We’re thrilled to unveil our latest state of the art modular car park that we’ve been working on since March at the Wellcome Genome Campus, in collaboration with SiderPark. The existing car park has been transformed into a singular deck car park without requiring foundations.
Every part of the design and installation has been meticulously planned with sustainability and aesthetics in mind. This environmentally friendly car park features our first ever heated ramp and marks the first time we’ve installed solar panels; in total, 280. They are estimated to save 356,040kg of carbon emissions per year, that’s equivalent to planting 7100 trees! Also, the base of the car park’s designated mesh wall dubbed “the green wall” has been planted with a blend of Honeysuckles and Ivy. Over the next few years the foliage is expected to sprawl across the mesh wall, helping to contribute to enhancing the local biodiversity.
Bespoke cladding was designed with our customer, Urban & Civic, to pay homage to the aviation heritage of the area. Each uniquely shaped aerofoil cladding piece is designed to echo the wings of planes that frequently fly over the car park. Each powder coated wing is set to a graduated angle to provide shade and deflect sunlight from cars parked on the top deck.
Before demobilising on site after completion the team left a lasting legacy as they helped clear up a local church Graveyard, you can read more about the volunteering day here.
A huge congratulations to the project team and our partner SiderPark for completing this beautiful car park, safely and on time for our customer and ensuring sustainability and the local community was at the heart of this project.
What is a modular carpark?
Our innovative foundationless carpark solution in collaboration with Siderpark, has a modular steel framed design, that provides a quick, efficient and cost-effective solution to transform an existing area into revenue generating parking, creating additional space for development projects and/or expansion of existing facilities.
The high quality, highly durable componentry provides many years of maintenance free parking.
The flexible design also allows for future expansion and is easy to dismantle and relocate to meet changing customer needs.


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Votes For Women
Inspirational Women Greetings Card
Printed greetings card from my original, hand drawn portrait illustrations of prominent suffragettes and suffragists. Featuring; Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Sylvia Pankhurst, Sophia Duleep Singh, Sarah Parker Remond, Annie Kenney, Ida B Wells, and Sarojini Naidu.
Blank inside for your own message, each card is supplied with a brown Kraft envelope and packaged in a clear, compostable cellophane sleeve.
Printed in the UK on uncoated, 350gsm, FSC certified card stock.
10.5 x 14.85cm (A6)

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Unless you were living under a rock, you would know that Taylor Swift has taken Australia by storm with her Eras Tour, passing through Melbourne last weekend and Sydney this coming weekend.
Thousands of Swifties have flown across the country to attend these concerts and help drive our now slowing economy. Good on them… But if you are caught flying to and from Sydney or Melbourne over these two weeks, the prices of flights are pure carnage.
I’m a frequent flyer, so I naturally follow the prices of domestic flights. Also, it is alleged that I ‘launder money’ to make interstate flights. It’s true, I DO fly more often than some people change their clothes/fashion sense.
And yes, my footprint is probably a little bigger than the norm; big-feet jokes are welcomed.
Sorry, not sorry. But I digress.
It’s pretty amazing how much prices can increase even after reports of an additional 64 flights were added to accommodate the increase in interstate travel for Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour in Sydney and Melbourne.
Here are some pricing examples:
Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne last week were at an eye-watering $400-600 on the low end until Sunday (the last day of her Melbourne tour). Usually, $120-300 depends on the day of the week, time, and airline you choose.
Flying back to Brisbane with the outflowing crowd from Melbourne earlier this week would cost roughly $400 on the low end and up to $700-900 if you didn’t book long in advance – I’m not kidding.
Besides the prices, the sheer number of passengers at the domestic terminals has been pretty wild. Earlier this week, I didn’t account for the delay in travel time to Melbourne Airport and delays through airport security because of the traffic influx travelling back to Brisbane, so I missed my flight by 2 minutes!
Nevertheless, the movement between Brisbane and Melbourne has died down, and now we look at this weekend’s Era Tour in Sydney.
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See what I did there?
A Brisbane to Sydney price comparison ranges between $537 to $1648 for this coming Friday. Meanwhile, the same time the Friday next week would cost $140-1268. Basically, flights this weekend are 4 times the normal price.
Don’t you love just that free market CaPiTaLiSm?
Comparable price differences can also be found from Sydney back to Brisbane, but I’ll leave that for readers to look up themselves.
If there is any advice to give on travelling to and from Sydney this weekend, it’s definitely early and assume there will be delays at the airport. Hopefully, you’ve already booked your flights days or weeks ago, but in some cases, you could snipe a cheaper flight between Sydney and the Gold Coast if you are willing to accept the extra travel.

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Queen Mothers in the Upper West Region have described the “Planting for food and jobs” policy of the government as laudable but somehow discriminatory against women.
The queen mothers were worried that at least five hectares or 12 acres of land that an individual should have before benefiting from the policy as highly discriminatory against women particularly women from Northern Ghana who do not own land.
Pognaa Mwinyelle Dakora, Queen Mother of Daffiama Traditional Area raised the concern on behalf of her colleagues during a five-day training course for traditional women leaders on leadership, community resource mobilisation and natural resource management in Wa.
Pognaa Dakora explained that the 50 per cent payment upfront for fertilizer was also discriminatory against women, saying “it would be highly impossible for women to get that kind of money to pay before accessing the fertilizer”.
Another issue the Queen Mother expressed worry about was the exclusion of groundnuts from the five selected crops which are maize, rice, soybean, sorghum and vegetables.
She argued that groundnuts was the major cash crop for women in Northern Ghana and that excluding the crop from the five selected crops amounted to excluding women from benefiting from the policy.
Pognaa Dakora was also worried about the aspect where beneficiaries of the policy would have to buy seed every planting season in order to plant, saying that practice apart from putting cost burden on beneficiaries was also detrimental to the promotion of traditional seeds.
She said the e-fertilizer distribution was equally problematic as many women farmers were not educated and would therefore not find it very easy to access the fertilizer.
The Queen Mother therefore proposed to government to reconsider the decision to include women in the policy since women played a key role in agricultural production in the country.
On the issue of the land and 50 per cent upfront payment, she appealed to government to make it three acres and 10 per cent upfront payment for women.
Mr Daniel Banuoku, Deputy Director of CIKOD said the training course was meant to build traditional women leader’s capacity to be able to discharge their duties effectively in local governance.
He said the objectives of the training was to facilitate discussions on areas such as the role of women leaders in facilitating the participation of women in the decentralisation process at the district and local levels and the promotion of the concept of protecting community resources and rural livelihoods.
Others include; natural resource management for sustainable rural livelihoods, Community Organisational Development (COD) for participation of communities in natural resource management and benefit sharing.
The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational Development (CIKOD) in collaboration with the Wa campus of the University for Development Studies (UDS) organised the workshop with sponsorship from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.
Participants were drawn from all 11 districts of the Upper West Region.

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|Studio:||GOTA Dance Academy|
|Description:||Yolanda is a bellydance and tribal instructor, performer, choreographer, director of Tribal Bellydance Group Samarkanda and certificated ATS? teacher (she completed General Skills and Teacher Training in Pori 2009). She was one of the pioneers of tribal bellydance in Poland.
Yolanda discovered bellydance in 2004 and fell in love with this beautiful and emotional art.
From that moment on she started travelling all over the world taking workshops with the oriental and tribal dance stars. She also made her professional wish come true by spending a month in San Francisco, where she took classes in FCBD? studio. |
|Dance Styles:||Tribal Fusion |
|Web Site:||under construction|
|Training:||General Skills and Teacher Training in Pori (2009),
Month classes in FCBD studio in SF (2008),
Tribal Pura workshops in Brussels (2006) |


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Give your strawberry shortcake a sweet upgrade w/ Baileys Strawberries & Cream liqueur. To make, melt 2oz white chocolate into bowl & cool. Whisk 3oz whipped cream w/ 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar. Stir in 1oz Baileys. Separate bowl: beat 3.5oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar & 1oz Baileys. Beat in white chocolate. Stir in 7oz strawberries. In 2 glasses, add 1/4 cup crushed biscuits to bottom & sprinkle .5oz Baileys on top. Add 1/2 mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for 2 hrs…
Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Cocktail
Twist up your holiday parties this year with the Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Cocktail. Recipe: 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist 1.5 oz. Almond & Coconut Milk 1.5 oz. Cold Brew 0.5 oz. Coffee Liqueur Crushed Candy Cane Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass; garnish with crushed candy canes. For a fun twist, blend all ingredients with crushed ice.
Sex On The Beach Drink Recipe • CiaoFlorentina
A tropical marriage of orange and cranberry juices, vodka with a hint of peach and vanilla float over ice, your ultimate Sexy cocktail!
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It’s Day 2 of my 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails, I thought I’d share one of my favorite after dinner cocktails, a White Russian Martini. This is a simple cocktail your party guests wil…
The Ultimate Frozen Chocolate Mudslide | Thick, rich, and delicious this mudslide recipe is made extra chocolatey with the addition of some chocolate vodka, creme de cacao, and chocolate ice cream! There's nothing better than a boozy milkshake! | The 5 o'clock Chef | #milkshake #boozymilkshake #adultmilkshake #mudslide #mudsliderecipe #chocolaterecipes

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Love is a battlefield in the vivid, high heat of Brave Spirits Theatre’s striking, fencing-match take on Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. Once again Brave Spirits (BST) is true to its mission; bringing forth an ambitious, beautifully wrought, and passionate production of a classic play.
Under Charlene V. Smith’s dandy molding, Antony and Cleopatra is full of sparks about a pair of legendary lovers who become authentic people chained to each other; trapped in love and passion, even as a more brutal “manly” world impinges on them.
With a production full of standout performances from the leads to a first-rate ensemble including those who speak only a few lines, but remain in the moment, the audience finds itself face-to-face with actors who aim to and succeed in transfixing.
The production is led by the snarling grand work of Joe Carlson (Antony) and the radiant dazzle of BST Artistic Associate Jessica Lefkow as the two legendary lovers torn between their passions for each other and their duties to their countries. Carlson and Lefkow provide a tightly wound emotional core to their performance and the production itself. The audience comes to care about them and how things will progress
Throughout the production, as Cleopatra and Antony, Lefkow and Carslon circle each other, flirt, and tease in a power exchange based upon their inability and unwillingness to unlock one another from the leash they each hold on the other. They clearly come at their power over the other differently.
As Antony, Carlson is all manly strut and unswervingly direct in his foreplay whether as a lover or as a courageous military leader. He goes after what he wants, there is no holding him back even if he has qualms. As Cleopatra, Lefkow uses more indirect methods but no less powerful to try to obtain what she wants whether for herself, her country or her family. But each wonders both out-loud and in words to themselves, if the other will love them when they are no longer young and beautiful or powerful and full of stiff sinew. There is a wondrous deep mature manner in the characterizations that Carlson and Lefkow put forth. They are not cloying or pretty characterizations that will quickly fade.
If you are less familiar with Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, a short synopsis. It is after the fall of Casear as head of the Roman Empire. Antony has been spending his days in Egypt with his life’s love, that country’s legendary queen, Cleopatra. He is one of the three rulers of the Roman Empire, but living in a little decadent world of passion for Cleopatra that comes undone when he learns not only that his wife has died, a rebel in Rome is eminent. From this beginning, the play follows the machinations of wobbly alliances built on quicksand, opportunism and arranged marriages along with great courage and the sinews of battles as the predictions of a soothsayer about the future of the known world. All meaty stuff.
And always there are Antony and Cleopatra trying to make it through the raging storms of the world politics of their times, as the audience wonders but how their love for one another will affect their decision-making.
The ensemble that surrounds Lefkow and Carlson bring their own unmistakable imprint to the production. In roles that struck me are those by Octavius Caesar, and Brendan McMahon who grows more and more nature before the audience in the way he intones words and stands.
Darren Marquardt as the doomed, once powerful, Lepidus is a great font of hand and facial mannerism befitting a man others think expendable and then discard when his value to them is up. Madeline Burrows as the rebellious Pompey has a strut and don’t mess with me attitude. She has a confident air about her and clearly enjoys it.
John Stange provides deeply nuanced, flavorsome portrayals of several characters, including the ill-fated confidant of Antony, Enobarbus, as men of conscious caught up in other’s intrigues. When Stange speaks his lines, there is a pungent humanity to them. They are not lines of an actor, but of an individual offering up real pain, real confusion.
Now, this Brave Spirits production is done in what some may see as an unlikely location – a small repurposed building near a suburban church on the borderline between Arlington’s Fairlington and Alexandria’s Parkfairfax. Don’t be put off, for inside that non-descript building is all the theater magic you could ever want.
Set Designer Eric McMorris and Lighting Designer Jason Aufem Brinke have transformed four walls into intimate bedrooms and bold sea battles. Scenes changes are accomplished with percussive drum beats (Madeline Burrows who also plays Pompey) or the tingle of chimes.
Music Director Zach Roberts gives the audiences preshow and intermission music of a contemporary nature that whets the appetite and singles what may come. (Do think the soundtrack from The Great Gatsby as a guide, another tale of love with major pain and loss).
Several nifty fight scenes were choreographed by Joe Carlson, so that sword play and battle are depicted in a truly well-deserved breathless quality in such a small space. Costume Designer Melissa Huggins used simple black tops and slacks covered with more colorful tunics, jackets and skirts for Cleopatra that say all the audience needs about class, gender and power.
Brave Spirits’ Antony and Cleopatra gives off the scent of those who want to live one more time before they die. The production gets my praise as it pulls the audience in to become a child of ‘the times’ being depicted. This is no ‘fluttering hands,’ ‘let’s be coy’ production, but truly one made vivid with visual style and punch.
The final scene of this Antony and Cleopatra is one that is theatrically hypnotic in how it is constructed. It is simply gorgeous. It answers the question of the Brave Sprit’s production as posed by musical selection during intermission;
Will you still love me when I’m no longer young and beautiful?
Will you still love me when I’ve got nothing but my aching soul?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will.
Running Time: Two hours and 25 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.
Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra plays through October 1, 2016 at Brave Spirits Theatre performing at The Lab at Convergence – 1819 North Quaker Lane, in Alexandria, VA. For tickets, purchase them online.

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Coffee first ! The perfect little make- bag or small carry only the essentials bag.
Colorful and whimsical bag says it all Coffee ☕ 🌞
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SDN, Software-Defined Networking, the trending technology that some friends/colleagues of mine like to refer to it as “Still Does Nothing”. Let’s see if it does some thing. SDN has been a market hype for few years now. Out of laziness, I ignored it in the beginning then I had to catch up a bit later and learn what was exactly going on. From who I know many engineers have taken the same path and are still ignoring SDN, probably out of the feeling that we have enough to learn something new. Lately, SDN has been reduced to a buzzword that …Read More »
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A bit of background First .. PPPoE stands for Point to Point over Ethernet and is the successor of PPPoA. PPPoE is simply a method of encapsulating PPP packets into Ethernet frames. The standard is defined in RFC2516 . IPoE is growing very quickly but as far as I can tell PPPoE is still very widely deployed model in broadband networks. PPP protocol is a very mature protocol that was originally implemented to create and maintain direct connections between two nodes. PPP is such a protocol that provides many features but the one that is most interesting to broadband providers is the ability …Read More »
IPv4 Private Address Ranges: 10.0.0.0/8 IP addresses: 10.0.0.0 — 10.255.255.255. 172.16.0.0/12 IP addresses: 172.16.0.0 — 172.31.255.255. 192.168.0.0/16 IP addresses: 192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255 Private IPv4 internet address ranges are defined in RFC1918 with the motivation to control growth of the internet routing tables and to preserve IPv4 addresses space to extend it’s life. The private ranges defined in this RFC are not routable over the internet and are intended for internal use only in private Internets/Intranets and that means these packets destined to these ranges will not be routable across the internet and should stay within the private network. …Read More »
I will start from the beginning; two weeks ago I wrote a post claiming that IPv4 is depleting and IPv6 is coming soon; and since we are considering deploying IPv6 soon in our network, I thought it might be useful to write about IPv6 migration and transition strategies. Although, this is important but I think the readers of this blog including me will benefit more if we start at the beginning even if it takes longer to get where I wanted to start. I will start small and build up as we go toward the new IPv6 internet. Get yourself …Read More »
What is MPLS? MPLS stands for Multi-protocol Label Switching. MPLS is a packet forwarding technology that is capable of carrying any L3 protocol and here comes the word multi-protocol. MPLS is capable of tunneling L3 packets inside the MPLS network using MPLS labels. The MPLS label is pushed into the packet between the layer two header and the layer three header of the packet at the ingress router and is used to switch the packets across the network to its destination. What is the MPLS Label and How is it used? The MPLS label is a fixed 4 byte identifier …Read More »
Normally LDP neighbors are found automatically by sending UDP Hello packets on Port 646 with the destination of multicast address 220.127.116.11 out of each LDP enabled interface. In some MPLS applications a LDP session must be established between non directly connected peers to exchange labels. In such cases Hello packets can not be just broadcasted, instead these Hello packets are sent as unicast packets using UDP on port 646 and destined to the targeted peer. AToM and some Traffic Engineering scenarios are examples of these applications that require a targeted LDP session between non directly connected routers.Read More »


Tottenham Hotspur travel to Brighton on Tuesday night as they attempt to finish second in the Premier League.
Spurs were, for a long part of the season, outside the top four but a 14-game unbeaten streak, ended by Manchester City, has seen them stomp up the table.
A victory over the Seagulls would see them move level on points with Liverpool in third, but remain fourth on goal difference, just one point behind Man United.
Mauricio Pochettino’s men were dismantled by City at the weekend and this may seem him make changes to that XI.
Toby Alderweireld does make the squad, along with Fernando Llorente who missed out for personal reasons at the weekend, but Danny Rose (calf) and Harry Winks (ankle) are unavailable.
So, who will Pochettino pick to play Brighton? Click the right arrow to see our predicted Tottenham XI, in squad number order…


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DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 17: Forest Minister CL John’s ill-conceived joke and quixotic attempt inside the NLA to downplay the loss of human lives to wild elephant attacks in Wokha District has had the inadvertent effect of sustaining a conversation around human-wildlife conflict.
Against this backdrop, it is crucial to understand the presence of wild elephants in some parts of Nagaland in the context of the elephant population in Northeast India.
Asian elephants are long ranging species with extensive habitat and nutritional requirements. At the same time, wildlife habitats in India are no exception to the phenomenon of fragmentation and degradation.
“This has adversely affected the populations of larger herbivores like elephants, which have vast home ranges and require large amounts of food. This has led to increased conflict between humans and elephants, manifesting in crop-raiding, damage to property and loss of human and elephant lives.
“About 400-450 humans lose their lives due to human elephant conflict in India annually, and around 100 elephants are killed in retaliation for the damage they cause to human life and property”, according to the Right of Passage: Elephant Corridors of India report published by Wildlife Trust of India.
In its second and latest edition published in 2017, the report stated that elephants in Northeastern India range in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
“The elephant population in the Northeast was contiguous with that of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. The 9650-odd elephants in the region are now discontinuously distributed and exist as 15 populations in an area of about 8900 sq km”, it read.
Though Nagaland doesn’t have specific elephant corridors of its own, the State’s elephant population is a part of the larger group that ranges on the south bank of Brahmaputra in Assam.
“Elephants on the south bank of the Brahmaputra are divided into eastern, central and western populations. The eastern population is spread over lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Changlang and Tirap in Arunachal Pradesh, Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, Jorhat and Golaghat in Assam, and Mon, Tuensang, Mokokchung and Wokha in Nagaland.
“The population lost its contiguity with the north bank in the 1970s and the central area of south bank in the 1980s. An estimated 1200 elephants occupy about 4500 sq km of forests in the area, though they also use tea plantations and agricultural lands as they move”, the report stated.
It also identified a few isolated elephant populations along the Dhansiri-Intanki region, covering parts of Karbi Anglong district in Assam and Peren district in Nagaland.
“About 300-350 elephants are estimated in about 1050 sq km of territory. Elephants regularly move between Dhansiri and Intanki across the inter-State boundary. Inside Assam, they move between Dhansiri and Daldali and adjacent forests affected by human pressure”, the report read.
Despite the fragmentation of the eastern range, elephants still move through tea gardens and cultivated areas. This range became separated from the north Brahmaputra bank population during the 1970s and from the south bank-central areas in the early 1980s.
“The separation from the south bank-central areas was due to large-scale felling and encroachment in Doyang Reserve Forest, Nambor (South Block) Reserve Forest, Diphu Reserve Forest and Rengma Reserve Forest, totalling about 990 sq km of forest area.
“The range is spread over lower Dibang Valley and Lohit, Changlang and Tirap districts in Arunachal Pradesh; Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat districts in Assam; and Mon, Tuensang, Mokokchung and Wokha districts in Nagaland”, it reported.
Again, this range has been fragmented at many places, the most notable being the area along Dhansiri River (Doyang Reserve Forest, Nambor South Reserve Forest, Rengma Reserve Forest and Diphu Reserve Forest), thereby severely hindering the movement of elephants between this part of Assam and Nagaland.
“Till the 1980s elephant movement was reported between Rengma Reserve Forest (Assam) and Baghty Valley (Nagaland), between the villages of Sungkha and Lishuya. Similarly, elephant movement from Desoi Reserve Forest and Hollongapahar (Assam) to adjacent elephant habitat in Nagaland has been severely hindered by habitat degradation in Assam and Nagaland”, it stated.
Also, a part of the elephant population of Changlang district in Arunachal is continuous with that of Myanmar through a corridor in Namdhapa National Park, the report found.
“However, all the other probable migration routes through Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Mon and Tuensang districts of Nagaland are no longer available due to heavy poaching by the Konyak and the Wancho Nagas and clearance for jhum”, it stated.
In 2018, Nagaland Government had declared the Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary in Mon district as Singphan Elephant Reserve. As per the census report of 2017, Nagaland is home to a population of around 446 elephants.
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India’s captain Virat Kohli gestures during their warm-up match against New Zealand in London on Saturday. Agence France-Presse
Australia and India will be aiming to finish top of the World Cup league phase and so avoid facing hosts England in the semi-finals as they prepare for the final day of round-robin matches.
It was a superb display by the underdog Black Caps, who came into the match on the back of three straight defeats by Pakistan, Australia and England and only qualified for the semi-finals on net run-rate, while India topped the 10-team group stage.
Cricket-mad Indians tried on Thursday to come to terms with their shock World Cup exit, with the Times of India telling readers “The Sun will still rise tomorrow” and Ravindra Jadeja emerging as a new national hero.
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An unbeaten half-century from skipper Virat Kohli and disciplined bowling helped India beat South Africa by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 international on Wednesday.


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We are always told we need to eat more vegetables, but let’s have a look at why.
Vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre which are vital components in keeping us healthy and nourished. They are low in calories, have no cholesterol and are one of the best foods to keep our organs healthy and our immune system ‘topped up.’ Their high fibre content and low calorie count helps keep us fuller for longer, providing a great way to manage our weight.
They not only enable our digestive system to work properly, helping to eliminate toxins, but their nutrient content also supports our skeletal system and helps to regulate our blood pressure.
Research has found further health benefits to include:
- Reducing the risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease
- Reducing type 2 diabetes risk
- Protecting against certain cancers
- Reducing inflammation in the body
- Reducing the risk of developing kidney stones
The range of vegetables is endless, they come in all different colours, shapes and sizes.
To make the most of the benefits of vegetables, we need to be eating a whole range and not just sticking to the same ones that we know. The aim is to eat the rainbow every day! We must choose a variety of vegetables that are different colours – green, yellow, red, purple, orange and white.
Aim to push yourself out of your comfort zone and add in a different type of vegetable that you don’t normally eat. Let’s mix it up and take advantage of all of their health benefits! Whether it is adding spinach, beetroot, broccoli, sweet potatoes, peppers, aubergines, be creative with your plates and add some colour!
If you would like to look further into the types of vegetables and their specific benefits, click here for an A-Z list.
Hung HC, et al. (2004) Fruit and vegetable intake and risk of major chronic disease. Available at: https://academic.oup.com/jnci/article/96/21/1577/2521033
Slavin J L, Lloyd B (2012) Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3649719/
Wang X, et al. (2014) Fruit and vegetable consumption and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Available at: https://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g4490.full.pdf+html
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Alternate history of the United States where magic is an acknowledged but despised power in this third instalment of the Gunnie Rose series.
Picking up right where A Longer Fall left off, this thrilling third instalment follows Lizbeth Rose as she takes on one of her most dangerous missions yet: rescuing her estranged partner, Prince Eli, from the Holy Russian Empire. Once in San Diego, Lizbeth is going to have to rely upon her sister Felicia, and her growing Grigori powers to navigate her way through this strange new world of royalty and deception in order to get Eli freed from jail where he’s being held for murder.
THE RUSSIAN CAGE continues to ramp up the momentum with more of everything Harris’ readers adore her for with romance, intrigue, and a deep dive into the mysterious Holy Russian Empire.
The first two novels in the series — AN EASY DEATH and A LONGER FALL — are also published in the UK by Piatkus.
Here are just a few of the great reviews the series has received so far…
‘An entertaining addition to a consistently fun series.’ — Kirkus on THE RUSSIAN CAGE
‘Rarely a dull moment. Fans of Harris’s daring heroine will be pleased to accompany her on her latest adventure.’ — Publishers Weekly on THE RUSSIAN CAGE
‘In this fast-paced thriller fueled by magic and gunslinging, no one can be trusted. Harris’s vividly detailed story will leave readers enthralled with the fascinating setting and a heroine who’s sure to be a new fan favorite.’ — Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on AN EASY DEATH
‘Harris…populates her gritty, immersive new world with genuinely interesting characters, and chilling moments of horror — of both the human and supernatural kind—punctuate this relentlessly paced road trip. A refreshing and cinematic, weird Western starring a sharp-as-nails, can-do heroine. Harris’ many fans will surely follow Gunnie Rose anywhere.’ — Kirkus on AN EASY DEATH
‘It’s a thrill ride through a world transformed by magic and altered politics, with an excellent kick-ass guide in Gunnie Rose, making this a strong start to a new series.’ — Locus on AN EASY DEATH
‘AN EASY DEATH offers up a world worth exploring and a character you’ll want to explore it with.’ — B&N’s Sci Fi and Fantasy Blog on AN EASY DEATH
‘[A] shoot’em-up, rollicking ride.’ — Kirkus on A LONGER FALL
‘Everything a reader wants or can expect is here. Mystery, magic, romance, adventure, action, and best of all, a fascinatingly imagined alternate America peopled with intriguing characters.’ — Writing Pages on A LONGER FALL
‘Harris’ imagination is on high alert as she takes chances with A LONGER FALL and her characters.’ — Sun Sentinel on A LONGER FALL
‘Left me wanting more’ — Locus on A LONGER FALL
Piatkus also publishes all of Charlaine’s acclaimed Aurora Teagarden series in the UK.
Zeno represents Charlaine Harris in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

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WILLIAMSTOWN - When Anne Donkers first saw online photos of the now-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding cake, she had no idea she'd be making a replica of that very same cake.
Donkers, who is the owner of Williamstown-based Sweet Indulgences, is crafting a cake fit for a prince and his new bride. The cake will be served at Ottawa's Lord Elgin Hotel on July 1 to passing people and possibly even William and Catherine, themselves.
"I'm hoping they do stop by (to sample the cake)," says Donkers.
Donkers' cake will be a replica of the eight-tier masterpiece that was served on April 29. She will be including the couple's first initials, as well as embroidery patterns, on her version of the cake.
"It's not exactly (going to be the same). It has to have my flair," she says. "It's going to be very similar to their cake. It was a gorgeous cake."
Donkers says her cake will be a five-tiered "big endeavor:" she'll be constructing it herself. Each tier will feature a different flavour and the cake will also contain 30 or 40 hand-crafted, cream-coloured roses and intricate detailing. She estimates it will take three days to construct it in its entirety.
"It's a little nerve-wracking, but it's a lot of fun," she says. "I've been developing as soon as I've found out. I'm changing my mind probably every day. It has to be practical, too, in a sense that they're going to be serving it."
Donkers says she found out she was selected to make the cake for the hotel roughly a month ago.
"I asked my daughter three times for the purchase order," she says, with a laugh. "Needless to say, I was surprised."
While she's not a royal fanatic, Donkers did rise early to catch the April 29 nuptials. She says her grandmother was a royal watcher, and Donkers remembers thumbing through books and magazine clippings.
"I absolutely loved to see it," she says. "Of course, I was very interested in the cake. I didn't get up at 3 a.m., but I was baking a cake at 5 a.m., so I turned it on."
Her business has been running since November, and Donkers says the royal replica cake will be the biggest of her cake-baking career to date.
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Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza believes Taskin’s burst through the England middle-order was crucial in the 34-run win in the second ODI. Bangladesh beat England to level ODI series with 34-run win. The win on Sunday set up a mouth-watering decider in Chittagong with the series evenly poised 1-1.
Taskin, who leaked 19 runs in his first two overs, returned for his second spell and took both the batsmen out. His 3-47 virtually ended England’s hopes of sealing the series with a match to spare. “Taskin bowled brilliantly. Although he could not begin well, he was extraordinary in his next four-five overs. We may not have won had he not taken those wickets at that time,” Mashrafe said after the match.
The 21-year old began decently giving away four runs from his first over but was wayward in his next going for 15, with 12 of those runs coming in boundaries. The expensive over forced Mashrafe to take Taskin off the attack. The skipper brought him back at the other end in the 24th over and the youngster found extra bounce and movement.
Taskin broke the 79-run stand inducing an outside edge from Bairstow back to the keeper. He then landed a crucial blow by trapping Buttler, who topscored for England with 57, in front. The fast bowler then topped it off with the wicket of Chris Woakes in his next over.


What have you been up to since we last chatted?
Quite a bit. We finished up an East Coast tour (Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/ Regional VIC/NSW) with the Bodyjar NTR show at The Espy – which was such a fantastic show.
Since then we had a bit of a lineup change and we've been busy writing new tunes.
So, the bands lineup has changed, tell us about the new guys ?
We have gotten a new guitarist, Hayden. He used to play and sing in A.U.D.I.O, so we know him well and he brings left handed guitar skills and the guy can sing, so harmonies have doubled overnight. Our new bass player Rian, was actually playing bass for a band that we played with at the Bodyjar NTR show. We liked what we saw... made him a horrible offer he could have easily refused...and he's with us now.
Have the new members in the band brought about a change to Strathmore's sound ?
A little bit. Playing with new musicians always brings new ideas and I think the new stuff is perhaps a little bit 'tougher' than our Everynight Tonight EP. We will be playing a few new tracks at our upcoming shows, 'road testing' them as they say before recording them.
Tell us about these shows – who with/where?
We are playing this Saturday October 6 at The Reverence Hotel with our good mates The Jonesez and Strickland. We haven't played at The Reverence since it opened, so we are excited to play there - and to share the stage with great bands. We are at The Corner Hotel on Saturday October 27 with Holliava which should be another great night.
What are your plans for the future?
We will look to record in the coming months. We are currently looking into producers to work with for the record – or records. We may have a enough material for a few releases. We shall wait and see. Outside of that we hope to see more of Oz after the release/s with a few tours.


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The Street Art London tour around Old Street, Shoreditch and Bethnal Green is filled with artistic goodness.
Michelle Stimler Morris reports.
The other week in New York, one of Banksy’s antics included setting up a street vendor outside Central Park with his works, along with instructions to sell them as knock-off’s for $60 each. The vendor only sold three. The Daily Mail called this “a fantastic prank,” as they are actually worth thousands. But really, street art enthusiasts know that the point is more than that. It shows that the value of Banksy’s art is as much about perception as it is about the pieces themselves.
Street art being all about perception is something realised on the Street Art London tour.
So many workers hurry to work past Roa’s piece on the corner of Rivington and Great Eastern Street on the way to the office. But how many of them stop to look at the 10ft pointillistic monochrome mongoose and think that the Belgian artist is trying to point out how wildlife survives in an urban environment? Street art is a genre beleaguered by a problem of perception as it wasn’t accorded value by a gallery.
Although the tour around Shoreditch costs £15, it’s really is the feet that pay the price of the four and a half hour walk. But it’s worth every step. Anyone that thinks street art is just a matter of spray painted tags, is in for surprise as there is more craft than is assumed.
The tour starts off outside Old Street Station, and zig-zags through Shoreditch ending up in Bethnal Green. Led by Karim Samuels, a tall guy with sunkissed skin and a black rucksack splattered with specks of paint, the 15 people-strong group was largely comprised of wide-eyed middle class folk.
All preconceptions of street art are smashed when the tour guide leads the group to the pavement outside coffee house the Shoreditch Grind and points down at the pavement. The group bents down to squint at a vibrant little painting the size of a fifty piece coin.
Ben Wilson, a 50 year-old creative eccentric from Muswell Hill has painted more than 10,000 pieces of discarded chewing gum across the UK and Europe. Wilson uses a small blow torch along with acrylic enamel before sealing it with a clear lacquer. His bright, simplistic style is reminiscent of David Hockney.
Other mediums employed by street artists include paste-ups, stencils, mosaics, 3D installations and of course spray paint. Street art is ruled by a class system. At the top of the spectrum are freehand spray-paint users. LA artist El Mac has mastered this in a unique way. He creates incredibly detailed photorealistic images. One on Hewett Street features a moustachioed cowboy in a hat with shadowed contours to give a 3D effect. He does this by putting his spray paints on ice which lowers the can pressure and allows him to have more control of the paint.
Another master of the free-hand form is Phlegm, from Sheffield. He creates complex monochrome Tim-Burton like characters. Like Roa and El Mac, his style is so unique and meticulous that people can recognise it without a signature. Samuels points to the one on Rivington Street next to Roa’s mongoose saying: “It’s about three years old. That’s old in terms of street art years!”
These “purist” graffiti artists look down on pieces that are partly created off-site, because it doesn’t involve as much risk.
Then there are those who use spray paint with stencils. Banksy, the most famous example, prepares his stencils at home to speed up paint time and avoid getting caught. Either because Banksy sells his art commercially or because he uses stencils, he attracts a lot of “disrespect” from other artists.
This is evident in the Banksy piece we see in Bethnal Green. The Perspex covering it has been broken, and the piece partly painted over. Samuels tells the group that in other places where vandals couldn’t break the glass, they’ve poured paint behind it. It’s ironic that councils used to spend a lot of money covering up his works and now spend a lot maintaining them.
These vandals broke the unwritten codes of conduct in the street art world.
Risks include getting caught and arrested, as many have been, or whether the chosen spot will get painted over and how soon. The London-based street artist Mobstr, famous for his sarcastic typography, actually provoked Hackney Council to collaborate with him on a piece. Knowing that councils rarely colour match the paint to the wall to cover graffiti, one at a time Mobstr painted portions on the King John Court bridge, leading to it being painted over in the shape of a question mark.
“It’s an image war,” Samuels explains. “Between street artists, graffiti and councils.”
With all the background stories Samuels tells, there seem to be two types of artists that emerge. Some artists are graffiti mongering outlaws. Others start out like that, and then hone their craft in art school and go on to mark major cities around the world even with commissions. Roa and Ben Wilson, for example, fit the latter model.
The danger with commissioned pieces is that they allow commercialism to infiltrate this anti-establishment art form. Between points of interest on the tour, comes an ASOS advert disguised as a street art style paste-up, and an intricate freehand piece saying “Converse” in the corner.
The most progressive form of street art is undoubtedly explosive etching invented by Vhils AKA Alexandre Farto, who studied at Central St Martins. It involves planting explosives in a wall, before plastering it over, waiting for it to dry and then detonating. The portraits he produces with this technique have the effect of a rough 3D sketch. The one Samuel’s shows on Hewett Street, near El Mac’s piece, was carved with a hammer and chisel but is nonetheless as impressive.
Like life-sized pieces in museum exhibitions, seeing these works merely in photos doesn’t provoke that all-encompassing experience it should. This tour leads the curious down streets and alleys that they would have never gone down otherwise. With the bustling city noise and cold wind hitting the face, looking at art in the exact atmosphere in which it was created is the most intimate artistic experience possible.
What: Street Art Tour
Where: Starts off in Old Street area
Date: Every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday
Further details: http://streetartlondon.co.uk/


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Google has a new teaser up on its Google Store which hints at the impending launch of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. The handsets will be unveiled by Google at its I/O 2019 conference scheduled to start on May 7th. The “Help is on the way” teaser on the Google Store points to the Google and Marvel’s Avengers tie-up.
When Samsung officially unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, earlier this year, initial reactions were excited, but cautious. This is the first of its kind, after all, and there is always the chance that something could go very wrong. But it turns out that the Galaxy Fold appears to be a pretty solid handset, at least as far as first impressions are concerned.
Samsung is known to do things differently when compared to other Android OEMs. While almost all other Android devices have a recovery and fastboot mode, Samsung’s Galaxy S10 series feature a Recovery and Download mode. Wondering how to boot into them? Follow this guide.
OnePlus will be unveiling the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro on 14th May 2019. The leak comes from a reputable source so there should be little reason for one to doubt this story.
How to Take Screenshot and Long Screenshot in MIUI 10 on Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro, Redmi 6A/5A, Redmi Note 5, and More
Xiaomi’s entire lineup of Redmi and Mi devices are now running on MIUI 10 which packs plenty of features. If you recently got a Xiaomi device running MIUI 10 and are wondering how to take a screenshot or a long screenshot on it, follow this guide.
Samsung is rolling out a new biometrics security patch for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ that seems to dramatically improve the in-display fingerprint scanner performance. The relatively small 7MB update is automatically showing up on Galaxy S10 units across the world and cannot be triggered by manually checking for system updates.
It has been a bit of time since Samsung officially unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold. And now we know not only when the smartphone launches, but also when reservations for the handset will kick off.
The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are impressive phones by all means. Unlike previous flagship phones from Huawei, the company has actually managed to use a quality FHD+ OLED panel on them. While the display on the Huawei P30 Pro might not be as good as the display on the Galaxy S10, it is still among the best in the market. A great way to enjoy the beautiful display on the Huawei P30 Pro is by using some equally beautiful and stunning wallpapers which we have collected for you here.
Before the end of March, there was a leaked image of the Oppo-branded Reno smartphone, showcasing a handset with a very unique pop-out camera design. Now, the handset is officially official.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 series comes with an impressive rear camera setup. While the primary 12MP rear shooter remains the same as the one found on the Galaxy S9/Note 9 from last year, Samsung has worked on improving its post-processing for improved dynamic range and sharpness. Despite Samsung’s best efforts though, the Galaxy S10’s camera is simply not as good as the Pixel. But you know what? You can use the Google Camera app to further improve the quality of photos taken from the Galaxy S10.


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Taxing for Growth: A close look at tax policy in Ontario
Ontario needs to tax smarter by amending personal income tax credits and adjusting current business support measures
Ontario has improved its tax system markedly in recent years by introducing the harmonized sales tax, phasing out the capital tax, and lowering corporate tax rates. However, many changes can still be made that would benefit individuals, businesses, and government. In Taxing for growth: A close look at tax policy in Ontario, the Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity picks up on its previous recommendations for tax reform in Ontario and examines current policy to identify ways Ontario can create a tax system that spurs growth, investment, and competitiveness.

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I created this group in hope of getting to know others who enjoy the ways of Gor and have found themselves on Open Life. I am the Ubar of the city of Koroba and can usually be found there if I am online. As of the posting of this msg I have the region set to controlled access simply because i am doing the initial build of the city and wish to devote most of my attention to that but I welcome IM’s from other goreans so give me a shout.
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Mobile, Ala. (WKRG) – Happy FRIDAY, Gulf Coast!
Throughout the day, highs will reach the upper 80’s and lower 90’s with a 20% chance of a shower or storm along the sea breeze this afternoon. Tonight, rain will clear but the clouds will linger as lows drop back into the 60’s and 70’s.
Rain chances start to increase this weekend….Saturday is not looking as wet as previously thought at around 40%. Expect hit or miss showers and storms starting just before lunch. Sunday looks much wetter with more widespread showers and storms. We can’t rule out a strong storm or two through the weekend. The rain lingers into next week as temps stick in the 80’s with lows in the 70’s.


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This is a personal account of one woman's war and peace in Japan, Europe and the United States. Beate Gordon played a key role in the war against Japan, interpreting Radio Tokyo and issuing counter-propaganda.
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Beate Sirota Gordon was born in Vienna in 1923, the daughter of Leo Sirota, the piano virtuoso, and Augustine Horenstein. She now lives in New York City and Amagansett.
In recognition of her cross-cultural achievements, she received the 1997 Avon Grand Award to Women.From Kirkus Reviews:
Gordons memoir fails to convey the passion and excitement of her extraordinary life. As the only daughter of world-famous Russian pianist Leo Sirota, from a young age Gordon was launched on a brilliant cosmopolitan trajectory. Her earliest experiences of Europe's reigning cities and a flashing cultural elite promised the girl a heady future. According to her, however, the most important aspect of Gordon's youth was her extensive expatriate stint in Japan, where her family fled shortly before WW II, alarmed by mounting European anti-Semitism. Although she left for the US during the war, Gordon returned to Japan once WW II had ended, working as a civilian in General MacArthur's Tokyo office and assisting with the writing of the Japanese constitution, which laid the framework for postwar life in that nation. She was mandated to research and draw up the part of the constitution which altered the status of women in a society where, until then, none had ever enjoyed a bona fide legal status. The constitution also ensured education for all people in a country that in some respects remained fundamentally feudal. Gordon ably conveys the historic significance of her undertaking, while giving short shrift to personal insights. Her style hides the writer from us, muffling the excitements of her intercontinental, multi-lingual rovings. The book is also hampered by Gordon's disconcerting decision to tilt forward and backward in time, creating an uncomfortable distance between the then and the now of her story. When she took up residence in New York in 1947, Gordon by no means abandoned her unusual cultural expertise and training. Instead, she assumed a leading role in bringing the arts of Asia to an American audience and traveled, consorting with emperors, gurus, and koto players. Too bad her tale largely fails to take leave of the page. (36 b&w photos, not seen) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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SUMMER TIME IS HERE! — an excellent opportunity for children to relax, be creative, nurture friendships and take part in unique experiences. Options for Summer camps are endless and, as parents, we may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about which alternative is best for our children. Usually, the simplest solution is signing them up in a sports camp, where children can work on their athletic skills, explore different sports or learn how to swim. Do something different this Summer and give your kids the chance to exercise their bodies, stimulate their minds, explore their creativity AND nurture their spirit.
By enrolling your child in a (w)holistically focused arts-based Summer camp, they will have the opportunity to have the most complete social-emotional learning experience. What is a (w)holistically focused arts camp? It is a program that combines different forms of expression such as fine art, music, drama, creative movement, yoga, cooking and gardening, to name a few. The combination of various methods of artistic expression provides many benefits that go beyond the ability to produce artwork. Many of the skills children will acquire in an arts camp are formative. These skills will help them to develop intellectually, socially and physically, and some are even aligned with reading and writing curriculums.
The organization CASEL revealed through different research that children who participate in social-emotional learning programs “demonstrate significantly enhanced social-emotional skills, attitudes, and positive social behavior, reduced conduct problems and emotional distress and improved academic performance”. *
Arts-based camps offer a lot of benefits to children and families alike, many of which may not be immediately evident. Some significant benefits include:
Boost creativity & relieve stress:
Exposing children to different forms of expression and art mediums encourages joy and imagination. Through these creative opportunities, they learn to express themselves in a unique and positive way. At the same time, the programming keeps them engaged and focused, which helps them to become calm and more relaxed.
Raise self esteem & confidence:
Participating in arts-based programming makes children feel confident because they use their existing knowledge and all of their senses to create something they are passionate about. They can enjoy the freedom of creativity without the concern of potential failure, and they acquire a sense of personal satisfaction from finishing their projects. Although they may not be cognizant of it, they’re building the foundation of an important character trait that will last well into their adult lives and beyond.
Improve concentration & solve problems:
An arts-based camp encourages children to learn how to problem solve, concentrate and make choices. In this fast-paced world where children are easily distracted and over stimulated, largely by video games and television, these camps teach them how to concentrate, build fine motor and gross motor skills and promote self expression. Children seem to focus more effectively when given the freedom to work according to the artistic vision in their minds. Since children are also confronted with challenges, a variety of art classes offers the opportunity for them to develop valuable life skills in a non-confrontational and harmonious environment.
Prevent obesity & promote wellness:
Arts focused camps include activities that keep children active. Dance, yoga, creative movement and fitness are some of the classes that could be included in the programming. Additionally, through cooking classes children can learn how to choose nutritious foods, and prepare and eat healthy meals.
Promote team work:
Programs based in the arts encourage social interaction, teamwork and verbal communication. Children have fun working together on different projects as they learn to collaborate and share ideas.
When given the opportunity, children can develop an intense curiosity and appreciation of the arts. Studies** have shown that children who are provided with ongoing exposure to various forms of artistic expression develop marked improvements in social skills, build positive character attributes, and acquire life-long wellness—thus ensuring that they are growing into compassionate, caring and loving individuals!
*CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) is a not-for-profit organization that works to advance the science and evidence-based practice of social and emotional learning. It was founded in 1994 by Daniel Goleman, the author of Emotional Intelligence, educator/philanthropist Eileen Rockefeller Growald, and a group of distinguished researchers and practitioners. “Positive impact of social and emotional learning for kindergarten to eighth-grade students: Findings from three scientific reviews”, CASEL Technical Report.
**Source: HTTP:// ww.americansforthearts.org – Arts Education Publications. “Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development”.
Jeannette Blanca Egozi M.A., CCC-SLP, CMHP, CSMC is a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Mental Health Professional and Stress Management Consultant. She is the Founder and current President of Playing the Game of Lifesm (PGLsm), whose Mission is to develop social skills, build positive character attributes, an promote life-long wellness through arts based prevention programs. PGL’s Enrichment Center is in Miami Beach, Florida. 305-864-5237 www.PlayingTheGameOfLife.com.
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Police officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team in Wembley responded to reports of a drug deal taking place on Olympic Way.
Upon arrival, uniformed officers detained a male suspect based on the provided description.
A search conducted under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act resulted in the discovery of fifteen snap bags of herbal cannabis and various drug-related items, including digital scales. A male youth was subsequently arrested on charges of Possession With Intent To Supply Class B drugs.
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This restaurant serves authentic Yucatan food. The owner/operator/chef is American and the clientelle is mostly North Americans. Coffee is made with bottled water, so don't be afraid do drink it. The breakfast menu is super. I chose the Huevos Moltulefios: 2 fried eggs on a bed of black beans and tostados topped with salsa and crumbled cheese. All breakfasts, 8 choices, come with coffee and fresh juice, most with toast and a Yucatan version of hashbrowns. All are 60 pecos ($4.80). The dinner menu is small but diverse with 7 entrees, the most expensive being all you can eat fried fish for $8.80.
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Tasha Eurich, an organizational psychologist and executive coach, talks about why we all should be working on self-awareness. Few people are truly self-aware, she says, and those who are don’t get there through introspection. She explains how to develop self-awareness through the feedback of loving critics and how to mentor someone who isn’t self-aware. Eurich is the author of the book Insight.
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With Covid menace of its spike Night curfew in Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur,Prayagraj as Covid-19 surge continues in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh government has decided to impose night curfew in few districts of the state. These districts are Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. The night curfew will be effective from tonight and it’s timing is different for every district. In Lucknow, the night curfew will be imposed from 9pm to 6am, and will continue till April 30
District magistrate of Lucknow Abhishek Prakash said that strict covid protocol will be followed at those government institutes where examinations and practicals are going on and only such institutions will open.
Night curfew imposed in areas under Lucknow Municipal Corporation from April 8 to 16 between 9 pm and 6 am: official
Night curfew to be imposed in Lucknow from today between 9 pm and 6 am: Police Commissioner of Lucknow DK Thakur.
All educational institutes colleges and coaching institutes in Lucknow, except medical and nursing colleges will remain closed till 15th April.


Inside the Race to Build a $1.2 Billion Fish Barricade
By: Tom Johnson, Undark
OVER THE PAST 50-some years, invasive carp, a stunningly destructive invasive species, have infested almost every waterway in the Midwest, from South Dakota to beyond the Mississippi Delta, and have even reached West Virginia. In some waters, it’s been reported that around 90 percent of the fish are invasive carp; in one section of the Illinois River, a Mississippi tributary, they make up more than 75 percent of the total biomass in the water. They are obnoxious invaders, overwhelming other fish species, muddying clear waters, and — in some cases — jumping out of the water when startled. A passing boat can throw hundreds of fish into a frenzy, creating an airborne blizzard of 25-pound lunkers that have broken the arms and jaws of recreational boaters.
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On 4 November SAE London welcomed Ted White to their campus for a masterclass on the process of composing music and doing sound design for commercial advertisements and TV.
After he discovered his love of music aged 12, Ted moved to New York aged 18 with just a laptop and keyboard in tow. Since then Ted has worked as a Music Producer and Media Composer out of several major studios around the world including, Studios 301 in Sydney, H.O.M.E Studios in Hamburg and Mission Sound in New York. He’s created music for commercials for brands such as Nivea, Stella McCartney, Samsung, Battery Energy Drink among many others.
In his SAE Extra masterclass, Ted gave an overview of the process he follows when writing for ads, and walked the attendees through all stages of a project, from getting the brief to delivering the final online film.
The talk was of great interest to those who want to get their foot in the door of big budget advertisements and TV, as well as to those already working within the industry.
Claudio Ambruoso, who manages Black String Records and also produces as SLPWLKR, said: “It was great, I've learned a lot, especially in terms of industry requirements, timelines, but also how different the process of composing for adverts is. I am glad I attended!”
In the talk, Ted emphasised the importance of practising your craft and developing your own unique sound.
Composer/Producer Kirsten Price said: “I really enjoyed Ted's talk. He was engaging from start to finish and shared his experiences in a humble but extremely helpful way. He was supportive, approachable and shared excellent insights into the business. Ted left no stone unturned and was extremely thorough in covering every angle of the industry. I would definitely like to attend more informative sessions like this one.”
Ted also gave attendees insight into a range of elements such as negotiating usage fees, the importance of demos, the role that sound design has within the process, as well as producing the music itself.
"TED WHITE’S TALK AT SAE LONDON WAS SUPER INSPIRING AND HELPFUL IN UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESSES OF COMPOSING MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN FOR COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS AND TV."
- JAN SOLARSKI, MUSIC PRODUCER AND SONGWRITER EVENT GUEST
The attendees also had the opportunity to ask Ted questions after the masterclass, with one attendee asking whether social media is as important for a composer/sound designer as it is for artists, a question which Ted said he really had to think about!
Ted said: “It was really great to see so many people engaged and interested in a part of the music industry that commonly goes under the radar.”
We’re grateful to Ted for the fact that he was willing to share his expertise with students, and we hope to see him again soon.


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The term, “Bi” itself indicates that http://rhythmsfitness.com/directions/ Bipolar Disorder is a combination of two extremes of behavior—extreme joy and extreme sadness. It is hard for the family members to even acknowledge it as an illness, considering that the individual’s labile emotions keep swinging between a manic state (euphoria) and a depressive (gloomy) one.
To make it even more complicated, a particular mood episode may exhibit alternate bouts of both. Hence, this disorder is also termed as Manic-Depressive illness.
With the destruction of nerve cells in the brain, its functioning becomes impaired. It is the seat of emotions that is largely affected; hence, where can i buy disulfiram bipolar disorder. This peculiar mental illness can destroy performances in educational institutions, cause work to suffer, affect normal relationships badly and result in umpteen suicides.
Now, what exactly is witnessed in an individual suffering from Bipolar disorder?
During a manic mood episode, the person is on an emotional high, so much so that there is an unrealistic perception of one’s own powers and capabilities. The word, “failure” does not exist in this patient’s dictionary. Sleep is limited due to enhanced energy and a deep sense of restlessness. Thoughts keep running into one another, and there is difficulty concentrating. The rapidity with which the person speaks indicates poor judgment and grandiose ideas. Overt behavior may be extremely irritable or extremely provocative.
The depressed mood episode is just the reverse. There is absolutely no motivation to do anything. The individual is unable to sleep, since he/she is depressed
over his own sense of worthlessness. Daily tasks seem tedious and difficult. The ultimate state is where the individual is contemplating suicide. These symptoms may not disappear within a day; they may last for one or two weeks too.
Since school has been mentioned so often, it is easy to comprehend that Bipolar disorder attacks those in their late teens or in early adulthood. It is possible to exhibit symptoms even during childhood, or quite late in life. But the majority of cases are below 25 years of age.
The illness can be a lifelong one, but with good treatment, the victims can deal with their erratic moods in a much better way, and even get back to productive lifestyles. There are mood stabilizers that have to be taken regularly. It has to be stated here that the illness can recur, but the patient can be re-treated. Current clinical trials may yet come up with a miracle drug to cure Bipolar disorder completely.
It is important that all those involved in the individual’s treatment—psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse and family members—keep track of the medications and treatment. It helps to have a chart to record daily mood swings, sleep patterns and so on. The psychiatrist then finds it helpful to stick to the same drugs or to change the course of treatment, accordingly. And of course, psychotherapy forms a very essential part of the treatment too.

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Converting Sweat Equity to Cash
Published on September 8th, 2016
To mark the 50th anniversary of the first solo non-stop circumnavigation under sail achieved by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston during the 1968/9 Sunday Times Golden Globe Yacht Race, a new Golden Globe Race is set to start in 2018.
A notable twist to the race format is how entrants are restricted to using the same type of yachts and equipment that were available in that first race. The premise was to keep the race within financial reach of every dreamer, but as Tim Newson has discovered, even frugal dreams have a price tag…
I was concerned last November, when we started this process in earnest, that finding the title sponsor for my Golden Globe Race (GGR) campaign was going to be just too easy. I was actually worried there wouldn’t be any struggle for it; that I wouldn’t experience that anxiety as deadlines passed and I still hadn’t got my boat in the water.
Finding funding is all part of the preparation. In much the same way as a political candidate cut their teeth winning their nomination. If you falter at this early stage it’s a sure sign you’re not going to be able to handle the main event. I didn’t want to miss out on the test.
Well no fear of that! The reason for my naive optimism was that all the other big ocean races are now so expensive. A competitive Vendee Globe or Volvo campaign now costs around £10 million. It’s no longer even viable for big business to be sponsors – they have to team up with private patrons. It’s all got a bit silly, let alone inaccessible.
With the GGR, here is a race with immediate public appeal, a dramatic history, and overall race budgets that are the same as just one carbon foil for a Vendee race boat – around £300k. I genuinely thought they would be queuing up to get their logo on my sail in return for title sponsorship. It was just going to be a matter of making a few calls.
Ten months later, a lot of work tailoring approaches, researching companies, asking everyone that I know who might have a way into a boardroom so I can deliver my pitch, and…nothing. Combined with working on the boat, and a bit of sail instructing, it’s been full time.
I’ve put everything I have into this, and I’ve since borrowed as much as I dared. I’ve written countless letters to wealthy individuals who I thought might be able to help. Today we are no closer to finding a title sponsor for my race and I only have a few weeks left to pay the race fee of £7k, otherwise I’ll lose my place.
We came close. In early May we started negotiations with a City firm that were very enthusiastic. Contracts were being drawn up. I began to hope that we’d finally done it – that the race was on and I was going to get the boat back in the water this summer.
I spent days preparing documents. Then nothing, no communication at all. When I did hear back from them all I got was a casual ‘we might be able to have another look at it in a few months’. It was a sharp reminder of the lack of courtesy so common in big business.
I’ll admit since this setback I have been a little more choosy. Originally I always wanted a company that actually manufactured something – rather than just moved money around – and I decided to stick to this. So I limited my approaches to drinks manufacturers and car makers and businesses that still have some kind of factory.
The race organisers haven’t made it easy for us. We are restricted to a 2 x 1 metre area on the main sail to put our sponsor’s logo on. This really means that we have to find a single title sponsor, or two companies very happy to appear side by side (yes – I’ve exhausted all Gin & Tonic companies). Although this has made it difficult it means the GGR race boats aren’t floating billboards – so I find it hard to really disapprove of this rule.
So why hasn’t it happened? What’s the feedback from my approaches? Well two reasons are mostly given. The first is the economy. The EU referendum has meant that for much of the time I have been making approaches there has been unprecedented uncertainty about the long term stability of the UK economy. Uncertainty that has only heightened since the Brexit vote. This really has been an especially difficult environment to be asking for sponsorship.
Then there is the event itself. Although many people remember the original 1968 race and will no doubt follow this new incarnation it remains an unknown quantity. It’s not like the Vendee or the Volvo with a clear track record and actual media stats. The GGR hasn’t been held for fifty years. The boats aren’t high tech – it’s all low tech. It ain’t flash – it’s slow – we’re at sea for nine months travelling at 5 knots. It’s all a bit quirky. Quirky for boardrooms tends to equal risky.
It’s a shame – I believe it is an opportunity lost – this race is about the long haul, about not giving up. It’s about perseverance and building a boat and a skipper that can last for almost a year non-stop at sea. It’s got some brilliant values that I really thought the right kind of business would want to identify with.
Perhaps the problem is that it isn’t going to be very exciting – apart from the the few uncomfortable days when we are stuck in a storm. But this is also a virtue – in this way the GGR is much like everyday life, albeit one with a lot of hard graft and loneliness. To conceive of it in any other way would be psychologically risky for the entrants – 9 months is too long to be doing this on adrenaline.
Does failing to find a title sponsor mean the end for my campaign? Certainly not. Like all good sailors I have a contingency plan. It’s called the Labour Exchange and it’s all off my own back. After all isn’t being self sufficient what this race is all about? No point in waiting for a handout in the middle of the Southern Ocean. I only have a few weeks left so the pressure is on! This is the kind of test I was always after.
Editor’s note: If you made it to the final paragraph, be sure to click on the Labour Exchange link. We’re pretty sure you have never heard an idea like this one.


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A wild coyote is freely roaming the Detroit Zoo.
The coyote is reportedly inside the “Dinosauria” area which is not accessible to zoo guests, zoo officials told Fox 2.
The coyote isn’t a threat to the public but crews are monitoring the area, officials said. They've said they're hoping the coyote will leave on its own.
The zoo was temporarily closed Monday morning as crews accessed the area, but it has since reopened to the public.
This isn’t the first time outside animals made their way into the zoo. “We’ve had foxes, and last summer we had a deer that found its way in,” Patricia Janeway, the zoo’s communications director, told WWJ.
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Balmahuizen was one of the first designs Harry de Vroome made in 1948.
The “terpenlandschap” originated from a Wadden Sea where thousands of years ago people built terps or mounds on the higher salt marshes to keep themselves and livestock dry at high tide. The contrast between the salt marsh plain and the terps is the most important characteristic in this landscape type.
The plan for Balmahuizen includes only trees along the road close to the few farmyards on the mound. The trees are placed in the verge opposite the yard. Furthermore, only the plantations around the farms are indicated.
All other roads remain unplanted. This is a conscious designer’s choice as the unplanted road is a compositional element.
The planting of the road on the mound of Balmahuizen has only been placed on the opposite side of the (farm)yard. By starting this one-sided planting slightly in front of the yard, it is experienced as the entrance to the enclosed space of the farmyard.
This detailed design of the contrast between ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ in the landscape is typical of De Vroome’s design approach. It builds on the principles of the English landscape style, which he had mastered in Frederiksoord.
Other landscape plans for the terp landscape, such as at De Kolken in Friesland (Vlieger and/or De Vroome, 1952), show the same design concept.


Snow Blower Hitch for 7000 Series Simplicity Tractor
Simplicity designed the 7000 (AC 700)
series tractor snow blowers/throwers to be powered by a front
PTO (Power Take Off) that bolts to the front of the engine. A belt goes
around that PTO, under the front axle, through a 2 pulley hitch, and then
around the blower pulley. This design required expensive machinery and
The Simplicity 7100
(AC 900) series tractor snow blowers/throwers are powered by the existing center
PTO, that is normally used to power the mower deck. After the mower deck
is removed, the idler pulley is repositioned to a second hole in another ear,
and a long (147") belt goes around the PTO, under the front axle,
through a 1 pulley hitch, and then around the blower pulley.
I decided to install a
snow thrower on my 7012H, but I didn't want to install a front PTO. To use
the center PTO I had to buy the long belt, and modify the idler pulley arm
by adding an extra ear with a second hole.
It occurred to me that
my mower deck belt is 74" long, almost exactly half the length of the
snow thrower belt needed. I knew that I'd never had a problem with my
mower deck belt twisting or coming off the pulleys. So, I decided to
retain the angle of the mower deck belt by fabricating a hitch with a
mounting pad that places an arbor at the exact location of the mower deck
pulley and use my mower deck belt to drive the arbor. To drive the snow
blower, I use my spare mower deck belt from the lower arbor pulley.
Figure 1 is a
side view of the completed hybrid hitch.
The hitch was
fabricated entirely fron scrap metal. The only new parts purchased were
the 4 attaching pins.
Figure 2 is a
view from the back showing the 2 pulley arbor attached.
The arbor was
constructed from housings, bearings, and a shaft that were salvaged when I
rebuilt my mower deck. The blade end of the mower deck arbor shaft has the
same spline as the pulley end, so I replaced the blade with another arbor
Figure 3 shows
the hitch hooked over the axle.
Figure 4 shows
the hitch lifted and the 4 attaching pins inserted.
Notice how I moved
the blower mounting ears in 3/4" on each side. This was necessary
because I am using a Kubota snow thrower. For mounting a Simplicity
blower, you would just extend the hitch side bars straight out.
Figure 5 is a
differect angle showing the hitch installed.
Figure 6 shows
the hitch and PTO belt installed, and the blower belt ready to be
Southern New Jersey -
December 30, 2000
7012H with 48" Kubota Blower in Action for First Time
Blowing up a grade - the 12hp Kohler is straining.
Figure 8 Wind
shifts - snow in face - time to rotate the spout.
Figure 9 Biting
into a 12" drift.
Cutting back on ground speed to direct more power to blower.
"Fun" is over - this is WORK.
See the update below!