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A few days ago I asked you on my Instagram stories to pick one of your favourite collections ever and I would make a collage with it. Here’s @kozlic_’s choice: the holy Valentino autumn-winter 2018 haute couture by Pierpaolo Piccioli. “With ready-to-wear, your vision of beauty relates to the times you are living in,” Piccioli stated back then after his magnificent show. Then, he concluded: “couture involves a deeper and more intimate perspective, to go further into your own vision of beauty.” Take a look back at this collection right here.
If you missed the game, you can still write me your favourite collection and I will do the work. Got plenty of time. Culture isn’t cancelled, fashion isn’t cancelled!
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A gaggle of dogs romped happily around Bolongo Bay beach Sunday, many throwing off the outfits in which their owners had so carefully dressed them.
Meanwhile, Chris Irving’s guitar provided the musical backdrop while tempting raffle prizes were announced, T-shirt sellers toiled, folks lined up for haircuts and kids painted pumpkins.
It was the calm before the storm, so to speak, the prelude to the day’s big event — the judging of the dogs participating in the Humane Society of St. Thomas 11th annual Barktoberfest from 11 a.m to 4 p.m.
The annual dog show has been held at the Society’s new Campus the last two years, but event organizer Liberty Sibley, who was being towed across the beach by Winston, her six-month old, 160-pound English mastiff, said. "We decided to hold it here today, so the dogs would have a chance to run and around and play with each other," something which Winston went off to do, giving Sibley a chance to catch her breath. "He’s a handful," she admitted, as he ran off, "a gentle giant."
Sibley said another consideration for choosing Bolongo is the ample parking that was beginning to fill up early.
"Bolongo was so generous in letting us use the beach again today," she said. "We held it here for years before the Campus opened."
Colt and Mack, a pair of Corgi Terriers, sat perfectly behaved with owners Oliver and Kathryn Westfall, possibly conscious of their enormous social burden.
"These are Queen Elizabeth’s preferred dogs, you know," said Oliver Westfall.
"Yes," said his wife, "except they keep losing their bikinis."
"They are boys, but they are in drag today," explained her husband.
Let’s just hope nobody tells the queen.
While the furry crowd was fully entertained, there was plenty for the two-footed kiddies to do. Kool Kidz children’s store of Yacht Haven provided a pumpkin painting contest with tiny pumpkins, and a chance to win prizes for guessing how many pieces of candy corn were in a jar. There was also an opportunity to make jewelry from sandy paw prints.
Likely the most popular non-doggie offering was the $15 haircuts by Annette Zachman and Liz Frank of Phoenix Visions Hair Design, who took up where they left off last year. Both were happy and busy,
"We love doing this," Zachman said. "And it really makes money for the animals."
Results of the doggie contests were not available late Sunday evening. They will be published when they are received.
The event is sponsored by the Humane Society, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, The Buzz 104.3 FM and Innovative.

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The producer, in a lengthy post titled 'Height of Betrayal' on his Facebook account, has claimed that he had narrated the story to one of Ajith's associate.
Producer Ravindar Chandrasekaran claims story of Ajith's Vivegam is his!
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Producer Ravindar Chandrasekaran, who has produced three films in the Tamil industry (Nalanum Nandhiniyum, Sutta Kadhai, Kolai Nokku Paarvai), has claimed that the original story of Ajith's Vivegam, which is now running in theatres, is actually the story of his upcoming film I - Na.
The producer, in a lengthy post titled 'Height of Betrayal' on his Facebook account, has claimed that the original content on which Ajith's Vivegam is based is actually his story.
The producer said that he had come up with this story in 2013, after a research of about one and a half years. He claims to have narrated the story to one of Ajith's associates, who was to then contact the star for a narration session. However, the associate, returned after three weeks, saying that Ajith would not prefer working with a new director, therefore, a narration would not be possible.
The producer now claims that when he saw Vivegam, he realised that around 60 per cent of its content, along with its screenplay, was stolen from his story.
Chandrasekaran, however, has made it clear that he holds neither the actor, Ajith, nor director Siva responsible. According to Chandrasekaran, the associate is the wrongdoer and has demanded an apology from him immediately.

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Recurring theme of betrayal (Friends and mentors often turn out to be untrustworthy or outright treacherous)

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Comets close out a strong season
November 23, 2023
The Naselle Comets football team ended their season on Saturday after losing 98-44 to the second-ranked Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats in the quarterfinals of the State 1B tournament.
The Comets went 10-2 this year. It was the final season for seniors Allen Haataja and Jacob Pakenen.


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Snow, wind and ice making travel hazardous in Northcentral Montana
(THIS STORY WILL BE UPDATED AS CONDITIONS WARRANT.)
Better put another log on the fire. Mother Nature is not going to be kind to us this week.
The snowfall generated by this weekend's winter storm has made driving anywhere around Big Sky Country less than ideal at best; foolhardy at the worst.
Snow depths ranged from none in Missoula to a maximum of 34 inches at West Yellowstone by 5 p.m. Saturday. These was four inches on the ground at Great Falls International Airport, five inches in Havre, three at Helena, 10 at Logan International Airport in Billings and 11 inches in Big Timber.
The accumulated snow teamed with gusty winds overnight Saturday night into Sunday to make driving an adventure. Reports of blowing and drifting snow were indicated across the middle third of Montana, but had not resulted in any road closures. The most severe driving conditions were on U.S. 191 between Harlowton and Judith Gap. That same highway was closed to all traffic overnight Friday.
It was bad enough that several school districts - including those in Great Falls, Billings and Belgrade - chose to postpone their boys' and girls' basketball games on Saturday.
Instead of listing the roads that have varying degrees of snow and ice on the surface, let's list a few of the roads that were either dry or mostly dry as of 2 a.m. Sunday:
- U.S. 2 east of junction Montana 66 to the North Dakota border;
- MT 200 from Jordan to the North Dakota line;
- MT 200S from Circle to Glendive;
- Interstate 94 from Miles City to North Dakota;
- MT 59 from Jordan to Miles City
At 2 a.m., it was 8 below zero in Great Falls, but with winds out of the north-northwest at 12 m.p.h., it felt more like minus-27.
The silver lining in all this, if you want to call it a silver lining, is that it wasn't snowing at 2 a.m.
The high for Sunday, according to this reporter's Weather Channel iPhone app, was only projected to reach five below zero, with a negative-12 for the low. Enjoy that 5 below, because it will feel balmy compared to the rest of the week. High temperatures are not expected to see the good side of zero until Saturday - when it's supposed to hit 5 above.
The warmest low? Next Sunday, predictions call for two below zero. Sorry, folks, but they say it won't get any better.
We'll reach minus-20 on Monday, then 23 below the next three nights (bundle up for the Crosstown Games Tuesday and Thursday!) before it is expected to drop to ONLY 14 below Friday night and seven below Saturday.
Ski enthusiasts are loving this weather, though. Both Showdown Ski Area on Kings Hill and Teton Pass Ski Area west of Choteau both received six inches of snow overnight Friday into Saturday.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel, though. Next Monday, we'll have a high of 14 (yes, ABOVE zero!).
The low will be ... zero.
Lee Vernoy covers sports and much more for the Tribune. Email him at email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.org, and follow him on Twitter @GFTrib_LVernoy.

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CHARLOTTE — Sipping alcohol while strolling down the street received a strong show of support on Monday night as the Charlotte City Council heard from the public on proposed social districts in the city.
Charlotte leaders have been discussing the idea for months, but the public hearing this week was a step toward making the proposal a reality.
Overall, people voiced support Monday night for the idea of walking around a neighborhood like NoDa or Plaza Midwood with a drink in their hand.
Concerns were raised, however, about how much trash the social districts could create.
In previous meetings, Charlotte leaders discussed what rules they would put in place if neighborhoods are interested in setting up their own social districts. Current state laws allow cities to set up areas where people can openly carry and drink alcohol purchased from businesses.
ABC rules mandate that all cups in social districts have to be plastic and must include the phrase “Drink Responsibly - Be 21.”
Some residents worried all the plastic could create a lot of litter. They suggested using reusable cups or something compostable to reduce waste.
“We now know that recycling has failed, neither Mecklenburg County nor any private entity in the county is able to recycle this kind of cup,” said Nancy Pierce, who lives in Plaza Midwood. “Even if it could, most plastic cups and food containers are so dirty and mixed with incompatible plastic that they can’t be recycled anyway.”
A vote on adopting social districts as a city policy is scheduled for next Monday, Aug. 22.
Charlotte is behind many cities in the state in adopting social districts.
Raleigh just announced a social district downtown. Hickory has one in place and Kannapolis was the first in the state to launch one. Kannapolis business owners said earlier this year the program is a hit and there haven’t been any issues.
If passed, social districts likely won’t launch in Charlotte until the fall.
(WATCH BELOW: Charlotte bar, restaurant owners push for ‘social district’ approval)
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Sophomore winger Arthur Kaliyev continues his season of Hamilton Bulldogs firsts.
The draft eligible flank from Staten Island, NY picked up a pair of assists in Friday’s 6-1 road win over the Mississauga Steelheads, becoming the first player in club history to record 100 points in a season.
Kaliyev, who became the league’s fourth 50-goal scorer of the season on Saturday, joins other recent 16 and 17-year-olds in Alex DeBrincat (Erie Otters, 2014-15), Jeff Skinner (Kitchener Rangers, 2009-10) and John Tavares (London Knights, 2008-09) in recording 50 goals and 100 points in the same season.
NHL Central Scouting’s 11th ranked North American skater in their midterm rankings back in January, Kaliyev is the fifth 100-point producer in the OHL this season and the first in all-time franchise history since Belleville’s Tyler Donati (129) in 2006-07.
Kaliyev helped guide the Bulldogs to an OHL Championship last spring as the club reached the Memorial Cup semi-final in Regina, Saskatchewan. The 6-foot-2, 185Ib left-winger was Hamilton’s second round (26th overall) pick in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection from the Detroit Compuware U16 program.


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We have understood quinoa, a so-called pseudo-grain, is a (nearly) complete source of protein as well a source of minerals including calcium. It appears that the protein composition of the food is comparable with that of milk, hence our first suggestion would be that quinoa is an excellent base for plant milk.
Today most plant milk is made of soy or rice, though using quinoa will provide a greater variation in base ingredients. This is important since many meat substitutes are made of soy, and the consumption of too much soy might result in health issues. For meat substitutes lupin could be used instead of soy.
Plant-based alternatives for dairy products are important for several reasons. First keeping large animals such as cattle will be an enormous drain on resources in space settlements. Secondly substituting dairy with plant-based alternative will lead to reduction in animal suffering.

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Whether it’s the saddle bag or a vintage couture evening gown, Christian Dior is the designer of choice for Hollywood’s elite. Launching the line in 1949, Dior directed the fashion world to the extravagantly feminine look, one that is provocative, ultra-sexy, and refined grungy.. The house is currently led by designer John Galliano.
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The recommendations are the result of an investigation that was triggered last year (January 2012) when an anonymous tipster made a Youtube video chronicling allegedly fraudulent manipulations made to figures in Kato’s papers. Kato resigned from his position at the university in March 2012. According to Retraction Watch, five papers by Kato have already been retracted.
The University of Tokyo told ScienceInsider that the panel’s report has not yet been released and did not confirm the assertions made by Asahi Shumbun.
According to the Japanese newspaper, the committee reviewed 165 papers and found questionable material in 43 of them. The problems included duplicated and reversed images, as well as forgery.
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Happy birthday fish and chips. Depending on who you ask, the iconic British dish is celebrating 150 years this year. In England, fish and chip shops are found on nearly every corner. (Think Starbucks in the United States.)
Here in the midstate, Britain’s biggest export is largely ordered off the menus of bars and pub restaurants. At Market Cross Pub in Carlisle, the beer battered fried fish with chips, better known as thick-cut strips of potatoes, are one of the most popular sellers. The English pub restaurant also lists shepherd’s and cottage pies and oodles of American fare on its menu.
“You have the atmosphere, the beer and the fish and chips is a nice complement. Anywhere it’s a nice staple with a good pint of beer. It’s a nice easy dish to eat while socializing with friends,” said Ashley Goss, Market Pub’s general manager.
Market Cross offers two variations — the King Fish for $9.95 and the Queen, a smaller portion for $7.95 — presented in wrappers printed with The London Times.
Across the pond, the popular takeout food is served from about 10,500 “chippies” employing 60,000 people and selling nearly 276 million fish and chip meals a year. Traditionally folks eat their fish and chips doused with malt vinegar.
The National Federation of Fish Friers, which represents about 8,500 fish and chip shop owners in Britain, claims this year marks the anniversary of the dish. However, that’s up for dispute.
There are competing stories about when the dish was first created and the exact origins are lost to time. One story is that an entrepreneur John Lees started selling fish and chips in 1863 from a wooden hut near Manchester, before moving to a permanent location nearby. In his new digs, so the story goes, he hung a sign in the window proclaiming, “This is the First Fish and Chip Shop in the world.”
But Douglas Roxburgh, president of the national federation, said his group can date the dish to 1860. That’s when, according to lore, the Malin family in London, who worked as rug weavers, started frying chips in their home. Thirteen-year-old Joseph Malin came up with the idea of combining them with battered fried fish to sell on the streets of London’s impoverished East End.
Where to eat?
Some places to order fish and chips in the midstate include:
McGrath’s Pub, Harrisburg: The Irish pub uses salmon instead of the traditional cod or haddock. The basket full of batter dipped fish comes with pub chips and is served with cole slaw, tarter sauce and malt vinegar for $14.
Lancaster Brewing Company, Swatara Twp.: Ale battered cod is accompanied by fresh-cut fries, pickled vegetables, tartar sauce and malt vinegar for $16.
Appalachian Brewing Company, Harrisburg and Hampden Twp.: A basket of 8 ounces of beer battered haddock, deep-fried and served with pub fries, tarter sauce and coleslaw for $10. (On Fridays it’s all-you-can-eat fish and chips for the same price.)
Make your own
In Britain aspiring owners of fish and chips shops can learn the tricks of the trade during a three-day course for $1,000. They learn how to peel 15 pounds of potatoes in 2 minutes using a “rumbler” — a small top-loading washing machine lined with sandpaper-like abrasive. And they learn to use another machine that slices them up in 30 seconds.
Don’t worry. The process is much easier when done at home. Preparation involves deep-frying batter-dipped fish. Here is a recipe with a Harrisburg twist from Troegs Brewing Company.
Sunshine Fish Fry
- 1 pound cod, tilapia or other delicate white fish
- 1 cup Sunshine Pils or Dream Weaver Wheat (very cold)
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- Peanut oil or canola oil for frying
- Salt and pepper
Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolk and add beer. Add mixture to the dry ingredients. The consistency should look like melted ice cream. Dip fish into the batter to coat. Drop fish into the oil carefully to avoid splashing. Don’t overcrowd the fish, they will stick together.
The fry should only take a few minutes, depending on the size of the fish pieces. The batter is light and crispy, you can almost see through it. Once done place the fish on a wire rack until the rest of the batch is completed.
For the chips part of the dish, cut a Russet potato into fours and blanch in salted boiling water until easily pierced with a fork. Then pat the wedges dry and drizzle olive oil and sprinkle paprika, fresh rosemary or thyme, and lots of coarse salt and pepper. Toss on a hot grill to finish.


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This week's best-dressed list was filled with stars who took risks that paid off. Newcomer Margot Robbie took a gamble wearing a black jumpsuit on the red carpet and ended up turning heads (for all the right reasons), while Sandra Bullock stepped out of her comfort zone in a sparkly, emerald green dress that made her standout from the crowd.
Though many celebs wowed us on this week's best-dressed list, the gold star belongs to Cate Blanchett, who is clearly out of her fashion rut. The seasoned actress looked stunning in a belted gown that did her long frame justice.
Check out our picks for best-dressed and let us know what you think.
Cate Blanchett in Lanvin
Just when we thought she had a permanent spot on the worst-dressed list, she surprises us. This dark jade dress is gorgeous on the actress, especially because of the belted waist, which defines her shape. We also love how she has chose a bright shade of orange lipstick that pops against her fair complexion.
Sandra Bullock in Lanvin
Seriously, who is this girl's stylist? The wrap detail on her dress is extremely flattering, while the jewel tone is such a nice color against her dark hair. This gown is interesting in a sea of black ensembles.
Margot Robbie in Elie Saab
The 23-year-old Australian actress is on fire. If her role in "The Wolf of Wall Street" and her gorgeous white dress at the 2013 Golden Globes didn't catch your attention, this black jumpsuit should. Not only is this a standout look because it's so unexpected, but her tousled waves and minimal makeup highlight her effortless beauty.
Gemma Chan in Burberry
The English actress is owning this pastel outfit. The pretty lace dress is accentuated with a monochromatic clutch and neutral-colored pumps, but where she amps things up is with her makeup. Her fierce red lipstick ensures that the ladylike frock has enough sex appeal.
We're not sure whether it's the color or the silhouette of this dress that is so striking, but one way or another, we can't take our eyes off of the British model. The contrast of the high neckline and the high slit makes for an incredibly sexy gown.
Kerry Washington in Prada
Is there anything more badass than a pregnant woman in a crop top? Leave it to Kerry Washington to keep up her style cred while expecting her first child. Her glowing skin makes this one of her best ensembles so far.
Lupita Nyong'o in Stella McCartney
What makes this dress so alluring is the asymmetrical neckline. The architectural cut-out is very fashion-forward (much like the actress herself) and her simple accessories echo the minimalist theme.
Kiernan Shipka in Honor
The 14-year-old did it again. In her signature look of a matching top and skirt, the actress stepped out on the "Today" show looking as adorable and stylish as ever.
Jennifer Lawrence in Dior
It's so nice to see J.Law in a different silhouette. This skin-tight, shimmery dress ensures that all eyes are on Ms. Lawrence and the strapless hemline is perfection with her new short 'do.
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So you’re turning 65. Congratulations! It’s time to start taking advantage of your Medicare benefits. And just how do you do that?
First, a quick overview of the benefits. Medicare Part A pays for hospitalization, and many eligible people don’t have to pay premiums for it. Part B covers doctor fees, outpatient care, home health care, screenings for cancer, glaucoma, diabetes and other diseases, and other medical services. Part B has a monthly premium, which for most beneficiaries is $115.40 in 2011.
In most cases, if you’re already getting benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board, you’ll automatically get Part A and Part B starting the first day of the month you turn 65. (If your birthday is on the first day of the month, Part A and Part B will start the first day of the prior month.)
You’ll get your red, white and blue Medicare card in the mail three months before your 65th birthday. If you don’t want Part B, follow the instructions that come with the card, and send the card back. If you keep the card, you keep Part B and will pay Part B premiums.
If you aren’t getting Social Security or RRB benefits (because, for instance, you’re still working), you’ll need to sign up for Part A and Part B.
It’s easy to do. You can sign up by calling Social Security at 800.772.1213. If you’re 65 or older, you can also apply online for Part A (if you don’t have to pay premiums) and Part B at www.socialsecurity.gov/retirement. The whole process can take less than 10 minutes.
You can sign up when you’re first eligible for Part B. If you’re eligible for Part B when you turn 65, you have a seven-month window that begins three months before the month you turn 65, includes the month you turn 65, and ends three months after the month you turn 65.
But make sure you sign up early! That way you’ll avoid any delay in getting your benefits. The best time is the three months before you turn 65. Then you’ll get coverage the month you actually hit your 65th birthday.
If you wait until the last four months of your initial enrollment period, your start date for coverage may be delayed for as long as three months. You may also face a penalty in the form of a higher Part B premium.
If you didn’t enroll in Part A and/or Part B when you were first eligible because you were employed and covered under a group health plan based on that employment, you have a special enrollment period. That means you can sign up any time while you or your spouse are working and you have employer or union group coverage. Or you can enroll during the eight-month period that begins after your employment ends or your group health coverage ends, whichever happens first.
Usually, you don’t pay a late enrollment penalty if you sign up during a special enrollment period.
But here’s an important caveat: If you have COBRA coverage or a retiree health plan, you don’t have coverage based on current employment. You’re not eligible for a special enrollment period when that coverage ends.
Click here for more information about enrolling in Medicare. You can also get free, personalized counseling from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Call 800.MEDICARE to get a number for your state’s SHIP, or to ask other questions about Medicare.
— David Sayen is the regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Trust Territories for the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. For answers to Medicare questions 24/7, call 800.MEDICARE.

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Common impairments and functional limitations of HIV sequelae that require physiotherapy rehabilitation in the medical wards at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Malawi: A cross sectional study
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IntroductionThe progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the use of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) have resulted in a range of complications, which affect different body systems and result in functional limitations and disabling impairments. ObjectiveTo investigate HIV-related impairments and functional limitations that require physiotherapy rehabilitation in patients admitted to the medical wards at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi. MethodsThis was a descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study involving the participation of 32 female (59.3%) and 22 male (40.7%) adults living with HIV and admitted to the medical wards at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. We collected data using a questionnaire that consisted of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2 (WHODAS2.0) and some demographic questions. Results were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). ResultsParticipation in society was the most frequently reported functional complication; the least common limitation was getting along with people (70.3%, n = 38 participants) and interaction with others (24%; n=13). Shortness of breath (55%; n=30), muscle weakness (44.4%; n=24) and joint and muscle pain (37%; n=20) were the most commonly reported impairments. Participation restriction in the society affected both males (77.3%) and females (70.7%). The least common limitation that required physiotherapy for both males and females was getting along with people (26.6% and 25%, respectively). On average, male and female participants had a disability severity score of 48.5??4.6 and 42.2??22.8, respectively. ConclusionOur data showed that there is a clear need for early intervention to halt or delay the progression of complications to avoid severe disability; this is not only good for the patient but also for the socioeconomic state of the nation. Timely and full functional assessment, as well as referral of people living with HIV/AIDS for rehabilitation, is an important step forwards.

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Six story lines as NHL season concludes: How many points will Connor McDavid have?
The NHL season ends in 11 days with a single game between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins on April 8.
Given the tightness of wild-card races, no one would be shocked if that decides the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. As of today, the Panthers are three points out of the final wild-card position with two games in hand against the New Jersey Devils, who occupy the final spot.
Five other story lines that should demand your attention as the regular season winds down:
The ConnorMcDavid Show: How many points did McDavid have last night? That’s the first question an NHL fan should be asking yourself these days. McDavid’s talent, drive and personal pride have been on display for the last few weeks as he took charge of the scoring race. He is trying to be the first NHLer to win back-to-back scoring titles since Jaromir Jagr won in 2000 and 2001.
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Over the last 10 games, he has nine goals and 21 points. He registered three or more points five times in those games. With 102 points and five games remaining, McDavid might reach the 110-point mark. Nobody has had that many since 2009-10 when Henrik Sedin had 112.
Colorado’s chase: The wild West is still unsettled with the Colorado Avalanche on a quest to grab one of the wild-card spots.
The Avs, 6-3-1 in their last 10, are on the outside of the playoffs because the St. Louis Blues have bullied their way back into the playoffs with an 8-2-0 run. Either way, this season has been a major step forward for the Avalanche, who were last overall with 48 points last season.
The Anaheim Ducks, 5-4-1 in their last 10, and the Los Angeles Kings, 5-3-2 in that stretch, are the most vulnerable in that race.
The Kings, Blues and Ducks have 91 points each, while Colorado has 90. The Avs and St. Louis each have six games remaining and Anaheim and Los Angeles have only five. The Kings have 40 regulation and overtime wins, compared to 35 for Anaheim.
Hart Trophy race: Despite McDavid’s impressive season, he is in a close race for the league’s MVP award.
The race seems too close to call. Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon, leading the NHL with 1.35 points per game at 92 in 68 games, has considerable support because he has transformed his Avalanche into a playoff contender.
McDavid won the MVP trophy last season when he won the scoring title and led the Oilers into the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin, the Kings’ Anze Kopitar and Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov are also among about 10 players who will receive consideration for the award.
Finishing last is rewarded: A lottery assures that finishing last offers no guarantee of landing the No. 1 pick. It’s an anti-tanking safeguard. But the last place team is guaranteed to finish no lower than fourth and that’s important this season.
The June draft features four premium players – Rasmus Dahlin, Andrei Svechnikov, Filip Zadina and Brady Tkachuk – who project to be high-level impact players. Dahlin is a dominant defenseman, Svechnikov and Zadina are pure scorers, and Tkachuk will play a mean, skilled game like his father Keith and his brother Matthew.
That means Buffalo, Ottawa and Arizona are the prime contenders to be guaranteed one of those players. With six games left for all three teams, Buffalo is the favorite with 60 points, three points below Ottawa and Arizona.
Mighty Casey: Non-playoff teams are selling hope this time of year, and former college players are creating excitement.
Vancouver Canucks fans are pumped for the arrival of Adam Gaudette, who scored 30 goals in 38 games for Northeastern this season.
The Sabres are giving their fans a glimpse of the future with the signing of 2017 first-round draft pick Casey Mittlestadt (30 points in 34 games at the University of Minnesota). The one-two center combination of Eichel and Mittelstadt could be the foundation of this team for years to come.
Other college players to watch: Ryan Donato, already having an impact with the Boston Bruins; plus Troy Terry, who just signed with Anaheim; and Jordan Greenway, who has joined the Minnesota Wild. All three of them were U.S. Olympians.
Christian Wolanin, son of former NHLer Craig Wolanin, has signed with the Ottawa Senators.


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Every once in a while, you come across people who can motivate you, with the sheer passion that they have for what they do. The heights to which they go, to be the best and the strict quality principles that they adhere to, result is machines that not just break rules, but define new one’s!
Tejinder Pal Singh and his friend Arjun Raina have created with their own bare hands, or should I say their heart’s, what could be one the most unique RD’s out there. Each part painstakingly chosen keeping only one word in mind ‘quality’. Let me make it simple, if you are an ardent RD owner, and still if you cant figure out what parts are used looking at the photographs, here is a surprise. Most of it is custom made along with tailored parts sourced from other motorcycles. For example the front forks are from the Comet, the disc is from a Ducati, the chassis is restructured from after the engine stock cradle, FZ tank panels with custom tank and alloys, mono-shock from the Unicorn set up for the bikes weight. The rarest part on the bike would be the TZ350 magnet cover that had to be brought down from UK.
The bike in its current trim produces about 65 horses, and if you think the bike is complete, you cant be further away from the truth. Idea’s and parts are still flying in and this work of art is going to get a whole lot more work done on it. After the final setup the engine should make a whopping about 80 horses.
In a nut shell here is a list of the work that has gone into the RD:
Hella Lights from Germany
Sprockets: Rear is made from 7075T6 billet aluminum, Front is HSS, chain is a slimmer one from a 520 kit to reduce rotational mass.
Mikuni TM32SS carburetors
Custom built stainless steel exhausts with 23 section tapered header.
Uses Motul 800 2T oil
TZ-350 magnet cover
US spec gear box
Ported us spec cylinders
Completely replaced transmission including all bearings and retainer clips
Lightened, balanced reinforced crank with upgraded rods and bearings
Custom Wossner forged molybdenum disulfide coated pistons
Upgraded clutch assembly
VForce 3 reeds
Tejinder and Arjun are planning to set up shop and would gladly help you out on any of your modification needs. As of now you can contact them via their Facebook profiles Tejinder & Arjun for any help that you need.
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Puebla, a well-preserved colonial town that is the capital of the state of the same name, is a dazzling city and a destination in its own right. You can cover the city in a day trip, but you really should try to stay overnight. You could be drawn onward by nearby Cholula, with its dozens of churches, or Tlaxcala, with a pair of shady plazas perfect for spending a lazy afternoon in. Farther north in Puebla State you'll find the mountain town of Cuetzalan, with its wonderful Sunday market. If you've opted to head this way instead of hitting Teotihuacán, you can get a ruins fix at Cacaxtla.
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NEW YORK (AP) - The long-awaited fourth installment of James Redfield's million-selling "Celestine" series is expected next year.
"The Twelfth Insight" will be Redfield's first "Celestine" novel since 1999. The author says it "describes a new wave of religious tolerance and integrity."
The author made the announcement in a statement released Thursday by Grand Central Publishing. The division of Hachette Book Group tentatively plans to release "Twelfth Insight" in early 2011.
In 1992, Redfield self-published "The Celestine Prophecy." It became so popular that Warner Books - now Grand Central - acquired it. Other "Celestine" books include "The Tenth Insight" and "The Secret of Shambhala."
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地理研究 ›› 2000, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (2): 217-224.doi: 10.11821/yj2000020015
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Abstract: The islands in the South China Sea were landed and named by ancient Chinese people 2000 years ago. However, few island's names were noted down in the official books and maps, and local folk toponyms recorded in Geng Lu Bu, a navigation guidebook composed by the ancient fishermen of Hainan Island, had no remarks on official maps. Following the mid 19th century, the foreign imperial its powers such as the Great Britain, United States, Germany etc, entered the South China Sea and practiced surveying and mapping, naming most of the islands in their respective languages. Lacking native actual survey maps, large numbers of exonyms from sea-chart in foreign languages, mainly in English were adopted on native maps and books in Chinese, most of the island names were transliteration or free translation from foreign forms. The first published official names by the Commission on Examination of Land and Water Maps of the Public government in 1935 mainly adopted the foreign-source names. The second published names list by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in 1947, added some new island names and modified several translated words, still continued the foreign influence. The third official list published by the China Committee on Geographical Names in 1983 adopted large numbers of local folk names and standardized the place names, but conceded most translation in 1947. Therefore,a valuable opportunity of correcting foreign-source island names was passed. Concluding the above discussed, the toponymists would pay much attention to modify the stipulations of place names, especially the naming on island names sourced from exotic words, with clear identification to their history and influence long continued.
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孙冬虎. 南海诸岛外来地名的命名背景及其历史影响[J]. 地理研究, 2000, 19(2): 217-224.
SUN Dong-hu. The background and influence of the exotic toponyms in the South China Sea Islands[J]. GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH, 2000, 19(2): 217-224.
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EasyCom is the name given by Easy Lift to a “STAY CONNECT” device, a wireless component mounted on the platform, able to detect, when requested by the personnel nearby the machine, a specific network supplied by the smart phone.
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The post Covid stimulus will create more demand for green energy – but what is really green – and what isn’t? Alan John and Deborah Harvey from Osborne Clarke explain
On 18 June European Union (EU) leaders met to discuss the EU’s €750 billion economic recovery plan, which is tied to its 2050 climate-neutral target. In response, some of the biggest companies in the RE100, the global corporate initiative formed of large businesses committed to sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity, have pressed the European Commission to ensure that it introduces measures which help increase the uptake of renewable power by corporates. Suggestions have included the prioritisation of funding for electricity infrastructure, the provision of public credit support or risk sharing for ‘at risk’ projects and a process for an efficient roll out of renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs).
These developments illustrate both the additional stimulus of Covid-19 recovery plans for climate action and the growing appetite across commercial and industrial consumers globally to purchase electricity from ‘green’ sources (in many cases meaning exclusively from renewable sources, in others from more widely defined low carbon sources). This momentum is therefore encouraging from a decarbonisation perspective and presents a number of opportunities and challenges for purchasers and generators alike.
But when is ‘green’ energy really green and how do consumers know? And does it really matter?
Deep green – the private wire supply
An electricity supply from a renewable generation facility, such as a solar PV array or wind turbines located at or near the site of consumption, conveyed through a private wire to the consumer, is generally recognised as being the greenest source of electricity available to a commercial and industrial customer as the actual electrons generated are consumed by the customer.
However, as renewable sources are intermittent, a customer is unlikely to be able to rely on this approach as its sole source of power – a top up of electricity from the grid is likely also to be required. That said, commercial and industrial consumers are increasingly exploring the co-location of energy storage with both on-site and off-site generation to store renewable electricity for later consumption or export to grid. This thereby enables a greater proportion of the generated power to be consumed on site or to provide an additional revenue stream.
Whether a private wire supply is viable for a commercial and industrial customer depends primarily on the location of the site and whether it has existing renewable generation or the potential for this to be added. This will in turn be influenced by issues such as land and building ownership, planning and the availability of connection infrastructure, including a grid connection.
Assuming these issues are not early barriers, there is a range of approaches to private wire arrangements which can be explored, from commercial and industrial consumers self-funding renewable generation projects to partnering with developers on various cost allocation ratios, depending on the level of control required and commercial risk/reward to be shared. Private wire projects potentially enable a C&I user to source green electricity from a renewable asset under a bespoke PPA for a period beyond that normally available for grid PPAs (the term of private wire PPAs can be up to 20 years or more) and can also offer savings and upsides to both the generator and the commercial and industrial consumer due to the avoidance of certain network charges and industry levies.
Green – The sleeved PPA
There has been a surge in interest in sleeved PPAs in recent years, from corporates, generators and financiers alike. Unlike under a private wire arrangement, a sleeved PPA involves a generator exporting generated power to the grid, the generator and customer agreeing between themselves the associated power sale and purchase terms, and a licensed supplier enabling that arrangement via the grid (which attracts grid charges that do not apply to private wire supply). A sleeved PPA with a corporate customer boasting a good covenant strength can provide a generator and its financier with the long-term price security required to facilitate the development of a new renewable generation asset, thereby enabling the generation of new renewable electricity and providing what is often referred to as “additionality”.
A sleeved PPA entered into after the generating station has been financed and built may not provide the same level of additionality as one entered into at the outset. However, that later agreement can still offer a renewable generator an important revenue stream which in turn can facilitate the financing and deployment of further renewable assets. There are therefore differing and complex shades of green within this category.
Light green – renewable supply tariff
The role of low carbon electricity as a core product in the energy retail market has grown hugely over the past few years and there is now a real spectrum of approaches, products and participants in this space. Many electricity suppliers now offer ‘green’, ‘renewable’ or ‘low carbon’ electricity tariffs to both domestic and commercial and industrial customers as a matter of course and some go further, providing ‘100 percent renewable’ offerings. Whilst some of these arrangements may attract a tariff premium, for many commercial and industrial consumers these tariffs can be an appealing way of securing a low carbon supply without material additional cost or dedicating resource to the more complicated private wire or sleeved arrangements outlined above.
Some questions have been raised around certain of these tariffs and the extent to which the green badge accurately reflects the origin of the electricity being supplied. The evolution of the Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) market has enabled suppliers to source REGOs at low cost on a standalone basis for the purposes of fuel mix disclosure obligations, whilst purchasing a corresponding amount of electricity on the wholesale market to match consumer demand. Ascertaining the true source of purchased electricity in this context can be challenging for consumers.
Ofgem has recognised the need for transparency around green supply in its decarbonisation programme action plan, published in February, in which it noted that “It is critical that consumers can trust that tariffs marketed as green will in fact make the expected positive impact for the planet, for example by stimulating additional investment in renewable generation. We are aware of growing concerns about ‘greenwashing’, where the environmental impact of a particular tariff or supplier is overstated. We expect suppliers to be transparent about what constitutes a ‘green tariff’ and we will undertake work to ensure that consumers are not misled.”
Shades within shades
The increased corporate consciousness around the source of consumed electricity presents real opportunities and challenges as businesses look to demonstrate distinctive and authentic engagement with the decarbonisation agenda and, in many cases, achievement of voluntary climate change commitments within a declared timeframe. There are many shades of green across the available procurement options and subtle differences within the shades. These are likely to become increasingly important as decarbonisation targets and claims are subjected to increasing scrutiny.
Alan John is a partner in Osborne Clarke’s projects practice and heads the firm’s renewable energy group. email@example.com. Deborah Harvey is an associate director and co-head of energy innovation at Osborne Clarke. She specialises in energy sector transactions and agreements. firstname.lastname@example.org


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Two primitive campsites are located ajacent to Telephone Canyon on the Old Ore Road. High clearance vehicles are required to access these campsites.Site Name TC-1 TC-2Vehicles 1 2Persons 6 12Horses no no How to Get ThereVia the Old Ore Road, 14.0 miles from the main paved road to Rio Grande Village (12.4 miles from the Dagger Flat Auto Trail). The access road to the campsites is 0.25 mile in length along the east side of the Old Ore Road.Usual Road ConditionsHigh clearance is highly recommended and 4-wheel drive may be necessary after recent rains. The campsite access road is rough and four-wheel drive is recommended. Ask a Park Ranger for the latest road conditions.Current road conditions...Ground Cover/ShadeNo shade is available. These are exposed sites, especially TC-2.TC-1 has lechuguilla, sotol, and grasses.TC-2 has creosote, yucca, and candelilla plantsViewsGood view of the Dead Horse Mountains and nearby limestone cliffs to the east. No other distant views of mountains. The Telephone Canyon Trail begins at TC-2.River AccessNone. Cautionary NotesThere is no rock sign at the junction of the access road, but a tall wooden sign approximately 10 yards up the road is clearly visible (says "telephone canyon"). At TC-1 there is a 12-16" high berm to get up into the site and there is not much turn-around room. TC-2 has an easy "cul-de-sac" turn-around area.RemarksThe distance from the Old Ore Road to TC-1 is less than 0.1 mile.TC-2 is about 0.2 mile past TC-1The Telephone Canyon Trail starts at TC-2 and cuts through the Dead Horse Mountains (a very primitive trail).A backcountry use permit is required (available at visitor centers). Campers are responsible for regulations listed on the permit. Camping is in designated sites for minimal impact on the surrounding vegetation.
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College radio stations struggle to survive
Published: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 17:11
Tucked in the back of the Umphrey Lee building sits a small room filled with microphones, speakers and hundreds of CDs from alternative artists.
Once the proud voice of the university, KPNI, SMU's student radio station, seems to have become a forgotten relic of the past.
KPNI's website sums up their predicament best. It reads: "We're a college radio. That is broken."
KPNI is not alone. College radio stations across the country have been cut or downsized, the victims of budget cuts, administrations and a technological music revolution that has rendered traditional radio inadequate.
SMU's radio station launched in 1947. After a series of incidents with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the station was relegated to broadcasting on-campus only. The sounds of KPNI used to be heard across the dorms and, for a short time, in the Umphrey Lee Cafeteria.
In 2007, KPNI became an online-only station.
"I joined KPNI as a freshman, and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world," Amrita Vir, KPNI's station manager, said. "But no one else knew it existed. It's hard to be the voice of SMU when SMU doesn't know who we are."
When Vir took over the station as a sophomore, the station was already in a state of decline.
The station has a small operating budget, around $200 per semester, leaving no money for equipment replacement or repair.
"We're kind of in this no man's land," Vir said. "And there is no money or manpower to fix it."
In fact, KPNI has been unable to broadcast since August because of technological issues and broken equipment.
"In the mainstream, there is nothing new and exciting going on. It's pretty tragic," Vir said. "I think students miss the music exchange. Finding new music is exciting, but having no one to share it with is disheartening."
KTRU, the student-run radio station at Rice University, also recently faced being silenced.
In April 2011, the FCC approved the controversial sale of the station's FM license, knocking KTRU off the airwaves. The university's administration sold the station for $9.5 million.
"I remember visiting the school and being taken to the radio station," Joey Yang, the DJ director at KTRU, said. "The guy I was staying with told me, ‘You can play whatever you want, and all of Houston will hear.' I just thought that was so cool. It [KTRU] was a big part of why I came to Rice."
But instead of being broadcast to all of Houston through the FM dial, the radio station now lives online and on mobile apps only, much to Yang's disappointment.
"In my opinion, it's a little shortsighted to just say, ‘Well, online radio is the future,'" Yang said. "To me there is a loss of accountability without the FM dial. Anybody can podcast."
Gregory Weston, the incoming president of College Broadcasters, Inc., has definitely noticed a decline in support for all of the college radio stations he represents nationwide.
Weston believes the economic downturn has played a major role. He says that grant money, which funds many university stations, took a huge hit in the recession.
"State support, government support are much lower than they used to be," Weston said. "There is also just general declining support from the administration."
But not all stations are struggling to survive. The University of Texas at Austin's student-run station, KVRX, is alive and well — at least for now.
"Up to this point, we are not in any immediate danger, but every few years they [UT] reassess how much they give to us,"
Travis Bubenik, the station manager at KVRX, said. "We are continually having to justify ourselves and our existence to the university."
Unlike the stations at SMU and at Rice, KVRX still plays on the FM dial. While they share the channel with another public broadcasting station, they provide an alternative voice on the airwaves for 12 hours a day.
However, Bubenik attributes the staying power of KVRX to its adaptability to new technology. The station has created an iPhone app and offers a lot of listener interaction on their website.
"It's not something we take for granted," Bubenik said. "It's constantly in the forefront of our mind to try and stay relevant."
Staying on the cutting edge of technology may be the only way to salvage the voices of universities across the country. Bubenik and the others involved with college radio recognize that the struggle to be heard will continue.
"In general, college radio is really a voice in the wilderness," Weston said. "College radio is the best bastion for having alternative content that can't always get a voice on commercial stations … I think it is more important now than ever."


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I've been interested in jewelry work for quite a while, but I haven't made anything of note from it so it's not often you guys get to see the work. But I have my beloved
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If you guys would like one, give me a heads up, I can probably work something out. (No it doesn't have to be those colors, mine's gonna be blue. :3)


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We’ll witness the longest lunar eclipse of the century on the evening of Friday, July 27, an occasion that can see the moon within the Earth’s shadow for a interval of 1 hour 43 minutes. Whereas this era is for the overall lunar eclipse 2018, the period of the eclipse – together with the partial phases – will likely be over 6 hours. This eclipse will even be a Blood Moon, a phenomenon the place the moon seems crimson in color. India is among the many greatest locations to see the lunar eclipse 2018, together with the Center East, southern China, and jap Africa.
Lunar eclipse 2018 date, time
The eclipse is estimated to start out in India at 11:44pm IST on Friday evening and the overall lunar eclipse 2018 is predicted to start at 1am IST. From 1:15am to 2:43am, the moon will likely be in the course of the Earth’s shadow and can seem reddish in color. After 2:43am, the eclipse will proceed until 4:58am although the impact won’t look as nice.
The place to look at lunar eclipse 2018 in India
Attributable to air pollution, individuals in some metro cities in India could not be capable to view the eclipse in its full glory, however these within the countryside ought to get view of the phenomenon. Cloudy skies, nonetheless, can block the view of the moon altogether. The Delta Aquariids meteor bathe will even be seen to an extent — the meteor bathe will likely be at its peak on July 30, however even on July 27 (the day of the eclipse), the shortage of sunshine from moon will permit us to considerably spot the meteors.
What’s so particular about lunar eclipse July 2018
The July 2018 lunar eclipse would be the longest one until June 9, 2123. There are numerous elements for this, one being that the moon will likely be on the farthest level from Earth in its orbit. This can make the moon seem smaller than common, and far smaller than it seems in the course of the Tremendous Moon (when the moon is on the closest level in its orbit from the Earth). In truth, this phenomenon of the moon showing small is named micro moon. The moon within the lunar eclipse will even be passing by the center of the Earth’s shadow, which means it would spend the utmost time in darkness, thus contributing to the lengthy period of the eclipse.
What’s a Blood Moon
The lunar eclipse 2018 will even be a Blood Moon, the place the moon will take a reddish hue. This occurs as a result of the daylight refracted by the Earth’s ambiance hits the darkened moon. As a result of the crimson wavelengths are scattered lower than the blue and violet wavelengths, the moon seems crimson from our perspective.
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Bollywood has several blockbusters and superhit films that are mass entertainers. Along with that, Bollywood also has some controversial films that became controversial because of the skin show or because of the concepts. Such films saw the light of the day finally, but only after being maimed and fractured. Today, with the streaming platforms procuring films right, left and centre, it could become a platform to screen such banned or heavily censored films.
We made a list of 5 controversial films that would make for great viewing if streamed without censorship.
#1 Kamasutra: A Tale of Love
Kamasutra is one of the most controversial Bollywood films. Directed by Mira Nair, it told the story of sexual jealousy and competition. There were two versions of the film – one that was launched outside India and one that was released in India. The Indian version was heavily censored and lost all its sensuality. Even today, many Indians look for links of the US version of the film on illegal websites. Kamasutra: A Tale of Love has some of the sexiest full-frontal nudity and sexual intercourse scenes. It’d be great to see the US version of the film on any of the streaming platforms.
#2 Maya Memsaab
Maya Memsaab courted controversy when it was first released. It was one of the few films that showed frontal nudity in a sexual context. This Ketan Mehta film, which also starred a young Shah Rukh Khan had him in sexual intercourse scenes with Metha’s wife, Deepa Sahi. That scene was deleted in Indian cinemas after a huge hue and cry. People who have seen that scene – that included post production crew for the foreign version – said that the scene was one of the most tastefully done sensual scenes in Indian cinema. Whether the uncensored version could ever be released on a streaming platform remains to be seen.
Back in the 90s, Fire was the most controversial Bollywood film. A Mira Nair film that explored a lesbian relationship at its core and Indian sexuality, patriarchy and other such social evils, the film was about to be banned. What released in India was a fractured, amputated version that deleted all the controversial scenes.
This is our list of Bollywood mainstream films that would rock if released uncensored on the streaming platforms. Do you have any to add, tell us in the comments section.


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This little pot will work as a vase for a small posy of flowers or as a pourer, which pairs nicely with carved piccolo cups
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Whenever you invest in a heavy piece of equipment or even a small hand tool, it is recommended for safety and quality purposes that you perform routine maintenance before and after every use. Not only will this keep your equipment clean and in working condition, but it will also keep you safe. Here are a few maintenance tips that you should use to ensure your equipment is up to par:
1 – Check for dull, broken or bent blades on your different saws. Starting a job with a less than perfect blade may not produce the results you intended for, which can botch a whole job and cost you lots more time and money in the long run. Blades that are not in the right condition can also lead to injury if they break while using your saw or if you force a dull blade. Make sure you are routinely changing/sharpening blades to stay safe.
2 – Clean any dust away from all of your machines. It is inevitable working in a wood shop that you will have wood dust on all of your equipment. When using your machines, make sure all wood dust is cleared off the piece of equipment that you are working with. This prevents any kick back of dust when you power up the machine, which can potentially damage your eyes. This will also make sure that your equipment does not get clogged up with dust, which can cause it to malfunction. A dust collector is recommended on all of your heavy equipment to keep the dust out of the air and your machines.
3 – Oil your tools as much as possible. Check to see if all moving parts are working correctly and in good order. Once you are done cleaning out all the dust and debris, put a few drops of oil in all the gears and moving parts. Some equipment has specific parts that need consistent lubrication to keep it running well.
4 – Examine power cords and check batteries to make sure nothing is leaking or damaged before using.
By performing these simple tips you will be kept safer and your equipment will last longer. Trust us – we’re the tool experts.


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Credit union lending rebounds and membership metrics remain strong in the third quarter
WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2019) — Credit unions grew both sides of the balance sheet in the third quarter of 2019.
These trends and more were highlighted in last week’s Trendwatch, a quarterly webinar from Callahan & Associates that highlights industry performance, shares credit union success stories, and identifies areas of opportunity. Callahan’s early data program allows us to share industry trends three weeks before the data is officially released from the NCUA.
Using 99% of the industry’s assets reporting, Callahan analysts identified three standout trends from third quarter credit union performance data:
- After a slow start to 2019, credit union loan production reached a quarterly high, originating $151.1 billion in loans in the third quarter alone. The increase was due to an uptick in real estate originations, which rose 12.1% year-over-year.
- The loan-to-share ratio fell year-over-year for the first time in six years as credit unions address liquidity pressures and members take advantage of lagging deposit repricing.
- The industry’s net interest margin grew 7 basis points and is just 1 basis point below the operating expense ratio.
“Third quarter trends are strong in an uncertain environment and give us a springboard for future growth and opportunity,” said Jon Jeffreys, Callahan president and CEO. “There were 4.4 million net new credit union members over the past 12 months. And although the growth rate is slowing a little bit, membership has grown nearly 21% over the past five years. Additionally, average member relationship continues to increase as members, new and old, develop and expand their credit union relationships.”
Share draft penetration is at an all-time high, up 4.9 percentage points over the past five years to 58.6% as of September 2019. Over the past year, almost 80% of new members opened a checking account with their credit union, signaling that more members are using credit unions as their primary financial institution.
This quarter’s Trendwatch webinar featured a presentation from Andrea Mosher, SVP of Lending at Lake Trust Credit Union ($1.9B, Brighton, MI). The Michigan-based cooperative helps small-business owners achieve their dreams through microlending and providing small loans and assistance to those owners. Read more about Lake Trust’s microlending program in Lake Trust Builds Big Dreams With Microloans on CreditUnions.com.
Every quarter, Callahan leaders rely on the company’s propriety data analytics tool, Peer-to-Peer, to analyze credit union performance data weeks before the official release from the industry regulator. To learn what Peer can do for you, click here.
To learn more about third quarter data trends, contact Callahan at firstname.lastname@example.org or visit CreditUnions.com for commentary and industry insights.
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Zoë Ferguson’s ‘she’s so pretty’ is a solid track from start to finish. She sings about something that many of us can relate to, seeing our ex’s new girlfriend. Zoë is asking the important question, “why does she have to be so pretty” and sings so perfectly over a wavy lo-fi pop sound that makes this song an absolute bop.
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Kelly Rowland, besides Beyoncé Knowles, is the most successful member of Destiny’s Child with hit singles, movie roles, and more. She has four albums under her belt and one that released this past Tuesday; you can read the review of Talk a Good Game here. You may think you know a lot about the sexy singer, but here are ten facts you probably didn’t know about Kelly Rowland.
1. She warn born in Atlanta, Georgia but moved to Houston, Texas at young age. She was raised their and eventually become one of the founding members of Destiny’s Child.
2. Speaking of Destiny’s Child, many people know the three prominent members of the group: Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle Williams. However, there were six other members who came and went including LaTavia Roberson, LeToya Luckett, and Farrah Franklin.
3. The original name for Destiny’s Child was Girl’s Tyme and were entered into Star Search where they lost.
4. Her first acting gig was on the hit ABC sitcom, The Hughleys.
5. Rowland recently said Beyonce’s annoying trait was being a slob.
6. Rowland has said that Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson were her biggest musical influences. She stated Whitney “was the woman that inspired me to sing.”
7. Was a judge on the UK version of X Factor and was replaced by Nicole Scherzinger. Rowland is now the newest judge on the US version of X Factor replacing Britney Spears who replaced Nicole Scherzinger.
8. Her full name is Kelendria Trene Rowland.
9. She has said that she went under the knife to get her breasts enlarged from an A cup to a B cup. However, she said botox is something she won’t do.
10. Was, at one point, ashamed of her dark complexion until she was told to embrace it.


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One Day I’ll Tell My Children About My Mother’s Death. Until Then, I’ll Show Them How She Lived
When Marisa Bardach Ramel was 17, her mom Sally Bardach was identified with stage four pancreatic most cancers. The pair determined to write down a e book collectively about their experiences as they confronted down the encroaching actuality of claiming goodbye. Seventeen years following Sally’s demise in 2002, the mother-daughter e book, advised in chapters that alternate between their views, is being printed as The Goodbye Diaries. The next excerpt was written whereas Marisa was pregnant together with her daughter final yr.
There’s one thing about newborns that appears infinitely clever and related to all that got here earlier than. Maybe it’s as a result of infants, very similar to those that are leaving the world, journey by means of darkness and into the sunshine. Within the days earlier than my daughter is due, I’m wondering if start and demise are inextricably linked, and if my kids get particular safety in these wondrous moments earlier than and after start. My mother, the true midwife into this world.
That’s why I sense that when my daughter is born, the heaviness inside me will crack open and flood out. I’ll inform her all the things. About my mother, about my loss, concerning the grief I’ve carried round. And but, as soon as my daughter is born, I say nothing of my mom. I’m wordless when the physician locations her on my chest, silent once I nurse her whereas the rain drips down our hospital window. I ought to have identified that, simply as with my son, I can’t bear to burden her with my grief. Perhaps she already is aware of all the things. Perhaps she really is aware of nothing. I pet her puppy-soft darkish hair and kiss her velvet cheeks and stroke the small of her again. And within the quiet together with her, I really feel understood.
I’m despatched dwelling from the hospital in time for Mother’s Day. After many spent in distress, this one is a miracle. In our sunny Brooklyn condominium, I lie on the sofa and maintain my new child daughter shut, her tiny ear pressed in opposition to my swelling coronary heart. As a substitute of telling her about my mother, I inform her concerning the type of mother I lengthy to be. With my silence, I present her that I’ll all the time hear. I whisper that she will inform me something—no judgment, no criticism, not a peep. I bear in mind all of the instances I went upstairs to my mom’s room and lay quietly beside her till the phrases started to trickle out. I sense that, within the years to come back, that is the one method my daughter, too, will divulge to me all of the issues deeply rooted in her coronary heart.
The primary time I cry whereas holding my daughter, she is three weeks previous. I’ve simply been advised that my nice aunt Ruthy—whose love and affection so carefully mirror my mom’s, and who has change into a second mom to me in her absence—is within the hospital. She is 98, but I do know it can all the time be too quickly to lose her, that it’ll really feel like dropping my mom once more. Tears drip onto my daughter’s darkish hair, and I really feel responsible for introducing her to my grief. However she doesn’t fuss or cry. As a substitute she fixes her piercing navy blue eyes on me and, for the primary time, reaches out and grabs my hand. I maintain her gaze, transfixed. Did my mom really feel this manner once I checked out her, once I held her hand? Even in my worst moments as a youngster, even in her worst moments of sickness, did my mere existence ease her sorrow? I’ve all the time identified that daughters search the consolation of their moms; it’s what I’ve been lacking for years. However as my child woman’s fingers clutch my hand, I understand that moms draw energy from their daughters, too.
My daughter gained’t know her Grandma Sally, not in the best way she is aware of her different grandparents—her Nana and Grammy and my stepmother Tippy. However my mother won’t be absent from her life, both.
My son, at three years previous, already is aware of about Grandma Sally. He has curled up in my lap to have a look at numerous photographs and watch previous dwelling movies. He’s even positioned stones on her grave, a Jewish custom. However, for a toddler, it’s simply rocks to gather and a grassy subject to run round. He nonetheless appears too younger to know what occurred, or possibly I’m simply not prepared to listen to her demise come out of his mouth. I don’t need him to know that mommies die.
With my daughter, it’s easier. Telling her about my mom requires no phrases; her presence is that close to. She is my arms whenI pet my daughter’s hair. She is my coronary heart beating into my daughter’s ear. She is the very essence of who I lengthy to be as a mom, and who I inevitably am. Most daughters cringe on the thought of changing into their moms; I welcome the transformation. I solely hope I’ll be capable of create the identical indelible bond between mom and daughter. In illness and in well being. ’Til demise do us half. The unstated vows we solemnly swear to our youngsters.
Sooner or later I’ll inform my son and daughter the truth about my mom dying. I’ll learn some books and try to find the right words. I’ll say it in a method that’s mild and loving and considerate, simply as my mom would have accomplished with me. I simply want the braveness to do it. Till then, I’ll feed them her favourite fruits and recipes. I’ll clarify the world round them together with her trainer’s persistence. I’ll share her humorous tales and listen to her loud snort in my very own. I’ll smother them with the infinite love and affection she poured into me. For thus lengthy, my mom’s demise overshadowed all of the recollections that got here earlier than. Now, with my kids, I get to share the perfect elements of my mom: the elements the place she was alive.
Excerpted from The Goodbye Diaries: A Mother-Daughter Memoir by Marisa Bardach Ramel and Sally Ramel, printed by Wyatt-MacKenzie on Could 7, 2019. Copyright ©Marisa Bardach Ramel. Utilized by permission.

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It was an unbelievable weekend - unbelievable because I experienced so many things I have never done before.
Us arriving at the gate to the station -
yep you guessed it another 30 minutes to go from here.
Feeding the poddy calves
This is Buffy the baby buffalo - still tame to pat.
Fishing on the Daly River - the mountains of crocodiles in this river are currently eating my best thongs - yep they floated down the river
Fresh Mud Crabs for breakfast - new experience and I loved it!
Swimming at Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park.
The most serene setting I think I have ever come across.
Got a photo of Paddy at waterfall
All done with my bestie's, Deb and Katie
Miss you Katie - stay safe xoxo


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Gerald Mbewe whose stage name is Promise also known as The GhettoKid is an Afro Pop & R&B artist. Before he stage name became Promise, he was known as Jay Ditto. He was born in the year 1996 on 15th September.
During his childhood, he liked singing. He was into much Gospel music during his childhood. In the year 2007, Promise was forced to try out secular when he listened to Alpha Entertainments C.E.O Macky 2’s songs. In 2010, he finally managed to get into secular music.
On 1st December, 2018, Promise met Alkan who is a blogger, music promoter & web designer. Alkan liked his music and decided to put him under his management.
2019, Promise is expected to feature most top notch artists of Zambian Music. The I.L.Z.M wishes all the best in his music career.
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This realistic design is very vivid and intriguing. These Halloween lights have variety of selectable patterns; such as bat, skull, pumpkin , spider. You can select your favorite, or you can select them all. This decorative light works in low voltage safely. It provides soft and gentle light to create a warm, eerie and pertinent atmosphere. They will easily seize attention from your guests.
The Halloween night light requires only two pieces of AA batteries (not included) to power on; and you can slide the switch. It is a perfect light for the party festival, carnivals or Halloween home decoration. It can be decorated in door frames, fireplaces, patios, theme parties and other event. Environmentally friendly and safe for home use.
- Type: Halloween Night Light
- Pattern: Cartoon Figure
- Quantity: 1pc
- Housing material: Plastic
- Patterns: Skull, Spider, Pumpkin, Bat etc
- Battery: 2 x AA battery (not included)
- Power: 0.06 W
- Voltage: 3V
- Net weight:155g/5.47oz
- Package size: 200 x 200 x 60 mm
- Package content: 1 x Halloween Night Light


The blend of sustainability and efficiency is critical for data center cooling technologies as we move towards a future of lower energy consumption in the data center industry. Some sustainable solutions leave operations less efficient, while other more operationally efficient solutions are less environmentally friendly. Paired with rapidly increasing data transmission rates, infrastructure providers are presented with unique challenges in implementing hard drives capable of maintaining high performance levels, which themselves create the need for more powerful cooling methods. Iceotope Technologies, a leading liquid cooling solution provider for edge and data center operators, is pushing forward with industry-leading advancements in liquid cooling. As such, on November 30th, 2022, Iceotope announced that Meta joined the company in a first-of-its-kind test of the effectiveness of liquid cooling for data center racks.
In the first known study of its kind, Meta implemented chassis-level liquid cooling technology to test its efficiency against traditional air cooling solutions in cooling mass-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs). In the study, Meta re-engineered an air cooling system to fit the single-phase liquid immersion cooling, filled with helium and sealed, in a 72 hard drive system. The metrics Meta measured in this study were temperature variation and cooling pump power in both the liquid and air cooling systems to compare their performance.
Meta concluded the test stating conclusive results. Firstly and notably, precision immersion cooling was a more efficient means of cooling than its air cooling counterpart. Four conclusive results regarding the liquid cooling solution are as follows:
- System cooling accounted for under 5% of the total power consumption
- HDD systems reliably operated in rack water at temperatures of up to 40°C
- The temperature variance was only 3°C in all 72 HDDs tested
- Vibrational issues caused in HDD racks often associated with air cooling were mitigated
With the flow of data constantly increasing in size and complexity, data center operators will require advances in cooling technology to remain fully operational and expand on their capabilities: and this test shows liquid cooling will help them handle it. With liquid cooling as a viable alternative – and a worthy advancement – to air cooling, these operators can be better prepared to handle large and increasingly complex data loads. Iceotope is a leader in immersion cooling systems and continues to innovate in the field, with products such as its precision immersion solution it previewed at industry event, SuperCompute 22.
To read the full announcement, please click here.
To learn more about Iceotope, visit https://www.iceotope.com/.


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- 4-Week # shares bought: 500
- 4-Week # shares sold: 60,000
- 12-Week # shares bought: 1,500
- 12-Week # shares sold: 70,722
- 24-Week # shares bought: 2,500
- 24-Week # shares sold: 82,276
Here are Monday's top research calls, including an upgrade for Adobe, a downgrade for KB Home and new coverage of Starbucks and Snap.
While Goldman Sachs analysts may be warming up to FireEye, Jim Cramer is sticking with Cisco.
The all-time highs reached in the markets have made investors wary that a correction is occurring soon, but divesting equities and going to cash has many risks.


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We are now approaching the optimum time to plant fruit trees. View our range of fruit trees for sale here.
King and Co sell a range of fruit trees in the UK.
This subject often mystifies people where pollination, flowering, and pruning are concerned. However, the truth is quite straightforward. Some apples are self-fertile but moat will require cross-pollination from other types. Hence the classification into four flowering groups; A for early flowering, B for Midseason, C for mid/late flowering and D for the later flowering types.
In urban areas, there is usually no need to worry as there are usually plenty of other types in each group from surrounding gardens to provide cross-pollination. In isolated areas it is best to have another tree from the same pollinating group or one from either side to ensure good fruiting. View our range of fruit trees here.
At King and Co, we tend to supply old English varieties as this is what our customers ask for. Cox, James Grieve, Discovery and Laxtons superb are amongst the favourites. What about Pears? Once again these are divided into three flowering groups, with Conference being the tree of choice. The same for Plums where Victoria is way out the most popular variety due to its heavy and reliable fruiting.
Our trees are all grafted onto rootstocks that grow into half standard trees which have a one-metre clear stem with the crown not too high to enable easy harvesting.
Pruning fruit trees is not as difficult as it seems. Annually pruning out the leader in all apples will again discourage upward growth and produce a wide low crown, perfect for picking and letting plenty of light in. We are always happy to give advice regarding the different types of fruit.

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There’s just one week left for Sony to take the curtains off from the Xperia Z5 at IFA (an old trade show for consumer electronics in Berlin, Germany). But, prior to that, a 3-minute length video lined up three Xperia devices allegedly believed to be as three variants of Xperia Z5 (Xperia Z5 compact, Xperia Z5 Premium, and the Xperia Z5 flagship device).
One was mentioned to sport a 4K display (Xperia Z5 ‘Premium’). This makes the IFA event less intriguing but filled with suspense (at the same time). However, the description doesn’t end here. This would be the first smartphone from Sony to feature a fingerprint sensor. And, that’s a bit itchy! The fingerprint sensor was seen beside the power button. Is it the right spot? Will it be comfortable? We’ll get an answer to those at the IFA event.
And, there goes the same rectangle-solid box design with a logo add-on near the volume rocker. Similar stories explain the speculated specs being equipped with Snapdragon 810, 3 Gigs of RAM and a 32 GB Internal storage option. The Xperia Premium sports a 23 MP rear camera, and no information about the front. But, it says that it has got the fastest autofocus technology.
That being said, sadly the video on the Internet (Youtube platform) has been removed by a copyright claim from 6Play Gaming Network. As you can see it below :


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This 12" x 12" double sided paper is part of the Say Cheese Frontier At The Park Collection from Simple Stories. The front side of this paper has many sizes of element cards. There are four 2" x 2" cards, there are four 3" x 4" cards, there are two 4" x 4" cards, and there are two 4" x 6" cards. The reverse side is filled with cream-colored lines of the phrases, "yo ho ho....a pirate's life for me" on a black background. This paper can be used for cards, scrapbook pages, tags, journals, planners, and other paper crafting and mixed media projects. This paper is acid and lignin free. This paper is made in the USA.
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Lear Laid Bare
Alchemist stages Shakespeare’s timeless tale
Back in Shakespeare’s day, it could only play in the theater live onstage as King Lear. And Alchemist Theatre has done the Bard proud with its current production of the tale of the too-proud king and his daughters, two treacherous schemers and one caring innocent (how else can there be conflict among the three sisters?).
Director Leda Hoffmann has chosen wisely in all aspects of this staging: a shortened version of a very long tale (150 minutes including intermission), well-placed staging given a small stage and a 17-member cast—a very solid ensemble with a number of standout performances.
Lear’s tale is timeless and as contemporary as anything on cable today: a vain man of power demands flattery rather than the bloody truth (pun intended). “Nothing will come from nothing, Speak again,” says Lear to his youngest daughter, Cordelia, after she fails to flatter like her two conniving sisters, Goneril and Regan. One longs to caution Lear to be careful what he asks for, but by then the wheels (and agents) of misfortune are already set into motion.
As Lear, Bo Johnson humanizes the egocentric royal in the plain brown suit as we watch the king’s humbling descent into his own self-made maelstrom of madness. This process is laid bare during Lear’s “dark night of the soul” speech in the midst of a violent storm. As wild and free as an untamable mustang on the plains, Johnson transforms the king into a common man, which makes this production all the more accessible and fascinating to watch.
Johnson is accompanied by a number of fine local actors including his trio of daughters, Libby Amato (Goneril), Anna Figlesthaler (Regan) and in an especially nuanced performance, Grace DeWolff as the innocent yet forthright Cordelia. Other strong performances include: David Flores (the Fool), Tim Linn (Edgar), Michael “Paco” Pocaro (Gloucester), Dylan Bolin (Kent) and a deliciously wicked portrayal of Edmund by Matt Wickey. Who knew such Machiavellian intrigues could be so much villainous fun?
“How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child,” bemoans the humbled king and hurt father. Be it on TV or onstage, reality bites.
King Lear runs through July 27 at Alchemist Theatre, 2569 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. For more information, visit thealchemisttheatre.com.