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Drivers with cataracts start to experience eyestrain and find themselves blinking more frequently as they try to clear their vision. Cataracts do not usually change the appearance of the eye. Any discomfort such as irritation, aching, itching or redness is more likely caused by another eye disorder.
Do eyes burn with cataracts?
Many patients experience dry eyes symptoms such as stinging irritation and burning eyes after cataract surgery, Since many people over the age of 55 already have a dry eye tendency, they may become more aware of it after the surgery.
What causes a burning feeling in your eyes?
Also known as allergic conjunctivitis, eye allergies occur when irritating substances get into the eye. The body responds to these substances by producing histamines, which can cause burning eyes. Common triggers of eye allergies include dust, pollen, mold spores, smoke, perfumes, pet dander, and foods.
What are the symptoms of cataracts getting worse?
Blurry vision at any distance is the most common symptom of cataracts. Your view may look foggy, filmy, or cloudy. Over time, as the cataracts get worse, less light reaches the retina. People with cataracts may have an especially hard time seeing and driving at night.
Can Cataracts cause eye irritation?
The short answer is: not really. Cataracts grow inside of the lens of the eye slowly over time and don’t cause any pain. Though they aren’t usually painful, they will cause several symptoms including light sensitivity. These symptoms leave patients feeling uncomfortable and may eventually mean the loss of vision.
What will happen if cataract is left untreated?
Over time, cataracts become worse and start to interfere with vision. Important skills can be affected, such as driving, and loss of vision can affect the overall quality of life in many ways including reading, working, hobbies and sports. If left untreated, cataracts will eventually cause total blindness.
At what stage should cataracts be removed?
In most cases, you need surgery when blurry vision and other symptoms of a cataract starts to interfere with daily activities like reading or driving. There is no drug or eye drop to prevent or treat cataracts. Removing them is the only treatment.
What is the average age to have cataract surgery?
In most people, cataracts start developing around age 60, and the average age for cataract surgery in the United States is 73. However, changes in the lenses of our eyes start to affect us in our 40’s.
How quickly do cataracts worsen?
Most age-related cataracts can progress gradually over a period of years. It is not possible to predict exactly how fast cataracts will develop in any given person. Some cataracts, especially in younger people and people with diabetes, may progress rapidly over a short time.
Is cataract surgery painful?
Cataract surgery is not painful. While patients are awake during surgery, there is little or no discomfort involved. A mild sedative may be administered before the surgery, which calms the nerves, and eye drops are used to numb the eye.
How do cataracts make you feel?
Clouded, blurred or dim vision. Increasing difficulty with vision at night. Sensitivity to light and glare. Need for brighter light for reading and other activities.
Can you see cataracts in your eyes?
Cataracts often appear to be almost a white or cloudy film forming on the eyeball. It may be visible to others or if in early stages or at the back of the eye it may not. Cataracts are caused by the proteins in the eye clumping and causing the cloudy film.

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Mercedes-Benz has further detailed the expansion of its all electric EQ sub-brand with the announcement of six models all due to be launched by 2022.
Although all of these models have been previously confirmed, it is the first time the manufacturer has listed dates for each of the six cars. The Mercedes S-Class-sized EQS will be the first of the new-generation EQ models to be launched, in the first half of 2021, with production then starting at the firm’s Sindelfingen plant in Germany.
Following the EQS next year will be the EQA, a GLA-based small SUV set to be produced at Mercedes’ Rastatt plant in Germany and in Beijing, China. The larger Mercedes EQB will also be launched in 2021, with production centred in Hungary and Beijing.
The final model to go into production before the end of next year will be the EQE, an E-Class-sized electric “business sedan”. European cars will be built at the firm’s plant in Bremen, Germany, with production also starting in Beijing.
In 2022, Mercedes will introduce two SUVs to sit above the existing EQC model. The EQE and EQS SUVs will serve as the high-riding equivalents to the saloons of the same name. Production of those models will be centred in Tuscaloosa, US.
Along with the EQV electric minibus, Mercedes will offer a total of eight fully electric models (not including Smarts) by 2022. Many of the models will be produced on the same line as combustion-engined variants. The EQS, for example, shares a fully flexible line with the S-Class, while the US-built EQE and EQS SUVs will share their line with the GLE and GLS.
The EV offensive will be complemented by an increase in plug-in hybrid models on offer. More than 20 different PHEV variants are already on sale, but that will rise to 25 by 2025.
A global battery production network is in place, with plants on three continents in countries such as Germany, Poland, the US, China and Thailand. The brand predicts plug-in hybrids and full EVs to account for more than half of its sales by 2030. A further ambition is to ensure all car and van plants are CO2 neutral from “as early as 2022”.


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Travis Fulgham’s tenure with the Green Bay Packers did not last long. Less than a week after being claimed off waivers from the Lions, Fulgham was sent packing by the Packers.
The second-year wideout was released by the Packers on Wednesday. Green Bay needed roster space to activate a player or two from its reserve/COVID-19 list, and Fulgham failed to show enough in a handful of practices to stick around.
The Lions brought back WR Chris Lacy later in the day, an indication that they have no real interest in reuniting with their sixth-round pick from 2019. Lacy and Fulgham were both cut by Detroit on the same day. Fulgham showed little in his Detroit time either and could be on his way out of the league.

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Shoppers in Throckley were shocked to see armed police descend on the village on Friday afternoon.
The police helicopter, six police cars and armed officers were seen in the Newburn Road area opposite Sainsbury’s supermarket at around 1pm.
Northumbria Police have now confirmed they were searching for a wanted man in the area.
An eyewitness contacted the Chronicle and said: “Police are all over in front of houses over from Sainsbury’s in Throckley .
“Tons of vans and police cars and the helicopter was out.”
Officers say a man was wanted for “outstanding offences” and he has been found and arrested.
Armed police have since left the area.
The force also tweeted that the police presence was due to an “isolated incident” and officers will remain in the area to provide reassurance.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Police were in the area as part of inquiries to trace a man wanted for outstanding offences.
“He has since been arrested and armed police are no longer in the area.”


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Ukraine: in 2013/14 MY grain exports may reach 33 mln tonnes – N.Prisyazhnyuk
In 2013/14 MY the general grain exports from Ukraine may reach the level of 33 mln tonnes, declared Nikolai Prisyazhnyuk, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, on January 13.
Since the grain harvest in 2013 in registered weight totaled nearly 63 mln tonnes, the export potential also raised. According to the current estimations, until July 1, 2014, Ukraine will be able to supply nearly 33 mln tonnes of grains on foreign markets. And to date Ukraine already exported more than 20 mln tonnes of grains, he said.
According N.Prisyazhnyuk, Ukrainian grains still remain competitive and required on foreign markets. Therefore, the growth of grain exports accelerated, to meet the high foreign demand, and relieve the domestic market.
As a reminder, in November and December 2013, the monthly export volumes grew to more than 4.6 mln tonnes. It became the record export rates in the history of Ukraine, which previously the domestic logistics failed to reach. Therefore, last year the Government began a comprehensive work on the logistics optimization to improve the capacity of grain transportation, summed up the Minister.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The center-left bloc in Norway appears to have won Monday’s general election, according to the first official projection, which shows the ruling Conservatives would lose power after a campaign dominated by climate change and the future of the country’s oil and gas exploration industry.
With a projection based on a preliminary count of nearly 52% of the vote, the Labor Party and its two allies — the Socialist Left and the euroskeptic Center Party — appear to have won power. The left-leaning side in the Norwegian parliament would get a total of 101 seats while the current government would get 67 of the Stortinget assembly’s 169 seats, according to the Norwegian election commission. A majority is at 85 seats.
As Norway’s largest party, Labor would try to form a coalition government. The Scandinavian country is not member of the European Union.
Labor has promised an industrial policy that will funnel support to new green industries, like wind power, “blue hydrogen” that uses natural gas to produce an alternative fuel, and carbon capture and storage, which seeks to bury carbon dioxide under the ocean.
“We will take our time to talk to the other parties, and we respect that this has not been decided until it is decided,” the head of the Labor Party, Jonas Gahr Stoere, told his party before the polling stations closed Monday.
Any post-election horse trading is likely to be fraught for the Labor Party and the 61-year-old Gahr Stoere. The Socialist Left won’t offer its support lightly and the Center Party is also demanding a more aggressive approach to shifting toward renewable energy.
The campaign focused on the North Sea oil and gas that has helped make Norway one of the world’s wealthiest countries. But fears about climate change have put the future of the industry in doubt. The country’s biggest industry is responsible for over 40% of exports and directly employs more than 5% of the workforce.
On the other hand, Norwegians are among the most climate-conscious consumers in the world, with most new car purchases now being electric.
Most of the country’s oil and gas still comes from mature areas in the North Sea, but most of the untapped reserves are in the Barents Sea, above the Arctic Circle. That is a red line for environmentalists, who could play a crucial role in securing a majority government.
The post Norway’s center-left gains after vote; climate is key issue appeared first on Associated Press.


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Sumter County Sheriff releases heartfelt message about fallen officer
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis has released a heartfelt message about deputy Cpl. Andrew Gillette.
Gillette was shot in the chest by a suspect while trying to serve a detention order and eviction notice at a home in Dalzell on Tuesday morning.
Crews rushed him to the hospital. But despite the fact he was wearing a bulletproof vest, Gillette later died from his injuries.
The sheriff said he is confident his deputies handled the situation correctly, despite the tragic outcome. He spoke fondly of Gillette, saying the office “will never get over the loss.”
Read his full letter:
“Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, along with SLED, are continuing to review the details of what happened yesterday. Based on my preliminary review of the events, it is clear that our deputies acted appropriately and professionally and I am confident the full investigation will confirm that.
Cpl. Andrew Gillette and the other deputies were doing their daily duties and carrying out an order of the court. I am satisfied and proud with the manner in which they conducted themselves in carrying out those duties before, during and after the tragic event that unfolded. Our deputies have my full confidence and support.
Of course, the best outcome would have been no loss of life but the subject’s unfortunate and senseless actions led to the loss of two lives and the grief of numerous families.
This is a tragic loss and a difficult time for the Gillette family, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and Sumter County.
Andrew was more than a badge and a car. He was a husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He can never be replaced and no combination of words can truly express the pain that is felt.
I am the Sheriff of Sumter County and the county includes those who have sworn to serve and those we are sworn to protect.
I, along with everyone at the Sheriff’s Office, appreciate the outpouring of support from our community, other law enforcement agencies and people from all over the country.
We will never get over the loss of Andrew but we can make it through this pain together.”
Gillette served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years before he went into law enforcement in Sumter County in 2013. He had been stationed at Shaw Air Force Base during his time in military service.
“I married a local girl and just stayed here,” Gillette was quoted as saying in a post on the SCSO Facebook page from 2018.
He is survived by his wife and 11-year-old son, the sheriff said. Gillette was 37 years old.
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Critically-rated unheard shows on Netflix to binge watch
Watching web or television series with friends or partner is a modern activity where you’ll also be bonding simultaneously. Various scientific studies suggests that if we laugh along with the people that we’re close with, it naturally strengthens a relation.
In today’s world netf or Netflix has become the sole source of diverse entertaiment in one application. But in between our packed schedules it is almost impossible to stay updated with the latest releases of films & shows.
Most people are only going to watch shows from Netflix recommendations or the one that are commercially popular. When we consistently do this, we’re bound to miss out on shows that are one of a kind. Some of the worst made Netflix series like Bridgerton, Stranger things have been over-hyped by the general audience and honestly we don’t think you should waste your time over these.
Few under appreciated netf’series that everyone should watch at least one time :-
The word narcos is an abbreviation of narcotraficante meaning drug trafficker. This netflix show is a crime drama focusing on the life of infamous drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. The plot is absolutely thrilling and reality based. If you face anxiety/stress regarding violence then watch this with someone comforting. The first season deals with Pablo Escobar’s journey to build a cocaine empire that was never seen before. Wagner Moura, a Brazilian actor played the role of Pablo and did it immense conviction. The American agent who went after Pablo is known as Javier Pena, played by Pedro Pascal. Season 2 of Narcos recived much more acclaim from audience as Pablo’s death played out as the climax. In narcos season 4 the beautiful beaches of coba mexico are shown multiple times.
This show is created by Baz Luhrmann and Stephen Adly Guirgis, with a budget of $120 millions. It is a period drama, musical series representing 1970’s New York follows a rise of hip-hop culture. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, debuted on netflix in 12 August, 2016. The series is shown from the perspective of talented teenagers who are just starting to chase their dreams. Most audiences say the best part about this show is it’s soundtrack, Jaden Smith had various songs in it. The unfortunate thing is that they discountinued the show after season 1 due to less popularity. How to delete your path account
Anne with an E
Adapted from L.M Montegomery’s novel ‘Anne of Green Gables’, Anne with an E is a beautiful recommendation for series on Netflix. This show came out on 19 March 2017 and continued till 24 November 2019. The story revolves around the coming-of-age story of an orphan girl who want to find love and acceptance from the around. Anne who is just 13 years of age has been facing abuse in foster homes and in homes of strangers. Anne with an E has three seasons and each one of them recieved critical recognition. Although the context of the show is dark, the story was played in a comical manner.
Dear White People
Dear white people debuted in Netflix on 28 April 2017 and the recent season will be released on 22 September 2021. This show is unlike any other, it makes audiences uncomfortable but in a good way. Dear White People was created by Justin Simien who wanted the plot to revolve around comedy-drama and satire. In this Netflix original series follows a group young black adults who study at Winchester University, predominantly white ivy-league college. Through the absurd perspective of these students societal issues like cultural bias and institutional racism comes up. This is one of the most entertaining as well as information rich series you could watch on Netflix.


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PICTURES: Keen Highland outdoor swimmer has brrrr-illiant idea to raise money for a homeless charity Shelter with Portmahomack and Rosemarkie amongst her chilly dips
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Trini Graham-Stewart, from Tomich, is swimming daily throughout January in lochs, rivers and the sea to highlight the freezing temperatures homeless people have to endure.
The money raised from the challenge will be donated to homelessness charity Shelter.
The 28-year-old, who runs her own sea glass jewellery business, has been a keen wild swimmer for a number of years.
“I chose Shelter as I wanted to show the parallel between the extreme cold of wild swimming in the Highlands in winter and the cold conditions homeless people have to endure during these months,” she said.
“I wanted to highlight that so many people aren’t fortunate enough to have a warm home to go back to.”
Between 2020 and 2021, there were more than 33,000 applications for homelessness assistance in Scotland.
Ms Stewart has currently raised £891 for Shelter through her efforts and swum at locations like Portmahomack, Rosemarkie and Home Falls.
To make a donation, go to her Just Giving page.


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What exactly does Erectile Dysfunction mean?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is any type of problem getting or maintaining an erection that interferes with sexual intimacy. Along with decreased sex drive (libido) and abnormal ejaculation (premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, or inability to climax), ED is part of a broader spectrum called male sexual dysfunction.
What causes erections?
Erections are caused when blood flows from the hypogastric artery into the spongy tissues of the penis (corpora cavernosa and spongiosa) faster than flows out, much like filling a water balloon or an inner tube. It’s a pretty neat system, because the erection itself puts pressure against the draining veins, thereby maintaining the erection.
They begin by psychogenic causes such as erotic thoughts or visual. Auditory, or olfactory stimuli, even fantasy. The can also occur as a reflex by tactile (touching) stimuli. (Nocturnal erections, somehow associated with REM sleep, are the most common cause of having erections upon awakening.)
Chemically, nitrous oxide helps relax the infrastructure of the erectile tissues (just as it does in relaxing blood vessel walls to increase blood flow to the heart, e.g., nitroglycerine). This is the way sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), tadalafil (Cialis), and avanafil work; it is also why it is dangerous to take these with other medicines for high blood pressure: too much relaxation of the blood vessels!
Anything that interferes with nitric oxide, circulation in the hypogastric arteries, healthy libido, or mutual sexual attraction can result in ED. Even performance anxiety can cause it.
How common is ED?
Of ED, abnormal ejaculation, and decreased libido, ED is the most common male sexual dysfunction. 16% of men suffer from ED, ranging from 8% in men aged 20-30 to 37% in men aged 70-75. If someone suffers another medical illness, these percentages are likely to be higher, e.g., cardiovascular disease, 47%. Diabetics, especially as they age, get higher rates of ED.
Who are at risk for ED?
The men who have the lowest risk for Ed are those in good health, who exercise regularly, and who have sex regularly. (“Honey, we have to have sex again. You don’t want me to get ED, do you?”)
Alternately, men more likely to have ED will have one or more of the following risk factors below:
- Age is a significant factor. Simply, the older a man is, the more he is likely to experience ED1.
- Low frequency of intercourse2. Having intercourse less than once a week increases the risk of ED. (“Honey? Do you?”)
- Obesity. Besides creating a generalized unhealthy condition, fat cells take an adrenal hormone and convert it into an estrogen, which can oppose testosterone.
- Smoking. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor, which squinches blood vessels and results in less blood flow.
- Decreased libido (sex drive) due to low testosterone, medications, or psychological effects can remove the physical and/or mental stimulus that begins an erection. Depression, fatigue, recreational drugs, and relationship problems can all result in a decreased libido.
- Diabetes mellitus (when added to age, can increase the risk of ED almost ten times. This may be because of the cardiovascular damage seen in diabetes). Even Type II diabetes, which can result in a testosterone deficiency, can cause ED (possibly related to obesity as a risk, above).
- Hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Generally decreased circulation in the body will not exclude the penis, which depends on adequate blood flow to become erect.
- Medication use (antidepressants are common causes). In fact, eight of the twelve most commonly prescribed medicines list ED as a side effect. Besides the antidepressants, diuretics (“fluid pills,” such as spironolactone and the thiazides), antifungals (ketoconazole), acid reducers (cimetidine, Tagamet)
- Sleep apnea (even when it isn’t from obesity or smoking).
- Psychosocial factors such as relationship problems, history of childhood sexual abuse, fear of pain when other conditions make erections painful like Peyronie’s disease.
- Neurologic problems (stroke, back injury, multiple sclerosis, dementia)
- Bicycling? Yes, it has been linked with ED, albeit controversially. It is theorized that constant pressure on the pelvic nerves or compromising the blood flow to the pelvic circulation may contribute.
- Low testosterone. Testosterone is the “male” hormone, although women have testosterone, too—just less of it. A lower than normal testosterone level for men or for women can cause sexual dysfunction in each.
- Other endocrine disorders, such as pituitary tumors and thyroid problems, as a cause for ED, will also see ED resolved when these problems, as the cause for ED, are treated.
How is ED treated?. Pills, what else?
In treating ED, both libido and erections must be considered. The libido may be a testosterone, psychological, or marital issues, which must be addressed at the same time. Besides these, attending to the erection problem itself is via a management flow sheet developed by the American Urological Association:
1. First line therapy: medicines that increase effects of nitric oxide to relax the channels in the penis for increased blood flow.
2. Second line therapy: directly interacting with the penis (urethral suppository, injectable alprostadil, vacuum pump).
3. Third line therapy: surgery (penile implant, surgical correction of the scarring in Peyronie’s disease, surgical repair of the vascular supply).
As can be surmised, these go through the ever-increasingly aggressive therapies.
Where does the singing canary fit in?
Erectile dysfunction is common and devastating, because expressing intimacy physically is crucial to a healthy sexual or marital relationship. In fact, it should be treated as an emergency, because losing one’s relationship is no less important than losing one’s health in any organ system. As long as other organ systems are being considered, however, the following should be the important take-home message here:
ED, when not caused by psychological reasons or abnormalities of the endocrine system (diabetes, thyroid disorders, low testosterone), should prompt a mandatory screen for cardiovascular problems, because the ED may be the only noticeable effect of circulation problems—that is, until a heart attack. Certainly, throwing Viagra at someone on request, without checking out one’s general cardiovascular health, is medically negligent. The circulation to the penis is no different than the circulation to everywhere else (especially the coronary arteries), so ED may be the canary in the mine. Your penis is like the canary: when it stops singing, there may be trouble ahead.
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Group seeks disclosure waiver for IT protection meetings
- By Alice Lipowicz
- Oct 13, 2005
Industry representatives advising the Homeland Security Department on protecting the nation's IT resources and other critical infrastructure should be exempt from a law requiring public disclosure and public meetings, according to a presidential advisory committee's working group.
In a report submitted Oct. 11, the National Infrastructure Advisory Council's Sector Partnership Model Working Group urged DHS to waive the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act for industry groups representing the 17 critical infrastructure sectors.
The recommendation applies to the Sector Coordinating Councils?industry groups covering 17 economic sectors including water, food, health care, banking and transportation?which help to identify vulnerabilities and to facilitate information-sharing with DHS.
The councils include private industry representatives and are mostly self-organized as advisory groups, though they have operated in part under the guidance of federal agencies. For example, the Agriculture Department was designated by the president as the lead federal agency to oversee agriculture protection. Most of the nation's critical infrastructure assets, however, are privately owned.
Under the federal advisory law, such outside advisory groups are required to make their meetings and communications open to the public to avoid secrecy and to discourage perceptions of undue influence and favoritism.
The working group's report casts the councils into a significant role. The councils "represent a primary point of entry for government into the sector," and there must be "continuous and open dialogue between the public and private partners in the model," the working group's report said. "Such interaction may trigger the Federal Advisory Committee Act."
Under Section 871 of the act, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff may exempt an advisory committee from the open communications requirements. The working group urged that he do so for all 17 sector coordinating councils to protect them from being forced to disclose "critical vulnerabilities" within their sectors. Furthermore, requiring public disclosure may hamper emergency communications that may need to occur at a moment's notice between DHS and the sector councils, the report stated.
Unless the exemption is granted, "the necessary information-sharing and advice from the sectors would otherwise be hampered by legal uncertainty," the working group said.
The working group also recommended that all information housed on the Homeland Security Information Network-Critical Sector "remain the property of the private sector and not be subject to a Freedom of Information Act request." Under the freedom of information law, members of the public can obtain access to information used by federal agencies.
The National Infrastructure Advisory Council was expected to approve the working group's recommendation. DHS officials have not said whether they will adopt the recommendation. Officials from the NIAC and DHS did not respond to phone calls requesting comment.
Alice Lipowicz is a staff writer covering government 2.0, homeland security and other IT policies for Federal Computer Week.

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Quickstep secures new C-130J purchase order from Lockheed Martin
Quickstep Holdings Limited has announced that it has secured a new purchase order for an additional 12 sets plus spares of C-130J Super Hercules wing flaps from global security and aerospace company, Lockheed Martin.
The purchase order takes the total cumulative order to 67 wing flap sets, and comprises part of Quickstep’s overarching US $75 million memorandum of agreement (MoA) to manufacture wing flaps for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
The outstanding orders are for deliveries through 2015 and 2016.
Nineteen complete wing flap sets have been delivered to Lockheed Martin so far in 2014, from the company's Bankstown Airport aerospace facility.
Quickstep executive Chairman, Tony Quick, said: “We are delighted to receive our third additional purchase order from Lockheed Martin since making our first delivery of C-130J wing flaps in February 2014. The company continues to execute on its existing contacts, demonstrating its ability to deliver on time and to specifications, and securing further contracts."
Lockheed Martin awarded Quickstep the tender to manufacture wing flaps for its C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in March 2012, and signed the US $75 million MOA in December 2013.
Over the life of the MOA, Quickstep will supply in excess of 120 sets of carbon-fibre flaps through to 2018.


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Fibonacci's Numbers in Renaissance Architecture The use of the Golden Ratio, or Fibonacci numbers, in architectural design was common in Renaissance architecture. The arabesque is enclosed by a circle, which is enclosed by a square, which is enclosed by a rectangle whose ratio equals the Golden Ratio. This illustration comes from Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Urnay.
In this example, the rectangle is equal to 1.4 times the circle. Therefore, the ratio of the circles to the rectangles is about 0.6. This means that if you were to divide the circumference of the larger circle by the width of the smaller one, you would get about 0.6 as your answer. In other words, half of the larger circle is equal to half of the smaller one.
The use of these ratios in art and architecture came to be known as "Fibonacci numbers." They are named after Luca Pacioli, who published details of them in 1545.
For example, there are only three steps required to build a dome: base, middle, top. If we let the base length be 1 unit and the height be 2 units, then the middle point will be 3 units up and away from the base. The top point will be 5 units up and away from the base. This creates a ratio of 1:3:5 for the whole dome.
The Renaissance style avoided the intricate proportional systems and uneven profiles of Gothic structures on purpose. Instead, like in traditional Roman architecture, Renaissance builders emphasized symmetry, proportion, geometry, and part uniformity. They also used materials that were easy to work with, such as brick or stone instead of wood.
Renaissance buildings have two main features that distinguish them from other medieval styles: clear lines and visible joints. The simplicity of the style allowed for a wide range of shapes and sizes for buildings, from small churches all the way up to huge castles.
Also unlike most medieval buildings, which were made of stone or brick, most Renaissance buildings were constructed from wood. This was because stone was expensive and hard to get building materials that are useful today. Brick, on the other hand, was cheap and easy to work with, so it became popular instead.
In addition to being made of wood, many Renaissance buildings had wooden roofs too. These were usually built as one piece with the rest of the house but could be separate if needed. They often included a number of different types of wood, which gave the roof its color and texture. For example, the tops of some roofs were gray from the bark of trees while others were black from the soot from burning wood.
The essential components of Renaissance architecture, such as domes and colonnades, were elevated, bigger, more ornamented, and more dramatic by Baroque architects. The resulting buildings are called baroque.
Baroque buildings are characterized by their use of complex, creative forms derived from nature. The key term here is "creative". Architectural styles often include both realistic and imaginary objects, but in the Baroque style these elements become unified under one concept created by the artist/architect. In addition to being creative, the artists' aim was also to astonish their audience with their works. They used unusual materials such as glass, metal, and plastic in order to achieve this goal.
Some examples of baroque buildings include the Santa Maria della Sal in Padua, Italy; the Church of Our Lady of Ransom in Kingston, Jamaica; and Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, England.
The word "baroque" comes from a Portuguese word meaning "debris of rocks". This refers to the decorative effect produced by using natural materials such as shells, stones, and wood in building projects.
During the Baroque period, many great artists developed techniques that are used today.
The Archaic period was a time of significant architectural creativity. The temples, its most important structures, grow more elaborate and subjected to strict symmetry. The wooden elements of the top building were gradually replaced by stone, and new construction techniques were created. The end of the Archaic period is marked by a decline in architecture that continues into the Woodland period.
The new type of building that appeared at this time is called a "wedge-shaped" structure. They are usually built with stone masonry and include several rooms. Some have been found with well-preserved wood beams inside the walls. Wedge-shaped buildings were probably used for ceremonial purposes since they are often located near other large structures such as pyramids or tombs.
Archaic period ends around 1500 B.C. The duration of this era is difficult to estimate because we don't have many examples of this type of building. However, it's believed that it lasted from 1500 B.C. until 1000 B.C.
The reason why we can say with certainty that this is indeed the end of the Archaic period is because after this date there are no more examples of wedge-shaped buildings being constructed.
The temples of Apollo at Corinth, erected in the second quarter of the sixth century B.C., and the temple of Aphaia at Aegina, built approximately 500–480 B.C., are among the best-preserved specimens of Archaic Doric architecture. At least three distinct groups of pedimental sculpture, each exemplifying a distinctive style...
The Parthenon, a Doric temple built in 447 B.C., was the most important monument of Ancient Greece. The Athenians used their own funds to build this temple as a gift to the goddess Athena. The original design was probably drawn up by Ictinus and Callicrates, but the project was taken over by Phidias, who probably completed it about 450 B.C....
Built between 447 and 430 B.C., the Laconian Temple of Apollo is one of the earliest temples in Europe. It was originally crowned with an open wooden roof, after which it was rebuilt using stones obtained from the surrounding area. The entrance to the cella was flanked by two columns supporting a triangular tympanum where the metopes (carvings on stone slabs) were attached. The sculptor came from Metapontum in Italy and was probably a follower of Chares.
The first Greek settlers arrived in what is now Australia in 1493. They were prisoners sent by the Spanish Crown to establish colonies on isolated islands where they could grow food for themselves and sell any surplus production.


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For young dad’s and older pa’s, we have an experience for them all whatever their age, ability and activity tastes – something for the adventurous, something for the thrill seeker, a little of this for the modern day father and a lot of the other for the creative minded dads.
If your dad is the sort of person who just can't keep still, is just itching to try new things in life or has the hots for the great outdoors, then our fantastic adventure gifts have got that covered many times over. There are experience gifts from zorbing, white water rafting, skydiving to aerobatics and paintball to explore.
Now we all know here at Gifts That Thrill that the most thrilling time your dad ever had was meeting your mother and that can never be replicated… however, it never hurts to try! There's a range of cracking thrill experiences on offer that are sure to make his Father’s Day just that little bit special than normal.
Keeping life simple and relaxing is difficult for the modern dad. He's great at his job, spends great times with the family and perhaps even does the odd DIY job around the house. But what about dad time to relax and get life in balance? Show him that Dad time is important to you and him this Father's Day with a gift from our fine array of sailing, driving, motor biking, fishing, photography and seaplane experiences.
These gifts are for the more creative dad’s amongst us who will no doubt enjoy the slightly off-centre experiences with great relish. For instance we have an Aussie Rules Football match (with host to explain the rules!) The chance to enjoy a seafood barbie class. A 16 bottle hamper of premium micro-brewery beers – and one that will no doubt tickle him to bits, a personalised painting to hang on his wall featuring his unique DNA profile!

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teams up with 976-TUNA for a 2 day trip leaves from H&M Landing Departing on Sun July 26, 09:00 PM. Meals and permits not included and will be collected on the boat. This trip will be heading offshore for tuna and yellowtail. Join 976-TUNA on this one for good times call 310-328-8426 for reservations.
H&M Landing calling in with a with a wrap-up report. They had 5 boats out today catch 116 Yellowfin Tuna, 49 Skipjack_Tuna, 1 Yellowtail, 64 Sand Bass, 2 Sheephead, 14 Whitefish, and 167 Rockfish. Ollie is live below to tell you all about it.
Trips go daily.
Listen in then call 619-222-1144 for reservations.
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The Ultra is now booking charters for our 2016 season.
Marina Del Rey Sportfishing calling in a wrap-up report. 4 trip out today catching 1 Sand Bass, 12 Sheephead, 16 Whitefish, 4 Mackerel, 430 Rockfish, 2 Bonito, 8 Lingcod, 25 Perch, and 160 Red Snapper.
Andy checking in live from the Enterprise 3/4 day out of Long Beach Marina Sportfishing. They had a good snap on the red snapper this morning and ended the day with some yellowtail and surface action. Andy is live below to tell you all about it.
Redondo Sportfishing with a wrap-up for the Redondo Special. They had 2 trips out today landing 4 Sheephead, 9 Whitefish, 294 Rockfish, 1 Bonito, and 12 Perch. Listen in live below for the full report.
Mark is live from Seaforth Landing with a wrap-up report. Great fishing again today with the San Diego landing 96 yellowfin tuna and more. They also had 4 half day trips two that did well on the rockfish and two that caught TUNA. Mark is live below to tell you all about it.
Trips going daily.
CLICK HEREfor a schedule and to book on line or call 619-224-3383 for reservations.
David is live from the Indian this evening with very good fishing today. They had about 14 guys on the boat and ended up with 37 yellowfin tuna on the anchovy rigs. David is live below to tell you all about it.
The boat is a go so show up early and get in on the actions.
They leave at 6:30 with or without you. So call now at 310-372-2111 or show up.
Pam checking in from LA Waterfront with the Sport King wrap-up report. They were out on a 1/2 day trip and caught 1 Halibut, 1 Calico Bass, 12 Sheephead, 47 Whitefish, 35 Rockfish, 2 Bonito, and 52 Red Snapper.
Trips go daily leaving at 6 am. Call for reservations at 310-547-9916. For all charter information on the Triton and or Gail force including lobster trips call Ryan at 310-844-3814.
Legend - Captain Chuck Taft -1 day - Offshore Tuna Freelance H&M LANDING ~ SAN DIEGO~ 2803 Emerson St. San Diego
Departs: 10:00 PM Friday November 27th
Returns: Approx. 7:00 PM Saturday November 28th
A Full Day freelance trip gets you to the OFFSHORE fishing grounds by sun up for an action packed day of fishing to target Tuna, Yellowtail and other Seasonal Gamefish Species. Mexican Fishing Permit Included $185.00. Online booking at hmlanding.com Discounts for Senior's Military and Juniors for info call 619-222-1144. Light Load so book now!
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Dolphin 70+ Yellowfin Tuna, Carl From Fishermans Landing is Live
Carl is live from Fishermans Landing as the 3/4 day Dolphin is doing it again. At Noon they have reported in over 70 yellowfin so far and plenty of time to fish. Carl is live below to tell you all about it.
They still have room on 3/4 day trips this week.
CLICK HERE for a schedule and to book on line or call 619-221-8500 for reservations.
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Sea Adventure 80 Sportfishing Co Now Booking Charters For 2015
Sea Adventure 80 Sportfishing Co Where Fishing is Legendary
With the 2016 season fast approaching it's time to start thinking about your groups charter. The Legend will fish anywhere from the Channel Islands, Guadalupe, San Benito's, Cedro's Islands. She features a huge live bait capacity comparable to the biggest sportfishing vessels.
The Legend is ideal for outings of 8 to 36 people. The Legend has a full galley preparing hot delicious food to enjoy while out on the water. Our 6-ton freezer will store your fish until we get to the dock.
Two 50 Inch flat screen TV with satellite hooked up.
This popular option is for small to Large groups and is often booked well in advance.
Call the Legend office at 760-753-8394 for charter information and book the best dates today.
Sea Adventure II has a knowledgeable staff to provide you quality service. The friendly and experienced crew has a desire to make your fishing experience a memorable and fun filled trip to remember. The modern galley seats up to 24 and offers the all creature comforts of home including two flat panel TVs with Satellite Television and Sat Phone, Ice Maker and Soda Fountain. The boat sleeps 42 passengers in an air conditioned bunk room. There are two heads with hot showers. The vessel is U.S.C.G. inspected and is a equipped with all of the most up to date safety equipment and electronics . For exciting fishing adventures from San Diego to Baja, book your next charter or open party trip onboard the Sea Adventure II.
Humbly fortunate to have another year to enjoy the company of family and friends and reflect on the many blessings enjoyed and perhaps overlooked this year, it is overwhelmingly satisfying to look back on our season.
I personally would like to thank each and every face we saw at the rail this year for making 2015 wonderful aboard the Relentless. To old friends and new, and to our wonderful crew;
Thank you for making it so exciting to look ahead to 2016. Happy Thanksgiving Mikey
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Pursuit is online Catalina Island Daily, John is live
Donny is live out of Pierpoint Landing wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
The Toronado go again Friday and Saturday night. No better way than to hang out on the Toronado after a huge Thanksgiving meal and a day of football. Tell them 976-TUNA sent you and pre pay to get your discount on these trips at 562-983-9300.
Hello everyone; Weather continues to be good, but by late afternoon, the wind did pick up. We had an excellent day of fishing, getting over 80 Yellowfin tuna up to 170 pounds, 3 Dorado, and 12 Wahoo. We will depart Clarion after dinner, and start heading north. We will arrive to Alijos rocks around 12:00 hours on Friday. We are looking forward to Alijos, with a 5 day rest. With Thanksgiving on for tomorrow, looking forward to some good eats. Chef Dave and Alex have something special, so until tomorrow, wish us luck. Team R/p
For a complete season schedule on the Royal PolarisCLICK HEREthen call 619-226-8030 for more information and to book your trip.
This year we decided to offer our Black Friday Package Special!
We will be offering them at a special price for a limited amount of time.
This is also the first and quite possibly the only year we will be offering a 5 Day Package. For those of you who are unaware how the fishing package works, whether you choose from the 5 or 10 day package, you get those number of fishing days that can be used in any increment on any open party trip on the Eclipse and Commander boats. The package only takes care of the ticket price so you will be responsible for meals, permits, and visas if needed. The following additional prices are as follows: Meals-$50 a day, Mex Permit-$15 a day, and FMM visa $25. Any package purchased can be used immediately on any open party trip you see on our website unless noted otherwise.
This is a great deal so don't miss out on your opportunity!
Mark the number one and only Turkey from Seaforth Landing is here live to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and give you a trips schedule for the weekend.
They have plenty of 1/2 day, 3/4 day and even a couple of overnight trips lined up for you and Mark has the Info for you. You can CLICK HERE for a full schedule and book your trip right on line or call 619-224-3383 to reserve your spot.
More great local offshore fishing going on the Dolphin out of Fishermans Landing will be running 3/4 day trips Friday, Saturday, and Sunday leaving at 6 am. Carl is live below to tell you all about it/
CLICK HERE for a full Schedule at Fishermans Landing then book right on line or call 619-221-8500 for reservations.
Hello everyone; Well it’s starting to look like Thanksgiving, with the Yellowfin making a excellent showing today. We had 82 Yellowfin up to 282 pounds. Most of the fish were in the 40 to 65 pound range, with 20 fish over the 100 pound mark, and 3 fish over 200 pounds. Lucky anglers today, Steve Lucero with a 252 pound Yellowfin caught on the kite. Steve fish came in tail first after being on the fish for over an hour. Danny Gasca with a 232 pound Yellowfin tuna. Danny had a few problems with his new reel, almost had to put the back-up on, but after a very long battle this monster was on the boat. Scott Freeman, who almost did come on the trip, due to a death in the family, but they told him to go, and he fought his fish for over an hour. Scott would like to let his mom know, that this one was for her. Scott fish came in at a beefy 282 pounds. So I would say that today was a very good day. We will give this another try tomorrow, before we start heading north, and try our luck at some more WAHOO!! So until tomorrow, wish us luck. Team R/p
For a complete season schedule on the Royal PolarisCLICK HERE then call 619-226-8030 for more information and to book your trip.
The 13 day Hoos Run and Gun hosted by Phil Hein returned this morning from a very fun and productive trip. Thanks again for the many sponsors for this trip along with Phil and Dave Mosher. We would also like to thank all of our customers who keep coming back for more and the new ones that are welcomed in to the group. Here are the jackpot results...Phil Hein...223 YFT...Pete Chavez...210 YFT and Dean Brown...203 YFT....Honorable mention goes out to Alan Steckler with his 200 even YFT...Happy Thanksgiving to all.
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H&M Landing Catch Report For Tuesday Ollie Is Live
Ollie the Voice of H&M Landing checking in with your daily report. The Old Glory came in from a 3/4 day run with 164 yellowfin and 47 skipjack. The Reel Champion 1/2 day with 5 anglers had 25 rockfish.
The Sea Adventure II had a couple of fun 1/2 day trips with over 100 bass and 100 sculpin released.With a good mixed bag of bass, rockfish and more.
H&M Landing has trips going daily including lobster trips on line every night. CLICK HEREfor the schedule and to book on line or call for information and reservations at 619-222-1144.
Marina Del Rey Sportfishing checking in this evening as the Spitfire out today with 14 anglers sacking up 140 rockfish for limits. Two 1/2 day trips on the New Del Mar sacked 356 rockfish, 8 sheephead, 2 whitefish, and 1 bonito for the 57 anglers.
Trips are going daily including twilight runs on the weekends. Call for info and reservations at 310-822-3625.
Mark is live from Seaforth Landing with your daily wrap Up. The San Diego does it again for their 3/4 day trip ending up with 154 yellowfin, and 12 skipjack. The morning 1/2 day sacked 70 rockfish with 12 bonito as the pm trip had a good mixed bag with 22 rockfish, 16 sandbass, 3 yellowtail, 9 calicos and more. The Pacific Voyager in from a 3 day trip with 19 anglers picking up 68 yellowfin, 275 rockfish, 36 yellowtail, and 15 sheephead.
Weather is going to get the best of them tomorrow but will back on line Friday with a full trip list. CLICK HEREfor a schedule and book right on line or call 619-224-3383 for reservations.


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Celiac.com 08/18/2016 - If you're looking for a quick, easy, refreshing treat that makes the most of summer's bounty of fruit, look no further. This recipe blends fresh jicama, peaches, and watermelon with a dash of lime, and a splash of chili powder.
- 2 cups fresh jicama, diced
- 2 cups fresh watermelon, deseeded, diced
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled, diced
- 4 limes, juice
- dash of chili powder
Chop jicama, watermelon, and peaches into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with lime juice, and top with chile powder, as desired.


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Why Join the NEWS Adventure (JtA)? JtA NEWS gives a voice to those who need it and puts events on the record that are in the public interest. Guided by Join the Adventure North Star, JtA NEWS holds truth and right to information at its journalistic core.
In the midst of the upcoming Moreton Bay Council elections, concerns have been raised regarding the campaign tactics of unopposed councillors who are actively supporting their opposed counterparts. This issue has sparked debates over the ethical boundaries of such actions within the political sphere.
June McCrorie, a concerned citizen, has shed light on the matter, questioning the ethical implications of unopposed councillors actively campaigning for their opposed colleagues. While not illegal, McCrorie raises the important question of whether such actions are morally justifiable, especially when considering the notion of independence and fairness in elections.
“I know it is not illegal but is it ethical?” Ms McCrorie wrote to JtA NEWS.
“Especially when they are touting, they are running as independents while patting themselves on the back for being quote: ‘an incredibly cohesive Council’.”
The crux of the issue lies in the perceived cohesion among the councillors, which McCrorie describes as “dangerously cohesive” and akin to “schoolyard bullies running as a pack.” The concern is amplified by remarks made by Yvonne Barlow during a council meeting on January 25, 2024, where she lauded the council’s cohesion while simultaneously promoting the independent status of its members.
McCrorie’s concerns reflect a broader sentiment within the community regarding the integrity of the electoral process and the representation of diverse viewpoints within the council. The notion that unopposed councillors may wield undue influence over the electoral outcomes of their opposed counterparts raises questions about the fairness and transparency of the democratic process.
In response to these concerns, the Moreton Bay Council has stated that while they encourage collaboration among councillors, they respect the autonomy of each individual to make their own campaign decisions. However, calls for greater transparency and accountability in campaign practices have continued to resonate among residents.
As the election date draws nearer, the debate surrounding the ethical conduct of unopposed councillors and their role in supporting opposed candidates is expected to intensify. It remains to be seen how this issue will impact voter perceptions and the outcome of the Moreton Bay Council elections.


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Blizzard's team based shooter Overwatch will be free next weekend from September 9 to September 12 for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users.
Available to all PlayStation 4 gamers but only Xbox One players that have an Xbox Live Gold account, the full version of the game including all 22 heroes, 13 maps, 13 languages, and four modes will be accessible. The trial will not require a PlayStation Plus subscription to enjoy.
Blizzard went on to mention that if players decide to purchase the game afterword, their save file will carry over.
Overwatch released on May 24 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC to mostly critical acclaim despite its lack of content.


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From Okanogan County Superior Court Records Tulee sentenced
Charmaine Nicole Tulee, 16, Omak, pleaded guilty Aug. 21 to third-degree possession of stolen property.
Tulee, who committed the crime May 15, was sentenced to six months of community supervision and 24 hours of community service.
Cody Lee William Burse, 17, Tonasket, pleaded guilty Aug. 21 to being a minor possessing or consuming alcohol.
Burse, who committed the crime June 1, was sentenced to 19 weeks and 24 hours of community service.
Abby Summerrain Richardson, 14, Conconully, pleaded guilty Aug. 19 to possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana.
Richardson, who committed the crime Feb. 8, was sentenced to one day and six months of community supervision.
In a second case, Richardson pleaded guilty to third-degree theft.
Richardson, who committed the theft May 22, was sentenced to two days and six months of community supervision.
Ryan Renae Pakootas, 16, Omak, pleaded guilty Aug. 14 to being a minor possessing or consuming alcohol.
Pakootas, who committed the crime Aug. 3, was sentenced to eight days, given credit for two days served and six months of community supervision.
Pedro Cuin, 15, Brewster, pleaded guilty July 31 to fourth-degree assault.
Cuin, who committed the crime May 21, was sentenced to two days and six months of community supervision.
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State Department of Fish and Wildlife Sgt. Dan Christensen recorded this video of the release of a mama bear and her three cubs Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. The bears were captured in a tree at Esther Bricques Winery near Ellisforde. The original video was much longer. We've edited out several minutes of footage between the cubs leaving the first trap and the mama and cub leaving the second trap. Enlarge


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Northdown Cafe and Taproom opened in Lakeview in May and I have been wanting to check it out. Wow, I love this place. I was there for lunch and it was a really relaxed and friendly vibe. The menu consists of comfort food and a lot of sandwiches that make it hard to choose from. I had a lunch special called the BGLT…that would be bacon, goat cheese, lettuce and tomato on sourdough. How have I NOT had a BLT with goat cheese before? It was heaven. My friend got The Burger which comes with their special sauce and a pretzel bun. She added bacon to keep up with the bacon theme we had going. Hand-cut fries that rivaled a french bistro.
Very full but with some time to spare to digest we asked the waiter about the pies they had. He didn’t hesitate to recommend the Almond Cream Pie. The pastry chef wanted to make something that could get around a peanut allergy and came up with this genius pie. First of all, one slice is PLENTY to share with two people. Especially after the bacon extravaganza we had just had. Graham cracker crust, whipped cream and almond filling. I haven’t had a slice of pie since I can’t remember but I can tell you I will not forget this one.
They have an extensive beer list (over 60 beers) that I am sure beer drinkers will appreciate. I am not a big beer drinker so I can’t speak to it but word on the street is the list is good. The other bonus is a lot of the ingredients are locally sourced so you can feel good about that. Oh, they have something called Pork Fries…consisting of: French fries with BBQ pork, chopped bacon, cheese sauce, pickled peppers, and green onions. If I had to wager on it, I’d bet I’ll be getting those next time.
Great for casual lunch if you are in the neighborhood and have a big appetite. They have free wi-fi as well. I will come back to see what it’s like at night and let ya know. Northdown Café and Taproom is at 3244 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL.


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Adjective: Knowing or using several languages.
Noun: A person who knows several languages.
Selected Language Books
Multicultural films: a reference guide by Janice R. Welsch and J.Q. Adams
Multicultural manners: new rules of etiquette for a changing society by Norine Dresser
The multicultural cookbook for students by Carole Lisa Albyn and Lois Sinaiko Webb
The healthy hedonist holidays: a year of multicultural, vegetarian-friendly holiday feasts by Myra Kornfeld; illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka
Come as you aren't!: feeling at home with multicultural celebrations by Norine Dresser
Celebrate the world: twenty tellable folktales for multicultural festivals by Margaret Read MacDonald; illustrations by Roxane Murphy Smith
A different mirror: a history of multicultural America by Ronald Takaki
Get started in Hindi by Rupert Snell

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As more and more auto and motorcycle manufacturers switch to full electrification of their products, Volkswagen Group (parent company of Ducati), Bosch, and Shell have developed a new fuel which they claim is made from 33% renewable ingredients and emits 20% less carbon than all the current fuels sold in the market today.
According to Volkswagen, they have been running a small fleet of Golf 1.5 TSI hatchbacks on the new fuel dubbed as “Blue Gasoline” and have calculated that if 1,000 of these cars run on the new fuel on an average of 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) in one year, there will be 230 metric tons-less CO2 in the air we breathe.
What’s in the “Blue Gasoline”?
According to reports, this new Blue Gasoline is made from 33% renewables from biomass-based naphtha and ethanol, which is certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system.
Naphtha is a by-product of some industries, more particularly, in the production of pulp for making paper.
If in the event Shell would bring and market the Blue Gasoline in the Philippines, this fuel might be a good option the next time you fill that tank if your motorcycle is fuel-injected.
Generally speaking, carbureted motorcycles, on the other hand, have no problem running on gasoline that contains ethanol. However, when not in use, especially for those garage queen classic motorcycles, ethanol-blended gasoline tends to stale more quickly and potentially cause the carburetor to malfunction.


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Yesterday I read a great piece by Kristin Wong about some of the challenges we face with admitting when we’re wrong (you can find it here). The gist of the piece was simply that often we see admitting wrong-doing or saying “Sorry” as a sign of weakness, and so we don’t want to go in that direction, particularly if it makes us look like we are less capable than we truly are.
And yet, admitting we’re wrong, at least in my opinion, actually shows that we are much stronger than simply showcasing our “rightness.”
Why are we more likely to love being “right” than welcome being “wrong?” A large part of that could be because we are often taught from a young age that being right is more valuable than being wrong, and we associate a “right” answer with completion, competence, and “correctness.” Of course, being “right” often means less learning has, or will, take place than when we are wrong. By being wrong, and owning it, we also own the challenge of figuring out what went wrong in our thinking or doing, and therefore can draw up additional questions that will help to take our learning further than it could go otherwise.
The key reflection point for me in the article was that, if anything, our efforts to lead and learn become much weaker when we shift away from welcoming being wrong. As I thought back on my career so far, I smiled that I’ve grown to welcome mistakes and failures much more, particularly over the last five years, than I did earlier in my career. So, in some small way, being wrong is truly right, and being right, well, you get the idea.

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The Philippines ranks third for piracy among eight East- and Southeast Asian countries, according to Philippines In View 2021, a report developed by YouGov and published in July by AVIA, the Asia Video Industry Association. A late-2020 survey estimated that 66% of consumers visited piracy Web sites and 47% of those consumers cancelled legitimate local and international content subscriptions. This report also quoted a research estimate by Media Partners Asia, that the 2020 monetary loss to video producers, distributors and aggregators was US$120 million.
A report published in February 2021 by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) found that 40% of all reported piracy was for movies and TV shows, and that 90% of IP violation reports were from online platforms; with 61% of that through Facebook.
Why it matters
In 2020, the COVID pandemic, declining television ownership, extreme weather, a consumer perception that content accessed over the Internet is “free,” and the shut-down of the free-to-air and radio channels of one of the country’s major broadcast networks (ABS-CBN) all constituted challenges to the Filipino media and entertainment industry.
The report summarizes that “in recent years, there have been serious efforts and campaigns to fight and contain piracy. Individuals, groups, private companies, lawmakers and government agencies cooperate and advocate counter-piracy programs to considerable effect.” But – as is also the case worldwide – the Philippines has remained unable to completely win the battle.
A proactive response by the authorities
In March 2021, IPOPHL was empowered to take the lead in fighting online counterfeiting and piracy in the Philippines, with rules that give offenders 72 hours – down from the previous 60 days – to take corrective action. It also grants expanded enforcement powers to the Philippines’ Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Office (IEO).
IPOPHL also signed an MOU with Filipino ISPs in April to establish site blocking processes. as well as a separate MOU with AVIA to develop a framework for piracy monitoring and site blocking.
Some further background
While TV ownership declined somewhat across most urban, suburban and rural areas, OTT services continued to grow. More than 99% of the nearly 74 million Internet users in the Philippines (Ages 16-64) watch videos online every month. The country leads the world in Internet usage, at 11 hours per day across 67% of all Filipino households. Among mobile users, 92% used entertainment and video apps in January 2021 and 69% watched TV via a streaming subscription in 2020.
The report is available to AVIA members. Piracy Monitor thanks AVIA for providing a preview of the data.

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The Spring Summer 2015 ad campaign of Balmain Menswear was photographed by Mario Sorrenti, art directed by Pascal Dangin and starring Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian. Hair and make up by Bob Recine and Lucia Pieroni. (source)
The monochrome image was shot by Joe Pugliese. (source)
The cover was shot by Thierry Le Gouès and styled by Jennifer Bauser. (source)
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Growth by annexation
Olympia officials are considering a major annexation of neighborhoods at the Southeast periphery of the city that would increase Olympia’s population by about 18%. If it moves ahead, the annexation will have a significant economic and political impact on the city of Olympia. All evidence to date shows an adverse effect: annexation would impose more expense on the city budget than the revenue produced by taxes from the area.
When the Growth Management Act went into effect in 1990, communities in Thurston County formed Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) where population growth was to be concentrated. Multiple purposes of the UGA included providing adequate land for future development; protecting rural agricultural land; and concentrating development to minimize the cost of providing for roads, schools and utilities.
The Olympia UGA includes areas along both sides of Yelm Highway, from Henderson Boulevard to the Chehalis-Western Trail (which forms the boundary between the Olympia and Lacey UGAs). The area is almost entirely residential, with small commercial businesses along Yelm Highway, a restaurant inside Indian Summer, and a golf course community at the SE edge of the potential annexation.
Some realities of municipal finance
Property taxes, sales tax and business taxes are the three pillars of municipal revenue. Areas that are primarily residential like that of the possible annexation produce primarily property tax, in contrast with areas with retail or office businesses that produce all three kinds of tax. When a city annexes an area, it’s responsible for providing services such as police, fire and parks. It also takes on the maintenance of roads. In general, residential annexations impose more expense than the revenue they bring in.
In the current Olympia budget period, property taxes contribute the smallest amount of the three taxes — projected to bring in $17 million. Business taxes provide $20 million, and sales tax $29 million. The annexation area would generate almost no additional business taxes. The only meaningful sales tax would be from mail-order purchases by residents in this area.
Economic impacts for the City of Olympia
The City has twice studied the potential impact of the annexation. City staff prepared a study in November, 2019, updated in May, 2020. The City also hired a consultant to examine the annexation, with a report in January, 2023. Both studies showed that the annexation would add more to city expenses than to revenues. That negative result would have been even worse had not both studies left out major costs and incorrectly added in revenues sources .
The 2019 study
The 2019 staff study looked at additional revenue from north and south annexation areas separately. Each was estimated to produce less new revenue than expense. The only categories of expense considered were these: fire, police, roads, stormwater, community development, and street lights. This study did not address additional expenses associated with sidewalks, bicycle lanes, parks, or city administration. Sidewalks alone, just for major roads and school walking routes, are at least a $5 million investment. And while additional labor expense for the Fire Department was considered, the estimated $10 -$20 million cost to build a fifth fire station to serve the area was omitted.
The inclusion of Metropolitan Parks District (MPD) property tax as “revenue” is a significant error. Technically, the MPD is a separate government agency whose revenues can ONLY be used for parks and recreation purposes.
MPD revenue augments about $7 million/year in city funds appropriated for parks, plus about $2 million annually in a voted tax on electricity, natural gas, and telephone bills. However, the staff included zero additional amounts on the expense side for parks and recreation. MPD revenues cannot be used to pay for police, fire, roads, or other city expenses that were considered. When MPD revenue is properly excluded from the revenue calculation, the net annual loss to the city budget rises to over $1.1 million.
There will be expenses for physical parks as well as recreation programs if annexation were to occur. Olympia has a policy to provide neighborhood parks within a half-mile of all homes, which means one or two additional parks in addition to a Community Park planned on the south side of Yelm Highway.
These costs are missing from the analysis. This could add an additional $5 million in capital costs and $500,000 per year in operating costs not considered by the staff. In addition, under an agreement between the City of Olympia and MPD, 11% of all revenues from property tax, sales tax, business tax and utility tax is dedicated to parks purposes– yet these were not subtracted from the total when computing dollars available to meet other city expenses.
The staff study also fails to include general overhead expenses. These costs represent nearly 20% or about $30 million of the city’s total budget: city manager, city attorney, municipal court, city council, finance, human resources, and “strategic initiatives” (whatever the Council wants to do in a particular year).
Adding population adds to the budget. When Olympia’s population passed 50,000, the city added a second “assistant city manager.” The City Manager office has ten staff in the current budget, plus 7.5 in human resources, 22 in information services, 17 in finance and 5 in the City Attorney office.
Administrative staff generally grows in proportion to the budget. Tumwater, with half the population of Olympia, has significantly less than half of Olympia’s staffing. A 20% “overhead” allowance on top of the estimate of $5.9 million in direct expenses for the departments examined would add another $1.2 million to the net loss associated with this potential annexation.
Another potential expense not addressed in the staff study involves rural fire districts that would lose territory. When the City of Tumwater carried out a major annexation, it agreed to pay the losing fire districts three years’ worth of property tax to avoid litigation.
Bottom line. The 2019 study overstated revenues, understated costs, and still concluded that the annexation was a money loser for Olympia.
The 2023 ECONorthwest Study
City officials then decided to hire a consultant, ECONorthwest, to study the annexation from a more current perspective.
The ECONorthwest study looked at two scenarios: one that assumed formation of a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) and one that did not. This April, voters in Olympia and Tumwater rejected the proposal for an RFA, so at least for now, that scenario is not relevant.
The ECONorthwest scenario that assumed fire services remain within the city budget made many of the same errors as the 2019 staff study. It assumed zero increase in parks expense, zero increase in administrative expense, nothing for crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, and other infrastructure capital and operating costs, and no dedication of 11% of general fund revenues for parks. Even with these errors and omissions, the ECONorthwest study showed a clear adverse impact on the City budget.
For the scenario based on formation of an RFA, the EcoNorthwest study included a table showing a net positive impact on the City budget. (Taxpayers would still shoulder the costs, however, through charges imposed by the RFA.) However, this positive result was also based on the same errors and omissions as the staff study.
Bottom line. The 2023 EcoNorthwest study overstated revenues, understated costs, and still concluded that the annexation was a money loser for Olympia.
Political consequences of annexation
The annexation precincts are almost entirely large-lot and newer single-family residences. There are some apartments in Wilderness and along Yelm Highway, and some townhouses in Indian Summer, but overall, these precincts contain voters more conservative than the average for Olympia.
In the 2020 Presidential campaign, for example, precincts that currently make up Olympia voted 78% for Joe Biden. The Biden vote in the annexation precincts ranged from 55% to 75%. This is not MAGA country, but based on vote data, every precinct in the annexation area is more conservative than the Olympia average.
Currently, the residents in the annexation area do not vote in city elections, but if annexed, they would. Adding 18% to the Olympia population in more conservative precincts could clearly change the outcome of elections.
For example, the most hotly contested election in 2021 was Spence Weigand, a fiscally conservative Democrat challenging Jim Cooper for City Council Position 7. Over $120,000 was spent by the three candidates in this race, with Cooper defeating Weigand in November by a margin of 54% to 45%. Weigand carried many of the perimeter precincts in Olympia, which are most similar to the annexation area. Adding thousands of more conservative voters could have changed the outcome of this race.
Winners and losers
Why are Olympia city officials considering this money-losing idea? There are several possible reasons. First, manifest destiny: the assumption that under the GMA, cities will eventually expand to the boundary. Second, Olympia is already providing water and sewer utility service, and our fire department regularly provides “mutual aid” to the two rural fire districts that now perform primary response. Bringing these customers into the City can seem logical. And third, City staff self-interest — managers and department directors of larger cities get paid more than those for smaller cities.
Is this a good idea for the people living in the annexation areas? They will pay significantly higher taxes: higher utility taxes and higher property taxes. These will add about $500—$1,000 per year per home, depending on value and utility consumption. On the other hand, residents will get city police and fire services, which are superior to the local fire districts and sheriff deputies now responding.
Do the residents have a choice?
Annexation requires a 60% vote of approval (based on value of holdings) from property owners in the annexation area. The City already has 60% “approval” in the form of “Waiver of Protest” agreements signed by developers as a condition of utility service. It’s unlikely that residents would have the opportunity to weigh in.
Where does it go from here?
The City Council Land Use and Environment Committee is scheduled to look at the annexation issue again, perhaps in June. They may set the proposal aside, or they may direct the Staff to initiate the annexation process. That process includes notification to property owners, a public hearing, a decision on a vote — all leading to a decision by the Olympia City Council. Analyses by both staff and consultants found that this annexation would impose substantial costs on Olympia and its current residents. Will the Council take those findings seriously?
Jim Lazar is an economist and former Thurston County Public Utility District Commissioner.

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Somewhere buried under all those bags of trash is the Egyptian city of Zabbaleen, where garbage reigns supreme. It looks like an object lesson, warning us of some impending garbage apocalypse, but there's something entirely different at work.
We've seen cities around the world ruined by radiation, pollution, political shifts, and depleted resources. At first glance, Zabbaleen looks like another set of modern ruins, a city crushed beneath our waste — a real-life version of Futurama's "Big Piece of Garbage."
But Zabbaleen is actually a thriving community built on the use and repurposing of waste. Residents of the city, which sits just outside of Cairo, collect trash from wealthier cities and use or reuse some 80 to 90 percent of it. Some of the waste is fed to livestock or burned for fuel; what can be repaired is fixed and sold. Much of their business consists of sorting and cleaning items and then selling them as scrap. Zabbaleen residents performed the service for the government, and now many waste management companies outsource their business to the city. But the citizens still live at poverty levels and amidst heaps and heaps of garbage.
Incredible ‘Garbage City' Rises Outside of Cairo [Inhabitat]


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“Not again!” That was the summary of reactions of some Nigerians on Saturday when news that the organised labour would be going on yet another national strike over the attack on the Nigeria’s Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, who was attacked and wounded during a protest in Imo state on Wednesday. The labour
“Not again!” That was the summary of reactions of some Nigerians on Saturday when news that the organised labour would be going on yet another national strike over the attack on the Nigeria’s Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, who was attacked and wounded during a protest in Imo state on Wednesday.
The labour leader and some of his comrades were given the beating of their lives on the streets of Owerri, the state capital by yet unknown persons. Comrade Ajaero was particularly affected. By the time he was released from what the police called protective custody, the number one labour leader looked like someone that just escaped from bees attack. His eyes and chicks looked puffed up- triple the normal size with blood shot eyes.
Outrage and condemnation followed the images that came out of Owerri, the state capital more so when news filtered out that Comrade Ajaero may need to travel abroad to seek medical care to confirm that the severe beating did not affect his brain and other internal organs.
The situation forced the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Friday to give the Federal Government a November 8 2023 strike notice over the attack on NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero and other union leaders in Imo State.
The unions, in a statement gave the government a six-point demand including the immediate removal of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State and Area Commander, among other officials, for their alleged complicity in the attack.
In addition, the unions also demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of all those involved in the attack, as well as compensation for the victims.
The labour unions also demanded a public apology from the Imo State Government and the Inspector-General of Police, as well as a guarantee that such an attack would never happen again.
But the Nigeria Police Force, Imo state Command had a different version of what happened that Wednesday. According to Mr. Henry Okoye, spokesperson of the command, the NLC president had a heated argument with some individuals who resisted the picketing of the airport in the state.
Mr. Okoye said to prevent an attack on Comrade Ajaero, the police took the NLC president into protective custody at the state police headquarters.
The labour leaders have not denied the claim by Mr. Okoye that some local Union leaders felt Imo state should not be shut down by the visiting national Union leaders. They have also not said the NLC President was not put under protective custody by the Police.
While a good number of Nigerians spoken to by the Nigeria Democratic Report (NDR) agreed with the labour leaders that the demand by labour was legitimate, they wondered whether it was enough reason to throw a wedge in the nation’s political,social and economic wheel.
They wondered whether the Commissioner of Police, Imo state and the Area Commander were responsible for the sharp division that manifested itself before the take off of the aborted strike in the state, more so, when the employer- the state government and the employees in the state are saying they are not being owed?
But the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun said the Imo state Commissioner of Police would be redeployed from the state. He id not say whether this is in response to Labour’s demand. Usually, the Police often effected a change of guard of the commissioners in states where elections were to be held.
Would this be far reaching enough to prevent Labour from proceeding on its proposed strike action? Will the government be able to meet Labour’s other demands? Globally, National legislation frequently lays down a number of conditions that must be met by workers and their organizations before they can exercise the right to strike.
However, in view of the danger that such conditions may limit the freedom of workers and their organizations to organize their activities and formulate their programmes, they should not unduly prevent recourse to strikes in defence of the interests of workers. In this respect, the following conditions are often found in legislation: the exhaustion of conciliation or mediation procedures prior to calling a strike; the requirement to hold a strike ballot, and for a majority of the workers concerned to vote in favour of a strike, before it can be called; and
the obligation to give a period of notice prior to calling a strike.
In most industrialized countries, the right to strike is granted in principle to private-sector workers. Some countries, however, require that specific efforts toward settlement be made before a strike can be called, while other countries forbid purely political strikes or strikes by public employees.
Most strikes and threats of strikes are intended to inflict a cost on the employer for failing to agree to specific wages, benefits, or other conditions demanded by the union.
Strikes by Japanese unions are not intended to halt production for long periods of time; instead, they are seen as demonstrations of solidarity.
Occasionally, strikes have been politically motivated, and they sometimes have been directed against governments and their policies, as was the case with the Polish union Solidarity in the 1980s. Strikes not authorized by the central union body may be directed against the union leadership as well as the employer.
In other climes, the decision to call a strike does not come easily, because union workers risk a loss of income for long periods of time. They also risk the permanent loss of their jobs, especially when replacement workers hired to continue operations during the strike stay on as permanent employees.
In the United States, this strike-breaking tactic was seldom used on a large scale before the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) strike of 1981, when President Ronald Reagan ordered the hiring of permanent replacement controllers. Most federal, state, and municipal unions in the United States are, by law, denied the right to strike, and the air traffic controllers’ strike was thus illegal.
Laws administered by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) govern the replacement of workers who go on strike, permitting the permanent replacement of workers only when an economic strike is called during contract negotiations. In other words, employers cannot lawfully hire permanent replacement workers during a strike over unfair labour practices.
Nonetheless, the threat of job loss has created a sharp decline in the number and length of economic strikes in the United States. American unions have responded by devising new tactics that include selective strikes, which target the sites that will cause the company the greatest economic harm, and rolling strikes, which target a succession of employer sites, making it difficult for the employer to hire replacements because the strike’s location is always changing.
In Nigeria, the principle of “no work – no pay” have been used by government to check frequent strikes.The employer does not have to pay the employees during a strike.
The big question now is : will the labour leaders still go on strike should government acced to there demand? Like a federal civil servant in Abuja, Mr. Abdurasheed Musa, observed on Saturday, labour should engage some other strategies instead of shutting down the country all the time. He said Comrade Ajaero should add some new labour words to his lexicon.