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Good morning wonderful bookworms! It’s frosty AND sunny here in Poole which is a little bit confusing but I’m enjoying the sun on my face and the breeze on my back as I write this. Today is a very special day because it’s my stop on the blog tour for Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments by T.L. Huchu. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll know that I absolutely ADORED the first book in the Edinburgh Nights series – The Library of the Dead. So much so, in fact, that I named it my favourite book of 2021. And I stand by that. So you can only imagine how excited I was to get to read and review book #2.
Before we dive into my review, I should probably bring you up to speed on what The Library of the Dead is about just in case the Edinburgh Nights series is new to you. Don’t worry, there’ll be no spoilers!
The Edinburgh Nights series by T.L. Huchu follows a teenage girl called Ropa whose job is to talk to ghosts and help them cross over – for a price, obviously. And along the way, she finds herself caught up in the magical side of Edinburgh. In libraries exclusively for trained magic folks. Solving mysteries about missing children. Fighting off evil spirits and just being an all-round badass.
If that sounds like your cup of tea but you’re not 100% sold just yet, check out my review of The Library of the Dead. And if you’re already in it for the long haul like myself, read on to see what I thought of Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments.
Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments
by T. L. Huchu
Date of Publication: 3rd March 2022
Series: Edinburgh Nights #2
Format: Hardback (368 pages)
Source: Review copy via Black Crow PR
Hardcover • eBook • Audiobook
Ropa, now an unpaid intern at the Society of the Sceptical Enquirers, has another mystery to solve. This time, the mysterious case of a magical schoolboy in a coma which is resistant to regular and magical treatments who may have been dabbling with some dark and forbidden magic as part of a secret society.
What You Need to Know About Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments
- Book #2 in the Edinburgh Nights series
- Urban fantasy
- Set in a future Edinburgh
- Written by an author of colour
- Zimbabwean-Scottish female MC
- Disabled side character
- Social commentary on class
- CWs: murder, classism, some body horror
- A must read for fans of magical and/or paranormal stories set in contemporary settings
- Perfect for adults who grew up loving the Harry Potter series
My Review of Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments
First of all, what I love about this series is how it blends together so many different things. It’s very ambitious in that respect but Huchu does it masterfully. Not only is it an urban fantasy with strong paranormal, scientific and historic themes – it’s also a little bit dystopian, a coming-of-age story and a mystery all rolled into one. For me, the mystery element holds the greatest appeal and I love seeing Ropa’s investigative process. She’s still a kid and she makes some mistakes. There was a great quote in there:
“Your errors of judgement, while disappointing, are not unexpected in someone still learning.”
I thought that was a great way of framing the situation. We all make mistakes or errors in judgement when we’re younger, it’s part of the process. So it was great to see Ropa be shown in a developmentally accurate way. At the end of the day, her primary goal is still to look after her family and that’s where her motivations get a little cloudy here. She’s driven by money because she needs to be. She’s the breadwinner of the family so making money is naturally going to be top priority for her. And an unpaid internship just isn’t going to help there.
As such, I’m really looking forward to the next instalment and ultimately just seeing Ropa’s journey progress. I’m also very interested in seeing what her gran’s tea leaves foretold for THAT reaction. Everything after that exchange, in terms of family stuff, felt different somehow. But Ropa had a lot on her plate and it felt like maybe she wasn’t seeing the big picture or asking the right questions to the right people. Maybe that was the point. As teens especially, we’re all guilty of missing what’s going on in front of us sometimes.
Did I enjoy it as much as book 1? No. But I do feel that it held value in terms of world-building including the magic systems and social hierarchy within this Edinburgh, the development of the core group of characters and the introduction of people, places and concepts that I suspect will become more important as the series progresses. It built on book 1 and opened doors for future books and that’s ultimately what you want from a sequel.
Will you be adding Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments to your TBR? Let me know in the comments below.

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In this, the tenth article of the SOCRATES series, we present our synopses of reviews from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews relating to gastroenterology and fluid management that the working party felt were of particular relevance to emergency medicine practitioners. The methods of our review and the rationale for the forming the SOCRATES working party are as have previously been published.
HUMAN ALBUMIN SOLUTION FOR RESUSCITATION AND VOLUME EXPANSION IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS
The objective of this review was to quantify the effect on mortality of human albumin and plasma protein fraction in the management of critically ill patients.
A total of 30 randomised controlled trials were identified. In each of the patient categories the risk of death in the albumin treated group was higher than in the placebo group. There were 156 deaths among the 1419 patients. Overall the risk of death in patients treated with albumin is 6% (95% CI 3% to 9%) higher than in patients not given albumin.
There is no evidence that albumin reduces mortality and a strong suggestion that it may increase the risk of death in patients with hypovolaemia, burns, and hypoproteinaemia. The role of human albumin in the management of the critically ill patient should be reviewed.
HYPERTONIC VERSUS ISOTONIC CRYSTALLOID FOR FLUID RESUSCITATION IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS
Fluid resuscitation is the mainstay of medical management of haemorrhagic hypovolaemia. There is however uncertainty over the most appropriate fluid. It has been suggested that hypertonic solutions may be the fluid of choice as they have a greater ability to expand circulatory volume with only a rapid small volume infusion. It is also suggested they may be beneficial in head injured patients.
Sixteen trials were found involving 837 patients. Four of the trials were in patients with burns, there were six trials in surgical patients, and six in trauma patients. Given the clinical heterogeneity of the different patient groups the Cochrane reviewers felt it would be inappropriate to pool them and so only the results of the subgroups were given. The pooled relative risk for death in trauma patients was 0.84 (95% CI 0.61 to 1.16), for patients with burns 1.49 (95% CI 0.56 to 3.95), and for patients undergoing surgery 0.62 (95% CI 0.08 to 4.57).
At present there is insufficient evidence as to whether hypertonic crystalloid is better or worse than isotonic crystalloid; this does not rule out clinically important differences. Further research is required.
COLLOIDS VERSUS CRYSTALLOIDS FOR FLUID RESUSCITATION IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS
For fluid resuscitation there are several options for fluid replacement. There has long been debate over which are the most effective. The main choices lie in crystalloid versus colloid (and which colloid). This review set out to assess the effects on mortality of colloids compared to crystalloids for fluid resuscitation in critically ill patients.
Eighteen trials looked at albumin or plasma protein fraction. Seven trials looked at hydroxyethylstarch versus crystalloid, four trials compared modified gelatin and crystalloid, and eight trials looked at dextran versus crystalloid. Relatively few of the trials were randomised controlled trials and they differed in their regimes and allocation methods.
There is no evidence that colloids reduce the risk of death with burns, trauma, or following surgery. Colloids are considerably more expensive than crystalloids and therefore their continued use in this context is difficult to justify.
SOMATOSTATIN OR OCTREOTIDE FOR ACUTE BLEEDING OESOPHAGEAL VARICES
The hormone somatostatin and its derivative octreotide have been found to reduce portal blood flow or hepatic venous pressure gradient in experimental studies. This meta-analysis included all randomised trials comparing somatostatin or octreotide with placebo or no treatment in patients suspected of acute bleeding from oesophageal varices. The objectives of the study were to see if either of these drugs improved survival or reduced the need for blood transfusion in patients with suspected or confirmed bleeding oesophageal varices.
Seven studies met the inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis, this included 820 patients. The drugs had no effect on survival with 91 dying in the experimental group versus 85 in the control group (odds ratio 1.04, 95% CI 0.74 to 1.46). However, given the wide confidence interval a large placebo controlled trial is needed to ensure that a worthwhile effect on mortality has not been overlooked. There was an average of 1.2 units less blood used in the drug treated group. There were no significant differences in use of balloon tamponade, number of patients failing initial haemostasis, or number with rebleeding.
Treating bleeding in the oesophagus with these drugs has not been proven to reduce deaths, but it does appear to lessen the need for blood transfusions.
In this article the SOCRATES working party have summarised the reviews we felt were relevant to emergency practitioners in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews relating to fluids and gastroenterology. In the next issue we will present our synopses of reviews relating to counselling, psychiatry, and psychology.
We would like to thank Dr Richard Hardern and the staff of the Postgraduate Medical Library at the General Infirmary at Leeds for their support and technical advice in the preparation of this paper.
Competing interests: none declared
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Health has an affect on our relationships. When we are healthy we feel good, however, illness can mean changes in our relationships.
If one partner becomes ill or depressed you may worry about how to cope, the future, perhaps finances, even your sex life It can be difficult to talk about it.
We can help you to look at what is happening to talk it through with your partner and find a way to move forward.
Having a difficult relationship can also impact on your health and you may wish to look at this. Please phone us if you feel these issues affect you.
At Relationships-Scotland CCCS we work with the Men's Health Team at Camelon Health Centre. They offer health checks to men, will discuss any worries you may have and we can offer counselling to men who feel they have an issue that is affecting their relationships.

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The Distinct Regions of Spanish Charcuterie: From Iberico to Serrano
Spain, with its vibrant culture and rich history, is equally celebrated for its exquisite culinary diversity. A star in the Spanish gastronomic universe is its charcuterie, a showcase of cured meats that have been crafted through time-honored traditions. To truly appreciate these delicacies, one must journey through the distinct regions of Spanish charcuterie.
The North: Jamón Serrano’s Homeground
Originating in the mountainous regions, Jamón Serrano, or 'mountain ham,' holds a place of pride in Spain's charcuterie culture. The cooler climate here aids in the extended curing process of this ham, giving it a firm texture and a subtly salty flavor.
Southwest Spain: The Realm of Jamón Ibérico
The Iberian Peninsula's southwestern part, particularly the regions of Extremadura and Andalucía, is where the renowned Jamón Ibérico hails from. This ham is produced from the Black Iberian pig, with its quality further refined by the pig's diet. The acorn-fed variety, Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, boasts a flavor profile that's simultaneously sweet, nutty, and rich, thanks to the acorns and the freedom these pigs have to roam oak forests.
Central Spain: The Heart of Chorizo
The vibrant red hue of Spanish chorizo is unmistakable, with its origin rooted in regions like La Rioja and Castile and León. The paprika (pimentón) gives this cured sausage its iconic color and smoky flavor. Depending on the region and specific recipes, chorizo can range from sweet to spicy.
Catalonia: A Llonganissa Affair
North-eastern Spain, particularly Catalonia, introduces us to 'Llonganissa', a type of cured sausage similar to chorizo but distinct in flavor and preparation. The seasoning, primarily black pepper, and its thinner diameter make it stand out in the vast world of Spanish sausages.
Beyond Regions: Salchichón & Morcilla
No exploration of Spanish charcuterie is complete without mentioning salchichón, a sausage that uses a mix of lean pork and fat, seasoned primarily with salt and black pepper. It can be found throughout Spain, with regional variations. Morcilla, Spain's version of blood sausage, varies notably from region to region, with some versions incorporating rice or onions.
Spanish charcuterie is a reflection of the country's diverse landscapes, climates, and cultures. Each region, with its unique traditions and methods, contributes to an expansive and flavorful charcuterie board. To savor Spanish cured meats is to embark on a journey, one that tells tales of regions, traditions, and passionate artisans dedicated to their craft.

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СНиП на английском языке SNiP 2.04.08-87*
4.13.* Minimal horizontal distances from underground and ground-level
(mound) gas pipelines to buildings (except GCS) and installations shall be
designed in accordance to the requirements of SNiP 2.07.01-89. The said distances from GCS buildings to input and output gas pipelines are not subject to regulation. The distances stipulated by SNiP 2.07.01-89 can be reduced by up to 50% in case gas pipeline pressure is below 0.6 MPa (6 kgf/cm2), when pipelines are laid between buildings or under arches, in congested conditions as well as distances from pipelines with pressure above 0.6 MPa (6 kgf/cm2) to detached non-residential or auxiliary buildings.
In such cases, in the reduced distance zones and 5 m in each direction
from those zones the following stipulations shall be made:
Application of seamless or electrically welded pipes subjected to 100%
NDT inspection of welded joint or laying in encasement electrically welded
pipes that were not subjected to such inspection; control of all welded joints by non-destructive testing.
The distance between gas pipeline to external walls of wells or chambers
of other underground utility lines shall be at least 0.3 m. Wherever clear
distance between gas pipeline and external walls of wells or chambers of
other underground utility lines is from 0.3 m to regulatory distance applied to the given line, gas pipelines shall be laid in conformity with the requirements valid for laying pipelines in congested conditions.
In case electrically welded pipes are laid in encasement, the latter shall
protrude at least 2 m to each side from the wall of well or chamber.
The distance from gas pipeline to overhead line towers, street car, trolleybus or electrified railroad contact system shall be designed equal to the distance to poles of power transmission lines of appropriate voltage.
Minimal distances from gas pipelines to longitudinally drained canalless
heat network shall be similar to those applied to canal heat pipelining.
Minimal clear distances from gas pipeline to the nearest heat network pipe laid without canal or drainage shall be equal to those applied to water pipelines.
Distances from anchor poles overshooting the dimensions of heat network
pipes shall be designed to ensure preservation of the latter.
Minimal horizontal distance from gas pipeline to pressure sewage line can
be designed same as applied to water lines.
Distance from gas pipeline to narrow-gage railroad track shall be
designed same as applied to streetcar tracks in accordance with SNiP
2.07.01-89. Distances from gas pipelines to storage of or facilities manufacturing flammable materials shall be designed in accordance with the standards imposed by such facilities but not less than those specified in SNiP 2.07.01- 89. Minimal horizontal and vertical distances from gas pipeline to trunk gas and oil pipelines shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of SNiP 2.05.06-85.
Distances from inter-settlement gas pipelines of 0.6 MPa and higher
pressure to embankment bed or slope edge or, at formation level of public
railroads, outer rail shall not be less than 50 m. Under congested conditions
and subject to agreement of appropriate railroad authorities of the Ministry of Railroads of Russia the said distance can be reduced to the values specified in SNiP 2.07.01-89, provided gas pipeline at such division is laid at the depth of at least 2.0 m, pipe wall thickness is increased by 2 to 3 mm over the rated value and all welded joints are subjected to NDT inspection.
4.14. Two or more gas pipelines can be laid in one trench at one or several levels (step method). Clear distance between gas pipelines shall be sufficient to ensure pipeline installation and maintenance operations.
4.15. Vertical clear distance at intersections of gas pipelines of every pressure with underground utility networks shall be at least 0.2 m; with
regard to power network is shall be in accordance with Operational Code for Electrical Installations (PUE); with regard to cable communication lines and radio transmission networks it shall be in accordance with VSN 116-87 and VSN 600-81 approved by the USSR Ministry of Communications.
4.16. At crossings of underground gas pipelines running above or below heat network canals, communication line channels or canals of various designation gas pipeline shall be laid in encasement protruding 2m on both sides of external walls of the crossed installations and NDT inspection of all welded joints within the crossing zone and at the distance of 5 m from external walls of the crossed installations.
One edge of encasement shall have a control pipe extending under the
4.17. Depth of gas pipeline laying shall be at least 0.8 m from the top of
pipeline or encasement.
At locations where no traffic of transport vehicles is supposed to take
place the depth of laying gas pipelines can be reduced to 0.6 m. 4.18. Pipelines transporting wet gas shall be laid below the zone of seasonal frost penetration of ground at not less than 2% inclination towards condensate accumulators.


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Nebulizer is a device used for inhalation, and direct his destiny have to help to get the medicinal substances in the bronchi and lungs. Because absolutely any substance that is introduced into the respiratory tract much faster will start to operate than say the same substance is taken in pills. Because of this method of inhalation is the most valid than taking tablets. This applies especially those drugs that are intended to guide effective treatment of the respiratory tract. In order for the medication to get into the lungs, it must be converted into an aerosol. In order to turn the liquid into the air used by the air flow, which are used for compressor nebulizers or resort to the help of ultrasonic vibrations of the membrane, i.e., using a quiet nebulizer, or as they are called ultrasonic.
The nebulizer is a camera, which is the process of spraying the medicine to create an aerosol state, and directly feed it into the respiratory tract of a patient man.
Nowadays inhalation therapy became available to everyone, regardless of age. This type of therapy has its positive difference, and it's much better than other types of inhalation. The main convenience of this method of inhalation, in that it does not require the intervention of a patient. You no longer need to force the patient to adjust his breathing to the operation of the apparatus and at the same time to perform some other actions, such as, for example, press the canister and hold the inhaler, which is especially difficult for young children.
Due to the fact that there is no need to carry out a strong breath, you can use this type of therapy, even in cases when there are direct signs of a severe attack of bronchial asthma, and even for patients who are in old age.
Another advantage in the implementation of the inhalation using a nebulizer in effective doses for this is the ability to avoid side effects, which is achieved due to the fact that the drug is fed continuously by means of the compressor.
Read also: Nebulizer, what is it and what does it do?
The safety of this method of inhalation is that during the process of inhalation this method does not use solvents and a variety of carrier gases, which are very commonly used in aerosol inhalers.


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I know his name now! Wow. I loved his portrayal of the movie's hero. Not just because the actor is easy to look at, but because he could put so much nuance into the movement of his eyes, the inflection in his voice, the flick of his wrist. He shaded and illuminated the hero through tiny things.
I immediately looked up Mystery Film-star's filmography and was disappointed to see that I won't be able to sit through much else of what he's done. But a few of his tamer films are queued up on Netflix. (And maybe, one day, I'll lighten up on the genres I avoid.)
My husband has also pointed me at some youtube interviews with this actor. I've learned 2 things by watching those interviews.
- Most interviewers are jerks. Really, guys? Ask fresh questions. Don't lead your interviewee. And shut up. The audience wants to hear him; not you.
- Through his answers, that young actor helped me as a writer. (Paraphrasing him...) He talked about how deeply he prepared for each role, and while little of his research shows up on the screen, it changes how the character moves through the world of the story. He mentioned how every character takes up space in the "big picture" and that each role has to fit well into the larger impression that the film will leave. And lastly, he defended the need to give villains (however bad) many dimensions, to find their embers of humanity so that there is a purpose to what drives them forward and that the audience can be reminded of their own capacity to be flawed.
I may have reached the limits of where I'm willing to go to experience his craft, but he's still taught me a lot about story-telling. I'll be a better writer now.

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Frantic Residents 02 – Mixed by Andy Farley – Digital Re-release
Frantic Residents 02 – Mixed by Andy Farley
The Frantic Hard Dance brand and the Nukleuz label were pretty much joined at the hip at birth. The explosion of Hard House in the late 1990’s created one of the most exciting and successful dance music explosions both in terms of the music released and the parties and events it spawned. One of these was the Frantic Residents CD mix albums. These were an antidote to the big budget TV advertised compilations and were a combination of the DJ’s skills on the decks and the catalogue of great tracks Nukleuz were releasing at the time.
As time went on the content included non-Nukleuz material but the essence has remained the same.
This was the sound of Frantic & Nukleuz, its core DJs and the broader sound of the London Hard Dance scene. Most of these CDs were made as limited edition runs and now pop up on eBay for up to £50 a time. With this in mind we have decided to release them digitally for the first time and, as you can with digital releases, have included the live original DJ mix and all of the original full length versions in the package. As always this represents a massive saving on original price of these titles but also gives you full confidence that you are getting 100% the original full master quality tracks and mixes from their source. This is the ultimate package of DJ mix and 12″ original classics from complete legends of dance music. Frantic Residents mix albums lovingly recreated in the digital format for all fans of Hard Dance.
The 2nd to be released is Frantic Residents 02: Mixed by Andy Farley and is out now on all good download stores. Featuring hard dance legends BK, Andy Farley, Nick Sentience, Paul Glazby, Vinylgroover and The Red Hed, and more.
This year also sees the release of Frantic Residents 07: Mixed by Proteus & Cally Gage. Breaking from the single DJ mix mould FR07 have given each DJ their own mix to play with for 2 DJ Mixes of the biggest hard dance anthems through the ages. Timed to coincide with Frantic’s 13th Birthday celebrations the compilation will feature all of the hottest anthems from the last 13 years of Frantic as well as some killer new exclusives. Release date is TBC. More news will follow soon. Join the mailing list at for upfront release info!
Frantic Residents 02: Mixed by Andy Farley
1. Let The Games Begin-Ali Wilson & Matt Smallwood
2. Checkmate-Nick Sentience & Andy Farley
3. U Got 2 Know-Cappella (Joy Kitikonti Remix)
4. Wanna Ride-BK
5. Face Facts-BK & Andy Farley
6. Bad Ass-BK (James Lawson Remix)
7. Get Down-Paul Glazby & Paul Janes
8. Curse Of Voodoo Ray-The Edison Factor
10. Joy Don’t Stop-Joy Kitikonti (BK Remix)
11.Your Fear-Andy Farley
12. Move Your Body-Vinylgroover & The Red Hed (Olly Perris & Ashley Sinclair Remix)
13. Ascension-BK & Dave Randall
14. Khemical Imbalance-BK & Andy Farley
15. The Venue-Olly Perris & Ashley Sinclair
16. Motherfucker-Paul Glazby
17. Mosquito’s Tweeter-Temperature Drop


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Sundarban Foundation is a committed voluntary organization and NGO of West Bengal, with multifa- ceted community development and health care. Recent years marked turning point in the growth & further diversification of Sundarban Foundation in the fields of socio-economic, health, education & self-sustained community development in the ensuing crucial years that is faced round the globe.
Now we're gonna make our dream come true. You wanna be where you can see our troubles are all the same. You wanna be where everybody.
Our charity helps those people who have no hope
The Sundarban Foundation is established for the development of Sundarbans area to provide the service for the poor people and villagers who are residing in critical situation where most of them are suffering and struggling for their livelihood and try to make their earnings with some local product like honey collection, fishing, wood cutting, cultivation and thorough boating service etc.

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Waiting team required for busy London pub, 5 minutes walk from London Victoria station.
We are looking for new friendly people to join our team. The Phoenix is a busy pub close to many tourist attractions and offices. The pub has a restaurant feel during the day but comes alive in the evening as a very busy pub. Pay and perks are good and all staff benefit from shared service charge and tips in addition to their weekly wage.
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- M2 machine gun and bullbars are included in the file.
- Primitive interiors.
- Fully textured.
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- Model uses 18,190 polygon or 42,201 tris. Polygon count excluding the M2 machine gun is 14,806 or 33,850 tris.
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About: On holiday in Cornwall, the three Drew siblings discover an ancient treasure map. But as they decipher the clues, they find that they aren’t the only ones looking for King Arthur’s treasure… Classic Children’s Fantasy. First in The Dark is Rising sequence. Published 1965.
A gripping tale for child and young adult alike. I wish I had read this when I was younger because I would have loved it then. (As it was, still made for great bedtime reading!) It will appeal quite a bit to young fans of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew mysteries. Seriously, doesn’t every kid dream of finding an ancient treasure?
What I Liked: (1) The book has an “old-fashioned” period charm that feels nostalgic, today, similar to what can be found in some of Madeleine L’Engle’s and Elizabeth Enright’s books. It’s really a treat. I mean, the parents are together, the siblings apologize to each other (occasionally), etc. Every kid can use a comforting book like that, I think, to glimpse the past and view their own time through a new lens. (2) And it’s just that innocence that makes the tale so gripping: not every adult is trustworthy, in this book, even though the rule of the day says that they should be.
Other Notes: Someone mentioned that this book has some Christian mythology thrown in. To which I say, “Read book II and you’ll retract that statement.” Not that books I & II (the only two I’ve read, thus far) are anti-Christian—they are respectful toward the church. But their mythology, from what I can tell, is more what I would hesitantly label as “dualism”: two equal, “uncreated, antagonistic Powers, one good and the other bad” in which there is not “right” or “wrong,” but only “light” and “dark,” so pick a side. (The description of dualism is from page 4 of C. S. Lewis’s God in the Dock.) Even though the author harkens to the noble king Arthur of Christendom, this epic fight between good and evil dates back to a more pagan struggle. However, I do basically adore the good vs. evil theme in epic fantasies, whether the portrayal is “Christian” or not, and it is definitely one of the things I enjoyed about the first two books. I love to explore an author’s take on this theme.
Audiobook: Very good. I enjoyed both the audio and physical editions.

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Jimi Jamison, lead singer of ’80s rock bands Cobra and Survivor, has passed away at age 63 following a heart attack.
Jimi Jamison, an ’80s icon, has died at the age of 63 following a heart attack in his Northern California home, reports TMZ. Jimi was best known for reviving rock band Survivor in the mid-eighties after they suffered a slump following the release of “Eye Of The Tiger,” and giving the band a more heavy metal edge courtesy of Target and Cobra — other bands for which he was the lead singer.
Jimi Jamison Dead At 63: Survivor & Cobra Lead Singer Dies Of A Heart Attack
Jimi (born Jimmy Wayne Jamison in Mississippi) was also well known for being the voice and co-writer of the Baywatch theme song.
Though “Eye Of The Tiger” was an undoubtedly massive hit, it’s thanks to Jimi that Survivor had any longevity at all; Vital Signs — their first album fronted by Jimi — was certified platinum.
While he split from the band in the 2000s, Jimi re-joined Survivor in 2011 in the midst of reignited interest in the band following his performances of “Eye Of The Tiger” before Manny Pacquiao‘s title defenses in 2011 and 2012. (Funnily enough, Jimi did not even feature on the original recording of the song.)
Jimi Jamison Active In Music Up Until The Moment Of His Death
Jimi was active in music right up until the moment of his death — as TMZ reported, Jimi had performed just one night prior to his passing. His most recent full studio recording was a solo album titled Never Too Late, which was released in 2012; at the same time, he was still performing with Survivor.
Jimi’s career in music was as influential as it was prolific, and he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts go out to his bandmates, friends, and family during this difficult time.
— Amanda Mitchell

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In our last post, we talked about how the soap operas are kindred spirits with and have a connection to precode films. That’s not the soap opera’s only connection to classic cinema, though. One more important connection must be made: that to the silent film serials.
Long underappreciated in film history, the silent film serial not only made big business for the movie industry, but created many of the dramatic and soap opera tropes we are all familiar with now. Packed with melodrama, scheming villains and cliffhangers, the line from the serials to the soaps is clear. Even when the genres don’t quite match up, the material under the hood still remains the same.
The first American serial, What Happened to Mary? was even compared to a soap opera by Ed Hulse in the seminal book Distressed Damsels and Masked Marauders. And it does indeed sound just like a soap:
Popular screen ingenue Mary Fuller took the title role of naive country girl Mary Dangerfield, whose greedy uncle (played by Charles Ogle) keeps her from the knowledge that she is an heiress. Upon turning 18, a defiant Mary leaves home and flees to the big city, where she has numerous adventures–and close calls–while making her way in the world. Although the situations in What Happened to Mary? smacked of what would later be called “soap operas,” they gradually shifted emphasis as the series progressed.
This series had more in common with soap operas than just melodrama and a similar type of storyline. It was also the first signs of the audience loyalty that are vital to soap operas. Mary’s character was so popular that it appeared in another soapy series, Who Will Mary Marry?, in which several suitors turned rivals vie for the hand of Mary in marriage. That audiences wanted more and more of Mary Dangerfield was a big deal, and it may be the most important aspect of soap operas. Soaps thrive on the loyalty of the audience, creating characters that the audience comes to know and love like family over time.
The Mary series started this trend. Pearl White, the queen of serials, took it to a different level.
White had her breakthrough part in serials with the smash success of The Perils of Pauline. While the series was more adventure than anything else, White did establish a strong female character not unlike what one would find in soaps and precodes. There she played a well-to-do woman who is an aspiring author.
What Pearl White did after The Perils of Pauline is one of the strongest examples of audience loyalty to be found outside of soap operas. What followed was a series of three serials that ran so continuously, it seemed more like one long series instead of sequels. White played Elaine Dodge in The Exploits of Elaine, The New Exploits of Elaine and The Romance of Elaine, alongside her lover Craig Kennedy. With audiences so attached to the two main characters, the series just had to keep on going, with plenty of melodrama along the way. By the end of New Exploits, it appears that Kennedy may be dead, but Elaine is determined to find him alive in Romance. It’s no wonder that White became known as the queen of serials. She brought a loyalty and familiarity that is the lifeblood of both serials and soap operas.
And that wasn’t even the longest running of all the serials. The Hazards of Helen far surpassed anything White ever made as far as length, running a grand total of 119 episodes. It’s sometimes not considered a true serial due to usually having standalone episodes, but that audiences became attached to the main character and loved her adventures cannot be denied. The series lasted so long that the main character was even played by two different actresses.
Yes, silent serials even dealt with the soap opera problem of actors leaving parts. The Hazards of Helen change looms large, but a big one appeared in The Romance of Elaine as well. Lionel Barrymore (who also appeared in the previous series), did not last until the end of series as the lead villain. He was replaced by Warner Oland, who went on to become a big name serial villain. Jumping periods of time and rapidly aging, a common joke about soap operas, can even be found in silent serials. Between the first and second episode of Neal of the Navy’s, eighteen years pass.
At its core, the silent film serial looked to achieve the same goals as the soap opera. They are both contingent on building audience loyalty and love of the characters over a long period of time. Along the way, they also seek to keep the audience coming back through melodrama and cliffhangers that leave them begging for more. And when that is achieved, both serials and soaps are as compelling as entertainment can be.


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Robbie Williams memorabilia sale's doing it for the kids
Robbie Williams will be the headline act at auctioneers Bonhams today, where more than 100 items of his memorabilia are going up for sale.
The singer, who found fame in band Take That before forging a successful international career as a solo artist, has donated 150 personal items to the charity auction.
All proceeds from the sale, called Doing it for the Kids – a line from Kids, Robbie’s 2000 duet with Kylie Minogue – will be donated to the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice, of which Williams is a patron.
The singer described his work with the Staffordshire-based charity, which supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families, as “a privilege”.
He said: “It’s a privilege for me to be a patron of The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice, it makes a real difference to these children whose lives have been tragically limited.
“The sale gives a great opportunity for bidders to know their money will go to such a fantastic charity, whilst also taking home some of my most prized possessions that have been personal markers of my career so far.”
Handwritten lyrics for Let Me Entertain You, one of Robbie’s best-selling singles, are expected to attract bids of £4,000- £6,000.
A cream two-piece suit worn by Robbie in the music video for single Radio, which scored a number one hit for the star in 2004, is estimated at £5,000-£7,000.
Other items up for sale include a Take That MTV video music award and a multi-platinum award for the album I’ve Been Expecting You, released in 1998.
Bonhams’ head of entertainment memorabilia Katherine Schofield said: “Robbie Williams is one of the most successful British recording artists of all time.
“His many items will no doubt be adored for years to come by enthusiastic bidders at the upcoming sale and will be raising money for an excellent cause.”
The auction will begin at 3pm at Bonhams Knightsbridge, and is being streamed live via its website.

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LG K52 features 6.6 inches of IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display, 720 x 1600 pixels of screen resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It boasts an 83.1% screen to body ratio and a pixel density of 266 PPI.
The handset is powered by Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) chipset along with the PowerVR GE8320 GPU for tackling the phone’s graphics. It comes with a 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
LG K52 features NFC, 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector and Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE.
In the camera department, LG K52 offers 48MP (wide), 5MP (ultra-wide),2MP (macro), and 2MP (depth) at the back. On the front, there is a 13MP lens for clicking beautiful selfies.
LG K52 is fueled by a 4000mAh battery and the smartphone is available in White, Blue, and Red colors.
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Henry Duncan Grants Programme Accepting Applications for 2023 (Scotland)
Grassroots charities and not-for-profit organisations across Scotland can apply for funding to deliver projects and activities that increase opportunities and remove barriers for Deaf/Disabled people and people with long-term conditions.
Corra Foundation is offering grants of up to £8,000 per year for up to five years for grassroots organisations with an income of up to £250,000 to increase opportunities for Deaf/Disabled people and people living with long-term conditions, helping them to participate fully in society and live independently.
In 2023, the Henry Duncan Grants Programme will award grants across the following categories:
- Unrestricted funding to Deaf/Disabled People’s Organisations or user-led organisations supporting people living with long-term conditions.
- Organisations should have a core aim of helping to reduce the barriers preventing people from within these communities from participating in society and living independently.
Project Grants for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic-Led Organisations
- Project funding for organisations that are led by people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities. Grants will support projects that increase opportunities for Deaf/Disabled People or people living with long-term conditions.
- This could include opportunities for people to have their voices heard, take up leadership roles, or undertake work to reduce stigma concerning disability and/or long-term conditions.
Priority will be given to organisations where projects and services are initiated and led by people with lived experience, and user-led organisations supporting people living with long-term conditions, whereby people with direct lived experience:
- Constitute 50% or more of an organisation’s Management Committee or Board;
- Are the direct beneficiaries of projects and services, and where their voices and views are central to shaping the organisation’s work;
- or, who may be led by Deaf/Disabled People or people living with long-term conditions, who face additional barriers to accessing services and participating in opportunities within society. For example, disabled women, and disabled people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Foundation anticipates making grants up to a total of £925,000. Approximately 23-27 organisations in total are likely to receive funding, with around 30% of the budget committed to Project Grants for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Led Organisations.
The deadline for applications is 30 August (noon).
(This report was the subject of a GRANTfinder Newsflash.)

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Films & Other Videos
Films with: Lubtchansky, William
- Belle noiseuse
- An intimately epic exploration of the convergence between artistry and eroticism. Edouard Frenhofer is a reclusive painter living in the French countryside with his wife. Their lives are radically upended with the arrival of a younger artist and his girlfriend, who becomes the muse that awakens Edouard's fading passions. Rivette creates a layered character study, while also offering an immersive meditation on the creative process.
- DVD 13437
- Brigands, chapitre VII Brigands, chapter VII /
- This crazy, satirical epic humorously portrays several eras in European history. Though the costumes and regimes change, the film suggests, the human motives of lust and greed remain the same. Jumping back and forth in time, the film condemns its characters to an eternity of irony. In one section, a medieval king named Vano, who has a penchant for exotic torture techniques, executes his wife for being unfaithful. Seamlessly the film flashes forward to the early 1930s, with another Vano, played by the same actor, portraying a low-down thief who suddenly seizes power. Intercut with all of this is the story of a contemporary Vano, a hapless drunk who wanders across the underworlds of Europe.
- DVD 2714
- Jacques Rivette collection
- Duelle: The Queen of the Night battles the Queen of the Sun over a magical diamond that will allow the winner to remain on Earth, specifically in modern day Paris. Noroît: On an island beach a woman vows to avenge her brother's death at the hands of a pirate leader. With help, the woman spies on the pirates and then gets a job as bodyguard to the pirate leader. Merry-go-round: Elizabeth sends telegrams to her old boyfriend Ben in NYC and to her younger sister Leo in Rome to join her in Paris, where she is selling her dead father's estate. When Ben and Leo arrive, a mysterious adventure begins.
- DVD 13425
- Secret défense
- A young scientist discovers, from her brother, that their father's death wasn't an accident, but that he was killed by his business partner and friend.
- DVD 1412
- Over a decade in the making, this monumental investigation of the unthinkable: the murder of more than six million Jews by the Nazis. Using no archival footage, Claude Lanzmann instead focuses on first-person testimonies (of survivors and former Nazis, and other witnesses), employing a circular, free-associative method in assembling them. The intellectual yet emotionally overwhelming Shoah is not a film about excavating the past but an intensive portrait in which the past is always present.
- DVD 11957


Location: Paradise Divide Area
Date of Observation: 11/05/2018
Name: Evan Ross, Eric Murrow
Subject: Large Natural Avalanche, Mt Baldy
Aspect: North East
Observed one good natural slab that ran about 2,000 feet which likely failed during Sunday night, 11/4. The slab didn’t necessarily look that large, but the avalanche path holds a steep enough slope angle that allowed the debris to keep running and accumulating snow along the way. This avalanche probably started as a wind slab or cornice fall at ridgline around 12,600ft. Then those debris popped an estimated 200′ wide persistent slab just below a large cliff band that all continued on down for the rest of its journey. This same piece of terrain produced a skier triggered slide on Saturday 11/3. It released a bit to the lookers left and below the one pictured. The observation for this avalanche can be found here.
Weather: Broken sky and generally protected from any wind.
Snowpack: Snowpack depth was sharky to 70cm on average, depending on elevation and on slopes exposed to previous wind events. The deepest and most suspect snowpack would have been on the true north facing slopes above 11,400ft. Winds associated with 11/4 had raked or pressed a lot of those more northerly slopes and loaded the more northeasterly slopes in this area. Observed new snow drifts up to 40cm, but the 11/4 storm probably brought in around 15-18cm’s HST at the upper elevations we were traveling in. The new snow felt slabby from the wind and sitting on junk that you could type another paragraph about. Sandwiched in between the past few days snowfall and the faceted snow from the 10/9 and 10/11 snow events was a thin 1finger hard crust. Outside of observing a good sized natural avalanche, we observed one large collapse that sent shooting cracks for 100-200′ on the deepest part of a slope, the shaded, most northerly facing, and further not stripped by recent winds… part of that slope. The slope angle at the cracks were at or above 40 degrees. The cracks didn’t appear to continue into the more northeasterly part of this slope.


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New book shows how Lt. Col. Alex Vindman was the real instigator of the Ukraine investigation that formed the pretext for Democrats’ impeachment of President Trump.
Gen. Brent Scowcroft passed away last week, leaving a legacy of public service that makes him worthy of a place of honor in the American canon of leadership.
For the first time in history, half of the senior leaders of the National Security Council are women. Twelve of the 24 directorates are led by women now, including three of the six regional directorates that cover the world.
President Trump directed the transfer of both Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and his twin brother Yevgeny Vindman from the National Security Council.
Fired former White House National Security Adviser John Bolton admitted in a 2010 interview that he would “absolutely” lie to the public if necessary.
After Bolton trashed Bush in an op-ed, the former president complained that he had expended political capital on Bolton and got little in return.
Leaked details of former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s new book came on the same day Bolton’s book became available for pre-order.
National Security Council official is using a Politico and reporter Natasha Bertrand for accusing him of providing ‘materials’ on Ukraine to the president.
Privileged bureaucrats are so high on their self-righteousness that they actually think they’re protecting the Constitution by obstructing the foreign policy of the elected president.
NSC official Tim Morrison told Congress that he was not concerned that anything illegal was discussed in President Trump’s July 25 call with Ukraine’s president.
The new Red Scare now includes red hair.
The attack on Fred Fleitz is yet another example of the Left’s inverted moral confusion, where it is seen as the height of virtue to defend the indefensible, even if it means smearing a good man.
The notion that Trump was at fault for a Navy SEAL’s death—any more than those who died on Obama’s watch are his fault—doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.
There’s an expectation – often, a demand – that movement conservatives be all in or all out on the Donald Trump presidency. It doesn’t have to be that way.
President Barack Obama finally lashes out at America’s real enemy: the GOP.
- 15 States Threaten To Pull $600 Billion From Banks That Won’t Give Equal Service To Energy IndustryFifteen state financial officers sent a letter to U.S. continue reading >
- Twitter Implements New Rule So It Can Selectively Ban Memes, Mockery Of DemocratsTwitter announced a new set of rules on Tuesday that efcontinue reading >
- Kyle Rittenhouse Can’t Sue The Kenosha District Attorney’s Office, But He Should Be Able ToLawmakers should consider ending prosecutorial immunitycontinue reading >


Was Ahmadinejad under attack?
The beauty and tragedy of Iraqi Kurdistan
One man's quest to find his ancestral home
Crossing Morocco on horseback
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer want to give the FBI a whopping $300 million to fight Russian midterm interference
Nearly 50 senators sign bipartisan letter asking Trump to support joint U.S.-Mexico-Canada bid for 2026 World Cup
Melania Trump's parents are probably beneficiaries of so-called 'chain migration'


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SAS: Zombie Assault 3Universal App – Optimized for iPhone and iPad.
Published by: Kaiparasoft Ltd
Elite SAS operatives handle the darkest missions, the worst hot zones - things we are not meant to know. Inserted without backup, either alone or as a 4 person squad, you will be sought by the walking dead, by hordes of unspeakable numbers. Your only option - paint the ground with every last one of them.
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- 50 Ranks to unlock, each granting access to a new weapon or perk
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- 9 relentless zombie types, with graphics that support hundreds on screen
- 3 vicious game modes - Onslaught, Purge, and Apocalypse
- Multiplayer play from anywhere in the world, whether on iPad, iPhone, or other smartphone platforms
Updated Login System helps prevent data loss, and assists support in recovery. Please do not try to use your Ninja Kiwi web login - this is a separate system, so you'll need to create a separate login.
What's new in version 3.10
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SAS: Zombie Assault 3 is a universal app, and is available on the iTunes App Store for free with in-app purchases. The game is compatible with all devices running iOS 4.3 or later, including the new iPhone 6 and iPad Mini. To download the SAS Zombie Assault 3 app click the button below to go to the app's download page.
If you've enjoyed this app, rate and review it on the App store and in the comments section below.
Good game but.... It needs more details like running/walking animation and reload animation. And it would be nice if you can put camos on all your
guns and put attachments to your gun(s). It also need bug fix. If all that are added; instant 5 star game. 👍
Two problems I have. During the game modes we get like special creates or boxes and we r able to get guns or grenades and the gryo grenade seems to no
be picked up. And when I finish a game I get my exp and money and it crashes almost every time. Great game moly those two problems
Was good at first. Crashes to much and there are to many hackers while I'm playing I waste all my money on ammo and then it crashes so I wast money
please fix that this is a fun game tho with the z's but the crashing all the time mad the game worse
Deaneaux. Great game! A classic honestly! But... When y'all gonna make the new levels. They've been coming soon for like 2 years now!!!!
Very good. Well balanced, not too much of a grind for younger players, thankfully multi-platform friendly for matchmaking, private, and
accounts so you don't have to start back from square one if you switch platforms. Great game over all.
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text: I have two red eared sliders. Autumn and Micheal Angelo. I feed them lettuce and shrimp because they won't eat turtle pellets. I do not have a reptile lamp but one is being given to me by a former Iguana owner. Cleaning once every three days is annoying but worth it. I will add pics tomorrow while they are out in the sun. They are very interesting turtles to see, I hope one day I can upload a video on Autumn, the climbing turtle.

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TMC MP Nusrat Jahan on Cash for Query report: “Mahua needs to have a chance to speak for herself”
December 8, New Delhi, India—After the Ethics Committee’s report, which called for Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra to be expelled in a “Cash-for-query” case, was presented to the Lok Sabha, TMC MP Nusrat Jahan publicly defended her party colleague and stated that Moitra should be given the chance to speak for herself because she is the one most impacted by this situation.
TMC MP from Basirhat questioned the Ethics panel’s investigation, accusing the Modi administration of lacking compassion for women in this nation.
Nusrat Jahan said, “Has it actually been fairly conducted? We don’t know. Because this Government hasn’t been really fair when it comes to women. We have asked for a hard copy of the report. Our leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay has asked for it.”
“After studying the report, we can come to a conclusion and when the discussion happens, we have all requested that Mahua be given an opportunity to speak for herself and say whatever she feels because she is the most affected in this case,” she added.
Earlier, Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Ethics Committee chairperson Vinod Kumar laid on the table the first Report (Hindi and English versions) of the Committee on Ethics. The House was adjourned till 2 PM amid a ruckus created by the opposition leader.
Stating that the report was adopted in a hurry without following the correct procedure, BSP MP Danish Ali, who is a member of the Ethics Committee said, “We are demanding a discussion on the report because the discussions were incomplete even at the Ethics Committee. Deposition of the one against whom allegations have been made was not complete.”
“The kind of questions that were asked of her were such that five members of the committee walked out. After that walkout, the adoption report was put forth and it was adopted within two and half a minutes. Having a majority doesn’t mean that you will do whatever you want,” the BSP MP said.
The Ethics Committee, which investigated the allegations made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, adopted its 500-page report on November 9 recommending Moitra’s expulsion from the 17th Lok Sabha in view of her “highly objectionable, unethical, heinous and criminal conduct.
Last month, the panel adopted the draft report with a 6:4 majority.
The draft report on Moitra’s cash-for-questions case, according to the sources, shows that she traveled to the UAE four times between 2019 and 2023, during which time her login was accessed multiple times.
The report was approved by six panel members, one of whom was the Congress MP Preneet Kaur, who is currently suspended. Dissent notes were submitted by four opposition party panel members. The opposition members referred to the report as a “fixed match” and said that there was not a single “shred of evidence” to back up Dubey’s complaint, which the panel had examined.
Only if the House votes to approve the panel’s recommendation can Moitra be removed.


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What you need to know:
- Ms Passaris said none of the accusations and insinuations by Governor Sonko during a live TV show are true.
- She said she will be visiting the DCI, EACC and NCIC to clear the air on per diem claims.
- On claims that she invited Sonko to her room in a city hotel, Ms Passaris accused the governor of taking things out of context.
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has invited investigative agencies to probe allegations levelled against her by Governor Mike Sonko, vowing that “this will be the last time her integrity is questioned with falsehoods”.
Ms Passaris, who said she is “ashamed of people who tell horrific lies”, revealed that she will be visiting the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to clear the air that she twice claimed per diem for the same trip.
Speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on her arrival from a women’s conference in Vancouver, Canada, Ms Passaris said none of the accusations and insinuations by Governor Sonko during a live TV show are true.
“It is very simple for the DCI and EACC to investigate every one of the allegations against me and be able to deal with them. I shall be visiting the office of the DCI, EACC, NCIC and the Gender commission after I have consulted with my lawyers and relevant government officers.
“I am not letting this go and this is the last time I am letting anyone question my integrity with falsehoods,” added Ms Passaris.
She implored the investigative agencies to take up the matter as it is a complaint by a senior state officer, calling on Mr Sonko to go and present evidence that she claimed per diem twice for the said conference.
“We have laws and rules in this country and I will use every single rule and law, guided by the Constitution, to ensure that this will be the last time that somebody uses falsehoods to bring down a woman or a woman leader,” she said.
Ms Passaris explained that the National Assembly never sponsored her for the event and there is no way she could have claimed for a per diem from them.
She said that it was City Hall that sponsored her after her request to Governor Sonko who promised to foot her per diem, which to date has not been paid.
“The National Assembly never sponsored me for the event and he (Sonko) should show letters indicating that I claimed (for the money) twice. For me, I think it is important that the governor speaks the truth and not to lie and dramatize things,” said the Nairobi woman rep.
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On claims that she invited Mr Sonko to her room in a city hotel, Ms Passaris accused the governor of taking things out of context, saying that she only responded to him after he inquired whether she would be available for an induction for MPs at the hotel.
“The governor called me to inquire whether I was there because there were fears that ODM MPs will give the function a wide berth and I said that I had already checked in. I would like the hotel to access my private data for the induction,” she said.
On accusations that she attacked Sonko in her speech during Madaraka Day celebrations, the MP said there is nowhere in her speech that she complained that the governor was not picking her calls, wondering what he was responding to and where the issue came from.
“I am not ashamed of anything. The only thing I am ashamed of are people who can tell horrific lies forgetting that they have women in their lives. When a woman is accused in public and she never responds then it is perceived that everything that has been said is correct,” said Ms Passaris.

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Had an awesome weekend fishing with friends, clients, and my daughter. This is the best time of year on the Georgetown marsh and everything is biting. Anglers have been spending time targeting large redfish, sea trout, flounder, tarpon, and sharks. We’ve also been seeing a large number of bald eagles in the marsh this week. Glad to see they are increasing in numbers. The next four weeks will be the best fishing of the entire year. Get out there if you have the chance!!!!
Click on the photos to view them in full size…thanks and have an awesome week!
This is one of my favorite pics from the weekend. It looked like the eagle was bowing his head for some sunday morning worship.
If you click and view this image in full size you can see the bands placed on this eagle – would love to find out where/when he was banded.

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The actress showed up to the film’s world premiere in London on Monday in a stunning green and gold gown from Valentino Haute Couture’s Autumn/Winter 2018/2019 collection. It looked like it belonged under the sea, shimmering on the scales of a mermaid’s tail.
The actress completed her fantastical look with a cap by Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino that would’ve looked right at home on a couture synchronized swimmer.
Heard added a single earring and gold Brian Atwood platform heels for an additional splash of glamour and drama to her outfit.
Heard told The Associated Press there was no way she was wearing anything other than this Valentino look to the “Aquaman” premiere.
“I watched this dress walk down the carpet at the Valentino couture show in Paris and I brought my mom,” she said.
“And I saw this dress walk out and my jaw dropped, and I looked over at my stylist a few seats over and she mouthed, ‘Oh my God’ and I was I think mouthing the same thing at the same time, and I knew it was for me. And I mean ― swim cap!” Heard said with a smile.
Opinions were split on Heard’s bold red carpet choice:
“Aquaman” opens in theaters Dec. 21.
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October 18, 2010 · 11:01 pm
For the past couple of years, one of my friends has thrown a Bacon Party. (She’s evil, but obviously well-loved.) If you don’t know, a Bacon Party is a potluck party featuring only foods that contain bacon (or fake bacon for the vegetarians). Each year I gain at least 3 lbs from this party. Let me tell you – it’s totally worth it. This year I made a couple of dishes to add to the melee — bacon cheddar knots and a pumpkin pie topped with walnuts, brown sugar and, of course, bacon. Sadly, Mr. Kitchen had to miss the party because he was working. Luckily I came home with two giant Tupperware containers filled with treats. (I know, I’m totally evil, but if I’m not gonna fit in my wedding dress — he’s not fitting into his kilt.)
The cheddar bacon knots were surprisingly easy, though in preparation for that and the pie, Mr. Kitchen and I fried up an entire package of bacon. I could feel the cholesterol and fat seeping into my pores — kinda gross, but damn tasty! For any of you who are thinking that a bacon party is a brilliant idea, it is, but I would recommend starting on some sort of cholesterol medicine now, followed by lots of fiber. On the plus side (like bacon needs another plus side), at least I couldn’t actually feel the presence of my gallbladder after this year’s party.
Bacon Cheddar Knots
Bacon Cheddar Knots
Knots Dough (Adapted Heavily From Nick Manglieri)
4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 packet active dry yeast
1 2/3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus oil to coat a baking (jellyroll) pan
3 baking (jelly roll) pans
Bacon Cheddar Filling
3/4 package bacon, cooked
1 8 oz package cheddar cheese (or any cheese you prefer)
Egg wash (1 egg, mixed with about 1 tablespoon water)
Combine flour and salt in large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix yeast into water and let stand for a few minutes until the water fizzes a bit (stir if it doesn’t begin to fizz). Whisk oil into water/yeast mixture. Make a well in the flour and pour water into center. Using a rubber spatula, begin to fold the flour into the water center, gently incorporating and mixing outwards until all of the flour is combined. The dough will be very soft. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until the dough has risen to double its size (approx 2 hours). After the dough has risen, scrape it into an oiled jelly roll pan. Lightly oil your hands and press the dough into the pan so that it is evenly filled. Cover the pan with plastic wrap (oiled) and let the dough rise again, approximately 1 hour. While the dough is rising, cut the 8 oz block of cheddar into approximately 2 dozen pieces. After the dough has risen for the second time, use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into approximately 24 squares (6 length wise, four depth wise).
Preheat the oven to 350º. Cover 2 baking pans in foil and lightly grease.
Take a square of the dough and place about half a strip of bacon and 1 piece of cheese in the center. Fold two of the opposing corners over each other. With the other two opposing corners, twist them together, forming a knot on top. Place the piece in the pan. Repeat with remaining 23 pieces of dough. Brush all of the knots with the egg was and bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden.
Bacon Cheddar Knot Dough
Bacon cheddar knot dough
Bacon Cheddar Knots
Bacon cheddar knot dough
Finished bacon cheddar knots
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September 25, 2010 · 10:37 am
I won a cookbook giveaway! Since Mr. Kitchen and I have started planning our wedding, I’ve become a devoted wedding blog reader. I recently entered a giveaway hosted by OneWed for the Dam Good Sweet Cookbook by Beard nominee David Guas, and I won! The cookbook features New Orleans-style desserts and I can’t wait to give it a try. (How I’m going to fit into a wedding dress, I have no idea.) Mr. Kitchen is in for a yummy fall! Speaking of yummy, Mr. Kitchen and I have been working tons and tons over the past few weeks, and we are plum tired. So tired, that I forgot to buy tickets for today’s Vendy Awards. So instead of spending the afternoon tasting the delicious fare of some of the city’s best food trucks, we’re heading over to Eataly. Something tells me my bank account is going to be very angry with me later… Hey, some girls shop for shoes — I shop for food!
Anyway, on to fall produce! Next up: Carrots. Definitely one of the most versatile of the fall vegetables, carrots can go in, well almost any dish, and one of the easiest fall dishes to prepare is a hearty, stick to your ribs beef stew. Seriously all you need is the ability to chop, brown and boil to make stew. I’ve used lots of different cuts of beef for stews but I recently tried giving short ribs a try. I really liked the way it turned out — the marbled meat was definitely falling off the bone by the time the stew was done and it was absolutely tender. I’m also a firm believer (and perhaps this is my Irish heritage talking), that you can put in almost any vegetables you’ve got lying around.
Fall Short Rib Stew
Short Rib Stew
7-8 hearty-sized short ribs
3 celery stalk (roughly chopped)
3 shallots (roughly chopped)
2 medium sized carrots (roughly chopped)
2 Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into bite size chunks)
1 sweet potato (or just use 3 Yukons) (cut into bite sized chunks)
1 turnip (roughly chopped)
2 cups beef stock
1 small bottle red wine (I think it’s 375 ml?) (I prefer a cabernet sauvignon for beef stews)
1 tsp salt (to taste)
2 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp tarragon
Flour (for dusting short ribs)
2 tbsp olive oil (for browning ribs)
In a bowl, toss the short ribs with flour, salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat oil and brown the short ribs on all sides. Remove short ribs from pot. In the remaining oil, saute shallots. Once they are soft, add the meat back in and add the wine. Cook over medium heat until the wine is halfway reduced, about 10 minutes. Add beef stock, thyme, tarragon, carrots, turnips and celery and reduce heat, cooking meat until it is very tender (about 1.5 hours). Add chopped potatoes and cook for an additional 45 minutes to an hour, until all vegetables and meat are completely tender. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
Browned short ribs and shallots
Pour in the vegetables and herbs for short rib stew
Add the potatoes and cook until tender
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September 7, 2010 · 11:28 pm
I know that I’m a bit late for the Labor Day BBQ recipes, but I was a little traumatized after my attempt to make peanut butter and jelly cupcakes, only to have them turn out like golden and slightly burned hockey pucks.
I have a baking disaster every once in a while and I guess I was due for one. I painstakingly put these little babies together, carefully piping some jelly into the batter, topping that with more batter.
Peanut butter and jelly cupcake batter, pre-topping
I was worried that the oils from the peanut butter might bake quickly, so I took them out a minute before the low-end on the baking range, but to no avail. Hockey pucks. Mr. Kitchen said they were still pretty tasty. That’s why we’re getting married. Cause he’s got no problem eating my reject cupcakes. He accepts my occasional baking screw-ups. This pairs nicely with my usual ability to ignore the fact that his clothes never seem to make it into the hamper.*
Sad peanut butter and jelly cupcakes
I think maybe I’ve figured out how to amend the recipe to fix the peanut butter oil problem, but it will take more testing and patience than I’ve got time for right now. Instead, I’m giving you my absolutely no-fail Oh-My-God amazing butterscotch chocolate chunk recipe.
Super yummy and man-o-man is this perfect with a glass of milk. Speaking of milk, did I mention that Mr. Kitchen’s family used to own a dairy farm? I’m trying to concoct a death-by-dairy recipe in honor of our recent trip to Michigan. If you’ve got suggestions, let me know. In the mean-time…. Butterscotch Chocolate Chunks!
Butterscotch Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Butterscotch Chocolate Chunk Cookies
*Adapted very heavily from Nick Manglieri’s Modern Baker
(Makes about 12 large cookies)
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
10 tbsp softened butter (salted) (about 1 1/4 sticks)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
12 oz chocolate chunks (I tend to over-chunk my cookies, but I love em this way) — Note you can mix dark chocolate, bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate
2 cookie sheets (I like to line mine with foil, but parchment is also an option)
Preheat oven to 350º
Stir flour and baking powder together in a bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla and beat with mixer until just mixed. Then beat in egg. Be careful not to over-beat this mixture, which will result in flat cookies. With a large spatula, stir the flour into the wet mixture. Add chocolate chunks and gently combine. Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough on to cookie sheets lined with foil or parchment. Gently press cookies down. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cookies have risen a bit and are golden.
Gently mixed dough for Butterscotch Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Baked Butterscotch Chocolate Chunk Cookies
*Sometimes I go ape-shit over this. Once it’s out of my system, I bake him cookies.
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August 26, 2010 · 12:13 am
As you may have noticed by the photos that accompany the recipes I’ve posted, I cook (and inevitably eat) everything that’s included on the blog. So, while all the stick to your ribs food I’ve been posting has been an absolute joy to make and eat, my Wii Fit Mii has been looking pretty shameful lately. Yes, that’s right, I’m being shamed by the Wii Fit. My Mii has been looking pretty dejected this week and the game system keeps playing that “doh doh doh doh” “you lose” music, so I’m thinking this is a bad sign. Everything in moderation right? So next up is a delightful, light and actually good for you Herb Crusted Salmon.
Herb Crusted Salmon. Is it just me or does that just automatically sound just a bit more sophisticated than your average mid-week meal? Luckily, this recipe is incredibly easy and takes less than 20 minutes total to prepare.
I paired the salmon with a white asparagus drizzled with a balsamic parmesan vinaigrette and dinner rolls
Herb Crusted Salmon
2 Salmon steaks (approx 3/4 lb)
2 tsp basil
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp rosemary
2 tsp flour
Olive oil to drizzle on salmon
Pre-heat oven to 400º
Rinse salmon fillets. In a bowl, mix the herbs together in along with flour. Cover a jelly roll pan with foil. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil on fillets, enough to just coat the top surface of the fillet. Dip fillets oil-covered surface down into mixture of herbs, pressing gently to coat the surface. Place fillets on pan. Drizzle again with a bit of olive oil. Bake for approximately 10 minutes.
White Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Parmesan
Half a bunch of white asparagus, rinsed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (shaved)
Rinse and trim asparagus. In a shallow pot, blanch asparagus spears over medium-high heat for approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. In a bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and dijon. Drizzle or toss with asparagus. Top asparagus with Parmesan.
Raw salmon topped with herbs
Mixing the white asparagus with balsamic vinaigrette
Herb crusted salmon with white asparagus drizzled with Balsamic vinaigrette and Parmesan
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- As a national tea party group endorsing Republican challenger Matt Bevin places thousands of yard signs in Kentucky encouraging voters to "Retire Mitch" McConnell, Louisville officials say the signs violate city codes and are subject to removal.
About three dozen signs reported to Louisville Metro Public Works have been removed from public right of ways in the Arnoldtown Road area, according to Harold Adams, a city spokesman.
"We only remove signs under two conditions," Adams told WHAS11. "One, that they are first reported to us and then two, they actually are in the right of way."
"When we remove them, we hold them for about 30 days," Adams explained. "People can come and reclaim them if they wish, but other than that they are destroyed."
The Louisville Courier Journal's Joe Gerth first wrote about the signs, which are paid for by Freedom Works for America, on Monday:
FreedomWorks for America — which announced last month that it was endorsing McConnell’s Republican primary challenger, Matt Bevin, and would spend up to $500,000 toward that cause — paid for the signs. The group also is organizing others to begin canvassing neighborhoods for Bevin this week, said Russ Walker, FreedomWorks’ national political director.
"We have distributed over 5,000 signs around the Louisville and Lexington area and another 5,000 Bevin signs will be distributed this week,” Walker said.
The Hill's Alexandra Jaffe followed up with a report explaining a Louisville ordinance allowing political signs only two weeks prior to Election Day. They must be removed them within two weeks after the election, or the group faces a $100 fine per sign.
Jaffe spoke to Louisville Metro Government Code Enforcement Officer Chris Monahan:
Monahan said he had received calls from the Louisville Police Department, as well as city council aides and local residents, complaining about the signs “polluting” the county’s roadways. “We oppose just driving down the road and placing dozens of signs along state driveways that aren’t permissible right of ways for these signs,” he said. “They pollute our neighborhoods and our county.”
Monahan said that, while it’s not unusual for local businesses and politicians to post signs, they’ll typically take them down when alerted by the government that they’re in violation of code.
But Russ Walker, national political director for FreedomWorks for America, said his group has no intention of removing the signs.
“That’s absurd,” Walker told The Hill of the local regulations. “People should have the right to put signs up in support or opposition to candidates when they feel inclined.”
Freedom Works America has non-profit tax status as a 501(C)4 organization.
Ironically, McConnell has defended the free speech rights of such "social welfare" groups. Last month, McConnell railed against proposed regulations on nonprofit organizations by the Obama administration.
"The new IRS commissioner has a simple choice," McConnell said in a Senate floor speech. "He can either restore the public’s trust in an agency whose reputation was already in doubt, or he can allow himself to be used as a political pawn by an administration that now seems willing to do anything to keep those it disagrees with from fully exercising their constitutionally-protected right to free speech."


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September 14, 2010
Vermont artist, COOB Originals has out done himself with his latest creation, a custom 3-inch Dunny sculpted from broken skateboards. This one of a kind is a truly inspiring adaptation of the Dunny platform and a wonderful expample of Custom Control. COOB, primarily working with recycled materials, creates upcycled skateboard jewelry and accessories. Check out more COOB Originals on his Etsy store.
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Clarenceville actors tackle ‘Fiddler’
Talk about on-the-job-training.
With a young cast that features only four seniors and only about 10 weeks to pull it off, actors at Clarenceville High School have been tackling the classic musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” for the last couple of months.
Their training comes to an end Friday, when the drama program presents “Fiddler” in its opening night performance (7 p.m. at Clarenceville High School).
“We have a pretty young cast,” said theater arts teacher Jason Debandt. “Learning about what theater is like while we put on a show has been a great benefit to the kids.”
Not only is it a young cast, it’s a pretty big one. In a school with only about 550 students, more than 10 percent (50 in the cast, 20 in the orchestra pit and another 10 on crew) are involved in the production.
“Fiddler” is the story of Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family's lives.
Tevye has to cope both with the actions of his three older daughters, who wish to marry for love, and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village.
Debandt said those themes are a big part of the reason “Fiddler” was chosen.
“We think it’s pretty culturally relevant right now,” Debandt said. “The themes are very application to modern times still.”
Playing the lead is veteran actor Mitchell J. Hardy, who said he’s been acting since he was 2 years old. Hardy, an 18-year-old senior, is appearing in his seventh show since joining the program as a sophomore.
As a big fan of the play, Hardy called Tevye his “dream” role, and figured he’d better play it while he can.
“I figured high school was my last chance to play Tevye for 30 or 40 years, because he’s a 60-year-old milkman, and I’m not,” said Hardy, last seen in “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged/Revised.” “Being 50-60 years old, having five daughters and a life of poverty isn’t something I can imagine. I’ve watched many performances (of “Fiddler”), studies many different versions (of Tevye) and I have my own.”
Junior Sasha Popkov, performing in her eighth show at Clarenceville, is playing Tevye’s wife, Golde. Popkov said she and the character share a penchant for having maternal instincts, though they manifest themselves differently.
“She’s very commanding, very motherly, and I’m motherly in a different way,” said Popkov, last seen as a wife in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” “(Golde) is an interesting character.”
On the other hand is sophomore Alyssa Craigie, playing one of Tevye’s five daughters, Hodle. Where Popkov and Golde are different, Craigie said she and Hodle are very much alike.
“She’s smart, kind of sassy, and that’s how I am,” said Craigie, who was the narrator in “Joseph.” “She’s very enlightened, she thinks a lot, and I think a lot. She fits my personality. I love playing Hodle.”
The other star of the show is the music. Songs like “Matchmaker, matchmaker,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “If I Were a Rich Man” will challenge the actors and the musicians in the orchestra pit, for whom Debandt says he “has a lot of respect.”
Debandt, who is also the choir teacher, said people are generally surprised by the music.
“One of the best things about ‘Fiddler’ is that people often don’t realize how much Jewish music influenced American music,” Debandt said. “It’s really unique, and it’s a lot of fun.”
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What: Clarenceville High School production of “Fiddler on the Roof”
When: Friday-Saturday, April 29-30, 7 p.m.
Where: Clarenceville High School, 20155 Middle Belt in Livonia
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