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Rhyme Is To A Poem
Rhyme is to a poem as melody is to a song.
It's the sweet music to which written words belong.
Rhymes with meter makes the poem musical,
A kind of of word connection that is quite magical.
Read aloud it gives readers predictable pleasure,
And poems with rhyme are remembered for sure.
Without rhyme poems sound like mere declarations,
Or just monologues said in dream situations.
Like a stage where actors perform in silent mime,
Such is the existence of a poem without rhyme.
Cynthia Buhain-Baello ~~~09.13.17
"Rhyme is the matching up of sounds and syllables, usually at the end of lines. External rhyme is the rhyming of words at the end of lines. Shel Silverstein's poetry is a great example of this. And "The Raven," by Edgar Allan Poe, incorporates internal rhyme in "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary." This means that two words rhyme within the same line, in this case dreary and weary.
Why is Rhyme Important?
Rhyme functions in much the same way as rhythm. It keeps the poem in harmony, and a rhyme scheme helps the audience to understand what is coming. Discerning the rhyme scheme is important because the pattern brings the poem to life and helps the audience feel connected."
(Source : "The Pen and The Pad" - "Why Are Rhythm and Rhyme Important in Poems? by Kathryne Bradesca)
Copyright © Cynthia Buhain-Baello | Year Posted 2017


MANILA, Philippines—Education officials on Monday launched an “error watch” initiative following reports of mistakes in its printed modules and in other learning resources such as in DepEd TV.
A memorandum from Undersecretary for Administration Alain Pascua said the agency seeks to gather reports of errors and forward such to the “appropriate offices for validation and correction.”
The department has drawn flak over errors spotted by social media users in its learning materials, including a solution to a Math equation that has gone viral on the Internet.
Officials have since appealed for understanding as they said even their teacher-broadcasters and production teams are still adjusting from the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This is not the last time there will be errors I assure you, because we are not perfect,” Pascua told reporters on October 9. “We have been here for just four or five months. We are not really journalists or broadcasters in this line of work.”
In the memo, the official added that DepEd’s curriculum and instruction and administration offices are currently finalizing steps to address reports of erroneous materials.
Under the initiative, reports could be seen through e-mail, text and Viber messages, Facebook Messenger and Workchat.
Text and Viber: 0961-6805334
FB Messenger: DepEd Error Watch (@depederrorwatch)
Workchat: DepEd Error Watch
“Dissemination of these details is desired to enable an efficient and proactive system of improving the department’s learning materials across all modalities,” Pascua said.
In a press briefing on Monday, DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Diosdado San Antonio said they have received 18 instances of errors spotted which have been traced from the agency’s field offices, while some 15 have yet to be identified.
San Antonio added that DepEd is partnering with more experts for quality checks as he admits that the present workforce has been “overstretched.”
Classes for some 24.8 million Filipino students began on October 5 with officials touting a “victory over COVID-19” despite concerns from various groups that many learners will face difficulty for the effort due to internet connection problems, as well as lacking the means for gadgets used in the said learning.
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Over the past few weeks, preelection opinion polls have been published widely for the election-bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa across print, television and digital media. Recently, the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party, the BJP’s principal opponent in UP elections, wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) asking it to ban opinion polls on the ground that these are merely ‘campaign techniques in disguise’ to ‘influence’ voters. The SP’s contention was that publishing opinion polls just a few weeks before the election was a violation of the ECI’s ‘model code of conduct’.
The SP’s objection to opinion polls could be dismissed as loser’s disdain for ‘scientific’ surveys, given that all opinion polls have projected a BJP victory in UP. But there is some merit in its request to the ECI to take cognizance of such polls and regulate them. For, opinion polls are reflective of the opinions of a limited number of voters which could have an influence on the voting behaviour of others on the basis of projection of a likely winner. It is common knowledge that the vulnerable and undecided voters tend to vote for whoever they think is likely to win. Therefore, it is quite likely that opinion polls could have a ‘bandwagon’ effect that could possibly make the ‘likely’ winner an actual one.
Objection to opinion polls by political parties which are projected as losers, is an old grievance that has cropped up every few years since the late 1990s. Although psephology is a statistical study of elections and trends in voting, the quantitative analysis of elections has often been found to be inaccurate and problematic, simply because it is perceived as an attempt to quantify the ‘wind factor’ that sometimes goes horribly wrong. At times, the margin of error is so huge that the predicted neck-toneck fight becomes a one-sided contest. There have also been occasions when opinion polls have failed to predict the victory of one party and the extent of defeat of its rival.
Legally, restricting opinion polls could be deemed ‘unconstitutional’ under Article 19(2), as opined by the then Attorney General Soli Sorabjee in 2004, because they do not fall within reasonable restrictions on free speech. In 2018, a three-judge Supreme Court bench had also declined to intervene in a public interest litigation which claimed that ‘unregulated opinion polls’ were ‘disseminating false information’. While exit polls are banned during the course of multi-phase elections, opinion polls are banned during the 48-hour silence period before voting. But extending the ban to a longer period like when the model code of conduct is in force, so goes the argument, will impact media freedom and the people’s right to information. But the freedom is not absolute and allows for certain restrictions under the Representation of People’s Act.
Given that almost all polls are nontransparent and provide little information on methodology, the important question is whether the information provided by these polls is correct or compromised. As the information disseminated by opinion polls is an extrapolation of the data on voting choices, it is quite likely that the data can be suspect if the sample size is not truly representative of the diversity of the electorate. The fact that even exit polls sometimes get the actual outcome wrong indicates that actual voting decisions are far too complex for pollsters to comprehend and predict. This is why opinion polls sometimes get only the direction of the actual outcome right but many a time, fail to predict the winner. For instance, in Uttar Pradesh in 2017 polls, most opinion polls not only failed to predict the winner but also the extent of the BJP’s victory and the Congress-SP combine’s defeat.
The inexact science of predicting elections has been in crisis for quite some time. One problem is that most polls make mistakes in the ‘same direction’. While one would expect some opinion polls to underestimate one party’s eventual result and others to overestimate it, what is problematic is that most polls are often skewed in one direction. Since opinion polls suffer from many anomalies like ‘shy voter’ and ‘lazy voter’ factors and non-response errors, predicting elections not only becomes a difficult task but sometimes the result could also be disastrous. This raises an important question about the reliability of opinion polls. Another question that begs an answer is: can opinion polls be trusted as truly independent, objective and scientific study of the voting preferences of an electorate?
Since there is no way to ascertain that a certain opinion poll is rigged or not, a compromised poll disguised as a ‘scientific’ study disseminated on a pliable platform could not only mislead people, but could also be weaponised by interested parties to influence voters. This is not to suggest that all opinion polls are compromised or they often fail to predict an eventual winner in an election. But the fact that many times they get the election results wrong suggests that these polls may be scientifically flawed. After all, being right in some elections may not be proof of their credibility or scientific robustness, given that the cost of conducting opinion polls for large states runs into several crores of rupees. The question is: how many news channels or survey agencies can afford to spend large sums to conduct opinion polls in a proper, scientific manner?
Political parties are not alone in doubting the integrity of opinion polls; even the Election Commission and Press Council of India have expressed concerns about the possibility of opinion polls likely to be exploited by interested individuals or groups to misguide and mislead unwary voters, if they are ‘sponsored’, ‘motivated’ and ‘biased’. It may not be right to deny the suggestive power of opinion polls on voters with an argument that in any case, such polls often get the actual result wrong. It also may not be right to assume that all polls are done in a rigorous scientific way. Therefore, the Election Commission should look into the business and impact of opinion polls on voters and regulate them.
The writer is an independent Mumbai-based senior journalist


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Looking to explore beyond Birmingham, AL? Check out these 9 unmissable places to visit within 4 hours' drive. Experience the beauty, history, and culture that await you!
1. Oak Mountain State Park: Nature Lover's Paradise
Nestled just south of Birmingham, Oak Mountain State Park offers an idyllic retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 9,000 acres of lush greenery, the park features hiking trails, serene lakes, and even a beach area.
2. Huntsville: Where History Meets Innovation
A visit to Huntsville is a journey through history and technology. Home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, you can explore the wonders of space travel and even see the Saturn V rocket up close.
3. Tanglewood Farms: A Quaint Animal Sanctuary
For a unique experience, head to Tanglewood Farms, a charming animal sanctuary just outside Birmingham. Here, you can interact with miniature animals like goats, llamas, and rabbits.
4. Chattanooga, TN: Scenic Beauty and Adventure
Cross over to Chattanooga for a diverse mix of natural beauty and adventure. Visit Lookout Mountain to see the stunning Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall, and take a thrilling ride on the Incline Railway.
5. Montgomery: Immerse in Civil Rights History
Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, holds significant historical importance in the Civil Rights Movement. Explore landmarks like the Rosa Parks Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.
6. Talladega National Forest: Wilderness Escape
Nature enthusiasts will find solace in the Talladega National Forest, a sprawling wilderness area that offers endless outdoor activities. From hiking and camping to fishing and birdwatching, this forest provides a serene retreat from city life.
7. Mobile: Where Culture and History Converge
Head south to Mobile, where a rich blend of culture and history awaits. Visit the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, explore the historic district's cobblestone streets, and enjoy fresh seafood along the Gulf Coast.
If you're seeking tranquility, Bankhead National Forest is the answer. Known for its stunning waterfalls, including the impressive Caney Creek Falls, this forest is a haven for hikers and nature lovers.
9. Nashville, TN: Music and Entertainment Extravaganza
Just a few hours north of Birmingham lies Nashville, a city synonymous with country music and vibrant nightlife. Visit the Grand Ole Opry, explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, and take in live performances on Broadway.

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A new partnership struck up between AXA Partners UK & Ireland and UK-based travel and pet insurance provider Puffin Insurance will see AXA Partners underwrite Puffin’s travel insurance policies, as well as its add-on cover for winter sports and gadgets.
The collaboration ‘ensures comprehensive cover and exceptional customer service’, says Bob Ewers, Head of Region at AXA Partners North America, UK & Ireland – all important factors for customers during these trying times.
Customer-centricity a crucial part of the new partnership
James Clarke, Managing Director at Puffin Insurance, said that AXA’s reputation as a customer-centric organisation was one of the key reasons that it was selected by Puffin. “AXA Partners’ approach of focusing on quality and service fits perfectly with Puffin's aim of providing a robust product at a competitive price, backed up with great customer service,” he said. “This is an ethos that is perhaps more relevant for customers today than it has ever been.”
ITIJ agrees that putting customers at the centre of operations will be integral to ensuring successful operations as we continue to navigate our way through the global pandemic. Customer retention will rely on confidence in the products offered, especially as the travel landscape is so uncertain at the moment.

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Digital Rapids will introduce its MediaMesh digital media distribution system at IBC in Amsterdam on Sept. 11.
Building on the Digital Rapids C2 delivery framework, MediaMesh enables content ranging from ad spots to long-form programming to be transferred between content providers, contributors and distribution partners efficiently, automatically and at substantial cost savings using terrestrial IP networks or satellites.
The MediaMesh RX receiving appliance combines integrated inventory management, visual QC, repackaging and output with an intuitive graphical interface. Enhancements to the C2 framework will also be shown.
Also, Digital Rapids will show new capabilities across its comprehensive range of live streaming solutions for the Web, mobile devices and IPTV. Enhancements to the StreamZ Live family of encoders include support for adaptive streaming technologies such as Microsoft IIS7 Smooth Streaming.
The enterprise-class Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager live encoder management software provides centralized control, automation, monitoring and fault tolerance for multiple encoders. New features will also be unveiled in the TouchStream portable appliance.
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By Farah Khalique
The trendy 'alternative' image of crowdfunding has taken a hit lately with the high profile failures of two crowdfunded companies - claims management company Rebus and Zano drone manufacturer, Torquing Group. So if you choose to finance your growing business via crowdfunding, what are your obligations to potential investors?
The simple answer is, not much. Companies should not make any false or misleading statements in their campaign, but equally they do not have to tell investors everything. They don't have to publish regular statements like a listed company to show how they are spending the money.
The onus is very much on investors to do their homework, which they really should given that one in five companies that raise money on equity crowdfunding platforms fails. Those that collectively invested more than £160,000 in fashion label Crumpet Cashmere - which collapsed just before Christmas - perhaps were unaware that director Zara Juricic's first cashmere company had gone under in 2014, owing more than three-quarters of a million pounds.
Jon Gill, partner at TLT Solicitors works with companies that go down the equity crowdfunding route. Investors have limited legal recourse when a company goes bust, even if the information provided on the crowdfunding platform turns out to be false and misleading.
"Certainly, investors have fewer legal rights than other investors like angels and venture capitalists, who would negotiate conditions of investment on a bespoke basis."
Crowdfunding might seem like a win-win for businesses, given the lax accountability to investors, but the failure of companies like Torquing Group show that sometimes it is better to be held accountable. Could these companies have survived and flourished with the knowledge and expertise of a business angel? These types of investors will keep a close eye on the business, and how their investment is being spent.
Plus, dealing with hundreds of investors can be a headache further down the line, if a company decides to pursue private equity investment with the aim of rapid expansion. Private equity firms want to deal with those running the company, not hundreds of small investors, so the company would need to be in a position financially to buy those shareholders out.
Gill says: "It would be legally difficult to force those shareholders to sell if they are being treated differently to other shareholders in the structure (e.g. the founders are retaining their shareholding).
The Financial Conduct Authority will publish its final review of crowdfunding rules later this year; it will be interesting to see what its verdict is.
Farah Khalique is a freelance business and financial journalist, with a keen interest in writing about non-bank financing solutions that can help SMEs grow their business. She has written extensively about banking scandals and has made TV appearances on Sky News and The Wall Street Journal Live to comment on topical issues including money laundering and bankers’ bonuses. Follow her on Twitter.


It goes without saying that cars have gone beyond transportation into a tool for portraying elegance and prestige. Most people rely on them to take them to work or just to the shopping mall daily. The car interior is meant to look homely and comfortable all the time, but unfortunately there are gaps that comes in them by default.
When it comes to getting high quality car seat fillers, be rest assured that Drop Stop patented car seat gap filler is the best out there. The fascinating thing about this car seat gap filler is that it comes in a set of two.
Drop stop will basically block the gap between your car seat and the center console better than any car seat filler you have seen in the past. Drop Stop provides a solution with complete gap coverage, which means you can cover places such as behind seat belt catch and in front of surrounding.
When you buy the Drop Stop car seat gap filler, keep in mind that each package comes with 2 drop stops, which basically means one is for the driver side and the other for the passenger side. Choosing the drop stop car seat gap filler means you get one size that fits all cars, and the high Grade Neoprene casing allows Drop Stop to contract or expand to whatever size gap you have in your car.
Another fascinating thing about the Drop Stop is that you don’t even notice its presence because of the design used; you only know it’s there when it stops a drop. All you need to do is get one for your car.


With the Master H2-TECH panel van and a hydrogen filling station, the Hyvia joint venture is presenting the first two near-series prototypes for a comprehensive ecosystem for carbon-free mobility. The Transporter H2-Tech is the first of three lightweight commercial vehicles with fuel cell drive, which wants to bring the joint venture of the Renault Group and the US company Plug Power from 2022 to market. The easy-to-use hydrogen filling station ensure fast and secure tank operations within five minutes, as the manufacturer announces.
“I am pleased to introduce our first hydrogen prototypes,” says David Holderbach, CEO Hyvia. “Hyvia stands for tailor-made hydrogen solutions as well as a comprehensive ecosystem for carbon-free mobility. Our strength is our agility that combines the competences of two leading companies: Renault Group and Plug Power.”
In addition to a 33 kWh battery, the Master H2-TECH van has a 30 kW fuel cell and produces no CO2 emissions during operation. The four tanks – directly over the driver’s cabin on the roof – cover 1.5 kilograms of hydrogen each. Overall, ranges of up to 500 kilometers are possible, 100 kilometers in pure battery operation. Thus, the spacious transporter with a loading volume of twelve cubic meters is ideal for use in logistics companies, large customers, fleets and municipalities. At a later date, the master platform chassis H2-Tech followed with 19 cubic meters of charging capacity and a range of 250 kilometers and the master Combi H2-Tech, a minibus for up to 15 people with a range of around 300 kilometers.
According to the manufacturer, the hydrogen filling station from Hyvia enables quick and safe refueling processes as with vehicles with conventional petrol or diesel engines: the Master H2-TECH van is ready for use again within five minutes. The hydrogen is produced either on site by water electrolysis or supplied with tank trucks. Hyvia hydrogen tank stations are offered for sale, leasing or rent.
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3 thoughts on “Renault joint venture Hyvia introduces H2 transporter together with gas station”
Do not weigh a tank 150kg of 4cm thick non-recycleful CFK? So 400km range requires 600kg tank plus 200kg fuel cell with secondary devices / filters / temp.management?
At least a 30 kWh fuel cell is used and not like the flatbed by Quantron only a saving version with 15 kW, which only allowed about 160 km in a piece.
The version with 6 kg H2 and a battery with 33 kWh are likely to reach for up to 500 km.
In the platform chassis, there are probably space problems to accommodate the H2 tanks, so only 250 km.
At the minibus, higher weight of the vehicle for 15 persons with higher H2 consumption come together, so that there should also be space problems for the additional H2 tanks.
It would be interesting for me whether the H2 vehicles are offered for sale to learn the price.
There are only for the transporter H2 tanks with 7 kg of hydrogen for up to 500 km range. The other models must be satisfied with 250 – 300 km, apparently difficult enough space for the tanks to find.
Since I praise the BEV, a larger battery pack can be easily accommodated and cheaper it is too.


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"Symphonic Sports-tacular" with the Philadelphia Orchestra
In July of 2013 Elliott created the projections and theatrical elements for SYMPHONIC SPORTS-TACULAR with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Steven Reineke at the Mann Center, Philly, PA.
The program includes popular classical favorites with large scale images of sports. John Williams Olympic Fanfare Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Dance of the Comedians Theme from Ragtime Imperial Marc Copland's Our Town Stars and Stripes . . . and more!

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Banks are doing better. I hope the troubles of the big banks are behind, and the recent troubles at Chase are not a harbinger of more troubles to come.
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FDIC-insured banks and savings institutions reported a total profit of $35.3 billion in the first quarter of 2012, a $6.6 billion increase from the $28.8 billion net income reported in the 2011 first quarter. The increase marks the 11th consecutive quarter of year-over-year gains. The number of "problem" institutions dropped to the smallest number since year-end 2009. "Problem" institutions declined from 813 to 772, with total assets of "problem" institutions shrinking from $319 billion to $292 billion. » Read More
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When a 9.0 earthquake and 124-foot tsunami struck Japan on March 11, I, along with the rest of the world, spent the weekend checking for updated photos, articles and videos of the damage. Like many people, I didn’t know anyone living in Japan personally, but it broke my heart to see a country losing thousands of innocent lives and whole towns.
My Asian Art history professor Mary-Ann Milford was the very first one to use her class curriculum to provide us with some hope about the situation. Through a PowerPoint slide, Milford stunned all of us in my Japanese Paintings and Prints class with the very iconic image of “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
You know the one: a woodblock landscape print made in 19th century that depicts a storm off the Kanagawa, Japan coast. The print shows one huge, blue tidal wave, traced with white foam shaped “like claws,” as Milford described them, reaching hundreds of feet into the air. Fearful of its destructive power, tiny human figures cower on board the three depicted boats, expecting to be thrown off by the strong currents. In the distance, the beautiful, snow-capped dome of Mount Fuji – the tallest mountain and most popular site in Japan – bears witness to the storm.
For me, “The Great Wave” was just that generic stock print found on postcards and novelty mugs in every gift shop in Asian art museums. It’s been used in advertisements and reinterpreted in other artworks so much that the print has become synonymous for Japanese. But in the PowerPoint, the symbolic meaning behind “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” became clearer and all of us felt a little less traumatized by the ongoing disaster.
Senior Alliah Gilman Bey also saw the “The Great Wave” in Milford’s class. She’s the president of the Anime Alliance, a Mills club that features weekly Japanese animation films and holds Japanese pop culture discussions. She found the image to be reassuring, especially for people unfamiliar with the death-defying, indomitable Japanese spirit, or yamato-damashii.
“Japan always had natural disasters. It’s the culture over there to accept nature – how it’s both devastating and beautiful,” Bey said.
Milford has been teaching Asian art history at Mills since 1982. While she didn’t have any contacts there when the earthquake and tsunami hit, Milford felt a special connection to Japan, having done years of research on its rich artistic culture. When I went to interview her last Tuesday, I was drawn to the Amida Butsu – Buddha – statuettes she collected over time adorned in her office.
“On the first day (when the earthquake struck), I was speaking to someone when they asked me if I had heard about it,” Milford said, clutching her hands up to her chin. “I rushed to my computer and it was indescribable what’s happening.”
Milford found a photo in the New York Times depicting dozens of cargo trains piled like toy bricks to be particularly disturbing.
“Trucks with containers always pass me by when I’m driving to work,” Milford said. “They’re enormous, and yet, they can be thrown over so easily.”
Milford’s eyes grew sad as she recalled the Kobe Earthquake in 1995 that measured 6.8 on the magnitude scale. Milford’s daughter was residing in Nara, Japan at that time about 38 miles away from the epicenter.
“She was lying down (when it happened), said it was like being in the middle of an ocean,” Milford said. “After that, she immediately joined Red Cross and worked with the Kobe victims. She was telling me how amazing the people were.”
Milford went on to describe how the Japanese people staying in makeshift shelter homes offered to share their food with her daughter and the volunteers. It was amazing to Milford that the Japanese back then still had a sense of protocol even when they’ve lost everything and she could see the same thing happening in Japan now.
“Even at the end of their lives, they still tried to make a living for themselves,” Milford said. “All of that comes from a reservoir of strength.”
Milford stared at the photocopy of the “Great Wave” I gave her and traced a finger over Mount Fuji. It was then when I realized that, while the tidal wave was monstrously huge in its depiction, the faraway mountain was even bigger.
“(Mount) Fuji is where the kami (a Japanese word for the spirits and natural forces) is believed to be,” Milford said. “Fuji is watching, acknowledging the surge of the current. Man cannot resist. And (the Japanese) accept that.”
Mary-Ann Milford will be teaching the art history class Introduction to Asian Art: India and Himalayas next Fall.
For course times and information, visit http://mills.edu/.
You can read more related posts on The Campanil’s special page about the disaster in Japan.

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Saturday, March 18, 2006
Had fun dyeing two skeins of yarn spun from a kent fleece, semi worsted spun. One was painted in patches and the other in a blended effect. The skeins were wrapped in clingfilm and steamed on a rack in an old electric frypan for 30 mins. I think I prefer the heather blend to the patches one, but this may change after swatching. The skeins weigh just over 60 grms each.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Now that the bathroom is finished, huge sigh of relief, I have been able to work on the border leicester fleece that I bought several months ago, It was very greasy but after several soaks is looking, feeling and smelling a whole lot better. I found our old electric cooking pan in the loft and as we no longer need it for the caravan I am using it for yarn dyeing, very portable as its on legs and can plug in anywhere. These are my first test batches, the skein is from some of the same yarn dyed by another member of the Kent Guild. This is a beautiful soft and lustrous yarn and lovely to spin and knit with.


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Nicely engraved antique stock certificate from the New Jersey Steel Company dating back to the early 1900's. This document, which is signed by the company President and Treasurer, was printed by Corlies, Macy & Co. of New York, and measures approximately 11 3/4" (w) by 9 3/4" (h).
You will receive the exact certificate pictured.
The New Jersey Steel Company was organized in New Jersey in 1903 as a reorganization of the Uniform Steel Company. The company's plant was located in Rahway on a branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The company, which was a subsidiary of the American Finance & Securities Company, was dissolved in 1913.


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Arms control advocates say that the Pentagon is looking for something it doesn't need. "There is no need to build a new ICBM," Kingston Reif, director for disarmament and threat reduction policy at the Arms Control Association, told The Daily Beast. "RAND did a report last year showing that the United States can maintain the ICBM leg of the [nuclear] triad [of bombers, ballistic missile submarines and land-based missiles] for decades to come by simply pursuing refurbishment," Reif said. "That would be much cheaper."
The counter argument is that though the Minuteman III has been refurbished many times, the older the weapon gets, the harder and more difficult it is to maintain. That means that the Pentagon would have to spend ever increasing sums of money to keep the 40-year-old Minuteman III viable. The Air Force wants to field the new ICBM "in the 2027 timeframe" due to Minuteman's rocket and guidance ageing-out and not having enough spare missiles lying around.
Yet the missiles aren't quite the creaky old machines they appear to be. In recent years, the missiles' engines, guidance systems, and other parts have been replaced.
According to the Congressional Budget Office, it costs about $2.6 billion per year to maintain the ICBM force. That sounds like alot-it is a lot-but it's a relative pittance, compared to the cash needed to maintain the other legs of the nuclear triad. And building replacements from scratch could cost much more. Further, the Pentagon could save a lot of money by reducing the number of existing ballistic missiles. "The ICBM force is the least important leg of the triad," Reif said.
The Air Force's ICBM force is largely designed to be a sponge to absorb part of a massive hypothetical Cold War-style Soviet nuclear attack. "An adversary would have to fire hundreds, if not thousands, of missiles to eliminate that leg of the triad," Reif said. The only potential adversary capable of doing so is Russia-China only has about 100 missiles that are able to hit U.S. territory.


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The state department of prisons on Monday decided to set up isolation and quarantine facilities at each jail across Maharashtra.
Additional director general of police (prisons) Sunil Ramanand and other senior officials met here to review the situation in jails in the wake of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. They decided to initiate measures for decongestion of the prisons to avert any health trouble.
As of now, close to 38,000 inmates, including convicts and undertrial prisoners, are lodged in nine central jails, 28 district prisons, a jail for women and 13 open prisons. Almost 50% of this jail population are accounted by prisons in Mumbai, Thane and Pune.
“To begin with, we have set up a quarantine facility in Pune’s Yerawada central prison. It has the capacity to accommodate 50 patients,” Ramanand told TOI, added that each prison in the state would eventually have such facility. “If any inmate shows any symptoms of Covid-19, the prison doctors will examine and refer him or her to the quarantine facility,” he added.
Ramanand said, “We have decided to go for 100% implementation of the video-conferencing system for production of the accused before court for regular dates of case hearing across Maharashtra. No inmate will be physically taken out of the prison for court hearings till further orders. All arrested suspects, referred by courts to jail under judicial/magisterial custody, will be physically examined at the outer gate before being admitted to the prison.”
He said, “We will procure digital thermometers for each prison. The jail guards will take down the temperature of the accused persons before making an entry. The arrested persons will be checked at the outer gates of the prisons before being taken inside the prisons. Also, the prison administration will expedite release of the inmates, arrested in minor or moderate criminal cases, who have secured bail from courts.”
Ramanand also issued orders to the deputy inspector general of police (prisons) to shift the inmates from the crowded jails of Mumbai, Thane and Pune to other jails in the state. He said the prison authorities would discourage visitors to the jails.
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Cancer researchers at Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) will further develop novel treatments for brain tumors through a new, five-year, $6.24 million grant to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
The grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) will fund three projects aimed at developing cutting-edge treatment strategies for a type of brain tumor known as gliomas. The projects are led by principal investigator Ian Pollack, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Childrens Hospital and director of the UPCI Brain Tumor Program. This is the second five-year grant the Brain Tumor Program project has received from the NINDS.
In the laboratory over the last five years, our researchers have developed three unique and promising approaches to treating gliomas, which are the most common form of brain tumors, Dr. Pollack said. Over the next five years, our goal is to take these approaches from the laboratory to clinical trial and begin to have a direct impact on patients diagnosed with brain tumors.
The three projects and their respective investigators are:
Every year about 19,000 children and adults are diagnosed with primary brain tumors, according to the National Cancer Institute. Malignant gliomas are the most common, accounting for more than half and including astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas and glioblastoma multiforme.
Current conventional therapies for malignant brain tumors, including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, are often unsatisfactory for controlling these tumors, and the vast majority recur, Dr. Pollack said. We believe the projects here in Pittsburgh hold promise in improving the treatment of these challenging tumors.
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It's summertime & the bright colors are ABUNDANT! I am so inspired to liven things up around my home this time of year & what better way to say "hello" than to add a funky & fresh wreath to the front door! This is such a simple project–one that you can do as long as you know how to tie a knot! I completed this wreath over the course of three meals…as I watched my daughter eat. We chit chatted & I tied knot after knot, after knot. So easy! All you need is a wire wreath form ($3, Michaels), a bunch of fabric scraps, a scissors & the ability to tie knots. I first found the idea during Kelly Moore's awesome 12 days of DIY series. Then Julie of ZozoBugBaby had a box o' scraps sale (I purchased one!) and well…this is what happened:
This is made out of about 95% Zozo scraps & I needed a bit extra to fill in the gaps & make the flower & leaves. I also learned that it goes faster if you use longer strips–like 1 or 2 x 5ish inches. I made the mistake of starting with strips too small & it was taking forever! So make them a little longer than you think. You can always trim.
I kind of don't want to hang it outside…it's too cute! 😉 Happy summer! & you could totally do this with seasonal fabrics/colors for a fun holiday project for the front door! Halloween…Thanksgiving…Valentine's Day…ooh. So many ideas!
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It is now confirmed that the beloved anime-TV series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ will have three spin-offs standalone movies. The Annecy International Animation Film Festival made announcements about the further expansion of the universe. The original series was about a young boy who yields the powers to manipulate air, water, earth, and fire.
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Lauren Montgomery Will Helm The ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Animated Films
Paramount Pictures announced the three-film animated project which will serve as a spin-off for the 2005 series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ Along with them, the parent company of the series, Nickelodeon will also embark on this ambitious journey. They revealed the crew of the film. The prolific storyboard artist Lauren Montgomery will helm one of the projects. The co-creators of the original series, DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko will serve as the producers of all three films.
The new production company, Avatar Studios will supervise the project. The Studios was established in 2021 to create original cinema and series based on “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and its spin-off “The Legend of Korra.” The President of Animation and Development at Nickelodeon and Paramount Animation, Ramsey Naito said, “As original creators, Mike and Bryan expand the ‘Avatar’ universe with us, we’re keeping it all in the family with Lauren bringing the same kind of expert, beautiful work she did on the original series to her new directing duties on the forthcoming theatrical.”


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The town of Strathmere is undertaking an $8 million beach fill project. This is more than double the initial estimate of $3 million. As part of the project, Sea Isle City will be adding 400,000 cubic yards of sand to their beaches. In Sea Isle City, the rebuilt areas will include 1st to 15th Street and 42nd to 52nd Street.
This year’s project is Sea Isle City’s first since a $4.2 million project back in 1999. According to the Sea Isle City Mayor, Leonard Desiderio, they are working to lobby the Army Corps of Engineers to include Sea Isle in routine projects.
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Mike Brown Named MSU Baseball Camps Coordinator, Volunteer Assistant
08/26/2014: NMSU baseball coach Mike Brown. (Photo by Darren Phillips)
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Another standout assistant will make his way to Starkville, as MSU baseball head coach John Cohen has announced Mike Brown as the Diamond Dawgs’ new camps coordinator and volunteer assistant.
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COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT FOR CHANGES IN HOW MUCH TIME STUDENTS PLAY SPORTS
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BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Nigel Hughes, PhD, senior vice president of global R&D at the Kellogg Co., published a blog post on the company website May 18 outlining three strategies the food industry could undertake to update current food systems with an eye to the future. Dr. Hughes’s advice focused primarily on increasing sustainability throughout the supply chain, from ingredient sourcing to production methods.
The first strategy, “Build on the foundations and heritage of the original food system,” highlighted the cultural significance of food and the growing relevance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies in consumer purchasing decisions. Citing the origins of the Kellogg Co., Dr. Hughes discussed the importance of looking to the past to understand patterns of success and failure and apply this knowledge to future decisions.
“When we source local ingredients, we can create truly local, culturally relevant foods,” Dr. Hughes said. “Couple that with a systems approach that allows us to look at the food system and the combination holistically, it enables us to address food insecurity and balance the tradeoffs of nutrition, sustainability, access, and taste — ultimately creating a sustainable food system.”
The second strategy, “Develop collective solutions,” emphasized the importance of communication and creating a sense of shared responsibility throughout food systems to combat detrimental climate practices. He suggested this begin with the inclusion of farmers, consumers, policymakers and NGOs throughout decision-making processes.
Dr. Hughes referenced current programs in place at the Kellogg Co., including Kellogg’s InGrained, which offers rice farmers in the Lower Mississippi River Basin financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by employing climate-friendly agricultural practices. This partnership, along with others, seeks to address the interconnected food system issues of health, hunger relief and climate, according to the company.
The third and final strategy, “Accelerate the circular food system,” suggests shifting from a linear to a circular food system that prioritizes food waste reduction. Employing regenerative farming practices, upcycling “ugly produce” and reducing resource inputs are some practices that can help achieve a more circular supply chain. Examples given from the Kellogg Co. include Pringles using 75% rejected potatoes, Nutrigrain bars being filled wholly with non-saleable, misshapen fruits and Rice Krispies and Cocoa Pops rejects getting turned into beer with a partnered brewery.“An equitable food system creates a new paradigm where everyone has a seat at the table, can fully participate, gain access and prosper,” Dr. Hughes said. “It’s critical we as an industry work together to achieve this.”

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mentioning the site of the seventh day, Friday, 3 August 2018.
Dr. Ezzeddine Abu Setit and Zerir inspect agriculture and agricultural reclamation and General Ahmed Deif Saqr Governor of Al Gharbia Agricultural Research Station in Al-Jumayza Al-Santah Center at 500 hectares. (19659004)
to identify the activities and programs of the agricultural production research station in the investigation of maize, rice, pulses, crop strength, cotton research division, screening of research station and follow the process of production of grain and animal production and poultry production and – production of high quality seeds,
The inspection tour began with the inspection of the wheat screening plant, the maize processing and processing plant, the storage refrigerator, the hybrid maize production center, the intensive farming field, the animal and poultry production plant, The Minister of Agriculture and Agriculture Recycling thanked the Governor of the West for the permanent interest in farmers and the succession of the leading agricultural research station due to its major role in the development of agricultural production, and stressed that the Egyptian government represented in the Ministry of Agriculture, attempts at all levels on d ie the level of agricultural research laboratories to achieve a boom. Egyptian Food Security
The Minister of Agriculture also pointed out that the state attaches great importance to the cultivation of rice, cotton and other seeds and strategic agricultural crops, which is food safety for all citizens of the country.
General General Ahmed Deif Saqr, Governor of Al Gharbia, Dr. Ezzeddine Abu Setit and Zer Agriculture and Agriculture Reclamation for his visit to Gharbia Governorate and his visit to the Al-Jumayza Research Station due to his role in the increase in agriculture and animal production.
That the establishment of integrated communities from all agricultural, industrial and educational areas in the award of the desert back to the province and asked the governor of the West Head Office of the research station to organize training courses for farmers to to identify the yield of high yield and how to grow.
Dr Fathi Abdel Ghani Assistant Secretary General of Governor and General General Nasser Taha Director of the Central Administration for the Affairs of the Governor's Office and Dr. Fathi Nada Member of the House of Representatives and Accountant Ali Bayoumi Deputy Agriculture and Dr Hatem Anwar Secretary of the Ministry of Veterinary Medicine and General General Mamdouh Hagras Council and the City of Sancta
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Nike is currently market leader in the UK with an 18pc share of the ultra-competitive £4.3bn sportswear market. Adidas is in second place with a 15pc share, but hopes that its status as official sportswear partner of the Games will help it achieve its goal of overtaking Nike by 2015 at the latest.
As well as kitting out the athletes in 25 of the 26 Olympic sports – equestrianism requires very specialised equipment – Adidas will dress the 70,000 Olympic volunteers, provide the outfits for the pre-games torch relay and create clothing for the athletes to wear in the Olympic Village.
Adidas is also the Games' official clothing licensee, and will sell Olympic-themed and branded clothes through its own stores and third-party retailers, such as Tesco and Asda. On top of this, it has appointed Stella McCartney, the designer and daughter of Sir Paul, as the creative director of Team GB. She will provide the team with garments such as their signature tracksuits and has also designed more fashionable "capsule" ranges that will be available on the high street. (High street retailer Next will provide Team GB with their formalwear, such as the suits for the opening ceremony.)
There will be a big sustainable and environmentally-friendly element to the clothing, Adidas said. It is not inconceivable that some of the athletes' kit will be at least partially made from recycled plastic drinks bottles.
Herbert Hainer, Adidas's chief executive, said the company is hoping to achieve sales of £100m from its Olympic clothing lines.
"It is the ideal platform for us to show the world that we are one of the greatest sports brands in the world," he said on a trip to London on Friday.
He described Ms McCartney's designs as "fantastic".
Mr Hainer added that he is confident Team GB will do well. "The preparation and enthusiasm is tremendous, and it will help us hit our target," he said.
Adidas will bolster its marketing throughout the UK in the run-up to the Games by opening 100 temporary "AdiZones" - areas that will include free-to-use tennis, football or basketball equipment.
Gil Steyaert, Adidas's managing director of market north - the geographical area that includes the UK - said these zones will attract younger consumers to the Adidas brand. "We are one of the brands that is most relevant to the youth market. We like to believe we will be the cool brand of the Games," he said.
The whole point of the exercise is to knock Nike off its perch in the UK, he added. To do this, Adidas must beat Nike in London, where it is the top sports brand by some distance. Mr Steyaert said Adidas is the most popular brand in certain areas of the north of England, such as Liverpool. However, it must win London if it wants total dominance. Mr Steyaert said: "London is a place where we don't have leadership yet. While we do have leadership in other parts of the UK, London is crucial."
Adidas has invested around £100m in the 2012 Olympics. This figure is split between the cost of becoming an official partner, the cost of manufacturing the clothes for the athletes, the volunteers and the retailers and the cost of marketing the ranges and the company. Even if the company achieves its desired top line sales of £100m, it will only go some way to paying off the £100m bottom-line investment.
Mr Hainer admitted that if looked at purely on a profit and loss basis, the investment is a "big loss". However, he said that the positive benefits to Adidas's brand and standing in the UK are manifold.
Nike is unlikely to sit back and allow Adidas to press ahead with its assault. It has taken a large store in the Westfield shopping centre just next to the Olympic site, a shopping centre through which 70pc of ticket holders to the main stadium will pass, and it has signed a deal to be part of Boris Johnson's Legacy for London sports plan.
But Mr Hainer is equally bullish. "I am very confident that we will have a presence that won't be missed," he said. "When you are playing in the sporting goods arena, you want to win."
Adidas' rich history in the Olympics
Adidas' involvement in the 2012 London Games continues the company's "rich history" in the Olympic movement, chief executive Herbert Hainer said.
In the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, Lina Radke-Batschauer was the first athlete to win an Olympic gold medal wearing Adidas shoes. She set a record time in the women's 800m. Adidas shoes were also worn at the 1952 Helsinki Games by Emil Zatopek, the Czech long-distance runner, who won three gold medals in one week.
Adidas-wearing athletes also dominated the 1968 Olympic games in Mexico. Among them was Dick Fosbury, who cleared 2.24m to take the gold medal in the high jump using a new technique.


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Riverside County, CA: Person arrested for burglary in Yucaipa, California and another person arrested for identity theft and child endangerment.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday, February 21, 2017, Yucaipa Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a commercial burglary at a local jewelry store on the 34300 Block of Yucaipa Boulevard in Yucaipa, California.
The investigation revealed that a male suspect used a hammer to shatter the glass to the front door and gain entry into the business during the middle of the night.
The suspect then stole over a $1,000 worth of jewelry and fled the scene. DNA evidence located at the scene was processed and identified 29 years old German Vargas from Cathedral City, California as the suspect who committed the burglary.
On Monday, March 13th, 2017, Yucaipa Police Detectives located German Vargas in Indio, California and arrested him for PC 459 – Burglary.
Through investigation, it was determined that German Vargas was responsible for several commercial burglaries throughout Riverside County, California and San Bernardino County, California.
Yucaipa Police Detectives collaborated with Detectives from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Palm Desert Station.
On Thursday, March 16, 2017, Detectives from both departments served search warrants at German Vargas’ residence in Cathedral City, California and also served a search warrant at the home of his wife, 29 years old Griselda Trani, in Desert Hot Springs, California.
As a result of those search warrants, additional evidence and narcotics were located.
Griselda Trani was arrested for PC 530.5- Identity Theft, and PC 273 a (a) – Child Endangerment.
Both suspects were arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center.
German Vargas is being held on all of the above charges, in lieu $75,000 Bail.
Griselda Trani is being held on her charges, in lieu of $100,000 Bail.
Detectives are releasing photos of both suspects as they believe they may have been involved in other burglaries throughout the area.
Anybody who may have information about this case is urged to contact the Yucaipa Police Department – Detective Division. If you choose to remain anonymous, call We-Tip Hotline at: 1 (800) 78-CRIME.
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The March field work plan was to sample reptiles on Santa Rosa Island from Friday the 16th -Sunday the 18th, Mainland from Monday the 19th-Thursday the 22nd, and Santa Cruz Island from the Friday the23rd-Sunday the 25th.
Amanda C. and I left Auburn University on March 15th to meet up with Amanda S. at Westmont College. We had a great view of our island destinations from the plane (from left to right: Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands!
Santa Rosa Island was our first destination and we had perfect weather.
We found the research station very comfortable with fantastic new stoves!
First thing Friday morning we
had great success, sampling 13 Alligator Lizards and 3 juvenile gopher snakes! Amanda S. demonstrated that even being 7 months pregnant won't keep her from her dwarf reptiles!
Friday afternoon Amanda C. and I hiked up the Torrey Pines Trail and had a incredible view amongst one of the two remaining stands Torrey Pines - a rare/endangered relic of the ice age.
We found a handful of Alligator Lizards, hatchling Fence Lizards,and a Channel Islands Slender Salamander (Batrachoseps pacificus).


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The forum is sponsored by the Coupland Civic Association (CCA) and will be at St. Peter's Church. A visitation period from 6:30 to 7 p.m. will allow citizens to talk with candidates, and the forum will follow immediately.
According to an announcement by the CCA, some or all of the candidates running for state representative from District 52 may attend. The incumbent is Rep. Mike Krusee, and he is opposed in the Republican primary by Barbara Samuelson. The winner of the Republican primary will face Democrat Karen Felthauser in the November election.
While the discussions with the candidates are expected to cover a variety of issues, the high-profile, front-burner issue for Coupland residents is the plan for the Trans Texas Corridor (TTC

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The dog days of summer are upon us and with them comes the annual end of summer real estate slow down. Things should pick up a bit as we get into September, but even in these slower times an interesting home will pop up now and again so don’t despair. We happen to have a great one to share today: a beautiful mid-century designed by Murray Slama for himself in the hills of Lafayette. Slama was one of the first architects hired by Robert Ratcliff when he took the helm of his father’s famous Bay Area firm in the early 50s, and by the early 60s he was made partner in the firm Ratcliff, Slama & Cadwalader.
The Slama home is a wonderful piece of Bay Region modernist architecture with glazing all around and thoughtful detailing throughout. The woodsy interiors have unfortunately been painted, but the overall integrity of the spaces is still intact, and the home is a true pleasure to visit.

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Spotify Has Officially Become The Battleground For Big Tech's Censorship Civil War
For many businesses, cancel culture becomes about the economics of protecting themselves. But Spotify needs to ask itself at the end of the day: are they the battleground for something much bigger?
Far be it for me to be sensationalist, but it looks like Spotify has become the official venue where the big tech censorship civil war is about to take place.
Or, perhaps where it has already started.
Spotify has been in the news over the past few weeks because it has been home to “controversial” podcast host Joe Rogan. And let me tell you, “controversia…


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Mayor Twistle is one of the richest men in Wildpool. But when
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This is Book 3 in the Master Crook's Crime Academy Series. See all Master Crook's Crime Academy books here.
Terry Deary is the author of over 300 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as 'a marvellous blend of fact and fiction' (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated t...More about Terry Deary


National Police have arrested at least nine people for their alleged involvement in the brawl that occurred this Saturday, March 2, at night, in the El Rafal neighborhood (Palma), and which has left several people injured by knife.
The event occurred at 9:45 p.m., on two streets in the Palma neighborhood of El Rafal, Salines Street and La Selva Street, and resulted in several stab wounds.
Some of the injured have been evacuated by their families to different hospitals in Palma.
Meanwhile, SAMU 061 has sent an advanced life support ambulance and a basic life support ambulance to the scene, as well as a rapid intervention vehicle, which has assisted and transferred four patients with different injuries to the University Hospital of Son Espases. by knife.
In total, they have treated three men, ages 17, 37 and 46, and a woman, 67, with the situation of two of these people being serious, one less serious and one mild.
Apparently, according to the newspaper 'Última Hora' and confirmed by sources close to the case, the reason for the brawl was a dispute between two families.
However, the investigation, which has been taken over by the Judicial Police and Homicides, remains open. In fact, this morning the investigations continue and statements are being taken from witnesses.
It is not ruled out that there will be new arrests in the coming hours.


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Title: Crimson Star
Author: Elizabeth Jewell
Genre: Futuristic paranormal
URL: Changeling Press
Other Information/warnings: Explicit m/m, blood
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The only vampire on the crew of the long-haul exploration ship Lightning Girl, Trev has learned to make his own entertainment. Or make entertainment with somebody else, like Ash, the sexy human navigator Trev’s had his eye on.
But when the entire crew of Lightning Girl is killed except for Ash and Trev, the stakes of the men’s growing relationship go from a quick fling to life and death. With the hyperdrive down and the oxygen running out, Trev is determined to save his lover’s life — no matter what the cost.


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To those kiters new to north haven please go right up or down wind and stay out of the windsurfers way. There are a hell of a lot more of us and we have far less manoeuvrability than you. Also give way when you are on a wave like you are meant to (consistent with windsurf rules worldwide)..
thanks for the feedback.
I was going to say the same thing about the windsurfers who couldn't work out if they were on port or starboard and the ones that would consistently blast at me on port tack while I was on a wave..
And all craft give way to anyone while they are on the wave.. Port or starboard, not the wave rider gives way... I'm not sure where you got that one from?
Just be stoked everyone is out having fun and keep a lookout for everyone.
See you up there next time there's plenty of wind!!

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By the UPDO-MIS Staff
Posted on June 7, 2016
The Cagayan State University hosted the 3rd International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry (ICOAF) on June 1-3, 2016 at Hotel Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City.
It partnered with the Sri Lankan-based The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) for the three-day event with the theme "Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry as Essential Response to the Challenges of Global Food Security and Environmental Stability."
Dr. Romeo Clemente, Associate Professor IV of the College of Teacher Education and Gender and Development Focal Person of the University, co-chaired the conference which was participated in by some 60 scholars from Asia, Europe and the United States of America.
With Dr. Clemente in the conference was Dr. Jose Guzman, vice president for research and development, extension and training, who welcomed the participants who, he said, had the compelling reasons to be part of the conference due to what is happening in the environment brought about by the global climate change.
Clemente and Guzman also served as technical session chairs who presided over the research presentations of the participants who included four of the professors of the University: Dr. Ricardo Casauay (Piat), Dr. Froilan Pacris (Sanchez Mira), Dr. Angelina Gonzales (Lal-lo), and Prof. Neil Nemesio Baliuag (Piat).
Dr. Nicomedes P. Eleazar, director at the Bureau of Agricultural Research of the Department of Agriculture, graced the occasion with his keynote speech on the conference theme.
He shared the stage with another keynote speaker, Dr. Samih Abubaker, dean of the faculty of agricultural technology of Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan, Dr. Edwin Macaballug, president of Batanes State College, who also served as one of the technical session chairs, and Mr. Isanka Gamage, convener of the ICOAF 2016 and managing manager of TIIKM.
At the closing, the organizers of the conference gave out special awards to the best paper presentations in each of the 10 areas: forestry, animal science and apiculture, biochemistry and molecular study, soil science and soil fertility, agricultural economics, horticulture and vegetable, food security, social research and gender-related study, rice, climate change mitigation, and poster presentation.
Prof. Baliuag of the College of Agriculture - Piat Campus won the best paper in rice research.
It was highlighted by the announcement of the best paper among all the papers presented and the raffle draw of the winner of a free registration fee at the 2017 ICOAF set on July 1-3, 2017 in Dubai. Prof. Gonzales of CSU Lallo Campus was picked as the lucky winner.
Photos taken during the conference and other related information can be viewed and read on TIIKM’s official website, www.agroconference.com, and Facebook: www.facebook.com/TIIKMSriLanka.


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AS THE WORLD TURNS: News Weekly
Absolutely terrified; Globalisation of higher education; Muslim woman becomes UK Conservative party chairman; British bobbies are being replaced
, May 29, 2010
It took Faisal Shahzad trying to set a car bomb in Times Square to get President Obama, Attorney-General Eric Holder and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano to finally use the word "terrorism." (And not referring to Tea Party activists!)
This is a major policy shift for a president who spent a month telling Americans not to "jump to conclusions" after Army doctor Nidal Malik Hasan reportedly jumped on a desk, shouted "Allahu Akbar!" and began shooting up Fort Hood.
In a bit of macho posturing this week, Obama declared that - contrary to the terrorists' wishes - Americans "will not be terrorised, we will not cower in fear, we will not be intimidated".
First of all, having the Transportation Security Administration wanding infants, taking apple-sauce away from 93-year-old dementia patients, and forcing all Americans to produce their shoes, computers and containers with up to 3 ounces of liquid in Ziploc bags for special screening pretty much blows that "not intimidated" look Obama wants America to adopt.
"Intimidated"? How about "absolutely terrified"?Extract from Ann Coulter, "Obama national security policy: hope their bombs don't work", AnnCoulter.com, May 5, 2010.
;Globalisation of higher education
The rhetoric of globalisation has become so ubiquitous in the business world that it is easy to forget how radically the same forces are transforming university education. According to OECD figures, the number of globally mobile students, many of them heavily recruited, has increased 57 per cent in the past decade alone. Half the world's top physicists no longer work in their home countries.
Cross-border science collaboration has more than doubled since 1990, as measured by the percentage of internationally co-authored articles. Western universities set up branches in the Middle East and Asia. Nations from South Korea to Saudi Arabia, which for decades have sent their best and brightest to study in the West, now vie to create world-class research universities of their own.
Left unimpeded, this campus globalisation will greatly speed the world-wide flow of human talent. Yet for all its promise, academic globalisation - like its equivalents in the worlds of finance and industry - has proven controversial.
There are long-standing worries in the developing world about a brain drain, and the converse concern in the West that talented foreigners will crowd out domestic students. Above all, there is a broader fear in the West that as universities elsewhere become stronger and more competitive, we will lose our edge. ...
No doubt the new global brain race will be intensely competitive. But competition is as healthy on campuses as it is everywhere else. More world-class universities and better-educated people in countries like China and India are good for the West, not bad. After all, increasing knowledge is not a zero-sum game. It is a public good that can be used by everyone. The free flow of people and ideas made possible by a global academic culture fosters inventive thinking and prosperity for East and West alike.Extract from Ben Wildavsky, "No barriers to free trade in minds", The Wall Street Journal, May 14, 2010.
URL: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703880304575236293133108212.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTThirdBucket Muslim woman becomes UK Conservative Party chairman
The UK just got its first female Muslim cabinet member, a divorced young baroness who represents the country's contradictions.
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi embodies the sprawling contradictions of contemporary British politics: She is a young, divorced Muslim woman - and the co-chairman of the Conservative Party.
In Britain, Warsi's political ascendancy has been controversial. Some have seen her appointment as a feeble attempt by the Conservative Party to present a more multicultural front, and the outspoken baroness has agitated people across the political spectrum.
Warsi is also a contentious figure within the Muslim community in Britain. Muslim protesters have accused her of supporting the killing of Muslims in Afghanistan and have pelted her with eggs. ... She has spoken out against polygamy, forced marriages, and female genital mutilation.
Warsi's life is a remarkable rags-to-riches story: A working-class, British-born Pakistani from northern England, she was appointed as one of just four women in the new cabinet.
She has never held elected office; she lost her 2005 race for a parliamentary seat. But in July 2007 Cameron made her the youngest member of the House of Lords, paving the way for her eventual appointment as the first Muslim member of the cabinet.Extract from Naseem Khan, "The Muslim woman shaking up Britain", The Daily Beast (US), May 17, 2010.
URL: www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-05-17/the-muslim-woman-shaking-up-britain/full/ British bobbies are being quietly replaced
The quiet replacement of proper, sworn constables with feebler and less effective PCSOs - "Police Community Support Officers" ... is a real problem.
The sworn constable is not a civil servant. He is a directly appointed officer of the law, bound by oath to uphold and enforce the law without fear or favour - which for instance means he must refuse an illegal or unlawful order, and derives his powers from the local magistracy rather than from the central government.
The PCSO, whose powers are limited but will grow as time goes by, is a civil servant ultimately controlled by the state rather than the law (as are gendarmes in non-Common Law countries). This may seem a technical difference, but it is in fact essential to our liberty that the police are not an arm of government. In the English-speaking countries, we have the rule of law. In the civil code countries, they have the inferior rule of power.Extract from Peter Hitchens, "Police and 'civilians'", Daily Mail (UK), May 17, 2010.


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The 23-year-old Zimbabwe international scored 45 National League goals in his two seasons at Brisbane Road.
Last season, he helped catapult Orient to promotion to League Two but his time at the club has come to an end.
He has agreed a three-year deal with Charlton, after they agreed to pay his £200,000 clause.
“I’m delighted to be here now, it’s been something that’s been on the cards for a while now and so I’m delighted that it’s over the line,” Bonne said.
“Seeing how they’ve had a young team for the past two seasons and they’ve managed to get where they have with the youth in there. I thought it was the best move for me to progress and become a better player.”
The south-east London club competed in League One last season but will be in the Championship from August after a dramatic play-off final win over Sunderland.
Charlton’s Head of Recruitment, Steve Gallen, said: “Macauley’s been part of the team that won the National League, and he’s scored a lot of goals and as I say he’s someone who we’ve been watching for a while.
“The manager and I talked about him in January as a potential replacement for Karlan (Grant) at that stage to see if we could do it. We couldn’t at that stage, but we’re now really pleased to get him.”Tags: Leyton Orient, Football
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YouTuber Arekkz Gaming posts a video on The Division explaining how skills, talents, and perks are unlocked and used in the game, while also revealing a few new ones.
The past two weeks have been a busy one for Ubisoft as they continue to promote upcoming third person RPG shooter, The Division. Since the turn of the new year, fans have already received a new trailer featuring a host of previously unseen footage from the game, along with a number of hands-on impressions and added beta details. YouTube has been a good place for information as some channels have even gotten a chance to post information and gameplay footage.
One such YouTuber, Arekkz Gaming, has been busy as of late keeping fans in the know about current trends and information you may have missed about The Division. His latest video touches upon the various skills, perks, and abilities that players will be able to use to further customize their character, though details on the full list of all available skills is still embargoed for now. These various abilities are unlocked by completing missions and fixing the various department wings from the main base of operations.
As explained in the video; skills, talents, and perks are all accessible from the Abilities screen in the menu, each sorted into the three core pillars: Medical, Tech, and Security. Skills represent player triggered abilities used during combat, allowing the player to select any two and then a signature skill located at the bottom. These can be swapped as much as needed and players can also use mods to alter the functionality of a particular skill.
On the other hand, Talents are passive skills that are triggered by players when a certain action is performed in the game. For example, the talent Combat Medic allows the player to heal the group for 40% in a 20m radius just by using a medkit. Players will be able to select up to four to be active at a time once unlocked.
Finally, perks are additional passive bonuses, but unlike talents, they do not require a particular action to be performed in order to work. Once unlocked, the bonuses immediately go into effect. Some perks include allowing the player to carry 1 extra medkit, collect new crafting materials from the home base every hour, or increase XP from all actions by 10%.
The Division marketing machine has been in overdrive these past two weeks, giving players access to a new trailer, expanded information about the game, and most recently, a four part, live-action mini-series showing the origin stories of four Division agents. To celebrate the launch of this short series, Ubisoft has even given fans a way to cash in and receive free in-game outfits representing the four agents. Players should be aware that a code for which ever console is selected will be emailed and won’t be redeemable until the game launches in March.
Is Ubisoft revealing too much information on The Division at this point or are you still eating up every little detail that comes out?
Tom Clancy’s The Division launches on March 8, 2016 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. A closed Beta is set to kick off first on Xbox One on January 28 and then on PS4 and PC the following day on January 29 running until January 31.
Source: Arekkz Gaming


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Happy Thursday! I have been super busy getting ready for clubs & parties this weekend, but I had to take a few minutes to use the colors from Nacho Average Challenge
as well as the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches:
And here we go, using some new and “old” products:
I did realize that the new Print Poetry DP I used is actually Gumball Green, not Lucky Limeade, but it sort of blends in, so I used it anyway! I colored the flowers from Easy Events with ink and an aquapainter, and embossed the background with the new Cloudy Day EF.
I think this is just such a fun color combo and I know just to whom this card is going! Email me if you have any questions!!!
Playing with pans is STILL a lot of fun!