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Indo-Pak joint statement issued at Havana after a meeting between Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Musharraf on the sidelines of NAM summit has sent a woefully wrong message to our adversaries that battle fatigue has set in and that India has lost the will to carry on the war against cross-border terrorism. Maybe the political bosses and the bureaucracy in the foreign office have lost their steam. But this can'tbe said about the Indian society, the strategic community and the security forces.
Whatever the failures of the powers that be, the nation is in no mood to tolerate the defeatist mentality exhibited by the Prime Minister and his team. There is no reason why we should concede that a terrorism-generating state is our partner in combating terrorism. In case the Prime Minister'smemory is so short that he has forgotten what he said in the wake of serial bomb blasts in Mumbai trains, let me remind him that he said, ?We are certain that the terror modules responsible for the Mumbai blasts are instigated, inspired and supported by the elements across the border.? On the contrary, the Havana statement that Dr Singh signed says, ?The fact is that terror is a threat to Pakistan as it has been a threat to India. We need to have a collective mechanism to deal with it.? How to explain this contradiction? What happened between then and now?or at Havana, for that matter?that persuaded the Prime Minister to dramatically change his perception of Pakistan? The nation has a right to know what were his compulsions. Did he do what he was asked to do by the invisible hand from across the seven seas? Or is it a continuation of the Congress party'sfaulty policy of giving concessions to Pakistan in the hope of getting Muslim votes in elections?
The joint statement marks a major shift in New Delhi'sapproach to tackle terrorist menace. Pakistan has inflicted a thousand cuts to bleed India and the Prime Minister seems to have decided to go an extra mile to reduce, if not eliminate, future terrorist attacks. An indication about his desperation is available in the Prime Minister'sresponse to questions from mediapersons accompanying him on his foreign trip. Defending the setting-up of a joint mechanism to tackle terrorism, Dr Singh is reported to have said, ?We need to toss all the balls to save lives.? Asked about the prospects of the success of the joint mechanism, Dr Singh response was a laconic, ?Let us give it a try.? Are these the responses of a leader who has made a strategic move to achieve a well-defined objective? At best, it is a shot in the dark, and at worst, a document signed by the head of the government under duress or to appease certain sections of population in the country. President Musharraf'strack record doesn'tinspire confidence nor does it give us any hope that he would honour his pledges?past or present. He is the man who said Pakistan had no trust in India and made a more damaging observation at Kathmandu in 2002 in which he maintained that resolution of Kashmir issue was linked with terrorism and couldn'tbe separated. Wasn'tit a warning that he would continue to promote terrorism if J&K issue was not resolved to Islamabad'ssatisfaction? New Delhi can forget at its own peril the stark reality that it was General Musharraf who masterminded Kargil even as the then Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee took a bus to Pakistan to offer a hand of friendship to Islamabad.
President Musharraf must be a happy man. He has extracted a ?clean chit? from our Prime Minister that he had done nothing to deserve. As of now, the General is under tremendous pressure from within the country. Balochistan is burning after Pakistani army killed Nawab Bugti and there is violence in Sindh in support of the demand for freedom to get rid of Punjabi domination in all walks of life in Pakistan. Tribal belt in the North-West is another headache for Islamabad. The General has won the battle by getting the Prime Minister'ssignature on a document that committed India to accept the Pakistani claims that its military intelligence agency?ISI (notorious for aiding and abetting cross-border terrorism)?functions autonomously and that there were ?freelance? terrorists that operate from Pakistani soil independent of the Government of Pakistan. President Musharraf might have given oral promises about his cooperation in fighting terrorists. What is the worth of these oral assurances? We know the fate of such assurances given in the past, including the ones given by Bhutto to Indira Gandhi. It is hard to believe that the dictator will change his basic approach towards India. The real test of his sincerity will be his willingness to hand over wanted terrorists like Dawood Ibrahim and Azhar Masood who are known to have taken shelter in Pakistan with the help of ISI and dismantle terrorist camps in territories under its control.
New Delhi has suffered a strategic setback in its fight against cross-border terrorism by conceding that Pakistan is not an aggressor but a country that too is at the receiving end of terrorism. India has made a paradigm change in its perception of Pakistan'srelation with terrorism. For a quarter of a century we have been blaming Islamabad for promoting and exporting terrorism?first in Punjab, then in J&K and now all over India?that claimed more than 60,000 innocent lives. By declaring Pakistan a counter-terrorism partner state, New Delhi has taken a U-turn despite the fact that Pak-trained and inspired Islamic terrorists killed more than 400 persons during the past one year?the highest casualties in a single year outside the terrorist-hit states. Pakistan may as a strategy to win laurels from the international community decrease infiltration into J&K and ask ISI modules to remain dormant for some time. But what is the guarantee that Pakistani agencies will not use this lull in terrorism to set up sleeping modules all over the country? Congress Chief Minister of J&K Ghulam Nabi Azad is perhaps more realistic than the UPA government and the Prime Minister. Mark his words, ?There are three agencies in Pakistan that support and sponsor militants?militants that support and finance militants in India, ISI and the Army that abet, arm and support militants. I don'tthink this could be possible without the knowledge of Musharraf Saheb.? Is the Prime Minister listening?


Hackfests are a way of engaging a community to rapidly respond to and solve technical problems. Hackfests are short, on the order of days to a week, but they can catalyze bursts of creative development. Like the creation of the Signal Metadata Format (SigMF) that came out of the DARPA Brussels Hackfest earlier in 2017, Hackfests that bring together diverse and skilled people with the right energy and tools can produce new solutions to hard problems.
The DARPA Bay Area SDR Hackfest probes the new uses we can find for UAVs once we make it a programmable extension of a computer. To accomplish this, we are putting a software defined radio onto a UAV as the radio link between a ground station and a flight controller. This concept presents an exciting opportunity for teams to develop new application spaces and capabilities for UAVs.
Teaming applications are now open and will close on July 15th, so put your teams together and get your applications in! We want to see you in November.


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Work Zone Traffic Information for Drivers
The dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) traffic information system alerts drivers to traffic congestion near work zone areas. Road construction areas can cause severe traffic congestion and bring about potential hazards to drivers and increase drive times. This technology uses dedicated short-range communication to inform drivers approaching work zone areas of current travel time through the area as well as where the start of congestion is located. Such information helps drivers to make informed decisions on their desired route choice.
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Increasing Efficiency of Traffic in Road Construction Areas
While a previous system using the DSRC was effective in broadcasting information to drivers, the broadcast range was limited. The new system reaches a much larger audience with enhanced broadcast abilities and is capable of handling much longer congestion coverage through the use of V2V assisted V2I communication. Information gathered by the system estimates the travel time and start of road construction traffic, which is relayed to the oncoming drivers in hopes of decreasing traffic and rerouting drivers to other paths. Drivers’ computer systems are also alerted as well so that both the driver and car know exactly what is approaching. Being able to alert the system of the car could potentially lead to automated driving assistance and presents an unexpected value to all drivers. This system is one of a kind in its use of the dedicated short-range communication technology that outperforms other Bluetooth or cellular technology.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF DSRC BASED TRAFFIC INFORMATION SYSTEM:
- Much longer broadcast range than current systems
- Enhanced road construction traffic congestion coverage area
- Estimates important traffic parameters such as travel time and start of work zone traffic to aid traffic management
- Portable system allows for adaptability in dynamic environments
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Everyone loves Pancake Tuesday. It is a great time to get the kids involved in cooking too and can be brilliant fun. I’m going to share two recipes today that are variations of the traditional pancake. One is for a potato and Herb pancake and the other is a gorgeous crepe. The crepes are so light and gorgeous and appeared in my, ‘Nation’s Favourite Food FAST’. I hope you enjoy.
POTATO AND HERB PANCAKES
150 g plain flour
300 ml milk
75 g cooked mashed potato
1 tblsp chopped fresh mixed parsley, chives and spring onions
about 2 tbsp sunflower oil
50 g butter
100 g mixed mushrooms (sliced)
2 baby leeks (thinly sliced)
6 spring onions (finely sliced)
2 tblsp crème fraiche
1 tblsp pesto
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Sieve the flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl and make a well in the centre. Break the eggs into the well and gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously. Add the cooked potato and herbs and season to taste. Mix well to form a smooth batter in consistency to lightly whipped cream.
To make the topping, heat the butter in a hot frying pan. Add the mushrooms, leeks and spring onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes on a low heat and season to taste.
To make each pancake, heat some oil in a hot ovenproof frying pan and drain off any excess. Pour a quarter of the potato pancake batter into the frying pan and cook over a medium heat for about 1 minute. Then put the frying pan into the oven for 6-8 minutes until the pancake has risen and set. If liked, turn upside down in the pan for the last minute or two for a more golden top. Keep warm. Repeat the process three times to make the rest of the pancakes.
To serve, place each pancake on to a warmed plate, herb side up and spread some mushroom mixture on top. Spoon a dollop of crème friache over each one and drizzle with some pesto.
HAM, CHEESE AND EGG CRÊPES WITH GRIDDLED ASPARAGUS
This is a perfect tea for lots of hungry children, but it would also be a good weekend late breakfast, depending on your mood. It’s the classic way that many crêpe stallholders cook crêpes to order late at night around the major tourist attractions in Paris. They are always very popular, often with long queues, and once you’ve tasted them it’s easy to understand why.
24 asparagus spears
450g (1lb) Swiss cheese, such as Gruyère or Emmental, thinly sliced
8 slices of cooked ham
1 tbsp olive oil
100g (4oz) plain flour
300ml (½ pint) milk
sunflower oil, for frying
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the egg and whisk well with a balloon whisk. Gradually beat in the milk, drawing in the flour from the sides to make a smooth batter. Leave to rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, trim the asparagus spears and blanch in a pan of boiling water for 1–2 minutes, until almost tender but still with a slight bite. Drain and refresh under cold running water to prevent them from cooking any further and set aside until needed.
Heat a little oil in an 18cm (7in) heavy-based pancake or frying pan. Pour in just enough batter to thinly coat the base of the pan. Cook over a moderately high heat for about 1 minute, until golden brown. Turn or toss the crêpe and break in an egg, then gently whisk to spread it evenly all over the crêpe. Season to taste.

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Veteran rapper LL Cool J will present Tyler, The Creator with the very first Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021. This year’s event also marks a new partnership between BET and Rock The Bells, the global lifestyle brand founded in 2018 by LL Cool J.
According to BET, the Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award recognizes “the massive cultural influence that that hip-hop artistry has on popular culture and bridges the gap between all generations of hip-hop lovers « .
» The Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award is given to a younger, innovative, otherworldly artist who influenced the culture significantly – and at the same time encouraged its community, ”explained BET. « Future winners will show a deep respect for hip-hop and have inspired others with their art and actions – uplifting and promoting culture. »
Tyler, The Creator, named Best Rap Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards for critically acclaimed Igor, is recognized by BET for « his impressive cultural contributions, talent, and unrestrained creativity that made him a Having cemented one of the most innovative forces “honored in music.” The 30-year-old rapper is also nominated for four awards at this year’s BET ceremony, including Best Live Performer, Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Hip-Hop Album des Year and producer of the year.
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Thanks to the adoption of an experimental design approach we endeavour to explore surface innovation in the context of the home in 2030, signposting future development opportunities for industrial application or commercialisation. Navigate ambiguity is essential to create innovative ideas, by exploring ill-defined problems, large meta-themes, and ‘grey data’. These experiments involve building test rigs, technology demonstrators, prototypes, and simulation experiments to think and create through the process of making.
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My high school history teacher Steve Woodsum once introduced our class to his own original theory on how he believes history takes shape. 'Woodsum's Axiom' declares "Vacuums suck and timing is everything." While this is not exactly revolutionary historical analysis, there is no arguing with the truth of his words. Vacuums are known to suck from time to time. And timing is indeed everything.
Let us consider the timing of North Carolina Tar Heels' announcement that they will not be visiting the White House. It comes on a weekend where NFL players are locking arms and/or taking knees in response to President Trump's fiery condemnation of kneeling during the National Anthem.
It comes on a weekend when North Carolina native Stephen Curry declared he would not be visiting the White House with the Warriors, only to have his team's invitations rescinded (in case he changed his mind?). It comes on a weekend when the greatest basketball player in the world refers to our President on Twitter as "U bum" for his response to Curry. And it comes five and a half months after North Carolina won the National Championship.
UNC had an official explanation for not making the trip. Team spokesman Steve Kirschner confirmed that the Heels had received an invitation from President Trump, as is the custom for collegiate basketball and football champions (tough on all other sports, no?), but they "couldn’t find a date that worked for both parties" and tried "about eight or nine days and between them they couldn't work out that date, we couldn't work out that date." Kirschner added that the players "were fine with going."
This is not the first time that this has happened to the Tar Heels. The 2005 Championship team was not invited to visit the White House until September of that year. By that time, most of the team was playing in the NBA or overseas and there was no way to assemble a significant portion of the roster to visit President Bush. The 2009 team had no such issue. They attended the White House in May of that year, five weeks after cutting down the nets in Detroit. Since the school year had not yet ended, the Heels were able to visit in their entirety.
As far as the current administration is concerned, there was little difficulty in setting aside a day for the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in April of this year, though a portion of the team made headlines for refusing to attend. It should be noted that the Patriot season was over and coordinating with a team scattered all over the United States ought to be a bit more difficult than one all living together in Chapel Hill. Similarly, there was no scheduling issue for the Clemson Tigers. The 53-man football squad made the journey to the White House in June, one month after classes had ended.
Perhaps the President prefers football? After all, his ownership of a USFL team and attempt to buy the Buffalo Bills are well-documented. Or perhaps he is more inclined to make time for his close friends Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick than he is for Roy Williams. Lest we forget, Williams is on record saying that President Trump "tweets out more bulls**t than anybody I've ever seen." Or perhaps the President has fewer available days at the White House available, since he has made numerous diplomatic visits overseas this year, in addition to his 53 vacation days.
Whatever the reason for this non-starter of a visit (and it may indeed be merely a case of scheduling issues), the timing is everything. As of Friday, the Warriors aren't going to the White House. Sunday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they are. NFL owners and players are responding publicly to the President's comments on player protests. This past weekend was all about what teams do and say. And this weekend the Men's Basketball National Champions announced they weren't going to the White House. But don't feel bad boys: The Women's Basketball National Champion South Carolina Gamecocks weren't even invited.


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1) 2D heteronuclear (1H-13C) single quantum correlation (HSQC) NMR analysis of Norway spruce bark components.
2) Raman Spectroscopic Characterization of Wood and Pulp Fibers.
3) Surface characterization of mechanical pulp fibres by contact angle measurement, polyelectrolyte adsorption, XPS and AFM.
4) Assessing Substrate Accessibility to Enzymatic Hydrolysis by Cellulases.
5) Characterization of alkyl ketene dimmer-sized papers by XPS and dynamic contact angle measurements.
6) Chemical Microscopy of Extractives on Fiber and Paper Surfaces.
Part 2. Characterization of Cellulose, Lignin and Modified Cellulose Fibres.
7) Deformation processes in cellulosics using Raman microscopy.
8) Life-time prediction of cellulosics by thermal and mechanical analysis.
9) Recent advances in the isolation and analysis of lignins and lignin-carbohydrate complexes.
10) Chemical Composition and Lignin Structural Features of Banana Plant Leaf Sheath and Rachis.
11) Recent advances in the characterization of lignosulfonates.
12) Integrated size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) analysis of cellulose and its derivatives.
13) 13C CPMAS NMR studies of wood, cellulose fibres and derivatives.
Part 3. Characterization of Lignocelluloses-based Composites and Polymer Blends.
14) Advances in the characterization of interfaces and the fiber surfaces in lignocellulosic fiber-reinforced composites.
15) Thermal and mechanical analysis of lignocelluloses-based biocomposites.
16) New insights into the mechanisms of compatibilization in wood-plastic composites.
17) X-ray powder diffraction analyses of kraft lignin-based thermoplastic polymer blends.
18) Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) of chemically cross-linked ethylcelluloses and ethylcellulose-methylcellulose blends.
19) DSC and AFM studies on chemically cross-linked sodium cellulose sulfate hydrogels.
20) Microscopic examination of cellulose whiskers and their nanocomposites

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Ever since Kim Kardashian announced that she and Kanye West welcomed a new baby girl into their brood earlier this week, fans have been dying for more info on third baby West. And though we’re respectful of the family enjoying the precious first days and weeks with their new little one, we of course have one major question: What’s her name?
And Kim’s latest Instagram post has fans certifiably freaking out, convinced she dropped a major baby-name clue.
Back in November, Kim told Ellen DeGeneres that she and Kanye planned on choosing a short, easy, one-syllable name that’s also “unique,” as they did for North and Saint. But her most recent Instagram post has internet sleuths thinking she abandoned that to name her baby after a bona fide fashion icon.
Kim posted a photo of Louis Vuitton’s signature print, found on dozens of Kim’s handbags of yore, which fans think is a not-so-subtle hint that the Wests named their baby Louis.
She didn’t caption the photo, but we do know both Kim and Kanye love Louis Vuitton, and Kanye once nicknamed himself “the Louis Vuitton don.” He’s also referenced the eponymous French designer in his lyrics over the years, most notably in “Gold Digger” (“With a baby Louis Vuitton under her underarm.”) BABY LOUIS VUITTON?
Many fans believe they’ve officially cracked the baby name code on this one.
“With a baby Louis Vuitton under her arm” ?????? pic.twitter.com/qA0QdyFiPY— Chloë (@Chloee625) January 18, 2018
guys if Kim + Kanye really named their daughter LV then KIM WILL LITERALLY HAVE A BABY LOUIS VUITTON UNDER HER UNDERARM— brighid (@brighidmariquit) January 18, 2018
Some think it might also be an opportunity to include Kanye’s beloved late mom, Donda West, in the name as well.
Louis Vuitton.....Louis Vuitton Don...Donda.....is baby west gonna be named Louie or donda???? Hmmm pic.twitter.com/7xjRRH06RO— liv (@OliviaKudla16) January 18, 2018
And then, of course, there were these super-luxe Louis Vuitton-inspired garbage cans Kim showed off on social media just a few days before the baby’s birth…
And even if the baby’s name isn’t Louis, there are still a plethora of options related to the brand, which fans also have pointed out.
what could kim's baby's name be? Louis? Vuitton? Louise? Viewton? Leview? Elle? ElleV? VIP? Levie?— divyata (@divyataraut) January 18, 2018
The possibilities are endless, but all we can say is we hope Kim and Kanye and their families are enjoying these early moments with new baby. We’re sure Kim will be happy to dish on all the details when she’s ready. Congratulations again, you two!


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L'Albero Poeta Con 10 incisioni originali di Enrico Baj, Pietro Cascella, Alik Cavaliere, Roberto Crippa, Lucio Fontana, Gastone Novelli, Achille Perilli, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Gio Pomodoro, Francesco Somaini. Introduzione di Luciano Cherchi. BAJ, FONTANA & others.Ballo, Guido. Galleria Schwarz. Milan. 1966. Folio. 65 pp. With 10 original etchings. Loose as issued in publisher's green cloth portfolio, slipcase. Slight damp staining and bubbling of cloth. Edition limited to 125 copies signed by Ballo. A fine collection of contemporary prints by Fontana, Baj, Pomodoro, Perilli, and others with each plate signed by the artist. $7,500.00
Dames et Generaux. BAJ, Enrico.Peret, Benjamin. Avec un Texte Liminaire d'Andre Breton et un Faux Titre de Marcel Duchamp. Berggruen & Schwarz. Paris & Milan. 1964. 4to. Contains 10 signed etchings by Baj & a dedication in ink & crayon by Baj. Loose as issued in original wrappers & original cloth-covered box with appliqued wool decoration. Edition limited to 125 copies. $7,500.00
Braque Le Patron. Jean Paulhan George Braque. Paris, Fernand Mourlot, 1945. Limited in 225 copies on Velin d'Arches, of which our copy is n 159, signed in colophon by Jean Paulhan. Portfolio with one original lithograph in color signed and numbered in pencil by Braque. loose as issued, the portfolio contains numerous lithographs in color, many of which in full page. Text in French by Jean Paulhan, and a text by George Braque in French: "Reflexion", all profusely illustrated. The portfolio in very good condition, is well preserved in the pictorial paper wrapper illustrated with an original lithograph by Braque, kept in the original chemise and slipcase. Slipcase has two cuts in the upper part close to the opening, otherwise the portfolio is in very good condition. $4,000.00
La Divine Comédie. Divine Comedy. L'Enfer. Le Purgatoire. Le Paradis. Illustrated By Salvador Dali.
Dante Alighieri. The Hours Claires, Paris, 1959-1963. 6 volumes. Folio, loose as issued, preserved in the original illustrated slipcases. Limited edition of 4.765 numbered copy, of which our copy is one of 3.900 in Rives Vellus. Illustrated with 100 woodcuts of Salvador Dali watercolors from 1950 to 1963. The wood engravings were realized by Raymond Jacquet and Jean Taricco. Beautiful copy in very good condition. SOLD
DUFY Raoul Vacances Forcées. Illustré par Raoul Dufy. DORGELES (Roland).S.l. Paris, Robert Vialetey, 1956. In-Folio. Loose pages as issued, in slipcase and box. Original edition, Robert Blanchet has drawn and engraved the title and the head letters. 472 woodcuts engraved by Giacomo Beltrand, maquette by Henri Jonquières, typography and print of Robert Blanchet. One of the 141 copies on chiffon de rives. Edition signed by the author, the engraver and the publisher. $1,800.00
Judith (with Extra Suite). Giraudoux Jean, Illustrated by Ernst, Max - Tanning, Dorothea. Stuttgart: Manus Presse GmbH, 1972. Slipcase. One of 99 copies signed by artists, with six original lithographs by Ernst and six original lithographs by Tanning. Extra Suite with six original lithographs by Ernst signed and numbered by Ernst and six original lithographs by Tanning signed and numbered by artist. SOLD Max Ernst: Das Graphische Werk. Deluxe Issue. Spies, Werner & Leppien, Helmut. Cologne: Menil Foundation & Dumont, 1975. One of 79 numbered copies containing two original color lithographs, one of which is numbered and signed in pencil by Max Ernst. Text in German, French and English. Cloth binding, dust jacket, in blue cloth slipcase. The catalogue raisonné of the prints and volume 1 of the complete oeuvre. Ref.: Monod no. 4325. $2,500.00 Jenseits der Malerei. Das Graphische Oeuvre. Ernst, Max. Catalogue to the Kestner Museum Exhibition in Hannover 1972. With texts by Werner Spies and Erhart Kästner. One of 111 copies, signed by E. Kästner and W. Spies. With 2 original lithographs, signed and numbered by Max Ernst. $2,500.00
Chrysis LOUYS Pierre. Charles Meunier, Paris 1940Pierre Louys colorful tale, illustrated with fifteen etchings in color by Louis Icart, of which five out of text. Loose as issued, complete of the original soft wrapper cover, marbling gold chemise and matching slipcase. Chrysis illustrations are among the most beautiful representations of female beauty that Icart has left us. Limited to 147 numbered copies. One of 125 on cream wove (No. 107). Very good copy. $4000.00
La Nuit et le Moment CREBILLON (Claude-Prosper JOLYOT de)Georges Guillot, Paris, 1946. With 25 original colored etchings by Louis Icart. Limited edition of 540 numbered copies. This copy is one of the 15 sur Johannot à la forme reserved for the publisher, exemplaires d'artiste n°V. Re-bound in red morocco with thick wedges. Spine tooled raised, with golden decorations and title, original cover preserved inside. Very Good $3000.00
Regards sur le passe`. Kandinsky, Vassily. Paris, Edition Pierre Belfond, 1971. One of 100 copies of a total edition of 120 copies, signed and numbered by Nina Kandinsky. With 10 original wood cuts by Kandinsky of which 5 in color. Loose as issued in original cover in blue green silk box. Rothel 72, 100, 106, 113, 124, 126, 127, 134, 143 and 146. SOLD
Über das Geistige in der Kunst. Insbesondere in der Malerei. Munich: R. Piper & Co. 1912. First Edition. A fundamental theoretical work by Kandinsky, with 10 abstract original woodcuts in the text and 1 in dark-green on the front cover, 8 plates and 3 tables. Original boards with woodcut by Kandinsky. One of the most important books of the expressionism. Ref.: Röthel 82-92. $2,750.00
Das Graphische Werk. Kandinsky, Wassily: 1866-1944. Roethel, H. DuMont, Köln 1970. First edition, one of a total edition of 1500 numbered copies, on Phönix-Kunstdruck and Zerkall-Bütten paper. Text in German, large stout 4to, 504 pages, hundreds of plates, many in color, including gatefolds, reproduced in photo-lithography. Blue cloth with gilt stamping in dust jacket. Arntz I.59; Bolliger 9, 930. $2,250.00 Kandinsky. Grohmann Will. Paris: Editions " Cahiers d'art ", 1931. Quarto, editor paper-hard-boards binding, in printed slipcase. Illustrated with a colored woodcut by KANDINSKY and numerous plates in black. This is one of the 500 copies printed on Torpes vellum paper, of a total edition of 610 numbered copies. Sixth book of the series " Les Grands Peintres d'Aujourd'hui ". $2,500.00
LEGER Fernand Contrasts. Portofolio in sheets, text by Aragon, illustrated wirh 13 watercolors, lavis and pencils, reproduced with pochoir (Jacomet). Ed. "Au Vent d'Arles", Paris, 1959. Edition : 300 copies + 20 copies H.C. Numbered H.C. III. Paper : Richard de Bas. Référence : Monod n°7049. SOLD
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Introduction by André Pieyre of Mandiargues. Societe Internationale d'Art du XXe Siecle, Paris 1971 Large portfolio with a suite of 6 Linoleum cut in color by Alberto Magnelli, each signed and numbered, and two original photographs of Andre Villers tipped inside the original box, portraits of the artist in his studio. Total edition of 133 copies. Our copy is one of 15 copies in Japon Nacre numbered in Roman from I to XV, of which this one is No: IV, it contains an extra suite of prints, in black signed and numbered in IV/XV. Elephant Folio, in pristine condition, preserved in the original dark green cloth box. $8,700.00
MAILLOL Aristide Quinti Horatii Flacci Carmina. Odes d'Horace. Philippe Gonin, Paris 1939 (1958). 2 volumes. The Latin text with a new French translation by Baron Delort, and a study of Horace by Mme. Michel Roussier. Illustrated with 120 wood engravings by Aristide Maillol. 8vo. Loose as issued, in picotrial wrappers, boards, enclosed in slipcases. One of 350 sets initialed by Philippe Gonin, the publisher. Begun in 1939, this edition was dormant until 1945 and then printed and published in 1958. $4,000.00 MAN Ray La ballade des dames hors du temps. Andre Breton, Man Ray. XX° siècle and Amiel Publishers, Paris - New York, 1970. In folio (700 x 54) in sheets, in blue cloth box, folder. Text by André Breton, illustrated with 14 original etchings, aquaforte (hors-texte), by Man Ray, all signed in pencil. Edition: In total 100 copies. Here n°HC X/XXV on Arches wove paper, in very good condition. Ref: Anselmino n° 60, Monod Vol. I 1922.SOLD
MATTA Roberto Vivante Mortalite. Petit Francis. Paris Editions Georges Visat, 1973. Tol Quarto. 7 etchings and aquatints in color, each of them signed and numbered, in pencil. Total edition 125 copie.SOLD
MORANDI Giorgio Giorgio Morandi: Opera Grafica. Vitali, Lamberto. Giulio Einaudi Editore, Italy, 1957. First Edition. One of 1000 copies printed. 117 lithographs plates of the works in "Acqua forte su zinco"(etchings) from 1912 to 1956. All lithographs come in a singular paper cover with title and the date of the work, written on. The complete portfolio are collected in a fine box in light green cloth, with slipcase in same color of the box. This edition of "Giorgio Morandi opera grafica" is very rare. SOLD
Le Cirque de l’Etoile Filante. Rouault, Georges - Suarès, André. Paris: Ambroise Vollard, 1938. First edition, one of 280 examples (total edition) on Montval handmade paper; text by André Suarès, illustrations by Georges Rouault. The 17 color aquatint have been missing in this copy, the 82 woodcuts still in. Ref.: Chapon Books pp.140-161; Chapon Oeuvre Gravé nos.240-256; Chapon "Le Peintre et le Livre" p.282; "The Artist & The Book" no.271; Monod no.10478. $ 2,000.00
Portraits of the 70s, SIGNED by Andy Warhol. The Whitney Museum/Random House, 1979. One of 200 copies signed by Warhol, with 112 colorful bright pop portraits of movie stars, fashion stars, etc. Hardcover Book. Bound in black cloth. In original slipcase, in fine condition. $2,400.00

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Well, the Oscars have come and gone, and even more than usual, this year the lineup of films featured at the biggest awards show in cinema left me cold. I’m sure The Artist is a wonderful film (plenty of people whose opinions I trust say as much), but I have very little interest in seeing it, and its utter dominance of awards season has made me (perhaps unfairly) slightly resent it. But beyond The Artist, right from the point of nominations being announced I found myself thinking that the nominations were so off-base, so unrepresentative of what I thought were the best films of the year, that I could make up my own awards shortlist based on movies and people that weren’t nominated.
So, that’s what I’ve done. Presented here are nominees (and winners) for 6 of the main characters voted for each year at the Oscars. I’m drawing from the same period of eligibility as this year’s Oscars, and the won determining factor for whether or not someone gets nominated (aside from me seeing/liking the relevant movie, of course), is that they weren’t Oscar nominated in their respective category. It’s a bit of a geeky exercise, but I thought it could be interesting. I start with a disclaimer that this list is utterly subjective, and reflects my own personal tastes and movie viewing of the year. And now… the alternate Oscars!
Most years, I will have seen almost all of the Best Picture nominees, and there have been a couple of years where I’ve seen them all. This year, however, I saw hardly any. Very few interested me enough to make me want to see them. Some of the films I missed did get critical acclaim and great reviews. But others (I’m looking at you, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) were dismissed as shallow, exploitative piffle, the kind of films that just seem cycnically manufactured for awards-grabbing. What would it be like if the nominations went not to the films with the most heavily-funded “For Your Consideration” marketing strategy, but simply to the films that were the best? The shortlist might have looked something like this:
Perhaps the most unforgivable of all the omissions. In recent years, The Academy has had a shortlist of 10 films. This year, they presented a shortlist of 9 films, saying they only saw 9 films this year worthy of the Best Picture nod. To many, this seemed like a direct snub of Drive, the popular favourite to enter that 10th slot. It got nominated for a Bafta, and though few thought it had a serious chance of winning, there was already much talk going in about this being the “people’s choice” dark horse on the shortlist. But then the Academy decided that they’d rather recognise no film at all than recognise Drive!? For me, this tense, stylish crime thriller would be first film on the shortlist.
At first glance, it might seem an unlikely choice. It’s an action/thriller. It was released in the Spring, no man’s land for any film with the slightest hopes of Oscar recognition. It has a soundtrack by the Chemical Brothers. But on closer inspection, it becomes clear this in fact has a strong Oscar pedigree. It’s directed by awards season darling Joe Wright, here doing what I’d say is easily his best work thus far. It stars Cate Blanchett, perhaps second only to Meryl Streep in terms of how much love is bestowed upon her by awards voting bodies. And then there’s the fact it’s bloody brilliant. It has much of the style and hard-hitting action of the Bourne films, but with an added dose of heart behind it all. One of the year’s best, even if it was never going to be recognised as such at the Oscars.
Perhaps the most criminally under-recognised film of the year, what sets this apart from Hanna is that I seriously thought this had all the tools to be a big player at the year’s awards season. Released at the right time. Great acting. Great direction. Socially relevant. When I first saw this, and was utterly floored, I thought the Oscar nominations were inevitable. But then this film just dropped off the radar, a practical non-entity not just at the Oscars, but at the Baftas, the Golden Globes, the Screen Actor’s Guild, the Director’s Guild. Only the Independent Spirits gave it a few nominations, and even then it didn’t win any. This is a prime example of how often it’s not quality, but whether or not you have the money and influence to promote your film and really shill for that nomination slot. A real shame.
Part crime movie, part horror, part pitch-black comedy, Kill List is an odd, difficult film that likely never had any intentions of awards prestige when it was made. It tells the story of a hitman coming out of retirement for One Last Job – so far, so cliche – but from there it goes off the deep end into unexpected, nightmarish directions that feel more like something you’d see in a David Lynch film. The stunningly crafted narrative builds steadily and quietly immerses you, and you’ll likely leave the movie feeling disturbed and baffled in equal measure. You may love it or hate it, but Kill List is a film you’ll be thinking about for some time after seeing it.
The Academy likes nominating British films. But the image of British cinema that appeals to the Oscars (and, indeed, to David Cameron, given his recent comments about the kind of British movies that he wants funding to be focused on) is sumptuous, gloosy, classy fare, awards-friendly films like The King’s Speech. Tyrannosaur is not this kind of movie. It’s harsh, dark, with characters that are hard to like, but though the word “bleak” has been thrown around freely when describing it, I wouldn’t say it is. Director Paddy Considine has crafted a movie that suggests hope and beauty can be found in the most unlikely of places, and though they may be fragile and in danger of being stomped out, they are worth fighting for. A moving, powerful film: Considine deserved the Bafta he got for it, but it deserved further recognition.
RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
Of course, The Academy are reticent about recognising summer blockbusters, or about recognising sci-fi, so a sci-fi summer blockbuster has practically no chance. But in a summer packed with superhero films I was keen to see, it was Rise of the Planet of the Apes that ended up ruling the roost. There was action (though much of it was given away in the trailer), but what really made the film memorable was how moving it was, the drama building up to that action that made us emotionally invested in the characters: both the humans and the CGI primates. The best film of the summer, and if the Oscars wanted to give a slot over to recognising a blockbuster this year as they sometimes do, this should have been their choice.
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
Another divisive film, this one. Some thought it was too unpleasant. Others thought it was too aloof and disengaged. Those could be valid complaints, but underneath all that is perhaps one of the scariest films of the year. Unfolding like a nightmare, the tension is thick and palpable throughout as we build to a climactic crisis we know right from the start is coming, like a car crash we can’t look away from. There is a lot of craft in the making of this film, and while I’d probably enter it into the ranks of “great films I probably never want to see again”, I’d still say it deserved a nomination.
TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY
Apparently, Academy voters don’t like being made to think too much. This film is meticulous and labyrinthine in its plotting, and at points it’s hard to keep up with all the inricacies of the unfolding conspiracy. Indeed, at first it feels a little boring, and it’s only once it’s been going on a while that you realise you have been slowly drawn in and enthralled by the meandering narrative. Everything is anchored by a mighty performance by the always-brilliant Gary Oldman, and it’s a film that definitely merits repeat viewing.
I can kind of understand why this didn’t get much awards love. It’s very similar to The Fighter, which got plenty of recognition last year. And it very much plays to the broad strokes of sports movie formula. Not to mention, MMA might be less sexy to crusty old awards voters as more traditional sports like boxing or baseball. However, taking all that into account, Warrior still managed to be one of the most engaging films of the year, well-acted and tightly-plotted, pulling on the appropriate heart strings. It’s a well-worn formula because it works so well!
It’s a well known fact that comedy doesn’t do well at the Oscars. That’s a shame, as you could argue that just as much craft goes into making a genuinely great comedy as a genuinely great drama, even if different muscles are being flexed. This year, no comedy was better than Bridesmaids. It’s been called “the female Hangover“, which I’d actually say is derivative, as it’s better than The Hangover. There are some truly genuis comedy setpieces, and the cast deliver quality performances that make you invested in the story beyond just laughing at the gags.
And the winner is…
A very competitive category this year. The shortlist that was actually nominated featured some worthy names, and even when limiting my choices to those not nominated, I had to make a couple of painful omissions: special mention, then, to Ben Wheatley for Kill List and Rupert Wyatt for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. But here is the final shortlist of some of the most outstanding directing to quite bafflingly go unrecognised by the Academy, let’s call it The Christopher Nolan Award:
TOMAS ALFREDSON – TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY
Really, Alfredson should be a two-time nominee by now: he deserved a Best Director nod for the sublime Let the Right One In. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy served as further testament to his mastery of crafting a scene and building tension. Classy, innovative work that the Academy had no excuse not to make room for.
NICHOLAS WINDING REFN – DRIVE
Bronson showed some glimpses of Nicholas Winding Refn’s promise as a director, but it was with Drive that this promise was truly fulfilled. Switching effortlessly between the slick and serene to the brutally violent, Refn helped shape what could have been a standard crime story into the coolest film of the year.
JEFF NICHOLS – TAKE SHELTER
I could just repeat what I said about Take Shelter in my Best Picture list. As bafflingly overlooked as the film itself, here Nichols really marks himself as a director of note, steadily building the dread as the story progresses, and leaving us as viewers questioning until the last moment whether the impending disaster is real or all in lead character Curtis’ head. This might have been a little indy film, but you wouldn’t think it looking at how it was directed.
LYNNE RAMSAY – WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
Lynne Ramsay did some really interested things with the direction of this movie, making a viewing experience as jarring and fragmented as Eva’s state of mind. A suitably convincing depiction of trauma.
JOE WRIGHT – HANNA
With some of the most skillfully crafted, exhilerating action sequences of the year, and style and memorable motifs even in the quiet moments, Joe Wright continues to evolve as a director. Awards history may remember Hanna as a little stop-gap between Atonement and his next big award-gobbler film, but in truth, this is his best work yet.
And the winner is…
I will say that I was greatly pleased to see Gary Oldman recognised in the Oscar nominee shortlist, though I was devastated when he didn’t win. With one of my faves recognised, who else stood out this year?
MICHAEL SHANNON – TAKE SHELTER
I wanted Gary Oldman’s George Smiley to be my top performance of the year, I really did. But if I had to be honest and objective, I can’t deny that, without a doubt, the acting performance of the year belonged to Michael Shannon in Take Shelter. An understated, heartbreaking depiction of mental illness, Shannon was utterly convincing and sympathetic in this role.
PETER MULLAN – TYRANNOSAUR
This was a marvel of a performance. You really shouldn’t like Peter Mullan’s Joseph in Tyrannosaur. In the difficult-to-watch opening of the movie, he kicks his dog to death. He’s a nasty, violent drunk, vindictive even towards people attempting to be kind to him. But Mullan invests Joseph with a quality that, even underneath all the unpleasantness, suggests a hope for redemption. He’s a deeply damaged soul, someone who’s done a lot of bad things, but he might just still be capable of being a good man.
TOM HARDY – WARRIOR
Much has been made of the physical mass Tom Hardy put on for this role, all hulking shoulders and tree-trunk neck. But while that’s impressive, let’s not forget the actual performance. Hardy’s Tommy Conlon is a seething mass of barely repressed fury and resentment, and though Joel Edgerton’s Brendan Conlon is supposed to be the hero of the film that we can relate to, it’s Hardy’s performance that proves more memorable. Further proof that Hardy is one step away from emerging as one of the world’s top actors.
RYAN GOSLING – DRIVE
Ryan Gosling was in approximately 637 films this year, so it’s funny that the one he made the most lasting impression in was the one where he barely said anything. But Gosling does so much with his eyes and his body language that he doesn’t really need to say much to deliver a mesmerising, iconic performance.
ANDY SERKIS – RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
The King of Motion Capture has already gone through the whole “he should have been nominated” argument for his performance as Gollum in Lord of the Rings. But his work as ape Caesar could be his best yet. We’ve reached a stage where CGI animals can feel more human than actual actors!
And the winner is…
It’s a real shame that in this year’s award season, Meryl Streep’s “Margaret Thatcher as Erin Brokovich” turn in The Iron Lady was seen as the undisputed winner in a one-horse race. Because while that performance was good, and the best thing in an underwhelming film, I would hardly rank it among the year’s best. This was actually a particularly competitive year for great performances by actresses, and I wish that had been reflected more in the year’s nominations. Here’s how I’d have had it:
TILDA SWINTON – WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
One of the biggest shocks when the nominees were announced was Tilda Swinton’s snubbing from the shortlist. Her performance as broken mother Eva was seen as the only one with a hope of upsetting Streep’s Thatcher, having picked up a few of the more minor awards in the circuit over her more celebrated rival. It was a longshot, but I’d held out hope that Swinton could somehow pull off the upset on Oscar night. But her inexplicable absence on the shortlist assured Streep’s victory.
OLIVIA COLMAN – TYRANNOSAUR
Twitter was aflame with celebrities expressing outrage at Olivia Colman not getting a Best Actress nomination at the Baftas. With the Oscars, it was grudgingly accepted that they probably wouldn’t even know who she was. But at the Baftas, where British cinema is supposed to be at the forefront, the snub is unforgivable. Yes, Oliva Colman is best known as a comedy actress. But that doesn’t change the fact that her performance as Christian shopkeeper and battered wife Hannah was tragic and moving, and the best in a film rich with powerhouse performances.
NOOMI RAPACE – BABYCALL
Now, I’ve not seen the remake of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, so maybe Rooney Mara is great in it. But I think it’s a disgrace that she got an Oscar nomination for the remake while Noomi Rapace’s depiction of Lisbeth Salander in the original went unrecognised. The Oscars should have remedied that oversight by recognising Rapace’s chilling performance as Anna in Babycall. The film itself is flawed, but Rapace is stunning, proving to be equally great in a role that is practically the polar opposite of Lisbeth Salander. Rapace is marking herself out as one of the best actresses working today, and I hope that success continues with her leading role in Prometheus.
SAOIRSE RONAN – HANNA
Saoirse Ronan is one of our most promising young talents. She was the best thing in Atonement, acting both Kiera Knightley and James McAvoy off-screen. She was great in The Lovely Bones. And still only 16 at the time this film was made, she manages to carry Hanna on her shoulders, with her genetically modified assassin proving to be a very different and much more physical role than her earlier parts.
KIRSTIN WIIG – BRIDESMAIDS
I could reiterate the whole “comedy doesn’t get recognised” argument here. Kirstin Wiig isn’t afraid to make herself look ugly, or stupid, and in amidst starlets delicately doing romantic “comedy” while always looking pristine and stylish, that in itself is an admirable skill. But on top of that, she manages to craft a flawed, nuanced character that the film revolves around.
And the winner is…
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
This year, the Academy seemed to make this category about throwing bones to old favourites (and Jonah Hill). In the process, a collection of great performances were overlooked.
EDDIE MARSAN – TYRANNOSAUR
You know, I used to like Eddie Marsan. But Tyrannosaur might have forever ruined him for me. As Hannah’s abusive husband, he is an utterly vile, detestable human being. He also serves as a nice contrast to Mullan’s Joseph: polite and successful on the outside, with the nice car and the nice house, but utterly rotten and petty on the inside.
EZRA MILLER – WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
This was one of the great “a star is born” performances of the year, with Miller’s Kevin dominating the film, and the young actor showing a truly magnetic screen presence that belies his relative lack of experience.
ALBERT BROOKS – DRIVE
Albert Brooks – known largely for his comedic roles and for being in Finding Nemo – flexed a different set of muscles here, playing an intimidating villain who was all the more sinister for how he replaced snarls with smiles.
MICHAEL SMILEY – KILL LIST
While Neil Maskell was good in the leading role as assassin Jay, it was Michael Smiley who stole the show as his affable partner Gal. Smiley played Gal like a nice guy you wouldn’t mind having a drink with, who just happens to kill people as his day job.
TOM HIDDLESTON – THOR
This was a breakout year for Tom Hiddleston, and the film that first brought him to the attention of many was Thor. As Loki, he was easily the best thing in the film, so much so that his return for The Avengers was hotly demanded, and thankfully, has been confirmed. What made the performance so compelling was the duplicity, where right up until the end we were unsure of Loki’s true intentions and motivations. Shakespearean stuff.
And the winner is…
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Not the most competitive of categories this year, but there were still a few performances that merited recognition:
CATE BLANCHETT – HANNA
The proverbial Wicked Witch of this grim fairytale, Cate Blanchett crafted a memorable screen villain. Marissa was also a triumph for the wardrobe department: all angular clothes and uncomfortable shoes. Blanchett complemented it perfectly, externalising her characterisation by making Marissa come across as almost self-flagellating in her obsession with order.
ROSE BRYNE – BRIDESMAIDS
I was pleased to see Melissa McCarthy get nominated for her role in Bridesmaids, but I think Rose Bryne also deserved recognition for her role as Helen, the prim, glacial nemesis to Wiig’s Annie. She could have easily been played as just a baddie, but what made the character compelling was that she was so layered, and Bryne did a great job displaying that in her nuanced performance.
SALLY HAWKINS – SUBMARINE
I’ve not mentioned Submarine much in these alternate Oscars, but if I had to give it recognition anywhere, it would be for Sally Hawkins’ work as the lead character’s mother. It’s a believable performance, at turns sympathetic and unlikeable, but always understandably human. Much like the film, Hawkins treads the line between comic and tragic in her performance.
CAREY MULLIGAN – DRIVE
Responsible for carrying much of the emotional weight in Drive, Carey Mulligan does a great job of playing off Gosling’s strong, silent type and investing those scenes with heart and warmth.
JESSICA CHASTAIN – TAKE SHELTER
Jessica Chastain was actually nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars this year. But she was nominated for the wrong film. Her conflicted performance in Take Shelter is great, as we see her torn between her doubt over her husband’s well-being and her desire to still stand by him. It’s saying something that, as powerful as Michael Shannon’s performance is, the film still feels very much like a two-hander rather than a one-man show thanks to the contribution of Jessica Chastain.
And the winner is…
What do you guys think? What would be your chosen winners from this alternate shortlist? Or would you have made your own shortlists?


Kent gallery to open 18th season Saturday
The exhibit, which includes paintings, sculptures and mixed media by 16 artists, will run through May 29.
Saturday's reception for the artists will be from 3 to 5 p.m.
The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, call (860) 927-3129.


Bloomberg reports that Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Florida Keys face a 61-80 percent chance of BP’s tar balls reaching their popular beaches and precious real estate. They face a greater probability of being affected because the black oil has entered the Gulf’s Loop Current, which snakes eastward and around the tip of Florida. If the nasty tar balls arrive on the billion-dollar beaches of Miami, Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale, the real estate market and coastal Florida economy could face a catastrophe.
The real estate market in many places along the Gulf and Florida coast has already seen up to a 32% devaluation, according to Moody's, and things may even get worse as buyers, developers and vacationers look for investment alternatives. There are over 4,000 operational oil wells in the Gulf and investors are wisely questioning why they should risk their financial futures to the potential of this kind of multi-decade, environmental disaster.
One place they are looking lies only 350 nautical miles across the Gulf from Florida and is protected for the foreseeable future from oil spills by the powerful northerly flow of the Loop Current. This land is known as the Mayan Riviera, an unspoiled 80-mile, pristine patch of Mexico’s only Caribbean coastline. Here the sand is powdery-white, the water crystalline and warm year round.
This area is similar to where Florida was in its development 40 years ago. Just a few miles south of the massive hotels and chaos of Cancun remains pristine tree-lined beaches and huge swaths of undeveloped coastline recently dubbed by Conde Naste Travel as “The Most Beautiful Beaches in the World”. This Mayan Eden is the home of the Corona commercials and is quickly becoming some of the hottest real investment property on the planet.
It’s all happening very fast. Only a few years ago, Playa del Carmen, the heart of the Riviera Maya, had only dirt streets, now it’s the fastest growing town in the Americas according to the Guinness Book of World Records and the town of Tulum, 30 minutes to the south, is poised to grow even faster. Savvy American and Canadian developers are now pouring millions of investment dollars into this virgin land, envisioning brand new communities with 5,000 eco-friendly, beach homes for 12,000 fellow “Gringo” citizens.
As the massive oil spill continues to flow into the Gulf towards some of the most prized beaches in the United States, one cannot help but wonder what the impact is going to be. As the tar balls arrive on Gulf beaches, already “oil impact notices” are being posted by local health officials. The notices say “pregnant women, children ages 5 and younger and people with compromised immune systems should avoid skin contact with sand and water that have been affected by the oil”.
Whatever the outcome, many investors are now contemplating and preparing for the worst, others are hoping the expert’s predictions are off and the oil will never arrive on South Florida’s shores. Whether the tar balls make it or not, everyone now realizes how vulnerable Florida is to current and future oil disasters.


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A tri-axle dump truck on its side -- spilled tons of rock salt onto interstate 81 South in the Avoca-Area. The wreck stalled traffic for hours Thursday morning.
The crash immediately closed both southbound lanes of the interstate -- stalling the busy morning commute.
First responders from both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties were called to the scene.
They say oil and fuel also spilled from the dump truck -- and even they had initial trouble getting to the scene.
Eyewitnesses say the driver was able to get out of the dump truck -- but he was later taken to the hospital.
While truck drivers say they're happy he wasn't seriously hurt -- they were frustrated over the delays the wreck caused.
Witness say the dump truck was weaving near the Avoca exit around 7:30 am when it overturned, spilling 15-20 tons of rock salt.
As a result, both lanes of 81 South are closed and traffic is backed up for miles.
The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
PennDOT officials are encouraging drivers to avoid this stretch of the interstate if possible.
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Congress flexes muscle, targets Mamata govt
- India’s surgical strikes along LoC show intent to act strongly against terrorists
- US NSA Susan Rice calls up Ajit Doval, says 'expect Pakistan to take action against terror'
- PM Modi holds Cabinet Committee on Security meeting; Rajnath, Jaitley, Doval present
- Narendra Modi's review meet on MFN status to Pak postponed to next week
- Day after sharing terror information with Pakistan, NIA revises details
Slams state 'apathy' for AIIMS-like hospital in Raiganj.
The state Congress today took out a massive rally to protest against the alleged atrocities of the ruling Trinamool Congress as well as the state's "apathy" towards land acquisition for the proposed AIIMS-like hospital in Raiganj.
Three simultaneous rallies were held at three places — Rani Rashmoni Square, Phears Lane and Brabourne Road.
Along with West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president Pradip Bhattacharya, senior Congress leaders such as Abdul Mannan, Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury and Nirbed Ray were present at the gathering at Rani Rashmoni Square.
The speakers covered nearly all topical issues — from Arabul Islam to Mir Amirul Islam — and sent out a stern message to the Trinamool, which was their ally once.
"If Mamata supported the venture, her government could have claimed a big share of the credit of setting up the hospital, but she is opposing it only because of her huge ego. But we will see to it that the hospital is built there at any cost," Bhattacharya said.
"The fact is, in this case, the farmers are willing to sell their land for the hospital. Because it is an initiative of Priya Ranjan Dasmunshi, Mamata doesn't want the project to see the light of the day," he added.
The state Congress president said that from January 28, for seven days there will be processions and demonstrations at every block and law violation programmes in every district against the "tyranny".
Union minister of state for urban development Deepa Dasmunshi said Mamata was opposed to the hospital. Pointing out at a group of 84 farmers from Raiganj, who she claimed were owners of 110 acres of land where the campus of AIIMS could be built, at the rally on Phears Lane said all the farmers were willing to give away their land.
- The emergence of Akhilesh Yadav as a popular leader is an indicator of the same-old in the SP
- Poverty caused by expenditure on health has doubled in India in the past 15 years
- India’s aggressive response to Nawaz Sharif’s lies at the UN was a clear indicator of the things to come
- People, policymakers can be led by subtly influencing their choice architecture
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Headache While Pregnant
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Since you’re here, it’s probably safe to say you’re one of the unlucky mama’s that get to deal with those nagging pregnancy headaches. Rest assured you’re not alone – in fact studies have shown that roughly 39% of pregnant women suffer from headaches right along with you.
In this article:
- What Can Cause Headaches During Pregnancy?
- How Can I Get Rid Of A Headache While Pregnant?
- Is It Normal To Get Headaches Everyday While Pregnant?
- Migraines During Pregnancy When To Worry
What Can Cause Headaches During Pregnancy?
Since your headaches are probably bad enough without stressing about your health, let me go ahead and tell you – they’re usually completely normal (tension headaches)! And although they’re most common in the first and third trimesters, they have been known to last throughout pregnancy. (Great, right?)
But what is it about pregnancy that causes them?
You can probably thank your hormones for those lovely pregnancy headaches you’re experiencing, since a fluctuation in hormones is normally the culprit -- along with an increase in blood volume.
Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy to pin down the cause of your headaches! There are other causes that don’t necessarily have anything to do with pregnancy. That means there could be more than one reason you’re having them so frequently.
And here are yet even more potential causes:
- Stress – I know, this one’s a little hard to overcome, especially during pregnancy. But it’s important to try and get a handle on it no matter how impossible it may seem now.
- Bad eyesight goes hand in hand with headaches. If you find yourself squinting a lot, it might be time to have your eyes checked out. You never know, glasses or contacts could drastically improve your headache situation.
- Poor posture, believe it or not, is a common cause of headache (and when you’re pregnant, good posture is especially important – and hard to come by!) If you sit a lot during the day, make sure you’re sitting properly. To avoid using incorrect posture, try sitting on an exercise ball – then you have no choice but to sit properly.
- The way you wear your hair – Yes, I said it! Trust me, if you have long hair, that could very well be the cause of your headaches. In fact, that paired with all the changes occurring in your body could make for some pretty painful ones. Try leaving your hair down often – wearing it up puts more pressure on your scalp which brings on tension headaches.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse… each trimester brings its own possible causes of headache.
That means, the reason you’re having/had headaches in your first trimester may not be the same reason you have headaches in your 2nd and 3rd trimester. Confusing, right?
In the second and third trimester, headaches may be caused by extra weight, poor posture, sleep deprivation, high blood pressure, and diabetes. (Most of which can be ruled out with simple testing.)
How Can I Get Rid Of A Headache While Pregnant?
When you feel your head begin to pound, your first instinct is to reach for the Ibuprofen! I know, it’s a hard habit to break.
The bad news is, most OTC pain meds aren’t considered safe during pregnancy. In fact, Acetaminophen is about the only thing you can take and sometimes that doesn’t even work.
Lucky for us, there are plenty of safe ways to say goodbye to your headaches. Aside from OTC pain meds, there are also natural options for you.
Here are a few methods you can try:
- Massage- There’s nothing a good ole massage can’t cure – really, treating yourself to a relaxing massage is completely justifiable. Massages relieve stress and tension so they’re great for those stubborn headaches.
- Rest- I know you’re laughing at this one! (I even had to giggle a little) I understand, some of us don’t have the option to “rest” – especially when we have other kids to take care of. If you find it super difficult to get extra rest, make sure you’re at least going to bed at a decent time at night. It’s easy to get swept up in the motions of life and not realize you are depriving your mind and body of sleep.
- Exercise- Surprisingly, exercise works well for tension headaches. A little Yoga and deep breathing exercises and your headache will be gone in no time.
- Essential oils- This is one of the quickest ways to relief. If you own any essential oils at all then you must have peppermint. If not, you can usually pick it up at your local department store. Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Chamomile are all effective at relieving headaches. You can either diffuse them or – even simpler, inhale the aroma straight from the bottle to feel almost immediate relief!
- Drinking more water- You may not realize it now but it’s extremely easy to get dehydrated when you’re pregnant, and dehydration causes headaches along with other (more serious) problems. Make sure you’re getting enough water daily to keep you healthy and hydrated!
Is It Normal To Get Headaches Everyday While Pregnant?
Having headaches seems normal enough -- but headaches every day? There’s got to be something wrong there – Right?
Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but to be honest, having a headache every day for a while is far from out of the ordinary when you’re pregnant!
But on the bright side, most women experience headaches most frequently in the first and third trimester so maybe you’ll get some relief during that second trimester! (Here’s to hoping!!)
On the other hand, if your headaches are accompanied by fever, fainting, seizures, or blurred vision – or you are getting absolutely no relief, it’s time to see your doctor!
Migraines During Pregnancy When To Worry
For most of us, the risk of migraine decreases with pregnancy (especially if you suffered from them before you got pregnant)
But if you are part of the unlucky few, you may just get your very first migraine during pregnancy.
Since migraines are most common in the first trimester, hopefully your suffering is almost over!
To be on the safe side; keep track of your migraines, the symptoms they cause, how long they last, and the severity of each one. And as a further step, don’t hesitate to discuss your migraines with your doctor during your next prenatal checkup.
During pregnancy, it’s wise to take migraines serious because high blood pressure paired with migraines can increase the risk of developing pre-eclampsia – which is a serious complication of pregnancy.
See your doctor immediately if:
- your migraines last longer than 60 minutes and don’t resolve or improve.
- you feel weakness on one side of your body.
- you see changes in alertness.
- your speech is slurred.
- you experience swelling in your hands and feet.
- you feel pain in your upper right abdomen.
Staying on the safe side of migraines is important whether you’re pregnant or not, but you should take extra caution when you are.
Remember taking care of you takes care of baby!
National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, The Role of Headache in the Classification and Management of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy, August 2015.
National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, Lavender essential oil in the treatment of migraine headache: a placebo-controlled clinical trial, April 2012.
National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, Blood volume changes in normal pregnancy, October 1985.
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Born 3 February 1821 at Holyhead; Dr. Owen Thomas was his elder brother. His father originally came from Llanddeiniolen, Caernarfonshire, and his mother from Anglesey. In 1827, owing to the shortage of work his father, who was a stone-mason by trade, moved with his family to Bangor, where the boy, after spending some time under different teachers, finally went to a school kept by one Hugh Williams. In 1831 he lost his father and, as he had to earn a living, became an assistant in a grocer's shop. This attempt lasted nine months and he was then apprenticed to a cobbler, one Dafydd Llwyd. He then left home and tramped over parts of Merionethshire looking unsuccessfully for work. Later, he went to Liverpool where he was employed for a few months and where he was admitted to full membership of Bedford Street (Calvinistic Methodist) church. When he returned to Bangor the temperance movement was causing a ferment in the country; he immediately plunged into the fray and it was on this subject that he made his first public speech at Caerhun. In 1838 he spent some months at Prestatyn, where he kept a school, but his main interest lay in lecturing up and down the country on temperance. His ability, and especially his eloquence, led many people to suggest to him that he should start preaching. In the meantime, however, he had passed through a crisis which caused him to re-orientate his life, to leave the Methodists and join the Independents. This was largely due to his friendship with Dr. Arthur Jones who had a singular attraction for young men of the John Thomas type. In September 1838 he took the decisive step of crossing over to the Independents. He spent some time as assistant master at the Dr. Daniel Williams school, kept at Bangor by Dr. Arthur Jones. In 1839 he began to preach and went as a schoolmaster to Tabor, Penmorfa, Caernarfonshire, preaching at every opportunity. He attracted considerable notice as a preacher and, in the summer of 1840, went to Marton, where there was a school kept by the local minister for the training of preachers. The following year he went to Ffrwd-y-fâl school where, however, he only stayed a few months. He received a call to Bwlchnewydd church, Carmarthenshire, where he was ordained, 15 June 1842. In February 1850 he moved to Glyn Neath church, and in 1854 to Tabernacle, Great Crosshall Street, Liverpool, where he spent the rest of his life. He died at Old Colwyn, 14 July 1892, and was buried in Anfield cemetery, Liverpool.
As a young man he became one of the foremost preachers in Wales and one of the chief leaders of his denomination - an eminence which he retained for half a century. He had a towering intellect and boundless energy. He took a prominent part in the movement to celebrate the bi-centenary of the 1662 'ejected ministers' and in the plan to build a Memorial College at Brecon. He agitated vigorously for a single college for the whole denomination, a policy which upset the supporters of the other colleges, particularly of Bala Independent College, and brought about the 'Battle of the Constitutions' (1877-85) which split the denomination in two, one party following him, and the other M. D. Jones.
He did not confine his interests and his efforts to denominational affairs; he was also a leader in national and political movements. He was an incomparably good debater on the topics of the day and, in addition, an able writer and journalist. His work as historian of his denomination has been mentioned in the article on Thomas Rees (1815 - 1885). He twice visited the U.S.A., in 1865 and 1876, preaching and lecturing in many places with a view to giving moral support to the Welsh way of life in that country. He was elected to the chair of the Union of Welsh Independents in 1878 and to the chair of the Congregational Union of England and Wales in 1885.
He edited Y Gwerinwr (a monthly), 1855-6; Yr Annibynwr, 1857-61; Y Tyst, jointly with Gwilym Hiraethog until 1872 and then single-handed until his death. He also published Traethodau a Phregethau, 1864; Cofiant y Tri Brawd (John, David, and Noah Stephens); Hanes Eglwysi Annibynol Cymru (jointly with T. Rees); Pregethau, 1882; Cofiant J. Davies, Caerdydd, 1883; Y Diwygiad Dirwestol, 1885; Cofiant Thomas Rees, 1888; Hanes Eglwysi Annibynol Cymru, vol. v, 1891; and a novel, Arthur Llwyd y Felin.
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