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Good Saturday morning. I love making poinsettia Christmas cards and today I have used the Tim Holtz Tattered Poinsettia. I paired the poinsettia with a lovely poinsettia pattern designer paper from Tina Wenke.
I created a double matted frame using both sections of the designer paper. I attached the coordinating papers to a piece of cardstock to create a sturdy base and then cut the frame openings. I mounted on the care base with mounting tape.
I cut the poinsettia out of the coordinating red paper, distressed the back of the petals and attached each layer of the flower together with a small piece of mounting tape. I attached the flower to the frame base with glossy accents. I cut another large layer of the poinsettia using artichoke cardstock to create the poinsettia foliage tucked them in under the red petals and attached using glossy accents.
I attached several pine sprigs cut with the Twig Wreath set to add softness around the flower. I thought a little red ribbon and a big white pearl would be the perfect finish.
Have a great Saturday and thank you for stopping by.
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Flowers of tobacco transformed with an unedited copy of the mitochondrial atp9 gene sequence fused to the yeast coxIV mitochondrial targeting presequence, showed several anther abnormalities leading to pollen abortion. The gene was expressed in vegetative and reproductive tissues of the plant. Cytological analysis revealed that tapetum development was impaired. Mitochondria of the tapetum cells were severely affected showing characteristic signs of degeneration: loss of cristae and swelling. These mitochondrial modifications were correlated with the presence of the transcript and translated product of the ‘unedited’ atp9 and a significant decrease in oxygen consumption in non-photosynthetic tissues. The main effect of the unedited atp9 expression in transgenic plants was male sterility.
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OKNO, ZALMAN. Sepher HaPardes. Midrash Chadash Lefi Ruach HaZeman [commentary on Torah, Megiloth and Jonah]
The author hailed from Melbourne and his address in Australia is noted on the title-page. The book is dedicated to Israel Brodie, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, "who supports me both spiritually and materially."

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The Val Whyte Bursary was instituted in 1991 and, since then, has been awarded each year to a promising young dancer. Finalists are selected from an open audition with entrants being in academic Grade 8 and no older than 13. The adjudication panels have always been composed of men and women representing the finest teachers and professional dancers in Southern Africa and the credibility of these adjudicators has always been impeccable. The Bursary winner receives a cash award for five years to assist with ballet tuition. All finalists receive a year’s tuition at the Joburg Ballet Academy from the day they are chosen. Finalists are privileged to receive teaching of the highest quality.
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The Middle East Press: Indian troops pulled out of Doklam, a disputed border region in the Himalayas, this morning, a decision made China happy.
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, said it can end a months-long stand-off between the two Asian powers.
She said Chinese personnel on the ground had confirmed that Indian forces and equipment had been moved out from the area, and that Chinese troops had resumed patrols on their side of the disputed border.
“I am pleased to confirm that trespassing Indian personnel have all pulled back to the Indian side … [and] Chinese troops continue to patrol on the Chinese side of the border,” she said.
India’s Foreign Ministry had earlier announced that New Delhi reached an understanding with Beijing on the row, adding there would be an “expeditious disengagement” in Doklam.
The stand-off began in mid-June after Chinese troops started building a road in the remote area.
India intervened in the work by moving its soldiers into the flashpoint zone to stop construction, prompting Beijing to accuse it of trespassing on Chinese soil.
During this period, China repeatedly told India to withdraw its troops. India responded by saying both sides should withdraw their troops from the region.

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A NOVEL MERHOO AND PROCEDURE FOR ON-LINE MEASUREMENT OF FLUID PROPERTIES FOR CONTROL AND OPTIMIZATION
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This work describes an on-line method and procedure for calculating the fluid properties in real time while system is in operation. The method utilizes function blocks of distributed control systems. Thermodynamic relations of fluid from tables along with a fluid property formula are imbedded into the proposed signal processing block. Once the pressure and temperature measurements are entered the system provides other properties.
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KAA's Monthly Business Meeting will be held Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7PM, Katy Contemporary Arts Museum at 805 Avenue B in Historic Downtown Katy. Planning will be centered on the Fall fundraising event, Black & White Classic. Members are urged to attend. Prospective members are also welcomed!
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ArtShare: KAA continues the popular ArtShare at Katy Contemporary Arts Museum. The next ArtShare comes to you on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 2-5pm at KCAM located at 805 Avenue B in downtown Katy. Got an art piece or photograph that you want constructive feedback and input on? Share it and hear from other artists who are also looking for your helpful critique. Join us at KCAM! Free to members, $5 donation for non-members.
Artist Showcase at the Grand Opening of the District at Westborough Apartments!
KAA has been invited to participate in an ArtWalk on Saturday, August 23 from noon - 3pm as part of the grand opening activities at the District of Westborough Apartments, a brand new resort style apartment community just off I-10 at Westborough in Katy. Members can showcase artwork and photographs for sale at this event. This is a great opportunity to introduce your art to a new set of buyers and collectors in the Katy area. If you are interested in participating, please send a confirmation email to email@example.com no later that end of the day Monday, 8/18. Details will be provided to those who wish to participate.
Encaustic Demonstration with Taylor Clendennen: Join us on Saturday, September 13 from 10am-noon at Katy Art & Frame for an encaustic art demonstration. Taylor Clendennen is a Houston-based artist and teacher. The word ‘encaustic’ comes from the Greek word enkaiein, meaning to burn in, referring to the process of fusing the paint. In this ancient technique, wax colors are fixed with heat, producing a process in which colors are burned in or fused onto an absorbent surface. Visit Taylor's website to see some of the works that are created in this method, http://www.taylorblaineart.com/home.html, and don't forget to put this on your calendar!
Katy Area Artists' Board of Directors have set into motion the plans for an active fiscal year covering 2014-2015. A sneak peek into what's in the works includes a continuation of the popular ArtShare events initiated during early 2014 and hosted at Katy Contemporary Arts Museum (KCAM) located in downtown Katy. ArtShare is an engaging opportunity for artists to share current work and receive constructive critiques from fellow artists as well as KCAM's art curator, Ana Roman.
KAA is also hosting an inaugural fall fine art charity event and exhibition, Black & White Classic. Art lovers and aficionados are invited to don attire in the appropriate chromatic theme and enjoy an evening of visual, musical, and culinary entertainment in support of Katy's arts community. KAA is anticipating building this event into its primary fundraiser of the year.
The start of 2015 will lead into The Winter Show, KAA's Lone Star Art Guild open show and exhibition. Most shows operated under LSAG guidelines are single day events but not this one. KAA's partnership with Katy Contemporary Arts Museum features a week-long exhibit of award winning art. This exhibit featuring an Artist Reception provides greater exposure for artists and more access for art buyers to see and purchase art from the show.
KAA is also maintaining its commitment to develop and mentor artists through art demonstrations, presentations, and workshops. The fiscal year will include an encaustic demonstration, a photography portfolio review, as well as other art medium presentations.
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Katy Area Artists Board of Directors Planning Meeting will be held Monday, June 23 at 7:00pm. The meeting is open to members of KAA and prospective members are welcome. This is a planning meeting for the fiscal year beginning June 2014 through May 2015. The meeting will take place at Katy Contemporary Arts Museum, 805 Avenue B, Downtown Historic Katy, TX. We hope to see you there!


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Want to know what tech gear Kelly Rowland needs when she's on the road? Kevin Frazier caught up with Kelly Rowland in New York to talk tech, music, and her favorite social media apps when the R&B star heads out on tour. The "Dirty Laundry" diva shares that she needs to buy herself the Beats By Dre Pill speakers for her tour bus, and also explains why Soundcloud is so important to her and her fans: they get to hear snippets of the album to give them something to look forward to! With her fourth studio album Talk A Good Game due June 18th, Kelly reveals that it's hard to keep her music under wraps from this crazy technological world, but keeps active on Twitter and Instagram to stay in touch with her fans and get them excited about the new record.
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Everybody today should know that one of the best things that they can learn to do today is to learn how to play an instrument. Everybody that decides to learn a new instrument will find that this is going to give them quite a lot of benefits to be enjoyed. Everybody that learn an instrument will find that this will not only improve themselves, but it will also allow them to create some wonderful music to enjoy! When people want to learn an instrument for themselves, they should know that the best thing that they can do about this is to get some music lessons. It is very easy to find someone though who doesn't believe that music lessons are important, because they think that they can learn by themselves. But though it is possible for people to learn on their own, it is far better for them to go for music lessons today. Today, we are going to look at some of the reasons why going for music lessons is the much better option for everyone.
Everybody that gets music lessons will find that the amount of time it will take to learn their instrument is going to be so much shorter indeed. This is because with music lessons, nobody is going to have to go through so much trial and error in order to learn. Instead of having to try everything by themselves, everyone that gets music lessons will have a professional teacher who will guide them on what they should learn. They are going to start you out with easy things to play, and gradually getting harder and harder. It is this structure of lessons that really allows people to learn so well and so fast how to play the instrument that they want. This is why all people should be smart and not waste any time by trying to learn by themselves. Everybody should know that having Los Angeles Music Teachers is really the best way to learn, even though some of the greats have done otherwise, it is not for everyone.
Whenever people get music lessons, Los Angeles Music Teachers will find that their motivation to learn is going to be much higher indeed. People should know that the statistics show that there are a lot of people who have quit in the middle of learning how to play an instrument. It is very easy for someone to get disheartened when they see that learning an instrument is definitely not as easy as it might look at first.
Everybody who gets music lessons though will find that motivation is not going to be a problem, because they are not only going to have teachers with expectations, but also fellow students who will make the experience so much better. And your goals of learning to play that instrument are definitely going to be reached when you do this. This is why everybody today that wants to really learn should get music lessons! To read more about the benefits of music, visit https://www.britannica.com/art/chordophone.
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No U.S. Military Attacks On Syria
With the Iraq War an all too recent memory and the war in Afghanistan being further extended as the longest war in US history, President Obama has asked Congress to approve military action against Syria in response to alleged use of chemical weapons by government forces against Syrian civilians. In my opinion, the President should abide by prevailing American public opinion, as well as predominating international preference and rescind his plan to conduct military strikes against Syria at this time. Furthermore, Congress should vote not to authorize such action as requested by the President last weekend.
The American people are tired of seemingly endless and increasingly pointless wars. The memory of the lead-up to the Iraq War is all too fresh in our minds, along with the faulty intelligence (read here “lies”) about the existence of weapons of mass destruction which seemed to have vanished into thin air as soon as we invaded the country. The claims in this case are different and the intelligence may in fact be valid, but that still does not warrant the actions the President has sought authorization for from Congress. Telling us that we will not have American military personnel with boots on the ground in Syria as we did in Iraq and do in Afghanistan does not negate the seriousness or costs of the damage we would inflict, both on the Syrian people and , more indirectly, the American people.
The whole dog and pony show of having Congress conduct hearings with secret briefings of classified intelligence so they can add to the Administration’s calls to “trust us” because we know stuff you don’t know, and you’d agree with us if you did, is a bit too patronizing for a free and open society. If you can’t tell us why we need to do this in a more convincing fashion than you have managed so far, you’d best not start shooting stuff that explodes in anger in my name.
Use of chemical weapons has been condemned by the international community for many years. Most countries are party to an international treaty banning their use (Syria is one of the few countries that did not sign that treaty). It has been estimated that over 100,000 Syrians have died in the course of a civil war that has been raging there for the past two years. Chemical weapons are blamed for the deaths of over 1,000. However, claims have been made that both government and rebel forces may have been involved in their use. UN inspectors have not yet reported their findings on the matter. US claims to have infallible intelligence as to their use by Syrian government forces have been met with skepticism by many at home and abroad – a healthy skepticism in light of the aforementioned situation in Iraq.
Even if all the intelligence data is correct and Assad’s forces are guilty of murdering fellow Syrians using chemical weapons, the proper response is not a military strike by US forces. There has been no attack on any US forces, installations or the US itself, nor has there been a credible threat to this country made by Syria. There are international criminal courts which were specifically designed to deal with situations such as this. Yugoslavia’s Milosevic was pending trial before one on crimes against humanity at the time of his death.(Of course, this was only after another military action by NATO, directed by the US, which I also opposed on similar grounds, but I digress). The Syrian conflict would not be resolved by a US surgical military strike of the type proposed by the President. He claims not to be seeking regime change, but that is difficult for many to believe, given the previous decision to arm the rebels and subsequent decision to beef up such support.
Other nations have the ability and means to further influence events in Syria. Several other countries have been aiding rebel groups. The Russians and Iranians have supported Assad. Other states in the region have far more at stake in the outcome of the Syrian conflict than the US does, yet they do not seek to join with the US in any potential action. Even the British seem to have learned a lesson or two from what happened in Iraq and are refusing to join a military strike, leaving this country even more alone in its plans than Bush found himself before invading Iraq in 2003.
Recent popularity polls in the US show a majority of the American people opposed to taking military action against Syria at this time. The argument that not acting militarily to oppose the grievous harm committed by Assad in gassing his people is turning our backs on them is absurd. There are other courses of action that could more effectively ameliorate the suffering of the Syrian people and insure that future use of chemical weapons does not occur. Many of these are included in the articles referenced below. This seeming preference for quick military action by the US needs to stop.
Congress is supposed to be returning from a recess of over a month this week. Once again, their attention is being diverted from the very real task of passing a budget to fund the government for the next fiscal year stating October 1. The President has asked this body (which has not demonstrated at any time in the past few years the ability to even walk and chew gum in the same week, let alone simultaneously) to deal with yet another costly proposed military action at the same time as it tries to solve all the other problems it has refused to deal with for years.
The time has come for our government to govern the US. We are neither the government nor the police force for the entire world – not even just the Middle East. The UN, Arab League and other bodies can easily deal with the situation in Syria. The US has and will undoubtedly choose to continue to provide humanitarian aid to deal with the very real problems faced by the displaced refugees and others caught in the crossfire of the conflict. We have no place trying to force a solution militarily all by ourselves. The billions of dollars to be spent exploding missiles and bombs destroying Syrian infrastructure and such, as was done in Yugoslavia and Iraq, can be much better spent building schools and bridges here at home. We need not look for additional extravagant ways to waste supposedly limited financial and human resources abroad when we are using the sequester to eliminate jobs and cutting programs vital to the wellbeing of many people right here at home.
Whenever there is a call for aid to help deal with emergency situations caused by natural disasters here, there are those in Congress who insist that every penny to be spent be accounted for and paid for out of existing funds – meaning cuts elsewhere. This standard is never applied to wars. Taxes pay for all this stuff, it doesn’t come out of thin air when you buy a million dollar missile anymore than it does when you buy Meals on Wheels or pay a Social Security recipient. So if you want to waste my tax money blowing up a radar installation in Syria you need to tax somebody to pay for it without cutting necessary social spending to needy people here. The military-industrial complex receives enough tax money already to pay for all the military aid we give away to dictatorships and authoritarian regimes who are our “friends”. .
I care deeply for people everywhere who are being oppressed and killed by their governments, not just Syria. The US does not have enough resources by itself to solve the problems in all of them. Even if we did, blowing people up to save them is a contradiction in terms. We’ve too long a history of mission creep and military quagmires to risk another now, when our economy, infrastructure and way too many of our own people need the resources more than the corporations selling the weapons to destroy the purported purveyors and producers of weapons of mass destruction wherever they may conveniently rear their heads at any given moment. As a nation, we care hypocrites when it comes to weapons of mass destruction, having used them multiple times more in the past than any other country on earth. Just ask the Japanese, Vietnamese and Iraqis, among others. Solve the Syrian situation without enriching and unleashing the dogs of war for a change. Maybe the Syrian people will be better off for it. The people of Iraq and Afghanistan don’t seem to be so far.
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Estuarine/coastal and marine systems are important sources of food, energy and water, but have come under stress and been altered significantly due to human population growth and rapid industrialization across the world. Environmental stressors induced by global climate change include increasing temperature, alternation of precipitation and runoff, sea-level rise, frequency and intensity of storms and extreme weather events, and ocean acidification. Stressors due to direct human activities (non-climate induced) are over-fishing, coastal eutrophication, land-use change, and loss of habitats.
In this talk, Fei Chai, professor at the School of Marine Sciences, University of Maine, will present examples to highlight how changing environmental factors and direct human activities affect the structure and function of coastal and marine ecosystems.
The consequences of global change for coastal and marine ecosystems are complex, and predictions of the different factors and their associated impact have varying degrees of confidence. In order to improve our understanding and forecasts the impact of global change on coastal and marine ecosystems, we need to establish and maintain ocean observing networks that link from climate forcing to regional and local ecosystems. In addition, we will need to develop and examine different adaptation strategies for resorting and keeping the resilience of coastal and marine ecosystems.
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Builders, 2019 Is The Time To Walk The Talk
If India’s real estate developers expect their condition to improve in the New Year by regaining the lost confidence of homebuyers, they will have to show greater seriousness in delivering what they promised. And, more importantly, they will have to be acutely watchful of their words lest they succumb to making claims that they would not be able to deliver. If they are working hard now to complete their ongoing projects, watchful builders are also exercising caution in launching new housing projects. That could be instrumental for them in walking the talk.


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It was a 14 hour trip but its difficult to say I was tired.The journey on this road is like being in a parallel universe...black soil....blue oceans....white mountains....waterfalls every 100 metres....seals swimming in the glacial lagoon....blocks of ice on a black beach....a waterfall to go behind....an arctic tern flying in the distance.....Oh my God ....we loved every minute of it....fabulous stuff...South Iceland truly rocks!!!!!
Although this is a long 14-hour day trip, it is well worth the hours on the coach to see the Lagoon. There are several stops along the way (technical stops, lunch and dinner) as well as several photo stops and waterfall views. A great tour!
The tour was superb and the tour guide was absolutely entertaining and informative. The bus was comfortable and the logistics were very easy.
Definitely worth the price and time! This excursion was a birthday present for a friend ---- no better way to celebrate.
The tour is loooooong, but well worth it. We learned so much about Iceland. The landscape is so varied and interesting. You really get a feel for the place. It's a nice way to see/learn a lot in a day.
The tour involves so many hours inside the coach, but the lagoon, the waterfalls and even all the landscape you can see through the window at any second of the tour are impressive!
This was a very long bus ride that was worth every minute. Seeing the southern coast of Iceland and the remoteness of it was like traveling back in time. Seeing the remains of the many floods throughout the area gives you a real perspective on the power of water. The Glacial Lagoon is spectacular!!!!!
Long journeys (10hrs return!!!), but the lagoon is JUST AMAZING! We loved it!
Or tour guide was amazing. She not only told us points of interest in tour but Iceland in general, food, culture, music, few saga's etc. I learnt more in the day trip then by reading travel books. Highly recommend trip to everyone.
AMAZING!!!!!!! Our tour guide was STAR. so informative, patient and kind!!!! A must see, worth the drive!
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I have to first start off by saying this trip was amazing! The scenery is spectacular and our tour guide Rakna(i hope im spelling this correctly) was so incredibly nice and informative. She taught us so much about the sights we were visiting and passing. She also told us Icelandic stories of the sagas, elves and trolls. We first visited a waterfall on our first stop and it was breathtaking. The lush green moss, mist of the foss(waterfall in Icelandic) was truly a sight. We then proceeded on towards the glacier lagoon. The scenery of the glaciers, volcanoes and taking the boat ride in the glacial lake was fantastic. We then proceeded back to Reykjavik, but as an added bonus the guide and driver decided to give us an extra trip to a scenic view of a glacial split and the black sand beach of Vik. Vik was hands down my favorite spot in Iceland. Hearing the crashing of the waves of the north atlantic, walking on the volcanic black sand, viewing the cliffs and taking in the fresh briny air was a little piece of heaven on earth. Then we visited another waterfall which was beautiful and back to Reykjavik. It might appear like a long day, but its not, the time flies by and theres ample food and bathroom stops. Overall, extremely recommended trip. Please dont miss this tour!
FANTASTIC VIEWS ALONG THE WAY WITH PLENTY OF STOPS AT WATERFALLS AND FOOD AND TOILET STOPS. TO SEE THE GLACIERS WAS AMAZING BUT THE HIGHLIGHT HAS TO BE THE BOAT TRIP THROUGH THE LAGOON FULL OF ICEBURGS WAS A SIGHT BTO BE SEEN. ALTHOUGH A LONG DAY WOULD NOT HAVE MISSED IT.
Definately worth it. I hired a car but would have been able to see what the tour showed me :)
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A fascinating, if long, day which illustrates how being in Iceland is like being in another world! Skogarfoss and Jokulsarlon have to be seen to be believed. Well organised trip with a hardworking and fluent guide to provide the background information.
Sorry no pics (scenery was amazing) but tour was really great. Guide and driver were helpful, informative and entertaining. A long day but well worth it.
Best TOUR ever !!! I'll never forget it !! DiDi our guuide was awesome and full of information about the area and Icelandic Culture. This was not a tour, this was a 14 hour college course of one of the most fascinating subjects in the world. 5 stars is not enough !!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and not only described where we were and what we were seeing but kept us informed as to the time table. Jokulsarlon was magnificent! The boat ride, hot chocolate with rum and whisky with glacial ice just added to the beauty of nature. Well worth your time.
The Lagoon is amazing! And the landscape and everything around, so cool! There are seals, just pay attention!


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With less than two weeks to go for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Republic Media Network's Editor-In-Chief Arnab Goswami in an exclusive interview, airing in-depth views on several issues concerning the nation including the reason why the people of India seek a majority government.
During the interview, he was asked to lend his thoughts on a campaign that alleged that 'Modi is after CBI, Modi is after judiciary, Modi is after the Supreme Court' - essentially all the Oppositions' claims regarding the government interfering in institutions.
Responding, PM Narendra Modi said, "Those who have seen Modi in the last 13-15 years in Gujarat, they know that what Modi has gone through. Who tried to impeach Supreme Court Chief Justice? Who made the statement that there should be committed judges in the SC?
The Prime Minister was referring to the campaign launched by the Congress to impeach then-sitting Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, relying on allegations from decades prior, even as the party had also begun a vicious slander campaign to impute a political motive behind numerous contemporary cases:
In terms of media freedom, hitting back at the opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referenced the Emergency and said, " Which party brought in laws to regulate and direct the Indian media? Should I take names? It is not becoming of me and hence I am not taking names. Will those who tried to gag India's media preach about democracy now?"


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A yard with a pond is always a sight to behold. Usually, outdoor spaces with a pond instantly become everyone’s favorite place to hang-out. It has all the elements that spell relaxation; water, fish, grass, and foliage. But before you can enjoy its beauty, you need to go through a lot of hard work, and so is maintaining it.
A pond, when not maintained properly, can turn brown and murky. Leaves or any debris that goes into the pond can release a foul smell and cause algae growth. When these happen, your pond will become more of a nuisance than a thing of beauty that everyone appreciates.
Here are five things you can do to your pond to create a well-balanced water system for your fish and plants to grow side by side.
pond aerator can increase oxygen levels in your pond for your fish to thrive well. It allows fish to survive in any part of the water while in normal water, it can only thrive in a specific area. It also helps with the growth of other organisms in the pond that can serve as fish food. It can also add to the aesthetic value of a pond as some aerators nowadays look like a water fountain in the middle of a pond. A pond aerator lessens the growth of algae, commonly called pond scum, which causes the unusual smell you get from your pond.
Installing pond lighting into your pond can add more viewing time for your garden. You can enjoy your outdoor space with a pond even until nighttime. It can also help with safety as no one will fall into your pond when there is enough lighting around it. Lighting your pond can also add beauty to your pond during nighttime.
Placing aquatic plants in your pond creates a stunning water garden. The right aquatic plants, not the algae bloom, encourage better growth for your fish in the pond. It also provides respite for your fish from the scorching heat of the sun.
Some aquatic plants may also serve as food for some animals or insects living on your pond.
Getting a special pond vacuum enables you to clean your pond as often as it needs. Your pond should be vacuumed as soon as you spot the growth of algae. Pond vacuums can remove all dirt, silt, and dead vegetation that settles in your pond’s bottom.
Use a pond dye
The application of a pond dye is mainly for aesthetics, but what pond owners do not know is that it offers a lot more benefits than making it look good. The blue pond dye gives a blue color to your pond, which makes it look more refreshing and pleasant to the eyes. Your brown and dark color is replaced with a fresh blue color that protects your fish from the sun. It is also non-toxic so that it won’t hurt your fish or plants in your pond.
Having a pond in your outdoor living space adds more to its beauty and charm. To maintain its elegance, give it time and attention, and it will surely give back what you need.

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Mischif produces 3 albums in 2012 [Article]
Laura Jean Grant of the Cape Breton Post interviews local artist Sandy MacEachern aka Mischif, to discuss the 3 albums he released in 2012 and his plans for the new year.
Cape Breton, NS – Sandy MacEachern has been in creative overdrive for the last year. The Cape Breton hip-hop artist, who performs under the name Mischif, produced an impressive three albums of all-original material in 2012.
“I’m making a lot of music. I’ve been going at it and very busy. I was just feeling very creative throughout this year,” said MacEachern.
First up this past spring was the album, “Supernova,” followed up just a few months later by a concept album of songs inspired by the popular TV show “Breaking Bad.”
“I started doing some songs about the show and I decided I would just keep going with them and do a full concept album about ‘Breaking Bad,’” he explained. “I did an individual track for each season of the show thus far and I did it through the character of Walter White, the main character, and then the rest of the album is from different characters from the show, from their perspective.”
Obviously geared to fans of “Breaking Bad,” MacEachern said the album has generated lots of feedback from people around the globe who have found the music online.
MacEachern closed out the year by recording a third album of original material titled “Listen to the Ghost in the Machine,” released in November. It’s the seventh album of his career.
An independent artist with no label support, MacEachern said he decided early on this year that he would let people access his new material for free.
“Unlike previous albums where I got the hard copies pressed up and sold, I just wanted to make it free and so I put it online and I just continually kept posting the link to download it,” he said. “As quickly as I’m making it, I want people to have access to it.”
And that approach, according to MacEachern, has made his music more visible to more people.
“I find that this year a lot of my songs, because of the Internet, have been getting a lot more recognition outside of not only Cape Breton and Nova Scotia, but outside of Canada.”
A two-time East Coast Music Award nominee, MacEachern was nominated in 2009 in the rap/hip-hop single track recording of the year for his song “The Motto,” and the following year he was nominated in the same category for his track “C.B. Summer.” MacEachern said he has submitted the title track from “Super Nova” for ECMA consideration this year.
Mischif released his debut album “Deviant Therapy” in 2006 and has shared the stage with a long list of hip-hop acts over the years, including Matty Mac, Mista Mack, Marc Cee, Initial, Classified, Fresh, Jay Bizzy, Mic Boyd, J-Bru, Fax 4, DJ IV, Jofo, Big Fella, Microphone Jones, Jesse Dangerously and Ghettosocks.
MacEachern, a resident of Reserve Mines, said he will be moving to Korea in March to take a teaching position, but may release one more album in early 2013 before he leaves the island.
Source: Cape Breton Post
By: Laura Jean Grant, Cape Breton Post
Mischif was born and raised in Cape Breton in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. After listening to Hip Hop, and being a huge fan of all music his whole life, he began recording tracks of his own 2002. After several years of perfecting his art, he independently released his debut album, Deviant Therapy, in 2006. The album was well received across Nova Scotia. That same year, Mischif also released a group album with several other Cape Breton hip hop artists(Nokes, Lips, Rez), under the title Cape Breton Liberation Army. Over the next year, Mischif and the other members of C.B.L.A. celebrated the rise of the C.B. hip hop scene by playing several shows a month around the Sydney, North Sydney and Glace Bay area. Over the next few years he shared the stage with acts such as Classified, Ghettosocks, Shiny Toy Guns, and Sean Kingston.
In 2008, Mischif released his sophomore effort, The Prixtape, which contained the track “The Motto”. The Motto earned him an East Coast Music Award nomination, making him the first Cape Breton artist to ever do so. That same year he released a digital EP along with the other members of C.B.L.A., this time under the Sick Kookies banner.
2009 saw the release of III, Mischif’s third solo album which earned him not one but two E.C.M.A. nomination for the songs C.B. Summer and Gone with the Breeze featuring Mr. Mack. C.B. Summer received regular airplay over the next few summers from Cape Breton’s The Giant radio station.
Mischif was fortunate enough to share to the stage with one of his idols in the Summer of 2010 when he opened up for Snoop Dogg. Early 2011 saw the release of his collaboration EP with New Brunswick beat maker Hotbox, Daily Operation.
2012 saw the release of Supernova, and will see the concept album, Breaking Bad, as well as ME? and group album Hoverboard with Mr. Mack, Affect, and Maxwell.
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a Jewish presence in the City of St. Louis
For over 21 years “The Joint Venture” was a dialogue and community action initiative between Central Reform Congregation (CRC) and Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Church. One of our premier events has been our annual combined Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration held in January the week before the MLK National Holiday.
“The Joint Venture” body at its October meeting voted to extend our programs and dialogue out into the greater St. Louis region. We decided that each year we would pair with a different faith community and throughout the year we would work together for the betterment of our shared St. Louis community.
We chose as our working partner for 2015 Christ The King United Church Of Christ in Florissant www.christthekingucc.org Their pastor is Reverend Traci Blackmon who, along with CRC’s Rabbi Susan Talve and Rabbi Randy Fleisher have been extensively involved in building community understanding and action around the issues which Ferguson has made very visible. Reverend Blackmon is serving as a member of the Ferguson Commission appointed by Missouri Governor Nixon.
Our MLK program will include time to pray, to learn, to reflect and to share as we build the relationships needed to heal and move forward as a stronger more just region. Our two choirs are working together to provide us the power of musical inspiration, a long time hallmark of our MLK Services. Key aspects of the program are still evolving so check back here to learn more.
This will be a moving and important gathering in our St. Louis region so we encourage your attending along with your family and friends. We especially want to encourage the attendance of our youth and young adults. Please accept our invitation and come dressed comfortably.
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It’s no secret that healthcare costs are out of control. But the mystery is the costs themselves.
Today’s healthcare industry has a serious lack of consistency when it comes to how much care should cost—and employers and their health plan members are stuck paying the outrageous prices with little to no choice in the matter.
Even without COVID-19, healthcare costs are on the rise—slated to be nearly 20% of GDP by 2027. Employers desperately need better resources and support to push back on profit-driven prices to control healthcare costs while directing members to seek out quality (and affordable) care.
We’re also faced with the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare costs—the true impact of which we likely won’t see until next year. However, we already know that costs associated with treatment vary widely, from hospitalization to long-term treatment and pharmaceuticals.
While we can’t forecast the true impact of COVID-19 on healthcare costs just yet, we did take a look at a similarly impactful respiratory disease: pneumonia.
We analyzed hospital data to see how much it actually costs a hospital to treat pneumonia and compared it to what’s being charged. Spoiler alert: hospitals are really padding those bills.
On average, it costs $10,110 to treat pneumonia in the U.S.; Medicare’s average national reimbursement rate is $10,000.
The average hospital bill? $40,911, or 400% more than the cost of care.
Here’s a look at 5 states with the highest inpatient cost-to-charge ratios for pneumonia in the nation:
- Nevada – 706%
- New Jersey – 663%
- Florida – 611%
- Alabama – 509%
- Texas – 503%
Medicare rates are based on the cost of care, resulting in a reimbursement that’s designed to cover the services, tools and personnel required to deliver care.
But because the healthcare industry lacks transparency into pricing, many employers simply aren’t aware of just how much is getting tacked on to the bill (or, worse, what the line items on the bills actually are).
Healthcare should be more than just making a (few thousand) bucks off the backs of sick people. It should be about better health outcomes, quality care and fair pricing.
As opaque as prices can seem when it comes to care, employers and members have more options than they realize.
Want to see what it costs to treat pneumonia near you? We’ve pulled down the data for five major metro areas. Get in touch with us to see the stats for the city nearest you.


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Logan West Library is a busy little library all year round offering heaps of different weekly and monthly activities for kids and adults.
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- Toddler time: 10:30am Tues
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India has witnessed an unprecedented increase in content consumption on digital platforms. Keeping in stride with the evolving consumer trends and the digital world, ShortsTV, the world’s first and only 24/7 linear TV channel dedicated to short films, ventures into its first partnership with Airtel, India’s premier communications solutions provider. Leveraging Airtel’s core strengths of Network, Data & Distribution, ShortsTV has launched its first video-on-demand service on Airtel Xstream that can be enjoyed on both the mobile app as well as television screens. ShortsTV is now available at a nominal subscription of INR 99/- per month and INR 499/- for a year.
ShortsTV through Airtel Xstream is now ready to entice subscribers with its expansive catalog of quality short films that includes nominated and winning shorts from internationally acclaimed awards such as The Academy Awards, Cannes, BAFTA, and high-quality CGI animation from international independent filmmakers & local Indian filmmakers.
Equipped with a specially curated library of over 4000+ titles from across the globe spanning genres such as comedies, musicals, documentaries, thrillers, dramas, and animation, the service is here to allure all the short film fans and offer a seamless binge-watching experience. The catalog includes short films across English, foreign, and local Indian languages, including Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu.
Speaking about this partnership, Carter Pilcher, Chief Executive, ShortsTV, said, “TV and mobile phones are both integral to the Indian viewing experience—a perfect combination for ShortsTV and our ground-breaking short movie entertainment. ShortsTV is present in over 60 million TV households in India already, and our partnership with Airtel Xstream will bring us to Airtel’s 340 million subscribers — who are always on the lookout for unique content. From Oscar-Nominated movies to Travel Documentaries to exciting new films from India’s hottest new directors – ShortsTV is amazing entertainment. Binge on, dude!”
“Short films are slowly making their presence felt among mainstream cinema, thus adding momentum to the growth of shorts on the Indian movie map. At ShortsTV, we always believed in providing a global platform for filmmakers to showcase their work since the audience’s affinity towards the short format is growing. Understanding the rise in content consumption on the small screen, our partnership with Airtel Xstream will not only help us extend our reach into the Indian heartland but also provide an opportunity for Indian filmmakers to expand in India and beyond.”, said, Tarun Sawhney President – Asia, ShortsTV.
ShortsTV’s catalog of short films features critically acclaimed stars such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Emilia Clarke, Jude Law, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Naseeruddin Shah, Radhika Apte, and others. Some of the unique shorts available on the platform include internationally popular Oscar Winner Skin’, BAFTA nominee ‘The Voorman Problem’, Cannes Jury prize winner ‘Swimsuit 46’.
The top short films from Best of India and Latin America like Natkhat starring Vidya Balan, Shameless starring Sayani Gupta, Safar starring Shweta Tripathi, Soundproof starring Soha Ali Khan, Trapped starring Abhishek Banerjee, The Lillies Seller will be showcased as part of Worldwide Film Festival from 24th to 27th Feb. In addition to an enviable selection of short films, the service also features various segments on local film festival coverage, film school vignettes, ‘making-of’ features, interviews with directors, actors, and other leaders in the industry. Enjoy these Short films on Airtel Xstream with a one-month free subscription – https://content.airtel.tv/p/s2h4o
The entertainment doesn’t stop there! With the aim of providing a unified platform to filmmakers around the globe, ShortsTV launched the 2021 ShortsTV Worldwide Film Festival in India, U.S., Latin America, and Europe, another milestone step towards promoting regional talent on a global stage. Being the exclusive presenter of Oscar® Nominated Shorts theatrical releases, ShortsTV, will now offer a worldwide short film competition to the most creative storytellers, with shorts from around the globe competing for head-to-head for global recognition. For more information on how to submit and rules for the ShortsTV Worldwide Film Festival, please visit https://festhome.com/festival/shortstv-worldwide-film-festival.


Ivanka Trump has stepped down from her various positions in the Trump Organization, it was announced on January 10. The decision comes just one day after husband Jared Kushner was tapped as Senior Advisor to the White House, begging the question: will Ivanka have a job in her father’s administration, too?
Shortly before father Donald Trump, 70, is sworn into office as president, Ivanka Trump, 35, is leaving the Trump Organization entirely, according to a statement by husband Jared Kushner‘s lawyer (via Vanity Fair) on January 10. In order to comply with ethics laws, Ivanka is resigning from her position as executive vice president of development and acquisitions, as well as other roles and board positions at the Trump Organization.
Ivanka will be selling her stock and restructuring her participation in the organization so that she no longer profits off transactions, but will instead get a fixed series of payments from a number of projects. Additionally, she’s selling her interest in the Trump International Hotel in Washington, and resigning as the head of her fashion label.
It’s a lot to take in, and it’s very unexpected. The fact that it also comes one day after her husband was nominated as his father-in-law’s senior advisor raises suspicion that she’s divesting from the family business to join them in the White House. That’s not the case, though, according to CNBC. Ivanka will not be taking a White House role, as many expected, but instead focus on raising her family as they resettle in their new home in Washington, DC.
It was previously reported that Ivanka would be occupying the first lady quarters in the White House while stepmother (and actual first lady) Melania Trump, 46, temporarily stayed behind in NYC with son Barron Trump, 9. It looks like this won’t be happening.
Ivanka commented on her departure on Instagram on January 11: “I am leaving the Ivanka Trump team in good hands with the brand’s president, Abigail Klem. It’s hard leaving a company that’s so near to my heart, but I know we will see amazing things from them.”
HollywoodLifers, do you think Ivanka will actually take a White House job? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.


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Viewing things differently
The image I took this week reflects two of Helmers key points, different angles/vantage points and also the initial response we have when seeing something.
Seeing things from a different angle, or vantage point can really change your perspective on what it is you are looking at. I found this out when viewing the Eastview Mall from a higher angle. My initial reaction when someone says the word “mall” is busy shoppers, clothes and money. Not once do I think of the building, or the architect, or any design element of the building whatsoever. After looking at the mall from a different angle my initial reaction was completely different. I was seeing this building that was extremely large, and with vibrant colors, and lots of accent features that I never have really thought about.
It was really surprising to me that after seeing the mall from a different angle, my reaction was so different, especially because I have seen that mall so many times before.

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I'm exploring various treatment options for my hand arthritis. The middle joints of both hands are affected the worst. Making a fist is impossible somedays. On other days, I can make a fist but I can't open my fingers. If I had joint implants would I be trading one trouble for another? I've heard they aren't all that reliable.
Right now, the middle joints of the fingers (called the proximal interphalangeal (PIPs) joints have the best long-term track record for success with implants. The implants are made of silicone (a type of rubber) or pyocarbon (a carbon-based material).
Both materials are flexible and durable enough to function in the fingers. But there have been some problems. Implant fracture and loosening head the list of reasons why implants fail.
There can be a settling of the implant down into the bone -- a little bit of settling is okay and to be expected. But too much sinking and problems with joint instability develop.
Other problems that have been reported include squeaking, dislocating, and contractures (the joint gets stuck in one position and won't move). Overall results of joint implants is quite good in terms of relief of painful symptoms and improvement in hand function. But much more work needs to be done to figure out why problems develop and how to prevent them.
Benjamin J. Jacobs, MD, et al. Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthritis. In The Journal of Hand Surgery. December 2010. Vol. 35A. No. 12.
*Disclaimer:* The information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources. It may not be complete or timely. It does not cover all diseases, physical conditions, ailments or treatments. The information should NOT be used in place of visit with your healthcare provider, nor should you disregard the advice of your health care provider because of any information you read in this topic.

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|Title:||Cerebrospinal fluid soluble programmed death-ligand 1 is a useful prognostic biomarker in primary central nervous system lymphoma||Authors:||Chieh-Lung Cheng
|Keywords:||biomarker; cerebrospinal fluid; primary central nervous system lymphoma; soluble PD-L1; soluble PD-L2||Issue Date:||8-Dec-2022||Publisher:||WILEY||Source:||British journal of haematology||Abstract:||
The increased expression of programmed death-ligands 1 and 2 (PD-L1 and PD-L2, respectively) on tumour cells contributes to immune evasion, suggesting that these proteins are attractive therapeutic targets. This study aimed to evaluate the validity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) soluble PD-L1 (sPD-L1) and soluble PD-L2 (sPD-L2) as biomarkers for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). We determined the CSF concentrations of sPD-L1 and sPD-L2 in 46 patients with PCNSL using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs). A control group comprised 153 patients with other brain tumours, inflammatory/infectious status, or neurodegenerative diseases. Only CSF sPD-L1 levels were significantly higher in patients with PCNSL relative to the controls. CSF sPD-L1 also exhibited superior overall discrimination performance compared to CSF sPD-L2 in diagnosing PCNSL. Compared with patients with PCNSL with low CSF sPD-L1 levels, more patients with high levels had high serum lactate dehydrogenase levels, leptomeningeal involvement, and deep-brain involvement. Furthermore, CSF sPD-L1 could predict poor survival in PCNSL but CSF sPD-L2 could not. Intriguingly, CSF sPD-L1 levels were correlated with disease status and their dynamic changes post treatment could predict time to relapse. In conclusion, this study identified CSF sPD-L1 as a promising prognostic biomarker, indicating a therapeutic potential of PD-L1 blockade in PCNSL.
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Last week, President Trump presented a budget blueprint that decimates programs critical to rural communities. This “skinny budget” was “dropped” (as they say in DC) while I was in Washington, DC, attending two events that showcased just how important these programs can be.
The first event was an Aspen Institute Summit on Inequality and Opportunity, which was designed to identify the structural challenges for marginalized people in the U.S. and highlight innovative (and inspiring) approaches to tackling these problems. The second was the America’s Rural Opportunity series where the Center, the Aspen Institute and the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities highlighted innovation and opportunity in rural places.
In both events, stories of entrepreneurial and community success highlighted individual initiative, grit and persistence in the face of innumerable obstacles. Speakers reflected on the non-linear path to success and the “instability factor”– the feeling of being always on the edge of not making it– and how, if not for unique partnerships, a little capital, a bit of support by others, they might have given up. And if they had given up, in one example, it would have meant that 20 new jobs would NOT have been created in a family-owned restaurant in rural Texas. The speakers shared inspiring stories and, when asked about the president’s budget, were clear in their dismay.
Many of the speakers noted that the tools they used to achieve success are targeted for outright elimination in the president’s budget. The president cites duplication of services and/or program ineffectiveness as a rationale for the cuts. While I am a strong believer in testing assumptions and shaking up the status quo, these justifications just don’t stand up for several programs that have delivered valuable results for the Northern Forest region, specifically:
- Northern Border Regional Commission. This regional federal funding entity shares a geography similar to the Center’s. We’ve long partnered with the commission and its leadership, most recently to update its strategic plan to direct federal resources to the areas of greatest need and opportunity. The commission has helped fund Modern Wood Heat development in New York and Wood Products Manufacturing in Maine and New York. These programs create quality jobs based on market demand, use local forest resources responsibly, and retain dollars in the local economy. The commission is a unique partnership among the federal government and the four Northern Forest states that leverages and delivers resources for community benefit.
- US Department of Agriculture, Rural Business Cooperative Services. In many cases, USDA Rural Development programs are the only federal tools available to assist rural businesses and communities. As an example, the Center is using a Rural Development Business Grant to help establish a wood pellet manufacturing plant in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont to provide local, renewable heating fuel for the region, displace fossil fuels and create jobs and demand for low-grade wood that needs new markets after the closure of pulp and paper mills across the region.
- US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. The Economic Development Administration recently helped to coordinate a federal agency team that brought both resources and technical assistance to Maine to aid stakeholders in assessing future opportunities in the forest industry. EDA’s approaches are increasingly regional, which is critical in the context of the Northern Forest and other rural areas.
Many more proposed cuts will disproportionately impact rural places, such as the elimination of the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities, the Low Income Heating Assistance Program, Community Development Block Grant program, and more.
Any program can be improved, but eliminating these entirely would be catastrophic for rural places. Private sector investment will fall off without federal participation. States and local communities will cut programs and services to people in need and people who present new opportunities. Businesses will reduce their investment in workforce development, training and capital improvements. Programs that alleviate rural poverty, create new jobs and support sound forest stewardship will cease.
Thankfully, support for maintaining these critical programs transcends party lines. The president’s proposal is just a start—the budget process will go on through the fall—and the Center and many others will be making the case for why these cuts don’t make sense. It would be better to focus our attention on addressing the persistent issues facing rural places than on fighting for the meager federal resources and tools already available—but we’re committed to defending these programs.
We have strong stories of real program impact that benefits people and communities, and national presence through the America’s Rural Opportunity series and other networks. We will need partnership and support from across the region to defend these important programs. Will you join us?


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Ever wonder what NHL Hockey players do in the off-season? Well here’s a video of what Andrew Shaw has been doing this summer:
And here’s another:
What is that awesome contraption you ask?
It’s called an Aquaboard, and it’s made by a company called Jetlev. Shaw’s Instagram gives you a good idea of the type of things that hockey players do when they aren’t training...
from Tracey Myers of CSNChicago,
Andrew Shaw hasn’t forgotten the lessons he learned in his Belleville, Ont., upbringing, be it from the town’s working mentality — or his father’s putting him to work in the summers.
“I did all the brutal jobs, the jobs you pay a guy five dollars an hour to do,” Shaw told Pat Boyle. “As a kid I’d be carrying lumber, holding...
Game Seven. Two words that Chicago Blackhawks fans have wanted to hear for nearly a week and now it’s a reality.
The Hawks played their last two games like they truly were their last. The Hawks’ hard work has paid off because now there will be a Game 7 winner take all in Chicago to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for a meeting with the New York Rangers.
Coach Joel Quenneville...
Andrew Shaw ON the trip. Expected to PLAY, says Coach Q. — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) May 22, 2014The post Andrew Shaw Update appeared first on Committed Indians.
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Andrew Shaw needed stitches when he took a puck to the face in game six of the Stanley Cup finals and now you can bid on them with the proceeds going towards The V Foundation.
In Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Andrew Shaw took a puck to the face, resulting in nasty gashes that required stitches. Need a reminder of what that looked like? Here you go. Now, Shaw is going to auction off the stitches for charity. According to his Facebook page, the auction will go live on August 15: Starting Thursday August 15th, 2013 we will be auctioning off the actual...
The Beliebers are not going to be happy to hear about this. A group of Chicago Blackhawks fans have taken it upon themselves to exact revenge on pop star Justin Bieber. The Biebs committed a major faux pas earlier this month when he stepped on the Blackhawks logo in the middle of the team locker room while trying to take a picture of the Stanley Cup. The Blackhawks themselves were...
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Game 1 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals was one of the most exciting games of the entire playoffs, and NBC got lucky when they chose to mic up Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw. Shaw ended up scoring the game-winning goal in the third overtime against the Boston Bruins and hearing his reaction is absolutely priceless. [NHL.com]
Can you blame a guy who just played a three overtime game and was credited with a game winner if he slips up a bit during his postgame interview? I certainly will not. Not sure what the young man said, but whatever you decide it is that he said, he deserved it. [@CJZero] Article found on: Next Impulse Sports

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- Light machine gun
A light machine gun or LMG is a
machine gunthat is generally lighter than other machine guns of the same period, and is usually designed to be carried by an individual soldier, with or without an assistant. Modern light machine guns often fire smaller-caliber cartridges than medium machine guns, and are usually lighter and more compact. LMGs are often used as squad automatic weapons.
Usually, a light machine gun is intended to act as a support weapon, in that it can generate a greater volume of continuous
automatic firethan the usual firearms carried by infantry soldiers, at the cost of greater weight and higher ammunitionconsumption.
It is possible to fire a light machine gun from the hip or on the move, but they are usually fired from a prone position, especially when using a
bipod. Early light machine guns (especially those derived from automatic rifles, such as the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle) were sometimes magazine-fed. Some LMGs, such as the Russian RPK, are modifications of existing assault rifledesigns. Adaptations generally include a larger magazine, heavier barrel to resist overheating, more robust action to support sustained fire, and often a bipod. Modern light machine guns are designed to fire more rounds of a smaller caliber ammunition and as such tend to use a belt of ammunition; this allows them to fire for longer periods of time without the need to reload. Other modern light machine guns, such as the FN Minimi, are capable of firing from either an ammunition belt or a detachable box magazine.
The following were either exclusively light machine guns, had a light machine gun variant or were employed in the light machine gun role with certain adaptations:
Madsen machine gun(Multi-caliber)
*M1909 Benet-Mercie (
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We Fight, We Breakup, We Fuck, We Makeup- Derek Luh Smut
Request: Could I request an imagine with Derek where we’ve been together for 2 years and we get into a huge fight but we make up with something a bit smutty
Warnings: Cursing and I’ve never written smut before so this might be crappy 🙈😩
I was sitting at home scrolling through Instagram and checking out my Twitter mentions while watching Catfish simultaneously. I put my phone down for a couple seconds to channel surf when I hear a car pull into the driveway.
Derek’s home from the studio. Finally. Lately Derek has been going to the studio and coming back late, but I’ve always fallen asleep before he gets back. I hope there’s nothing I should be worried about.
My thoughts are soon stopped in place when I hear the keys jingle in the door it opens ever so slightly. He walks in and a gust of wind blows through the house. I’m suddenly slapped in the face by a strong scent of alcohol mixed with… weed.
Is he serious right now? We’ve talked about this shit, over and over and he thinks he can get away with it?! No. Not today. Before he sees me, I turn around and walk towards the staircase and sit on the fourth step, my feet resting on the third. Phone in hand, and ready to yell.
He closes the door behind him and stops in his tracks when he sees me sitting on the steps. “Hey baby. How are you,” Derek smiles. I look at him up and down and notice that his eyes are bloodshot red. He’s high right now.
When he notices that I don’t reply, he asks, “What’s wrong, baby?” Still ignoring his questions, I finally speak up. “Did you have fun at the ‘studio’, Derek?,” I ask putting air quotes around studio. “Um, yeah. I got a lot done today,“he lied straight through his teeth. His perfect white teeth that seemed to blind people whenever he smiled. Fuck, Y/N focus.
“Oh really, like what?,” I challenged. I wanted to catch him in his dirty ass lie. “Um, I published a song, wrote some more lyrics, and here I am.”
“Really, Derek? Because you were gone since 8 tonight and currently it’s 2 in the morning. You’re trying to tell me that it took you 6 hours to write a couple songs and publish one? Do you think I’m stupid Derek?,” I ranted standing up on the stairs from getting angry.
“Okay, I’m gonna need you to chill because you’re raising your voice.” Was I raising my voice? I didn’t even notice.
I stepped down that stairs and made my way over to Derek, bringing his clothes towards my nose. Just to show him that I knew he was lying. I look up at him and I see he has a worried expression on his face.
“Huh, smells a little familiar don’t you think? The perfect mix of alcohol and oh what’s that? Weed?,” I say with anger and irritation laced in my voice. “So Derek, is the studio your final answer because I caught you in a damn lie and right now I’m very aggravated.”
He stays silent.“That’s what I thought. You know what Derek, I am so fucking tired of you always lying to me! I’m over it,” I say raising my voice. Yeah, I noticed this time.
“Woah, what do you mean always lying to you? When have I ever lied to you, Y/N?,” Derek asked raising his voice to same level as I did.
“Hmm,” I pretended to think. “How about the fact that you told me you were going to the studio when in reality you went to the club, you promised you’d stop smoking but look at where we are right now and let’s not forget - -.” He cut me off,“OK hold up, who said I smoked weed. You’re always assuming shit, and it’s getting on my fucking nerves,” he yelled at the top of his weed filled lungs. He can’t fool me.
“Oh, I’m assuming shit? Derek, your eyes are bloodshot red, you smell like fucking weed. I’m so done with your shit,” I say walking up the stairs. I get into our shared bedroom, grab my Adidas duffel bag and start stuffing my shit in there.
I jump up in fear when I feel snake their way around my waist. As soon as my brain proceses that it’s Derek, I immediately shake him off of me considering I was still pissed at him. “C'mon babe it was one blunt,” Derek whined. “So you did lie, you’re a fucking, ugh,” I grunted being too angry to finish my sentence.
“Come on, Y/N, we’ve been together for 2 fucking years and you want to leave just because I smoked a blunt tonight,” Derek protested. “It’s not even that Derek,” I say turning around. “It’s the fact that you promised me you’d stop smoking and you went behind my back and still did it. You probably even smoked this whole week, but got away with it because I fell asleep before you got back. So you know what, yes I am leaving,” I say ever so calmly and turning back around to finish packing my stuff.
I’m almost done packing when I am pulled from behind and spun around. I feel pain in my back when I am slammed against the wall with two hands on each side of my body.
I am confused as to what’s going on when I hear Derek whisper,“ I guess now I have to fuck you to remind you how good I am when I’m high.” I almost moan at his words. He moves his lips down to my neck and starts kissing it roughly. I can tell there going to be hickies there in the morning.
Derek continues his actions until I moan. He whispers in my ear again,“Bounce.” I jump up and wrap my legs around Derek’s waist.
Let’s just say we had a lot of fun that night. Maybe I’ll let Derek keep smoking weed.
A/N: Thanks you guys so much for reading. This was requested by the lovely lady: almoststupendousparadise. I love you guys and I’ll talk to y'all soon ✌🤘👋


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Isaac's Journey Home Pag
Bagging Multiple Peaks via Goat Lake on Royal Divide
About 12 miles with 5500 ft elev gain )Fri, 10-25-2013)
Bagging Multiple Peaks via Goat Lake on Royal Divide (a loop of Petunia Peak (6960 ft), 6998 Peak, 6763 Peak, and 6626 Peak) in NE Olympics (Time spent was 0830-1800)
Another foggy week has plagued much of Western Washington. Also, the temperature inversion has been going on close to 2 weeks. While the low lands were in 50s and foggy, the high country (over 5000 ft elev) was near 70s. Last week Fri, 4 of us had an excellent scramble-climb traversing Mt Washington to Mt Ellinor. This week, we decided to hike another nice loop hike in Upper Dungeness Area: Upper Dungeness TH, Camp Handy, Goat Lake, Petunia Peak, 6998 peak, 6763 Peak, 6626 Peak, and off-trail bushwhack along the ridge that divide Royal Creek and Dungeness River.
Back in July this year, I hiked the Goat Lake, 6998 peak, and down to Royal Basin Trail. At that time, we thought 6998 peak was the Petunia Peak (6960 ft). So, essentially, I did not summit the Petunia Peak (Class 2) before. A few hikers mentioned the loop in counterclock wise on the NWhikers Forum. We did it in clockwise and it was a lot tougher than I thouhgt on the ridgeline to intercept the junction of Royal Creek and Camp Handy. It was probably because we came down, instead of going up, on the ridge. It's a bit hard to see the easier way going down. Some of the routes (5400 ft to 2900 ft drop) were quite steep that took some time.
a. Upper Dungeness TH (2500 ft elev) to across Camp Handy (3100 ft elev): about 3.2 miles. Get on the ridge just before crossing the 2nd log bridge. It's trail is parallel to Camp Handy trail. Well defined trail.
b. Across Camp Handy (3100 ft) to Goat Lake (5920 ft): 2.1 miles. Just before reaching the Camp Handy, crossed the creek using the fallen logs that laid across the river. The key was to stay left of the meadow heading west and then stay right of the creek that was flowing from the Goat Lake !
c. Goat lake (5920 ft) to Petunia Peak (5960 ft). 0.9 mile. Near class 2 until below the Peak. Before the summit, needed to watch out for falling rocks.
d. Petunia peak to 6998 peak. 1 miles. Class 2 back down to ridge. Class 1 Ridge walk. A fantastic 360 views of the area (Gray Wolf, Mt Townsend, Buckhorn Mt, Marmot Pass, Warrior Peak, Mt Constance, Inner Constance. ...)
e. 6998 peak to short of Junction with Royal Basin trail. 3.6 miles. Downhill ridge walk. Bushwhacked about 2500 ft down (5400 ft to 2900 ft). Forgot to take some pictures.
f. To Upper Dungeness TH. 1.3 mile Well maintained trail.
In overall, it was an excellent (9 out of 10) dayhike in the high country in late season. The Petunia Peak was one of the best view spots in the Olympics. I do not think it's worthwhile to take the ridgeline dwon to the Upper Dungeness TH. I would prefer the counterclock wide route.
From Upper Dungness Trailhead to Petunia Peak:
Views at the Petunia Peak:
From Petunia Peak to Riidge Walk and home:Upper Dungeness Trailhead (TH), the same as the Royal Basin TH. 4 miles from here is the Tubal Cain Mine Trailhead.
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Our new MacBook Pro Retina arrived while we were in Hawaii.
Our old MacBook Pro was getting long in the tooth. It was a pre-unibody, 2007 model, 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4 GB of RAM, a 500 GB spinning disk drive, and OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard).
The new one has a Retina display, 2.8 GHz processor, 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD and it’s running OS X 10.9.4 (Mavericks).
It’s been challenging to migrate files from the old laptop to the new one, as the old one keeps crashing.


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Rededication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Clarence L. Barney Jr. African American Cultural Center to be Held Sept. 29
BATON ROUGE – LSU will hold a rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Clarence L. Barney Jr. African American Cultural Center on Friday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, the Legends Forum honoring Clarence L. Barney Jr. will take place at 6 p.m. at The Club at LSU Union Square.
Barney Jr. became the first African American to serve as chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors in 1992. As a result of his leadership and commitment the African American Cultural Center became a reality. A man of impeccable character, Barney was also a member of several other boards, including the Superdome Commission and the Board of Dryades Savings Bank. A tireless advocate for human rights, he was president of the Urban League of Greater New Orleans for more than 30 years, retiring in 1996. He passed away in 2005.
At the May 2017 meeting of the LSU Board of Supervisors, the board approved the naming of the African American Cultural Center as the “Clarence L. Barney Jr. African American Cultural Center.”
For more information on the Clarence L. Barney Jr. African American Cultural Center, visit http://www.lsu.edu/diversity/aacc/.
Contact Ernie Ballard
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The conservancy covers the entire districts of De Aar, Philipstown and Hanover in the southeastern portion of the Northern Cape Province. Although the land in the IBA is primarily used for grazing and agriculture, it includes the suburban towns of De Aar, Philipstown, Petrusville and Hanover. This huge area lies in the plains of the central Great Karoo.
The Platberg Karoo Raptor Project addresses many of the daily threats such as poisoning incidents, vehicle collisions, power line collisions, reservoir drowning and persecution facing raptors in the area. The aim of the project is to conserve raptors, vultures and owls on private land and in the small stock producing community by:
- Creating a public awareness system whereby members of the public from all different communities are exposed to the conservation message for birds of prey;
- Minimising negative impacts on raptor populations, including direct and indirect persecution such as trapping, shooting or egg collecting; the misuse of pesticides and poisons and the electrocution or collision with power lines;
- Creating a positive attitude towards raptors as indicators of a healthy and productive farming ecosystem;
- Guiding and advising landowners and land managers on ecological farming processes to limit soil erosion and degradation of vegetation through over-utilisation; to limit possible stock predation by mammalian and avian predators through existence of a healthy prey base; to decrease predator populations by limiting scavenging opportunities and to handle all situations of public and raptor conflict in the region.
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"Major Crash Detectives attended the scene and will continue to investigate. The driver was not injured and is assisting police with their enquiries," Commander Fuller said.
A file will be prepared for the coroner.
The road toll now stands at 35, compared to 38 this time last year.


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A weekly briefing on the economic calendar
Producer Price Index for March; housing starts and building permits for March
Earnings reports: American Standard Cos., Boston Scientific Corp., Coca-Cola Co., EMC Corp., General Motors Corp., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Johnson & Johnson Inc., Lucent Technologies Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co., Pfizer Inc., State Street Corp., US Bancorp, Viacom Inc., Wells Fargo & Co., Intel Corp., Kraft Foods Inc., Yahoo Inc., Washington Mutual Inc.
The Fed releases its beige book survey of regional economic conditions.
Earnings reports: Altria Group Inc., AMR Corp., Caterpillar Inc., Continental Airlines Inc., Ford Motor Co., General Dynamics Corp., Harrah's Entertainment Inc., Honeywell International Inc., J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Sprint FON Group, Wyeth, Allstate Corp., Capital One Financial Corp., E-Trade Group Inc., eBay Inc., Motorola Inc., Qualcomm Inc., Yum Brands Inc.
Leading economic indicators for March
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