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After missing out on Shohei Ohtani, the San Francisco Giants pivoted to signing Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to a six-year, $113 million contract.
Lee was posted by the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and brings an impressive resume that includes Rookie of the Year and MVP honors.
MLB celebrated the news by posting a graphic of an enlarged version of Lee standing on the field at Oracle Park to its X, more popularly known as Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
While the image was meant to be pro-Giants, users of both social media platforms were quick to point out that the scoreboard in the background shows the Dodgers holding a 6-5 lead over their biggest rival.
It's official, Jung Hoo Lee is a Giant! pic.twitter.com/K2UrlnCEB5
— MLB (@MLB) December 15, 2023
The score in question was from a matchup between the teams on August 2, 2022. L.A. jumped out to a six-run advantage by the fourth inning before the Giants responded with five runs off Tyler Anderson in the bottom half.
The Dodgers would go on to win, 9-5, after putting up a three-spot in the top of the eighth. Austin Barnes, Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts each had a run-scoring extra-base hit in the inning.
The Dodgers went 15-4 against the Giants during the 2022 season and recaptured the National League West after San Francisco won the title the previous year.
What Jung Ho Lee brings to Giants
Lee hit .318/.406/.455 in just 86 games due to an injury this past season, but is one year removed from being named the KBO MVP. In addition to his hitting tools, Lee is an above average center fielder who won five Golden Glove Awards during his time in the KBO.
Lee also represented South Korea in the World Baseball Classic this past season, where he hit .429/.500/.571 batting line with two doubles, five RBIs and one steal
Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

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Development of residential real estate is one of the Capital Group priorities. The company operates in the business, premium, and deluxe segments and has more than 20 successfully implemented construction projects with a total area of more than 2,000,000 sq. m in its portfolio.
Capital Group complexes and its projects of suburban communities are distinguished by the original architecture, comfortable internal space layout, as well as infrastructure fit for the class.
Within the framework of implemented residential real estate projects, Capital Group provides a full range of professional services from selling residential real estate in the City of Capital and OKO mixed-use complexes, selling apartments in Legend of Tsvetnoy Mixed-Use Complex and cottages in the Barvikha Hills Suburban Community to renting residential apartments in the City of Capitals and OKO mixed-use complexes.
О нем говорили. Его ждали. Главный проект года.
Безупречный ансамбль напротив Кремля
Элегантные резиденции и роскошный отель мирового уровня
A quiet location
in the center of Moscow
Residential complex Panorama
Legend of Tsvetnoy
City of Capitals
Mixed-Use Complex Avenue 77
City of Yachts


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Stuffed mango kulfi. You can try the same recipe with Papaya if mango is not available. In India, when Alphonso Mangoes are in season, some of the vendors make Kulfi Stuffed. And I had to make a mango dessert but this time I thought of going traditional.
Kulfi stuffed at the centre of the mango is really. Mango kulfi or stuffed mango kulfi recipe is super easy and tasty kulfi recipe. This is mango ice cream recipe which is made with rabri. Cooking Stuffed mango kulfi is an enjoyable thing, furthermore it becomes more special worth if you prepare it yourself. By utilizing the following 4 components, you can begin cooking 6 steps. observe the adhering to area for you to start cooking right away.
Ingredients requirements – Stuffed mango kulfi
- Give 1 – ripe sweet mango.
- You need 1 ltr Full cream milk.
- It’s of Sugar as per taste.
- It’s 1/2 tsp – Cardemom powder.
There's something about mangoes, which we all are obsessed with! How about trying a popular kulfi recipe but with a twist, flavored with mango. Home » Stuffed Mango Kulfi (aam ki kulfi). Cut off the top of mangoes and reserve it for later use.
Stuffed mango kulfi process
- For kulfi:take 1lt of of full cream milk. Reduce it to 400 to 300ml by boiling it. Add sugar and cardamom according to taste. Let it be cool completely..
- Take a sweet mango. Cut the upper part which part we used to cut while eating. Don't throw away the part. Keep it..
- Now pull out the seed of the carefully with help of knife and spoon so that the minimal amount of mango pulp attached with it..
- Pour the kulfi mix into the mango and seal with that part..
- Place the mango straight in to well fitted bowl or glass..
- Refrigerate it for minimum 12 hr. After 12 hr peel the mango and cut it and our mango kulfi is ready to enjoy. ?.
Slowly and carefully with the sharp knife cut along the seed. Rich and creamy Mango Kulfi is the ultimate summer dessert! Mango kulfi is the Indian version of Mango Ice Cream and is one treat that you wouldn't want to miss when mangoes are in season!.of 'Mango stuffed kulfi' that combines the goodness of a frozen mango and the creaminess of a kulfi. Stuffed Mango kulfi a famous and trending. Mango kulfi is a traditional, rich, and creamy frozen dessert from India.

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Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Tameside: Bottom Of The Class Yet Again
Salford and Tameside are among just a handful of areas nationwide in which more than half of youngsters attend high schools rated 'adequate' or worse. In the first report of its kind, the education inspectorate raises major concerns over the situation.
While in Bury 95pc of pupils attend a high school with one of the top two ratings, in Salford the figure is 47pc – and in Tameside, 46pc. Read the full article: Manchester Evening News
This damning report does not make good reading. There are many good things about Tameside but if you asked someone from another part of Greater Manchester what is Tameside famous for would they answer:
1 The Moors Murderers
2 Dr Harold Shipman
3 Dale Creegan
4 Tameside Hospital Death Rates
5 UK's Heart Disease Capital
Or last but not least
6 Worst Schools In The Country?


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🏡Khao Noi Village📍 or 📍Avalon Village Hua Hin.
Upper floor of Spanish villa🏰in a small friendly farang village.
3 bedrooms, 2 new bathrooms, fully fitted European kitchen/dining room, lounge, large balcony plus air-con throughout, internet/wifi, 49"TV, free water, use of pool, etc, etc
2.5 kms to town - but many local shops, restaurants, bars, laundry, etc nearby.
Teleph (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Eng/Thai spoken
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SEOUL—An expanding network of markets in North Korea is emerging as a vital cog in leader Kim Jong Un’s mission to revive the economy, while forging a class of moneyed elite whose interests the regime can’t overlook.
New studies show an increasing number of official and unofficial marketplaces selling goods, food and medicine, helping to mint a mercantilist group of middle- and upper-class North Koreans known there as donju, or “money masters.”
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Keith Caulfield answers readers' questions about the Music to My Ears concerts tributing late Billboard editor in chief Timothy White, Tori Amos, and Pink.REMEMBERING WHITE
Just wondering if there are any plans to release a Music to My Ears tribute CD to benefit Timothy White's family? I was at the Boston concert, it was incredibly moving and just a phenomenal show.
At present, there are no plans to release a CD of the two concerts held benefiting the education of the children of Billboard's late editor in chief Timothy White. Shows were staged in both Boston and New York and featured such artists as Don Henley, John Mellencamp, Brian Wilson, Sheryl Crow, and Billy Joel.
LOOKING FOR AMOS' GREATEST
With the upcoming Epic release of Tori Amos' "Scarlet's Walk," is there any indication of a greatest-hits release from her former label, Atlantic?
There has been no word on a greatest hits release from Tori Amos. That doesn't mean one isn't in the works though.
Amos just released "Scarlet's Walk" on Epic, her first set away from Atlantic. The disc will debut on The Billboard 200 chart in the Nov. 16-dated issue of the magazine.
The singer/songwriter's final Atlantic album, 2001's "StrangeLittleGirls," debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200 and has sold 364,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.
PINK-ING THE HOT 100
I've noticed Pink's latest single, "Family Portrait," has not moved into Billboard's Hot 100. How is that single doing?
Last week, "Family Portrait" was at No. 4 on Billboard's Hot 100 Bubbling Under chart. It has a good shot of entering the Hot 100 this week. It is the fourth single from the "M!ssundaztood" album, following "Get The Party Started" (No. 4 on the Hot 100), "Don't Let Me Get Me" (No. 8), and "Just Like A Pill" (No. 8).
The Arista album has sold 3.7 million units in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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The exhibition program at the University of Delaware Library includes major exhibitions in the Special Collections gallery, smaller exhibits in the Information Area on the first floor of Morris Library, and displays of recent publications by University faculty and staff.
Below is a list of subject relevant exhibitions, click here to view a list of all exhibitions (in reverse chronological order).
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I am starting a guest blog series once in a week, where I will be inviting some of my fellow bloggers or people outside of my WordPress network to write for my readers 🙂
This week I am publishing a beautiful work by mydreammywords. The writer is also my little sister, which makes me extremely proud of her talents and writings.
In times of laughter,
In times of pain,
Often did I think of
How could I write not
My soul wrote
When it immersed in yours
Each seasons did we conquer
A dreary solace coming over!
The love can never be ceased,
Unless turned to hatred,
I wish, it doesn’t
Let go not, if it happens –
Instead stay I plead,
And make me yours!
A few years ago, I remember what a huge fan I was of Don Moen‘s songs. Each song I heard him sing was like a divine voice talking to me.
But today, it has become different. No matter how much I try, I don’t feel the same now.
This was just one instance. Same goes with my love probably for an author, an actor, a passion, a habit and so on.
But I also realize, all of the above have been replaced by someone or something that resonates more with my current phase in life.
What’s that one thing you loved, which you can no longer relate to?
P. S. Deep down in my heart, my love for that divine voice of Don Moen is still alive❤😄
To escape the heat, I was looking to hire a taxi or an auto-rickshaw as soon as possible. But, the roads were already deserted with just a few people here and there.
Standing on the road side, I was kind of getting impatient. I finally decided to take a metro which was at a walking distance from where I was. At the crossroads was this horse-carriage parked and a couple of men descended from it.
There was a puff of smoke in the air and the person holding the cigarette was the coachman. Now there is nothing unusual in the act of smoking, but there was something else in the way this man carried himself as he smoked with style and attitude. The entire view was so picturesque. For a moment it made me forget why I started.
Though I couldn’t capture that moment, I requested if I could take his picture with his horse carriage.
From a jampacked schedule during my travel to Kerala last year end, I was fortunate for getting the opportunity to visit new places. One of which was this beach in Thrissur.
What I expected and what I found was completely different. A serene and beautiful place where you can be with yourself.
This was a first attempt, so this doesn’t look as neat as it should have been. 😀😁

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Get All Gruesome and Spooky With This Unzipped Zipper Face Halloween Makeup!
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The New Southwold cast iron multifuel stove for 2013.
Rated at 6-7kW and features simple classical design, a large single door, primary air control and secondary airwash to keep the glass clean.
Burn wood, smokeless fuel, anthracite, peat or brown coal briquettes on the riddling grate.
Top or rear 130mm flue outlet
Dimensions 450mm (w) x 425mm (d) x 555mm (ht)


Burna Boy Tickets
Popular Events Near Ashburn
About Burna Boy
Burna Boy is one of the most popular up and coming singers in today’s era. He is from Nigeria; however, he has catapulted to the top of the charts in the United States. At only 28 years old, he has a bright career ahead of him. His music has been described in multiple ways included a mixture of reggae, dancehall, and African Fusion. He has made a name for himself as both a singer and a songwriter. He has performed with popular acts such as Leriq and Kel P. During his career, he has been signed to multiple labels including Spaceship, Warner Music, Bad Habit, and Atlantic. Those who would like to see Burna Boy perform should know that he is going on tour this year, giving everyone the chance to hear him perform live.
A History of Burna Boy Music
His given name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu and he is from Nigeria. He first reached the mainstream entertainment industry in 2012 with his lead single “Like to Party.” This came off of his debut album called LIFEin 2013. A few short years later, he signed with Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group overseas. He promptly released a third studio album titled Outside, which was his first released through a major label. This was followed up with a major award win in 2019 for Best International Act. He was also recognized for his performance by Apple. He released a fourth studio album, titled African Giant, in 2019. He is going on tour again this year.
The Burna Boy Tickets and Tour in 2019
Those who would like to catch a Burna Boy concert should know that the popular singer and songwriter is going on tour this year. The Burna Boy tour is going to reach most parts of the country during the course of the year. Those who would like cheap Burna Boy tickets should try to purchase them as early as possible. His concerts are always an exciting time and are likely going to sell out quickly.


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The Cover Up Hoodie Knit is the perfect Winter jumper. A simple hoodie becomes an elevated basic featuring a fabric which is crafted from exclusive, super soft, natural fibres
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DETROIT -- Seeking to add to its dominant police vehicle market share, Ford Motor Co. on Thursday unveiled the industry's first pursuit-rated pickup.
The 2018 F-150 police responder produces 375 hp and 470 pounds-feet of torque from a 3.5-liter Ecoboost engine paired with a 10-speed transmission. It will reach a top speed of 100 mph and has towing capacity of 7,000 pounds and 132 cubic feet of interior space -- more than any other police vehicle.
The five-seat pickup joins the Taurus-based Police Interceptor sedan, the Explorer-based Police Interceptor utility and the Fusion-based Police Responder hybrid, unveiled earlier this year. The automaker also offers non-pursuit-rated Transit-based prisoner transport vehicles and F-150 and Expedition-based special service vehicles.


I'm here to serve you in Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch (which includes Dingwall, Black Isle, Aird and Loch Ness).
I look forward to hearing from you.
A summary of Kate's activities in the constituency and in parliament.
The constituency MSP for Skye recently met with senior management at the Co-op to discuss local concerns about the lack of available fresh produce in its biggest Portree store. [Read more...]
Almost 11,500 young people in Kate Forbes MSP’s Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency will benefit from free bus travel to be introduced by the Scottish Government. [Read more...]
The constituency MSP for the Black Isle has launched a road safety consultation as a way of gathering the views of regular road users on the A9 ahead of next month’s summit with Transport Scotland and community representatives about the Munlochy junction. [Read more...]
The Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health is to urge NHS Highland to explore further options for future funding for a charity helping almost 3,000 blind or visually impaired adults and children in the north of Scotland. [Read more...]
A new tourist attraction on the Isle of Skye marking mountaineering history is set to be created after a local community heritage group successfully reached their £117,000 target. [Read more...]
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Solution:The given statement is true.
concept - In the thermite process, a metal and a metal oxide react along with the evolution of a large amount of heat.
In the aluminium thermite process, aluminium acts as a reducing agent. In this process, the oxides of various metals (such as chromium, iron, etc.) are converted into the corresponding metals. The thermite reaction is also used in purifying the metal ores.
For example, the reduction of iron oxide in the presence of aluminium leads to the formation of iron metal and aluminium oxide ().
Thus, the given reaction is an example of Thermite reaction.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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1. Download the source code
1. git clone git://github.com/ozaki-r/arm-js.git
2. cd arm-js/
3. git submodule init
4. git submodule update
2. Execute ruby misc/simple-http-server.rb on terminal
3. Access http://localhost:8080/arm-js.html
4. Push Boot button at the top-left corner to start the emulator
These are populated boards from our first run of beta devices. They’re undergoing electrical testing alongside hardware and software testing at the moment, and if all goes well, the Raspberry Pi you’ll be buying in January (or by auction later this month if they all work as they should) will be exactly like one of these.
I am crossing fingers that beta test runs fine. It is so awesome that such a tiny device can do such a lot.
While browsing through the internet, i also found another device called CuBox.
This device comes with a pre installed os, so it is really plug and play. The main advantage are the available ports, like hdmi, two usb, eSata etc.
I found a german review on "Der Standard.at".
I also stumbled over OpenELEC which is a optimized linux to run XBMC and has an easy to install (on hdd, flash etc.) guide.
Maybe my i will plug in such a device in my tv at home soon .
A little arm cpu with an linux runs quake 3 in 1080p mode.
But that is not the main goal for this project.
Here you find the entry and a video

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The future of heat-resistant gloves looks promising as technological advancements continue to improve safety and comfort for workers in high-temperature environments. Manufacturers are focusing on pushing the boundaries of innovation to create gloves that offer superior protection and usability. Let’s explore some exciting developments that are shaping the future of heat-resistant gloves:
- Lightweight and Flexible Materials: Researchers are exploring new materials that provide exceptional heat resistance while being lightweight and flexible. These advancements ensure that workers can perform tasks comfortably without compromising on protection.
- Enhanced Heat Dissipation: Future heat-resistant gloves may incorporate innovative designs that facilitate better heat dissipation. This feature ensures that excessive heat does not accumulate inside the gloves, maintaining comfort during prolonged use.
- Biometric Integration: Emerging technologies allow for the integration of biometric sensors into heat-resistant gloves. These sensors can monitor vital signs and alert workers and supervisors in real-time if the wearer is experiencing discomfort or excessive heat exposure.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistance: AI-powered heat-resistant gloves can analyze data related to temperature, grip strength, and usage patterns to optimize glove performance. AI algorithms may recommend the most suitable gloves for specific tasks, improving safety and efficiency.
- Augmented Reality (AR) Support: AR integration can enhance the functionality of heat-resistant gloves by providing real-time information and guidance during complex tasks. Workers can receive step-by-step instructions or safety alerts directly on their gloves’ displays.
- Sustainable Materials: With growing environmental concerns, future heat-resistant gloves are likely to be made from eco-friendly and sustainable materials. Manufacturers are exploring biodegradable options that do not compromise on performance.
- Customization and Personalization: Advancements in 3D printing technology may allow for custom-fit heat-resistant gloves tailored to each individual worker’s hand, ensuring a snug and secure fit for maximum protection and comfort.
- Collaborative Research: Manufacturers, researchers, and safety experts are collaborating to develop and test innovative heat-resistant glove technologies. Such partnerships ensure that the gloves meet the specific needs of different industries and working conditions.
As the demand for safety continues to rise, the future of heat-resistant gloves holds exciting possibilities. These technological advancements not only improve the protection offered to workers in high-temperature environments but also enhance their overall work experience.


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Make a camera… out of a shoebox and a soda can?
While it’s always fun to explore the latest trends in camera equipment and software, being a good photographer is also a question of getting the basics right- and nothing helps you understand the basics more than Pinhole Photography. This one-day workshop will explore the absolute fundamentals of optics, exposure, and image capture, using technology that is thousands- you read that right, THOUSANDS- of years old.
This class will start with experiencing a true walk-in camera obscura and progress to making a pinhole camera. The pinhole camera is a real camera and functions with the same basic principles as all film and digital cameras. Along with learning how to make and use pinhole cameras, you will get a chance to produce a variety of in-camera paper negatives and direct positive prints using traditional darkroom methods and chemicals. Later in the day, you will have the opportunity to experiment with exposure times or double exposures. You can even go offsite to take photos and return to develop in the darkroom.
You’ll come away understanding the scientific principles of light and imaging that are shared by the pinhole cameras, the human eye and modern digital cameras. You’ll even get to keep the camera you made!
Regardless of your level of photographic expertise, everyone has something to learn from getting back to basics. And everyone can appreciate the magic of pure photography.

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Kingspan Group plc welcomed a High Court ruling made on February 21, 2011 in which the judge held that marketing roadshows and videos undertaken by Rockwool Limited were misleading and breached Kingspans trademarks, causing damage to its reputation. Rockwools claim that the fire tests were appropriate and accurately carried out was dismissed.
The case related to a series of roadshows and videos conducted by Rockwool which purported to compare the fire performance of Kingspan and Rockwool products. The judge will make an order as to any damages that Kingspan may be entitled to at a later date.
A spokesperson for Kingspan said: The fire performance of construction products when incorporated into a building system is a very important consideration in the design of buildings. Kingspan's insulated panels and insulation boards achieve some of the most stringent UK regulatory fire performance requirements for life safety and property conservation when tested as in end use application. We are very pleased that the High Court has held that Rockwools marketing campaign was misleading.

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Mount accessories improve the performance of your telescope mount. A mount is the heart of your telescope system. A solid, reliable mount is critical to get the best from your telescope.
BINTEL mount accessories help for both visual and imaging. You can improve the stability of your mount or add additional electronic controls. BINTEL also supplies polar alignment accessories. Ball heads add flexibility to tripod. Vibration pads help minimize shakes in the mount. Wedges convert AZ telescopes from Meade and Celestron into EQ mounts.
Computers like the ZWO ASIAIR control the mount itself and cameras. Guide scopes and cameras are in a separate category.


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Knowing a loss of life could have been avoided can make processing the death of someone close to you harder. A Chicago driver’s wrongdoing might be punished through a criminal court. Illinois civil courts penalize a driver’s thoughtlessness or reckless by awarding damages to injured victims and surviving family members.
Drunk driving may be the ultimate form of not caring. The driver who risks his or her life and the lives of others, by driving while intoxicated, has little or no regard for safety. Unfortunately, some vendors also act negligently by over serving patrons.
States’ dram shop laws outline motor vehicle accident liability for alcohol sellers and servers. Claims in Illinois can be valid whether or not a patron shows signs of impairment before causing a serious injury crash or fatal drunk driving accident. Plaintiffs in dram shop cases must show the connection between one or more alcohol vendors’ actions, the patron’s intoxication and resulting injuries.
The losses drunk driving victims suffer can be considerable. Injured parties may experience severe physical and emotional suffering, enormous medical costs, long recoveries or permanent disability. Add to that toll a loss of income due to short- or long-term inability to work.
Compensation received through wrongful death awards allows families hit hard by the loss of a loved one to recover financially. In some ways, because liability actions are personal, a civil lawsuit also helps family members find closure in a way government-run criminal trials cannot.
Attorneys take steps to secure the funds victims and families require, so sufferers can move forward with their lives. The legal process can begin soon after an accident, to assist families with distracting interactions with investigators or insurers. With the help of legal counsel, the result can be a satisfying settlement or rightful jury award.
Compensation worries aren’t top of mind for accident victims or grieving families. A lawyer can lift that burden.
Source: Richard Rosenberg Law, “Arlington Heights Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer” Sep. 03, 2014


PUNE: One more person succumbed to swine flu infection in Nashik on Wednesday, taking the state's death toll to 13 since March 14.
This is the second swine flu death reported outside Pune ever since the virus resurfaced in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad on March 4.
Fifteen more people, 11 from Pune and 4 from Pimpri Chinchwad, tested positive for swine flu on Wednesday. "The deceased, Bharat Shersingh Thakur, a resident of Nashik road died of swine flu at Civil Hospital on Wednesday," said state epidemiologist Pradip Awate.
This is the second swine flu death outside Pune district and the third in the state this month. The state's death tally has gone up to 13 since March 14, he added. Thakur had been admitted to the isolation intensive care unit at Civil Hospital, Nashik, since April 1.
Meanwhile, the condition of three critically ill patients - two on ventilator support at different hospitals in Pune and one in Pimpri-Chinchwad - remained unchanged.


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Today the Museum of Vladimir Vysotsky that in the course of over a decade has grown into quite a large scientific, research and cultural center comprises a permanent exhibition devoted to the life and creativity of Vysotsky and a gallery for temporary thematic exhibitions representing the whole epoch the poet lived in.
The permanent exhibition occupies two floors. Among the exhibits there are unique documents, pages of scripts, pictures, playbills, as well as Vysotsky's manuscripts that bear witness of how thoroughly the poet polished and perfected each line. Those who are interested in Vysotsky's life and work are sure to find information on the poet's family, houses where he lived, his friends, wives and beloved, his concerts and trips abroad, his creative plans, which were not fulfilled.
The Museum's exposition is organized so that a visitor can do without the help of a guide. People that come to this Museum often say that they feel themselves not like the visitors of a museum but like the guests at Vysotsky's house. And although the poet had never happened to live in the house in Nizhne-Tagansky Tupik, the Museum's workers tell that not so long ago a photo was found where Vysotsky points at the entrance of that very building where now the Museum is housed. So it has turned out that the bard has himself chosen a house where he would live after his death.
State Cultural Center and Museum of Vladimir Vysotsky
Address: Nizhne-Tagansky Tupik, 3
Metro Station: "Taganskaya"
Phones: (495) 915-75 78: 915-71 99
The exposition of the Museum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday - from 11.00 to 18.00. On Thursday – an action "Night at the Museum" - from 13.00 to 21.00. Sunday - from 11.00 to 17.00.


What is folk music?
I didn’t even question what folk music was until I was already immersed in playing it. Then I started to come across people who thought it meant something different to what I had thought…
What do people mean when they talk about folk music?
Here are some of the many possible answers that I have come across in my travels as a musician:
Old stuff – traditional songs and tunes, preferably those preserved for posterity by collectors, or retrieved like lost treasure from historical records. When published for a middle-class Edwardian market, these usually came with the lyrics ‘cleaned up’ and an easy-play piano accompaniment added by the editor.
Bob Dylan – who started out singing folk and country music and quickly blossomed into singer/songwriter territory, along with many other musicians of his era riding the wave of the folk revival.
Enya – multi-layered, synth-heavy Rachmaninoff-inspired Celtic vibes (I could write quite a lot about the term ‘Celtic’ too but will save that for another day!), particularly if it it has a haunting whistle solo.
Anything with a banjo / fiddle / mandolin – for people comfortable with the blurred boundaries of genre, but that’s a bit too vague for me.
While I can see where they’re all coming from, these ideas didn’t quite fit with what I thought of as folk music, based on my experience of Cornish folk music which felt to me more rooted in a vibrant local scene, alive and current while maintaining links to the past, with strong ties to landscape, language and identity. So I did a bit of reading to see if there was a definition of folk music – of course there is, that’s what academics do – here’s my take on what I found.
The two things at the heart of folk music
Essentially folk music is a bunch of songs and tunes chosen and shared by a group of people. Music is a powerful connector and motivator, bringing people together through a sense of shared identity or with a common cause. Perhaps you’ve heard Cornish people unite as they sing Camborne Hill, or listened to Grace Petrie continuing a long tradition of protest songs. Wanna start a movement? Make sure you’ve got some great music on board… there’s nothing like singing or playing together to make people feel connected to each other and to an ideal.
However, the other key identifier for folk music is – change. Musicians are a creative bunch, and songs and tunes morph as individuals play and adapt them (and make up new words on the spot when the originals are suddenly missing from memory). People create new music using the styles and gestures of a tradition to connect their new creation to a particular culture. Good tunes travel, too, across continents and cultures as people share music together. Heard something new but think it sounds familiar? Chances are it is – someone (there’s an academic reference out there somewhere that I am too lazy to look up) has analysed an enormous quantity of folk tunes from around the world and reckons they are all derived from the same 40 or so tunes. I guess that wherever you are, that makes it feel like home.
Others may disagree, and probably will, but these were my takeaways from what I have read.
What about tradition?
It’s called traditional music after all (sometimes). I suppose that ‘tradition’ is part of the selection criteria for the shared repertoire, but will be more important for some groups (or subsets of a group) than others. In my experience there is often a respect for or recognition of the age and provenance of a song or a tune, but it’s not always the most important factor. More often than not it boils down to ‘is it fun?’ As a good friend of mine says, if you’ve done it once, found it fun and decided to do it again, you’ve made a tradition! I’m sure that accounts at least in part for the strange nature of many British folk traditions. (And perhaps explains why the Cornish keep singing Lamorna).
Why ask these questions?
Why not just get on with playing it? Because I have a project in mind that will take folk tunes and dances usually found in the relatively small but generous world of folk music, and re-use them in different cultural setting – that of corporate Christian worship – and wanted to give serious thought to what this could mean. Doing a little reading and thinking about this has expaneded my understanding of what folk music is, which can only be a good thing!
Further reading for the truly dedicated
Some books I can recommend, AKA books I have cribbed from, plagiarised, etc.
For an academic but readable introduction and some fascinating examples: Folk Music: A Very Short Introduction, by Mark Slobin (OUP 2011).
For the word from the daddy of folk music research: Bruno Nettl: The Study of Ethnomusicology.


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On earlier episodes of the Beef Market Replace, you’ve heard Anne Wasko, of the Gateway Livestock Alternate discuss concerning the cattle hangover that is happening in the fed cattle market. Properly, we’ve received some excellent news: we’re on our manner out.
Wasko says though the U.S. is getting on its toes too, the Canadian market for fed cattle is getting extra present, faster than the U.S.
“We are ducking out from underneath it, with smaller and more current supplies ahead. Carcass weights are down, too,” says Wasko.
As we sit at mid-June already, we actually are moving into prime BBQ season, eating places are starting to reopen, and a few social gatherings are allowed throughout the nation, which is creating an excellent demand story. Nevertheless, Wasko does remind us that in relation to demand and consumption information, it has at all times lagged.
“We just got some consumption data from StatsCan last week, and it’s for 2020, but I think some of the same fundamentals — that I’ll just remind listeners of, are carrying on here in 2021 — but in 2020, Canadian beef demand was up five and a half per cent from 2019,” says Wasko.
This wasn’t a lot of a shock as we went via COVID-19, and noticed how robust costs have been on the counter. Historical past additionally reveals that when customers have that further spending money — that they weren’t utilizing on the eating places — they have an inclination to spend it on a reduce of beef to prepare dinner up at house.
“The demand story is very positive — third best demand index in recent history — only behind 2015 and 2016. So the consumption data that StatsCan released last week, also for 2020, also supported that good news story. And one was that per capita beef consumption, in Canada, was actually up 0.3 per cent versus 2019, and that goes up against what everyone is talking about, that people are eating less meat. And when it comes to staying home, and having more money in our pockets because we’re not spending, we’ll spend it on beef,” says Wasko. “The beef story was a super story all around.”
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Hermann KOOK, widower, aged 41, married Matilda Emilie Auguste MAERZ (1819-1898) at Tanunda, South Australia in 1849. Four children were born in SA from 1849-1853 before the family moved to Victoria with their last known child born at Raglan in the goldfields area c1856.
Hermann KOOK, a surveyor, had emigrated from Germany on the "Zebra" in 1838 with a large group of Lutheran immigrants who established the settlement of Hahndorf, east of Adelaide. He appears to have surveyed the original settlement of Hahndorf in 1839 where he was allocted block No.1.
By 1875 Hermann KOOK was a Farmer at Carapook in south-western Victoria. His son Hermann had married at Carapook in 1872.
John Augustus KOOK, son of Hermann & Matilda died at Chetwynd in 1884, but most of the family moved north from Carapook in the 1870s to the Hay area of NSW and the parents are buried in the Darlington Point Cemetery on the Murrumbidgee River about 35 km south of Griffith. Hermann KOOK, Farmer of Carapook in 1874 paid £64 rates on a property in the parish of Carapook. The property was located south of Carapook towards Sandford and near the Wannon River.
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Waterfalls, hikes and nature galore – 11 must-see Gold Coast hinterland gems
Dominica Czaczka | May 5, 2022
The Gold Coast is home to an impressive natural landscape, from stretches of golden beaches to lush valleys, rugged mountains and cascading waterfalls.
Hit the road and explore the green behind the gold with our guide to the best of the Gold Coast hinterland.
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While the cascading Purling Brook Falls are hugely popular with hinterland day-trippers, the lesser known Warringa Pools extension tends to run under most people’s radar. Discover a secluded natural swimming hole sheltered deep in this rainforest gully by following the Purling Brook Falls circuit downhill. At the base of the falls take the split towards Warringa Pool track for a further 1km and soon you’ll be greeted by shimmering cool waters.
If you are looking for something short and sweet, the Goomoolahra Falls lookout track is just that! This track is wheelchair friendly and is approximately a 10-minute walk. Goomoolahra Falls has picnic facilities if you fancy a feast with a breathtaking view.
If you prefer your hikes with a healthy dose of waterfalls, lace up your walking shoes and take on the 17km Warrie Circuit track through Springbrook National Park. One of the longer trails in the Springbrook vicinity, the Warrie Circuit incorporates the 4km Twin Falls loop, guaranteeing plenty of magical waterfalls to discover along the way. Allow five hours to complete the circuit – bring snacks and water!
Start at Tallanbanna Picnic Area and make your way past Blackfellow Falls before you take a sharp right and continue onto the Warrie Circuit trail. Wander past the watery curtains of Poondahra and Poonyahra Falls as you make your descent to the base of the canyon. At the halfway point you’ll find yourself at the ‘Meeting of the Waters’, where all the nearby creeks meet, before beginning the trek uphill through to Goomoolahra Falls. Towards the end of your trek you’ll find yourself lapping up scenic views of the adjacent ridge lines (if you look closely you’ll be able to spot the city skyline in the distance!) before skirting behind the stunning Rainbow Falls. True to its namesake, you can catch a glimpse of a rainbow when the sunlight hits the falls.
Although most Gold Coasters have ticked the Natural Bridge off their bucket list, heading there at nightfall to see the glow-worms is another experience entirely. Make your way to the Natural Bridge cave at sundown and prepare to be blown away by the sight that awaits you. The natural cavern is a sanctuary for glow-worms, with tiny critters putting on a twinkling light show in the warmer months between December and March.
If you haven’t yet explored the Advancetown Lake that is home to the Hinze Dam, then we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. So much more than a functional water supply, the Hinze Dam features sprawling parklands, walking and bike tracks, mountain hiking trails and glistening vistas of the dam flanked by the distant Lamington Plateau. Pack a picnic or stop for lunch at the View Café – just be sure to make a day of it.
Star gazing at Rosins Lookout
With sweeping views of the mountain ranges and valleys, this pretty countryside spot is a lookout with a little more than you bargained for. Popular with paragliders and picnickers during the day, Rosins Lookout doubles as an ideal location to star gaze thanks to the vantage point’s minimal light pollution. Dress warmly, pack a rug and see if you can spot Orion’s constellation.
First light at Freeman’s Lookout
Seize the morning and take a short 1.5km return walk through Lower Beechmont Conservation Area to Freemans Lookout at dawn. Catch glimpses of the Gold Coast skyline as the golden hour descends upon the city.
Clagiraba Creek Trail
A tranquil subtropical rainforest alongside a beautiful creek, this trail is 5.3km return, look out for native birds and amphibians. Clagiraba Creek Trail is suitable for all ages. Kids will especially like this track as there is plenty of creek crossings and rocks to climb.
Take a scenic drive into the Currumbin Valley to discover the wonder of the Cougal Cascades. A short but beautiful walk through the lush rainforest reveals a stunning waterfall and large swimming rock pool. If you’re keen on some heart-pumping mountain hiking you may prefer to try the nearby Mount Cougal. It’s not for the faint hearted but certainly one to tick off your bucket list.
Freemans Organic Farm
As you journey into the Currumbin Valley be sure to make a pitstop at Freemans Organic Farm for a coffee and wholesome snack. The family farm has been operational since 1915 and boasts an impressive fruit plantation and spectacular panoramic right down the Valley.
If you’re feeling like an adventurous day out, Gorge Falls will have you on your toes. Beginning at the very end of Tallebudgera Creek Road, enjoy a 5.6km return walk (via the Cream Track). Prepare to get wet and dirty as there are creek crossings and plenty of rocks to hop over. Once you near the end you will find yourself at a stunning waterfall leading into a natural rock pool.
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Such is the situation with the projector. Once ubiquitous in class rooms and board rooms, the projector has now become a family oriented electronic device.
Using both indoors and out, digital projectors are used now to watch movies and shows in large formats. With a screen or on a wall, digital projectors project a movie in the same high quality that is found on most modern televisions, thus they are used to entertain family and friends.
Understanding the Projector
While not quite the same as found previously in class rooms, modern digital projectors have modern features such as HDMI, USB connections, Blu-Ray compatibility and more, depending on the model. Still, it requires a little bit of understanding to get the right one for your individual needs and requirements. One important term, when it comes to digital projectors, is lumens.
In effect, what the amount of lumen tells the consumer is how bright the picture will be. This can be very important when using the projector outdoors, such as in the backyard. The more lumens, the brighter the picture. While it doesn’t really concern how crisp the picture looks, the more lumens allows for the picture to appear less washed out or faded.
Another important term, is the resolution. A 1080p resolution means that the projector will display 1080p onto a screen. This is the same resolution as most Smart televisions.
Some projectors offers less resolution and therefore can be used on a smaller screen size and still offer a good picture, but the better picture is had at the standard 1080p resolution.
There are other items to consider such as view distance but for the most part they are obvious in their meaning. Digital projectors are a great way to enjoy the company of friends and family while enjoying a movie, show or video game.
Five Great Digital Projectors To Use Outdoors
Best Home Cinema Pico Projector
This projector – 2015 Tronfy Entertainment Home Cinema Multimedia Portable Pico Projector produces 1,000 lumens, equivalent to a 65 Watt bulb.
It has a native resolution of 800X400 and has a 1,000 to 1 contrast ratio for rich colors. It has HDMI and USB inputs along with the standard AV suite. It can handle most of the common digital formats and reads directly from the USB.
It has a projection distance of 1.5 meters to 4 meters with the option for dual aspect ratios up to 16:9. This is a great inexpensive, portable projector for home use. Great for video games or movies and keeping the kids entertained.
Best Mini Portable Projector for Outside
Designed for home entertainment use only, this projector – ERISAN Multi-media Pro Mini Portable Video Projector has USB and HDMI inputs and will accept a MHL cable for mobile connections.
It is lightweight and very portable, can be used camping or for Halloween. It has 800 lumens, producing the brightness equivalent to a 60 watt light bulb.
It supports 1080p resolution and the native resolution is 800X400 with a 1000 to 1 contrast ratio for rich colors. It has multiple aspect ratios including 16:9. It features a standard sound output and can be connected to an external sound system. This is a great affordable unit for movies, shows and video games.
Top Home Video Movie Projector
This projector – Digital Galaxy Model #DG-737 Dream Land Projector, slightly larger than a normal portable, offers a good midrange alternative to the pico projectors and the larger models.
It has the standard AVI connection suite, along with HDMI. It has a native resolution of 800X400 but will support up to 1080i/p, giving it dual capability.
It has 1,500 Lumens, equivalent to a 80 watt light bulb and can support up to 2,000 Lumens. It has a 600 to 1 contrast ratio and projection distance from 5 meters to 14 meters. This is a great, all around projector for use in the home.
Best Outdoor Movie Projector for the Money
This projector – ViewSonic Model #PJD5134 Projector has 3,000 Lumens, equivalent to a 190 watt light bulb. It has an HDMI connection plus a full AVI connection suite to handle any demand.
It has a native resolution of 800X400 but will support up to 1080p. It has a 15,000 to 1 contrast ratio for superb colors.
What separates this projector from the model 155 above, is the full suite that can connect to Blu-ray players and video game systems plus older entertainment systems and PCs. This is a great all around projector for any home.
Best Movie Projector under $300
With an industry leading three year warranty, this projector – ViewSonic Model #PJD5155 Projector has 3300 lumens, equivalent to a 200 watt light bulb.
It has HDMI connections and is compatible with most Blu-ray players. It has five native settings and a 20,000 to 1 contrast ratio for super bright colors and rich deep blacks. It is also 3D ready.
It has a full sound suite and can easily be connected to external sound systems. It has a remote and the user components are all easy access. There is also a cable management system for less clutter. This is a top end, projector that would go great in any home and can turn your backyard into a theater.
Never leave any projector outside in wet weather and always protect connections including electrical connections from moisture to prevent accidental shock injuries.
Never look directly into the lens with the projector on and always use the correct screen type or material to facilitate viewing.


Uphill battle: Only two municipalities in the Eastern Cape achieved clean audits. This is despite millions being spent on consultants, employed to improve finances and other problems. (Delwyn Verasamy)
Despite spending more on external services to plug gaps left by mismanagement and a shortage of skilled workers, data shows that municipalities are underperforming and underspending their budgets. Sabelo Skiti and the Mail & Guardian Data Desk sift through the billions lost
After spending more than R3.4-billion on consultants to close critical skills and capacity gaps, South African municipalities have little to show for it. Instead, they have underspent on their budgets by more than R44-billion.
This is happening as Finance Minister Tito Mboweni averted what looked to be a standoff with the South African Local Government Association (Salga) over a raft of municipal austerity measures, which include limiting the use of consultants.
The Mail & Guardian analysed the consultancy spend of 23 of the biggest local and metropolitan municipalities. The data shows that the biggest spender on consultants and outsourced work was the eThekwini municipality, followed by Nelson Mandela Bay and then the City of Cape Town, spending R2.2-billion, R738-million and R224-million respectively.
uMsunduzi (which includes Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal), Mahikeng (North West) and Polokwane (Limpopo) local municipalities spent close to R20-million in the 2017-2018 financial year on consultants.
Although the expenditure on consultants is on the rise, the auditor general, Kimi Makwetu, noted that consultants have been ineffective and this can be seen through the M&G’s analysis of the under-expenditure in many municipal budgets.
According to data provided by the treasury, a total of R44.2-billion was underspent by all municipalities at the end of last year’s fourth quarter. Underspending was the most prevalent in the North West at 43% (R9.6-billion), the Free State at 26.9% (R5.4-billion) and Mpumalanga at 26.2% (R5.5-billion).
William Gumede, an associate professor at the School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand who has been studying the auditor general reports for the past 10 years, says there is a clear trend.
“The more patronage there is, the more consultants are used,” he says.
He found that in places where consultants have been used, the problem they’re tasked to fix shows no improvement.
“The problem with consultants is that they don’t really fix the problem. It’s kind of like applying a Band-Aid to the problem. You don’t change the behaviour or change the issue. You have to change the people and the system — enforce compliance.”
Makwetu’s findings pointed to:
- Auditee ineffectiveness in 66 municipalities;
- Poor project management in 31 municipalities;
- Twenty-two cases of non-delivery by the consultants;
- Lack of records and documents in 19 instances; and
- Consultants being appointed too late in 15 cases.
In 43 cases where consultants were appointed, proper procurement processes were not followed, resulting in R181-million of irregular expenditure.
Data, contained in the auditor general’s latest consolidated general outcomes on municipal finances, reveals that, despite spending nearly R1-billion on consultants to help them prepare their financial year-end reports, 66% of the 197 municipalities’ reports contained material misstatements in areas where the consultants did the work.
Of the municipalities that used consultants to compile their financials, 104 recorded qualified, adverse and disclaimer outcomes, meaning that in 32 instances the auditor general could find no evidence or documents to make an audit finding.
Limpopo, one of three provinces where no municipality achieved a clean audit (the others being the North West and Mpumalanga), had the highest expenditure on consultants at R177-million. This was followed by the Eastern Cape (R166-million), Mpumalanga (R134-million) and the North West (R124-million).
The Eastern Cape had just two municipalities that achieved a clean audit.
Speaking specifically about Limpopo when releasing his report on Wednesday, Makwetu said leadership in municipalities should play a close oversight role on expenditure and on consultants.
“One of the observations we’ve made is that there are a couple of municipalities there that have limited technical knowledge in so far as the expected role of the CFO [chief financial officer] is concerned, and they go out and seek the support of external service providers.”
He added: “We think that there is something to be said about the role of leadership in monitoring that type of expenditure because there are people who are in roles but do not have the adequate training and competence to carry out their responsibilities.”
Makwetu’s report showed an overall decline in the audit results of 257 municipalities and 21 municipal entities audited.
The number of municipalities that achieved a clean audit declined from 33 in the 2016-2017 financial year to 18 in the period under his review.
Although irregular expenditure declined from R29.7-billion to R25.2-billion, a clearly frustrated Makwetu highlighted the dearth of accountability and consequence management as concerning, saying: “Sufficient steps were also not taken to recover, write-off, approve or condone unauthorised, irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure as required by legislation.
“As a result, the year-end balance of irregular expenditure that had accumulated over many years and had not been dealt with totalled R71.1-billion, while that of unauthorised expenditure was R46.2-billion and that of fruitless and wasteful expenditure was R4.5-billion,” he said.
Whereas municipalities are failing to provide services, or use their budgets properly, City Press reported that Salga was up in arms over the municipal cost containment regulations. These include getting rid of credit cards and clamping down on catering, mayoral vehicle expenditure and the use of consultants.
The regulations were to be implemented without treasury seeking consensus from the department of co-operative governance and traditional affairs.
Salga chairperson Thembi Nkadimeng, who is also the mayor of Polokwane, labelled the measures as unfair, adding that it made it look as if councillors were extravagant. She also said some councils relied on consultants because they struggled to attract and retain skills in critical areas.
On Wednesday, Mboweni tweeted that he had met Salga this week and reached an agreement that municipal credit cards were out and mayoral vehicles will be capped at R700 000. They also agreed that the measures will be implemented from July.
On Thursday, treasury said the cost containment regulations should be read in the context of giving effect to the National Development Plan strategy to build a capable state.
“This also requires the municipality to develop a plan to reduce the reliance on consultants. The measures also require that transfer of skills from consultants to officials take place. So, if there are vacancies, the municipality is required to advertise such positions and fill them with the appropriate skilled officials.
“The AGSA [auditor general] had raised findings on the excessive use of consultants and the associated cost to municipalities over a number of years. The quality of service is something that municipal managers must manage, which speaks to the monitoring of contracts and quality of services received, as well as value for money. The AGSA has also commented on the quality of services offered.”


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I have once again just added up all the homes I have lived in during my life. I am up to fifty one and as moving day approaches, about to claim fifty two. That is approximately 1.3 homes per year of life.
My home is a cacophony of boxes and precious treasures (aka My Star Bears) packed safely into their travel buses, (aka huge plastic bins) and a single candle is lit on my bare alter table.
The life ahead is unknown, and yet, at least this time, it is not so afar away and much is already familiar. Still the same inner process unfolds every single time. First the resistance to uprooting, then the relief of securing a new foundation, then the ritual of “emptying out and letting go” (how does one single person, accumulate so much paper and other stuff even when priding herself on a deep commitment to simple living?) There is gratitude to be able to pass on some lovely things to strangers who will now enjoy them and deep apologies to Mother Earth for the inevitable waste that our plastic and styrofoam filled world still has not figured out how to recycle or re invent.
Then the sleepless nights begin. First one, then another and another. All the supplements, stretching, breathing, soothing music and mantras fail to help me and the hours tick by until day light arrives.
Finally, I lay down after a steamy, hot shower and turn on a yoga nidra guided meditation. I do not get past the first few prompts, mouth, eyes, heart. A searing contraction in my heart, and tears welling up in my eyes. I recognize the presence of my tiny, inner child and she is so scared. Hiding away from my awareness in the more dominant feeling of “I’ve got this! I know how to move, all is well, everything will work out for the best” She is not buying it and persists in squeezing my heart until I allow her to be as she is.”
The tears turn into wales of “I am so scared!” Over and over she cries and I know to just hold her and coo and validate and empathize. “I know, Wee One, we are moving AGAIN. I know how painful it is for you to lose your cozy, safe place and launch out into life again. It’s ok to be afraid and I have got you.” This is as old as I am, the deepest pain I know, and it is not just the anxiety of shifting houses, it is the fear of arriving on earth, moving from the home of infinite love and oneness into this field of density, difficulty, insecurity and separation. I hear her say, “I am terrified!!!”
Finally her fear and tears and gripped heart are fully felt and softened. Life is calling, clients waiting for their zoom session and dear neighbors are showing up to take me to a farewell dinner.
It is only 7:30 in the evening and I am already in bed. I sleep like a baby and dream of walking, walking, walking along a shoreline to a new home. It is a place I lived as a child, however now it is swarmed with refugees. And military men guarding them. There are thousands of dark skinned people packed into fenced areas along the shoreline and I have to walk through their encampments to get to the huge bridge that connects to the city I am to live in. I bow my head as I walk. I know I am an intruder in their home space and I offer my prayer hands and apologies and send them as much love as I can muster. I connect with a young woman who is one of their leaders and she shows me the way through and safely escorts me on my way. I am free to continue, she is not.
I find a ride with some friends who are also traveling and we cross the bridge. I remember it from my childhood, one of the biggest in our country, only now it is vast and has arteries that extend in all directions over the vast waters. It is the bridge to everywhere!!!
I wake up in the morning with the familiar dream hangover of trying to find my way to somewhere that is fraught with confusion and challenges.
And then the next layer arises. I see a memory on facebook of one of the most amazing homes I had the delight of living in for a while on Maui. It is right there waiting for me as I awake from my deep sleep. My heart softens and I find myself now walking back through every single home I have ever lived in and they are all, but one or two, utterly stunning, beautiful, charming and enchanting. From tropical mansions, to bluff side, tin roof surfer shacks, to red rock canyon cottages, to snow covered mountain retreats, to friendly neighborhood ADU’s that give me not only a home, but a sense of belonging and even family.
I light my single candle and find myself in tears again. This time they are tears of gratitude. I am awash in amazement at the collection of magnificent homes I have been gifted over my life. I see pictures of them all in my mind’s eye and remember all the delight, joy and soul fulfillment each have blessed me with. I am overcome by the remembrance of my life purpose agreement to be a wanderer and a Steward for Mother Earth. In the small print it says, Earth will be your home and there will be many, many many addresses along the way.
For a child from the stars, to arrive terrified of her chosen path, knowing full well that the very thing that she left behind and craves the most; home, family, security and connection, would be the very thing she would have the least control over, these memories are the most comforting medicine possible on the eve of another launch.
I weep with humility as I feel again the Grace That Guides My Way. When the edge of fear is fully integrated and the blessings of grace are allowed to unfold, ESPECIALLY for me, around home and community, security and belonging, I know I am on my true soul path.
Each time I go through this moving ritual, I can feel my consciousness dissolving old, old patterns of separation and building whole new neural networks of faith in those bridges that truly do connect to everywhere. I give thanks for the precious sanctuary that has held my life and brought me so so much joy for the past seven years, and open my heart in gratitude for the adventures, new beginnings and delights that my Mother Earth home are preparing for me, just over the bridge and down the road.


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Spring is finally here and I am very happy to see the back end of winter. It’s been a disappointing winter on the fishing side of things but it was the best cray season I have ever seen in our region.
Reports just kept flooding in over the past month with many people catching their bag limits on most trips. For years I have been talking about the potential of the Goulburn River and it has well and truly delivered this season.
Now with the crays and cod out of our target list, we shift our attention to spring yellowbelly and redfin. Over the past couple of months, the rivers have been higher than usually and if we get the same rise and falls in spring, it will see the yellowbelly go on the bite.
Other than cod opening the start of spring for me is the most exciting time of the year, there always is such an anticipation of what the season will bring.
If we get some good spring rain you can almost guarantee yourself a fish on the rise in the Broken River in September and October. If you’re bait fishing on the rise, try and find any pool/back water and make sure you are using fresh bait. If you’re more a lure fisho you will have a ball in the spring chasing yellowbelly as they normally take to lures more aggressively than bait.
When fishing the Broken I would suggest targeting the waters either along Broken River Drive or get in the car and head to Benalla and fish just downstream of the town. The best spots used to be out Pine Lodge way but years of over fishing and over taking of fish by some have just stuffed those areas.
Fingers-crossed in a few years’ time they fire up again out that way but between now and then there is still plenty of good spots closer to town.
If heading out the Goulburn I would target Rafterys Road area. This spot seems to fish best in the spring, there is plenty of good bank or boating spots out there. If launching a boat there is a good little ramp as you enter the bush or some of the sandbars can make handy launching spots.
If you’re looking for a redfin fix then now is the time to target them in the channels, there is plenty of water in them and the fish are responding well to both lures and bait. As I always say, target structure and the channels have limited structure so if you can find rock walls, bridges and drop bars I would suggest fishing there.
There has also been trout and yellowbelly caught in the main eastern channel lately so it’s starting to become one of our best fisheries in the area so if the rivers are not your style get out to the channels.
Spring is normally a fun time at the lakes, if you can get hold of a kayak or canoe I would make your way out to the island and just cast your arm off, as that’s where the big fish will be holding. The water clarity is the best I have seen it in a year it’s still not like it used to be but its improving as each month goes on.
Remember if there are storms, around the lakes fish extremely well. I don’t suggest fish during the storms but before or after is dynamite and the yellas really go nuts.
Slow rolling any type of lure would be the best method for spring. However, don’t stick with just one type of lure, constantly change your lures until you crack the code.
The trout have been on fire lately in the Shepparton Lake; they may be small but still great fun on light gear. You can target the trout either from the fishing platforms or from a boat, which makes fishing for them very accessible for everyone.
As well as targeting trout, there are plenty of yellowbelly between the 35-45cm mark in the lake, so if using light gear expect to have some good fights with a yella or two while chasing the trout.
Best lures lately have been small lipless crankbaits, and for the bait fishos a big heap of worms suspended below a float.
There have not been too many reports from the basin lately. This could be a result of the recent windy conditions. The bad news is that over the next few months the wind is most likely going to stay with us.
For those who got out for a fish at the basin, they found the bigger fish were holding in 10-15ft of water, and trolling small Codgers was the most successful technique. Any bright colour hardbodies will work, but I feel the Codgers work best in these water depths.
A Craigmuir Lake is one of Mooroopna’s best kept fishing secrets and I can’t hold onto it anymore. The lakes are similar to Kialla Lakes, as it’s a residential area, but does not have the same amount of bank access. So if fishing the lake do so out of a kayak or canoe, but remember just like Kialla be respectful of the home owners on the water’s edge as we are pretty much fishing from their backyards.
There are plenty of redfin and yellowbelly in the lake but I can’t stress enough catch and release is suggested as it’s not a stocked lake, so every fish you take is one less for next time.
Over the spring and summer months I hope to have more reports from the lake.Reads: 1572


WEST MICHIGAN — WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Anthony Domol: Our next winter system arrives Thursday afternoon with accumulating snow, possibly mixing with rain at times south of I-96 at the onset of the system’s arrival. The majority of what falls though will be snow. 2" to 4" of snow is likely by late Thursday into Friday, with the lowest amounts around I-94 and the highest amounts north of I-96. This system will deepen and strengthen quickly north of the area Friday, leading to falling temperatures, strong winds and heavy lake-effect snow. Several more inches of snow will fall throughout Friday, heaviest along and west of US-131. Whiteout conditions, blowing and drifting snow along with snow covered roads are expected all-day long Friday. Travel is expected to be difficult. Arctic air really settles in over the weekend with highs forecast only in the teens and overnight lows in the single digits. Wind chills will be below zero!
TONIGHT: Mostly clear this evening, but increasing clouds overnight. Lows in the lowers 20s. Light southwest winds shift to the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
TOMORROW/THURSDAY: Partly sunny early. Clouds thicken late morning and early afternoon. Mid to late afternoon and evening snow develops with possible rain/wintry mix at the beginning south of I-96. Breezy. Highs in the middle 30s. Winds southeast at 10 to 20 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with evening snow. Snow diminishes to flurries and snow showers for the overnight period. Lows in the middle 20s. Southeast winds shift to the west at 15-25 mph.
FRIDAY: Cloudy with snow showers. The heaviest snow will occur along/west of U.S. 131. Gusty winds with possible blowing and drifting snow leading to white out conditions. Colder with highs in the middle 20s around daybreak, falling into the teens during the day. Including Thursday's system snow and Friday's lake-effect snow, locations along and west of US-131 will see 6" to 10" on the ground by Saturday morning. If you live east of US-131, you will have 3" to 6" on the ground. West southwest winds at 15-25, gusting to 35-40 mph at times.
SATURDAY: Cloudy with flurries and light snow possible. Highs only in the upper teens.
SUNDAY: Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower to mid teens.


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The Trump family, including former president Donald Trump, were out in force in New York on Wednesday mourning the passing on Ivana Trump.
The first wife of Donald Trump was laid to rest at a ceremony on the upper east side of Manhattan.
Mourners looked on the scorching 33C summer heat as the gold casket was carried up the steps of St Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in one of New York’s ritziest neighbourhoods.
Ivana, 73, died on Thursday last week at her New York apartment. She died from blunt force injuries to her torso that she suffered accidentally, according to New York City’s chief medical examiner.
They did not have any details about exactly how she sustained her fatal injuries but made clear officials’ belief that her death was considered unintentional.
Former President Donald Trump, wife Melania and sons Barron, Eric, and Donald Jr. all attended the funeral ceremony, according to the New York Post.
Mr Trump arrived amid tight security to the church from Trump Tower.
Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner was also at the ceremony.
The family watched as Ivana’s casket left a funeral chapel, with Donald Trump standing in front of other mourners. He was seen comforting Ivanka. It was then taken by hearse to the church.
‘She had brains; she had beauty’
Around 100 people attended the ceremony. The church was decorated with red roses to honour Ivana who was the mother to three of Donald’s children – Donald Jr, Ivanka and Eric.
The event was billed as a “celebration of life” for the fashionable Czech born business person and former competitive skier who loved her home of New York City.
Ivana’s son Eric gave a eulogy where he praised her glamour and nous.
“She had brains; she had beauty,” he said.
“She was the embodiment of the American dream … She was a force of nature.
“She ruled the three of us [kids] with an iron fist but also a heart of gold.”
Ivanka also praised her mother.
“Growing up, my mother didn’t tell me a woman could do anything she wanted to — she showed me,” Ivanka said.
“She was a trailblazer by men and women alike”.
Last week, the former President posted on his new social media channel his own tribute to Ivana.
“She was a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing woman, who led a great and inspirational life.
“Her pride and joy were her three children, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. She was so proud of them, as we were all so proud of her,” he wrote on Truth Social.
“Rest In Peace, Ivana!”
The couple were married for 15 years between 1977 to 1992.
Born in former Czechoslovakia under communist rule, Ivana moved to Canada in the 1970s, where she briefly worked as a model.
Her first marriage was to an Austrian ski instructor, Alfred Winklmayr, which she later described as a “Cold War marriage”.
According to the New York Times, the marriage allowed her to get an Austrian passport and move to Canada, however they never lived together. Their relationship was later dissolved in 1973.
Her second marriage – to the then property baron, Mr Trump – was her most notable. While multiple accounts exist around how her and Mr Trump met, the New York Times reported they were introduced at a “party in Montreal”.
During their marriage, Ivana took on multiple senior, interior-design related positions for The Trump Organisation, where she was a senior executive for seven years. In 1988, she became the CEO and president of the Trump Castle Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
Ivana’s final days
Ivana Trump spent her final days in the company of her family and out of the public spotlight, but was about to leave on her first overseas holiday in years when she was found unconscious and unresponsive in her New York home.
She was last photographed on the streets of Manhattan’s Upper East Side on June 22. She was being assisted by an aide on her way to a hair appointment.
Ivana, 73, had been maintaining a careful, low key lifestyle since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic. In those final photos, she and her aide were both wearing face masks.
According to her best friend, Nikki Haskell, Ivana was “totally locked down” throughout the pandemic and “wouldn’t go anywhere”. Tragically, she died one day before flying out for her first holiday since Covid began, to Saint-Tropez in France.
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Just living the Simple Nebraska Life and sharing my love for all things vintage & charming. Come and see what projects I've been working on.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
I got a whole bunch of new stamps and ink pads from the scrapbook club. I decided to make a bunch of Thank you cards at one time to have on hand. I had fun spending an afternoon creating them. It was great to have coordinating paper and ink colors.


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行者晓畅A fortress built on a cliff in the 15th century. There is a mini weapons museum inside the tower. You can see another fortress and the panoramic view of Mount Titano when you climb the top of the fortress. The last section is a vertical iron ladder, which requires hands and feet to climb. Go up. The fortress is a landmark building printed on postcards and stamps.
行者晓畅The Public Palace (National Government Building) is San Marino, and the most famous landmark on Mount Titano, built in the late 19th century. It is the heart of the country. Major ceremonies and national events of the Republic of San Marino are held here. If you are unlucky, it is likely to be closed down by government activities.
行者晓畅San Marino and Mount Titano, where its main land is located, are all included in the historical and cultural heritage of the United Nations. Go out of the main entrance of Rimini Railway Station and cross the road and turn right. Walk for 5 minutes and you will see the stop of the San Marino bus. Get on the bus and buy a ticket. One way is €5 and the journey time is about 1 hour. You can get a Chinese map at the service center, and there is a charge for visa stamping.
行者晓畅The Cathedral of San Marino is the largest Catholic church in the Republic of San Marino. There is a small square in front of the church, which has now become a parking lot. Entering the cathedral, through the inscriptions on the lintel wall at the top of the porch, you know that the construction of this church is related to the country's founder Marino. The interior of the church pursues the ultimate simplicity and simplicity, white and solemn.
San Marino officially the Republic of San Marino (Italian: Repubblica di San Marino; Romagnol: Ripóbblica d' San Marein), also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino (Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di San Marino), is a microstate in Southern Europe completely enclosed by Italy.
Located on the northeastern side of the Apennine Mountains, San Marino covers a land area of just over 61 km2 (24 sq mi), and has a population of 33,562. Its capital is the City of San Marino and its largest settlement is Dogana. The capital is set at the highest point of the country on a steep mountain. San Marino's official language is Italian, although Romagnol is the historical language and still in existence in a non-official capacity.
Beating the card Italy's first country China - San Marino
whether from Milan or Florence, you must take the train to Rimini, then take the bus from the bus stop opposite the train station to reach the world's third smallest country, San Marino.
The car has a fixed time shift, the journey is 55 minutes, the price is 5 euros one way, you can buy the round trip together in the information of the train station.
In short, the city of San Marino is actually composed of several fortresses plus the Titano mountain. Visiting the fortress is to buy tickets. We feel that the same is different, one person is 4.5 euros.
You can see the opposite fortress on the top of the building, and you can take the symbolic photo from the postcard.
Italy's country China, in addition to the well-known Vatican, there is another hidden in the east of Italy, called the Republic of San Marino, on the hills of Titano, the three towers on the top of the mountain, but its geographical location is unique, overlooking the surrounding beautiful scenery .
San Marino is the third-largest country in Europe, after the Vatican and Monaco. Although politics is relatively independent, its economy and daily supply need to be completely dependent on Italy.
San Marino to play Tips:
1, the most lively daytime is the City Hall Square and the commercial street of the Franciscan Church. The Statue of Liberty is erected on the City Hall Square,
2, and a few euros can be used to put a passport of San Marino on the passport, which is reserved for commemoration. In fact, San Marino is a country with a Schengen passport exemption. There is no immigration chapter to say.
3, Chesta Tower is the best place to enjoy the beautiful skyline and sunset. In the evening, there are always lovers who enjoy the sunset.
Entering the ultra-small country "San Marino"
Get a Special Visa Stamp!
As the third smallest country in Europe, San Marino is one of the most pocket-sized countries in the world. It is surrounded by Italy and has an area of only over 60 square kilometers and a population of only 30,000.
The most powerful thing is, this is a country without flaws, no traffic lights? Excuse me? Im afraid that I cant get back home on the road. However, the road here is in fact very orderly and very smooth. In addition to the high quality of the people, the ingenuity of road design is the real mystery. The single-line and circular lines are all over, so that you can return to the original road without knowing it.
Yan value, fashion, the streets of small European countries are best for taking pictures, walking in the ancient city of the millennium, the empty alley at night, only the Italian restaurant that is still not open is still open, San Marino, showing her unique charm .
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The streets of small European countries are best for taking pictures, walking in the ancient city of the millennium, the empty alley at night, only the Italian restaurant that is still not open is still open, San Marino, showing her unique charm. This is life, quiet and peaceful, although this country is small, but it is really beautiful!
From the gates of San Marino, take the elevator to the second floor, and on the way to the city, you can meet the unique San Marino Cathedral. Although the size of the church is small, the appearance of the masonry structure is quite simple, but the interior is warm and romantic, with a lot of wonderful highlights.
San Marino Cathedral has a very long history. As early as the fourteenth world, it has already begun to be established. Until 500 years later, the entire church has been completely completed. Such a long time is also a legendary history. The exterior of the building is made of white marble and looks very pure. The interior of the
church is not very large, nor is it very gorgeous. It has many wonderful scenery and is particularly sacred. The biggest attraction here is the founder of San Marino, the remains of San Marino, who has devoted his life to this land and is deeply respected by future generations.
The simple decoration inside is extraordinarily simple compared to other cathedrals. However, it is this unpretentious temperament, but it is very moving. There are many scriptures in the interior, and in front of a stone wall resembling a cave, the Madonna stands proudly. Above the wall threshold, some fine carvings are used to highlight people's religious devotion. Before the main hall of the
hall, there are two rows of seats neatly arranged. Every time the day is dispersed, people will come from all over and pray for it. On weekdays, it is extraordinarily quiet, with almost no outsiders disturbing. Standing alone in this sacred cathedral, it seems that you can feel the most authentic and pure power from religion.
It is undoubtedly a romantic thing to climb to the top of the country, San Marino, overlooking Italy in the distance. The
Freedom Square is the central square of the small country of San Marino. It is also the most charming and popular place in the area. The sacred Statue of Liberty stands in the middle of the square and is surrounded by a uniquely shaped town hall building.
Depart from the gates of San Marino and cross the pedestrian street along the way to reach this elegant city square. The sacred goddess stands proudly on the central monument, and the vast expanse of the vast land can be seen here. The pedestrian street below the
plaza is full of very fine souvenir shops selling a wide range of exquisite handicrafts and star films.
Guaita Fortress, located on the foothills of Maserino, above the cliff, is one of the most important fortresses in the country. It has a history of more than 100 years and is an important fortress with great historical value.
When you are standing in this great ancient building, overlooking the rolling hills and the red houses that are staggered, you will involuntarily sigh and admire the ancient working people. The immortal myth of creation.
Because the trip to here is a bit long and the fortress will be closed in the afternoon, it is a better choice to come here in the morning. With the soft light of the morning, the scenery in the distance is more charming. There are some exquisite restaurants not far from the mountains
, with a great location for al fresco dining and enjoying the distant scenery. If the weather is fine, you can look at the situation where the sea and the sky are connected in the distance. It is an unforgettable memory of life.