Full implementation of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, as intimated by the Northern Ireland Executive, will occur throughout 2021 and 2022. The end goal is a more responsive SEN Framework for children who have, or may have, special educational needs (SEN).
Currently, the Department of Education is seeking to develop a new “improved and more responsive” SEN Framework. This new SEN Framework comprises three elements:
- Primary legislation: Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (the SEND Act).
- Secondary legislation: New SEN Regulations.
- Guidance: A new SEN Code of Practice.
So far, the road to this new Framework has been protracted.
SEND Act 2016
As the primary component of the new SEN framework, the SEND Act 2016 received Royal Assent in March 2016. The 2016 Act establishes new duties on the Education Authority (EA) and on Boards of Governors in schools, with regard to children with SEN and the provision and assessment of SEN. The legislation also enacts new rights for parents and for pupils.
As such, the EA will be compelled to publish an annual plan for special education provision, while seeking and having regard to views of a child when making special educational provision decisions. Alongside its independent dispute avoidance arrangements, the EA will also be required to put in place independent mediation arrangements.
Meanwhile, boards of governors will be obliged to appoint a learning support coordinator to coordinate provision for children with SEN in each grand-aided school. These schools will also need to complete and review personal learning plans for each pupil with SEN which will then be transferred if and when a child moves between grant-aided schools.
In addition, the Act provides for increased cooperation between the EA and HSC Trusts in the provision of services that have been identified as being of benefit in addressing a child’s special educational needs.
However, while the SEND Act has come into operation, many of its sections have yet to be commenced in the absence of complementary SEN Regulations. Initially, sections 15, 16, 18 and 19 commenced in March 2016, followed by sections 6 and 1 in September 2016 and December 2020 respectively.
New draft SEN Regulations
Providing an enhanced legislative basis for delivering a responsive and effective SEN Framework, the new SEN Regulations are intended to support the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (the 1996 Order), as amended most recently by the 2016 Act.
Previously, in 2016, the Department of Education had consulted on new draft Regulations. However, given the delay, the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive and the Covid-19 pandemic in the intervening years, as well as “significant improvements” to the new draft Regulations, the Department complete a second consultation.
Improvements to the new draft Regulations include comprehensive processes and timescales to be followed by the Education Authority, boards of governors, and health and social care authorities (including HSC Trusts) when undertaking their statutory duties of identifying and assessing if a child has, or potentially has, special educational needs, and to putting in place special education provision for those children who have SEN.
New SEN Code of Practice
The new SEN Code of Practice provides clarity on the the new draft SEN law and provides practical guidance for those identifying and assessing children who have, or potentially have, SEN, alongside those who provide special educational provision for children with SEN.
The summary report…
In December 2020, Section 1 of the SEND Act came into effect, requiring the Education Authority “so far as is reasonably practical, to seek and have regard to the views of the child”. Section 1 also requires that the Education Authority has regard to the importance of the child participating in decisions being supplied with the necessary information to facilitate participation in those decisions.
At that time, then Education Minister Peter Weir MLA asserted: “I am committed to improving the current system of special educational provision and to support pupils with special educational needs to meet their full potential.
“This new duty on the Education Authority will provide children with SEN the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process involving their education. I want to ensure that children have access to the necessary information and support to enable them to participate, and make their views known, in decisions relating to their future.”
“A recurring theme from several participants was that families with disabled children or those with SEN were the ‘forgotten ones’, particularly when it came to devising the response to Covid-19…”
National Children’s Bureau (NCB) in Northern Ireland
Requiring commencement orders, the outstanding provisions of the SEND Act can only come into effect once the new SEN Regulations and the Code of Practice are made by the Assembly.
The SEN Regulations and Code of Practice were open to a 22-week public consultation from 30 September 2020 to 2 March 2021. However, rather than wait for the conclusion of this consultation, the then Minister felt “it was in the best interests of children to implement this provision as soon as possible”.
After 22 weeks, the consultation on draft SEN Regulations received 207 responses, 186 via the NI Direct Citizen Space and 21 via email, while the Consultation on draft SEN Code of Practice attracted 212 responses, 178 via Citizen Space and 34 via email. This consultation was complemented by a targeted approach to obtain more detailed feedback from children and young people with SEN, as well as their parents/carers, on specific proposals.
Summary reports of the two consultations have now been published, though, as yet, the new SEN Framework has yet to be fully implemented.
In the meantime, a July 2021 report by National Children’s Bureau (NCB) in Northern Ireland has indicated that families of children with special educational needs and disabilities feel they had been “forgotten” amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
“A recurring theme from several participants was that families with disabled children or those with SEN were the ‘forgotten ones’, particularly when it came to devising the response to Covid-19 (and especially the lockdowns), the consequences of which were far-reaching for such families,” the report outlined.


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To help businesses keep track of updates in UK legislation and policies, VinciWorks regularly publishes a regulatory update. Our regulatory agenda for August covers the latest COVID-19 government guidance, EU developments, acts of Parliament, bills before Parliament, open consultations and more.
What’s new this month?
The UK continues to take steps to re-open the economy following from lockdown in the first half of the year. The government is taking steps to encourage companies to get back to the office and people back into shops, bars and restaurants, helped in part by the Business and Planning Act which eased rules on the use of outdoor spaces in England, for example.
The much-delayed IR35 passed with the Finance Act The new rules – which will shift responsibility for deciding how contactors should be taxed onto the employing businesses – will now come into force APRIL 2021.
New parents will get a boost. Following a consultation, the government is proposing to extend the redundancy protection period to six months once a new mother has returned to work and extend those protections to those taking adoption leave. Former Women and Equalities Minister Maria Miller has moved a private members’ bill to the same effect.
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Who's the better liar? Women or men?
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I don't think the tendecy to lie is gender specific and it changes with time as well as with the circumstances and the environment in which the liar lives. Even compulsive lairs are evenly distributed between the sexes, but this is just a guess from my side.

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“Keto No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Bars are the ultimate, easy, no-bake healthy dessert or snack! They have no gluten, dairy, or refined sugar and are vegan-friendly! ” Keto No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Bars – You must try this recipe.
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- 4 tbs Butter, unsalted
- 1 c. Organic Peanut Butter, creamy
- 1 tbs Swerve, confectioners (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Maple extract
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp (pinch) Himalayan pink salt
- 1 c. Unsweetened coconut, shredded
- ¼ cup unsweetened chocolate chopped
- 1 TBS peanut butter
- Melt butter in microwave safe bowl.
- Stir in peanut butter, mix well.
- Add Swerve, maple, vanilla and salt. Mix until incorporated.
- Mix in shredded coconut.
- Scoop into brownie squares pan or silicone mold.
- In the microwave or on the stovetop, gently melt together the chocolate and peanut butter.
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Recognizing a Trigger Food
I’m more than a decade into living with IBD. I have spent agonizing days, weeks, months, and years navigating what I eat, how it affects me, how much or little I should eat at a time, how often I should eat, etc. Basically, any way that food affects my gut. I’ve written about my safe foods before, but I haven’t spent much time sharing about my trigger foods. There are a few reasons for this.
The relationship between Crohn's and food
First, I feel like the foods that upset my stomach are pretty common for Crohn’s patients. Second, I despise keeping food journals. During my years of misdiagnosis, I was constantly required to keep a food journal for my doctors, as they were sure there was a food allergy or pattern that would explain the severe GI symptoms I continued to present with. To this day, keeping a food journal is one of my least favorite things to do. And third – I have done nothing to navigate trigger foods besides removing them from my diet completely, which felt like there might not be much to talk about in an article such as this.
But recently, I've been forced to recognize some new trigger foods. And I thought that experience was worth sharing because I know that others can relate. I have done my best to stay vigilant about how my body is responding to foods, especially when things become patterns.
Growing list of Crohn's trigger foods
It's been years since I've eaten popcorn, spicy foods, things with sesame seeds, or tomato sauce. No matter how well I'm feeling, these things automatically cause me significant pain and GI distress. Then, there are things like salads, raw vegetables, and leafy greens, which can be tolerated in small doses when my gut is on its best days.
Recently, I have been making small changes in my diet – some to feel healthier, to have more energy, and some to lose weight. One of those changes involved adding more fruits and vegetables into my daily routine via prepackaged smoothies with a variety of nutrients. The third flavor I tried contained spinach and kale, and even though it tasted delicious and was completely blended, it caused me somewhat instant intestinal agony. I felt so frustrated.
It'd been a long time since I really tried anything new, and I felt like this was my punishment for venturing outside the gut-approved box I'd been living in.
Process of elimination to figure it out
Now, that smoothie obviously had other ingredients. But ingredients that I'd eaten more frequently – blueberry, fig, and walnuts. I spent time thinking about the situation. I had no proof that it was those two ingredients specifically, but my gut told me that it was.
I returned to my freezer and reviewed the other 6 smoothies I had waiting for me. Only one of them contained spinach, and I decided to try it on a day when I had nowhere to be and nothing to do. When I instantly experienced the same reaction – stomach cramps and urgent diarrhea, I knew it had to be eliminated. I was so bummed.
If you try new foods regularly, how do you navigate trigger foods? Do you find your list of "avoid" foods growing?
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On the Great Impressions Blog today!
Not 100% sure what style of card this is, so I have dubbed it a Fancy Fold Pop Up Card. Does that work? I used the beautiful Great Impressions flower stamp F553 Large Stitched Flower as my 'Pop Up' as well as the AA24 Solid Sunflower and the Thinking Of You Sentiment from E791 Sweet Sentiments.
The solid sunflower is stamped in More Mustard on the strip and again in Antique Linen on the tag. I also used a Sakura Black Glaze pen to accent the stitched flower.
Swiss Dots Embossing Folder to add some texture, pretty yellow gingham ribbon, button and Jute Twine as accents. Classic Circle and Stitched Tag dies used.
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Aroh Welankar (PHOTO: GAURAV KADAM)
Patriotism means different things to different people and they express their love for the country in myriad ways. One may believe that one has to be a chest-thumping, flagwaving individual to show loyalty to the country. There is a general perception that only when we are serving in the army or doing charity work or revolutionising society by great actions, we’re being patriotic to the country or that is the only way to express love to our motherland. Today, people also like to believe that they need to tweet politically charged statements or write highly about India equates to being a true Indian. I, on the contrary, feel that it is the smallest of acts done in the most sincere way that counts.
When we do something with utmost honesty, we truly are Indians. Paying our taxes and not evading them, not littering on the road, caring for the less privileged and the destitute, keeping our surroundings clean, following traffic rules, celebrating our diversity, being respectful of all religions and faith, not polluting our rivers and neighbourhood and caring for others also quantifies being patriotic and doing service to the nation. I also believe if you are striving to be the best in whatever you do you’re loving your nation.
This Republic Day, I pledge to be a responsible citizen and do everything in my capacity to ensure that I feel proud of being an Indian and my actions."


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TUCSON - A southwest side neighborhood is honoring the youngest victim of the January 8th shootings by naming a skate park after her.
City leaders unveiled the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Skate Park Saturday. It's located at Grijalva Park.
Tucson City Councilmember Regina Romero says an anonymous donor gave $7,500 to build it. The Midvale Park Homeowners Association matched the donation with another $7,500.
She says residents in the area felt compelled to give back in Christina-Taylor's honor. Romero says, "As a little girl in a short life she wanted to get involved, she wanted to get involved in her community. She wanted to do sports and make it better. and, you know, that's an inspiration, and that re-focused all of us to do the right thing."
The Tucson Parks Foundation helped facilitate the construction and financing of the skate park and neighbors worked hard to gather signatures to support the naming and dedication.


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Haystack Mountain offers a mildly rigorous trek through the forest and up the mountain to an observation tower with a 360-degree view of the mountains, lakes and towns near Norfolk, CT. We parked farther back on the road leading to the trailhead as there was still a fair amount of snow on the road. The last 30 min on the incline was steep, but I feel like they all are at some point. Really quick and easy, didn’t use spikes. From here you will cross a dam and begin a much more aggressive climb. Located just off the intersection of Routes 44 and 272 in the beautiful Northwest Connecticut town of Norfolk, the park offers lots of walking and hiking opportunities that range from easy walks to mildly steep terrain. We went on a Monday afternoon and only saw about 10 people. The open ledge is reached in 3.3 miles. Took extra time getting back trying not to slip and fall in it. The DEC sign at Rt. This was our 4th/46, still feel new but the scenic views on the trail were refreshing. Very easy brought my parents and our dog. This difficult terrain is usually wet and slippery, making the footing difficult. 86 in Ray Brook (located between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid) shows this as a trail to Haystack Mountain (3.3 miles) and McKenzie Mountain (5.3) and is marked with blue trail markers from the beginning of the hike. The climbing begins to kick in as you approach the Haystack Mountain Trail on the left. Haystack Mountain in the winter Apr 8, 2017. A lesser known and used foothill East of Sedro-Wooley that offers solace and year around recreation. The shortest route to the tower is from the parking area at the end of 1.27 mile Haystack Mountain Road, which is open from late-April to October 31st. Haystack Mountain Trail Conditions . One of Aroostook County’s gems, Haystack Mountain is a must see for everyone. Definitely very muddy in places, but still passable. 157 m blue singletrack trail. We forgot to turn back on the gps at the top. The yellow trail to the top is maybe half a mile and never too difficult. Great, short, and relatively easy hike. Haystack Mountain is a beautiful scenic park highlighted by one of Connecticut’s stone towers atop its summit. You may not have visited Haystack but you’ve undoubtedly seen the mountain as you drove along the Diagonal or Foothills Highways. This would be a good family hike for those wanting to take tweens on a longer more technical hike with length but with little danger. Eventually you will swing hard north and follow closer to a stream on your left. It’s a trail-less peak off Bear Notch Rd, which is closed in winter, usually from November thru May or June. The show will be on view through March 8, 2020. Beautiful day and stunning view from Haystack Summit. return Ability Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Turn right off Route 30 onto Waite Hill Road, park at the designated location on Waite Hill Road. :), Easy incline on Jack Rabbit trail to short bushwhack to top. Really nice trail! I'm admittedly not in peak hiking condition at the moment, but am in no way out of shape and this route was HARD. Mud made it kinda fun. Nice view at summit. Haystack Mountain Trail is a 8.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Ray Brook, New York that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Town of Wilmington officials assure that the signs on the Haystack Mountain Trail prohibiting trespassing in the town's drinking water supply area do not apply to hikers climbing Haystack Mountain. The ascent up Haystack is a little challenging with rock scrambling towards the top. Decent moderate hike through the forest and up to the summit of Haystack. more » 52 | Apr 8, 2017 @ 12:49pm. Great hike! First few miles are fairly level, with a few steam crossings. Trying to go around it results in a far more difficult ascent. As the terrain begins to climb the footing remains very nice. Continue through Ray Brook and locate the trailhead for Haystack and McKenzie on the left. Photo by wolfwoman. The short but rugged hike will allow one to experience the outstanding views of Northern Maine. The three of us kept a moderate place for us. Stop and check that out. status date description; Aug 16, 2019 @ 6:48am. The easiest way to reach the summit of Haystack Mountain is to start at Geyser Pass. Fun for a quick 3hr trip. Mountain Stats: Summit Elevation: 3,200′ Vertical Drop: 1,400′ Skiable Acres: Approximately 200 Glades: 28 acres Number of Trails: 45 Number of Lifts: 4 Snowmaking: 90% coverage. Friday, June 19, 2020. Shortly after passing a large rock outcrop on your left, look for a narrower trail to your right. Waterproof shoes are a must. A section of the Haystack Mountain North Trail as it ascends very steeply to the Haystack Mountain summit. It provides hikers a trail to its peak that depending on the time of year and weather conditions, can be challenging yet fun to technical and dangerous. These posts have been tagged with The Nubble, Haystack Mountain, NH, or are within 1.5 miles of it. You need to be on guard as you trek. We didn't see this and continued on the Haystack trail which was brutal. Haystack Mountain: Distance: 3.1 miles Elevation Change: 1,125' Hiking Time: 2-3 hrs. Le sentier vous présentera des fleurs sauvages et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. Haystack Mountain Trail is a 1.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Liberty, Maine that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Once on the summit, the rather huge stone tower looms and begs to be climbed. Need spikes. If you're looking for the views but not wanting the intensity, I'd suggest taking the McKenzie trail at the split then the jackrabbit trail left to the summit, then descend using the same route instead of doing the haystack-jackrabbit-mckenzie-haystack loop described here. Haystack Mountain Trail Reports. Follow the Friends of Haystack trail to the summit around 1.5 miles one way. return Ability Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Turn right off Route 30 onto Waite Hill Road, park at the designated location on Waite Hill Road. Length: 3.0 miles Trail Begins: Road 1538 Trail Ends: Haystack Mountain Area Map: Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map USGS Map1: Elk Park Township 5N; Range 6W; Section 27 There some technical singletrack contained within the network of trails and some very smooth, more relaxing rides. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Always Carry A Trail Map: The Map Adventures White Mtns Trail Map is the map I carry in The Whites.-Kimball @ TrailsNH. Also includes a children's book on signposts along the trail; the book changes seasonally. Quartz diorite is often confused with granite because they look similar. Free Web Maps: Haystack Mountain State Park Trail Maps (DEEP) Avenza App Map (FREE): Haystack Mountain State Park Trail Map. Overall good hike for the day. Great weather today, first time doing this peak. The trail to Haystack Mountain treks through quartz diorite, a coarse-grained intrusive rock with 5-20% quartz (diorite has <5% quartz). You may not have visited Haystack but you’ve undoubtedly seen the mountain as you drove along the Diagonal or Foothills Highways. I’ve had Bartlett Haystack Mountain on my radar for a few years, but never made the time to go climb it. Haystack Trail (82) is a moderate hike approximately three miles to the summit of Haystack Mountain where you have a panoramic view of the valleys below. With Autumn in full swing and fishing season over and the trails crowded with leaf peepers, I decided a bushwhack would give me some exercise as well as solitude. Pisgah (Mt. Dec 8, 2019 . The trail soon begins a steeper climb before following a ridge through a wet section. The 34 foot high stone tower at the summit of Haystack Mountain (1716 feet above sea level) allows visitors to see Long Island Sound, the Berkshires, and peaks in Massachusetts and New York. Haystack Mountain Trail is a 8.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Ray Brook, New York that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Trail was well marked and only muddy in a few spots but easy enough to avoid. The path swings right at 1.5 miles, then descends to Ray Brook before climbing moderately to the McKenzie Mountain trail on the left in 2.4 miles. At 11641 ft, Haystack Mountain is not one of the highest peaks of the range but the fact that it sits at the western edge of the mountains makes it appear as a prominent peak when viewed from the town of Moab. The exhibition, "In the Vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, 1950–1969," curated by Rachael Arauz and Diana Greenwold and organized and first mounted by the Portland Museum of Art, Maine in May 2019 has re-opened at its second venue, Cranbrook Museum of Art. Bring your spikes, but not an absolute necessity! Haystack Trail (82) is a moderate hike approximately three miles to the summit of Haystack Mountain where you have a panoramic view of the valleys below. Aug 16, 2019. view all reports » Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail. Moderately flat at first, the trail weaves through a forest with some wet areas, opening up into a hardwood forest after a quarter mile. Haystack Mountain Ranch is an exceptional country estate, golf course and event venue located on 212-acres just north of Boulder in Boulder County. Crowded at the top but an overall nice hike. Haystack Mountain is a 1,716-foot-high (523 m) mountain topped with an observation tower that is the chief features of Haystack Mountain State Park, a public recreation area in the town of Norfolk, Connecticut.. Free trail maps, driving directions, regulations, fees and camping information for Haystack Mountain OHV Area in New Mexico. Great variation in scenery and trees/flora, with lots of landscape interest. Past Week. Before you reach the summit there is a beautiful overview. Wide trails and quite an easy hike! Trail is quite packed down but a bit icy. Haystack Mountain’s trail is an offshoot from the McKenzie Mountain trail. Haystack Mountain Hike Info. Kind of steep in the last half mile. Aug 16, 2019. view all reports » Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail. Free trail maps, driving directions, regulations, fees and camping information for Haystack Mountain OHV Area in New Mexico. Avenza App Map (FREE): Haystack Mountain State Park Trail Map. This difficult terrain is usually wet and slippery, making the footing difficult. The hike from the low clearance vehicle starting coordinates begins hiking on an old double-track road. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Overall the trail is well marked until the climb to the summit. Trail Map | Photo Gallery. Views are incredible. Content last updated February 2018 Near Haystack Mountain NH . 51 rides ; Technical Trail Features (TTF) Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-off. Length: 3.0 miles Trail Begins: Road 1538 Trail Ends: Haystack Mountain Area Map: Deerlodge National Forest Visitors Map USGS Map1: Elk Park Township 5N; Range 6W; Section 27 From the intersection of Route 73 and Route 86 in Lake Placid follow Route 86 toward Saranac Lake. In 4.2 miles, it gains 3629'. Trailhead parking: Route 272 – North St, Norfolk Historic District, CT 06058. Please Note: From November 1st through the third weekend in April, this park is a “walk-in” facility with limited parking available at the entrance. Haystack Mountain is a piece of Colorado history – an iconic Boulder County landmark. Going up towards haystack at the start of the loop is challenging and fun, and then the return on the back end of the loop is very easy and gradual. Fun, engaging, but super muddy. Haystack Mountain, Skagit County, Washington. The view is BEAUTIFUL! The trail then begins rolling upwards for nearly a mile before descending gently along a ridge for less than half a mile. From the trailhead start a mellow hike through an attractive forest passing below Little Burn Mountain to your right. Haystack Mountain Trail is a 5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Wilmington, Vermont that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. lm happy we snuck this hike in before the weather completely turned. Travel the twisting mountain road or hike the rugged trail to the top, either way you will be astounded at the beauty of mountain laurel in June and the spectacular colors of foliage in the fall. Haystacks, or Hay Stacks, is a hill in England's Lake District, situated at the south-eastern end of the Buttermere Valley.Although not of any great elevation (597 m, 1,958 ft), Haystacks has become one of the most popular fells in the area. Trail is pretty with some snow on the bottom. Its broad, flat summit tops a divisive ridge between the Capitol Creek and West Snowmass Creek drainages, just north of a saddle under Mount Daly (13,305').. I would say this was a moderate hike And a good one for someone who is just getting in to hiking.. I went up without micro spikes, so it’s doable, but definitely recommend them as they would likely make the trek up and down a bit easier. Haystack Mountain, from surrounding areas, is the tallest peak seen by eye. FOLLOW US @HAYSTACK_SCHOOL . The trail is about four miles and will have you traveling out and back through the woods on Haystack Mountain. Also, overall there need to be more blazes especially around the stream crossings where it's easy to lose the trail. Absolutely stunning ! The trail follows gentle ups and downs as it passes through an attractive forest at the base of Little Burn Mountain. You immediately feel immersed in nature as you enter the trail. The double-track road is fairly open view views of the surrounding hills. Once you hit the waterfall there is a small sign high up on a tree where the trail splits into Haystack (to the left by the water) or McKenzie (to the right). Haystack Mountain State Park Norfolk . This was my second of the Saranac Lake 6ers and I’d have to say that this was easier than McKenzie and a better, more open view at the top. Intro … To reach the trail via the approach I have described, continue down from White River Pass for 3.6 miles and 2700' (of loss, remember) to what is said to be a well-marked intersection. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from April until November. Pretty crowded, but able to distance. It took me 4 hours and 10 minutes to complete which includes an hour lounging at the summit. One of the few muddy sections along the Haystack Mountain North Trail. After the intersection, the trail crosses a dam and begins an aggressive climb. Nice lil summit viewz to the east. Trail was muddy so waterproof high tops should do. Haystack Mountain Trail est un sentier aller-retour de 8.0 kilomètres très fréquenté situé près de Wilmington, Vermont. Haystack Mountain - 12.9 Miles Round-Trip Haystack Mountain (12,206') is located 6.45 miles from Maroon Snowmass Trailhead in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness. Haystack Mountain Trail hiking trail in Lowell, Vermont. Overall the trail is fun, quick, and a great winter hike if you get the chance! It offers one of the best 360’ views in the entire county. From the partially wooded summit, some views include Haystack Pond and Mt. Haystack Mountain Trail Maintained mostly by outfitters and guides, a trail does go to the summit. Great hike but the summit is small and can get over crowded very simply. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Would do it again and go on to McKenzie, Whiteface Mountain Trail past Lake Placid and Connery Pond, Jackrabbit Trail to Haystack Mountain to McKenzie Mountain Trail Loop, McKenzie Mountain and Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Trail, McKenzie Mountain and Moose Mountain via Haystack Mountain Trail. The small rocky peak looks to the east, over the Deerfield Valley of Wilmington … It’s a 3 mile trail and follows a beautiful waterfall for the first couple miles. Chilly up top but the views were pleasant. Incredibly icy. Apr 8, 2017. Trail Map | Photo Gallery. Views are incredible. Haystack Mountain in the Boulder Mountains is a great hike close to Butte. Its broad, flat summit tops a divisive ridge between the Capitol Creek and West Snowmass Creek drainages, just north of a saddle under Mount Daly (13,305').. The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain is not open to the public for skiing and snowboarding. Sure you cross over the waterfall ( manmade ) the next mile and never too.. 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Online mysticism courses have experienced a nearly 20-fold surge in popularity among the Russian public, the Vedemosti business daily reported Tuesday, citing data provided by telecommunications companies.
Analysts attribute Russians’ growing interest in mysticism to the stress and uncertainty being caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Online schools offering lessons in fortune telling, astrology, and other esoteric practices saw traffic increase from 312 visits between January and March 2022 to 5,962 over the same period in 2023, according to Vedomosti’s analysis of cell phone operator Tele2's data.
Another major Russian cell phone operator, Megafon, registered an 11-fold increase in traffic on similar websites offering courses in mysticism over the same period, Vedomosti reported.
“People saw that there was demand for these services last year and came to learn,” said sociologist Denis Volkov.
Mikhail Burmistrov, head of market research firm Infoline-Analytics, noted that mysticism was gradually overtaking personal development training in popularity among the Russian public.
“The same mechanisms for attracting an audience are beginning to be used in related sectors where you can also make a lot of money on certain human weaknesses,” Burmistrov told Vedomosti.
The reported surge in demand for courses in mysticism coincides with a slump in traffic to fortune-telling websites and online occult stores, suggesting that people are moving away from paid services to learning how to perform esoteric practices for themselves, Vedomosti said.
Buyers are apparently migrating to e-commerce platforms, with Ozon seeing a 95% increase in demand for amulets and charm bracelets, while Wildberries has sold 105% more tarot cards between January and March 2023, the newspaper reported.


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The Edwinsford estate offers salmon and trout fishing and some of the finest shooting in South Wales.
The spectacular Edwinsford estate in Carmarthenshire has come to the market via Strutt & Parker at a guide price of £2.2 million– and it’s certain to appeal to sportsmen and women who are handy with a rod as well as a side-by-side.
Current owner James Philipps calls it ‘the perfect retreat, somewhere unspoilt that time seems to have forgotten’. A keen fisher-man and country-sports enthusiast, who purchased Edwinsford six years ago in search of the simpler life.
It sounds as if he’ll miss it: ‘The 2017 fishing season has been the best since I owned [it]… Historically, the estate produces 40 salmon and 60 sea trout a year’.
‘I have rarely come across an estate with such scenic surroundings and genuinely impressive fishing credentials,’ enthuses selling agent Matthew Sudlow.
‘The top quality sea trout (Sewin) and salmon fishing is famous here, and the Cothi – the principal tributary of the Towy – is one of the best sea-trout rivers in the British Isles.’
Mr Philipps’s great-grandfather owned the Dalham Hall Stud, which was passed down to his father, who sold it to Sheikh Mohammed in the 1980s. Edwinsford, too, has its legends.
‘Many years ago, the owner, Sir James Williams-Drummond (last of the Williams-Drummonds to own the estate) left the entire estate to his valet, a Mr Coombes of whom he had grown rather fond,’ explains Mr Philipps. ‘The valet had no children so when he died some eight years later he in turn left it to his housekeeper – unusual for the era.’
Today, it’s one of South Wales’s finest sporting estates, extending to about 540 acres with rights in perpetuity over a further 300 acres.
Several ponds have been created, for duck drives and flighting, and there is woodland, as well as five miles of double-bank fishing, with about 70 pools and catches.
At the estate’s heart is Slatehill Farmhouse, a lovely four-bedroom barn conversion with a south-facing terrace. At 913ft, Lethr-Llwyd, the mountain above the farmhouse, is a spectacular vantage point from which to view the glorious Cothi Valley, which, during spring and summer, comes alive with rhododendrons and bluebells.
There’s also a three-bedroom Keeper’s Cottage (currently occupied by the gamekeeper) and Bothy, plus numerous barns and outbuildings. Pretty Cwm Cottage, by the river, is suitable for restoration.
A huge estate with extraordinary sporting and fishing rights has come to the market, offering a huge amount of land
The present owners have spent £6m to make Pickhurst, at Chiddingfold the ultimate sophisticated sporting estate.
Anna Tyzack looks at the market for sporting estates, only a few of which come to market every year

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What is PU wood adhesive?
PU wood adhesives, (or MCPU – moisture cured polyurethane adhesive), are commonly used for bonding timber because of their excellent water resistance, and bond strength. The most common type is a single component version which is often supplied in a handy bottle for easy dispensing. PU adhesives will bond most wood and even the increasingly popular new products like Accoya .
What is the best PU EXPANDING wood GLUE?
If the adhesive is PU based (polyurethane) then by its very nature it is likely to be a good product. Common brands include Gorilla glue, Lumberjack and many other brands. Woodstikk D4 PU, D4 Rapid, Aro-Bond 920 and Aro-Bond 947 are a number of different grades we have in our range. Polyurethane chemistry is used in many markets for making all sorts of things in every day life. It is a very flexible system in the sense you can tweak it to be hard, soft, fast curing, slow curing, single component, two components, etc.
Is PU wood adhesive waterproof?
It is likely that all PU wood adhesives are waterproof as the bond line it creates is so strong and durable. The common PU wood adhesives comply with the D4 water resistance requirements, which effectively means that it is waterproof. More information on the different classifications (D1, D2, D3, D4) can be found here.
Is PU wood GLUE gap filling?
Yes it is. As it reacts with moisture in the air and on the substrate, a chemical reaction takes place meaning the adhesive will start bubbling up. It is the same base as the common builders expanding, or filler foam, but thankfully doesn’t expand that much. So always protect your hands, body and workpiece before applying it.
Does PU adhesive bond Accoya?
Accoya is wood, but not as you know it. It is modified timber in which a process called acetylation, a cutting-edge patented technology, enables it to resist rot, defy the elements and stay strong for decades. This process results in a stronger, more durable wood while reducing the maintenance frequencies for coatings. The change in cell structure also means that the wood is virtually rot and insect proof. Mould and fungi do not recognise Accoya as wood and therefore don’t attack, while the modified structure is indigestible to insects
The effect of this process on adhesives, is that traditional wood bonding adhesives struggle to give a satisfactory bond. Ureka have been working with Accsys, the producers of Accoya, for a number of years and have approved Aro-Bond 920 and Aro-Bond 947 for bonding Accoya
How do I clean PU wood GLUE?
Unfortunately, PU adhesive is difficult to clean. Many users will have made the mistake of getting PU glue on their hands and it stays there for days! We would recommend that you use gloves and skin protection when using PU so that you don’t have this problem, as there aren’t many cleaners that we know of which effectively remove the residue.
Similarly, PU adhesive is difficult to get off substrates once it has cured. Really, the only effective way to remove overspill is to sand it off or chip it off. When producing your work, allow for the fact that you are likely to have to sand back to remove the overspill. You could protect the workpiece using a non-paper based masking tape.
How do I use PU wood adhesive?
PU wood adhesive can be applied by bead or roller, but bear in mind that the adhesive will cure off and is difficult to clean. Watch this video to see hints and tips on how to use it effectively.
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incised Lanyon (lower centre); also signed Lanyon, titled, inscribed Viviano March 64 and dated 63 on the reverse
oil, polystyrene, glass, hardboard and collaged elements on board
40 by 31.5cm., 15¾ by 12½in.
Catherine Viviano Gallery, New York, March 1964
New York, Catherine Viviano Gallery, Lanyon: Exhibition of Paintings, Collages, Constructions and Watercolours, 5 - 23 May, 1964, cat. no.20
Toby Treves, Peter Lanyon, Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Paintings and Three-Dimensional Works, London, cat. no.546, illustrated p.597

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1 Bed 1 Bath - Friendship Heights Condo - All Utilities and Garage Parking Included - --The Condo--
This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom south-facing condo with a balcony features wall-to-wall carpeting, a kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space that opens to the living room, a spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet, and a large jack and jill style bathroom with tub.
--Willoughby at Chevy Chase Condo | Amenities Include--
Common Grounds, Elevator, Convenience Store, Exercise Room, Common Laundry Room, Library, Party Room, Outdoor Pool
--Chevy Chase/Friendship Heights Transportation & Location--
The Willoughby at Chevy Chase Condominium is located in Chevy Chase, MD, between Shoemaker Farm Ln and Friendship Blvd. The nearest Metro to Willoughby at Chevy Chase Condos is Friendship Heights Station on the Red Line. The nearest supermarket is the Whole Foods Market located at Kenwood Station, 5269 River Rd, Bethesda.
Several bus lines service the neighborhood, including Montgomery County’s Ride On buses. Wisconsin Ave NW provides a direct route into Georgetown or Montgomery County, Maryland, and the Capital Beltway, which is about four miles away. The Chain Bridge into Virginia and the George Washington Memorial Parkway are close by via Western Ave NW. Nearby Connecticut Ave NW offers a good route into downtown DC.
--Chevy Chase/Friendship Heights Features & Amenities--
Since it’s also one of the more affluent areas in DC, Friendship Heights caters as a retail mecca to the well-heeled crowd with a wide variety of high-end stores and excellent restaurants. Most but not all of these are part of the Chevy Chase Pavilion and Mazza Gallerie. H&M, Neiman-Marcus, Williams-Sonoma, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Whole Foods are big draws for the shopping crowds. The neighborhood is home to several larger companies, including the Geico Insurance Agency and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and several broadcast media companies.
*50 Application fee for each applicant over the age of 18
* 1-month rent sec deposit required
*12-month min lease
*Water, gas, and electricity included in rent
*Tenant responsible for all move-in/move-out fees
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In an eerily quiet courtroom hallway, Lois anxiously awaits the announcement of docket number 32357. Valerie, a successful retail buyer, rushes to take a seat along the bench we find Lois sitting on. The ominous voice that bellows from the speaker inspires a conversation between Lois and Valerie.
As the two women grow more comfortable they realize their meeting is anything, but by chance. What the two women discover will change their lives moving forward.
Docket 32357 examines the need to overcome loneliness even from the most unexpected of places and how we feel once that opportunity is squandered.
Watch it here http://docket32357.com/
Photos courtesy of Christina Suriel
Docket 32357 Credit List
Director - Randy Wilkins
Writer - Eljon Wardally
Producer - Randy Wilkins, Eljon Wardally, Juan Caceres
Valerie - Ashley Denise Robinson
Lois - Tara Gadomski
Director of Photography - Jeff Pinilla
Editor - Ryan Denmark
Production Designer - Lyani Powers
Music Composer - Jonathan Altman
Sound Designer - Nahjah Noon
Titles and Color - Joey Salim
Assistant Camera - Frisly Soberanis Jr.
P.A. - Christina Suriel, Malcolm Procter
Locations - Eljon Wardally/Randy Wilkins


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Firmly established as one of Britain’s leading restaurants, Michelin starred restaurant, The Kitchin is led by award winning Chef Tom Kitchin. Since opening in Leith in 2006, the restaurant has been attracting diners from across the world with its modern, fresh and ever evolving menus that take guests on a journey through Scotland and the seasons.
The restaurant’s philosophy ‘From Nature to Plate’, is a true reflection of Tom’s deep-rooted passion for the finest, freshest Scottish seasonal produce which arrives at the restaurant daily, straight from Scotland’s land and sea.
Located in an old whisky bonded warehouse, the restaurant interior is stylish and welcoming. The restaurant presents a tribute to its Scottish heritage and blends Scottish and Scandinavian design with a unique mix of modern furs, fabrics, tweeds, textures and tartans.
The Kitchin offers a number of menu options including the Chef’s Celebration of the Season, Surprise Tasting Menu and Set Lunch that present the very best Scottish ingredients from a range of local suppliers, expertly demonstrating Tom’s commitment to working with the seasons.
The Kitchin also provides private dining experiences and can accommodate parties up to 20 guests.
Castle Terrace Restaurant
Castle Terrace is one of Edinburgh’s most elegant dining destinations and sits in one of the city’s most enviable locations, at the foot of Edinburgh Castle.
Led by Edinburgh-born, awarding winning Chef Dominic Jack, guests can expect to enjoy dishes that will take them on a culinary journey, with a chance to experience some of the best flavours of Scotland in unique dishes crafted with talent and precision by Chef Dominic and his team.
Chef Dominic is dedicated to showcasing the finest produce from across Scotland and his skills, passion and attention to detail is truly reflected in his innovative and modern menus which are constantly evolving, reflecting the change in the seasons. Chef Dominic’s dishes always offer something special and are created with the intention of surprising and delighting customers, and capturing their imagination. Castle Terrace shares sister restaurant The Kitchin’s philosophy, ‘From Nature to Plate’, and is rooted in using only the very finest seasonal Scottish ingredients, arriving daily at the restaurant from a wealth of local suppliers.
The restaurant was fully refurbished in 2016 and now features a stunning hand drawn mural of Edinburgh Castle which was conceived by renowned local artist Nichol Wheatley. The mural is complemented by rich, warm and elegant tones of royal blue and gold and design details that highlight the best of the building’s stunning Georgian roots.
Castle Terrace Restaurant also provides private dining experiences and can accommodate parties up to 16 guests.
The Scran & Scallie
Since opening in March 2013, The Scran & Scallie has become a firm favourite and the destination of choice for locals and visitors seeking out fresh, quality food in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. In recognition of its outstanding service and food and drink offering, the leading gastro-pub was recently awarded a prestigious Bib Gourmand 2017.
The Scran & Scallie presents great British food – or ‘scran’ – combined in a simple menu of classic dishes with a unique modern twist, executed to perfection. The pub is the vision of chefs Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack who have come together with head chef James Chapman, to create menus that showcase their expertise and passion. The Scran & Scallie presents all of the charm of a local pub matched with an unsurpassed level of cooking and knowledge of the very best local suppliers.
The gastro-pub is also known for its impressive and innovative cocktail list and varied selection of local, artisan, craft beers.
Southside Scran is the latest venture from Kitchin Group which is due to open early November in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh. The neighbourhood bistro which is will feature a rotisserie grill and a state of the art kitchen will apply the ‘From nature to plate’ ethos synonymous with Chef Tom Kitchin and team.
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The Bonnie Badger is the new exciting gastropub with rooms based in the charming village of Gullane, East Lothian. The hotel will feature an impressive Dining room with a state of the art kitchen, 14 bedrooms, a bar and a Private dining room. In line with Chef Tom Kitchin’s ‘From Nature to plate’ philosophy, the hotel is due to open late November after an extensive refurbishment.
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On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced it has awarded $15.14 million in funding to 16 research projects to help address solar PV panel efficiency, overall cost reductions and end-of-life issues.
The funding has been awarded to research teams from six Australian universities including the Australian National University, Macquarie University, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney and Swinburne University.
ARENA initially opened the application in December last year with a $15 million commitment. The round received over 50 applications with a total project value of over $150 million.
The two-year R&D projects will support solar PV in the following areas:
● advanced silicon: improvements to the overall cost-effectiveness of silicon-based panels already in mass market production, and their production processes
● tandem silicon: increasing the cost-effectiveness of silicon-based solar PV through the use of tandem materials
● new materials: development of new materials with the potential to either reach breakthrough cost-efficiencies, or the potential for new deployment applications
● end-of-life: new solutions, including upfront solar PV panel designs and end of life processing, that increase the cost-effectiveness of sustainable end-of-life management of solar PV panels
The 16 projects selected will strengthen Australia’s world-leading solar PV R&D sector that ARENA has helped establish through its previous funding. This is the first time that ARENA has sought applications for addressing solutions to end-of-life solar PV issues. It is anticipated in excess of 50 full time equivalent positions will be created across the 16 projects.
In addition to end-of-life issues, selected projects will also aim to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar PV for new or established applications and develop new materials with the potential to either reach breakthrough cost-efficiencies, or the potential for new deployment applications.
ARENA CEO Darren Miller said it was fantastic to see so much interest in the latest solar R&D round.
“We’re very pleased with the level of interest which is reflected in the great variety of projects across the priority areas, particularly in the Advanced Silicon field where Australia leads the world,” Mr Miller said.
“A key part of the funding round was finding a solution to the end-of-life of solar panels and we’re excited to see some interesting new research into this area. It’s an important part in our transition to renewable energy as we need to ensure that materials used in solar panels can be recycled or repurposed for future use,” he said.

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All products of the VIST brand are internally conceived, designed and/or manufactured in Italy. As well, the raw materials, the components and the semi-finished products come almost exclusively from Italian manufacturers, specifically from small and mid-sized enterprises in Veneto. This way, we can guarantee the quality and traceability of our supply chain, in order to provide a true high-level Italian product. Producing and assembling our products are the skilled hands of our collaborators, who are all highly qualified artisans that, through many years of experience, have refined the skills, the knowledge and the patience necessary to deliver a high-performance and safe final product.

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Influence of twenty potentially antiviral substances on in vitro multiplication of hepatitis A virus
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
A multiwell tissue culture system was developed to study the influence of various substances on hepatitis A virus (HAV) propagation. A panel of 20 substances of different structure types, each with known effect against at least some viruses, was studied at a concentration of 100 microM. Three substances showed reproducible inhibition. The strongest inhibitor, arabinosylcytosine, also produced cytotoxic changes in cells down to a concentration of 1 microM, and its effect was considered as nonspecific. Amantadine and ribavirin showed a moderate effect at 100 microM. A stronger inhibition was seen at 250 and 500 microM, doses that are toxic and impractical for clinical use. Although no promising candidates for antiviral treatment of hepatitis A have emerged from the present study, the assay model described here would seem useful in the screening of substances with inhibitory effects on HAV.
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Evil Emperor's Wild Consort - chapter-32
Luo Yin’s fist froze just as it was about to hit Ling Xi, and she
turned her head in disbelief. Gaping at the young woman who had appeared
in the square, she lost her composure and said: “Gu Ruoyun, you’re
“Who told you I was dead?” Gu Ruoyun rolled her eyes.
Thus, Luo Yin very honestly pointed towards Ling Xi, who was spitting
fresh blood in front of her: “He said he saw you getting killed by
spiritual beasts with his own eyes. I was even about to settle this debt
with him, but who knew that you were still alive. However, this does make
me think of that phrase… Good people don’t live for long, but
troublemakers live for thousands of years. Gu Ruoyun, you’re a
That’s right, that woman was simply a troublemaker. Had she appeared
just a moment later, Luo Yin might have already killed Ling Xi.
“He wanted me dead, but I don’t die that easily.”
Gu Ruoyun’s lips raised slightly. Her gaze carried an unreadable
meaning as it swept across Ling Xi’s pale face.
“Alright, since everyone is here, then your test has now ended.” Hun
Fei internally heaved a sigh of relief. To him, Gu Ruoyun’s life
involved the safety of Miss, so there could not be any slip ups. In this
entire world, she was probably the only one who had such a powerful
Thinking up to this point, he coughed drily twice, and said with a
serious expression: “Azure Dragon Country has always produced brilliant
talents. In the past, there was Gu Tian, the number one genius of this
mainland, and now, there are Gu Shengxiao and Leng Yanfeng, the two
unmistakable talents. Amongst you, there are also many outstanding
talents. However, only one of you, no matter how hard you work, will be
unable to amount to anything.”
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
All eyes gathered on Gu Ruoyun. To them, the only person in this world
that would not amount to anything no matter how hard they worked, was the
famously useless Gu family’s good-for-nothing!
Old man Gu’s expression was terrible. He glared fiercely at Gu Ruoyun,
as if the person in front of him was not his granddaughter, and was
instead an enemy he could not let live…
“Gu Ruoyun,” Hun Fei looked at Gu Ruoyun, and said coldly, “Your
brother is a genius amongst geniuses, but you have a good-for-nothing’s
body. I have seen that your spiritual ocean is exceptionally vast, and
that it is much harder for you to advance than normal people. With such a
spiritual ocean in your body, you won’t be able to achieve anything in
Looking at the mocking glances thrown her way, Gu Ruoyun calmly smiled.
This mainland was indeed much more primitive compared to her previous
home, the East Peak Mainland. Otherwise, how could one of the elders of a
top force, the Weapon Refining Sect, not be able to see through her
body’s quality and realise its true potential? If she had this kind of
body in her previous life, then she would not have had such a miserable
“However…” Hun Fei paused, a light flashing across his eyes, “Our
Weapon Refining Sect is not the kind to look down upon you for being a
good-for-nothing. I’ll give you a chance to swear your fealty to my
Weapon Refining Sect now, what do you think?”
He looked at her as if he was doing her a huge favour, holding his head
up high while looking at her.
In his mind, Gu Ruoyun could not possibly reject his generous offer, and
should even be grateful to become a sacrifice for his Weapon Refining
Let this good-for-nothing swear her fealty to the Weapon Refining Sect?
Did Elder Hun Fei knock his head on something before making this kind of
After hearing his words, the crowd suddenly exploded. Everyone could not
believe their ears. The respected Weapon Refining Sect was going to let a
good-for-nothing serve them?
Something that shocked them even more happened after that.
Gu Ruoyun’s smile grew deeper, her eyes were even filled with laughter.
“Sorry, but I’m not interested in your Weapon Refining Sect.”
As if thunderstruck, the people present were all dumbfounded.
She had actually refused…
That good-for-nothing actually had the courage to refuse Elder Hun
Looking at Hun Fei’s darkening expression, everyone could not help but
sweat for Gu Ruoyun in their hearts.

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Hubble has captured the image of a rare spiral galaxy with intense radio jets spilling out of its center.
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has snapped the image of an irregular shaped galaxy known as NGC 5408, which is located in the constellation Centaurus.
Researchers found a wind of high-speed gas gushing out from the center of a bright spiral galaxy, a twin of the Milky Way.
The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted an ancient globular cluster 22,000 light-years away in the constellation of Serpens (The Serpent).
Space and astronomy had some of the most interesting discoveries in 2015. Here are some of interesting astronomical discoveries and observations during 2015.
Using the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on NASA/ESA's Hubble Space Telescope, researchers have captured a luminous image of the globular cluster Terzan 1, located 20,000 light-years away from the Earth.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the image of the first-ever predicted supernova explosion.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured what appears to be a cosmic, double-bladed lightsaber in the depths of space. The new "lightsaber" is actually two twin jets shooting out to space from a newborn star.
With the use of NASA/ESA's Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes, astronomers have solved the missing water mystery of ten Jupiter-like exoplanets.
The Hubble Space Telescope has a spiral galaxy that resembles an atomic nucleus, the galaxy was identified as 'NGC 7252' which is also known as the "Atoms for Peace" galaxy.
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France will play against Colombia, Russia, Italy and the United States, in addition to a fifth opponent that remains to be determined but is suspected to be a Latin American team, as, reported by the French Football Federation (FFF). This match would be quite interesting if it takes place since Peru is part of Group C along with France, Denmark, and Australia.
France will begin their preparation phase against Colombia at the French Stadium in Saint Denis on March 23. Four days later they will travel to Russia, to a city still to be determined, to face the host of the World Cup. The team led by Antoine Griezmann will play on May 28 in Saint Denis against a rival not yet determined and it is rumored that Peru is among the possible options for this match.
On June 1 France will face Italy in Nice and eight days later against the United States in Lyon. It is worth saying that for the first time, Italy will not be in a World Cup since they were unable to qualify.
It is worth mentioning that Maradona offered some tips to the Peruvian team on how they should play against France.
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The only thing this deal doesn't seem to fund is Al Qaeda.
We have a Republican in the White House and increased Republican control of Congress. Yet somehow we end up with a deal that funds every lefty priority, Planned Parenthood, EPA and Sanctuary Cities, but doesn't fund the wall.
When Republicans only had Congress, Dems got all their funding priorities. When Republicans have the White House and Congress, we have a huge whopping deal that gives the left everything it wants.
Congress is badly broken. The GOP needs new leadership. This didn't happen because Nancy Pelosi is some sort of organizational genius. So after Republicans control both houses and the White House... conservatives get nothing. And the left gets everything.
The legislation does not provide funding for construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border or eliminate money for so-called sanctuary cities that do not fully cooperate with federal immigration law, according to a summary provided by a senior congressional aide.
Nor does it cut funding for Planned Parenthood.
But guess what it does...
In a win for Republicans, the measure provides $1.5 billion for border security and $15 billion in additional defense funding — though it’s short the $30 billion in supplemental military funding Trump requested in his budget blueprint.
The defense increase is matched by a boost to non-defense programs for a total of $30 billion in additional funding over the sequester level set by a previous budget deal. None of Trump’s $18 billion in non-defense cuts were included.
So it's the same old, "I give you some pork, you give me some pork. And we all go deeper into debt."
The deal protects 99 percent of the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget and increases clean energy and science funding in spite of Trump’s calls to cut all three priorities.
The package includes $295 million to cover a Medicaid funding shortfall in Puerto Rico, one of the outstanding issue in the talks late last week. Trump tweeted Thursday that, “Democrats want to shut government if we don’t bail out Puerto Rico.”
I don't have the words.
Instead the Trump administration is only indefinitely funding the Obamacare subsidies
I know. I know. This was just a temporary measure to avoid a government shutdown. Next time around it'll be better. We haven't heard that one for six years.


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Samsung has today unveiled the first monitors that support AMD's FreeSync variable refresh technology over HDMI, instead of through DisplayPort. While the experience should be mostly the same, delivering FreeSync over HDMI allows consumers to use more common (and often cheaper) cables and connectors.
The three monitors Samsung has unveiled all pack 1080p displays, and all support FreeSync over HDMI, although unfortunately the refresh rate is capped at just 60 Hz. All three monitors also use VA LCD panels, with brightness and contrast ratings of 250 nits and 3000:1 respectively.
For those that prefer flat displays, these new monitors might not be for you, as Samsung has implemented a 1800R (1800mm radius) curve in all three. This is a pretty strong curve as far as curved displays are concerned, with many other monitors opting for less tight 2700R or 3000R curves.
The three curved monitors on offer with FreeSync over HDMI are split between two lines: CF591, as a single 27-inch monitor; and CF390, where there's 23.5- and 27-inch models available.
The main differences between these monitors are in features, with the CF591 covering 117% of the sRGB color space, and offering dual HDMI ports, a DisplayPort, and built-in 5W speakers. The CF390 series doesn't offer any of these features, instead packing just HDMI and VGA.
Samsung's new monitors will be hitting the market in March for those in the United States, Europe and Asia, with other markets to follow in April. Pricing has yet to be announced.


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Friendly Neighborhoods Are More Important Than Ever
Throughout 2020 we’ve seen the Covid-19 pandemic alter a multitude of aspects in daily life, including buying and selling real estate. One major adjustment has seen people pressed to spend more time at home causing home shoppers to see a shift in their priorities. According to The Wall Street Journal, neighbors have surfaced as a key factor in today’s home searches buyers are more influenced by how friendly a neighborhood feels.
Folks who are now working from home are substituting “water cooler mingling” at the office, with strolls around the neighborhood. The Wall Street Journal also reports that driveway cocktail parties are replenishing the social gap that live events once did.
Improvenet’s recent survey of 2,500 Americans shows 69 percent say they’ve gotten to know their neighbors better during the pandemic, and 65 percent say they’ve made an effort to be friendlier than usual. Furthermore, 57 percent stated their neighbors have helped to fill the void of visiting with friends and family during the pandemic. And, more than half have had at least one socially distanced gathering with neighbors.
Additionally, psychologists at the University of Michigan found that getting to know your neighbors has more benefits than borrowing an egg or a snow blower. The more you know your neighbors, the less the chance of having a heart attack, says a new study.
According to the four-year study tracking almost 5,300 Americans over the age of 50 who had no history of heart disease, people who made good social connections within their neighborhood had a 22 percent reduced chance of having a heart attack. Being neighborly helps residents feel secure and more willing to help each other, the study says.
When trying to find a good neighborhood, your best best is plenty of research. Your real estate agent is a good resource for pointing out amenities, homeowners’ association rules, and school districts, but the Fair Housing Act prohibits limits the topics they can discuss to prevent discrimination in housing based on race, religion, and many factors.
However, many real estate professionals say you should not be afraid to talk with the neighbors before you buy a home. You can get an idea of whether you’ll be compatible and also often neighbors may disclose material facts that a seller might forget or not think are important enough to mention.
Taking a few walks throughout a neighborhood can help you decipher some merits of the neighborhood and those living there. Seeing how often people are out and about, if kids are playing outside, people walking dogs, running and biking, can all suggest the people currently living there feel comfortable.
Some internet sleuthing can help you find out if your potential neighborhood has a print publication. These can provide stories about local events and upcoming construction projects that will give you a sense of the neighborhood.
Search Groups on Facebook to see if there’s a neighborhood group for the area. If so, this is a great opportunity to see what actual residents have to say about their experience. You can even ask questions directly of current residents to get honest answers about the neighborhood, including things you can’t find anywhere else.
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September 1, 2020 marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. CGTN launched a special journey, "IntoTibet2020," to explore some of the most fascinating stories from the "the roof of the world."
For centuries, Tibet was ruled by feudal serfdom under theocracy. Millions of serfs were subjected to cruel exploitation and oppression until democratic reform in 1959.
Since then, people in Tibet have enjoyed better healthcare services. The region's population grew from 1.23 million in 1959 to 3.44 million in 2018, and the life expectancy of the Tibetan ethnic group increased from 35.5 years before 1959 to 68.2 years today.
The infant mortality rate dropped from 430 deaths per 1,000 births in 1959 to 11.59 per 1,000 in 2019, according to a white paper issued by China last year.
Tibetan Buddhism, Bon, Islam and Catholicism coexist with a number of other religions.
All monks and nuns registered in the region have been included in the social security network, with full coverage of medical insurance, old-age insurance, subsistence allowance, personal accident insurance and a free annual health check.
Solid progress in education has been made. The illiteracy rate among young people dropped from 95 percent in 1959 to 0.52 percent in 2018.
In 2018, the net enrollment rate in primary school was 99.5 percent, and the gross enrollment rates in junior high, senior high and higher education were 99.5, 82.3 and 39.2 percent respectively, with the per capita length of education reaching 9.55 years.
As a world-renowned tourist destination, Tibet has also seen significant progress in restoring biodiversity. The region received more than 30 million visitors in 2018.
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LG Pay, or White Card as it might be called, has been MIA for a while now. It was rumored to be getting a Mobile World Congress 2016 launch, but that event has been and gone with no sign of LG's mobile payment system.
However, while it would be tempting to assume that the rise of Android Pay has killed off LG Pay, we're now hearing that it may still be in the works – and that it could have a trick that no other mobile payment system currently offers.
Rumors suggest that LG's White Card is a physical credit card-style card, rather than a feature built into a smartphone, and that it's a universal card which stores all the information from your other cards, and has a screen and buttons to let you choose between them.
And, according to a report from ET News, the card's killer feature is an integrated circuit (IC) chip.
IC chips, which are starting to be used in some credit cards, use on-the-spot encryption methods to better protect the card data from being stolen or cloned. But LG Pay also apparently works with the magnetic stripe technology which is currently used by most payment terminals.
Other mobile payment solutions, such as Android Pay and Apple Pay, are widely compatible with current card machines, but they don't have an IC chip, which means that if and when machines are updated to only support IC chips (and in doing so become more secure), LG Pay could be the only mobile payment option that would work with them.
LG Pay may struggle
That could be just the feature LG pay needs to still be relevant in a post-Android Pay world, although we're skeptical that it would be enough.
Given that one of the big selling points of mobile payments is that they could kill off cards and wallets altogether, the fact that LG's White Card is an actual card seems like a step backwards, and something that could struggle to catch on in the crowded mobile payments market.
That doesn't mean LG Pay isn't coming – but with no updated release date, by the time it does arrive it could be too little too late, even if it does have an IC chip.
We've asked LG for any updated comment on its payment system plans, and we'll let you know if we hear anything.


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“Five years ago, Colorado voters soundly defeated a government-run health-care plan, Amendment 69, voting NO by a margin of four to one. Reps. Dylan Roberts of Avon, Iman Jodeh of Aurora, and Sen. Kerry Donovan of Vail have decided they know better than the voters, so they’ve introduced House Bill 21-1232, the ‘public option’ bill.
It could impact some of the biggest moments in your life. Having a baby, dealing with a cancer diagnosis, taking your little one for a check-up. This bill cuts payments to your pediatrician, your oncologist, your family care doc, which means they have to cut services or pass the cost on to you.
This is the second time in 18 months that progressive Democrats have tried to pass some type of radical health-care overhaul here, calling it the ‘public option’ when there isn’t really an option at all for Colorado families.”

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Apple's new line of 13-inch MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air, and the Mac mini all powered by the new M1 processor have rolled out. Many have already bought one but these are not the only devices that will be getting the new M1 processor. In a post published on 9to5Mac, Apple is said to be working on bringing its M1 processor to all of its Mac lineups. This includes New iMac, New MacBook Pros, and New Mac Pro. The recently launched M1 13-inch MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air, and the Mac mini were just the first three devices.
Apple has acknowledged that it will take approximately two years to transition the entire Mac lineup to Apple M1 processors. This also does raise some interesting questions for Intel-powered Macs and for Intel as a company as well. As of now, Apple M1 has already proved in the benchmarks that it can run way faster than Intel-based MacBooks. It remains to be seen if Apple will be offering Intel-based Mac devices in the future or will it move completely to its own silicon solution.
If there was one Mac that needed a refresh then it was the iMac. For almost a decade the iMac has been languishing without getting any meaningful update. There was a revision that was done to its chassis in 2012 but that was the extent of it. So it is not too much of a stretch to assume that the new iMac will come with an M1 processor under its hood. There is also reason to believe that Apple may even increase the screen size of the iMac from the abysmal 21 inches to 27 inches.
New MacBook Pros
Even though we already have the M1 processor in the 13-inch MacBook Pro it is still limited. A small form factor means there is less space to work with and to add components. Even though the 13-inch MacBook Pro is plenty powerful for most users but tech nerds like us, we need to see what is the true potential of the M1 processor in a laptop and that can only be seen on the 16 inch MacBook Pro. There are reports and leaks that suggest that there is a new 14 inch MacBook Pro that will be releasing in the Q2 or Q3 of 2021. It won't be surprising to see Apple launching both MacBook Pros together.
New Mac Pro
There is not much of a chance that we will be seeing the New Mac Pro in the same form factor that we have all hated. The previous or rather current Mac Pro looks like a cheese grater albeit a classy one. Bloomberg did a report saying that there might be a new Mac Pro coming and it will be half the size of the current one. Needless to say, the level of power that a new Mac Pro can have with the M1 processor is almost too exciting to imagine.


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By renovation I meant artists as well. I should written 'restorers' and artists. Russians call them 'restorers' . The teams have artists specialising on restoring paintings, sculptures, statues, mosaics in old architecture etc.
LOL! Yeah, modern architects do overemphasize glass and steel. Whoever undertakes this restoration may have to establish an entirely new industry. 700-800 year old construction techniques and the craftsmanship of the next 500 years will be hard to find.
The ego maniacs are evidently already linging up to glorify themselves.
The restoration will be difficult and five years is not enough. Currently , destroyed ancient Palmyra is being restored. This is what the director of National Museum of Damascus is saying:
“The work is very difficult,” he said. “The terrorists broke the sculptures into many pieces and we are putting them together literally piece by piece.” The Russian specialists are “giving advice on restoring mosaics and fine details of the cultural treasures,” he added. “This is very important assistance.” The National Museum, which has been closed during the war, is soon due to reopen. Syrian museums seek Russian expertise to restore destroyed Palmyra sculptures
Ptijatelj, it's good to verify sources, especially "sources" like mesages on Face-de-bouq. Better: forgetting militants on social media.
1."La fleche" (the spire) was erected around 1220-1220. Doe to the weakening of its structure, it was dismanteled in the 1780's. In 1850, Notre Dame de Paris looked like this:
During the restoration of the Notre Dame, the second architect in charge, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, designed and made built the new spire (the one we knew), a spire of his own design. It was inaugurated on 15th of august 1859
2. PM Phillipe announced that the Government will propose a law regarding the reconstruction.
Amongst others, an international contest will opened, a contest that will answer to the spire question:
"il permettra de trancher la question de savoir s'il faut reconstruire une flèche, s'il faut reconstruire la flèche qui avait été pensée et construite par Viollet-Le-Duc à l'identique, ou s'il faut, comme c'est souvent le cadre et le cas dans l'évolution du Patrimoine et l'évolution des cathédrales, doter la cathédrale d'une nouvelle flèche adaptée aux techniques et aux enjeux de notre époque"
in other words, the Government is opening an international contest for finding an (advised, presumably) answer to thee posibilities:
- not building a spire at all
- rebuild Le-Duc's 19th c spire
- a spire based on a new design.
Bref, not exactly what some hurried to bring as news. Not Your fault, ofcourse: a lot of media doesn't find the time to listen more than 10 sec of a speech any more.