markus Kennedy need to step up and own the paint on Saturday. If they can play solid minutes without getting into foul trouble and finish strong when they have opportunities (i.e. not get there shots pinned to the backboard), it will force UCONN to give more help inside the box. This will give SMU wide open looks from three which they will need to hit. They've done it before, but can they do it when it matters? Russell also needs to get out of his slump and the Mustangs have to be careful not to get caught up in the fact that it's their first game in Moody. They must be focused and they have to use the crowd to their advantage.
UCONN has to attack the basket. SMU's transition game is not up to the standard that Larry Brown would like it to be, especially their transition defense. If Napier and Daniels can get to the rim early and often and get the SMU bigs into foul trouble they can certainly come out with a victory. UCONN also has an advantage because they are used to playing in front of big crowds so the atmosphere won't be a problem for them. The Mustangs on the other hand have continuously shot themselves in the foot with horrible passes and sloppy turnovers. If UCONN can force SMU to make poor decisions and throw the ball away like they did against Cincy, SMU could lose in front of their first sell-out crowd in more than a decade.
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Larry only became aware that he had two offences on his record when he reached the age of 60 and needed an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check to volunteer with his son’s choir.
When he was 16, Larry was convicted of possession of marijuana and received a one year conditional discharge. He wasn’t a habitual drug taker but had been arrested whilst he was making a purchase from a dealer that the police had been looking to trap.
A couple of years later whilst he was a student, Larry received a further one year conditional discharge for theft after taking an item of food from a warehouse where he was working part-time as a shelf stacker.
After graduating, Larry went on to work very successfully for over 40 years in the private sector and has had a completely clean record since his last conviction.
When he went to court decades ago, Larry’s solicitor had explained to him that a conditional discharge was not classed as a conviction (it would only be dealt with in this way if it was breached) and would have little impact on him. So he wasn’t concerned when he was asked to have a DBS check carried out by his son’s choir and even less so when he read that certain convictions would be eligible for filtering after 11 years.
When he received his DBS certificate showing the two convictions he immediately contacted our helpline. We unfortunately had to explain to Larry that, for the purposes of filtering at least, a conditional discharge is dealt with as a conviction and, for it to be eligible for filtering, there must only be one listed. Therefore, in Larry’s case his offences would always be disclosed on standard and enhanced DBS checks as the system stands.
As the choir had made it clear that they required a ‘clean’ DBS certificate, and because Larry did not want to cause his son any unnecessary embarrassment, he did not pursue his application with them.
“When you look at my record, it’s dreadful. But I was never the drug taking thief that it suggests – I was a young person who made a couple of silly mistakes. But it’s harder than you would ever believe to correct the impression this record creates, even though no one apart from me knows or should care about what happened over forty years ago”.
Knowing that these convictions will appear on a DBS certificate has had a huge impact on Larry. He has stopped applying for positions that require these types of check as he believes that he will never be offered a role in an organisation that does them and also, he finds it difficult to explain the mistakes he made as a juvenile.
Although grateful that the Government have introduced a system of filtering, Larry doesn’t believe that it goes far enough. He said:
“We have lost faith in the capacity of people to learn from their mistakes and to change for the better. The present system is preventing people like me from participating”.
Commenting on Larry’s experience, Christopher Stacey, co-director of Unlock said:
“Why on earth is our criminal record disclosure system holding people like Larry back? Two conditional discharges from over 40 years ago have no bearing whatsoever on the type of person someone is today. The fact that some organisation still insist on “clean” checks is a further damning indictment on today’s risk-averse world, but people like Larry shouldn’t even be put in this position in the first place – it’s disproportionate for the current system to continue to disclose these types of offences and it needs to change”.
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Day 1: Mollepata – Soraypampa
The first day of the Inca Trail Salkantay Trek Tour to Machu Picchu will begin with the hotel pick-up at 4:30 am to go by bus to the town of Mollepata, where we will enjoy our breakfast and then continue our trip on the same bus until we reach Challacancha (3600 masl) which is the starting point of the Salkantay trek, our walk lasts 3 hours in which we can appreciate the flora and fauna of the Peruvian Andes, ends in our first camp called Soraypampa where We will also enjoy a nutritious lunch, after enjoying a well-deserved nap we will go towards the Humantay lagoon, a lagoon that is surrounded by the imposing apus of Humantay and Salkantay.
Day 2: Soraypampa – Chaullay
We take our breakfast Approx. At 6:30 AM. and we begin our hike to the top of the whole hike 4650 m.s.n.m. located in the middle of the road between 2 mountains Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left the famous Umantay. We will enjoy the view of 2 snowfalls, after a rest we will continue our walk through a forest cloud towards Huayracpunku where we will have lunch, then we will go to our second camp located in Chaullay or Colcapampa 3000 m.a.s.l.
Day 3: Chaullay – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
The next morning, after a good breakfast, we headed by bus to Hidroélectra. It is optional to reserve zip lines or hot springs in the morning. After this activity, the bus will take you to the rest of the group to Hidroélectrica, where we will enjoy our lunch. We can relax here for a while, then we will continue walking along the train track that leads through this great jungle that the Incas knew by heart until our final destination: Aguas Calientes. We walk for approximately 3 hours and, along the way, you will find beautiful waterfalls, different ecological farms and possibly the curious fauna of your arrival in the region at 5 pm. Here the group will spend the night in a hostel. In the evening we will all meet at a local restaurant to enjoy a great dinner and have an informative meeting about our next excursion to Machu Picchu.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Chachabamba – Wiñayhuayna – Aguas Calientes
The majestic Inca Trail begins very early with the transfer from your hotel to the train station. 3 hours train ride to Km 104. When you get off the train at this point the guide awaits us. We begin the walk visiting the ruins of Chachabamba. Then we continue the path through a small and refreshing waterfall until we reach the ruins of Wiñay Wayna and its impressive platforms, as a sign of the skills of the Inca engineers. After lunch we restart the walk to Inti Punku (or Puerta del Sol), from where we will have the first, panoramic and spectacular view of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We will take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to spend the night.
Day 5: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
The last day of the Inca Trail Salkantay Trek Tour starts at 5:30 am, we begin the walk to Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided tour of the different sectors of the archaeological complex, including the Intihuatana or solar clock, used by the ancients Peruvian settlers To climb the mountain of Huaynapicchu you can choose the 2nd group 10 am, it takes approximately one hour of walking but really worth it, the view is impressive and the experience will be unforgettable (optional) At a certain time you must take the bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and then we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to Cusco.
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata.
- Tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Tent, dining room and kitchen.
- Chairs, tables and dining room.
- First aid kit.
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Professional bilingual guide, cook and assistants.
- The following meals: 3 x lunches, 3x dinners, 3x breakfasts (vegetarian options).
- 1 night accommodation in a hostel in Aguas Calientes.
- Sleeping bags.
- Personal care items.
- Additional horse
- Tips for the guide and the carrier.
- Breakfast the first day, lunch and dinner.
- Strong shoes for walking or tennis.
- Sweater and thick jacket.
- A bottle of water.
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- Lightweight backpack
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours after booking, depending on availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Single room and shop: keep in mind that if you have reserved the option “Single room and shop” for this walk, you will receive your own individual shop for every night.
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‘Sex and the City’: All of the Cocktails on the Show Were Fake
Sex and the City was a perfect snapshot of an era in New York City that captured many of the issues that single women faced in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The HBO series was also responsible for making several things popular, including Manolo Blahnik shoes and Cosmopolitan cocktails.
‘Sex and the City’ followed 4 young friends in New York City
Sex and the City was revolutionary at the time it was on TV because of its portrayal of four carefree single women in their thirties who were in no rush to settle down. Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis each brought something different to the table, and each embodied the different personalities in every friend group.
The ladies of SATC had a taste for the finer things in life, as evidenced by Carrie Bradshaw’s soft spot for designer shoes. They also had a unique taste in alcohol, with their cocktail of choice being the Cosmopolitan — a vodka drink made with triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
The drink became popular in New York in the early ’90s, but by the time SATC premiered in 1998, it had fallen off as many people’s drink of choice.
‘Sex and the City’ popularized 1 cocktail
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, author of the book Sex and the City and Us, told Refinery29 in 2018 about SATC‘s impact on bar drinks and its role in popularizing the recently-invented Cosmopolitan cocktail.
“I don’t know if there’s any other drink or even food that I could think of that is so closely associated with a show,” she said. “I think whatever you think of as the caricature of SATC, the Cosmo goes with it.”
Chelsea Fairless, one of the people who run the popular Instagram account Every Outfit on SATC, acknowledged “The Cosmopolitan has become the unofficial drink of what I will lovingly refer to as ‘the basic bitch,’” she said bluntly. “Even though SATC was a very smart show, it became an integral part of basic culture.”
The cocktails on ‘Sex and the City’ weren’t real
While many iconic bar and restaurant scenes in SATC featured the pretty pink drink, the cast members who were drinking them weren’t actually getting sloshed on camera.
Parker revealed the secret of the on-screen cocktails in a 2016 interview with — of all publications — Cosmopolitan magazine.
“The Cosmopolitans were made of water and food colouring or watered-down cranberry juice,” the actor admitted. “Ginger ale was a substitute for champagne and red wine was always just grape juice.”

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Tour de France riders passed coronavirus tests to confirm their good health only to endure numerous crashes along the Atlantic coastline when the race resumed on Tuesday.
Sprinter Sam Bennett prevailed ahead of Caleb Ewan to post his first Tour stage win, while Primoz Roglic avoided the many crashes that punctuated Stage 10 to keep the race leader's yellow jersey.
After the 168.5-kilometer (105-mile) ride from Ile d’Oleron to Ile de Re, Roglic maintained a 21-second lead over defending champion Egan Bernal. Frenchman Guillaume Martin was in third place, 28 seconds off the pace.
Having performed 841 tests of all 166 riders and team staff over the past two days, organizers gave all cyclists the go-ahead to start. But Tour director Christian Prudhomme was forced to abandon the race after testing positive for the virus.
Also, four staff members from four different teams failed the test and were dropped from the race bubble.
“I'm happy that the race goes on, it's beautiful" Roglic said after the stage.
The race did lose one rider before the stage started, as the injured Domenico Pozzovivo of Italy pulled out.
Under sunny skies in western France, Stefan Küng and Michael Schar made an early break but were kept on a leash. On flat roads exposed to winds, the main teams rode at full speed at the front of the pack to avoid getting caught in crosswinds, limiting the gap to less than two minutes.

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This is a absolutely gorgeous necklace. I believe this is by Coro Pegasus due to the extension piece design. I can't see a signature due to the heavy plating on the back. This is stunning in design!! It has pearls and red/pink stones. It has a beautiful gold floral pattern as well. This is clean and ready to wear! You will love this when you get it! Makes a great piece for your formal occasion with lots of color and beauty. It just needs your deep cleaning to shine even more beautifully.


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Haystack Rock is a 235' sea stack located at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Composed of basalt it was formed by lava flows from the Grand Ronde Mountains 10-17 million years ago; it was once joined to the coastline but years of erosion have since separated the monolith from the coast (three smaller, adjacent rock formations to the south are collectively called "The Needles") by Bobshots on Flickr.
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Sonakshi Sinha, for once, is not dancing around trees. In her latest film Akira, she is seen flexing her muscles, kicking ass, doing karate chops and not forgiving anyone as the film's tagline will tell you: No One Will Be Forgiven.
Sure, the box office is not in a mood to forgive as well (Rs 10.45 crore in two days), but that does not mean that women action heroines in Bollywood are a recipe for box office disaster.
#Akira shows minimal growth on Sat... Sun is crucial... Fri 5.15 cr, Sat 5.30 cr. Total: ? 10.45 cr. India biz.taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 4, 2016
As it is, women are either relegated to play arm-candies or lesser supporting characters to male heroes, or even if it is a 'feminist' film, they are not really seen doing action, where they are the ones to take decisions instead of playing foil to the male action hero.
As such, Akira, is unique as it follows the tradition of heroine-oriented films where the lead character takes her own decisions and makes her way in the world of big, bad men either through conceit or by maar-peet.
Here's looking at five such films, other than Akira, that left an indelible mark in the annals of Bollywood.
Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)
Dir: Rakesh Roshan
Rekha plays the dual roles of the hapless Aarti Verma and the cunning and vengeful Jyoti in Khoon Bhari Maang that won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Sanjay (Kabir Bedi) plays the main antagonist who kills his wife Aarti for her wealth. But soon, she returns, having transformed into the very beautiful Jyoti, with some plastic-surgery, a much-abused old-timey Bollywood plot device. Thus, Aarti wins over Sanjay's heart and eventually has her revenge.
Dir: Rahul Rawail
Madhuri Dixit stars as Shivani who is Vijay's (Shah Rukh Khan) dreamgirl. But Shivani is married and Vijay is a filthy rich psychopath. So Vijay kills Shivani's husband, sister and also daughter and gets the law to put Shivani behind bars. Shivani wants revenge, revenge, and only revenge and when she gets out of prison, boy, is she angry!
Ek Hasina Thi (2004)
Dir: Sriram Raghavan
Urmila Matondkar stars as the innocent Sarika in Sriram Raghavan's debut film, an ahead-of-its-time neo-noir psychological thriller. After she is conned by 'boyfriend' Karan (Saif Ali Khan, gleaming with serpentine charm) and put behind bars, she escapes prison to get revenge. She drops bodies left, right and centre on her way to reach Karan and how does she have the last laugh? By feeding Karan to rats in a secluded place where he cannot be heard.
Dir: Sujoy Ghosh
Vidya Balan in the 2012 blockbuster Kahaani plays Vidya Bagchi who is pregnant and looking for her missing husband in dingy, dark and dangerous Kolkata. But there are sinister players lurking beneath the surface, including assassins, Indian intelligence agencies and terrorists. But Vidya Bagchi is focussed and committed and using amazing deceptive skills, she reaches the enemy and kills him with with style.
Anushka Sharma is Meera, an upmarket Dehlite girl who knows that she lives in a patriarchal, oppressive society, but has never been in a situation to confront institutionalised bigortry. However, things take an ugly turn when she and her husband get caught in the badlands of Haryana, among a bunch of depraved, brutal men who will not hesitate to kill. And kill, they do; Arjun is killed, and they are after Meera. But this time, she hits back. With a steel rod. One by one.
Akira, directed by AR Murugadoss, stars Sonakshi Sinha, Konkona Sen Sharma and Anurag Kashyap. It is presently running in theatres.
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The Mayor of Fort Myers, Florida said he is "encouraged" by results of the Opportunity Zone initiative for economically struggling neighborhoods in his city.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson, Chairman of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, this week delivered an update on government-designated Opportunity Zones located in Fort Meyers Florida.
Carson visited Opportunity Zone neighborhoods in Fort Myers to view the progress made as a result of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which created Opportunity Zones in the effort to stimulate long-term investments in low-income communities. Opportunity Zone plans are in place for communities in all 50 states this year.
“Today, I am encouraged by the force of positive change happening here in Fort Myers as a result of the Opportunity Zones initiative. I thank [Fort Myers] Mayor [Randy] Henderson and the local leadership for their determined partnership in ensuring economic growth and opportunity for all,” Carson said.
Henderson added that the Opportunity Zone initiative is an important program for the City of Fort Myers.
“Secretary Carson has championed attainable housing and public private partnerships that make it possible to attract investors, particularly in our Opportunity Zones.”
Housing advocates such as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have expressed support for Opportunity Zones as a tool for building more housing in economically distressed areas.
On December 12, 2018, the White House established the Council to support the administration's pledge to encourage public and private investment in urban and economically distressed areas, including Opportunity Zones.
Secretary Carson last month delivered the latest report outlining Opportunity Zone best practices and examples of revitalization occurring nationwide to President Donald Trump.
At that time, Carson reported, “There are inspiring stories happening in real time, with action being taken by State governments, local governments, Qualified Opportunity Funds, public-private partnerships, and others to spur revitalizing investments in the areas of most need. This report will prove to be especially helpful and encouraging to communities as they continue to admirably fight the invisible enemy known as COVID-19."
In an article last year for Forbes, Acumen America's Markeze Bryant (whose investment fund focuses on helping low-income families generate better access to health care, education, and financial services) helped answer questions related to understanding the mechanisms of Opportunity Zones.


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You'll find that history continues to live on when you visit Mount Holyoke College.
To check it out, head to Springfield, 95 miles (153 kilometers) from the state capital, Concord.
Make your visit to Mount Holyoke College comfortable and convenient by staying nearby. There are 15 possible accommodations within 6 miles (10 kilometers). You can check out the Hotel Northampton and Residence Inn Springfield Chicopee.
For travelers that like low prices, think about reserving a room at one of the low-cost solutions available. You can take a look at the Quality Inn & Suites Northampton-Amherst and the Comfort Inn Hadley - Amherst.
You'll find it a supreme test of willpower to say "no" to some of the mouth-watering cookies, cakes and pastries at Thirsty Mind Coffee and Wine Bar (23 College Street # 6, South Hadley). Your belly will thank you when you visit Johnny's Bar & Grill, 23 College Street, South Hadley.
Other Things to Do Near Mount Holyoke CollegeIf you have extra time, be sure to check out some of the other attractions in the area:
- Boasting a range of must-see programs, exhibits and collections, Nash's Dinosaur Track Quarry entertains, educates and inspires the many curious visitors who walk through its doors each day.
- Amble around Talcott Greenhouse is perfectly suited for a relaxing afternoon.
- Connect with nature by going to the well-known Skinner State Park, a wonderful place for anyone craving some time in the outdoors.
- A peaceful and protected site, Little Tom Mountain is a nice location to get some fresh air.
- If you enjoy the great outdoors, Joseph Skinner State Park is a place you need to experience. Bring the kids for a hike and picnic in the fresh air.


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LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' offensive slump has lasted a week now.
Going into today's game with the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers have scored a total of six runs in their past seven games (no more than two in any one game and none at all in an entire series in San Francisco). The team batting average over that stretch is .186 (40 for 215) including a miserable 2-for-39 (.051) performance with runners in scoring position.
But Dodgers manager Don Mattingly maintains no changes are necessary.
"So if I take the same eight guys and put them in a different order you get more runs?" he said when asked about shaking up the lineup. "Yeah, I could shake it up and throw it out there but at this point we’re not looking to make changes. We’re always talking about the lineup. When certain guys get back, what are we going to have to do? Things like that. But at this point, we’re really going to stay where we’re at."
This is where they're at today:
1B Yangervis Solarte
CF Will Venable
RF Matt Kemp
LF Justin Upton
C Derek Norris
2B Cory Spangenberg
3B Will Middlebrooks
SS Alexi Amarista
RHP James Shields (5-0, 3.74 ERA)
CF Joc Pederson
SS Jimmy Rollins
2B Howie Kendrick
1B Adrian Gonzalez
RF Andre Ethier
3B Alex Guerrero
LF Kike Hernandez
C Austin Barnes (MLB debut)
RHP Carlos Frias (3-1, 2.55 ERA)
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Remove 3 tomatoes from can, and finely chop to equal 1/2 cup. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes are caramelized and deep red, about 7 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add 6 cups water, wheat berries, salt, black pepper, beans, rind, and remaining tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; partially cover, and simmer 40 minutes or until wheat berries are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add arugula and vinegar; cook 1 minute or until arugula just wilts, stirring constantly. Discard Parmesan rind. Divide soup evenly among 8 bowls. Top servings evenly with shaved Parmesan; drizzle evenly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.


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The present lockdown was to be lifted at 4 am on June 14. The restrictions have been in pressure since mid-May when the well being authorities alerted the federal government on the present third wave of the pandemic.
“The journey restrictions which is at present in pressure can be prolonged till June 21, in accordance with a choice taken by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa,” Army Commander Shavendra Silva, who heads the Covid-19 prevention activity pressure, informed reporters right here on Friday.
“Essential companies, attire factories, building websites, village markets, agricultural and natural fertilizer manufacturing will operate in the course of the restrictions,” Silva stated.
Sri Lanka has witnessed a rise of constructive circumstances and deaths since April, partly brought on by celebrations and purchasing throughout final month’s conventional new 12 months pageant.
The nation has recorded over 100,000 new infections since April 15 in its third wave. The demise toll from the coronavirus has now reached 2,011, well being officers stated on Friday.
The 101 deaths reported on Thursday have been the best variety of deaths confirmed in a day for the reason that onset of the pandemic within the nation in March 2020.
The extension of the journey restrictions got here as officers within the well being sector had expressed dissatisfaction with the impression of the journey restrictions on curbing the wave. They known as for a lot stronger motion to restrict folks’s actions because the extremely contagious Alpha and Delta variants of the coronavirus have been detected within the nation.
An eight-day-old child from Pussellawa city in Kandy District, who died on Wednesday, was the nation’s youngest Covid sufferer, Health officers stated. Most of the sufferers who died because of Covid-19 have been between 65 -75 years of age.
The nation has registered over 2,17,000 constructive circumstances to this point.


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CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When a person’s heart stops, rescuers use CPR to manually pump blood through the body and make sure the brain and vital organs stay oxygenated. It’s a way to keep cardiac arrest victims alive in the precious minutes before rescuers arrive. What is CPR and what does it do? CPR is […]
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If you’re expecting a baby, it’s an exciting, joyful time—but it can also be stressful. There’s so much to do to prepare. As the primary caretaker of a brand-new baby, one of the best things you can do for your child is to learn infant CPR. CPR (or cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is an emergency measure that […]
Cardiac arrest is what happens when your heart stops beating due to some kind of malfunction. A heart attack is what happens when something is blocking blood flow to your heart. What is a heart attack? Like all the other muscles in your body, your heart requires a steady supply of oxygen-rich blood to keep […]
For people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, the biggest difference between those who survive and those who don’t is that a bystander performed CPR on the survivors. The difference is that stark. CPR can double or even triple the chance of survival. And for those who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a […]
When a person goes into cardiac arrest, their heart stops pumping blood—and the brain begins to starve of oxygen. CPR is a simple, very effective procedure that allows a provider to function as the patient’s heart—pumping blood through the body by hand until emergency rescue arrives. Anyone can do CPR, and it’s very easy to […]
If you woke up one morning and found that your home was in the path of a natural disaster, like a wildfire or a hurricane, would you know what to do to stay safe? In these scenarios, there is often little time to react, so having a plan before it happens can be critical to […]
Heart attacks feel different for women Both men and women can experience intense chest pain. But women may not—and even when they do, they also frequently experience more vague symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness, crushing fatigue, pain in different areas of the body such as the arms, jaw, neck, back, or stomach; and nausea […]
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For Millennials. By Millennials.
Bojack Horseman has ended but our love for the show has not. And while we’re rewatching this lovable series again, we’re noticing some interesting details at a second glance. One interesting observation we made is how the first season and last season ended on very similar notes. Remember the final moments of the Bojack Horseman finale when Diane (Alison Brie) and Bojack (Will Arnett) share a few words sitting on the roof? Well, the first season ended with the exact same picture. And we are in awe of the little details and changes the writers made while giving us the same scene as an ending note. Keep reading to find out more.
Bojack Horseman Finale Moments | Season 1
So when Season 1 of Bojack Horseman ended, in episode 12 called ‘Later’ we see a heart-touching scene. Diane Nguyen is seen sitting on the roof smoking a cigarette. During a party, Bojack Horseman comes to her and asks her, “not big on parties, huh?” She replies, “Nah I never know what to do with my hands.”
Bojack Horseman tells her he got selected for the movie Secretariat, but now he doesn’t know what to do. Then Diane and he discuss life philosophy together, marking a start to their beautiful friendship. This scene depicts Bojack always coming to her for help, since the start of the show.
Diane then tells Bojack about how she thought she’d be doing really important work when she moved to LA. Like writing that makes a difference.
The episode ends with Bojack saying, “I really wanted you to like me, Diane.”
The final scene
Season 6 Episode 16 ‘Nice While It Lasted’ is the Bojack Horseman finale. Interestingly, it ends on a very similar yet different note. Diane is sitting on the roof again, smoking a cigarette. And Bojack enters the scene.
Diane then tells him about her work; she’s writing for a middle-grade fictional series. And she is still unfulfilled with how her goals played out for her. She isn’t the same Diane as the one shown in the same scene in Season 1. She’s less chirpy, more grounded, and she has become overweight due to the depression. I think they’ve created this scene beautifully to show her growth as a person throughout these years.
Bojack then talks to her about his life as usual. But this time, the movie he’s about to do is ‘Horny Unicorn’- a huge downgrade from Secretariat. This highlights how his life and career went downhill over the years.
In this scene, Bojack is seen following the same pattern he always had with Diane. Seeking her validation and approval and asking her for all life-related help and advice.
But unlike the first scene when Diane was so eager to help him change and become better, the contrast is clear as now she has given up. And she has decided to move on. This highlights the burden of emotional labor that Bojack has put her through over the years. And she finally puts her foot down.
The two scenes put together, tragically show the start and demise of a friendship.
Similar to the first season finale, they discuss life philosophy together. This time Bojack asks,
Lifes a bitch and then you die, right?
Diane then says:
Sometimes life’s a bitch and then you keep living.
Diane then tells him she’s glad she knew Bojack. That he needs to promise to take care of himself, and a thank you.
It’s heartbreaking how these scenes together depict the entire friendship the two had in the show. From the start to its’ end. Finally, the last episode ends with a silent moment of Bojack and Diane under the clear blue sky, simply looking at each other and away while Mr.Blue plays in the background. A beautiful albeit tragic ending.


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Traladaran Folk Talesby Jennifer Guerra
Storytelling is a vital part of Traladaran culture. Over the centuries, it has evolved from a recounting of oral history to a rich art of vivid folk tales and legends, used to warn or teach Traladaran children by example through their embedded truths and archetypes. Below are three examples of Traladaran folk tales; clever DMs may fashion adventure hooks for their Karameikan heroes built around "real" events hinted at in the stories.
Rusalka (The Water Nymph)
A reclusive priest, who had lived a joyless and loveless life, once escaped the cares of the greater world and retreated to a humble hut at the shores of the northern Lake. He passed his days in constant prayer, deep studies of holy law, and eternal fast. As the years passed and his long beard grew gruff and grey, he dug himself a grave. Calling upon the Immortals to bless him, he prepared to die. But Death did not yet claim him.
One late summer night, the priest meekly bent to his evening prayer beside his drooping shack. The groves were turning slowly black in the twilight, and above the lake a mist was lifting, revealing the harvest moon dappled on the waves. Sudden movement on the lake drew the priest's attention: the water of the lake began to bubble! The priest watched, frightened. The water grew calm again; then - white as first snow in the highlands, light-footed as nocturnal shade - a naked maiden, beautiful as the moonlight, stepped upon the shore, and sat there.
She eyed the priest and gently brushed the water from her golden hair and pale arms. The priest shook with fear, but could not help but stare at her perfect beauty. For the first time in his life, desire stirred within him.
The maid waved, eagerly beckoning for him to join her. Nodding quickly and smiling, she leapt, falling into the water like the reflection of a star.
The old priest slept not an instant all that night; the next day, he could not pray - all he could see before him was the girl, glistening in the moonlight.
The gown of nightfall fell once again upon the grove. As the moon's soft rays parted the mists from the lake, there was the girl: pale, delightful, reclining on the spellbound shore.
Brushing her hair, she looked at him, nodded, smiled. Blew him wild kisses, played with the waves, caressed, splashed, laughed, whimpered like a child. Moaned tenderly, called louder, louder: "Come, priest, come to me!" And then vanished in the limpid water. All fell silent.
On the third day the ardent hermit sat by the shore, in love, awaiting the enticing maid, as evening fell upon the grove.
By sunrise, the priest had disappeared. To this day, fishermen and those who swim in Lake Windrush say that, on a misty evening, as the moon rises, one can see a matted white beard just below the surface, and hear a low moaning on the wind...in pleasure or in despair.
Morozko (Old Man Winter)
Once there lived an old widower and his daughter. In due time, the man remarried to an older woman who had a daughter herself from a previous marriage. The woman doted on her own daughter, praising her at every opportunity, but she despised her stepdaughter. She found fault with everything the girl did and made her work long and hard all day long. One day the old woman made up her mind to get rid of the stepdaughter once and for all.
She ordered her husband, "Take her somewhere so that my eyes no longer have to see her, so that my ears no longer have to hear her. And don't take her to some relative's house. Take her into the biting cold of the forest and leave her there."
The old man grieved and wept but he knew that he could do nothing else; his wife always had her way. So he took the girl into the forest and left her there. He turned back quickly so that he wouldn't have to see his girl freeze.
Oh, the poor thing, sitting there in the snow, with her body shivering and her teeth chattering! Then Morozko - Old Man Winter, who some say is a force of Nature, but whom some say is an evil conjurer of the harshest elements - leaping from tree to tree, came upon her. "Are you warm, my lass?" he asked.
"Welcome, my dear Morozko. Yes, I am quite warm," she said, even though she was cold to the bone.
At first, Morozko had wanted to freeze the life out of her with his icy grip. But he admired the beautiful young girl's stoicism and showed uncharacteristic mercy. He gave her a warm fur coat and downy quilts before he left. In a short while, Morozko returned to check on the girl. "Are you warm, my lass?" he asked.
"Welcome again, my dear Morozko. Yes, I am very warm," she said. And indeed she was warmer. So this time the enchanted Morozko brought a large box for her to sit on.
A little later, Morozko returned once more to ask how she was doing. She was doing quite well now, and this time Morozko gave her silver and gold jewellery to wear, with enough extra jewels to fill the box on which she was sitting! Meanwhile, back at her father's hut, the old woman told her husband to go back into the forest and fetch the body of his daughter. "Bring back what's left of her," she ordered. The old man did as he was told and went back into the woods. Joy overwhelmed him when he saw his daughter was still alive, wrapped in a sable coat and adorned with silver and gold!
When he arrived home with his daughter and the box of jewels, his wife looked on in amazement.
"Harness the horse, you old goat, and take my own daughter to that same spot in the forest and leave her there," she said with greed in her eye. "Old Morozko will surely favour her more than your mousy daughter." The old man did as he was told.
Like the other girl at first, the old woman's daughter began to shake and shiver. In a short while, Morozko came by and - irritated at his favourite's departure - asked her how she was doing.
"Are you blind?" she replied. "Can't you see that my hands and feet are quite numb? Curse you, you miserable old man!" Dawn had hardly broken the next day when, back at the old man's hut, the old woman woke her husband and told him to bring back her daughter, adding, "Be careful with the box of jewels." The old man obeyed and went to get the girl.
A short while later, the gate to the yard creaked. The old woman went outside and saw her husband standing next to the sleigh. She rushed forward and pulled aside the sleigh's cover. To her horror, she saw the body of her daughter, frozen by an angry Morozko. She began to scream and berate her husband, but it was all in vain.
Later, though the old man's daughter married a farmer, she lived happily and never forgot to remind her children and grandchildren to always respect Old Man Winter.
Vasilisa the Beautiful
Long ago, a powerful Lord decided that it was time for his three sons to get married. He called them together, telling them each to shoot their arrows, and whatever maiden their arrows should hit would be their bride. The eldest son drew back his bow, and shot his arrow, which hit a nobleman's daughter. The middle son then drew his bow, and shot his arrow, which hit a merchant's daughter. Then came the turn of the youngest son, Ivan. Ivan drew back his bow and shot his arrow. But Ivan's arrow didn't hit a maiden, it flew off into a swamp. What a surprise Ivan found in the swamp: his arrow had hit a frog. His two older brothers laughed at him, and Ivan begged the Lord not to make him marry the frog. But the Lord understood the fate of young Ivan, and Ivan and the frog were married.
Soon after his sons were married, the Tsar called them together once more. He had decided to set their wives to certain tasks to see which one could perform them the best. The first task was for them to bake a loaf of bread. Ivan went home and told his frog about baking the bread, the frog replied for him not to worry, and sent Ivan to bed. After Ivan was sleeping, the frog removed her skin and turned into Vasilisa the Beautiful. She stood in the doorway, clapped her hands, and her servants came running to her aid. When Ivan awoke the next morning the frog handed a loaf of white bread to him. After tasting the bread of all three wives, the Tsar declared that the bread of Ivan's wife was by far the best.
The second task was to weave a beautiful carpet. Once again the frog sent Ivan to bed, shed her skin, summoned her servants, and wove a magnificent carpet. The Tsar once again chose the work of Ivan's wife over the others.
The third task was to see which wife could dance the best at the royal ball. The frog told Ivan to arrive at the alone, and she would follow an hour later. And so Ivan arrived alone, and an hour later arrived his wife, Vasilisa the Beautiful. She shamed the other wives by using her magic powers to dance and create a lake of swans.
By this time, Ivan was so enchanted with her, that he destroyed her frog skin by casting it into the fire. Vasilisa screamed at him to stop, but it was too late. As soon as her skin blackened and fell into ash, Vasilisa turned into an enchanted swan and was magically flown away to where she was obliged to be the prisoner of the mad sorcerer Koschei the Deathless.
Ivan had to embark upon a long and magical journey to find his wife. He had to inquire from the evil witch Baba Yaga to learn of the magical feats which he must accomplish to free his wife. In the end, Ivan was killed as he confronted Koschei, and Vasilisa was never freed. It is said that to this day, she lingers in her prison ruin among the many treasures of the greedy mad mage, waiting for her lost love to return and free her.
Adapted from traditional Russian and Slavic folk tales.


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Getting started with the TDS
This document explains how to install the IMS D700C which is the IBM PC/IMS B004 version of the Transputer Development System (TDS) and how to enter, compile, and run a simple occam program.
This exhibit has a reference ID of CH40211. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History.
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Kenosha events are a big reason our community is a choice destination for so many. Nearly every day of the year, there is something special going on in the Kenosha Area! Our Calendar of Events is chock full of family-friendly festivals, museum exhibits, plays and concerts, and so much more! Your Wisconsin fun starts here! Event details are subject to change and we recommend calling listed phone numbers or visiting event websites to verify information in advance.
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The Carthage Choir, Carthage Women’s Ensemble, A. F. Siebert Chapel Choir, and Lincoln Singers perform a concert of varied repertoire.
Featuring the acrylic paintings of Lynn Johnston, the sculptural pottery of Sharene Shaw and the mixed media works of Deborah Madigan.
Author Harold Holzer will explore how Abraham Lincoln both used and silenced the press to speak directly to the people and shape the opinion of the nation.
Enjoy the most spooktacular six course dinner you've ever sunk your teeth into! Six creepy courses with witchy wine pairings!
Students ages 8-18 of Spotlight Youth Theater present Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie’s enchanting play, Disney’s Peter Pan Jr., is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up and the Darling children that he whisks away to Never Land.
Carthage hosts Family Fun Nights for the community on most Friday evenings during the school year. Families can enjoy fun and educational activities in Hedberg Library, browse the collection in the Center for Children’s Literature, use the library computers, or swim and play basketball in the N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center.
Carthage College, the GO PINK! Foundation, and Kenosha are coming together to raise money for breast cancer treatment. The first GO PINK! Powder Puff and Flag Football Tournament will have live music, raffles, food, and football!
Just in time for Halloween comes a well-known tale about a quiet village turned upside down by a mysterious new neighbor. Suspenseful and spooky, this family-friendly play gallops ahead to a ghostly good time. A sweet Halloween treat!