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Construction boost osarians, a group of volunteers from the UK who help people build their homes, have helped save the lives of a family.
They have built a home for a family of five in one of the country’s poorest parts of Glasgow.
The building boom has helped the family save on the cost of buying a house, which they had to do on a temporary basis, but now they can afford a new house.
“So, we built a new home for them. “
“It’s got a new bath, it’s got new kitchen and it’s a little bit larger.””
The house is a four-bedroom house, with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a three-car garage.”
It’s got a new bath, it’s got new kitchen and it’s a little bit larger.”
The house is a four-bedroom house, with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a three-car garage.
It is currently being built in the town of Osars, which is one of Glasgow’s poorest areas.
Its main streets are lined with empty streets and empty houses.
Residents are now using the home to help the town revitalise, and have been using it as a base to work in.
One of the women, Samantha McBride, who has lived in the house for the past five years, said: We were all so grateful that they had built the house and they had come to us with such great information.
“They were so helpful with everything, we just think it’s amazing.”
Ms McBride said the house was a gift from her family.
“My mum and dad were so sad because we were going to be selling the house so we just put it in the ground and moved it,” she said.
“But now it’s just amazing because it’s like a new family home.”
We don’t want the neighbours to see us and it would look so ugly if we didn’t have a home like that.

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As part of the Craigie Drawbridge Rehabilitation Project, all inbound travel lanes on Route 28 southbound at the intersection of Land Boulevard will close effective November 6, 2010, for approximately one month. The Craigie Drawbridge carries McGrath O’Brien Highway (Route 28) between Land Boulevard in Cambridge and Leverett Circle in Boston. The Craigie project is one of several Charles River Basin Bridges to be rehabilitated as part of the Patrick-Murray Administration's historic Accelerated Bridge Program to repair structurally deficient bridges across the Commonwealth.
- Traffic trying to access I-93 and Storrow Drive will be detoured east over the Gilmore (Prison Point) Bridge towards Bunker Hill Community College/City Square.
- Traffic heading to I-93 Northbound will be directed left through Sullivan Square, while traffic trying to access I-93 Southbound and Route 1 via the Tobin Bridge will be directed to turn right.
- Traffic traveling to the Charles Circle Area will be detoured westbound down Land Boulevard to the Longfellow Bridge to cross the Charles River.
Outbound traffic leaving Boston through Leverett Circle will be unaffected during this period. Access to the Museum of Science will not be restricted but patrons are advised to approach the Museum from Boston to avoid anticipated traffic congestion on the Cambridge side of the project.
For more information on the Craigie Drawbridge Rehabilitation project, visit MassDOT's Charles River Basin Bridges web page.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Access during Construction
Full bike and pedestrian access in each direction will be maintained during construction. During Phase I of the drawbridge replacement, only one side of the bridge will be opened and must be shared by inbound and outbound bicycle and pedestrian traffic. A manned and signalized crossing area will be placed at the mid-point of the roadway at the Museum of Science during these phases.
Charles River Channel
As a result of the construction activities, the Charles River Channel will be closed to all marine traffic beginning at 12 AM on November 1, 2010 and will reopen no later than April 27, 2011.
MBTA Public Transportation Options
MassDOT encourages auto commuters to consider taking advantage of alternative transportation opportunities to avoid traffic and increased commuting times. For additional information on alternative commuter options please see www.mbta.com or contact the MBTA Customer Support Services Center at (617) 222-3200 or TTY (617) 222-5146. Customer Service representatives are available Monday-Friday 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday from 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
MassDOT Aeronautics: 2015 Aviation Art Contest Winners posted on Mar 3
The MassDOT Aeronautics Division held the Massachusetts State level judging of the 2015 International Aviation Art Contest, with this year’s theme, “World Air Games”. The World Air Games will be held in Dubai in 2015. During 12 days, spectators will see world class competitions and …Continue Reading MassDOT Aeronautics: 2015 Aviation Art Contest Winners
Boston: Massachusetts Avenue Bridge Public Hearing Set posted on Mar 2
MassDOT has scheduled a Design Public Hearing for the proposed Massachusetts Avenue Bridge over Commonwealth Avenue Project in Boston as follows: Boston Central Library, Commonwealth Salon, 700 Boylston Street, Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 6:30PM-8:00PM The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with …Continue Reading Boston: Massachusetts Avenue Bridge Public Hearing Set
Remembering the Fall River Line posted on Feb 28
South Coast Rail will transport passengers to Boston from Fall River and New Bedford. Both South Coast cities have rich histories, including Fall River’s stint as a gateway to the mid-Atlantic. Until about 80 years ago, the most direct route to New York City from …Continue Reading Remembering the Fall River Line


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Wondering what kind of flour to buy and why? These are the exact kinds of flour we like to keep in our pantries at all times.
When we think of flour, we usually think of traditional bleached white all-purpose flour - and yes, it’s on our list of the flours we always keep on hand.
That said, many people don't realize there are multiple types of flour that are incredibly handy to keep on hand if you like to experiment in the kitchen.
Having several types of flour on hand as a home cook frees you up to make so many more styles of dishes and baked goods than you can even imagine.
In our collective experience, we've found that these flours are going to be the key to just about any recipe you want to unlock so they're worth having around.
What Is Semolina Flour?
Semolina is a high-gluten, coarse, yellow flour that is produced from ground durum wheat.
How Do You Store Semolina Flour?
Storing semolina flour in a cool, dark place will ensure its shelf life for up to a year. In order to prolong the storage life of your semolina flour, you can keep it in the fridge or freezer. As always, make sure the package is well sealed.
How Do You Use Semolina Flour?
Why We Love Semolina Flour
Semolina’s sweet, nutty flavor profile makes it a delicious and unique base for recipes. While it is high gluten, it is also rich in protein, minerals, and B-vitamins.
The fiber content of semolina keeps you feeling full longer and, as part of a healthy diet, can help keep bowels regular. A sprinkle of semolina can help prevent food from sticking to a dish and add a little crunch.
Fun fact: semolina flour has less calories and more protein, fiber, and potassium than white rice.
What Is Chickpea Flour?
Chickpea flour is a gluten-free flour that is a traditional staple in Indian cuisine and can be used as an alternative to wheat flour.
Chickpea flour is made from ground-up chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, and is also called gram flour or besan.
How Do You Store Chickpea Flour?
Chickpea flour can be stored in an airtight container in a pantry for up to six months, and longer if refrigerated. In the freezer, it can last up to two years.
How Do You Use Chickpea Flour?
Chickpea flour is often used as a binding ingredient in fritters and veggie burgers, a thickening agent in soups and sauces, or as a batter, whether for deep-frying foods or in flatbreads and pancakes. Try using it in our easy falafel recipe!
Why We Love Chickpea Flour
Chickpea flour maintains a neutral flavor that lends itself to be influenced by herbs, spices, fats, and seasonings. It can be combined with other gluten-free flours to create just about anything!
You can make it yourself easily and inexpensively from the comfort of your home by grounding dried chickpeas in a high-speed blender.
What Is Coconut Flour?
Coconut flour is a by-product of coconut milk production. It is made from dried, ground coconut meat. It is commonly used as a substitute for wheat flour in gluten-free baking.
How Do You Store Coconut Flour?
Like its counterparts, coconut flour does best stored away from direct sunlight and in a cool, dry, dark place.
The nut oils in coconut flour mean that it can become rancid if you store it without care - place this flour in an airtight container and refrigerate.
Coconut flour that has gone by will be very clumpy (beyond normal small clumps), smell odd, and taste slightly bitter.
How Do You Use Coconut Flour?
Coconut flour is very absorbent, so a small amount goes a long way in baking- this also means that you will need to increase the amount of liquid in a recipe, so be mindful.
The slight naturally sweet flavor of coconut flour means that your desserts and breakfasts will have an extra kick, meaning you can cut back on sugar or replace it with other natural sweeteners without a negative effect.
Coconut flour is great for no-bake recipes since it’s both delicious and safe when raw. We also love it to make coconut flour cookies.
Why We Love Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is an anti-inflammatory and can be used to create delicious dishes that are easy on the stomach and the system.
Gluten-free and sweet, this flour adds body and flavor without taxing your body.
What Is Almond Flour?
Almond flour is made from blanched, peeled almonds that have had their skins removed. It is not the same as almond meal, which is made from ground, unpeeled almonds that still have their skin.
How Do You Store Almond Flour?
Almond flour should be stored in a fridge, freezer, or cool pantry away from direct sunlight. An unopened bag is good for 2-4 months in a pantry, 6-12 months in a fridge, and even longer in a freezer.
How Do You Use Almond Flour?
Almond flour is excellent at making baked goods tender and moist, largely due to a higher fat content. This makes it ideal for cookies, cakes, quick breads, and other dense recipes
Almond flour may require more egg to bind the recipe, but can generally be substituted 1:1 for wheat flour in most recipes.
Our incredibly popular gluten free lemon crinkle cookies are made with almond flour and they're a crowd pleaser - even among those who tolerate eating gluten.
Why We Love Almond Flour
Almond flour is lower in carbs, higher in protein, and more nutrient-dense than most other flours, and because of this, it is excellent for those who are trying to be conscious of their weight.
It also contains less phytic acid, which means that eating foods that contain almond flour will deliver more nutrients.
What Is All-Purpose Flour?
All-purpose flour is a medium-gluten flour that, living up to its name, is versatile and suitable for baking just about anything.
How Do You Store All-Purpose Flour
As with all flours, keeping all-purpose flour cool is going to keep it fresh. Airtight containers are best, particularly as flours will attract insects that will ruin your stash. Refined flour is good for about twelve months, depending on storage techniques.
How Do You Use All-Purpose Flour?
Just about any way you want - yes, really. All-purpose flour is truly that.
Although you can have better success for certain recipes using specific flours, all-purpose flour is a clear winner to keep in your pantry unless you have a gluten sensitivity or allergy.
Why We Love All-Purpose Flour
All-purpose flour is easy to purchase, available at just about any store that stocks pantry staples. It is inexpensive, versatile, and almost all recipes account for this type of flour to be used.
If you buy in bulk and you do any amount of baking or cooking, you’re probably going to get your money’s worth with this flour.
What Is Self-Rising Flour?
Self-rising flour is flour that already has baking powder and salt added. This flour either comes pre-packaged from the factory or is made at home in advance to save time later.
How Do You Store Self-Rising Flour?
Self-rising flour should be stored the same as all-purpose flour, as it is generally all-purpose flour with a couple of added ingredients.
It is especially important to keep it from becoming moist or humid, as it contains other ingredients that could clump or change the consistency.
How Do You Use Self-Rising Flour?
Self-rising flour should be used when you are looking for even, consistent texture. It is a staple in Southern recipes, such as cornbread and buttermilk biscuits, and is excellent for pancakes, scones, cupcakes, and muffins.
Try replacing all-purpose flour and baking powder with self-rising flour in popular recipes such as our fluffy buttermilk biscuit recipe.
Why We Love Self-Rising Flour
Gluten-free all-purpose flour is the easiest way to achieve flour replacement for traditional recipes that you’d like to make gluten-free. Often pre-mixed with additives that replicate traditional gluten in recipes, gluten-free all-purpose flour is a staple for gluten-free baking and requires no guesswork.
Leavening agents such as salt and baking powder help give your recipes a rise without using yeast.
When making it from home, you can decide which type of salt or baking powder you’d like to use, giving your flour a customized touch. I prefer aluminum free baking powder.
Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
What Is Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour?
Gluten-free all-purpose flour is the easiest way to achieve flour replacement for traditional recipes that you’d like to make gluten-free.
Often pre-mixed with additives that replicate traditional gluten in recipes, gluten-free all-purpose flour is a staple for gluten-free baking and requires no guesswork.
How Do You Store Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour?
Gluten-free flours tend to spoil more quickly, and fare best stored in the fridge or freezer.
Plastic, resealable containers that gluten-free flour tends to come in makes a better storage solution than the typical paper bag, but it isn’t always airtight.
Pressing the air out of the container once it is mostly sealed will make the most of the resealable bag’s purpose.
How Do You Use Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour?
Gluten is a structural protein, so if you do not have 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour mixture, you will need to add xanthan gum or guar gum.
Replacing the flour alone, if it is not 1:1 (aka measure for measure) and ready to go, will not yield the results you’re looking to achieve.
To keep it simple, purchasing a pre-mixed bag of flour will save you the time, money, and guesswork.
If you miss and love the flavor of banana bread and want to try a gluten free remake of an old favorite, our gluten free banana bread bars recipe may just become your new favorite treat.
Gluten-free crepes are another delicious treat that are very versatile for all!
Why We Love Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
Gluten-free all-purpose flour is an easy way to take any recipe you love and enjoy and make it delicious and available for people with sensitive digestion or allergies to gluten.
People who struggle with gluten intolerance or allergies often have limited diets which can impact their enjoyment in food and everyday life.
Replacing all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free flour can make it easier for both novice and expert gluten-free bakers to create and enjoy delicious foods that are safe for the whole family.
What Is Cake Flour?
Cake flour is a finely-milled flour that is usually bleached. The texture is soft and the content is low-protein, which creates a fluffy, tall output in recipes.
How Do You Store Cake Flour?
Cake flour is good for up to a year if store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Sunlight can cause oxidation or heat increases and spoil your flour sooner.
How Do You Use Cake Flour?
Unsurprisingly, cake flour is usually used to bake delicious and savory cakes, as the composition lends itself to soft and tender crumbs.
Cake flour is great for more than just cakes- try in recipes with a tender, soft texture such as brownies, cupcakes, scones, and quick breads.
Light and fluffy pastries and desserts are also an excellent use of cake flour.
My favorite light and fluffy cake takes on a new twist with this delicious pineapple angel food cake recipe thanks to the addition of cake flour.
Why We Love Cake Flour
For soft, pillowy and delicious recipes, cake flour is excellent. The tender texture is a favorite and noticeably different from all-purpose flour for recipes that you want light and fluffy.
Planning a dinner party and need some inspiration?
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We’re chatting cooking techniques, dessert ideas, and everything in between. If you’re already a member, invite your friends to join us too!
Nicole is a self-published author of fiction novels, and a lover of food and spending time in the kitchen with her six children. She lives in coastal Maine where she loves exploring new recipes especially those that can save time, money and wow a crowd.Tags: FAQ, Gluten Free Baking, Baking

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Atletico's Raul Garcia celebrates his side second goal during a King's Cup soccer match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 . (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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Barcelona's new year has had anything but a happy start and things could get even worse Sunday as the crisis-hit Catalan giants host an in-form Atletico Madrid side at the Camp Nou.A shock 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend after coach Luis Enrique had relegated nearly 300 million euros of talent, including Lionel Messi and Neymar, to the bench left Barca tied with Atletico one point adrift of leaders Real Madrid, who also have a game in hand their title rivals.Valencia's victory over Madrid last weekend moved them back up to fourth and they can move to within a point of Barca and Atletico with a win at goal shy Celta Vigo Saturday.David Moyes will be hoping his Real Sociedad side kick on from their latest giant-killing this season when they travel to struggling Granada.The Basques lie 13th, but have taken half their points so far this campaign from victories over Atletico, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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I found some awesome remixes this week to share
This first one supresoft which is a kind of remix of a remix from a soft cell record. I somehow missed ever hearing this remix of tainted love throughout my life so now I get a new song to hit repeat with. Sometimes I do feel for my neighbours
And here is the original remix
This is a new song I heard this week and love , have a prediction it’ll hit the charts at some point.
Portugal. The man - feel it still
Next one is one from my lifetime
Moloko sing it back am loving these remixes can't decide which i prefer.
And here are a couple of new, new/ old songs I found this week and love
Signing off ...


As part of the project “SafeBattery”, a team from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has been investigating the behaviour of lithium-based batteries in electric cars under crash loads for the past four years.
“The performance of new battery cells is largely known, so we dealt with the entire life cycle,” explains project manager Christian Ellersdorfer at the Institute of Vehicle Safety. Together with industry partners such as AVL, Audi and Daimler, research was conducted into scenarios that a battery can experience in the course of its life: for example, vibrations and strong accelerations caused by parking bumps, serious accidents and the constant charging and discharging of batteries.
Changes due to charging and discharging
With the help of crash tests, simulation models and calculation methods, the researchers were able to determine that vibrations and accelerations hardly affect the behaviour of batteries. However, more significant mechanical and electrical changes were seen as a result of the constant charging and discharging of the battery.
Battery cells aged in this way have a higher stiffness under mechanical load. “But the changes don’t necessarily mean that batteries become more dangerous with age. On the contrary. The sum of the influences makes them safer over time because they also lose electrical energy,” says Ellersdorfer.
The investigations of Ellersdorfer et al show that cells with a strongly reduced capacity content have a weakened course of the so-called thermal runaway after an internal short circuit. Thus, the reduced energy potential of aged batteries decreases the likelihood of accidental battery fires.
Benefit for automotive industry
Thanks to the research results, manufacturers now know what they can expect from a battery cell. This enables material-saving designs and greater efficiency, as Ellersdorfer explains: “Until now, the battery was installed in such a way that deformations could be ruled out in every conceivable scenario. Now manufacturers can make better use of the installation space. And safety checks on a new cell are valid for the life of the battery.”
Approval of EVBs for a second life
In the timeline of a battery’s life, the SafeBattery consortium now goes one step further. In the recently launched COMET project SafeLIB, the changes in traction batteries for electric vehicles are being examined in even greater detail together with other partners (LIT Law LAB, Infineon, Fronius, Mercedes) in order to be able to derive safety factors for subsequent use.
“Used batteries with a power capacity of 80 percent are no longer suitable for electric vehicles, but they are very suitable for stationary energy storage or for machine tools. For the first time, we are determining generally valid parameters in the area of safety,” says Ellersdorfer, describing the project.
The researchers will use the world’s only test bench technology for battery safety at the Battery Safety Center Graz, which opened at the end of 2020. There, the early life of a battery cell can be examined at an unprecedented level of detail. The legal framework for re-usability (e.g. the question of liability for consequential damage) is also taken into account.
In addition to the so-called “state of health”, which reflects the existing residual capacity and performance of a battery cell, a “state of safety” should ultimately be defined, by which the safety status of a battery can be assessed over the entire life cycle. SafeLIB runs for four years and ends in 2025. The Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG is funding the project with a total of 6 million euros (see FFG Fact sheet).
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Denmark’s largest battery – one step closer to storing green power in stones
Aarhus, Denmark (SPX) May 01, 2021
Pea sized stones heated to 600?C in large, insulated steel tanks are at the heart of a new innovation project aiming to make a breakthrough in the storage of intermittent wind and solar electricity.
The technology, which stores electrical energy as heat in stones, is called GridScale, and could become a cheap and efficient alternative to storing power from solar and wind in lithium-based batteries. While lithium batteries are only cost-effective for the supply of energy for short periods of up to … read more


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Today’s interview is with Ville Meriläinen, a returning MSJ author who also had a story in Fitting In!
DV: Tell us a bit about yourself!
Ville Meriläinen: You know that thing when you’re in a new group of people for an activity or whatever, and the group leader says “Let’s all go around and tell something about ourselves”? I have a recurring nightmare about that. I’m not very interesting.
DV: Your story is an interesting one in that it was inspired by our previous “unusual places” anthology theme, but it fit in with the I Didn’t Break the Lamp theme so well that we were thrilled to get to buy it this time around. Had you thought of it as an imaginary friend story when you originally wrote it?
VM: Sort of. It was primarily a ghost story with a twist, but because I’m a miserable pile of angst and seek to emotionally hurt my readers, I often ask myself “How could I make this worse?” when nearing the conclusion. Making the narrator “imaginary” felt like the unnecessary gut punch my three fans have come to expect.
DV: What other inspirations led to you writing this story?
VM: I had an idea to write the most cliché fantasy story that then twists into something else. It kinda backfired because 90% of the rejections were “This is a cliché fantasy story and we do not want it.” I believe I was very drunk when coming up with the idea.
DV: What is the coolest part of being a writer?
VM: I spend a lot of time wandering around the forest to outline stories in my head, so the winter.
DV: If you had an imaginary friend growing up, what was their name, and what were they like?
VM: No, but I have one now. Her name is Success and she taunts me by being constantly out of reach.
DV: What’s on the horizon for you?
VM: I’m really bad at talking about myself (see pt. 1), so I quickly found I’m not fit for self-publishing and sold my initially self-pubbed novel to a small press. Ghost Notes should be out from Digital Fiction Publishing by the time this anthology is out (and is available self-pubbed on Amazon if not). The fall issue of Cirsova Magazine has one of my short stories, and “Cataclysm Child” from MSJ’s Fitting In from 2016 is getting an audio reprint in The Centropic Oracle sometime this year. Because I don’t learn from my mistakes, I’ll probably self-pub another novel by the end of the year too.Follow us online:

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When the Brewers beat the Cubs on May 1, as they most surely will, it will be with the singing support of Cantor David Barash.
Cantor David Barash from Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun will be singing the National Anthem at the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs baseball game on Sunday, May 1 at 1:10 p.m.
“It’s been a privilege to sing the National Anthem when our congregation is having an outing to the ballfield,” Barash said.
Around 70 congregants will be in attendance at the game cheering on both the Brewers and Barash. The congregation has attended Wisconsin sporting events together a number of times in the past.
“I grew up in Wisconsin, and have spent most of my life in this state,” Barash said. “It has been fun to sing at many different venues including the Milwaukee Brewers, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Admirals, the Wave and the Chinooks games.”
In the future, Barash hopes to have the opportunity to sing at a Green Bay Packers game, as well as a Wisconsin Badgers football game as he grew up a few blocks from the stadium.
For the Brewers game, Barash is excited to get out on the field, wear a headset and sing to the Wisconsin community.
“I look forward to a great game between the Brewers and the Cubs,” Barash said. “In the words of our esteemed Commissioner Emeritus Bud Selig in a recent interview, ‘Go, Brewers, Go!’”


If the buzz from the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals is anything to be believed, Joaquin Phoenix is going to be gunning for the Oscar this year as the Clown Prince of Crime in the upcoming Joker.
A unique origin story about the world’s most notorious comic book villain, Joker will in fact not be taking any cues from the source material, giving Phoenix the opportunity to take on a gritty character study that truly shows off all of his skills.
No stranger to the awards season, Phoenix is one of the most reliable and outstanding actors working today, often favouring dark and mysterious characters that give him ample opportunities to show off his incredible range.
Ahead of Joker’s release, we take a look at his astonishing career so far.
Commodus in Gladiator
Arguably the first film that really put Phoenix on the map, his star-making appearance has lived on in the now infamous ‘thumbs down’ meme. As Commodus, Phoenix was the embodiment of evil being power-hungry and hell-bent on manipulating everyone around him in his desire to rule.
Due to his incredible performance, Commodus has gone down in cinema history as one of the big screen’s most notorious bad guys. Phoenix might not always play the bad guy, but there’s no denying that he is very good at it, and Gladiator is certainly evidence of that.
Phoenix was in fact nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar at the 2001 ceremony, but lost out to Benicio Del Toro for his role in Steven Soderbergh’s Traffic.
Johnny Cash in Walk the Line
Awards recognition beckoned once again in 2006 with Phoenix’s masterful turn as legendary musician Johnny Cash in biopic, Walk the Line. Truly committing to the role, Phoenix performed all of the songs himself and was actually personally chosen by the real Cash to play him after he had been impressed by the aforementioned Gladiator.
Bringing real sensitivity to the role, as well as musical prowess, Phoenix shared the screen with Reese Witherspoon as his beloved June Carter and together, their chemistry sparkled.
His performance earned him his first Best Actor Oscar nomination but he missed out once again, this time to the late great Philip Seymour Hoffman for Capote.
Freddie Quell in The Master
Under the watchful eye of acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson, Phoenix turned in yet another incredible performance in The Master. Phoenix plays World War II naval veteran Freddie Quell, as he struggles to adapt to a normal life following his service.
Plagued by addiction in various forms, Quell meets the charismatic Lancaster Dodd (played by the aforementioned Philip Seymour Hoffman), the leader of a cult known as The Cause. Yet another masterful performance from Phoenix is at the centre of this film, and it is particularly thrilling to see him opposite the man who beat him to the Best Actor Oscar back in 2006.
Both Phoenix, Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams picked up Oscar nominations for Best Actor, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress respectively. Unfortunately they were all unsuccessful, with Phoenix losing out to Daniel Day-Lewis for his portrayal of American President Abraham Lincoln.
Theodore in Her
Despite his reputation for playing dark and brooding characters, Phoenix impressed in completely different ways as the sensitive and lovelorn Theodore in Her.
Playing against only the voice of Scarlett Johansson, Phoenix was able to convincingly portray a man deeply in love with an operating system in this beautifully unique film.
Unfortunately, Phoenix was not able to continue his Oscars streak, and he missed the nominations this time. Given the strength of this performance, and the way it differs greatly from some of his other roles, it is certainly one that was worthy of recognition, and despite being overlooked by the Academy, it did still earn Phoenix a Golden Globe nomination.
Joe in You Were Never Really Here
If there was a film which could serve as Phoenix’s audition for Joker, then it would be Lynne Ramsay’s astonishing You Were Never Really Here.
Phoenix’s performance didn’t manage to make waves in awards season, and indeed the film in general was criminally underrated. Despite that, this is arguably one of his most accomplished performances, playing a troubled hit-man who is plagued by the trauma of his past.
Phoenix manages to be both terrifying and sympathetic in equal measure, which is no easy feat. Playing a man on the brink of madness is what Phoenix does best, and we’re set to see more of that very soon…
Joker will be released in UK cinemas 4th October.


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Starting this May, Aldi Süd shoppers will be able to buy super fresh, tasty Infarm herbs at their local Aldi Süd store.
Over the next few weeks, Infarm will begin to appear in stores in the Frankfurt & Düsseldorf region, reaching 12 locations. Infarm varieties that will be available include: Chives, Flat Parsley, Greek Basil, Italian Basil, Mint und Mountain Coriander.
An additional 300 ALDI SÜD locations will receive fresh Infarm produce from our regional distribution centres in a roll-out starting in the Fall.
Find them first in the following stores:
- Industriestraße 1 B, 61449 Steinbach
- Römerstraße 5–9, 63486 Bruchköbel
- Mainzer Landstraße 18, 64569 Nauheim
- An der Sausweide 1, 41542, Dormagen-Nievenheim
- Ruhrstraße 40, 41469, Neuss
In the future-proof vertical farms, Infarm vegetables grow under the perfect conditions. All farms are connected to a central cloud-based farming platform that constantly learns, adapts and improves, so each plant grows better than its predecessor.
Infarm requires 99.5% less space than industrial farming and the growing process uses 95% less water and 90% less transport, setting a new standard in agriculture. Our Infarm team harvests the fresh herbs by hand in stores or nearby distribution centres, so it’s all locally grown, free of chemical pesticides and full of flavour.
Shopper Tip: Infarm herbs are sold with their roots still on to keep them fresher for even longer. Add 2 cm of water at home to keep them hydrated, or use them right away in your favourite recipe.

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What would you give your loved ones this holiday season? What would you like to receive this year? What’s your most memorable Christmas?
I would like to be a good friend this Christmas season. If I’d be given the chance to give someone a gift, I’d give it to (MYX VJ) Ai dela Cruz. Her dad passed away recently. I would love to give her and her family a vacation trip to a place that Ai wants so they could bond. I really don’t know how she is feeling right now. I can only sense that she’s really sad. —MARINEL CRUZ
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This fast-absorbing, gluten-free lotion helps strengthen the skin’s protective barrier while helping to relieve scaly, flaky, and itchy dry skin associated with Psoriasis and Eczema. A unique blend of restorative Neem Leaf, Bearberry and Burdock Extracts with antioxidant-rich vitamins helps to moisturize, calm, and soothe dry skin.
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Ridango has successfully launched its new demand-responsive transport solution that will shape the future of public transport.
All across Europe, the need for cost-efficient social transport services and rural public transport is increasing. Northern European and Scandinavian countries, in particular, owing to low population density, are affected by a lack of efficient transport solutions. Demand-responsive transport offers technology-based relief for these problems by providing a service independent from fixed bus routes and schedules.
The solution allows for increased flexibility and accessibility, noticeably improving quality of life in rural areas and for people with mobility needs currently unmet by regular public transport, while empowering transport service providers to operate with maximum efficiency.
Demand-responsive transport solution is live in four Estonian counties
Today Ridango’s solution is live and operational in four Estonian counties – Pärnumaa, Tartumaa, Võrumaa, Põlvamaa – and used for social transport. The solution features new convenient customer interfaces – web portal and mobile app, multiple payment options, but also several solution-specific functionalities, like automatic route and task planning, reporting, etc. For the public transport operator, the on-demand service helps increasing efficiency by dispatching the vehicle with the right seating capacity. It also offers detailed monitoring capabilities for the authorities and makes the service provision more transparent.
“Ridangos’ new solution offers much greater opportunities. We are not only talking about the fact that the travel orders can now be submitted directly to the call center via application, but now we have a complete database – an overview of customers’ data, their travel preferences, routes, and discounts and schedules. But more importantly, we can now effectively combine different orders into one, which saves both time and money. Ridango’s technological solution is a highly anticipated step towards efficient and customer-friendly public transport,” says Andrus Kärpuk, director of Pärnu PTA.
In the future, it is envisaged that the DRT will spread across Estonia and will be fully integrated with fixed public transport routes.
An important step towards sustainable future
“It is an important step for us”, says Kadri Haufe, the Chief Commercial Officer at Ridango. The need for cost-efficient social transport services and rural public transport is increasing, and we are excited to add the new solution to our products portfolio. It is important to provide solutions that help PTA’s and PTO’s work more efficiently, but at the same time offer customers much-needed flexibility,“ she continues.
DRT is the very definition of a win-win. Communities underserved by paratransit and public transport benefit immensely from the agility and accessibility of demand-responsive solutions, while allowing transport service providers to operate with maximum efficiency—in a financially and environmentally sustainable way.


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SPIRALLING COSTS and time overruns caused by ground-related problems on construction projects will be tackled in new research being launched by the ICE next month.
The two year project, called Managing Geotechnical Risk, has received funding of £86,000 from the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. It will produce guidelines for best practice in ground investigation by examining case studies and lessons from other high risk industries.
Academics from Surrey University's department of civil engineering will meet with the banking industry to discuss techniques for managing risk and the use of software tools currently used in the finance industry.
Chairman of the ICE group steering the research, Amec Piling managing director Richard Wright, claimed that work below ground offers more scope for productivity improvements than any other area of the industry. 'We will never eliminate all ground-related problems, but I believe we can reduce their incidence and severity by reducing costly delays and contractual disputes,' he said.
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Republican ballot heavy on local races
By Tommy Mann Jr. – The Record
U.S. Presidential races for both the Republican and Democratic Parties are packing the polls, but local races have led to high early voting figures for 2016.
The Orange County Republican ballot is loaded with several races, including the race for Orange County Commissioners of Precinct 1 which has five candidates.
Current Commissioner David Dubose is not seeking re-election. Candidates on the ballot include Gary Hinote, Bobby Manshack, Ryan Peabody, Johnny Trahan and Shirley Zimmerman.
Incumbent John Banken will be opposed by challenger John Gothia for the Precinct 3 seat on Orange County Commissioners Court as well.
Orange County Sheriff Keith Merritt is seeking re-election as he faces opponent David Smith.
In the race for Orange County Constable in Precinct 2, incumbent Constable David Cagle will be opposed by Jeremiah Gunter, while the Orange County Constable race for Precinct 4 will have incumbent Weldon Peveto being contested by Jimmy Lane Mooney
In the race for Orange County Clerk, appointee Brandy Robertson will be opposed by new candidate, Trish Williams, and the race for Tax Assessor-Collector will feature candidates Debbie Meaux and Karen Fisher on the ballot.
Unopposed races on the Orange County Republican ballot will include Chris Humble, Precinct 1 Constable; Mark Philpott, Precinct 3 Constable; John Kimbrough, Orange County Attorney; Troy Johnson, Orange County 2nd Court at Law; Courtney Arkeen, Orange County 128th District Court; Dennis Powell, Orange County 163rd District Court; and Sheila Faske, Orange County Republican Chairperson.
The race for the Republican Party nomination for U.S. President is running full speed ahead, and Texas is up next. High profile candidates such as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Ben Carson continue to push ahead with all eyes on November.
Other races on the ballot include Railroad Commissioner and several seats on the Texas Supreme Court in Place 3, Place 5 and Place 9.
For the Orange County Democratic Party, there is only one contested race on the ballot and it will feature Deborah Mitchell, the incumbent Chairperson of the Orange County Democratic Party, who is being opposed by challenger Don Brown.
The race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. President is just as heated as Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders lead a pack of eight candidates looking to November.
The ballot also features three candidates seeking the party nomination for Railroad Commissioners, as well as Supreme Court Place 3, Place 5 and Place 9.
Election day is 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 1. Locations will be available in a coming edition of The Record.


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The mural has been painted as part of a series of works by Lushsux at the MuseumsQuartier in Vienna, Austria, but has prompted a mixed response from punters on social media.
Some have taken issue with the fact that Lushsux painted Bennington’s likeness next to a picture of Kendall Jenner, while others have called him out for the Linkin Park lyrics used and the “something takes a part of me…” lyrics that are also featured, from the Korn song ‘Freak On A Leash’:
Lushsux has since defended his newest mural in a brief statement to Music Feeds, saying, “No [one] ever said it was too soon to make a joke about the dead. I’m a huge KoRn fan, so…”
There have also been plenty of comments of support for Lushsux’s new mural as well.
This isn’t the first time Lushsux’s work has come under fire, with the artist recently telling Music Feeds that he believed Dave Grohl complained about a mural of his own likeness shortly before it was painted over.
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Shepherd University presents ‘The Vagina Monologues’ as fundraiser
SHEPHERDSTOWN Shepherd University opened Reynolds Hall to Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues” this past weekend, to raise awareness and funds for local women’s empowerment and rights organizations.
“The Vagina Monologues” production is no stranger to the auditoriums of Shepherd University. For the 2019 production of the award-winner, directors Annie Lewin and Gabrielle Tokach organized a well-received production and continued the conversation about violence against women and its survivors. After the third production, the cast and crew hosted a screening of Ensler’s TED talk and discussion about “sex, gender and how this effects members of transgender, non-binary and gender expansive communities” at the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, presented by Hagerstown Hopes, Eastern Panhandle Pride, Shepherd University and the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
The production was a part of a yearly movement called V-Day, a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. This movement is spread across campuses and communities around the world, informing as many as possible on the harsh realities of these instances of violence.
According to Annie Lewin, Shepherd University’s Title IX coordinator and co-director of the production, the V-Day commemoration makes a difference in the Eastern Panhandle.
“It is a way for us to raise money [for the beneficiaries], but it also gives us the opportunity to have this conversation about the experiences of women and the different types of violence that women experience,” Lewin said. “To empower the women, perform it, and empower the community and the audience all at the same time. It’s a global movement that creates an atmosphere to be talking about this violence and empowerment and sex in all these different ways.”
Ninety percent of the funds generated from the production have been donated to the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center, while the other 10 percent was donated to the V-Day Frontline Resistors Fund.
Located in Martinsburg, EPEC “provides emergency support services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia,” according to its website. The organization is free and confidential, built on the vision that every person has the right “be safe, empowered and free from violence or the fear of violence.”
The V-Day Frontline Resistors Fund is the fund directly supporting the efforts and service of the V-Day global movement, currently celebrating its 20th year. Originating from the moment Ensler produced her award-winning play, the organization is cited as calling the production as “more than just a theatrical experience; it is an artistic uprising, a radical act, an act of resistance.”


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Chaste Berry Tree Tea Vitex for Women
Updated: Sep 23, 2021
Do you suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), irregular periods, infertility or menopause? I might have a natural remedy for you. It’s been used for centuries and has proved itself effective time and again in scientific studies. I’m talking about a small but medicinally potent brown berry about the size of a peppercorn known as chasteberry or vitex. This fruit has a long history (over 2,000 years) of use as an herbal medicine.
Vitex is one of the most popular herbal remedies for PMS and cramps. In fact, one study published in the Journal of Women’s Health & Gender-Based Medicine found that after being treated with vitex for three menstrual cycles, 93 percent of patients reported a decrease in the number of PMS symptoms or a complete end of PMS complaints. (1) In addition to reducing unwanted premenstrual symptoms, it also treats some menopausal symptoms as well as hormonally induced acne. (2)
Herbs like vitex are natural ways you can strengthen and tone your body’s systems. The medicinal ability of chasteberry to positively affect hormonal health issues appears to be derived from dopaminergic compounds present in the herb. How exactly does vitex encourage hormonal balance? While it doesn’t supply hormones to the body, it does act directly on thehypothalamus and pituitary glands.
For women, it increases luteinizing hormone, modulates prolactin and aids in the inhibition of the release of follicle-stimulating hormone, which all helps balance out the ratio of progesterone to estrogen, slightly raising the levels of progesterone. (3) It’s important to keep in mind that chasteberry is not actually a hormone, but rather an herb that helps the body raise its own levels of progesterone.
But vitex is not only for women with hormonal issues that need fixing. It’s recently been shown to exhibit antitumor activities in different human cancer cell lines, and that’s not all. Keep reading to find out all of the incredible health advantages it holds for both women (especially) and men.
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors found within the uterine walls, often resulting in a change in the size or shape of the uterus as well as several unpleasant symptoms. A key way to prevent and reduce uterine fibroids is to maintain a proper balance of hormones. Chasteberry can help to balance the ratio of estrogen to progesterone.
Improves Female Fertility
Vitex has been shown to improve fertility, particularly for women with luteal phase defect (shortened second half of the menstrual cycle). These women have trouble because their ovaries don’t release enough progesterone.
In one trial, 48 women (ages 23 to 39) who were diagnosed with infertility took chasteberry once daily for three months. During the three-month trial period, seven women became pregnant and 25 women experienced normalized progesterone levels, which can increase the chances for pregnancy. (6
Another study evaluated 52 women with luteal phase defects due to latent hyperprolactinemia (higher than normal levels of the hormone prolactin in the blood). Each woman received a daily dose of 20 milligrams of Vitex agnus castus preparation or a placebo. The study was aiming to prove if it could reduce the elevated pituitary prolactin and also normalize the deficits in luteal phase length and luteal phase progesterone synthesis.
Results were excellent. After three months, the women treated with vitex had a reduction in prolactin release, shortened luteal phases were normalized and deficits in the luteal progesterone synthesis were eliminated. Two women in the treated group also got pregnant during the course of the study, and no negative side effects of were seen. (7) These results show chasteberry can be utilized as a natural infertility treatment in women.
Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside your uterus. It most commonly involves your ovaries, bowels or the tissue lining your pelvis. No one is sure of the exact cause of endometriosis, but some contributing factors include hormonal imbalances and genetics.
You can’t do anything about the genetics factor, but the hormonal imbalance can possibly be overcome with the use of vitex. To naturally treat endometriosis, chasteberry is usually taken long term (12 to 18 months) for maximum effectiveness. (9)
Amenorrhea is a medical condition in which a woman of reproductive age has her menstrual cycle stop suddenly. If you’re not pregnant and yourperiod is irregular or has stopped, it’s a solid indication that something isn’t right.
Amenorrhea can be caused by a number of factors with one possibility including having too much prolactin in your body, which can cause hypoestrogenism or estrogen deficiency. Vitex supplementation can help to modulate prolactin and get a healthy balance of estrogen and progesterone back on track. (10)
7. May Promote Lactation
In Europe, chasteberry is one of the most highly acclaimed herbs for promoting lactation. One study found that supplementation with a vitex tincture could increase the amount of milk produced by mothers with or without pregnancy complications, as noted by the University of Michigan Health System. Herbs like vitex that promote or increase the flow breastmilkflow are known as galactagogues. An older German clinical trial found that 15 drops of a it in tincture form three times per day could increase the amount of milk produced by mothers with or without pregnancy complications, as compared with mothers given vitamin B1 or nothing at all.
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The purpose of this AIA approved continuing education class is to provide the architects, the design community and school administrators with the basic principles and techniques to make a school safe from terrorist attacks and school shootings and at the same time ensure it is functional and aesthetically pleasing, and meets the needs of the students, staff, administration, and general public. Protecting a school building and grounds from physical attack is a significant challenge because the design, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of a facility must consider numerous building users, infrastructure systems, and building design codes. Ensuring the safety of students, faculty, and staff in our schools, as well as the safety of the school buildings themselves, is critically important. (Course material is from Chapters 1 & 2 of the Primer to Design Safe School Projects from FEMA/Homeland Security 2012) The AIA has approved this continuing education course for 5 hours of continuing education for architects.
AIA CES Registered Course Number: AIAPDH118
Number of AIA CES Learning Units/HSW: 5.0LU/HSW (5.0 hours)
Learning Objective 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the key aspects of security risk management for schools with an emphasis on risk assessments.
Learning Objective 2: The student will be able to use the latest risk assessment methodology, called Integrated Rapid Visual Screening (IRVS), devised by the Science & Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security.
Learning Objective 3: The student will know of comprehensive architectural and engineering design considerations for the school site.
Learning Objective 4: The student will learn that site design can play a major role in guarding against attacks that are carried out by inside or outside perpetrators who, for whatever reasons, target a school and its occupants.

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Founded by Arthur Tapp in 1989 the Catapult Club has championed the local music scene and played host to some of the biggest bands in the country.
Birmingham's biggest Alternative night club.
The Catapult Club is a Birmingham based live music promotion and management company booking regular weekly gigs in Birmingham
Games are fun and cosplay is sexy so we figured we'd put them together, do a load of shots and party... until 6am :D
Over the course of the past few years, the London-based YOUNG GUNS have emerged as one of the UK's most electrifying new bands, garnering heavy radio play and UK chart success.
Live4life is a yearly event where bands come to play to raise money for charity's.
Byron Bay’s In Hearts Wake have been changing minds and lives since 2012, and with there new album Ark they are looking to inspire change like never before.
Shellac is an American post-hardcore band from Chicago composed of Steve Albini (guitar and vocals), Bob Weston (bass guitar and vocals) and Todd Trainer (drums and vocals) and formed in 1992.
PULVIS ET UMBRA are an Italian death/thrash metal band formed in late 2002 by guitarist Damy Mojitodka after disbanding of death metal act PHONEUTRIA.
Memoriam are an Old School Death Metal band and maintain the standards set by previous bands that the members have played with, focusing on the themes of death, loss and war.
Wolfsbane formed in 1984. They signed to Def American records, Rick Rubin produced their first album, Live Fast, Die Fast, released 1989. Prior to this they recorded three demos entitled Wolfsbane.
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- Cape student sues, accuses school officials of slamming her to ground multiple times (04/28/16)46
- Neelys Landing man shot, killed by highway patrol trooper after traffic stop (05/01/16)42
- Bob Evans restaurant in Cape Girardeau among chain's 21 closings (04/26/16)9
- Missouri House votes to allow concealed weapons without permits (04/28/16)8
- Police report filed, but no charges in incident at Cape Central (04/29/16)40
- Two hurt in motorcycle wreck on Interstate 55 (04/25/16)1
- 2016 All-Missourian Boys Basketball (04/29/16)
- Senator introduces bill for I-57 that would connect Sikeston with Little Rock (04/28/16)4
- Law firm requests information about Cape's traffic cameras (04/25/16)3
- Local lawmakers split over failed medical marijuana bill; voters may have a say (04/26/16)19
Right to pray
A ballot initiative to appear on August's ballot aims to preserve the U.S. Constitutional right to pray in public places.
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to ensure:
n That the right of Missouri citizens to express their religious beliefs shall not be infringed;
n That school children have the right to pray and acknowledge God voluntarily in their schools; and
n That all public schools shall display the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.
It is estimated this proposal will result in little or no costs or savings for state and local governmental entities.
The fair ballot language reads:
* A "yes" vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to provide that neither the state nor political subdivisions shall establish any official religion. The amendment further provides that a citizen's right to express their religious beliefs regardless of their religion shall not be infringed and that the right to worship includes prayer in private or public settings, on government premises, on public property, and in all public schools. The amendment also requires public schools to display the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution.
* A "no" vote will not change the current constitutional provisions protecting freedom of religion.
The initiative could be looked at a number of ways. It could be looked at as exactly what it says it is, an initiative to protect public prayer and giving further shielding of such expressions against lawsuits. In Southeast Missouri, several government bodies have public prayers before meetings; prayers are offered before special events such as public school graduations and other gatherings of students at schools. Such expressions have been challenged across the country in recent years by activists who believe separation of church and state should prevail.
Some have speculated that this ballot initiative was put to voters for political reasons in attempt to get more conservative voters to the polls in November. The Democratic governor thought it was important enough to move up to August.
While some say the Missouri amendment can protect rights, others say it could actually lead to more problems, such as disruptions, because the amendment does not define what constitutes a religious belief. And some say the amendment is just not necessary because it only reaffirms liberties already established.
It's fairly safe to say that this ballot initiative wasn't necessary. We generally favor the initiative because our religious freedoms are a cornerstone to this country. An affirmative vote is a signal to our leaders that this freedom is worth preserving.

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Boxing Results: Manny Pacquiao dominates Algieri, gets UD win
Post-Fight Interview: Vargas Defeats DeMarco
Jermell Charlo vs. Kelsey McCarson Fundraiser #TeamCorbin. Give Corbin a fighting chance!
Devon Alexander: "All Khan does is hit, hit,& move out. I'm a versatile boxer, a smart fighter"
Amir Khan is confident he knows what he needs to do to get past Devon Alexander
PacquiaoAlgieri Weigh-in Video
Pacquiao vs. Algieri Keys to Victory and pre-fight analysis by Al Bernstein
The Final Pacquiao-Algieri Presser
24/7 Minute #2: Pacquiao/Algieri Final Training
24/7 Minute: Pacquiao/Algieri Macao Grand Arrivals
Pacquiao - Algieri Grand Arrival
Chris Algieri Media Interview 11-17-14
Roy Jones Jr. on #PacAlgieri
Under The Lights: Pacquiao-Algieri
Tim Lane: "Welcome to the Chris Algieri show"
Chris Algieri dreams about beating Pacquiao. (literally)
24/7 Pacquiao vs Algieri Full Episode
Vasyl Lomachenko is not worried about facing a more experienced fighter
Roy Jones Jr. talks about his experience training Jessie Vargas to face Antonio DeMarco
Kovalev beats Hopkins - Post Fight Press Conference Video - Respect and class from both fighters
Boxing Results: Sergey Kovalev defeats Hopkins using a combination of smart boxing skills and power
Jessie Vargas is going for the knockout against Antonio DeMarco
Chris Algieri referred to as "A modern day rocky" and "The birth of a new star"
Behind the scenes of a fighter's training camp: Jermell Charlo prepares for Demetrius Andrade
Bernard Hopkins vs. Sergey Kovalev Keys to Victory by Al Bernstein
HBO Boxing: Hopkins and Kovalev Weigh-In
Bernard Hopkins: "Psychological warfare, you will never win against me...you're never going to win."
Royal Battle: Khan vs. Alexander happens December 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena
Oscar De La Hoya talks #LemieuxRosado, #PacquiaoAlgieri and #HopkinsKovalev
David Lemieux excited about the chance to headline an HBO Boxing tripleheader
The Gods of War by Springs Toledo
Gabriel Rosado looking to get back in track with a win against David Lemieux
David Lemieux vs. Gabriel Rosado December 6 at Barclays Center
Algieri works hard as he prepares to take control of his fight with Pacquiao; will he succeed?
Jose Benavidez Jr.: "I think I have what it takes to beat Herrera"
Mauricio Herrera "I'm willing to fight anybody. Danny better stop hiding"
Timothy Bradley says he is ready to deal with whatever Diego Chaves brings to the ring
Timothy Bradley vs. Diego Chaves and Mauricio Herrera vs. Jose Benavidez, Dec. 13
Golovkin beats Rubio, Walters defeats Donaire, post fight press conference


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Incident Date: 6/21/2007
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Sentenced to life
Chief Deputy Tommy Martin succumbed to gunshot wounds suffered one month earlier while responding to a home invasion call in Camargo in which two suspects fled the victim's home in his pickup truck and the van of a second victim who interrupted the robbery.
As Chief Deputy Martin passed the two suspect vehicles, one of the men opened fire, striking him in the face and chest. He was taken to Carle Foundation Hospital where he died from his wounds one month later.
The suspects then fled, abandoning the pickup truck and led police on a high-speed chase, firing at officers as they headed south on Interstate 57. Exiting at Arcola, they headed west on Illinois Route 133 before crashing the van as they crossed railroad tracks just east of U.S. 45.
Officers immediately apprehended one suspect who was still in the van. The other suspect fled on foot and ran into the First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust where he took five hostages. After releasing four of them, he later surrendered with the last hostage after a seven-hour standoff.
One suspect was sentenced to life in prison for Chief Deputy Martin's murder. The other suspect, convicted of home invasion and aggravated kidnapping, was sentenced to two consecutive, 30-year terms.
Chief Deputy Martin had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department for three years and had previously served with the Illinois State Police for 24 years. He was also a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Chief Deputy Martin was survived by his son, daughter, brother and three grandchildren.


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Whether you’re looking to lose a few pounds, spend more time at the gym, learn a language or meditate regularly, turning bad habits into good ones is all about self-control. Some of us have more than others and research shows that those with more self-control tend to be happier. But the problem with self-control is that we’re usually only rewarded for it in the future so we’re constantly having to weigh whether we’d rather wait for the reward or have that chocolate chip cookie right now.
Michael Inzlicht is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a self-control researcher. He says that the ironic thing about self-control is that those who are really good at it don’t have to practice it. They’re doing the things that help them meet their goals all the time without having to exert effort. “Those with high self-control tend to have desires that are considered more virtuous and are more often rewarded by society.”
When you love and desire something that tends to be better for you (or society tends to think is better for you), like studying, working hard or exercising, for example, you don’t have to think about doing it. Inzlicht says that these types of individuals generally have what’s called “trait self-control” meaning it’s an aspect of their personality. His team has studied those with ample self-control and found that they tend to have several similar personality traits.
Self-control, Inzlicht says, is built into the “Big Five Personality Trait,” a set of attributes that include extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness and neuroticism. Self-control falls under conscientiousness and is usually associated with someone who is also an orderly person and a hard worker.
When it comes to improving self-control, this too is complicated. Inzlicht says that it’s difficult to change the personality traits that you’re born with and some people are born with more problematic desires than others. For some of us, our desires can be difficult to control no matter the strategies that we employ. But that doesn’t mean you can’t change bad habits into good ones.
A wide body of research shows that you can improve self-control for a particular behavior you want to change or a habit you’d like to cultivate. For example, Inzlicht says that when we get paid to make life changes, we’re more likely to make them. Some gyms will charge you a certain amount of money for a year-long membership and then give you a few cents back every time you come. Even a small amount of money can incentivize people to work out.
Another tip for success, says Inzlicht, is being specific about your goals. “Don’t just say that you’re going to go to the gym more often, set out the days and times each week that you plan to go,” he says.
“Temptation bundling,” is another strategy for making positive life changes. This means reserving fun activities for times when you’re successfully exerting self-control. For example, you’re only allowed to listen to that really trashy podcast when you’re at the gym, says Inzlicht. That book you can’t put down; you can only read it on the treadmill.
But according to Todd Hare, an associate professor of Neuroeconomics and Human Development at the University of Zurich, you shouldn’t rely on willpower alone to make positive life changes. “The key is to plan ahead. Set your workout clothes out so you’re not as conflicted about whether or not to go. You’ve already made the decision the night before and now you’re just going to execute it in the morning,” he says.
The same is true for other habits that require self-control. If improving your diet is on the agenda, go to the grocery store and buy only the healthy foods that you plan to cook that week. Build a pantry that doesn’t include foods that force you to constantly exert willpower. We’re more successful the fewer times our brains are left to contemplate decisions, says Hare. For example, if you allow a certain number of daily calories, you’re left deciding where to spend them throughout the day. That’s harder than having every meal you plan to eat made ahead of time.
Some of us are indeed born with more self-control than others and some of us have more desires pulling us in every direction. But it is also true that we can make positive changes if we design our lives in a way that makes it easier. “The more the obstacles of temptation in your path, the harder it is to make a rule and stick to it,” says Hare.

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The scallop napkin set is a tried and true classic for your dining table. The set comes with 4 cotton dinner napkins. The dinner napkins feature a satin stitch scallop trim. These scallop napkins are 100% cotton and can be machine washed on cold with like colors.
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#Sumitomo Metal sees global #nickel demand for battery use to rise 18% in 2021
TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) – Global demand of nickel used in batteries is expected to rise 18% this year from 2020, backed by strong sales of electric-vehicles (EVs) in China, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Japan’s biggest nickel smelter, said on Tuesday.
Sumitomo Metal, which supplies cathode materials for Panasonic lithium ion batteries that are used in Tesla EVs, said demand of nickel used in rechargeable batteries will increase to 228,000 tonnes in 2021 from 193,000 tonnes in 2020.
Nickel is mainly used in stainless steelmaking, but is also a vital ingredient for the lithium-ion batteries used to power EVs, where demand is set to accelerate over coming years.
Read more at: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/sumitomo-metal-sees-global-nickel-demand-battery-use-rise-18-2021-2021-06-29/


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Established in 1840 in Lisboa, Montepio is a Portuguese mutual savings group. Caixa Económica Montepio Geral is a member of Montepio Group providing retail and corporate banking products and services to individuals, self-employed professionals, entrepreneurs, SMEs and business entities.
Caixa Economica Montepio Geral has Category B banking license number 97022 issued by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. This type of license allows Caixa Economica Montepio Geral to conduct banking operations with non-residents and domestic banking business with other Cayman Islands licenced entities.
There is no deposit guarantee scheme in the Cayman Islands: in the case of Caixa Economica Montepio Geral failure its depositors will not get any compensation.
Deposit Guarantee Schemes compensate certain deposits held by depositors of a bank that becomes unable to meet its obligations.
There is no deposit guarantee scheme in the Cayman Islands.
In the case of Caixa Economica Montepio Geral failure its depositors will not be paid out any compensation.
Caixa Economica Montepio Geral operated under the brand name Montepio. This banking brand has presence in the following European countries and selected dependent territories of the European countries:

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| Jun 30, 2011
| 11:43 AM
Dorothy (Dot) Jurukov
(May 13, 1922- June 17, 2011)
Dorothy (Dot) Jurukov passed away at the age of 89 on June 17 at Ardenville in Burbank after a valiant, seven year battle against Alzheimer’s disease. She is survived by her husband Andon,...
| Jul 19, 2011
| 8:29 AM
Universal Studios has revealed a theme for one of its haunted houses for its annual Halloween Horror Nights event. It will be tied to "The Thing," a film distributed by Universal Pictures set to open Oct. 14. It's a prequel to the 1982 John Carpenter film...
| Jul 20, 2011
CIERVA COVE, Antarctica — The icebergs are amazing.
Some are no larger than a refrigerator. Others are the size of an ocean liner, dwarfing our puny Zodiac as Vladimir, a member of the expedition staff, steers it among these ancient ice chunks....
| Aug 10, 2011
| 10:21 AM
Bette Dobrott passed away peacefully on August 2, 2011 at her home in Newport Beach with her husband Jim, children and grandchildren by her side.
Bette was born Bette Porter in Los Angeles, and grew up in the Fairfax district of LA. She...
| Oct 28, 2011
| 6:16 PM
Working late into the night at a research center at the South Pole, Renee-Nicole Douceur thought she was just tired when her vision suddenly became blurred.
Sleep did nothing to improve her eyesight, and a doctor at the center at first thought she had...
| Nov 5, 2011
| 9:07 PM
The largest threat to our nation's safety and security is a weak economy. Looking back throughout history, most of the strongest powers, like the Roman, Ottoman and British empires, were not conquered from the outside. Instead they overextended...
| Nov 8, 2011
| 3:13 PM
Part of the biggest expansion in SeaWorld Orlando's history is designed to make theme-park guests feel as if they're not in Florida anymore. Instead, they will head south via an immersive "land" known as Antarctica — Empire of the Penguin, set to...
| Nov 11, 2011
| 6:30 AM
SeaWorld Orlando has announced a multi-year plan to add a 3-D movie, a swim-with-sea-life attraction and a new themed land in an effort to counter increasing competition in Florida's crowded theme park marketplace.
The largest and most expensive...
| Dec 25, 2011
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ANTARCTICA (KTLA) -- While many teens were unwrapping gifts this Christmas, a 15-year-old from Big Bear Lake completed a world record breaking climb.
According to his website, Jordan Romero reached the summit of Mt. Vinson Massif in Antarctica Saturday,...
| Jan 5, 2012
Big deals are coming to Central Florida's theme parks and attractions. In the coming years, we'll be able to visit an "Avatar"-based land within Disney's Animal Kingdom, see even more of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter somewhere at Universal Orlando...
| Jan 4, 2012
| 8:21 PM
A "lost world" of sea creatures was discovered near Antarctica, British scientists announced Wednesday.
New types of yeti crab, starfish and octopus were among the species found 8,000 feet below the surface of the sea, Oxford University researchers said....


Google just recently released a video (below) on the understanding and state of the Google index from last year (2008). It basically is a directors edition on the Google presentation that happened at PubCon 2008 in Vegas with a few extras chucked in..
The video goes into many developments that happened last year like Google Chrome, SearchWiki, Voice Recognition Software, The New Google Trends and many more including what is the difference between Black Hat SEO and White Hat SEO.. The best aspect about this video is it answered many questions on the subject of Google, including Google likes SEOs and Webmasters.
“By understanding the Index better it can help us webowners or webmasters do better in the Google Search Engine..”
What made me excited was Google’s particular focus on helping those who are creating good unique quality content and trying to fix issues that may be effecting your sites.. Basically this is indicating good positive news for all us White Hat Bloggers or Website Owners.. (white hat is ethical web site owners) Anyway, before I keep going on and on about what Matt Cutts says, grab yourself a coffee or tea, watch and Enjoy!


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Agriculture Minister Senator Bridget McKenzie welcomed the outcome of an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into whether Coles passed on in full to Norco dairy farmers the 10 cent a litre price rise it charged customers for Coles branded two and three litre fresh milk.
“I am even more delighted that these dairy farmers, from northern New South Wales and Queensland, will receive their share of the $5.25 million owed before Christmas and will be receiving an extra 10.5 cents per litre going forward,” Minister McKenzie said.
“The Liberal and Nationals Government invested an extra $8.1 million in the ACCC’s agriculture unit, creating a dairy specialist role so that competition law could be adequately policed.
“This outcome is good for our dairy farmers and a great demonstration of competition law regulation at work.
“The ACCC conducted an investigation into whether Coles fully passed on to Norco dairy farmers the 10 cents a litre price rise it charged its customers for Coles branded two and three litre milk.
“It beggars belief, given the volume of marketing material and media coverage Coles received when it applied the 10 cents to its two and three litre products, that the commitment was honoured for just 11 days.
“In what the ACCC characterised as “an egregious breach of the Australian consumer law” Coles used a previously agreed price increase to offset the 10 cents a litre promised so that farmers actually received 3.5 cents more while customers paid 10 cents.
“Consumers who thought they were supporting farmers were being duped.
“I’m pleased that the ACCC will continue to closely monitor Coles and it has not ruled out future litigation if necessary.
“The supermarkets must ensure our dairy farmers are paid properly for their safe, nutritious and delicious milk.”
Source: Australian Government


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Cuphead is a 2D side-scrolling shooter complete with run n' gun levels and piles and piles of boss battles. It sports a unique 1930s-inspired art style, riffing on the likes of classic Disney and Looney Tunes, creating a somewhat creepy and uncanny aesthetic.
In Cuphead, you play as either the eponymous Cuphead or Mugman as they battle to save their souls from the Devil himself. Cuphead has become notorious for its challenging difficulty, that rewards players for learning by dying (over and over).
Now that the dust has settled, we want to hear what you think of Cuphead. Hit the forum thread below, and post up your thoughts!
Should Halo Infinite get its rumored battle royale mode?
Recently, a rumor that Halo Infinite will have a battle royale mode surfaced. Would this be a good move for Microsoft and 343 Industries to make? Here's what we think.
The Black Friday keyboard deals you need to know about
Getting your hands on a new keyboard is exciting for PC users, and thanks to Black Friday, it's more affordable than ever before. Here's a look at the best Black Friday keyboard deals available now.
Review: Immortals Fenyx Rising a late Game of the Year contender
Immortals Fenyx Rising skyrocketed to the top of my Game of the Year list, and I think it's something a lot of people will really like.
Plow through enemies with these great beat 'em ups for Xbox
Feel the urge to unleash some pent up frustrations on armies of bad guys? Here are some of the best beat em' ups and hack n' slashes to bring your much-needed catharsis.


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Cook 10 mins
These are wonderful moist scones.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup white vanilla baking chips
- 1⁄2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1⁄3 cups whipping cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond flavoring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 -3 tablespoons water
- Heat oven to 400.
- Lightly grease cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl mix flour, suagr, baking powderand salt until blended.
- Stir in baking chips.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract with the whipping cream.
- Add whipping cream all at once, stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- On lightly floured surface knead dough 6 or 7 times until smooth.
- Divide dough in half.
- Pat each half into 6 inch round.
- Cut each into 6 wedges.
- Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons water and stir in 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
- Drizzle icing over warm scones.
- Serve warm (they are good cold as well).


RPA Labs was chosen by Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation to automate client emails requesting shipment tracking information. Receiving thousands of customer monitoring requests per month necessitated time-consuming, manual work on the part of customer service employees. Odyssey wanted a solution that would relieve these high-touch responsibilities while still offering quality customer experiences.
Glenn Liao, VP of Sales for RPA Labs, said, “We’ve seen this a lot with our customers and throughout the logistics industry – A need for automation is identified, but finding the right provider can prove to be difficult. What sets us apart from other providers is that we know logistics. Our entire operations team came from logistics backgrounds, have lived through the pain points, and built solutions specifically to solve them.”
The world’s largest corporations rely on Odyssey to strategically manage their logistics operations and leverage expert customized solutions over different transportation modes. These firms are adapting to a changing logistics world, and our cooperation enables Odyssey to give more detail to them at a faster rate, keeping their supply chains moving.
Robert Boyle, Vice President of North America’s business unit, said, “We previously evaluated solutions embedding RPA into our customer experience layers, but weren’t able to find a good fit. This was mostly due to the other software solutions not being centered around the logistics operating environment.” After hearing about RPA Labs and their focus on building solutions specific to the logistics and supply chain industry, he decided to reach out.
Boyle Added, “Automating tracking requests are really just the tip of the iceberg for Odyssey. We’re excited to start looking at how we can automate other customer inquiries like quote requests, AP inquires, shipment planning status, and more with RPA Labs.”
RPA Engage, RPA Labs’ email automation product, is created with a patented blend of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning), NLP (natural language processing), and a built-in language library of logistics vocabulary that can answer any logistical request in seconds. This simple solution connects perfectly with email and any TMS/ERP system and can be set up in a matter of weeks. When an email is received, RPA Engage evaluates the text, initiates the associated workflow, and migrates data from the system to deliver a response back to the customer. The entire procedure is accomplished without the need for human input.


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|Lady Meg's Gamble by Martha Schroeder|
|(Fawcett Regency, $4.99, PG) ISBN 0-449-00136-9|
A new Regency author! And a promising one at that. I picked up Lady Meg's Gamble last week as I was browsing the new releases at my favorite bookstore. I was attracted by one of my favorite plots: a marriage of convenience. I was likewise attracted by the idea of a naval hero. And although this new Fawcett Regency has some of the failings of a first book, I was not disappointed.
Lady Margaret Enfield is the daughter and only child of an earl, but she has had a most unusual life. Her mother died quite young, her father turned to a life of dissolution; she was left alone at the family's Hedgemere estate, to be raised first by servants and then by her young governess. While most young ladies were learning to draw and dance and flirt, Meg was learning about crop rotation, animal husbandry, and herbal medicine. Her father left the direction of Hedgemere in her hands, demanding only enough money to support his dissipation. When he died, he left the unentailed estate in her hands, but Meg discovered that it was mortgaged to the hilt. She is in grave danger of losing her home, with little hope of finding a place in society.
These circumstances lead Meg to consider a plan put forward by her neighbor and good friend, Sir Gerald Mattingly. Gerald suggests that she consider marrying his houseguest and friend, Captain James Sheridan. Sheridan had served in the royal navy from the age of 12, and had distinguished himself more than once. He had also amassed a considerable fortune from prize money. But he has no real roots, no family, no home. James has the resources to save Hegemere; Meg has the home and the social standing to provide a place for James.
And so, the bargain is made. But James also has a shameful secret, one which he believes will turn Meg from him. But Meg will not be swayed by the petty gossip mongering of her neighbors or by their small minded prejudices.
We have, thus, a fairly standard "marriage of convenience" story with a few interesting twists. James and Meg have to work out more than a few kinks in their relationship. Both are all to used to command. And James has to overcome the insecurities that are rooted in his birth and childhood. Schroeder deals with these problems in an interesting and mostly believable fashion, although she does have a tendency to overdo James' doubts and fears..
Although my editor frowns on this, I'm going to give Lady Meg's Gamble a "qualified" recommendation. I do this because while I liked the story and the characters, this has the feel of a heavily edited book. There were a few too many threads left hanging, that might well have been dealt with effectively in a longer version. I also felt that the secondary romance was either too extensively recounted or not extensively enough developed.
Yet, ultimately, I feel comfortable recommending Lady Meg's Gamble to fans of the Regency genre. I read it in one sitting, kept turning the pages, and cared about the heroine and hero. Schroeder is a promising new Regency author and I look forward to watching her develop her writing talent. Her feel for the era is already obvious.

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Recently, the Quanzhou Municipal Political Consultative Conference of Fujian Province organized the proposing unit, sponsors, committee members and proposal handling units. The deputy mayor of the municipal government, Hong Ziqiang, and the vice chairman of the CPPCC, Hong Chuanfu led a team around the key proposal “Strengthening the safety supervision of the city”. Supervise the event and hold a consultation forum.
There are problems with elevator use management and maintenance maintenance, as well as problems left over from architectural design and construction. "The overall number of maintenance personnel is insufficient, the business capability is not strong, and the human-machine matching of the regulatory authorities is seriously asymmetrical. "... At the meeting, the committee members bluntly pointed out the elevator safety problems found at the investigation site.
Lin Dongliang suggested that the solution should be resolved from the establishment of elevator safety management into the social insurance mechanism, the legal supervision of elevator developers, the accountability system, and the encouragement of new and old communities and resettlement communities to create intelligent early warning platforms. While endorsing Chen Rongcan, he believed that it should also vigorously promote the market-oriented informationization and modern management of elevator maintenance and maintenance in the city.
How to strengthen the safety supervision of old elevators, improve the quality control of new elevators, innovate the elevator supervision mode, and improve the elevator fault prevention ability are issues that must be paid attention to. The committee members suggested strengthening the quality of the maintenance team, improving the quality of safety repair and maintenance; speeding up the steps of community elevators to ensure the maintenance of elevator maintenance funds; strengthening the main responsibility of security, improving the transparency of elevator safety supervision; establishing an elevator access mechanism, Increase the quality of new elevators; promote the construction of intelligent supervision platforms and improve the safety management functions of elevators.
“Improving the safety management level of elevators is a systematic project and needs to be responsible for each other.” Hong Ziqiang, deputy mayor of the municipal government, said that relevant authorities and local governments should help in solving problems by technical and financial means. Supervise and promptly rectify. Encourage qualified units to explore the construction and use of elevator safety and intelligent supervision platforms, and strive to use new high-tech means to explore new ways for elevator safety supervision.
Hong Chuanfu, vice chairman of the CPPCC, suggested establishing a “four-in-one” elevator management system that the government, enterprises, property and owners should jointly manage. Formulate emergency rescue plans, improve effective rules and regulations, and promote safety knowledge in conjunction with elevator video windows. Build a problem-checking mechanism and establish a project construction account. Once an elevator failure occurs, the developer shall be responsible for the safe operation of elevators and other equipment. Strive to incorporate the elevator intelligent supervision platform into the construction of “smart city”.
After the meeting, the propaganda unit of the Kuomintang, the NLD Quanzhou Municipal Committee and the sponsor Nie Yongzhong expressed great satisfaction with the handling of the proposal.
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