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Back in the grind, working hard. Inspired by the comedy legends who came before me, I wrote this article last March about Jon Stewart (who is retiring from The Daily Show) and it was published in OY! CHICAGO. My FIRST publication.
My new storytelling showcase debuts at the Crowd theater. SNAPPED: LIVE!
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Excited to announce I will be performing one of my original stories at the Steppenwolf Theatre!
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Vicampo — From Mainz to German on-line market leader of wine market
Vicampo offers a Large selection of all types of wine: from red wine to rosé to white wine, there is something for every taste and everyone, and the Mainz startup, positions itself has a non traditional brand, indeed more of innovative, and aims to reaching a younger, wine-loving target audience outside their region, which justifies the rise to become the second-largest online retailer for wines in just seven years.
2020 has been particularly busy for the startup. The corona pandemic also played a major role in this big change and now the company has now more than 3000 winemakers as partners, from more than 24 countries, and more than 19.000 different wines.
Vicampo sales have been on a rising trend ever since the incubation of the company, conquering more than 300.000 happy and loyal costumers.
Vicampo.de is today a team of 150 wine-loving people that wants to excite people in every aspect. The best adjective to describe it, would be solid, indeed, it´s something quite a constant and interesting story, supported by investors, since in February 2016, Vicampo.de successfully concluded the last financing round receiving EUR 5.3 millions, but before in March 2015, also EUR 3.75 million in a growth capital financing round.
One of the founders, Max Gärtner does not hide the fact that his company is benefiting from the corona pandemic in a recent interview to FAZ . The sales have seen a spike in the past year and it is all due to home delivery. What generally applies to mail order during the lockdown applies at least to the same extent to Vicampo: Sales are increasing.
“If the opportunity to drink wine in restaurants is no longer possible, more will be consumed at home,” Gärtner says. He is one of the three managing directors of the Mainz start-up Vicampo, which was founded a good nine years ago and which now offers a platform to more than 3000 winemakers from all over the world and has earned a reliable reputation among wine drinkers with its expert recommendations.
As early as spring, when shops and restaurants had to close for the first time, sales increased by 50 percent compared to the previous year, and in December it should look similar. Gärtner considers this to be more than a short-term effect; the trend was already indicated beforehand. The numbers are an indication that wine drinkers are changing sales channels and buying more online. The corona crisis only accelerated development.

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The spunky 72-year-old who made a cross country tip by bus in Harriet Beamer Takes the Bus is back with a new adventure, Harriet Beamer Strikes Gold, in her new California community. (Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book from Zondervan in exchange for my review as part of the Booksneeze program.) As she settles in at her son’s house and tries to make herself useful, Harriet visits a gold mine, which sets her wheels a-turnin’. So when she meets a young girl at a cafe who introduces her to her dad and an investment opportunity to become the financial backer of a gold mine, Harriet goes all in. Without telling her son and daughter-in-law, of course.
The adventure is pure Harriet–full of blunders and grace as she learns what’s really important in life.
Harriet is a charming character and I enjoy Magnin’s imagination. Harriet’s words and actions are as believable as they are loveable. If you like Betty White, then check out Harriet Beamer. She’s wholesome, well-intentioned and independent. And let’s not forget Humphrey, the Basset Hound, who has few lines but often steals the scene.
I liked the first Harriet adventure better, but I’m glad to have read this one and peek at the continuing adventures of Harriet.
And who knows? Maybe there are more along the way.

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His full name is Álvaro Felipe Henríquez Pettinelli. At age 12 he entered the Conservatory of Music in his hometown. He attended the University of Concepcion where he studied Music. His first bands were called Los Dick Stones and Los Escalimetros Voladores. In 1985 Los Dick Stones moved to Seattle and changed their name to Los Tres. In 1991 they released their self-titled debut album.
About Álvaro Henríquez
Chilean singer-songwriter, famous for being the vocalist and guitarist of the band Los Tres which critics have called "the great musical symbol of the 1990s in Chile." He also led the band Pettinellis and has worked as a producer and solo artist. He signed with Warner Music Group in 2004. His self-titled album from 2002 got the gold record. He has also appeared in movies such as Revenge, Vermouth & Noche and Ángeles Negros.
He had a long romance with the singer Javiera Parra. He was married to Julieta Venegas from 1998-2000. He has one daughter, Olivia Henríquez Loyola, with Mariana Loyola.
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His original band, Los Dick Stones, was a rockabilly-influenced group which played songs by Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent and Elvis Presley.
He sings, plays guitar, bass guitar and the keyboard. He has 20,000 followers on his alvaro_henriquez_pettinelli Instagram page. He participated in the musical production La Negra Ester, which went on to become the most watched work in the history of Chilean theater. Los Tres split up in 2000 but reunited in 2006 with three of the four members. The Pettinellis came out with the song "Caballo Sin Dueño" in early 2023.

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Geological mapping project report of Igayaza Isingiro District, Uganda.
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This report is a summary of the Geologic mapping project carried out in Gayaza, Isingiro district on the Gayaza synclinorium, within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks. This excursion was aimed at equipping students with skills of geologic mapping such as recording field data, interpreting it and correctly representing it on a base map, measure and correctly interpret the different field structures, collect relevant samples and learn how to use field equipment such as the GPS and geologic compass. The report is comprised of a detailed geological study of area A that I mapped that is the mineralogy, metamorphism, stratigraphy, structural data and economic activities as well as the regional synthesis which covers Gayaza synclinorium and surrounding areas of Western Uganda within the Karagwe-Ankolean system. The area is generally characterized by a hilly topography with intervening areas of low relief (V-shaped valleys and the arenas) which could have evolved due to differential weathering. It is also characterized by parallel and dendritic drainage and savannah vegetation. Settlement in the area is generally linear with people settling along the roads and the area is difficult to access because of its hilly nature. Land use is dominantly agriculture and quarrying stone for construction material. Argillaceous and arenaceous rocks (shales, phyllites and quartzites) are characteristic of the area except for parts of granitic intrusions (arenas). As such, the area is placed in the middle part of the Karagwe-Ankolean system. Alternating conditions of low and high energy deposition are suggested for the deposition of the sediments in a possibly intercontinental basin of the Precambrian times (conditions). The major geologic structures encountered in the area are bedding and joints/fractures. Faults,folds, lamination being taken as minor structures. In the entire area, Beds dip to the SE and NW. In area-A the preferred orientation of the beds is NE-SW. The joints show two preferred trends in the NW-SE and NE-SW in the entire area corresponding to the regional and cross fold trends of the area and moderate to steeply dipping. Folding is earlier than faulting and other structures in the area. Petrographic results for area-A reveal that the is underlain by quartzites, ferruginous and micaceous-shales. However, phyllites, conglomerates and phyllititic shales are found in areas- A. The type of metamorphism in the area is generally regional (due to burial) of low to very low grade. Dynamic metamorphism in fault zones evidenced by fault breccia’s was observed and contact metamorphism in areas near the granitic intrusions are also evident. Metamorphism increases in grade towards the base of the unit and with increasing proximity to the areas of granitic intrusion (arena). Lastly and conclusively, the area is part of the Karagwe -Ankolean system which is part of the Kibaran belt as seen from what has already been given and from the granitic intrusions and the tin mineralization areas visited during the field excursion part of the mapping project.

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Stars line up for Met costume gala
Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Kate Moss and Madonna were among the guests at a Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York.
Also on hand at the glitzy fundraiser and dinner Monday were Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Eva Mendes, Renee Zellweger, Gisele Bundchen, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Victoria Beckham, Kate Bosworth, Josh Hartnett, Blake Lively, Heidi Klum, Rachel Bilson, Kate Beckinsale, Liv Tyler and Katy Perry.Vogue editor Anna Wintour served as co-chair of the dinner, along with fashion model Moss, designer Marc Jacobs and pop star/budding designer Justin Timberlake.
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The Model as Muse-themed event started at $7,500, with some tables costing as much as $250,000. The newspaper quoted organizers as saying the gala was sold out.

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Nissan is working on its best-selling model, the Rogue crossover SUV. The 2021 Nissan Rogue should initialize the third generation of the model coming after the current version introduced for 2014. Nissan’s best-selling vehicle is the rival in highly competitive compact crossover SUV class alongside the well-known names like the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape.
Nissan updated the Rogue for the 2017 model year when the model received also the hybrid version but the 2020 Rogue discontinued this option due to slow sales. The Rogue has constantly been increasing the sales since the arrival of the second-generation version and the sales in the US exceeded 400, 000 units in the last two years.
As for the third-generation version, it was spotted in the prototype form which seems to be in the advanced phase of development. The redesigned Rogue should continue on the updated platform combined with the styling philosophy influenced by the 2018 Nissan Xmotion Concept. It will again equip the brand’s most advanced safety technologies and should offer multiple powertrain options.
2021 Nissan Rogue: Design
The next-generation 2021 Nissan Rogue should keep the current Renault Nissan Mitsubishi alliance Common Module Family platform which debuted with the second-generation Rogue and now is the base of many Renault and Nissan models. The platform will be the revised design which should further improve the model’s ride quality and implementation of the newest technologies.
While the platform is the update of the previous generation, the model will adopt the new design language. The spy photos suggest that the redesigned Rogue adopted some styling cues from the Xmotion Concept vehicle. That means blockier and straight-up shape than on the current version. We can detect sharper and tighter beltline on the prototype and reshaped fender flares.
The front section also gets a new treatment defined with the new version of the V-motion grille and new headlights setup. The grille seems wider and inverted trapezoidal shape with multiple horizontal slats. The new headlights seem also to have split-design with the main headlights sit high up while the daytime running lights are positioned lower. This is the same trend applied to the new Hyundai Santa Fe and Chevy Blazer.
The rear doesn’t seem to hide anything special. The taillights are new, horizontally paced and narrower than the previous design. The camouflage might-however, hide the floating roofline which combined with the rear, tailgate-mounted spoiler should form a sportier impression.
The important could also be the rear window which seems larger which should mean larger overall proportions of the model and more space in the third row.
The interior of the model is still a mystery but there should also be significant upgrades.
The new-generation Rogue should provide more interior room and come with the redesigned dash. The current dated-looking infotainment system should be replaced with the new platform with improved performance and larger, high-resolution touchscreen.
Nissan is also expected to lift the material quality level slightly. The model will again equip the brand’s newest safety systems including ProPilot Assist feature, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, etc. but with the significant technological upgrade.
2021 Nissan Rogue: Performance
No details appeared suggesting the powertrain options of the redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue. The hybrid version was discontinued for the 2020 model year and we don’t have info whether it will return.
The 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder unit seems, however, as the sure bet. The current engine version provides 170 hp and torque of 175 pound-feet. The engine will again be in pair with the continuously variable transmission. Buyers will again pick between front- and all-wheel drive.
The new Rogue could, however, raise the stake with a new turbocharged engine under the hood. A 2.0-liter variable compression rate turbocharged inline-4 engine could be a more potent alternative to the naturally aspirated unit.
Outside the US, the model should get 1.7- and 2.0-liter diesel units as well as the 2.5-liter petrol.
2021 Nissan Rogue: Release, Price
The redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue will debut sometime in 2020 with the on-sale date later in the year. As for the price of the model, there should be a slight increase considering upgraded tech and design. The base Rogue should be available from around $27, 000.


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The new Zen 3 CPU line-up is out, and the Ryzen 9 5900X is arguably the best buy, as it has the most impressive power optimization.
Due to its 24-thread and 12-core design, the Ryzen 9 5900 X is a high-performance chip that requires a proper motherboard to fully utilize its capabilities. Which motherboard should you choose for this line?
5 Best Motherboard for Ryzen 9 5900X in 2023
- MSI X570 Tomahawk: Best Value for Money
- Gigabyte X570 AORUS Xtreme: Overall Best Motherboard
- MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE Motherboard: Best Premium Motherboard
- Gigabyte B550 Vision D Motherboard: Best High-end Motherboard
- ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero: Best ASUS Motherboard
1. MSI X570 Tomahawk: Best Value for Money
For the best-value X570 board, our recommendation is the MSI X570 Tomahawk. It has superb build quality and a high-end VRM, making it an excellent choice for gamers.Pros: Cons:
Additionally, the X570 Tomahawk is a good choice for those looking for a mid-range system with plenty of features. It includes six USB 3.0 ports, dual M.2 slots, and support for up to 4600 MHz DDR4 memory. It also features a solid audio system with the Realtek ALC1200 codec.
The X570 Tomahawk comes with 2.5 GB of LAN connectivity. That is a good deal since most X570 motherboard models come with 1Gbps LAN chips.
Furthermore, the X570 Tomahawk features a BIOS Flashback button, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and a pair of USB 2.0 ports. It is not the most equipped rear I/O system on the market, but it is good enough for most users.
2. Gigabyte X570 AORUS Xtreme: Overall Best Motherboard
If you’re looking for the best board money can buy for the 5900X, then the X570 AORUS Xtreme is the right choice. This motherboard features the best possible specs and can accommodate a variety of storage devices.Pros: Cons:
In addition, the X570 AORUS Xtreme features three M.2 slots, and it can accommodate up to 10Gbps of LAN along with a secondary 1Gbps option. Its audio section is powered by the ALC1220-VB codec, backed by the SABRE9218 DAC. It also has ten high-speed USB ports and plenty of room for expansion.
Furthermore, some extra features in the X570 AORUS Xtreme include a BIOS flash button, a debug LED, a POST code, and additional buttons. Although too expensive for most people, the X570 AORUS Xtreme is the best choice if looking for a high-end motherboard for the 5900X.
3. MSI MEG X570 GODLIKE Motherboard: Best Premium Motherboard
The X570 GODLIKE is the best choice if you are looking for an AMD Ryzen motherboard. It is designed for hardcore gamers and PC enthusiasts. However, it comes with a hefty price tag.Pros: Cons:
The X570 GODLIKE is equipped with a 14+4+1 phase design and features plenty of overclocking capabilities. Besides, the Ryzen 9 5900X is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a compatible high-end CPU that can perform well at high settings with this motherboard.
4. Gigabyte B550 Vision D Motherboard: Best High-end Motherboard
This motherboard looks incredibly beautiful and packs plenty of power. Additionally, it can run dual DDR4 5200 MHz units and has four USB 3.0 ports and two M.2 slots. Also, it supports multi-GPU setups with three PCIe x16 slots.Pros: Cons:
The board features a pair of Gigabit LAN ports and a wireless card that you can use with Bluetooth 5. It also packs in a Realtek 1220 audio codec.
Lastly, the rear I/O features four USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and two USB 3.0 Gen1 ports. The B550 Vision D is one of the few motherboards that support Thunderbolt 3.
5. ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero: Stable Gaming Experience
The Crosshair VIII Hero gaming motherboard offers various features, such as support for the latest Intel and AMD processors, graphics cards, and USB 3.1 Gen 2. Its red and black color scheme makes it look very appealing.Pros: Cons:
Additionally, it’s a high-end motherboard ideal for gamers who require the latest hardware and software. It can support various graphics cards and processors, such as USB 3.1 Gen 2 and M.2.
Furthermore, the Crosshair VIII Hero is built with the latest technology—the ASUS OptiMem II. This unique design allows for a reduction in coupling and crosstalk noise, and it ensures that memory speeds can be stable even in challenging environments. In addition, the company has also added SafeSlots Core, which are fortified PCIe slots made from durable materials.
Buying Guide: Things to Consider When Choosing a Motherboard for Ryzen 9 5900X
The motherboard is crucial to any PC setup. Choosing the right motherboard is essential when you want to build your system. Before you buy one, it’s vital to look at some factors.
Do not be blinded by sales or price; thoroughly inspect its features and see if it suits your setup or can handle intense gaming activities. The motherboard determines a system’s various capabilities and features.
• Number of Ports
When it comes to connecting peripherals, it’s essential to make sure that the USB headers and the area for the input and output ports are working properly.
Most high-end and latest motherboards come in three different sizes. The standard size is known as ATX, and it has the largest number of slots and plugs.
On the other hand, the Micro-ATX is 2.4 inches smaller, and it doesn’t have enough room for expansion slots. Mini-ITX is ideal for powering up a computer.
• RAM Ports
Most modern motherboards come with four RAM slots, while heavy-duty HEDT models have eight. Mini-ITX units, on the other hand, feature two slots. Besides, since the number of RAM slots limits the amount of RAM that customers can install, it’s paramount that you choose a unit that fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What motherboards are suited to the Ryzen 9 5900X?
The 7nm Ryzen 9 5900X requires an AM4 socket. That means that all motherboard models with AM4 ports are compatible with it. Some compatible chipsets include the X570, A550, B550, X470, X450, and A520.
2. Does the B550 work well with the Ryzen 9 5900X?
One of the best options for the budget-conscious enthusiast who wants to get the best possible performance out of their Ryzen 9 5900X is the B550 chipset. The X570 is the other common type of motherboard used with the 5900X.
3. Which is better? The X570 or B550?
It’s hard to argue that the X570 isn’t better than the B550 when it comes to performance due to the different expansion ports and PCIe 4.0. However, be ready to dish out extra cash as they can get expensive. The B550, on the other hand, is more affordable and is ideal for most users.
The Ryzen 5000 series brought about significant headways in productivity and gaming performance. Check our list and find the best motherboard for your Ryzen 9 5900X. We have discussed five motherboards that will meet your needs, whether you’re looking for something simple or a high-performing one.


Deploying BIG-IP VE in VMware vCloud Director
Beginning with BIG-IP version 11.2, you may have noticed a new package in the Virtual Edition downloads folder for vCloud Director 1.5. VMware’s vCloud Director is a software solution enabling enterprises to build multi-tenant private clouds. Each virtual datacenter has its own resource set of cpu, memory, and disk that the vDC owner can allocate as necessary. F5 DevCentral is now running in these virtual datacenter configurations (as announced June 13th, 2012), with full BIG-IP VE infrastructure in place. This article will describe the deployment process to get BIG-IP VE installed and running in the vCloud Director environment.
Uploading the vCloud Image
The upload process is fairly simple, but it does take a while. First, after logging in to the vCloud interface, click catalogs, then select your private catalog.
Once in the private catalog, click the upload button highlighted below.
This will launch a pop up. Make sure the vCloud zip file has been extracted. When the .ovf is selected in this screen, it will grab that as well as the disk file after clicking upload.
Now get a cup of coffee. Or a lot of them, this takes a while.
Deploying the BIG-IP VE OVF Template
Now that the image is in place, click on my cloud at the top navigation, select vApps, then select the plus sign, which will create a new vApp. (Or, the BIG-IP can be deployed into an existing vApp as well.)
Select the BIG-IP VE template (bigip11_2 in the screenshot below) and click next.
Give the vApp a name and click next.
Accept the F5 EULA and click next.
At this point, give the VM a full name and a computer name and click finish. I checked the network adapter box to show the network adapter type. It is not configurable at this point, and the flexible NIC is not the right one.
After clicking finish, the system will create the vApp and build the VM, so maybe it’s time for another cup of coffee.
Once the build is complete, click into the vapp_test vApp.
Right-click on the testbigip-11-2 VM and select properties. Do NOT power on the VM yet!
CPU and memory should not be altered. More CPU won’t help TMM, there is no CMP yet in the virtual edition and one extra CPU for system stuff is sufficient. TMM can’t schedule more than 4G of RAM either. Click the “Show network adapter type” and again you’ll notice the NICs are not correct.
Delete all the network interfaces, then re-add one at a time as many (up to 10 in vCloud Director) NICs as is necessary for your infrastructure. To add a NIC, just click the add button and then select the network dropdown and select Add Network.
At this point, you’ll need to already have a plan for your networking infrastructure. Organizational networks are usable in and between all vApps, whereas vApp networks are isolated to just that instance. I’ll show organizational network configuration in this article. Click Organization network and then click next.
Select the appropriate network and click next. I’ve selected the Management network.
For the management NIC I’ll leave the adapter type as E1000. The IP Mode is useful for systems where guest customization is enabled, but is still a required setting.
I set it to Static-Manual and enter the self IP addresses assigned to those interfaces. This step is still required within the F5, it will not auto-configure the vlans and self IPs for you.
For the remaining NICs that you add, make sure to set the adapter type to VMXNET 3. Then click OK to apply the new NIC configurations.
*Note that adding more than 5 NICs in VE might cause the interfaces to re-order internally. If this happens, you’ll need to map the mac address in vCloud to the mac addresses reported in tmsh and adjust your vlans accordingly.
After the configuration is updated, right-click on the testbigip-11-2 VM and select power on.
After the VM powers on, BIG-IP VE will boot. Login with root/default credentials and type config at the prompt to set the management ip and netmask.
Select No on auto-configuration
Set the IP address.
Then set the netmask.
I selected no on the default route, but it might be necessary depending on the infrastructure you have in place.
Finally, accept the settings.
At this point, the system should be available on the management network. I have a linux box on that network as well so I can ssh into the BIG-IP VE to perform the licensing steps as the vCloud Director console does not support copy/paste.


Kanye West closed out Activision’s first-ever Call of Duty XP celebration last night. Following his performance of “Otis” with Jay-Z at last weekend’s VMAs, Yeezy performed a full set for thousands of hardcore gamers inside a secure 12-acre compound in Los Angeles. Surprise guest Kid Cudi was among the evening’s highlights, joining his G.O.O.D. Music mentor for “All of the Lights.”
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This book, first published in 1980, provides both a broad review and detailed analysis of the major issues that had been affecting the changing relations between Moscow and the other European Communist parties. In discussing the Spanish, Italian, French and Scandinavian communist parties the individual contributors expose the weaknesses as well as the strengths of the parties, and analyse the ideological and sociological roots. This title will be of interest to students of politics.
1. The Changing Face of Western Communism 2. Eurocommunism: Their Word or Ours? 3. The PCE in Spanish Politics 4. The Italian Communist Party: Between Leninism and Social Democracy? 5. The French Communist Party and Eurocommunism 6. The Finnish Communist Party: Two Parties in One 7. Communism in the Nordic Countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland 8. Austria: From Orthodoxy to ‘Normalisation’; Appendix: The Electoral Strength of Communism in Western Europe; Notes on Contributors; Index
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Susan Florries is a storyteller, dancer, performer and filmmaker who also offers journeys for spiritual and personal development, as well as transformational guidance for organizations, groups and individuals. Born in 1977 in Stockholm, Sweden, she lived in Spain in 1997 and 1999 – 2001, and moved to Vienna, Austria, in 2004.
She had spiritual experiences since birth and later she received guidance by several, distinguished elders, many of them in the field of shamanism. She attended personal therapy, many workshops and learned project management for non-hierarchical organizations. She studied sociology, history of science and ideas, film science and attended Stockholm Film School.
She made music videos, short films and interviewed distinguished scientists, politicians, diplomats, famous actors, as well as activists in political movements and intentional communities. She also contributed to the latter as a communicator, project manager, space holder, healing and women’s circle leader, conflict solver and moderator.
How multidimensional perspectives changed my world
Since I was a child, I have experienced a myriad of states of mind, various dimensions and perspectives of reality. Often I have lived through times when I feel as if I am working deeply with the collective consciousness of humanity. Of course, it is always connected with inner transformation and self development. I cannot say that this has always been easy, sometimes it has been rather taxing and confusing. But at the same time, it is a source of connection, understanding and inspiration.
Through my journeys, I have come to question many general spiritual beliefs, however, I have alway been able to confirm one thing – love is the most powerful force that there is. I invite you to a deep and honest sharing, to connect with me in heart and soul, inspiring each other to find words for that which lies beyond description.
A Fairytale – True Love’s journey through time, space and beyond
At its core A Fairytale is a story about how we live to meet and love each other. It was born in 2003 as a short story of eight sentences, which still remains the story’s baseline until today. Inspired by our eternal search for meaning, purpose and coherence, it has grown into a never-ending adventure which can be told in a myriad of ways.
It can be entertaining, sad, deep or touching; it is constantly evolving and it has never been told in the same way twice. Always inspired by the surroundings and the people present, each sharing of this story is a unique gift of healing and inspiration for all involved.


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The most common form of art is drawing. Permutation and combination of different mediums like pencil, colours, plaster of paris, different papers etc…is what an artist wants to pursue when he wants to do something out of the box.
We hardly find hand made modern art paintings. In today’s era. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_art
Most of the commercial places are replacing hand made art with Computerised / digitised vinyl prints due to its cost. I am sure hand made – modern art cannot be replaced because of its original ideation.
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Thane creek as Flamingo Sanctuary: Here's what it means
With the Maharashtra government declaring the northern part of Thane Creek as a Flamingo Sanctuary last week, here’s a 360-degree view of what this means for the thriving ecosystem in our backyard
What: Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (reserved under Section 18 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972)
Where: The western bank of Thane creek between Airoli and Vashi bridges
Flamingo Sanctuary. Pic/Shadab Khan
Total Area covered: 1,691 hectares (16.9 sq km)
Break up: 143.16h (Mulund) + 257.35h (Vikhroli) + 94.92h (Bhandup) + 264.87h (Kanjurmarg) + 135.74h (Mandala) = 896h (mangrove cover along the western side of the creek); Creek area (partly exposed during low tide) = 795h
Number of flamingos: Around 20,000
Species: Lesser Flamingo and Greater Flamingo. Lesser Flamingo is more common with resident/breeding populations in India.
Flight path: They arrive in Mumbai by October/November and leave by early June (monsoon). They are believed to come from Gujarat and a few from the Middle East. BNHS is planning to do a PTT (Platform Transmitter Terminal) study about their flight path.
First sightings: Flamingos were first spotted and recorded in Sewri in 1994, and around the same time in Thane Creek.
Also spot: 200 bird species. This includes Oriental Stork, Black-headed Ibis, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Eurasian Curlew, Black-tailed Godwit, Caspian Tern, European Roller, Clamorous Reed Warbler and egret species like Night Heron and Little Heron.
Rare species: The Osprey, listed in Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, and the Greater Spotted Eagle, listed by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as Vulnerable.
Species: Lesser Flamingo and Greater Flamingo. More common is Lesser Flamingo with resident/breeding populations in India, and the major stronghold is in parts of Africa. Greater Flamingo is far more widespread species with populations even in the Middle-East.
Birds of Thane creek: Published by the Mangrove Cell under the Government of India-GIZ Project on Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (CMPA), this 60-page booklet penned by Sunjoy Monga is a first-of-its-kind documentation on the diversity of bird life in the creek.
Information courtesy: Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Sunjoy Monga (naturalist, writer, photographer) and N Vasudevan (Chief Conservator of Forests, Mangrove Cell, Mumbai)
Documentary filmmaker, In The Pink (2007)
This is good news as it protects an area with important faunal species as well as mangrove forests. This protection enables more science around the ecosystem to take place, and good science it at the heart of good conservation practice. Protection and conservation also increase awareness among so many of Mumbai’s residents who still have not seen these mangroves or the flamingos! It isn’t just the flamingos but understanding the importance of this ecosystem that enables over 200 species of birds to feed there.
Naturalist, writer, photographer
In the early 1990s, I had clearly mentioned in a series of columns that if Mumbai’s vast mangrove cover was to be saved, and especially due to the wealth of biodiversity that they harbour, then it was crucial to have some pockets declared as protected, as a national park or sanctuary. Regulations such as CRZ only serve a certain purpose. So, in a way, even though so delayed, it is great news. However, I wish that the Sewri Bay too would have been brought under the protected area fold.
Chief Conservator of Forests, Mangrove Cell, Mumbai
This is one of the least explored areas in the city and the sanctuary will play the role of spreading awareness about the importance of conservation of mangroves, the flora and fauna and help wildlife researchers as well. The sanctuary also encourages the common man to visit the site and appreciate its natural diversity, especially in the midst of concrete conglomerate. Soon, we will be bringing out an elaborate coffee table book and an updated field guide too.
Environmental journalist, author
At a time when most states are losing their forests to development activities, this is an extremely positive step taken by the Maharashtra Government. It's a rare and bold step which must be applauded. I can think of only one other state i.e. Karnataka that added more protected areas to its list. The challenge for this initiative is going to be how to control discharge of effluents etc, as this is dependent on factors that usually lie outside the protected area. This is going to be the real challenge for the Forest Department. I think every Mumbaikar knows the value of ecosystem services this initiative will provide. As for the flamingos, if they could understand us, I am sure they would do a merry dance! no, but seriously, one other state that needs to learn from Maharashtra is Gujarat which, instead of protecting the flamingo habitat, is building a road in the Rann of Kutch which will have a devastating impact. So I hope Maharashtra has set the example for other states to follow.
Dr Deepak Apte
It is a good initiative. BNHS welcomes this positive move by the Government. Thane creek is a roosting area for flamingos while Sewri is the feeding area. If the feeding grounds are left unprotected, roosting areas will ultimately be left vacant. In order to offer complete protection to flamingos, even Sewri should be declared as a protected area.
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Gateley recently launched a full-business rebrand, embracing a bold new design. To spark excitement for the launch date, we interviewed the man behind Gateley’s new look: designer Steve Edge.
Steve’s extravagance and lively storytelling inspired us to pursue a more interesting style of cinematography for this film. To this end, we utilised three different camera angles: one on a moving dolly and track, and two unorthodox static shots.
These visual elements came together into a quirky and fun video, which was sure to excite and intrigue all stakeholders of the business.
To accompany the launch of Gateley’s new website, they wanted a video to sit on their Careers Page, which would encapsulate their ethos and encourage the best talent to join their team.
In line with the new brand and the group’s values, we developed a bold and brave concept which focuses around two professional boxers. The film is a collection of visual metaphors for the five pillars of Gateley’s vision and values: Ambitious for Success, Trusted to do, Room to Breathe, Forward Thinking and Working Together.
We shot this film in a beautifully lit boxing gym in Birmingham. Using heavy smoke and a strong backlight to create stark contrasts, we created a style akin to a Sky Sports trailer. We then utilised sharp editing and visual effects including slow motion, speed ramping, flash frames and time echos, which resulted in a punchy and powerful film which the client was thrilled with.
If you want to go behind the scenes of this shoot, take a look at the BTS video!
We also cover many of Gateley’s events throughout the year, to drum up excitement and encourage delegates to sign up for future events.
The first example showcases the Annual Gateley Conference in Birmingham.
Besides capturing key moments during the day, we interviewed forward thinkers who shared their insight into the importance of being a resilient business in today’s world. We clipped these up as individual videos, which were shared on social media and launched with specific email campaigns.
Another event we covered was titled ‘Cirque Du Gateley’. This was the company’s annual employee party. This video was sent to guests after the event via their intranet. It is also a great HR tool for the business, showcasing their awesome staff benefits.
Another successful project for Gateley was the launch of their new intranet – FRED.
TINKER TAYLOR designed and developed FRED as a character. We then created an animation video which explains the benefits and ease of their new digital workspace.
We delivered and licensed the assets of FRED to Gateley, which they could then use and re-design seasonally as they wished. For example, during the festive period their in-house team added a Christmas hat on FRED!


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450g chicken breast
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup coriander
2 large ears of fresh sweet corn, husked
Cooking spray, for grilling
For the salad + toppings:
1 bag Taylor Farms Southwest Chopped Kit
1 large avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
2 large stem tomatoes, chopped
1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
For the grill:
Marinate chicken breast in in 3/4 cup of chimichurri sauce for 1 hour or overnight if possible.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Spray the corn with cooking spray.
Place the marinated chicken breast and corn directly on the grill. Flip the corn every two minutes and remove when the corn has turned a bright yellow and has beautiful grill marks. Flip the chicken after 5 minutes and grill on the other side until chicken has fully cooked through.
To serve, cut the corn off the cob and slice the grilled chimichurri chicken into thin slices.
In a large salad bowl, add the entire contents of the Taylor Farms Southwest Chopped Kit except for the creamy coriander dressing. Toss together and divide into 3 separate salad bowls.
Add the sliced grilled chicken breast, grilled corn, avocado slices and chopped tomatoes to each bowl. Brush chicken with remaining chimichurri sauce and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Top salads with creamy cilantro dressing and enjoy!
*Store-bought chimichurri sauce can be used as well.
Recipe courtesy of Isabel Eats.


Case Western Reserve University has seen a strong push for sustainability in recent construction projects on campus. From the LEED Silver certified Village at 115th to the planned building of a new residence hall on East 115th Street, the university is making significant efforts to be more green.
“As President Snyder is a signatory of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, implementing sustainable options and solutions is a high priority when planning new developments for the university,” said Joanne Brown, director of the Department of Planning, Design and Construction.
Such sustainable options have ranged from the large-scale sustainable options implemented in the upcoming residence hall, which was reported in last week’s issue of The Observer, to reducing the usage of volatile organic compounds in construction and renovation. In addition, all new buildings on campus are required to be certified as LEED Silver or better.
When investigating these options, the department found that there would be no additional cost to accommodate being sustainable in new construction. Using recycled construction materials and nonvolatile compounds helps to reduce expenses on both construction and long-term maintenance of the building over its life cycle. In addition, designing more efficient mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in the interior of the building helps to reduce long-term energy costs and is easier to implement earlier in the design process.
“The overall availability of green materials and sustainable methodologies adopted by contractors has lowered the cost of sustainable options in recent years,” explained Brown. “The nature of the business has changed.”
As part of the university’s Climate Action Plan, which has an ultimate goal of making CWRU a carbon-neutral campus, the Planning, Design and Construction department took steps in other recent renovations and constructions on campus. For example, the recent renovation of the first and second floors of Tomlinson Hall allowed the university to retrofit more sustainable lighting, plumbing and mechanical options into the building, and the nearly complete Tinkham Veale University Center has recently been certified as LEED Gold thanks to its green roofing and energy efficient double-curtain wall.
“We have a history of commitment to sustainability,” said Brown. “Since the successful construction of the Village at 115th, we have moved forward with our action plan and have been working with the Office of Sustainability to create a greener campus.”
Officials from the Office of Sustainability were unavailable for comment as of press time.


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Each One Pound bag contains approx. over 100 shells.
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Each abalone shell is unique as nature intended with no two alike.
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Fig. 2 | Radar map of agricultural water use efficiency in 30 provinces in China
Solving the problem of agricultural water use efficiency is an effective means to understand the agricultural ecological civilization and food security. In order to balance the relationship between agricultural water efficiency and regional economic size, this study examines the agricultural water use efficiency in China based on the Super-SBM model of unexpected output. At the same time, the Spatial Durbin Model (SDM) was introduced to analyze the spatial spillover effect and try to find ways to improve agricultural water use efficiency from the perspective of influencing factors. The present study used the panel data of 30 provinces in China from 1998 to 2018 to obtain empirical results. The results show that (1) China's agricultural water resources’ utilization efficiency in 21 years has not remained high: the results showed that it was 0.496 in 1998, 0.572 in 2008, and 0.657 in 2018, but it is slowly rising which explains that the low efficiency is mainly caused by the low pure technical efficiency. (2) The overall agricultural water use efficiency in China is in a situation of spatial agglomeration but there has been a trend of shifting positive correlations to negative correlations among neighboring provinces. It found that in 1998, the sum of the number of `High-high agglomeration type' and `low-low agglomeration type' provinces was 20, and the sum of `low-high agglomeration type' and `high-low agglomeration type' provinces was 10. In 2018, the total number of `high-high agglomeration type' and `low-low agglomeration type' provinces decreased to 12, while the total number of `low-high agglomeration type' and `high-low agglomeration type' provinces increased to 18, which specifically manifested as a negative spillover effect. (3) During the research period, the province's agricultural fixed asset investment, fiscal expenditure on agriculture, forestry, and water affairs, the number of years of education of rural residents and the increase in crop sown area have positive impacts on the efficiency of agricultural water use in the province. Meanwhile the transfer of labor and increase in the disposable income of rural residents reduced the efficiency of agricultural water use in the province. Fixed agricultural investment, labor transfers, and financial expenditures for agriculture, forestry, and water affairs in neighboring provinces have negative impacts on the province's agricultural water use efficiency. The impact is specifically manifested as a negative spatial spillover effect. As a result, China's agriculture will move towards healthy and green development. Therefore, the efficiency of agricultural water use needs to be comprehensively improved.
Dong Rui, Noman Riaz, Wu Guoyong, Gao Qiang; Agricultural water use efficiency and spatial spillover effect considering undesired output in China. Water Policy 1 October 2022; 24 (10): 1658–1675. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/wp.2022.111
- Research Article // Distribution Characteristics, Regional Differences and Spatial Convergence of the Water-Energy-Land-Food Nexus: A Case Study of China
- Research Article // A system dynamics model to simulate the water-energy-food nexus of resource-based regions: A case study in Daqing City, China
- Research Article // Evaluation of Water—Energy—Food—Economy Coupling Efficiency Based on Three-Dimensional Network Data Envelopment Analysis Model
- Research Article // Integrated assessment of the sustainable water-energy-food nexus in China: Case studies on multi-regional sustainability and multi-sectoral synergy


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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Rower Charlie Cole poses for a portrait during the USOC Portrait Shoot at Smashbox West Hollywood on November 16, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images for USOC)
After a good race on Thursday morning, Charlie Cole, of New Canaan, and his men's four team have rowed their way into the Olympic rowing finals.
Cole’s team came in first in their race and is now ranked second, behind Great Britain.
They will advance to the A finals on Saturday.
Keep your eyes on lane 3 as you cheer on team USA. You can see it online here.
Cole began rowing while at New Canaan High School and went on to attend Yale.
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I am an active jazz, funk, & classical vocalist & actress based in Buffalo, New York. I have an appreciation for so many genres of music, & I feel very lucky that I'm able to be a part of so many things in the music community.
I grew up surrounded by music every single day, and have people like Phil Collins & Michael Jackson to thank for a lot of my vocal stylistic choices. I studied both musical theatre & voice at the University at Buffalo, and doing so opened up a variety of performance opportunities & helped me to grow & jumpstart my career here in the city of Buffalo, & I definitely keep myself busy with a variety of different projects & shows, in many genres.
Meeting and working with George Caldwell at UB, my love for jazz & improvisation brought me to study the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Esperanza Spalding, & Dianne Reeves to name a few, starting in 2014. I regularly sing at places such as Pausa Art House, the Colored Musicians Club, and Flying Bison, along with the Lewiston & Queen City Jazz Festivals with my own group while being featured in others. I received the JazzBuffalo Rising Star Award of 2016, and was the recipient of the JazzBuffalo Best Female Jazz Vocalist of 2018. I'm often featured on shows with internationally known saxophonist Bobby Militello, along with George Caldwell & John Bacon Jr., and the Buffalo Jazz Repertory Ensemble.
Outside of jazz, I lead a pop/funk group that covers a wide range of popular and not so popular tunes, and have recently started to include original work as well. Throwing an occasional tribute night a few times a year as well, we perform regularly at many venues, festivals, & events in the Western New York area & beyond, such as Pausa Art House, Buffalo Iron Works, Larkin Square, and Thin Man Brewery.
One of my favorite "extra curricular" activities is choral singing. I'm a member of Vocalis Chamber Choir here in Buffalo, & a rotating member in the Nathaniel Dett Chorale in Toronto, CA. I also sing as a women's tenor/bass with the Women of Vivaldi.
Between May & November, a majority of my weekends are spent singing at weddings & corporate events in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and even parts of Northern PA with my own group, along with the Silver Arrow Band. Feel free to inquire about any sort of private event you have, whether a jazz duo for a private event or a full party band for a wedding reception, I have ya covered!
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SW04 ARMY sniper rifle replica (with scope and bipod)
The sniper rifle replica is made of metal and plastic. The body with the stock and the magazine are made of plastic. The barrel, the trigger guard and the trigger, the stock’s foot, the bolt, the magazine’s well and the cocking handle are made of metal. After unscrewing two screws the replica can be divided into two parts: the barrel with the bolt and the body thanks to which the transport of the replica is facilitated. The stock’s foot is horizontally adjustable.
There are two short 22mm RIS rails above the bolt allowing the attachment of a scope and a special knob to attach the bipod.
The set includes:
- the replica
- the magazine holding 25 BB pellets
- a speed-loader
- a tactical sling
- a hex wrench
- scope 3-9x40
- scope mount RIS 22mm
- a bipod
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Hop-Up system is used for overclocking bb during the shot (putting it in rotation), through which, it extends its flight path. Acting laws of physics make that bb lift up, while the gravitational force take it down. Appropriate adjustment of Hop-Up, will compensate for these two factors, which result in long and straight flight for longer distance and be greater focus shot (to improve accuracy).
Blow back is a simulation system of the cocking lever - it imitates the work of it as the equivalent sharp. This system raises the realism and adds a lot more experience during shooting.
It is the spped of bb, while its leaving the innerbarrel of replica. This speed is measured in FPS (Feet Per Second).
1 FPS = 0,3 m/s
1 J = 99 m/s
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Five applicants have applied for the open seat in Ward 2 on the Stillwater City Council.
The city of Stillwater accepted applications until noon on Dec. 29.
The applicants to complete Mayor-elect Ted Kozlowski as representative of Ward 2 on the council are:
- Jerry Clark
- Tom Corbett
- Sean Hade
- Eric Hansen
- Dave Junker.
The newly sworn in council will decide on a time to conduct interviews of the five candidates and talk about the process moving forward during the Jan. 6 City Council meeting, Stillwater Mayor Mike Polehna said. After interviewing the candidates, the council will make an appointment.
This is the second time in 10 years the council has appointed a representative. The last time that happened was in 2006, when Ken Harycki was elected mayor and Adam Nyberg was appointed to the council.
The appointed Ward 2 representative will serve the final two years of Kozlowski’s term as a council member.
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29 May 2020
Council to introduce first ‘School Streets’ in Leeds
Leeds School Streets pilot scheme launches.
Leeds School Streets pilot scheme launches on Monday, 1 June, with up to six Leeds primary schools taking part.
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School, Pudsey; Ingram Road Primary School, Holbeck; Cross Gates Primary School, Cross Gates; Thorpe Primary School, Thorpe; Clapgate Primary, Middleton; and Lane End Primary, Beeston are the first schools to take part in the pilot scheme.
School Streets make roads outside schools into pedestrian and cyclist only zones at the times displayed on the signs and only during term time. This helps to reduce air pollution and keep children safe from traffic.
In Leeds, School Streets will help to make roads safer, improve air quality, encourage more walking, scooting and cycling to and from school, and reduce school-related congestion.
The pilot schemes will use a temporary traffic regulation order, restricting traffic to help with phased and staggered returns for those children who are going back to school. Residents living within the new school street zones have been issued with permits so that they can continue to enter and leave the zone freely. Blue Badge-holders and emergency vehicles will also have full access.
As part of the council’s response to Covid-19, Leeds City Council is taking emergency action to help people of all ages have space to walk and cycle safely. An online consultation launched on 15 May, has already seen more than 16,000 contributions from people with places to widen pavements, install temporary cycle lanes, create quieter residential streets and make more space outside schools.
People can continue to suggest schemes to help make walking and cycling safer by visiting https://leedscovidschoolstreets.commonplace.is/
In other parts of the country, School Streets reduce traffic and vehicle emissions outside the school gates and help to increase the number of children walking, scooting and cycling to school. Learning from the schools involved in this pilot scheme, will help to inform the model to be rolled out to other schools in Leeds, in line with the suggestions put forward by the public on the council’s online consultation.
Leeds City Council's Executive Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development, Councillor Lisa Mulherin, said:
“We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the thousands of responses to our Connecting Leeds Covid-19 active travel consultation. Please continue to send in your suggestions. Every contribution counts to improve air quality, support more cycling and walking space for active travel and helps to maintain social distancing.
“As part of these plans we’re delighted to launch our School Streets pilots. This is a child friendly initiative, to make the journey to school safer and healthier for Leeds children and their families. By creating a safer space for pupils to enjoy a less stressful, healthier journey by walking, cycling or scooting when they return to school we’re also promoting the physical activity that we know has a long term benefit for physical and mental health.
“I would like to thank this first group of schools and their communities for pioneering School Streets in Leeds. I look forward to seeing how they do over the summer term and what we might learn as a city, to inform a roll out of the scheme to other schools in future.”
Pudsey Primrose Primary School, Head of School Kathryn Dickson, said:
“The School Street scheme will open up the space outside our school to everyone. It will make a huge difference to our children and families in all sorts of ways. First, it will support all the measures we’ve already put in place to ensure social distance when more children return to school, by making it possible for people to spread out safely during drop-off and pick-up times.
“Our families will also be delighted that they can finally walk, scoot and cycle safely, often with pushchairs and young children, without the constant risk to safety and health caused by congestion and gridlock, parking on pavements, on zig-zag lines and idling.
“Our children have campaigned for safer, healthier school streets for so long, and they will finally be able to see what that looks like. It will create a safety ring around our whole school community, and we will all soon wonder how it could ever have been otherwise.”
For media enquiries contact:
Leeds City Council Communications team


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First Read Hits & Takes JLN Staff The JLN Team was saddened to learn of the passing of FIA employee Bernadette Connolly, who passed away after a long illness. Bernie was loved and very respected, as FIA so appropriately shares in their tribute further down the newsletter.~JJL Thinking about purchasing a foreign car in the United States? You should consider putting the pedal to the metal on that urge as the WSJ reported that U.S. dealers expect an imported vehicle to cost $5,800 more after a 25 percent tariff increase. ~SD For the first time since 2008, 3mo T-bills hit…
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John Lothian Newsletter: Low volumes at U.S. exchanges keep earnings under pressure; PFG Has Regulators on Defense in Congress; Nomura CEO Watanabe to Resign Amid Scandal John Lothian Newsletter,Newsletter
As financial exchanges prepare to release earnings, concern is voiced about poor results stemming from ongoing low volumes. The PFG fraud scandal brings regulatory leaders before Congress to testify about what went wrong. In Japan, where systemic wrongdoing is also popping up here and there, the CEO of broker Nomura resigns in the midst of insider-trading problems at that firm. In MarketsWiki.tv, you’ll find links to new interviews with various people in the industry.


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Momma and I will be releasing my second book later this year! We are busy working with our publisher and publicist on details and getting the word out. We expect to do a book release party and pawdographing events in Minnesota and Florida. And who knows what else – the sky’s the limit! Once again the Animal Humane Society in Minnesota will benefit from sales. Stay tuned for details.
Women’s Cultural Alliance Appearance
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Momma and I (well, maybe me, depending on the venue), will be doing a presentation on my books for the Women’s Cultural Alliance of Southwest Florida. Woof! More details to follow.
And let’s not forget about my award-winning debut book, Lina Unleashed. It continues to sell well, and humans are loving it! I think it reminds them of their own foibles in dealing with the modern world. Not that anyone has as many issues as Momma — she is in a class by herself.
Lina Unleashed is available at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, ItascaBooks.com and from Momma and me (pawdographing and shipping included!). It is also available at select book/gift stores including Barnes & Noble in Burnsville and Edina, MN, Tazzie Baby & Child in Victoria, MN, the Moose Hus Coffee House in Tioga, ND, Uno in Naples, FL, and Sunshine Booksellers and the Marco Island Historical Society in Marco Island, FL.


A few months ago we got a look at the Sportec TT-RS, a tuned version of Audi’s high performance sports coupe tuned to 400 horsepower by only modifying the car’s ECU.
This time, German tuners MTM get their hands on a TT-RS and make it even better. By taking the 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine and tweaking the ECU and adding their own high performance exhaust, MTM was able to squeeze out 424 hp – 84 more horsepower than the stock TT-RS. The power enhancements allow the MTM TT-RS to travel from 0 to 62 mph in only 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 181 mph.
The MTM TT-RS package comes in three varieties, the above-mentioned 424 hp version being the most powerful – and most expensive – running you about $12,900. If you don’t have that kind of cash lying around, you have the option of the 404 or 408 hp versions as well, which will cost about $2,800 and $7,000, respectively. Optional 19- or 20-inch BIMOTO wheels are also available.


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With NBA Playoffs 2010 all set to rock the basketball fans, here is rocking news for the NBA fans as Skullcandy has unveiled a new range of NBA dedicated headphones. Skullcandy has recently unveiled an all new range of limited edition NBA headphones. It has joined hands with the Mix Master Mike and has designed a unique pair of headphones dedicated to each player in the 2010 NBA All Star Game. The Skullcandy and Mix Master Mike headphones series will bear the jersey number of the famous NBA players along with the design of the NBA team.
The design of the headphones comprises of color of the team, number of the player and the logo of the team. The base color of the headphone will be of the team; there will be the logo of the team on one side and the jersey number of the player on the other side. Only 20 units of each player will be manufactured. Kobe Bryant’s fan can go for the purple, white and yellow Lakers edition that will have the 24 number on one side and LA Lakers logo on the other side. Similarly, LeBron James’ edition in blue, white and red bears the number 23 and Cleveland Cavalier logo, Dwyane Wade’s edition in red and white bears the number 3 and Miami Heat logo, Kevin Garnett’s edition in classic green and white bears the number 5 and Boston Celtics logo, David Lee’s edition in blue and orange bears the number 42 and New York Knicks logo and Derrick Rose’s edition in red and black bears the number 1 and Chicago Bulls logo.
The NBA Mix Master Series headphones are a limited edition and only 100 headphones will be available. These stylish NBA headsets will be available at Skullcandy’s website and at select Apple stores only. The NBA fans can purchase these headphones for $299.

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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 5 (ANI): Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay has stepped down as a judge of the Calcutta High Court.
Gangopadhyay had already conveyed his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and planned to meet Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam later today for a "courtesy visit".
He arrived at his chamber at the High Court in the morning, after which the resignation letter was sent.
There has been speculation that Gangopadhyay will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls from Bengal's Tamluk constituency on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket. The Tamluk seat has been a bastion of the ruling Trinamool Congress in recent elections; the party has held it since the 2009 election.
Gangopadhyay, whose rulings on various education-related issues in the state stirred political debates, said he would address all inquiries related to his resignation after submitting the letter.
Hinting at joining politics, Ganguly had expressed his desire to serve the public, stating that it was his conscience calling.
"For the last two or more years I have been dealing with some matters, especially education matters, regarding which a huge corruption has been discovered and unearthed. A large number of important persons in the education sector of this government are now languishing in jail, under trial," he said while speaking to ANI on Tuesday.
He said the reason for him quitting the job was a call of his conscience and added he would work towards the welfare of the public.
However, responding to a question about joining any political party, he said that he has not decided yet.
Earlier in February, the Supreme Court tagged Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea to issue directions to take action against Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his alleged "continuous politically motivated interviews" in connection with sub-judice cases. (ANI)
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About Leweston School
As a boarding and day school Leweston provides a contemporary education, rooted in the Catholic tradition, welcoming boys and girls of all denominations.
Our motto, 'Gaudere et Bene Facere' - 'Rejoice and Do Well' dates from the seventeenth century and applies to pupils and staff alike. It suggests not only that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing well, but also that it is worth doing in the right frame of mind, one which is positive, outgoing and cheerful.
Leweston offers an academic education in an environment which is both stimulating and inspiring. Expectations are high; pupils are challenged in their studies to achieve the best possible academic success, and Leweston pupils are well-balanced young men and women who take their place in the world with confidence. They go on to contribute to society in many different ways reflecting the many and varied opportunities placed before them at school.

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IT was an invention that gripped the imagination of millions of Dragons’ Den viewers – quite literally.
But now a firm founded by the youngest entrepreneur to secure investment on the popular BBC show is on the cusp of insolvency.
Gripit Fixings, which makes a product designed to fix heavy items to plasterboard, famously received backing from one of the show’s stars, Deborah Meaden.
She dipped into her pocket after being won over by Jordan Daykin, when he entered the den with his invention aged just 18.
He successfully secured an £80,000 investment from her for 25% of his company start-up.
The pair hoped the product would mirror other Dragons’ Den success stories, such as TangleTease hairbrushes, Trunki suitcases and Reggae Reggae sauce – not end up insolvent.
In a far cry from current insolvency challenges, at their height of popularity Gripit Fixings were stocked in more than 3,000 UK outlets and exported to 32 countries.
B&Q and Homebase stores across Yorkshire and the North East – from Bradford to Barnsley, Darlington to Doncaster, Sunderland to Scarborough – were at the heart of its retail fan base.
But as the business began to struggle this year, Mr Daykin left the company and now insolvency experts have been approached as part of a last-ditch rescue bid.
As it battles to avoid insolvency, the firm’s board are reported to have told investors it was in “a precarious position”.
The threat of insolvency loomed large after Gripit tried and failed to raise £1m in new capital by issuing new shares to existing investors.
As its insolvency struggles hit the headlines, Gripit is still listed as an investment on Ms Meaden’s website.
in response to the insolvency fears, she said: “I am pleased that the board and management team have taken quick and responsible action to address the challenges facing the company.
“I will support them in whatever practical way I can as they work towards achieving the best possible outcome for all stakeholders.”
The company has also responded to its insolvency situation, saying: “As a result of a number of specific challenges, the company has identified the need to restructure and is examining the options available to it.”
It is the second time in a week that stars of Dragons’ Den have found themselves hitting the insolvency front pages.
it has been widely reported that Peter Jones is preparing to call in administrators as he tries to salvage a future for Jessops, the High Street camera chain he bought six years ago – but which is now focused on avoiding the insolvency axe itself.
A familiar name across Yorkshire and the North East, it has stores in Leeds, York, Harrogate, Sheffield, Hull, and Gateshead Metrocentre,
Amid growing insolvency fears, there are question marks over hundreds of jobs if the Dragon cannot fire up a successful business recovery plan.
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1. Chris Brett performs 11:30 a.m-2 p.m. and then Bodie Valdez 5-8 p.m. at Snook Haven, one of our Top 10 Dockside Bar in Sarasota-Manatee. Snook Haven is also where the Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, one of our favorite annual events, kicks off Thursday with a Meet The Champions Party at 5 p.m. featuring pitmasters who will be smoking the meat on Saturday.
2. Through music, song, dance and storytelling Celtic Nights honors the struggle of a people fighting to gain freedom 8 p.m. at Van Wezel.
3. Gypsy jazz faves Hot Club of SRQ is playing The Starlite Room at 7 p.m.
4. Internationally acclaimed blues-rock act David Smash is at Aces Live at 7:30 p.m.
5. Clam jam brings out pro musicians to Cortez Clam Factory, a favorite spot of ours.
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Peter Pawlett polled over 60 per cent of the votes to win the William Hill Scottish Cup fifth round Goal of the Month award for his decisive strike against Celtic last month.
Although well executed, he admits the goal may have earned recognition as much for its significance as its quality – particularly as Grant Anderson’s impressive back-header for Raith Rovers against Hibs finished in second place.
But Pawlett is relishing the renown that is building around him as he continues to establish himself as a player to watch. Aberdeen fans have now even devoted a song to him, to the tune of the Human League’s Don’t You Want Me.
It is all very different to last season, when it was mostly notoriety that Pawlett attracted after a series of simulation offences that were captured by the television cameras. Now managers are warning their defenders to look out for him for a different reason. One high-profile manager in particular was quick to spot the qualities of the 23-year-old.
Pawlett recalled being taken into Aberdeen assistant manager Tony Docherty’s office shortly after the start of this season: “He showed me an interview with Neil Lennon where he was saying: ‘I like Pawlett, he is a good player’. It made me think that maybe I am the kind of player teams need to watch.
“There’s been a few games this year when players have followed me around all day and I’ve hardly managed to get a touch of the ball,” he added.
One of the main reasons for this increased level of wariness is that Pawlett has added goals to his game. Prior to this season, he had only ever scored one senior goal. Already during this campaign he has struck seven times – including that winning goal at Celtic in the last round, which set Aberdeen on course for this afternoon’s quarter-final clash with Dumbarton. Now he is targeting at least three more goals between now and what he hopes will be a Scottish Cup final appointment back at Parkhead in May.
“It’s something the manager [Derek McInnes] has spoken to me about as he’s keen to see me adding more goals to my game,” Pawlett added. “I’m happy with how it’s gone but I’d love to get to double figures.”
Aiding him in this ambition is that he is playing in a more central position.
“Earlier this season I was playing off Calvin Zola and then Scott Vernon came in and he set me up for a few goals,” he said. “Now Adam Rooney is up there and he provides space, which gives me opportunities. Everyone I have played with has helped create chances for me.”
Pawlett’s winner against Celtic was an opportunistic one, however. He did well to steer a left-footed shot into the net after Rooney’s lay-off. Of the seven goals he has scored so far, six have been with his left foot and one with his head. This is strange considering he is a right-footed player.
“In training Tony Docherty keeps telling me to stick to my left and I will score,” he said. “It does seem to be that way. Maybe I need to start working on my right!”
Pawlett can’t recall too much about the aftermath of his Parkhead strike. A blow to the head received shortly afterwards curtailed his involvement in the game. “I was meant to be doing an interview with the television folk after the game, but instead I was in the toilet being sick,” he recalled.
That is better than being left out in the cold completely, something he feared in the summer after a season when he spent some time on loan with St Johnstone before returning to the Aberdeen side from January onwards.
A change of manager prompted Pawlett to wonder whether he had a long-term future at the Pittodrie club. Team-mates were departing, some who, like Pawlett, were still under contract.
But McInnes quickly soothed his worries on that front. “He told me it was going to be a big season for me,” he recalled. “The manager gave me an opportunity and I think I have done all right, although there is still more to come from me.
“There were fears, though,” he added. “Going on loan at St Johnstone helped me. I played ten games on the trot and I was getting 90 minutes and doing all right. That gave me a boost and I got it in my head that I was capable of doing that because, up to then, it seemed I would play a game and then get injured. The loan provided me with the confidence I could play on a regular basis.”
But Pawlett admits it was a “worrying time” as he waited to hear if McInnes had plans for him. After coming on as substitute in the first game of the season against Kilmarnock, he has become a regular starter – and the goals have started to come too. “For some reason I really enjoyed my first goal of the season against Partick Thistle,” he said, when asked if the award-winning strike at Celtic was his own personal favourite. Another one this afternoon would be timely as Aberdeen seek to progress past Dumbarton.
Pawlett played all 120 minutes and then scored one of the penalties when Aberdeen finally overcame the challenge of Alloa in the League Cup earlier this season, so he knows how difficult Championship sides can make it for top-tier opposition.
“After the Alloa game, a few of the boys were saying we would probably go on and win it this year, it was that kind of game,” he said. Whether or not they do so will be revealed next Sunday against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. But first it is Dumbarton who will be out to halt Pawlett’s progress.


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It’s Christmas in July at Jones Sew & Vac!
Construct the blocks in this tree skirt by using your embroidery machine. Get creative with fabric and thread colors! Enough Battilizer (a batting that has stabilizer within it) to finish your tree skirt is included in the cost of the class. Your instructor, Tami, can also show you how to make this into a table cover as well!
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by Ashweein Narayanan
Wooden steps lead,
To the house, at the end of the lane,
The one that boasts a wonderful yard,
The one that boasts a wonderful garden,
The very same one, on stilts,
The one that subsisted through age,
And has remained unbothered.
Our tharavadu, our one solace,
The same one our Muthiamma and Muthacha built,
During the occupation of the Nippon,
A sanctuary for their safety, just a basic roof over their heads,
Transforming into our holiday haven,
As we precariously try to rouse our Acha from his
The creaks of the wooden steps give us away;
For we are trying to deceive him on his turf,
Obviously a foolish, yet amusing attempt.
And as our parents put us to sleep,
When night falls, we remain as restless as the jungle critters,
For our bedtime stories of the struggle and battles in the army,
Acha never fails to put a smile on our faces;
Before veils of darkness cover our eyes and we journey into
The realm of dreams.
And this makes him realize,
This very house, the one at the end of
The lane in Pekan Labu,
Does not stand strong because of the stilts,
Nor is it timber that hold the house in place;
It is the unbreakable bond,
The eternal, immortal, everlasting bond
© Ashweein Narayanan 2010
He is currently studying in Nottingham University, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His major inspirations are life happenings and occurrences in the 19 years of his less than perfect life, jotted down in a journal which became a book of poems.


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Andrew Farkas is back in Manhattan, reports the Wall Street Journal.
He has acquired Centerline Holding Company, a commercial real estate servicer that is servicing more than $110 billion dollars in mortgages, including several backing some of the city’s most substantial skyscrapers.
Mr. Farkas–whose name means “wolf” in Hungarian–had previously hunted for Manhattan real estate, snatching up distressed real estate partnerhips in the 1990s, before becoming Dubai World’s man in Manhattan. He cashed out that stake just before Dubai World admitted it would have trouble paying back its myriad creditors.
The deal keeps Centerline out of bankruptcy, but, according to the Journal, leaves many of its bondholders wondering how aggressively Mr. Farkas will represent their interests.
The move might also be bad news for–of all people–Andrew Cuomo, a former employee of Mr. Farkas’s Island Capital Group. When he ran for attorney general in 2006, Mr. Cuomo was forced to answer questions about how he came to work for Mr. Farkas, after Mr. Cuomo had previously authorized a suit against Mr. Farkas’s former firm when the aspiring A.G. was secretary of H.U.D. in the late 1990s. Mr. Farkas went on to become one of Mr. Cuomo’s most generous donors, according to the Village Voice, and the re-emergence of Mr. Farkas comes as Mr. Cuomo prepares a long-presumed bid for governor.


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