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Nelson To Hokitika Self-Drive Road Trip – The Scenic Route
Friday, September 15th, 2017
A self-drive holiday from Nelson to Hokitika is a superb way to really enjoy the best New Zealand has to offer. Getting off the beaten track and exploring this extraordinary country without the restrictions or constraints of set tours and times allows travellers the freedom of choosing to stay a while, relax and soak up some of the traditional laid back Kiwi atmosphere.
For those wishing to do the ultimate ‘top of the South roadie’ we have put together this handy guide. By no means the shortest route, this trip is designed for the explorers out there who want to experience the real New Zealand, the best of the Nelson Tasman region, those who wish to take their time and really enjoy a great New Zealand road trip.
Stage 1 Nelson To Puponga (2.5 hrs 151 km)
Everybody knows Nelson is the place to be for sun, sand and stunning scenery. The nearby Abel Tasman National Park provides visitors with array of exciting outdoor activities including kayaking, bush walks, fishing, swimming and boating. While the city of Nelson offers up the chance to explore New Zealand’s creative artistic side, with boutique shopping, local arts and crafts, internationally recognised wineries and a vibrant music scene all part of the fun filled package.
What better place to start your great New Zealand road trip then by hiring a car from Nelson. Heading northwest the road trip from Nelson to Puponga is easily achieved in two and half hours. Make it a day trip or part of the journey – it’s your choice. Following the famous Coastal Highway, the route to Puponga takes travellers past Rabbit Island and on towards Motueka.
Roughly a 40 minute drive from Nelson central, Motueka is a very popular spot for holiday makers. An abundance of beautiful sheltered bays, beaches and artistic entrepreneurs are to be found in Motueka, along with some (rare in NZ) historic salt water swimming baths.
Motueka is a great place to stop for a coffee or a long lunch, the café scene is full of small, quirky eateries and restaurants. Enjoy a wide range of fare including delicious home-made pies, cakes and slices, salads and coffee with many offering organic, vegetarian and gluten free options.
Don’t miss the quirky T.O.A.D. Hall Store and Café for the best real fruit ice creams, fresh juices and smoothies.
Further along the coast out past Riwaka, take a side trip out to Kaiteriteri for a quick dip in the beautiful waters of Tasman Bay. Kaiteriteri is also a good place to hire the Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle service (great for those short on time or not wishing to walk the Abel Tasman Track). The Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle service offers Abel Tasman cruises and Water Taxi services to an assortment of drop off points along the way which include Medlands Bay, Tonga Quarry, Awaroa and Totaranui.
While out on the coast don’t miss catching a glimpse of Split Apple Rock – an iconic rock formation fifty metres off shore in the Tasman Sea between Kaiteriteri and Marahau as you travel up the coast towards the Abel Tasman National Park.
The Abel Tasman National Park
Marahau serves as the entry point to the Abel Tasman National Park, just a short 30 minute drive from Motueka. Walking the Abel Tasman is the one of those iconic New Zealand must-do’s, and upon arriving in the area it’s easy to see why. The beautiful coastline and remote undisturbed landscapes are picture perfect, there is great camping facilities along the way, and the views are simply to die for.
Totalling roughly 60 kilometres in length, walking the Abel Tasman Coast Track can take anywhere from three to five days depending on how much time visitors wish to spend soaking up the sun, sand and surf. Look out for the ancient Maori Pa sites, fur seals and maybe even some dolphins enjoying the sunny sheltered bays of the Tasman Sea along the way. Be aware crossing the Awaroa Inlet is dependent on tidal flows, check tide times to plan the trip around this.
As the Abel Tasman Coast Track is not a circuit track, travellers will find themselves separated from their transport (usually at Totoranui Bay) the best way to return to your rental car is to catch a Water Taxi. Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle and Marahau Water Taxis regularly operate in the area, with pick-ups and drop-offs available on a regular basis from various points along the Abel Tasman Coast Track. One way fares range from $30 to $50 per person depending on the distance travelled.
Back on the road after a refreshing break in the Abel Tasman National Park, the journey toward Puponga takes travellers up the very windy and narrow Takaka Hill road, through Upper Takaka and eventually arriving in the small settlement of Takaka.
Stop for supplies, a quick coffee or take a look around the Golden Bay Museum. On your way out of Takaka visit the Te Waikoropupu Springs, a naturally occurring system of fresh water springs and has what many say is the purest water in the world. (5 minutes off the main Takaka-Collingwood Highway).
Back on the road following the coast the Takaka-Collingwood Highway takes travellers through Puramahoi, Onekaka and on to Collingwood. Feeling like some fresh air? Rent a mountain bike and explore the beautiful Aorere Valley or hire a kayak to paddle around the Ruataniwha Inlet.
Many travellers use Collingwood as a base to walk or bike the nearby Heaphy Track. Bus and taxi services are available from Collingwood to Brown Hut (the entry point to the Track). The Heaphy Track is also not a circuit track, so it is important to organise return transport before you go, or plan to only travel a certain distance and then return to base.
A two day overnighter is a popular option for those wishing to return to Collingwood. The Department Of Conservation has more details on the Heaphy Track, how to get there, what to take and the various huts along the way.
The Collingwood-Puponga Main road follows Golden Bay’s beautiful coastline all the way up to Puponga. Known as the gateway to Farewell Spit, Puponga has an assortment of places to stay and natural attractions to explore either on foot, horseback or by guided tour.
Farewell Spit is a 30 kilometre sand spit stretching out from the tip of New Zealand’s South Island. It is an internationally-renowned bird sanctuary only accessible by guided tour from licensed tour operators. Visitors can choose tours that include the historic lighthouse, sand dunes, stunning views out over the ocean and New Zealand’s newest Gannet colony.
Visitors are encouraged to freely explore the Department of Conservation’s working farm – Puponga Farm Park area and the first 4 km of the spit. There are a variety of walks and tracks on offer to suit all ages, dramatic look-outs and maybe even spot a few fur seals from the rocky Cape Farewell cliff tops.
10 minute’s drive from Puponga along Wharariki Road, look out for the Wharariki Beach access way. The short 20 minute walk is well worth the effort, the remote windswept beach offers great views and photo opportunities of the Archway Islands and undisturbed idyllic and peaceful surrounds.
Low tide is the best time to visit as more of the beach is exposed, allowing visitors to make the most of this incredible beach. Horse riding along Wharariki Beach is one of many peoples must-do’s while in the area, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Also, if you are lucky you will see baby seals, a very popular attraction.
Stage 2 Puponga To Kohaihai (6 ½ Hours 438 km)
On the road again back tracking towards Motueka, this time veering to the right and taking the Motueka Valley Highway, travellers will pass through the beautiful Motueka Valley, Stanley Brook, and Tapawera settlements.
A Nelson Lakes side trip is the perfect way to kick off this stage of the road trip, look out for the highway 63 turnoff between Glenhope and Gowanbridge. Lake Rotoiti is roughly 20 minute’s drive from the turnoff and rewards travellers with excellent opportunities for swimming, boating and fishing. See here for more information on things to do in the Nelson Lakes National Park.
Skirting the boundaries of the Kahurangi National Park, the Puponga to Kohaihai stage then ducks around Mount Murchison and passes through the township of the same name – Murchison. Perfect for a quick bite to eat, some coffee or road trip snack, Murchison is popular with tourists for its extreme white water rafting.
Rivers like the Mangles River, Matiri River, Matakitaki River, Maruia River and the Buller River provide ample opportunity to experience all grades of white water difficulty, with everything from safe family orientated trips through to the extremes of heli-rafting. Ultimate Descents and Wild Rivers Rafting are two of the professional white water rafting guides operating in the Murchison area.
For a nice place to stop for a picnic lunch check out the Maruia Falls Scenic Reserve. Take the Highway 65 turnoff about 10 minute’s drive out of Murchison and follow it along for about 10 km. The Falls are well sign posted and there is a wheel-chair friendly walking track that leads to the lookout platform.
Back on the main road, don’t miss the Buller Gorge Swing bridge for a great photo op, then hit the road again, crossing the Tasman – West Coast regional border as the highway follows the Buller River to the Inangahua Junction and beyond to the town of Westport.
Sandwiched between the steep Paparoa Ranges and the Orowaiti Lagoon, Westport provides travellers with a range of services, including an airport, restaurants, cafes, petrol stations and a movie theatre.
Westport offers good access to the northern areas of Denniston, Stockton, Seddonville, Little Wanganui and Karamea. Local arts and crafts, 4WD tours, great surf, jet boating, horse riding and local populations of fur seals are found in abundance along with Westport providing the ideal pit-stop before entering the Kahurangi National Park.
Enjoy a visit to the Coaltown Museum to get some insight into what life was like for early settlers in this historic town or take a side trip to Denniston for a guided tour through Oparara’s Honeycomb Cave at Karamea.
Kohaihai And The Kahurangi National Park
Westport to Karamea is about an hour and a half’s drive up the West Coast, from there Kohaihai is just a short 20 minutes further on. The Kahurangi National Park is easily accessible from Kohaihai and in fact it marks the beginning/end of the hugely popular Heaphy Track which winds its way through the Park towards Collingwood.
At over 450,000 hectares, walking tracks and biking routes are available throughout the Kahurangi National Park which is also accessible from Motueka, Takaka, Karamea, Tapawera and Murchison.
Stage 3 Kohaiahi To Punakaiki (2 ½ Hours 168 km)
Back on the road and heading south, State Highway 67 becomes State Highway 6 again south of Westport and veers away from the coast temporarily at Cape Foulwind. The Lighthouse and seal colony at the tip of Cape Foulwind are worth a look if you have time, just take the SH 67A turnoff after crossing the Buller River at Westport and return to the SH 6 route via Wilsons Lead Road (about a 20 minute round trip).
Stop off at the Mitchells Gully Goldmine on the road to Charleston for a chance to step back in time to the early gold mining days on the West Coast. Explore the tunnels, follow old trolley tracks or book a nocturnal glow worm tour.
Packed with things to do, Charleston offers travellers the chance to escape the vehicle for a while and enjoy some of the fantastic untamed West Coast scenery. Choose from Rafting, the Glow Worm Cave Tour and Adventure Caving in the Nile River cave system, or the Nile River Rainforest Train experience with local guides Underworld Adventures.
Underworld Adventures operate through the Nile River cave system which is one of New Zealand’s largest Natural Wilderness Cave Systems. The Adventure Caving experience includes abseiling, rock climbing, crawling and squeezing through narrow spaces all while exploring the underground water caves.
For a more relaxed pace take the kids and head out to the sheltered waters of Constant Bay for a picnic lunch. The beach is a great place to take a leisurely stroll, play in the water and enjoy the coastal views.
Charleston to Punakaiki is roughly a half hour drive along the coast, passing Woodpecker Bay, the Fox River, Meybille Bay, Irimahuwheri Bay, and the settlement of Te Miko.
The Fox River offers travellers a great chance to stretch the legs on the 5km Fox River Cave Walk. The track is considered easy but be aware crossing the river bed is necessary in several places, and the track can be quite muddy and slippery. Well worth the effort though as walkers are rewarded with entry to the Fox River Caves. Take a torch if you intend to enter the caves, and allow at least 3 hours walking time for the round trip with additional time if entering the caves or stopping for a swim.
Upon reaching Punakaiki, the famous Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes take centre stage. These ancient rock formations are one of the most visited natural attractions on New Zealand’s West Coast.
The Pancake Rocks and Blowholes access if off the main road in central Punakaiki, allow at least half an hour for the walk itself and heaps more time to stop and enjoy the amazing rock formations and maybe even spot some dolphins out to sea. Time it just right and you will be treated to the true blowhole experience complete with sea spray and the loud swooshing noises, the blowholes are most impressive at high tide.
Stage 4 Punakaiki To Hokitika (1 ¾ Hours 117 km)
Although we have been following the coast for a while, Punakaiki marks the official beginning of the West Coast’s Great Coast Road. Flanked by the Tasman Sea and rugged West Coast forests, the trip offers the chance to explore small inlets, beautiful bays and rocky outcrops along the way with plenty of jaw-dropping photo opportunities.
Want to get creative and make your very own New Zealand souvenir? Create a unique bone carving with the team at Skeleton Crew Carving Studio at Barrytown, or forge a knife from red hot steel at the Barrytown Knifemaking facility. Enjoy creating something completely unique to remember this Nelson to Hokitika Self-Drive great New Zealand road trip.
As the journey continues the Coast Road takes you past Barrytown and on towards Rapahoe, look out for majestic views of the Southern Alps, Mount Tasman and even Mount Cook on a clear day.
Arriving in Greymouth travellers will find the largest town on the West Coast caters well to every need. There is a good range of accommodation, restaurants, fast food, takeaways, cafes, shopping and local chain stores. Dotted around the town visitors will find galleries specialising in New Zealand Jade (Pounamu) carvings, the Pounamu is said to hold treasured spiritual significance.
Nearby local attractions include the iconic Shantytown Heritage Park (great for the kids), or get wet and muddy with the locals on a Quad Bike adventure with ‘On Yer Bike’ or take the Monteith’s Brewery Tour and enjoy a cold West Coast beer to finish off the day. Greymouth also provides the enthusiastic fisherman with ample ocean fishing and fly fishing opportunities.
Following the coast Greymouth to Hokitika takes approximately 30 minutes by car. Home to the only full public service airport on the West Coast, access to, or from Hokitika is easy for travellers from far and wide. Affordable car rental is available from Greymouth, with all good rental car companies offering airport pick-up services.
A very scenic thirty kilometres from Hokitika lays the Hokitka Gorge. Tempting turquoise waters and lush West Coast bushland make for the perfect spot to get some fresh air and take a few photos bound to impress the family back home. Take a walk along the easy Hokitika Gorge Track and cross the swing bridge to get the best views.
While this is the end of this handy guide to driving from Nelson to Hokitika, this doesn’t have to be the end of your great New Zealand road trip. From Hokitika visitors can head south and experience the West Coast Treetop Walk & Café, further south to the Franz Joseph Glacier or the Fox Glacier, or continue their great New Zealand road trip all the way down to the Milford Sound, Queenstown and beyond.

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तत्र निरतिशयं सर्वज्ञबीजम् ॥२५॥ 1.25 Tatra niratiśayaṁ sarvajña-bījam.
“In the Self is the unsurpassed source of omniscience.” ~ Stiles
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Drawing upon theoretical physics, the piece is a composite of two images; a black hole in the foreground and a wormhole in the background. The block hole is representative of where space and time become a one, a gravitational singularity, whereas the worm hole is a conduit through 4-dimensional space and time.

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Tonight I went to Madeleine's Steakhouse for dinner. A friend of mine was treating me to a birthday-eve celebration.
We went, we dove into the strawberry lemonade (soooo good) and enjoyed a plate of nachos and a cajun pasta dish (my many, many dietary restrictions were put on hold for the weekend).
We came home to put on a movie, and while doing a few other things before the movie, both of us starting feeling less than awesome.
I don't think it's food poisoning or anything - thank goodness - but something did not sit right.
If I ever go back, I think I'll only have the strawberry lemonade. (:

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(NEW YORK) — The Advanced Placement African American Studies course that sparked controversy among some conservative lawmakers has been revised and was released by the College Board on Wednesday. The updated curriculum is now set to launch in the 2024-25 school year.
“This is the course I wish I had in high school,” Brandi Waters, senior director and program manager of African American Studies in the Advanced Placement Program, said in a statement.
College Board revised its curriculum multiple times as the program was being piloted in schools, and decided in April of this year to “listen to the diversity of voices within the field” to make final changes to the course, it said.
When asked Wednesday if these revisions were impacted by the criticism the course faced from some state leaders, Waters told ABC News: “We’d hope that every student that’s interested in taking this course has access to it. We really can’t speculate what any state would do.”
The course had initially rendered “too much essential content as optional,” Waters told ABC News, and the revision process brought “even more of these foundational perspectives from the field.”
AP African American Studies received intense public scrutiny from some conservative leaders, such as Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who criticized the curriculum’s retelling of U.S. racial history.
DeSantis’ administration rejected the course in January, with the Florida Department of Education saying the version of it at the time was “inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.” Several Florida students said they planned to sue the state if it refused to implement the curriculum and the White House criticized the state’s decision.
Florida, through the Stop WOKE Act, has restrictions on race-related education in public schools.
“If the course comes into compliance and incorporates historically accurate content, the department will reopen the discussion,” a Florida DOE official told ABC News in January. ABC News has reached out to the Florida DOE for comment on the new version of the course.
The Arkansas Department of Education also moved to remove the AP African American Studies pilot program in August due to concerns about whether the course would be applicable for college credit and whether it would be impacted by state race-related education restrictions.
The course reached 60 schools in the first pilot year, the 2022-23 school year, but its implementation has grown to cover roughly 700 schools and 13,000 students in its second year, according to College Board.
The course takes students through the origins of the African diaspora, the subsequent slavery and fight for freedom, the challenges and success of community development post-slavery, and the political and social movements that later evolved, according to College Board.
The curriculum will also mention major figures such as then-NFL player Colin Kaepernick, whose 2016 kneeling protest during national anthems sparked controversy, and critical race theory scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, who founded the term “intersectionality” in the Black feminist movement.
Revisions to the course also included efforts to balance introduction-level topics with time for further exploration, create a robust and diverse source base for students, and align course content with college courses for credit, College Board says.
The course has been in development for three years with the input of nearly 300 African American Studies scholars, high school AP teachers and experts, according to College Board.
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LONDON Former minister Elliot Morley said on Friday he will step down as an MP at the next election after he was caught up in an expenses scandal that has angered the public and led to calls for sweeping political reforms.
Morley, an environment minister in former Prime Minister Tony Blair's government, said he did not want to damage the Labour Party in parliamentary elections that must be held within a year.
The Scunthorpe MP claimed 16,000 pounds of taxpayers' money for a mortgage that had already been repaid. He later said it was a mistake, apologised and returned the money.
"The last two weeks have been traumatic for me and I have to think of my family and my health, both of which have suffered," he told reporters after a meeting with local party members in Scunthorpe, northeast England.
"Nor do I want in any way to undermine the strong position the Labour Party has in this constituency in what will be a crucial election."
More than a dozen MPs have already said they will quit at the next election after the Daily Telegraph began publishing leaked details of parliamentary expense claims.
Politicians have claimed for everything from plasma screen televisions and designer wallpaper to moat cleaning bills and a floating house for ducks.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown, trailing badly in the polls, has promised to reform the system in response to mounting public anger over the expenses system.
Earlier on Friday, Conservative leader David Cameron said one of his party's senior MPs had "serious questions to answer" over 15,000 pounds he claimed in expenses to pay his daughter rent for a flat.
Bill Cash, MP for Stone in Staffordshire, designated his daughter's west London flat as his "second home" during 2004 and 2005 despite owning a property nearer Westminster, according to the latest expenses story in the Telegraph.
Cash, whose main home is in his constituency, did not live in or rent out the flat he owned at the time, saying his son lived there instead.
Instead he claimed 1,200 pounds a month to live in his daughter's flat as a tenant.
His daughter Laetitia, 35, who the paper said is hoping to become a Conservative MP herself, sold her flat for a 48,000 pound profit shortly after her father stopped claiming allowances for it.
"I do not agree with the suggestion that renting my daughter's flat, in the circumstances, was unreasonable," Cash said in a statement.
(Additional reporting by Peter Griffiths)
(Editing by Steve Addison)
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Clip of Sonic the Hedgehog
We’ve got our hands on a preview clip of Sonic the Hedgehog, the upcoming action movie adaptation directed by Jeff Fowler and starring Ben Schwartz (as the voice of Sonic), James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Neal McDonough, Lee Majdoub, Adam Pally, and Natasha Rothwell:
Sonic the Hedgehog – I can’t do this on my own
“Based on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from Sega, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG tells the story of the world’s speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy, Sonic and his new best friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans for world domination. The family-friendly film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.”
The more footage I see from this film the more I want to see it! And you?
Sonic the Hedgehog will go fast and furious into theaters on February 14, 2020.


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What could stop Ardern laughing all the way to the ballot box?
With just over four weeks to go in the campaign, Jacinda Ardern has plenty to be happy about. What, if anything, asks Ryan Bridge, could stop her smiling?
In a rare moment on the campaign trail this week, Jacinda Ardern broke character.
The Prime Minister’s communication style, particularly during television interviews, is usually precise, measured and considered; there’s little she will say or do that she hasn’t already bought herself enough time to think about first.
Plenty of “as we’ve been saying” “agains” and “keep in minds” afford her crucial seconds to ensure answers are on message and delivery isn’t over-the-top or at risk of sounding too defensive or, worse still, too flippant.
But, then, enter seagulls and bells at Dunedin’s Octagon and it all went out the door.
So genuine and spontaneous was her laughter at predicting the bells ding-donging during an appearance on Three’s The AM Show that you couldn’t help but laugh along with her.
And Ardern has plenty to be happy about.
With just over a month left on the clock, the polls are stacked in her favour and the possibility of Labour governing alone remains, despite the feat not yet being accomplished under MMP.
In the age of presidential-style campaigning, would we say Judith Collins is a major threat to Ardern? No, not in any direct way. She may have many great leadership qualities and a unique, at times risque, communication style of her own but you cannot, for love nor money, become more liked by an adoring public than Ardern in four weeks.
This is Ardern’s election to lose and Collins’ job is to make sure that if the wheels come off, she looks like a half-credible alternative.
Here are three obstacles standing in Ardern’s way for a return to Treasury benches.
GDP and government debt
Thursday’s June quarter contraction is predicted to be less than initially feared but voters will be wanting to know the extent to which the Government’s first lockdowns and other factors whacked growth. Economists’ exact predictions vary but it seems clear we’re headed for the largest quarterly drop in history. Ardern’s exposure to the bad news will be tempered by the fact many voters see it as payment for a worthwhile health response to Covid.
A bigger political problem is debt. If tax was Ardern’s Achilles heel in 2017, the size and timeframe for paying back the massive Covid borrowing has the potential to be her weakness in 2020. National clearly sees this as fertile ground, with its first TV campaign ad suggesting Collins and co. is the team capable of keeping a lid on it and aspiring to pay it back faster. This is no doubt an attempt to play into old stereotypes portraying Labour as the big spender and poor fiscal manager.
The Debates (rubs hands)
Do most people actually watch the entire debate and do many pay attention to who won on technicalities? Probably not. The opportunity here is to create ‘moments’. There are usually a few in every contest and they stand out. Parties will be eager to cut, clip and share them far and wide online. We all remember John Key’s “show me the money” line in 2011 and as a journo following Phil Goff that year I remember it stuck to him for the rest of the campaign. In Goff’s failure to publish full costings of his fiscal plans ahead of the debate Key saw an opportunity and seized on it. In just a few words he created a massive credibility issue for his opponent. These moments create a buzz, generate momentum and offer candidates a much needed boost when energy is running low. But they can’t always be planned.
Donald Trump whipped out a doozy, off-the-cuff, but on-brand retort in 2016 that’s still memorable today. In front of a town hall crowd, Hillary Clinton was painting him as a loose cannon not to be trusted. After a lengthy answer she finished: “... it’s just awfully good that someone with the temperament of Donald Trump is not in charge of the law in our country”. To which, without skipping a beat, Trump replied “because you’d be in jail”. It’s basically the political equivalent of a sick burn and we know Collins can deliver them well. We’ve seen glimpses of Ardern doing the same, most recently in the House comparing light rail delays to Collins’ leadership victory: “sometimes it takes a little longer to get what you want”.
The debates could prove costly if Ardern allows Collins any opportunity to pounce, though it looks like Grant Robertson has been warming up Ardern’s rebuttal lines already asking ‘what will the Nats axe’ to make up a so-called $80-billion dollar fiscal hole, whose very existence is still uncertain.
Missteps and forgotten missteps
Much more likely to narrow that gap in the polls is the perception of, or an actual misstep by Ardern or worse, one of her MPs. Todd Muller’s attack line about there being heavy-lifters in her Cabinet but the rest being no-hopers seemed to rattle the Government at a time when mistakes were being made. If another wave of Covid enters the country then voters may again be left asking how tight that border really is and who’s really being tested.
Ardern’s Prime Ministership has been a game of two halves; pre and post-Covid. Adoration for her performance in the second half has so far gazumped her failings in the first: Kiwibuild, transport and a dead-in-the-water capital gains tax to name but a few.
Any mistakes from here on, particularly at the border, could shake voters from their Covid-induced stupor and reignite the embers still burning beneath these since forgotten transformational failings.
Then Collins must emphasise supposed 'incompetence' repeatedly for four weeks.
There are other potential traps Ardern will need to avoid, but the size of her lead in the polls means they’re probably not enough to stop her from chortling on telly again anytime soon.
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The Art of Cabling Audio Quality
Monster Cable’s Super High Definition Surround project, which has deployed ultra-high-quality CDs into the marketplace, recently got a nod of recognition of excellence from the recording industry, in the form of two Grammy Awards for performances on the George Benson/Al Jarreau “Givin’ It Up” Monster Music release.
But, perhaps as important, the retail community is also bestowing its highest honor on the project: it is using the Monster discs to demonstrate the pleasures of high-quality audio -- and to “sell-up,” on the sales floor.
Monster Cable’s “little monster,” Kevin Lee, explains the impetus behind the project: “My dad has a passion for music, and six or seven years ago, we had a conversation on how video sales were up but audio sales were down, and we’re, of course, very sensitive to that. Take that to the next step on the business side, and if audio sales are down, speaker sales would be affected – and so would cable sales.

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Destini Secures RM10mil Contract To Service Police Air Wing
KUALA LUMPUR: Destini Bhd’s wholly-owned unit, Destini Prima Sdn Bhd (DPSB), has secured a RM10mil contract from the Home Affairs Ministry.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Friday, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services firm said the three-year contract was provide MRO services, technical assistance and supply of spare parts related to safety and survival equipment, ground support and mechanical equipment, electronic equipment, airborne multisensor system and flight operations equipment for the Royal Malaysian Police Air Wing.
Destini said the contract was not expected to have any material effect on its share capital and shareholding structure.
“However, it is expected to make a positive contribution to the earnings per share, net assets per share and gearing of the Destini Group,” it added.
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Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Do you have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night? If so, then you may be struggling with insomnia. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can cause various symptoms, such as fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Fortunately, there are ways to manage this condition. In this article, we’ll answer your pressing questions about insomnia so that you can start taking steps toward living a healthier lifestyle today.
Your physical health depends on getting enough sleep every night. Your mental and physical health is also affected by the amount of sleep you can get in a given night—beat insomnia with the tips below.
Keep to a sleeping schedule as best as you have insomnia. Your internal clock will dictate when to sleep at around the same time each night. If you reset the clock to obey your schedule, you’ll be able to overcome insomnia.
You can just turn off your television and computer for at least half an hour before you try to sleep. Such devices can stimulate you. Shutting them down helps you rest. You can just make it a habit of staying away from electronics after a particular hour.
Sleep only as long as you feel rested. Don’t oversleep to try to make up for lost sleep. Sleep only until you feel rested every night. It does not make you more relaxed when you sleep some nights and catch up on it other nights.
Prescription sleep aids should only be considered when all else is working. I think talking to your doctor about whether sleep aid is good for you.
Make sure your bedroom is comfortable if you are struggling with sleep concerns. Avoid an alarm clock with displays that are too bright. Buy a supportive mattress that supports your entire body.
Many people who suffer from arthritis pain also experience insomnia. Arthritis can be so painful that it keeps you tossing and turning all night. If you are being kept awake by arthritis, try a hot bath, some relaxation exercises or a dose of ibuprofen before bed to help ease the pain, and ibuprofen has all been shown to reduce pain and make it easier to sleep.
I’d appreciate it if you could practice breathing deeply when you get into bed. Breathing deeply can make your whole body relax. This can put you to sleep. Take long and deep breaths over and over. Inhale through your nose and then use your mouth to exhale. You might find that you are ready for sleep within a few minutes.
Could you write down the activities that you do before going to bed? Your diary might show some thoughts and actions that get in the way of a good night of sleep. When you know what is affecting your rest, you’ll be able to avoid the problem.
Warm milk helps people fall asleep, but some people cannot drink it or do not like it. You can also try herbal tea instead. Herbal tea has natural and won’t cause the body.
If you’ve been troubled by insomnia for more than a few nights, you may want to see your doctor. Insomnia is often a short-term reaction to events in life, but sometimes a medical situation causes it. Please see your doctor and talk about your sleeping to make sure you figure out significant issues.
Avoid activities that can stimulate your body before you go to sleep. Anything like video games, debates and television should all be avoided. It is harder to fall asleep when you are stimulated.
Wait to drink anything a few hours before your typical bedtime. This sleep interruption can lead to insomnia, so drink only after a few hours of your regular time of turning in.
A schedule is the best way to get sleep every night. If you sleep at a specific time every night and wake at the same time every morning, your body will know it is time to sleep. You will sleep much better if you limit your time in bed to eight maximum.
Hot water bottles are a helpful addition to your bed. The heat can cause some of the bottles will help relieve any tension you are feeling to melt away. This is a simple cure you need for your insomnia. Put the bottle directly on your stomach to start. Allow its heat to course through you up as you deep breathe.
A good massage before bedtime can help rid you of insomnia. It works to relax and make the body feel calm. Try trading massages with your spouse so that you can get great sleep. Full body massages are unnecessary, but 15-minute foot messages can be all you need.
Could you put your electronics where the room you sleep in? You may want to bring them into bed, but they’ll keep you up at night. If you deal with insomnia, you should turn them off about an hour before you sleep. Let your body have relaxation time to relax.
Stay out of vigorous exercise right before bed. Exercising will give your body more energy,y and you shouldn’t be exercising a couple of hours before hitting the bed. You want to be as calm as possible before sleeping faster.
Many people that try to sleep have racing when they go to sleep. This is generally counterproductive and can make it hard to get good sleep. Distracting the mind is essential for people who have trouble calming their minds at night. Playing ambient sounds that simulate the wind chimes or thunderstorms can soothe the mind to sleep.
Do you experience a stuffed-up nose when you lie down to sleep? You might also eliminate allergies by getting new pillows or an air filter.
If you feel your mattress is too soft, please feel free to change it. A firm sleeping surface will keep your body supported while you sleep so that you can fully relax. When you sleep on a good mattress, you’ll notice the improvement. While beds are not cheap, it’s an investment that’s worth it.
Fresh air is often the perfect catalyst for a good night’s rest. If you have an open window and the outside temperature is around 60 F, that is the ideal temperature for sleep. Keep extra blankets handy in case you start to feel cold.
Only do things in your bedroom for sleep and going to bed. If you have arguments and a computer, your brain will think that the activity is related to your bedroom. You can retrain your brain to think of it as just a place to sleep by just sleeping there!
Only have a small meal before bedtime. Heartburn or acid reflux can keep you up. Your last meal of the day is no later than three hours before bedtime. This way, you’ll have stomach will be settled.
Make out a sleep diary to pinpoint your issues. Write down what you eat and what activities you have done. Compare your notes to how you can get them. Knowing how to fall asleep and what causes sleepless nights allows you to understand how to make needed adjustments.
It’s easy when the thoughts go through your mind on a given day. Try focusing on peaceful images. Let your mind clear and push other ideas away.
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Do not nap during the day if you are having issues with insomnia. While it can be challenging to resist the lure of a nap when you are tired, it can keep you awake when you would rather be sleeping. Stay up all day so that you will sleep nightly.
A regular schedule is a key to getting enough sleep every night. If your bedtime is the same every night and you get up every morning on a regular schedule, your body will learn when it’s time to sleep. You will sleep much better if you limit your time in bed to eight maximum.
You can learn how you can handle stress. If you do not have suitable coping mechanisms, that stress will overwhelm you in the evening.
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Do you currently have trouble sleeping? Do you also indulge in smoke too? Your smoking habit could be causing your insomnia. Nicotine is a type of stimulant, and that’s the last thing you should have in your body when you need to sleep. If you don’t quit, stop smoking two hours before bedtime each day.
Don’t exercise before bed. Exercising will give your body more energy,y and you shouldn’t be exercising a couple of hours before hitting the bed. You want to be as calm before going to bed.
Many people have difficulty falling asleep when they want to. Try a stomach rub to fall asleep faster if you have exhausted all other options. This will soothe your digestive system and help your body relax. It could assist in weight loss because it increases your digestive system’s productivity.
Fresh air is often the perfect catalyst for a good night’s rest. If you open a window and ensure the temperature hovers about sixty degrees Fahrenheit, that is the ideal temperature for sleep. Keep blankets nearby if you start to feel cold.
Your bedroom should only be used as a place for sleep and intimate activities, so you should eliminate having anything in the room that can hinder your ability to sleep. Watching TV is a stimulant before bedtime but also contributes to insomnia.
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It’s easy on busy days since your mind thinks about it repeatedly while you try to sleep. Try focusing on calming thoughts or imagining peaceful scenery. Clear your mind of all other things; only think about soft things.
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In conclusion, insomnia can be a difficult challenge, but with the proper management techniques and support from friends and family, you can improve your sleep quality. If you are still struggling with insomnia, it’s essential to seek out professional help for further guidance. By understanding the causes of insomnia and identifying effective management techniques, you can take steps toward achieving better sleep. Remember that it takes time and effort to make lasting changes in your sleeping patterns; don’t give up if your success isn’t immediate.

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For the first time, hydrodynamic parameters such as damping coefficient, added mass, and the natural and resonant frequency of a bottom-fixed oscillating water column (OWC) are determined for various underwater chamber openings and orifice sizes by performing physical experimental free decay tests and utilizing logarithmic decrement method. The damping coefficient of the system is found to be exponentially and linearly decaying as the orifice size increases and underwater opening decreases, respectively. The determined damping coefficient also includes the viscous losses under the front wall opening of the OWC system. The water column within the chamber is modeled as a single degree of freedom (SDOF) mechanical system, and obtained damping and added mass values are substituted into the model. The surface water column displacements are determined by both solving the developed model and performing physical experiments under the generated monochromatic incident waves. A remarkable agreement is found between the analytical model results and the physical experimental data when the water column surface acted approximately as a rigid body. However, when a significant amount of sloshing occurs in the chamber, model results diverged from the experimental values. It was observed that relatively high power take-off (PTO) damping and small chamber openings substantially restrain the sloshing motion otherwise inherently generated in the chamber. In addition, for all openings and orifice sizes used in this study, the determined resonant frequencies of the OWC matched well with those obtained from the experimental data.


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Milestones Update - 26 July 2022
Milestones update for either a player, coach, referee or a club.
Scott Bice (Salisbury United) is set to play his 300th game in his next match.
Robert Parker (South Adelaide) is set to play his 250th game in his next match. Parker also becomes the first South Adelaide Panthers player to play 250 games for the club.
Georgie Nicola (Adelaide Comets) is set to play her 100th game in her next match.
Gary Mooney is set to officiate his 350th Senior Men’s game in his next match. He has officiated 546 Senior Men’s (NPL, SL1, SL2) & Women NPL.
Jarrod Toohey officiated his first Senior Men’s match last week, in the State League Two match between Western Strikers vs Modbury Vista.
* Men's matches include South Australian League (First, Second & Third Divs), Fed Cup, Finals, Australia Cup & FFA Finals Series.
** Women's matches include South Australian League (WNPL, State League), Cup & Finals
Please note that this information and data collation, although has been collated from Official Documentation, is not an official representation of Football South Australia, and should only be used as a guide.


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Equipments Used for Endotracheal Intubation
Equipments Used for Endotracheal Intubation
Table 6.1 Equipment Required During Laryngoscope and Intubation
- Anesthesia machine
- oxygen source , lubricant, tracheal tube connector,
- self-inflating ventilation bag (e.g., ambu bag)
- Face mask
- Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways
- Tracheal tubes - cuff tested and appropriate size
- stylet and Magill's forceps
- Syringe for tracheal tube cuff inflation
- Suction apparatus with suction tip
- Laryngoscope handle (2) and different sized blades: Common blades include the curved (Macintosh) and straight (Miller)
- Pillow, towel, blanket, or foam for head positioning
- Tape to secure the endotracheal tube.
- Assistant to help with intubation
- Anesthetic and emergency drugs with different size syringe with needle
- Monitoring- pulse oximetery, electrocardiograph, blood pressure apparatus ...
Other devices that complete the equipment list, but may not be uniformly available, include: end-tidal CO2 monitoring (e.g., capnography or colorimetric device), transtracheal jet ventilation catheter, and a high-pressure oxygen source.
Laryngoscope is a tubular endoscope equipped with a blade and light bulb used to view the larynx and adjacent structures, most commonly for the purpose of inserting a tube into the trachea. Other purposes include placing a gastric tube, foreign body removal, and visualizing and assessing the upper airway. Rigid laryngoscopes commonly used in anesthesia practice are manufactured with separate detachable blade and handle. The light source is either a lamp attached to the blade or a lamp in the handle with a light guide in the blade. For a detachable handle and blade, the light source is energized when the blade and handle are locked in the operating position.The Handle of Laryngoscope
Is the part held in the hand during use (Figure 6.1). It provides the power for the light. Most often, disposable batteries are the power source. Handles with rechargeable batteries are available. Handles designed to accept blades that have a light bulb have a metallic contact, which completes an electrical circuit when the handle and blade are in the working position.
Laryngoscope Blades (Figure 6.2) come in different sizes (Table 6.2). This allows for the intubation of patients of various size and age. It is important to use a blade that is appropriate for the size and age of the patient. If the blade is too small or too large it may make laryngoscopy and intubation more difficult. A straight blade is made to pick up the epiglottis commonly used in children. A curved blade is made to fit into the area anterior to the epiglottis called the vallecula. A curved blade will indirectly expose the glottic opening, by picking up the epiglottis, when you perform laryngoscopy
Table 6.2 Appropriate Laryngoscope Size
|Age||Straight Blade Size||Curved Blade Size|
Tracheal tubes are designed to provide a secure channel through the upper airway . The distal end lies in the mid to lower part of the trachea, whereas the proximal end lies outside the mouth or nose, where it is connected to an anesthesia circuit or other device. Tracheal tubes (TT) are most commonly made from polyvinyl chloride; standards govern TT manufacturing (e.g., American National Standard for Anesthetic Equipment; ANSI Z-79) to indicate that they had been implant tested to ensure nontoxicity.
Lengths are marked in centimeters, and internal diameters are indicated in millimeters. TT size is usually designated in millimeters of internal diameter or, less commonly, in the French scale (external diameter in millimeters multiplied by 3). The choice of tube diameter is always a compromise between maximizing flow with a large size and minimizing airway trauma with a small size.Endotracheal Tube Size in the Adolescent and Adult
An adult or adolescent female will usually require a 7.0 to 7.5 sized endotracheal tube (Figure 6.3). An adult or adolescent male will usually require a 7.5 to 8.0 sized endotracheal tube. Small adults may require a 6.0-6.5 sized endotracheal tube. Always check the cuff, ensuring it inflates and does not have a leak before insertion. When inflating the endotracheal tube cuff on adults, add just enough air to prevent an air leak. Do not over inflate the endotracheal tube cuff. This may lead to mucosal necrosis. By creating a tracheal seal, TT cuffs permit positive-pressure ventilation and reduce the likelihood of aspiration. Uncuffed tubes are usually used in children to minimize the risk of pressure injury and post-intubation croup.
Figure 6.3 Endotracheal Tube
Tracheal tubes used in adult patients have a cuff near the distal end that is inflated to provide a seal against the tracheal wall to protect the lungs from pulmonary aspiration and to ensure that the tidal volume delivered ventilates the lungs rather than escapes into the upper airway. Cuffs are normally inflated with air and have an inflation tube with a pilot balloon that indicates cuff inflation.
The shape and rigidity of TTs can be altered by inserting a stylet. The patient end of the tube is beveled to aid visualization and insertion through the vocal cords. Murphy tubes have a hole (the Murphy eye) to decrease the risk of occlusion should the distal tube opening about the carina or trachea
There are two major types of cuffs: high pressure (low volume) and low pressure (high volume). High-pressure cuffs are associated with more ischemic damage to the tracheal mucosa and are less suitable for intubations of long duration. Low-pressure cuffs may increase the likelihood of sore throat (larger mucosal contact area), aspiration, spontaneous extubation, and difficult insertion (because of the floppy cuff). Nonetheless, because of their lower incidence of mucosal damage, low-pressure cuffs are more commonly recommended.Endotracheal Tube Insertion Depth in the Adolescent and Adult
The endotracheal tube should be inserted so the cuff is passed beyond the vocal cords. For most adults the depth is approximately 20-22 cm. For the small adult it may be slightly less. For the very large adult it may be slightly more.
The size of the endotracheal tube should be based on the patient's age and size. Knowledge of the differences between the adult and pediatric airway is important (Figure 6.4 A and B).
Estimation of Endotracheal Tube Size in Children
- For children older than 2 years of age, the endotracheal tube can be estimated by: ( age/4 )+ 4 .
- A simple method of estimating the size of the endotracheal tube is to compare the diameter of the child's small finger to the diameter of the endotracheal tube. If they are the same size, then the endotracheal tube should be the correct size. It is still important to have an endotracheal tube that is 0.5cm smaller and a 0.5cm larger from the calculated one.
- You should have available an endotracheal tube size below and above what you estimate for the pediatric patient. For example, if you calculated a 4.5 sized endotracheal tube, a 4.0 and a 5.0 sized endotracheal tube should also be available. The formula for estimating the correct endotracheal tube size is only a guide.
Estimation of Endotracheal Tube Insertion Depth in Children
- For children under 1 year of age: age +weight in Kg
- Over 2 years of age: 12 + Age/2
- Or multiply internal diameter of the endotracheal tube by 3 to estimate insertion depth.
Pediatric endotracheal tube recommendations
- An uncuffed endotracheal tube (Figure 6.4 B) is recommended for children under 8 years of age. The reason is to decrease pressure to the cricoid cartilage, reducing the incidence of post extubation croup.
- The endotracheal tube should have a leak at 15-20 cm H2O. If you cannot check this with a pressure manometer, you should ensure that you have a slight air leak when ventilating the patient. The air leak should not lead to difficulty in ventilating the patient. If you are unable to generate 15 cmH2O, then the endotracheal tube may be too small. If you have absolutely no air leak, then your endotracheal tube may be too large for the patient.
- A child sized cuffed endotracheal tube may be used for emergency surgery when the child has recently eaten. This will help protect against aspiration. As you fill the endotracheal tube cuff with air, you should just put enough air to stop an air leak as you ventilate. You will need to monitor the patient closely for post intubation croup in the postoperative period.
A Magill's Forceps
A Magill´s forceps is helpful for endotracheal tube manipulation if difficulty is encountered in positioning the endotracheal tube (Figure 6.5).
Figure 6.5 Magill’s intubating forceps
|Be careful not to damage the endotracheal tube cuff with the forceps. Magill's forceps are often used to manipulate the endotracheal tube during a nasal intubation, nasogastric tube insertion and foreign body removal.|
A Stylet and Bougie or ETT Introducer
A stylet is designed to fit inside the tracheal tube and help in creating a shaped, stiff endotracheal tube (Figure 6.6). The tip of the stylet should not be allowed to protrude beyond the end of the endotracheal tube. The bougie (Figure 6.7) is flexible endotracheal tube introducer when the laryngeal opening is not fully visible (epiglottis only view) and controls the direction of the endotracheal tube during insertion. The tip of bougie should protrude through the ETT to direct the endotracheal tube through the larynx (Figure 6.8).
A protruding stylet may cause trauma to the patient's airway. Do not force the endotracheal tube when placing it with a stylet. This may cause trauma to your patient. The proper procedure for using a stylet is to have an assistant remove the stylet once the tip of the endotracheal tube is just past the vocal cords. Hold the endotracheal tube firmly while your assistant removes the stylet This will prevent accidental extubation of the patient. Once the stylet is removed, advance the endotracheal tube to its appropriate depth.


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Rego Park dentist Bedros Yavru-Sakuk was caught on tape molesting a 19-year-old patient. The 62-year-old allegedly rubbed his elbow on the crotch of the teenager in two different occasions, between September 2012 and April 2013.
“The charges in this case are disturbing,” said District Attorney Richard A. Brown. “The defendant is accused of taking advantage of his position of power and abusing his patient while he was supposed to be treating her. This is a serious breach of trust and cannot go unpunished.”
The criminal complaint says the dentist first molested the teenager last September during an appointment. But when she returned for her six-month checkup two weeks ago, she prepared herself by taking a small, key-sized video camera hidden in her hand, according to sources.
The teen videotaped him in the sick act and turned the video to cops. Yavru-Sakuk has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse and faces up to three months in jail if convicted. He was arraigned and released Monday. He is set to return to court on June 20.
Bedros Yavru-Sakuk was previously convicted on the same charges on a 17-year-old girl.
Bedros Yavru-Sakuk is a dentist at HY Quality Dental Care. He is an Edgewater, New Jersey resident.


Maharashtra government has received applications of over five lakh farmers claiming damage to crops due to pink bollworm infestation and they will be compensated through seed firms and disaster relief fund, Agriculture Minister Pandurang Fundkar said in Assembly today. “We have reports from over 20 districts of Maharashtra claiming that the cotton crop is damaged due to pink bollworm. We are in the process of panchnamas and the damage caused to the crop spread over 4.90 lakh hectares in the state,” Fundkar said while replying to a discussion on problems being faced by farmers.
The ruling BJP yesterday found itself cornered in the Lower House after it came to fore that officials have failed to brief Fundkar on the issue of pink bollworm infestation. Fundkar today denied the oppositions charge that the state government was shielding seed companies from any possible action against them over the pest attack.
“Over five lakh farmers have given application claiming damage to the crop. All these farmers will be given compensation through seed companies, insurance claims and disaster relief fund,” he said. However, the opposition remained unconvinced as the minister did not announce the quantum of compensation to be paid to cotton farmers. Prior to the winter session, Opposition leaders had demanded compensation worth Rs 25,000 per acre for affected farmers. “The government is making claims that the farmers will get compensation, but is not ready to contribute on its own. The minister must announce the amount today to extend relief to farmers,” NCP MLA Ajit Pawar said.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis intervened saying the government would analyse the losses and ensure that every cotton producer is given the benefit. Opposition has been demanding immediate relief to farmers saying that Bt cotton seed “BG II” has failed to protect cotton from the pink bollworm attack in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions. Opposition members yesterday alleged that though the government was aware that BG II seed lacked potential to prevent pink bollworm infestation it purposefully didnt act as it “wanted private seed-producing companies to be benefitted”. Leader of Opposition Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil (Congress) also slammed the government for failing to make any “concrete” announcement to benefit affected farmers.
Former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan said, “I doubt how much financial assistance could be given to seed companies, as the seed law is weak. It is not sufficient to prosecute the companies and get enough compensation for farmers”. The opposition members then boycotted the proceedings over the governments inability to announce the compensation amount.


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A British activist had to endure insults and violent threats on Twitter for wanting Jane Austen's image on the 10-pound note. Her case has sparked a debate about freedom of expression on social networks.
For months, British activist Caroline Criado-Perez fought for a female face to be represented on UK banknotes. Her choice for the 10-pound note was writer Jane Austen.
Finally, at the end of July, it was a done deal - the Bank of England will authorize the Jane Austen adorned 10-pound bill to be printed from 2017.
But critics and misogynists would not stop harassing Criado-Perez on the microblogging site Twitter. Apart from countless insults, she was also threatened with rape and murder.
Criado-Perez told the BBC she received around 50 threats per hour, over the course of 12 hours. "These threats were so detailed and explicit, I couldn't get them out of my head, they really scared me," she said.
And she is not alone. Labour party member Stella Creasy was also threatened on Twitter for supporting Criado-Perez' campaign, along with several female British journalists. One anonymous tweet read "a bomb was placed in front of your house," with the exact time it would detonate.
Twitter itself was not very helpful, says Criado-Perez, which is why she called the police. As a result, two men have been arrested and subsequently released on bail until their trial starts in September.
'Live with it'
Hendrik Zörner from the German Union of Journalists (DJV) says it is nigh on impossible to stamp out this type of harassment. "It's not the first time that journalists have been threatened to that extent on Twitter," he told DW. "Unfortunately, it comes with using social media in general. But I tend to think that journalists will have no choice but to live with it."
Twitter's director of "trust and security," Del Harvey, admits that the company does not automatically forward threatening or insulting posts to the police. She also insists that Twitter often lacks enough information to pass on tweets and that it is often impossible to say where a post originates.
The micro-blogging site has a code of conduct that prohibits threats of violence. It takes several clicks and pages, however, to report inappropriate posts. An online petition has now been launched demanding a "report abuse" button, which has been signed by 120,000 people.
But to prevent violent threats on Twitter, tweets and messages would have to be checked, which Twitter says would have involved 65 million tweets per day in 2010.
Policing social media impossible
Journalist and blogger Martin Giesler says that is impossible to do. "Take Facebook, where there are 5,000 staff for every one billion users," he explains. It is obvious that Facebook cannot look at all posts.
"Instead, social media networks use algorithms that kick in once 1,000 users deem a post inappropriate," Giesler explains.
He says whether it is people or computer systems doing the work, it begs the question of where censorship begins and whether users can trace the process by which a post has been hidden or deleted, for example.
Giesler says while journalists may have to live with intimidation on social media, it is regular users that need to be better protected.
"Journalists and politicians are in the public eye anyway. We need to focus more on the general public - be it the student, the housewife or a father," he told DW.

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It’s not easy to stay in shape around the holidays, because there are plenty of temptations that can derail your diet and workout routine.
Tyrell Jordan, a certified personal trainer at True Strength Fitness in the Fort Smith area, recommends you create an exercise plan before the holidays hit.
Jordan gave 5NEWS four strength building exercises to help ward off excess weight gain. They include:
- Squats with shoulder press
- Lunge with a Russian twist
- Mountain climbers
Jordan demonstrated how to do each exercise.
“All the moves will help burn calories because they use multiple muscle groups,” said Jordan.
Jordan says to do each move 12 to 15 times and repeat that three times. He also says you can ramp up the intensity of each move by holding weights if you find the moves too easy, or as you get stronger.
You should always consult with a physician before you attempt any type of new workout program.

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A Houston-area coalition working to improve early childhood education and expand pre-kindergarten classes drew praise from former Secretary of State Colin Powell Friday.
"What you are doing is godly work," Powell told the crowd of business leaders, educators and others at Rice University. "What you are doing is vital work for the future of this country."
The group, called Early Matters, has a long way to go to secure an estimated $700 million in funding so that all the state's disadvantaged 4-year-olds can attend full-day pre-K classes. The group also is pushing for higher preschool standards, parent education through health care providers and teacher training.
Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, in short speeches, expressed general support for the early childhood effort.
"Money is not sufficient, but it is necessary," Parker said. "So we're going to have to have hard conversations about how we fund what we need to do."
Leaders of Early Matters, a group organized by the Greater Houston Partnership, have said they don't plan to turn to the city or county for significant funding in the short term. An effort last year to get a 1-cent tax increase on the Harris County ballot under an obscure law failed after Emmett said that approach wasn't legal.
"Early Matters is a program worthy of all our support," Emmett said Friday about the new initiative, "and we need to make sure that it bears fruit and actually becomes a reality."


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Johnny Depp and Kate Moss dated from February, 1994 to May, 1998.
Johnny Depp is a 53 year old American Actor. Born John Christopher Depp II on 9th June, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States and educated at Miramar High School, Miramar, Florida, United States (Dropped Out, Did Not Graduate.), he is famous for Pirates Of The Carribean in a career that spans 1984–present and 1984–present. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Kate Moss is a 42 year old English Model. Born Katherine Ann Moss on 16th January, 1974 in Addiscombe, Croydon, Surrey and educated at Riddlesdown High School, Croydon, Surrey, England (1990), she is famous for Supermodel in a career that spans 1988–present. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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Newt Gingrich and Ken Starr, two chief architects of the scattershot investigation and subsequent impeachment of Bill Clinton, have called out Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his inquiry into Republican President Donald Trump and his relationship with Russia.
NPR: “Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tells NPR’s Rachel Martin that President Donald Trump is right to be troubled that Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the Justice Department’s investigation into Russian collusion in the 2016 election. The Justice Department’s culture, Gingrich says, is ‘very liberal’ and has an anti-Trump bias and the probe is a ‘fishing expedition.'”
LawNewz: “Ken Starr, the former independent counsel who investigated Bill Clinton and drew fire for his wide-ranging ‘witch hunt,’ appeared on television Friday morning to express his concern about Bob Mueller’s probe into possible Trump campaign ties with the Russian government.”
“The mandate that Bob Mueller received has some broad language, including ‘related-to’ type of language, which tends to open the door, but there are some checks and balances,” Starr continued to say, “We don’t want investigators and prosecutors out on a fishing expedition.”


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Bloomington Community, Partners and Friends:
It is with sadness that we announce that for the first time in eleven years, there will not be a Bloomington Heritage Days festival in September of this year. The COVID-19 virus that is circling the globe is taking its toll on people, communities, events and activities, impacting the entire world. For maybe the first time ever, this situation has proven how interconnected we really are all over the planet, our lives and stories intertwined. Our hope is that we will come out of this with more appreciation for how we impact and rely upon one-another. Until then, we hunker down away from one-another, hungrily awaiting the time that we can all join together again in celebration of our community, our country and our world.
While we have decided at this time to cancel the festival, we hold out hope that the parade can still take place the morning of Saturday, September 19th, 2020. We have postponed registration, and stand in-wait to see how long our lives are impacted under this quarantine. If we receive the “all-clear” in time to pull it off, hopefully we will be able to come together for another great parade this year!
Thank you to everyone that has worked so hard for this event, and for everyone that joins us each year to celebrate our great city. We wish safety, health and happiness to all!
Bloomington Heritage Days Board of Directors


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The Mountain Mail, March 13, 1995:
Scott Crites hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to give the No. 1-ranked Buena Vista Demons a 2-point win over Rocky Ford in the 3A state championship game Saturday, 56-54.
This is the first state championship ever for the Demons and, as it should be, the win was a real team effort.
Rocky Ford took a 7-point lead in the first half but in the second half, the largest lead by either team was only four points.


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Top 10 Albums of 2001
1. Clinic "Internal Wrangler"
2. Fugazi "The Argument"
3. Hefner "We Love the City"
4. Les Savy Fav "Go Forth"
5. Ted Leo/Pharmacists "The Tyranny of Distance"
6. The White Stripes "White Blood Cells"
7. The Strokes "Is This It"
8. Q And Not U "No Kill No Beep Beep"
9. The Shins "Oh, Inverted World"
10. The Pattern "Immediately"
[listed in no particular order]
Strike Anywhere "Change is A Sound"
Comets On Fire "s/t"
The Flaming Stars "Ginmill Prefume"
Kill Creek "Colors of Home"
The Strokes "Is This It"
Planes Mistaken For Stars "Fuck With Fire"
Hood "Cold House"
The Mercury Program "All the Suits Began to Fall Off"
Lost Kids "Belle Isle Is On Fire"
artist, Skyscraper Magazine / Drummer, Books Lie
[listed in no particular order]
Fugazi "The Argument"
Unwound "Leaves Turn Inside You"
Converge "Jane Doe"
Pretty Girls Make Graves EP
From Ahes Rise "Silence"
Excelsior "Can We Get Some Satisfaction...?" EP
The Scarlet Letter (in general)
Oil "Destination Delta"
Dick Army "Unsafe At Any Volume"
0. Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts From the British
Empire and Beyond
1. Radiohead "Amnesiac"
2. Serge Gainsbourg "Histoire de Melody Nelson" (reissue)
3. Mercury Rev "All is Dream"
4. Clinic "Internal Wrangler"
5. Destroyer "Streethawk: A Seduction"
6. Blo "Phases 1972-1982" (reissue)
7. Goldfrapp "Felt Mountain"
8. Gorky's Zygotic Mynci "How I long to feel that summer
in my heart"
9. Rockfour "Another Beginning"
10. Boyd Rice "The Way I Feel" (late late late 2000
11. Bjork "Vespertine"
12. Alicia Keys "Songs in A Minor"
13. James "Pleased to Meet You"
14. Claire Danes' voice echoing off the hills of New Haven
15. Amores Perros/The Royal Tenenbaums (soundtracks)
1. Wilco "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot"
How ironic that in the post-dot-com-meltdown era the album of
the year would be available only on the web, directly from the
artists themselves. Deemed too uncommercial and shelved by Reprise,
YHF risked languishing in major label limbo hell indefinitely
until the band bought back the rights to the album and immediately
began streaming it for free over the internet. Incorporating
non-traditional sounds and avant-garde techniques into any kind
of roots-oriented music makes for easy criticism; it's dangerous
territory because it usually doesn't work. Somehow, Wilco manages
to make this juxtaposition seem effortless and obvious while
crafting a majestic and beautiful record which, with all its
song-as-soundscape leanings, never once loses its sense of melody
nor tries to artistically coast on "texture." It is
a revelation, plain and simple, successful in all of its vast
ambitions, and one for the ages. Official CD release in spring
2. Ryan Adams "Gold"
Saddled with all the high expectations and hype that accompany
being the Next (circle one:) Dylan/Springsteen/Parsons/Earle/Westerberg,
this cocky sonofabitch writes songs like there's no tomorrow,
nearly all of them are good, many are brilliant. Sure, there's
some filler here that could be trimmed, and yeah, nearly every
song recalls a different '70s rock band almost to the point
of copyright infringement, but I fell in love with Gold, warts
and all, and probably listened to it more than any other record
3. Bob Dylan "Love and Theft"
The old bard still got it-after stumbling incoherently out of
the '80s and fidgeting nervously for the early '90s, Dylan started
making great records again, and this is the best of the batch.
Only time will tell, but this could be the equal of Highway
61 or Blood on the Tracks-the sharp wit and poignant storytelling
are back, alongside quite possibly the most exciting band Dylan
has ever fielded.
4. Spiritualized "Let It Come Down"
One of the best and most consistent acts of the '90s begins
the new century with a sweeping orchestral transcendence of
Rock, fueled by gospel and soul influences run through a Brit-pop
filter. Both similar to and unique among their other three albums;
as always, Spiritualized makes the best music to take drugs
5. Planes Mistaken For Stars "Fuck With Fire"
Ferocious and guitar-heavy, takes punk rock to task for its
stagnancy and play-it- safe mentality. Lizard-and-Sabbath low
end theory meets Rites of Spring crunch and conviction.
6. Idlewild "100 Broken Windows"
Like if Oasis were, say, half as good as the Beatles, and had
some balls. This just rocks, and the songs stick in your head.
7. Radiohead "Amnesiac"
The pre-release mega-hype and anticipation that accompanied
Kid A had disappeared, allowing this record to slip in under
the radar of some, dismissed as electro-wannabe knob-twiddling
by others. There are songs here, people, some of the most interesting,
intelligent, and emotionally rich of the year.
8. Lucinda Williams "Essence"
Fabulously talented alt-country matriarch puts on hold the folksy
storytelling style which won her critical acclaim in favor of
matters closer to the heart. A stark, brooding, confessional
song cycle, a setting so intimate you feel as if you're in her
very bedroom, where she serenades you with that sultry Southern
9. Gillian Welch "Time (The Revelator)"
Timeless and timely, transcendent, achingly beautiful, and utterly
unique. Proof that folk music can still be important.
10. The Strokes "Is This It"
It's hipper to hate these guys than to like them-the other reason
to like them besides the fact that they're actually a good band.
11. Buddy & Julie Miller "s/t"
12. Owls "s/t"
13. Jay Farrar "Sebastopol"
14. Mercury Rev "All Is Dream"
15. Blind Boys of Alabama Spirit of the Century"
16. Macy Gray "The Id"
17. Fugazi "The Argument"
18. The White Stripes "White Blood Cells"
19. Bjork "Vespertine"
20. Scott Miller & The Commonwealth "Thus Always to
Favorite Reissues of 2001:
Shuggie Otis "Inspiration Information"
Soft Boys "Underwater Moonlight"
International Submarine Band "Safe at Home"