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Slated to return at midseason, ABC’s comedy “Galavant” will again fill the Sunday at 8PM timeslot.
Like last year, its annual run will take place while usual timeslot occupant “Once Upon a Time” is on winter hiatus.
Not all returning midseason series will retain their 2014-15 timeslots.
After airing on Sundays this past spring, fellow returning freshman “Secrets and Lies” will shift to Wednesdays in 2016. It will air at 10PM when usual occupant “Nashville” embarks on its winter hiatus.
While only Juliette Lewis will be returning to “Secrets and Lies,” fellow anthology “American Crime” will apparently feature several first season actors in new roles (in the vein of “American Horror Story”). Since new ShondaLand drama “The Catch” will take over the Thursday at 10PM slot when “How To Get Away with Murder” wraps it abbreviated second season, “Crime” will shift to a new slot in 2016.


A group of over 30 people delivered an 80-page petition Wednesday to Congressman Paul Ryan’s Racine office urging him to support President Barack Obama’s nuclear treaty proposal with Iran.
Joseph Cushing of the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice told Racine County Eye that while Ryan believes the president’s plan will not prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, the Coalition and the people who signed the petition think supporting the treaty is the only way to go.
“It’s really a no-brainer to me,” he said. “The Iranian people are suffering under sanctions, and their leaders know it so if they’re willing to negotiate then we should.”
Because the treaty allows for inspections, Cushing added, there is little chance of Iran violating the treaty without consequences.
“If they do violate the treaty, then the sanctions go back on and people continue to suffer,” he stated.
Ryan issued a statement on his congressional website calling the deal with Iran a mistake.
“This is a terrible deal. It will not prevent Iran from expanding its nuclear programs, and it will only delay its development of nuclear weapons. The Administration has mishandled these negotiations from the start and agreeing to this deal will make the Middle East a more dangerous place,” he wrote.
Cushing said the petition was signed by more than 2,000 people from all over the country on the moveon.org site.


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With Huey Lewis celebrating his 64th birthday on July 5, join us for a look at him and other 1980s music stars then and now.
He hasn't made a movie since 1990's "Graffiti Bridge," but Prince has continued to rock out, as seen here at a 2011 music festival in Budapest, Hungary.
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‘The sun is on my side and takes me for a ride. I smile to the sky. I know I will be alright’ – Pocketful of sunshine (Natasha Bedingfield)
1. Laughter – Unhibitted, freeing, comforting, piercing my armour- soothing my soul from within.
2. Breathing – Waiting to exhale. Slow warm breath heats my skin- in out in out. I’m still alive.
3. Touch - The feel of skin on skin, leaving fingerprints on my heart, making a blueprint of my soul. Tingling sensation. Oh what a feeling. Embracing another heart - letting me know that I will never walk alone.
4. Attitude- each step taken marks another turn in the road with every stride strengthening my resolve. Keep walking. Keep hoping.
5. Scars –Imprint themselves deeply on my skin. Fading away with time. Reminds me that nothing is permanent. My scars are me.
This is what makes me beautiful :)

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WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. — The city of Pullman declared a state of emergency Wednesday following significant flooding.
Whitman County is expected to issue a state of emergency on Monday.
City administrator Adam Lincoln said Thursday a representative from the state emergency management team is coming to town to assess the damage. This will determine if the flooding damage qualifies for a state of emergency.
Lincoln said the city is working with the Pullman Chamber of Commerce in hopes of getting a state grant. He said the money would be used to help businesses impacted by the flooding.
The city said those who are displaced Pullman and Whitman County can contact American Red Cross volunteers Fredrick Tribble at (509) 657-3790 or Mike Bullard at email@example.com for assistance.
While city crews can only help clean up the exterior of the businesses, several groups and Washington State University students have come forward offering to help with interior clean up. The city of Pullman is even coordinating these volunteer efforts with the WSU Center for Civic Engagement.
City officials are not sure how long it will take to clean up debris left behind from Tuesday night's flooding.
A handful of businesses in Pullman are closed after flooding caused extensive damage to the area.
KREM reporter Kierra Elfalan says Carnahan Chiropractic, Snap Fitness, State Farm and Mobil gas station are closed.
Shane Carnahan, the owner of Carnahan Chiropractic, said there's $100,000 to $150,000 in damage just to his equipment alone. He said the space is a total loss since he doesn't have flood insurance.
Thanks to the support of the community, he said he may have somewhere he can set up shop for the time being so he can continue to see patients. He's hoping his business will be back in the next couple months.
Pullman Police posted drone footage from above Grand Ave. showing the extent of the flooding.
Elfalan said she also saw extensive damage to the parking lot of Sunshine North Laundromat and the property that once housed Cougar Country Drive-In.
Cougar Country was listed for sale for $1.9 million in early March.
Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson said the water has receded and he is focusing on taking all the steps he needs to help the Pullman community following this flood.
The City of Pullman said that water remains over roadways in some areas on Wednesday, including Morton Street near Reaney Park and Riverview near the City Playfields.
Tuesday's flooding in Pullman primarily impacted Grand Ave. between Stadium Way and Whitman Street. There were nine blocks underwater on Tuesday, according to the Pullman Police Department.
Grand Avenue has since reopened on Wednesday morning as flood waters have receded.
Officials asked people not drive through that stretch of road. Pullman police said they rescued someone who drove through the deep waters and got stuck.
Pullman Police said they responded to four businesses along Grand Ave. to evacuate occupants, including one where 16 people needed to be rescued.
That business was so full of water that the power had to be shut off due to safety concerns, according to the Pullman Police Department.
Though Grand Avenue has reopened, damage from flooding is still apparent on Wednesday morning.
Police said occupants in four other businesses along Grand were able to leave on their own or were told to shelter in place. A building in an apartment complex also filled with water and extensive damage is expected, police said.
A viewer sent KREM a video of the flooding on Grand Ave.
Warning: The video below contains inappropriate language
Over the past seven days, the Palouse has received more rain than both Seattle and Olympia. Pullman got 2.22 inches of rain since April 3rd. This is a record for the particular 7-day stretch.
The National Weather Service reported 1.21 inches of rain at Pullman-Moscow Airport in 24 hours as of 5 a.m. on Wednesday. That is a new record for the date.
Residents and officials in Pullman also took to social media to document the Grand Avenue flooding on Tuesday.

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One man is useless and two males have been arrested after a suspected residence invasion resulted in a stabbing in Sydney’s west within the early hours of Sunday, police say.
Police went to the home on Langton Avenue in Riverstone in response to stories a bunch of males had stormed the house and stabbed a person who was inside earlier than fleeing about 12.30am.
Paramedics handled the person, 40, who was stabbed however he died a short while later. Two females who have been additionally on the residence on the time weren’t injured.
The incident sparked a search of the world earlier than two males have been arrested on a close-by avenue and brought to Riverstone police station. They haven’t been charged.
Against the law scene arrange on the home will likely be examined by specialist forensic police as inquiries into the incident proceed.


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Horst Buchholz played in 8 movies in the Western, Adventure, Drama, Music, Romance, Horror, Thriller, Action, Mystery, War, Documentary genres.
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The Mohawk Valley Health System’s Central New York Diabetes Education Program has received a three-year grant of $71,000 from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for state-of-the-art retinal screening equipment and additional resources for local diabetes prevention services.
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and the number of people estimated to have pre-diabetes is increasing. CNY Diabetes provides comprehensive diabetes education and prevention programming for children, adolescents and adults throughout the region.
The new funding will allow CNY Diabetes to provide cooking class demonstrations and purchase interactive white boards, Bluetooth weight scales and a Welch Allyn RetinaVue portable eye fundus camera.
Funding for CNY Diabetes comes from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Member and Community Health Improvement program.
This program provides grants to initiatives that involve numerous community partners, span multiple years and include specific objectives and measurable outcomes in improving health.
For more information, contact CNY Diabetes at 315-624-5620 or visit ExcellusBCBS.com.


Cape Ann TV regularly presents weekday noontime workshops and lectures on video equipment and skills at its studio in Blackburn Industrial Park in Gloucester. It’s called Lunch and Learn Series and it has had some great turnouts of folks who want to sharpen their video and audio talents.
This year we’ve covered everything from lighting, to manual camera setting control, location shooting and making a movie on your iphone.
Now, we want to hear from you about what you’d like us to tackle next, so you can get working on your next video project. Just email us at email@example.com, and let us know what you want to know. We’re putting this year’s schedule together now, so send us your ideas soon.
Cape Ann TV is your community television station, and a valuable resource for independent storytellers and videomakers on Cape Ann. Make the most of our tools and facilities to get your video ideas on-screen, and let us help you get the skills you need to do it.
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East Africa's transport infrastructure is set to improve as a $300 million (£186 million) investment has been announced.
The Dar es Salaam port in Tanzania and Mombasa port in Kenya will see operations become automated,...
A development policy loan (DPL) relating to the household waste sector was signed Monday 28 February in Rabat.
This DPL will support the waste management program of the country, with the goal of improving...
Discussions between a Chinese delegation and the leaders of the East African Community (EAC) took place in Tanzania, Thursday February 24, with the aim of discussing possible investments,...
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France and Kenya announced on February 23 that an international meeting of Energy ministers from all over the world will take place in Paris on April 21.
At a press conference held...
Improving the energy infrastructure of Tanzania remains the biggest single challenge facing the nation.
This is according to energy and mineral resources minister William Ngeleja, who noted residents in the country need to have...
The Senegalese minister for Urbanization and Sanitation, Adama Sall, announced last Wednesday in Dakar that Turkey was prepared to send a ship to Senegal which is capable of generating electricity.
Last Tuesday, the first stone was laid for the railroad between Conakry and Kankan in Guinea, in the presence of the former Brazilian president Lula da Silva and Guinean president Alpha...
South Africa's energy infrastructure could be set for a huge improvement as plans are underway to build the world's largest solar power station.
The 5GW plant would be stationed in the Northern Cape region after an...
The Kuwaiti Development Fund has signed a financing agreement with Mauritania to the value of 39 million dollars, to finance a transport and water distribution infrastructure project...
Nigeria is to invest ten million dollars per year in the energy sector in order to attain the government's goal of a generating capacity of 40,000 megawatts...
Germany is willing to invest 600 million Euros in the project to renovate the Inga hydroelectric dam, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reports the PANA press agency.
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Tanzania's infrastructure is set for improvements thanks to the World Bank's Country Assistance Strategy (CAS).
The updated document will seek to ensure progress is made in developments for utilities, ports and railroads,...
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Water infrastructure in The Gambia is set to receive a boost with the construction of a new plant.
The wastewater treatment facility has cost $2 million (£1.2 million), been developed by Gambega and it comes as the nation...
The African Development Bank (ADB) has just signed a number of financing agreements with the government of Guinea amounting to a total of 37.6 million dollars.
Algeria's infrastructure is set for an improvement after it revealed a $156 billion (£96 billion) investment in new projects.
As well as this, there will also be £130 billion spent on existing developments, with...
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South Africa's energy infrastructure may be set to improve as the country has been pinpointed as an area of investor interest in the renewable sector.
Greg Nott, international lawyer and special adviser to the Energy Indaba,...
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (Fkdea) is to grant a loan in the value of 8 million dollars to Cameroon, in order to finance a road infrastructure project.
The loan agreement...
The director general of the Kenyan Airports Authority, Stephen Gichuki, announced last Monday that the international airport in Kisumu will be operational by next May.
The renovation and extension works,...
South Africa's transport infrastructure is to improve as the government tackles the issue of potholes on its primary and secondary roads.
Some 22 million South African Rand (£1.9 million) has been earmarked for the...
A power plant that will produce 40MW is to be built in Uganda by Taylor Biomass Energy Uganda (TBEU).
The scheme, which will burn rubbish and convert it into electricity, is set to improve energy infrastructure in the country and...
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The Benefits of Using Self-Lubricating Bushings for Your Next Pivot
Like any other auto part, control arm bushings wear out over time. This results in an increase in irritating vibrations that can be dangerous in severe cases. The bushings in the control arms also wear out due to the stress that extreme driving conditions put on the control arms. Additionally, environmental factors and oversized tires tend to transmit more vibration through the bushing than conventionally sized tires. Whatever the cause, bushings can be the source of many problems.
wear and cracking
The main cause of dry valve side bushing cracking is a mismatch in thermal expansion of the core and flange. This situation can seriously compromise the safety of the power system. To improve the safety of dry valve side bushings, the crack development of epoxy impregnated paper under various conditions was investigated. A coupled thermomechanical simulation model was also used to study the cracking process.
The first step in diagnosing the cause of bushing wear and cracking is a visual inspection. The bushing of the lower control arm is fixed to the frame by a bracket. If there are any visible cracks, it’s time to replace the bushing. However, there is no need to replace the entire suspension. In some cases, worn bushings can cause a variety of problems, including body lean, excessive tire wear and cornering noise.
If you’re considering maintenance-free bushings for your next pivot, you’ll be wondering what to look for in these components. The bushing protects the housing from corrosion and keeps the bushing under pressure. However, many users are not familiar with what these components can do for their applications. In this article, we’ll look at several examples of truly maintenance-free pivots and discuss their requirements.
One of the most popular types of maintenance-free bushings are flanged and parallel. Unlike worm gear bushings, these self-lubricating metal bearings are ideal for a variety of applications and conditions. They reduce failure and downtime costs while providing the long-term lubrication required by other types of bushings. Since these sleeves are made of lead-free material, they are RoHS compliant, which means they are environmentally friendly.Another common maintenance-free bushing is plastic. This material is easier to find off-the-shelf and relatively inexpensive to produce. However, it is not suitable for high load applications as it will crack under heavy loads and damage mating parts. Plastics can also deviate if the manufacturing process is imprecise. Plastic bushings can also crack when subjected to high loads.
When using a self-lubricating bushing, there is no need to apply grease to the bushing. Oily liquids tend to attract dirt and grit, which can wear away the graphite prematurely. By eliminating the need for regular lubrication, you will reduce equipment maintenance costs. This article will explore the benefits of self-lubricating bushings. You will love your kindness.
Self-lubricating bushings have a strong base material to withstand radial bearing pressure while providing shaft support at the contact surfaces. The material also has good fatigue properties and low friction motion. Self-lubricating bushings can be used in environments with high temperatures and aggressive media. These products can also withstand enormous pressure. When using self-lubricating bushings, it is important to select the correct material.
The main advantage of using self-lubricating bushings is ease of maintenance. They don’t require oil to run and are cheaper to buy. Their main benefit is that they can significantly reduce your machine running costs. These bearings do not require oiling operations, reducing maintenance costs. These bearings also offer a simplified mechanical design due to their thin walls and high load capacity. In addition, they reduce noise levels while maintaining excellent wear resistance. Plus, their materials are ROHS compliant, which means they don’t require oil.
Hydropower installations are another area where self-lubricating bushings have proven their advantages. They reduce maintenance costs, extend equipment life, and improve environmental benefits. For example, the Newfoundland Power Company uses self-lubricating bushings in the gates of its hydroelectric power plants. These self-lubricating bushings eliminate grease from entering waterways and tailraces. As a result, power companies are able to reduce maintenance and costs.
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What is the difference between tendon, bone and cartilage? Human cartilage is composed of collagen and elastic fibers. In contrast, fibrocartilage contains more collagen than hyaline cartilage. Both cartilage types are composed of proteoglycans, which have a protein backbone and glycosaminoglycan side chains. These components work together to provide structure and flexibility to the cartilage.
Bone is a combination of living and dead cells embedded in a matrix. The outer hard layer of bone is dense bone, and the inner layer is spongy, containing bone marrow, blood vessels, nerves, etc. Bone contains both organic and inorganic substances, and this process of hardening of the matrix produces bone. On the other hand, cartilage consists of chondrocytes and a matrix composed of collagen and elastin fibers. Compared to bone, cartilage is yellow and contains elastic fibers.
Although bone and cartilage are structurally identical, cartilage is more flexible. It is mainly found in the joints and respiratory system and requires flexibility. Its ingredients include collagen and proteoglycans, which provide compression and abrasion resistance. Furthermore, connective tissue is composed of cells, fibers and matrix.
The basic substance of cartilage is chondroitin sulfate, which is derived from animals. Although cartilage grows more slowly than bone, its microstructure is less organized. There is a fibrous sheath covering the cartilage, called the perichondrium. The molecular composition of the ECM plays an important role in the function of cartilage. The collagen matrix is important for cartilage remodeling and consists of changes in the collagen matrix.
Compared to metal-on-bone contact
Both metal-on-bone contact are known to cause a significant increase in the pressures in a joint. To compare the two, we first calculated the joint contact pressures in each model and compared them. The results of this study support previous research on this subject. The following sections discuss the benefits of both types of contact. They also outline some key differences between the two.
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Search on for $1.5 million drone that went missing during training at Ariz. base
Army officials say a short-range reconnaissance drone went missing Tuesday during a training incident at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
The aircraft’s operators lost contact with the Shadow RQ-7BV2 unmanned aircraft system – commonly known as a “drone” – shortly after it launched from the fort’s east range. The reconnaissance craft was flying as part of a 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Division training mission.
When completely fueled up, the $1.5 million Shadow can travel upwards of 77 miles. According to a statement released by Fort Huachuca officials, multiple military and civilian agencies were enlisted in the hunt for the presumably crashed drone, but no sign has been found. Officials believe it disintegrated after crashing.
Lt. Col. Fredrick Williams, a 7th Infantry Division spokesman, said the hunt for the Shadow’s remains continues and that the investigation into why it crashed remains ongoing.


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Austen, Shakespeare and a few regal reasons for an escape to the English countryside...
By Jeff Katz
All eyes were on London this summer, and for good reason. The city that the royals, Kylie and the Spice Girls call home stepped up in a major way, serving as host to the world’s greatest athletes (and a few million tourists). By all accounts, the city did a fantastic job, and with that comes an inevitable onslaught of new visitors. And while London is amazing (just pick up our upcoming December/January issue to see for yourself), there are also equally fascinating and fun parts of England that need to be on your itinerary.
Because, after all, an island is more than just its biggest city.
Truth is, there are plenty of cities and towns within a few hours’ drive—or even better, train ride—from London that offer an abundance of experiences and tastes of England. So before a jam-packed, party-filled visit to the big city, why not start in the country and work your way in?
An easy two-hour train ride from Heathrow can bring you to the history-rich city of Bath, which today maintains the perfect balance of Old World culture and modern amenities.
And there’s even a gay bar! (Just one, but we’ll get to that in a bit.)
Mention Bath to travelers, and the city is likely to elicit two responses: Jane Austen and the thermal waters. And while the famous author did live in Bath, albeit for a brief time, the reason Europeans would flock to Bath in the 18th century still rings true today: the waters.
With the only natural thermal springs in Britain, people head to the spas of Bath for the purported healing properties of the natural springs. And for a beyond-relaxing experience, of course.
Thermae Bath Spa is the queen among the city, in both size and experience. The five-floor complex features four aromatic steam rooms, their huge Minerva Bath, treatment rooms aplenty, a private 12-person thermal bath and, of course, the crown jewel itself—a mineral-rich rooftop pool. There may be no better vantage point in all of the English countryside than watching the sunset while soaking in the warm water of this natural pool.
Thermae also offers more than 40 spa treatments within the facility, from the dizzying list of massages and scrubs to rain forest showers and Watsu (an interesting session of water shiatsu that, upon first glance, looks like an adult version of Mommy and Me swim class, but is definitely not child’s play). You can book hourly or full-day passes for the water facilities on a walk-in basis, though personal treatments are best booked in advance.
Of course, all of the spas in Bath today can look to a singular inspiration, the original Roman baths within the temple of Minerva. Archeology and history buffs alike will be amazed at the meticulously detailed structure the Romans built around Britain’s only natural hot spring. Though natural hot water still flows today, the baths themselves are no longer open for bathing. But you can easily spend an afternoon wandering around the complex, filled with 2,000-year-old ruins, pools and even a tasting of the natural
The city center of Bath itself is wonderfully walkable and easy to navigate, but another body of water definitely worth checking out is the Kennet and Avon Canal. Bath Narrowboats offers visitors a completely different, and for many an unseen, view of the city by traveling up and down the waterway that surrounds much of Bath. But this is no typical two-hour tour. With six different day boats available for hire, the team at Bath Narrowboats can customize a canal experience for you, including onboard meals, bar service and even overnight experiences.
For the period queens and Keira Knightley fans among us, Bath is also home to the aforementioned Jane Austen Centre. Touted as the city’s most famous resident, the interactive museum is home to all things Jane: from reproductions of period homes and personal décor to the Regency Tea Room, where you can skip the biscuits and traditional tea and instead indulge in the afternoon champagne service. Cheers to you, Mr. Darcy!
The year 2013 will mark the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s most famous work, Pride And Prejudice, and as evidenced by the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the royal wedding and the Summer Games, the Brits love a good celebration! As such, there’s a whole host of special events planned to honor the famous scribe all year long, so be sure to check with the Centre beforehand to see what’s happening during your visit.
A pleasantly surprising thing to find in such a historic (read “old”) city like Bath is how modern and youthful it can feel. The Francis Hotel offers the perfect mix of elegant tradition and modern design and comfort, from their large and individually decorated rooms (be sure to look up while lying in bed—you might just find a surprise on the ceiling) to the beautiful and traditionally styled lounge, where a nightcap is in no way frowned upon, but rather encouraged.
The Francis Hotel is also located in the most prime of spots for exploring Bath, on the south side of Queen Square. From the hotel’s front door, fantastic eateries like the Circus Cafe and Restaurant are just a few blocks away. As is Mandalyns, the sole gay bar in Bath. Unassuming from the outside, you’ll find friendly locals—and the requisite handsy boozer—inside the spacious lounge. Catch up on your Britpop, enjoy a few rounds, but be sure to check out the handful of great live-music pubs and bars around town, too.
Read more about England in the new November issue of Instinct, out now!

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Syria’s government and opposition in the war-torn country have agreed to start drafting constitutional reforms, the U.N. Syria envoy announced Sunday, a major step after a nine-month hiatus of talks and several fruitless rounds.
U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen didn’t say what was behind the agreement or offer details of what comes next. The drafting sessions formally begin Monday. The news of negotiations came in the right time for Turkey, which is pressured by Russia and Assad to quit the territories she holds at the border, while Russian proxies began attacking Turkish military targets.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is considering further military action in northwestern Syria to battle Kurdish militants, a move that faces opposition from Russia, which controls the airspace in the region, and a resurgent Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, former Turkish Foreign Minister Yaşar Yakış said.
Russia has already expressed clear unease at last week’s announcement by Erdogan of the possible armed intervention, which was accompanied by criticism of Moscow and the United States for their failure to tackle the threat to Turkey’s security posed by the Kurds, Yakış said in an op-ed for Eurasia Review on Monday.
Erdogan may demonstrate how determined he is to carry out the operation after talks with U.S. President Joe Biden at a meeting of the G20 on Oct. 30-31 in Rome, Yakış said.
“Ankara enjoys Washington’s support in Idlib against Russian cooperation with the Syrian government, but it is at odds with the same U.S. regarding almost unlimited support Washington extends to the Syrian Kurds,” Yakış said.
Tel Rifat is a junction critical to Russian mission, which is unlikely to let Turkey occupy it. US Congress may pressure Biden to slap additional sanctions on Ankara, if the proposed military campaign were to result in civilian Kurdish casualties.
At home, Erdogan is under blistering criticism from his own constituency for not effectively dealing with the problems caused by Syrian and now Afghan refugees. Thus, a peace accord in Syria, which grants the opposition significant say in the governance of the country, and would allow refugees to return home safely solves many problems for Turkey. But, will the peace negotiations go anywhere? Experts commenting for TRT World suggest supporting Assad is becoming too expensive for Russia and Iran, which are pleading with him to consider an equitable peace.
According to ABC News, thirty representatives divided between the two sides, along with 15 members of civil society, will be meeting with Pedersen in Geneva until Friday.
“I have been negotiating between the parties to establish a consensus on how we are going to move forward. I am very pleased to say we have reached such consensus,” Pedersen told reporters, appealing to all parties to maintain the spirit.
“My appeal for the 45 (members) is that we work as we have agreed to, and that we now start the drafting process of the constitutional committee,” he said.
The last round of talks ended in January without progress. Pedersen announced late September an agreement on “methodology” for a sixth round. It’s based on three pillars: respect for rules of procedure, the submission of texts of “basic constitutional principles” ahead of the meeting, and regular meetings of the co-chairs with him before and during the meeting.
The 2012 United Nations’ road map to peace in Syria calls for the drafting of a new constitution and ends with U.N.-supervised elections with all Syrians, including members of the diaspora, eligible to participate.
After the fifth round of negotiations failed in late January, Pedersen hinted the Syrian government delegation was to blame for the lack of progress.
The United States and several Western allies accused Assad of deliberately stalling and delaying the drafting of a new constitution until after presidential elections to avoid a U.N.-supervised vote, as called for by the Security Council.
In late May, Assad was re-elected in what the government called a landslide for a fourth seven-year term. The West and his opposition described the election as illegitimate and a sham.
Pedersen said the need for “a genuine intra-Syrian dialogue” was reportedly discussed by Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin recently in Moscow, “and through this, a genuine process of Syrian political reform.”
The sixth round of talks will real whether Assad intends to compromise on his absolute control of the country. The dire economic conditions prevailing in Syria and Lebanon are one motivation to think he will. Even moderate progress in peace talks could allow Erdogan to delay the proposed military campaign.
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BETHESDA, MdTwo components of the National Institutes of Health
will spend about $70 million over 5 years to fund Transdisciplinary
Tobacco Use Research Centers at seven universities. The first
years grants from the National Cancer Institute and the
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will total $14.5 million. In
addition, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has committed another
$14 million over the 5 years.
The overall goal of the program is to find new ways to combat tobacco
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The police officer who ended 18-year-old Michael Brown’s life, has resigned from the Ferguson Police Department.
Darren Wilson, 28, was placed on paid administrative leave since the fatal confrontation with Brown on August 9th.
Wilson said he hopes to work in the police force again but has decided to resign based on several threats the police department has recieved.
Here is a portion of Wilson’s resignation letter published by the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
“My continued employment may put the residents and police officers of the City of Ferguson at risk, which is a circumstance that I cannot allow. For obvious reasons, I wanted to wait until the grand jury made their decision before I officially made my decision to resign. …The safety of other police officers and the community are of paramount importance to me. It is my hope that my resignation will allow the community to heal.”
According to Wilson, he initially stopped Brown and his friend Dorian Johnson while they were walking in the street.
After asking Brown and Johnson to move to the sidewalk, Wilson said he noticed that Brown was carrying a handful of cigarillos and realised that he’d heard an earlier call on the police scanner involving a robbery of the small cigars.
Wilson told jurors that he feared for his life after Brown hit him and reached for his gun.
Brown “had the most intense aggressive face,” Wilson said. “It looks like a demon; that’s how angry he looked.”
Some witnesses have described a different account of the shooting, saying Brown had his hands up in a sign of surrender.
“The cop gets out of his vehicle shooting,” witness Tiffany Mitchell told CNN. [Brown’s] body jerked as if he was hit from behind, and he turned around, and he put his hands up. The cop continued to fire until he just dropped down to the ground, and his face just smacks the concrete.”
Brown’s mother, Lesley McSpadden, said that her son was “running for his life” after the altercation with Wilson.
Brown died on the scene after he was hit with six bullets, two of which struck him in the head.
His death sparked violent riots throughout the St. Louis suburb that lasted for nearly four months.
Another wave of protests occurred after officials announced the grand jury’s decision to not issue any charges against Wilson.
Earlier this month the Associated Press reported that Wilson was negotiating his resignation with officials.
According to Police Chief Thomas Jackson, Wilson has a clean record on the force and is “an excellent police officer.”
The US Justice Department is still conducting a civil rights investigation into the shooting and a separate probe of police department practices.
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The Department of Electrical Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University plans to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow or a Research Associate for an initial period of twelve months, with the possibility of extension pending mutual satisfaction and funding availability.
The applicant is expected to work closely with Professor Edward Chung and Dr. Weihua Gu of the department, to:
Conduct research activities in the domain of electric vehicles (EV) operations and infrastructure planning. This includes EV users’ charging choice, EV traffic operations, charging station planning and operations, operations of e-taxis and e-buses, and related topics
Actively assist in proposal writings
Publish scholarly papers in top-tier journals in the transportation field
The applicant should:
have a doctoral degree in Transportation Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Econometrics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability of conducting high quality research and publishing research findings in top-tier journals in at least one of the areas in:
o transportation modelling;
o travel behaviour modelling;
o infrastructure planning;
o traffic operations and traffic flow theory;
o public transportation systems; and
o data analytics.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal, academic writing and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, to work independently, and to supervise junior researchers.
For the post of Postdoctoral Fellow, the applicant should also have no more than three years of post-qualification experience at the time of application.
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Former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan has been pushing for mid-card talent to be better used on Friday Night SmackDown on FOX, according to Wrestling News.
Over the last few weeks, stars like Drew Gulak, Shorty G, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik have all been given their moments to shine on the blue brand. It's not a coincidence that Bryan is a big fan of all four guys.
The 'American Dragon' is said to be the person who pushed for the fatal four-way, involving the names above, which set up Metalik's Intercontinental title opportunity on this week's show and he also personally requested to work with Gulak at the beginning of the year. Bryan's fondness of Gulak also reportedly led to him getting an IC title shot a few weeks ago.
A WWE Source told Wrestling News in February, 'Bryan pitches a lot of his own ideas. Sometimes Vince (McMahon) and Bruce (Prichard) will turn down an idea but a lot of the things he has pitched have been used on TV.'
Hopefully, WWE continue to listen to people like Bryan and more under-utilised stars like Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura, Naomi and many others are given a chance to be more than just a body for other top stars to overcome.


Will the New Year Bring a New Schedule to SHS?
December 29, 2020
After the United States approved two COVID-19 vaccines, the long-awaited end to the pandemic was finally in sight. When Scarsdale High School officially reopened in September, many people were dubious about how long students could attend school before too many outbreaks led to the closure. “I honestly didn’t think [the] school would stay open for more than a few months, no matter what schedule we used. Despite some hiccups, I think the schedule has worked fairly well at providing a quality education for everyone while keeping COVID cases down,” said Rishika Bansal ’22, a member of the High School Restart Committee. The school is currently working on making further improvements to the hybrid schedule.
Over the past few months, the school district has attempted to increase the amount of in-person school time for students. With the winter seasons approaching and a likely increase in the number of cases, more in-person hours may not be such a good idea. “I personally believe that… if a majority of the community does not get vaccinated, and if we do not see cases going down, it would be unwise to add more in-person time,” remarked Bansal. While the decision is currently unwise because of the increase in COVID cases, developing a new schedule is worth the effort. Even if SHS doesn’t put the new schedule into effect now, the school could use the schedule after cases decrease and people get vaccinated. The school has also created a mock schedule for the possibility that the school goes completely virtual. “An all remote schedule… was developed over the summer in order to plan for that possible scenario since we didn’t know when the transition would be happening or if it would be happening at all,” said Bansal.
There are multiple groups involved in deciding changes to the school schedule, including the district food services, mental health, and transportation committees. The High School Building Operations and Instruction Committee (Restart Committee) has been working hard to plan and give feedback on possible modifications. “Ultimately, the District Steering Committee takes all the different perspectives into account and makes a decision,” explained Bansal. “For any schedule change, health and safety is always our top priority,” she added.
The school may implement the new schedule with more in-person time as early as February. For now, though, it seems as though the Restart Committee recommends staying with the current hybrid schedule. “[We] have explored ways to increase the in-person experience for our students,” said SHS Assistant Principal Chris Welsh. The committee considered many alternative schedules, including a full-day alternating model and an AM/PM cohort model, but ended up sticking with the current model. According to the statement, the current option provides students with the most synchronous instruction time, allows full-class meetings on Zoom, and lets students who do so utilize in-person LRC services on Wednesdays. The committee believes that the hybrid schedule has been effective in limiting the number of students and staff members forced to quarantine after a positive case of COVID-19.
SHS has done an excellent job so far during these unprecedented times, but the administration must continually include students in the decision making process. Although changes for the new schedule are not permanent, it is prudent to have multiple possibilities ready. With a bit of luck and help from the restart committee, SHS will hopefully move towards a better new normal.


Christie Chisholm has a great overview in this week’s Alibi of the city of Albuquerque’s San Juan-Chama water project. What I liked is the way she captured the complexity of this project. No easy answers, no free lunch when it comes to New Mexico water:
Even though the city wants to drastically cut pumping from the aquifer, the effects on the river will still be seen for many years. Also, as less groundwater is pumped, less water from the aquifer will be discharged to the river as municipal effluent, which is currently treated and sent downstream to irrigators like Robert. Over time, reduced pumping could help replenish the aquifer, but it will mean less water in the river for downstream users.


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- Schumer on GOP healthcare plan: ‘I think it’s 50/50’Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said he thinks there is at best a 50/50 chance the GOP healthcare bill will pass the Senate."I think it's 50/50," he said on ABC's "This Week." ..... Read More.6 mins ago
- Kasich on Senate GOP healthcare bill: ‘I am against it’Ohio Governor John Kasich (R) said Sunday he is against the Senate GOP's healthcare plan, adding that it is inadequate and needs to be fixed."Well, I don't think the bill's adequate now. Unless it gets fixed, I wou ..... Read More.8 mins ago
- Price: ‘Thin needle to thread’ to get lawmakers to support healthcare billHealth and Human Service Secretary Tom Price on Sunday said getting moderate and conservative senators to support the GOP healthcare legislation is "a thin needle to thread." ..... Read More.15 mins ago
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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has issued this request for proposals to fund interim housing and services for adults, transition age youth (TAY), and families who are experiencing homelessness in the county of Los Angeles. There are three system components under this RFP: crisis housing, bridge housing, and transitional housing.
This RFP is open to government agencies and nonprofit organizations that have been certified as qualified bidders/proposers through the LAHSA Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) process. The list of certified agencies can be viewed at the following link under RFSQ Documents (See: RFSQ Exhibit I - Certified Agencies & Funding Sources):
Instructions on how to become a LAHSA qualified bidder can also be viewed at the link above. Government agencies do not need to apply through the RFSQ process to be certified bidders.
2 p.m. (Pacific Time), February 27, 2019
About the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA): LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles, created in 1993 to address the problems of homelessness in Los Angeles County. LAHSA is the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, and coordinates and manages over $300 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
Applicants are required to attend the proposers’ conference on January 30, 2019, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Proposers may apply for the RFPs by following these instructions: https://www.lahsa.org/documents?id=2809-2018-interim-housing-rfp-december-release-.pdf


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|Reviews for My Screwed Up Valentine|
| Totalfangirl01 chapter 2 . 1/7
XD Oh my Clockwork! That...was...HILARIOUS! I laughed a good 10 minutes after the announcement of the couples! XD Valerie in love with her ghost-hunting equipment, Jazz and Tucker making a montage, Ember and Mr Lancer *shudders* making out, Sam being in love with Paulina...but the best of all was Danny and his Thermos! XD
Oh my! Awesome! XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD
| Invaderwizardpines chapter 2 . 7/8/2014
I love this! XD
| Ruby 1334 chapter 2 . 3/5/2014
XD I just died...
WHAT THE HECK DANNY!?
I couldn't help but laugh so hard though at what he said!
| Ruby 1334 chapter 1 . 3/5/2014
YES! I REALLY wanted to read a fan fic where Danny loves the fenton thermos! XD
Can't wait to read more!
| princessbinas chapter 1 . 10/29/2012
OH DANNY AND THE THERMOS IS QUITE FUNNY! XD
| asa chapter 2 . 1/10/2010
“Oh Thermos, how long I’ve loved you. But, how exactly are we gonna?” Danny removed the top of the thermos and watched its sucking motion, he blushed and put the top back on. “That answers that question.”
Lmao, I loved that!
New chapter pwease. :3
| xSerenityIsn'tAlwaystheAnswerx chapter 1 . 12/23/2009
that was so funny! even though danny was crying like a baby(hes 14 4 petes sake lol:)) and sam weirdly got paired up with paulina the annoying, it funny. im gonna add u 2 alert
| aryaneragon4ever chapter 2 . 12/1/2009
BHAHAHAQA THERMOS! WHY HAST THOU LEFT MEH! WAH!
| phantom101 chapter 2 . 8/18/2009
| Myra the Dovahkiin chapter 2 . 7/22/2009
great story. keep writing. update soon. I can't wait to read more! This is getting interesting.
This is funny especially Danny loving the thermos. Be funnier if he fell for one of these enemies: Vlad, Skulker, Walker, Technus, Nocturne, Box Ghost, and/or Johnny 13. Maybe Danny could love them and his thermos. LOL. Kitty could be crushin on Desiree.
| Miasaki chapter 1 . 3/13/2009
Oh, by the way, I have an idea for you (I can't post fic up) why not have a fic in where people send in mail for the DP charas? You write out the charas answering them, and their reactions. The plot is (well, semi-plot) who is the phsyco stalking them?
(place letter here)
(your name here)
It's fun, and I don't think anyone's tried it yet.
BTW, I was watching fairly oddparents, the one where he messes up crocker's childhood, and I realize both Timmy and Danny wear the same 80's outfit.
| Miasaki chapter 1 . 3/12/2009
No thanks, I will go barf now, and wash my brain out with a gazillion DxS pics...
| paulinaghost chapter 2 . 2/28/2009
lol. rofl poor paulina. why is danny in love with a anatimic object? jazz/tucker is cute. hope paulina can escape sam's crazy and save the day.
| The Motherfickle chapter 2 . 2/8/2009
The Danny/Fenton Thermos was awkward, but HILARIOUS! I can just imaging Danny sticking his you-know-what in the thermos for some odd reason. xD
I loved the bit with Jazz and Tucker too. That song rules!
| nightlight6 chapter 2 . 2/8/2009
This is so frickn' hilarious! I am so putting it on Story Alert! Keep writing! And whatever you do, DON'T GET WRITER'S BLOCK!
P.S, Did you know DannyxThermos is called Cream Soup? Seriously! XD

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State media said Thursday that Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of two long-range cruise missiles, adding that the weapons had already been deployed to the North Korean military’s “tactical nuclear” unit.
Directed by KimNorth Korea describes this as a tactical nuclear exercise that simulates destroying airports and military installations across South Korea.
Wednesday’s test of the two cruise missiles was aimed at “increasing the combat efficiency” of the weapon and was “deployed to units of the Korean People’s Army for tactical nuclear weapon operations,” KCNA reported.
Cruise missiles are difficult to detect and intercept because they fly at lower altitudes than ballistic missiles, but they flew 1,240 miles over the sea before hitting their targets, KCNA said.
Kim Jong-un expressed “great satisfaction” with the nuclear test, saying it showed the country’s nuclear force was “perfectly ready for real war” and sent a “clear warning to the enemy”. .
North Korea has tested “strategic” cruise missiles before, but this is the first time it has said they have a nuclear role and are operational. He questioned the claim, saying it had not shown that nuclear warheads could actually be made small enough.
“North Korea’s cruise missiles, air force and tactical nuclear weapons are probably much less capable than propaganda suggests,” said Leif Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul.
“The Kim regime is surprisingly transparent about its weapons development goals, but it also tends to exaggerate its strength and capabilities,” he added.
With negotiations stalled for a long time and Ukraine-related stalemate at the United Nations hindering the possibility of new sanctions, Kim Jong-un has stepped up his efforts to develop and test banned nuclear weapons.
Officials in Seoul and Washington have been warning for months that North Korea is ready to conduct another nuclear test.
Kim Jong-un said that North Korea is “committing to the ever-accelerating development of the state’s nuclear combat force”.
Pyongyang is not technically banned by the United Nations from testing cruise missiles, but all ballistic missile launches violate sanctions and are usually flagged by Seoul or Tokyo.both Wednesday. did not warn the test of
At a major party convention in January 2021, Kim made the acquisition of tactical nuclear weapons — small, lightweight weapons designed for use on the battlefield — a top priority.
“The latest test shows that North Korea is operating a tactical nuclear capability with cruise missiles, which fly at low altitudes,” Hong Min of the Korea Unification Institute told Agence France-Presse. It’s hard to detect,” he said.
“This is a testament to North Korea’s ability to carry a nuclear warhead,” he said, adding that cruise missiles can also have irregular flight paths, making interception more difficult. .
North Korea last month amended its nuclear law to allow for a first strike, with Kim declaring the country an “irreversible” nuclear power.
Since then, Seoul, Tokyo and WashingtonThis includes deploying a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier to the region twice, angering Pyongyang, which sees such exercises as rehearsals for invasion.
In response, North Korea organized a drill earlier this week that it said hit South Korean ports, airports and military command facilities with tactical nuclear weapons.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-korea-claims-its-deployed-tactical-nuke-cruise-missiles/ North Korea claims to have deployed ‘tactical nuclear’ cruise missiles


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IDK if it's just me, but I find it quite unnerving that the player size is absurdly tall (exactly 2 meters). Especially for the sake of allowing smaller interiors to not feel so cramped, as well as making the player generally feel more like themselves (but in an alternate universe, AKA immersion), I think it makes more sense for the player to be 6.5-7 blocks tall. While a minor change, I think it would be a welcome addition. If the devs are willing to go further, I think that the players should be able to set their player height (within reason) when making their character (and/or when we edit our avatars as well). Would be a welcome addition on my part.
To prefix this, this is primarily a discussion page to talk about various ways to monetize this beloved game called Dual Universe, while weighing pros and cons. Considering many people don't understand why things are done, or perhaps the business people within the company haven't thought of a few of the ideas perhaps to be mentioned in this total thread, here it goes. None of any posts in this thread are considered the whole picture, more as a combination of all the thoughts given, including this initiation post To start, we are going with the backer method from pre-alpha/alpha. This method was to kickstart/crowdfund the game. There were 60, 120, and 180 USD packages, which gave increasing in value rewards in game. Pros: Good for the players, they only have to pay once, and have various ways of supporting if they want to Gives some nice benefits for choosing different packages Cons: Requires constant intake of players to maintain the game, especially the immense server costs and dev pay Might give way to the hated micro transactions Might be considered pay-to-win, even if it is minor The second method is similar to the first method, but with jacked up prices to make each player "support the game for more". Packages for example could be + 20-40 USD. Pros: Supports the devs more Players only have to invest in the game once Gives some nice benefits for choosing better packages. Less likely to create micro transactions (unless the upper management gets greedy that is) Cons: Still requires constant intake of players to maintain the game, especially server costs and dev pay. Might be more considered pay-to-win Costs a LOT Current subscription method, without DACs implemented. (7 USD a month, 21 USD packages) Pros: Keeps development going much longer maintains server costs per player (each player chips in for what data they are changing on the server VERY unlikely to create micro transactions (unless management are extremely greedy) Cons: the HATE for subscriptions No bonuses for pouring in extra money Upkeep that nags at the back of your mind, reminding you to not enjoy Dual Universe, but to pay up so you don't loose access to potentially play the game Becoming the joke of the space sims (bad PR) Current subscription method, WITH DACs implemented. Same subscription model, but when you buy subscription have the choice of redeeming them as in game items which can be traded using in game markets. Pros: You can "unlock" subscription time by GRINDING cash, depending on the demand Helps the person who's selling them get some in game cash Emerging "gameplay" Keeps development going longer because it's still subscription based. Cons: Pay-to-win still a subscription model UPKEEP (as previously mentioned) Still horrible PR, now for the pay-to-win aspect Enforcing the Elite Dangerous mentality "Grind is Gameplay" (not true btw) Hybrid model of DACs and subscriptions, or you can pay expensive package once to get permanent access. Pros: Players can choose to pay a limited time subscription to try out the game, without dropping an OBSCENE amount of money If you want to go subscription method, you can "unlock more subscription time". Potential to increase the income per person monthly for continued development Cons: Confusing business model Still subscription based PR might get confusing, but less negative Still kinda pay-to-win Hybrid model 2.0, but instead with more lenient subscription model. Includes DACs in this scenario, however, the pros and cons of them could be removed if taken out of the equation: Account subscription only ticks down while logged onto the server, encouraging players to make the most of their time spent, while also having a player-determined time bomb on their account. Pros: Each person's subscription lasts longer Only counts down while in game Encourages players to put less strain on the server from logging in Players can use the time they are spending in game extremely effectively, by grinding DACs using in game money. Encourages developers to optimize the heck out of the player data and voxel storage method (more in the cons) Cons: Less effective for dev-income DACs still exist subscription method, while less bad, still exists "Meh" PR Server needing upkeep for storing players' data and constructs, while them not paying for having it on the server That's what I have for now, I do plan to update this now and again depending on if people have new ideas, and/or if I think of something else.
Hey, so one reoccurring thing that I see in my organization's discord is that we would love to have our own distinct armor/player model... how much of a stretch would it be to add that to the game... it would help to identify different orgs. Maybe the organizations that want them could make their own 3D model and send it to Novaquark. It's just an idea, but it would be cool to see different factions ideas for armor!
Hello, I cant help notice that models have a fixed scale and cannot be voxel modified. It could be an interesting mechanic to have a scale modifier that increases size of then model and the stats, so you can make tiny bots to run around conduits and repair your ship. The models are 3D and the scalar is 1D thus would have to scale to the cube to be realistic, with a linear loss function according to abs(original scale - scale) * balancingTweakingConstantScalar. this would allow for quite interresting things like gigantic reactors, massive guns and tiny bots. I hope you like that idea

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The best supermarket in the area is a Coop (Via Ferrovia Vecchia 1).
On the main road, which leads to Aquileia (Via Giulia Augusta) back to Terzo d'Aquileia (about 5 minutes). In Terzo, the second street sharp right (Via Grado).
Direction VENEZIA / TRIESTE / UDINE / Strada del Vino Aquileia. Then turn left at the third street where you will see a penny market. Behind is the Coop. Very big fish and meat department.
Supermarket in Aquileia:
PAM supermarket in Piazza Fratelli Cervi, 6. On the road towards Grado after the restaurant Corallo turn right onto Via G. Minut turn.
Winery Obiz: Highly recommended winery (wine from the farm) very close to Aquileia. How to get to the supermarket Coop (see above). Here, however, take the first turn on the Via Grado. Azienda Agricola Obiz is contacted.

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After 13 months of political bickering over the shape, form, and size of a new cabinet, Lebanon has a new government. The country is experiencing its worst economic and financial crisis, new coronavirus cases are surging, and many Lebanese have no power, gas or food.
The new government, headed by wealthy tycoon Najib Mikati, is made up of 24 ministers. Al Arabiya English breaks down who’s who in what will be Mikati’s third government.
Prime Minister Najib Mikati
Mikati is on path to become a three-time prime minister. The billionaire is annually listed as one of the Arab world’s wealthiest businessmen. He has previously been close to Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, and his investment company most recently announced the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in Myanmar’s telecoms sector.
Deputy Prime Minister Saadeh al-Shami
Al-Shami previously worked for the MENA desk at the IMF and served on Lebanon's Capital Markets Authority.
Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib
Bou Habib was the Lebanese ambassador to the United States from 1983 to 1990. He also worked for the World Bank as an economist and as an advisor.
Defense Minister Maurice Slim
Slim is a retired Brigadier General who previously served at the head of the military hospital.
Finance Minister Youssef Khalil
Khalil was a senior official at the Central Bank of Lebanon and reportedly the architect of Lebanon's infamous “financial engineering.”
Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi
Mawlawi is a judge from north Lebanon.
Health Minister Firass Abiad
Abiad rose to national prominence after the coronavirus outbreak in Lebanon. He is the manager and CEO of Rafik Hariri University Hospital, which became Lebanon’s leading hospital in treating COVID-19 patients.
Energy Minister Walid Fayad
Fayad is the Managing Director for the MENA region at Partners in Performance. He has previously worked in senior roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and McKinsey.
Justice Minister Henri Khoury
Khoury is a retired judge and formerly was the head of the Shura Council.
Economy Minister Amin Salam
Salam is a lawyer who describes himself as an “International Law & Economic Development Executive.” DC-based professionals voiced their skepticism over Salam’s appointment to such a key ministry, which will be dealing with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a bailout and restructuring debt for Lebanon. He’s also the VP for Business Development for the National- US Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC).
Public Works Minister Ali Hamie
Congratulations to professor's. Ali hamie, Ministry of Public Works pic.twitter.com/PnhoLPzt3F— Ali Engineer (@Kassas1978) September 10, 2021
Hamie is a professor in optical telecommunications. According to his LinkedIn and Twitter, Hamie says he is a telecom expert in the Lebanese Parliament, a quality assurance specialist and a cybersecurity specialist. He holds French citizenship and is one of two Hezbollah-appointed ministers.
Social Affairs Minister Hector Hajjar
Hajjar is a dentist by trade and has formed several organizations to serve underprivileged communities and those with special needs.
Education Minister Abbas Halabi
Halabi is a former judge and on the Board of Directors and Legal Counsel at the Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries (BBAC).
Information Minister George Kordahi
Kordahi is a media personality, and TV presenter who became the first Arab presenter of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” in Arabic.
Labor Minister Mustafa Bayram
Bayram has served in the government at various levels since 1998.
Industry Minister George Bouchkian
The sole representative for the Lebanese-Armenian community, Bouchkian, is a businessman who was the CEO of several companies in Lebanon and the Middle East. He also holds Canadian citizenship.
Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan
Hajj Hassan was educated in France and worked as a journalist in Paris for France 24.
Youth & Sports Minister George Kallas
Kallas is a professor and media expert.
Administrative Development Minister Najla Riachi Assaker
Assaker, the sole woman in the 24-member cabinet, is a career diplomat who has served in several capacities at the Foreign Ministry. She has been posted to various posts in Geneva, the Vatican and Turkey.
Environment Minister Nasser Yassin
Yassin is a professor of Policy and Planning at the American University of Beirut. Yassin is considered one of the few independents of Mikati’s government.
Tourism Minister Walid Nassar
Nassar is a civil engineer and businessman who previously worked in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. He was also the president of the Lebanese Basketball Federation from 2013 to 2016.
Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine Chehayeb
One of two Druze ministers in the government, Chehayeb, was a pharmacist before turning to the industrial sector.
Telecoms Minister Johnny Korm
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Written by Jacqueline Lademann
The future of good, old-fashioned rock n roll is safe, so long as bands like Tremendous are on the scene. The group’s latest track, “Open for Closing,” released Apr. 12, will crack listeners up. It’s loud, rockin’ and catchy as hell. You are entering major ear worm territory with this one.
Produced by Gavin Monaghan (Kings of Leon/Editors/Rob Plant), “Open For Closing” suggests a bright future for Tremendous. If the new track is anything like the forthcoming album Relentless, due for release in September, the Birmingham, England-based musicians are looking at a hit just waiting to happen.
Previous Tremendous music favorites include “Rock ‘n’ Roll Satellite” and “Slipping Away.” Listing such music gods as T-Rex and Bowie among the group’s influences, Tremendous pays tribute to these legends in the best possible way, by making great music. No wonder Tremendous has caught the eye of Asylum Entertainment, which signed the band to a deal. Enthusiasts are bound to hear more from Tremendous.
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The Savages are more "meat lovers" (shut up) than "sweet tooths" but nevertheless we occasionally enjoy stuffing our faces with some delicious frozen dessert. But if we're going classic, what do we choose? The colossal banana split or the decadent brownie sundae. Choices suck.
Banana Split: You mean to tell me I can get chocolate, vanilla, AND strawberry ice cream all in the same bowl? Covered in whipped cream, chocolate syrup, strawberry topping, and pineapple topping? and crushed nuts? (shut up again). Yeah set me up...I'll take uhhhh...3 of 'em. How the hell a banana found its way in there (sheesh this post is full of innuendo) is beyond me, but what the heck...bananas ok. Plus it satisfies the inner health nut in all of us, squashing at least .05% of the guilt we feel from ingesting a 4K calorie bowl of pain relief. So go ahead Savage Kingdom, order a banana split once in a while. No use going through life without stopping to enjoy the simple things in life. Booger eats 'em. Pretty sure.
Brownie Sundae: Ohhhhhh slow down baby. My personal favorite empty calorie delicious pile of crap, the brownie sundae fills you up with a gooey hot and cold concoction (just sounds perverted) worthy of two foodgasms. The warm brownie combines with the frozen vanilla ice cream and hot fudge just waiting to take you to places that most men dare not dream of. As you put the barely-washed restaurant spoon into this slowly-melting mound of culinary heaven, you realize that you made the right choice. You also realize that you're basically adding a love handle within the following 15 minutes. But that's ok. It's healthier than being on heroin. Bonus points to the waiter/waitress who can quickly get this dessert out to you still-frozen before he/she stops to check their Facebook wall on the way to your table.
So which one is it? This Savage brother votes for the brownie sundae. But I certainly wouldn't pout if all they had was the split.

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Senate Oks local water projects funding
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Some major funding for water projects in north-central Montana passed the Senate Thursday and now needs to be reconciled with a House bill in a conference committee. Montana's Democratic Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester announced in a joint release that the Senate passed the Water and Energy Appropriations Act, which includes more than $77 million for Montana including money for the Fort Peck-Dry Prairie Rural Water System, the Rocky Boy-North Central Montana Regional Water System and the rehabilitation of the St. Mary Diversion on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. “This is an investment in Montana's clean water and renewable energy development,” said Tester, who secured Montana's funding as a member of the E n e r g y a n d Wa t e r Appropriations Subcommittee. “Upgrading our water infrastructure and developing renewable energy technologies will pay off for generations. These are exactly the kinds of projects I'm proud to support, and I'll vote for them every step of the way." “These are great projects for Montana. This is a lot of money for worthwhile projects that will make a real difference for folks," said Baucus, who worked wi th Te s t e r in s e cur ing Montana's funding. “I'll always do my part to make sure essential projects get funding so that Montanans can have access to clean water." The money is a significant boost to the projects, which have received little funding in recent years. Baucus, Tester and Montana's Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg have worked to add money for the projects, which received no funding in the budgets proposed by then- President George W. Bush. The money for the Rocky Boy-North Central Montana project, $16 million, is nearly triple what it has received in past appropriations while the project leaders have requested $42 million a year in each to the last few years, they have been receiving $5 million $9 million, the amount for the current fiscal year. The project did receive a boost through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act passed by Congress in February. $20 million was authorized for the water project through that act. Rehberg announced in July that he was contacting the federal Bureau of Reclamation, which is overseeing the funds, to try to speed up the money being released to work on the project. The water system, authorized by Congress in 2002, will provide treated water taken from Lade Elwell at Tiber Dam to nearly 30,000 people on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation and in communities from Loma to Havre and the North Havre Rural Water District and to the west. The Senate bill provides the Fort Peck-Dry Prairie system, a similar project that will provide water to people on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and communities in the region off of the reservation with $14 million. The project to rehabilitate the St. Mary Diversion received a $4 million appropriation. That project will redesign and rebuild 29-miles worth of canals, dikes and enormous siphons that transport water from the St. Mary River to the Milk River. The diversion, which has been patched together for decades at the direct expense of its users, primarily Milk River Valley irrigators, provides as much as half the water flowing through the Milk River in normal years. During drought years, the diversion has supplied more than 90 percent of the water in the river. The system, designed as part of the Bureau of Reclamation's Milk River irrigation project, also supplies water to communities including Havre and the North Havre Rural Water District, Chinook and Harlem, and provides recreat ional opportunities from Fresno Reservoir west of Havre down the Milk River to the Missouri River.