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Norilsk Nickel may buy out a stake in Russian Platinum in a new joint venture.
"Norilsk Nickel" and "Russian Platinum" are establishing a joint venture in Taimyr.
"Russian platinum" businessman Musa Bazhaev filed a new project in Rosnedra for the development of the Chernogorsk platinum-copper-nickel deposit.
China Gold can join the projects in Taimyr and Kyrgyzstan.
Company will isolate its key assets, and is ready to attract partners to the rest of them.
It became known that the company Russian Platinum owned by businessman Musa Bazhaev will sell 20 percent of its stake in the projects on development of deposits on the Taimyr Peninsula to VTB.
The state bank is ready to buy the Russian Platinum's share in the steel project on the Taimyr Peninsula.
After the mysterious death of Dmitry Shumkov, the owner of a hotel project on Varvarka in Moscow, his heirs were forced out of the family business.
Why Russian platinum does not fulfill the promises of investment in Russia and wastes money on the purchase of foreign assets.
The Kremlin lobbied Musa Bazhaev's business in previously Norilsk. The taxes of his busines group are waited for in the city budget.

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About Dr. Huang
Dr. Thomas Huang is a dedicated, board-certified specialist who has practiced in Orange County for over 20 years. He graduated summa cum laude from the U.C. Irvine, obtained his medical degree from U.C.L.A. and did 5 years of specialty training in otolaryngology-head & neck surgery at U.C. Irvine Medical Center, including 2 years as the chief surgical resident.
Dr. Huang strives to use his experience and diagnostic skills to compassionately and efficiently treat all patients with ear, nose, and throat problems.

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The Jones Act (also known as the Passenger Services Act) prohibits ships of Non-U.S registry from embarking and debarking guests at two different U.S ports. Guests cannot pre-plan or purposely embark or debark a ship in a U.S port that will violate the Jones Act.
- 1 What qualifies as Jones Act?
- 2 What is the primary purpose of the Jones Act?
- 3 Who is covered under the Jones Act?
- 4 Why the Jones Act is bad?
- 5 Where does the Jones Act apply?
- 6 What is a Jones Act compliant vessel?
- 7 How the Jones Act affects Puerto Rico?
- 8 What was the highlight of Jones Law of 1916?
- 9 Does the Jones Act apply to yachts?
- 10 Is Mel the same as Jones Act?
- 11 Is the Jones Act still in effect?
- 12 What was the result of the Jones Shafroth Act?
- 13 How does the Jones Act affect Guam?
What qualifies as Jones Act?
The Jones Act is a federal law that gives seamen who were injured in the course of their employment the right to sue their employer for personal injury damages. Unlike almost all land-based workers, seamen are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under either state or federal law.
What is the primary purpose of the Jones Act?
The Jones Act requires all goods shipped between U.S. ports to be transported by U.S. vessels (and operated primarily by Americans). It calls for providing the nation with a merchant marine that can transport goods between U.S. ports, increase national security during war times, and support a U.S. maritime industry.
Who is covered under the Jones Act?
The Jones Act provides coverage to seamen who work aboard vessels. Most employees aboard ships, tugs, fishing boats, barges, and dredges will be Jones Act seamen.
Why the Jones Act is bad?
The Jones Act not only increases the costs of goods. In the contiguous mainland states, it also leads to quicker deterioration of land-borne transportation infrastructure, by incentivizing the use of trucks and railroads for shipping, contributing as well to greater fuel consumption and pollution.
Where does the Jones Act apply?
Understanding the Jones Act The Jones Act increases the cost of shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and other non-continental U.S. lands that rely on imports by restricting the number of vessels that can legally deliver goods.
What is a Jones Act compliant vessel?
The Jones Act requires any vessel transporting cargo between U.S. ports, or between U.S. ports and offshore facilities, be built and flagged in the U.S. The study presents designs for two Jones Act compliant vessel options: a wind turbine installation vessel and a feeder barge.
How the Jones Act affects Puerto Rico?
Using the firm’s recommended model, the analysis finds the Jones Act raises the price of shipping cargo to Puerto Rico by $568.9 million and that prices are $1.1 billion higher than would be the case without the Jones Act. This, in turn, is estimated to mean 13,250 fewer jobs.
What was the highlight of Jones Law of 1916?
AN ACT TO DECLARE THE PURPOSE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AS TO THE FUTURE POLITICAL STATUS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AND TO PROVIDE A MORE AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT FOR THOSE ISLANDS.
Does the Jones Act apply to yachts?
The use of foreign owned or foreign built yachts in a commercial application is strictly prohibited by the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102). However, foreign-built and foreign-owned yachts may operate in U.S. waters for pleasure and non-commercial purposes.
Is Mel the same as Jones Act?
What is the difference between MEL Coverage and Jones Act Coverage? The Jones Act covers employees onboard vessels owned or operated by your company, while MEL covers incidents that may occur while an employee is working on a vessel owned and operated by another party.
Is the Jones Act still in effect?
In June 1920, the US Congress introduced a cabotage law that aimed to encourage the use of American ships and protect them from competition, known as the Jones Act. A century later, the policy is still in place, though the industry it serves has radically changed.
What was the result of the Jones Shafroth Act?
On March 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act. This law gave Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship. The Jones Act separated the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of Puerto Rican government, provided civil rights to the individual, and created a locally elected bicameral legislature.
How does the Jones Act affect Guam?
Effects. The Jones Act prevents foreign-flagged ships from carrying cargo between the contiguous U.S. and certain noncontiguous parts of the U.S., such as Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam.

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As of 2024, some left-hand lanes on Florida roads may be illegal. A bill recently filed in the Florida Senate seeks to punish drivers who "consistently" drive in the left lane with no intention of overtaking. Writes about it WFLA.
The bill, filed January 24 by Republican Jenna Persons-Mulica, would prohibit vehicles from driving at all times "on the extreme left lane of certain roads," namely roads, streets, and highways with two or more lanes and a posted speed limit of at least 65 miles ( 104 km) per hour.
“A driver may not continuously drive a vehicle in the far left lane, except when overtaking and overtaking another vehicle, preparing to leave a road, street or highway,” the bill says.
The rule will not apply to ambulances, road maintenance crews, or during construction work.
Drivers stopped for a violation will receive a non-criminal traffic violation. If passed, the bill will enter into force on January 1, 2024.
However, Florida state law already requires drivers to drive in the right lane to "prevent obstruction of traffic," according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website.
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Drivers must not continue to drive a vehicle in the leftmost lane when being overtaken by a faster moving vehicle, unless the driver is preparing to make a left turn at an intersection.
Drivers who fail to move to the right lane may be charged with a non-criminal traffic violation.


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Delaware Art Museum officials said Wednesday that the institution will retire its remaining $19.8-million in mortgage debt by the end of this month, despite disappointing results from a controversial sale of prized works, The News-Journal of Wilmington reports. The museum will supplement proceeds from two such sales with at least $5-million from its endowment to clear the leftover liability from a $32.5-million expansion in 2001, board Chairman Gerret Copeland said.
A work by 19th-century English artist William Holman Hunt fetched a less-than-expected $4.25-million at auction, far less than expected, and the museum put off the sale of a Winslow Homer painting after rejecting several low bids. The private sale of an Alexander Calder mobile brought in an estimated $10.6-million, according to the newspaper.
Officials said the Wilmington institution museum was at risk of shutting down if it did not meet an October 3 bank deadline to pay down its debt. Museum CEO Mike Miller said it might sell another work to replenish its investment fund. The museum was sanctioned by two accrediting bodies for selling art to cover operating costs.


12 Chimney Rock In Tawaoc
There are a number of these lava formations scattered throughout the western states. Notable examples are in Wyoming (Devil’s Tower) and New Mexico (Ship Rock) and in Colorado (Chimney Rock National Monument, Colorado). This one is in Tawaoc, New Mexico, near Cortez, Colorado across the state border.
The formations occurred eons ago when lava intruded through cracks or holes in the Earth’s crust. Over many centuries the overlying crust eroded away, leaving the much harder lave standing.Aerial Photography Using Drones


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Womenswear: “Bees Knees” collection by designer Onalaja
Onalaja is a Nigerian luxury clothing brand for elegant women created by Kayinsola Onalaja. In 2014, after graduating from Italian school Istituto Marangoni, Kayinsola Onalaja embarked on the torrid universe of fashion. She creates an original fashion collection for modern and contemporary women in search of a new ideal, freedom and change.
- Her website: http://onalaja.com/
Its brand aims to mix its African Nigerian culture, its British traditions with aesthetics and Italian design. On the strength of this success, she presented her first “Bees Knees” collection in Lagos during the Fashion and Design week in 2015. In 2016, she became one of the fashion designers of the London scene.
With her soft roses clothes, they transform every woman into a true princess.
- Designer and founder : Kayinsola Onalaja
Do you like these clothing?

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Barcelona are reportedly set to offer Paris Saint-Germain €100 million and Philippe Coutinho for Neymar.
According to Sport, the two clubs are already in talks for the Brazilian in the hope of getting a deal done this summer.
PSG initially asked for €300m for the 27-year-old but that seems unlikely given it’s more than he cost and his value has dropped during his time in the French capital.
Barcelona have therefore countered and are willing to hand over a large lump sum and Coutinho, who is liked by incoming sporting director Leonardo.
The club are keen to reduce their huge wage bill this summer and Coutinho, Samuel Umtiti and Ivan Rakitic are all players who the club are willing to part ways with.

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Ellenville, NY adventures
I am in Ellenville, New York doing a show for the next month and a half. I am eager to discover lots of different and unique foodie places. I don't have a car, so most of my adventures will have to be walking distance - I'm staying on Canal Street in downtown. I'm happy to hoof it a few miles.
There will also be a few opportunities to catch a ride with somebody who has a car, so I am also looking for any suggestions in the surrounding areas.
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. And I promise to write a lengthy and in depth response about all my food finds. Thanks so much.
There is a bakery, Cohen's (in 'downtown' area), that is reputed to have wonderful raisin pumpernickel bread. I was there over the weekend and sampled that bread. The rest of the bakery fare seemed to be of the the traditional Jewish bakery variety which is appealing to those of us who grew up on such things as 7 layer cake and mandelbrot, but may not be universally appealing. Not sure how good of any of that stuff is, but the bread was pretty darn good.
Also in that area is the "European deli"--a few years ago we stopped in and got pierogi (not bad). Not sure if it is still serving up the same fare, but might be worth a look see....
Aroma Thyme Bistro is probably the more "sophisticated" restaurant in town. You can look up the Web site for their offerings. http://www.aromathymebistro.com/
Other than that, I'm not quite sure if the town is as lively as you imagine would be. The last time I went there for a show in Shadowland, Aroma Thyme and the theater were the two "lively" thing that night in town, and it was a Saturday night......
If you can hitch a ride, New Paltz is always a good destination for food and activities.
Danny's in Wurtsboro, about 10 miles south on Rt 209 while not sophisticated is not bad. In Port Jervis (about 25 miles south)there was a very good restaurant called The Vault. I don't know, if it's still there but it's worth the trip. There are others but I don't know how far you're friend with a car is willing to go. Several in Middletown for example are good. Let me know and I'll recommend more.

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Have you ever considered the possibility that a happy cow, that sleeps on luxurious water mattresses, can give more milk than the average bovine? Well, Brooklyn’s Munroe Dairy did, and their business is featured on America’s Newsroom. A great idea and a great PR example for any diary business.
On August 6th, America’s Newsroom announced the beginning of the “Cow Week” – an attempt to get more milk from cows that sleep on “waterbeds.” According to experts these waterbeds reduce stress and increase milk production. Under the slogan “happy cows equal productive cows” the cow breeders at Munroe Dairy try to convince the audience that waterbeds are necessary to get more milk from the bovines. Thus the Connecticut cows that supply 11,000 customers in Rhode Island now sleep on waterbeds.
The beds are made of thick rubber bladders filled with water and covered with hay. By laying on these luxurious pillows of water, cows have less strain on their joints and hips, and also less chances of getting arthritis, according to Lindsay Armstrong of the Munroe Dairy sales department.
You gotta love their PR campaign and especially the “Hello Cow” song that made it so popular after the America’s Newsroom broadcast on Thursday. A happy little song wrote by Joel, Alex and Jacqui Veitch for Jim Jam and Sunny was the perfect fit to introduce the revolutionary idea that makes Connecticut’s cows happier and more productive.
And just for your information, apparently the idea does help: the happy cows can produce 40 to 80 quarts a day each. Munroe Dairy has been in business for over 128 years, and despite the nation’s financial woes the company is doing well. I guess the secret to prosperity is to breed happy cows…
And for those who want to know, the company is has brilliant ideas all the time, proof their Munroe Dairy Band and their joy of living!


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Give Yourself the Gift of a Powerful Partnership
Recently, I hired Elyse Santoro, who calls herself a “Home Whisperer” or “Design Alchemist,” to guide me through a substantive redesign and transition in several rooms in my home.
For years, I’ve felt that the energy in my home was stagnating and I’ve yearned for more flow. The part of me that can see almost everything in life as a waking dream or through the lenses of pattern and symbol is very clear that my home is holding up a mirror for me, showing me the clutter and debris in the way of all that is truly me.
Just as I can no longer see my home through all the stuff of life in a room, I cannot see myself buried underneath all the clutter of old stories, habits and behaviors that are no longer relevant and no longer serve.
Acknowledging the Need for Change
I feel like I’m stuck in 1991, when my husband and I married and first bought some of the furnishings, or in 2007, when we moved here and set up our home to house us and three of our four boys who were then school-aged. We’re not those people anymore. Our boys are launched. What mattered to us then is not what matters to us now.
I see my home as a mirror for me, for us. We both need a refresh, individually and as a couple. And it’s about more than new furniture, drapes and accessories, new clothes, hairstyles or cars.
It became very clear that I wanted to create a sense of spaciousness in my home and in myself, to experience a new lightness of being and be able to see the beauty that is here, within and around me. I wanted to be able to turn around in every direction and LOVE what I see, feeling JOY in every moment. I’ve done so much work to heal and grow and shed the destabilizing and disorienting conditioning of a lifetime, yet my home (and even my wardrobe), among whatever else has been left untended, internally, keeps me feeling buried in my past. Even when I know better.
When I decided that I wanted my external environment to reflect and support who I know I am and what I’m up to in the world now (and to be a source of delight, inspiration and nourishment for my husband and anyone who comes to visit as well), the real action began to happen. And the universe provided.
I began searching for the right partner to guide me through this process. And then Elyse appeared.
Saying YES to her, me, us and this process was the easy part of this journey.
Honoring the Transitions Process
Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes, by William Bridges, Ph.D., (and his book, seminars, tools and resources) has been one of my go-to resources for several decades now. It’s been as applicable in my professional life as it’s been in my personal life. Bridges has created a powerful and enduring map for coping with the massive changes happening within and around us.
His primary concept, that there are three phases of any transition and we must be mindful about and committed to fully experiencing each, is spot on. If we ignore this guidance, we will, predictably and inevitably, diminish or even sabotage each new opportunity we step into, whether that’s a relationship, a new job, an important project (such as a home or room redesign) or even a vacation.
Bridges distinguishes between change (that which happens outside of us) and transition (the internal evolution that also happens and requires our conscious attention in order to align with and optimize the external changes). The three phases include:
- The Ending — which he asserts is the beginning of every transition.
- The Neutral Zone — a murky place within which change is happening; it is dark, disorienting and difficult to stay in, especially given our inability to hold the tension, sit in uncertainty and be with the unknown. It is also a fertile and creative time. Bridges asks, “Knowing we’re here, how can we make the most of it?”
- The New Beginning — As Bridges states, “A successful new beginning requires an understanding of the external signs and inner signals that point the way to the future.”
Change can be very hard. And deeply disorienting. So having a map to cope with it can be a lifesaver and deeply empowering. I am all about feeling empowered and want that for my loved ones, clients and each of you as well.
Presence is a Set of Skills We Can Learn, Hone & Master
Another benefit of this work is not only to optimize the new beginning but also to learn how to be present, really present, to oneself, life and who and what are right in front of us in THIS moment. As many of my clients have said, this requires us “to slow down to speed up,” something they are rarely inclined to do on their own. Which is where a trusted accountability partner comes in. And an intentional pause. I am that for them. Elyse is that for me.
One of the core activities I do with my clients is an adaptation of Bridges’s principles. I call the activity “Arcs & Endings.” Specifically, it helps my clients to reflect on who, what and where they once were and capture the beliefs, patterns, thought processes, default behaviors and trends born in those times and still very actively running their lives.
In the process of naming, inhabiting and feeling into each arc, naming the beginnings and naming the endings, they also begin to identify omissions and aspirations, their origins, a sense of what’s complete, what’s not, what’s true, what’s not and what’s actually relevant at this time. We spend a lot of time sorting and honoring, grieving and celebrating. Powerful rituals, especially in good company. The witness function is essential to completing some of these arcs and moving forward with more clarity.
A lot of blessing and releasing happens, clearing heart, body and mind space for who and what they are now. This is one of the many upsides of spending time in the neutral zone and in a powerful partnership with one another. We need each other to see and hear what we often cannot see or hear on our own, while stuck in our old stories and buried under the debris and conditioning of a lifetime.
Another upside of this transitions work is that it helps my clients to capture their future aspirations, ambitions, goals, desires and visions for themselves, their loved ones, colleagues and friends….without going to strategy too soon. As they do, I encourage them to place them in a parking lot so that we can look at them more closely later on. There is nothing to do about them now.
Together, we intentionally avoid building a “have to do something about it because I can or I thought of it” kind of relationship with the future plan, idea or activity. This is simply not useful, hard to act upon elegantly or efficiently and anxiety producing. All of which adds up to unnecessary suffering. This skill, of having and using “the parking lot,” is powerful in and of itself. It’s a practice in saying no, which makes our yeses mean something.
The real goal, short-term, is to free them up from past rumination, current distractions AND future worries, conscious and unconscious, so that they can step more wholly, capably and authentically into the present moment and truly discover and encounter who they are. Giving them space, skill and the permission needed to relate to and be with that, who they actually are, simply and intentionally.
This is where each of us is most powerful. This is how we call our power back – by remembering and embracing who we actually are in THIS moment. It takes our breath away regularly and often, if we allow it. So beautiful and alive.
We’re All On a Transitions Journey
I’m in the midst of my own transitions journey right now. Cleaning out my own home is sobering, humbling and challenging. Real work. Active. Demanding. My stoic struggle. I am in my own neutral zone. I have to pause and recover often, to remind myself of why I’m doing this. My own journey through the rooms of my home mirrors Bridges’s steps.
The process of honoring and naming the endings has many phases, from disengagement, to dismantling (what I’m calling deconstruction), to disidentification, disenchantment (I might be there right now as the more I throw out, give away and clean, the worse every room seems to look and be), to disorientation. Yes, that.
It’s hard to imagine the space differently right now, although, if I’m honest and pause just long enough, I am starting to notice a lightness, within and around me. Some movement. Real intrinsic motivation. Some change. I’m imagining, perhaps, a changed inner state?
Dare I say it, as hard and challenging as this has been (I’ve been at it since the beginning of January), it’s also been FUN!?! Yes, that too!
Having an expert at interior design and exterior transformation by my side has certainly made it more joyful, interesting and expansive. I am stepping into my BIGNESS and enjoying the process. Unlike sitting in a beautiful theatre and being entertained by a collection of wildly talented and creative performers, a source of immense fun and joy for me and Michael, this is an active process. I am the actor, on my own stage. Taking right and meaningful action. Which matters, a lot.
While I can only imagine what’s coming (and try to now and then), mostly, I am present and allowing myself to be in the neutral zone, feeling it all.
Being here requires a few things: acknowledging and accepting that I’m in it, being willing to be alone with it, tapping into my experiences (through journaling and my facebook posts), and pausing the action to collect myself, reflect, feel, bless, release and begin stepping into new perspectives.
Bridges encourages making time for discovery while in the neutral zone.
A key question he poses is, “What would be unlived if my life ended now?”
As I see it, this journey I am on is my own spiritual and practical journey back home to myself. I am walking the talk and doing the very work I do with my clients. Once again, I am my own living laboratory. Taking myself ever deeper. I’m alone, and I’m not. It is juicy. It is alive. It actually is FUN.
Say YES to Your Life!
Acknowledging and actively embracing the external changes and the internal transitions that are your life is a way to say “YES!” to your life and minimize unnecessary suffering, difficulty, pain and confusion. Bridges offers a map that has endured decades of time and testing. Such maps and frameworks are gifts to each of us from one another and offer a way to STAY THE COURSE when we might otherwise feel thwarted and step away.
This is what my multi-year coaching and mentorship program, Whole Person | Whole Power, is for my clients…a map, a framework, a way to navigate the very practical and deeply spiritual internal journey back home to one’s true self, self-leadership and self-mastery. A way to stay the course and reduce/minimize/eliminate the debris, the clutter and the conditioning that’s been getting in the way. It is a beautiful, effective and powerful way to do the necessary internal transitions work that supports the external changes happening to us in our outer lives.
One thing I know for sure, having been the living laboratory for this program over two decades ago and having taken hundreds of clients through one iteration of it or another, is that, on the other side of this part of the transitions work, when we can ask ourselves this question, “How good can you stand it really?,” we burst into a broad smile, collectively awash in the deep knowing that life is actually really, really good…and is getting better.
Learning how to let our inner work inform and enrich our outer lives enables each of us to arrive at this state of self-awareness, joyful knowing and deep appreciation, over and over again, and allows us to model this for others. As we become the calm in the midst of the chaos, a beautiful container unto ourselves, and set ourselves and our new beginnings up for massive satisfaction and success, the world as we know it becomes a better place, a place filled with beauty, joy, more love and real possibility.
May you find the companionship and courage you need to navigate the transitions necessary to optimize and enjoy the choices you’ve made and love the life that you are in.

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Black Mouth Cur & Shepherd Mix
Beau is a sweet & smart Black Mouth Cur/Shepherd mix who is 12 years old and weighs 55 lbs. He is a gentle, calm, affectionate boy with low-medium energy who likes kids, has good leash manners and is currently learning basic commands in his foster home. He would like to be an only dog and he is housebroken, crate trained, neutered, fully vaccinated & microchipped. A home with a fenced yard or possibly a retired couple who likes to walk daily would be ideal.

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Tactical flashlights are awesome. They’re light, compact, and powerful enough to serve a variety of uses. In fact, i’d go so far as to say a tactical flashlight should be a fundamental component in any man’s everyday gear. And while there are plenty of tactical flashlights offered in the market, the Zerohour differentiates itself by doubling as a USB charger for replenishing your energy-starved gadgets while you’re out on the road.
As a tactical flashlight, it’s as good as any you can find — 1,000 lumens of brightness held inside an aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel case measuring 7.2 x 2.2 inches (l x d). It’s rugged, dust-proof and waterproof (submersible in depths of up to one meter), with gold-plated internals for higher corrosion resistance. The ridged LED housing will stay cool to the touch, too, so you can use it for extended periods without causing any discomfort.
What makes the Zerohour special, though, is the USB charging capability. Armed with a 10,000 mAh battery array (three 3,400mAh batteries) and a pair of USB ports (one 1.5 amp and one 2.1 amp), you can use it to keep your phones, tablets, action cams, smartwatches, and other gadgets running even without a nearby wall outlet. Even better, all three batteries are removable, so you can replace them when they start degrading in a few years instead of having to buy a new flashlight entirely. It can function even if you remove up to two of the batteries, allowing you to use the remaining space inside the case as a storage area for small items (like keys, cash, and survival supplies).


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Wed, Feb 21, 2024
Online narratives claimed Iran or Russia might exploit French weapons that were allegedly bound for Armenia
Tue, Feb 20, 2024
Investment scam promoted via Meta Ads, AI-fueled smear campaigns on X, and a Russian-led disinformation operation, and ignite a social media frenzy around Gabriel Attal
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A look at West Africa’s information environment, with particular emphasis on local and international disinformation campaigns targeting the region and beyond.
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Analyzing European digital sovereignty through a unified lens risks overlooking the nuanced approach of member states


Vahterus Oy is a company located in South West Finland that manufactures welded plate heat exchangers. Mauri Kontu, Managing Director, founded the company in the village of Vahterus, Kalanti, in 1990 to promote local entrepreneurship.
The business was started with three employees and has experienced strong growth over the years. Vahterus Oy is now one of the leading manufacturers of welded plate heat exchangers in the world. At present, our company has over 170 employees, and after the latest expansions, the production facilities cover almost 10,000 square metres.
Vahterus Oy focuses on product development by making continuous investments. Technology developed by our company is utilised worldwide, mainly in the processing and chemical industry, refrigeration and energy industry. Our products are used in over 50 countries, and the share of export is over 90% of the total sales.
The quality of our products is based on continuous product development, automated production technology and skilful employees. Quality is our solution to the special needs of our customers: we pride ourselves on reliable and durable products of uniform quality.


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Hopefully, you and your pet have not, and will never, have to undergo this shocking event. Butif you have, or when you encounter it in the future, this report can enable you to understand the causes of seizures, what you can do while your pet is having a seizure, and the many treatment options available.
Certain dog breeds are more prone to epilepsy. Veterinarians aren’t sure what causes this”hereditary” epilepsy.
Vets can normally discover the cause of seizures. These include chemical toxins (which includes chemical compounds used in many pet foods), brain tumors, feline leukemia, feline infections, peritonitis, feline AIDS, head injury, and issues with the kidneys and liver.
In dogs there are lots of causes of seizures besides hereditary epilepsy. Allergies to food and the chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavors put in the foods may cause seizures. Other causes include kidney and liver disease, tumors, poisonings, and low blood sugars.
Try to keep calm. This is difficult to do, but with a calm, reassuring silent voice will comfort your cat or dog. Move any furniture or other items where your pet could hurt itself. If you’re not able to move the item, place pillows or wrapping blankets between the pet and the item. Slide something soft under your pet’s mind, but make certain to keep your hands and face away from his mind so that you don’t risk a possible bite. It is possible to gently stroke his side or hip, but position yourself opposite the face of the toes and toenails as the muscular spasms make the toes curl into claws which could gouge or rake your skin.
If at all possible take notes concerning the seizure so you can give details to your veterinarian. Jot down the time of day it happened, the duration of each seizure, and the time in between every seizure if they are recurrent. Your vet will also need to know whether your pet urinated or deficated, if the seizure hit abruptly or improved from mere body twitching, if your pet recovered consciousness, and how long it took before your pet seemed normal again. Moreover, you will need to work out if there were any potential triggering events. These include loud noises such as fireworks, unusual items which were consumed, and excessive exercise or playing.
Following the seizure, pets usually look lost or drugged. This drugged condition can last a couple of minutes to many hours depending on the severity of the seizure. Your pet may respond to you, but do this in a very slow way. Since seizures are tiring to your pet, he’ll likely need to sleep afterwards. It’s ideal to let him sleep, but check on him sometimes without disturbing his rest.
If this is your pet’s original seizure, call your veterinarian as soon as possible. Some vets will want to find out if another seizure occurs, while others will conduct a variet of blood tests to check for anemia, liver & heart acts, calcium, glucose, & electrolyte levels. Your vet might even conduct a screen for potential toxins, take x-rays, or play an electroencephalogram.
The evaluation results may not indicate the specific cause of the seizure. In cases like this, your veterinarian may wait to determine if another seizure occurs or he/she may suggest drugs. If the diagnosis is epilepsy, pets have an exceptional opportunity to live a normal life as long as proper medical care and follow up are supplied.
If you discover the reason for the seizure, you might have the ability to get rid of future seizures by removing the seizure’s source. As an example, if the seizure is because of chemical toxins, ensure that your pet stays as free of toxins as possible. Provide human grade food and treats that don’t contain chemical preservatives, fillers, or additives. Clean your home with bespoke products. Also, use more natural flea, tick, & heartworm prevention products as some of these products may decrease your pet’s seizure threshold and make seizures more challenging to control.
What can you do if your pet’s seizure condition can’t be treated and you realize you and your pet might need to live with the seizures? Before, the only treatment options available were powerful anticonvulsants that might have severe side effects. These may be your only alternative. However, more natural approaches have been found to help some pets, either before stronger medications or along with them so you might have the ability to reduce the dose. There are many different treatment options which have a natural diet, acupuncture, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, herbs, and traditional medications.
As stated earlier, give your pet an individual regular diet, free of additives and compounds. Additionally, remove other toxins from the pet’s environment. Clean with organic products and use more natural flea, tick, and heartworm prevention steps.
Minimize stress on your pet’s life. Avoid sudden changes in his surroundings, loud noises, and other stressful conditions.
You can even try herbs that act as sedatives. Note that if using supplements and herbs, you might need to reduce the dose of other anticonvulsants.
Several supplements seem to help in preventing seizures. Try an antioxidant combination of Vitamin C, Bat Removal Melbourne, vitamin E, B-6, and selenium. Your vet may recommend the dosage for your pet. Magnesium and DMG (dimethyl glycine) are other useful supplements.
Acupuncture is another valuable option that has helped to control seizures in many pets. Sometimes just placing an ear acupuncture tack in a dog’s ear will prevent seizures, and this only requires one acupuncture trip.
If the ear tack does not work, gold implants can be placed in various locations under a pet’s head. Or your pet could be treated with traditional chinese acupuncture.
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Was Jesus a real person? If so who was he?
Well actually yes, he most probably was a real person. But he certainly wasn’t who he is professed to be… not in the slightest! He was simply a man. But he was special and of great importance. In fact, he was of direct Royal lineage. But that is where the lines become very blurred and we now begin our journey into myths, legends, cover-ups and misinterpretations.
An example of this is “Jesus of Nazareth”. Jesus was from Galilee not Nazareth. Plus the city of Nazareth historically did not exist in those days. Jesus was a Nazarene, who was well versed in the teachings of northern sects such as the Nazarenes and Essenes.
So you can see that from the start, there are inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the story.
It is stated in the bible, albeit touched upon compared to the rest of the “story”, Jesus was of the line of David. Yes, King David of the David and Goliath fable. Jesus was of Royal Blood, in direct line to the throne. So surely this makes him a Prince not just a prophet? Ergo, if Jesus was a Prince and Joseph was his Father, then Joseph himself was a Prince of Royal lineage. Plus, if they were of Royal lineage, then the custom then as is today, is for the Princes to marry into other lines of Royalty. Which again suggests that Jesus’ mother Mary, was in fact of Royal blood herself. This starts to put a whole different twist on things.
Being of Royal lineage and married to Joseph is one thing, but there are some avenues of thought that suggest Joseph and Mary were not yet married. Which brings us on to the misinterpretation of who she was. Either that or the Church purposely misrepresented them as being married, to impose their dogma and enforce the institute of marriage. But the point is, if they were not married then Mary would have been referred to as a Maiden, or VIRGO. The Maiden Mary or Virgo Mary…. NOT the Virgin Mary! So again, this brings into question the whole concept of the “Virgin Birth”.
So let us step into the first part of that story. Joseph and Mary were fleeing to Egypt and fleeing from King Herod. Why would they specifically be fleeing? Well, it is again historical fact that the Herods usurped the throne. The Kingship was of the line of David not the Herods. So Mary and Joseph would have been fleeing for their lives, especially as Mary was pregnant. As Royals, they were in Exile.
Now you would say that all this is common knowledge and forms the basis of the biblical story. Yes it does. But it is actually only brushed upon. The rest focuses on the “divinity” of the events. Which is where misinformation and misrepresentation becomes more obvious. If you think about it, as the focus shifts onto the divinity of Jesus and Mary, Joseph disappears and fades away into the annuls of biblical history.
Royal threat, Prophet, Trouble-maker, upstart?
Jesus was all of the above! Don’t get me wrong, he was a deeply religious person who shared his view and had countless followers (including and being part of The Fishers….. again another misinterpretation of what was meant by “The Fishers of Men”…. maybe a subject for another time). But he was also political and a Prince in direct line to a usurped throne. He was a huge threat and the Roman Empire, who were directly answerable to King Herod, knew it.
There is also a misinterpretation about the word “Christ”. If we jump forward to Jesus’ capture and subsequent interrogation, he is asked directly “Are you the Christ?” to which he replies “I am”. This is not a reference to any form of Deity or divinity. It is a translation of a term used to define a person who anointed. This in reality could be a reference to any type of anointment, including anointment of royalty. Jesus was simply affirming / admitting to who he actually was. Which was why he was crucified and labelled “King of the Jews”. Basically it was Herod and the Romans mocking him.
So if Jesus was Royal, where was his entourage and bodyguards?
Quite simply, in plane sight! His disciples were his entourage and his bodyguard / protector was non other than…… Judas Iscariot. Even though he was ultimately implicated in the betrayal of Jesus, a topic which I will possibly discuss in another article, he was in fact a trained bodyguard or even assassin (of sorts). His name was not necessarily “Iscariot”, as it is suggested that this was again a mistranslated form of a word describing his as “of the dagger”, rather than from the Hebrew word “ishq’riyoth” meaning “man of Kerioth”.

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AHC Resident Services
AHC Inc, an affordable housing developer, believes Housing + Education = Success. AHC runs tutoring programs at their community centers in Arlington. A bag of healthy snacks will keep students energized while they learn and play.
Volunteers can help by purchasing and assembling snack bags at home.
- Supplies needed - paper lunch bags, 3 non-perishable snack foods, drink optional. For dietary restrictions, we prefer no nuts or peanuts and no gelatin (no Rice Crispy treats and only Motts fruit snacks.)
- Motts fruit snacks
- Granola bars (no nuts)
- Pirate booty
- Apple sauce
- Mandarin orange or other fruit cups
- Little bites muffins
- Nabisco snack packs
- Oreos, Teddy Grahams, Chips Ahoy
- Cheese its
- Juice boxes
- Assemble bags at home. Decorating the bags is fun but optional. If you want to donate snacks but don't have time to make individual bags, we'll happily accept snack donations too.
- AHC staff are not working in the office full time so delivery options are limited.
- Email [email protected] with questions.
Please click on the button to sign up. If you want to make more than the 20 on the drop down menu, you can write over the 20 with the number you want to donate. Thank you!
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How to Make a Vegan Smoothie That Tastes Like Apple Pie
Tess Masters, a blogger who goes by the nickname The Blender Girl, specializes in vegan and vegetarian blender recipes. Here she demonstrates how to make a vegan smoothie that actually tastes like apple pie! Try out the recipe and let us know what you think.
Covers tells a restaurant's story through its numbers. Here, Chefs Nicole Krasinski and Stuart Brioza reveal the stats behind their James Beard Award–winning restaurant State Bird Provisions in San Francisco.
The squashiest of the squash. All-the-squash-we've-shot-and-it's-only-the-first-week-of-November squash!
A good Reuben sandwich is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, and this one delivers. Good rye bread, crisped in butter, holds generous layers of Thousand Island dressing, rich corned beef or pastrami, crunchy sauerkraut, and nutty, melty Gruyère or Swiss cheese that oozes beautifully into the other ingredients.


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By Fauzia Saeed, Psychologist,VCCTC, PRCS, Punjab Branch, LHR
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, feelings and physical well-being. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, or restless. They may lose interest in activities that once were pleasurable; experience loss of appetite or overeating, have problems concentrating, remembering details, or making decisions; and may contemplate or attempt suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, or aches, pains or digestive problems that are resistant to treatment may be present.
Depressed mood is not necessarily a psychiatric disorder. It is a normal reaction to certain life events, a symptom of some medical conditions, and a side effect of some medical treatments. Depressed mood is also a primary or associated feature of certain psychiatric syndromes such as clinical depression.
Life events that may precipitate depressed mood include personal conflicts or disputes with family members or friends, bereavement, moving, losing a job or income, divorce, retirement, menopause, social isolation, and social rejection.
Certain medications are known to cause depressed mood in a significant number of patients. These include Hepatitis C drug therapy and some drugs used to treat high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers or reserpine.
Depressed mood can be the result of a number of infectious diseases and physiological problems including hypogonadism (in men), Addison’s disease, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, and sleep apnea and disturbed circadian rhythm. It is often one of the early symptoms of hypothyroidism (reduced activity of the thyroid gland). For a discussion of non-psychiatric conditions that can cause depressed mood, see Depression (differential diagnoses).
A number of psychiatric syndromes feature depressed mood as a main symptom. The mood disorders are a group of disorders considered to be primary disturbances of mood. These include major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly called major depression or clinical depression, where a person has at least two weeks of depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities; anddysthymia, a state of chronic depressed mood, the symptoms of which do not meet the severity of a major depressive episode. Another mood disorder, bipolar disorder, features one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition and mood, but may also involve one or more depressive episodes.
Outside the mood disorders: borderline personality disorder commonly features depressed mood; adjustment disorder with depressed mood is a mood disturbance appearing as a psychological response to an identifiable event or stressor, in which the resulting emotional or behavioral symptoms are significant but do not meet the criteria for a major depressive episode, and posttraumatic stress disorder, an anxiety disorder that sometimes follows trauma, is commonly accompanied by depressed mood.
Depression – major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder
Last reviewed: March 15, 2011.
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods.
True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer.
CAUSES, INCIDENCE, AND RISK FACTORS
The exact cause of depression is not known. Many researchers believe it is caused by chemical changes in the brain. This may be due to a problem with your genes, or triggered by certain stressful events. More likely, it’s a combination of both.
Some types of depression run in families. But depression can also occur if you have no family history of the illness. Anyone can develop depression, even kids.
The following may play a role in depression:
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Certain medical conditions, including under active thyroid, cancer, or long-term pain
- Certain medications such as steroids
- Sleeping problems
- Stressful life events, such as:
- Breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend
- Failing a class
- Death or illness of someone close to you
- Childhood abuse or neglect
- Job loss
- Social isolation (common in the elderly)
See also: Adolescent depression
Depression can change or distort the way you see yourself, your life, and those around you.
People who have depression usually see everything with a more negative attitude, unable to imagine that any problem or situation can be solved in a positive way.
Symptoms of depression can include:
- Agitation, restlessness, and irritability
- Dramatic change in appetite, often with weight gain or loss
- Very difficult to concentrate
- Fatigue and lack of energy
- Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
- Feelings of worthlessness, self-hate, and guilt
- Becoming withdrawn or isolated
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping
Depression can appear as anger and discouragement, rather than feelings of sadness.
If depression is very severe, there may also be psychotic symptoms, such ashallucinations and delusions.
SIGNS AND TESTS
Your health care provider will ask questions about your medical history and symptoms. Your answers and certain questionnaires can help your doctor make a diagnosis of depression and determine how severe it may be.
Blood and urine tests may be done to rule out other medical conditions with symptoms similar to depression.
In general, treatments for depression include:
- Medications called antidepressants
- Talk therapy, called psychotherapy
If you have mild depression, you may only need one of these treatments. People with more severe depression usually need combination of both treatments. It takes time to feel better, but there are usually day-to-day improvements.
If you are suicidal or extremely depressed and cannot function you may need to be treated in a psychiatric hospital.
MEDICATIONS FOR DEPRESSION
Drugs used to treat depression are called antidepressants. Common types of antidepressants include:
- Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), and escitalopram (Lexapro).
- Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), including desvenlafaxine(Pristiq), venlafaxine (Effexor), and duloxetine (Cymbalta).
Other medicines used to treat depression include:
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
If you have delusions or hallucinations, your doctor may prescribe additional medications.
Children, adolescents, and young adults should be watched more closely for suicidal behavior, especially during the first few months after starting medications.
If you do not feel better with antidepressants and talk therapy, you may have treatment-resistant depression. Your doctor will often prescribe higher (but still safe) doses of an antidepressant, or a combination of medications. Lithium and thyroid hormone supplements also may be added to help the antidepressants work better.
St. John’s wort is an herb sold without a prescription. It may help some people with mild depression. However, it can change the way other medicines work in your body, including antidepressants and birth control pills. Talk to your doctor before trying this herb.
CHANGES IN MEDICATIONS
Sometimes, medications that you take for another health problem can cause or worsen depression. Talk to your doctor about all the medicines you take. Your doctor may recommend changing your dose or switching to an alternative drug. Never stop taking your medications without first talking to your doctor.
Women being treated for depression who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant should not stop taking antidepressants without first talking to their doctors.
Talk therapy is counseling to talk about your feelings and thoughts, and help you learn how to deal with them.
Types of talk therapy include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches you how to fight off negative thoughts. You will learn how to become more aware of your symptoms and how to spot things that make your depression worse. You’ll also be taught problem-solving skills.
- Psychotherapy can help you understand the issues that may be behind your thoughts and feelings.
- Joining a support group of people who are sharing problems like yours can also help. Ask your therapist or doctor for a recommendation.
OTHER TREATMENTS FOR DEPRESSION
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the single most effective treatment for severe depression and it is generally safe. ECT may improve mood in those with severe depression or suicidal thoughts who don’t get better with other treatments. It may also help treat depression in those who have psychotic symptoms.
Tran cranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses pulses of energy to stimulate nerve cells in the brain that are believe to affect mood. There is some research to suggest that it can help relieve depression.
Light therapy may relieve depression symptoms in the winter time. However, it is usually not considered a first-line treatment.
You can often ease the stress of illness by joining a support group whose members share common experiences and problems.
See: Depression support group
Some people with major depression may feel better after taking antidepressants for a few weeks. However, many people need to take the medicine for 4 – 9 months to fully feel better and prevent the depression from returning.
For people who have repeated episodes of depression, quick and ongoing treatment may be needed to prevent more severe, long-term depression. Sometimes people will need to stay on medications for long periods of time.
People who are depressed are more likely to use alcohol or illegal substances.
Complications of depression also include:
- Increased risk of physical health problems
CALLING YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
If you have thoughts of suicide or harming yourself or others, immediate call your local emergency number (such as 911) or go to the hospital emergency room.
You may also call a suicide hotline from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-999-9999.
Call your doctor right away if:
- You hear voices that are not there.
- You have frequent crying spells with little or no reason.
- Your depression is disrupting work, school, or family life.
- You think that your current medications are not working or are causing side effects. Never change or stop any medications without consulting your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. These substances can make depression worse and might lead to thoughts of suicide.
Take your medication exactly as your doctor instructed. Ask your doctor about the possible side effects and what you should do if you have any. Learn to recognize the early signs that your depression is getting worse.
The following tips might help you feel better:
- Get more exercise
- Maintain good sleep habits
- Seek out activities that bring you pleasure
- Volunteer or get involved in group activities
- Talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling
- Try to be around people who are caring and positive

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A research network to promote the academic exchange and research collaboration between the University of Innsbruck and universities and research institutions in Great Britain to foster academic collaboration in all areas of science, art and humanities.
The European Journal of English Studies
"Brexit and Academia"
More information here: Brexit and academia: a satyr play where exit prevails voice
Mental Wellbeing and Longevity beyond Covid-19
More information here: Mental Wellbeing and Longevity beyond Covid-19: A View from Industry and the Scientific Community

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A blog by media personality, Tosyn Bucknor, about beauty and skincare, celebrities, everyday people, fashion and style, music, pop culture, sports and travel.
MCM: AYOOLA'S NOTE TO HIS 4O YEAR OLD SELF
It's another exciting Monday; Happy democracy day. Today we are crushing on the guy with the angelic voice, romantic act and fine face, *drumroll* Ayoola Ayolola. He's
popular for his role as 'Mide' in the renowned series 'Skinny Girl in Transit' and is also the winner of Project fame, season 5.
Everyone loves Mide so why not have him as our MCM?
He's an actor, singer and speaker.
1) You are a singer and are now very well known for acting.
Which is more fun for you and if you had to pick one, which would it be?
It's a privilege to be accepted in both worlds.. if I had to
choose I'll choose music and movies lol.. it's honestly difficult to pick one
as I have genuine love for both.
2) You tend to take on romantic roles and act them out
fantastically well, do you think you’re just as romantic in real life?
I guess I am, but
most importantly, I am an actor, and I believe I'm doing something right for
you think my on screen roles are a reflection of my reality.
3) If you could sing
a love song to a character in SGIT, asides Tiwa, who would it be?
That would be 'Shalewa,'
such a beautiful soul.
(4) What’s been the most unexpectedly exciting moment of
So many moments like
that o, but one that stood out was the
moment I won the music competition, project fame West Africa, in 2012.
(5) Today is Monday,
if you could send a note to your 20 and 40 year old self. What would both notes
To my 20 year old self:- "Don't be in a Hurry, enjoy
this moments. Your tomorrow is sorted"
To my 40 year old self:-
"thank God you made it this far, he's still there to take you through another
40, so relax, but keep pushing

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A 4-story, 6-bedroom luxury vacation villa with spectacular views of the coastal mountains, ocean, and sunset.
On the 2nd floor are 4 of the 6 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a large private bath with a bathtub and shower and king-sized bed. One of the other bedrooms also has a king-sized bed. The other two bedrooms on this level have queen-sized beds. These three bedrooms share one large bathroom with 2 showers and another full bathroom upstairs. Downstairs at garage level, one bedroom has a double bed, the other bedroom has a bunk bed with a double bed below and a single bed on top. These two bedrooms share a bathroom. All bedrooms have air conditioning and cable TV. There is wifi available throughout the house.
Upstairs on the 3rd floor is the entertaining area with a TV room, a large fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast island, 2 dining tables, and the infinity pool. At this level, there are beautiful views in all directions and can be converted into an open-air area. This area also has air-conditioning if preferred to opening the doors.
Above the 4th floor is a rooftop deck with plenty of seating and lounge chairs for taking in the sun and spectacular views. On this level, there is a partial view of the ocean.
Other amenities include a BBQ grill, use of a golf cart for exploring the area, and a foosball table. In addition to the pool located in the house, there is also a neighborhood pool and clubhouse closeby.
Villa Leona 122 is located only 1 hour and 15 minutes from San Jose, 20 minutes to Jaco and Los Sueños Marina and golf course, and 5 minutes from the beautiful white-sand beaches of Playa Mantas and Playa Blanca. There are plenty of activities to do in the area including ATV, canopy, sport-fishing, bird-watching tours, surf lessons, kayak tours, nature and waterfall hikes, horseback riding, and more! The villa is located in a gated residence with 24-hour security.
Villa Leona 122 - Rates
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Emergency Food Pantry Network to host two pantries Aug. 7
The Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network will host two mobile food pantries on Friday, Aug. 7. These pantries are meant to provide free food for families in need.
One pantry will be held at Midland High School, 1301 Eastlawn Dr. The second pantry will take place at Saginaw Bay Ice Arena, 6129 Bay Road in Saginaw. Registration for both locations will begin at 9 a.m. with distribution at 10:30 a.m.
Attendees are asked to remain in their cars. Registration and distribution of food will be conducted in the cars in an effort to keep everyone safe. No identification or proof of income is necessary.
This is an emergency feeding program intended to provide a supplemental food source to families and/or individuals who are in need. This is a first-come first-served program. There will be enough food for 250 households. Midland County residents who have an ongoing or emergency need for food can connect with our regular pantry program by calling 989-486-9393. Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network is an equal opportunity provider.
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I certainly do not consider myself a “master” when it comes to watercolor. I love to paint with it and I am good at it, my work sells and with each painting I get a little better at this medium. There are some subjects I am better at than others, but the whole point of me writing today is to share what watercolor painting does for me and encourage you to try it. If you like watercolor paintings and you have a pinch of creativity… does not take much to enjoy watercolor and you do not have to be good at it to get the benefits of what it can do for you. I want to share this medium as a way to relax rather than a way to become a selling artist.
Master? Does it matter?
I say no, it does not. You do not have to be a watercolor master to enjoy painting with it. My work, the work I am known for and sell in galleries is my mixed media abstract work. It is my love, what I can’t wait to do when I wake up in the morning….. what makes me giddy excited every time one sells – they are like a journal, a piece of my heart, soul and life itself…. but there is the watercolor too. Am I am “master”? No. I know what I am doing and each painting my technique gets better. I like to paint small, simple composition pieces because when I work that way it is relaxing. I could spend time focusing on it and become a master watercolorist, but that is not why I paint watercolor. I do sell watercolor paintings but the main reason I paint watercolor is for how calming it is. So It does not matter if you are master or you can’t draw a stick figure, you can enjoy watercolor anytime!
The basics of watercolor are pretty simple. Watercolor is a transparent medium which means that the first color you paint onto your paper will influence the second color and so on. If you first paint yellow, then a wash of red that overlaps in areas you will end up with orange. This means that you need to understand the color wheel and what the colors do to each other when mixed or painted over one another. There are three primary colors: red, yellow and blue. These are the three colors that you cannot make. They are the three colors you start with to make all other colors. There are three secondary colors: orange, green and purple. These are the colors that are made by mixing primary colors – red and yellow = orange, yellow and blue = green and blue and red = purple. Tertiary colors are the muddy colors you get when you mix different combinations of primary and secondary. Complimentary colors are what is exact opposite on the color wheel = each is one primary and one secondary = red and green, yellow and purple, blue and orange. This is a huge reason for frustration when trying to paint with watercolor. People get muddy colors and do not know why. It is the lack of understanding of what colors do when mixed, specifically complimentary colors.
How do I get started?
I recommend you find a local painter who teaches classes. If you don’t like that teacher, find another. Not everyone who teaches will be a good fit for you. When I started taking lessons on watercolor specifically I felt like a failure. Seriously. I had been a painter for years but when I started watercolor I felt very stuck and like I could not grasp it. Then someone suggested I take a class with a different teacher… I did. I sold my first painting under her instruction for a couple a hundred dollars. Just goes to show that finding the right instructor makes a huge difference. That one teacher changed the course of my art career just because she was the right teacher for me and I learned a lot from her method of teaching. I know you may not be looking for a career in art but even so, finding the right teacher can make the difference between you enjoying watercolor or giving it up.
if you can’t take lessons then get some supplies and just practice at home and play with colors… write down the colors you combine and what they do – make notes of what you like and what you don’t. That will help you learn colors, how they work together and that…. is a huge step toward understanding watercolor and enjoying painting with it.
You do not even have to know how to draw well in order to enjoy watercolor. It helps, yes… but you can paint without ever putting pencil to paper! Look at a photo, something you have or look online for free stock photos that you can look at if you do not have the right photo. The images below are an example of painting without drawing first. It can be simple and does not have to be a masterpiece for you to enjoy doing this!
I did this little painting in a few minutes. You do not have to include every detail of the photo you are looking at. remember you are creating a painting, not a photo copy duplicate of your photo, so it does not have to be perfect. In fact, it is better if it is not perfect. The point I am making is to have fun. If you are having fun and not worrying about being perfect you will get better over time. Just enjoy yourself!
In the end…
You may find out that you are better than you thought. Relaxing and enjoying yourself through this process will not only help you relax but relaxing will help you create a better painting. The truth is that I have learned more from the paintings that were technical failures than the successful pieces. I learned what not to do, what colors not to mix… when to step back and let the painting dry before adding another layer and when to let the colors bleed together. If you are looking to get better at watercolor then keep a watch for our YouTube video demonstrations and lessons. If you just want to use watercolor for fun and relaxation then all you have to do is gather your supplies and get to painting……

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The Bevis Frond's 1986 debut Miasma could have come from any time, or maybe no time. Nick Saloman's home-recorded, somewhat primitive recording techniques would have fallen under the "lo-fi" moniker had he started working six years later. His ornamental arrangements and stylized guitar playing had fallen from favor in underground rock circles many years before its release. While trends have come and gone, Saloman has employed his instantly recognizable sound on all of the Bevis Frond records.
Saloman began recording himself many years before creating Miasma, and has even released one of his earliest recordings. "That was on an old reel-to-reel tape recorder — I think it was a Grundy [Grundig? -LC]. It belonged to my mom's boyfriend. It had a microphone on a lead with a kind of coax plug, just one mic for the both my voice and the guitar. Put the microphone there, play. That's the first thing I've got that I did. I think I probably recorded songs before that, but the tapes have disappeared over the years. My mom actually kept that one."
"I had this little spool of 1/4" tape, 3" spool. Even then, I wanted to make an album, so I did 6 songs a side — I recorded 12 songs. Some time ago, my mom gave me the tape, still in the box with my writing with the titles and everything. 'Alastair Jones' was by far the best thing on it, so I thought that one could go on "Bevis Through the Looking Glass, his third album."
"The first time I went in the studio was about 1971. I was about 18. I booked up a studio in the outskirts of London, and I went in to do 2 songs. I was playing all the instruments. I figured that the song was about 3 minutes long. I was playing guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals. I thought, that's about 4 things, so that should take 20 minutes, plus a couple of minutes to rewind the tapes. I wanted to do 2 songs, so I booked the studio for an hour. I actually did 2 songs. As it was done, it was mixed. The studio had a vinyl pressing facility so I've actually got it on vinyl. That sounded okay. I wrote one song on one side called 'Far Better,' I did one called 'Steaming.' That's the first kind of recorded stuff I have that you could hold." He has no memory of the studio's equipment.
Saloman's early efforts at recording his songs failed to capture his ideas. "I was always too pushed for time. I could never really do the kind of stuff I wanted to — I never had enough money to do what I wanted with it. All my money was going to paying rent and living."
"While I was at college, I played bass on an album by a folk rock band called Odd Socks, an LP on a label called Sweet Folk. They were a guitar acoustic duo. They got a deal to do an album, so they asked a drummer, and they asked me to play bass. We went up to a studio in Wales to do that one, and that took two days. The studio, as far as I can remember, was pretty primitive. It was probably an 8-track, big old heavy-duty studio equipment with knobs and things. I couldn't tell you what they were. I got offered a share of the profits or 15 pounds, and I went for the 15 pounds."
"When I got back from college, I formed a band in London with a couple of mates, this would be about '76. We went in the studio [for a day] and did this tape. It was actually the best thing we had ever recorded. And then about 2 weeks later, the Sex Pistols happened, so suddenly I was old-fashioned overnight. I was 23 years old. I was a has-been without ever having been anything. And then we formed our own psychedelic punk band in about '78, called the Von Trapp Family. We recorded a lot of stuff in various studios, and went back to the one where I'd done my first single, and we did an EP there. That took us about 3 hours or something. We hawked it around and no labels wanted to know, and we put it out on our own label, which was Woronzow number 1. Just after that we changed the name of the band to Room 13, and we did another single, and then the band broke up."
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OGDENSBURG -- Funeral services for Wendy McNally, age 62, will be held in the Spring at the convenience of the family. Ms. McNally passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at her home.
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Unbreakable is the fifteenth studio album by German hard rock band Scorpions, released in 2004. In this release, Scorpions return to the style of music of their most successful albums, after experimenting with many different concepts and influences in the 1990s. This was the first album with Paweł Mąciwoda on bass guitar. Despite critical acclaim and extensive touring of the album, Unbreakable was not a big hit on the charts.
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We LOVE Hazel!!! Hazel is the most amazing little girl in the world! When we found her at Muttville, her fantastic foster (who we still send pictures to!), was so kind and communicative with us. We met with Hazel at Muttville, and wanted nothing more than to get her to her new home. Hazel was very overweight, 19+ pounds, and was very lethargic, no energy, didn’t like to go on walks, was afraid of just about anything and everything. We put her on a diet, made her walk with us 2-3 times a day (yes “made”, she didn’t want to walk!) and we had to take slow short walks at first as she was winded. We have no idea who had Hazel her entire life, but she was found as a stray and thank our lucky stars, Muttville got her out of a shelter and took her in. She didn’t even know how to play (ran from toys). Here we are two years later, and Hazel RUNS, plays, jumps up on the sofa on her own, she is now 14.5 pounds, and is an ENTIRELY different dog. I cry writing this, because I love her so much. Thank you Muttville, for Hazel, she is our heart and soul.
She is with my dad in that last picture. When he came to visit a few months after we got her, she hid under the bed from him. This picture was a few months ago.
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With the arrival of summer, berries are the most awaited fruits as they help quench our thirst. Similarly, they are great for Chihuahuas too. It can be tricky trying to figure out which fruits are good for dogs and which can invoke severe attacks, but in this case, strawberries are safe.
However, canned strawberries or those dipped in any kind of artificial syrup are not good for Chihuahuas, so you should only feed them fresh ones.
Why Strawberries Are Good for Your Chihuahua
Not only are strawberries sweet and refreshing for your Chihuahua, but they will also help keep your little pet healthy. Strawberries act as anti-aging fruits that strengthen the immune system and aid with weight management. By increasing the amount of fresh fruits and cutting down high-fat snacks from your Chihuahua’s diet, your dog will remain healthy much longer and its teeth will remain stronger.
The safe way to give your Chihuahua strawberries is by cutting them up into tiny bits in order to avoid choking and encourage problem-free digestion. You can also mash up the berries and make a simple puree so that your Chihuahua does not have trouble chewing them.
It is safe to start off with a half or whole strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa). Strawberries contain fiber, potassium, iodine, and magnesium. They help provide vitamins C, K, B1, and B6 to your little Chihuahua. They also help supplement its folic acid and omega-3 fat intake of any sort.
Contrary to common knowledge, wild strawberries do not contain poison. In fact, it is quite safe for your Chihuahua to grab a couple of strawberries on its way. However, if it eats too many, they might upset its stomach. In case it starts vomiting, hydrate him, but withhold food for at least 12-24 hours.
The next thing you should feed it is 2-3 parts of boiled white rice and 1 part chicken breast, and keep up this bland diet until it gets better. If it does not get better, feel free to hit up the vet at your convenience.
Beware of Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
The one thing Chihuahuas and any other kind of dog should be kept away from is chocolate. Do not feed your Chihuahua strawberries dipped in cream or chocolate. They have a very high chance of upsetting your dog’s stomach. Cooked strawberries are an alternate option, but this cuts down their nutritional value.
Anything given in excess is harmful. Slowly incorporate strawberries into your Chihuahua’s diet instead of starting a full-fledged diet. It is best to take advice from your vet before you stir up some changes in your Chihuahua’s dietary plan just to stay on the safe side at all times.
However, you can feel free to include this sweet treat in your dog’s diet. Make sure to get rid of any leaves or stems that come with the strawberries as these may be a choking hazard to the Chihuahuas.


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What to do in Central Park
Most people who book holidays to New York do so with a view to discovering what is undoubtedly one of the world’s most exciting and busiest destinations. From the Empire State Building to Times Square, NYC is full of iconic landmarks that are distinctly urban in nature.
However, you do not need to be a regular visitor to the city to know that it is also home to one of the world’s most famous, vibrant and popular green public spaces. Central Park is the very definition of a tranquil oasis in the heart of a bustling metropolis, and its 843 acres are a true sanctuary for New York’s millions of residents and tourists alike. Below, we highlight some (but by no means all) of the great activities you can take part in when you next explore the greenest piece of the Big Apple.
Take a boating trip
There is no more classic, relaxing park activity than boating, and few better places to enjoy it than Central Park. If you want to take to the water yourself, you will need to head to the Loeb Boathouse (itself an interesting architectural landmark that houses an excellent restaurant) and rent a rowing boat or book a classic Venetian gondola tour.
After you have hired your vessel of choice, you will be able to head out onto Central Park Lake, a beautiful, 22-acre stretch of water which attracts a wide range of wildlife that you wouldn’t usually associate with the most populated city in the U.S. From egrets and herons to loons, admiring the waterfowl commonly sighted on the lake would be well worth the $15 per hour boat rental price on its own.
With each of the boathouse’s 100 boats having room for four people, taking a trip onto the water is ideal for groups of friends looking for a pleasant way to pass an afternoon. However, if you’re travelling to NYC as a couple, it’s worth noting that Central Park Lake has also been the idyllic setting for many romantic proposals over the years – perhaps this would be the perfect place to pop the question!
Visit the zoo
It is not just the boating lake where you can find an abundance of fascinating wildlife in the park; it is amazing to think that Central Park Zoo is just yards away from the hive of human activity that is Fifth Avenue, yet this family-friendly attraction is home to an incredible array of exotic animals. A true institution of the city, the zoo can trace its history back to the 1860s and simply needs to be included on any New York itinerary.
Boasting over 130 species throughout its various themed areas, Central Park Zoo is packed with highlights that any animal lover will appreciate, with some of its most popular residents including snow leopards, red pandas, penguins, lemurs and California sea lions.
The history of the zoo has not always been a smooth one, with its buildings and displays gradually deteriorating over the second half of the 20th century. However, New Yorkers were not prepared to let one of their most treasured possessions go to waste, and the ailing attraction was demolished before being completely redesigned, rebuilt and reopened to great fanfare in 1988. Plan a day out at Central Park Zoo when you next visit NYC and you’ll be able to see for yourself how it has been thriving ever since.
Explore ‘the Ramble’
Amazingly, it is not Central Park’s zoo that is the most ecologically diverse habitat within the landmark’s boundaries, with the woodland area known as the Ramble hosting around 230 species of bird, as well as plenty of interesting land-bound animals, such as racoons.
Stretching across 38 acres of the park, the route through the Ramble consists of a series of winding pathways overlooked by a beautiful variety of tall trees, including oaks, cucumber magnolias, American sycamores and the hackberry.
It is hard to believe when walking in the Ramble that the entire area was manmade, and this is especially true when exploring the stunning natural stream called the Gill that cuts through the woodland. A particularly good spot for birdwatching, the stream is another example of the surprising tranquillity that can be found right in the centre of New York.
Go ice skating
There are few activities that are more synonymous with winter than skating, and Central Park is home to not just one but two great venues where you can hone – or show off! – your skills on the ice.
The Wollman Rink is probably the most famous of the park’s two skating locations and is just a few minutes from its south entrance. Opening back in 1949, the rink has long been the number one destination for New York’s many budding skaters and is also regularly used as an ice hockey pitch. In the summer, the rink is transformed into a wonderful amusement park called Victorian Gardens.
The other venue you could check out, found to the north of the park, is the Lasker Rink. Although perhaps not as iconic as Wollman, the advantages of this rink are that it is generally quieter and, more importantly, cheaper! If you choose to visit in the summer, meanwhile, you’ll find the rink transformed into a huge (and free of charge) swimming pool – perfect for cooling off in the sweltering city heat.
Discover Belvedere Castle
Finally, Belvedere Castle in the centre of the park is one landmark that offers something rather different to the others on our list. Originally designed and built in the 1860s, the ‘castle’ is, in fact, a classic Victorian-era folly which was not built for any military purpose but primarily for the impressive, panoramic views it affords across Central Park and the city beyond.
Inside Belvedere Castle is also where you can find the small but perfectly formed Henry Luce Nature Observatory. This is the place to go if you want to find out more about the various flora and fauna that abounds in the park, with a selection of fascinating natural history artefacts - including animal skeletons and papier-mâché bird models – on hand to help teach the kids about their surrounding environment.
Anyone planning a visit to Belvedere Castle should note that it is currently closed for a major renovation but is due to reopen in May 2019.


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Beyonce joined Jay Z onstage as he performed at a pre-Super Bowl party in New York last night (01.02.14).
Beyonce joined Jay Z onstage as he performed at a pre-Super Bowl party last night (01.02.14).
The rapper was joined by his wife for a rendition of her recent single 'Drunk in Love' at the DirecTV Super Saturday Night event in New York City.
Beyonce - dressed in a black sheer dress - danced seductively over Jay as he rapped his verse. As the song ended they embraced and shared a kiss.
The couple had last collaborated the previous Sunday (26.01.14) to open the Grammy Awards with a raunchy performance of the same song.
Jay performed for more than an hour, mixing hits from across his career from 'Tom Ford' from last year's 'Magna Carta... Holy Grail' album to 2000's 'Big Pimpin'.
He told the crowd: ''I want y'all to know y'all at a rock 'n' roll show, not an f***ing board meeting. I need y'all to loosen the f**k up.''
Guests at the event included Kate Upton, Jamie Foxx, Chris Tucker and Aaron Paul.
Other parties around New York in the run up to today's (02.02.14) Super Bowl included Foo Fighters, Zac Brown, Drake and Kendrick Lamar.


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Halloween’s just around the corner, baby! And because we court controversy, in this episode we feature the most divisive Halloween candy in recent times, Candy Corn.
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Located on 27th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues, the Prince George sits in the heart of one of Manhattan's most expensive neighborhoods. Its famed ballroom is rented out for weddings, events, and even tv shoots for the Real Housewives of New York. One might think the upper floors of the ornate red brick building hold million dollar co-ops, but in fact the opposite is true. The Prince George is one of several opulent old Manhattan buildings used for supportive housing. The tenants are often formerly homeless individuals with mental illnesses or HIV/AIDS, and their stabilized rents are never more than 1/3 of their income.
In the 1980s, grand buildings like the Prince George, the Gouverneur Court on Water Street in the LES, and the pink brick Euclid Hall stretching between 85th and 86th Streets on Broadway, were decrepit, falling apart, and overrun with crime. The Times reports that the city sold the buildings to social service agencies, who would renovate and restore them for supportive housing. To fix up Euclid Hall, crews had to wear hazmat suits. Now the buildings are constantly sough after by real estate companies. The chief executive of Community Access, which owns Gouverneur Court, says he gets calls from developers every day who are interested in buying the building.
Real estate developers should stop trying to buy the buildings because even if the owners decided to sell, it would be nearly impossible to turn them into market rate housing. "It's difficult on purpose; you think we were born yesterday?" the city's assistant commissioner of supportive housing told the Times. "Someone might say: 'Gee, I changed my mind. I don't want to take care of the homeless and disabled anymore.'" The buildings have layers of financing agreements and regulations that require that the structures be used for supportive housing far into the future.
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Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs Regional Regranting Program - Oakland County Region 2
Oakland County Arts, Culture & Film is the local administrator of the Minigrant program, which awards grants of up to $4,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for high quality, locally developed projects that increase public access to art and professional development.
Grant Program Dates
- Grant Period: January 1 - September 30, 2014
- Application Deadline: Submitted on-line by 11:59 p.m. October 15, 2013
This is the only funding round for Fiscal Year 2014
- Award Notification: Late-December, 2013
Arts Project: grant provides up to $4,000 for locally developed, high quality arts and cultural projects. There are special opportunities to address local arts and cultural needs as well as increasing public access to arts and culture. Minigrants support a broad range of artistic expression from all cultures through projects which preserve, produce or present traditional or contemporary arts and culture and/or arts education.
- Organizations applying through Oakland County Arts, Culture & Film must be from Oakland County
- Applicants may be arts or non-arts nonprofit organizations, public or private schools, cities, townships or villages.
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New Grant Opportunity - Professional and Organizational Development (POD): grants that provide up to $1,500 to assist arts organizations, arts professionals and artists with unique experiences that are directly related to career or organizational development.
- Proposals cannot be geared toward the creation of a specific art project, but must clearly demonstrate how the proposal will benefit the organization or individual long-term
- Grants awarded must not exceed 75% of total project cost up to $1,500.
A 25% cash or in-kind match is required
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Inspector Jack Devlin investigates the Catholic Church in this thrilling new entry in the Edgar Award winning series.
When the mutilated body of a young nun is found stuffed in the trunk of a car, even the toughest cops in New York City are struck by the sheer horror of the crime. The young victim is a member of Opus Cristo, a highly controversial group within the Catholic Church, whose membership is rumoured to include some of the nation's most influential religious, business and political leaders.
Inspector Jack Devlin of the NYPD, experienced in working sensitive cases, is immediately assigned to investigate. But as Devlin and his team delve further, they realise this is no simple death. It is the first sign of a conspiracy of epic proportions. A secret organisation is responsible for a web of crime that extends to the highest reaches of the Catholic Church and every level of society. And when the cooperation of the NYPD is mysteriously withdrawn, Devlin discovers that not even the law remains uncorrupted by this conspiracy. Alone, Devlin and his team must face down two powerful and ruthless adversaries...
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William Heffernan won the 1996 Edgar Allan Poe Award for his novel Tarnished Blue. He is the author of eleven novels, including the international best-sellers The Corsican, Ritual, Blood Rose, and Corsican Honor. His novel The Dinosaur Club was a New York Times bestseller and is in development at Warner Bros. to become a motion picture. A former reporter for The New York Daily News, he lives in Huntington, Vermont, with his wife and three sons.From Publishers Weekly:
HThere's a lot to like about Edgar Award winner Heffernan's (The Dinosaur Club; Red Angel) f1fth thriller featuring Paul Devlin and his elite NYPD homicide squad. First, like Polly, Heffernan knows how to put the kettle on and keep it boiling right till the end. No mean feat. Second, his characters, however dire the circumstances, never lose their sense of humor. Even his villains, a motley and murderous crew, usually find something with which to amuse themselves as they go about their grisly work. Third, the author's people never do anything stupid. Devlin's case is the proverbial time bomb: a nun, just returned from Colombia, is found dead, her body mutilated. Apparently, she was forced to swallow condoms filled with heroin and then murdered for their retrieval. She was a member of a special, and most powerful, order in the Catholic Church, the Opus Christi, which is reluctant to cooperate with the investigation. If this weren't enough to complicate Devlin's job, Catholic priests known to have AIDS are being murdered alphabetically. How does the killer know who they were and where to find them? Devlin knows he has very little time before the press blows up the story, while the archdiocese comes down on the mayor to cover up the uglier details. Heffernan builds enough tension to have his readers squirming in their chairs. His cops are smart, his villains deliciously evil. This is the stuff we read thrillers for. Agent, Gloria Loomis. (Jan. 29)Forecast: With The Dinosaur Club currently under development by Warner Brothers, a teaser chapter in the mass market edition of Red Angel (Dec.), a regional (New England) author tour, plus possible controversy from the depiction of the Catholic Church,
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