Boorish Biden In VP Debate
I refer to Video: Joe Biden's Crazy Debate Performance, a short commentary on the Biden-Ryan debate.
Does sneering, snickering and giggling make someone appear vice presidential?
Whoever coached Vice President Biden gave him questionable advice.
Was the strategy to intimidate Congressman Ryan? If so, it didn't appear to work, Congressman Ryan did not crumble.
Was Vice President Biden not aware that the audience could view both of them at the same time? Did he think that rude and boorish behavior would not be noticed?
Were any swing voters swayed toward the Obama/Biden ticket?
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Clarence Walker investigates credit scores, finds the credit score you pay for may not be what your lenders use to make a credit decision on you.
PABI is caused by trauma such as motor vehicle crashes, sports-related concussions, child abuse, falls or blast injury from war- the signature wound of young veterans returning home from combat.
The Hollywood Sentinel reports that its exciting new April issue has now been released, with a story called The Academy Goes Punk Rock
According to media reports, armed pro-Russian militants seized government buildings in a coordinated operation conducted in six cities in eastern Ukraine. Takeovers have occurred simultaneously in multiple locations in eastern Ukraine: Donetsk, Slav
The US reiterated its call for China to remove restrictions on activists' freedom of movement, and guarantee them freedoms under China's international human rights commitments.


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Looking for somewhere to spread out this spring and summer? How about a beautiful, restorative outdoor space that isn’t your own yard or patio? And if that verdant spot also happens to serve a selection of locally-made wines — even better.
There are more than 300 wineries in Pennsylvania Wine Land and almost all of them welcome visitors for tastings. Picture the sun cutting through a glass of award-winning wine — the grapes grown just steps from where you’re sitting.
Jen Zell Wines
Just a short 30 minute drive north from the Mercersburg Inn you will find the Jen Zell Wines, located in Chambersburg. They produce 18 different wines and feature 6 rotating draft hard ciders. They source grapes from Chile, New York’s Finger Lake region, Lake Erie Region, and locally. In addition, their ciders are made from apples grown locally in Chambersburg! Their wines are produced in neighboring Fort Loudon, PA. See a complete list of our wines on our Wines & Ciders page. There is much to be admired about this establishment.
Of course, a winery is hardly worth visiting if the wines are only okay. An estate winery, the Jen Zell Wines produces it’s high quality wines while practicing sustainable agriculture. The growing varietals have been carefully selected to get the best flavors from the given terroir, creating some of the most exquisite French blends. These varietals include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Albarino, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Traminette, Vidal Blanc and Viognier – to name a few. Take a peek at their best sellers. Of course, wine tastings and tours are open to the public so come thirsty!
Activities & Events
At Jen Zell Wines, there is more to do than just tours and tastings. Visitors are invited to learn about the wine-making process from pruning grape vines to picking and stomping grapes during harvest. They host dozens of fun events each year ranging from competitions to paint nights to social gatherings. Most of their events are held in the historic Grant Street Station and feature a collection of historic artifacts from the original train station!
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Fresh air, beautiful views – and wine! Explore PA’s nearly 300 wineries. Keep tasting through Pennsylvania Wine Land with a custom itinerary builder, winery guide – and much more.
The South East typically experiences a longer growing season and higher temperatures. The generally hilly terrain of the region offers opportunities for vineyards with south-facing slopes that aid in draining water and maintaining airflow that encourages grapevines to flourish.

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“오늘, I am calling on every Virginia employer to require all eligible employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19,” the former Virginia governor said in a statement Monday afternoon. “I have long said that the best way to defeat this deadly virus, keep our students in school and keep Virginia’s economy strong is by getting every eligible Virginian vaccinated as quickly as possible.”
President Biden’s chief of staff, Ron Klain, retweeted McAuliffe’s 발표, which came 10 days after the former governor said in Las Vegas that he wants to “make life difficult” for the unvaccinated in an effort to pressure them into getting the shot.
“우리는 93 million Americans today that are not vaccinated, and we need to do everything that we possibly can,” McAuliffe said earlier this month at the HIMSS21 Global Health Conference. “And I tell my private businesses all the time, I hope you mandate vaccines for people coming in. Until we make it hard for people to get on planes or go to movie theaters, people just aren’t going to do it.”
“We can’t force them, we’re not going door to door, but you make life difficult,” 그는 말했다. “If you’re going to come to the HIMSS conference, you got to be vaccinated.”
McAuliffe’s Republican opponent, Glenn Youngkin, pushed back against the vaccine mandate in an emailed statement to Fox News, saying the Virginia Democrat is trying to “bully” Virginians “into complying with what McAuliffe and the government thinks is best.”
“I have made the choice to get vaccinated and encourage everyone to join me in doing that, but ultimately it is a personal decision to do so,” Youngkin said. “Virginia is already struggling to recover from the pandemic due to failed Democratic leadership, and now Terry McAuliffe wants to ‘make life difficult’ for Virginians and businesses by issuing a government mandate that attempts to bully them into complying with what McAuliffe and the government thinks is best, and that will clearly evolve into closing down businesses and locking down Virginia again.”
Earlier Monday, the FDA granted full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 세 이상, paving the way for the Pentagon to mandate the vaccine among 1.3 million active-duty service members.

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These professional speaker arise from the consideration of several factors affecting the sound of the electric guitar. By analyzing the behavior of existing amplifiers and speakers, we realized that the amplifiers have the expressive power and noise required by the musician, but radiant systems existing in fact limit this potential independently mounted speakers. The efficiency, dynamics, distortion and frequency response of amplifiers are so limited by the system on which they are mounted speakers: the speaker.
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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died, aged 80
24 August 2021, 17:39 | Updated: 24 August 2021, 18:06
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80, his publicist has confirmed.
"It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts," a statement said.
"He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family."
It added that he was "a cherished husband, father and grandfather" and "one of the greatest drummers of his generation".
"We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time."
A few weeks ago, it was announced that Watts would miss the Rolling Stones' US tour dates to recover from an unspecified medical procedure.
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Charlie Watts previously recovered from throat cancer in 2004.
The drummer had been part of the Stones since January 1963, when he joined Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones in the group.
Watts was the only Rolling Stones member other than Jagger or Richards to have featured on each of their studio albums.
In 1964, Watts married Shirley Ann Shepherd, whom he had met before the band were successful. The couple have one daughter, Seraphina, born in 1968.


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How Much Do You Need For Your Future?
None of us wants to think about our future; we want to live for the here and now. However, the here and now is what we need to think about because we’ll find the future upon us quicker than we were expecting it to be and suddenly we’ll find ourselves not having enough money to live in comfort, or at least in the manner we were living when we were earning our money.
There was a report on our local news a couple of weeks ago stating that most people who retire and had set up a 401K savings plan don’t have close to enough money to live the life they’re used to living. The average comes in around $149,000, which sounds like a lot of money until you think about just how long you might have to live off it. If you lived another 20 years that’s only around $7,500 a year, if that. Sure, you’d have your social security money, but with the way our government keeps playing around with it how secure do you feel in trusting them?
How much money do you need for your future? For each person that’s a different answer. What you need to do it think about how you want to live your future. For instance, you might need less money if you’ve paid off all your debt, which includes your home, before you retire. If you decide to sell your home and live in an apartment, depending on how much you could sell your home for, that could help drastically.
If you want to live a really simple life, you could probably get it done. If you were hoping to travel or help the grandkids with college, suddenly you need a bit more money.
The best thing to do is to contact a financial planner to help you make these long term decisions. I’ll caution you and let you know that many of them are going to try to talk you into getting insurance first, especially if you’re married, and that might not be a bad thing. However, it will be another expense you’ll have to plan for. They will help you figure out how much money you need, as well as figure out your risk tolerance. This is important because if you want a lot of money your financial planner might have to risk your money on deals that will work one day and burn on another day.
It’s always better to know than to not know. The earlier you can start, the easier it will be for you to save what you want, if not necessarily what you need.

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Electric vehicle startup, Rivian has announced US pricing for their upcoming electric R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck.
Volvo has officially announced Canadian pricing for its upcoming all-electric XC40 Recharge.
Hyundai has announced the launch of a dedicated EV brand called Ioniq.
Polestar has announced where their retail locations will be opening later this year.
Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has announced an updated version of their infotainment system with Uconnect 5.
Tesla has taken the wraps off its all-electric Cybertruck which is a departure from the company’s electric SUVs and cars.
Just as phones are getting smarter, so are vehicles, that’s why Hyundai has announced that they are working on a new Smart Cruise Control technology that uses machine learning.
When it comes to electric vehicles, one of the biggest concerns with prospective buyers is the electric range of the vehicle. Thankfully in recent years, electric vehicles have gotten better by offering larger batteries and therefore more range.


UFO Buster Radio News – 263: Matty Roberts Cuts Ties With Raid Area 51 Festival Due To Stress
The California man behind the viral “Storm Area 51” event on Facebook that may draw alien-obsessed crowds to a rural Nevada county next week has pulled out of a festival spawned from the popular event because of safety concerns.
Matty Roberts officially severed ties Monday with “Alienstock,” which had been scheduled at the Little A’Le’Inn in Rachel, Nev. on Sept. 20-22. The event received final approval from the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners last week to let perhaps 10,000 camp out on the property in Rachel, the town closest to the top-secret Area 51 military base.
“Due to the lack of infrastructure, poor planning, risk management and blatant disregard for the safety of the expected 10,000+ AlienStock attendees, we decided to pull the plug on the festival,” Roberts said in a statement to FOX5.
“I’ve never been more stressed in my life, but I’ve also never been this happy,” he told FOX5 on Sunday. “It’s insane, but it’s exciting.”
“The permit holder (Connie West) was given multiple opportunities to provide us with the proof that things expected at this festival were in place. In fact, she refused to provide to us, as agreed upon, contracts, proof of deposits or any paper proof of anything,” Roberts said in a statement to FOX5.
The statement from Robert’s representative says the decision officially disconnects them from the inn owner, the town of Rachel, and “AlienStocks affiliation with them,” in addition to no longer offering their logo, social media, website, or “Matty Roberts likeness or scheduled appearance.”
“The creator of the Storm Area 51 movement pulled out because he feels the event is not safe and lacks organization. With a week and a half to go no preparations have been made and no bands have been signed,” the town’s website states. “If any event still happens it is going to be a pretty sad affair with no bands, very little infrastructure and a lot of unhappy campers.”
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Newtown is a riveting new documentary detailing the trauma and tribulations of families and community members dealing with emotions and life after the massacre of 20 children ages 6-7 years old and six adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut by 20 year-old Adam Lanza.
Newtown was directed by Kim A. Snyder. Snyder is a New York based filmmaker known for I Remember Me, One Bridge To The Next and Welcome To Shelbyville. She will be on hand to discuss the documentary after the screening.
Snyder effectively incorporates the interview into her narrative throughout weaving testimonies into the film's narrative interspersed with sweeping scenes of the natural beauty of the area. The Sandy Hook School Nurse, Sally Cox, described her feelings hearing the shots being fired wondering when they would stop. A Connecticut State Trooper refused to discuss the graphic details of what he saw at the crime scene focusing on the emotional impact instead. And this theme drives the film.


Well, that certainly didn’t take long. The tears are barely dried on the faces of Raves faithful and NFL fans on the heels of Ray Lewis announcing that he will retire at the end of this playoff run. He’s the type of guy that simply cannot picture the game without. He will definitely be missed.
But he won’t be missed by much since he’ll still be relevant and visible. Ray is very close to having deal in place with ESPN to serve as an analyst with them following this season. That should be interesting and will do wonders for their ratings.
Lewis is expected to have a significant role on “Monday Night Countdown” while being featured on numerous platforms, multiple sources told SI.com. An ESPN spokesperson declined comment when contacted Thursday morning.
According to the report, Lewis and his representatives met during the season with several NFL broadcast networks.


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Devin Thomas has moved ahead of Malcolm Kelly on the depth chart and into the starting lineup, Jim Zorn said on Thursday.
"Right now that is a permanent move," Zorn said. "I wasn't getting enough out of Malcolm as I felt like we needed to."
Thomas and Kelly, both 2008 second-round draft picks, have struggled to make an impact on the Redskins' offense.
Thomas, who started last Sunday vs. Kansas City, has just four catches for 31 yards.
Kelly, who started the first five games of the season, has seven catches for 73 yards.
No matter who starts, both Thomas and Kelly are expected to see plenty of playing time, along with Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El, in the Redskins' passing game.
"I like what Devin is doing," Zorn said. "I like the effort he is putting in. He is concentrating. The biggest improvement I have seen with him is the lack of errors on the field. He knows much more about the offense and he has more confidence."
Kelly impressed during preseason and won the starting job heading into Week 1.
He has struggled to get open, though.
Kelly spent most of 2008 rehabbing an injured knee, so in some respects coaches regard this season as his rookie year.
"Malcolm knows where he's headed as far as what he needs to improve," Zorn said. "He's got a great attitude. Devin kept getting better and better...I have to make a chance if the production is not there."
-- KEEPING UP WITH JONES
New offensive tackle Levi Jones made his practice debut on Wednesday, getting acclimated to his new surroundings and getting to know coach Joe Bugel.
"There's a lot of work that needs to be done," Jones said. "I need to learn Coach Bugel's techniques, I need to learn the plays."
Could he play on Monday night against Philadelphia?
"If they call on me, I'll be ready," Jones said.
Said Jim Zorn: "I don't know if he will be ready that fast with all the terminology but he certainly has the talent and ability."
Jones joins the Redskins after seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was released by the club last May and remained unsigned until the Redskins picked him up to add depth to their injury-riddled offensive line.
Jones has had trouble staying healthy himself. He has had periodic back problems and he missed the last five games last year due to a leg injury.
He views signing with the Redskins as a "golden opportunity."
"I look at this team and there's a lot of talent," he said. "There are a lot of good players, there's some good coaching. Hopefully I can be part of the turnaround to get this thing going."
-- UPDATE ON SMITH
Hunter Smith expects to test his groin injury with several punts during Friday's practice at Redskins Park.
How he performs will determine if he's available to play in Monday night's game vs. Philadelphia.
"I'm almost out of the woods," Smith said.
Smith has not punted a ball since suffering the injury in the Oct. 4 game against Tampa Bay.
Smith took part in some drills in Thursday's practice, but otherwise was limited.
Glenn Pakulak has served as punter and holder for the Redskins the last two games. He was released by the team on Tuesday.
Meantime, Albert Haynesworth (ankle), Cornelius Griffin (elbow) and Clinton Portis (ankle) sat out another day of practice on Thursday.
Chris Horton and Kareem Moore also sat out as they recover from illness.


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- EUR/USD 0.11%, USD/JPY 0.11%, GBP/USD 0.17%, EUR/GBP -0.06%
- DXY -0.06%, DAX -0.14%, FTSE -0.4%, Brent 0.39%, Gold -0.12%
- Trump, Kim agree on denuclearisation, but deal seen symbolic
- China suggests N.Korea sanctions relief as Trump, Kim meet
- Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment, -16.1, 14 forecast, -8.2 previous
- Germany ZEW Current Conditions, 80.6, 85 forecast, 87.4 previous
- German upswing remains robust despite U.S. tariff threat -OECD
- Great Britain Claimant Count Unem Chng, -7.7k, 31.2k previous
- Great Britain ILO Unemployment Rate, 4.2%, 4.2% forecast, 4.2% previous
- Great Britain Employment Change, 146k, 110k forecast, 197k previous
- Great Britain Avg Wk Earnings 3M YY, 2.5%, 2.6% forecast, 2.6% previous
- France Non-Farm Payrolls Rev, 0.20%, 0.30% previous
- OPEC will squeeze oil buffer to historic lows with an output hike
- In Brexit showdown, British PM May faces issue of “meaningful vote”
- With rate hike in the bag, focus turns to Fed's policy language
- Gold dips on strong dollar post Trump-Kim meeting; Fed in focus
- Oil edges up, but bulls remain wary ahead of OPEC meeting
Economic Data Ahead
- (0830 ET/1230 GMT) The U.S. consumer price index is expected to remain steady at 0.2 percent in May, while in the 12 months through May, the CPI is likely to have risen 2.7 percent. Excluding food and energy, the core CPI probably rose 0.2 percent, after posting 0.1 percent gain in the previous month.
- (1400 ET/1800 GMT) The U.S. reports its monthly budget statement for the month of May. The government is likely to show a budget deficit of $144 billion after posting a surplus of $214 billion in the previous month.
- (1630 ET/2030 GMT) API reports its weekly crude oil stock.
Key Events Ahead
- N/A The Federal Open Market Committee commences its two-day meeting on interest rate policy.
- (1000 ET/1400 GMT) The U.S. Senate Banking Committee votes on the nominations of Richard Clarida to be Federal Reserve vice chairman and Michelle Bowman to be a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, in Washington.
DXY: The dollar index steadied ahead of the two days U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting, which commences today, where it is widely expected to raise interest rates for the second time this year. The greenback against a basket of currencies trades 0.05 percent up at 93.65, having touched a low of 93.21 on Thursday, its lowest since May 17. FxWirePro's Hourly Dollar Strength Index stood at 44.64 (Neutral) by 1000 GMT.
EUR/USD: The euro trimmed early session gains to trade below the 1.1800 handle after data showed German investor sentiment has sunk to its lowest in nearly five years, dragged down by a trade dispute with the United States. Moreover, concerns that the new coalition government will embark on a spending splurge that Italy cannot afford dented investor sentiment. The European currency traded 0.1 percent up at 1.1795, having touched a high of 1.1839 on Thursday, its highest since May 16. FxWirePro's Hourly Euro Strength Index stood at 113.77 (Highly Bullish) by 1000 GMT. Immediate resistance is located at 1.1839 (Jun. 7 High), a break above targets 1.1896 (May 5 High). On the downside, support is seen at 1.1708 (10-DMA), a break below could drag it till 1.1652 (June 5 Low).
USD/JPY: The dollar surged to a near 3-week peak after U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to work towards complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The major was trading 0.2 percent up at 110.23, having hit a high of 110.49 earlier, its highest since May 23. FxWirePro's Hourly Yen Strength Index stood at -49.49 (Neutral) by 1000 GMT. Investors’ will continue to track broad-based market sentiment, ahead of U.S. consumer price index and monthly budget statement. Immediate resistance is located at 110.85 (May 17 Low), a break above targets 111.18 (May 22 High). On the downside, support is seen at 109.85 (21-DMA), a break below could take it lower 109.49 (10-DMA).
GBP/USD: Sterling steadied below the 1.3400 handle after data showed British workers' wages grew more slowly in the three months to April, which could further slash expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest rates as soon as August. Moreover, uncertainty around the ongoing Brexit negotiation process weighed on investor sentiment. The major traded 0.1 percent up at 1.3392, having hit a high of 1.3471 on Thursday, it’s highest since May 22. FxWirePro's Hourly Sterling Strength Index stood at -53.66 (Bearish) by 1000 GMT. Immediate resistance is located at 1.3483 (May 21 High), a break above could take it near 1.3527 (May 18 High). On the downside, support is seen at 1.3302 (June 6 Low), a break below targets 1.3253 (June 1 Low). Against the euro, the pound was trading 0.1 percent up at 87.99 pence, having hit a low of 88.37 pence on Thursday, it’s lowest since May 7.
USD/CHF: The Swiss franc edged up as investors had mixed reactions to the summit, with attention now shifting on the U.S. consumer price inflation data for the month of May. The major trades 0.1 percent down at 0.9844, having touched a low of 0.9788 on Thursday, it’s lowest since Apr. 25. FxWirePro's Hourly Swiss Franc Strength Index stood at 79.88 (Slightly Bullish) by 1000 GMT. On the higher side, near-term resistance is around 0.9887 (Jun. 8 High) and any break above will take the pair to next level till 0.9935 (May 30 High). The near-term support is around 0.9782 (Apr. 25 Low) and any close below that level will drag it till 0.9739 (Apr. 23 Low).
European shares tumbled after nearing their highest level in almost a week, while the euro steadied ahead of the European Central Bank policy meeting on June 14, where it could signal intentions to start unwinding its massive bond-purchasing programme.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index plunged 0.04 percent at 387.80 points, while the FTSEurofirst 300 index declined 0.05 percent to 1,515.72 points.
Britain's FTSE 100 trades 0.4 percent up at 7,706.52 points, while mid-cap FTSE 250 eased 0.2 percent to 21,272.50 points.
Germany's DAX fell 0.1 percent at 12,829.34 points; France's CAC 40 trades 0.3 percent lower at 5,456.06 points.
Crude oil prices consolidated within a narrow range, as investors prepared for a key meeting of the OPEC producer group next week. International benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.4 percent up at $76.66 per barrel by 1016 GMT, having hit a high of $77.58 on Friday, its highest since June 1. U.S. West Texas Intermediate was trading 0.3 percent up at $66.22 a barrel, after rising as high as $66.32 on Monday, its highest since June 1.
Gold prices edged lower as the dollar strengthened following a positive U.S.-North Korea summit, with investors now waiting for a likely interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Spot gold was 0.2 percent down at $1,298.01 per ounce at 1018 GMT, having hit a high of $1,303.09 on Thursday, its highest price level since May 31. U.S. gold futures for August delivery were 0.1-percent lower at $1,301.90 per ounce.
The U.S. Treasuries remained range-bound, as investors wait to watch the country’s consumer price inflation (CPI) data for the month of May, scheduled to be released today by 12:30GMT and the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) policy statement due on June 13 for added direction in the debt market. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasuries rose 1/2 basis point to 2.96 percent, the super-long 30-year bond yields hovered around 3.10 percent and the yield on the short-term 2-year traded nearly flat at 2.53 percent.
The United Kingdom’s gilts lost ground during European session following a better-than-expected employment report for the month of April. The yield on the benchmark 10-year gilts, rose 1-1/2 basis points to 1.42 percent, the super-long 30-year bond yields gained nearly 1 basis point to 1.87 percent and the yield on the short-term 2-year traded 2-1/2 basis points higher at 0.77 percent.
The New Zealand bonds closed mixed as investors remained side-lined in a muted trading week that is scheduled to witness no data of major economic significance. At the time of closing, the yield on the benchmark 10-year note, which moves inversely to its price, slid 1/2 basis point to 3.01 percent, the yield on the long-term rose 1/2 basis point to 3.33 percent and the yield on short-term 2-year too closed 1/2 basis point lower at 1.91 percent.
The Japanese government bonds remained tad lower during late Asian session as investors await the country’s industrial production for the month of April and the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision, scheduled to be unveiled by later this week. The yield on the benchmark 10-year JGB note, which moves inversely to its price, traded 1/2 basis point higher at 0.04 percent, the yield on the long-term 30-year note rose 1 basis point higher at 0.73 percent and the yield on short-term 2-year hovered around -0.12 percent.
The Australian government bonds remained in tight trading range, after domestic markets opened following a long weakened and investors will now focus on the country’s employment report for the month of May, scheduled to be released on June 14 by 01:30GMT. The yield on Australia’s benchmark 10-year Note, which moves inversely to its price, rose 1/2 basis point to 2.80 percent, the yield on the long-term 30-year Note fell 1-1/2 basis points to 3.30 percent and the yield on short-term 2-year hovered around 2.07 percent.

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006 | Is an economic collapse inevitable? Negative Interest Rates, Digital Currency & Crypto | Arno Wellens
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This time we speak with Arno Wellens, who, having worked in the banking industry for years turned journalist, writer & speaker. We discuss the state of the economy, rising inflation, negative interest rates, digital currency, crypto and how this will impact us as ordinary citizens and why becoming a cashless society will provide no advantages - but a lot of disadvantages! Join us as we journey down the digital currency rabbit hole!
00:48 Intro 02:00 Journalists are not necessarily trained in the field they're reporting 03:20 How did the formation of the EU & Euro lend itself to creating a crisis? 07:50 Labour force movements still happen, right? 14:45 Where did this new money come from? 22:30 Money has lost buying power 25:05 0 lower bound - interest below 0% 32:00 Cash is fiat currency - how is digital any different? 38:35 How will the switch to the European central digital currency 42:40 Governments want to ban bitcoin? 49:25 Belfast smart city & cash/digital currencies 56:00 Is there a debt reset being initiated? 57:10 Mortgages & 2008 collapse 1:04:44 EU debt crisis 1:11:40 Are we just anti-new tech & innovation? Is digital currency just the new version of automatization 1:17:10 Where can people find these things? (central digital currency etc) 1:22:22 Is there any connection between health passes & digital currency 1:24:00 eIDAS directive digital identity wallet 1:49:30 What things should we as citizens be looking out for?
eIDAS directive https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/eidas-regulation
European Central banks interest rates https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/key_ecb_interest_rates/html/index.en.html
(look up Switzerland, Denmark & Japan for examples of a few other countries dealing with a negative interest rate!)
Belfast Civic Dollar https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2021/04/03/council-bribes-locals-civic-dollars-spend-time-parks/ (paywall - unblocked below)
China bans bitcoin (again... yep, it's happened more than once) https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-58678907
China Digital Yuan https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/05/chinas-digital-yuan-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work.html
Arno Wellens website https://arnowellens.eu/ Couple articles from there - European digital health pass was planned before the pandemic https://arnowellens.eu/article/56511/coronabonds-en-europese-digitale-gezondheidspas-zijn-lang-voor-de-pandemie-bedacht
Corona app, build back better & great reset using public health as a cover for implementation https://arnowellens.eu/article/56201/corona-app-build-back-better-en-the-great-reset-gebruiken-volksgezondheid-slechts-als-schaamlap
At this point I normally provide a lot of links for the different things that were mentioned throughout the podcast and although, I do my utmost to provide links to individual topics, however this time I'm going to recommend heading to Arno's site where he dives into much, much greater detail and references everything whether that be from government websites or the central European bank sites, which are usually in English, the page itself is in Dutch but relatively straight forward to translate in your browser! No this wasn't sponsored or asked for by Arno - I am just a big fan of his work.
A day after we spoke - this was released from the governor of the Hungarian central bank talking about banning crypto mining. https://mnb.hu/en/pressroom/publications-of-the-governor/2022/matolcsy-time-has-come-to-ban-crypto-trading-and-mining-in-the-eu


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Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that he has triggered his rematch clause with Oleksandr Usyk.
The combat is anticipated to happen in March subsequent 12 months.
Usyk has already stated he want to defend his newly-won titles in Ukraine.
Nonetheless, Hearn has claimed that the rematch will happen within the UK.
Joshua misplaced his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts to Usyk through a unanimous resolution final week.
“At the moment we formally triggered the rematch for the Oleksandr Usyk combat, which we’ll see early subsequent spring.
“Again within the recreation and we’re on the lookout for him to develop into three-time world champion.
“A couple of niggles in camp for AJ, Usyk had a nasty minimize, it’s formally triggered, we’ll sit down with K2 Promotions and I believe March is if you’ll see that combat.
“This was a disappointing loss to a pound-for-pound nice. We don’t must get again within the recreation with 10-rounders, he wants to tear these belts off Usyk,” Hearn advised DAZN.


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It was announced today that Dolores O’Riordan was found dead in her hotel room today. She was 46 years old.
As the lead singer of the Cranberries, the Irish based band became international stars primarily off of the strength of Riordan’s unique high pitched and melancholy vocals. Their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? Generated their biggest hit, “Linger”, which was penned by O’Riordan. It was an international hit, going as high as #8 in the United States and gaining them worldwide airplay.
Their sophomore album generated the politically charged “Zombie”, which was also did well across the world and for a brief time it could be argued that the Cranberries were among the top Adult-Alternative bands of the world.
The band’s popularity would wane, but O’Riordan still recorded with the band, toured and put out solo albums during the Cranberries’ hiatus. Their last album, Something Else, was released last year and they were in them midst of touring when a few weeks ago they had to cancel dates due to her illness, which was attributed to issues with her back.
While it is unknown at this time how she passed away, she had been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and did attempt suicide in 2014.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com offer our condolences to the friends, fans and family of Dolores O’Riordan at this time.

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A Story from Michele Robbins, a loving customer
I met Paul when we traveled to Seesee, Uganda, a little village outside of Jinja. We were doing Shalom training for the coffee farmers there, a form of faith based community development. I had never liked coffee before, but Paul roasted, ground, and brewed the coffee in a French press for us to taste. I mentioned that I really didn't like coffee. My family and friends all drink it black, so that is all I knew. Paul told me not to let the coffee snobs determine how to drink coffee. He added hot milk to a cup of the Robusta coffee and handed it to me. That was all it took. I have been drinking Thanksgiving Coffee ever since. My favorites are Delicious Peace and Pony Express (see below). It's a Uganda thing. Also, I know the stories of the coffee farmers struggling to make a better life for their communities there. Working with an ethical and compassionate coffee purchaser like Paul makes a difference. I have photos and more stories about the coffee farmers if you would like them.
That trip was my first time outside of the US. I was there as a trainer who would train the local people to become trainers in the Communities of Shalom Assets Based Community Development. I worked with Rev. Dr. Michael Christensen, my mentor. It was Michael who had reached out to Paul. He knew about the cooperative in Mbale that Paul worked with as was hoping that Paul would come to check out the coffee cooperative that was forming near Jinja. Paul checked out their beans, said it was some of the best Robusta he had ever had, and gave them tips on keeping the quality high. We celebrated big time when Paul decided to buy their beans.
Read more about our Ugandan efforts here: https://thanksgivingcoffee.com/blogs/blog/evolution-of-change-clean-water-project
Michelle is now the pastor for Ukiah United Methodist Church in Ukiah, so we are neighbors. They sell both the Pony Express (Jinja cooperative) and Delicious Peace (Mbale cooperative) at the church.
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WWE News: Kurt Angle says he would not be surprised if he has another WWE match
Kurt Angle expects WWE to offer him another match it seems.
What’s the story?
Speaking to Forbes magazine, former WWE Champion Kurt Angle has said that he wouldn’t be surprised if WWE offered him the chance to wrestle in their rings again in the future.
In case you didn’t know...
Kurt Angle has been announced as one of the lead inductees in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Angle is a man who held 11 different titles during his run in the WWF/WWE between 1998 and 2006, as well as holding all the major titles in TNA history. Apart from that, he is also the first Olympic Gold Medalist to compete in the WWE.
The heart of the matter
When it was announced that Angle would be heading into the Hall of Fame, many people thought that he may very well turn up as a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble. While that never came to fruition, it would seem that Angle would be keen on having one last shot at performing in a WWE ring.
Many fans would love to see Angle have a last run in the company, whether that would involve a lot of actual in-ring action or not would be interesting.
The WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place over WrestleMania 33 weekend at the Amway Centre in Orlando, Florida. Following the ceremony, there’s every possibility that WWE will look to offer some kind of deal to Angle, perhaps a part-time deal in a similar vain to men like Goldberg or The Undertaker.
Whatever the deal turn out to be, Kurt Angle could be a valuable asset to WWE.
Kurt Angle is one of the most decorated men in the history of the WWE. He was one of the biggest stars in the company during the late Attitude Era and early 2000’s and made a big impact in matches against men like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker amongst others.
To see Angle back inside a WWE ring would be a great shot of nostalgia, as well as giving a WWE Legend a chance to introduce himself to a whole new generation of fans.
Angle could also make a great mentor for a team like American Alpha, in much the same way he did with Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas over a decade ago. Any kind of return would be welcomed by the majority of fans, you only have to look at the buzz that was made when it was announced he would be taking his place in the Hall of Fame.


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Tensions between the US and the Soviet Union were born out of World War 2 after US President Harry Truman kept a secret from Joseph Stalin about the true force of his nuclear weapons that were later dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As a result, the Kremlin raced to create a nuclear arsenal capable of matching the might of its newfound rival in a bitter spat that would ensue for more than four decades. Many historians dub the Cuban Missile Crisis as the closest the world has come to all-out nuclear war when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to fulfil Fidel Castro’s request to place nuclear missiles on the Caribbean island.
But, YouTube channel ‘Dark Docs’ revealed in its ’Nuclear Weapons Accident at Sea’ series how the US could have been the architects of their own disaster on more than one occasion.
The narrator said: “During the Cold War, the world’s oceans were awash with American nuclear weapons.
“Most of these deployments remained a secret until the 2016 declassification of the report, revealing the true extent of America’s nuclear stockpile at sea.
“Aboard surface ships, submarines and aircraft carriers, over 5,000 nukes crisscrossed the waters of the world posing an often unknown threat to any that encountered them.
“The risk of nuclear accidents was extremely high and a number of incidents including explosions collisions and fires brought these sea-based weapons only seconds away from disaster.
“The formerly classified data, released by the Department of Defence reveals the impressive amount of nuclear weapons between the Fifties to the Nineties.”
And the series went on to detail some of the sobering contents of the report.
It added: “Maritime distribution reached an all-time high in 1975 when 6,191 were at sea – the same year the US Atomic Energy Commission got split into Energy Research and Development Administration and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
“In the Sixties, the stockpile surpassed 30,000 weapons and the majority were sent to the Atlantic Ocean as a pre-empted defence mechanism against the USSR.
“After 1991, when President Bush Senior announced the removal of non-strategic nuclear weapons from surface ships, the information was cut from off.
“While missiles continue to be deployed to the world’s ocean, the exact details on how many and where is kept secret.
“Carrying these nukes on ships and submarines without an attack target did not mean that they always remained unused, but as with any moving vehicles, these vessels were subject to accidents.”
The series detailed how some nuclear weapons were lost at sea during transport.
It explained: “The nuclear weapons themselves became compromised during a number of incidents, exploding accidentally, or even being lost at sea.
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“While the accidental loss and endangerment of such an important and potentially harmful tools of war may seem baffling, events unfolded where such accidents did occur.
“In 1965, an A4E plane, armed with a thermonuclear weapon simply rolled off the deck, sinking with the bombs somewhere between Vietnam and Japan.
“The sunken aircraft and cargo have yet to be found.
“Then again in 1968, the attack submarine USS Scorpion, which was nuclear powered and reportedly carrying at least one nuclear weapon, suffered an undisclosed accident and sunk about 600km away from the Portuguese Azores.
“To this day, the details of the cargo and the incident remained top-secret.”
But, other accidents could have had even more serious consequences.
The narrator explained in February: “Perhaps more challenging and dangerous were the accidents involving fires or explosions that also interfered with the relatively peaceful but threatening movement of mass destruction weapons around the world.
“On January 14, 1969, the USS Enterprise was being escorted by two destroyers when an MK-32 Zuni rocket on an F4 Phantom packed on the carrier exploded from overheating.
“The fuel tank of the aircraft exploded as well, launching a chain of explosions throughout the carrier, which took over the back of the ship.
“At the time, it likely had around 90 nuclear weapons on board and was powered by eight reactors.
“Response to the fire was immediate and it was soon brought under control.”
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The pineal gland is a small pine-cone shaped endocrine gland that secretes melatonin, a derivative of serotonin. Melatonin synthesizes information about the environmental light around the body. This has a bearing on the body's sleep-wake pattern or circadian rhythm. It also affects reproduction and other biological rhythms. Melatonin serves to lower blood pressure and strengthen immunity. The antioxidant properties of melatonin are also said to increase body resistance.
Melatonin - The Sleep Drug
Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland that is located at the center of the brain. This hormone regulates the body's sleep and wake cycles. The chemical name for melatonin is N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine and this hormone is crucial to the biological circadian rhythm of the body. Melatonin plays the role of helping our bodies to understand when it's time to go to sleep and when to wake up. Melatonin production hinges on the presence of light - more melatonin is synthesized at night when compared to it's day time production. Consequently, prolonged reduced exposure to light during seasonal changes can lead to a sleep disorder or 'winter blues'. This happens on account of increased production of melatonin. Insufficient production of melatonin can lead to insomnia.
Melatonin works as an antioxidant - it protects against cellular aging of the brain cells. It plays a vital role as a protector of the immune system. As melatonin production reduces over time, shortened sleep time is noticed in older persons. Melatonin is prescribed for those suffering from insomnia, stress and jet lag.
Side Effects of Melatonin: Reported side effects of Melatonin include sleepiness and headache. It has been seen that people on melatonin experience abdominal cramps, dizziness and irritability. Decreased sex drive in men and women is also noticed. Those who suffer from depression tend to experience worsening symptoms. Persons having liver disease or High Blood pressure may be at higher risk of experiencing melatonin side effects. The effects of melatonin when taken along with other medicines is yet to be verified. Melatonin is contraindicated for women who are pregnant or nursing. Women who are trying to conceive must avoid this hormone as it might have contraceptive properties. If you suffer from severe allergies or auto-immune diseases, melatonin might be contraindicated for you.
Dosage of Melatonin: Melatonin is usually taken as 1 - 6 mg tablets daily. Initially larger doses can be taken and subsequently the dosage can be reduced. Typically one capsule of 1 mg is taken at night ½ hour (h.s. hora somni)before bedtime. A dosage of 3 mg is sometimes resorted to for severe cases of insomnia.
Antihistamines are widely used for allergies and motion sickness. As they exhibit properties that can indirectly induce drowsiness, there is a class of antihistamines, sold as OTC sleeping pills. However, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine warns that such pills should be used only occasionally. Beware that there is a price to pay for buying OTC antihistamines. Some OTC sedatives combine antihistamines with pain relievers and some combine it with alcohol.
They can induce abnormal muscle spasms. Other side effects are blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth and general dehydration. Therefore she needs to consume plenty of water if she is taking any antihistamine. In elders and children, antihistamines can cause nervousness and insomnia. Similarly, asthmatics should steer clear of antihistamines as these can aggravate their condition. They can affect the behavior of the fetus in the womb. Antihistamines also interfere with lactation. Be warned that OTC antihistamines should never be clubbed with alcohol or other sedatives.
Although it is construed that some antihistamines are non prescription sleep aids, and they are more sedating than prescription hypnotics, beware that their effectiveness may decrease over time. More importantly, OTC sedative is only meant for short-term insomnia and by and large the long term effectiveness and safety of the OTC drugs is questionable. However, for transient insomnia or insomnia based on illness or depression, antihistamines can be an effective OTC tool.
Sedative antihistamine list includes (the following list also contains suggested dosage for an adult. Always take the medications e.m.p (ex modo prescripto as directed by the physician):
These come in various brand and trade names and they can be taken as tablets, syrups or nasal sprays. Droplet form for use in the eyes is also available. The effects of these antihistamines including drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, vision changes, irritability, dry mouth, stomach upset should subside, when the body begins to adjust with the medication. If these side effects continue, it is better to contact the medical practitioner. Sedative antihistamines may be taken with food and milk. Sustained release low acting tablets can be swallowed whole as chewing the sustained release long acting tablets may destroy the action and increase the side effects. Chewable tablets can be chewed thoroughly and swallowed. Suspensions should be shaken before food consumption.
This is a hormone produced by human body – by the pineal gland, a pea-sized structure at the center of the brain. This regulates sleep and wakefulness. Taken as a supplement, melatonin helps to reduce delayed sleep syndrome. This also improves sleep quality and lengthens the period of sleep. Day time alertness also seems to improve when this is taken. Melatonin can treat insomnia without altering the sleep pattern of the individual. It also does not impair any performance related skills.
This may help elders with insomnia as the amount of melatonin produced in the body seems to decrease as one gets older, although it is not recommended for chronic insomnia. Melatonin works on the circadian rhythm – the biological clock that regulates our sleep and wake cycles. Many become melatonin deficient due to age, work schedules and stress. Melatonin supplements are a quick way to adjust the lack of melatonin in the body and rebalance the sleep cycle. These are available OTC and when used in conjunction with herbs like chamomile and lemon balm, help lull the body to sleep acting as a true sedative.
Although Melatonin shows good effects for the treatment of insomnia, if used in excess, this sedative can produce side effects including sexual irregularities, mood swings and depression. Although by and large safe when used in moderation, it is unsafe for small children and pregnant women to use melatonin supplements. It is also not recommended for those with lymphoma, extreme allergies, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, auto immune diseases and for cancer patients. Some melatonin sedatives include:
As such Melatonin can cause sleepiness and drowsiness, and if taken with sedatives that cause sleepiness, then too much of sleepiness can result. Research indicates that quick release Melatonin can be more effective than sustained-release formulations, especially when used as sedatives. Intramuscular injections of 20 mg of Melatonin are also available.
This is also found naturally in the body. This OTC aid can not only help to sleep but also treats depression and chronic fatigue by promoting serotonin production in the body. Unless consumed in large quantities, SAMe has no known side effects.
Antidepressants used as sedatives
Although the FDA has not approved the use of antidepressants as sedatives, there are those who believe that insomnia is related to depression. As with any other medication for depression, there is a significant risk of suicidal thoughts particularly in adolescents and children. Approximate dosage of antidepressants s.o.s (si opus sit only if there is a need) :
Citalopram 20 mg
Escitalopram 5-10 mg
Fluvoxamine 100 mg
Fluoxetine 20 mg
Paroxetine 20 mg
Sertraline 50-75 mg
Venlafaxine 75 mg
Donormyl sleeping pills are available without prescription and they are approved by the FDA for non-prescription. They are used in the treatment of insomnia. 25 mg of Donormyl is the strongest non-prescription sleeping pill. Possible common side effects of antidepressant sedatives include diarrhea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, rash, vomiting, blurred vision, decreased appetite, cold symptoms, nervousness, cramps, hallucinations, hair loss and decreased coordination.
OTC sedatives side effects
Although OTC sedatives can be effective for an occasional sleepless night, the longer you take them, the less they are likely to make you sleepy. OTC sleep aids can leave you feeling groggy and unwell the next day. This is like the 'hangover' effect. Much remains unknown about the safety and effectiveness of OTC sleep aids.
Dizziness and forgetfulness, clumsiness, feeling off balance, dry mouth and throat are some common side effects. Serious risks of OTC sedatives include severe allergic reaction, facial swelling, memory lapses, hallucinations, suicidal tendencies, sleep-related complexities such as sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and sleep-eating. If any unusual sleep-related behavior is exhibited, consult the doctor immediately.
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By Jason Latour, Chris Brunner, Rico Renzi, Emi Lenox, Jordie Bellaire, Chris Visions, Jim Campbell, Olivia Margraf, John Rauch, Veronica Fish, Javier Rodriguez, Alvaro Lopez, Veronica Gandini, James Harren, Annapaola Maretllo, Vero Gandiniand, and Clayton Cowles.
The very popular Spider-Gwen is getting her very first Annual with Jason Latour at the helm crafting each story in this oversized issue. Spider-Gwen Annual #1 delivers everything that a reader could desire from an Annual issue with special guest appearances from some Marvel fan-favorites, some crazy stories that help to build backstory for our main hero, and plenty of laugh out loud moments. With five separate stories this issue feels complete with great disparate stories that each bring something unique to the table. This issue is a must read for any Spider-Gwen fanatics out there, but it is also a good introduction to anyone who may be interested to see what all the Spider-hype is about.
The issue begins with a story from Gwen’s early days in the spider hoodie, with great art from Chris Brunner and colors from Rico Renzi. The book starts out with a story that may seem familiar with a newly Spiderized Gwen looking for some quick money. So, she decides to enter a wrestling competition against the Savage She-Hulk. Things go sideways when a familiar scenario unfolds that may seem familiar for anyone who has ever seen a Spider-Man movie or read a single Spider-Man comic. This defining moment teaches our Spider-hero a different lesson than what we may have expected, but it is satisfying to see a world where loss does not have to define a hero’s character. This is a fantastic way to start Spider-Gwen Annual #1, a familiar tale with a new twist that also highlights what makes Gwen so great, but distinct from other Spider-heroes, she has a natural sense of responsibility.
The first story has fantastic, energetic art from Brunner that really captures the reader with a double splash page that shows Gwen’s fantasy about winning the money and also She-Hulk’s friendship. The gritty feel of Brunner’s lines against the bright colors Renzi brings to the table creates a dynamic that captures the readers and stands out from the other tales.
Enter Koala Kommander, a deadly enemy of Spider-Gwen and this Annual issue finally shows readers the origin of him and his bears of death. Honestly, who doesn’t love a bad guy with a good alliteration in the name? Well, this only gets a single page in this issue, but it does not downplay the great art we get from Emi Lenox and Jordie Bellaire. It is a light-hearted tale that serves as a great upbeat moment between two heavier stories.
The next story is a Spider-Gwen team up with Captain America. This story is the real stand out from this issue, with great watercolor art from Chris Visions and Jim Campbell. This issue features a villain who looks a lot like Prince; yeah the now deceased but once artist Prince. It is everything to see Visions design this bad guy who wears all purple, but also plays a keyboard. This particular story gets kind of deep, entering into territory that explores if all the realities are interconnected within Marvel or if a person’s fate is already predetermined within a comic book from the mind of a writer. The Steve Rogers of Gwen’s universe a successful comic book writer, and she finds that he is writing the real life adventures of her friend Captain America, Samantha Wilson from Earth-65. This story has a lot of touching moments amidst the ridiculous villains we get to see Captain America, Samantha Wilson, take down. If you look close enough you see another celebrity cameo in this story, one that certainly is everywhere these days. Another new villain gets introduced that Visions brilliantly and subtlety styles to appear like a familiar face as the bad guy, M.O.D.A.A.K. (Mental Organism Designed As America’s King).
The fourth story from Latour in Spider-Gwen Annual #1 revolved around The Watcher and we only get a brief glimpse of our girl Gwen. We see The Watcher deciding to watch The Mary Janes, Gwen’s band, and he is severely disappointed. The Watcher expected crazy times from a group of girls in a band in a big city, but he got them binge watching and passively looking for gigs. This is another lighthearted story that shows the softer side of The Watcher, he curses under his breath as he watches the band mates watch reality TV and while Spider-Gwen takes on Koala Kommander. The art from Olivia Margraf, and colors from John Rauch have a Disney princess quality to them. The Watcher resembles a Dragon Ball Z character and each band mate has flowing hair and big eyes.
The last story in this annual issue shows a typical week for current day Spider-Gwen as she teams up with other Spider-themed heroes from her universe to take on the likes of Stilt Man. We get art from Veronica Fish, Latour himself, Javier Rodriguez, Alvaro Lopez, Veronica Gandini, James Harren, Annapaola Maretllo, Vero Gandini, and colors from Jordie Bellaire. Essentially each page features a different art team in this closing story. This is classic Spider-Gwen art, her iconic white, black, and pink outfit standing out against the warm and cool colors of the background. There is some great character posing with lots of action shots of Spider-Gwen and her spider compatriots in very spider-friendly shots. We get lots of crouching, upside down people, and kicking in mid-air amidst some webbing. This is what happens in a reader’s brain when they think of a Spider-Gwen story. This story is great not only for the great special guest appearances we get, but it also shows the influence Gwen is having in her city. It is a great way for LaTour to end the issue, bringing home the heart of what makes this character click with fans.
She is arguably a better modern-day adaptation of Spider-Man than the current Peter Parker. He is now rich and successful, the complete opposite of what we think of when we think classic Spider-Man. He was a teenager struggling to balance work, a love life, and a life webbing up bad guys. This void has arguable been filled by Gwen Stacy in our comic lives with her taking up the spider mantle as the young super hero struggling to balance everything. Spider-Gwen’s popularity is due to her reliability to all readers, not only as Gwen Stacy the struggling musician, but also Spider-Gwen a super hero trying to take on larger than life problems.
This issue is a better than expected surprise that will surely bring some new perspective on Spider-Gwen. The varied art in this issue is a nice balance to provide a little something for everyone who picks up this issue, with a wide variety of styles on display in each story. Latour really took a lot on his plate by writing the entire issue, but it absolutely paid off. The stories are as varied as the art, but there is a reason for each story and the order they are presented in provides a great overarching understanding to this character. When Spider-Gwen was first introduced in Edge of Spider-Verse #2 in 2014, many thought it would be a flash in the pan that she would not really take off in a self-titled book. Thanks in large part to the love and dedication of writer Jason Latour; we have seen Spider-Gwen become a mainstay in the Marvel Universe. She has a wide-reaching audience and plenty of stories to share.


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A bizarre little film. A rather ground breaking film for it's depiction of an interacial love triangle and sexuality. The film was directed by Kevin Macpherson, who was editor of Britian's first film journal 'Close-Up'. The story involves two couples. A black couple Pete (played by African-American actor/singer/activist, Paul Robeson) and Adah. Also a white couple Thorne and Astrid. Adah is having an affair with Thorne, which obviously doesn't please Pete or Astrid. It's then that Thorne accidently kills Astrid, yet he escapes punishment and Pete is forced to leave. As well as the interacial theme, there's a few subtle homosexual references in minor characters. Such as the manageress and barmaid at the inn and how the pianist longingly looks at a picture of Pete whilst playing. Though the story is not always easy to follow, mainly due to the shortage of intertitles, it is however very experimental, and uses rapid montage sequences clearly influenced by the editing of Sergei Eisenstein.
I saw this film in an art house in Edinburgh as part of a course I was taking at the time... features H.D., author of A Tribute to Freud, and unique in its existence as a totally silent movie - no words but no music either, rare for its time. Problem is, when totally silent, there is a significant sleep risk... especially as a student studying abroad with a two-week hangover built up. I'm told that I had a pretty serious snoring problem (real rating pending).
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On his campaign trail in Bungoma County last weekend NASA party flag bearer and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga claimed that the Jubilee administration was to blame for the maize crisis by cutting the incomes of Kenyan farmers.
“In 2012 farmers were getting sh3, 200 for one bag of maize,” stated Mr. Odinga. “The Jubilee administration cut this down to sh2, 200 and have refused to heed the cries of farmers to review the price upwards.”
This according to Mr. Odinga was the reason farmers opted to shy away from planting maize leading to a shortage that forced the country to turn to imports.
Mr. Odinga added that the Jubilee government “is wiling to pay Mexican farmers Sh4, 600 but won’t pay Kenyan farmers,” in apparent reference to the maize subsidy announced last month.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, (KNBS), the price of a 100kg bag of maize in 2012 was sh3, 396. Data from the statistics office over the last five years indicates that the price paid out to farmers dropped marginally to sh3, 318 in 2014. Last year the price had further dropped to sh2, 968, a 13 per cent drop from the price five years ago.
Raila’s claim that the price paid out to Kenyan farmers has reduced by 31 per cent is therefore not true.
At the same time, data from the Food and Agricultural Organization, FAO, indicates that the wholesale price of white maize last month stood at 4.5pesos per kg (sh25per kg). This translates to sh2, 250 for a 90kg bag of maize at the same prices.
The opposition leader’s other claim that the government is paying Mexican farmers sh4, 600 for a bag of maize is also incorrect going by current maize price indexes.

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The Danish competition commissioner, a member of the liberals’ “Team Europe”, has run a low-profile campaign, with Wednesday night’s debate her most notable contribution to the commission race. But Ms Vestager struggled to shine, reported the Financial Times.
Outside her familiar policy areas, like tax and competition, the Dane was overshadowed by her rivals on migration, climate and unemployment. Her highlights included going after Manfred Weber for only praising commissioners from his own centre-right party and quipping that, for her, tax havens are places “where everyone pays tax”.
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Today, the website macne.net has been updated with a new image and statement saying that Macne Nana V4 will be released soon. The image is the design for Macne Nana V4 and Macne Nana Petite, illustrated by Akatsuki Gomoku. They also mentioned that Macne Nana V4’s software launching process is currently underway and will be announced soon.
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New Delhi: A glimpse into the life of former Indian maharajas and the magnificent limousines they drove can be had in a new book that was launched here at the French embassy.
The book, `The Maharajas & Their Magnificent Motor Cars`, has been written by veteran automotive journalist Gautam Sen. It was launched Wednesday by the Ambassador of France Jerome Bonnafont.
"It is a special book which talks about India and its heritage and its links with Europe and America… The French are aware that Indians have a magnificent history," said Bonnafont.
According to the ambassador, before being published in English, the book was first published in French a few months ago.
"I now live in France and my wife being French was also one of the reasons that I first got this book published in France," chuckled Sen.
"The French have heard about the maharajas and are fascinated by them. Moreover, France`s fascination for India is way beyond what India has for France. This needs to change," added the author. The book, replete with photographs, is brought out by Haynes Publishing.
Two vintage cars - a 1934 Rolls Royce and a 1930 Stutz Series Le Baron - were on display at the event, which was attended by collectors of vintage cars and admirers.


Chinese giant Huawei intends to enter the monitor market. And at least one model will be a 240Hz gaming display. This 32-inch novelty has already appeared in the database of the Chinese regulator 3C, which means passing the certification and likely coming soon.
Other specifications, price and release date of the monitor are not disclosed. It is possible that the novelty may be shown among other Huawei products at a future presentation. The flagship smartphones of the Mate 40 series will also be shown there.
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Symptoms of heat stroke include:
Take the following steps to treat a worker with heat stroke:
Heat exhaustion is the body's response to an excessive loss of the
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and those working in a hot environment.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
Treat a worker suffering from heat exhaustion with the following:
Rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition associated with heat stress and
prolonged physical exertion, resulting in the rapid breakdown, rupture,
and death of muscle. When muscle tissue dies, electrolytes and large
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Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis include:
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Heat syncope is a fainting (syncope) episode or dizziness that
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Heat cramps usually affect workers who sweat a lot during strenuous
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Heat rash is a skin irritation caused by excessive sweating during hot, humid weather.
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The Bridges of Madison County: Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale to play the lovers
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NEW YORK, N.Y.—The Broadway-bound musical The Bridges of Madison County has its new lovers: Kelli O’Hara and Steven Pasquale.
Producers said Wednesday that O’Hara, last on Broadway in Nice Work If You Can Get It, will star opposite Pasquale, who was in Reasons to Be Pretty.
The show, with songs by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Marsha Norman, will debut at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts this August and then land at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater in January. Previews begin Jan. 13.
Based on Robert Waller’s bestselling novel, the story features Iowa’s covered bridges as the focal point for a romance between a woman and a photographer.
Norman won a Tony for writing ’night, Mother and Brown wrote the Tony-nominated Parade and The Last Five Years.
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Manmohan Current Affairs, GK & News
India is officially invited to Group of 7 (G-7) industrialized nations summit along with Australia, Chile and South Africa. The summit is scheduled to be held in Biarritz, France in August 24-25, 2019. According to analysts, the invitation clearly reflects the strong strategic connect between India and France. And also, the invitation to Australia, France ..
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The book titled “Changing India” has been author by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh & is recently released at an event in New Delhi. In the book, the Congress leader narrated his journey from an economist to a politician and shared anecdotes from his life.
The book “How India Sees the World: Kautilya to the 21st Century” has been authored by former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, which is launched by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on September 6, 2017. The book records the crucial meeting of the CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security) on the eve of India-Pakistan Defence Secretary-level ..
Vayalar Ravi took the seat as Union Minister for Science and Technology. He was given the charge by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after Vilasrao Deshmukh, who was holding the position passed away.
The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has conveyed India’s unwavering commitment to assisting Afghanistan in its endeavour to build a peaceful, democratic and prosperous country. He expressed hope that the strategic bilateral partnership would be further strengthened in the critical period ahead.
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Hot Drops’ 1st NFT Collectible Sells for Over $11K
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hot Drops has revealed that its first NFT collectible, a card featuring its CEO Ashley Youdan (aka Kendall Karson), sold for a high bid of 3.2948 Ethereum, equivalent to approximately $11,281 at the time of purchase.
Hot Drops is described as “a decentralized NSFW platform that empowers adult content creators using blockchain technology,” which allows creators to release “limited-edition and exclusive pieces of content to their fans, while retaining lifetime royalties on future resales.”
Youdan said she is “ecstatic that our first Hot Drop sold for such a substantial amount.”
“It shows that the market for adult content NFTs is going to be robust,” she added. “The founding ethos of Hot Drops is to empower creators to be compensated fairly for their work, help creators take control of their content without fear of censorship and enable the potential for a consistent income source for creators, even after they chose to retire, all while creating exceptional fan experiences.”
“I am excited to be leading the adult industry into the exciting new world that blockchain and NFT technologies allow,” continued Youdan. “The adult industry is always an early adopter of new technologies and smart contracts are opening the doors to creative content experiences that have not previously been available. This initial card from Hot Drops is just the first step in a series of exciting announcements and developments you’ll be seeing from us in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned for more.”
A company rep noted Youdan’s exclusive digital collectible is “one-of-a-kind and no other copy of it will ever be available anywhere else.”
“In the future, Hot Drops will be releasing limited-edition NFT collections in larger series sizes. Hot Drops’ digital collectibles will enable creators to authenticate their content to prevent piracy and impersonation, monetize their content in creative new ways, establish lifetime royalties, avoid censorship on other platforms and give fans the opportunity to make money from owning adult content for the first time in its secondary marketplace,” they continued.
The forthcoming Hot Drops Marketplace will allow fans to “buy and sell these limited-edition items. Hot Drops will be releasing different collectible series of content and cards, further incentivizing fans to buy the entire collection, in order to earn unique rewards.”
An inaugural roster of content creators will be announced in the coming days.
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Blunka Blunka Jr. from New Stuyahok won the 113-pound weight class at the state tournament in Anchorage this weekend.
The 1, 2, and 3 A wrestling state tournament wrapped up over the weekend, and New Stuyahok’s Blunka Blunka Jr took first in the 113-pound bracket. His coach, Justin Gumlickpuk says that he overcame some tough challenges to become champion.
“He lost his grandfather on Thursday, so he had to overcome a lot of things," says Gumlickpuk. "He wrestled really well with some heart, and he accomplished his main goal of the season—to win a state championship.”
Dillingham’s Justin Dye took fifth place in that bracket. Dillingham’s Dillon Chaney took fifth at 138.
Bethel, Homer, and Barrow took first, second, and third as teams; New Stuyahok took 12th; Dillingham took 15th overall.


JOHANNESBURG — Kaizer Chiefs have renewed the contracts of five players, captain and goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, defenders Thomas Sweswe, Jimmy Jambo and midfielders Abia Nale and Josta Dladla, football manager Bobby Motaung revealed speaking to kaizerchiefs.com yesterday afternoon.
A visibly delighted Bobby Motaung said, “We are delighted that we have secured the future for the five players. I wish to emphasise that contract negotiations are opened a year before they end. However, we have to respect that the players will look for the deals that secure their future and at times can take longer than anticipated.
“Josta Dladla has agreed on a one-year deal with an option to renew for one year, while the other four have signed three-year deals. The latest developments will allow the technical team and players to focus on the club’s objectives.
“Jimmy Tau is still away attending to his sister and we continue to put him in our prayers. We also extend our wishes to Reneilwe Letsholonyane, who might be sidelined for the season. Despite this we are geared up for the challenges ahead,” added Motaung.
Meanwhile, Siphiwe Tshabalala has also agreed to a three-year deal with the club and will sign on Monday as he is suffering from conjunctivitis and was not at training.


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What disease can cats give babies?
Toxoplasmosis (tok-so-plaz-MOE-sis) is a disease that results from infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, one of the world’s most common parasites. Infection usually occurs by eating undercooked contaminated meat, exposure from infected cat feces, or mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy.
Is cat saliva harmful to babies?
Prudent Precautions With Pet Saliva. The risk of bacterial or parasitic infection from pet licks are the greatest for very young children, the aged, and immunosuppressed individuals on chemotherapy or inflicted with AIDS. Individuals with healthy immune systems are unlikely to become infected.
Can my baby get worms from my cat?
Some common worms of cats and dogs can be transmitted to humans. Be sure that you have your cat is regularly wormed and that your children wash their hands after playing with your cat.
Can newborns be allergic to cats?
What are the chances my baby will be allergic to my dog or cat? Anyone can develop a pet allergy. However, your child is more at risk for developing a pet allergy if she: Has a strong family history of allergies or asthma.
Do cats steal baby’s breath?
So if there was ever any question of whether or not you should raise a baby around cats, rest assured that cats are not plotting to “steal your baby’s breath.” Now there are indeed some recommended precautions you may wish to take if you are pregnant and/or bringing home an infant in the next months, but worrying about …
Do cats get jealous of babies?
The jealousy may be triggered by any number of events: Cats may show signs of jealousy when you pay more attention to an object, person, or another animal. This is especially true when you used to spend this time playing with your cat. It may be the arrival of a new family member, such as a newborn baby or pet.
How do I know if my baby has toxoplasmosis?
Symptoms may include:
- Enlarged liver and spleen.
- Eye damage from inflammation of the retina or other parts of the eye.
- Feeding problems.
- Hearing loss.
- Jaundice (yellow skin)
- Low birth weight (intrauterine growth restriction)
- Skin rash (tiny red spots or bruising) at birth.
Can my baby get tapeworm from my cat?
Can I get a tapeworm infection from my pet? Yes; however, the risk of infection with this tapeworm in humans is very low. For a person to become infected with Dipylidium, he or she must accidentally swallow an infected flea. Most reported cases involve children.
Can unvaccinated cats make you sick?
The answer is yes. There are actually a number of diseases you can contract catch from your cat, known broadly as zoonotic diseases. The word “zoonotic” is used to describe any disease that is transmittable from animals to humans. The best known and most feared example of a zoonotic disease is rabies.
What are the symptoms of cat allergies in babies?
An allergic child who breathes in cat allergens can have itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, a scratchy throat, hives, and/or a flare up of asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
What are the chances of my baby being allergic to cats?
Cat allergies: 15.5 percent of the children without a dog or cat in the home were allergic to cats, compared to 11.6 percent with one cat or dog and 7.7 percent with two or more pets in their home.
Why does my newborn sneeze so much?
It is completely normal for newborns to sneeze, as it’s a protective reflex that helps those tiny nasal passages get rid of common irritants. When newborns are sneezing a lot, it’s often a good sign that their reflexes and senses are functioning.


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This is it. The Idaho Stampede, Boise’s NBA D-League basketball team, will finish their season with two games at home against the Santa Cruz Warriors. The Stampede (18-30) are bottom dwellers in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. The good news? Santa Cruz (19-29) is right there with them. If you watched the fantasy football TV series “The League,” consider this weekend the Stampede’s “Sacko Bowl.”
7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 1-2, CenturyLink Arena, 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $10-$391. centurylinkarenaboise.com.

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-- Before the Minnesota Wild
can make a run at the postseason, second-year coach Todd Richards
says they have to find their identity as a team.
The process starts for real here Thursday in the 2010 Compuware NHL Premiere when the Wild open the regular season against the Carolina Hurricanes
(Noon ET, TSN, VERSUS), but Richards also believes his players already know what that identity is, or what it should be.
When they use an aggressive forecheck, move the puck well out of their own zone and manage it in the offensive zone -- nothing crazy, too fancy or artful -- the Wild usually are successful. That's how they played in the third period against Finnish club Ilves Tampere on Monday and they scored four goals en route to a 5-1 victory.
The problem is they don't always play the system, and that's when they get into trouble.
"What was the contrast from our second period (Monday) to our third period?" Richards asked rhetorically. "We didn't change anything system-wise. It's not like we went in there and said we're going to do this, this and this. It came down to a mentality and a commitment by the players to play a certain way, and that's what they have to understand. Each team has their own identity. What is going to be our identity this year? We have to find out what our identity is going to be."
Richards said they had that identity last season for "a good stretch," but mental lapses crushed the Wild. He recalled earlier in training camp that the team gave up three goals or more in 16 periods during the 2009-10 season, and it's no coincidence they finished 13th in the Western Conference with 84 points.
This preseason the Wild's problems have been similar as they've been giving up goals on back-to-back shifts. It happened twice in their final North American preseason game against Columbus and it cost them in a 4-2 loss. They gave up three goals in a 99-second span at Montreal and lost 4-3.
Also, St. Louis scored five goals over a stretch of 20:25 bridging the second and third periods to cruise to a 5-0 win Sept. 24.
"You can't have those lapses. That's when you lose games and we found that out too many times last year," Richards said. "If you look at our last game vs. Columbus, we give up one goal and then another goal on the next shift. Then we give up a goal in the second and the next shift we give up another goal. Now it's a 4-1 game when it was just a 2-1 game. Even at 3-1, if you get one back before the period ends, you're 3-2 going into the third, but that's been recurring throughout this training camp -- giving up a goal and then giving up another goal.
"It's something that we've talked about, but the players have to recognize that these are big shifts after you score a goal and after the other team scores a goal. It's too difficult to overcome two goals in this League if you give up one and then another one, bang, right away."
Inferior competition or not, the Wild did not get burned by any of those lapses in Monday's game at Tampere, so captain Mikko Koivu
is encouraged despite the fact that the team clearly was much better in the third period than it was when it went scoreless in the second.
"We learned (Monday)," Koivu said. "We didn't give up any other goals than the one, so we're on the right track on that one."
Richards believes the leadership the Wild acquired in the offseason -- Matt Cullen
and John Madden
, who between them have four Stanley Cup rings -- will help players like Koivu, Andrew Brunette
, Nick Schultz
and Greg Zanon
convince the rest of the team that they have to buy into the system for the team to have success.
"The reason why I say that is because of the guys in the locker room and I truly believe that," Richards said. "I think we have a great leader in Mikko Koivu
. He's a good captain now and he's going to be a great captain in the future. I think he's got a great support staff of Brunette, Schultz, Zanon, and you bring in Madden and Cullen now, and I think that's huge. That's why I say that. I think guys know and they do understand that there are little things that can be fixed."
Koivu confidently said Tuesday the Wild are better and much deeper this season than they were in 2009-10.
"There is a lot more depth on our team, a lot more experience with winning, and I think in a long season that's what we need," he said. "You need some leadership and character to win the games, especially when things aren't going the way you want. You need guys who have been there to lead the way. It looks good right now."
The goal is to make it look even better after two games at Hartwall Arena.
"It's understanding it and believing in it, that this is the way we need to play," Richards said.
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Prominent journalist and lawyer Sammy Darko has wondered why Ghanaians have issues only when cars are to be bought for Members of Parliament(MPs) when they seem to have no qualms when cars are regularly bought for other groups of people by the state.
Reacting to criticism by some social media users following news that a loan of $28 million is to be used to purchase cars for Ghana’s parliamentarians, Mr. Darko questioned why the outrage is directed only at the Legislature while the Executive, the Judiciary and other groups of people routinely receive cars bought by the state.
“I don’t understand. Anytime we are to buy cars for MPs, people raise issues. Meanwhile, the executive buys cars plenty for ministers and deputy ministers both saloon and land cruisers and we don’t have problems. They even buy it for cheap when leaving office. Cars are bought for judges and justices, CEOs get official cars, we don’t have issues but the moment it’s MPs, we have issues. Can anyone explain why?” He quizzed.
But the MPs have consistently defended the need for them to have cars. For them, cars are indispensable in the execution of their duties as legislators which involve travelling back and forth on bad roads.
The government has secured a loan of 28million US Dollars or 165.2 million Ghana Cedis for the procurement of brand-new cross-country vehicles for all 275 Members of Ghana’s Parliament.
Finance Minister Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta tabled the proposal for the MPs which appears to be a “scratch my back I scratch your back” after the MPs yesterday, Tuesday, July 6, 2021, also approved $200 million additional funds from the World Bank for the government of Ghana.


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