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9 Of The Best Live Music Performances Throughout History
It's 2018 and the digital age is well and truly upon us. While it might seem like our whole lives are played out online (dating, shopping, binge watching) there's still one thing that's best served hot, and in the real world. MUSIC.
Throughout history there have been some groundbreaking live performances, and over the past 12 years some of our favourite artists have proven why you need to listen to them IRL and not on your phone.
Thanks to Volkswagen Polo beats we've put together a list of the best live music performances (and if you can't catch them live you can always blast these ~bangers~ in the new Volkswagen Polo beats which features a 300 watt sound system. Just sayin'.)
Beyoncé - Coachella, 2018
Now this list is in no particular order but honestly we don't want the wrath of a million Beyhive fans coming down on us today, so, 'Yonce is here to kick things off. This year our lord and saviour, Queen B, became the first ever black woman to headline Coachella. She's often deemed the greatest performer of her generation and she delivered on that, and then some, at 'Chella. Across the two weekends she rolled out a spicy couture wardrobe, a full orchestra and of course, the Destiny's Child reunion we were all praying for.
Miley Cyrus - MTV Unplugged, 2014
If it's seemed like Miley Cyrus has had nine lives, that's because she kinda has. Well, musically speaking. The Tennessee singer gained somewhat of a name for herself after *that* performance with Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV VMAs, and unfortunately it wasn't exactly positive. But in 2014 she recorded a live MTV Unplugged set and truly let her talent do the talking. Girl can sang.
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Hologram Tupac - Coachella, 2012
Some six years after his untimely death, Tupac was resurrected as a hologram during Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's set at Coachella in 2012. The world was in utter disbelief as the beloved rapper came back to life in a very impressive display of technology. One could argue that this wasn't exactly a live performance...but creativity is subjective, right?!
Prince - Coachella, 2008
After years of rumours, in 2008 it actually happened. Prince actually headlined a festival. The legendary singer (MAY HE REST) spoiled fans with a stunning display of showmanship including very humble covers of The Beatles, Radiohead and Santana. And of course he brought the house down with his own original magic. Brb, listening to Purple Rain.
Stormzy - Splendour In The Grass, 2017
Splendour In The Grass organisers were kicking themselves last year after they failed to put British Grime rapper, Stormzy, on the mainstage. The 'merky' man had festival-goers spilling out the sides of the tent and even had people climbing the massive metal poles clambering to catch a better look at the towering artist. It was sweaty and it was unforgettable.
Daft Punk - Coachella, 2006
In what is widely considered their best performance ever, Daft Punk gave the 2006 Coachella crowd a set that will live on in their hearts and eardrums forever. They went on to tour in 2007 but this was the gig that pushed them on the trajectory into superstardom. And come on, has anyone else ever used strobe lights quite like them? Nope.
Dolly Parton - Glastonbury, 2014
If the adage 'age is just a number' was ever to apply, it should be used when talking about Dolly Parton's 2014 Glastonbury performance. The 69-year-old country great was skyhigh hair, Rhinestones and pale blue eyeshadow akimbo as she took the stage to sing to the (most likely) grandchildren of her original fanbase. And that's no shade, merley a bold statement about the timelessness of this eternally perky performer.
Lorde - Splendour In The Grass, 2013
In 2013 at 16-years-old, Lorde was called up to replace Frank Ocean at Splendour In The Grass. A proposal that would have sent most teenagers running for the hills, was accepted with the grace and maturity that set this New Zealand powerhouse miles ahead of her peers. If she was nervous, you couldn't tell. Her now classic songs, rained down on the audience of fans who weren't fussed at all to be missing Mr Ocean. Not one bit.
Skrillex - Ultra Miami, 2015
It wouldn't be fair to say that Skrillex and Diplo (under their duo Jack U) single-handedly revived Justin Bieber's career with their collaboration on "Where Are Ü Now" in 2015. But...they kinda did. In perhaps a 'thank you' from the Canadian singer, he joined Skrillex and Diplo at the 2015 Ultra Music Festival in Miami to perform arguably the hit of the year. Go on...you kinda want to listen to it now don't you? ;)


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NARASIMHARAYA : By 1447 the kingdom had grown weak owing to the inefficiency of king Virupaxa as well as the invasions of the Bahmani rulers. Saluwa Narasimharaya was a general known for his valour. He had become popular in the kingdom. By 1447 he had become the ruler of the eastern and the northern areas. He marched on the capital and dethroned Virupaxa. He ruled from 1485 to 1490. His reign was not so successful. Many chieftains rose in rebellion against him.
NARASIMH \ : Narasimharaya had two sons, Narasa Nayaka of Tulu dynasty who was the minster of Narasimharaya had been appointed as their guardian. But Narasa Nayaka began to rule as if he were the king himself. The elder of the two sons was killed and Narasimha the second came to the throne. He could not command due respect. He died in 1503. afterwards his son Viranarasimha took the reins of the kingdom.

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Whether it’s a plastic boba cup after a late-night craving or a paper Coupa coffee container, students on campus frequently discard their recyclable or compostable items in the landfill. This generates additional waste that can’t always be sorted from landfill-bound items at recycling management facilities.
However, the problem extends beyond Stanford –– according to the city’s most recent Waste Characterization Study, 70 percent of what is thrown away in Palo Alto could be recycled or composted instead. The city is working to drive this number down in its quest to move toward zero waste, meaning that next to no trash would be sent to landfills, incinerators or the ocean.
“I think we realized a long time ago that landfill space is a limited resource,” said Daniel North told the Palo Alto Weekly. North is the district manager at Kirby Canyon Recycling and Disposal Facility, which manages the city’s landfill-bound trash.
“It’s in everyone’s interest to make sure that as little material goes to the landfill as possible,” he added.
Palo Alto’s Zero Waste Plan, which was initially implemented in 2007 and updated in 2018, is a systematic solution to achieve the zero waste goal. The plan seeks to improve to waste management, resource management and enforcement of consumer and producer responsibility. It identifies 48 short-term, medium-term and long-term zero waste initiatives that use a variety of tactics to drive landfill diversion, waste prevention, recycling and composting.
One important step in improving waste management involves sorting trash before it even gets to the landfill. Palo Alto’s trash is sent to the Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer (SMaRT) Station, where recyclable and compostable materials like apple cores, banana peels and soda cans are salvaged and separated from those that are not. Just last year, this step alone helped to divert 8,500 tons of waste — about 30 percent of what gets processed — from landfills. The city is hoping to triple that percentage by 2021.
Trash that doesn’t get diverted is loaded onto trucks, which travel to a disposal facility in Morgan Hill. There, the waste is bulldozed and ground into debris. Methane from this operation is collected underground and burned off by a flare, but even that step has room for improvement — the methane gas could easily be converted into renewable energy.
It has become critical for the city to set aggressive zero waste goals because of market fluxes overseas — namely, China’s National Sword Policy, which forbids international imports of cardboard, mixed paper and plastics until the country has more environmental protection measures in place.
Palo Alto currently sends about 75 percent of its recycling overseas because of the lack of domestic markets, and though it is possible for the city to continually divert this recycling to countries in Southeast Asia, domestic recycling facilities are starting to realize that there’s a better solution: to reduce waste locally.
To drive reduced plastic use, Palo Alto’s city staff are proposing an ordinance to ban certain single-use plastics, such as straws and utensils, which they will discuss at the City Council meeting on May 20. If passed, the ordinance will not only ban the aforementioned plastics, but require the use of compostable or recyclable replacements.
Contact Kaylee Beam at kbeam97 ‘at’ stanford.edu.

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Royal Family News: 5 Things That Will Happen To Prince Harry And Meghan Markle If They Don’t Make Changes Now
British family news reveals it’s safe to say that 2020 has not been a very good year for Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle and for several good reasons, too. That’s because they’ve managed to make one negative headline after another, if it’s not for buying a $14 million dollar mansion in Montecito, Calif., Zooming their way to a new career as celebrity philanthropists (while also keeping their royal titles), or staging photo ops at cemeteries in Los Angeles.
With that said, it seems like the future is rather bleak for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, especially if they don’t act fast and do something to rehabilitate their image. That’s why we’ve got a list of five things that will happen to Harry and Meghan in 2021 unless they start making some changes now. Check it out below and let us know what you think.
#1 They Need To Hire A Better PR Team
Meghan Markle might have thought that by going back to her Hollywood roots, she would have had all of the top people in the business dying to work with her. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened. She and Prince Harry need to hire a better PR team because so far their public relations strategy has pulled them backward rather than forwards with their multiple embarrassing blunders.
#2 They Need To Realize That You Can’t Be British Royals In Sunny California
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle apparently want to keep all of the perks that come with being members of the royal family, but without the work and of course, while also living in a totally different postal code. That’s just not going to happen as Harry and Meghan need to realize that royals don’t live in L.A. – unless they are the hip hop kind.
#3 Their Celebrity ‘Friends’ Are Fast Turning Their Backs On Them
While there’s no doubt that Harry and Meghan managed to invite the A-list to their wedding and even to Meghan’s baby shower back in 2019, it seems like many of those same fans are fast turning their backs on them. In fact, one report suggested that George and Amal Clooney told wedding guests at Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding in 2018 that they barely even knew the couple.
#4 The Royal Family Might Permanently Shut Their Palace Doors On Them
With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex toeing the political line, staging photo ops in cemeteries, and complaining in one Zoom after another that they are getting constantly bullied by their critics, there’s a chance that the royal family might just permanently shut their palace doors on them. The Queen doesn’t need another royal headache.
#5 They, Face A Future Of Celebrity Obscurity And Ridicule
With the way things are going right now, there’s a good chance that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might face an uncertain future of celebrity obscurity and ridicule. At this point, the only thing left for them to do is appear in commercials promoting Nespresso machines in Japan.
Be sure to catch up on everything happening with British Royal Family news right now. Come back here often for all the latest the British Royal Family spoilers, news, and updates.

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Published Online: July 29, 2019
Phytase in broilers feeding
Alison Batista Vieira Silva Gouveia, Lorrayne Moraes de Paulo, Júlia Marixara Sousa da Silva, Elísio Marques de Almeida Júnior,
Karine Oliveira Costa, Stéfane Alves Sampaio, Fabiana Ramos do Santos, Cibele Silva Minafra
ABSTRACT The use of the enzyme phytase in broiler diets has already become a practice commonly used in industrial poultry, although different effects of this enzyme can be observed, the research done shows that the efficacy of this enzyme and its beneficial effect. In this context, this mini-review aims to address the main aspects of phytase utilization in broilers feeding and its influence on the reduction of phytate effects on zootechnical performance.
KEYWORDS: animal nutrition, antinutritional factors, phosphorus

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Human population control essay
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Saturday, October 21, 2017 10:30 AM - 11:31 AM
When you’re a frog, you can’t bundle up for winter. When you’re a tree, you can’t stay warm by the fireplace. Curious about how different kinds of critters prepare for cold weather? Come to the Water Wiser Kids event Saturday, Oct. 21, at Ice Lake in Barrett Township!
Looking under rocks and using nets and buckets to dip into the water, children will see what what wiggly, squiggly creatures they can find. With guidance from Kettle Creek Environmental Educator Brittney Coleman, kids and their grownups will learn how the natural world changes to survive a cold Pocono winter.
“Some frogs hibernate at the bottom of the lake,” Coleman says. “Some make their own natural ‘antifreeze’ that replaces the water in their cells at the first hint of frost. There’s lots to see, learn and explore at this little lake and along its shore.”
Ice Lake is part of a 79-acre natural area that protects the pure, safe waters of Cranberry Creek.
IF YOU GO: Ice Lake outing for kids
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21
WHERE: Ice Lake in Barrett Township. Register for directions.
COST: Free, but registration is required and limited.
DETAILS: Suitable for elementary-age children, who must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
This event is part of the Water Wiser Kids Series sponsored by Brodhead Watershed Association, funded by a Dr. Claus Jordan Endowment Grant from Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono Foundation.
CONTACT: 570-839-1120 or 570-629-2727 or email email@example.com. See brodheadwatershed.org/WaterWiser.html.
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Stories abound of events after Buddha achieved enlightenment. Tucked among them is a little-known story that a few meditative minstrels recite. They sing paeans of how marvellous nature’s response was to Siddharth becoming Buddha. The peace engulfing him blended aesthetically with the tranquility of the surroundings, as if the universe was in the mood for serene celebration. Devas came out of their heavenly abode to view this marvellous sight. They were taken in by the splendour that was imposing compared even to their opulent palaces.
However, they were in for a surprise as Buddha did something unexpected. He folded his hands and bowed. Then he turned to his right and bowed again. He did the same, turning to his left. The gesture was repeated, looking up and down. The sight intrigued everyone.
‘Who are you bowing to, O Lord?’ One of the devas couldn’t hold back his curiosity. ‘You’ve moved to a much higher pedestal, as we understand it from our position… a place seldom reached. Perhaps once in a millennium! Please tell us who you need to bow to? Is there a force or stature higher than the one you’ve reached that we aren’t aware of?’
Buddha smiled and replied, ‘I’m bowing to the sun, the moon, the sky, stars, mountains, the wind, humans, higher beings, those in the netherworld, trees, animals, plants, rivers, seas, insects, unseen tiny creatures… to each speck of life in this vast universe.’
‘We still don’t understand, O Lord,’ another deva interjected.
‘The position I’ve reached, for which you are bowing to me, is thanks to everyone. Had the sun not risen on time, the moon not done so at night, the wind not blown, insects not buzzed, trees not swayed, animals not moved around, rivers not flowed, humans not used their imagination, this bodhi tree not given me shade, tiny blades of grass not grown under my feet, or the smallest of creatures not mutated, do you think I would have reached this position? I’m here because of all of them. Hence, I bow to them. A small token of gratitude for their immense contribution to my being in this state.’
Grasping the meaning behind this noble lesson will help us acknowledge those around us and their contribution to our achievements. We must always remember that a sense of gratitude is paramount for proper karmic balance.
Rajessh M. Iyer is a storyteller who explores human relationships through meaningful anecdotes, parables, and stories; he shares his work on www.rajesshmiyer.com.

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Children of the Sun
A prophecy names the firstborn children of the Fyne witches as those required to save Columbyana from a rising darkness. One will wield the crystal dagger; one will betray love; one will be hurtled into the Land of the Dead.
“Punchy battle scenes and steamy lovemaking will please genre fans, but it's Jones's gift for creating complex heroes and villains that lifts this story out of the ordinary.” (Prince of Magic) Publishers Weekly
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As Christmas entertainments go, ''We Free Kings'' is a romp with a difference.
Ribald, raucous and often irreverent, this Italian-French-German co-production, directed by Sergio Citti, is a meandering comic meditation on mankind and religion.
Built around the wanderings of a high-minded, low-budget three-man circus troupe consisting of two clowns and a tamer, ''We Free Kings'' (''I Magi Randagi'') manages to address a political agenda; suggest both the possibilities and impossibilities of European harmony; cast a knowing eye on such sins as greed, lust and envy; offer a hilarious send-up of soap operas and hold out the chance that maybe, just maybe, people will learn to recognize a messiah when they see one.
For all its underlying concern with religion, ''We Free Kings,'' playing today at the Museum of Modern Art and beginning an engagement tomorrow at Anthology Film Archives, is scarcely a film for those who brook no trifling with the seriousness of their faith. But for those with a couple of hours to spare and an open mind, the shaggy-dog story that is ''We Free Kings'' provides a few laughs and some food for thought.
Mr. Citti's heroes -- played by Silvio Orlando, Rolf Zacher and Patrick Bauchau -- are a scruffy threesome, an Italian, a Frenchman and a German who represent humanity at its best and worst.
When first encountered, they have roused the little village of Monte Feroce to attend their circus, which promises to expose its audience to the most ferocious of beasts. But instead of producing a lion or a tiger, the tamer introduces a rifle-toting man dressed in a German Army uniform and a Mafioso. ''Don't you realize man is the most ferocious of beasts?'' the tamer asks.
The audience proves his point by running the threesome out of town.
Footsore, they try to hitch a ride by stealing three camels intended for another town's Nativity pageant. They are under arrest when the three villagers who usually portray the Wise Men demand too much for their services, so the two clowns and the tamer of the Circus Fly are outfitted with the costumes of the Magi, which does not prevent them from dallying with the love-starved local women.
It seems that the men of the village would rather buy cars than bring up children. No child has been born in that village for a dozen years.
The Wise Men refuse to proceed without a real baby, a decision that soon finds them under a beckoning star, stowed away aboard a ship, jointly dreaming of an interview with God and finally in hopeful search of the new messiah.
In ''We Free Kings,'' the Christmas spirit runs slightly amok.
WE FREE KINGS (I Magi Randagi)
Written and directed by Sergio Citti; in Italian, with English subtitles; director of photography, Franco Di Giacomo; music by Ennio Morricone; production designer, Danilo Donati; produced by Francesco Torelli. At the Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53d Street (tonight only), and starting tomorrow at Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue at Second Street, East Village. Running time: 94 minutes. This film is not rated.
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Cord Blood to Treat Autism & Other Brain Disorders: New Studies Launching at Duke Duke Medicine is leading the way in cord blood research as their team of specialist prepare to undertake major studies to explore the use of umbilical cord blood to treat autism, stroke, cerebral palsy and related brain disorders. The group was […] Continue Reading
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ground flax seeds
overripe bananas, peeled
1 1/2 cups
( I use a 1/2 cup of all purpose and 1 cup fresh ground whole wheat)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix flax seed and water together in a small bowl.
- Beat the sugar and sucanat with the oil and applesauce on medium speed of a mixer.
- Add the flax seed and water mixture. Beat a little longer.
- Add bananas. Beat until the bananas are well incorporated in the wet ingredients.
- Stop the mixer.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt and vanilla.
- Mix just until ingredients are all wet. You don't want to develop gluten and make the bread tough.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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In their penultimate friendly of the pre-season, Manchester United will face Norwegian side Kristiansund at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.
The Red Devils remain unbeaten so far this pre-season, winning four out of their four games - including victories over Internazionale and Tottenham Hotspur. This will surely put United fans at ease ahead of the upcoming season, as they'll recall that they had a poor pre-season before their disastrous 2018/19 campaign
Kristiansund, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's hometown club, are currently midway through their third consecutive season in the Norwegian top flight. Uglan currently occupies seventh place in the Eliteserien, eight points away from the European places.
Check out 90min's preview of Tuesday's clash below.
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Eric Bailly - who was seen leaving the stadium on crutches after suffering a knee injury while playing against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, is doubtful, with Solskjær admitting Bailly's injury "doesn't look great".
Alexis Sánchez, who should be returning to training following the conclusion of United's tour of the Asia-Pacific, could be in contention to make an appearance, while Timothy Fosu-Mensah
is still rehabilitating following a knee injury he suffered while playing on loan with Fulham last season.
As for Kristiansund, only Andreas Hopmark is out injured. Solskjær's son Noah, who is on the books at Uglan, could make an appearance against his father's club.
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De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Smalling, Shaw; Pogba, Matić, James, Lingard, Rashford; Martial.
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This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides. United last played a Norwegian side back in 2017, when they beat Oslo-based side Vålerenga 3-0. Marouane Fellaini, Lukaku and Scott McTominay all got on the scoresheet that day as they easily beat Enga at the Ullevaal Stadion.
Manchester United are in fine form, having won all of their pre-season friendlies so far. This is a positive change from their form at the end of last season, when they failed to win any of their last five Premier League games.
Kristiansund have been on a more negative run of form recently, winning two and losing three out of their last five games. They did, however, thrash Lillestrøm 5-2 in their most recent fixture.
Kristiansund 5-2 Lillestrøm (5/7)
Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Manchester United (25/7)
Rosenborg 1-0 Kristiansund (29/6)
Manchester United 1-0 Internazionale (20/7)
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GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — A primitive trail to Hanging Lake is expected to open later this summer after the main trail was significantly damaged last year after multiple mudslides related to the 2020 Grizzly Creek Fire, a spokesperson for the White River National Forest said.
Located in Glenwood Canyon, Hanging Lake is one of Colorado's most popular tourist destinations. It's been closed due to damage sustained after multiple mudslides in the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar last summer that also closed Interstate 70.
Officials said last August that the main trail up to Hanging Lake had "extreme damage" and would require complete reconstruction.
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The cost to reconstruct the trail to Hanging Lake will be significant, officials said. The hiking trail will need to be redesigned to meet the "new landscape" created by the mudslides.
On Thursday, David Boyd with the White River National Forest said they would begin work on a primitive trail later this spring or early summer. He said exact details are still being worked out, but the current plan calls for that primitive trail to open later in the summer.
There is "a lot of interest" in the trail, according to Boyd, who said they would make an announcement once they have a concrete timeline.
Damage to trail to Hanging Lake
The Grizzly Creek Fire started burning on Aug. 10, 2020, in the canyon east of Glenwood Springs and more than 30,000 acres. The lake itself was spared, and the areas around it in the White River National Forest were burned.
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Emma Olivia Watkins born 21 September  is an Australian singer, actress, and dancer, best known as the first female member of the children’s group the Wiggles. Watkins started ballet when she was four. She saw the Wiggles perform Irish dancing and later studied other styles of dance, including, jazz, hip hop, tap, and contemporary. She attended The McDonald College , a performing arts school, won a full scholarship at the Sydney Film School , and completed a certificate specialising in musical theatre at ED5 International in Sydney. She has taught children dance since she was in high school. She has also performed in Bollywood films, played drums and percussion instruments, was crowned Miss Granny Smith Apples in , and was learning Australian Sign Language by Lisa Tolin of the Associated Press called Watkins a strong role model for girls, and reported that her fans came to concerts dressed like her and that they gave her homemade bows, which had become part of her signature look. In September , it was announced that Watkins would host weekend afternoon programs on Sydney and Melbourne radio station smoothfm.
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His popular ex-wife appears to have given her blessing to the couple after reacting with a message of three purple hearts on his Instagram post. Stephensen showed off her sparkling engagement ring yesterday — an emerald cut pink gemstone and gave away further details on their proposal. She revealed Gillespie had proposed to her first before she returned the gesture last week.
Our faces say it all. It was something very meaningful for us to both have the opportunity to propose to one another, each in our own way. Watkins and Gillespie broke thousands of tiny hearts two years ago when they revealed they were divorcing after two years of marriage. The couple married in a stunning ceremony in country NSW and continue to tour together with The Wiggles.
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Emma Watkins — known as the yellow Wiggle from the popular childrens group — has confirmed she’s found love following her split from bandmate Lachy Gillespie. Watkins, 30, was thrilled to tell Stellar Magazine she’d found love with Wiggles musician Oliver Brian. Watkins revealed that she and her new beau had worked together for four years before he asked her to dinner, describing him as her “opposite”.
He loves talking about the environment and food production. Watkins and her co-star Lachy Gillespie’s highly-publicised split dominated headlines last year, but the two have remained close friends and co-stars since their marriage breakdown. In fact, Watkins tells Stellar she’d even picked early on that he’d hit it off with his new partner, Australian Ballet dancer Dana Stephensen, before they started dating.
Emma’s Blossoming Romance. Emma is dating Oliver Brian, who plays the guitar and banjo for The Wiggles. Emma spoke to Stellar magazine.
Even through a major breakup, Lachy Gillespie has showed his positive, Wiggly side, revealing he loves Emma Watkins now more than ever. The couple, who announced their shock split earlier this month, had dropped the news on fans like a hot potato. And while they chose to go their separate ways, they confirmed they would continue performing together in popular kids group the Wiggles.
For the first time since their shock separation, Lachy has opened up about their relationship, telling the Herald Sun’s Page 13 that they are the best of friends — “we always have been, that’s how it started. He said they were like any other couple and just realised they had reached a stalemate in their seemingly picture-perfect relationship. But all we care about is the children who watch the show. That’s how it started and that hasn’t changed. The colourful duo, who were married for two years, said they “shared the most beautiful life together” when they announced their split.
They first met around , when they were touring the Dorothy the Dinosaur show, and began dating about three years later. Our incredible friendship has been strengthened throughout this time and what we have discovered is that, more than ever, first and foremost we love and adore performing as Emma and Lachy in The Wiggles and having the privilege of celebrating this happiness with extraordinary families around the world. News of their marriage collapse came just weeks after yellow Wiggle Emma, 27, spoke about her ongoing and painful battle with acute endometriosis.
Lemma is a relationship between Lachy and Emma. They started dating when they replaced Greg and Jeff as the yellow and purple wiggles in , but didn’t officially announce it until March 7, The response Emma gave was, “Yes! Of Course! The wedding was planned in between tours. Lachy revealed he got the engagement ring in New Zealand.
The pair began dating shortly after they joined The Wiggles line-up (Emma is yellow, while Lachlan ‘Lachy’ is purple), with Lachlan telling The Daily Telegraph.
Emma Watkins, the yellow Wiggle, has opened up about finding love after her divorce—this time with musician Oliver Brian, who also appears in the series. Watkins said she’s “in love” with her new partner, and friend of more than four years. She added: “[Oliver] is the very opposite to me. He’s a very calm and thoughtful person and I’ve always been interested in his mind and his take on life, and his morals. He loves talking about the environment and food production.
Brian plays a variety of instruments on The Wiggles , including guitar and banjo. He has accompanied the band on several world tours. She said she kept her feelings to herself, and let them come together of their own accord. The yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins is in love with another co-star.
Lachlan Gillespie, the Purple Wiggle, is engaged to his ballet dancer girlfriend Dana Stephensen after she popped the question. The overjoyed entertainer posted his happy news on Instagram, revealing that the romantic proposal was a family affair, with the Australian Ballet star’s adorable son Jasper taking part. It’s been a rollercoaster few years for the Brisbane-born Gillespie after the shock break-up of his marriage to Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins.
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The trio, who all perform together in The Wiggles, were seen chatting around the carousel as they waited for their bags to arrive. Fancy seeing you here! Emma and Oliver appeared to take the awkwardness in their stride as they shared a lighthearted conversation with Lachy. Keeping their distance: Emma and Oliver appeared to take the awkwardness in their stride as they shared a lighthearted conversation with Lachy. After collecting his luggage, Lachy dashed out of the terminal, with Emma and Oliver following him several minutes later.
And she’s already friendly with his ex, Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins. Purple Wiggle Lachy has all but confirmed he is dating Dana.
When it was announced that Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins and her husband Lachlan Gillespie were divorcing, hearts of all ages broke. But it seems year-old children’s entertainer Emma has moved on with a new man, and he’s part of the Wiggles extended family. Now that they’ve gone public and were spotted together at Adelaide airport, here’s what we know about her new boyfriend. The Yellow Wiggle confessed to Stellar that she is indeed “in love” and that the two had worked together and were friends of four years before he asked her out on a dinner date.
He loves talking about the environment and food production. It’s not very ‘Wiggly’, but it’s been nice for me to talk about things not just concerning ourselves, but people everywhere around the world. Emma also admitted that since she and Oliver started dating, she’s learned to relax a bit more and stress less about the little things.
The Yellow and Purple Wiggle shocked fans when they announced in April they were separating after just two years of marriage. But the couple continue to be each other’s biggest fans, despite recently embarking on new relationships. Lachlan Gillespie and Simon Pryce — who are back-up dancers with the group — are also named as the other replacements, joining Watkins and original member Anthony Field in the new-look line-up.
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After her highly-publicised split from Lachy Gillespie last year, Emma Watkins has found love — again at work. He loves talking about the environment and food production. Watkins and Oliver Brian were just friends for four years until he asked her to dinner. Picture: Supplied. Emma and Lachy are still close friends following their split. Months later, Gillespie told her the pair had struck up a romance — which Watkins said she was delighted to hear.
Watkins and Gillespie were together for two years before announcing their separation in August on Facebook, much to the disappointment of fans who had become invested in their love story. Emma and Lachy have some news that they want to share with you: We have, and continue to share, the most beautiful life Speaking on Australian Story , Watkins said they made a point of keeping the relationship quiet in the initial stages.
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At the time, Yellow Wiggle Emma had been dealing with a number of health concerns which culminated in her needing to undergo surgery for endometriosis.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
“We can see that a brighter future lies ahead for Illinois. As we enter a new term, I will continue working in a bipartisan manner to tackle the toughest issues facing our state.
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“We must also enact meaningful property tax relief to make home ownership more affordable for middle-class families and seniors. Elderly residents who are long-term home owners are losing money from requirements to re-apply every year for their property tax exemptions. This is another issue I intend to address legislatively in the weeks to come.
“Equally important as my work in Springfield is making myself accessible to the residents of my district. I am already building a calendar of events for the year, including a combination of new ideas and familiar standbys like ‘coffee and conversation’ meetings with constituents. Through events, walking door-to-door, and extended and satellite office hours, I hope to hear from as many residents as possible so as to effectively represent their thoughts and viewpoints at the Capitol. Many difficult decisions will be made in the next two years, and I remain committed to serving the people of our community.”

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It was learnt that officials of LASTMA had allegedly apprehended the bus driver at the Costain bus stop, for allegedly violating a traffic rule.
It was said that an argument ensued between the driver, his conductor and the officials. In the ensuing scuffle, a LASTMA official allegedly punched the driver and he slumped.
A mob was reported to have barricaded the road in protest as the driver lay on the floor, foaming in the mouth. The mob reportedly vandalised a LASTMA patrol car which drove into the protesters at the time, beating up the officials.
They were said to have mobilised and also attacked the LASTMA office in the area and vandalised vehicles in the yard before the intervention of policemen from the Iponri division.
A witness, Ibrahim Adisa, told The Punch that the incident happened around 9am.
He said, “We saw that the LASTMA officials held the bus driver at the junction for breaking traffic rule. The man did not release the vehicle to them, which started an argument. The driver and the conductor then started fighting the LASTMA men.
“One of the LASTMA officials put his hand in the pocket and brought out a ring which he used to hit the driver. The man fell and started foaming in the mouth. The officials then took his bus into their yard and left him on the ground.
“A mob barricaded the road and vandalised a LASTMA patrol car that came in that time. They beat up all the officials in the car. After that, they carried the man’s body into the LASTMA’s office and chased out the workers.”
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Various colleges and universities have long since stopped calling it the Christmas vacation. A large shopping mall in San Francisco was decked out in all sorts of holiday decorations, including a huge tree, with Santa Claus sitting next to it -- but nowhere was there that now-controversial phrase, "Merry Christmas."
The idea is that any mention of Christmas might offend people who are not Christians -- and that this should be avoided at all costs.
As someone who does not keep track of my friends' religions, I have undoubtedly over the years sent out Christmas cards to people who were Jewish or non-religious. Yet none has protested or seemed to be traumatized.
Christmas is now one of many things that make us walk on eggshells during this supposedly liberated era. Are we all wimps?
Over the years, we have gotten used to the American Civil Liberties Union launching legalistic jihads against recognitions of Christmas, in between coming to the rescue of murderers and terrorists.
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Being established meant that everyone had to pay taxes to support that church, whether they belonged to it or not, and that people who didn't belong to the established church could not be admitted to various institutions or be appointed to certain official positions.
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If you want to make your spreadsheets more visual, then why not insert some 3D Models. Microsoft provide a wide range of models that you can insert into your spreadsheet.
To insert a 3D Model, go to the Insert tab and select the 3D Models icon. This will open the Online 3D Models window. In the search bar, type a description of what you are looking for and press enter. Once you have found the 3D model that you want, select it and click Insert. This will now insert the 3D Model into your spreadsheet.

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There is a lot of things I think about. In my mind, it all sounds so logical and coherent but when I open my mouth to speak, all that comes out is a jumbled mess.
Smiling • Writing • Dreaming
Alive and Have Dreams
Expats in Japan
Rosie and her 20's
Relax Focus Awake - Online, 1 to 1 and groups
Welcome to my li'l spot on the WWW
Bridging the Generation Gap One Story at a Time
Talk Books. Drink Coffee.
A personal view of my observations..
This blog serves as a platform for me to connect with family and friends through documenting my daily tidbits. Allow me to share my world with you!
an Asian American journey towards Self and Belonging
Seeing, feeling and exploring places and cultures of the world
the literary asylum
Unsolicited advice for shit you didn't know you were doing wrong
My blog that used to be on Fridays
Spotlighting inspirational women and ways you can make a positive impact too

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Series: Disruption (#2)
Oh God, what happened?Book one was so good. Then this came around and I just... what?Maggie's character was utterly destroyed by all the romance the author insisted on packing in this novel. The author turned a badass and independent girl into this awfully immature, lovesick stranger. I just couldn'...


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By MITCHELL ARMENTROUT and SAM CHARLES
Kamari Belmont beat a murder rap on a technicality last month, but didn’t have long to enjoy it. About half an hour after being released on bond from Cook County Jail, the 23-year-old was shot to death while riding in a vehicle in Little Village.
About 11:12 p.m., Kamari Belmont was released from jail after posting 10 percent of a $100,000 bond, and was picked up by an acquaintance, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office.
At 11:43 p.m., he was riding in a vehicle less than a mile from the jail in the 3300 block of South California when a white SUV pulled alongside and someone inside opened fire, according to Chicago Police.
At 11:57 p.m., after being shot in the back and torso, he tried to run away, but collapsed in the street, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Belmont and two other men, 23-year-old Terrance Hogans and 21-year-old Khalil Powell, were charged in connection with a pair of robberies that happened within an hour of each other early on May 1, 2015, police said at the time.
Hogans shot one of the victims in the first alleged robbery, which happened about 2 a.m. in the 3700 block of South Vincennes, Cook County prosecutors said at his bond hearing. The victim, 40-year-old North Side man Sorrell Marshall, died three weeks later of complications from his gunshot wounds, according to the Cook County Medical examiner’s office.
The men were involved in a second robbery about an hour later in the 0-100 block of East 21st Street, but police were able to track them down using a mobile tracking application on cellphone they stole, prosecutors said.
As officers approached in the 500 block of West 43rd Street, Hogans got out of the vehicle with a handgun in his waistband and lunged at one of the officers with a forearm to the chest, authorities said. An officer shot him once in the arm and chest, and he ran away, prosecutors said. The other two men were arrested, as was Hogans when he showed up at Mercy Hospital.
An autopsy didn’t immediately rule on the manner of Marshall’s death, but it was later ruled a homicide, according to the medical examiner’s office. Hogans and Belmont were initially charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, and unlawful restraint. They were later charged with murder. Powell was chargeed with armed robbery and unlawful restraint.
The murder charges against Belmont and Hogans were dropped Jan. 27, court records show. A state statute stipulates that, after agreed upon continuances, a person accused of a crime who is still in custody must be brought to trial 120 days after making a demand, unless that is specifically waived in the continuance request.
Court records show that Belmont made a demand for trial on April 15, 2016. Between May 2015 and mid-January 2017, Belmont’s attorneys and prosecutors agreed to at least 12 case continuances, records show.
When Belmont’s charges were dropped, a judge set bond at $100,000 for the second robbery. The murder charge against Hogans was also dropped, but he was ordered held on $200,000 for the second robbery, and assaulting an officer.
Someone posted 10 percent bail for Belmont and he was released Monday night before the shooting.
Hogans next court date is set for Mach 29, while Powell is scheduled to appear in court March 21.


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Tag: Persona 3 Portable
Everything seems so exciting in Japanese. I have no idea what’s happening in the video, but it seems pretty similar to the PS2 version of the game, except that the main character can be female.
Persona 3 will be coming to the PSP this year, with Persona 3 Portable. From the pictures, it looks like you’ll be able to choose between playing the game as a male or female. The game will be out in Japan on November 1. No other details are available currently, and no word on a […]

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Doctor insights on:
Causes Of Retinal Hemorrhage
Clot problems: Chronic illness that affects the clotting process can lead to increased retinal bleeding. Diabetes frequently causes retinal bleeding of several types. Retinal bleeding is seen in uncontrolled hypertension and some autoimmune diseases. It also can occur in vascular disease such as retinal strokes, and sickle cell anemia and also hematologic malignancies like leukemia. ...Read more
Can taking vitamin E cause retinal hemorrhage after vitrectomy (1weekpostop)? The eye vitamin that I want to take has 400 iu and a DV 1667% 2 caps/day
Extremely low risk: Talk to your vitreo-retinal surgeon to be safe, as the surgeon will know if there was anything usually concerning regarding postoperative bleeding risk. If your diet is normal & healthy, you won't get deficient in vitamin E anyway. The highest safe level of intake from supplements for adults is 1,500 IU/day for natural forms of vitamin E and 1,100 IU/day for synthetic forms. ...Read more
Bleeding in retina: The retina, the seeing film at the back of the eye, is richly vascularized and vessels can bleed from a variety of conditions. This is termed retinal hemorrhage. It is seen in patients with trauma, diabetes, macular degeneration, sickle cell anemia, leukemia, aplastic anemia, blood clotting abnormalities and a host of rare conditions as well. ...Read more
Retinal hemorrhage: Retinal hemorrhages can occur in any of its layers: causes: diabetes, hypertension, macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusion are most common. Vision loss is a not a typical complain at first-depends on the cause. There is no treatment recommended. Referral to the patient`s primary care doctor is recommended to rule out systemic disease. Retinal specialist or a good eye md to treat. ...Read more
Can you tell me if a child can suffer from retinal hemorrhage from falling off a couch onto a hard wooden floor?
Not usually: I'm not going to say this could never happen, as it is a possibility in people who are prone to retinal tears/detachments like with Still's disease. But for a normal child this distance fall is extremely unlikely to do anything more than a big bump and bruise superficially, and possibly a tiny headache for a few hours. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Yes: This is a well described cause of edema and bleeding of the retina when you climb higher than your acclimation. The use of acetazolamide can help but a common associated condition is fluid in the lung which basically halts further climbing and brain fog with confusion and disorientation. ...Read more
NO: Retinal hemmorhage requires high velocity back-and-forth motion. Simple impact, especially from the low height of a typical couch cushion to the floor wouldn't do it. There is an extensive scientific literature about this and some controversy about alternative explanations for the bleeding, all too detailed to summarize here. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Yes, however:: At altitude above 4300 meters, there are certainly reports of retinal hemorrhage but it can be difficult to exclude other causes.High altitude retinopathy (harh) is seen in up to 29% of everest climbers above 5300 meters. There seems to be an association with altitude sickness raising questions whether slow ascent ; other factors may reduce risk for bleeding in the small vessels of the eye. ...Read more
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MSU will host Dec. 5 Christmas plant sale
Students in Mississippi State University’s Horticulture Club will host their annual Christmas Plant Sale on Dec. 5.
This fundraiser, which will take place from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., supports club activities throughout the year. Students will be assisting shoppers in the campus greenhouses on Stone Boulevard behind Dorman Hall.
Poinsettias, Christmas cacti, succulents, living wreaths, mistletoe balls and ready-made table pieces will be available.
For more information, contact the MSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at 662-325-2311.

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Having first been introduced to London’s anti colonial queer punks Screaming Toenail when I was completely blown away by their live show supporting Petrol Girls last year, I was happy to discover that they’d shared a new video with the world yesterday.
Taken from their upcoming new album, ‘Sever’ is propelled by a dark, visceral drive as jangling hooks and the impassioned vocals of Jacob V Joyce envelop the ears with stirring resonance. With shades of the anthemic, emotive energy of The Cure, it’s a poignant slice of post-punk. A compelling and affecting offering that demands multiple listens. Of the track, the band explain:
“‘Sever’ is written in response to the never ending saga of getting your hair cut as a gender non conforming person. Or is it our response to the displacement so many of us feel as black and brown people in the diasora? Or maybe building queer community and resisting shame...”
Filmed in Trinidad (by Arnaldo James) and London (by Nichola M J Davis), watch the new video for ‘Sever’ here:
Catch Screaming Toenail live:
19th September – Pop, Brixton (AFROPUNK Battle Of The Bands)
13th December – The Finsbury, London (for Get In Her Ears – we can’t wait!)


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Pets are universally known to be great and rewarding companions for just about anyone, and boomers are no exception. But should boomers – whose lives may be in transition due to the “empty nest,” retirement or home downsizing – foster a pet, thus avoiding ownership responsibilities, adopt from a shelter or buy from a breeder?
It’s a tough question, and some local experts and veteran pet owners provide some insights on their experience and what they’ve seen.
Jeana Roth, the community relations manager at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, said that the organization sees many people of the baby-boomer generation, both as adopters and foster parents to their animals.
“We find that baby boomers are at a perfect point in their life to provide a loving home to an animal in need,” she said. “Many of our foster families are at a point in life where they have retired from their career, and can dedicate more time to foster animals who often require daily medical attention, observation and advanced care.”
Bobby Silcott, the facilities manager at the shelter, who is also a baby boomer and animal adopter, recommends adoption, based on his experience since joining the shelter as an employee just over a year ago. But he recommends fostering, too.
Silcott, 53, a Naples resident who has also worked as an animal control officer for eight years, has had a lot of experience fostering. He has two adopted dogs of his own, but since starting at the Animal Refuge League, some two dozen dogs have come through his home. Silcott said he currently has a mother and her eight puppies under his care.
“I don’t know if I’ve ever experienced anything quite as rewarding,” he said regarding fostering.
He added that he went into fostering with the goal of not adopting any more dogs, given that he already has two of his own, but that he, and all other foster homes, receives support in terms of food and other supplies from the shelter.
“Any of our fosters go through foster orientation, and once they take the guest home, we as a shelter provide all the food, medical attention, and anything they may need,” he said.
Silcott said there is certainly a level of patience required in fostering rescue animals, and that the Animal Refuge League tries to ensure that if any animals are showing troubling signs, they will not immediately be put up for adoption, but rather entered into a foster program.
For Falmouth resident Patricia Wakefield and her husband, Bob, who have been dog owners for decades, adopting a new dog was a unique, year-long process, but one that was worthwhile. Over the years, the Wakefields, who are now in their 60s, have owned a number of golden retrievers, which they bought through breeders.
However, after losing their dog, Jesse, to cancer last year, the couple decided to go a different route. A few months ago, the Wakefields adopted a Clumber spaniel, a relatively unknown breed, from a breeder in Virginia. The breeder was retiring the dog, Dudley, from the show ring, where he had won a title.
But, Wakefield said, “that means nothing to us. He is the sweetest, most gentle boy.” Dudley’s father won Best in Breed at the Westminster Dog Show in 2011 and 2012.
Wakefield said originally, the couple spent some time mulling over which way they wanted to pursue a new pet.
“We knew we didn’t want to go the puppy route and that we wanted an older dog,” she said, adding that they thought of adopting a rescue, but “in the long run decided this wasn’t the way we wanted to go.”
Speaking about the Clumber spaniel breed, Wakefield said that at this point in their lives, they weren’t looking for an overly energetic dog.
“The Clumber can be as active or as laid back as your lifestyle,” she said. “They certainly aren’t a dog to take out jogging, but they love to walk or play ball, and are just as content to lay by your feet while you watch TV or read.”
Wakefield said the process of getting Dudley was interesting, given his background and their past experience in working with breeders. Wakefield said the process included multiple phone conversations and emails exchanged between the couple and the Virginia breeder to ensure trust, but that eventually, they drove to Lovettsville, Va., to officially adopt him.
“She had sent pictures and videos, and she called our vet to make sure we were responsible dog owners, and we passed,” she said.
Whereas a dog of Dudley’s stature could normally go for as high as $3,000, Wakefield said, his owner was simply “looking for a good home for him to live out the rest of his life. I’m sure she thought, ‘If these people are driving all the way from Maine, then they are serious.’”
When asked about how different lifestyles or needs play into how would-be adopters decide on a pet, Silcott said that it can be difficult, especially for seniors unfamiliar with many breeds, to make a decision. He said the lack of information on some pets’ history can also be an issue, or deter some potential adopters.
He said that if someone really has his or her heart set on a certain breed, working with a reputable breeder can be worthwhile, but that he would still point interested people in the direction of adopting.
“There are a lot of variables. Some of the dogs come in, they’re anxious and it’s hard to say what’s gone on in their past,” he said. “I like to take those dogs, and there’s nothing more rewarding than turning these animals around.”
Silcott said that the Animal Refuge League and other rescue organizations offer a foster-to-adopt program, which allows potential owners to take a pet home for a few days to see if it’s the right fit for them.
For boomers and seniors, Silcott said, the level of adoption or fostering depends on how active they are, and said that often, adopting a senior dog works well for seniors.
“These dogs understand commands, they’ve been around, they typically listen really well, and are usually more laid back,” he said, adding that they work well for “empty-nesters” like himself.
“It really gives you great companionship, and there’s nothing like that therapy of having a dog,” he said.
Andrew Rice is a staff writer at Current Publishing.
Bobby Silcott, a dog foster and adopter, with his two adopted dogs, Priscilla, left, and Elvis. Silcott, who works at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, says adopting senior dogs is often a great fit for seniors.


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India is a concoction of multiple communities, practices, heritage and traditions. Our flourished and diverse cultures have so much to share with each other. AAMBRA Foundation aspires to be a conduit for the information within and among the diverse communities and educate them about best practices and ethics ubiquitous to our pan Indian culture. ‘AAMBROTSAVE’ - A celebration of Indian, art, craft, culture, cuisine and literature – is a project of the AAMBRA Foundation.
About the festival
The rapid globalization on one hand creates a common international culture and on the other hand is the growing international concern for safeguarding the world’s living heritage. We can safeguard the intangible cultural heritage only through effective live experiences by way of workshops, fairs and festivals.
Was thus born Aambrotsave – a one of its kind festival in the world
Aambrotsave is an annual cultural festival spread over two days- a celebration of art, craft, culture, cuisine and literature.
Through Aambrotsave, we celebrate and spread our cultural legacy embedded in theatre, cinema, cuisine, dance and music. We also aspire to promote literature - prose, poetry, and works of fiction, reading, writing and journalism.
4 major components of the festival:
AAMBROTSAVE KITAAB: A Literature Festival - Book releases, book discussions, discourses, promoting and supporting literary workshops, poetry and authors from all across the world.
AAMBROTSAVE RASS: An Instrumental and Performing Arts Festival - from folk singing and folk dancing to classical dancing, vocalists and instrumentalists, who perform live at the event.
AAMBROTSAVE HAAT: Art and Craft Festival - A collection of artisan stalls, selling traditional wares to promote indigenous skills, handiwork, paintings, weaves, art, craft and traditional indigenous medicines.
AAMBROTSAVE PAKWAAN: A Food Festival - collection of food stalls, serving traditional delicacies and regional cuisines


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Drums of Peace all started with a single kids workshop in 1996 and the relationship of the arts continued – carrying a hope that “One Day Something Great will Happen.” After being formally funded in 2009 by Lewis Ndlovu and Shuna Herscovit in J Bays, many drummers were invited, endorsed, joined in and trained.
This wonderful organization was founded for the purpose of nurturing and developing the artistic talents inherent in the peoples of Zimbabwe for the purposes of training and educating adults and children through the use of drumming and the arts to improve their lives, build a sense of community and social structure for the individual and to empower musicians and artists through increasing their sustainable financial resources, self-worth, respect of family, and employment opportunities.
This community-oriented organization is dedicated to the preservation of culture through cross-cultural communication using drumming and the arts by creating resources, drawing on indigenous traditions and inner personal strengths which break barriers created by caste, color and creed using the universal language of the drum.
Drums of Peace activities include:
a) Workshops: These are designed to educate musicians and artists allowing them to become leaders in the community and ambassadors for Drums of Peace. They become cultural change agents in a sustainable and transferable model.
b) Community Service in schools, orphanages, youth centres and other social service, sports and educational institutions. These programmes are designed to enhance the ability of the participants to listen, communicate, connect and discover their self worth.
c) Performances: These enable the musicians and artists to become organizers and self sufficient financially.
d) Cultural Change: Through playing at cricket matches and other major televised events community awareness is increased thus changing pride and attitude to self in the community
Drums of Peace has proved itself in the Pilot Scheme and grass-root phase and is ready to launch its well-developed unique interactive drumming model which has been used and adopted in schools, in performance and can be specifically adapted for all institutional purposes.
Drums of Peace also functions to create co-operation, collaboration and community resource building in relationship to the larger society it is intended to change negative impressions to positive impressions by influencing the attitudes and opinions formed in the country and the world about Zimbabwe. This enables those living in Zimbabwe to be confident both in themselves and in other members of the community. It also allows the external world to witness and embrace the positive spirit of the Zimbabwe people, changing the perceptions in the country and the world to encourage a re-surge of creativity and solidarity strengthening the individual and the whole. It is intended that this action would result in sustainable tourism.


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Makapu’u Lighthouse Downhill Trail Hiking & Halona Blowhole Sightseeing Tour
Makapuʻu Point is the southeasternmost point of Oahu and it was back in 1888 that plans for a lighthouse were first discussed, but it was not until 1909 that it was eventually built. With a brick tower constructed on a masonry basement, the white cylindrical tower has a red lantern roof and gray trim….
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