SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In San Benito, two parks were vandalized Thursday with graffiti. One of the parks included the Heavin Resaca trails where many of the city’s events are held.
“You know these parks are for the community and everyone and when stuff like this happens it’s an inconvenience to them and we want our parks to be for everybody,” said David Favila, the Public Relations Director for the City of San Benito.
Mayor Ricardo Guerra posted on his Facebook to announce the news of the vandalism. Guerra added that measures will be taken to prevent this from happening again including the possibility of setting up cameras.
“The city is on the grow and it’s improving every day and when stuff like this happens it’s unfortunate. I mean it’s something that happens but we just want people to get involved and make sure they understand these parks are for everybody,” said Favila.
San Benito Police Chief Mario Perea said the estimated cost of the damage is still being determined. Meanwhile, Favila said they’ve been working on improving the city but incidents like this take away the resources.
“It’s an inconvenience to them. It takes away resources that could be used for other things including fixing our infrastructure, that’s more important than having to clean up somebody’s mess,” said Favila.
City officials are urging residents to speak up if they see anything suspicious.
“If they see anything report it to the police. You know help us help themselves because these parks are for the community and everyone,” said Favila.
Chief Perea said the park vandalism is still being investigated including the second park which included Falligant Park. Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Benito Police Department.


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Hesitation about reporting cases of sexual harassment and experiences of being made to feel inferior were common among female health trainees and professionals, as per the findings of a survey conducted across various medical centres in the world. The survey findings were reported in The Lancet special series on advancing women in science, medicine and global health. The centres covered by the survey also includes B J Medical College in Pune.
Between February 2017 and January 2018, a total of 653 women across various medical centres — Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, The Haitian Group for the study of Kaposi’s Sarcoma and Opportunistic Infections in Haiti, Weill Bugando School of Medicine at the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania and B J Medical College in Pune — were part of the survey that focussed on finding gender-based challenges before female health trainees and professionals.
It collected data on three such challenges in the workplace — work-life balance, gender discrimination and sexual harassment or assault — and used in-depth interviews and focus groups for that. It found that female global health trainees and professionals faced significant gender-specific challenges to career advancement, with work-life balance being the most common barrier. “The most alarming finding was the high prevalence of gender discrimination, sexual harassment and assault, which were systemic barriers that the participants in the survey faced at all stages of their careers in all countries,” stated the report.
A wake-up call on gender inequality & the need to fix it
It has been observed that after taking parental leave, men in academia enjoy a more successful career than their female counterparts. The latter are less likely to receive faculty appointments or leadership positions, and if they publish research in high-impact journals, are less likely to be cited. It was instances of such gender inequality, and an aim to end all forms of discrimination against women in science, medicine and global health, which prompted the Lancet Medical Journal, one of the oldest peer reviewed journals, to come out with a special series. The series is a wake-up call that states that the fight for gender equity is everyone’s responsibility.
Of the 653 women recruited across these centres, 346 completed the survey and as many as 291 women reported at least one challenge they faced. As many as 228 reported work-life balance issues, 154 reported gender discrimination and 160 reported sexual harassment or assault.
Those who reported gender discrimination issues shared experiences of being made to feel inferior, and discouragement from promotions or leadership positions on the basis of gender. Sexual harassment or assault was another major issue, with unwelcome sexual advances reported by 120 participants and 32 women saying they felt coerced to engage in unwanted sexual behaviour. Only 35 of 160 participants who experienced sexual harassment or assault reported it to anyone.
The remaining 125 participants cited reasons such as assuming the experience was normal, or would not be resolved, lack of a reporting system, fear of negative repercussions or jeopardising their academic standing, and fear of not being believed as reasons for not reporting such incidents. “Overall, the major themes elicited from qualitative discussions included fear, futility and resignation,” said researchers.
The women also expressed resigned acceptance about handling work and all household responsibilities. Several participants admitted to declining leadership opportunities such as promotions and committee chair positions because of family obligations. Many reported the lack of a safe and unbiased system for seeking help following harassment or assault.
In some countries, the participants also viewed gender discrimination as a normal part of their culture, Dr Aarti Kinikar, principal investigator for the trial site in India, at B J Medical College, told The Indian Express. She said centre-specific data has not been disclosed yet and only overall findings of the survey have been reported. Researchers admitted that the pattern of acceptance of sexual harassment and assault seemed universal. But they said ongoing public promotion of gender equality in the workplace, formal policies against gender discrimination, clear reporting methods for harassment and an independent committee to review and address complaints help empower women.
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EVERETT — Vaccine providers can resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine — this time with a warning about a rare but serious side effect, federal authorities announced Friday.
The benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks, the federal Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, but providers should tell younger women about the rare blood clots, in clear terms.
Friday’s decision lifts an 11-day pause of vaccinations by the Johnson & Johnson product. It’s unclear when local clinics and mass vaccination sites will resume using the single-shot vaccine.
The pause, health officials said, was partially intended to give doctors time to learn how to treat the rare side effect.
“I am grateful for, and have trust in, the … rapid review and updated recommendations,” county health officer Dr. Chris Spitters said in a news release. “We’ll be coordinating with DOH and the Vaccine Taskforce to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccinations as indicated by the CDC and FDA and when supplies are available.”
He was referring to the state Department of Health and a county task force.
Of the nearly 8 million people who received the single-shot vaccine in the U.S., officials found 15 reports of blood clots, all in women. Three of them died.
Cases occurred primarily among women from ages of 18 to 49, and six to 13 days after vaccination.
Warning signs for such blood clots include severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain or shortness of breath.
“If people experience any of the symptoms following vaccination, they should contact their health care provider or seek medical attention immediately,” the health district news release said. “Please note that it is common to experience mild to moderate symptoms, including fever, headache, fatigue and joint/muscle pain, during the first week after receiving any COVID-19 vaccine.”
Those concerned about the increased risk may consider choosing another COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use.


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Ben Kingsley back in Montreal for ‘Tut’ mini-series
TORONTO — Oscar winner Ben Kingsley will be back in Montreal next month to star in a mini-series about legendary Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamun.
Kingsley recently wrapped work in Montreal on The Wire with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Cameras are scheduled to roll on Tut from late September until the end of December.
Kingsley will play Ay, the grand vizier to King Tut in the six-hour series for Spike TV.
Vancouver actor Avan Jogia (Twisted), 22, is set to play King Tut.
Additional filming will be done in Morocco.
Kingsley won an Oscar for portraying the titular Indian leader in 1982’s Gandhi and earned nominations for House of Sand and Fog, Sexy Beast and Bugsy.
In addition to The Wire, he has made several films in Canada including the made-in-Toronto 2008 comedy Love Guru and the forthcoming Vancouver-shot Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and Toronto-filmed Life.
Tut is scheduled to air on Spike next year.
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After they failed to return from their sailing trip in Portugal to Azores, the United States Coast Guard is seeking a couple missing.
According to a StatementCoast Guard. Yanni and Dale Jones, both 65-year old residents of Virginia Beach, left Hampton, Virginia, on June 8, with plans to sail to the Azores.
According to the release, the couple had told their daughter they were experiencing bad weather on June 13th about 460 miles east off the Virginia Coast. The couple then had to make a decision to return to their boat because of the damage.
According to the Coast Guard, they have not been heard from since.
On June 17, Jones’ daughter contacted the Coast Guard and expressed worry for the couple’s safety. Jones’ daughter expected them to return before June 20, but there was no specific date.
Coast Guard stated that two flights had been made to search for the couple.
“We’re tracking cell phone and radio pings as we work with our counterparts in Bermuda to accurately determine the most intelligent search area for our air crews,”In the statement, Brian Gainey, Chief Coast Guard, said.
They aren’t thought to be a couple. “in distress,” Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Connie Terrell TelledThe Washington Post.
Terrell told The Washington Post that the couple reported to Jones’ daughter that the damage caused to the boat was a broken sail.
The Coast Guard reported that they made an urgent radio broadcast to boaters asking them to report any evidence or boating information in their search for the couple.
“We’re not sure whether they were able to make repairs out at sea and continue on to the Azores or if they turned around and went farther north,”Terrell shared his thoughts with The Washington Post.
“In situations like this, where there are so many unknowns, our coordination efforts need to cast a wide and intentional net,” Gainey said in the Coast Guard’s statement.
“It’s a lot of detective work,”He said: “but it’s all in service to finding these two individuals and bringing them home to their families.”

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Scott Meiers wasn’t happy with a pit for oil drill cuttings above a slough where his cows drink.
As it turned out, the waste pit was shut down because it’s above groundwater the city of Ross drinks.
The oil drilling company, Oasis, was ordered to stop using the pit Dec. 12 until the State Health Department and the Department of Mineral Resources get together on whether it can stay there, or whether it should be moved altogether.
“This is a huge pit. The reason I noticed it is because it’s about the size of a football field,” Meiers said.
The pit is so big because it’s a super drilling pit, where the company could bury thousands of tons of cuttings from the six permitted wells and up to 11 wells that would be allowed on the 1,280-acre spacing unit.
The pit isn’t on his land so Meiers said he wouldn’t have a leg to stand on as far as his own cattle were concerned. Then, an official from the city of Ross realized the pit is in the town’s Wellhead Protection zone. The zones are set apart to protect drinking water from contamination.
State officials moved quickly to shut down the pit and assess the situation.
To Mountrail County, the pit is an example of state regulators dropping the ball.
It also has officials there asking how pits that scale are permitted in a county that recently declared a six-month moratorium on special oil field waste landfills.
“What concerns me most is the breakdown of communication. This (Wellhead Protection location) is an absolute no-no,” said Mountrail County Commissioner David Hynek.
He blames the Industrial Commission because the cutting pit permits fall within its jurisdiction.
The Industrial Commission has turned the permit authority over to Department of Mineral Resources director Lynn Helms.
Spokesman Alison Ritter said the Oasis pit was originally approved for a different location on the spacing unit, but the company found a high water table there.
A field inspector allowed the move, but didn’t have the right mapping access to see that the site was in Ross's Wellhead Protection zone.
Ritter said field inspectors now have that map layer on their technology so the mistake should never be repeated.
What will be repeated are more permits for cutting pits, never mind the county’s moratorium.
That’s because there are two waste disposal options for oil companies.
The first is the on-site pits, like Oasis’, near the wells. These are approved by Helms without county zoning, or regulation by the state Health Department.
This one was used for less than a day before it was shut down, Ritter said.
The pits have to be lined, clay compacted and covered, but no monitoring is required when they’re closed up. Companies can only use the pits for dry drilling material, usually hardening it with flyash.
Nor is there a limit to size, except that waste has to come from wells inside the spacing unit.
The second option is special waste landfills, designed for enormous quantities of material from any oil well location.
These require heavy duty liners, leachate systems to collect water and long-term monitoring for decades. These are regulated by the state Health Department. Local zoning approval also is required.
Mountrail County recently declared its six-month moratorium on special oil field waste permits after two companies wanted to build mammoth waste landfills a half-mile apart.
Because the Oasis pit and others like it don’t require local zoning or input, the county wasn’t even aware of its existence until Meiers and the city of Ross brought it to their attention.
Hynek said oil companies follow rules for building waste pits, but he wonders about the potential for scale.
“If they had 30 to 40 wells and the production company wants to put that into one pit, I think they could do so, versus a special waste landfill,” Hynek said. “They are two different animals. The special waste landfills, when they’re closed, have to be monitored with monitoring wells for 30 years. The dry cutting pits, they can walk away from them,” Hynek said.
The county plans to talk with Helms about the situation.
“Is he deliberately or inadvertently bypassing the requirements for special waste landfills?” Hynek said he wants to know.
Meiers, the landowner, said he has real concerns about oilfield waste.
“We’re asking for more control. It’s a little frustrating because we’re not being protected by the people who are supposed to be protecting us,” Meiers said.
Scott Radig, who directs waste management for the Department of Health, said a special oil field waste landfill would not be allowed in the Ross’ Wellhead Protection zone under his department’s rules.
He said Oasis, the city of Ross and Helms’ department did ask how to handle the Oasis pit. Before making any recommendations he’ll look at soil borings to see if the location is permeable to the groundwater
Radig said there is no limit to how large a cuttings pit could be before it’s a special waste landfill by another name. The only caveat is that all cuttings from a spacing unit stay within that spacing unit.
But as the traditional spacing unit, the legal boundary for a well operation, grows, so potentially could the cutting pits.
Spacing units of four sections with up to as many as 22 wells are not uncommon. Last year, the Industrial Commission approved a 30,000-acre spacing unit around the Little Missouri State Park in northern Dunn County.
Ritter said most oil companies bury their waste on location and the number of waste pits generally lines up with the number of drilling pads. In the case of Corral Creek, that’s 12 pads for 60 wells, so far, she said.
She said the department hasn’t set a maximum on how large on-site pits can be.
“At this time, there’s no discussion about that,” she said.


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The main way people in africa use the land is for subsistence farming. This causes them problems, because subsistence farming is only for their family and community, not used for selling, so they do not get any money.
Valuable resources that are found in Africa are gold and diamonds. Africa mines about half of the world’s gold!!!
Democratic Republic of Congo
The minerals they have are gold, tin, tungsten, and tantalum. Armed Rebel groups take control of the mines, and they keep control by bribing the government to stay out.
GDP Per Capita
The five nations with the highest GDP Per Capita are: Maritius - $12,800, South Africa - $11,100, Botswana - $9,200, Namibia - $7,300, Seychelles - $7,800. 16 nations
28 of the countries in Africa have the lowest life expectancy. The huge reason for this is HIV/AIDS. 23.8 million people are infected by HIV/AIDS.
Powerful Trading Empires
The Three West African Kingdoms are The Kingdom of Ghana, The Kingdom of Mali, and The Kingdom of Songhai.The trade network that they participated in is the Trans-Saharan Trade Network.They were in power for the years 800 CE-1600 CE.The two commodities they traded were gold and salt. The North brought the salt and the West brought the gold.Slaves on the Trans-Saharan Network
Slaves on the Trans-Saharan Network
The North African Muslim tribes traded for African slaves because they could not enslave other Muslims. Muslims and African slave traders primarily used slaves for serving in the military. The Muslim enslavement of Africans was different from the European enslavement of Africans, because the Muslims treated them better, let them own their own property and slaves, it was easier for them to earn and keep their freedom, and they could serve as generals in the military, if they proved they were good leaders.
King Mansa Musa and Timbuktu
Mansa Musa was the king of The Kingdom of Mali. He was estimated to be the richest man of all time. On his hajj he brought along 80 camels, each carrying 300 pounds of gold with them each, he brings back Muslim scholars, and architects to build cities with mosques and schools in Timbuktu. Timbuktu was established as a center of Islamic learning.
Ibn Battuta: Explorer
Ibn Battuta was 21 when he began his travels. He set out from the city and country of Tangier, Morocco. He traveled about 75,000 miles of Africa and Asia. He spent 30 years exploring. When his travels were over he settled down in Fez, Morocco, and dictated his memoir ‘A Gift to the Observers Concerning the Curiosities of the Cities and the Marvels Encountered in Travels’, and he died at the age of 64.

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Looking for a new, exciting place to stay in Koh Samui? Look no further than Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club, the newest addition to the buzzing Chaweng Beach.
This retro-chic hideaway, which opened its doors in September 2022, brings the glamorous, freewheeling spirit of 1950s Palm Beach and Miami to Koh Samui’s powdery white sand.
Unbridled Socializing and Serenity-Inducing Pursuits
Avani Chaweng is an unconventional, mid-century modern-inspired beach destination that invites guests to swan dive into the sights, bites, and sounds of the island as they hit the party circuit.
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Access to the Best Sunsets, Dining, and Entertainment
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Next door, SEEN Beach Club Samui throws epic pool parties with top DJs and world-class entertainment on tap, making it the hard-hitting party central.
The resort’s social swimming pool feels like a hopping bar, with snug cabanas and a mixology station that moonlights as a check-in area for guests who just want to get on with it.
80 Chic Rooms and Suites with Mad Men Vibe
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The property’s clean lines and organic shapes are infused with a dose of 1950s nostalgia to create sultry spaces where you want to entertain and be entertained in.
Dining Venues That Offer Substantial Sustenance, Snacks, and Tasty Tipples
From dusk till dawn and all night long, Avani Chaweng’s dining venues offer substantial sustenance, snacks, and tasty tipples.
Start with a decadent bubbly breakfast or a wholesome lunch of Mediterranean, Asian, and American flavours at SEEN Beach Club, then decamp to the 24-hour Social Bar where late-night comfort foods and summery cocktails will keep you company as you catch up on emails or relax to sweet jukebox tunes.
Outdoor Leisure and Fun-in-the-Sun Activities
Outdoor leisure and fun-in-the-sun activities at Avani Chaweng are aplenty. Guests can enjoy pool parties, diving, and sail into the sunset SEEN style on a magnificent catamaran for an afternoon of sun-kissed fun on the water.
Gym bunnies are well served at AvaniFit, a dynamic, 24-hour facility that aims to challenge fitness enthusiasts with a combination of endurance and resistance training, aerobics and high-intensity interval training, and personal trainers on demand.
Other wellness and leisure pursuits include SUP yoga, ice breathing and ice bathing on the beach, and portrait sessions with a resident artist to capture your enviable Avani glow.
The Groovy Place to Get Your Glam On
Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club is the groovy place to get your glam on and soak up those sweet island vibes.
Our hotel in Samui is a little slice of paradise that takes you back to a time when life was breezy and beautiful.
With retro-chic rooms, all-day socializing by the pool, and all the comforts of home, this property offers a unique experience that you won’t soon forget.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a unique, retro-chic experience that blends partying with relaxation and wellness pursuits, Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club is the perfect destination for you.
With access to the best sunsets, dining, and entertainment on the island, as well as outdoor leisure and fun-in-the-sun activities, you’ll have plenty to keep you occupied during your stay.

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Video: The latest addition to the GTA Travelogue site has arrived right before release
There have been a few more tiny hints given about GTA V before the big launch day tomorrow
There are only a few hours left until you can get your grubby little mitts on Grand Theft Auto V, provided that you've booked tomorrow off work and are headed to the midnight openings tonight at Xtravision, GameStop, Tesco, HMV or a host of other places that are opening specially for the occasion.
However, we got a little taster of what else we can see in this epic-looking game with the further additions over the weekend to the travelogue website that has been keeping us updated over the past few weeks.
The new update includes a look at the opportunities for the "upwardly mobile" in Los Santos (like heists and robberies), the different types of accommodation that you can find in the game and the amenities like 24 hours shops. Which you can rob, of course.
The video also runs us through Blaine County, one of the areas on the map which was leaked recently, and gives us a few more clips of the game that we can hope to see for ourselves in just a few short hours. We're off to start queuing.

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"We are in a market consolidation phase in technology," said Rob Enderle, director of technology research firm the Enderle Group. "This means either buy or get bought, and Marvell appears to be in a buying mood. On paper, this looks like a great move for both companies, raising Marvell's market power significantly."
Combinations like Marvell and Cavium are seen as critical for chipmakers seeking to provide the backbones needed to run pioneering technologies with big potential for many industries.
"This deal speaks to a major consolidation trend in the chip world, which we expect to accelerate in 2018," said Dan Ives, chief strategy officer and head of technology research at GBH Insights. "Mature technological areas like PC and storage have forced semiconductor players to pivot and acquire in high growth areas to help transform their business models for the coming years, and this has forced this latest wave of consolidation."
Nothing shows chipmakers' voracious appetite for acquisitions to bolster their product arsenals like Broadcom's unsolicited $103 billion offer for communications chipmaker Qualcomm. Broadcom, which has its U.S. headquarters in San Jose and is in the process of moving its legal headquarters from Singapore to the United States, disclosed its offer Nov. 6. Chief Executive Hock Tan said a deal would "position the combined company as a global communications leader with an impressive portfolio of technologies and products."
Qualcomm has so far turned down Broadcom's offer, yet Broadcom has said it remains "fully committed" to pursuing Qualcomm. Broadcom could potentially raise its bid or launch a proxy fight with Qualcomm shareholders at that company's next annual meeting.
Meanwhile, both companies have moved forward with other acquisition plans. On Nov. 17, Broadcom completed its nearly $6 billion acquisition of networking switch, software and storage-product maker Brocade Communications, while Qualcomm is pushing ahead with its proposed $38 billion acquisition of Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors. That deal would give Qualcomm a strong position in the growing automotive chip market.
Earlier this year, Santa Clara-based Intel also got in on the buying spree, finalizing its $15 billion acquisition of Mobileye, an Israeli maker of sensor technology used in self-driving cars.
"There is an arms race going on to be the leader in next generation areas such as AI, autonomous vehicles and cloud computing, among other areas," Ives said. "With roughly a trillion dollars over the next decade poised to be spent, semi vendors are in a battle royale for market share."
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Diriyah E-Prix I (2021)
Latest news on Diriyah E-Prix I
With the new Formula E season belatedly getting underway in Saudi Arabia, the championship appeared to try to make up for lost time with an overspill of action and controversy on and off the track. While some talking points could have serious repercussions, it was an explosive opener for many reasons.
New Jaguar signing Sam Bird feels Mahindra’s Alex Lynn left him no room in the incident that put both drivers out of Formula E’s season-opening Diriyah E-Prix.
Mercedes racer Nyck de Vries controlled every lap of the Diriyah E-Prix from pole position to score his first Formula E race win ahead of Edoardo Mortara.
Nick Cassidy says there is “no point in getting upset” over losing the lap time that would have placed him in the top six on the grid on his Formula E debut.
Mercedes driver Nyck de Vries continued his dominant run in the Diriyah E-Prix weekend, smashing the lap record in Friday's first qualifying to take pole position for the Formula E season opener.
Nyck de Vries led a 1-2 finish for the Mercedes Formula E team in a truncated second practice for the Diriyah E-Prix, which was interrupted by two separate red flags.
Mercedes driver Nyck de Vries was comfortably fastest in the first practice session of the new 2021 Formula E season as Andre Lotterer guided Porsche to second.


WWE announces Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul at WWE Crown Jewel during Las Vegas press conference
In the wake of the earth-shattering claims on his IMPAULSIVE podcast this week that he could defeat Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, internet sensation Logan Paul came to SmackDown and challenged The Head of the Table to meet him face-to-face in a special press conference in Las Vegas on Saturday.
In a subsequent war-of-words with returning Special Counsel Paul Heyman, “The Maverick” took his speculation further and claimed that, in a match against Reigns for the title on the Island of Relevancy, it would only take one lucky punch to dethrone the dominant titleholder.
After accepting Paul's invitation, Reigns and the Media Megastar sat down at the "Dawg House Saloon and Sports Book" in Resorts World Las Vegas where WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque announced the two Superstars would square off at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tensions quickly rose between The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and "The Maverick" as the two Superstars traded barbs until a fed up Reigns stood up and shoved Paul.
Don’t miss WWE Crown Jewel on Saturday, Nov. 5, streaming live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and on the WWE Network everywhere else and be the first to receive updates on all things Crown Jewel by signing up at the link HERE.
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I pondered how most epics are about martial heroes, people who found civilizations through war, and as I gazed back over at least 3,000 years of human history, I noticed that it is philosophers and scientists who contribute more lasting concepts that form the long-term foundation of civilization.
So I decided to write an epic about all the great philosophers and scientists of history. I went inside and wrote the opening passage of what I came to call the Hermead, after Hermes. This is the current edited version of the opening lines of the Hermead.
Scientists researching nature and man,
sing, Muse Kalliope, about arcane progress
of inventive magicians, wizards, druids,
philosophers, alchemists, and physicists,
bright curious people who study our world
and organize knowledge in holy books
to record wisdom gleaned by supple minds
as they experiment on sacred quest
to discover truth and invent better ways
we perform tasks to rule civilization
that programs actions of each crafting hand.
Since that day, I have written 865,000 words in 120,000 lines of blank verse about the lives and ideas of 26 Greek philosophers. I am perhaps 1/4 the way through the epic I plan to write. I plan to keep writing as much as I can.
So far I have published 366,000 words in 50,000 lines of blank verse about 14 philosophers in the first 3 volumes. Soon I will be publishing 19,478 lines about Demokritos, Platon, and Aristoteles in volume 4.
I am proud of what I have written so far. I hope others enjoy reading these tales on the adventurous lives of philosophers as much as I enjoy writing them.

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Monday, May 22, 2006
The USS Scorpion Sinks, May 22, 1968
Today in 1968, the USS Scorpion, an American nuclear-powered submarine, sank in the Atlantic Ocean 400 miles southwest of the Azores. This was the second time the US Navy had lost a nuclear-powered attack sub; the first had been the USS Thresher in 1963. Even though almost 40 years has passed since the sinking, mystery still surrounds the story.
The Scorpion was a Skipjack-class attack submarine. She was small and fast; though the Navy released her top speed as being close to 30 knots, she was probably capable of much more. Her teardrop-shaped hull was new to submarine design when she was laid down in 1958 and when she was commissioned in 1960, she had no equals in the foreign navies of the world.
The Scorpion’s last deployment began on February 15, 1968. She operated with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea until May, when she was ordered home. On May 21, Scorpion was reported to be 50 miles south of the Azores. That was the last time she was heard from.
The distance between the Azores and the naval base at Norfolk, Virginia was six days sailing for the Scorpion, so when she did not turn up in a week after her last transmission, a search was initiated. On June 5, the Scorpion and her crew were presumed lost and her name was taken out of the Naval Vessel Register on June 30. Still no wreckage was found.
It was not until the end of October that the remains of the Scorpion were found. She was 400 miles southwest of the Azores in more than 10,000 feet of water. The deep-diving research bathyscaphe Trieste was sent to the scene to photograph the wreckage in an effort to determine what caused the sinking. The sub was in two main pieces with the sail and other debris littered on the sea floor nearby. The ship’s nuclear reactor was, and still is, intact.
The Navy concluded that the Scorpion was most likely sunk by one of her own torpedoes. At that time, the primary conventional torpedo carried by US subs was the Mk 37. These torpedoes were discovered to contain potentially faulty batteries that could overheat and cause a detonation of the torpedo’s warhead. It is also possible that one of the torpedoes inadvertently went live in its tube. The normal course of action for the crew would have been to fire the torpedo, which could have been fatal if the torpedo was armed and looked for the nearest target---the Scorpion herself.
Other theories have been advanced, from paranormal activity associated with the Bermuda Triangle to an attack by a Soviet sub. All that is known for sure is that underwater listening posts in the Atlantic detected a single, large explosion near the area where the Scorpion sank, taking 99 lives with her.
The US Navy still monitors the area around the Scorpion for signs of increased radioactivity. In addition to a nuclear reactor, the Scorpion also carried two Mark 45 torpedoes topped with nuclear warheads. These are presumed to still be in the torpedo room and corroded to the point of being insoluble.


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Beach-combers have been told to stay away, but scavengers are out on Branscombe beach in Devon, where booty is washing up from the stranded ship MSC Napoli. So can they keep what they find?
Salvaging is not illegal, but concealing goods would be
Brand new BMW motorbikes have been wheeled out of the shingle by keen treasure-hunters. Wine casks, perfume and car parts littering the shore have been rolled clear or tucked under the arm.
People are picking through the contents of spilt containers from the cargo ship MSC Napoli beached off the Devon coast and at night, the area is lit by flickering torches as they scour the area for goodies.
Warnings that chemicals such as battery acid, pesticide and oily liquids have also washed up, are proving little deterrent against the lure of "free stuff" littering the beach. But can people keep it?
So far, police have not closed off the beach to stop them coming.
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And there is, says Stephen Askins, a partner with maritime lawyers Ince and Co, a right to salvage property. Someone could argue they are recovering goods from the beach to protect them, as they would be in a poorer state come four or five tides' time.
But, before they clear the car boot and head to the coast, they should be aware of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. It states clearly that if they try to conceal or keep the booty they are breaking the law.
If they ignore the advice to leave it alone and report it to the coastguard, they must fill in relevant paperwork. But that still doesn't allow them to keep it.
The goods still belong to their owners, whether they are stuck in containers on the stricken vessel, or washed up on the shore. Contractors have already been brought in to clean up the beach and return anything to its rightful home.
Flotsam and jetsam
But when Joe Public decides to "help", as seems to be the case all over Branscombe beach, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's Receiver of Wrecks steps in.
The job title goes back to the previous 1854 Merchant Shipping Act, which also set out rules on picking up flotsam and jetsam.
Salvage, and indeed deliberate wrecking of ships, around our island nation has a long history. The principles governing ownership and recovery go back at least to the 1300s says Alison Kentuck, the MCA's deputy receiver.
Casks of wine have been washed up on the beach
If people take the cargo, they fill in a "report of wreck and salvage" form, with their contact details, what they found, where and when. "It's available from pretty much anybody in uniform down on the beach", she says.
Her role is then to reunite owner and property. A reward to the finder could be offered, depending on the value of the goods, the condition they are in after rescue, and the effort involved in recovering them from the beach. Wheeling something home, she stresses, is "not classed as a huge amount of effort".
Hiding the goods and not giving them back is a criminal offence, with a possible fine of up to £2,500 per offence.
Plus, the hot-fingered beach-comber, would waive their right to a salvage award, and have to pay the owner twice the good's value: "In the case of a BMW motorbike, it could be quite expensive".
As for paddling out to see what the remaining 2,000 containers may hold, it is of course highly dangerous. And, would-be pirates note, there are official salvors charged with recovering the cargo stuck at sea, and the damaged ship itself.
Add your comments on this story, using the form below.
Devon will have some wonderful car boot sales this weekend.
Allyson Breeds, Langley UK
The law should be changed for large vessels such as this. Persons locating washed up goods could have the right to keep them. This would help encourage the shipping companies to get their act together and take better care of their cargo.
Simon Woodcock, Milton Keynes
It is good people are going down to retrieve the washed up items, good on them. If I lived any closer I know I would be there right now taking anything I could. And it is not against the law to do this, as long as you keep the salvaged items on show. Anyhow, companies such as BMW will not be asking for the motorbikes back. Once these bikes have been in the salt water the insurance company would write them off.
Luke Wieland, Harlow, Essex
Human Nature at its worst... very sad
Wendy Brown, Wigan
I do not condone pirating, but if I happened to come across an oak barrel of wine, I'd drink some and give some.
P. Chez, Baldwin Park, CA, USA
Removing items from the beach that have obviously been washed ashore from the damaged vessel, is no different that walking into a store and helping yourself to goods on the shelves. The local police and maritime authority have an obligation to close the beaches to not only prevent the ongoing looting but also ensuring no member of the public is injured in pursuit of bounty.
Scott Campbell, Aberdeen
I think the salvagers should be rightfully allowed to keep the goods collect from the beach. It is just the same as someone with a metal detector scouring for old loose change.
Kieran, Romford, Essex
Interesting story but I wish you were reporting on the dead dolphins and oiled sea birds that are washing up on Chesil beach in Portland, Dorset..
Pandora Elrington, London
Has nobody ever read Whisky Galore? I'm just of to book my train ticket to the beach and I would like to reserve that bit just by the cliffs to pitch my tent.
John, Bauge, France
Here in Shetland any wreck was assumed to be fair game for anyone who wanted to acquire a part of the cargo. In one district over 100 years ago where a vessel called the Gudrun was wrecked the cargo produced so much booty for the locals that for many years after anyone who got an unexpected acquisition was said to have got a Gudrun.
In another incident the Customs officer who arrived to remonstrate with the people removing goods from a wreck returned to his car to find it had mysteriously levitated over a wall.
As a retired police inspector, I would advise you that in Scotland this would be classed as theft by finding. A finder's responsibility here is to hand such goods to the police as found property immediately or as soon as reasonably possible thereafter, or alert police to your find. A finder may receive a small percentage reward from the owner, and if not claimed within a specified period, the goods can be returned to the finder. This is a fair system, but the unlawful retention of someone else's property is a criminal offence. I would suspect that if these containers contained valuable jewellery more would be done about the current looting.
Hamish Tod, Milngavie, Scotland
If I loose something on a beach and someone else finds it, that's my tough luck and I learn to be more careful in future. But here, the mistakes of the mariners and those who chose to beach the ship here is somehow rewarded with legal protection? If they still have rights to the cargo, then they must also be held directly responsible for any damage that it causes and the cost of any cleaning up.
Alex D, Southampton, UK
Maybe as a gesture to the local environment and wildlife that this will undoubtedly harm, all the people who salvaged all the interesting stuff could all pop back to help out when the real damage is realised by all the uninteresting stuff (chemicals etc.).
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Risk factors for asthma exacerbation among Hajj pilgrims: a case study from DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
BACKGROUND Hajj pilgrims are prone to asthma exacerbation because of the high transmission rate of respiratory infections, severe environmental factors, and high-intensity activities during the Hajj. Well-controlled asthma status and preventive efforts prior to the Hajj could reduce such exacerbations. This research aimed to determine the risk factors of asthma exacerbation during the Hajj to help establish preventive measures.
METHODS Participants were evaluated at community health centers (puskesmas) through history taking, physical examination, and spirometry. The risk factors examined included a history of exacerbation one year before the Hajj, obesity, comorbidities (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary heart disease), lung function, smoking, fitness level, and influenza vaccination. Asthma exacerbation while in Saudi Arabia was determined through direct observations by authors and physicians assigned to Hajj pilgrim groups and analysis of data obtained from questionnaires distributed to the pilgrims before their departure. Odds ratios (OR) were calculated using logistic regression.
RESULTS Among 68 pilgrims with asthma, exacerbation occurred in 27 (40%) pilgrims. Risk of asthma exacerbation was significantly increased in the pilgrims with a history of exacerbation one year before the Hajj (OR = 4.27; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.156–15.829; p = 0.029) and obesity grade II (OR = 4.02; 95% CI = 1.151–14.097; p = 0.029). Other factors, including smoking, comorbidities, lung function, fitness level, obesity grade I, and influenza vaccination, were not significantly related to exacerbation.
CONCLUSIONS Obesity grade II and history of asthma exacerbation one year before the Hajj are strong factors for asthma exacerbation during Hajj pilgrims.
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People who drink alcohol may consider it as a pastime, stress-relief, social habit, means of relaxation or even a competition. This means of "relaxation" comes with a lot of negative effects on the body. Before you grab a bottle of alcoholic drink, you might want to ponder on the effects on the body.
Alcohol’s impact on your body starts from the moment you take your first sip. While an occasional glass of wine with dinner is not a cause for concern, the cumulative effects of drinking wine, beer, or spirits can take its toll.
* Alcohol and Testosterone Alcohol appears to inhibit testosterone secretion from the testes, as alcohol is directly toxic to this part of the body. Low testosterone levels can result in diminished male physical characteristics (diffficulty in achieving an erection) and have been associated with a greater risk for prostate problems in the future. Alcohol has also been known to reduce sperm production and alter sperm structure.
* Alcohol and Weight Gain Light and moderate alcohol use are not associated with significant weight gain and obesity, but a study published in Current Obesity Reports found that heavy drinking is consistently related to weight gain. Alcohol is high in calories and can alter cognitive processes and metabolism. The volume of alcohol consumed appears to be the most significant factor in affecting a person’s weight, but the intensity and frequency of drinking also seem to have an effect. * Alcohol and the Brain Alcohol interferes with how the brain communicates, thus changing a person’s behavior and mood. The ability to think clearly is often inhibited, and enough alcohol consumption can drastically affect motor functioning via its effects on the brain. Common effects on the brain and the rest of the central nervous system (CNS) include slurred speech and issues with coordination. Alcohol can have more drastic effects on the central nervous system in the long-term. Pain, odd sensations, and numbness in a person’s hands or feet can arise due to the damage done to the CNS over time. It can also have significant effects on the eyes in particular.
* Alcohol and the Heart While heart complications caused by alcohol are most common in people who participate in excessive consumption for a prolonged period of time, drinking too much on a single occasion can have negative effects on the heart as well. Some of the effects alcohol can have on this organ include: - Heartbeat Irregularity - Increased blood pressure - Stroke - Stretching of the heart muscle Heart attack and heart failure are very serious problems associated with long-term alcohol consumption.
* Alcohol and Sugar levels The pancreas helps regulate your body’s insulin use and response to glucose. When your pancreas and liver are not functioning properly, you run the risk of experiencing low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. A damaged pancreas may also prevent the body from producing enough insulin to utilize sugar. This can lead to hyperglycemia, or too much sugar in the blood. If your body can’t manage and balance your blood sugar levels, you may experience greater complications and side effects related to diabetes. It is important for people with diabetes or hypoglycemia to avoid excessive amounts of alcohol.
* Alcohol and the Liver Cirrhosis of the liver is a condition that results in scarring of the liver tissue. Scarred tissue cannot perform the proper functions that healthy liver tissue can, such as cleaning the blood and helping to fight infection. Alcoholism is the most common cause of this condition, and it can also result in fatty liver, fibrosis, and alcoholic hepatitis.
* Alcohol and the Skeletal and muscle systems Long-term alcohol use may prevent your body from keeping your bones strong. This habit may cause thinner bones and increase your risk for fractures if you fall. These factures may heal more slowly. Drinking alcohol may also lead to muscle weakness, cramping, and eventually atrophy(wasting away of the bones). * Alcohol and Digestion The digestive system can suffer significantly due to the effects of alcohol. Beginning with the mouth, alcohol can do significant damage to the salivary glands, gums, and tongue. Tooth decay is not uncommon among heavy drinkers. Esophageal problems can arise in the form of ulcers, which can also form in the stomach. The pancreas is affected by alcohol and could experience pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the organ. Infection and permanent organ damage can arise as a result of this condition. Difficulty absorbing vitamins and minerals from food can cause anemia. This is a condition where you have a low red blood cell count. One of the biggest symptoms of anemia is fatigue.
* Alcohol and Women's Health A woman can see the disruption of her menstrual cycle due to alcohol abuse, and menstruation can even stop completely in some cases. Some women become infertile due to alcohol use, and the risk for pregnancy and birth complications increases. A woman drinking while pregnant can lead to a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in the child, a range of conditions that can be physical and mental. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that between 0.2 and 1.5 infants per 1,000 births experience some degree of fetal alcohol syndrome. Women who consume just one alcoholic beverage per day increased their risk of developing breast cancer by as much as five percent.
* Alcohol and Immune System Excess alcohol causes a change in the immune system by altering the cells and molecules in the body. This change slows your ability to ward off infections – for up to 24 hours after getting drunk. Alcohol misuse increases the chance of contracting diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Changes in liver function resulting from chronic drinking can even make the immune system turn against the body’s own tissues.
Alcohol is said to be relaxing on the short run but the effect on the long run is devastating taking into consideration the above facts and the probability of becoming alcohol-dependent(addiction). Breaking free from this addiction is a very difficult process which is associated with withdrawal symptoms that are extremely unpleasant.
It is easier and better not to drink at all compared to trying to stop drinking but it is never too late to stop!

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Memorial Green, a mixed-use development by Midway at 12525 Memorial Drive, announced new tenants. Jonathan’s The Rub and Vine Wine Room will open this fall, bringing the 25,000 square feet of ground floor retail to more than more than 90 percent leased. Additionally, in spring 2019, Methodist Primary Care Group will occupy 5,974 square feet and Kaviani Family Dental will open a 2,413-square-foot office. Isle Pedispa plans to open a 2,621-square-foot location in September.
James Avery Artisan Jewelry has relocated its Highland Village store less than a mile away to the Centre at Post Oak, 5000 Westheimer. The center, across from the Galleria, is owned by Weingarten Realty Investors.
Just Play Sports has leased 17,056 square feet at 10510 Westview Drive for a basketball training facility. Jason Whittington of NAI Partners represented the tenant. Greg Barra with Boyd Commercial represented the landlord, JL Landco. Opening is planned in mid-October to early November.
2018 Beltway Property has purchased 2.8 acres at the northwest corner of Space Center Boulevard and Crenshaw in Pasadena as the site of a new neighborhood retail center. Marshall Clinkscales of Colliers International represented the seller, Domec Family Limited Partnership. Todd N. Edmonds, also with Colliers International, represented the buyer.
An investment fund of NAI Partners has purchased Royal Montreal Plaza, a 40,300-square-foot shopping center at 2004 S. Mason Road in Katy. The property, which is set to undergo renovations, is 97 percent leased. Andrew Pappas and Adam Hawkins of NAI Partners represented the buyer. Todd Carlson of Hunington Properties represented the seller.
Thread and Shape has leased 1,000 square feet at the Shops on Grand Parkway, 5614 W. Grand Parkway, Richmond. Jonathan Aron represented the landlord, Hunington Properties.
Pasha’s Dry Cleaners has leased 1,200 square feet at the Shops at Aliana II, 18310 W. Airport, Richmond. Jesse Hernandez and Whitney Fisher of Hunington Properties represented the landlord.
Boost Mobile has leased 1,331 square feet at East Belt Shopping Center, 14705 Woodforest Blvd. Jeff Fralick of Retail Solutions represented the tenant. Kathy Jones of Investar Real Estate represented the landlord.
L & C Auto Service and Body has leased 3,400 square feet 4305 Texas 6 North. Jim Thompson of Retail Solutions represented the landlord.

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A national survey taken by Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment shows most Americans fear the environment is getting worse and that something needs to be done to improve its health.
Fifty-five percent of those surveyed expect the world’s environment to be in worse shape in 10 years than it is now, while 60 percent say the environment is in “poor” or “very poor” shape.
“We refer to these 60 percent of Americans as pessimists,” said Jon A. Krosnick, a professor of humanities and social sciences. He said the group closely resembles the overall American public in terms of gender, race, education and whether they live in cities, the country or towns.
Krosnick said that 67 percent of Democrats are pessimistic about the future of the environment compared to 48 percent of Republicans, but that even a majority of Republicans are discontent about the health of the environment and the stewardship of it.
The Stanford survey was done in collaboration with ABC News and Time magazine. It was conducted by telephone March 9-14 among a random sample of 1,002 adult Americans, and the results have an error margin of 3 percentage points.
The survey showed that 86 percent want President George W. Bush, Congress, business and the public to do “a great deal” or “a lot” to improve the health of the environment over the next year. That includes 94 percent of Democrats surveyed and 76 percent of Republicans.
Only 21 percent approve of the way President Bush is handling environmental issues while 53 percent disapprove and 25 percent neither approve nor disapprove.
Eighty-five percent of the respondents said that global warming “has probably been happening,” but only 38 percent are “extremely or very sure about it.”
“This survey is modeled after the national surveys measuring Americans’ perceptions of the national economy, which yield the well-known economic indicators,” Krosnick said. “It will give us an annual basis by which to track overall perceptions of the future of the environment, as well as attitudes about specific issues such as global climate change.
Stanford’s Woods Institute is an interdisciplinary hub for the university’s Initiative for Environmental Stability. More than 250 Stanford faculty members are working on environmental issues.


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Marriage driving urban women out of jobs
In a country with globally low levels of female workforce participation (women either working or looking for work), urban areas have lower still numbers and Delhi the lowest of them all, as the 2011-12 employment data from the National Sample Survey office (NSSO) showed. Now new research shows that one of the key factors associated with low participation for women in urban areas is they are alluding to – marriage.
Economists analysed data on employment to isolate the relationships between a range of individual, household and regional characteristics and the likelihood of a woman entering the workforce. They found that being married was strongly associated with not being in the workforce in urban areas.
This is a finding that has been confirmed in micro studies too. In a sample survey of Delhi households in 2006, economists found that the decision to work outside the house was usually a household decision, and found that marriage significantly altered the likelihood of a woman working – both in terms of women joining and leaving the workforce. “While the birth of a child is usually associated with women dropping out of the workforce in the West, in India marriage is one of the most important factors,”
“Until I get married I can work. After that it will depend on him,” Every girl said of her hypothetical husband.
In rural areas, marriage was associated with a greater likelihood to work when the researchers added in those domestic economic activities not counted as paid work by the NSSO. “This may reflect a tendency for married women to take on a traditional domestic role that often includes economic activities that are not considered to be employment based. In contrast, in urban areas, the effect of marriage is negative for both .
Urban women with a primary or secondary education were also less likely to be in the workforce than women at the two ends of the education spectrum – illiterate women and those with a tertiary education. Other fact that women in urban areas with tertiary education participate in the labour market because they are able to find appealing employment and earnings opportunities while women with less education participate because of economic difficulties. . We find that only well-educated women have a higher probability to participate in the labour market than women with no education in urban areas in India. Thus, economic development in urban areas creates opportunities for highly educated women.
Women belonging to the middle or top income brackets were less likely to work than those in the poorest classes. Other characteristics which decreased the likelihood of workforce participation for urban women included the presence of a child in the household, the household being large in size and the household’s primary source of income being salaried work as opposed to self-employment.
Such social norms – like those associated with marriage, child care and domestic responsibilities – have relegated women into slow-growing areas of the economy like agriculture, teaching and crafts, the researchers found
SOURCE- THE HINDU

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Bisque It Studio is a great way for kids to get introduced into the art world, or continue their passions for it. If you have little ones new to painting, they will love the Pottery Painting with the "bisque"
The bisque is the un-glazed pottery that has already been created, and it just waiting for that colorful creative touch. It saves kids having to actually make their own pottery and wait for it to be fired. Just pick it off the shelf, and get creative!
Bisque It Studio have over 300 pieces of bisque to choose from, all in various shapes and sizes. Kids can paint tiles, trays, piggy banks, mugs, bowls....you name it, they probably have it!
All they then have to do is grab the colors they want to use, and get creative. There is no right or wrong in art, so it's a great way for them to express themselves. There are lovely creative staff on hand to always help with tips and techniques for those little Picasso's in the making.
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Lava rock in gritty mix
I'm interested to know where lava pebbles rank as an ingredient for a gritty mix variant. Right now I use turface and grit, in equal parts, but wonder if lava rock pebbles can be mixed in, mainly for athstetic reasons. I have liked the look of it since seeing Josh's (greenman) mixes. Also, lava pebbles are lighter in weight compared to both turface and grit, which would be great for bigger pots.
With that said, is it feasible to use lava rock, and what kind of moisture retention does it have compared to turface and grit?
Also, at what ratio would it work best in conjunction with turface and grit, to maintain similar moisture levels?
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Published May 18, 2012This just might be one of the most quintessentially Canadian stories we've ever heard. Like so many other indie musicians, Toronto songwriter Corin Raymond recently embarked on a fundraising campaign to pay for his new live album. The twist? He paid for the entire thing with Canadian Tire money.
Raymond has been campaigning to raise Canadian Tire money since January, and he's been collecting it from fans while on tour across the country. Now, the Toronto Star reports that he's raised an incredible $3,297.
He will use to money to pay producer James Paul of the Rogue Studios, who accepts Canadian Tire money at par in exchange for recording time.
"I started doing it because I realized we will always need coffee, or toilet paper, or light bulbs," Paul told the Star.
Raymond has been giving updates of his progress over at DontSpendItHoney.com. He recently wrote, "Funny thing is I still haven't set foot in a Canadian Tire since all this ludicrousness began. I can't remember the last time I was in one."
As for the album itself, Raymond and his band the Sundowners recorded it over two nights at the Tranzac in Toronto. He wrote, "It's a live album featuring songs by artists from across the land -- great songs -- being performed by me and my band the Sundowners. It won't just be a joy to listen to and to hold in your hands, it'll also lead you to writers and performers you haven't discovered yet; it'll be a secret history of Canadian roots music as it thrives and survives right now."
Below, watch Raymond perform his Canadian Tire money anthem "Don't Spend It Honey" while audience members shower him with bills.


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We offer a variety of affordable dance classes held in the community rooms at the West Bridgford Methodist Church, Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Principal Sandra J. Taylor AIDTA, BA Hons. Cert. Ed.
Hi everyone, I hope you are all enjoying a lovely Summer break.
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Autumn term commences Mon 6th September (first Sat is 11th Sept)
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Ohh Dilpreeto was made for all the Punjabi fans of Despacito: Aniket Jaiswal
We’ve enjoyed Ohh Dilpreeto, the desi take on Despacito by Old Delhi Films. Here is the story behind its making. The original song, by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, has a superhit remix with Justin Bieber.music Updated: Aug 04, 2017 12:45 IST
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d definitely have heard — and heard of — Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s Despacito. Yes, that very song, of which you don’t understand a word, and yet which is almost always the first track on your playlist. The song was released on January 12, 2017, and soon became one of the fastest songs to cross the 2 billion view mark. A separate remix with Justin Bieber has managed to cross the 4 billion viewer mark. The song has also got numerous covers, parodies, and versions of its own (thanks to its monumental success worldwide). And the latest to hit the Internet is a desi parody with a proper ‘Dilliwala’ twist.
Created by Old Delhi Films, the video of the parody, Ohh Dilpreeto, has already garnered nearly half a million views online, with multiple shares and reshares across social media platforms. The video shows two young men trying to woo a girl, singing, “Oh Dilpreeto, tune mera dil hai to ye jeeto, tere leyin gaunga mai to geeto, tu meri ho jaa sweeto, ohhh Dilpreeto!”
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So what sparked the idea? Aniket Jaiswal, founder of Old Delhi Films, says it was the popularity of the song and the fancy every Delhiite had taken for it — walk into any upscale Delhi cafe, night club, or a party event, and you’re likely to hear it within minutes. “We were listening to the song and talking about how it has become such a rage, when the [parody] idea struck us. We wanted to make a parody of the song, but at the same time, wanted our audience [of mostly Delhiites and Punjabis] to enjoy it,” says Jaiswal. “We decided to listen to the song line by line and I started penning the lyrics. We chose the name Dilpreeto because it was the closest one that rhymed with Despacito. Once complete, we reached out to a music director, gave him the lyrics and came up with the entire concept.”
‘The video also has a university connect, which makes it even better.The lead in our video is a student of Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, and the rapper is from Shivaji College’ — Aniket Jaiswal
About what went behind the making of the video, Jaiswal says, “We don’t have huge production budgets, so we made the entire video on a small budget of about a lakh and shot it over a period of two days. Apart from being a fun video, we also wanted to introduce a message in it, so we included the part where the guy gets slapped for following the girl and wooing her. That way, we knew that we’d appeal to the masses without creating something sleazy,” says Jaiswal.“The video also has a university connect, which makes it even better.The lead in our video is a student of Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, and the rapper is from Shivaji College. We mostly cast out of our Delhi University circuit because it is a good way to introduce fresh talent and, at the same time, makes it more relatable to our target audience.”
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“Essentially people would get the option to opt in if they like the rules of that city and the way it is governed.”
Paul Romer who is a new-growth economist unveiled an idea for a ‘charter city’ at TED2011.
Romer believes that cities need to be rethought. Instead of reworking established cities the better idea would be to build completely new cities. Cities are worth more than the cost to build them, Romer argues, due to their wealth generating ability and the economic activity it facilitates. These charter cities would all be competing against each other to attract new residents. Essentially people would get the option to opt in if they like the rules of that city and the way it is governed.
Romer seeks to overcome obstacles such as bad rules and weak institutions by mirroring the development of colonial-era Hong Kong by establishing special zones in poorer countries that will have strong institutions and good rules that favour democracy and trade. He believes it is far easier to build a new city than change and old one.
Honduras is the first city developing Special Economic Development Zones (ZEDE) based on Romer’s idea of charter cities. Many hope it will bring jobs and many fear it will become a tool used by organized crime. The idea will be to sell land to investors whereby this land will no longer be governed by the laws of Honduras.
The Ted Talk can be viewed here:
Ultimately the thought on everyone’s minds and lips are: can it work?
Share your thoughts on Romer’s Charter Cities.