When it comes to large vans 2022’s Ford Transit possesses the most desirable set of capabilities.
Similar to Ford’s major rivals, which are the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster–it’s highly customizable and very efficient.
With different roof heights as well as multiple wheelbases The Transit can be found in crew, cargo, and passenger variants.
It is powered by the 275 horsepower V-6, or the twin-turbo V-6 with 310 horsepower. Both come with a 10-speed automated transmission and rear-wheel drive however the turbocharged version can be used with all-wheel drive.
Do you need to haul the trailer? Transit can haul upwards of 7500 pounds and all models come with a variety of standard driver assistance.
The most impressive features of the Transit are how well the van is handled and the level of quiet it has in its cabin as well, and it’s because of these reasons that we have this model on the Editors’ Choice list.
Ford Transit Van Overview
The Ford Transit Van is a standout among the few modern vans. It combines comfort, functionality, and affordability better than any other.
From the driver’s seat, it feels more like an SUV but still offers enormous cargo space and the tough hauling limits of modern work vans.
It is easy to buy one: There are three options for engines, three lengths of body, and three roof heights. You also have three levels of payload capability.
Transit Vans come with a standard V6 or a turbocharged V6 for heavy-duty. All are sent through a 10-speed auto transmission.
The Transit Van is available with all-wheel drive. This makes it both a van for wet weather work and a vehicle that can be used as an adventure vehicle.
The well-maintained suspension helps to smoothen the bumpy ride on city streets as well as reduce highway noise.
The Transit Van’s basic features are not very impressive — there is no vinyl upholstery, Android Auto, or Apple CarPlay, and only a 4-inch touchscreen that can be used to control some features, but it does have a good set of safety features and many options.
Ford Transit Van Price
Ford Transit Van Price is: $39,970
The Ford Transit Van is available in three different classes, T-150 and T-250. These are payload and hauling capacities.
All have the same features. There are three options for roof heights: low, medium, or high, as well as three lengths of bodies (regular; long, and extended). Only the high-roof option is available with extended-length bodies.
The T-150’s starting price is $41,665. The T-250 is priced at $42,615, while the T-350 costs $43,865. The T-250 is $42,615, while the T-350 is $43,865.
Driver-assist standard features include forward-collision alert, automatic emergency brake, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assistance.
There are also hill-start, crosswind, automatic high beams, automatic high beams, automatic high beams, and a backup camera with trailer hook assist.
There are many options available and packages that allow for customization. One example: HID headlights with dual-battery and alternator configurations, switch banks to auxiliary lights or accessories, 253-degree opening cargo doors, heated seats, and cloth upholstery, three-across front seating, Sync 4 infotainment systems with a 12-inch touchscreen, navigation and satellite radio.
Other driver-assist features include blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. There is also a surround-view camera and parking sensors.
Ford offers packages that can transform the Transit into an RV, ambulance, parcel delivery van, or overland adventure vehicle.
Ford Transit Van Specification
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Two powertrains are available for the Ford Transit. The base engine is a naturally-aspirated 3.5-litre V-6 with 275 horsepower and 262 pounds-feet torque. A turbocharged 3.5 litre V-6 is also available. It produces 310 horsepower and 410 pound-feet.
The engines can be paired with a 10-speed auto transmission. Buyers have the option of choosing between all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.
The Transit can tow 7500 pounds. The Mercedes Sprinter has a more robust payload capability.
The Transit’s turbocharged V-6 reached 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. It is faster than the Nissan NV we tested.
The van finished the sprint in 7.5 seconds. Transit’s suspension has been tuned to provide a smooth ride that you will appreciate on your daily commute.
I am Dipak Salvi. I’ve been a blogger since 2010, and I love to write. I really like to write about cars, technology, and money. I also write about fitness and health. I run a lot of blogs, such as https://commercialvehicleinfo.com. You can contact me at [email protected]


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This historic clock tower is a heritage site (formerly called National Monuments). It is situated in the Waterfront development, Cape Town.
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Pepperl+Fuchs (Twinsburg, OH) introduces 5-way adjustable limit switch style sensors for 10-30 VDC operation. The active sensing face of these 5-way adjustable sensors can be adjusted for front, top, bottom, left, or right facing targets. Patented 4-corner LEDs are designed to guarantee 360 degree visibility, enabling users to monitor the sensors’ operating and switching state to help keep machines up and running. Category IP68/69K protection is designed to ensure robust and reliable operation. These sensors are available with sensing ranges of 15, 20, 30, and 40 mm, as well as flush-mountable 15 and 20 mm versions. They provide reliable operation in temperatures ranging from -25 °C to +85 °C.
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I have actually made a lot of things in the past few months but those were to sell in my Etsy shop and at craft fairs and holiday boutiques. I made this for me!
It is pretty simple sewing and it didn't take me long but it is quilted and it is all mine. I love my "new to me" coffee mug that I picked up for 49 cents at the Goodwill. I like to pick up pretty mugs from thrift stores and then when I get tired of them I just give them back to the thrift store and get something new. I enjoy the fact that I am easily amused spending less than a dollar!

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Today when students hear the word ‘marriage’ we pawn it off as something which may happen way down the line. Perhaps we even shudder at the thoughts of being tied down for the rest of our days. We tell ourselves that we’re still young and currently too busy planning on what country or continent we’ll backpack through next. Or more importantly how we’ll manage to pull off getting the money together to pay for it. We want to travel, meet new people, perhaps relocate to a new city and that’s not even taking into consideration trying to break into the increasingly competitive workforce and nab our dream job. The very last thing on the minds of most students right now is marriage.
Here lies a slight problem because when you look back about forty or fifty years, an era which is completely alien to us, and compare how young adults viewed marriage at that time, it’s completely different. Marriage was to them what travelling and education is to us, it was quite simply ‘The status quo’. As they reached the latter end of their teenager years, they were most likely already being interrogated by inquisitive family members about when they were planning on tying the knot. It was quite common to settle down with your first love and start building your life together from as young as 18. When we were 18, we’d rather starve than attempt using the kitchen appliances before mam came home, never mind running an entire household. Of course it’s comforting to see how standards have completely transformed and we are no longer expected to settle down so soon. Instead we’re encouraged to pursue whatever it is we love to do. However, that’s not to say we can’t do both and there is definitely something to be said for considering marriage a little earlier on in life.
A recent study on marriage by Pew Research indicated the percentage of adults in the U.S who have never been married is at a record high of 20%. It also showed the longer that people waited to tie the knot, the less likely marriage became. This is largely due to the fact ‘marriage’ is slowly sliding down young adult’s lists of priorities. In fact, more and more couples are choosing the route of living together and having children, without the paperwork from the state and the big fancy wedding that is sure to cost them an arm and a leg. I’m sure we’ve even heard the phrase ‘sure, it’s just a piece of paper’ being thrown around a few times.
The importance of marriage has been cast aside with its purpose becoming increasingly debatable. Perhaps this is from sheer doubt, it’s possible that we’ve seen so many cases which put us off the idea altogether, whether it was a parent’s difficult divorce or eavesdropping on a bitter married couple arguing behind us in the queue at the supermarket. ‘Well I hope I never end up like them’ is what most of us are thinking, but marriage can be a fantastic experience where we wholeheartedly commit ourselves to that one person with whom we’re willing to share our life with. It’s not about waiting around for the one we’re 100% positive we want to spend the rest of our lives with. That’s one of the reasons less and less of us are willing to make the leap. We’re scrutinising aspects of our relationship which we believe may end in tears after years of marriage. We say we’ll wait around until we’re completely sure. If you ask most of your parents or grandparents were they certain they were making the right choice walking down the aisle, I’m sure they’d say they had their doubts, but they were happy at the time and willing to try. Marriage shouldn’t be about perfection, but about building your relationship along the way.
‘The LGBT+ community had to put up a long and inequitable fight to exercise their right to marry their loved ones’.
I’m sure many of you voted Yes last summer in the marriage equality referendum. The LGBT+ community had to put up a long and inequitable fight to exercise their right to marry their loved ones. Their determination can only be admired and the majority of Ireland were delighted to see our country finally become a nation of equals. What was most refreshing was the abundance of teenage and young adult campaigners out on the streets campaigning for their right to marry. I feel that this goes to show marriage is not just a topic of discussion for the over 30s, but an incredible aspect of life which those who are denied it are willing to fight for. I realise it’s a long way down the line for most of us right now, we’re trying to juggle exams, classes, family, friends and in some cases a part time job.
‘You can travel the world with your husband or wife and build your careers together. Your life can still be as adventurous as it ever was when you were a singleton’.
We barely get a moment to stop and think about what our plans are for the next day, never mind what we’ll be doing in ten years time. But we shouldn’t just retain the old fashioned idea of marriage which has been ingrained in us since childhood. Marriage isn’t settling down, getting a mortgage and living in boredom for the rest of your days. You can travel the world with your husband or wife and build your careers together. Your life can still be as adventurous as it ever was when you were a singleton. With that in mind, it’s my hope that ‘marriage’ takes on a new meaning with our generation. Last year we voted Yes to re-define marriage as including partners of all sexuality, so there’s nothing stopping our generation each re-defining marriage the way we want it to be.
Laura Addie | Features Writer

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Drawing upon her artistic talents, Becky Byrne began crafting digital artwork, branded packaging, and stickers for online content creators and streamers.
While the pandemic holds negative memories for many, for some, it served as the impetus to pursue their passions. Becky Byrne, formerly a beauty therapist, known as Misha in the gaming community, is one such individual whose success story blossomed amidst the challenges of the pandemic.
Becky’s foray into the realm of digital artistry stemmed from a shift away from her previous career in beauty therapy. With the closure of her salon due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Becky tapped into her inherent love for art and graphic design to forge a new path. Drawing upon her artistic talents, she began crafting digital artwork, branded packaging, and stickers for online content creators and streamers.
Established in 2020, Me Myself and Misha swiftly evolved from a business offering design services for streamers and gaming conventions to providing a diverse array of products, ranging from stickers and tumblers to custom packaging and apparel.
As the demand for her designs continues to soar, Becky has been actively seeking a printer that can not only meet her printing needs but also alleviate the burden of running a one-person operation.
Hardware that works for you
Enter, the Roland DG VersaSTUDIO BN2-20 desktop inkjet printer/cutter. The BN2-20 has completely transformed Becky’s operations, providing a compact and affordable device that seamlessly integrates printing and contour-cutting capabilities. The desktop printer/cutter is a versatile solution to meet Becky’s diverse printing needs, whilst removing the need for multiple printing and cutting machines.
The BN2-20’s versatility has allowed Becky to print high-quality stickers, apparel transfers, packaging materials, and more, all with exceptional colour accuracy and vibrancy. Unlike her previous setup, which demanded constant supervision, the Roland DG BN2-20, equipped with VersaWorks 6 professional output software, empowers Becky with unprecedented control over print settings and functionalities. This advanced software facilitates proactive planning and organisation of print production with its five print queues, five hot folders, and limitless queue settings. Becky can now effortlessly save and recall preferences, capture specific print settings, and streamline production into a fast, automated, and uninterrupted process. This newfound efficiency not only saves Becky time but also grants her the freedom to explore and innovate further.
Me Myself and Misha Founder, Becky explained that: “Thanks to the BN2-20 Roland DG machine and its integrated VersaWorks 6 professional output software, I’ve unlocked precious time in my day while gaining a virtual extra pair of hands The machine really does more than I would have ever imagined a printer could do.”
Keeping connected with Roland DG Connect
For Me Myself and Misha, closely monitoring the printing process is vital, especially given their tendency to run shorter bursts of personalised orders. This is where Becky has leveraged Roland DG Connect, providing real-time access to crucial data on print jobs and overall business operations. This on-demand information empowers Me Myself and Misha to optimise print runs, adjusting their structure as needed to maximise efficiency.
Discussing the printing needs of Me Myself and Misha, Becky emphasised the transformative impact of Roland DG Connect on her business. “Roland DG Connect has revolutionised our operations,” she noted. “We can now schedule runs, track efficiency, and analyse our cycles on the go. This software has enabled me to focus on business expansion and identify areas where I can enhance my design process.”
The inclusion of VersaWorks 6 professional output software further enhances the BN2-20‘s capabilities, providing Me Myself and Misha greater control over print settings and functionalities. Media set functions and the new sheet cut function streamline job setup and execution, while automatic sensor adjustments ensure optimal results with every print.
What does the future hold
Becky’s partnership with Roland DG opens doors to further growth and expansion opportunities. With plans to pay off her current equipment investment and upgrade to the latest Roland DG UV-LED printer, the VersaSTUDIO BD-8. Becky’s future plans are to diversify her product offerings and explore new markets with direct-to-object printing capabilities.
Using UV technology, Becky says she aims to “expand into new areas, and print onto an even larger range of substrates, all whilst keeping Roland DG at the centre of my journey.”
Me Myself and Misha exemplifies the power of resilience, creativity, and innovation in the face of adversity. By embracing Roland DG technology, Becky has transformed her passion for art into a thriving business, offering high-quality, customisable products. As she continues to push the boundaries of creativity and entrepreneurship, Becky’s journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists and small business owners everywhere.
To find out more about the Roland DG’s VersaSTUDIO BN2-20 machine or see the full range of Roland DG printers, please visit www.rolanddg.eu
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I had the opportunity last night to attend a private reception at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University which was very impressive. Mark and Janet Hilbert began collecting California Scene paintings in 1992 and the collection has grown to over 1,000 pieces. As the collection grew Mark and Janet decided they wanted to find a means to preserve and share their collection. They eventually developed a relationship with Chapman University in Orange, California and helped to build the Hilbert Museum of California Art. Earlier this year the Museum opened in a beautiful new temporary building at 167 North Atchison Street in Orange. The Museum will eventually move north several blocks to a large old Orange packing warehouse that the University owns which will be a larger space with other venues. Last night's reception was for members of the Pacific Club.
I found it very interesting to listen to Mark describe his collection. It was fascinating to see what made him gravitate towards different pieces and how passionate he and his wife are about the collection. He definitely is a good steward for the work, almost like a proud adoptive parent. I know I always want people who obtain my work to share my passion for the image & print as I do.
I have long enjoyed the work of Millard Sheets and other California Scene painters. I think partially because the paintings often are similar to photographs, I usually like the subject matter (often they are of grittier scenes which I know I gravitate towards), they document my parents' generation which I enjoy, and I know a big part is that I appreciate the skill these artist had. Sheets is my favorite of the group and I have to say I have not seen a watercolor like his San Dimas Train Station before. How Sheets was able to capture the lighting in watercolor is just amazing. I have limited painting experience but enough to know what he was able to do with his brush is not an easy thing.
Chapman's President Jim Doti was also at the event last night and it was great to see how excited and supportive he was about the Hilbert Museum and art in general as it relates to education. Gordon T. McClelland did a very nice job curating this exhibition and I can easily say the trip up to the museum was well worth it. The museum is literally right across from the Metrolink / Amtrak station so easy to get to from San Diego and Los Angeles. Old town Orange is right there and great restaurants like Felix's are an easy walk.

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In January, I started learning to hand letter. It’s the end of April, and I think I’m getting the hang of it. The John Green quote, is done in the style I’m working on perfecting. I feel like it lives somewhere between modern calligraphy and tagging. And I like it that way. This quote is taken from this Vlogbrothers video, wherein at one point John muses about the phrase “in the meantime.” It is an interesting phrase, and the more I think about it, the more I’m not sure what it means or if I can explain it to anyone. This is similar to how I feel about my current life experience – I don’t know what it all means and I definitely can’t explain how I feel about it. Or how I’m handling it.
This first quote, from Perks of Being a Wallflower is something I try to remind myself when I feel like I’m overwhelmed by work and by trying to separate work life from home life (which I’d just really gotten the hang of) when work life has taken up residence in my living room. When I was in college, I thought 9/11 was the biggest tragedy I’d experience in my life. I may have been wrong.


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For a long period of time, while the glass transition temperature (Tg) had been mainly focused on in polymer science, the Tg values of small organic materials have been recognized to be important not only in medicines but also in a wide variety of organic optoelectronics in recent years. In this study, we report a useful and convenient “melt-blending” method to estimate organic semiconductor materials’ Tg values, which are hard to observe when each material exists independently. We revealed that some cases reported incorrect Tg values.
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Ikey Mo's hugely anticipated debut ep 'Beginners Guide To Self Defence' was released in October 2002. Once in the media's hot little hands the disk generated a string of rave reviews both locally and nationally.
'A brilliant ep that is a jam packed gem!'
Jaz, THE OZ MUSIC PROJECT
'Chis Fullers reputation as a certified monster of high-octane indie rock, established with Anodyne 500, could have been the death of his new outfit Ikey Mo.... that is he didn't produce an EP of his finest material to date. Evil Knievel is quite simply, one of those tunes, as unforgettable as Ammonia's Drugs, Pollyanna's Lemon Suck and Jebediah's Jerk's of Attention - potent, pumping pop dressed in distortion and layered in drooling melody. Simply Mr Fuller and the gang have nailed it. A fluke, right? Think again, with the sonic explosion that's chemical Girl and You Dont Say's tilt towards rock's darker side, not only have Ikey Mo proved they are masters of pop strategy, they are also experts in the more difficult language of rock. You cant really argue with talent.
By the end of November 2002 Australia's favourite youth station, Triple J, had picked up the opening track - Evil Knievel - and included on their 'Hit List' for three weeks. The song still recieves rotation on the station to this day.
If that were not enough Ikey Mo also in this time won 'Artist of the Year' at the Music Oz Awards in Sydney.
so there you have it folks, if you know what is good for you...buy it TODAY!
'Rock....the way it was meant to be.'
Sabian Wilde, XPRESS MAGAZINE
Available now through all good record stores througout Australia.

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NEW YORK – Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it will recall around 140,000 2014 Tundra pickup trucks mainly in North America because their air bags might malfunction.
An incorrectly installed part could partially obstruct the side curtain air bags in the trucks, which are not sold in Japan, the automaker said.
About 130,000 of the affected vehicles are in the United States, where no accidents or injuries have been reported yet in connection with the issue.
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St James's St Starbucks must close to protect local cafes, says Green Party Leader
Local Green Euro-MP and Party leader Caroline Lucas will speak at a demonstration calling for the closure of the controversial Starbucks coffee shop on St James’s Street on Saturday (May 9).
Dr Lucas will back council planners, nearby residents, ward councillors and local businesses – who have all been calling for Starbucks to close its doors – at the protest, which marks a year since the US store defied Brighton and Hove Council and opened its doors for the first time.
A public inquiry to decide whether or not the store should be allowed to remain is due to take place in June.
Dr Lucas will say the Starbucks has threatened the viability of local businesses – and contributed to the vibrant and unique St James’s Street risking ending up ‘just like everywhere else’.
“There are many reasons to be opposed to Starbucks opening in unique St James’s Street, but for me this is principally about protecting local businesses and defending our community from being bullied by a multinational company,” she will say.
“Whatever we think of the local council, when it comes to planning decisions it’s all we’ve got. If its decisions are being ignored we must stand up to the bullies.”


Celebrate Wombat Day at Rockhampton Zoo
Published on 20 October 2021
This Friday marks World Wombat Day, and Rockhampton Zoo is encouraging residents to pay a visit to the beautiful bulldozers of the bush.
Councillor for Parks, Sport and Public Spaces, Cherie Rutherford, said the zoo is home to six Southern Hairy Nosed Wombats.
“Recognition days the likes of this one are a really great opportunity to shine light on our animals as well as the amazing work our keepers carry out,” Cr Rutherford said.
“While the Southern Hairy Nosed Wombats aren’t critically endangered like the Northern Hairy Nosed Wombats, they are near threatened.
“For this reason, when you visit the zoo, you will spot the purpose built Wombat Research Centre at the back on the wombat enclosure.
“Over the years, staff have carried out or supported special non-invasive research programs focused on better understanding the mammals – such as habits, food preferences, and how to provide the highest quality of care.”
Cr Rutherford said that four of the six wombats reside here, with the well-known Donna and Bruce residing in the main viewing enclosure.
“Both Donna and Bruce were born in the wild and were brought to the zoo after sustaining injuries,” Cr Rutherford said.
“We suspect Donna was hit by a car given the injuries to her hips and her spine.
“She wouldn’t have been able to escape from predators given her injuries so she was rescued and brought to the zoo in 2001.
“She is in better health nowadays but still walks with quite a waddle.
“Bruce has a similar story to Donna – he was also a rescue wombat. He was brought to the zoo when it was discovered he had very limited vision.
“When they aren’t sleeping, you can often spot them digging about, grazing and eating plenty of grass.”
Donna and Bruce, along with all animals of the Zoo, can be visited between 10am and 4pm each day. Entry to the Zoo is free.
Rockhampton Zoo is owned and operated by Rockhampton Regional Council.
Wombats are the closest genetic relative of the koala and they share some similar traits. They both have rear opening pouches and a large bony plate across their rump.
Also similar to the koala, they sleep a large portion of the day – for wombats it’s about 18 to 22 hours.
There are three species of wombat in Australia – the Southern Hairy Nose Wombat, the Common Wombat, and the Northern Hairy Nose Wombat – which is critically endangered.


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Little Angel Theatre unveils 60th anniversary season
The season will feature both live and digital events
The Little Angel Theatre will mark its 60th birthday with a variety of productions.
The venue will feature a smorgasbord of virtual and hopefully live performances, depending on government guidance.
The season will feature a "choose your own adventure"-style live digital production of Sean Taylor's Where the Bugaboo Lives. Directed by artistic director Samantha Lane and designed by Ellie Mills, the piece runs from 14 March to 2 May and is based on Sean Taylor and Neal Layton's book. It follows two children who discover a spooky valley beneath their house.
The Islington venue will reopen its doors in May with a socially distanced production of The Smartest Giant in Town. Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the piece is adapted by Lane and Barb Jungr, in a co-production with Fierylight. The piece has music by Jungr, set and costume by Kate Bunce, puppet design by Judith Hope and lighting by Sherry Coenen.
A digital production of If Not Here… Where? will run across UK hospices and hospitals from June 2021. The piece is directed by Laura Hunt and designed by Ellie Mills with music composed by Dominic Sales. It is performed by Joni-Rae Carrack and Aaron Spendelowm with creative technologists Clarice Hilton and Michael Golembewski also involved.
A weekly digital series from 1 April will delve behind the scenes to look at the intricacies of puppetry design, while a new community project in June 2021 will see magical trees pop-up in community locations across north London.
Lane also spoke to WhatsOnStage about the new season:
WOS: Why did you choose to have the adaptation of The Smartest Giant as your first live show back?
Lane: It's a show that I have wanted to adapt for a while. It was a firm family favourite with my children when they were younger and I just think it's perfect for the stage. It also has a wonderful underlying message: don't judge a book by it's cover. George is scruffy - but he is kind and it's not what you have that is important, but rather who you are and what you do that counts. George can't stand to see the animals suffering and therefore generously gives away his smart clothes to help them, and that is what makes him a good person – it doesn't matter what he looks like!
George sets out to be the smartest giant, because that's what society expects of him, but ends up being the kindest AND smartest, but in terms of brains rather than beauty. Coming out of a pandemic it is a story full of hope and joy and about being kind - and I think we all need a little bit of joy and kindness given the challenges of the past year - and the challenges that still lie ahead - so it seemed like the perfect first live show after such a long period of closure.
WOS: What, as a venue, has this year taught you about the relationship between stage work and the digital format?
Lane: That the two things do not need to be mutually exclusive. Both are valid - and digital work has been a very successful way of us reaching many, many people at a time when we couldn't easily produce live work. We had actually started to think digitally pre-pandemic. We'd experimented with a number of shows that combined digital technology and live performance - Out of This World was a site specific show that used micro-cinema technology and If Not Here... Where? (a collaboration with GOSH that toured to hospitals/hospices across the UK) is a show that integrates live performance with an App and AR technology - and we had also created a made-for-screen digital short in partnership with Adastra/Bogglesox called Let's Fly with Aziza - and so moving into the digital realm was already part of our strategic ambition.
COVID just sped this up a little. And all of the work that we have created to date has been specifically made for screen. We were not interested in sharing our live shows as we cannot replicate their live quality – they were made to be performed in front of an audience. Instead, we focussed on what could be achieved at home (often using things we can find in our homes or source easily) and making work specifically for the screen. We wanted to reach children and their families who were now spending much more time in their homes. The reach of the digital work far exceeds the live work - both in terms of numbers and geographically. Our live work is UK based and reached circa 90,000 people annually, whereas, since March 2020, our digital work has been viewed over 750,000 times in 90 countries.
WOS: What does the medium of screen allow you to do with puppetry that might not be possible on stage?
The medium of film allows you to make choices in a puppet show that you are unable to make in a live context - you can cut between scenes, use a range of camera angles and shots and hide the puppeteer if you want to. Puppetry is a fantastic medium for screen and obviously has a long history on screen - right back to early TV children's shows like Bill and Ben and Muffin the Mule - and puppets continue to be a popular form on TV today. Who doesn't remember their favourite TV puppet as child?


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Why is this Belarusian town covered in kingfishers?
Kingfishers are popping up around the streets of Valozhyn district in Belarus - in the form of graffiti, sculptures and souvenirs. The reason? The bird elections have just concluded, and the unmistakable blue and orange bird is the lucky avian that has been elected to represent the town.
For some time APB (BirdLife in Belarus) was struggling to come up with ideas on how to engage locals to feel proud of their nature. But the breakthrough came in 2012, when the team, inspired by the fact that each US state has its own bird symbol, came up with the idea of holding "bird elections" to give some of Belarus' districts their own flagship bird, as a way to interact with locals and promote bird conservation.
A local initiative group in Slutsk region ran the pilot project, which resulted in the Thrush Nightingale Luscinia luscinia being chosen as the district’s symbol. The next district to cast their ballot was the Vitebsk region, near the border with Russia, where the Common Crane Grus grus was chosen as the symbol of Myory district.
Given the success of the idea in these two districts, APB decided to use the experience to expand the idea and take it up a notch.
They came up with an initiative, supported by the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme, to choose a bird symbol for the Valozhyn district in the Minsk region. But the district wouldn’t just choose the bird. In honor of the winner, the centre would showcase a sculpture and murals of the elected representative. Local craftsmen would be trained to produce souvenirs and local farmers shown how to conduct natural tours and how to conserve their biodiversity.
Elections got serious with campaigners defending the Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis candidacy, beating the opposing Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo in a very competitive race. At the very end of the election process the chosen symbol was officially recognized by the local authorities.
The project was a huge success and the activities that accompanied elections brought birds into the agenda at the local level. It made people of all ages take part in discussions about birds, biodiversity and conservation.
As a follow up to the project, a brochure with step-by-step instructions on how to run bird elections was produced, covering how to choose the candidates, conducting a fair campaign and engaging local authorities (available here in Russian).
So far three out of 118 districts have chosen their local bird representatives. Since APB was eager to involve more local councils, they have invited the other 115 to choose their own bird as soon as possible.
The first results are already in and they are very encouraging: 16 have stated their intention to participate and two of them have already launched the election process. After such high participation from the electorate, all birds will undoubtedly win from these elections, regardless of who is elected.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctors who risked their lives working in Syrian hospitals described horrific conditions in the war-torn country and pleaded with U.S. lawmakers to protect and save millions of people from an escalating humanitarian crisis.
They testified Wednesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the sixth anniversary of Syria's bitter civil war, which has killed more than 400,000 people, displaced millions of others, and contributed to Europe's worst refugee crisis since World War II.
A doctor identified only as Farida told the committee she was an obstetrician in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, where there were body parts scattered in the streets and "blood everywhere." For security reasons, she used only a single name and wore a medical mask covering her mouth and nose. She left Aleppo in December.
"Throughout the past six years, I have witnessed unspeakable horrors," Farida said. She said her unit in the hospital, known as M2, was subjected to a "daily barrage" of rockets, barrel bombs and cluster munitions.
"A hospital was the most dangerous place in Aleppo," she said.
An ophthamologist identified only as Abdulkhalek, who also wore a surgical mask, said they feared reprisal from the Syrian government and also worried their relatives might be punished if they were identified.
Abdulkhalek was director of the M3 hospital in Aleppo when the facility was attacked in December with chlorine bombs. They survived by fleeing to an inner room, locking the door and covering their faces. But he said many other people died.
"These chlorine attacks occurred after repeated attempts by the (Syrian) regime and its allies to destroy the hospital using barrel bombs and cluster munitions had failed," Abdulkhalek said. "Instead, they resorted to chemical attacks to drive us out."
The civil war in Syria began in March 2011 as a popular uprising against President Bashar Assad's rule but quickly descended into a full-blown civil war. The chaos allowed al-Qaida and later the Islamic State group room to grow into a global terror threat.
U.S. lawmakers have accused the Assad government of war crimes and even genocide as the number of people killed during the violence in Syria continues to mount. Russia, with its massive air power, and Iran, with thousands of Shiite militiamen in Syria, helped turn the war indisputably in Assad's favor.
Russia's tactics in Syria also contributed to the frosty relations between Washington and Moscow that President Donald Trump has said he wants to repair. Despite its public pronouncements, Russia has done little to counter the Islamic State but instead has bolstered Assad, its ally.
Retired Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove said during congressional testimony last year that Russia and Assad were using migration as a weapon to overwhelm European support structures and break the West's resolve. Breedlove, at the time the top officer at U.S. European Command, cited the use of barrel bombs, which are unguided weapons and have no military value, against civilians in Syria. The only purpose of these indiscriminate attacks, Breedlove said, is to terrorize Syrian citizens and "get them on the road" and make them problems for other countries.
"Russia has participated in war crimes," said Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee. "They have to be held accountable."
Cardin and other Democrats on the committee seized on the crisis in Syria to highlight their objections to the deep reductions in U.S. foreign aid spending envisioned by the Trump administration in its budget for the 2018 fiscal year. The cuts, which could be as much as 37 percent, would make it more difficult for the U.S. to provide and support humanitarian assistance in Syria, they said.
"I am concerned that in the midst of listening to all of the comments of comfort and solidarity and succor that the reality is that it means nothing if we're going to have a 37 percent cut in our budget," said Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.
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- PM Modi, Xi Jinping met on sidelines of BRICS Summit last month
- They discussed ways to improve ties, says Chinese envoy
- India, China were locked in standoff near Sikkim for over two months
Chinese Consul General Ma Zhanwu also asserted that by working together cooperation and exchanges can be further enhanced.
"India and China are working together. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping had a meeting on September 5 to discuss how to enhance the relationship,"
Mr Zhanwu said on Friday while addressing an event to mark the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
"As long as the two countries work together, we will able to enhance and develop exchanges and cooperation," he said.
Asked if both the countries have left behind the Doklam episode, Mr Zhanwu said, "Yes we have left that behind and are working together to take forward the bilateral relationship".
The two leaders had agreed that both the countries should put in more effort to strengthen the cooperation between their security personnel and ensure that Doklam-like incidents do not recur.
The Chinese and the Indian troops were engaged in a prolonged standoff in the Doklam area of the Sikkim sector since June 16 after the Indian side stopped the construction of a road by the Chinese Army.
On August 28, India's External Affairs Ministry announced that New Delhi and Beijing have decided on "expeditious disengagement" of their border troops in the disputed Doklam area.
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COVID-19 Update from the Weideman Group
Weideman Group - April 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 across California and the country is impacting everyone’s personal and professional lives. To ensure you are receiving the most up to date and pertinent information, Weideman Group is closely monitoring actions being taken by the state (Governor, Legislature, regulatory agencies) and the federal government. We will be sharing the most significant COVID-19 information with you on a periodic basis. Here is a summary of important information from this week.
COVID-19 cases continue to rise. As expected, the upward trend in COVID-19 positive cases continues in California. There are currently tens of thousands of pending test results which are projected to contribute to the rise in positive cases as soon as the results are published. Click HERE to view the most recent facts released by the Department of Public Health.
Governor Newsom continues to take action and announces new policies to help mitigate the impact COVID-19 has had on Californians. Through his executive orders and press briefings, Governor Newsom and his Administration have been announcing a number of actions they have taken to assist the most vulnerable populations, small businesses and K-12 remote learning. Here is a recap of recent actions:
*Project Room Key – Governor Newsom announced that the state has secured 6,867 hotel/motel/etc. rooms to house homeless individuals in addition to the nearly 2,000 trailers available from the state and FEMA.
*Relief for Small Businesses – Governor Newsom unveiled a series of new resources to aid small businesses and help workers who have lost work due to the pandemic.
*Small businesses can delay paying up to $50,000 in sales tax to the state for 12 months.
*California has set aside $50 million for micro-loans.
*Moratorium on Water Shutoffs – Governor Newsom issued an executive order restricting water shutoffs to homes and small businesses for nonpayment while the state responds to the pandemic.
*Healthcorps.ca.gov – In an effort to increase the health workforce, the state launched the Health Corps initiative to expand and increase the number of health care professionals available to assist with the pandemic.
*Executive Order – The Governor also signed an executive order that will temporarily expand the health care workforce and allow health care facilities to staff at least an additional 50,000 hospital beds the state needs to treat COVID 19 patients. The text can be found here.
*Schools to Remain Physically Closed - For the safety of communities, Superintended of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced schools will remain physically closed the remainder of the school year and the CA Department of Education (CDE) will shift to assist district with their distance learning efforts.
*Superintendent releases guidelines – The CDE released guidelines for how a senior’s coursework should be evaluated to meet graduation requirements as well as guidelines on suspending SAT and A- G requirements for higher institution admission.
*Senior Initiative and Hotline – Governor Newsom launched a campaign “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.” and a hotline (833-544-2374) to assist those 65+ with resources, including food, medicine and wellness checks.
*Census – Governor Newsome continues to urge Californians to take the time to fill out the census while they are sheltering in place at home.
*Private Partnerships - The Governor continues to applaud the private sector for stepping up and providing services to the state and its residents during this time of need.
*Virgin Orbit – Based out of Long Beach, Virgin Orbit has developed a ventilator it intends to mass produce for the state to assist California in meeting the 10,000 ventilator goal.
*Google – Google is partnering with the state to provide 100,000 access points for high quality internet access free for 3 months and is donating one thousands Chromebooks for distance learning.
*World Kitchen – Chef Jose Andres’ nonprofit world kitchen is partnering with the state to provide 3 meals a day to the homeless being house in the Project Roomkey facility. The organization is working with local restaurants to prepare and deliver the meals.
Legislature will reconvene on May 4, looking at technology solutions to facilitate business. The Speaker of the Assembly and Senate President Pro Tem jointly extended the legislative recess to May 4. This means policy committees that were due to hear bills in April will be pushing out those hearings to May. The Legislature is also looking into technology solutions that will allow them to conduct business and hold hearings via teleconference or videoconference if social distancing is still a necessity when they return to work. The Speaker has asked members to reduce their bill load and has granted Policy Committee Chairs the authority to establish their own protocols for determining policy priorities for the coming year. We are told the Senate is working on a comprehensive, Senate-wide policy they hope to have finalized next week to determine how to prioritize bills for the year. It’s clear that both houses of the Legislature envision a continuation of vital legislative business and that bills will be moving, with special emphasis given to bills addressing COVID-19 ’nd the economic fallout of the pandemic. All legislative deadlines aside from the June 15 budget deadline and August 31 adjournment deadline can be altered to adjust to this crisis. We have also heard noise about the potential for a special legislative session, which can be called by the Governor at any time and can extend well beyond August 31.
California Regulatory Agencies
California agencies continue their work. Largely due to historical practices of being able to conduct business remotely (e.g, through remote workshops, teleconferences, etc.), most of California’s regulatory agencies are continuing to operate and advance normal work streams. We have seen regular activity from climate and energy related regulatory agencies. We have also seen some agency work increased due to COVID-19. For example, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its licensing boards will be ramping up given the Governor’s executive order authorizing DCA to waive statutory regulations and continuing education requirements in order to streamline processes increasing the number of health workers. A full list of the boards affected as well as frequently asked questions can be found here and a full list of license and continuing education waivers can be found here.
President Trump extends shelter in place recommendations through April 30th. With little signs the nation will pull through this crisis by Easter, the federal recommendations that Americans practice social distancing have been extended. Nationwide, the lack of testing and personal protective equipment shortages are forcing states to compete against each other with calls for the President to invoke the Defense Production Act and manage supply chains. On Capitol Hill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi is looking to continue working on relief packages’
*COVID Oversight Committee – With the government still looking to clear many hurdles in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Speaker Pelosi formed a committee to provide oversight of the government’s response to the crisis ensuring the trillions of dollars of tax payer money are being well spent.
*Pelosi Considers Phase 4 Package – Already looking ahead to the prolonged economic impact, the Speaker is beginning to discuss what is needed next to get the country through a severe economic hit.
*Stimulus Checks – The IRS issued some clarity on checks that will be sent to Americans as part of the stimulus package.
Local jurisdictions embrace the Governor’s bottom up approach. Governor Newsom has stressed the importance of cities and counties taking the lead on tackling this crisis and having the state provide the support they require. Here are some of the local efforts that go beyond the State’s response:
*Riverside Requires Masks – Riverside County has issued guidelines directing residents to wear face masks in public.
*Angelinos Urged to Wear Masks – Residents of Los Angeles are being urged to wear facial coverings when carrying out essential tasks in public.
*Bay Area Extends Order – The San Francisco Bay Area will extend their mandatory shelter in place order through May 1st.


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Blackpink Light Up the Sky: It is a documentary about Kpop’s biggest girl group. In 2016 YG entertainment launched an all-girls K pop group. Caroline Suh is the director of the documentary. It starts with the four nervous girls meeting the journalists.
The black pink documentary doesn’t follow the usual success formula of movies. The Blackpink Light Up the Sky introduces the individuals Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa and does a good job of it. Apart from the grueling training, there are honest answers about these stars.
The success of Black pink: It is a long time since Kpop had an all girl’s band. On top of it, they are a fun, playful but mature group. Their lyrics make the fans good about themselves.
The leader of BlackPink Jennie: During the initial stages Jennie was positioned as a leader as she could dance well, had good looks, and trained the longest.
The beauty that is Lisa: All of them are pretty and head-turners but Lisa seems to be the prettiest.
Blackpink Light Up the Sky features these girl’s dreams, struggles they had to go through before they became mega-stars. The cast of the documentary includes these k-pop stars as self with other supporting actors. Netflix is releasing it.
Director Caroline Suh: She hopes that this documentary humanizes these mega-stars because it captures their vulnerable moments. Suh says that there is a contrast between the girl’s persona onstage and in real life. Her previous movie Frontrunners was released in 2008.
The promotions: Before the release of the film, Blackpink had a global conference with the director from Seoul. Because of COVID 19 pandemic, the promotions were online.
Other documentaries: Netflix has other documentaries shows like QB1: Beyond the lights. It’s a story about 3 quarterbacks players before they played at the college level.


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Virginia Producer and Internet Money Creator Talks About Being Music Curator for 2021 XXL First year class.
Told to Georgette Cline
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the summer 2021 issue of XXL magazine, on the stands now.
“When I first heard about it [myself and Internet Money being selected as the musical curators for XXL Freshman this year] I was really excited. It’s really cool for me because I’m a kid in school and watch the videos at home and then a few years later I can have this opportunity to play my own beats that I created… I am very grateful for XXL choose us.
So basically, since I didn’t know who was on the list, I just started making a bunch of new beats because I just wanted to create some new vibes. So Sunday night [two days before the shoot], I was like, well, Tuesday I had 25 beats ready. So I just sat in front of my computer, locked up, and then I did like a bunch that night, and the next day on the plane, I did five more and I was better prepared.
I was asking around other producers in Internet money just for some great curls they had and all the melodies that could give me ideas and I could just cook too. And I also wanted to give the opportunity to another producer to share this platform so that he can launch his production with me and we can do a collaboration. It’s just a victory for everyone.
So pretty much I was just trying to figure out on social media who people would think were on the list and look at random and possible lists. And then I was like, well, whatever, I’m not going to guess right away, so, I’m just going to try and make beats that are universally like, anyone can use them. While I was doing them, I was just trying to sink over them in different ways.
I was just trying to see if there were good pockets on the beat and if there was energy. I didn’t want to make boring rhythms for the number. So that’s just what I had in mind when I was cooking them.
I think [the beats] fit because I kind of made them with the current sound and style in my head. When I was doing them, I just didn’t want to do something that was too old or too much to a different sound. I just wanted to stay modern with it. And it’s a bit like with every year, the different artists that come in, the production styles can change a little bit, but there can be something minimal here and there, whether it is the BPMs accelerating. , the claps change for different sounds and the 808s strike differently. It’s just always different factors every year.
As for the artists in the class, I feel like the ones who got a good buzz, they are accurately represented on the roster. As Winnie the Pooh had a great year, he’s on fire. Coi [Leray] rose, it arose left and right with different songs and different energies. And Toosii, I’ve been a fan of him since last year because I found him thanks to DaBaby I think on YouTube and I just thought his flow was so crazy. Since last year I have seen these guys rise up. Morray I saw it appear everywhere. He really sticks to the job and sees him in the studio working on songs and different messages. 42 Dugg went crazy with the sample song Scorpion on [‘4 Da Gang’ with Roddy Ricch]… And “We Paid” was one of my favorite songs from last year.
I feel like right now in hip-hop the female movement is getting strong and going crazy. Flo milli, Pink Ruby, Coi [and] Lakeyah, they put themselves for that and present themselves. I think it’s really good for the culture in general. It’s a different kind of energy this year.
I think this year is feeling good [for myself and Internet Money to be part of the cyphers]. After last year, “Lemonade” was skyrocketing and this year … we [dropped] ‘His & Hers’… I feel like Internet Money for a few years now, we have a good understanding of working with young artists and working with people who don’t always have the first chance to get the chance to work or the people who are coming. It’s fair for us to work with XXL because now it’s the artists who have worked the hardest during the year, who have proven that they deserve to be in the spotlight. And we just collaborate with them. We can all just take it to the next level together.
For me, it’s really cool to be a part of something that’s a staple in hip-hop culture. XXL magazine has been working on it for years and has different classes and the best producers in the game, artists, rappers, DJs and they represent that… I am extremely grateful and I hope that here we can only go up. “
Discover more XXLthe summer 2021 issue, including the XXL 2021 first year class artist interviews with 42 Dugg, Iann Dior, Coi Leray, Winnie the Pooh, Flo milli, Morray, Pink Ruby, Blxst, Toosii, Lakeyah and DDG, an in-depth conversation with Ski Mask the Slump God on coming back this year and more.


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The activist hedge fund fighting Darden Restaurants Inc. over its plan to spin off Red Lobster is trying a new tactic: a shareholder vote that could halt the plan.
Starboard Value LP is launching a plan that would have shareholders vote on a resolution telling the restaurant operator to halt any plans to shed the seafood chain unless they get to vote directly on the decision, according to a letter Starboard sent to shareholders that was reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
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UP10TION member Lee JinHyuk, who gained a lot of attention during ‘Produce X 101’, recently visited Thailand on September 15th. He was able to connect with his admirers at his fan meeting. However, a video that was played during the fan meeting caused fans of Nam DoHyun to be offended.
As Lee JinHyuk was interacting with fans, a video of him and Nam DoHyun suddenly began to play in the background.
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As the issue began to spiral further out of control, Lee JinHyuk apologized to the fans and also to Nam DoHyun as well through social media.
Of course, some fans have also been defending Lee JinHyuk by saying he was not being offensive or intentionally making fun of Nam DoHyun.
But it seems that Nam DoHyun fans had a hard time believing Lee JinHyuk was only affectionately playing around as some continue to say he blatantly exaggerated Nam DoHyun’s behavior in a mocking manner.
What do you think?

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Canadian meat is currently severely disadvantaged in the United Kingdom (UK) market. The main obstacle is the UK’s full acceptance of Canada’s food safety system which is widely recognized as one of the finest in the world. The Government of Canada has supported the UK’s bid to join CPTPP without first achieving viable access for Canadian beef and pork to the UK. Canadian farmers and ranchers need the Government of Canada to stand up for the meat sector and rectify this unequal situation through the current negotiations of the UK-Canada Bilateral Trade Agreement. Addressing these barriers will create a win-win situation for both industries and consumers across both markets. Failure to address these unfair barriers, will continue to hurt Canadian farmers and ranchers, processors, and rural communities across Canada.
When the UK officially left the European Union in 2020, the UK needed to renegotiate its trade agreements with other countries. Canada and the UK signed an interim agreement and agreed to negotiate a new UK-Canada free trade agreement. At the same time, the UK applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). For the UK to join, there had to be unanimous consent from all CPTPP Members. The UK started several individual trade negotiations with CPTPP members, including Canada, to secure their CPTPP bid and obtain favorable trade outcomes. While other CPTPP Members secured unlimited beef access in their bilateral agreements with the UK before supporting the UK’s bid to join CPTPP, Canada supported the UK’s bid without first resolving Canada’s meat industry’s main obstacles to enter the UK market. Therefore, the Canadian beef and pork industries will work to delay CPTPP legislation, necessary for Canada to approve the UK’s membership, until our obstacles are addressed. Under the current system, there is no viable market access for beef and pork, so the sector is calling on the government to ensure the Canada-UK bilateral agreement currently being negotiated guarantees fair access.
Although Canada has market access into the UK meat market (within the limits of a tariff rate quota), unjustified non-tariff barriers are preventing Canadian meat from accessing the UK market. These non-tariff barriers are not based in science and do not meet international standards and unfairly disadvantage Canadian farmers and processors. If we let these non-tariff barriers endure, Canada will continue to export zero beef to the UK while the UK will keep increasing their beef exports to Canada. Canadian beef farmers, packers and processors are asking for a fair deal where meat can go both ways and not be hindered by non-tariff barriers.
Under the UK’s current system, thereis no viable market access for beef, so the sector is calling on the governmentto ensure the Canadian/United Kingdom bilateral agreement currently beingnegotiated will guarantee fair access. In this agreement, Canada can negotiatebetter access and a removal of the non-tariff barriers. We want fair trade that includes theUK accepting Canada’s full food safety system so that beef and pork producerscan have viable access to the UK market. Failing that, we are asking Parliament to ensure producers andprocessors for both products are fairly compensated for the damages and lossesthat will result. Our sector relies on trade and have historically always beenproponents of Canada’s trade agreements. However, we need to stand up
Free and open trade is key to the beef industry’s success, as over 50 per cent of Canadian beef is exported around the globe. In 2022, our industry hit a new export record high of C$4.6billion of beef exports, the seventh record year in a row. This great success is largely attributed to increased market access. Trade is essential to the long-term sustainability of the meat sector and helps rural economies across Canada, in addition to supplying consumers in Canada and around the world. If ambitious and beneficial trade deals like CPTPP are compromised by new entrants who do not meet the progressive standards of the agreement, the entire agreement will lose its value as standards are lowered. We need to stand up for strong and progressive trade principles as demonstrated in the original CPTPP. Already, there are four more applicants set to join CPTPP and several other countries have expressed their interest. For international trade to work properly and fairly, countries need to adhere to science-based approaches in their regulations and policies that meet progressive international standards.


With health care reform and a sweeping jobs package not yet ready for Senate floor action, the chamber will keep busy next week by considering a handful of nominations and an increase in the national debt limit.The Senate, on recess since Dec. 24, is scheduled to gavel in for a pro forma session Tuesday, with Members back to work in earnest Wednesday. Senators are expected to kick off with a vote on the judicial nomination of Beverly Martin, tapped for the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Martin’s nomination has lagged on the executive calendar since September. The Senate will then shift to increasing the national debt limit for the second time in two months. The $925 billion debt limit increase would increase the overall debt ceiling from $12.39 trillion to $13.029 trillion and builds on a short-term increase approved by the Senate on Christmas Eve. Senate Republicans agreed not to obstruct a vote on that $290 billion increase — which cleared by a 60-39 vote — after striking a deal with Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) that allows them to offer a series of amendments to the longer-term debt limit bill. Reid could decide to use the next few weeks to clear a handful of other controversial nominees. Erroll Southers, Obama’s controversial pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration, and Ben Bernanke, nominated to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve, are the subject of GOP holds, and Reid will likely have to use procedural maneuvers to bring both nominations to the floor for a vote. Bernanke’s current term as expires Jan. 31.


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Love And Vodka: A Book of Poetry for Glass Hearts by Christina Strigas
Publisher: Christina Strigas
Published: November 18, 2016
Recieved: an ecopy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Love & Vodka is Christina Strigas’ third poetry book. This book is written for all the hearts that shatter, that are transparent, that crack, rebuild and see truth. This is for the souls that connect through words. The poems in this book will make you breathless from their honesty. This poetry collection is full of poems that will make you contemplate the magic of connections disconnections, rejection, love, drinking, pain, marriage, loneliness, honor and the perils of living so many lifetimes in one. Delve into poetry head first and read passages over again to connect. This book has a modern feel with an ancient way of writing. Inspired by Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath and modern poets such as Mary Oliver and Billy Collins to name a few, Christina Strigas uses stream of consciousness to devour themes and words and spurt them forth into a poem. A contemporary poetry book that will not disappoint you and that will restore your faith into the power of poetry again.
I want to say that I was really excited to read this poetry book at first. The reviews were all pretty good and I thought I would really enjoy it. Sadly, while I did enjoy some of the poems, most others I couldn’t connect to. This is not at all the fault of the poet but more of a fault of my own experiences or lack thereof with different aspects of life.
This book would be wonderful for a person who is married or in a deep relationship in a later point in their lives. At the age of 18 the subject matter of this book fell flat for me, especially since I have never been in a relationship before.
However, there were a few poems that connected to writing that I really loved, and while a few of those fit the poetry book a few others felt a little random, but definitely welcome. I wish I could have gotten into this collection of poetry more, but it just didn’t happen for me, and I think that’s ok.
Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed this review. This is the book I read for Day 2 of the Book a Day challenge and I’m sad it just wasn’t for me.
-Till next time!

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It’s hard to believe that we started listening to Above and Beyonds podcast over 540 weeks ago. Although it was a bit disconcerting when they changed from Trance Around The World (TATW) to Group Therapy, we have since come to love their new format. The new Group Therapy format gives Above And Beyond the latitude to showcase the music they listen to besides trance. This has also has allowed for new artists, that we may not of have heard of otherwise, to share their art with the world.
Above and beyond will be making their history, making the 100th broadcast of Group Therapy Radio at the famed Madison Square Garden (MSG) on the 18th of October, 2014. We are personally excited to say that some of us will be attending the show! The show will include the incredible Mat Zo, Ilan Bluestone, and Andrew Bayer.
Didn’t get tickets in the first wave? Don’t worry, they are releasing more tickets slated to go on sale on the 17th of September.
How many of our readers will be making it there? We want to know! Tell us what your favorite Above and Beyond song or moment is in the comments below!
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Bill Nighy Biography
Bill Nighy is a renowned English actor known for his memorable portrayals of two of modern cinema’s most iconic villains. He captivated audiences as Davy Jones in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise and as Victor in the “Underworld” series. He also received praise for his role in the beloved holiday film “Love Actually.
Bill Nighy was raised in a Roman Catholic household with his mother, Catherine Josephine Nighy, a psychiatric nurse hailing from Glasgow, and his father, Alfred Martin Nighy, who managed a car garage.
Before transitioning to television, Bill Nighy had a thriving theater career. He rose to fame in 2003 when he played the role of the vampire elder, Viktor, in the film “Underworld,” which starred Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen. He reprised his role in “Underworld: Evolution” and “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.” However, his most iconic role to date remains Davy Jones, the immortal captain of the Flying Dutchman in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. He portrayed the character, who had tentacles in place of a beard, in “Dead Man’s Chest” and “At World’s End.” Nighy was awarded the BAFTA Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Billy Mack in “Love Actually.” He also appeared in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1,” “Wrath of the Titans,” and the remake of “Total Recall.
Bill Nighy had a long-standing relationship of 27 years with the English actress Diana Quick, but the couple never tied the knot. They have a daughter named Mary Nighy. Unfortunately, the couple separated in 2007. On the personal front, Nighy is a fan of the soccer team Crystal Palace in the Barclays Premier League.
Partner: Diana Quick (1980–2008)
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Famous for – Underworld, Underworld: Evolution, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and Love Actually


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The Gophers women’s basketball team opens its season at 7 p.m. tonight at Williams Arena with an exhibition game against St. Cloud State.
Minnesota lost six of its last seven games last year and finished 4-12 in the Big Ten.
Head coach Pam Borton said she believes this year’s squad has the talent and experience to improve upon its disappointing finish to 2010-11.
“I’m very excited about this team,” Borton said. “We are a lot more athletic, we are quicker and we are more versatile.”
The team will be put to the test early this season.
Before opening Big Ten play, the Gophers play a tough non-conference schedule that includes No. 1 Baylor, an Elite 8 team last year.
“If you want to be the best, you have to play the best, and I think we are getting tested right from the beginning,” Borton said.
Minnesota will rely on seniors Kiara Buford, Jackie Voigt and Brianna Mastey for a stable presence through the tough schedule. The team returns 11 players from a year ago.
Buford was a top-five scorer in the Big Ten last year despite playing point guard. She will move to her more natural position of shooting guard as freshman Rachel Banham takes over point guard duties.
A top-five national recruit at point guard and 2011 Minnesota Ms. Basketball winner, Banham may be the key to the Gophers’ success this season. She has drawn comparisons to former Gopher standout and current Minnesota Lynx champion Lindsay Whalen.
Borton said that Banham embraces those comparisons.
“I think when she hears she’s being compared to Whalen, she’s not a kid that says, ‘Oh my gosh, this is pressure,’ but she looks at it as an honor,” Borton said.
Freshman Kayla Hirt was another highly touted recruit coming to Minnesota, but she tore her ACL in a preseason practice and will miss the entire season.
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I want to connect my Kiwi thru Wifi, to remove any mains connection and possible noise. Various people have done it.
Rather foolishly I bought a GL AL-300M router:https://gl-inet.com/ar300m/
Others have used TP Link, but this one should still work? I connected it to my Macbook and used it for Wifi with the Mac's Wifi turned off and it works fine. But with the Kiwi I can see the device's IP address through the Wifi hub/router but no data comes through.
Does anyone know if there is any info how to connect a Wifi bridge? The Kiwi wiki doesn't mention it.


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When a schoolteacher is sacked he projects his bad mood at his troubled teen son. He in turn buys a CD player from a pawnshop with counterfeit money. This causes a chain-reaction that ... See full summary »
25-year-old Iiris and Karoliina have been best friends since childhood. Karoliina has been travelling and living abroad for some years now, but is coming back home for the summer as Karoliina has found them a job as waitresses in Hanko, the best summer city in Finland.
Valtteri and Sepe, two ordinary white-collar guys from southern Finland drive up north to implement a plan they've been hatching for months. Because they simply love the taste of lamb, ... See full summary »
Aaro, would you dance with me... like soldier dances with another soldier.
[They start dancing]
Would you sleep with me tonight, but not like soldier sleeps with another soldier.
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Taking place in the Finlands civil war, "whites vs reds", a woman soldier of reds is captured by the whites. She is ordered to be executed, but saved by an idealistic soldier. Together they begin a journey to face the field court, which becomes the main stage for the drama.
All the acting is done with care. Main characters played by Vauramo and Viitala are easy to relate to. Eero Aho is also quite impressive in the role of judge Hallenberg, a talented writer whose ideology is ruined by the war. Judge Hallenberg is easy to see as the most interesting character in the movie, its up to viewer to decide if hes good or bad. Also a side role of sergeant-major played by Mikko Kouki is worth mentioning for. He seems to be just the right person to play this character representing absolute moral decay of war.
As Im not the biggest fan of finnish movies I was not expecting much but Käsky (translation:order) really impressed me. Director Aku Louhimiehi is one of the top directors in finnish movie and I'd say Käsky might really be his best work. The overall mood in the movie is a bit tense, usually dramatic piano and string music playing. Great filming and good nature shots make it exceptionally beautiful. The script has just the right twist to keep the viewer entertained. I really enjoyed Käsky for the philosophical side of it, thought some of the viewers might find this movie too shocking.
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REGIONAL Federal Credit Union is committed to serving and helping those in Northwest Indiana, and this month they’ve partnered with another caring organization, the Food Bank of NWI, to help those in The Region who need it the most.
REGIONAL has set up donation boxes in their branches, each with unique designs to them, and are encouraging members to donate whatever they can, as every little donation can add up to make a big difference.
“REGIONAL has been supporting Food Bank of NWI for over 15 years in one form or another,” VP of Marketing and Business Development, Kevin Kosek, told IIMM. “We ask the members to donate $1 or any spare change they may have to the cause. These organizations like the Food Bank of NWI couldn’t be happier with our members’ efforts.”
And REGIONAL is proud to have members who time-in-and-time-out step up to the challenge of making a positive difference in the Northwest Indiana community.
“We continuously hit our goals for these organization,” added Kosek. “Our members and the team here at REGIONAL understand that the Food Bank of NWI play a crucial role in keeping families fed. Our fundraising efforts are just one our members can show our support.”
It’s all about the community at REGIONAL, and Kosek adds, this Fall Charity Fundraiser is a great example of a community coming together; not only in the support from REGIONAL and its members, but through the hard work of the Food Bank of NWI in taking those donations and putting them to a positive use.
“Our family of members here would also like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication to all those families that need and count on them for the invaluable service they provide every day,” said Kosek.
The fundraiser will be running through October 3. For a list of branches, click here.