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The List” – a public artwork that documents the names of 29,586 known refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who have died within, or on the borders of Europe since 1993 – was installed in West Hollywood this week (http://weho.org/residents/the-list). The piece is based on data compiled and updated yearly since 2006 by artist Banu Cennetoğlu in close collaboration with Nihan Somay and the Netherlands-based non-profit organization UNITED for Intercultural Action. Versions of “The List” have previously been displayed in Basel, Istanbul, and Amsterdam, among other cities. This is the very first time this work has been displayed in the United States.
Installed with the support of the City of West Hollywood through WeHo Arts, this iteration of “The List” was commissioned by Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT) in conjunction with the exhibition “It is obvious from the map,” on view in the gallery at REDCAT through June 4, 2017. The show, curated by Thomas Keenan and Sohrab Mohebbi, examines the role of maps and map-making in the movements of large numbers of people from the conflict zones of the Middle East and Africa toward Europe(https://www.redcat.org/current-exhibition). Additional support for “The List” and the corresponding exhibit is provided by Maggie Kayne, the REDCAT Circle, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and Pasadena Art Alliance.
Part of the City of West Hollywood’s Art on the Outside public art program, “The List” is divided into two sections. One is installed on a concrete wall near the West Hollywood Park Auditorium (647 N. San Vicente Blvd., 90069). While San Vicente Boulevard slopes – making the wall taller on its South end than its North end – the panels are aligned to be level to the horizon and uniform in size, causing a forced perspective in the way a viewer might perceive the size of the wall in relationship to the size of the panels, in part leading to a sense of disorientation. The other section is located on a busy stretch of Robertson Boulevard just south of The Abbey (692 N. Robertson), taking advantage of a temporary wooden construction fence in a high traffic pedestrian area.
About the lead artist: Banu Cennetoğlu (b. 1970, Ankara) studied in Istanbul, Paris, and New York before she was awarded a place at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten in Amsterdam in 2002. Her work has been presented at the 10th Gwangju Biennale (2014), Manifesta 8 in Murcia (2010) and the 5th and 3rd Berlin Biennales (2008 and 2004). A major solo exhibition of her work was held at Kunsthalle Basel in 2011 and she was one of two artists who represented Turkey at the 53rd Venice Biennale (2009). She has been selected for the 2016 DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program. Cennetoğlu lives and works in Istanbul where, for the past nine years, she has also run BAS, a non-profit project space in the city center dedicated to collecting, archiving, exhibiting, and publishing limited edition artists’ books.
About UNITED for Intercultural Action (http://www.unitedagainstracism.org/about-united/): UNITED is the European network against nationalism, racism, fascism and in support of migrants, refugees and minorities. Together with more than 560 supporter organizations all around Europe, ranging from local grassroots associations to national and international NGOs, UNITED coordinates campaigns, organizes conferences, takes part in projects, produces publications and undertakes advocacy work to protest against discrimination and promote a shared vision for a diverse and inclusive society.
“The List” will be on view from April 2017 to early June 2017. For more information on this public art installation, please contact the project administrator Mike Che at email@example.com.

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Bridget Jones, Mad About The Boy: Helen Fielding:
About this book:
Mad About The Boy is the third Bridget Jones novel from well known Author Helen Fielding. In the third Bridget Jones novel, Bridget’s life is not at all where she hoped it would be at this stage of her life.
Bridget has to face being a single mother of two, while also trying to be a business woman at the same time. Her love life has been dormant for awhile and now she needs to get back in the dating scene. Is she going through a mid-life crisis or is she starting the adventure of her life?
Why I recommend it:
This is a hilarious novel where you will laugh out loud at all the highs and lows of Bridget’s life. If you enjoyed the last two novels this one will surely not disappoint either. In my opinion this is the perfect romantic comedy in book form.
Some parts of this book really made me cringe and blush, while others made me laugh till I cried. For some light summer reading, make sure this one is top of your list.
Note: This book is probably not suitable for anyone under the age 16.
Star Rating: goodreads.com. Gave this book 3.29 out of 5.
What did you think of this book? Would love to hear your thoughts. If you read this book, write in the comment section below to everyone know what you thought of it.
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What is Heat Transfer Vinyl?
Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is vinyl media for T-shirts and garments, which can be cut through a vinyl cutter and applied to the fabric with a heat press. This type of vinyl has a layer of adhesive which is only activated by heat and comes in a wide variety of colors and textures.
T-shirt vinyl needs to be cut on the back side (that would be the matte side) with the image horizontally flipped (mirrored). Once the excess background is removed with a weeding tool, the mirrored design remains on the clear carrier and is placed on the garment for pressing.
The durability of heat transfer vinyl ranges and depends on the vinyl used. Standard vinyl generally lasts the life of the garment when pressed correctly which makes it extremely popular and fairly permanent. Specialty vinyl such as foil or mirror vinyl is made for eye catching decorative designs and can delaminate after improper washing fairly quickly. Pressing and washing instructions are especially important with this product.
What is Sign Vinyl?
Sign vinyl is vinyl media geared towards indoor and outdoor use such as decals for windows, cars, walls, and other flat and slightly curved surfaces. Sign vinyl is great for computer cutting and is compatible with most vinyl cutting machines. Heat is not required most of the time as most rolls have the back side coated with sticky adhesive, ready to be immediately transferred to the surface of choice.
Sign vinyl needs to be cut on the front side, with the image right-reading. Once the excess background is removed with a weeding tool, the design will remain on the back carrier awaiting to be peeled off, if a simplistic design, or to apply a tape to pick up a detailed design.
An application tape is highly recommended with this process.


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Let’s face it, today’s systems weren’t built for cryptocurrency. Verady’s Ledgible platform brings all of your digital assets into a single view that stays up to date and integrates with the systems you already use. It doesn’t get much simpler.
The Ledgible platform integrates with the top blockchains and exchanges in use today, allowing you to connect this data to your existing financial platforms. Our data comes directly from the source, backed by enterprise-grade security and reliability protocols.
Ledgible is also the only blockchain accounting platform with certified integrations for both Xero accounting and QuickBooks Online.

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Not sure where i got this from, i have made a few small changes, but made this for Easter dessert and it was a favorite!! very rich and filling. For extra flavor in the milk mixture add a little orange and lemon zest!! Suprisingly good! Individual serving sizes: makes about 8 6oz cakes (in ramekins or custard cups)
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Police in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, arrested a 28-year-old man on Sunday on suspicion of stabbing his 53-year-old mother to death at their home.
According to police, Shunya Yatabe, who is unemployed, stabbed his mother Kazuko in the neck with a fruit knife at around 9:30 a.m., Fuji TV reported. He then went to a neighbor's house, still covered in blood, and said he had stabbed his mother. The neighbor called 110.
Yatabe's mother was taken to hospital with about 10 stab wounds and was pronounced dead. Police said Yatabe has so far given no motive for killing his mother.
Yatabe lived with his parents, but his father was out at the time of the attack.© Japan Today

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Applies from Fri 27 Jan 2023, 3.41pm to Fri 31 Mar 2023, 4.42pm. Last reviewed: Fri 27 Jan 2023, 4.00pm.
Closed areas: Mt Jerusalem NP part closure
Some parts of this park are closed from Friday 27 January 2023 to Friday 31 March 2023 while walking trails and bridges are repaired from flood damage. The closed areas are:
• Hells Hole waterfalls
• Sand Ridge Road
• North Chowan road
• South Chowan road (beyond locked gate)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6670 8600.
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Houston Businessman Rides High In Big Red
2013 Sweepstakes Winner Gary Koenig gets title to ProPickup’s Mobil Delvac 2013 project truck
Gary Koenig, owner of Gary’s Tire & Automotive Service and Gary’s Rhino Linings, has been waiting nearly a month to see what he won.
Today the fully customized 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 dually work truck, Big Red, is sitting in outside his office for all to see.
“The only thing I’d ever won was a cake during a cake walk when I was in grade school,” quipped the Texas businessman. “I really don’t know what to say. It’s some truck when you see it in person.”
The Texas businessman flew to Tuscaloosa where Dan Tidwell, the VP of the Construction Media Group of Randall Reilly, presented Koenig with the keys and a plaque commemorating the social occasion held at Barkley GMC.
“We wanted the truck to have pulling power, load-carrying capability, passenger comfort, versatility and dependability all wrapped up in a stylish package,” said ProPickup editor Bruce Smith who oversaw the build.
“From what Gary has told me today, I think we accomplished that goal.”
Koenig, whose tire and auto repair business has been providing services for contractors and consumers in the greater Houston area for nearly 40 years, says he’d thought about letting his son and employees drive the truck.
But that’s changed now that he has seen it first-hand.
“I think the keys to Big Red are going to be staying in my pocket for quite a while. My son can drive my Denali,” says Koenig.


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Just three patients hospitalised with Indian variant had both Covid vaccine doses
Only a handful of patients admitted to hospital with the Indian variant have had both doses of a coronavirus vaccine, the health secretary said yesterday.
Matt Hancock told MPs that the vaccine was breaking what had been a “rock-solid link” between infections and hospital admissions. He said that as of last Thursday, out of 12,383 cases of the Delta variant first discovered in India, 464 had gone to A&E and 126 were admitted to hospital.
Of those 126, some 83 were unvaccinated, 28 had received one dose, and three had received two doses of the vaccine. He said: “The jabs are working, we have to keep coming forward to get them and that includes, vitally, that second jab, which we know gives better protection against

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Meet Author Christian Trimmer and Illustrator Jessie Sima
Thu, June 6, 2019 4:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute
Join us as picture book author and illustrator duo Christian Trimmer and Jessie Sima share their stories and books in a special Pride month storytime. Christian and Jessie worked together to create Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies and are individually responsible for many other books, all of which are inclusive and celebrate being true to yourself!
Classes and groups, please call the library to ensure that there is space for your group.
This series is made possible by funding from the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers.

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Stay informed on the latest business and legal insights and events.
Energy (Oil & Gas)
December 20, 2010
Three main trends are apparent in the oil and gas industry in 2011. First, there remains an ambivalent attitude in some quarters towards foreign investment in the sector. The Federal Government wants to encourage companies to continue to access foreign capital while also balancing concerns about the potential impact that such investments may have on national security. Secondly, more favourable royalty rates for conventional oil and gas have come into effect in Alberta in response to the growing importance and competitiveness of Saskatchewan and British Columbia in the sector. Finally, there is increasing concern about the impact of oil and gas production on the environment. Reprinted with permission from The 2011 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.


For the past 3 decades, the continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) has been the gold standard for creating a capsulotomy. Several devices have been introduced to replace the CCC, but unlike other devices, the Verus (Mile High Ophthalmics) is designed to enhance the accuracy and reproducibility of the CCC rather than replace it.
The Verus is a biocompatible silicone ring. It has an outer diameter of 6.2 mm and an inner diameter of 5 mm (Figure 1). The ring is inserted prior to the capsulotomy's creation and is removed immediately after this step. In my experience, the device's unique design makes it ideal for improving the consistency of the anterior capsular opening. A micropatterned surface acts as a braking system once the device is placed on the capsule so that the ring maintains stability and limits side-to-side movement. A distinct angle to the inner edge of the ring enhances my ability to walk the anterior capsular flap along the inner diameter of the device for precise creation of the capsulotomy. I can position the device over the light reflex prior to initiating the capsulorhexis. The final result is a CCC that is precisely sized and positioned as I wish (Figure 2).
I find the advantages of the Verus to be significant. The device can be cost-effectively integrated into the natural flow of cataract surgery. I had no need for expensive hardware and additional surgical steps prior to entering the OR, and I was able to customize the position of the capsulotomy in real time under direct view of the microscope. In my experience, the Verus is also well suited to residents and fellows during training, and the device can help novice surgeons perfect the capsulorhexis technique, which is one of the most important factors in a successful cataract procedure.
Potential drawbacks to the device include a minimal increase in cost and procedural time. I have found that the best results with the device require the use of a capsulorhexis forceps rather than a cystotome, which some surgeons might be more accustomed to using.
Robert J. Cionni, MD, is the medical director of The Eye Institute of Utah and an adjunct clinical professor at the Moran Eye Center of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He is a consultant to Mile High Ophthalmics. Dr. Cionni may be reached at (801) 266-2283.


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“When I was a kid,” said my aunt Betsy after the Friday night premiere of A Wrinkle in Time at the Children’s Theatre Company, “they would have lost me at the part where the father tells the kids to recite the periodic table to keep the evil brain from entering their minds. I would have been like, ‘Those intellectual twits! My dad would have had us recite The Joy of Cooking.'”
Over the 49 years since the publication of Madeline L’Engle’s novel, A Wrinkle in Time has been warming the hearts of bookish kids who empathize with the heroes Meg and Charles Wallace. (One thing preppies and nerds have in common: going by their first and middle names together.) Though I was certainly a bookish nerd, L’Engle’s dark, abstract flights of fantasy never did much for me. The premise is similar to The Wizard of Oz, which CTC is also staging this season: a young girl (this time with her little brother instead of her little dog, and a boyfriend instead of a scarecrow) is whisked off to a fantasy world where she must save the world via feats of bravery, in the process learning to better appreciate her loved ones and (natch) herself.
L’Engle’s alternate-dimension dystopia is considerably creepier than L. Frank Baum’s, though—apple-throwing trees aside. The planet visited by Meg (Helena Scholz-Carlson) and Charles Wallace (Brandon Brooks) is ruled by a giant evil brain that imposes psychological control over its subjects, ruling with hate and fear. What’s the antidote? As my dad would say, you get three guesses and two don’t count.
The best thing about this production, freshly adapted by John Glore and directed by Greg Banks, is that it steers right into the weirdness of it all. The play begins with Scholz-Carlson tossing and turning in bed with nightmares, and in just a few minutes’ time Autumn Ness shows up to chew on the jet-black scenery (an effectively versatile design by Joseph Stanley) as Mrs. Whatsit, clad by costumer Mary Anna Culligan like Punky Brewster on Social Security. The kids are soon off with a loud bang and a blinding flash of white light, landing amidst creepy drone people and a skyscraper they must penetrate to find their missing father. Eventually, they confront a giant throbbing brain straight out of a 1950s creature feature. It’s probably too intense for very young children, but older children and stoned teenagers will think it’s way trippy.
Though the plot—both in Glore’s adaptation and, if you ask me, in the original novel—feels like something thrown together in the young adult fantasy kitchen at the last minute and zapped in the microwave, Glore does a good job of translating L’Engle’s wild fantasy to real-life action on a real-life stage. Banks and his cast keep straight faces against all odds, making this production one of the most genuinely creepy I’ve seen recently on any local stage. An encounter with an evil drone (Ness again) and the revealing of that heaving six-foot brain are thrillingly scary, so in-your-face that at the climactic confrontation with the brain I physically winced in anticipation of a Gallagher moment. (Don’t worry: no plastic sheeting is required, even for those in the front row.)
This new Wrinkle is a wonderfully theatrical show—you may roll your eyes occasionally, but you won’t want to shut them.


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Coxton, Kentucky facts for kids
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|• Total||0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)|
|• Land||0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)|
|• Water||0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)|
|Elevation||1,217 ft (371 m)|
|• Density||850.24/sq mi (328.26/km2)|
|Time zone||UTC-5 (Eastern time zone)|
|• Summer (DST)||UTC-4 (EDT)|
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Coxton is an unincorporated coal town and census-designated place (CDP) in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. Their post office is closed. The community was listed as a CDP in 2014, so no population figures are available from the 2010 census.
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A Challenge for “Pro-Life,” Republican, Tennessee Legislators
Aunt B has a challenge for the folks in my state who are already talking about a constitutional amendment on abortion and who we suspect will be up to all kinds of shenanigans with their new majority:
…now is the time for the Republicans to put their butts on the line for ‘Life.’ Banning abortion doesn’t cost you anything. It’s a feel-good measure that makes it look like you’ve accomplished something, but it doesn’t require you to sacrifice or make any tough decisions.
I challenge you, Republicans: If you’re really pro-life and about protecting the babies, bring down the infant mortality rates in this state.
Save those babies, too.
B is referring the fact that Tennessee’s infant mortality rate is higher than the national average, and there is a huge racial disparity. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, “In 2006, the black infant death rate (16.8 per 1,000 live births) was 2.5 times the rate for white babies (6.6 per 1,000 live births).”
Memphis has the highest infant mortality rate among the nation’s 60 largest cities. Babies here die at twice the rate of the national average.
An infant dies in Shelby County every 43 hours.
In 2002, the last year statistics are available, 202 babies didn’t see their first birthday – enough to fill 10 kindergarten classrooms. By comparison, there were 122 homicide victims in the city and county last year.
“Some weeks it seems like they really stack up,” said Savage, a gravedigger at the Shelby County Cemetery for almost three decades.
Several Memphis ZIP codes have infant death rates higher than scores of Third World countries. North Memphis’ 38108, which includes the tattered communities of Douglass and Hollywood, is deadlier for babies than Vietnam, El Salvador and Iran.


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Edinburgh-based geospatial analytics company, Global Surface Intelligence (GSI), has secured a six-figure deal to provide data analysis services in Ontario, Canada.
The Scottish Earth observation and artificial intelligence firm uses satellite, radar and ground survey data to provide ‘next-generation’ AI-powered insights on forestry and agriculture assets for businesses.
The Forestry Futures Trust (FFT) agreement will see GSI provide ‘robust’ data analysis of the Romeo-Malette Forest for its project partners – including the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Rayonier Advanced Materials.
Analysing more than 630,000 hectares of the Romeo-Malette Forest, GSI will aim to provide key data for a series of projects through its machine learning algorithms. This agreement will help support forest management decision-making for on-the-ground practitioners.
GSI’s technology can be used to support customers across a range of industries and sectors, particularly landowners seeking detailed insights on where and when to harvest crops, as well as data on crop health. The firm also offers services in mapping illegal land use and forest damage caused by natural disasters.
Gavin Tweedie, CEO of GSI, commented: “Canada has an abundance of naturally regenerated forests, making it difficult to establish good statistics due to its vast area and mix of tree age and species in these forests.
“Using earth observation data, we can help quantify these elements and detect changes over time to draw out valuable insights into the health and productivity of the forest. Data is necessary to support effective business and policy decisions.”
Projects underway in Ontario are part of the FFT’s Knowledge Transfer & Tool Development (KTTD) programme, which contributes toward the advancement of the region’s Enhanced Forest Resource Inventory (eFRI).
The programme was launched by the Ontario Government to fund studies which support the development of decision-support tools linking the eFRI project to forest management and operational planning.

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If you are a car enthusiast looking to enhance the performance and durability of your vehicle, one of the key areas to focus on is its transmission system. The transmission components play a vital role in ensuring smooth gear shifting, power delivery, and overall driving experience. At Shenghai Auto Parts, we offer a wide range of automotive supplies, specializing in high-quality car transmission components to help you take your driving experience to the next level.
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"The Art Of Editing" Discussion @ 3 p.m. SATURDAY at the Riverwalk Center
A creative masterpiece takes years to dream, plan and create. How does one make the cuts necessary for a great film? What are the tricks of the trade that can keep costs down and get the most bang for your buck? Three acclaimed editors and one filmmaker present an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered. From the importance of basic story telling to the new digital aspects of editing, this panel will answer your questions. The panel includes Jason Sedmak, senior video editor at Postmodern Company with 20 years of experience in Denver and New York; Herman Nieuwoudt, a freelance editor based in Denver, VFX Supervisor/Compositor and Colorist with 18 years of international experience; Charlie Brittz, a freelance editor, Flame artist, DIT and Resolve Colorist with 15 years of international experience; and Devon Avery, filmmaker, creator of short comedies "One Minute Time Machine" and "Practice Makes Perfect". You don't want to miss this forum.


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Look who’s hitting the road this weekend!
Mary, of mary*mule designs, will be at the Fall Harvest Arts and Crafts Fair at Ronald Reagan Elementary School in New Berlin, WI (4225 South Calhoun Road) on Saturday, October 17th from 9am to 3pm. There will be over 120 crafters in attendance, along with baked goods and refreshments available for purchase. Mary will be selling her handmade, fabric purses, tote bags, coffee cozies and zippered pouches.
Bobbi, of Kitty Grrlz Hand Spun Yarn & Knits, will be at A Community Affair at Menomonee Falls High School in Menomonee Falls, WI (W142 N8101 Merrimac Drive ~ located off Appleton Avenue/Hwy 75 at Woosencraft Dr.) on Saturday, October 17th from 9am to 4:30pm. Bobbi will have some new hand knit items along with her hand spun yarns!
Several WIST members will be at The Holiday Craft and Gift Fair at St. Ann’s Parish in Stoughton, WI (320 North Harrison Street) on Saturday, October 17th from 4pm to 7pm and Sunday, October 18th from 9am to 1pm ~
♦Little Dandelion Studios will have handmade gifts for the ladies, babies and home.
♦The Painted Daisy will have apparel and accessories for women and girls, including handbags/totes, children’s clothing and custom pillow covers.
♦Prettifications. by Cynthia will have distinctive jewelry inspired by nature and all things vintage.
♦Storyline Design will have funky bottle cap necklaces, coasters and other sassy stuff!
♦The Fairy Garden will have everything for your fairy princess . . . Tutus’, onsies, wands, hats and headbands!
If you, too, will be hitting the road this weekend, be sure to stop by and say hello . . . and don't forget to tell 'em the Moo Crew sent you!

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Hello! Are you still there? I just finished my Masters in Choral Conducting at Western Illinois University. This semester (the year in general) has been non-stop, but the good this is I crossed the finish line. Who would have thought that I would actually finish a Masters Degree in music AND focus said masters degree in the relationship between literature, culture and music?!
I’m really excited for what the future holds. I am (re)re-editing my last paper, which hopefully will be published soon. Also, I’m starting a job in Des Moines, Iowa as a teacher in the area.
A lot is happening, but I can assure you will continue to hear from me!


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Some of the Joeys (6-8 years old), Cubs (8-10 years old) and Scouts (11-14 years old) from 1st Cherrybrook Scout Group got to meet our Event Ambassadors Michelle Jenneke and Du’aine Ladejo during a media photo with local news to promote the Cherrybrook ‘Movie Under the Stars’ event on Saturday 5 March.
Michelle Jenneke is Cherrybrook’s most famous daughter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Jenneke) – Youth Olympics medallist, Commonwealth Games finalist, 2nd fastest 100 metre hurdle woman in Australian history, and the ‘Dancing Hurdler’ from Cherrybrook Athletics Club with 27 million views of her YouTube video.
Du’aine Ladejo is a new Hornsby resident (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Du%27aine_Ladejo) – Olympic medallist, Commonwealth medallist, European Champion, ‘Predator’ from the UK Gladiators TV show, and Producer of ‘Australia’s Greatest Athlete’.
All of us at 1st Cherrybrook Scout Group are so proud that such high achieving people with a message of ‘try hard’ and ‘have fun’ are ambassadors for the event.
Michelle Jenneke will be competing in Melbourne on Saturday 5 March during the event but Du’aine Ladejo will be attending with his family and looks forward to meeting all the local kids with a great message about trying to do your best!


ASUS A53E-AS51 is a 15.6-inch laptop equipped with a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5-2450M processor, 6GB DDR3 RAM, and 750GB 5400RPM hard drive. The laptop sports a 15.6-inch HD display at 1366 x 768 resolution, and Intel GMA HD graphics.
The ASUS A53E-AS51 laptop also comes with 0.3 megapixel Webcam, DVD±RW/CD-RW, 5-in-1 card reader, Altec Lansing speakers, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, HDMI port, and 6-cell battery. The laptop runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. You see, such a configuration is good enough for our daily use, people are very satisfied with it.
Oh yeah, the ASUS A53E-AS51 has become a hot selling laptop on Amazon, more and more people are choosing it, so I think I'd better share it with you guys today.
As a well-configured 15.6″ ASUS laptop, the A53E-AS51 is great for watching movies and playing games, you'll enjoy fantastic experience with it. You can stream your high-definition media to an HDTV for up to 1080p visuals and 8-channel surround sound.
The chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad and multi-touch track pad let you effortlessly type documents or navigate through your mobile world. With its sunken-hinge screen design, you will be able to enjoy wider and more ergonomic viewing angles, enabling greater clarity and comfort. So I believe you guys will like this ASUS laptop too.
- Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2450M (2.6GHz)
- Memory: 6GB DDR3
- Storage: 750GB 5400RPM
- Display: 15.6-inch HD display (1366 x 768)
- Graphics: Intel GMA HD
- Camera: 0.3 megapixel
- Optical Drive: DVD±RW/CD-RW
- Media Reader: 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO SDHC (SD2.0))
- Wireless Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
- Keyboard: Chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad and multi-touch track pad
- Audio: Altec Lansing speakers
- Ports: 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x RJ-45 LAN
- Battery: 6-cell
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 10.2 x 1.4 –inches (W x D x H)
- Weight: 5.72lbs
- Color: Black
- Warranty: 1 Year
Well, what's your opinion on the ASUS A53E-AS51 15.6-Inch Laptop?
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CANTON St. Lawrence County legislators at a committee meeting Monday appointed Joseph Gilbert as emergency services director at a salary of $60,000, starting Tuesday.
Mr. Gilbert, Ogdensburg, replaces Martin J. Hassett. Mr. Gilberts salary is higher than Mr. Hassetts, but Mr. Gilbert, who is retired military and a defense coordinator at Fort Drum, will not receive county health benefits.
Mr. Gilbert came highly recommended, said Legislator Daniel F. Parker, R-Potsdam, who headed the search committee.
Legislative Chairwoman Sallie A. Brothers, D-Norfolk, abstained as one of her relatives was in the running for the job.
Legislator Frederick S. Morrill, D-DeKalb Junction, voted against Mr. Gilberts appointment because his salary is over what was budgeted. Mr. Morrill said he also objected to Mr. Gilberts tea party political partisanship on Facebook when applying for the job.
I believe this person has demonstrated some poor judgment in the recent past, Mr. Morrill said.


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This is going to be a huge issue
The unemployment rate rose from 9.8 to 10.2 percent in October, and nonfarm payroll employment continued to decline (-190,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The largest job losses over the month were in construction, manufacturing, and retail trade.
Household Survey Data
In October, the number of unemployed persons increased by 558,000 to 15.7 million. The unemployment rate rose by 0.4 percentage point to 10.2 percent, the highest rate since April 1983. Since the start of the recession in December 2007, the number of unemployed persons has risen by 8.2 million, and the unemployment rate has grown by 5.3 percentage points. (See table A-1.)
Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for adult men (10.7 percent) and whites (9.5 percent) rose in October. The jobless rates for adult women (8.1 percent), teenagers (27.6 percent), blacks (15.7 percent), and Hispanics (13.1 percent) were little changed over the month. The unemployment rate for Asians was 7.5 percent, not seasonally adjusted. (See tables A-1, A-2, and A-3.)
The number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks and over) was little changed over the month at 5.6 million. In October, 35.6 percent of unemployed persons were jobless for 27 weeks or more. (See table A-9.)
The civilian labor force participation rate was little changed over the month
at 65.1 percent. The employment-population ratio continued to decline in October, falling to 58.5 percent. (See table A-1.)
The number of persons working part time for economic reasons (sometimes referred to as involuntary part-time workers) was little changed in October at 9.3 million. These individuals were working part time because their hours had been cut back or because they were unable to find a full-time job.
The $24 billion economic package, which would also broaden tax breaks for businesses, cleared the House Thursday afternoon in a 403-12 vote and heads to President Barack Obama to sign into law. It passed 98-0 late Wednesday in the Senate.
Under the measure, the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers would be lengthened by seven months and expanded with a $6,500 credit for some prospective homebuyers who already own homes.
The nearly 2 million people who have lost or are in danger of running through their unemployment benefits before the end of 2009 would receive up to 20 weeks in additional benefits.
For those in states with unemployment rates above 8.5 percent, it would grant an additional six weeks on top of that. The extension is the fourth since last June, and could give some people up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits, above the previous record of 65 weeks set in the 1970s, according to the Associated Press.
More after the jump – Source The NewsHour
Frontline have just put on a very important show, The Warning, that gets behind the regulatory screen. The informed citizen needs to be more skeptical.
WBUR is seeing a new story in Mass – the crisis is now affecting everyone.The crisis is growing in intensity and has momentum. The key is employment.
Also when you look at the end of the story, it also raises a new issue – the mega banks are protected but the local crisis is putting intolerable pressure on the local banks. It is the smaller banks that are failing.
The reason for these auctions is not the crazy interest-rate mortgages. It’s the recession. Nowadays, people are losing their homes the way they used to before the sub-prime crisis.
“Historically, people lost their home when they lost their job, they lost their health or they lost their spouse,” says Nick Retsinas, a housing market economist at Harvard University.
Unemployment is to blame again today. The number of foreclosure proceedings in Massachusetts has jumped an alarming 150 percent. (My emphasis)
In fact, people under foreclosure I talked to in Sudbury didn’t want to be interviewed for this story. They said they’re ashamed — to have lost their jobs; to have run out of savings; to not be able to make their payments.
Whitney Tilson, a Harvard Business School grad and money manager, said, “the number of distressed homes coming through the pipeline has actually never been greater than right now.”
Tilson says Sudbury is a good example of what this coming wave could do to the market. Only seven homes above $1,000,000 have sold in the town this year. Last year it was 43, and that was a bad year.
“The listed prices appear to show that prices are holding up, but that’s phony,” Tilson says. “So what breaks the logjam? The wave of foreclosures working their way through the pipeline.”
Foreclosed properties priced to sell will push housing prices down and push more homeowners under water and into foreclosure. And that could really hurt regional banks.
Unlike the sub prime mortgage crisis — which hammered national mortgage companies — in this instance, local banks carry more of these loans. When Massachusetts banks stand to lose as much as a few hundred thousand dollars a pop, they get more conservative about lending. Tilson says that will suppress economic recovery.
Where might the jobs come from that will be so essential to our future? Here is Bob Herbert’s conclusion in his Op Ed today:
“The past,” as William Faulkner told us, “is not dead. It’s not even past.” The lessons of the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s are right in front of us, ready to be studied, analyzed, updated and applied to the present-day needs of the country.
If we’re serious about getting the U.S. back on track economically, we will have to take our heads out of the sand at some point with regard to the nation’s infrastructure. America has to be rebuilt, modernized and re-energized — from its water and sewer systems to its schools to the smart grid and the alternative energy sources that so many are talking about and beyond. That’s where the jobs are for the long term, and that’s the only route to a truly flourishing future.
These investments would be costly and require vision. Seeing them through would take an enormous collective effort by politicians and the public alike. But some variation on these themes is absolutely essential if the U.S. is to pull itself out of the economic quicksand and its long-term, potentially very tragic consequences.
Here is a find by Mark Ramsey – whose opinion I value more than most:
It’s Not About “Being Local”
When you can’t compete with the same headlines folks can get everywhere else, you focus on the local stories they can’t get anywhere else.
That’s how they did it at this small-town newspaper.
It’s not about “being local,” my broadcasting friends. It’s about mattering to your local community because what you do there is essential and irreplaceable.
Never confuse the two.
Here’s the video from the NBC Nightly News. Click the post title if the embed is invisible.
Here is Planet Money’s lead on Friday – Six Unemployed People For Every Opening
Do the math: On the last business day of August, the number of job openings in the U.S. was just under 2.4 million. The number of unemployed people hit 14.9 million that month, then climbed to 15.1 million in September. That means there about six unemployed people for every available job.
And it’s been that way for a while. “The job openings rate was little changed in August in all industries and regions,” reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary. Flat, flat, flat.
This job market is just not warming up. Hiring fell in the private sector and in the government one. Hiring fell in every region except for the Midwest, where it rose by 45,000. In the West, hiring fell by 175,000. The quits rate, which includes people who voluntarily leave a job for any reason other than retirement or death, fell back to a record low of 1.3 percent — so low as to be meaningless.
So in the real world of the world as we live it – this is where we are
Even for many in work – there is less work and fewer hours
So the real work of getting us back to work has not yet begun. Here is Paul Krugman on this situation today in the NYT:
Anyone who thinks that we’re doing enough to create jobs should read a new report from John Irons of the Economic Policy Institute, which describes the “scarring” that’s likely to result from sustained high unemployment. Among other things, Mr. Irons points out that sustained unemployment on the scale now being predicted would lead to a huge rise in child poverty — and that there’s overwhelming evidence that children who grow up in poverty are alarmingly likely to lead blighted lives.
These human costs should be our main concern, but the dollars and cents implications are also dire. Projections by the Congressional Budget Office, for example, imply that over the period from 2010 to 2013 — that is, not counting the losses we’ve already suffered — the “output gap,” the difference between the amount the economy could have produced and the amount it actually produces, will be more than $2 trillion. That’s trillions of dollars of productive potential going to waste.
Wait. It gets worse. A new report from the International Monetary Fund shows that the kind of recession we’ve had, a recession caused by a financial crisis, often leads to long-term damage to a country’s growth prospects. “The path of output tends to be depressed substantially and persistently following banking crises.”
The same report, however, suggests that this isn’t inevitable: “We find that a stronger short-term fiscal policy response” — by which they mean a temporary increase in government spending — “is significantly associated with smaller medium-term output losses.”
So we should be doing much more than we are to promote economic recovery, not just because it would reduce our current pain, but also because it would improve our long-run prospects.
But can we afford to do more — to provide more aid to beleaguered state governments and the unemployed, to spend more on infrastructure, to provide tax credits to employers who create jobs? Yes, we can.
The conventional wisdom is that trying to help the economy now produces short-term gain at the expense of long-term pain. But as I’ve just pointed out, from the point of view of the nation as a whole that’s not at all how it works. The slump is doing long-term damage to our economy and society, and mitigating that slump will lead to a better future.
What is true is that spending more on recovery and reconstruction would worsen the government’s own fiscal position. But even there, conventional wisdom greatly overstates the case. The true fiscal costs of supporting the economy are surprisingly small.
You see, spending money now means a stronger economy, both in the short run and in the long run. And a stronger economy means more revenues, which offset a large fraction of the upfront cost. Back-of-the-envelope calculations suggest that the offset falls short of 100 percent, so that fiscal stimulus isn’t a complete free lunch. But it costs far less than you’d think from listening to what passes for informed discussion.
Look, I know more stimulus is a hard sell politically. But it’s urgently needed. The question shouldn’t be whether we can afford to do more to promote recovery. It should be whether we can afford not to. And the answer is no.


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New Delhi: The government informed Parliament that loans worth Rs 7,277.31 crore of public sector banks under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) have turned bad at the end of March 2018.
Loans extended under PMMY from inception of the scheme up to March 2018 by all member lending institutions (MLIs) were Rs 5.71 lakh crore, Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Loans under PMMY can be covered under Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU), he said.
CGFMU has been formed with the purpose of guaranteeing payment against default in micro loans up to Rs 10 lakh extended to eligible borrowers by the MLIs, he said.
“As on 01/02/2019, over 15.73 crore loans amounting to Rs 7.59 lakh crore have been extended by MLIs under PMMY, since inception of the scheme. Almost 73 per cent of the loans under PMMY have been extended to women borrowers,” Shukla said.
Replying to another question, Shukla said the RBI has apprised that the list of suit-filed defaulters of Rs 1 crore and above and the list of suit-filed wilful defaulters of Rs 25 lakh and above are available in public domain on the websites of Credit Information Companies (CICs).
“RBI has also apprised that the list of non-suit filed defaulters of Rs 1 crore and above and non-suit filed wilful defaulters of Rs 25 lakh and above is confidential in nature and is exempted from disclosure under section 45E of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934,” he said.
Further, the RBI has advised all banks and financial institutions to submit the said list to all CICs directly and not to the RBI from December 2014 onwards.
The RBI has further apprised that the list of suit-filed wilful defaulters is compiled on quarterly basis and compilation of the list as on 31st December 2018 is under process, the minister added.
In an another reply, Shukla said as on January 15, (2019), 3,07,485 returns, including 36,616 cases of refunds, are pending for scrutiny.
The scrutiny of these cases is to be completed by December 31, 2019 and about 16.21 lakh claims of refund (including non-scrutiny cases) are pending for issue as on January 31, 2019.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Kashmir Monitor staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Glenn Sumi included Andy's preview of One Man Seen at the Toronto Improv Festival in his list of 10 Top comedy Shows in Toronto in 2002:
"10. Andy Eninger (The Tranzac Club/Jamboree 2002: Toronto Improv Festival, August 18)
Chicago's improv poet laureate devised an entire multi-character show on the spot. Set in a dilapidated playground outside an urban tenement, the astonishing piece examined sexual freedom and loneliness, as full of humanity as it was of humour."
FuzzyCo will open ONE MAN SEEN on Sunday, September 8, 2002 at the WNEP Theater (3209 N. Halsted). There will be a preview performance Sunday, September 1, before the run continues Sundays, September 8 September 29. All performances are at 8 PM. Reservations are available by calling the WNEP Theater box office at (773) 296-1100.
ONE MAN SEEN brings together one of Chicagos best solo performers, Andrew Eninger, and one of the best directors of solo performances in the country, Gary Ruderman. The creator of the Sybil performance collaborated with the director of So I Killed A Few People and many others to develop this new productionONE MAN SEEN.
Andy Eninger does it allwith a bare stage and an audience suggestion Eninger creates a spontaneous one-act play every weekfrom the imagined set to the imagined costumes, from the plot to the quirky characters. Eninger teaches at Second City's training center and performs with GayCo Productions. He is also the creator of "Sybil," a solo improvised format created at the Playground Theater.
The cast of One Man Seen is Andy Eninger.
One Man Seen is directed by Gary Ruderman.
The technical direction of One Man Seen is in the capable hands of Heather Elam.
Photos, the press release, and other press information can be found here.


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Japanese companies rushing to Turkey’s İzmir to invest
DHA photoMany Japanese companies have recently made investments in the Aegean province of İzmir, which is seen as an opening gate to European, Middle Eastern and North African markets, İzmir Development Agency (İZKA) has said, as reported by state-run Anadolu Agency on Jan. 18.
According to the İZKA report, İzmir hosted a total of 2,237 foreign companies in the first half of 2016, and this figure has been on a significant rise, especially among Japanese investors, thanks to İzmir’s natural port advantage and high living standards.
A leading Japanese investor has said that their company saw İzmir as a regional hub. “Japanese companies can comfortably use İzmir as a hub to carry their products to the Middle East and North Africa region,” Pigeon Corp Chair Norimasa Kitazawa said.
He also noted that İzmir had a high quality workforce, which prompted their decision to make an investment in the province.
Many Japanese companies have recently chosen İzmir to invest in, partly as a result of İZKA’s specialized investment and promotional activities in the county, said the report.
Among them are Japanese food giant Nippon Ham, spare automotive parts manufacturer Denso Corp, Yanmar Corp and Ajinomoto, which recently bought a food company from Yıldız Holding in İzmir.
Japan’s Sun Chemical also started to manufacture packaging inks in a new factory in the Aliağa district in a $30 million investment.
İnci Holding, one of the largest conglomerates of the Aegean region, signed a deal with Japan’s GS Yuasa Corp to boost corporation in research and development and co-produce car batteries.


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Temperatures: The average temperature Monday at the National Weather Service office in Negaunee Township was 76 degrees, 10 degrees above normal. The high Monday was 86 degrees and the overnight low was 65 degrees.
Precipitation: Monday, none. Year to date, 21.32 inches. Normal to date, 18.37 inches.
Sunset: 9:33 this evening.
Sunrise: 6:21 a.m. Wednesday.


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I propose to take Questions Nos. 29 and 29 together.
The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013 was enacted on 5 June 2013. The primary purpose of the legislation is to implement the proposed pay reduction for public servants earning annual salaries of €65,000 or more, and the parallel reduction in public service pensions over €32,500. The legislation or the public service as an employer does not distinguish between those employees who are members or not members of unions and changes in terms and conditions are applied on a grade basis.
Contingency measures that may be deployed to secure the necessary reductions in the public service pay and pensions bill are also included, including provision for a universal freeze on pay increments. The Act also affirms that the person, which may be a line Minister or other public service body, that has the power to determine terms and conditions of employment may exercise that power to reduce non-core rates of pay or to increase hours worked. However, under the legislation, a facility is provided for unions and representative associations to conclude collective agreements with their public service employers. Where a union has signed up to a collective agreement, now called the Haddington Road Agreement, that will avoid the need for those contingency measures to be used.
It is a matter for public servants and their representative unions and associations to decide if they wish to conclude a collective agreement with their employers. This issue is currently subject to consideration or ballot by those unions and associations. I as Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, do not intend to comment during that process.
With regard to those grades represented by a union who do not conclude a collective agreement under the Act, as well as the increment freeze that will apply directly under the terms of the Act, the relevant decision maker will have to take the necessary measures to meet their targeted paybill savings in 2013 and following years.
Under the Haddington Road Agreement proposals, it is proposed that for those public servants on annual salaries (inclusive of allowances in the nature of pay) above €65,000 to the max of the Principal Higher Grade in the civil service or similar across the public service, the reduction in pay will be restored within a maximum of 18 months of the end of the agreement (July 2016) in two equal phases of 9 months. There are no provisions within the proposals regarding increases in pension rates on a similar basis. However, I have stated that it is my intention as a matter of priority to move towards reducing the burden of the public service pension reduction, with the initial focus on the people in receipt of low pensions, at the earliest date economic progress permits.


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Want more fireworks?
Each New Year's Day the town of Harrington celebrates John Gollan Day with family friendly entertainment including carnival rides, live music, markets stalls, food stalls and a model train expo.
The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display from 9pm.
Rodeo fans are preparing for some adrenalin pumping events at Wingham Showground on January 6, 2018 when the Wingham Summertime Rodeo comes to town.
A sell out in January 2017, the rodeo attracted thousands of locals and visitors who witnessed amazing action in the arena.
A tradition for more than 30 years the Wingham Summertime Rodeo is a chance for bronc riders and bull riders to put on a thrilling show for crowds as they compete.
Interested in art?
The Art of Wool exhibition is currently showing at Manning Regional Art Gallery and the gallery is open during the holidays, Wednesday to Sunday.


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Art In Whose Context? (Private ‘Versus’ Public)
Art and culture are often dismissed as peripheral to public life; but private investment in the arts is serious business. There is a strong case for the position that what’s good enough for private investment, is also good enough for investment in the public sphere.
Looks like we’re all a bit muddled about what the arts are ‘for’…. Revent news stories have revealed that a Cheshire Member of Parliament is up in arms because the North West Development Agency has over the past few years spent a seven figure sum on (mostly very large-scale) public art; and there’s another rumpus about money being ‘wasted’ on engaging professional artists to do work in hospitals (see Is Art good for your Health?); and the list could go on….
If ever there was confusion, you can find it when people debate the arts. That is, if they debate at all. For some, there’s no need to debate, they just know – usually, that it’s all a waste of time and money.
And, perhaps even more worryingly, often the arts are not even considered when people look at plans for the future. Arts and culture are add-ons which can happen later, if someone remembers to get around to it. Certainly no need to seek professional advice or make sure there’s an outline arts strategy in place from the beginning.
Yet the same folk who berate public art often have no objection to the private sort. To parody, maybe a little unkindly, old masters in oak drawing (or international corporate board) rooms are one thing; vibrant work on accessible public display is another.
The cost factor
An underlying theme in this seems to be that arts and culture are O.K. as long as nobody publicly accountable has to shell out for them now. Perhaps this is why Museums seem to be able to make their case more easily than the Performing Arts – the less unrelentlessly labour intensive, and the more thematically linked to ‘tourism’, i.e. ‘business’, the better.
Ideally, we gather, the arts should be delivered by volunteers (amateurs) who ‘give something back’ – whatever that means – whilst people who are paid should concentrate on careers in the basics, treatments, training, tarmac, tills and the like; and of course everyone understands these are all essentials of modern living. But would that life were so simple…. though I wouldn’t like it to be so boring.
There are two immediate snags with the ‘do arts for pleasure not pay’ argument.
The first is that, if no-one takes a proefssional role in the arts, there will soon be no-one left to show the next generation how to do it. The arts demand high levels of skill which take a long time to acquire – if anyone is to invest this amount of energy and time, they need a reasonable assurance that there will be a professional pay-back later, whether this be as a painter, a performer or even, say, a public parks and open spaces artist and animateur.
Secondly, art in all its forms can be the ‘glue’ which attaches a community to its various and infomal formal structures. The arts offer opportunities for local pride (think of Newcastle’s Angel in the North, or Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall), they can involve people directly (street theatre, music, film projects etc) and they provide ‘real’ reasons for communities at every level to come together and to share a common interest and identity.
Private or public?
Maybe the context/s of art and culture are what define how we perceive it all. Perhaps if we recognised the various posturings and positions from an underlying ‘private vs. public’ perspective we can begin to make sense of them. The confusion then drops away, for me at least. If art and culture are good enough for private settings, they are good enough for public contexts too.
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Bangladesh Local Manager Under BCCI ACU Scanner For Breaking Protocol At Eden Gardens: Report
Bangladesh's local manager Tapan Chaki broke protocol and used mobile phone inside the visiting teams dressing room despite being warned against doing so.
- Bangladesh's local manger Tapan Chaki broke protocol in the second Test
- He used mobile phone inside the visiting teams dressing room
- Bangladesh's local manager will now be called for a hearing
Bangladesh's local manager for the Day-Night Testat the Eden Gardens has come under the scanner of the anti-corruption unit (ACU) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after Tapan Chaki broke protocol and used mobile phone inside the visiting teams dressing room despite being warned against doing so. Speaking to IANS, a BCCI official confirmed the same and said that Chaki will now be called for a hearing. "The protocol is that the ACU officer on duty will report the matter and Chaki will be called for a hearing. If evidence is found against him, then the rest follows," the official said.
Back to the Test, Virat Kohliand his quick bowling trio trampled Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs to complete a 2-0 series whitewash and ace their maiden pink ball Test here on Sunday.
This was India's 12th consecutive home series victory as they also became the first team ever to complete four successive innings victories in the five-day format. India had won the first Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs in Indore.
After India declared their first innings on 347/9 on Saturday, Bangladesh slumped to 14/3 by the seventh over and risked losing the match inside two days. But Mushfiqur Rahim stood tall and ensured the match went into the third afternoon.
India's pace trio of Ishant Sharma (9 wickets), Umesh Yadav (8) and Mohammed Shami (2) grabbed all the 19 Bangladeshi wickets to fall in the match.
India's bowling coach Bharat Arun praised the boys for hunting in a pack. "They hunt as a pack, they have their processes set and they take a lot of pride in each others' performances, so that's the secret behind the pack. They work on the basics a lot," he said.
Arun feels that the boys adapt beautifully and that is what sets them apart. "We are an experienced bowling attack, and the beauty is how quickly they adapt to situations. I thought they adapted beautifully to these conditions. New Zealand will be a good challenge and we are really looking forward to it," he said.


The following are betting tips for selected fixtures in Gameweek 24 of the 2022/23 English Premier League. Where two or more options are provided for the same tip, pick the one that best suits your risk appetite.
Wolves vs. Bournemouth
Wolverhampton have picked up in form since Julen Lopetegui’s appointment. They have gone 4-1-2 in their last six games (3-0-1 in their last four) with their two defeats coming against Man Utd and Man City. Bournemouth have a league-worst 1-2-8 away record this season and they have lost six consecutive away fixtures. The Cherries have failed to score in their last four away games. Wolves have won both of their previous two Premier League home fixtures against Bournemouth to nil.
Both teams to score: No at 1.75 (BoomBet)
The Cherries have failed to score in their last four away games and both teams scored in just two of their last six fixtures. Both teams scored in just one of Wolves’ last four games and their last four home fixtures saw just one team score.
You can combine Wolves to win and BTTS: no in the ‘Result and BTTS’ market at 2.58 (BoomBet).
Brentford vs. Crystal Palace
Brentford have won three consecutive home games and they are unbeaten in ten fixtures. The Bees have only conceded two goals in their last six fixtures and the two sides that did manage to score were Liverpool and Arsenal. Crystal Palace have won just one of their last nine games (1-3-5) and that was against the 19th ranked Bournemouth. All three previous Premier League meetings between these two sides resulted in a draw so those who are more conservative may prefer Brentford +0.5 over the Bees in the head-to-head.
Three of Brentford’s last four games went under 2.5 goals, which is largely due to their stingy defence. Crystal Palace are currently struggling for goals but they are also decent defensively, with only one of their last five opponents managing to score more than once. This has seen four of their last five games go under 2.5 goals. All three previous meetings between Brentford and Palace went under 2.5 goals and two of those three meetings resulted in 0-0 draws.
Newcastle vs. Liverpool
Newcastle +0.5 (double chance) at 1.44 (BoomBet)
Newcastle are unbeaten in 17 games and they have gone 14-6-0 as the favourite over the last twelve months. Liverpool bring 1-1-3 form into this clash and they have been held scoreless in three of their last four fixtures. Liverpool lost their last three away games by a combined 9 goals to 1. The Reds have gone 0-1-1 as the away underdog over the last twelve months.
Man Utd vs. Leicester City
Over 2.5 goals at 1.61 (bet365)
Manchester United’s last five home games went over 2.5 goals, largely driven by the fact that they scored at least twice in all of them. At the same time, United have only kept one clean sheet in their last six games. Leicester City have turned a corner offensively since their slow start following the World Cup. They have James Maddison back to full fitness and have scored ten goals across their last three games. Defensively they haven’t been good, however, conceding seven goals across their last four games. The Foxes’ last three games saw 4, 6 and 5 total goals. They haven’t kept a clean sheet since November.
Both teams to score: Yes at 1.67 (BoomBet)
In addition to the previous comments, both teams scored in five of Man Utd’s last six fixtures and the same can be said for Leicester City’s last three games. Both teams scored in four of the last five meetings between the two sides.
Tottenham vs. West Ham
Tottenham in the head-to-head at 1.80 (BlueBet)
Tottenham have gone 12-0-3 as the home favourite over the last twelve months while West Ham have gone 1-1-9 as the away underdog. Tottenham have gone 2-1-0 in their last three home fixtures against West Ham and Spurs scored 2+ goals in all three of those fixtures.


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NFWF Announces Over $1 Million in Funding to Restore and Improve Cumberland Plateau Forestlands
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 25, 2017) — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced more than $1 million in grants to support forestland restoration and working forests throughout the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama. Grantee organizations have committed more than $1.5 million in match, generating a total conservation impact of more than $2.5 million.
The grants were awarded through the Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund, a public-private partnership between NFWF, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, International Paper’s Forestland Stewards partnership, Altria Group and the American Forest Foundation's Southern Woods for At-Risk Wildlife partnership. This is the fifth year the fund has administered grant awards.
“The 2017 grants from the Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund represent a continued commitment to restoring forest and freshwater habitats in one of the most biodiverse regions of the country,” said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO at NFWF. “The investments made through this public-private partnership will benefit a range of wildlife, including bobwhite quail, wild turkey, fish, crayfish and mussels.”
The projects supported by the eight grants announced today are expected to establish more than 2,000 new acres and enhance an additional 6,800 existing acres of shortleaf pine habitat. Projects also will establish and enhance more than 1,000 acres of riparian forest and improve more than 250 miles of stream habitat.
“The Cumberland Plateau is renowned for both the natural and economic benefits of its working forestlands,” said Ken Arney, acting regional forester for the U.S. Forest Service’s Southern Region. “The significant private funding contributed to this partnership greatly accelerates and promotes active stewardship of critical forest ecosystems, resulting in conservation gains that might otherwise have been lost.”
In addition, this year’s grantees will provide educational and technical assistance related to shortleaf and riparian forest restoration to more than 1,100 private landowners, with an anticipated 100 landowners entering into stewardship programs on private lands.
“Eight projects, three states and more than $1 million to take eight big steps focusing on forest restoration, strengthening working forests and improving water quality along the Cumberland Plateau is exciting,” said Mike Oetker, acting regional director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “It’s a big deal for clean water, healthy fisheries and wildlife, and strong, working forests. It recognizes the important conservation, recreational, and economic values all of us share across the Plateau.”
A complete list of the 2017 grants made through the Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund is available here.
“Our entire business depends on the sustainability of forests,” said Tom Cleves, International Paper’s vice president of global citizenship. “We are thrilled to team up with organizations that share our commitment to responsible forest management. By working together, we will continue to promote responsible forest stewardship and ensure healthy and productive forest ecosystems for future generations.”
Stretching from northwest Alabama through central Tennessee and eastern Kentucky, the Cumberland Plateau is one of the most biologically rich landscapes in the United States. A combination of complex landforms, limestone geology, and large, intact blocks of forest habitat creates diverse terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems hosting numerous endemic and rare species.
“Our companies depend on high-quality tobacco and grapes to make their products. From seed to disposal, our companies recognize that they have an important role in reducing their environmental impact,” said Kathryn Fessler, director of corporate citizenship for Altria Client Services. “We’re proud to support the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s reforestation and water conservation efforts in the Cumberland Plateau.”
Since 2013, the Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund has invested $3.5 million in projects. These investments will establish more than 9,600 acres and improve more than 62,500 additional acres of shortleaf pine and riparian forests, as well as improve 288 miles of stream habitat, benefitting the native species that rely on those forests and streams.
"Families and individuals own the majority of the forests in the south, including in the Cumberland Plateau," said Tom Martin, president and CEO of the American Forest Foundation. "These individuals want to do right by the land, but lack the technical expertise and funds to get the work done. We are excited to continue working with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and our other partners to help these landowners make an impact."
About the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Chartered by Congress in 1984, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) protects and restores the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Working with federal, corporate and individual partners, NFWF has funded more than 4,500 organizations and committed more than $3.8 billion to conservation projects. Learn more at www.nfwf.org.


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This post is about the VA creating regulations that are not compliant with the Law, engaging in acts of bureaucratic extortion and bureaucratic racketeering. -- Ok, I am not a lawyer, so maybe the terms are expressions of frustrations. This article explains my use of the terms.
Breaking the Law
When a veteran has ER treatment at a non-VA facility, the VA will either pay-the-provider or reimburse-the-veteran. If the veteran does not have private insurance, the VA accepts the provider's bill. If the veteran has private insurance, that has copays and deductibles for the episode-of-care, the VA claims by Law the VA cannot pay the copays and deductibles. No statute in Law supports that claim.
On September 11, 2017 at 3 AM, my wife, an Army vet, woke with pains in her chest. The nearest VA hospital is in Cheyenne, more than an hour away. The VA directs veterans who have an emergency condition to seek treatment at a community provider. I took my wife to the nearest ER. The diagnosis was gallbladder problems. We followed all the VA protocols for adverse conditions. Two weeks later a surgeon at the VA removed the gallbladder.
We followed all the reporting protocols expecting the VA would consider the community hospital treatment the same as if the treatment occurred at VA facility. We give the VA permission to use our private insurance for cost recovery at VA facilities. We did not expect the VA to use the information about the insurance to deny the ER benefits. A few weeks later, the hospital sent a statement for $3600 which is the $3500 insurance deductible and some patient copay. Because the VA is the primary provider, a $3500 deductible keeps the premiums down, yet still provide a cost recovery threshold.
Next, a letter from the VA arrived denying the ER expenses stating, "By Law, the VA cannot pay other health insurance deductibles and copays." The VA's letter shocked us. We followed protocol. We give VA cost recovery permission, the ER was not considered the same as at a VA facility, and the VA used the information about our private insurance with a third party. I thought we did everything right, yet the VA said we did not. I needed to understand why. Next started months of study.
Until the VA's denial, I was ignorant about Contsutinal Law and executive department regulations. Starting with an empty mind has rewards, although, acquiring information the mind will postpone the rewards. Once in awhile, something happens that trips a mental trigger and all the pieces of information blend from chaos into order.
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WB to implement revised UGC pay scale for teachers in institutes of higher learning: CM
Kolkata, Nov 05: The West Bengal government will implement the revised UGC pay scale for teachers in institutes of higher learning from January 1, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Tuesday.
The implementation of the revised UGC pay scale, as recommended by the 7th Central Pay Commission, will incur a total expenditure of Rs 1,000 crore on the state exchequer, the chief minister said.
Mamata said this while addressing a meeting of over 15,000 teachers of colleges and universities from the state. The revised pay scale will be implemented in government colleges, state-aided colleges and universities.
Meanwhile, the teachers will also get three per cent increment on their respective salaries for four years - from 2016-19, she said. "We need to mobilise the amount. But we don't take back our promises," the chief minister said amid an applause from the crowd. Urging the teachers to accept it whole heartedly, Mamata said, "Very few states have implemented the revised UGC pay scale.
But we have done it." She said, the state had to repay a debt of Rs 50,000 to the Centre, but was not found wanting when it came to paying back the 'architects of our nation - our teachers, despite our limited resources."
"We can't stop any project from Kanyashree to Sabujsathi. We have to continue with Sarva Siksha Abhiyan. We cannot act like the Centre, by making tall promises before elections and then forgetting to implement the same. "Despite the Centre and the state having different salary structure, we pledge to give you (teachers and government employees) whatever we can. Have faith on us," she said.
The CM said, to ensure job security of part-time teachers and guest teachers in different colleges, the government has designated all these categories as state-aided college teachers and they will work till 60 years, like regular teachers in colleges. Mamata asked the college teachers to ensure that events involving students do take place regularly.
"We will ensure that you can work peacefully. I also urge the students to respect your teachers. I am telling the teachers, the government is on your side. We also expect the teachers and students to maintain cordial ties," she said.
Mentioning that West Bengal is a talent pool as it has given so many Nobel laureates to the country, the chief minister said, "The talent of Bengal is the envy of the entire world."
Education minister Partha Chatterjee and senior government officials were present at the meeting.