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Be choosy about carbs. You can decide which ones you eat, and how much. Look for those that are low on the glycemic index (for instance, asparagus is lower on the glycemic index than a potato) or lower in carbs per serving than others. Whole grains are better choices than processed items, because processing removes key nutrients such as fiber, iron, and B vitamins. They may be added back, such as in “enriched” bread.
Your habits and cravings may both rear their heads at restaurants, where it's easy to blow your diet in seconds. To stick to the plan, says Juge, be diligent in ordering. "Ask them to grill your meat without oil or grease. Ask for steamed vegetables with no butter. Get a salad (no cheese) with either fat-free dressing or a vinaigrette." After his 14 years in bodybuilding, Juge testifies that he's found many restaurants are accommodating, so there's no reason to avoid them as long as they'll cook to your preferences.
Weight loss ultimately comes back to the concept of calories in, calories out: Eat less than you burn and you’ll lose weight. And while it’s possible to lose water weight quickly on a low-carb diet, I certainly wouldn’t advocate for it. The diet itself can trick you into thinking that this eating style is working — when really, you might gain back what you lost as soon as you eat carbs again. That can feel incredibly dispiriting if you want results that last longer than a week.
Congrats to anyone who lost more than a few pounds on this plan. It did not work for me, and I followed it to the letter. I lost a total of 3 pounds. I did find that the recipes made way more food than I could eat in a day, so I ended up wasting a fair amount of food. I did not want to stuff myself past the point of feeling full. It's back to Keto for me!
Here’s a shocker: When a group of U.K. researchers told 30 women to avoid chocolate, then packed them into a room filled with the stuff; the women were much more likely to sneak a bite than individuals who hadn’t been given the order. Blame the allure of the forbidden: The more you tell yourself you can’t eat something you love, the more you’re going to want it.
How much fiber should I eat per day? Most Americans eat less fiber than the USDA daily recommendations suggest. This article looks at the guidelines for fiber intake in men, women, and children. We also talk about how fiber can help with weight loss, and discuss how much fiber is too much. Learn about good sources of dietary fiber and a handy meal plan. Read now
Instead of satisfying your sweet tooth with some refined sugar, turn to berries and enjoy a slimmer waistline in no time without exercise. Berries are loaded with antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation throughout the body, and research from the University of Michigan reveals that rats given a cherry-rich diet shaved off a significant proportion of their belly fat when compared to a control group. Berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries are also loaded with resveratrol, an antioxidant pigment that has been linked to reductions in belly fat and a reduced risk of dementia, to boot.
To be honest, I ate to my heart's content on NY's eve right up to midnight. It was my final "give in to food temptation" before the old year ended. As a result of overeating and drinking caffeinated drinks, I was up from the stroke of midnight on NY's day until 5 a.m. During that span, I read numerous articles on lifestyle changes and short term diet challenges. All that reading led me to this site, for which I'm so thankful.
Like the first day, the second day is ‘All veggies day’. You can eat nothing but vegetables and only vegetables. You can eat to your heart’s content, feel your stomach filled up with vegetables if you need to. Boiled or raw vegetables will do. You can even begin your day with a boiled potato and a tea spoon of butter. This is done in order to give the body enough energy and carbohydrates for the day. But after that only raw and boiled vegetables.
While no single food can "spot train" belly fat, some smart swaps can also improve gut health (eliminating cramps and gas!) and help you feel less puffy. Veggies, fruits, seeds, nuts, fish, whole grains, and other smart choices loaded with fiber and protein will keep you fuller longer, all while working their nutrient-powered magic. When it comes to healthy eating and weight loss, these plant-based foods loved by registered dietitians have your back.
If how to lose weight is a question that's been on your mind in 2018, we're here to help you answer it. Since the New Year always calls for a fresh start, because that's what New Year resolutions are all about, this is a good time to kick some old habits to the curb and adopt some healthy new ones. More often than not, the things you'd like to achieve in the coming 12 months are unfinished business from 2017 that you've carried with you into 2018. One of these things, without a doubt, is your never-ending quest to figure out how to lose weight. So, to help you achieve your weight loss target for the year as early as possible, we're letting you in on an exercise and diet routine that could change your life for the better. Not only will it help you drop weight but it will also help you achieve your fitness goals much earlier than you thought you ever could.
You probably feel this way because if you cut junk food out completely and suddenly, your body is shocked by the sudden change. Also, junk food has a lot of sugar, which can make you feel energetic, so when you cut junk food out right away your body isn't used to not getting the sugar you used to consume. My advice is to take baby steps. Cut out candy/ice cream, then chips, then soda. etc. until you are consuming less or none at all.
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So I’m thinking about doing this diet. My daily diet for several years has consisted of eating every 3 hours, no more than 200 calories per meal, and about 100 calories for snacks. I eat very little as it is and hesitant to this diet being a success. Please help with some positive feedback. If I lose 15 to 20 pounds, I will have reached my wit loss goal.
Your parents weren't kidding about how important veggies are for a healthy body. What they probably didn't tell you, however, was that snacking on veggies is also one of the easiest ways to shed unwanted belly fat, too. According to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, opting for non-starchy veggies, like cauliflower, broccoli, and cucumber, as snacks helped overweight kids shed 17 percent of their visceral fat while improving their insulin sensitivity over a five-year period. Think snacking on veggies will leave you hungry? The 20 Most Filling Fruits and Veggies will have your belly satisfied in no time.


Whether used as a powerful industrial tractor vehicle or as a mobile workshop, a laboratory vehicle or compact towing vehicle for airplanes: the Mercedes-Benz Unimog is the ideal towing and transport vehicle. Because of its compact construction, it can make full use of the overall permissible length in Germany of 18.75 m for fixed centre trailers or multiple axle trailers. And it can deal with up to 15 t overall weight while providing very comfortable driving and safety in any situation. For instance, thanks to its ABS – which can be disengaged – and its automatic load-sensitive brake control (ALB). Swift on the road, dynamic off the road and manoeuvrable on the job.


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My next door neighbour has a kid with special needs
I see her daily challenges as she struggles to raise this kid. Although he acts and behaves younger, he is 7 years old. He wets himself, plays with kids much younger than him, or just sits on his own most times.
As is common with friends of parents raising children with special needs, she has been advised to lock him indoors so he doesn’t embarrass her further, or to take him for deliverance prayers. But she remains true to her love as a mother and treats him no different from her other kids. She’s also enlightened enough to know which cases need spiritual intervention and which don’t.
It’s a 24 hour job taking care of such a child and no matter how prepared you feel you are there will be days that will leave you feeling over whelmed and burned out.
Here are some tried and trusted ways to this experience less emotionally and physically draining for you:
1. Join a Support Group
While it might seem like you are alone in the world with this trying experience, you certainly aren’t. Tons of women have walked miles in your shoes and come out strong. Search out mothers or groups of other special need children and share experiences and helpful tips.
You will also find that the simple act of sharing your struggles with someone going through the exact same thing will lift a lot of heaviness off your chest.
2. Retrace and Regroup
Being a mom is a full time job, but being a mom to a special need child is a whole lot more. Cut yourself some slack. Much as you want to be you aren’t supermom so you can’t do it all.
If at any point you feel overwhelmed, withdraw and allow a trusted adult help out.
3. Consult Specialists
It’s very easy to want to want to want believe otherwise when we see our kids showing some special needs tendencies but never pays in theblong run. The sooner we come to terms with what’s happening, the faster our child can get the help he needs.
4. Give Him the Rught Education
A part of making sure your child gets thevhelp he needs is putting him in the right school. While you might be tempted to enrol him in a school around, doing so might do more harm than good as his difference is going to stand out. This will put a lot of negative attention on hi m which will in turn affect his self esteem

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As of yet we have not on our own or by way of commission created an X mosaic sign, but maybe Xenial would be a fine place to start. It is all about welcoming strangers. Being xenophobic means to be fearful of the new, the strange. If you are truly xenial you offer a gift.
While it may be nice if 100% of the people who entered our booth were friends, the truth is most are strangers to us. Do we gift them all with a smile, a friendly welcome, a gratitude that they are taking the time to examine our art?

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drummerboy said:We don't give you a hand because you only need one person to put it in a case! I think our basses would get quite insulted if someone asked them if they needed a hand putting their instrument away!
I was thinking about the stairs that are invariably in the way at contest venues and which stuff has to be carried up. Or concert organisers who think it's funny to put you in an attic room which you can only reach via 7 flights of narrow, winding stairs. And, of course, this bass player suffers from a touch of vertigo.

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PROPOSED POLICY GUIDELINES FOR THE MASS REGISTRATION OF SINGLE FAMILY DOMESTIC WATER USERS
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) was vested the power to control and regulate the utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and protection of all water resources of the country based on Presidential Decree No. 1067 or the Water Code of the Philippines. To carry out its functions, the NWRB is responsible to account the overall water availability of the country and is tasked to regulate and allocate the utilization of this resource.
Article 10 of P.D. 1067 defines the use of water for domestic purposes as the utilization of water for drinking, washing, bathing, cooking or other household needs, home gardens, and watering of lawns or domestic animals. Under Section 11 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Water Code of the Philippines, states that “households using a water source for single household purpose shall register the same with the Board. The Board may impose a reasonable amount for such registration”. Also, under Section 2, it clarifies that appropriation of water for any purpose stated under section 1, except for “purely domestic purpose”, provided that such use shall be registered with the Board. “Purely domestic purpose”, as used in these rules is defined as the use of not more than 250 liters/capita/day of water by a single household.
As world population is constantly growing, the demand of water increases each and every day. The luxuries of domestic uses of water have become a necessity to people in their homes and backyards. At present, extraction of water in some areas of the country has exceeded the allowable extraction rate or safe yield in the utilization of groundwater. This scenario results to the deterioration of water quality as well as saline intrusion in coastal areas.
Since the enactment of the Water Code of the Philippines in 1976, a number of domestic water users have already registered with the NWRB, however, not all domestic water users were informed and notified of the need to register their wells. Thus, the NWRB recognized that groundwater is not properly accounted because of the huge number of illegal users of groundwater that failed to register from NWRB.
Consequently, to come up with a more realistic assessment of groundwater availability, the NWRB shall require all domestic water users to register with the Board. Through this registration, the amount of surface and underground water being utilized as well as water extraction can be quantified for effective planning and policy recommendations.
Proposed Policy Guidelines:
1. All existing wells for single family domestic use shall be registered with the NWRB. However, Levels 1 and 2 water supply systems are required to apply for a water permit.
Definition of Level of Service (as per NEDA Board Resolution No. 12 Series of 1995):
1. Level I (point source) - a protected well or a developed spring with an outlet but without a distribution system, generally adaptable for rural areas where the houses are thinly scattered. A Level I facility normally serves an average of 15 households.
2. Level II (communal faucet system or standposts) - a system composed of a source, a reservoir, a piped distribution network, and communal faucets. Usually, one faucet serves 4 to 6 households. Generally suitable for rural and urban fringe areas where houses are clustered densely to justify a simple piped system.
3. Level III (waterworks system or individual house connections) - a system with a source, a reservoir, a piped distribution network and household taps. It is generally suited for densely populated urban areas.
2. All owners of previously registered single family domestic wells are required to update the NWRB if the same is still existing and being utilized.
3. The existing registration fee of Php 100.00 for single family domestic use shall be waived during the one (1) month mass registration period of each area. However, after said period, the existing registration fee will apply to all single family domestic well users who will register their wells at NWRB.
4. The NWRB, in coordination with the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the area shall conduct an extensive IEC to notify all existing single family domestic users of the registration.
5. The NWRB shall collaborate with the Department of Interior & Local Government (DILG) through the LGUs for the identification of all single family domestic water users in their area.
6. Implementation will be conducted in phases. First phase will be for the nine (9) critical areas identified in the JICA Master Plan Study (1998) for a duration of two (2) years. Other areas will be covered for the succeeding phases.
Mechanisms for registration:
1. The NWRB shall conduct coordination meeting with the Office of the Mayor regarding registration of single family domestic water users and IEC of the same.
2. The NWRB will then conduct IEC pertaining onsite registration with the barangay officials for the dissemination of the registration and accomplishment of the NWRB Registration Form. The NWRB staff shall assist the barangay officials in the conduct of the survey.
3. All identified single family domestic water users in the area shall be required to accomplish the NWRB Registration Form (hereto attached).
4. All accomplished registration forms of single family domestic water users shall be collected by the NWRB for the establishment of a database for domestic water users.
5. After the duration of the mass registration, late registrants shall register directly at the NWRB main office.
6. One (1) Registration Form shall be used per source. Forms are available at the NWRB main office and can also be downloaded at www.nwrb.gov.ph

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Ahdel Emma Reich Chadwick, 98, a lifelong resident of Fort Worth and a participant in the musical life of the city, passed on due to natural causes on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Bewley Hall of The Woman's Club of Fort Worth. Memorials: Contributions in Ahdel's memory may be given to the Fort Worth Opera, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, www.fwopera.org
; or The Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, Ala. 36104, www.splcenter.org
. Ahdel was active in The Woman's Club of Fort Worth and served as president for one year. Her love of music drew her to the E. Clyde Whitlock Club, where she served as treasurer and also performed. During much of her life, she was a piano accompanist and loved amateur ensemble work. For many years she played with trios, other musicians playing violin, cello or flute. One of Ahdel's most enduring activities was being on the board of the Fort Worth Opera. She began volunteering with the opera in 1946, was on the opera board by 1955, and was eventually named an Honorary Life Member of the board. She also volunteered with the McCammon Voice Competition. During the early years of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition she was a hostess for a competitor during four competitions. Her most memorable guest competitor was Minoru Nojima, who won second place in 1969, after which she and Nojima kept in touch for a number of years. Ahdel was born on Aug. 13, 1914, at the home of her parents, Bruno and Hulda Reich, at 1000 East Weatherford. She was the second of three daughters of Bruno and Hulda, who were from German-American families. Bruno was the owner of Reich's Bakery, an early Fort Worth bakery. Ahdel attended Central High School and was valedictorian. After high school she went east to Vassar College, majoring in music and specializing in piano. She accompanied the Vassar Glee Club and also received the music cup in composition. During college and one post-graduate year she studied with Pulitzer Prize winner Quincy Porter. At that time Ahdel wrote a string quartet which has been performed on several occasions. After college Ahdel returned to Fort Worth and continued to compose. A few of her songs, including one titled "Metropolitan Melody," were played in the Fort Worth area by dance bands and on the radio. On New Year's Eve of 1938 Ahdel met Kelroy Chadwick, a local Realtor. They married early in 1942 and had two children. Kelroy, known as Kelly, died in 1956. Ahdel did not marry again but she did have two long-term relationships with John Farley, a jazz pianist, and Richard Whinery, an attorney, both now deceased. Every year for over 50 years, Ahdel hosted a New Year's Eve party at her home. She also especially enjoyed family reunions with her sisters, nieces and nephews, and she often recited humorous poems she wrote for those occasions. Survivors: Ahdel's survivors include her daughter, Susan Chadwick and husband, Don Koue'; her son, David Chadwick and partner, Katrinka McKay; sisters, Brunhilde Knapp and Eleanor Griffith; grandsons, Kelly Chadwick, Clay Chadwick; and granddaughter, Camille Koue'.
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MSI Begin Shipping New B3 Revision Intel 6-Series Mainboards
MSI, the leading motherboard and graphics card manufacturer in the world, announced today that it has begun shipping the new updated B3 revision Intel H67 and P67 chipset based motherboards. As part of an extensive support and exchange program implimented by MSI following Intel identifying a flaw in their original chipset design, the new revision boards have begun shipping from factories this week.
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How To Identify MSI New Revision Mainboards
Consumers can now identify the latest MSI H67/P67 motherboards equipped with the Intel B3 stepping chipset by the sticker “MSI B3 Stepping Ready”. This provides a more confident way to purchase your next generation motherboard.
In addition to the B3 sticker, each new revision mainboard will have further B3 branding as part of the product code and retail box.
UK-based customers who currently own a potentially affected motherboard will soon be able to register with MSI UK to exchange their board for an updated version.More news on exactly how to do this will follow in the coming week.
In the meantime, as Intel? indicated the design error only occurs with certain SATA 3Gb/s ports, MSI has created the SATA Verifier utility to help customers clearly identify all unaffected SATA 6Gb/s ports for each relevant product. This information can be found http://emm.msi.com/link.php?M=34322&N=864&L=1140&F=H

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An explosion occurred at a chemical plant in an analysis room containing various analyzer instruments, including a gas chromatograph supplied with hydrogen. A contract operator was performing work to install a new vent line to a benzene analyzer that was part of a group of CO2 analyzers, but separate and unrelated to the gas chromatograph. During the process of this work, a plant supervisor accompanying the contract operator doing the work had an indication of flammable gas present on a portable detector. This was in conflict with the fixed gas detector in the analysis room that was indicating that no flammable gas was present. As a precaution, the plant supervisor immediately cut off the hydrogen supply and, along with the contract operator, began the normal task of determining if view more
A laboratory technician died and three others were injured when hydrogen gas being used in experiments leaked and ignited a flash fire.
The incident occurred in a 5,700-square-foot, single-story building of unprotected non-combustible construction. The building was not equipped with automatic gas detection or fire suppression systems.
Employees in the laboratory were conducting high-pressure, high-temperature experiments with animal and vegetable oils in a catalytic cracker under a gas blanket. They were using a liquefied petroleum gas burner to supply heat in the process.
Investigators believe that a large volume of hydrogen leaked into the room through a pump seal or a pipe union, spread throughout the laboratory, and ignited after coming into contact with the view more
An incident involved an explosion of an oven that was heating decaborane for vaporization. In this incident, the heater controller was defective so the heating element was disconnected from the controller and plugged directly into a wall outlet. This situation allowed the oven to reach temperatures in excess of 400 °C within 20 minutes. While the temperature increased, the decaborane continued to expand, causing a significant pressure build-up within the oven. The pressure increase eventually caused the oven's viewing window to burst. A burst of burning hydrogen was emitted from the window and burned the face of a researcher who was hospitalized for approximately three weeks.
While filling a sample cylinder with compressed hydrogen gas, a quick-disconnect coupler fitting came loose within a stainless steel laboratory hood, allowing a small purge of the hydrogen gas to escape directly into the hood through ~1/4-inch Tygon tubing. The stainless steel quick-disconnect fitting struck the stainless steel bottom of the laboratory hood and the hydrogen gas caught fire. It is not known what caused the hydrogen gas to catch fire. The most likely sources of a spark was from metal-to-metal contact of the quick-disconnect fitting with the laboratory hood floor, or the discharge of static electrical charge generated by flow of hydrogen gas through Tygon tubing. The resultant narrow jet of fire, directed toward the left side of the laboratory hood, extinguished itself view more


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The Impact of Internet on Zhaoyuan’s Economy and Society
The internet has become an integral part of modern society, and its impact on various aspects of life cannot be overstated. In Zhaoyuan, a city located in the eastern part of China, the internet has brought about significant changes in the economy and society.
One of the most notable impacts of the internet on Zhaoyuan’s economy is the rise of e-commerce. With the increasing popularity of online shopping, many businesses in Zhaoyuan have shifted their focus to online sales. This has led to the growth of online marketplaces, such as Taobao and JD.com, which have become the go-to platforms for consumers looking to purchase goods and services.
The rise of e-commerce has also created new job opportunities in Zhaoyuan. Many people have started their own online businesses, selling products ranging from clothing to electronics. This has led to a surge in entrepreneurship in the city, with many individuals taking advantage of the low start-up costs associated with online businesses.
Another impact of the internet on Zhaoyuan’s economy is the growth of the technology sector. With the increasing demand for online services, many tech companies have set up shop in the city. This has led to the creation of high-paying jobs in fields such as software development and data analysis.
However, the impact of the internet on Zhaoyuan’s society is not limited to the economy. The internet has also had a significant impact on social interactions and communication. With the rise of social media platforms such as WeChat and Weibo, people in Zhaoyuan are now able to connect with each other more easily than ever before.
Social media has also become a powerful tool for activism and social change in Zhaoyuan. In recent years, many individuals and groups have used social media to raise awareness about issues such as environmental pollution and social inequality. This has led to increased public awareness and pressure on the government to take action.
However, the internet has also brought about some negative impacts on Zhaoyuan’s society. One of the most significant issues is the rise of online addiction. With the increasing availability of online entertainment and social media, many people in Zhaoyuan have become addicted to their screens, leading to a decline in physical activity and social interaction.
Another negative impact of the internet on Zhaoyuan’s society is the spread of fake news and misinformation. With the ease of sharing information online, many people in Zhaoyuan have fallen victim to false information, leading to confusion and distrust in the media.
In conclusion, the internet has had a significant impact on Zhaoyuan’s economy and society. While it has brought about many positive changes, such as the rise of e-commerce and increased social connectivity, it has also brought about some negative impacts, such as online addiction and the spread of fake news. As Zhaoyuan continues to develop and grow, it is important to recognize the role that the internet plays in shaping the city’s future.

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An adaptation of the Charles Forsman comic book, “I Am Not Okay with This” is an original Netflix series that follows a young girl who is dealing with family issues, high school concerns, and her own unique skills. Still reeling from the loss of her father, she is unable to put her life back together. Every now and again, she finds herself endowed with extraordinary abilities that she has no idea how they came to be. In addition to all of this, she harbours an unrequited romantic infatuation with Dina, her best friend.
“I Am Not Okay with This” season 1 premiered to critical praise, and the show has already been renewed for a second season. It was widely lauded for the performances of Sophia Lillis and Wyatt Oleff in the cast. A large audience was captivated by the story of Sydney and her superpowers, and they are eagerly anticipating the show’s second season. A second season of “I Am Not Okay with This,” on the other hand, seems unlikely. What do you think?
I Am Not Okay With This Season 2 Renewed By Netflix?
On February 26, 2021, the streaming service released all seven episodes of the first part. Netflix also agreed to make a second season of the show in 2020, soon after the first one aired. However, the pandemic had a major impact on the show’s plans. So in August 2020, Netflix decided to end the second season of “I Am Not Okay With This.” This means that the show has been officially cancelled. However, because the covid isn’t very clear, fans can expect the streaming company to think about their choice.
If the show gets a lot of attention from the viewers, several other networks might want to pick it up. After the show was renewed, the show’s creators worked on the storyline. People who watch the show if another network picks it up can expect to see the second instalment in a short time.
How Did The First Season End?
Sydney ultimately revealed her talents when Brad stole her journal and read it aloud at the school dance. He learned about Sydney’s love for Dina and her domestic difficulties. Sydney then lost her mind with rage and ended up blowing Brad’s head off, instantly killing him. She ultimately fled into the woods and climbed a watchtower. She saw a figure emerge from the shadows and inform her that they should be feared by everyone.
Thus, the second episode would have revealed the name of this enigmatic man and Sydney’s connection to him. Additionally, the guy may have aided Sydney in gaining control of her abilities and maximising their effectiveness in I Am Not Okay With This Season 2.
Why Did Netflix Cancel The Show?
Netflix’s timetable was thrown into disarray as a result of the sudden production halts. The uncertainty around production dates, the difficulty of managing the cast, and unanticipated budget hikes all contributed to the cancellation. According to Netflix’s announcement, the company had to make the tough choice to cancel the second instalments of I Am Not Okay With This and The Society.
The Executive Producer Of The Show Discusses His Experience And Expectations
The show’s extended play According to Shawn Levy was never guaranteed further seasons. Jonathan, along with the rest of the team, viewed the show as a unique and resonant piece of storytelling. By the end of the first season, while the stranger’s identity remains unclear, the drama has built up ominous undercurrents. As a result, he was pleased with their accomplishments and optimistic about the show’s future. As a result, we may anticipate a second season if the show is picked up by another network.
Who Could Be The Cast Next Season?
Stanley Barber will be played by Wyatt Oleff, Dina by Sofia Bryant, and Maggie Novak by Kathleen Rose Perkins are likely to return. Also slated to feature in the upcoming season are Richard Ellis, David Theune, Zachary S Williams, and Aidan Wojtak-Hissong. If I Am Not Okay With This Season 2 is picked up, some new and returning cast members are also likely to join the cast.


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Home > Ferrets for Rehoming
Date of Birth Rudie - 11.03.21 Sprocket - 20/06/2021Breed ALBINO FerretSex MalesColour AlbinoTo live with other animals Yes, other ferretsTo live with older children? Yes if experienced with nippy ferretsTo live with younger children NoNeutered YesMicrochipped Yes
Rudie is a stunning Albino Ferret who was born in March 2021.
Rudie was brought from a breeder and stayed with his new owners 6 days before coming to PACT due to how unhandled he had been in the socialization period.
Here at the sanctuary Rudie loves to play and interact with us, sometimes he can get a bit carried away but he is learning day by day.
Sprocket came to us as a stray, is approximately 1 year old and was recently (September 2022) bonded with Rudie at the sanctuary.
He is very playful and like Rudie can play bite.
These two are best buds and need to be rehomed together.
For us, we chose to have bed boxes up high at the back. To maximize the use of the walk in enclosure, with a runaround tunnel connecting the bed box to the ground level.Underneath the bed box we have a large shelf which holds bedding and a hammock for the ferrets to enjoy with a wooden ramp as access. For the main part of the run we have litter trays in the back corners, tunnels, spaceship boxes, ball pits, sand to dig in, cat trees to climb and food and water stations. Along with safe ferret toys.
Our enclosures are 11ft x 3 1/2ft for reference.

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Changi continued its reign as the best airport in the world.
Singapore Changi Airport has been named as the world's best airport by air travellers for the fifth year in a row.
The top award was part of the 2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards, with Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) coming in second and Korea’s Incheon International Airport taking third. Munich Airport and Hong Kong International Airport rounded out the top five.
"Changi Airport continues to innovate product and service facilities for customers, and is making the travel experience at the airport enjoyable and relaxing,” Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted said.
The world’s cleanest airport went to Tokyo Haneda, most improved to Soekarno–Hatta, best for dining was Hong Kong, and Taiwan Taoyuan took out best airport staff service.
Best airport hotel awards went to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Pullman Guangzhou Airport, Hong Kong Sky City Marriott, Hilton Munich Airport, and Regal Airport Hong Kong.
As for shopping, London Heathrow was the winner followed by Seoul Incheon, Hong Kong, Singapore Changi and Doha Hamad.
Brisbane was voted best airport in Australia / Pacific.
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On May 29, 2018 at 12:39 PM, Fort Collins Police received the report of a robbery at the U.S. Bank located at 301 East Horsetooth Road.
The suspect is described as either a Hispanic or Asian male in his twenties. The suspect was wearing a baseball hat and a grey and blue striped hooded sweatshirt. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash. There was no weapon displayed, and no one was injured.
Anyone with information about this case, who has not already spoken to police, should contact Fort Collins Police (970) 419-FCPD (3273) or Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or www.stopcriminals.org.


The Community Cycling Center is excited to announce the debut of the “I ride” campaign, a celebration of all who ride bicycles in our community, made possible through a grant from Kaiser Permanente’s Special Initiative Fund. The campaign features many of Community Cycling Center’s program participants who are champions and role models that have been working hard to promote bicycling in their neighborhoods. The “I ride” campaign will be displayed on bus benches located at 15 intersections in north and northeast Portland from May to October.
Come take a look at potential N. Williams transportation improvements – to the bike lane, auto lanes, bus stops and crosswalks – on Saturday, April 16th, from 1:30 – 4:00 pm, 2910 N Williams Ave. The City wants to know which changes will and won’t work for you.
This will be a drop-in open house meeting, with:
- Real live traffic engineers
- Big colorful maps and drawings
- Childcare and playground
- Handouts and feedback forms to take for others who can’t attend
From the PBoT website:
The City of Portland wants to make N Williams a safer and more comfortable place to bike, drive, ride transit and walk. With the advice of a Stakeholder Advisory Committee formed for this project, City staff have prepared some alternative designs for your consideration. Come take a look and tell us what you think.
The current traffic operations/bikeway project is just the most recent change for the North Williams corridor in inner North Portland. This project builds on the work done beginning in 2006 as part of the Vancouver-Williams Transportation Project that recommended pedestrian safety improvements (many of which have since been constructed with funding from the Portland Development Commission).
Historically, this area includes one of Portland’s oldest commercial districts and was a main street for Portland’s African-American community. With its distinguished history, emerging bicycle-oriented business community and more than 3,000 bicycle riders every day, the North Williams Bikeway project area has many stakeholders who should be involved in discussions about the future cross-section of the street. A Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) has been formed and met for the first time on February 1, 2011.
For more information on the North Williams project, or to be added to the interest list to receive updates, contact project manager Ellen Vanderslice: email@example.com, or call 503-823-4638.
Immaculate Heart Church, 2910 N Williams Ave
Come by #4 TriMet bus; bike via Williams/Vancouver; or drive and park in the church lot off of NE Stanton.
Licensed childcare and on-site playground
Translation services available upon request at least 3 days prior to the meeting
Light snacks will be provided
Hello community peoples,
I am sure that you may be familiar with the good work the Community Cycling Center performs throughout the year. I would imagine you also might be aware of their Holiday Bike Drive. For more information visit the following link: http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/?page_id=24.
Umpqua Bank Alberta will be putting forward our first, annual Spirit of the Season Benefit on Thursday, December 9th from 6 to 8 PM. This year the event will benefit the Community Cycling Center. Treats will be provided by Petite Provence and spirits from Cork Wine Shop. Representatives from the Community Cycling Center will be in attendance to discuss how interested residents can get involved with the center and support the Holiday Bike Drive.
Please share this information with your area residents and come out for a good cause!
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation is beginning work on Northeast Going Street at Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to construct intersection improvements for cyclists and pedestrians. The project will consist of extending the median barrier on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and two striped crosswalks where there are higher traffic speeds and traffic volumes on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and pedestrians and cyclists have difficulty crossing the
street. No parking removal is necessary to accommodate the median island on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. In addition, auto traffic will be regulated to right turns at this intersection only.
The project is scheduled to start in late March dependent on weather and construction crew availability. Construction of the intersection improvements should be completed relatively quickly within about a week and a half. This location was identified as a location where cyclists and pedestrians may have trouble navigating and crossing the busy intersection. This improvement will shorten the distance pedestrians and cyclists are exposed to traffic and will increase the visibility of pedestrians and cyclists to motorists and to each other. Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to make a two stage crossing, with the benefit of a concrete refuge to wait for traffic to clear for a safer crossing. The project team has visited neighborhood associations after holding two initial public meetings to get feedback from neighborhood residents on North and Northeast Going Street so that feedback and neighborhood input could be incorporated into the proposal. Access will be maintained in the area during all construction phases. Some road access will be limited while work is occurring in the street but access will be maintained through the duration of the construction. No complete road closure is anticipated.
The Bureau of Transportation is sensitive to the use of this connection in the neighborhood and will endeavor to complete the work as quickly as possible to minimize the inconvenience these improvements may cause.


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I've been a Remington 700 fan for a very long time. About a month ago I bought a B14r steel barrel 22. Tomorrow I'm picking up another one. The 22-250 HMR is calling my name. All while I'm trying to downsize my gun collection! I'm pretty impressed do far.
I have a B-14 Ridge in 22-250 that is an extremely good shooter. Like others have said, they do carry a bit of extra weight. The barrel contour on the Ridge is similar to a light varmint contour, so a bit of extra weight is to be expected. Barrel is threaded fir a brake
Posted this a couple of times before, but some models at least have a MIM or pot metal bolt shroud that can break off. Lots of internet chatter on this. Happened to a guy at our range while I was there. I think there’s a factory fix. Search “Bergara MIM bolt shroud fail”. I think there’s a factory response on FB too, but I don’t go there.
I handled one of the Custom, made in US models a while back and it looked pretty nice, but it’s also pretty spendy, maybe more than a FC (was) IIRC.
I know nothing about them. What says the gallery of those who have used them?
I don't either except for the talk that they came a long ways after hiring Ed Shilen as a consultant in their effort to have their engineers produce a better factory barrel.
The collective IQ of a small group of individuals here is WAY low Ask an American Indian what happens when you let immigration get out of hand It's not that our liberal friends are ignorant, it's just that they know so much that isn't Ronald Reagan
Love my Woodsman rifle. I like the wood stock very much. It is fun to shoot and is accurate. I have had no issues at all concerning function. I wanted a Remington 700 type rifle for a long time and don't regret going Bergara instead.
I bought one when they first came out. The first one came with the stock broken in half at the pistol grip. The replacement came about six weeks later. Accuracy was good, but the stock ergs didn't work well for me. I didn't like it enough to keep it and sold it to a friend who is a one box of ammo a year shooter and he seems happy with it.
I had a Timber in 308. Pretty rifle and it functioned and shot great. But it was chunky in the hands. Had I bought the Woodsman instead I'd probably still have it
Maybe not. I had a Woodsman in 7-08 and the forearm felt like holding the barrel of a baseball bat.
To the OP, The barrel on mine was skewed way to the left in the barrel channel. That's a sure sign to me of crappy QC. I had to send it back to Georgia because it didn't shoot to their accuracy guarantee. According to the factory rep I was dealing with, they pulled every 7-08 Woodsman in their inventory, and couldn't get 1 that would shoot to spec. After more than 10 weeks, they finally took one of those rifles and did some work on the action and the crown. I don't know exactly what they did. They also, at my request, cherry picked a stock with some nice figure, for my troubles and sent it back to me. When I got it back, it shot a few groups in the low .7s. But I just couldn't abide by that thick fore end. PLUS!!!!, the barrel is skewed on this one too! I ended up giving it to a young guy in my hunting club who is struggling to start a family and had to always borrow a rifle for deer season.
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I've owned about a dozen and every one of them was "super accurate". The HMRs are definitely heavy; but, they are a type of gun that is expected to be. Most of the others are not heavy; but, I would say they are typical sporter-weight rifles. I only currently have one now. It is the Premier Mountain Rifle. They are, in my opinion, exceptional rifles with exceptional function and exceptional accuracy. One has to be deliberate in re-assembly because if you don't have the mag box lined up correctly, your mag starts ejecting shells randomly. That's not a big deal once you are aware of it. It's not a fault, it's just a head scratcher when one starts searching for problems that don't exist. All of my triggers on my Bergaras have been great and I never felt the need to replace one. I've seen others complain about or allude to stocks being "bulky". That's always subjective. I have small hands but seem to prefer and shoot better with a little thicker stock. I wouldn't call them thick at all. But, I'm also one of those guys who likes my Bell and Carlson stocks where others complain about the heft or thickness of them. I think that Bergara has created really good "bang for your buck" rifles. Now, if I could only find one of their Premier Mountain Rifles in 7/08 or 280 AI, I would be one happy camper. Unfortunately, after the Gen 1 Premier Mountain Rifle, Bergara sent those the way of the horse and buggy. I guess they feel they can sell more PRCs of various flavors. Hey, their call.
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Thanks for all the input. I actually got hands on one today, a B-14 Hunter I believe. Stock dimensions felt fine to me, a tad barrel heavy, but again thats not an issue, at my age the only place Ill carry it is into a Texas Box Blind...the rifle did indeed look like good bang for the buck.
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FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has responded angrily to an article in the Daily Mail, which refers to “workshy” civil servants who are “wrecking the economy” by not returning to their places of work.
Penman points out that the “ignorant and nasty diatribe… conveniently ignores the City of London and Canary Wharf, bastions of private sector efficiency where greater numbers are working effectively from home”.
The Mail article accuses civil servants of not showing “the Blitz spirt” and “using the virus as an excuse to work from home indefinitely”, stating that they need to “stop hiding on their sofas and return to their desks”.
Penman told BBC News that “to suggest that civil servants are workshy is grossly offensive and insulting, and completely ignores the fact that our civil service has been performing incredibly effectively during this pandemic. Designing and implementing the furlough scheme and processing a six-fold increase in universal credit claims – all while transforming into a home-based organisation overnight – is a perfect example of the blitz spirit, despite what detractors might say.
“Public servants, who have never worked harder than over the last few months, deserve better than these petty, lazy attacks. Their job is to provide vital public services, not provide customers to sandwich shops,” Penman added.
“The world of work was already changing and COVID-19 has simply accelerated that change. The government must recognise that more and more people are now able to work effectively from home and allow the civil service to manage this transition.”


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|Home | Issues | The Daily Star Home | Volume 7, Issue 14, Tuesday, April 03, 2012|
The Baishakh road trip
The open road is a term unfamiliar to us, lost as we are in city existence. Recreation for us is usually a trip two or three kilometres away to a restaurant, mall, or in the case of the coming Pahela Baishakh a nearby mela or Dhaka University.
Why not do something different this year? Holidays are meant to refresh the mind and as excellent a celebration Pahela Baishakh is, it may be worthwhile to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are sights to be seen and food to be eaten on the open highways of Bangladesh.
Since Pahela Baishakh this year falls on a Saturday, it gives us the opportunity to make the weekend a double header of day trips. We at Star Lifestyle have picked three destinations where our readers can drive to and enjoy a day out on the highways, with crop fields stretching out on both sides of the road. We hope that it will go some way to easing their nerves frayed by the harsh city.
But first things first, getting out of Dhaka will never be easy, well almost never. The exit points of the city -- Jatrabari in the south, Tongi/Gazipur in the north and Gabtoli in the north-west -- often resemble the gates of hell with the intense traffic, which serves as reason enough to think thrice about venturing into greater Bangladesh.
The solution to this problem is to get up early in the morning and leave the city premises by 7 am. Friday should not be as big a problem as other days traffic-wise but it is still wise to get an early start.
An obvious place to visit for a day trip is Comilla. Once you cross the Kachpur Bridge the drive is a quite pleasant one. Comilla town is around 80 kilometres from the bridge, so it should not take more than an hour, hour and a half to reach.
An essential part of these excursions is to find a nice place to unwind after the journey and eat a meal. In Comilla, in fact you have to overshoot Comilla by about ten kilometres, the best such place is the Highway Inn.
Buses stop at this place regularly during the journey to Chittagong, and it is a very popular establishment that has been serving inter-city commuters for over twenty years. It was once a single-storey restaurant, but since 1995 it has been transformed itself to a three-storey hotel-cum-restaurant.
It has something akin to an oasis-in-the-desert feel, being as it is flanked by an interminable stretch of highway. There is a simplistic charm -- the ground floor is the non-air-conditioned part of the restaurant, and through a staircase which has quaint aquariums installed on its walls you enter the 'high-brow' section. The section is shaded by a generous amount of greenery on the balcony, lending the section a relaxing ambience.
But you haven't come here for the ambience, have you? It's the food that matters, and in this regard Highway Inn scores big. A surprise, for most of us who have experience of eating in highway restaurants, is that the Chinese section of the menu really shines. The Canton Chicken, Beef Chili, Hot Sauce Prawn are just some of the dishes worth mentioning from the Chinese selection. The Thai Soup is also a must-try if you are so inclined.
But most might want to go for the Bengali cuisine. The Special Beef Khichuri has been a favourite for quite some time at the Highway Inn.
Also, their naan and parata with beef or mutton bhuna is a delight. Traditionalists can go for plain white rice with entrees of fried or curried rui and rupchanda.
With brunch done, now would be the time for some sightseeing. Head back towards Comilla town and for some much-needed serenity visit the World War II cemetery. Soldiers of various nations, named and unnamed, friend and foe lie interred in this green, hilly nook of town opposite the Cantonment.
The place is likely to fill you with an appreciation for the history of where you stand and also a deep respect for those who give their lives for a greater cause. Many of those buried hailed from far off lands to fight a war that was bigger than they perhaps could comprehend. If for nothing else but a stroll on a beautifully manicured landscape untouched by city pollution, this is worth the drive.
After taking in the serenity a good thing to do would be to venture further into town and take back something to ahow for your troubles. Ask your way around to Matri Bhandar to buy some of the famous Comilla sweets. Whether it is the chhana murki or the rashmalai, or a combination of both it is a great gift for folks back home.
If it is the drive you want to focus on, thwn a jaunt dowm the Dhaka-Sylhet highway is pehaps the best option. You can exit the city either via Tongi or Jatrabari.
Both have hazards.
Once you cross Tongi there is about a 30 kilometre stretch of narrow road, part f it in a state of near disrepair. Jatrabari has the usual mind-numbing traffic. But whichever route you choose, once you do get on the N2 it is a pleasure to drive. The stretch of road leading to Sylhet is carpeted beautifully and is a welcome change for the city driver.
Just beyond Narsingdi is a long stretch of road flanked by small excavated hills and lots of trees stretching into the distance. It is a good place to just stop the car and stretch the legs. But be careful when crossing the road. As one of the best stretches of highway in Bangladesh, this place often has cars zooming past at over 100 kmph.
Carry on on that road to the Bhairab Bridge, crossing which you will come to a highway restaurant on the left called Ujan Bhati. This has also been one of the better-known highway eateries. It might not have the variety of its Comilla counterpart, but the quality is every bit as good.
There is the same division between the lower and upper floors -- the upper floor being air-conditioned for a more upscale clientele. You cannot go wrong ordering the deshi cuisine here. Special mention must be given to the paratas, which are not too heavy but not so light that you will wonder if you are having chappatis. Beef bhuna with the parata is as good as anything you will have in Dhaka.
If you still haven't gotten enough of the open road, continue northwards towards Brahmanbaria and past. The drive towards Madhabpur is a scenic one with the road shaded by a 'tunnel' of trees, and open fields for miles on end on either side. It is even more pleasant on a moonlit night during the monsoon, when the fields are flooded, and you can fool yourself into thinking that you are driving through an impossible bridge on a river with the moonlight dancing about.
Just a little further past Madhabpur, and you will have entered the tea gardens, which is a sight to behold. Rolling, shaded hills of deep green, beautifully manicured and all characterised by a lovely stillness. Turn off the car engine and just take it in the scenery that you will soon miss when you make your way back to Dhaka.
On the way back, you can stop at Brahmanbaria, because Comilla is not the only place famous for chhana murki. Also, the town has a wealth of old buildings that may interest the historically inclined, as well as a well-known Kaali Mondir.
Finally, the last drive we recommend is the one towards Jamuna bridge in Tangail. The drive is a pleasant enough one, but the destination is what matters here. The 4.8 kilometre-long structure is currently the sixth largest bridge in South Asia, and at the time of its construction in 1998 was the eleventh largest in the world. But mere statistics do not do the bridge justice.
With the mighty Jamuna flowing underneath and stretching to the horizon, and the sun's reflection broken into a thousand glimmering pieces by the ripples on the surface, few sights can match it for simple majesty.
Not to worry, pet puja has not been forgotten. Just after you cross the bridge lies Aristocrat on the left. The name itself ensures a certain quality, and after a long drive there are few things better than sipping a cup of their excellent sweet tea, maybe even dunking some pieces of their light paratas for good measure. But for the gluttons, there is a wonderful surprise in the Gorur Kalo Bhuna, a lip-smacking delicacy that will make you want to keep indulging the gluttony. A word of caution, best keep the designated driver's orders in check; he might not want to drive back in favour of a long afternoon nap.
Also, the gurer pera and gurer shondesh are local Pabna delicacies that can be brought back to Dhaka.
These are just three options to get the mental wheels turning. There is a whole country out there behind the high, grimy walls of Dhaka. Get your thinking caps on and plan a day-trip wherever you want; any place within 150 kilometres of the city is doable.
THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY
Mexican Food Festival
In November 2010, Mexican cuisine was added by UNESCO to its list of the world's "intangible cultural heritage". There is nothing that can be compared with real Mexican food -- the type of food that comes out of the kitchens of those little West Texas towns about an hour or so North of the Mexican border. The reason why we love Mexican food is because it is the only way to experience an authentic taste of Mexican culture.
Film show: Tower Heist
This movie is termed a “comedy-action”, which is spot on but the greatest fun it offers is the interplay of three of the greatest comedy actors of our time -- Alan Alda, Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller! The story is that of a rich Wall Street type bounder who is found to be not as clean as he looks, provoking others to take revenge. Very entertaining movie, which plays out in an effortless manner.
For details contact: 8833471-3 or 01730054403 (Nitu), radiuscentre-bd.com
The ABC Generation Reloaded
If you were part of the amazing comeback of THE ABC GENERATION concert in Dhaka on 29 July, 2011, then come back and experience ABC once more. This is a show where amazing things happen, which includes having some of the craziest patrons of rock music coming in to see the best in action. But what is more is that this concert depicts how an entire generation of the same mindset can come together at one place, once a year to hear those sounds that shaped their lives, some way or the other.
This event is the return yet again of 3 great bands; 3 great concerts; 1 single gig; 4 hours of hell breaking music; and so much more happening in between!
By Tanziral Dilshad Ditan
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Running through the heart of the City, the Welland Recreational Waterway is an excellent location for sport fishing and flat water activities, including rowing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boating.
Enjoy a leisurely walk or bicycle ride along the Canal Trails part of the Greater Niagara Circle Route - or through
Rentals are available.
This hidden treasure, located within walking distance of
Experience the magic of IlluninAqua, a blend of art, culture, fire and water. Musical artists perform on a floating stage amid the beauty of firepods along the Welland Recreational Waterway.
Visit www.illuminaqua.com for showtimes and performers.
Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival has become one of
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Hailed as the Region’s “Tastiest Party”. In addition to showcasing local cuisine, the festival offers evening music concerts by Canadian artists. www.niagarafoodfestival.com
The Rose Festival is the city’s longest-running festival, commemorating
Variety Nights by the Canal
On Wednesday evenings from June through August, Variety Nites by the Canal is held at the Rose City Seniors Centre. Both are among the most popular summer evening outdoor activities in the Region.
Annual Folklore Festival
International cuisine and multicultural delights are the trademarks of the Welland Folklore Festival, organized by Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre. A range of open houses and multicultural celebrations are held throughout the year, including a series of international luncheons in June at historic
The market boasts a small town tradition with an international flavour. Vendors from across the area provide a range of produce reflecting
Welland Public Library
In its new location at Civic Square, the Welland Public Library has one of the most picturesque vantage points in Niagara, providing a spectacular view of the Welland Recreational Canal. The Library is noted for its genealogical archives and research service, as well as its Amphitheatre Antics fun family entertainment during the month of July. The Library is open Monday Saturdays and Sunday afternoons from mid-October through March. www.welland.library.on.ca
Winter Lights Across Welland
The Annual Residential Lighting Contest takes place in December. Each year, seasonally-decorated homes across the city are reviewed by a team of judges who tour the city looking for that special site. Houses are judged on a number of criteria, including colour/special lighting, innovation, creativity and fun and the ultlimate “buzz” factor.
This event is sponsored by Welland Hydro, the Tribune, and Welland Transit and it is organized by the Winter Lights Committee.
Tour buses will be going out to view the entrants in December. A seat on the tour bus can be booked by calling Welland Transit at 905-735-1700 extension 3101, and all tours will leave from the Rose City Seniors Activity Centre.
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By unplanned happenstance it seems like I will have two new book out in a single month. April should see the publication of Code/Space: Software and Everyday Life (co-written with Rob Kitchin, published by MIT Press) and The Map Reader (co-edited with Chris Perkins and Rob Kitchin, published by Wiley-Blackwell). They have both taken a while in production to finish and be printed. They are both available for pre-ordering through your favourite bookshop.
We received some nice, supportive endorsements from significant academics for backcover of Code/Space:
* “Software is all around us. It is making new worlds of which we are often only faintly aware. So it is not just good to have this map of code/space, it is essential. All concerned citizens need to read it and think again about the world they inhabit.” Nigel Thrift, Vice-Chancellor, University of Warwick
* “This book represents a ‘William Gibson moment’ for the critical social sciences. Drawing upon the insights of geography, science and technology studies, and social and cultural theory, it offers an analytic encapsulation of how we should approach software and code when coming to terms with contemporary social ontology. It is a book written with a rare clarity, and it draws upon a rich set of empirical illustrations. Essential reading for all those concerned with how the social sciences should approach a world in which algorithmic power and processes of software sorting are coming to define ever more domains of everyday life.” Roger Burrows, Department of Sociology, University of York
* “Code/Space is like a travel guide to a new world—a world run on a hidden universe of computer code. With all aspects of contemporary life—from air travel to social networking, from online shopping to political violence—now orchestrated by obscure worlds of software, this dazzling book is the first to define the politics, sociology, and geography of this rapidly emerging world.” Stephen Graham, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University


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For more than 45 years, Merak, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse has specialised in the design, production and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for railway vehicles. It is one of the biggest suppliers of railway vehicle air-conditioning systems on the world market with more than 40,000 HVAC units in over 200 different designs running across the five continents.
Merak’s headquarters are in Getafe, Madrid (Spain), and its four production sites are located in Getafe (Spain), Shanghai, Wuxi (China) and Westminster (US). Together with the KB Group’s latest acquisition for HVAC systems, Sigma, in Sydney, Merak and Sigma are close to their customers all over the world.
HVAC solutions for railway vehicles
Merak designs HVAC equipment for all types of railway vehicles, including light rail vehicles, commuter trains, metros, locomotives, long distance trains and high-speed trains. Actually, Merak is the European pioneer of HVAC technology in high-speed trains.
Merak equipment fully responds to customer requirements in all climatic conditions from the coldest parts of Russia, dustiness in the Middle East, and regions with an extremely high humidity such as South-East Asia.
Merak HVAC systems can include, if required, heat pump solutions, integrated auxiliary power systems, emergency inverters and air quality treatment systems. The company offers a wide range of HVAC units, including compact and split units, roof-mounted and underfloor versions, which can be used in drivers’ cabins or passengers saloons and for new and refurbished vehicles.
Heat-pump technology in railway air-conditioning systems
Merak invests continuous efforts in research and development, being a pioneer in the HVAC market for railway applications. Merak first started designing and manufacturing heat-pump technology for its air-conditioning systems in 1981. This energy-saving technology uses the cooling circuit for heating purposes within certain temperature ranges, and the energy consumption of a passenger carriage can be reduced by up to 30%.
Environmentally friendly HVAC equipment
In more recent years, Merak has researched for alternative solutions to design more environmentally friendly HVAC equipment, like using alternative cooling agents (CO2, air, HFO1234yf) or looking for more energy efficient solutions.
Adding to this, Merak has always been committed to passenger comfort, and for this reason it has included air-quality improvement solutions in its equipments, like UV-C lamps and CO2 sensors. Lately, it has developed a sand filtration system, used in extremely dry and dusty regions to separate sand from fresh air.
Thanks to Merak’s efforts to invest in research and innovation, its equipment offers several advantages to its customers:
- Improved passenger comfort
- Very compact and quiet
- Low lifecycle costs
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Since Super Mario RPG was released for the Super NES, role-playing games have been a staple of the portly plumber’s extensive portfolio of spinoffs. In recent years, players had two main ways to get their Mario RPG fix: the Paper Mario series on Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii and 3DS, and the Mario & Luigi series on GameBoy Advance, DS and 3DS. But now, these two sister series will cross paths in the upcoming 3DS game Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.
That’s right, for the first time, these two worlds will collide in one handheld title. Series mainstays like Princess Peach and Bowser will be rubbing elbows and butting heads with their paper-cutout counterparts. And just when you thought Luigi couldn’t slide any further down the totem pole, he now has to tackle a new adventure with not one, but two, as Paper Mario joins the dynamic duo this time around. Guess this means Luigi is no longer the thinnest brother either anymore, either.
Paper Mario, Mario and Luigi do battle with whatever nefarious forces are behind this interdimensional ruckus with trademark “Action Commands” gameplay, which should be old hat for anyone who’s played either series. Paper Jam also looks to take advantage of both series’ staple mechanics in interesting new ways: the brothers use Paper Mario to float safely over enemy attacks, Paper Mario slips through otherwise inaccessible cracks. We see a new take on Mario & Luigi’s Special Attacks, and the threesome unite to take control of a giant “Papercraft Mario” which could be a nod to the giant Bowser and Luigi battles from the recent Mario & Luigi games.
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam certainly sounds like an awesome idea on paper. The game is currently scheduled for a release in Spring 2016. Stay tuned for any new details.
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Halo 4 - London Takeover
Today we saw the launch of what is set to be one of the biggest selling games this generation, Halo 4. Last night 100's of video game stores around the country opened their doors at midnight to cater to the needs of eager gamers desperate to get their hands on Master Chiefs latests outing as early as possible.
But if you happened to be in London late last night, ready to buy a copy of Halo or not, you'll have had a hard time missing Halo 4 Glyph symbol flying over the city. The Glyph was one of the largest and brightest man made structures to ever fly over a capital city. It measured 50ft in diameter and weighed just over 3 tons! It could be seen flying over the Thames and many other land marks of the city as it wowed crowds with its dynamic lighting effects as it lit up the night sky.
“Halo” launches are renowned for being entertainment game-changers and we are back with our most ambitious projects to date,” said Chris Lewis, Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft EMEA. “Last week we created a replica of the “Halo” universe within the heart of Europe. This week we have one of the worlds’ largest and brightest performance art objects being flown over London.”
“The Glyph flyover makes the seemingly impossible world of science fiction a reality, a 50 foot symbol of the Didact hovering in the skies of a major capital city, seems a fitting way to herald the next chapter of this phenomenal blockbuster franchise.”
“Halo 4” is the start of a new saga in the “Halo” story which is set to cause a sensation when it hits stores today on Tuesday 6th November 2012. Acclaimed film director David Fincher, the creative visionary behind Hollywood thrillers such as "Fight Club" and "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo", produced an action-packed launch trailer for the game and American talk show host Conan O’Brien and actor Andy Richter are voicing two of the game’s characters.
The “Halo 4” Original Soundtrack was composed by award-winning producer and composer Neil Davidge, long-term co-writer and collaborator for music production outfit Massive Attack.
• The Glyph measures 50 feet in diameter and weighs 3.2 tons
• This is one of the largest and brightest man-made flying structures to ever be flown by helicopter.
• A team of over 50 designers, engineers and fabricators created the Glyph.
• It took approximately 8 weeks to design and construct: 2 weeks to design with the engineers, 4 weeks to build the aluminum structure and 2 weeks to apply the LED lighting.
• There are 455 LED light strips mounted onto 37 panels and a total of 113,096 LEDs of a pure orange color consuming 20 KW of power!
• The dynamic lighting effects are all powered and controlled from an onboard electrical and computer system, which was remote controlled from a boat following the Glyph.
• The helicopter flew at a height of 600 feet with the Glyph suspended 350 feet above the River Thames.
So why did they do it you might ask, it seems like a bit of an effort right? Well lets face it, not every news paper or website cares about Halo, so why not put them on a light show instead, by the looks of it, it's a PR stunt that worked a treat.


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(NEW YORK) — The HBO special featuring highlights from the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony premieres tonight at 8:00 ET/PT, just over three weeks after the event was held in Brooklyn, New York. This year’s class of inductees included four classic-rock acts that many music fans felt had been long overlooked — Deep Purple, Chicago, Steve Miller and Cheap Trick — along with the influential rap act N.W.A.
In the weeks leading up the ceremony, conflicts over the post-induction performances led to key original members of Deep Purple and Chicago — guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and singer/bassist Peter Cetera, respectively — boycott the event. But the artists who did take part delivered plenty of heartfelt and humorous speeches and performances.
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— Deep Purple was inducted by longtime superfan Lars Ulrich of heavy metal superstars Metallica, who gave a speech in which he wondered why it took so long for Purple to be inducted, since they’ve been eligible since 1993. Deep Purple’s current lineup performed “Highway Star,” “Hush” and, of course, their classic “Smoke on the Water.”
— Miller was inducted by The Black Keys, and he gave a speech in which he called for the Rock Hall’s induction process to become more transparent, and for more women to be inducted. He and his current band played “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Rock ‘n Me” and “The Joker,” a song he claimed saved his career.
— N.W.A. was inducted by acclaimed rapper and fellow Compton, California, native Kendrick Lamar.
— Chicago was welcomed into the Rock Hall by Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas.
— While Cetera was a no-show, original Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine, who left the band in 1990, took part in the induction and the performance. Thomas joined Chicago to sing “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and the band also played “Saturday in the Park” and “25 or 6 to 4.”
— Cheap Trick were ushered into the Hall of Fame by Kid Rock. Original Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos reunited with his fellow founding members for the first time since 2010 to play “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and “Dream Police.”
— The all-star jam at the end of the night featured a rendition of Fats Domino’s “Ain’t That a Shame,” which Cheap Trick had covered in 1979.
— Ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne teamed up with indie-pop singer Kimbra and The Roots to pay tribute to the late David Bowie with a performance of “Fame.”
— Sheryl Crow and Grace Potter collaborated on a version of The Eagles’ “New Kid in Town” in honor of the late Glenn Frey.
The 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony airs tonight on HBO.
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Agriculture is the foundation of numerous economies all over the planet, giving food, unrefined substances, and businesses unique open doors. With the consistently developing worldwide populace and the need to guarantee food security, agriculture jobs have become progressively significant.
In this article, we will investigate the open doors accessible in agriculture jobs and how people can take advantage of this area for a remunerating profession.
The Diverse Landscape of Agriculture Jobs
Agriculture jobs encompass various roles, from farming and crop production to agribusiness, research, and technology. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key areas where individuals can find opportunities in agriculture.
Farming and Crop Production
Farming remains the core of agriculture, where individuals work directly with the land to cultivate crops and raise livestock. From small-scale family farms to large commercial operations, there is a vast array of agriculture jobs in this sector.
Farmers, farm managers, and agricultural labourers are essential in crop production and animal husbandry.
Agribusiness and Marketing
Agricultural products must be processed, packaged, and marketed efficiently. This is where agribusiness comes into play. Agribusiness involves food processing, storage, distribution, and marketing.
Jobs in this sector include food processing technicians, supply chain managers, marketing specialists, and agricultural economists.
Agricultural Research and Development
Advancements in agricultural practices and technology are crucial for increasing productivity and sustainability. Careers in agricultural research and development focus on improving crop varieties, developing new farming techniques, and finding innovative solutions to challenges such as climate change and pest management. Research scientists, agronomists, and agricultural engineers play vital roles in this field.
Agricultural Education and Extension
Sharing knowledge and best practices is essential for the growth of the agricultural sector. Agricultural education and extension services provide training, information, and support to farmers and rural communities.
Jobs in this sector include agricultural educators, extension officers, and community development specialists.
Agri-Tech and Innovation
The integration of technology in agriculture, known as agri-tech, has opened up exciting opportunities for individuals with a passion for agriculture and innovation. From precision farming and data analytics to agricultural drones and automated machinery, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals.
Careers in agri-tech include agricultural technologists, data analysts, and agricultural robotics engineers.
The increasing global focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship has paved the way for a surge in opportunities in sustainable agriculture.
Organic farming, permaculture, hydroponics, and vertical farming are just a few examples of sustainable practices that are gaining traction. Careers in sustainable agriculture offer the chance to contribute to food security and environmental preservation.
Embracing Technological Advancements
The integration of technology in agriculture has revolutionized the industry. From precision farming and drone technology to data analytics and biotechnology, advancements have enhanced productivity and sustainability.
Agriculture jobs now require proficiency in emerging technologies, providing an opportunity for tech-savvy individuals to excel in roles such as agricultural engineers, data analysts, or agricultural technologists.
Why Agriculture Jobs Matter
Food Security and Sustainability
Agriculture jobs ensure global food security. As the world population continues to grow, the demand for food increases. By working in agriculture, individuals contribute to producing nutritious food and help create sustainable farming practices that preserve natural resources for future generations.
Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation
Agriculture jobs are crucial in rural development and poverty alleviation. Many developing countries rely heavily on agriculture as a primary source of income and employment.
By providing opportunities in the agricultural sector, individuals can contribute to lifting rural communities out of poverty and fostering economic growth.
The agriculture sector is undergoing a technological revolution, and agriculture jobs are at the forefront of innovation. From adopting precision farming techniques to using advanced sensors and artificial intelligence, technology is transforming agriculture, making it more efficient, productive, and sustainable.
Working in agriculture allows individuals to be part of this exciting journey and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions.
How to Unlock Opportunities in Agriculture Jobs
Education and Training
Obtaining relevant education and training is crucial for entering the agriculture job market. Depending on the desired career path, individuals can pursue degrees in agricultural sciences, agribusiness, agronomy, or other fields.
Additionally, attending vocational training programs, workshops, and seminars can provide practical skills and knowledge.
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Building a solid network within the agricultural community is essential for unlocking opportunities. Joining industry associations, attending conferences, and participating in agricultural events can help individuals connect with potential employers, mentors, and like-minded professionals.
Networking platforms and online communities focused on agriculture can also be valuable resources.
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Hands-on experience is highly valued in the agriculture sector. Individuals can gain practical knowledge by interning on farms, volunteering with agricultural organisations, or participating in research projects. Practical experience enhances skills and demonstrates commitment and passion to potential employers.
Agribusiness and Marketing
Beyond farming, the agricultural sector offers diverse opportunities in agribusiness and marketing. From agricultural consultants and market analysts to agricultural economists and food scientists, these roles involve analyzing market trends, developing business strategies, and ensuring efficient supply chain management.
With the global demand for high-quality and ethically sourced food, careers in agribusiness and marketing are thriving.
Research and Development
Innovation is crucial for the advancement of agriculture. Research and development play a pivotal role in discovering new farming techniques, improving crop yields, and developing sustainable solutions.
Agricultural research scientists, geneticists, and plant breeders are at the forefront of developing resilient crops, improving pest control methods, and addressing climate change challenges.
Embracing Technological Skills
As technology plays an increasingly important role in agriculture, developing technological skills is crucial. Familiarising oneself with agricultural software, data analytics, remote sensing, and precision farming technologies can significantly enhance employability in the agriculture job market.
To Sum It Up
Agriculture jobs offer many opportunities for individuals passionate about positively impacting food production, sustainability, and rural development. Whether working on the land, conducting research, embracing innovation, or contributing to agribusiness, the agriculture sector provides a diverse range of fulfilling careers.
By pursuing education, networking, gaining practical experience, and staying updated with technological advancements, individuals can unlock the doors to a rewarding career in agriculture.
Embrace the potential of agriculture jobs and be a part of the solution to global challenges while shaping the industry’s future.

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We speak to creative leaders about their outlook towards AI in 2024, its impact on creative satisfaction, and expectations ahead.
In 2023 we all witnessed the ascent of Generative AI. With advertisers across categories incorporating some level of Gen AI into their campaigns it was impossible to miss. The widespread adoption of this technology spread like wildfire, as numerous advertisers incorporated features such as voice modulations and geotagging into their campaigns.
Shortly thereafter, CGI Billboards and AI-generated images became standard fare for nearly every other brand on the block. However, in a world caught off guard by this seismic shift, a pertinent question emerged: where did the creativity go? Are we witnessing a fading of the uniquely human imaginative and original thinking that has traditionally defined creative endeavours in advertising?
John Paite, chief creative officer (art & tech), Media.Monks India, emphasises that success hinges on gaining a profound understanding of the capabilities and limitations of AI tools.
"AI tools in advertising are limited in features and production proofing, but their versatility offers diverse applications. The key mistake is replicating past campaigns without significant change."John Paite, chief creative officer (art & tech), Media.Monks India
He advocates for the crafting of strategies that leverage technology as a potent aid, combining it with creative ideas to set oneself apart from the crowd. “AI tools in advertising are limited in features and production proofing, but their versatility offers diverse applications. The key mistake is replicating past campaigns without significant change,” he says.
Industry leaders emphasise that, while the quest for creativity remains a priority in campaigns, a substantial portion of marketers are leveraging AI to augment customer experience and services. Simultaneously, a significant chunk of AI finds application in the day-to-day execution of campaigns.
AI and marketing in 2024
In 2024, industry leaders anticipate a more mature, mainstream, and widespread integration of AI in marketing strategies.
“Looking at it (AI) from a narrow lens of just creativity rather than the impact that it has would be a big mistake."Saurabh Varma, founder and CEO, Wondrlab
Saurabh Varma, founder and CEO, Wondrlab feels the focus of AI driven campaigns won’t be centred around creativity but rather its impact. He states, “Looking at it from a narrow lens of just creativity rather than the impact that it has would be a big mistake. So, I think we have to look at the impact it creates rather than four or five pieces of big creative work.”
Varma feels that personalisation and customisation, particularly through the utilisation of the latest data point will become key in 2024.
Mukund Olety, group chief creative officer of VMLY&R, India, notes that beyond addressing routine tasks, , AI is starting to make a deeper impact on both production processes and customer experience.
“It is still a long way away from ideation but is proving to be a great tool for execution. It’s great to see many agencies whole-heartedly embracing AI,” he says.
Giving an example of one of VMLY&R’s earlier Gen AI campaigns, Young Sachin, Olety says, “Two years ago, when we created Young Sachin, the tools were still evolving and getting the right look was a task. Today, you could achieve the output in a matter of days.”
“This is just the beginning of AI. We have barely scratched the surface,” he adds.
Paite of Media.Monks India maintains that the widespread approach to using AI is not expected to undergo substantial changes. He suggests that the focus for the year should revolve around deepening the comprehension of AI, moving beyond just prompt-based applications.
In an ideal scenario, Paite expresses his desire for a shift in focus towards simplifying the training of AI with specific data sets. This, he believes, could lead to the development of more unique and exclusive AI tools tailored for individual campaigns.
Paite sees significant potential for growth in AI's role in advertising, anticipating its expansion beyond generative workflows to actively boosting brand performance. He points to the increasing accessibility of data analytics tools among the public and the evolving utility of AI, particularly in back-end operations, as key factors set to play a pivotal role in achieving the desired growth trajectories for brands.
“As understanding of AI deepens among brands, its scalability and strategic importance in early planning are being more recognized and leveraged,” Patie adds.
According to Josy Paul, chairman and CCO, BBDO India, the continued utilisation of AI is poised to unlock additional potential and fundamentally reshape creative processes.
"It will question and change the creative process."Josy Paul, chairman and CCO, BBDO India
“AI is omnipresent and will rearrange our thinking and discovery process, and shape our artistic and creative expression. It will question and change the creative process. In a way it will force us to be born again."
AI will continue to make everything possible in 2024. It all depends on our openness, empathy and elasticity of imagination,” he says.