Jul 26, 2013, 10:09 AM EST
Gerardo Martino has spoken loud and clear on the Cesc Fabregas to Manchester United rumors.
This morning “Tata” was asked about Fabregas’ availability after United apparently tabled yet another bid for the Spanish midfielder. Barca’s new manager has been in the job since Monday and this was his first strong statement.
“I’m not going to involve myself in the club’s accounts, but considering the club has already rejected two offers, I would guess it will reject a third,” Martino said. “In other words, Fabregas will remain here.”
There you have it folks, United have once again been led on a wild goose chase, as their summer of transfer inactivity continues.
And if Tata’s comments weren’t enough, Barcelona’s vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu was pretty emphatic about Fabregas staying at the Camp Nou.
“It doesn’t matter what any offer from Manchester United is – we’re not selling him. We’re counting on him. He’s not for sale,” Bartomeu said. “If there was a higher offer would we accept it? No. He’s a great player. It doesn’t bother us that Manchester United want him.”
With that settled, we think, where do United and David Moyes turn now?
That is the big question. Considering their No.1 target won’t be prized away from Barcelona at any price, Moyes now has to turn his attention elsewhere. But where?
Could he nip back to his former club Everton and sign Marouane Fellaini? What about Yohan Cabaye from Newcastle? Or maybe even a big money move for Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale?
The last two aren’t going to happen. If those two superstars were on their way to United, it would’ve happened by now.
But deals for Fellaini and Cabaye are more likely, however they’re certainly a downgrade on Fabregas. No disrespect to those two players, because they’re full internationals and have shone in the PL in recent seasons. (Fellaini more than Cabaye) But do they really possess the quality to turn a Champions League game on its head?
I think not. Moyes has aimed high in the transfer market and struck out. Sir Alex Ferguson has done the same in the past, two examples in my mind are Alan Shearer and Paul Gascoigne who turned down United and opted to go elsewhere.
Just because they’re Manchester United doesn’t mean they can handpick whoever they want. With Ferguson gone, other Premier League teams are becoming more attractive propositions. Chelsea and Manchester City are closing the gap on United’s alluring dominance as we speak.
Moyes will have a plan B after the Fabregas chase has left him at a dead end. But he must reassess his options and navigate his way through the treacherous and, so far, disappointing transfer market.
Dec 6, 2013, 10:55 AM EST
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The late Nelson Mandela, who passed away Thursday at age 95, will be honored at all nine Premier League matches on Saturday with a minute of applause. The applause for Mandela, a fan of the sport who was instrumental in bringing the World Cup to South Africa, will also be heard at Championship and FA…
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Newcastle will look to follow Everton’s lead in ending decades of frustration at Old Trafford, with both the Magpies and Manchester United coming off recently-rare losses.
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The Everton defender backs David Moyes to have long-term success at Manchester United. So much so, that it almost seems like he wishes his old boss had brought him along to Old Trafford…
Dec 5, 2013, 10:10 PM EST
Despite the fact that the 49-year-old manager gives no care to who the United States get drawn against, he does have a preference for another draw…their location.
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Southampton’s injuries have compounded, as down goes their midfield stalwort.
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Manager Peter Vermes, goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen and midfielder Graham Zusi spoke to media from Kansas City on Thursday evening:
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The loss of the 95-year-old South African legend has reminded many around the sport of memories they had, or what the man did for not just soccer but humanity.
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According to the latest news reports, the Boston Marathon has been completely called off for 2020. Earlier, the organizers said that the event will postpone till September. However, they took to the media to announce the latest change in plans. The marathon is going on from 1897. The events have taken place annually in various forms over so many years. The record will break this year finally due to COVID-19, and the effects of the pandemic. The race was scheduled for April 20, in Massachusetts. The event was to mark the occasion of Patriot’s Day in the USA.
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Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas is hoping for a contract extension but is willing to wait if it helps the team.
According to Chris Forsberg of ESPN.com, the point guard would prefer the team add free agents this summer instead of worrying about his own financial future.
"We need the best possible player that's gonna help us win, and I'm with that," Thomas said. "Anything Danny [Ainge] and this organization need me to do to help bring even more talent to this city, I'm all for that. I want to win a championship, and being so close to getting to the Finals, that makes you want it that much more."
The All-Star will be a free agent after the 2017-18 season.
Thomas is set to make just over $6 million next season in the final season of a four-year deal. He has clearly improved tremendously since then, earning two straight All-Star appearances while finishing third in the NBA this season with 28.9 points per game.
He also led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals before the squad lost in five games to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This level of play indicates he will get a significant raise by the time he reaches free agency.
On the other hand, the team earned a Game 3 win over the Cavaliers without him after Thomas was ruled out with a hip injury. With Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley already on the roster and the No. 1 draft pick available to be used on top prospect Markelle Fultz, Boston could potentially move on from their top scorer.
However, Thomas apparently isn't concerned about those thoughts.
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YSRCP Telangana leaders lashed out at the TRS government, which failed to invite them to the all-party meeting held at Secretariat here on Saturday.
YSRCP leaders Gattu Srikanth Reddy, Konda Raghava Reddy, Shiva Kumar and others staged an agitation at Dr BR Ambedkar statue at Tank Bund. Speaking on the occasion, the YSRCP leaders alleged that the Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s rule was a fake one. KCR was reorganizing the districts with political motives. The districts reorganization will not stand in the Courts, they said. The alleged that KCR was indulging in shameful acts by making the YSRCP MLAs and MP to join TRS party. The YSRCP leaders have thrown a challenge at KCR to make the YSRCP MLAs and MP to tender their resignation and win the election if they have guts.
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Find out whether or not a Gopher snake will make a good pet
If you are a novice pet snake collector or are considering purchasing a snake for a pet, you should consider a gopher snake. It is always on the list of best snakes for a beginner. The reasons for this are that they are very docile, easy to handle, do not need special housing and are easy feeders. They probably have the best temperament of all beginner pet snakes. A hand-raised gopher snake will be very tame and very predictable when out of its enclosure. They will also seem to enjoy interacting with you. They usually have no health problems and rarely get sick. Although you can’t teach them tricks or walk them, they make great pets as you can still interact with them by handling them.
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Tesla suffered the first big loss in its multi-state bid to defend its retail model when the head of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles declined to grant it a special exemption that would have let it operate a dealership in the state.
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk tweeted the news Tuesday, saying it was “not all good news” for his electric car company.
“The Virginia DMV Commissioner just denied Tesla a dealer license, despite the Hearing Officer being in favor of it,” he tweeted.
At issue was a state franchise law that prevents auto manufacturers from owning the dealerships that sell their cars, requiring them instead to work with local franchisees. As we've previously reported, most states have such laws, and Tesla has run afoul of local dealership groups as it follows a retail model reminiscent of the Apple store.
Up until now, things have been going Tesla's way in this fight – it recently won big in New York when the state Supreme Court said the local dealers' groups couldn't sue under the franchise laws, buying in to Tesla's argument that a traditional dealership structure just wouldn't work for an electric vehicle. A previous lawsuit in Massachusetts was dismissed for similar reasons.
Tesla can still appeal the decision, so we probably haven't seen the end of the fight in Virginia. And Musk also has some encouraging signs out of Texas, where the legislature is considering a bill that would allow it to continue its retail strategy unmolested.
Musk has been campaigning hard for the bill, saying it is “life or death” for the company. And Texas residents seem inclined to support him – 86 percent of respondents in a recent poll from our sister paper the Austin Business Journal supported letting the company sell its cars directly to consumers.
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I used my new "Well Read" by MFT! This is such a cute stamp set and PERFECT for my reading friends:)
As I mention, I used Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch for the layout! The card base is Fine Linen and the DP is from Thoroughly Modern by SU!
Sorry for the quick post, been a long day and I'm ready for bed! Friday here I come!!!

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Prior to the FY 2011 awards, the Advanced Placement Incentive (API) program had only one Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) indicator (Indicator #1 below). Starting with the awards made in FY 2011, an additional GPRA indicator (Indicator #2 below) was developed for the program.
The attached file highlights the data starting with the awards made in 2005 (2005 cohort). For each award year, there is a distinct tab with the relevant data for that cohort. The data are collected from grantees from their annual performance reports.
- API Performance Data
|Indicator #1: The ratio of Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and other advanced placement tests recognized by the Secretary taken in public high schools served by API grants to the number of seniors enrolled at those high schools.
|Indicator #2: The ratio of AP, IB, and other approved advanced placement tests passed (AP tests receiving scores of 3 or higher, IB tests receiving scores of 4 or higher, or other advanced placement tests receiving equivalent scores) by low-income students in public high schools served by API grants to the number of low-income seniors enrolled at those schools.


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The GT Spirit article here:
mentions that August Acheitner (the head of the 911 model) has said that the decision on the 991 GT2
“has not been made”
“There are reasons inside the company, and to write today that there will be a GT2 in the future would not be correct.”
Reasons for this include:
Achleitner said, “If you take a look at today’s Turbo S and the performance this car produces . . . you cut away the front-wheel drive for the GT2, but the car loses traction.”
This sounds to me like either 1) marketing hype to create some tension before the car's announced or 2) they genuinely haven't decided yet.
Fingers crossed it'll get into production, even though it will probably be 4wd, PDK, rear wheel steer etc etc.


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Sophie is a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Master student at the University of Amsterdam, with a background in cellular and molecular neuroscience. She follows an integrative approach to cognition research, with an interest in connecting bottom-up mechanisms with top-down theories of cognition in healthy and clinical populations.
Currently, Sophie is completing an internship with the Keysers/Gazzola group at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, investigating the neural basis of empathy. Specifically, she is exploring how mirror neuron inhibition in the mouse cortex affects empathic behaviours.
Sophie is passionate about science communication and education. In addition to her work with Cogbites, Sophie leads the writing and peer review teams for the ABC Journal, and collaborates with the University of Aberdeen (where she completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience with Psychology) to improve undergraduate medical sciences educational resources.
Outside of academia, Sophie enjoys cooking, playing musical instruments and Olympic weightlifting.


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We've been quietly toiling away in the dark on our latest medieval project, fleshing out our expansive world with finely crafted details. And now we've finally reemerged into the light (our eyes are still adjusting) to announce some exciting news. The third closed beta test run of Life is Feudal: MMO has officially opened!
The time has come for the swarms of war and the battle of the sword. United by guilds yet driven by personal ambitions, players will establish the first new world in this test run of life: MMO!
The third test run will last for approximately two weeks from now. During this period, players will continue the journeys they have started in December.
From hunters to soldiers and military patriarchs to Feudal. And who knows what is the dust of war settles?
Taking place in the Middle Ages, Life is Feudal: MMO is an exciting and challenging modern PC game worthy of players' time. And as we've previously mentioned, we're more than happy to share digital keys with those interested in covering the game and checking it out. If you're interested, email us back and we'll get you those keys soon!
In case if you'll be interested, we've prepared a small introductory guide to our game. You can take a look at it here:
Thanks for your feedback, and stay tuned for more - the best to yet!
For any inquiries, We're here to answer you.
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In Vietnam, my Mama (grandma) sold Bun Rieu to make ends meet for her family - and she took pride in the simplicity of her recipe. There’s no tofu, no pork blood, or shrimp. She uses only real crab meat in her “Rieu” so that you can fully taste the crab flavor in the soup.
Serves 4 / Cook time: 50-60 mins
For the broth:
- 1.5 lb spare ribs
- 3 roma tomatoes (quartered)
- 3 green onions (cut into 2” pieces)
- 2 shallots
- 1 medium rock sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tbsp chicken powder
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
For the “Rieu”:
- 1/4 lb ground pork
- 1/3 cup crab meat
- 1.5 tbsp crab paste in bean oil
- 1/4 tsp shrimp paste
- 1.5-2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- black pepper
- Rice vermicelli noodles (bun)
- Green onions (to garnish)
- White onion (sliced to garnish)
- Cilantro (to garnish)
- Black pepper
Par-boil your spare ribs and clean.
In a large pot, add the cleaned spare ribs, 2 shallots, 1 medium rock sugar, 1 tbsp salt, and 12 cups of water. Bring it to the stove over high heat until boil. Then simmer for 30 minutes.
While waiting for the broth to cook, prep your green onions and tomatoes. In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add your green onions and cook for 30 seconds. Add your tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Set aside.
After broth has been cooking for 30 minutes, add your cooked tomatoes and green onions. Allow this to simmer for 10 minutes.
While waiting for broth to continue cooking for 10 minutes, combine all ingredients under “for the Rieu” in a small bowl. Mix until fully combined.
After the 10 minutes of the broth simmering, slowly spoon in your “Rieu” mixture into the broth. After 5-7 minutes, the “Rieu” will float to the top once it is cooked.
Season the broth with 2 tbsp fish sauce and 1/2 tbsp chicken powder. Taste and adjust as needed.
Cook your noodles according to package instructions
Prep your bowls by adding the cooked noodles, broth, and garnish with white onion, green onion, cilantro, and black pepper.

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In Europe alone, thereâ€™s a log of over 200 cured cases in just a few years
the most prestigious university in the world, Harvard, invited Dr Khedekar to talk about his theories of health. He is the only Indian Homeopath ever to be invited there
Dr.Khedekar believes his single biggest achievement thus far, is developing the Khedekar Expert System. This revolutionary software and app accurately prescribes a low cost and effective remedy for illnesses
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It has been confirmed through various other sources that E3 2022 has been canceled. The event is no longer scheduled to take place whether in person or digital. This would be the third time that the gaming expo has been canceled. The organizers of the gaming show, the ESA, have confirmed that it would put together its efforts now for the show next year in 2023.
We had all our hopes on E3 2022 after the digital event in 2021 didn’t go as planned and there was no event at all during 2020. This would have been a huge comeback if it happened. While the new Omicron variant was at its peak, ESA announced a digital event for 2022 but that was the last we heard about the event and no further updates had been provided till now. The ESA has officially canceled the E3 2022 in a public statement and has promised the 2023 event with a new format.
Coincidentally or not, Game Award’s Geoff Keighley just announced that his Summer Game Fest will be a live event scheduled for June this year and it will be hosted by Geoff himself
Just got an email… It's official, E3 digital is official cancelled for 2022. Lots of mixed feelings about this…
— Will Powers @ SGF (@WillJPowers) March 31, 2022


Best-smelling author and self-help guru, Marabel May, is here to SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE! In part five, Marabel talks with her Kitchen Appliances about Wedding Registries!
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After reviewing the above diagram... I realise it doesn't exactly give you a good idea of what I mean.
So, having said that, I decided to throw together these two exes to show you exactly what the problem is.
These two tests highlight the problem with the current 3DBox orientations, and their inconsistent relativity, as detailed in the above post. Due to this, I decided to focus on rotating two orientations, rather that three in the following tests (Two can be a mess as it is, which you will see).
For the first test, I decided it would be best to show you what it looks like when it is working correctly. To do this, I have started off with a Pitch of 90, so I can use a Roll to simulate what a Yaw SHOULD be doing.
http://www.fileshack.us/get_file.php?id ... nTest1.exe
Note: Ignore the textures, an origin pitch of 90 causes them to be in an incorrect position.
This is using Pitch as Pitch, and Yaw as Yaw. You will find when you try to combine a Pitch and a Yaw... well... you'll see.
http://www.fileshack.us/get_file.php?id ... nTest2.exe


Fresno inventor Paula Reinhardt has licensed her first invention, a vacuum tool used to clean up other vacuums. Photo by Donald A. Promnitz
Written by Donald A. Promnitz
A Fresno woman has received a license for one of her products, which is now being built and prepared for release next year.
The creator, Paula Reinhardt, said that her invention, a vacuum-cleaning tool that cleans up other vacuums in seconds, is being manufactured in China. Release for the yet-unnamed product will be available between February and March 2018, just in time for the trade show circuit.
Coming from a sales background that she gave up for family, Reinhardt stated that she has been a longtime inventor, while her husband does the building.
“I’ve been an inventor for years, and I was a stay-at-home mother with my children, but I was always inventing, but I would just keep it in a box,” Reinhardt said. “I call it my ‘prototype box’ with all my prototypes in it, and one day I just decided that I need to figure out what to do next, and it’s really difficult… that journey if you don’t have a mentor or some help.”
For mentorship and help, Reinhardt turned to InventRight, a team that teaches inventors how to license their products and get them to market. She was coached by Ryan Diez, the creator of the Woof Washer 360, a hand-held device for washing dogs.
To start, Reinhardt had to outline what her product is and give it a (working) name. She had to create a sell sheet to present to companies. Reinhardt also made a promotional video.
“On licensing, you have to be very professional because all of the people that you’re going to be submitting your ideas to, they probably get thousands and thousands of these guys that say: ‘Hey, I got a great idea,’ and that’s it,” Reinhardt said. “They have no idea how the process works, so if you know the correct process, they’re going to take a look at you right away.”
The next step was finding a company. Narrowing down the industry that the invention belongs in is part of this process, and Reinhardt said that a list of 30 companies is desirable. Even when a company does take interest they could back out, so it is ideal to keep searching, and to research the potential buyers.
Eventually, Reinhardt found a potential buyer. After pitching her product in a meeting that she described as being akin to the program “Shark Tank,” she said they liked what they saw.
“She’s courageous and brave — bringing a product to market is not easy,” said Stephen Key, co-founder of InventRight. “And I’ve seen her go through all the steps and I’m very proud. Part of the process wasn’t easy, but she got through it.”
When she was unsatisfied with an initial deal, however, Reinhardt walked away, a risky move.
“She was brave enough to walk away,” Key said. “And you don’t see that very often.”
Despite the setback, Reinhardt was able to license her product to the Malish Corp. in Mentor, Ohio. Still interested in helping, the previous company offered its support, even going so far as to invest in the tooling, which Reinhardt credits to never burning bridges.
It is her first invention to receive licensing, but now she’s interested in returning to her prototype box.
“Now that I know the process, it’s going to be a breeze,” Reinhardt said.


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Francesco Caldara, 64, Novara, Italy, Attack on Bardo National Museum Tunis, Tunisia – March 18, 2015, Cruise Ship Terrorist Attack, Time of Death is unknown.
Date: March 18, 2015
Cause: Terrorist Attack
Location: Bardo National Museum in Tunis, Tunisia
From: Novara, Italy
Passenger: Francesco Caldara, 64
Francesco Caldara, 64. Caldara, from Novara, Italy, was killed at the Bardo National Museum in Tunis, Tunisia.
On Wednesday March 18, 2015 two cruise ships, MSC Splendida and Costa Fascinosa were in port at Tunis, Tunisia on a cruise ship excursion to the Bardo National Museum, when a group of terrorists opened fire on the group who were exiting their tour buses, killing or wounding more than 50 cruise ship passengers.


A hypnotic, hugely significant song, Howlin’ Wolf’s recording of ‘Spoonful’ became a blues staple recorded by everyone from Etta James to Cream and beyond.
A selection of the finest work by a true great of American music.
There have been hundreds of thousands of books about music and here are some of the best music books you’ve may never have read.
Widely regarded as one of new wave’s key albums, ‘Outlandos D’Amour’ introduced The Police as virtuosos with enough aggression to appease the punks.
The blues artists talked, the rockers listened. Without the blues there’d be no rock’n’roll, but these influential blues songs were especially pivotal.
uDiscover Music celebrates one of the most outstanding rock figureheads with 20 of his finest moments, both as the Heartbreakers' frontman and a solo artist.
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Chittara Dusshera Festival Bazaar
FEEL ETHNIC IN THE CITY
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, situated in the heart of the garden city, Bangalore, is a beautiful, vibrant premise that bestows authenticity and tradition in its purest form.
It is a landmark for visual culture in the city and the state that comprises a network of Museums, Galleries and Archives. It is not only a visual discoursed space for artists from all over the globe but also hosts one of the finest art colleges in the city. Established in 1960 by Mr M Arya Murthy, this centre enriches the manner in which art history is perceived and serves as a learning space for students and visitors reflecting the passion of those who contribute to its establishment.
Karnataka Chithrakala Parishat brings to us ‘ CHITTARA ’ – one of the finest shopping bazaars in town from 27th to 7th October providing us with a heart-pleasing shopping experience from over 100 stores that offer exclusive handcrafted products designed and crafted by local artisans.
Serving as a therapeutic retail experience you will find everything from colorful lamp shades and festive mud diyas to beautiful black pottery kitchenware and handcrafted home décor products.
Further ahead is a highlight on all the aspects that we as viewers were enthralled by.
Clothes in today’s world are not just fabrics but an expression of emotions. An enormous diversity of clothes from all over India were made available at the stalls in the event. Not only did the soft silk apparel make our hearts happy, but also the interlocked knotted jute from Telangana attracted our minds. Beautifully dyed and fabricated Kashmiri shawls and Handloom sarees with kurtas also made a significant presence alongside western apparel.
Indicating Handcraft skills that we INDIANS are known for, the stalls presented a beautiful display of lampshades right after the entrance. All the hard work and creativity put in by the Rajasthani artisan caught the sight of the crowd having them awestruck. The lamps were crafted using colored glass pieces over a plain glass structure making it a product of emphasis that we all would want to use in places of decorative lighting. This was indeed one of the most attractive stalls at the event.
We got an insight on how copper and brass antiques of Uttar Pradesh were manually made and sold at reasonable prices ranging from 250 – 20,000 rupees.
We were amazed by the little things made by the disabled kids from the Fatima Handicap Welfare Trust (NGO). It certainly proved that the kids might be disabled physically but are blessed with creative minds making them an asset for our country. Having the pleasure to watch the crowd buy their products indicated their helpful nature and their respect towards humankind.
We also saw some wall art made using 100% organic materials like colors extracted from vegetables, stones or even wood pulp. Their prices varied depending on the design and handwork put in by the artisans.
FOOD AND FESTIVITIES
Food being the aesthetic factor of Indian culture is predominantly a mélange of spices and flavors. Akin to its cultural and linguistic diversity, Indian cuisines vary from state to state. Spicy, flavorful condiments like pickles and papads that are commonly eaten with everyday meals added a traditional essence alongside savory dishes like ‘son papad’ and ‘kaju barfi’.
The stalls displayed a variety of festive food including Indian spices. We as visitors enjoyed the pickles that had been prepared at its place of origin by the ladies. These condiments were carried all the way from Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan and had mind-blowing flavors of its land.
Food, however, might be piquant, others less too, but they are all colorful and enticing.
We came across a stall who’s lady had displayed her skills in the form of beautiful diyas and other Diwali decor that were highly fascinating.
Festivities always enhance the essence of tradition and culture that any cultural initiative attempts to provide.
FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES
Furniture can be a product of design and is also considered a form of decorative art. In India, it not only plays a functional role but also serves a symbolic and religious purpose.
The stalls showcased finely handcrafted furniture made using a variety of woodworking joints which reflected the local culture. Indian artisans make use of natural objects such as a tree, stumps, rocks and moss.
Everything starting from terracotta and antique to beautiful metal crafted furniture was being sold. In addition to that, accessories like flower vases, fiber baskets, wall hangings like dream catchers and wind chimes; and handmade jewelry of Odisha and Assam provided an enthralling experience to the crowd.
Jewelry that is handcrafted instead of being machine made are considered special and dear to our hearts as the kind of hard work put in by the individuals is respected and cherished by all.
All of these products not only deck up our living, but also ramp up our style.
That’s not all! The exhibition also had a wide range of vintage carpets, paintings, ceramic pots, organic bath, body products and much more that provided a pleasing shopping experience to one and all present there.
– BY YOGITA, DRISHTI AND PREKSHA

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Why Irish soldiers who fought Hitler hide their medals
Five thousand Irish soldiers who swapped uniforms to fight for the British against Hitler went on to suffer years of persecution.
One of them, 92-year-old Phil Farrington, took part in the D-Day landings and helped liberate the German death camp at Bergen-Belsen - but he wears his medals in secret....
He was one of about 5,000 Irish soldiers who deserted their own neutral army to join the war against fascism and who were brutally punished on their return home as a result.
They were formally dismissed from the Irish army, stripped of all pay and pension rights, and prevented from finding work by being banned for seven years from any employment paid for by state or government funds....
"They didn't understand why we did what we did. A lot of Irish people wanted Germany to win the war - they were dead up against the British."
It was only 20 years since Ireland had won its independence after many years of rule from London, and the Irish list of grievances against Britain was long - as Gerald Morgan, long-time professor of history at Trinity College, Dublin, explains....
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Model Car Science was published monthly by Delta Magazines Inc. in Los Angeles. The publishers were Gordon Behn and Don Werner. Gordon Behn owned Delta Magazines and Argus Publishing which published Popular Customs and Popular Hot Rodding. The editor was Stephen D. Urette.
Model Car Science was first published in June 1963 and continued through July 1972. Its name was changed to Model Car & Science in September, 1967. A companion publication, Model Car & Track was folded into Model Car & Science with the January 1968 issue. And then in September 1968, it reverted back to Model Car Science through the end of its life.
Contents focused on models cars but then shared slot car content after the merger with Model Car & Track. It included product reviews and custom construction techniques.
Model Car Science was consistently in the #2 position in print volumes among car model and slot car titles that provided paid circulation details. In the time period from 1964 to 1971, average monthly net paid circulation started at 33,300, declined to 21,300 through 1969, then dropped to 18,670 during the last two years.

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Jelena Bartule is experienced tax specialist who deals with complex corporate and tax planning issues at both a local and international level.
She has supported clients to manage tax effect accounting requirements, tax risk and governance matters, and to improve tax processes and systems.
Jelena began her career at the State Revenue Service at Latvia in the Audit department and continued in the Tax Control Board as a chief tax inspector. After that she gained valuable tax experience working as a tax consultant at Rodl&Partner. Jelena also frequently attends seminars on tax law (for example, the Summer Course on European Tax Law at the Academy of European Law, Trier).
University of Latvia, MBA program, International economics and business
University of Latvia, Bachelor of Management

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Since I was a little kid, my mom always emphasized, "We are FARMERS, not RANCHERS!" I know what you are thinking, "Geez! What is so wrong with ranching?", but hear me out. Both groups of people are vital to humanity and we need all of them, and actually, we need even more of them if we want to feed a growing population. Farmers are a special kind of human though, and they deserve a big thank you!
They put in long hours. When it is harvest time, harvesting is the only thing they focus on. The same goes when it is time for planting and fertilizer applications. They have a small window of opportunity to work. Farmers are willing to sacrifice sleep to make sure they get everything done. Sometimes, they have to put work above family but somehow, they will make it up. It might be hard to not see them often, but there are ways to remedy this- being willing to hop in a tractor, pick up a shovel, or do anything to help and spend extra time with them. They will certainly notice and appreciate your help.
Farmers have to wear multiple hats. They are plant scientists; they know what kinds of nutrients their plants require. They keep track of what so many different nutrients do in plants. They are mechanics; give them a piece of equipment to fix and -BOOM!- with a little ingenuity, a few Google searches, and a determination to not give up, they will have it up and running in no time. Additionally, they magically know exactly what to do in the shop when it comes to equipment repairs. Farmers also are irrigation specialists. Drip systems, center pivots, flooding, and gated pipes- farmers know it all and make sure all their crops receive the water they need. Farmers also are always looking for new ways to improve efficiency.
Farmers are the ultimate environmentalists. They care for the land they work, they care about the water they need, and they care about the critters and insects that are on the farm. Without land and water, farmers cannot do their job and they value this opportunity to care for the land. They get attached to the critters that happen across their farm. When they see turkeys or pheasants on their land, they get excited. They love seeing the wildlife being happy and healthy. Not many other professions get to see the beauty of ecosystems quite like the way that farmers do.
Not only do they have to work with the environment, but they also have to dance with the weather. They have to wait for the perfect weather to plant and they have to be patient and OK when the weather does not cooperate. Although it tests them and may make them a little grumpy, overall they understand "it is what it is" mentality.
There is no way to fully explain the job of a farmer, and showing them full appreciation is even harder. How does one thank all of them in a way they deserve? After all, they feed and clothe everyone. This is no small feat. For all they do when it comes to caring, environmental stewardship, and the abundance of skill sets, we say thank you!

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No. 12 Softball Tops No. 19 Pacific In Doubleheader Sweep
March 26, 2002
STOCKTON, Calif. -
Washington junior Jaime Clark (Tustin, Calif.) hit a grand slam and three-run home run, recording nine RBI on the day as the Huskies swept of pair of games at No. 19 Pacific, 9-5 and 9-7, Tuesday at Bill Simoni Field. With the wins, the UW moved to 29-8 overall, while the Tigers fell to 21-12 after the non-conference doubleheader.
The Huskies started the day with a pair of runs in the first inning of game one, capitalizing on a Tiger fielding error with back-to-back RBI singles from Clark and catcher Kristen Rivera (Perris, Calif.).
UOP closed the gap to 2-1 in the bottom of the third, converting a lead-off double by Michelle Anunciation and an RBI single from Barbara Moody into its first run of the game.
In the fourth, Tiger starting pitcher Cindy Ball (12-8) walked three Husky batters before Clark crushed her third career grand slam to right field. Rivera then followed Clark with her first of two home runs on the day, making the score 7-1.
The Tigers would score three unearned runs in the fourth and one in the fifth, but the Washington lead proved too much, as reliever Leslie Scott (Edmond, Okla.) retired 10 of the 12 batters she faced to preserve the 9-5 win. Scott, who replaced starter Tia Bollinger (Santa Ana, Calif.) in the fourth, moved to 6-3 overall in 2002 with her first win in the circle since February 23, versus Boston.
In the second game, Becky Simpson (Tumwater, Wash.) and Amanda Oleson (Agoura Hills, Calif.) both reached base on singles in the first inning, before Clark gave the UW the 3-0 lead with her second home run of the day off the foul pole in right field.
After adding another run in the third on a RBI double from Nicole Wicks (Renton, Wash.), the Huskies jumped out to a 6-0 advantage in the fourth. Simpson, who reached base in each of her five plate appearances, scored on a sacrifice fly by Clark, before Rivera went deep for her fourth home run of the week - a solo shot to left field.
The Pacific offense woke up quickly in the bottom of the fourth, as the Tigers chased both Husky starter Ashley Boek (Redding, Calif.) and reliever Scott out of the game with four home runs in the inning to get to within one at 6-5.
Washington got two of the runs back in the fifth as both Oleson and freshman Steph Nicholson (Tucson, Ariz.) came through with two-out RBI singles to center field, increasing the lead to 8-5. The tandem would pair up again later in the game, as Nicholson scored the team's final run of the game on Oleson's double to right-center field to carry a 9-5 advantage into the bottom of the seventh.
The Tigers made it interesting in their last at-bat, pushing across a pair of runs both on bases-loaded walks before Bollinger (12-4), who came into record the final two outs in the fifth, struck out UOP's Nicole Inouye for the final out and a 9-7 Husky win.
Washington returns to Seattle to play host to top-ranked UCLA Friday and Saturday in both teams' Pac-10 season-openers. Each game begins at 2 p.m. at Husky Softball Stadium.
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New Delhi, April 21 : Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar participated in an extraordinary virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture Ministers on Tuesday to address the issue of Covid-19 impacts on food security, safety and nutrition.
Sharing the measures taken to contain the spread of coronavirus in India, Tomar informed his counterparts that the Government of India has decided to exempt all agricultural operations from the lockdown measures to ensure continued availability of essential agricultural produce and supply, while adhering to the protocols of social distancing, health and hygiene.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of supporting th other countries to tide over this crisis in various ways and that agriculture will not lag behind, consistent with the needs of the citizens.
The G-20 Agriculture Ministers' virtual meeting was organised through video conferencing by the Saudi Presidency to deliberate on the ways and means of ensuring continuity of the food supply value chain, including the livelihood of the farmers.
Agriculture Ministers of all G-20 member nations and the representatives of some guest countries and international organisations attended the meeting.
The G-20 nations resolved to have international cooperation in the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic to avoid food wastages and losses, and maintain the continuity of the food supply value chain across borders.
They also resolved to work together for food security and nutrition, share best practices and lessons learnt, promote research, responsible investments, innovations and reforms that will improve the sustainability and resilience of agriculture and food systems.


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23, 2017″ > >Tribune investigation: IDOT approves red light cameras for already safe intersectionsAs rejection letters go, the Illinois Department of Transportation message last year seemed pretty clear.
31 against the pass in 2013 and ’14, respectively.. And once you can kind of categorize concussions based on those symptoms, then you could have a more targeted therapy, and then there’s neuroscientists, neurologists looking at the pathophysiology of concussions and then social psychologists looking at the failure to report and physicists looking at the circular or linear rotations.
“Without the NFL shield we were able to experience a more genuine type of love. “He talked about all the reasons he cannot be a good quarterback in an NFL offense, how he cannot function as a drop back passer in a real pro system,” Polian said.
12. From the noise of the avid fans to the hard hitting action on the stadium, it is an experience that simply can’t be duplicated in front of a TV screen.
Kaepernick’s numbers and production steadily dipped after the 2013 season that’s one plausible explanation for his unemployment but many speculate the QB is being “blackballed” by NFL front offices who don’t want to inherit the controversy now attached to him..
“Monday Night Football” opens its season in Minnesota on the 16th anniversary of 9/11. To Bennett, cheap nhl jerseys the ongoing inability of Kaepernick to find work exposes the league’s racial divide, with mostly black players viewing the quarterback sympathetically and mostly white fans feeling great resentment toward him.
Pros Cons of Instant Replay in Sports By Craig Berman Instant replay reduces the likelihood that an incorrect call will decide a sporting event, which makes it a natural factor to include for sports leagues.
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The two members of the constabulary force who were on guard at the time of the escape of the man charged with the rape and murder of St Ann schoolgirl Talia Thomson have been removed from frontline duties as a major investigation is being undertaken.
Troy Ellis, 27, escaped from the St Ann's Bay Regional Hospital on Saturday night, where he was being treated.
The police say Ellis, who has been formally charged with rape and murder, has several serious wounds to his face and upper body.
He reportedly attempted suicide after allegedly sexually assaulting the nine-year-old girl and stabbing her to death.
The attack happened in the community of Discovery Bay in St Ann.
The police say the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau is probing the circumstances of Ellis' escape.
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This month our Rising Voices Fellows are examining how their Jewish and feminist identities intersect. Be sure to check the JWA blog each Tuesday for a new post from our fellows—and check out the great educational resources provided by our partner organization, Prozdor.
We all deal with the misconceptions of other people about our passions. For me, those misconceptions repeatedly touch on my identity as a Jewish feminist dancer. Now when I mean feminist, I do not mean the stereotypical kind that burn bras in trash cans, but rather somebody who thinks equal empowerment is morally correct. Being a teenage girl, I believe girls like me should, and have the right to, feel empowered. Which brings me to my passions for dance and Judaism—the two things that have always allowed me to feel strong.
When I started high school and told people that I was Jewish, they seemed surprised—and that surprised me. When I asked them why, it seemed that I did not fit their “typical” Jewish girl profile, an image that was pretty vague to begin with. Most connected Jews with images of suburban “JAPs” (Jewish American Princesses) or the ultra-Orthodox Hasids you sometimes see on the news.
It bothers me that some see Judaism as more of a religion affiliated with stereotypes, when to me Judaism is a spiritual bond that connects communities from around the globe.
I recently had the pleasure to listen to Jewish-Filipino Geraldine Acuna-Sunshine recount her hands-on experience helping tsunami victims from her home island in the Philippines. I was struck as she recounted in emotional detail the Jewish community’s outreach to victims of the tsunami. You would think the affairs of a country like the Philippines would not reach Jews on a religious level, yet the Joint Distribution Committee and the Israeli Defense Forces immediately set out to aid communities affected by the tsunami, driven by the Jewish act of hesed, or compassionate outreach. This international bond of hesed helped the needy Jewish communities in the Philippines and proved that being a Jew means compassion for others.
This significant unity I feel with my fellow Jews who I know will always reach out to me is mirrored in my bond for my fellow dancers. In our performing arts high school, my dance major classmates and I share an understanding of the strength required to be a true dancer. And, just like the many misconceptions I’ve encountered in regards to my Jewish identity, I’ve found many people still have conventional misconceptions about dancers, ballerinas in particular. Dancers are not simply ultra-feminine princesses who smile while prancing up and down a stage; they are more than that—they embody true female power.
Back in the early 20th century, women’s abilities to contribute to society were barely ever showcased. While everyday society deprived women of social and political rights, dance allowed them to grow as individuals and artists, with a woman’s technical capabilities exhibited in each dance performance. But what’s more, ballet also granted women unique physical strength. Most only notice the dazzling tutu in a promo picture for a local ballet company, but if you take a second look at the ballerina’s physique, you should notice how incredibly defined her muscles are. Ballerinas carry the strength to execute the painstakingly impossible—literally on the tips of their toes—with controlled ease. Ballerinas are not just willowy, fragile girls; they symbolize the strength and talent that has shone through the degrading barriers against women.
At the end of the day, it is okay that some may not completely understand my values, religion, or passions. As long as I have the heart and the knowledge to stick to my beliefs, I will know how to respond to those who confront me with any misconceptions about my identity—because when it comes to who I am there is a lot more strength to me than what may meet the eye.
This piece was written as part of JWA’s Rising Voices Fellowship.
How to cite this page
Link, Olivia. "More than Meets the Eye." 13 February 2014. Jewish Women's Archive. (Viewed on December 2, 2023) <https://jwa.org/blog/risingvoices/more-than-meets-eye>.

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Sexual assault panel: Keep prosecutions in chain of command
By JENNIFER HLAD | STARS AND STRIPES Published: June 30, 2014
Congress should not remove court-martial convening authority from the chain of command, a nine-member panel appointed to study how the military investigates, prosecutes and punishes sexual assault crimes said in its report.
The panel “heard testimony from a number of victims” indicating that it is “often subordinate leaders who perpetrated the sexual assault itself, ignored it when it was reported, or engaged in retaliation towards the victim afterwards,” according to the panel’s report to Congress; however, seven of the nine panel members agreed that removing prosecution authority from the chain of command would not reduce the number of sexual assaults, increase reporting of crimes or improve the quality of investigations and prosecutions, according to the report.
Published Friday by the Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel, the report is a blow to advocates of a plan proposed last year by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., which would have removed the authority to prosecute sexual assault and other major crimes from commanders and given it to military lawyers.
But Nancy Parrish, president of victim advocacy group Protect Our Defenders, said she was not surprised the panel supported the status quo.
“This panel sadly became a tool to further delay needed reform,” she said, noting that the members of the panel were chosen by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and members of Congress who opposed the Gillibrand bill.
“The fact that there was any dissent is remarkable.”
One of the voices of dissent was panel member Elizabeth Hillman, a professor of law at University of California Hastings College of Law. In a dissent posted on Gillibrand’s website, Hillman wrote that she believes “trained, experienced prosecutors” should make the decision on whether to prosecute rape and sexual assault.
While commanders “must lead the way in changing military culture,” they are ill-suited to make prosecution decisions, Hillman wrote.
Though the panel determined that prosecution authority should stay with commanders, it recommended dozens of other changes and initiatives, including:
* That Congress repeal sections of recently passed legislation that require higher-level review of commanders’ decisions not to refer some sexual assault cases to trial.
* That the Defense Department develop a new survey to measure the scope of unreported criminal sexual assaults
* That the services standardize the way they track the outcome of sexual assault cases, and
* That the services standardize the process for determining if a case is declared “unfounded” at the investigation stage.”
Currently, the military measures and records conviction data differently that civilian authorities, and different groups cite different conviction rates when discussing the challenge of prosecuting sexual assault crimes.
In the report on sexual assaults from fiscal 2013, the DOD said commanders took disciplinary action in 73 percent of cases in which there was sufficient evidence to consider doing so. However, only 373 people were convicted of any crime in cases related to sexual assault, out of more than 2,100 who could have been considered for legal action – making the conviction rate closer to 17 percent.
The panel also recommended the services correct the resource imbalance between the defense and prosecution in sexual assault cases, and that services develop specific programs to prevent male-on-male sexual assault, among other changes.
Maj. James Brindle, a DOD spokesman, said the department will consider “all aspects of the report, including the views of those who did not agree with the panel’s recommendations.”


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Anna Merlan has made a distinguished journalistic career out of covering conspiracy theories, particularly far-right ones, for Gizmodo Media; her book-length account of conspiratorial thinking, Republic of Lies: American Conspiracy Theorists and Their Surprising Rise to Power, is a superb tour not just through the conspiracies that have taken hold in American public discourse, but […]
If you’re part of the maker community, you know Make:. Though Make: magazine is off the shelves as of this year, the eBooks and resources put out by Maker Media are still a fantastic resource for the new generation of tinkerers, hackers, and robotics geeks. If you’re in that tribe, listen up: they’ve released a […]
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