Pippin grabs State Am victory
By By Stan Caldwell / special to The Star
June 10, 2002
HATTIESBURG Lane Pippin might want to bronze his pitching wedge after the work it did for him on Sunday. But then he'll probably need it the next time he plays a major tournament.
It was Pippin's wedge that continually bailed him out of trouble on the final nine holes of the 87th Mississippi Golf Association Amateur Championship at Canebrake Golf Club, and helped him nail down his first State Am title.
Pippin, a 26-year-old from Ocean Springs who played collegiately at Ole Miss, fired a 3-under-par 68 Sunday for a 72-hole total of 8-under-par 276, four shots better than Michael Hodges of Canton, who was runner-up for the second consecutive year.
Four-time defending champion Rett Crowder of Madison was denied a fifth straight crown, shooting a 2-under par 69 Sunday to finish the tournament at 3-under 281.
Pippin took over the lead in the tournament on Friday after shooting a 69, while Crowder was laboring to a 75 under difficult conditions. Once he got the lead, he kept it. A steady 1-under 70 on Saturday gave him a one-shot lead over Hodges, and Pippin knew as soon as he arrived Sunday that he was ready to win.
And Pippin got out of the box in a hurry, navigating the front nine in 3-under par, despite not being particularly accurate off the tee, and it could have been better.
He missed an eagle putt at the par-5 second hole, settling for a birdie, and another eagle attempt went awry at the par-5 fifth hole. On the par-4 sixth, he chipped to within five feet of the pin on his approach and sank the easy birdie putt.
Hodges, on the other hand, started slowly, with bogeys on two of the first three holes. A birdie at No. 6 earned him one stroke back, but he still made the turn at 1-over-par 37.
It was pretty clear the golf gods made their decision who was going to win halfway through the final round. While Hodges was missing birdie putts by inches, Pippin was saving pars out of serious trouble.
Pippin saved pars on par-4 11th and par-3 12th, then got a break when his second shot at the par-5 13th landed next to a drain and he was allowed a drop into a more favorable stance.
He birdied the par-4 14th, then bogeyed the par-4 15th. He was in the sand at the par-3 16th, but saved par, then ended up across the cart path beyond the green on 17 and still made par-4. By contrast, Hodges had birdies at 11 and 18, but missed makeable birdie putts on four straight holes from 12 through 15.
Crowder also had his chances. After a bogey at the par-3 fourth, he made birdies at 5 and the par-4 ninth to reach the turn at 1-under 35, then he birdied 10, as well. But an errant tee shot into the woods on 13 led to a bogey-6, and that was it for Crowder.
Greg Martin of Starkville fired an even-par 71 Sunday to finish fourth at 3-over-par 287. Austin Bowen of Hattiesburg held on to a tie for fifth place after shooting 4-over 75 Sunday, finishing the tournament at 4-over-par 288, tied with Will Dottley of Greenville.
Former Meridian Community College standout Dan Luke of Decatur had a tough day Sunday, after playing his way into contention on Saturday with a 3-under-par 68. Starting at 2-over for the tournament, Luke struggled in at 8-over-par 79 for the final round and a four-day total of 10-over-par 294.
Doyle Bryan was the only other Meridian area player to finish the tournament, carding a 7-over-par 78 Sunday to finish at 15-over-par 299.


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LataSita is all about upcycled fashion – recycling and reusing sarees into incredibly stylish, trendy and custom-made designs. Meghna Nayak, founder-owner of this brand of organic, sustainable fashion, will take your heirloom saree (and all the memories attached to it) and create something magical.
For Meghna, it all started with an epiphany that mindless consumerism is not just harming the environment, but also the lives of people in the textile and fashion industries. Her love for fashion and design, and her passion for incorporating sustainability in our lives went into creating LataSita.
You will not only get a customised, gorgeous re-imagining of a beloved saree, you will have also not added something to the vast landfill our planet is becoming. She gives personal attention to repairing the saree, cutting the pattern and making it into something new – hence each piece she creates is exclusive and very personalised.
She will ship the finished product anywhere you want – even abroad! The custom-made pieces cost an average of INR 2,500 and upwards, depending on how elaborate the design is. You have the option to pay by cash and card. They also have a gorgeous collection of ready made clothes, bags and bow ties with prices ranging from INR 1,500 to INR 5,000.

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HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Teachers Union is calling for temporary online learning as the province deals with its largest COVID-19 outbreak to date.
Students in the province are scheduled to return to class on Jan. 10 after an extended holiday break, but the union says a shift to remote learning is needed to give the school system the time to properly prepare.
"We are not going to be able to operate schools functionally, because we're going to have so many school staff stuck in self-isolation protocols," union president Paul Wozney said Tuesday.
“Our position is that remote learning should be instituted for at least two weeks, and then re-evaluated on a weekly basis through the lens of epidemiology.”
Wozney said in an interview that along with staffing shortages, the province could face rolling school closures if students head back to class prematurely.
In the weeks leading up to the winter break, Wozney said case counts hovered around 300 a day. Now, as the province nears the school reopening next week, case counts are more than three times that.
The union is calling on the province to equip staff with adequate personal protection equipment, including 3-ply masks, and to improve ventilation in schools, Wozney said.
"I can tell you that only a handful of NSTU members have ever been equipped with PPE ... so all of these layers that we have been told for two years are the reality in our schools are paper tigers and not actually in place," he said.
Education Department spokesperson Jenna MacQueen said in an emailed statement Tuesday the ventilation systems of the province's 370 public schools are "operating properly" and there are ongoing inspections and maintenance of the ventilation systems to ensure they add another layer of protection for staff and students.
Chief medical officer Dr. Robert Strang said Monday he was cautiously optimistic because hospitalizations in the province remain low despite record case numbers, and for the moment no further public health measures are planned.
"We can accept a fair degree of spread of the virus to allow us to continue to do some of the things that protect our mental and emotional well-being and minimize financial impacts," Strang said to reporters.
The provincial Liberal party, however, pressed the government to provide more information about the back-to-school plan.
In a statement Tuesday, Liberal education critic Derek Mombourquette said, "parents and teachers can’t be finding out at the 11th hour what the plan is for schools." He said the government should provide students with take-home rapid tests, considering that contact-tracing is no longer done in schools.
Meanwhile, the province reported 1,020 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. Officials said 40 people are in hospital, including five in intensive care. Officials also reported new COVID-19 outbreaks at three hospitals. Fewer than five patients at each facility have tested positive for the disease, officials said.
The provincial health authority reported additional cases of COVID-19 related to an earlier outbreak at the Halifax Infirmary, for a total of 12 infected patients.
Officials estimate there are now 6,439 active infections in the province.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 4, 2022.
This story was produced with the financial assistance of the Facebook and Canadian Press News Fellowship.
Danielle Edwards, The Canadian Press

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dual exhaust rear plate and defuser, dinky light covers vinyl .
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Long Form Content
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National Geographic - Pure Photography with Jason Edwards
I produced, wrote and edited several of these 2012 Promax Award winning “Pure Photography” interstitials for National Geographic.
Bondi Rescue - TenPlay
I created a series of roughly 12 videos for Bondi Rescue featuring interviews with many of the Bondi Lifeguards, to extend our broadcast content on TenPlay.
RPM - TenPlay
I created a series of roughly 10 videos featuring interviews with Matt White and Kate Peck to extend our RPM broadcast content on TenPlay.
National Geographic - World Traveller
I produced, wrote and edited 7 videos in this series of “World Traveller” interstitials for National Geographic.
Escape with ET - TenPlay
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Artglas Ornament: Northern Pine
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In keeping with the Artglas Style, these whimsical glass pine trees are both fun and classic. Available in a wide range of colours, these little trees are made out of re-used class scraps, and are also part of our Zero Waste Collection - letting us make use of every bit of glass in the studio, reducing our contribution to landfills!
Available in a wide range of colours, select individual ornaments in the colour of you choice, or choose our assorted colour bundle and let us choose for you!
Each piece is one of a kind and assembled by hand in our home kiln. Please expect small variations among pieces.
Size: 3-4 inches long by 1-1.5 inches wide
I bought this ornament as well as w others and I am looking forward to giving it as a gift next year.
gorgeous ornament and lovely size
Exceptional craftsmanship and beautifully packaged! Also arrived sooner than expected.
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Hello ladies, how was your weekend? I had a blast!!! Seriously it was one of the best weekend ever. Now i really sound like a teenage girl. lol. Jaz Lee workshop was nothing short but amazing. The two projects, Mini Album in a take away box and Altered Dress Form was indeed very beautiful. Today it sits beautifully in my craft studio.
For those of you who attended Papier 10th Anniversary Glitz & Glam, I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it a special occasion. I believe the auction was a hit among all. We did collect a great sum to be donated to Makna apart from that i'm sure you received generous door gifts. One of it is the white or black photo frame. I choose to have mine in white. I'm sharing here the altered version of the frame.
In case you'd like to add your own style to the frame here's a simple example of how you can do yours. Now i wish i could have the black frame too! lol. Yes a crafter can never have enough things!
For the frame border, i apply glue all over the edges and then generously dip it in Melissa Frances Glass Glitter, next i layer on Lace, Prima flowers, Prima Chipboard, Making Memories Wire Words, small decorative Bottle and Pearl Strand.
Hope you have a fab week. Take Care..:)


“Hear this closely: The Republicans have made it clear that if they win control of the Congress, they will shut down the government, refuse to pay our bills, and it’ll be the first time in our history America will default — unless I yield and cut Social Security and Medicare,” Biden said Monday in a speech to the Democratic National Committee. “There’s nothing, nothing, that will create more chaos, more inflation and more damage to the American economy than this.”
GOP threatens debt ceiling brinksmanship
Less than two weeks before the elections, Biden has settled on a closing message that goes beyond touting his accomplishments and defending his record on the economy, as he has done for months. Instead, he is painting an increasingly dystopian picture of life under divided government should “ultra-MAGA” or “mega-MAGA” Republicans come into power, attempting to seize on Republicans’ own promises to use congressional votes on budgets and debt to force Biden into major spending cuts.
During a speech this month at a Volvo factory in Hagerstown, Md., Biden spent more time criticizing the GOP than talking about his own economic plans, lamenting that voters did not yet know about Republicans’ platform on the economy. With razor-thin majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats risk losing control of both if a handful of seats flip to the opposing party.
“When it comes to the next Congress, this isn’t a referendum — it’s a choice,” Biden said, a refrain he has repeated several times in the last few weeks.
Biden’s new tone reflects the success Republican candidates have found in blaming the president and his party for the high price of food and gas, as well as for perception increases in crime and immigration. Polls and analysts are increasingly predicting a strong Republican showing on Nov. 8, prompting Biden to search with increasing urgency for ways to change the dynamic.
While Biden’s attacks have grown sharper as the election has drawn nearer, the strategy of calling out Republican economic plans traces back several months to this spring, when Biden seized on the release of an 11-point policy document by Republican Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.), according to a Biden adviser who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal strategy.
The plan from Scott, chairman of the National Republican Senate Committee, calls for taxing low-income Americans who pay no federal income tax and for “sunsetting” all federal laws every five years, potentially putting mandatory spending programs like Medicare and Social Security at risk .
Rick Scott’s scorched-earth style
Branding such policies part of the “ultra-MAGA” agenda — a reference to former president Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” motto — Biden sought to contrast his own efforts to get things done with the proclamations of “extremist” Republicans. White House aids say the message was able to connect with voters and credit it with helping Biden notch a string of legislative victories this summer.
The president is increasing his attacks now in part because Republicans have continued to lay out new positions that the White House believes would be unpopular with voters, one Biden adviser said.
Biden’s warnings of a potential default on US government debt are perhaps his sharpest so far, coming after several top Republicans raised the prospect of using the debt ceiling as leverage in future policy negotiations. Under the current system, Congress must approve the debt even for obligations it has already incurred — and if it fails to do so, economists say the resulting default would jolt the economy.
“They’ll threaten the very foundations of the American economy if we don’t meet their demands,” Biden said on Friday.
Biden — who often tells audiences he’s “not making this up” — has implored voters to look specifically at what Republicans have said on the economy.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who could become a speaker if the GOP wins the House, suggested last week that his party would be willing to use a debt-limit vote as leverage to force policy changes.
Rep. Jason T. Smith (R-Mo.), a top contender to lead the House Ways and Means Committee, said voters expect Congress to use “every tool” to combat inflation, strengthen the economy and achieve other goals. “The debt ceiling is absolutely is one of those tools,” he said in a statement to The Washington Post.
As Republicans have rolled out a number of policy positions in recent weeks, Biden has expanded his criticism and offered more dire predictions about what would happen if Democrats lose control of Congress.
He has said the GOP would blow up the deficit with tax cuts for the wealthy, increase inflation by rolling back his signature Inflation Reduction Act, and target popular programs like Social Security and Medicare for steep cuts.
Republicans have said Biden is simply trying to change the subject from his own shaky economic record and the steep inflation Americans have experienced under his watch.
The White House notes that during Biden’s tenure, the economy has created millions of jobs, the federal deficit has shrunk significantly, and Democrats have passed bills to tackle prescription drug, energy and other costs. But those arguments have had limited impact on anxious voters.
Few GOP candidates have responded directly to Biden’s attacks, perhaps a sign that they do not feel vulnerable on an issue where voters generally trust Republicans more than Democrats.
Doug Heye, a Republican strategist who worked for House GOP leaders during the debt ceiling battles between Congress and former president Barack Obama, said Biden’s warnings of impending disorder ring hollow since so many Americans are already dealing with historic inflation.
“This doesn’t appear to be something that will be salient to voters,” Heye said. “He’s still talking about ‘in theory’ versus ‘in practice,’ when what families have gone through over the past couple of years has been chaotic for them.”
The shift in rhetoric from Biden comes as a growing number of Democrats have called on party leaders to drive a more pointed economic message ahead of the midterms. This year, Biden and many Democratic candidates believed the Supreme Court ruling rolling back abortion rights, the Jan. 6 committee hearings showing threats to democracy and other issues would be more decisive for voters as they headed to the polls.
But those issues have faded somewhat from the headlines while the economy has continued to be a source of angst for voters, spurring more Democrats to push the White House to tailor its messaging to counter Republican arguments on inflation and potential recession.
“In my view, while the abortion issue must remain on the front burner, it would be political malpractice for Democrats to ignore the state of the economy and allow Republican lies and distortions to go unanswered,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) wrote this month in an op-ed for the Guardian. Sanders argues that Republicans’ policies promote a vast wealth gap between the super rich and everyone else.
White House aids say Biden will continue to tout his economic record while calling out Republicans for their proposals, contending that the two messages are mutually reinforcing. The president also plans to continue to draw a contrast between himself and his foes on other issues, ranging from abortion to democracy to civil rights, an adviser said.
Biden campaigned for president on his ability to work in a bipartisan fashion and has passed a number of bills with Republican support. But as the election nears and many Republican nominees continue to deny the 2020 election results, he has been more willing to cast the opposition as a party of extremists.
This summer, Biden denounced “MAGA Republicans,” saying “they’re a threat to our very democracy” and accusing them of moving toward “semi-fascism.” In a speech last month, he clarified that he was not talking about all, or even most, Republicans.
In the weeks since, as Biden’s attacks have shifted to the economy, the president has cast a wide net in describing the risks he felt the country would face if the GOP succeeds in November’s elections.
“We have to remind people what the Republicans are for, this new Republican Party,” Biden said Friday during a reception for Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s Democratic candidate for the Senate. “This is not your father’s Republican Party, as I said. This a different group of people.”


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Review: Slow Town's 17th release from Melbournes Luis CL is an ode to analogue jams. The Cran town EP shows what Luis CL (one half of the Zanzibar Chanel duo and co-founder of Ruff Records) is know for: Dirty but groovy drum arrangements, analogue synths and dreamy melodies and his kind of lo-fi and blurry mixdowns with definitely some Detroit influences. The three tracks were recorded in one take during his studio sessions.
Review: Spain's Slow Town rarely fails to deliver the goods. Split, so called because it contains tracks from numerous artists, more than lives up to the label's rising reputation. It probably helps that the A-side comes from former Bent man and longtime East Midlands deep house stalwart Nail. His "Shake Back" explores similar sonic territory to Pepe Bradock's "Deep Burnt", whilst retaining the chunky, bass-heavy bottom-end recognizable from his releases for Classic, Shabby Doll and Robsoul Recordings. On the flip, there's an equally assured cut from London stalwarts Jonno & Tommo. "Wolf Spirit" is an altogether more tech-tinged affair, built around a restless electronic bassline, hypnotic percussion and woozy, late night chords.
Review: Thus far Lost City Of Atlantis has been spotted on just one 12", released on Emotions Electric two years ago and supposedly the handiwork of a producer active in the late 80s between New York and Detroit. Whether the providence is correct or not hardly matters, the most important thing is the quality of the tunes, and on this new release for Slow Town there's an abundance of hardware delights to get freaky to. "Secret Code Of 7" is a particularly bugging synth jam, while "Four" piles the swinging funk on heavy. This is certainly rough and ready house music, whenever and wherever it was made.


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Thank goodness my friends at Thompsons are there to stick up for all the people who have legitimately sustained whiplash injuries and have a right to claim compensation. I feel reassured to know Thompsons are not afraid to take on the big Insurance companies to protect ordinary peoples rights.
The Association of British Insurers recently called the UK the whiplash capital of Europe and blamed fraudulent whiplash claims for pushing up the cost of motor insurance.
My friend Patrick McGuire, Partner of Thompsons, recently stuck up for all those with legitimate whiplash claims. He pointed out the double standards of the Insurance companies. On one hand, the Insurance companies encourage people to take out policies and happily take their money but when things go wrong they do everything, they can to reduce claims.
Patrick McGuire explained that the Insurance companies have fought through the courts for years to avoid their obligations to repay pleural plaques victims and now they are using spin and factually distorted information to trying to avoid their obligations to whiplash victims. Patrick McGuire highlighted the Insurance Companies are trying to embarrass people and encourage them not claim the compensation they are entitled to.
Pauline, a Thompson’s client and specialist nurse from Edinburgh, who still suffers neck pain from a whiplash injury more than two years after car which had been tail-gating her ploughed into her car in traffic was angry at the Insurance Companies comments. She pointed out that the Insurance Companies are always trying to sell extra insurance cover and it seems as soon as people take advantage of that cover they are brand as cheats by the Insurers.
I think Dave Moxham Deputy General Secretary of the STUC made a good point when he said
“We have no doubt that the insurance industry actively promotes the myth of the so-called ‘compensation culture’ in this country, simply to try and reduce the number of claims they have to pay.”

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The presidents of the United States and Turkey met in Rome on Sunday (31 October), on the margins of the G20 summit which took place in the Italian capital over the weekend.
The two countries are important allies in NATO, but differences have marred relations in recent years, particularly as Turkey has pursued a more assertive foreign policy.
The presidents agreed on the formation of a joint mechanism to strengthen and improve bilateral ties said a according to a statement issued by Turkey's Communications Directorate on Sunday.
Turkish president President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden held a closed-door meeting which lasted for over an hour during which they discussed the steps to be taken in line with the common perspective to expand the bilateral trade volume, the statement said.
The leaders stressed the importance of the NATO alliance and the strategic partnership, and also expressed satisfaction about mutual steps taken on climate change, it added.
“President Biden underscored his desire to maintain constructive relations, expand areas of cooperation, and manage our disagreements effectively,” a White House statement said.
Biden expressed appreciation for Turkey’s nearly two decades of contributions to the NATO mission in Afghanistan, the statement read.
“President Biden reaffirmed our defense partnership and Turkey’s importance as a NATO Ally, but noted U.S. concerns over Turkey’s possession of the Russian S-400 missile system,” it added.
The two leaders also discussed the political process in Syria, the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Afghans in need, elections in Libya, the situation in the eastern Mediterranean, and diplomatic efforts in the South Caucasus, the statement said.
source: commonspace.eu with Hurriyet Daily News (Istanbul)
photo: The presidents of the United States and Turkey, accompanied by their foreign ministers, met in Italy on 31 October 2021.


A collaboration with Jamaican dancehall artist Dexta Daps.
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Sri Lankan star’s curated fest also features Young Lean, Young M.A, Tommy Genesis, JD Samson, and more.
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Premiere comes ahead of M.I.A.’s new album, A.I.M., due out this Friday.
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Wife steadily preparing for “retirement divorce”
When I come home, I find my wife irritable, and I don’t know what she is upset about. A surprisingly large number of husbands feel uncomfortable and find it difficult to talk to their wives due to their wives’ mood swings. If the relationship between husband and wife is on edge, he will not feel at ease when he comes home after a long day. Why are wives so frustrated?
“One reason many wives are frustrated is that they don’t have enough time to relax. They are so busy with work, housework, and childcare that they have no time for their bodies, no time for their minds to take a break, and no time for theirown finances because they are so busy managing the household budget. These various “lack of space” frustrate wives.”
Says Ms. Moeko Ohno, MentalUp Manager. She has been an in-house counselor for more than 20 years and has helped many working men and women with their problems. With the increase in the number of dual-earner households, the burden on wives is actually increasing in areas where husbands cannot see it, leading to irritation in the home, she says.
“Although more and more men are taking an active role in childcare and housework, women inevitably tend to notice more details about the home and children. Household chores include not only cleaning, laundry, and cooking, but also an endless series of other, more detailed tasks. Today, many women have jobs, including part-time or shorter hours, and there is pressure to complete housework and childcare in the limited time they have outside of work.”
“In addition, if they have children, they have to keep in touch with their mothers, school friends, parents, and other relatives. Women in their 40s are also very busy in many areas of their personal relationships,” she says.
It is truly a solitary struggle, and both mind and body are just barely making ends meet. However, their husbands are just as tired, both physically and mentally, because of their busy work schedules. The wife is deeply annoyed not only by the heavy workload, but also by the fact that she cannot talk to her husband about it and he does not understand her situation.
“It would be better if the wife and husband could discuss their frustrations and burdens while they are both under no pressure, but the busier the couple, the less time they have to talk. If they put off talking, the daily frustrations pile up, and time passes without them relying on their husbands, saying, ‘There is no one who understands,’ or ‘I have to do it myself.’”
“If this continues, there is a possibility that the couple’s relationship will break down when they become seniors. It is a fact that many women are steadily preparing for retirement divorce as communication between husband and wife becomes more and more difficult.”
“Do you want me to do it for you?” “Do you need help?” is not a good idea!
Many working wives spend their time secretly carrying around their anxieties and frustrations. When stress is at the root of their problems, the slightest word or action by their husbands can become a “landmine” that can lead to a firestorm, further aggravating their marital relationship.
“There are three typical failure patterns that worsen marital relationships. One is the mismanagement of family schedules, which often leads to disputes over forgotten events and schedules, especially those related to children, or other appointments. As with work, it is important for couples to share and report schedules to each other.”
“The second thing that tends to irritate wives is one-way conversations. When a wife tries to talk to her husband about something, but he just listens to her or denies what she says, she feels frustrated and thinks, ‘There’s no point in talking to him.’ Let’s have a positive conversation about how we can solve the problems we are facing, while catching up with each other.”
In addition, couples who are prone to domestic disputes may unintentionally use words that make their wives feel uncomfortable.
“The words, ‘Do you want me to do it for you?’ is perceived by many women as being superior. The common use of ‘Shall I help you?’ is an expression that assumes it is the wife’s job. In both cases, the wife declares, ‘I’ll do it myself’ and then immediately takes action.”
Furthermore, buying sweet treats the day after a quarrel may have the opposite effect.
“If the anger is just enough to put her in a good mood, it’s fine, but if it is deep-seated, she may become angry, saying, ‘That’s not the point,’ or ‘Don’t make it up to me with something sweet.’ For a wife who feels she has no money to spare, it may be seen as a waste of money. It is more effective to listen to her and be close to her heart than to surprise her.”
What You Can Do Now for a Good Marriage
“No husband wants things to stay nasty. Husbands would like their wives to be happy. Even for couples who have been in a strained relationship for a long time, it is never too late to repair the relationship,” Ohno said.
“If you see your wife and think she might be frustrated, you can ask her, ‘Is something bothering you? If you see your wife and think she might be frustrated, ask her if she has any problems, and show a welcoming attitude by saying, ‘I’ll listen to what you have to say.’ When husbands and wives are busy, they lose sight of the right time to have a conversation, and the topics they wanted to talk about expire. Therefore, I recommend that you make time as soon as possible to talk with your wife about what is troubling you and how you can resolve the problem together.”
“Having time for conversation every day, even if it is only for a few minutes if possible, will allow both parties to share their problems and issues and maintain a good marital relationship. If it is difficult to do so every day, then once a week is acceptable, and you will find that your wife, who used to be grumpy, will be in a better mood.”
However, the longer the wife’s frustration builds up and the longer the husband neglects her, the longer it will take for the marriage to thaw. Still, starting today, just ‘expressing gratitude once a day’ will be effective.
In addition, it is important to take care of one’s own mind before being kind to others in order to have a good relationship with one’s wife.
“It is naturally not good to be too indifferent toward one’s wife, but there is no need for the husband to sacrifice himself and put up with too much in order to maintain the marital relationship. For example, if he is tired from a busy work week, he should tell her without pressure, ‘This week has been difficult, so let’s talk next week.’ When you have no time to relax and have negative feelings, it is hard to listen to others and take action.”
“For this reason, both husbands and wives should have some alone time. By creating moments when you can reset your mind as a single person, such as when you enjoy a hobby or spend time at a café, both the time you spend together as a couple and the time you spend alone will be fulfilling, and the awkward atmosphere will change.”
The desire to spend time with one’s long-term partner in a relaxed atmosphere is probably the same for both men and women. For those who tend to have a strained relationship with their wives, a single action may start the cycle of marital bliss.
Moeko Ohno is the representative director of the Japan Mental Up Support Organization. She is a licensed psychologist, and an industrial counselor. She supports the working generation as a counselor in corporate health management offices. She provides advice on communication techniques to improve human relations and stress management. She also gives lectures and conducts training at the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, as well as major corporations. She is the author of many books, including “The Illustrated Guide to Changing Unnecessary Words into Favorable Lines” (Sanmark Publishing Co., Ltd.).
Interview and text by Yoko Nemmochi： Yoko Kemmochi
Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1983, Yoko Tunemochi worked for 10 years in the editorial department of a health information magazine, editing monthly magazines and web media before becoming a freelance writer. Currently, she interviews, plans, and writes about doctors and specialists, focusing on healthcare and medical fields.

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We began to place these suggestions for further reading on the web site in Spring 2000, adapting 'reading lists' used in the University of Oxford for undergraduates in Classical Archaeology. Most of the publications are in English and many can be found easily in libraries and bookshops.
Placing the lists on the web site and providing an email address for suggestions (email@example.com) offers the possibility of enlarging and enhancing them for the benefit of students worldwide. Graduate research students, and senior scholars, would benefit from information which you might be able to provide about academic publications (book, journal, catalogue, etc.).
Bibliographies are presented in the categories that correspond to the major types of material on the site, e.g., pottery, sculpture, gems, History of Collections, etc.
We are also compiling a 'Catalogue of Catalogues' for the major types of material in collections worldwide. Your suggestions for this category are particularly welcome, since many of these publications are not widely available. Donations of such publications to the Beazley Archive's Library would be received with gratitude and made available to students and scholars.

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Besides the $10 million in the current budget for repairs to Guam Memorial Hospital, there are another 11 bills pending in the legislature that would appropriate another $12 million for various other GovGuam needs.
All of them propose using what some of our senators have characterized as surplus funds or excess revenues.
But they are neither, says Bureau of Budget and Management Research director Lester Carlson who told reporters today that the governor is committed to using whatever funds are left over from last year to pay down the deficit.
“There’s no surplus and we have a deficit,” Carlson stressed.
During the recently completed fiscal year, GovGuam collected $22 million more than what the 2019 budget projected would be collected.
The 2020 budget proposes spending $10 million of the $22 million on GMH. Another 11 bills have been introduced to spend the remaining $12 million.
However, Carlson said that money is not a surplus and iit shouldn’t even be considered excess funding
“I will be the first to admit that many of these bills are touching on needs that exist. But it’s clear that we should not be using funds when we have a deficit. We do have an $83 million accumulated deficit.”
Carlson made it clear that the governor remains committed to spending that money on paying down the deficit.
“I wanted to take this opportunity to continually set the record straight that we believe that a prudent government should operate in a prudent manner and that the funds that were received over the amounts authorized in that budget will be used in this administration to pay down the deficit,” Carlson said.
That does not mean that none of the pressing financial needs faced by GovGuam won’t be addressed. In particular, Carlson said the governor is developing a plan to provide more funding and personnel to the Department of Corrections which won’t require any additional appropriation.
“There are provisions in the 2020 budget that will allow for what it is that we’re going to do,” Carlson said.
The governor is expected to announce her plan to address the issues at DOC later this week. Meanwhile, the 11 pending appropriation bills have yet to have a public hearing and Carlson has yet to submit fiscal notes on them.
But when he does, he said each fiscal note will note that no funds are available.


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Properly feeding hermit crabs is essential to ensure the comfort of the crabs as pets. The feeding of hermit crabs is excessively simple as the crabs are omnivours and they can even eat human-grade foods. That means you can simply feed the crab with the food that you are eating. However, it is important not to feed the hermit crabs any food that consists of pesticides, preservatives, spices, any other chemicals like ethoxyquin or copper sulfate, artificial colors or sweeteners. Also, avoid feeding the hermit crabs of dairy products.
There are also some other important rules to remember while you are trying to feed the hermit crab. Besides the previously mentioned food restrictions, hermit crabs should only be given dechlorinated freshwater to drink. In this respect, it is relevant to mention that the hermit crab enclosure must consist of two separate water containers. The first one should contain dechlorinated freshwater for the drinking purpose of the hermit crab and the second container holds dechlorinated marine water for the hermit crab to take a bath. In addition, whenever you give the hermit crab some food, it must always be washed thoroughly in running water (without any soap) and then preferably dried, as hermit crabs like their foods more when they are crunchy.
If the hermit crab does not like a particular food, it expresses its intention by toying with the food with the antennae and the claws, but never bringing the food to the mouth. If you are feeding hermit crabs with commercial food pellets, then make it a point to crush the pellets for the best wishes of your hermit. The crabs leave back the uneaten food particles strewn in the enclosure area, and it must be made a point to clean the crab cage after the feeding is over. In addition, it is worthwhile to remember that hermit crabs do not eat when they are not hungry and during molting they follow no definite feeding pattern. For this reason, it is important to keep some food items near the molting hermit crab’s shell/burrow so that the crab can help herself or himself when he or she is willing to eat. If you can gain enough trust with the hermit crabs, then they will not hesitate to eat from your hands.
Calcium must be adequately supplied to the crabs. Common calcium sources are crushed egg shells, crushed egg shells, cuttlebones and coral deposits. The coral is also available as coral dust, so you can sprinkle some coral dust over the sand bed, so that the hermit crab may find some nutrition, even while it has buried itself in sand for the purpose of molting. The molted exoskeleton of a hermit crab also serves as a rich source of calcium for the crabs.
The pet store can also be a good source for hermit crab foods. Since hermit crabs are omnivorous crustaceans, they would anything that is munchy and tastes good. Taste is an important factor as the hermit crabs judge food by tasting them first. Some common pet store hermit crab foods are Brine shrimp drained of the brine, fish food flakes, seaweed, freeze dried plankton, plant based iguana food, escaragot and frozen fruit. Hermit crabs consider almost all fruits as delicacies, even citrus fruits. Fresh and pesticides free vegetables are also food preferences while feeding hermit crabs. Their food must also necessarily consist carotenoids (as in carrots) as carotenoids helps the crabs to retain their shell color. Raisins, unsalted nuts, and even popcorns (unsalted) are favorites of hermit crabs.

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By Gina Yarbrough
San Diego, CA–United Way of San Diego County is kicking off the holiday season with a collection of new crockpots to support local families facing food insecurity during the holidays.
The nonprofit organization will collect funds through Nov. 14 to purchase the crockpots that will be distributed to families before Thanksgiving Day.
According to the San Diego Hunger Coalition, 1 in 4 San Diegans are nutrition insecure and cannot provide three nutritious meals for themselves or their family per day. While this estimate is down from last year, it is still an increase from pre-pandemic years.
In San Diego County, populations that are nutrition insecure include 35% child population, 39% of Hispanic/Latino, 37% of African American, and 28% of the total San Diego population, United Way of San Diego stated in a news release.
Inflation combined with the high cost of living in San Diego County has forced families to rely on hunger relief assistance from organizations.
“The holiday season is here, and for many families, it is a time to bring the family together around a dinner table full of food. However, many families in our community can’t afford this experience,” says Nancy Sasaki, President and CEO, of United Way of San Diego County. “The price of gas and groceries continue to increase due to inflation, and putting food on the table requires much planning and budgeting. We’re excited to support families in need, and gifting a cooking tool like a crockpot will help parents and guardians have dinner ready when they come home from work, giving them more time to spend with their children and peace of mind.”
A crockpot can provide a warm meal in transitioning housing situations, lower the cost per meal for a family to stretch their dollars, make meal preparation quick and easy when working multiple jobs, teach children how to cook safely, cook larger quantities of food, creating additional meals, prepare nutritious meals at home, and provide a variety of meals using SNAP-approved ingredients.
A donation of $50 will help United Way of San Diego provide a San Diego family with one crockpot and some pantry staples to help make a holiday meal.
Anyone interested in donating a new unused crockpot can drop it off at United Way of San Diego County’s front desk at 4699 Murphy Canyon Road in San Diego between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 8.
For more information on United Way of San Diego’s annual “Holiday Crockpot Drive” and ways to give back to the nonprofit, visit uwsd.org.

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Wedding Flowers Insights
There are 13 Far North Coast Wedding Flower suppliers from which to choose. Overall, they have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5. Couples usually enquire with 5 vendors in this category and book 7 months out from their wedding date, typically after Jewelleries and before a Photo Booth. Wedding Flower suppliers charge between $540 and $1,725, averaging at $1,130. Across Australia, the average cost is $1,665. Given Australian weddings typically cost $26,550, this means Australian couples spend 7% of their wedding budget on Wedding Flower.
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After many years of working with fresh florals to create breathtaking wedding arrangements, Nicole from Floret Designs decided to switch to the more reliable and evergreen artificial flowers. Now working exclusively with artificial flowers, Nicole makes stunning bouquets that won’t suffer under the hot Australian sun and will remain beautiful for years to come.
At Pushing Pansies our passion is playing with vogue colour schemes and unique, textural florals. We take pride in our work across every wedding we take on, successfully fulfilling each brides design brief each time. To view our recent work @pushingpansies
Owner and head floral designer Mikarla Bauer knows that flowers are one of the most important visual aspects of your wedding day
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Dalai Lama says he admires Narendra Modi’s works while speaking to the press at Tawang, where His Holiness first got his freedom. The Dalai Lama has arrived in Tawang yesterday despite China’s repeated and desperate attempts to force the Indian government to stop him from visiting the place.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama replied when asked about the NDA-led BJP Indian government’s policy on China that it is similar to the Congress from the days of Narasimha Rao but he said that he admires the current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. He explained that Modi is active and wishes development.
“It is more or less the same as that of the Congress from the days of Narasimha Rao… but I admire Modi, he is active and seeks development.” said the Tibetan spiritual leader according to the reports.
The Dalai Lama’s present visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh states of India has been strongly politicised by Chinese criticism. The Chinese government’s repeat opposition against the Indian government was not complied by the later and the former warned that the event has destroyed the sound relationship between the two countries.
The Tibetan prime minister in exile Dr. Lobsang Sangay also spoke recently in a Indian national news television channel that the Modi government’s approach about the Tibet issue with China turned from closed doors to that of open doors. In never seen before reactions from Indian government representatives, the Arunachal chief minister boldly said that India shares border with Tibet and not that of China!
Though the Dalai Lama’s visit to the Arunachal Pradesh was meant to be purely spiritual or religious one, it made headlines across the world bringing out an unprecedented limelight upon the Tibet issue across the world. His Holiness the Dalia Lama presently at the climax of his tour to this part of India will be wrapping up the tour by Monday.


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Flying cars seem a little more real since Ferrovial announced last week that it wants to build and operate 20 heliports for these vehicles in Spain, for which it has requested European funds.
It is starting to stop sounding like science fiction because the same company has already confirmed that it will build another 10 of these vertiports (that is the name of the heliports with facilities for recharging electric batteries) in Florida, United States. These do not depend on external funding, but are subject to an agreement with the jet startup Lilium, one of the most promising in the flying cab industry.
Although Ferrovial has not yet disclosed many details, it has shared that they will be runways with 6 or 8 landing zones, plus a terminal to ensure the electricity supply for the flying cars and that they can be set up in a conventional airport or in the parking lot of a commercial area, as explained by Ferrovial’s Innovation Director, Rafael Fernández, in a conversation with Business Insider España.
But beyond financing, technology, infrastructure, and regulation, all of which are essential for the arrival of air cars and cabs in cities, a fundamental and determining element is the acceptance of this means of transport by the general public.
A Lufthansa report (entitled Are air cabs ready for prime time?) on the state of flying cabs in 2021 also stresses that public acceptance is a must for these vehicles to reach the market, which justifies, the study indicates, that industry giants such as Airbus, Hyundai or Porsche do not seem to be in a hurry to launch them and insists that such a “sophisticated” ecosystem has yet to be developed and will take years of careful planning and work.
But the feeling is positive: one of the findings of the study is in line with scientific studies by the University of Stuttgart, Airbus, and the German Fraunhofer Institute, and reveals that today most people are open to the concept and associate flying cabs with positive ideas. Lufthansa has analyzed the tone of all the articles and social media posts about vertical deployment and landing vehicles and flying cars and believes that public sentiment towards them has changed from negative to positive in recent years.
“It is an important change, because fear and insecurity among the population are undoubtedly the biggest stones in the way of flying cars becoming a viable transportation option,” the report remarks. The airline identifies 2017 as the year of change, after many others of pessimistic and critical tone with this means of transportation.
“The change seems to be coming thanks to the marketing efforts of startups and also by many credible transport companies that have presented their first prototypes, transforming pure fiction into a more tangible reality,” the German airline company insists. Among the startups most mentioned in articles and networks, and which seem to be leading this change, are Ehang (50% of the time), Volopter (31%), Lilium (14%), and Joby Aviation (5%), according to the aforementioned analysis.
The most decisive factors for the population to look favorably on them: noise, job elimination, and the price of travel
“The public’s desire to use passenger electric vertical deployment and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) in the future will be a combination of their concerns, which will focus on safety and privacy,” Ferrovial says in another report it has produced through its innovation platform, which it has dubbed Foresight.
“Acceptance of and confidence in autonomous technology and its associated safety systems will be crucial to the broad development of urban air mobility solutions, including possible barriers such as people thinking that autonomous technology will kill jobs, concerns about noise pollution and city aesthetics, which could also lead to some resistance to the acceptance of eVTOLs.
The 4 biggest obstacles that are hindering the arrival of flying cars and the startups most likely to overcome them.
Lufthansa also remarks that noise reduction technology is going to “play an important role for investors,” as “surveys and studies show that low noise levels are critical for public acceptance, especially in urban environments.”
“From an economic point of view, the price per trip offered by operators and the opportunity costs associated with that price will be a decisive factor in the scale of which urban air mobility services are adopted,” remarks Ferrovial, which in the aforementioned study only assesses that the aforementioned flying cars will be used to move people and not as goods transport vehicles, a reality that will also arrive, although with fewer regulatory hurdles.
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Unemployment rates fall in 81 of Kentucky’s 120 counties
Published 6:46 am Saturday, April 24, 2021
Unemployment rates fell in 81 of Kentucky’s 120 counties between March 2020 and March 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics.
Jobless rates rose in 31 counties and stayed the same in eight counties, the center said Thursday.
The state’s lowest jobless rates were in Oldham, Todd and Woodford counties at 3.8% each, it said. Next were Logan, Shelby, Spencer and Washington counties at 3.9% each, while 4% rates were reported in Green, Scott and Taylor counties.
Magoffin County had the state’s highest unemployment rate at 13.6%. It was followed by Harlan County at 9.4%; Martin County at 9.3% and Breathitt County at 8.6%. Next was Leslie County at 8.5%; followed by 8.4% rates in Carter, Lewis and Menifee counties; an 8.3% rate in Elliott County and 8% in Johnson County.
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted, preliminary unemployment rate last month was 5%. The statewide rate one year ago was 4.2%.


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Lisa Blythe Perlman is a comic, writer and mommy. She has been performing stand-up comedy at country clubs, festivals, fund-raisers and colleges throughout the country for over a decade. She is a producer of comedy shows for both private and corporate affairs, has been hired as a comedic speech writer, and performs her mommy humor, “Comedy from the Crib” at expectant mother events.
Lisa’s television credits include comedic commentary on the VH-1 channel’s All Access. Lisa is proud to have used her humor as an auctioneer, raising money for various philanthropies in New York City. She has also been a public speaker on the topic of humor’s effects on mental health. She is most recently shopping her non-fiction narrative about the change that is motherhood entitled Mommy-Phobia. Lisa is thrilled to be back again at this year’s Mommybites event, because last year she was pregnant and was really pissed off she couldn’t drink wine with all of you lovely ladies!


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The VHT-1A "Jungle Camo" was a variant of the Spartas main battle hovertank used of the armored divisions of the Army of the Southern Cross, and was originally featured in Robotech: Fall of the Southern Cross. It sported a slightly more powerful engine and pressurized cockpit for added comfort. It was used in several operations, with the assistance of the Jungle Squad forces, during the Second Robotech War.


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Will Adam Levine and Maroon 5 Perform at Super Bowl Halftime?
According to E! News, The Voice star and his band “have had extensive talks about performing during halftime of Super Bowl 50.” Earlier reports had suggested that Bruno Mars, who performed in 2014, would be returning for next year’s halftime show.
When PBS broadcasts Murphy’s The Mark Twain Prize ceremony, his full standup act will be kept intact.
The Orange is the New Black has been cast as the “sexually ambiguous flirtatious alien mad scientist” on the two-hour event special.
U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, a Latino congressman from Illinois, said on the House floor today: “Installing Trump as SNL host may be good for ratings, but it is a bigger deal than a cameo or a Tonight Show guest [appearance]. And I’m calling you out.”
Will they play new love interests?
The Season 5 pickup comes days before the Season 4 finale.
She’ll play a former FBI agent who has become a bestselling author and pundit.
The Jason Reitman comedy starring Michaela Watkins will be back for a second season.
He’ll be part of the 10-episode reimagining of The Wizard of Oz.
Some people fell for a satirical article that claimed Yelp was filing suit over last week’s anti-Yelp episode. In fact, Yelp found the episode hilarious.
One person who went on to star on another acclaimed TV series was recently spotted on the Game of Thrones set.
Following Lamar Odom’s hospitalization, the reality TV couple has decided to end their divorce proceedings.


LATEST COVID-19 DEVELOPMENTS:
* Police arrested 235 people, most for breaching health directions, but some were charged with assault, riotous behaviour, weapons and drug offences, at an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne.
* Ten police were injured while dealing with the rally, with injuries including a broken elbow and broken nose.
* About 1000 demonstrators have gathered in Richmond while 2000 officers were deployed at road checkpoints and barricades, and on roving patrols, to try to stop the rally going ahead.
* As authorities begin distributing Australia's first shipment of Moderna vaccine, more than 1800 new virus cases were reported from outbreaks in NSW and Victoria.
* NSW has now recorded more than 50,000 cases since the start of the pandemic, with 1331 new locally acquired infections confirmed on Saturday along with six deaths, bring total fatalities to 284.
* Victoria recorded another death and 535 new infections, its highest daily number so far in the latest outbreak. It conducted 61,622 tests in the 24 hours to Friday evening.
* Sixty-two of its latest cases are linked to known clusters. Victoria has 4974 active cases.
* Victorian authorities warn the state's contact tracing teams are under pressure and have flagged delays in calls to track the movements of new cases.
* Melbourne and Ballarat residents have been granted modestly eased restrictions after reaching 70 per cent first dose coverage.
* Sydney police were on alert amid reports of potential anti-lockdown rallies on Saturday. Horse-mounted officers patrolled at locations in the city's inner west, stopping some people and asking for identification.
* Health teams also launched a vaccination blitz of 18 social housing blocks at inner city Redfern and Waterloo.
* The ACT has added 15 locally acquired infections, with at least seven of them circulating within the community for some days.
* The territory's case total for the current outbreak is 601, with 364 having recovered and 237 still active. Eight people remain in Canberra hospitals, the youngest aged 12.
* Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says the incoming Moderna doses mean more GP clinics will be able to administer the vaccine.
* The latest figures show Australia is now at 70.5 per cent of over 16s having received their first dose, while more than 45 per cent are fully immunised.
* Meanwhile, new data shows the inclusion of telehealth consolations as part of Medicare in response to the pandemic has contributed to bulk billing rates being at an "all-time high".
AUSTRALIAN VACCINATION NUMBERS:
* There have been 24,392,438 doses administered in the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout up to Saturday, including 338,375 in the previous 24 hours.
* Of the total, 14,047,077 have been administered by the Commonwealth (an increase of 185,692 in the previous 24 hours).
* 13,140,251 have been issued in primary care (+183,490) and 906,826 in aged and disability facilities (+2202).
* 10,345,361 have been administered by the states and territories, including 152,683 in the previous 24 hours.
AUSTRALIAN CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS:
* Australia reported 1882 local cases on Saturday: 1331 in NSW, 535 in Victoria, 15 in the ACT and one in Queensland.
* Three overseas-acquired cases were also reported: two in NSW and one in WA.
* The national death toll is 1148: Victoria 830, NSW 284, Tasmania 13, WA 9, Queensland 7, SA 4, ACT 3. (Two Queensland residents who died in NSW have been included in the official tolls of both states).
GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS:
* Cases: at least 227,611,994.
* Deaths: at least 4,678,822.
* Vaccine doses administered: at least 5,858,157,933.
Data current as at 1700 AEST on September 18, taking in federal and state/territory government updates and Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centre figures.
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Iquitos. With much regret, we report the death of Cristian Gonzales Tanchiva, who served as head of the Pucacuro National Reserve, in Loreto. Cristian Gonzales studied biology at the National University of the Peruvian Amazon (Unap) and had years dedicated to the conservation of the Amazon.
His committed work led him to promote and direct the establishment of the Ampiyacu Apayacu Regional Conservation Area in Loreto, a space of more than 400 thousand hectares that now protects hundreds of plant species, as well as amphibians, birds and mammals.
Those who agreed with Cristian Gonzales Tanchiva highlight his dedication and deep commitment to conservation. On more than one occasion, the opportunity for inter-institutional synergy was present. In addition, with him they had been planning actions for the sanitation of the communities located on the Tigre River within the framework of the project "Final impulse for the protection of the indigenous territories of the Peruvian Amazon."
A great loss that we deeply regret.

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Tributes to editor
TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of one of the country's most respected regional journalists.
Jim McGuire, of Kilmore Moy, Ballina, Co Mayo, has passed away after a short illness. He had been the editor of the 'Western People', the 'Western Journal', 'The Kerryman' and the 'Drogheda Independent'. 'Western People' editor James Laffey said: "Jim was one of the most distinguished figures in western journalism in the second half of the last century." He will be buried following Mass at 11am today at St Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina.
FACELIFT FOR ICONIC CLOCK
ONE of Ireland's most iconic tourist attractions is to be repaired after a cash-strapped council secured funding.
Cork Lord Mayor Catherine Clancy confirmed that finance has now been put in place to repair the four-faced Shandon clock, which has been broken for seven months. It is expected to cost up to €100,000.
CIVIL SERVANT CHARGED
A SOCIAL welfare office worker has been charged with illegally accessing information and passing it to a third party in one of the first cases of its kind in the State.
Civil servant Rory Lenihan, (47), from Ballaghaderg, Illistrin, Co Donegal, is facing 64 charges. The offences are alleged to have taken place at the Department of Social Protection at Oliver Plunkett Road in Letterkenny between January and October 2008. Lenihan did not speak during his appearance at Letterkenny District Court. He was remanded on bail until July 28 to appear before Letterkenny Circuit Court.
LANGAN SELLS CAPS
A shamrock-shaped trophy and a golden cap presented to former Republic of Ireland international Dave Langan have sold for €800 at auction.
The trophy and cap were presented to him by the FAI in 1987. They were among 11 lots sold by Langan (57) for €3,250 at Graham Budd Auctions in London. Langan sold four caps for €1,900 and awards received from Birmingham City, Derby County and Oxford United for a total of €550.
A London-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Dublin after the crew reported smoke on board and a cracked windshield.
CityJet flight WX-118 had taken off shortly after 7.30am for London City airport with 48 passengers and four crew on board. The Avro RJ-85 jet was over the Irish Sea when a 'Pan Pan' emergency was declared. The flight landed safely shortly before 8am and passengers flew out on another service about an hour later.


I use one gallon of white vinegar in a bucket of water to clean all pumps. I like to soak my powerheads and submersible pumps for a few hours. Allowing them to run during their 'soak' works even better.
If the pumps are really encrusted/dirty, then soak them overnight if possible. Having a spare pump to use while you soak them comes in handy.
I usually make a large batch of vinegar water (1 gal vinegar + 2-3 gal water) every 6 months or so to clean all the pumps and powerheads.


Van Halen have gone to the dogs.
David Lee Roth has issued videos of his herding sheepdogs, which the singer trains and enters in national competitions. Roth also shares stories and some footage of his pals during the band’s current live show in support of “A Different Kind Of Truth.”
Watch some video here.
Eddie Van Halen was spotted in New York a couple of months ago with his traveling companion, a Pomeranian named Kody (see TMZ video below)
Now, Kody Van Halen has his own Facebook page.
The site is filled with tales (tails?) and images of the Pom on tour with Eddie, including plenty of shots of the two of them catching naps on the road.
Almost 2 years old, Kody is currently on his first North American tour, and was cool enough to bring the band along with him.
Van Halen – She’s The Woman
VIDEO: Van Halen – New York soundcheck
Van Halen: A Different Kind Of Truth guitar TAB songbook released
Van Halen release She’s The Woman on 7” vinyl
PHOTO: L.A. school thanks Eddie Van Halen for guitar donations
VIDEO: Van Halen pre-tour rehearsal footage
Eddie Van Halen talks cancer, booze & redemption in Esquire interview
Van Halen announce summer tour dates
VIDEO: Van Halen – She’s The Woman
John 5 raves about new Van Halen album
VIDEO: Van Halen’s David Lee Roth explains The Trouble With Never
Van Halen producer discusses A Different Kind Of Truth
Van Halen: David Lee Roth’s handwritten lyrics to Blood & Fire
VIDEO: Hitler learns Michael Anthony not touring with Van Halen
VIDEO: Van Halen play more rarities on tour
VIDEO: Van Halen’s David Lee Roth In A Box
Van Halen: 9 weeks at #1 on the hennemusic Hot 10
VIDEO: The Van Halen interview
Wolfgang Van Halen joins D’Addario roster
VIDEO: Van Halen – full Montreal concert (part 1)
VIDEO: Van Halen – full Montreal concert (part 2)
VIDEO: Van Halen – full Montreal concert (part 3)
VIDEO: David Lee Roth stops fight at Van Halen show
VIDEO: Van Halen – watch complete Indianapolis concert


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Food You Can Trust
Trust is at the center of all our decisions as one of South Florida’s healthier food choices. Every ingredient is sourced consciously, and we strive to implement operational processes that are better for you and the planet. We constantly challenge ourselves to bring the healthiest of ingredients to our customers, such as our Forbidden Rice, we were the first to bring it to Miami! We’re proud to spearhead these initiatives in earning your trust and choice as South Florida’s healthier food option.


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An ecotope map of the trilateral Wadden Sea
Auteurs: Martin J. Baptist et al
Omschrijving: Here we present the first digital, publicly available, ecotope map of the trilateral Wadden Sea covering the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. This ecotope map, representative for the time period 2008–2012, was developed on the basis of bathymetry, salinity, flow velocity, exposure time, sediment composition, hard substrates and salt marshes. Ecotopes are discrete classes of the physical environment based on the distributions of communities in an ecosystem. An ecotope map can give a first–order estimate of the potential spatial distribution of species and communities.

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Many Georgia policymakers and business leaders contend the state has a shortage of venture capital, a form of business financing that helps fund early stage companies. To remedy this problem, some Georgia leaders are considering CAPCO legislation, an expensive tax credit program advertised as a jobs and economic development bill. Georgia’s CAPCO proposal – sometimes referred to as the “Georgia Small Business Investment Company Act, or Senate Bill 203”– would provide $125 million worth of tax credits to “certified capital companies” (CAPCOs), who would then invest in Georgia small businesses. Although strengthening Georgia’s venture capital market could well improve the state’s economy long-term, the CAPCO model is a fundamentally-flawed method for doing so. This policy brief provides an overview of CAPCO and how it works, why CAPCO is bad public policy, and offers alternatives and recommendations. Download the PDF.
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New York Soleil and also the colors of Venice are two brilliant woven furniture collections to get outside
The summertime is in full swing and it is high time to decorate or decorate your yard. Need some trendy furniture into rock? Here it really is!
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Introducing the Kawai KDP120 digital pianoAn impressive addition to Kawai’s digital piano line-up, the KDP120 features the Responsive Hammer Compact II keyboard action, beautiful Shigeru Kawai SK-EX grand piano sounds, convenient Bluetooth® and USB connectivity, and support for the latest PianoRemote and PiaBookPlayer apps, delivering grand piano touch and tone at an affordable price.
Features include a realistic reverberation, the responsive hammer compact II keyboard, integrated bluetooth and energy conservation. Kawai's hyper-realistic sampling of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand takes centre stage as it's impressively realistic piano sound.
Worth comparing against the Yamaha YDP144, Roland RP102 and Casio AP270, the KDP120 also comes with a class leading 5 year warranty.
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More than 1,000 Christian-run schools will observe September 19 as a `black day` and remain shut in protest against police "inaction" during the vandalism of a West Bengal school.
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A political blame game has started between the ruling Trinamool Congress and Opposition CPI(M) over the recent vandalism at a Dum Dum school.
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A primary school teacher, a former Marxist, was kidnapped from his house and shot dead by suspected Maoists in West Bengal`s troubled Midnapore district, police said on Thursday.
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TF Tactical SPSR 'Lightning Tap' Trigger - Gold/Black Billet Trigger with Bar, Glock Compatible, Short Pull - Short Reset 2.0
There are a few key points that all shooters look for in a striker fire pistol trigger: speed, accuracy, consistency, and reliability. The Lightning Tap "SPSR" by TF Tactical checks all of the boxes.
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The SPSR is made with TF Tactical's signature flat-faced "Hook" trigger. This design brings in all of the advantages of a flat-faced trigger design, but the hook at the end gives a reference as to where the finger is on the trigger. This enables the shooter to not have to pay attention to finger placement on the trigger as the ergonomics of this trigger have made correct finger placement on the trigger so natural it happens automatically. This design is not only ideal for the initial trigger pull but makes correct trigger finger placement for repeat shots natural and effortless. This allows the shooter to either stay on target or acquire new targets with less effort and with greater speed.
This SPSR version is compatible with Glock Gen 1-3 and works with both 17 and 19 platforms (9mm only), and also is compatible with 80% and aftermarket frames like Polymer80 and Lone Wolf.
FEATURES:Pull Weight: This trigger has a pull weight of 3.5-4 lbsCompatibility: Compatible with Glock 9mm 17 & 19 frames Gen. 1-3Color: This trigger is Gold/Black accented.
SPECIFICATIONS:Brand: TF TacticalModel: SPSR 2.0 'Lightning Tap' Trigger - Gold/Black Billet Trigger with Bar, Glock Compatible, Short Pull - Short Reset 2.0Kit Type: TriggerIncludes Trigger/Trigger Bar: YesGen Compatibility: 3Model Compatibility: 19, 23, 45, 17, 22, 17L, 24, 34, 35Includes Backplate: No


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PARSIPPANY, NJ - Burger and Milk-Shake affectionatos can delight as the new Parsippany Shake Shack is opening up on Monday, October 7th.
The ribbon cutting will begin at 10:45am at the new location in the Waterview Marketplace off of Route 46 in Parsippany.
The new location in Waterview Marketplace will feature a 3,620 square-foot restaurant which will include an outdoor patio seating section.
Stores already open in the new Waterview Marketplace include DSW, HomeSense, The Paper Store and Ultra Beauty. Orangetheory, MedFirst Primary and Urgent Care and B. Good will be opening shortly, along with Whole Foods. Whole Foods is set to open on November 6 and will occupy 47,558 square feet.


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Despite a decline in the marketing budget by all Spanish online operators, the market has seen a further increase (year over year) over the first quarter of 2017. Despite the convincing results, it is important to note that, Activity decreased slightly compared to the fourth quarter of 2016 and that less than 20% of operators are able to generate profit.
Sports betting still ahead of online casinos
The Spanish market has more to offer than French because of the much more complete offer available. The first quarter of 2017 showed once again that the market was dynamic with some 20% more than in the first quarter of 2016. Nevertheless, revenues were lower in the fourth quarter of 2016.
All verticals on the market are doing well with sports betting ahead with €71.6 million in sales, which is 22% higher in Q1 2016. 70% of bets made during the period were made during the games.
Online casinos have grown by 30% for 32.5€ million, knowing that slot machines and roulette are tied with 13.7€ million each. Blackjack generated €5.1 million for an 18% increase and baccarat has stabilized with €2.5 million. Spanish players show their love of roulette by spending as much on this game as on slot machines in general.
Online poker did not shine, as on most European regulated countries. Players spent 1.8% less than Q1 2016, knowing that, as always, cash-game declined overall and tournament spending increased. Finally, online bingo showed a rise of 6.9% for 2.4€ million.
Taxes Stifle Operators
The findings of this first quarter of 2017 are good if we look at the growth indicators. That said, all the operators show difficulties in generating profits, partly due to too aggressive taxation. The association Jdigital said in its latest report that less than 20% of operators did not make money. Its president Sacha Michaud believes that the government should lower taxes to leave a little air to the sites.
Spain’s DGOJ regulator Juan Espinosa Garcia agrees that taxes are too high and hopes that the government will take a step forward in favor of local operators and ensure that players do not want to go to non-regulated international sites.
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stories are important. faces are too.
and some stranger tells them stories both open faced and hidden eyed, for both faces and masks can carry reality and deception at the same time.
masks might be a protection of the real self, a projection of a persona in front of you. but they can be an expansion of the inner as well, turning the inside out over your second face, a disguised exposure of what would never show in your real features: openness in the cover of the other face. and it can speak what my mouth cannot say…
and more: some use mascs to become the other and none, to archeconnect, for inhabitation by the gods (or demons), to bridge the gap to temporary transformation layers, changing the masc bearer and then spitting you back out from the shadows of the inner lining.
the stranger embodies those shapes, states and connotations…as
the one next door and very far away
the other of sudden connection and sudden loss
the kindness of the street
the roughness of the gutter
a thief, thug, deceiver- and reliever
the other of your fear and hopes
the other of your dreams
a backdoor out and a secret path in
another consciousness in room
a 3rd body
all gender and none
familiar stranger and uncanny unknown
but sometimes you have to go beyond the stories.
cos the in and out of skins also points at the packages and wider frames these specific bodies reside in. all the attributions and judgements strung to a representation.
thus the stranger explores improper affiliations, wrong stuffings, and guilt by association. sees how the other is constructed. how them cannot choose the face them seen in. the thingification and othering. that homemade alien coming with that extra 10% of fear (for free!).
it’s dark but home: embossed images as false positives or negative staining- not every delimiter is a valid separation.
so we chew and devour different slices. or same slice on a different pizza. same chunk in a different frame- different context, different meaning. loosen ties on packages that seem to go together. repeat ourselves in a different way. as 3rd option, an undefined state tween 0 and 1.
it’s liminal business- strange images on the edge and outside of human mad(e) logic and systems. everything makes sense, everything is absurd.
pics of ambivalent clarity. of growth and corrosion, pleasant dystopies. beauty and pain, a ‘terrible glory’. the remote and the too close. plastic with a human touch. dirty bling. meaning in trash and trash in meaning. no part is wasted. life is messy so why bother? fuck signal, let’s noize.
paradox pop for this wonderfully weird and inextricable life.
no single skin is the stranger and no single song is the ceremony. but after sunset we unfold the pictures step by step and make the dance and stories last over a couple of nights: the others have so many sights to show us. and we all need those flashing limbs- so everybody dance who’s still standing on the 8th day!
each performance will spotlight only patches of the painting but in time they open up another space- a vasteness that is horrendous and indispensable. a crossing in and out of something else that engulfs the human experience. trying to set the clock to another time zone without falling out of bound. saying goodbye to the original “i” while holding onto common ground.
falling into otherness…into full expansion outside of yourself, your situation. you feel it but you can’t name it. beyond tongue, beyond sight. the other is a dark land, the other is the very new. the other is close and unseizable. and them will always be talking to you and them will always remain silent.
and then them call back that stranger…back to grow in the backyard, the backyard of your mind: everyone can wear the masc, everyone can try the faces.
for all shyronics, melanchoholics and lucky charms. for those who wanna venture some crossings- with an inner call but no direction. a door in for those who have trouble with the sweet. if your inner “me” is your en-emy but you still wanna reach an agreement. for those who don’t belong, those who have no hold in time, those who lost all implicitness. if you try to make it one piece of meat but can’t squeeze it into shape. for all odds and edges and a healing hand coming from unexpected places. come join us inside when the outside is too crazy.
tunes for torn souls and hungries who want to taste it all:
meat. maschine. more.
ready for darker tides?
ready for the uncanny valley?
ready for destruction?
…and some fun?
then tune in, tune in for crooners and screams- toys, trash and trauma and lunar machines…
dark but home (false positive and negative staining)
bacon, lend me a face
next in line
love for a stranger
better alien than human (plz cnfrm hmnt)
3rd body: running out of tongue
dorsoduro ://: heavy hands
nyci- come out to play
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