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A Marilyn is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland or Isle of Man with a relative height of at least 150 metres (492 ft), regardless of absolute height or other merit. The name was coined as a punning contrast to the designation Munro, used of a Scottish mountain with a height of more than 3,000 feet (914.4 m), which is homophonous with (Marilyn) Monroe.
There are 2,009 Marilyns identified: 1,216 in Scotland, 455 in Ireland (of which 66 are in Northern Ireland), 176 in England, 157 in Wales, 5 on the Isle of Man. Black Mountain, in the Black Mountains, on the border between England and Wales, was formerly counted in both countries but is now treated as being in Wales only. The list of Marilyns in Britain was compiled by Alan Dawson in his book The Relative Hills of Britain, and continues to change as resurveying produces revised heights for hills and the passes between them. The list was extended into Ireland by Clem Clements in a booklet, The Hewitts and Marilyns of Ireland.
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11 Things Doctors Need You to Know About Childhood Alzheimer’s
You've heard the heartbreaking stories of children suffering from dementia-like symptoms—or so-called "childhood Alzheimer's." But the term actually refers to two different diseases seen in children, neither of which is actually related to Alzheimer's. Our experts explain.
The name “childhood Alzheimer’s” isn’t technically correct
Childhood Alzheimer’s has been used colloquially to refer to children who show dementia-like symptoms, but the cause is very different than Alzheimer’s as seen in adults. A couple of diseases that fall under a family of more than 50 conditions known as “lysosomal storage disorders”—namely, Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) and Sanfilippo syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type III, also referred to as MPS III)—can cause such symptoms in children (and are extremely rare). Both NPC and MPS III are scientifically different from Alzheimer’s, explains Steven Walkley, DVM, PhD, professor of neuroscience and director of the Rose F. Kennedy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition seen in adults. It refers to abnormal levels of a naturally occurring protein (beta-amyloid) in the brain, which clump together between cells to form plaques that can interfere with brain connections. “These changes are associated with the onset and progression of dementia,” says Dr. Walkley.
So what happens in childhood Alzheimer’s?
The diseases responsible for this tragic condition—NPC and MPS-III—are genetic, neurodevelopmental, and neurodegenerative diseases. Both involve the breakdown of a crucial digestive structure in cells called the lysosome: This unit helps cells process cholesterol and sugar and push them out of cells so the body can put them to use. When there’s a missing or abnormal protein in the lysosome, these important nutrients pile up inside cells, depriving the body of important nutrients and causing cells to behave erratically and eventually die off.
What Alzheimer’s, NPC, and MPS III, do have in common is the deterioration of the brain cells is progressive over time, leading to dementia—but the underlying cause is different and, for patients of the childhood Alzheimer’s diseases, the brain is just one of many organs and systems in the body that suffer damage.
Childhood Alzheimer’s isn’t limited to young children
The progression of childhood Alzheimer’s-like diseases NPC and MPS III can vary widely. A person might suffer a very mild or slow-progressing form of the disease, and live into their twenties, explains Dr. Walkley. Signs of NPC (such as a large liver) can be detected in infancy, and even before birth. Very generally speaking, though, parents or doctors will notice the symptoms of NPC by the time a child turns six. When it comes to MPS III, parents may not notice symptoms until their child begins to walk. In a typical case of MPS III, that can happen in preschool or kindergarten. Parents often don’t realize their child has an issue until he’s in school and not keeping up with the other kids. He might get special help—at which point a teacher or aide may notice that the child’s knowledge base is declining, explains Chester Whitley, PhD, MD, professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Typically, an infected child won’t survive past their teenage years.
It damages more than memory
The brain symptoms may be the first thing parents notice, but the diseases can also attack other structures and organs: A child will lose dexterity, balance, and the ability to speak. A child with NPC will have a hard time moving their eyes to look up or down; they might blink a lot or jerk their neck; they’ll also experience seizures and motor problems. In the case of MPS III children (who tend to have distinctive facial features, such as a large forehead and coarse hair), they might seem hyperactive and have terrible insomnia, explains Patricia Dickson, MD, chair of the scientific advisory board at the National MPS Society.
It’s rare and genetic
Experts are unsure of the number of children at risk since the diseases are often missed—or misdiagnosed. Some reports suggest that NPC occurs in 1 out of 100,000 to 150,000 live births; MPS III may turn up in 1 out of 70,000 to 100,000 births. Because the diseases depend on recessive genes, each parent must be a carrier—this means their offspring will have a one in four chance of developing the condition.
How do genes play a role?
Parents pass on mutated genes that produce deformed versions of the NPC-1 or NPC-2 protein (or the genes they may not produce the protein at all). These proteins are responsible for moving cholesterol and other lipids out of the lysosome in a cell—which has a huge impact on a person’s overall health. “Cholesterol is needed to make cell membranes, steroids, and vitamins,” says NPC researcher Charles Vite, PhD, DVM, a professor of neurology and neurosurgery in the department of clinical studies at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. “If the cholesterol can’t get out of the lysosome, then it can’t help perform these functions.” In addition, cholesterol and other lipids accumulate in the cell, which causes it to function abnormally and sometimes to die.
MPS III patients have a defect in one of four genes (denoted by MPS III A, B, C, or D), each of which is responsible for an enzyme that breaks down a particular type of sugar molecule. As the sugar builds up, brain and organ function declines; gradually the cell dies, explains Dr. Dickson.
Pediatricians often think the disease is something else
Because the condition is rare, pediatricians don’t look for it; also, the symptoms can be subtle and easy to miss. A parent may feel that something is “off,” but a doctor unfamiliar with the condition may reassure the parents that the child is just experiencing a developmental delay, a learning disability, or some other neurological condition—MPS III can resemble autism, for example. While genetic tests like whole exome sequencing can lead to a diagnosis, it’s not uncommon that parents and their child will undergo what’s considered a “diagnostic odyssey.” Here are nine ways to find a pediatrician you can trust.
It can take years to get an answer
“The average time it takes a patient to get the right diagnosis [for NPC] is about six years,” says Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics, neurological sciences, and biochemistry at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Patients and their families almost never hear the diagnosis from their own pediatrician. Finding an answer typically involves seeing specialists and geneticists. You could try ordering up your own genetic test, though here’s what your doctor probably isn’t telling you about 23andMe and other genetic tests.
The same is true for MPS III, according to Dr. Whitley, who is also head of the Lysosomal Disease Network. He’s currently involved with launching a project on diagnostic odysseys: the goal is to figure out how long diagnosis takes, on average, and define the financial and emotional costs associated with the delay. Dr. Whitley is also hoping to rally support for the inclusion of lysosomal diseases in newborn screenings. While each of the diseases behind childhood Alzheimer’s is rare, put together they occur in 1 in 5,000 live births—that’s as common as some of the conditions doctors already routinely screen for in newborns.
It has gotten easier to confirm the diseases
As recently as a few years ago, doctors needed to do a skin biopsy and a culture of skin cells to confirm NPC, explains Dr. Whitley. For MPS III, urine tests provided a quick screen, followed by a blood test to zero in on what particular form of MPS the child might have. Now, both diseases can be directly diagnosed with a high degree of accuracy using just blood tests, says Dr. Dickson.
There is no cure, but, for some patients, treatments are on the horizon
Unfortunately, no pill or surgery can reverse symptoms. “It’s extremely hard to treat genetic brain diseases,” says Dr. Walkley. “It’s hard to know which metabolic pathways to alter to prevent a disease that’s ongoing in the brain.” In the case of patients with an NPC-1 mutation, cyclodextrin (incidentally, the active ingredient in Febreze air fresheners) appears extremely promising as a way to control the disease. “It’s not the perfect treatment, but it’s a major step forward,” says Dr. Walkley. Injected into the spine, the drug seems to halt the disease’s progression and stabilize the condition. He believes the treatment could be available soon.
A couple of treatments for MPS III show promise, but they’re still years away from FDA approval. Among the two furthest along, says Dr. Dickson, is a form of gene therapy and a form of enzyme therapy.
Support is out there
If your child has NPC or MPS III, you can find lots of helpful information and advice through support groups. Organizations composed of doctors, researchers, and families with children suffering from the condition can assist families in getting the help they need. If your child has MPS, get in touch with groups such as the National MPS Society, the Cure Sanfilippo Foundation, and Jonah’s Just Begun. If your child has NPC, check out the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation, the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation, and Support of Accelerated Research for NPC. As is the case with any other incurable disease, you’ll want to visit clinicaltrials.gov to register for any studies that may prove helpful for your child. No treatment can reverse the damage already done, which is why Dr. Whitley stresses that “it’s important to get help as early as you can.” By reaching out, you’ll also realize that you’re not alone.
- The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation (NNPDF): "Niemann-Pick Disease Overview"
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Mucopolysaccharidosis type III"
- Chester Whitley, PhD, MD, professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis
- Patricia Dickson, MD, chair of the scientific advisory board at the National MPS Society
- Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases: "Epidemiology of Sanfilippo syndrome: results of a systematic literature review"
- Charles Vite, PhD, DVM, professor of neurology and neurosurgery in the department of clinical studies at University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: "What are whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing?"
- Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics, neurological sciences, and biochemistry at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago
- National Center for Advancing Traditional Sciences: "Cyclodextrin for Niemann-Pick Type C1 Disease"

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TORONTO (Mar. 30) — So, which accomplishment is more impressive: Wendel Clark’s 34 goals in 1985–86 that stood, for more than three decades, as the rookie–season record for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Or, the 35 goals (and counting) by Auston… Read More
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Nikon Z8 is coming near! According to the How2fly, Nikon Z8 is scheduled to be officially announced in September or October. Will it kill the current Nikon Z7 II (Amazon/B&H/ Adorama) ? Continue reading
According to the DCW, Nikon Z8 is scheduled to be officially announced next month. will it kill the current Nikon Z7 II (Amazon/B&H/ Adorama) ? Continue reading
Along with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens (B&H/ Adorama), Nikon also announced the new Nikon Z30. It is a purpose-built mirrorless camera optimized for vloggers and live streamers. Pairing Nikon’s noteworthy image quality, 4K video recording, and a large 20.8MP DX-format sensor with a specialized feature-set and design, the Z30 is designed to elevate your content and tag along on your everyday adventures.
This new camera costs $706.95, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Continue reading
Nikon Z30 is coming soon. According to the latest rumors from NR, this new camera is scheduled to be officially announced on June 29th, 2022. Continue reading
NR posted a new picture (above) named Nikon Z f. What do you think? Is it real or fake? Continue reading
Nikon Z8 is coming? Is there room for a Nikon Z8 between the current Nikon Z7 II and Nikon Z9?
DigitalCameraWorld has a discussion article about the rumors of the Nikon Z8. Continue reading
DxOMark tested the sensor of the newly announced Nikon Z9 (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama). This new Nikon Z9 sensor achieved an excellent high score of 98 points. In their rankings, this places the new Nikon flagship in joint 9th position for all sensor sizes, including medium format.
CAPA CAMERA WEB posted the best selling products of Yodobashi Camera’s interchangeable lens digital cameras in the second half of January 2022. Nikon Z9 (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) wins the top 1 position, followed by Sony Alpha a7 IV Body (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama).
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Lee and Kurtz provide plenty of firepower as the band zips through 10 songs, with “Tell The Truth”—a tale of a troubled relationship—being the only slow one. The well-crafted arrangements are consistently catchy and Lee gets solid vocal support from Kurtz And Prendergast. “Slip Of The Tongue” takes aim at loose talk and gossip, while “Sticks And Stones” is about trying to get along with someone who constantly criticizes and complains.
Lee strikes a more inspirational tone with the rollicking “On Top Of The World,” and on “One Day At A Time,” a guy tells his commitment-seeking girlfriend it’s better to just take life as it comes. That sentiment also shows up on “All We Have Is Now,” which has more of a garage rock feel. The defiant “Nothing To Lose,” with its high-speed instrumental intro and lush harmonies, serves as the best cut on an album filled with good rock tunes.


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In the early 1990s, Yale researchers noticed that chronically depressed patients experienced almost immediate—if transitory—relief from symptoms after taking the pediatric anesthetic ketamine. Their subsequent research has shown that ketamine, which is also abused as a party drug Special K, works on an entirely different neurotransmitter system as currently prescribed anti-depressants.
The work at Yale opened up a revolution in the understanding of depression—which afflicts tens of millions of people worldwide. Now, Yale scientists are taking another leadership role in the use of ketamine in mental health treatments —urging caution about its indiscriminate use.
“In a nutshell, I feel confident telling patients who have had little help from previous treatments that ketamine provides meaningful relief from some of their worst symptoms for at least a few days or even weeks,” said Dr. Gerard Sanacora, professor of psychiatry and director of the Yale Depression Research Program. “But I can’t tell them with any degree of certainty how long the benefit can be sustained or how safe it is to repeatedly administer the medication over periods of months or years.”
The observation about beneficial effects of ketamine were made at the Connecticut Mental Health Center by Dr. John Krystal, chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale and colleagues. Researchers have discovered that ketamine triggers release of the neurotransmitter glutamate, which in turn stimulates growth of synapses between brain cells. All anti-depressants today regulate the neurotransmitter serotonin. This insight has led to efforts to develop a new class of anti-depressants that can provide faster acting and safe treatments for depression. Clinical trials at Yale and elsewhere are ongoing to try to establish long-term efficacy, safety, and dosage guidelines for ketamine.
And, as it happens, the beneficial effects of ketamine may not be limited to depression.
Today, Krystal is investigating whether ketamine may help veterans suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Study: California Drivers Using Cellphones More OftenA study released Tuesday reported that 9.2 percent of drivers were using phones to talk, text or otherwise take away their attention during observations earlier this year.
Woman Cuts Family Off From WiFi Over Health ConcernsA local mother's health concerns prompted her to cut her family off from wireless and wants more research conducted into the safety of WiFi.
Former CHP Officer Gets Probation For Sharing Suspects' Nude PhotosA former California Highway Patrol officer has been sentenced to three years' probation for sharing explicit photos from the cellphones of two women while they were under arrest.
Wireless Industry Makes Anti-Theft CommitmentA trade group for wireless providers says the country's biggest smartphone makers and carriers will soon put anti-theft tools on the devices to try to deter rampant theft.
Riverside Bans Cash-For-Electronics Machines Riverside officials have decided to ban machines that give cash for used cellphones, tablets and MP3 players because of theft concerns.
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9 Teens Charged With Robbing Pedestrians During Hollywood ‘Bash Mob’Nine teenagers have been charged with robbing pedestrians during a so-called “bash mob” in Hollywood last week, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.
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Company To Install Technology To Disable Cell Phone Use In State PrisonsA company that supplies California prisons with pay phones is installing technology to disable cell phones.
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Cellphones Now Classified As A 'Possible' CarcinogenicA respected international panel of scientists says cellphones are possible cancer-causing agents, putting them in the same category as the pesticide DDT, gasoline engine exhaust and coffee.


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Welcome to music of the Civil War era! In order to help you find music you are interested in, we have broken the music into several major categories: Brass Band, Fife & Drum, and Popular Music. Click on any of these to drop down to that style of music, or just scroll around, try some music – and enjoy! When you click on an individual group, you will be taken to their page. On it, you can listen to samples of their work and purchase those full songs or albums.
The Federal City Brass Band, founded in 2002, recreates the sound and appearance of a Union Army regimental brass band of the 1860s. The instruments used by The Federal City Brass Band are originals dating to the mid-19th century.
"Brass Mounted Army" was the vision of historian James A. Ottavaere. He assembled a team of dedicated musicians versed in Civil War period brass instruments to bring music well known to cavalrymen back to life.
Centered around the rhythmic sound of the banjo, musician Martin Liebschner presents songs you’d have heard around the campfire or on the farmstead.
The 19th Century sound of ringing banjos, clacking bones, rythmic bass and the jolly tamboreen playing somber murder balads, jaunty minstrel tunes, celtic drinking songs, and tunes superimposed into that time with reckless abandon.
You will love being carried back in time hearing these enchanting arrangements of popular melodies that reflect the cultural diversity of America in the 19th century!
Listen to popular song of the day sung for you and played on guitar, banjo, and mandolin. Several songs were recorded with a live audience!
Battlefield Balladeers' repertoire consists of patriotic, sentimental, and comic songs of the period along with minstrel favorites and the melodies of Stephen Foster.
The Hardtacks’ repertoire includes parlor songs, rally cries, spirituals, hymns, bawdy parodies, and more.

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General information about Bulgaria
Bulgaria is situated in south-eastern Europe, in the north-eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula between 41°14' and 44°14' northern latitude and 22°21' and 28°36' eastern longitude. Bulgaria has a territory of 110 993 square kilometres which is 22% of the Balkan Peninsula. Its maximum length is 520 km and its maximum width is 330 km. The overall length of its borders is 2245 km. Bulgaria borders Romania to the north (the frontier line runs along the Danube river and continues on land to the north-east), to the south - Greece and Turkey, to the west - Serbia and Macedonia (former Yugoslavia) and to the east - the Black Sea. You will surely find this information particularly useful if you are planning for a cozy and elegant holidays to Bulgaria.
Climate and Relief
Climate: Continental temperate with clearly marked four seasons. Hot waves from the Mediterranean Sea are felt in the country's southern regions. The average annual temperature is 10.5°C and the average winter temperature is around 0°C. Average summer temperatures are usually over 23°C.
The relief is extremely varied: large plains and lowlands, low and high mountains, valleys and lovely gorges.
It will fascinate you with its fantastic creativity, squeezing so much beauty onto such a tiny land - curious rock formations and mysterious caves; sunny seashores with golden sands, quiet coves and romantic capes; majestic mountains with fiery peaks, mirror lakes and shady woods full of scent. Bulgaria is famous for its oleaginous rose which bloom in the Valley of Roses. The Bulgarian tobacco brands are world famous.
The Bulgarian fauna is no less interesting, with almost 13 000 animal species and subspecies, or about 14 percent of all European species. Fishing is widespread in lakes, dams, mountain brooks and sea, hunting - in hunting grounds all over the hills, valleys and mountains where permitted.
It will take you back dozens of centuries to Pliska, Preslav and Veliko Tarnovo - the seats of the first Bulgarian khans, czars and kings; to the stone carving of the Madara Horseman; to the Thracian Gold Treasures; to the breathtaking murals of the Kazanlak Tomb and the church in Boyana; to the quiet wisdom of the Rila Monastery and to the towns of Koprivshtitsa, Melnik and Zheravna - Renaissance legends of wood, stone and colour.
You will hear them in the unique rhythm, melody and harmony of the Bulgarian folk songs and chants; your heart will sense them in the merry and healthy joye-de-vivre atmosphere of the rites and celebrations. You will discern them in the everlasting beauty of the handicrafts, finely woven in the ceramic vignettes and wood carvings, colorful rugs and hammered copper-ware. You will find them in the exquisite taste of Bulgarian cuisine and in the fine aroma of Bulgarian wines.
It will be omnipresent in your days with unique finds in the museums, including the world's oldest gold; with beautiful collections of works from self-taught old masters to modern painters in the art galleries; with classical concerts and folklore song-and-dance festivals.
Bulgaria boasts an extensive accommodation network ranging from luxury five-star to unpretentious two-star hotels, small cosy hotels and private rooms, meeting all modern requirements. Reservations through tourist agencies or local accommodation offices.
Throughout Bulgaria you will find catering establishments of different categories serving different foods: renowned luxury restaurants, taverns which serve national cuisine, restaurants serving foreign cuisine, fast food outlets, pizzerias, numerous cafés and pastry shops. Menus are usually printed in both Bulgarian and English. Restaurants stay open from 11 a.m. to midnight, but usually work round the clock in summer, especially in resorts.
Population and Religion: 8,000,000 people speaking Bulgarian language. English is spoken almost everywhere, especially in the resorts, all hotels and restaurants.
German and Russian languages are also very common.
Around 90% of the population is Eastern Orthodox, 10% are Muslims, mainly from the Turkish population in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Church is autonomous and headed by a Patriarch.
Capital: Sofia (pop. 1,400,000)
Big cities: Plovdiv, Varna, Bourgas, Rousse, Stara Zagora, Sliven, Pleven, Veliko Tаrnovo, Dobrich, Vidin, Yambol, Blagoevgrad.
Around 80 % of the population is urban.
Popular holiday resorts:
Coastal - Balchik, Albena, Golden Sands, Obzor, Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Sozopol, Primorsko, Tsarevo and others;
Ski - Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo and others
SPA resorts - Velingrad, Sandanski, Hissarya, Pavel Banya, Narechenski Bani, Tuzlata and others
Average distances between some major cities in Bulgaria:
Sofia - Plovdiv: 130 km
Sofia - Varna: 380 km
Sofia - Bourgas: 340 km
Sofia - Ruse: 250 km
Sofia - Stara Zagora: 190 km
Varna - Bourgas: 125 km
Ruse - Veliko Tarnovo: 100 km
Time Difference: GMT: +2 hours
Monetary Units: Bulgarian Lev (BGL); Banknote denominations include 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 leva, as well as coins of smaller denominations.
- public transport - buses, trams, trolley-buses in all major towns and cities
- taxi - easy to hire it directly from the street or by phone order
- rent-a-car: AVIS, Hertz, Europcar, Budget and International Car Rental in Sofia and most larger towns and resorts; smaller Bulgarian private companies elsewhere
Medical Service: Free first aid and consultation in emergencies
Currency Exchange: In banks and 24-hour exchange offices. The exchange rate is announced every day.
How to Reach Bulgaria:
By plane: The national carrier Bulgaria Air, private Bulgarian airline companies, more charter flights than ever before, as well as many foreign airlines link the country to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North America.
By car: The country can be entered through any one of the many border checkpoints. Foreign driving licenses are valid on Bulgarian territory. Insurance is compulsory - it can either be taken out beforehand or on the Bulgarian border. The speed limit in the country is as follows: 50 km/h in populated areas, 90 km/h outside populated areas, 130 km/h on motorways. Petrol stations are located at every 15 to 20 km outside populated areas and about every 40-50 km on the motorways.
By train: The main European railway routes pass through Bulgaria. International trains link Sofia with many European capital cities and the domestic rail network ensures access to all large settlements.
Passports and Visas:
No entry visas are required for citizens of the countries with which Bulgaria has a visa - free regime or of organised tourists who have bought a package tour, as well as for citizens of the EU. You will need a passport valid until at least six months after the date of departure. If you are not a citizen of The European Union or EFTA member states, you need an entry or transit visa, which is issued by the embassies and consulates of the Republic of Bulgaria abroad.
No entry visas are required for UK citizens.
You do not have to produce a return ticket on arrival. On arrival, however, all visitors have to register at the hotel or guesthouse they are staying at, or when visiting friends or camping - at the nearest police station.

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Temperatures are starting to go down that means thermostats are going to be turned up. Tis the season, and even though this year isn't quite as scary as last year since fuel costs have stabilized somewhat, many of us are still wondering what we can do to cut energy bills this winter.
The good news is there are many things you can do. I've compiled a list below of some of the most common, and profitable, changes you can make starting today.
Have a professional make sure your furnace is in tip-top condition. Also, make sure to changes the filters monthly throughout the season.
Seal up leaky areas around windows and doors with a little expandable foam and/or caulk.
Keep your blinds open during the day to let the sun in and close them at night to keep the cold out.
Get, and use a humidifier. Ultra dry air feels colder than moist air so you can actually turn your thermostat down a little and still feel comfortable.
Install new, energy efficient windows and doors. If you can't do that at least invest in a window kit to help insulate old drafty windows.
Build your own wind turbine to generate your own electricity. It only costs $200, you don't need special skills, and it can be done in a day or two yet it can save you up to 80% off of your utility bills.
There you have it, a simple list of things you can do right now to cut energy bills this winter, and well into the future.


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Houston Police Department blotter, Aug. 21
Published 9:24 am, Wednesday, August 28, 2013
The Houston Police Department reported the following nearby crimes Wednesday, Aug. 21:
At 3 a.m., an incident involving theft was reported in the 7600 block of Pinemont Drive.
At 9:10 p.m., an incident involving robbery was reported in the 13400 block of Northwest Freeway.
Tge Houston Police Department is located at 1200 Travis St., Houston.


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German economy contracts for first time since Q1 2015
The German economy shrank in the third quarter amid weaker exports, marking its first contraction since the first quarter of 2015, according to data released by Destatis.
Gross domestic product contracted by 0.2% compared with the second quarter, when it grew 0.5%. Analysts had pencilled in a 0.1% contraction.
Destatis attributed the quarter-on-quarter decline mainly to the development of foreign trade. It said that according to provisional calculations, exports were down while imports were up in the third quarter of 2018 compared with the second quarter of the year.
"As regards domestic demand, there were mixed signals. While gross fixed capital formation both in machinery and equipment and in construction was higher than in the previous quarter, final consumption expenditure of households declined. Government final consumption expenditure was slightly higher than in the previous quarter."
On the year, GDP rose by 1.1% in the third quarter following increases of 2.3% in the second and 1.4% in the first quarter of 2018. Analysts had been expecting a 1.3% rise.
Jennifer McKeown, chief European economist at Capital Economics, said that while the quarterly drop reflected temporary factors, it will still serve as a warning to the European Central Bank to bide its time before communicating any policy normalisation.
"In all, it now looks likely that the Germany economy will grow by about 1.5% this year rather than our previous estimate of 1.8%. We still expect a healthy expansion of about 1.8% in 2019, but there are clear downside risks relating particularly to the situation in Italy," said McKeown.
"And for now at least, the contraction in German GDP coupled with the Italian government’s defiance of the European Commission’s demand for it to revise its budget plans will add to downward pressure on the euro exchange rate."

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Pentagon and Toyota unite in bid to crack China's rare-earth cartel
The Pentagon and Toyota are joining forces with established Canadian interests to develop North American mines and boost supplies
The Pentagon and Toyota Motor Corp are trying to crack China's global monopoly on mining the most valuable rare earths used in unmanned military drones and electric car motors.
The US Department of Defence and Asia's biggest carmaker are working with Canada's Ucore Rare Metals Inc and Matamec Explorations Inc, which are developing North American mines that would boost supplies of so-called heavy rare earths. These are the less-abundant members of a group of 17 chemically similar elements critical to make a host of products from wind turbines to high-performance magnets for cars and weapons.
Foreign buyers are being driven to find alternative producers after China slashed exports in 2010, partly to conserve material for its own industries. China supplies about 95 per cent of global demand, triple its market share of 1990, presenting a risk for foreign makers of the next generation of wind turbines and environmentally friendly lighting technology.
"People won't make a decision on manufacturing something if they don't know their supply is reliable," said Jack Lifton, a senior fellow at the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security, which studies the links between energy and security. "If you had a reliable American supply of heavy rare earths, General Electric might decide to make magnets in the US."
Of more than 400 proposed rare-earth mines around the world that are tracked by Technology Metals Research, only five or six have enough heavy rare earths and are sufficiently advanced in their development to have a shot at making it into production, said Gareth Hatch, a co-founder of the Carpentersville, Illinois-based firm.
"The race is which deposit will be first at the finish line," said Andre Gauthier, chief executive of Montreal-based Matamec.
There are risks in early-stage mining projects like those planned by Matamec and Ucore. Development requires raising hundreds of millions of dollars of funding. Mining rare earths is "incredibly complex", said Chris Berry, founder of New York-based researcher House Mountain Partners.
"The major risk is the understanding of the metallurgy and successfully separating each of the rare-earth elements," he said.
Rare-earth prices and stocks have been volatile over the past two years. The commodities have slumped since the middle of last year, having surged as much as 10-fold following Chinese export curbs. Molycorp Inc, which plans to produce rare earths in California, quintupled in less than a year after a July 2010 initial public offering. The company now trades below its IPO price.
That has not stopped exploration companies outside China touting their potential for producing heavy rare earths such as dysprosium and terbium, all of which are harder to find and therefore pricier than so-called light rare earths.
Toyota's Toyota Tsusho trading unit has a 49 per cent stake in a joint venture with Matamec and is funding the feasibility study at the Kipawa project in Quebec. Toyota will harvest dysprosium from the mine, while other deposits on the same property also could be developed, Gauthier said.
Kipawa's initial heavy rare-earth output will be about 2,000 tonnes and may rise with further exploration on the property. Matamec is operating a pilot plant at the site. Estimated capital expenditure will be about US$315 million, according to Edward Otto, an analyst at Cormark Securities Inc.
"We think there are places for two to four heavy rare-earth deposits in the world outside China," Gauthier said. "The first can reach better agreements with end-users."


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Tanner won't be making an appearance in 2003.
Published: April 3, 2003
The Driver series isn't what it used to be, but that's mainly because the gaming world has marched on since 1999 when the first game hit to rave reviews. The sequel met far less gracious reviews, and after Grand Theft Auto III hit, it seemed the world had forgotten about one detective Tanner and his undercover quest for justice. Ah, but developer Reflections Interactive hasn't forgotten, and they've been hard at work converting the Stuntman engine into a game that's (hopefully) actually fun.
"Driver 3 is a complex game that comes with amazingly high expectations," explains Reflections Managing and Development Director Martin Edmondson. "It is important to both Reflections Interactive and Atari to dedicate the time and resources necessary to ensure that Driver 3 meets our own goals for exciting gameplay and next-gen performance laid out by our ambitious design document. Reflections has asked Atari for more time to make sure Driver 3 has only the highest production values from start to finish in all facets of the game. Atari is happy to help us do whatever it takes to redefine the genre that the Driver series created."
Good news, to be sure, since Driver 2 arrived by most accounts a bit too early. We'd love to see the game regain its former glory; Driver was an absolute masterpiece, and we emphatically stand behind any company that will delay a game that they see as being less than ready for the market in order to make it better. Games should be published when they're done, not to meet financial predictions. Driver 3 was previously slated to hit stores during this year's holiday season, but has now slipped to simply "Spring 2004." We'll be crossing our fingers in the hopes the third game in the series can recapture the magic of the first one.

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Mohamed given golden chance in America debut
With Miguel Herrera now fully ensconced with the Mexican national team, the Antonio Mohamed era at Club America gets its official start Saturday night at the Estadio Azteca against Tigres. After a largely successful 2013 Apertura, America's season ended in bittersweet fashion. While many members of the Aguilas' squad led El Tri to an intercontinental playoff win over New Zealand, thus qualifying Mexico for the World Cup, Club America were then subsequently drilled in the Apertura final by deserved winners Leon. But opportunity knocks again as Liga MX kicks off its 2014 Clausura this weekend. For Mohamed, the start of a new season has come fairly quickly. Since being officially introduced as head coach back on December 17th, Mohamed has had fewer than ten training sessions in which to work with his new squad. A December 28th friendly in Los Angeles against Tijuana that ended 3-3 showed little evidence of any major tweaks from the Argentine boss and fans should not expect much different in Saturday's match against Tigres. In fact, the product put on the field in recent years by Herrera will likely undergo only a few changes, if you are to believe Mohamed's initial comments of there being only "slight modifications". But if trouble comes early in the season, Herrera's traditional 5-3-2 might find its way to the scrap heap in favor of the 4-3-3 used by Mohamed while at Tijuana. If there is one difference that the players have pointed to in the little time they have had on the training field with their new manager, it is that Mohamed has placed a greater emphasis on possession. Will this mark an end to goalkeeper Moises Munoz booming punts forward to the ready-to-pounce strikers? Perhaps not, but the ball-handling and play-making abilities of defenders such as Topo Valenzuela, Aquivaldo Mosquera and Maza Rodriguez (suspended for Saturday's contest) will be under more scrutiny. As for Saturday, when America and Tigres are on the field together at the same time, tension is all but assured. It was America who eliminated Tigres in the Apertura playoffs at the quarterfinal stage, even though both legs ended in draws. Despite advancing, the inability to defeat Tigres lingers for the Mexico City club. Simply put, Tigres has been a thorn in the side of America for quite some time. One must go back to the 2009 Clausura to find the last America win over the Monterrey outfit, a 3-2 win at the Universitario. And incredibly, the previous America win over Tigres in the Azteca was way back in the 2005 Apertura. This all presents Mohamed with an overwhelming opportunity to put himself in the good graces of Aguilas fans everywhere right from the start with a win versus Tigres on Saturday, a feat that Herrera was never able to accomplish. Mohamed's recent success in Liga MX with Tijuana -- where he won the 2012 Apertura and guided the club to the 2013 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals -- has been well-chronicled, but the pressures of managing one of Mexico's most popular and successful clubs is a different ball of wax. All Aguilas eyes will be watching.


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A pronounced sense of optimism prevailed at the 16th edition of the International Golf Travel Market, held on Spain’s Costa Daurada in November.
In his keynote address to the IGTM – considered the premier global event for golf tourism – Peter Walton, chief executive of the IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) presented positive findings from his organisation’s “Global Golf Tourism Report 2013”, highlighting a 9.3 per cent growth in global golf tour operator sales in 2012 compared with 2011.
“With our report showing a steady, healthy growth of the sector, I believe we can all look forward to a third consecutive year of golf tourism growth in 2014 – an optimistic forecast I am confident will be reflected in next year’s global golf tourism survey,” he said.
According to research presented at the 2013 IGTM, held at the PortAventura Convention Centre, Spanish golf tourism is a €340 million industry. Noting that Spain is the number one travel destination for visitors from the UK, France, Germany and Scandinavia, the study also highlighted the value of European golf tourism at €1.55 billion a year.
The findings formed part of a research document entitled “European Spotlight on Golf Tourism to Spain”, commissioned by Reed Travel Exhibitions, organisers of the IGTM, and produced by Sports Marketing Surveys Inc.
“The importance of golf tourism to Spain and the wider European economy is abundantly clear with these findings,” said SMS Inc. senior manager Richard Payne. “It also highlights why events such as IGTM are vital in unlocking future international growth in the global golf travel market to keep pace with this strong demand.”
Added IGTM exhibition manager Peter Grimster, “These top-line findings underpin the scale of the golf tourism industry in Europe, and how it represents an important 10 per cent of the total economic impact of golf on the economy of Europe, which stands at €15.12 billion per annum.”
The research also revealed the popularity of other destinations, with 17 per cent of golf travellers in 2012 visiting Portugal, 16.1 per cent opting for Great Britain & Ireland, 7.5 per cent arranging trips to Turkey, 7.1 per cent travelling to France and 6.9 per cent booking long-haul trips to the US.
One of the showpiece events of the IGTM was the presentation of the IAGTO Awards, sponsored by Etihad Airways. Known as the “Oscars” of the golf tourism industry, the awards ceremony was held at the Tarragona bullring at the end of the IGTM, rewarding the best-performing golf destinations and golf resorts worldwide. New for this year’s awards were four categories recognising excellence in environmental sustainability and social responsibility at IAGTO member golf courses.
Recipients from South Africa, California, Florida, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Sweden, Costa Rica, Portugal and Dubai were honoured during the awards ceremony, while US and British Open champion Ernie Els became IAGTO’s 14th honorary award recipient.
Bringing together golf tourism suppliers, buyers and the media from throughout the world, the 2014 IGTM will be hosted in Italy’s Lake Como region, at the Villa Erba Exhibition and Conference Centre from 27 to 30 October.(Photos: www.edwardhill.com)
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First off, I guess I must confess that I rarely made my bed between sheet changes (sorry, Mom). I spent a week at Cheerio Calligraphy Retreat in North Carolina almost 2 weeks ago. I went there to ‘make marks’ and have fun (which I did) but I came away with insights on so many levels … More How Making The Bed Every Morning Is Changing My Life!
I am realizing that I started this blog (and “follow” lots of others in cyberspace and through Facebook, etc.) because I thought I had to. I needed to. And in a way it still do. But I am realizing that when I am creating, I don’t have the time or the need to keep daily … More Keeping Focused
I received a request recently to write on a cut photo mat. I have done quite a few of these over the years and I almost always dreaded it because I never knew how the mat board would react to my writing fluid or my pen of choice. And it was always a “one shot … More Embracing the FUN…through lots of work? YES!
Well, I started this blog in January 2013 as a “resolution” of sorts to keep track of my journey in the studio…for myself more than anything (also a potential chance to share with others in their creative journeys). I think I lasted into March with regular updates. That could mean one of two things: One: … More Another Creative Year
Time flies as they say. Each weekend since my last post I planned on an update here but I got busy or lazy (yes, one extreme or the other) and here we are over a month since my last update!. At any rate, I had three “rush” calligraphy jobs. So rushed that I didn’t even … More Calligraphy Jobs & Calligraphy for Fun
My studio has found me “all over the place” these past couple of weeks. It is becoming apparent to me that one of the reasons I am keen on continuing this blog is that I am realizing it will be here to remind me that even if I’m not working on “important work” or a … More All Over the Place
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PACER Plus: ‘PNG’s involvement vital’
5 June, 2018, 5:47 pm
PORT MORESBY – Australian Vice Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism Mark Coulton has said the involvement of Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus would give the agreement more credibility.
He said this while confirming discussions took place between both countries in the last two weeks of APEC events held in Port Moresby.
He said hopefully PNG would reconsider its stance against joining the agreement, which it cited disadvantages for its local industries under the agreement that has been negotiated since 2009.
“We talked about PACER PLUS today (last week Friday) and I am not sure of all the issues and some of the issues are that maybe PNG would like to have a stronger bilateral relationship with Australia as well as PACER Plus.”
“Australia is very keen for PNG to be involved because of their role as leaders in this region.”
“You are the largest economy in the Pacific Region and Australia would see Papua New Guinea joining PACER PLUS as would give that whole agreement much more credibility,” Coulton said.
He said discussions will continue at a government to government level.
“I am going to Fiji in another month or so and I will be raising the issue of PACER PLUS with Fiji as well.”
Papua New Guinea and Fiji, the two largest economies in the Pacific Region have refused to sign onto the PACER Plus since the comprehensive free trade agreement which was signed by other pacific island countries last year.
In his speech this year at the PNG-Australia Business Summit in Brisbane, last month, Coulton indicated a welcome suggestion that PNG would reconsider its position on PACER Plus in a strong signal from the largest economy in the region’s commitment to trade liberalization.
“Australia is pleased to be supporting an independent study into the potential benefits for PNG of deeper trade engagement, including through agreements such as PACER Plus,” Coulton added.
Meanwhile, with the government recently admitting to issues plaguing the number of Papua New Guineans working in Australia and New Zealand farms as seasonal workers, Australia says the need for improvement was on both sides.
Coulton said while there are issues, the major hurdle is communication between both governments.
“Seasonal workers I think it is a bit of the case of where we can both improve.”
“My understanding, without going through the details, is a couple of the bad results were I think maybe a lack of communication to start.”
“If a worker is coming from PNG and going to Australia they need to clearly understand what the job is and what the working conditions are, the hours paid, accommodation, all those things they need to know what is what.”
“The Australia employer has an obligation to meet those standards and follow their part of the obligation,” Coulton said.
He said he had personally conversed with nationals from Vanuatu that spent six months of the season in farms in New South Wales who improved their lives back home which is what the Australian Government wants the seasonal worker scheme to ultimately provide for Pacific islanders.
“I think it has got potential and I think it has just gotten off to a rocky start I can understand but it is nothing that can’t be sorted out.”
“I can’t see why that same sort of arrangement can’t happen with the people of PNG,” he said.
Coulton said the Australia Government was looking at a longer-term worker program that could go as long as three years.
“The idea around that is say in agriculture the worker spends in that three years may pick up some skills and technology and when they come back they can really come back with some money obviously and hopefully they will be training as part of that so when they come back and use that expertise,” he said.


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Harvey's Devastation Hits Home As Residents Return To Flooded Neighborhoods
Flooding from Hurricane Harvey has been widespread across Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. While the storm has dissipated, water remains in many homes.
People are starting to return to the Nottingham Forest subdivision, an upscale area located just north of Buffalo Bayou, which has been heavily flooded. Homes that are closer to the bayou had anywhere from 2 to 5 feet of flooded water on Thursday. A lot of that flooding resulted from a controlled release of water from nearby reservoirs.
Families are going back into the area to check on their homes, trying to salvage as much as possible. People are in kayaks and boats, but the water currents could be strong, almost to the point of needing a motor boat to navigate.
Bret Hinkie, a Houston-area commercial airline pilot is driving boats for people in need. He gets calls from people all over Houston who want to be taken to their homes and then picked up after gathering their belongings.
"What caught me by surprise was that I was bringing people to their homes for the first time," Hinkie said. "They finally see what they had known, but had not yet seen it with their own eyes. It really caught them by surprise emotionally ... That caught me off guard."
Hinkie said most people are looking for valuables and family heirlooms when they return home, fearing that looters may steal them. Others grab essentials such as bedding and clothing that are on a second floor and haven't been touched by the water, so they don't have to buy them again. Other items were more sentimental.
"We had someone this morning who was related to Walt Disney. He [retrieved] a drawing of Alice in Wonderland signed by Walt Disney," Hinkie said.
Hinkie had been working in other areas in the city earlier this week but ended up in Nottingham Forrest because his high school friend, Scott McKnight, asked for his help. The McKnight family, who was flooded out in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, has about almost 3 feet of water in their home.
On the north side of Interstate 10 from Buffalo Bayou, a reservoir that runs along Barker Cypress road has flooded. Residents wait to get on boats or Jet Skis to be taken back to their homes to try to retrieve things or check the damage.
The Texas Department of State Health Services said Monday that water contamination from household chemicals and possibly industrial chemicals could be a problem.
"Our best advice is always to avoid floodwater as much as you can," spokesman Chris Van Deusen said. "Of course, people have had to be in the water — they haven't had a choice."
After checking in on their homes, even when the water was waist-deep, residents secured their doors. Some strapped locks on the outside to avoid looters.
On Tuesday, as many as 14 people accused of looting had been arrested, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
"We're a city that is about diversity and opportunity and all kinds of justice," Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo told reporters at a news conference Tuesday. "But we're not a city that's going to tolerate people victimizing people that are at the lowest point in their life."
Houston-based photographer Scott Dalton contributed to this reporting.
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I’m often a contrarian voice on stocks. But when it comes to AMC (NYSE:AMC) stock, I embrace what appears to be the view of most pundits and analysts.
Specifically, I agree that AMC’s shares have peaked and that they are headed much lower.
Indeed, with movie theater attendance still very low and unlikely to ever reach prior highs, AMC stock’s valuation still extremely elevated, and meme stocks obviously having lost their previous strength, the outlook of AMC’s shares is quite dismal.
CNBC reported that, as of the end of October 2021, box office sales still lagged nearly 70% behind 2019′s $11.4 billion take.
So despite the widespread proliferation of vaccinations in the U.S. and the fact that attendance at many indoor activities such as NFL games and casinos have come close to pre-pandemic levels, U.S. movie theater attendance remains way below its 2019 levels.
I think the reason for the continued weak theater attendance is due to a phenomenon that I outlined in my Oct. 1 column on AMC stock. In that article, I noted that AMC aces continued competition from streaming services. To further explain that point, I quoted BusinessBecause columnist Chloe Meley.
“People were already becoming homebodies before the pandemic forced everyone to stay inside,” she wrote. “At-home entertainment, spurred by an ever-expanding array of streaming services and increasingly sophisticated TV set-ups, removed the need to leave the house.”
In other words, the coronavirus pandemic only exacerbated theaters’ pre-existing attendance issues. Those issues were created by the huge library of movies being offered by streaming services.
Consequently, I’m not surprised by the fact that theater attendance remains far below 2019 levels, and I expect box office sales to remain quite anemic going forward. That, of course, does not bode well at all for AMC stock.
On the valuation front, AMC’s trailing price-sales ratio is a still-exorbitant seven. Given the company’s many challenges, that’s an unreasonably high price to pay.
The Meme Stocks Have Lost Their Mojo
Beginning in the summer, I predicted that meme stocks would weaken in September when the federal government’s stimulus measures for consumers started disappearing.
In the last few weeks, as it became apparent that the Fed would reduce its asset purchases relatively quickly, the meme stocks have dropped sharply.
For example, in the month that ended on Dec. 16, AMC stock fell 40% and GME stock sank 31%.
Potentially adding to the weakness of the meme stocks, in February Americans will probably have to start paying off their student loans again.
The Fed is going to quickly reduce its asset purchases and then likely start raising interest rates around March 2022. All of those developments will probably further pressure the meme names.
Also making me less confident in the stock’s outlook is the fact that the company’s CEO, Adam Aron, recently unloaded 312,500 shares of the stock for net proceeds of about $9.65 million.
After the transaction, he has less than 100,000 shares of AMC stock.
The Bottom Line on AMC Stock
Taken together, the weak theater attendance data, the stock’s high valuation, the general weakness of meme stocks and the CEO’s sale of over 300,000 shares indicate that AMC stock will most likely tumble much further over the long term.
Consequently, I continue to urge investors to sell the stock at its current levels.
On the date of publication, Larry Ramer did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
Larry has conducted research and written articles on U.S. stocks for 14 years. He has been employed by The Fly and Israel’s largest business newspaper, Globes. Among his highly successful contrarian picks have been solar stocks, Roku, Plug Power, and Snap. You can reach him on StockTwits at @larryramer. Larry began writing columns for InvestorPlace in 2015.


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Big expectations, big budget plans, and Big Bird. The first Presidential debate of this election has come and gone. Going in if you thought Barack Obama would be able to pull away from Mitt Romney, you are probably disappointed today. The general consensus in both the media and throughout the country is that Mitt Romney came away the victor in this first matchup. Romney performed very well, changing the tune of his campaign heading into the event. He seemed more relaxed of the two, and was able to use time more effectively, often going over time limit.
President Obama on the other hand seemed a bit out of form. The President, who is known for delivering powerful speeches, did not seem comfortable when speaking. He missed quite a few opportunities to hit back at Romney. Even more surprising, President Obama never brought up Mitt Romney’s 47 percent comments. For a topic that polled so heavily in Obama’s favor, one would think it would at least be mentioned. Republicans across the country are quite pleased with the way Mitt performed, while Democrats say the President needs to come at Mitt harder in the future. One thing to note, of the last five incumbent Presidents, four have lost the first debate. With thirty-six days left before the election, and four more debates (one of which is the Vice Presidential debate) this race is far from finished. Now let’s get into the meat of what .
Where this debate lacked splash and conflict, it made up for in content. Both candidates were able to paint some good contrasts between their plans for the country. Much of the debate focused on the economy, while other topics included healthcare, entitlements, taxes, education, and the role of government. The overall tune of the debate was mellow, but the candidates tried to stick to the messages of their campaigns. Romney continued questioning Obama’s record thus far, while Obama painted Romney as vague and hiding information. So what came out of the debate? Voters hopefully got a better idea of what each candidate stands for, but as we know there are many issues they still need to cover. Make sure to watch the Vice President Joe Biden and challenger Paul Ryan when they debate next Wednesday, October 11th.
Grading Out the Participants
- Romney- B
- Obama- C+
Both candidates would have scored higher if they actually explained the issues at hand. There was a lot of moments when both candidates seemed to be trying to reach talking points rather than answer the questions at hand. Yes there were a few instances where the candidates went into a little bit more depth than we are previously accustomed to, but both were putting spin on their answers only like a politician could. These are very complicated issues that deserve more attention. The Congressional Budget Office has said that Social Security cannot continue the way it is currently set up now. According to them Social Security will be unsustainable by 2030. This wasn’t even brought up during the debate. The American people want to know exactly how these candidates plan to fix the problems our country will face in the coming years. Some of the responsibility of this has to fall on the moderator Jim Lehrer, who struggled to get a word in throughout the night. Tomorrow we’ll delve into who the current debate really serves, and what needs changing .


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…there’s nothing in it!
Actually, there IS something in it – water and a tiny stray piece of stem – but not the blooms I had picked for the stylish studio glass vase, designed by Michael Bang for Danish firm Holmegaard in the 70s or 80s. It is such a tactile piece and in such a glorious deep green but, as can often be the case, stylish does not always mean practical, and the five holes distributed around the body of the vase do not support any stems placed in them, unless they are thick solid stems that can be wedged in place.
The stems I had picked, however, were neither thick nor solid, and evaded any attempt at wedging with a slice of arum stem, so with time and light rapidly fading I grabbed whatever vase I could that would hold these short stems of fantasy Chrysanthemum ‘Kiyomi No Meisui’. Unlike the pink ‘Sahouse Joy’ that featured in a vase a couple of weeks ago, these blooms have not fully opened and on past experience are unlikely to do so now, but it would be a shame not to see more of them at close quarters, so here they are, in a pale green IKEA vase:
It has been a hectic weekend, following a hectic week, but perhaps I can get on top of things again in the coming few days. If you would like to join in with a vase today, picked and plonked, or picked and artfully arranged, please do so and leave the usual links to and from this post.


Glennd of the Road: Bromans Episode 6
This week’s episode began with a condescending voice-over that was meant to comically juxtapose the ‘masculinity’ of the TV competition against a video of the Broman men applying make-up. However, make-up was worn by at least one of Rome’s greatest generals, and possibly one other. Julius Caesar painted his face red in order to suggest that he was the Earthly embodiment of Jupiter during oned of his Triumphs; there were also rumours that Mark Antony wore manscara after living in Egypt for a few years. Importantly, we know what happened to both of those ‘great men’, so perhaps it isn’t advisable for our Bromans to be following in the footsteps of these Roman trend-setters.
History was at the forefront of this week’s episode when the Bromans were asked to complete a ‘laundry’ task that used their own urine as a detergent. The programme was so proud of its attention to detail that the voiceover actually pointed out the task’s ‘historical accuracy’ – the Romans did indeed have a method of laundry that used urine. Well played Bromans!
Another piece of 'historical accuracy' was presented to us in the event that blindfolded the Bromans. Gladiators were actually blindfolded at times in ancient Rome and these ‘blind’ gladiators had a name – Andabata. There is even a written record of them in one of Cicero’s letters.
The final historical detail was a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ masterstroke – and I think that it reveals that Bromans is not actually set in Rome! During Dino’s and Charelle’s intimate meal (a prize for winning the wee-wee wash competition) I caught sight of a mosaic that contained the word ‘Baiae’. Baiae was a place near Naples known for hedonism and excess in Ancient Rome, beloved by emperors. It was also the sight of Caligula’s famous rebuke to Thrasyllus’s prediction that Caligula had "no more chance of becoming emperor than of riding a horse across the Gulf of Baiae". Caligula promptly had a 3-mile pontoon built out of ships that stretched from Baiae to the port of Puteoli – which he rode across on a horse! And then he became Emperor. Such wild shows of excess are echoed throughout Bromans (particularly in the use of hair products).
However, it was particularly difficult this week to witness the disintegration of the core-friendship groups. I was reminded of my childhood and how distressed I felt watching the emergence of hostilities between Mark Antony and Augustus in HBO’s Rome. I really wanted them to get on as friends - they seemed like such a good match. If I’d known my history at the time, I’d have remembered that their relationship wouldn’t last and I would have been spared the heartache and trauma of the Battle of Actium. By watching Bromans, I once again I find myself involved in several Roman bromances flailing before my eyes, and once again I don’t know what is going to happen. The tension is intense.
Finally, Glenn was eliminated this week after failing to build his own ‘impossible pontoon’ to the Emperor’s Games. His sage one-liners will be missed. His insightful innocence was often able to sum up Ancient Rome’s complex (and not always pleasant) history in a simple bon mot. When he said this week, “Romans are disgusting”, it’s hard to disagree that, in regards to some aspects of Roman history, he had a point.


GS (M) Paper-3: “Infrastructure: Energy”
Expansion of Solar Power Capacity
Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW of the Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects.
Implications of the move:
- It is among the most efficient means to meet the commitment under the Paris Agreement on climate change, i.e., to keep carbon emissions in check.
- It can create additional employment with economic dividends.
- Recent report suggests jobs in solar energy have witnessed the fastest growth since 2011.
- Asia has harnessed the potential the most by providing 60% of all renewable energy employment.
What the government should do?
- India should also take a look at manufacturing of photovoltaics.
- It should open training facilities to produce the human resources the industry will need in future.
- Low-cost financing channels can quickly augment the solar generating capacity.
- Electricity regulators should fix tariffs taking into account the reduction in the levelised cost of electricity.
- Other funding options like green bonds are also be necessary.
- Without realistic purchase prices, i.e. the price an investor pays for an investment, curtailment of renewable power sources happens because of some non-technical considerations. It directly affects investments.
- Tamil Nadu, the largest producer of solar energy in the country, resorted to curtailments last year that has muted interest in the industry itself.
- Besides promoting phase two of the solar parks plan, and powering public facilities using solar power, the Centre should make it easier for citizens and small business to adopt rooftop solar.
- This is crucial for achieving the goal of 100 GW, and also to raise the share of renewables in the total energy mix to 40% in the next decade.
About the scheme:
The scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects” has been rolled out by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy in 2014.
- The Scheme has been conceived on the lines of the “Charanka Solar Park” in Gujarat which is a first-of-its-kind large scale Solar Park in India with contiguous developed land and transmission connectivity.
- The scheme aims to provide a huge impetus to solar energy generation by acting as a flagship demonstration facility to encourage project developers and investors, prompting additional projects of similar nature, triggering economies of scale for cost-reductions, technical improvements and achieving large scale reductions in GHG emissions.
- This scheme envisages supporting the States in setting up solar parks at various locations in the country with a view to create required infrastructure for setting up of Solar Power Projects.
- The solar parks will provide suitable developed land with all clearances, transmission system, water access, road connectivity, communication network, etc.
- This scheme will facilitate and speed up installation of grid connected solar power projects for electricity generation on a large scale.
- Under this scheme, it is proposed to set up at least 25 Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects targeting over 20,000 MW of solar power installed capacity within a span of 5 years starting from 2014-15.
[Ref: The Hindu]


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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has alleged that there was widespread rigging and electoral malpractices during the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly (NASS) elections in the state.
The governor made the allegation while commissioning about twelve projects across Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Wednesday.
He stated that the election was rigged electronically, clinically and scientifically.
During the commissioning, Governor Samuel Ortom observed that his legal team as well as that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were studying the situation surrounding the election and would soon come out with a position.
Governor Ortom, who was in high spirits ahead of the governorships election on Saturday, said they were yet to see the end of the matter.
According to him, “The election was rigged clinically, electronically, scientifically and otherwise.
“However, I am not angry at anyone who may not have voted for me in the election. But I want to let you know that it is not over yet.
“My party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is ready to challenge the outcome of the elections at the tribunal.
“My party has already contacted her lawyers and they are looking at the results with a view to approaching the tribunal, and I am confident that the party will recover all her stolen mandates.”
The governor however said, “Leadership is given by God’ and he was not angry at anyone who may have voted against him during the election.
However, he advised Benue residents to vote massively for the PDP governorship candidate in the state, Mr. Titus Uba, in this Saturday’s governorship election, if they wanted development to continue in the state.


Police deny the matter
BNP National Executive Committee’s Assistant Organizing Secretary Shohidul Islam Babul has reportedly been picked up by members of law enforcement from Dhaka’s Mohakhali area.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's press wing officer Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter to the Dhaka Tribune on Monday.
Shairul claimed that law enforcement picked up Babul from Mohakhali in the afternoon.
When contacted, Detective Branch (DB) of Police Joint Commissioner Mahabul Alam told the Dhaka Tribune that he is not aware of any such arrest.
Banani police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Forman Ali also denied the arrest.


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In order to ensure that you and your pet get the best service and treatment possible, we have implemented policies that ensure professionalism and the safety of pets and staff. Please take a moment to look over our policies and feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
We ask that your pet is current on all vaccinations, including rabies, DHLP-Parvo and Bordatella vaccine.
If you suspect your pet has fleas or ticks, prompt and thorough action on your part is needed. Flea infestations can lead to tapeworm and other health problems. If fleas or ticks are found during the grooming process, your pet will be treated with a natural product to kill the parasites and an additional fee will be incurred.
We do not administer sedatives and ask that you notify us at appointment time if your dog was administered any sedative products before arriving for his appointment.
If your dog is scooting his/her behind on the ground, the anal sacs may be full. If they are not emptied, they can become impacted and infected. Anal gland expression is not a service offered at our pet spa. The anal glands are located internally within a dog’s anatomy. Expression of the anal glands, if necessary, should be done at your veterinarian’s office to insure no injury to your pet.
Leash Your Pet
For your pet’s safety, please bring your dog in and out of the salon on a leash. This will help ensure that your dog does not run out the door when another customer arrives and allows us to safely guide your dog to the grooming area. We will keep your leash and collar/harness during the groom and put them back on your dog when you pick them up.
Senior Pets & Pets with Health Problems
Grooming can be a stressful procedure for senior and frail pets and therefore we have a procedure specifically for these clients. These pets are welcome and extra care will be given to them. They are given extra time and care that they are not strained during the process.
Dematting several mats on your pet is not something this shop performs. It is inhumane and very painful to have this service done. Some pets are demattable depending on how many mats there are, and how close to the skin they lay. Your groomer will determine this for you upon your arrival and may suggest a shave down as the only alternative. Your pet’s comfort level and wellness are very important to us!
Safety comes first for everyone during the grooming process. We ask that you inform us prior to grooming if your pet has bitten someone or has aggressive tendencies. In the case of a pet who is difficult to groom for any reason, we will suggest the easiest style that the groomer can do and usually the most comfortable for your pet. We will stop the grooming process if we feel your pet’s behavior is compromising their safety or ours. Hoof & Woof reserves the right to refuse service any anyone, including any dog known to be aggressive.
Your pets comfort is our first priority. However, if your pet becomes ill or is hurt and the services of a veterinarian are required, you hereby give us permission to obtain treatment if you are not available to do so and you agree to pay for such expenses.
There is always the rare possibility an accident could occur. Grooming equipment is sharp! Even though we use extreme caution and care in all situations, possible problems could occur including cuts, nicks, scratches, quicking of nails, etc. In most cases this can happen when a pet is wiggling or moving around. If you arrive to pick up your pet and it is still being groomed, please do NOT talk to it or allow it to see you. Sit quietly, or step outside for a few moments. Every effort will be made to insure your pet is groomed as safely as possible, but an excited pet can be dangerous to continue to work on.
Pick Up Times
In order for each and every dog to get their individualized attention during their stay, we only keep your best friend for as long as it takes to groom them. At the time of your scheduled appointment, you will be given an approximate time (average 2 - 3 hours) for pick up. We will also call you to give an exact pick up time, approximately one half- hour before we are finished making your pet beautiful.
All grooming fees must be paid at the time services are rendered. Checks returned due to insufficient funds will be subjected to a $35 fee. We also accept Visa and Mastercard.
We do not have boarding facilities. If your dog is not picked up by closing for the day (3 pm), a late fee will be incurred.
A Final Word
Lastly, but most important: we are all human here. Some of our days are better than others. This job isn’t always easy. We have come into this profession because of our love of animals.
Forgive us if we make them our number one priority--yes, even over people! The grooming schedule for each individual dog is approximate.
This is a very unpredictable business, so please be patient about this. We do not keep them here any longer than we have to, and if we feel rushed, our work and their safety may be compromised.
We strive to provide you with the best, most complete services possible. We are highly recommended by current clients, and welcome any feedback you may have to help us continue providing top-notch grooming services.

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In the fields a frightful thing. Watch it and you will find, it has a pitchfork in the front, and a broom back behind.
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People take me on walks and I run and have fun. What am I?
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KEYSA boys win gold in Nelson
A gold medal isn't a bad way to start a new soccer season.
The U14 KEYSA Rovers did just that in a tournament in Nelson this past weekend, beating out three other teams in round robin to reach the final.
The Rovers opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over the Nelson Selects, before going up against their KSYSA regional rivals out of Castlegar—the Storm.
The Rovers managed to end that game with a 1-1 draw
The Rovers then drew the Creston Blitzz for their third match, and came out with a big 7-0 win.
That put their stamp on first place in their pool, which gave them an automatic berth in to the championship final.
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I began my first day at #PLA2012 in beautiful Philadelphia with a much needed latte and bagel at Old City Coffee. Like probably many of my fellow attendees, I did not attend the pre-conference events, but started bright and early this morning with the general sessions and of course scouring the exhibit hall for the latest books and products.
It’s hard to distill just one or two big, important things from the sessions I’ve attended so far. There’s already so much swimming through my head, already two tote bags full of arcs, catalogs, business cards, swag, etc, and a third coming along nicely (how am I going to get this all back to my library?). I probably won’t fully digest most of this new stuff until I’m well at home, back at work, and ready to push towards the next big thing, or at least the next storytime. That said, here’s what’s sticking with me so far:
At this morning’s session on ECRR, the audience heard from three different libraries that have added early literacy stations, play areas, and other elements to their buildings. These elements emphasize the continued value of public spaces for all ages, and provide interactive, informal learning opportunities in the five areas of ECRR (talking, singing, writing, reading, and playing). Some of these libraries had serious funding and consultants, others just printed and lamenated their own in-house designs, or put amazing learning stations together on a shoestring budget. Either way, providing early learning opporunities to our youngest patrons, however we can, is so crucial and not as difficult as you think. I’m excited to take some of the ideas I saw at this session back to my supervisor.
This afternoon I heard the amazing and inspiring Kevin Henkes talk about the art and meaning of children’s books, and children’s knowledge and imagination. He also read from his fantastic new early reader, Penny and her Song.
More later on the new Muzzy, the cutest knitted fair trade finger puppets from Bolivia ever, the chaos that was the Reading Terminal Market, and the art of being vegan at a conference.


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