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Blinded by the money, Marga agrees to wait, but as several other colleagues of Jorge's arrive with increasingly shifty stories and with no sign of Mr. Salva, Marga begins to suspect that something's amiss. And she should, because Jorge isn't who she thinks he is, and he and his cohorts have something dark and twisted planned that requires both her apartment and the impending solar eclipse that's only minutes away. As time ticks down, Mr. Salva shows up to reveal the horrifying truth.
The End Result
Writer-director Adrián García Bogliano (who works here with his brother Ramiro) excels in building thrills on a low budget with minimal plot, utilizing the intensity of limited space and the urgency of time constraints to generate pulse-pounding moments (while also finding time for some biting social commentary). He's also able to tweak somewhat familiar setups just enough to create a real uncertainty that, like his kinetic camerawork, is invigorating.
Penumbra immediately sucks you in with its concept and with the rising tension, but the ultimate payoff is underwhelming and provides little explanation of the villains' plan and no background on who they are the reasons for their actions. These lingering frustrations don't ruin the movie, however; it stands as another solid entry in Bogliano's increasingly impressive portfolio.
- Acting: B- (Brondo excels in embodying her character's harshness without sacrificing its humanity.)
- Direction: B- (Stylistically more of a mature, slow burner that some of Bogliano's kinetic previous efforts.)
- Script: C (A great setup is undermined by a modest climax and a lack of explanation.)
- Gore/Effects: C+ (A couple of moderately gory scenes.)
- Overall: C+ (Entertainingly unpredictable until a lackluster ending.)
Penumbra is directed by Adrián García Bogliano and Ramiro García Bogliano and is not rated by the MPAA. Release date: April 20, 2012.


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Everything you need to understand or teach Cosmicomics by Italo Calvino.
In Calvino's short stories, the characters often have to cope with change. The universe is constantly evolving, whether through the Big Bang, the moon moving away from Earth, the sun bursting into light or the Earth's atmosphere creating colors on its surface. Change is constant. The main character, Qfwfq, usually embraces change. When early fish are beginning to make the transition to walk on land, Qfwfq becomes excited at the prospect of land dwelling. When colors appear on Earth, Qfwfq is stunned by its beauty.
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On a picturesque mountainside overlooking Lake Lucerne from thousands of feet above, surrounded by snowclad Alpine peaks, sits the historic boutique Hotel Villa Honegg of Switzerland. As we drove up the winding drive, the view of the stately peaks across the valley took my breath away.
“And this isn’t the good side … wait until you see the other view over the lake,” smiled a bellman as he opened the car door.
Built in 1905, the Art Nouveau-style villa was recently completely renovated to both preserve its historical charm as well as usher it into 21st century luxury and innovation. It sits to one side on top of the Bürgenstock –– a peninsula ridge that juts out into Lake Lucerne –– which overlooks the quaint town of Ennetbürgen on the lakeshore. The other side of the ridge looks out across the water to the city of Lucerne, a popular Swiss town known for its famous medieval wooden bridges.
Karen, a lovely Swiss lady, checked us in and showed us up to our room. We were immediately greeted with a welcome tray of fruit and nuts and a handwritten note from Peter, the manager, expressing his pleasure at our staying with them and his best wishes for our visit. The room was so spacious and commodious it felt like a suite. It had a small sofa, ottoman and desk in addition to a flat screen TV with free movies on demand. The panoramic view from our bedroom afforded me my first glance across the lake, and I walked out onto the balcony to enjoy the fresh air while taking in the dramatic scenery of the water far below, surrounded by the grandeur of the Alps.
“And everything in the wet bar is complimentary,” said Karen graciously. This included mini Toblerones, which they replaced each day … much to my delight!
Before Villa Honegg’s reopening, the staff made a list of all the things they disliked at typical resorts; one that was high on everyone’s list was breakfast ending at 10 a.m. “We offer breakfast until 2 p.m.,” explained Karen. “That way, you can sleep as late as you’d like, or you can do an activity first and come back for breakfast.” This is only one example of how thoroughly every detail has been crafted to cater to ultimate relaxation, and it was clear that the staff did not wish for anything to cause guests an iota of stress while visiting their paradise. They even offer a movie theater, which seats 20 people, and can be reserved for the movie of a guest’s choice.
Villa Honegg is known for its pool and spa— features that clearly received copious attention during the recent renovation. We made frequent use of an elevator that only services the room halls and the spa, so that guests can go straight down to the spa or pool area from their room clad in their bathing suits and spa robes.
Describing the indoor/outdoor swimming pool as an “infinity pool” does not do it justice — it seems to hang out over the very edge of the mountainside, looking across to the dramatic peaks, creating the feeling that we were suspended up over the valley and lake. On our only “rainy day” (where it did not actually rain — we were literally in a cloud) we couldn’t see one another across the pool! It felt like I might just sail over the edge off the mountain, because the ground below was invisible in the mist. Every other day, however, was bright sunshine with clear views of the striking scenery. The pool was heated to 93 degrees, which is much warmer than the typical American “heated” pool, but cooler than the typical 100 to 102 degrees of a hot tub so guests do not feel overheated. This temperature proved to be the perfect balance for guests to enjoy in any weather. Perhaps most remarkable about the pool is its metal structure; the pleasant smooth surface became partly self-heated in the sun. Jets of all sorts shot out of every nook and cranny, showing the work of an ingenious engineer with an unrestrained imagination. Different seats and benches with varying types of jets and bubbles made the pool seem like a futuristic contraption from Back to the Future or The Jetsons.
Heavy, flannel blankets covered in fur, rather than the typical rolled up towels, beckoned from the plush lounge chairs. Nestled in the fur’s warmth, I enjoyed my book after a swim, although it was hard to stay focused reading with the mesmerizing, spectacular view right before my eyes. There were also many hawks and kestrels to watch, as they wheeled and circled about hunting. Occasionally, I would even see one flutter and hover for a moment before diving down to earth to lay hold of his dinner.
I had heard that the Swiss and Germans were known for their spas and saunas, and my expectations were not disappointed. Both the sauna and the steam room smelled delightfully of eucalyptus and pine, and there was an antechamber between the two rooms with fresh towels — both smooth, linen towels to sit on as well as plush, fluffy towels to wrap up in and dry off — water, crushed ice, vegetable broth, showers and a small, cold plunge pool. The sauna, complete with wooden headrests, had a quaint sand timer for guests to flip upon entering and measured out the time in five, 10 and 15-minute increments. I treated myself to a massage one day with masseuse Lubico Koch, and she incorporated stretching as well as deep muscle pressure to work out any remaining stress knots from the daily life I had left behind.
On our first afternoon, we decided to drive a Villa Honegg golf cart up the ridge where we looked out over the mountain’s other side and viewed Lucerne far below. The ridge reaches so high over the lake that our view was like an aerial photograph. Another activity that quickly became a daily favorite was the complimentary e-bikes. They operated like a regular mountain bike, except for a power option when riding uphill. Four power settings gave us various degrees of a push with each pedal, making what could have been an excruciating uphill journey merely a slight workout. Cruising down the 3-mile winding, switchback paved road toward Ennetbürgen gave me an unforgettable adrenaline high. I felt as if I were flying and experienced the same thrilling sensation of snow skiing. There were long enough straight stretches before the turns so our party did not fear meeting a car unawares, and we reached speeds over 30 mph. Wide open meadows with wild flowers and pastoral farm land with sheep and cows bordered our ride all the way down the mountainside.
When we finally reached Ennetbürgen in the valley, we cycled by an old, quaint church and into a park bordering the immense lake where we paused and enjoyed the charming view from the bottom. It was amazing to look up and see how far Villa Honegg sat, high above … what a relief to know that we were not going to be relying on our strength alone to cycle uphill to the top!
It seemed we were always stumbling into little treasures during our explorations. As we cycled uphill one day, we took a side road which led us to the Chapel of St. Jost, a charming, picturesque sight indeed. The church had a small farm behind it, containing a peacock who burst forth in full strut, as if he knew the incredible backdrop of the Alps would only add to the glory of his feathered fan.
We also saw some farmers shearing a black sheep in their barn right off of the road who were amused with our fascination. After the sheep was finished, they went back into the barn and brought out one white and one black lamb, born only two days before. The kind Swiss gentleman put them in my arms, and the white one squirmed and bleated loudly, but the black one nestled down for a good snuggle. The farmers spoke little English but were tickled that we were so interested in their sheep.
On one morning after a bike ride, our Villa Honegg friends packed us a splendid picnic lunch, and we began exploring the hiking trails winding above the hotel. We soon found a perfectly situated bench and table that was too idyllic to resist for enjoying our fare: delicious roast beef sandwiches with butter, lettuce, pickle and tomato on scrumptious bread; cold, crisp apples; granola bars; and chocolate chip bread for dessert — not too sweet or heavy, just right. We watched planes take off and land on the Ennetburgen runway far below in the valley and marveled at how long it took them to reach our eye level.
We then climbed the trail through the woods to an even higher point on the ridge. From there we continued back in the direction of the mainland along the spine until we reached the highest point on the ridge. The woods seemed magical, like an enchanted forest … it was not hard to imagine why that area of the world is the motherland of our fairy tale traditions. We passed carved stumps of the selectively logged trees — high backed chairs resembled elven thrones, a squirrel appeared as if he might speak to me and several toad stools added to the magical ambiance.
At the top was a magnificent view looking out over the other side of the ridge, over the lake and Lucerne. There were several lookout points — railed, cement platforms suspended out from the ledge — that were as exciting as they were terrifying, even for one who enjoys heights, and looked out higher than 2,000 feet above Lake Lucerne. One platform led out to the Hammetschwand Lift –– an open-air elevator which opened in 1905 and goes down 502 feet, the highest exterior elevator in Europe. It was under repair, but the platform leading to the walkway had a lovely breeze, and the air felt so pure and pleasant. I felt like a dog with my face in the wind and could have stood there for hours, enjoying the occasional stomach drop whenever I dared to look down.
Meals at Villa Honegg were a daily highlight. Not only was the food amazing, but the servers made extreme effort to build relationships with us while waiting on us for our meals, remember our culinary preferences and past orders and even anticipate our requests before we could make them. The first morning for breakfast, I ordered a glass of grapefruit juice, and every morning after that I was brought a freshly squeezed glass before I could ask.
After being seated for the all-inclusive breakfast, a three-tiered tray of jams, cheese, cold cuts, prosciutto and sliced fruit, as well as a bread basket, were delivered to our table. They also served their own honey, harvested from the hives at Villa Honegg. We could then order however many plates we desired of hot food from the kitchen. To encourage guests to try several choices, the portions were very small, resembling little breakfast appetizers. I particularly enjoyed the pancakes — six tiny, bite-sized, fluffy mouthfuls with maple syrup and powdered sugar drizzled and dusted on top. Two other favorites were a poached egg on toast with veal bacon or sausage as well as the rosti (Swiss hash browns) with an egg and sautéed mushrooms.
Lunch was offered practically wherever one wished to take it — in the dining room, the lounge, on the terrace or by the pool. The menu was delightful. At our frequent server Marisa’s suggestion, I particularly enjoyed the Arabic sandwich — a wrap with falafel, cucumber, lettuce, tomato and taziki sauce. Another day I ordered the burger, which was unanimously decided as the best we had ever tasted, served with their homemade, hand-cut French fries.
In the evenings, we enjoyed an “aperitif” in the lounge over a game of chess by the fireplace before moving through to the dining room. While I am not partial to gin, the Swiss make quite a variety. I was persuaded to try one that had predominantly fresher and sweeter notes as opposed to bitter, with a citrusy tonic made in nearby Lucerne. It was so delicious and refreshing that I regret not purchasing a bottle of each to bring back to the United States.
Dinner was an upscale affair suited for royalty. Patrik, Joel and Nadia frequently served us and made our party feel as if we were the most important people staying in their hotel. Tanja, who always brought us our selection of bread, quickly realized that out of the delicious assortment of plain, sundried tomato and olive, the olive bread was our favorite, and would prepare her basket accordingly. The butter was so soft and sweet, and the olive bread was especially delicious paired with their olive oil and a dash of salt and pepper. When we asked about nearly anything we were served or saw on the menu, the answer began with, “It comes from just below,” including the wine. I have never much enjoyed Rieslings, as they are usually too sweet for my preference, but Patrik prevailed upon me to try it, and to my surprise it was quite dry and smooth like a Pinot Grigio. I ordered it every night thereafter.
Our gracious servers always told us about each dish after it was laid before us in synchronized style, and they also waited to clear the plates until each guest finished. I do not remember the last time I was at a restaurant where that courtesy was observed.
One of my favorite starters was the beef tartare, which was chopped very fine and arranged in a cylinder with mint diced on top. The dish was served with two small pita bites and a creamy baba ghanoush spread dolloped around the plate with pomegranate seeds on top. Another favorite was the hay soup … from “just below.” It was surprisingly creamy and came in a bowl surrounded by hay grass. We were warned it was not the best choice for the allergic! They also offered a fabulous quail salad, served over lamb’s ear lettuce, which I had never seen before, topped with chopped grapes and a small, boiled quail egg. The quail legs were crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside, like a French duck.
My favorite entrée was the Lake Lucerne White Fish, served with pesto and couscous. It was lighter than air, and even though it wasn’t battered, the skin had a delicate crisp. That night I followed it with the dessert special — a blood orange and rosemary sorbet. Every evening after all courses were served, our servers brought a “chef special” mini dessert, such as chocolate covered hazelnuts and a jar of a sweet, syrupy water with pomegranate seeds.
All of the portions were such healthy sizes that while I always felt full after each meal, I never felt overstuffed … except perhaps at breakfast when there were too many options to resist. Next to the doors that opened onto the terrace was a coat stand with hooded, fur robes –– similar to the poolside blankets –– for going outside and enjoying the stars after dinner.
The local cuisine is not the only way that Villa Honegg incorporates the surrounding people and area. They strongly encourage the locals to come up and participate in this amazing hotel by not only dining there but also enjoying a day at the spa.
After breakfast one morning, we drove a short 20 minutes into charming Lucerne and walked across the famous wooden bridge, admiring the prolific medieval artwork decorating each set of beams under the roof. We poked around a few shops and were amazed at the plethora of shoe stores; I fell in love with the Swiss brand “Navy Boot.” We walked into the “old town” and bought different flavored Toblerones, which has been my favorite candy bar since I was about 9 years old. I loved seeing the murals decorating so many of the buildings in traditional, German style.
As lovely as Lucerne was, it was hard to stay away from Villa Honegg for too long! We were eager not to miss one moment of our time in paradise.

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The Priory Hall scandal could be just the tip of the iceberg of sub-standard housing built during the boom as a direct result of light touch regulation. And a senior engineer has warned that poor building controls will result in fatalities from fires and other accidents caused by defective building.
The warning comes as a survey of housing carried out by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland found 93 per cent of housing built between 1997 and 2002 which they examined did not comply with regulations on reducing the risk of fire spread.
Director General of Engineers Ireland John Power told the Sunday Independent the findings are "truly appalling".
"We have seen the hazards of 'light touch' regulation in the banking and financial sectors and the damage that has been done. Poor building controls can, and will, result in fatalities," he added.
"In this context, it is hardly surprising that it was a fire threat that endangered the residents of Priory Hall resulting in their evacuation a number of months ago.
"The building control system currently states that the responsibility for compliance rests primarily with developers and builders. Quite clearly, these responsibilities have not, and probably are not, being taken seriously," he said.
Mr Power said the stark reality is that Priory Hall is symptomatic of what is likely to be a long line of disasters as a result of the lack of building control in this country.
More than 250 residents of Priory Hall who are in temporary accommodation fear they will be left liable for their own rental costs on top of mortgage repayments from next month.
The council has agreed to pay the residents' accommodation costs only until February 3 -- by which time it will have cost the local authority some €700,000.
According to Mr Power, a relaxation of regulations over the years is a factor in the Priory Hall fiasco.
"Ireland used to have a very effective professional building control system, particularly in the greater Dublin area. This ended with the introduction of so called 'self-certification' in the late Eighties and early Nineties.
But Mr Power said that instead of extending "this effective system" nationwide, the opposite had happened.
"The building industry has been allowed to self-certify on a national basis. The result is that up to half of the existing housing stock has never been adequately inspected during construction," he claimed.

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The long-anticipated rematch between Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez at UFC 207 in Las Vegas closes out 2016 with what has now become a can’t-miss card, one that also features the return of Ronda Rousey.
Both Velasquez and Werdum are former UFC heavyweight champions. Werdum took the belt from Velasquez in their clash at UFC 188 in Mexico City in 2015, and subsequently dropped the title to current king Stipe Miocic.
Now Werdum and Velasquez will revisit a fight that was surprisingly one-sided. “Vai Cavalo” dominated Velasquez in the previous meeting, capitalizing on his inability to deal with the altitude in Mexico City, which sits at 7,382 feet above sea level.
How significant were the elements? Velasquez’s performance was so uncharacteristic – he is known for his unbelievable cardio – that a fan created a Twitter handle named “Sea Level Cain” and it currently has over 200 followers.
RELATED: Hear what they said after last victories - Werdum at UFC 203 | Velasquez at UFC 200 | Current UFC 207 fight card
Velasquez returned at UFC 200 and demolished Travis Browne with a signature Velasquez performance: an all-out blitzing attack that led to a first-round TKO finish. That was the same Velasquez who took out Brock Lesnar and beat Junior Dos Santos two straight times.
The Mexican-American powerhouse holds a share of the record for most title defenses by a heavyweight in the UFC with two. Werdum, who was being praised as arguably the greatest heavyweight of all time after beating Velasquez, was unable to defend his title even once. That is a great indicator as to how hard it is to stay at the top of the division.
In the first battle between Werdum and Velasquez, the Brazilian used his jab to perfection. Velasquez likes to get inside on his opponents with his quickness, head movement and crisp technique. It helps that he can also keep a pace that few can match. Watching the fight again, it’s hard to believe Velasquez made it through the second round because he took so much punishment through 10 minutes.
Heading into that fight, Werdum said he expected the altitude to be a problem for Velasquez, who chose not to go out to Mexico City early to get used to working in the elements. Werdum held his entire two-month training camp there just to make sure he could keep a fast pace.
As the fight progressed, Velasquez’s head movement seemed to slow down and his aggressive style got him into trouble. Werdum displayed his extremely improved striking, landing jabs, upper cuts, hooks and even knees from the clinch at will. He landed 96 significant strikes.
The rematch will likely be a completely different fight. Velasquez returned to form against Browne at UFC 200 in Las Vegas, at a more manageable elevation. He has made a commitment to training smarter so he doesn’t risk injury before his fights, and that could be a game changer.
Werdum is coming off a bounce back win of his own against Browne at UFC 203 after losing to the Miocic at UFC 198 in Brazil. He was aggressive in his own right against the new champ and walked into a KO punch.
Werdum is the most deadly heavyweight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner in the history of the heavyweight division. He submitted Velasquez in their first fight and if the fight goes to the ground, he’ll be the heavy favorite. On the feet, Werdum was cautious against Browne but his spectacular striking against Velasquez last time around should provide tremendous confidence going into the rematch.
The winner of this fight will likely be the next man in line for Miocic, who will attempt to tie the record for title defenses in his next outing after beating Alistair Overeem at UFC 203.
The heavyweight division is currently heating up, and it will be on fire at UFC 207.
Matt Parrino is a digital producer and writer for UFC.com. Follow him on Twitter at @MattParrinoUFC


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“It is speakers like Juhan Sonin, who articulate a vision that is at once inspiring and practical, that make our event a magnet for global healthcare leaders," said Jamie Hartford, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI).
Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) April 19, 2017
Juhan Sonin, an internationally-recognized innovator in the healthcare industry, will be a featured speaker at the BIOMEDevice Conference (http://biomedevice.mddionline.com/) on Wednesday, May 3. Mr. Sonin will be speaking about his revolutionary Healthroom concept, using sensor technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT), to transform our home bathrooms into a diagnostic healthcare environment.
“It is speakers like Juhan Sonin, who articulate a vision that is at once inspiring and practical, that make our event a magnet for global healthcare leaders," said Jamie Hartford, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI). "The Healthroom is exactly the sort of solution that promises personal health benefits while also representing a substantial future business opportunity.”
4,000 engineers and executives will be attending BIOMEDevice, which focuses on the latest in product development, emerging sensor technology, and healthcare IoT. Previously, Mr. Sonin has shared his Healthroom concept at prestigious health conferences at venues such as Stanford University and New York City's renown New World Stages. It outlines the evolution of the analog bathroom into an interactive digital health room that serves as the focal point for the integrated personalized medicine of the future (http://www.goinvo.com/features/from-bathroom-to-healthroom/). Mr. Sonin's work has been recognized by the New York Times, Newsweek, BBC International, WIRED, and National Public Radio (NPR) and published in The Journal of Participatory Medicine and The Lancet.
“When people think of healthcare devices they think of things like the FitBit,” said Mr. Sonin. “That is only the beginning. Biomedical devices are on the cusp of greatly increasing both the quality and length of our lives. While the Healthroom is one instantiation of that, there are a variety of marvelous and creative ways future device technology will improve our lives.”
During his more than 15 years working in healthcare innovation, Mr. Sonin has provided award-winning solutions across the spectrum of hardware and software for companies like Johnson and Johnson, 3M, and Walgreens. He is a principal at Involution Studios (http://www.goinvo.com), an Arlington, Massachusetts-based healthcare innovation company while also serving as a lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).


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The Droid Razr HD is the flagship for Motorola. The phone is thin, and its screen has a standard 1280×720 resolution. It includes a 1.5Ghz processor and 1GB of RAM. The Droid’s battery life (3300-mAh) and storage are somewhere between those of the Maxx HD and the M. It weighs 146g, which is quite a lot, and has sharp edges. Its size is 131.9×67.9×8.4 mm. If you have small hands, such device may be too big for you.
The back panel of the phone is made of the Kevlar and is really pleasant to touch. In addition, it reduces the possibility of dropping the device as it is grippy enough.
The length of the display is 4.7 inches. There are three capacitive standard Android buttons – home, recent applications and back. Right under them, designers placed a Verizon logo. As for the Motorola name, it is situated at the top of the phone above such notifications as missed calls, messages, e-mails and others.
If you look on the right side of the Droid, you will see physical buttons. The volume rocker is situated in the middle, and the lock button is above it. They are really easy to reach with your thumb. Ports for micro-USB and HDMI can be seen on the left side of the phone. There is also a micro SIM and micro-SD tray. As for the speaker, you will find it on the back of Droid near the camera. Unfortunately, such location reduces sound quality if you decide to put the phone on its back.
The developers claim that the phone will resist splashes, but at the same time, it will not survive being put into the water. It can manage the rain, but it is better not to test it extensively. The warranty will not work in case of liquid damages, so be careful.


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Kent’s new zero carbon neighbourhood, the pioneering energy-efficient housing development being delivered in partnership with off-site manufacturer NetZero Buildings, is now complete.
The new development of six high-quality, zero carbon, family homes for rent, transforms vacant land in Oak Road, Sittingbourne into one of the most energy-efficient housing schemes in the country.
The new all-electric modular homes in Sittingbourne are able to achieve carbon neutrality thanks to their air-tight, well-insulated walls and will feature photo-voltaic solar roof panels, to enable the properties to generate their own electricity. They also have hot water heated by an air source heat pump to further reduce electricity consumption.
Homes England has provided finance to part fund the development, which is due for completion in summer 2021.
As we all begin the economic recovery from COVID-19 we are extremely excited about delivering Kent’s new zero carbon neighbourhood. Our country not only faces a crisis in the quantity of homes but also the quality, as well as a global climate emergency. We’re proud to be leading the way with a new generation of housing which helps to tackle these problems.
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Where to Eat Out This Christmas Season
Counting down to Christmas, there are many restaurants in San Diego celebrating the holidays with special dinners and events. From prix fixe menus to holiday game day specials, these restaurants will make your holiday one to remember.
Join Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas for their Christmas Night Retro Ski Lodge Party from 9-11 p.m. on Christmas. Snag your ticket, grab your earmuffs, and don your finest retro jumpsuit for a festive Christmas party complete with endless House Beer lager until the keg is gone, tray passed appetizers a la 1970’s, and special holiday treats. Tickets are required upon entry, so be sure to get yours today! For those looking to skip the struggle of holiday cooking, the restaurant will also be open for brunch on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day starting at 9 a.m. and will offer dinner between 5-10 p.m. on both evenings. Ski Lodge Party tickets available for purchase at the restaurant for $15 in advance, $20 at the door, or $15 at the door if dressed for theme.
Head to Fig Tree Café for their new December drink specials, including a creamy Eggnog Latte, infused with the classic vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg flavor notes characteristic of the seasonal beverage, and their December Bellini Mimosa Flight, a lineup of Lavender, Peach, Raspberry and Pomegranate mimosas that are perfectly suited to the holiday season.
Address: Pacific Beach, Hillcrest, Liberty Station
Head to Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp on Christmas Eve to catch the Seahawks vs. Cowboys game, and enjoy gameday specials including $3 Bud Light on draft, $4 Pacifico on draft, $9.95 Wings, and brunch until 2 p.m. Home of the Dallas Cowboys Fan Club, Union Gaslamp is the Christmas Eve destination for Cowboys fans to celebrate!
San Diegans can quell holiday cravings with food specials at Pacific Beach AleHouse on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! The three-course prix fix menu will include a first course selection of Harvest Salad or Clam Chowder, followed by your choice of 10 oz Herb Roasted Prime Rib, prepared with cumin, mapled-glazed yams, roasted brussels sprouts, baby carrots and au jus, or Butternut Squash Tagliatelle, made with sage brown butter, goat cheese and toasted pepitas. Dessert will include either Caramel Apple Cheesecake or Egg Nog Crème Brulee. $25.95 per person; reservations suggested.
Throughout the month of December, all Breakfast Republic locations will be offering food and drink specials honed for the season! Try their Butter Pecan French Toast, made with brioche bread, creamy butter caramel filling and butter-glazed pecans, or their Honey-Glazed Ham Bennie, made with brown sugar honey glazed ham, poached eggs and cranberry hollandaise. Pair these with a Frosted Mocha, made with espresso, Monin Frosted Mint, mocha mix and whipped cream, garnished with a sprinkle of mocha mix and a mint leaf, or aWhite Cranberry Mimosa, infused with white cranberry juice, Prosecco and garnished with a rosemary sprig and cranberry.
In celebration of the holiday season, Tajima’s Mercury location will be offering $1 off craft cocktails and $1 off select craft beers from New English Brewing Co. and Stone Brewing Co. all December long! Craft cocktails include their Black Vine, made with Tito’s vodka, Giffard Crème de Mure, yuzu juice and simple syrup, Tokyo Buck, crafted from Iwai whiskey, Giffard Crème de Fraise des Boise, ginger beer and fresh lemon juice, and Hare of the Dog, prepared with Suerte tequila reposado, ramen broth, tomato juice, yuzu juice and Sriracha, among others!

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“It seems amazing that the Spiders were only together for eighteen months,” the Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story trailer says. It is even more amazing that the guitarist who provided the classic licks to David Bowie’s defining album isn’t a house hold name.
Mick Ronson wanted to be a cellist when he was a kid. He was classically trained on the piano, recorder, violin, and the harmonium before he heard Duane Eddy and plugged a guitar into an amp. Best known for his work with David Bowie and Ian Hunter, Ronson started his career in bands like The Mariners, The Crestas and The Rats before he hit the studios as a session man for Elton John’s album Tumbleweed Connection.
Bowie snatched up the string virtuoso to create one of the great collaborations in rock. Ronson would go on to play on Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue tour, Lou Reed’s Transformer album and John Mellencamp’s hit “Jack and Diane.” Ronson also recorded solo albums before he died in 1993 at the age of 46.
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story is narrated by Bowie. It will feature live footage, previously unreleased backstage footage, and unseen Mick Rock photographs. It is produced by Emperor Media Ltd and director Jon Brewer.
“Both Mick Ronson and David Bowie together were the ultimate duo. They performed and recorded like magicians and created masterpieces that will live on forever,” Brewer said in a statement.
“From his humble beginnings working for Hull City Council to a career in the spotlight, playing alongside David Bowie and taking his place in the Rock Hall of Fame,” read the official synopsis on the Cardinal Releasing web site.
“Beside Bowie will provide insight into the life and career-long associations of Mick Ronson, who played most famously with David Bowie (with whom Ronson played guitar on The Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, The Rise Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, and Aladdin Sane), as well as other greats including Bob Dylan, Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople), Lulu and Lou Reed, amongst a wealth of others.
“Working closely with members of Ronson’s family, Jon Brewer continues his tradition of intimate access and authenticity in chronicling the life and works of this man, a cornerstone of Rock.”
You can watch the trailer here:
Beside Bowie: The Mick Ronson Story will tour theaters nationwide starting September 1. It will be released on home video on October 27.


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If you’ve spent any time waiting around in Thunder Bay, you’ve probably picked up a Coffee News. It was probably dog-eared from being read by many others by the time you read it and may even have had coffee stains on it, which is actually why we wanted to learn about this amazing little weekly publication for our next investigation into the way media and the local economy work together.
It may not be the biggest media business in town – in fact, it might be the teeniest – but Coffee News succeeds in a huge way at exactly what it strives to be: the sweetest.
Thunder Bay Coffee News is published by Bonnie Craig, a local entrepreneur who loves the “good news only” philosophy of the franchise. In addition to creating a job for Bonnie, the operation employs a team of part-time drivers to help with distribution and is a customer of other TBay businesses, including paper suppliers, designers and printers.
As part of its good news philosophy, Thunder Bay Coffee News runs a What’s Happening section every week that’s free for local organizations. It’s a great way for readers to learn about the community, and for charities to promote their events. It’s also an amazing opportunity for other small businesses to advertise to the community, largely because it is a small operation and so space is affordable. It’s also effective, judging by the number of repeat advertisers. Bonnie estimates that each of the 3,200 weekly copies of the local Coffee News is read five or six times before it’s recycled – and recycling means delivering them to places like Meals on Wheels and St. Joseph Heritage, where they’ll be enjoyed one more time by folks with limited mobility before going into the blue bin.
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Just like any other sort of local media we enjoy, the materials and the work of assembling, laying out, printing, delivering and recycling the Thunder Bay Coffee News is funded by advertising paid for by Thunder Bay businesses. Want to make sure there’s a fresh (but already dog-eared) copy of Thunder Bay Coffee News waiting for you next time you’re waiting? #ChooseTBayFirst and support the businesses that support them!
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As required under the provisions of the Boards of Trade Act, the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce will hold our 56th virtual Annual General Meeting, on Wednesday, February 03, 2021.
On Thursday, January 14th Charla asked City leadership to make the tough but necessary choices that will reduce operating costs for 2021 and the years ahead, acknowledge the hard reality confronting many of our citizens, demonstrate empathy with their struggles, and leave a little more money in their pockets for daily purchases.
The Ontario Small Business Support Grant is intended to help small businesses (including sole proprietorships) in Ontario that are required to close or significantly restrict services under Ontario’s province-wide shutdown effective December 26, 2020.
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, has declared a second provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). As of January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., a stay at home order is in effect for all of Ontario.


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12:34 p.m.: Someone reportedly broke into and rummaged through two customer vehicles at a business in the 500 block of West Benton Street.
3:13 p.m.: A television, high chair and new clothes were reported stolen from a locked residence in the 100 block of West 14th Street.
5:03 p.m.: Both driver’s side tired were reported cut on a vehicle in the 400 block of East Seventh Street.
5:46 p.m.: The Paul Klover Soccer Association concession stand in Clover Dell Park in the 400 block of West 32nd Street was reportedly broken into and $500 worth of items were stolen.
8:39 p.m.: A checkbook was reported stolen from a vehicle. The victim did not know when or where the theft occurred.
10:45 a.m.: Prescription pain medication was reported stolen from a residence in the 3200 block of West Broadway Boulevard.
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The real estate Tax Collector office is located at the side entrance of the Township building. Regular collection hours are on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, additional hours are listed on the tax bill. The office is open most afternoons; please call first. A tax payment drop off box is now available for your convenience on the outside of the building next to the Tax Office door.
County/Township tax bills are mailed directly to property owners March 1st and school district tax bills are mailed July 1st. All tax bills have a 60 day discount pay period (calculations are done for your convenience on your tax bill). Please review and forward the bill to your mortgage company or financial institution if taxes are escrowed. Property owners are advised to make a copy of their bill prior to forwarding.
Taxpayers can pay their taxes by using Visa, MasterCard, or Discover by going to https://paylocalgov.com/westrockhilltwp. Please be aware that there is a convenience fee of 2.49% ($3.95 minimum) for credit card payments, and 1% for debit card payments. This site will close for the month of January. I will be able to accept credit card payments in my office.
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Total Tax Collection
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.75 Mills - Fire
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The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. Spouses, personal representatives or estates may also file rebate claims on behalf of claimants. The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. Please contact the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue at www.revenue.state.pa.us. to see if you qualify and to download forms. You can also contact State Representative Craig Staats (10 South 3rd Street, Quakertown, PA, 18951) at 215-536-1434 for more information.
Please send tax certification requests to 1028A Ridge Road, West Rockhill Township Building, Sellersville, PA 18960 or firstname.lastname@example.org. There is a $40 fee for this service; it does include four years of County, Township and School District real estate taxes.
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Brad Keselowski scored a second-place finish in the rain-soaked NASCAR Cup Series event on Monday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway. Keselowski grabbed his eighth top-five finish of the 2021 season and is 20 points ahead of the eighth-place cut line in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff driver standings.
Keselowski started seventh and ran strong throughout Stage 1. The driver of the Discount Tire Ford grabbed the lead on lap 39 and once again on lap 43, flashing by Denny Hamlin and leading the next 11 laps. The former Champion was running third when the caution came out of lap 57, three laps from the finish of the segment and forcing the stage to finish under caution, leaving Keselowski with a third-place stage finish.
Rain played a huge factor in Stage 2. The race was halted by rain on lap 73 for 18 minutes. When the race resumed, Keselowski pitted for fuel just before the race went back to green on lap 77. Keselowski was running near the front of the lead draft when Alex Bowman spun on lap 98, but Keselowski cleanly navigated his way through the skirmish. The extra caution laps gave Keselowski and crew chief Jeremy Bullins confidence they could make it to the end of the stage on fuel.
Keselowski restarted sixth and was shuffled outside the top-10 five laps later, but he worked the draft and rallied back to third on lap 113. With the rain closing in and the intensity of the racing picking up, Keselowski was locked in a battle for position at the front of the lead draft. He passed teammate Joey Logano on lap 117 for second just before a downpour hit the track, forcing NASCAR officials to halt the race once again, this time for good.
“A very intense Talladega race and wouldn’t expect anything different. We put ourselves in a good position the whole race and I’m really proud of that. We were really close to making a move on Bubba to win the stage and the race, but I didn’t need that rain. I needed another two or three laps,” said Keselowski. “I think it was a good race for our Discount Tire team, and we put ourselves in position to not have to go to the Roval and have a hero day. We just need a solid day.”


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Revealed last year during one of the first Xbox Series console showcases, The Ascent is a stunning testament to the power of Unreal Engine in the hands of smaller studios - and a genuine showcase for what the new wave of consoles can offer. And yet, at the same time, it's also a cross-generation title - and one that works to varying degrees of success of older Xbox One hardware. It might sound strange to put it like this, but The Ascent is mostly decent on the last-gen consoles while at the same time demonstrating in spectacular style just how much of a leap the latest waves of games machines truly are.
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For those curious about the basic image quality metrics, Unreal's temporal image treatment is applied to each version with variable starting resolutions. Xbox Series X rests firmly at the top of the console pile - it targets a maximum of native 4K and uses dynamic resolution scaling to keep the frame-rate up. It's highly dynamic but manages to look crisp and clean. Image quality is superb. Really, though, all versions use dynamic resolution scaling with variable ceilings. Xbox One X tops out at 4K like Series X, Series S tops out at 1440p and Xbox One tops out at 900p. All versions can and do vary pixel counts based on GPU load.
On PC, there are many more options available for users to adjust - in the pre-release build, however, it's clear that there's still work to be done. By default, the DirectX 11 mode runs very well and looks great with Nvidia's DLSS is available producing remarkably clean results. The mouse and keyboard controls are also well implemented and feel even more satisfying to use than a gamepad. There's also a DirectX 12 option available and this mode offers ray tracing features but in the review period, the experience was noticeably choppy - even on extreme hardware, to the point where I swapped back to DX11 per the guidance we received from the developers. I'm hopeful this will be addressed in time as I'd love to see The Ascent pushing UE4's higher-end features.
In the video, I talk more about how the graphical feature set scales across the available platforms, but really it's loading times and performance that truly separate the generations. When it was first shown, the original trailer didn't exactly run well, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that The Ascent delivers 60 frames per second on both Xbox Series X and Series S and while there are some camera glitching issues that look like slowdown (which I hope will be fixed), the game really is very solid indeed on both Series consoles. However, the frame-rate cap drops to 30fps on Xbox One consoles and there are more noticeable lurches in performance when moving through areas, to the point where the game feels somewhat jittery. It's perfectly fine in terms of raw playability, mind you, but it's to the point where I'd easily prefer playing 60fps on the lower resolution Series S up against the 4K-touting 30fps (with drops) on Xbox One X. Loading times? They're OK on Series consoles but not exactly fast - but Xbox One consoles take close to three minutes to load, and so we find a 600 percent improvement comparing One to Series consoles!
It's a stark comparison and I feel this demonstrates just how important CPU and storage speed truly are this generation. Xbox One X technically has a more potent GPU than Series S but these other elements hold it back and you wind up with a lower frame-rate and dramatically slower loading times. Both Series S and X deliver a fantastic experience with this game and here at least, it's only resolution that divides them. Still, by and large, I do feel the developers did a good job with all versions of the game. The loading times are the only serious flaw on the last-gen systems but all users can enjoy a solid experience - and as for the game itself? I had a lot of fun with it and highly recommend checking it out - something that's very easy to do as it's a day one launch game on Xbox Game Pass.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday accused President Donald Trump of attempting to suppress voter turnout in November’s presidential election when he suggested the country consider postponing the vote because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The California Democrat’s comments to CNN came a day after Trump posted to Twitter that mail-in voting – promoted by Democrats as an alternative to traditional voting to avoid crowded polling locations – would encourage fraud.
"The reason he does it is because the more people hear something like that, the more they're discouraged to vote," Pelosi said during an interview with CNN's Brianna Keilar. "It's a way to suppress the vote."
Trump has vehemently opposed expanding vote-by-mail, citing election fraud concerns. Many states are working to expand mail-in voting, which involves sending every registered voter a ballot. Critics have claimed that it allows for “ballot harvesting.”
New York Rep. Peter King was one of several Republicans who dismissed the idea of postponing the election, saying it was a “mistake” to suggest it, a sentiment echoed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California.
An NBC News poll taken in April said 40 percent of voters thought the idea of delaying the election until the outbreak was under control was warranted.
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N.C.'s final sales tax holiday approaches
Among the many changes implemented by this legislative session was the elimination of the N.C. Sales Tax Holiday, which will make this weekend, Aug 2-4, the final tax-free weekend in North Carolina.
The weekend is popular with consumers and retailers alike. Many retailers tailor marketing efforts specifically to the holiday weekend and say that it’s the one weekend they have an even playing field with online retail giants such as Amazon that don’t charge a sales tax.
“The retailers that we talk with say behind Black Friday weekend, this is the second-most popular weekend for retail purchasing of the year,” said Andy Ellen, president of the N.C. Retail Merchants Association.
Ellen said one of the biggest benefits of the weekend goes beyond the purchases made that qualify for the sales tax break. Ancillary purchases of items that don’t qualify — a trip to the food court perhaps — help generate additional spending, he said.
And each of North Carolina’s bordering states — South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia — will have a sales tax holiday still in place next year. That could push consumers to travel to retail destinations such as Myrtle Beach, S.C., rather than spend their money in-state, Ellen said.
Andrea Rice, vice president of sales and operations for women’s clothing franchise Monkee’s, said the holiday definitely increases traffic in the franchise’s 12 North Carolina locations. The chain's stores, including its Winston-Salem location, focus marketing around the holiday.
The tax-free weekend draws shoppers who ordinarily wouldn’t come into the store, Rice said. Many of the lines Monkee’s carries — high-end brands such as Lilly Pulitzer and Tory Burch — would typically take a shopper above the $100 threshold to qualify for a tax-free clothing purchase.
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The birth of a baby is the most life-changing event in a woman’s life. There are so many feelings and emotions that can seem overwhelming at times. Many new mothers experience the “baby blues,” which can last for several weeks after childbirth. However, sometimes a new mother experiences a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. This form of major depression includes extreme mood swings, excessive crying, loss of appetite, insomnia or sleeping too much, and intense irritability. New mothers must see their doctor immediately if their symptoms don’t appear to get better. There is no one cause of postpartum depression, although women with a family history of depression may be more at risk.
If you have postpartum depression, it may help to talk through your concerns with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional. Through therapy, you can find better ways to cope with your feelings, solve problems, set realistic goals and respond to situations in a positive way. Sometimes family or relationship therapy also helps.
P.S. Postpartum depression can happen months after childbirth.

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Just Another Bangladesh ( JAB ) has interviewed Mr. Xulhaz Mamun, one of well known Human Rights Activities, an employee of the USA embassy, and founder of “Rupban” the only LGBTQ lifestyle magazine in Bangladesh to gather ground-level scenario of sexual freedom in Bangladesh. Xullhaz Mamun along with BoB ( Boys of Bangladesh ) is working with the sexual minorities of Bangladesh and providing assistance to the victims.
Freedom of expression
It is well known to the world that Bangladesh does not have the most impressive results in case of freedom of speech or expression. The biggest hurdle of the LGBTQ community in Bangladesh is section 57 of the ICT act ( Information and Communication Technology act 2006 ), under this section sensitive actions like the indecent photo or video, provocative speeches, along with blasphemy information on websites or any electronic platform is considered as an offense. The criminal act is punishable with a fine worth of 10 million Taka ( $1,45,000 USD ) and a maximum penalty of 13 years and 9 months.
Due to these circumstances, anyone uploading an article or photo on a website, blog, or publishing a magazine therefore could be in violation of the ICT Act 2006. It is also permissible for a third party to act on his or her behalf to file a case against an activist in violation of this law, it means anyone can file a case against any blog or a website if they feel that any of its content has an even remote chance of upsetting religious sentiments. Unfortunately, this power is abused very often and most of the time it is for suppressing freedom of expression, due to this several writers are being harassed, journalists and activists,s and media personals are often facing judicial notices.
This ICT Act 2006 violates the basic rights of a human to express himself or herself, including that these laws particularly prohibits the freedom of LGBTQ in Bangladesh, as it holds an important forum for individuals to talk about their issues involving sexual identity and preference.
Due to this reason, the LGBTQ community in Bangladesh struggled to express a very thin line between sexual orientation on the internet and potentially committing an offensive crime, Thus, Bangladesh is in dire need of legislative change.
LGBTQ community in Bangladesh
It is constant pressure for the LGBTQ community in Bangladesh, coming out in open as gay or transgender use to shameful but now it has become life-threatening and most of the time even families won’t even own the child. Mr. Xulhas illustrated that he and Mahbub are facing many death threats and some of the time, he feels the threats were real. Not in the only workspace, the eyes follow around and the shame and hate at the same time can be felt over the environment. In recent years, few murders erupt regarding homophobia and the issues of the Bangladeshi LGBTQ community continue to face oppression.
It is certain that Bangladeshi society is growing intolerance day by day against sexual exploration. In some cases, subtle activism can find unwanted attention. Law enforcement authorities are failing to protect the right of expression of all citizens, to some extent, we have seen police were sure about the threat but they tend to not take any action due to increase tension among religious fundamentalists and the deep state. Like the case of the killing of progressive public figures.
However, within this oppressive environment Mr.Xulhas Mamun, BoB and Just another Bangladeshi has approached the society in creative strategies, spreading awareness, educating the general public, and trying to make a safe space for the LGBTQ to flourish among the society. In 2015 BoB introduced the first comic strip with a lesbian character naming her “Dhee” trying her to establish her to encourage a conversation in the country about gender preference, Tanvir Alim has also set up an online fundraiser campaign for this comic spot.
Bangladeshi Government on Sexual Minority?
The Bangladesh government has brazenly opposed any reforms towards promoting the rights of sexual minorities. At the United Nations review procedure, the Bangladesh government accepted rejected the call to protect the LGBTI community, stating “sexual orientation is not an issue in Bangladesh”. Meanwhile, Bangladesh retains Section 377 of its penal code that criminalizes same-sex conduct, or “carnal intercourse against the order of nature”, the same remnant of British colonial law that India struck down last year.
The Government of Bangladesh has opposed any reforms in case of LGBTQ matter, the government has not responded to the United Nations LGBTI protection legislation, even though stating sexual orientation is a social norm in Bangladesh but Bangladesh Jatiya Shangshod retains Section 377 of the Penal code criminalizing same-sex marriage or affair “carnal intercourse against the order of nature”. The human rights commission has documented physical and social abuse of the LGBTQ community by the police.
The LGBTQ Community of Bangladesh is starving for justice and improvement of their situation. GHRD has confronted the Bangladeshi Government over this issue to ensure basic flights of sexual minorities.


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Any person who is intoxicated in a public place may be assisted to his residence or to an intoxication treatment center or other facility by a police officer or other authorized person. To determine whether or not such person is intoxicated, the police officer may request the person to submit to any reasonable test, including, but not limited to, tests of his coordination, coherency of speech, and breath.
Any person who is intoxicated in a public place and who a police officer has reason to believe is incapacitated shall be assisted by the police officer to an intoxication treatment center or other facility.
A police officer acting in accordance with the provisions of this section may use such force, other than that which is likely to inflict physical injury, as is reasonably necessary to carry out his authorized responsibilities. If the police officer reasonably believes that his safety or the safety of other persons present so requires, he may search such person and his immediate surroundings, but only to the extent necessary to discover and seize any dangerous weapon which may on that occasion be used against the officer or other person present.
All persons acting under the provisions of this section shall be considered as acting in the conduct of their official duties and shall not be held criminally or civilly liable for such acts.
Any person assisted by a police officer to a facility pursuant to the provisions of this section shall receive treatment in accordance with section 9. 1 In any event, if such person is determined upon examination to be intoxicated, the examining physician or other medically competent individual shall so certify and a duplicate copy of the certification shall be made available to the police officer.
A person assisted to a facility pursuant to the provisions of this section, shall not be considered to have been arrested and no entry or other record shall be made to indicate that he has been arrested.
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Now that we've discussed some general ideas on how to prepare for a match, we took some time to sit down with one of Beretta's team shooters to find out how she prepares for a match, and pick her brain about her competition gun, the Beretta 92X Performance.
Jessica Hook is a professional shooter who has won Ladies' championships in Rifle, 3Gun, and Pistol Caliber Carbine divisions. We also talked about how the Beretta 92X Performance has eased the transition from being a PCC specialist into hand gunning.
Jessica’s 2021 Matches
The first thing we talked to Jessica about was her match schedule. Jessica recently represented Beretta at the IDPA National Championship in September 2021 using her Beretta 92X Performance Defensive, and in October 2021 with the Beretta 92X Performance RDO at the USPSA Carry Optics championship. With two big matches wrapped, the questions turned to how she prepares for a match. Right now, her biggest focus is daily dry fire. Jessica said, "I've been dry firing at least 10 minutes a day, going back to the basics." She went on to explain that a big reason for the daily focus on dry fire was to aid in managing the transition from being primarily a PCC shooter to focusing on shooting the Beretta 92X Performance, first with iron sights and now in the red dot/Carry Optics configuration.
Jessica and the 92X Performance
Speaking of the 92X Performance, we asked Jessica what her favorite feature of her new competition gun was, and she didn't hesitate in answering. "The weight of it," she said. "That was the first thing I noticed, and it was just so much more comfortable to shoot than a polymer striker-fired gun." That makes perfect sense, because before picking up the Beretta 92X Performance, Jessica's competition handgun was a common polymer framed striker-fired 9mm. At 46 ounces, the Beretta 92X Performance weighs approximately double what her old competition handgun weighed, and that makes a huge difference in recoil management. Keeping the gun tracking flat means faster splits, faster transitions, and interestingly, less fatigue in matches.
Jessica's previous competition handgun was heavily modified, which is common for competition shooters. Most guns come off the shelf and need loads of work to be match ready. The 92X Performance? Not so much. She did make one small change though. "I also replaced the 92X Performance trigger with a classic 92 trigger," she said. "The classic trigger is a little more bowed, my index finger is probably shorter than the average man's, and so that helps me get a little more leverage on it." In addition to accepting standard curved 90-Series triggers, the 92X Performance uses the Vertec grip angle, which is more compatible with different hand sizes, allowing for easier trigger reach.
For the Carry Optics configuration, Jessica’s 92X Performance is topped off with a Burris FastFire 3, one of the lightest mini red dot sights on the market, which helps keep the gun under IDPA's tight weight limit for Carry Optics division. Jessica's daily training and tight focus on handgun skill pair quite nicely with the 92X Performance features. She plans on keeping those skills sharp by shooting a few club matches as well.
Training like a sponsored shooter doesn't have to be grind. As Jessica illustrates, simply touching your gun with intent for 10 minutes a day of dry fire coupled with regular club matches is going to bring improvement. Who knows, maybe with a little practice you'll be competing for a spot on Team Beretta in the future to shoot alongside Jessica Hook and JJ Racaza with a 92X Performance of your own. As you train like a Team Beretta shooter, remember Beretta offers a full eco-system of dynamic shooting gear for your next match.
Author | Caleb Giddings
Caleb Giddings is a professional shooter, firearms journalist, and military firearms instructor. He has been published in nearly every major firearms magazine and many online outlets, and also appeared on the first season of Top Shot on History Channel. During his decade plus in the firearms industry, he has also placed in the top five at multiple national level matches. As a member of the USAF, he has deployed in support of the Global War on Terror, and trains other military members in marksmanship and tactics.


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White paper: The 'triple challenge' and tackling trade-offs between climate, food and biodiversity goals
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This paper address the triple challenge that humankind faces, of meeting the dietary and other needs of 10 billion
people, keeping global temperature rise below 1.5°C, and reversing biodiversity loss.
Simultaneously avoiding dangerous climate change, halting and reversing dramatic biodiversity loss and meeting the needs of a growing global human population are three interlinked and critical goals we must achieve in this half-century. Climate change is increasingly recognised as a global emergency, with the current ~1°C of global warming already negatively affecting people and nature all around the world. At the same time, there is growing evidence that we are at the start of the sixth mass extinction in our planet’s history. This loss is a result of human activity, particularly from food production, and at the same time constitutes a direct threat to human well-being in all regions of the world. We also need to address the many and varied needs and aspirations of a growing global population.
This white paper dives deeper into the concept of this "triple challenge", the trade-offs that exist, as progress on one goal may undermine others depending on the responses prioritised, and potential responses.
Rice stalks in the hand of Chameli Kumal who works in a rice paddy along the river between Bandipur to Simjung in Nepal.

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The New York Yankees will not have Aaron Judge in the lineup as they go up against their heated rivals in the Boston Red Sox Thursday. Judge is dealing with lower body soreness and while this appears to be a workload issue, manager Aaron Boone is taking no chances.
"He's just been dealing with some kind of lower body soreness thing . . . just something we're not going to mess with" - Aaron Boone on why Judge is out of the lineup tonight— The Michael Kay Show (@TMKSESPN) July 7, 2022
Judge hit a grand slam in yesterday’s win over the Pirates, one of two late slams for the Yankees. The slugger is the MVP frontrunner on DraftKings Sportsbook and has not taken a scheduled day off in a while. That likely contributed to some muscle soreness for Judge and given his importance to the Yankees, there’s no reason to push him at this point in the season.
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Yankees are -155 moneyline favorites against the Red Sox Thursday even with Judge out. We’ll see if New York’s offense can keep things going without their star.