A frequent University of Wisconsin System protester’s antics clearly crossed the line into harassment but an injunction banning him from UW property or contacting UW personnel is too broad and must be rewritten, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
The court ruled unanimously that the injunction against former UW-Stevens Point student Jeff Decker is reasonable because he has repeatedly disrupted campus meetings, trespassed on UW property and tried to purchase a gun after police tried to serve him with a temporary restraining order.
“Whatever Decker’s message is, it is completely overshadowed by his tactics, which have crossed the line and become unreasonable … something had to be done,” Justice David Prosser wrote in a concurring opinion.
But the justices agreed with Decker that it is unclear whether the injunction bans him from interacting with tens of thousands of UW employees and students and what property he is barred from entering. Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson questioned in her concurring opinion whether Decker can see a UW doctor, attend a UW play or visit a friend in a UW dorm.
UW System spokesman John Diamond praised the ruling, saying it explains why the university had to get the injunction.
Decker’s attorney, Gary Grass, said the ruling would help Decker defend himself against criminal charges he faces for venturing onto campuses in spite of the injunction. In a broader sense, it will make it easier to win restraining orders against people who bother others by exercising their free speech rights.
“The legitimate purpose won’t shield them,” Grass said.
Decker, the son of former state Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker, believes UW officials illegally block students from accessing millions of dollars of their own fees.
He has tried to embarrass the system over the issue for years, marching around campus in a mechanical dragon costume and printing trading cards likening UW leaders to “Star Wars” villains.
According to the Supreme Court opinion, Decker got upset over fees during a 2010 meeting with the chancellor, swearing at him and stabbing a stack of papers with a pen.
A disciplinary committee suspended Decker, thus automatically barring him from campus. Nonetheless, he returned at least four times. Police removed him from UW-Fox Valley twice and a regents meeting in Madison.
The regents asked Dane County Circuit Judge John Markson for a temporary restraining order against Decker in October 2011. Decker immediately tried to purchase a gun after the UW-Oshkosh Police chief served him with the paperwork, according to the Supreme Court opinion.
Markson granted the injunction against Decker that month, ruling that his conduct and trespassing was meant to intimidate and harass and lacked any legitimate purpose. Markson said he was worried Decker might shoot someone given the timing of his attempt to buy a gun.
The injunction required Decker to stop contacting the university and its representatives and prohibited him from possessing a gun until the injunction expires in 2015.
A state appeals court struck the injunction down last year, finding that Decker was exercising his constitutional right to protest.
The Supreme Court, though, ruled the injunction reasonable. Justice Michael Gableman wrote in the majority opinion that ample evidence existed for Markson to find that Decker’s actions lacked any legitimate purpose.
“Decker cannot shield his harassing conduct from regulation by labeling it ‘protest.’ If Decker’s purpose was even in part to harass the Board of Regents, his conduct may be enjoined,” Gableman wrote.
Decker knew he wasn’t allowed on UW property but trespassed anyway and he tried to buy a gun immediately after police visited his home, Gableman pointed out.
“The risk to public safety, combined with Decker’s pattern of trespassing and his deliberate disruption of university meetings, provides abundant support for the circuit court’s decision to issue the harassment injunction,” Gableman wrote.
The court rejected Decker’s argument that the regents can’t get an injunction against him because they constitute an institution. Gableman said institutions can be threatened just like individuals and that the definition of a person in state law includes political bodies or corporations.


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Joseph Vilsmaier, a German filmmaker whose striking portrayal of the Battle of Stalingrad brought home the horrors of war to a new generation, has died. He was 81.
His agent confirmed Wednesday that Vilsmaier "died peacefully at his home" in Bavaria on Tuesday.
Vilsmaier's 1993 film "Stalingrad" painted a grim picture of the fate of a group of Wehrmacht soldiers sent to the eastern front in 1942 to fight what would become a losing battle against the Soviet Army. The months-long siege of the city, now known as Volgograd, cost the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians and marked a turning point for Nazi Germany in World War II.
Born 1939 in Munich, Vilsmaier studied music and worked as a technician before gaining a foothold in the film business in the early 1960s as a runner and later making a name for himself as a cameraman for German television.
Vilsmaier made his debut as a director in 1988 with "Herbstmilch," or "Autumn Milk," the story of a Bavarian peasant woman that became a box office hit in Germany. Many of his films focused on tumultuous periods in German history, often from the perspective of ordinary people, a notable exception being "Marlene" (2000) about the life of actress and singer Marlene Dietrich.
Vilsmaier is survived by three daughters, Janina, Theresa and Josephina. His second wife, Czech actress and director Dana Vavrova, died in 2009.

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BOO-BOO GAGA: Lady Gaga’s appearance at Harrods on Sunday night predictably attracted hoards of the singer’s fans — but by the time she arrived at the Knightsbridge emporium, the crowds were booing rather than cheering. According to Britain’s Press Association, when Gaga arrived at the store to promote her new fragrance, Lady Gaga Fame, she disappointed fans by arriving more than an hour late, at 8:45 p.m. rather than at 7:30 p.m. She also neglected to walk the full length of the black carpet laid out for her arrival, so the hundreds of fans who had gathered weren’t all able to catch a glimpse of the star. One disgruntled fan told PA: “It’s quite ironic [the fragrance] is called Fame, because it just shows how much fame has changed her.” Once inside the store, the singer held a tea party for 75 competition winners. They ate black macaroons, in honor of the fragrance’s gothic black flacon and black juice, which becomes clear once sprayed.
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Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that is best suited for cooler areas. It is grown for the spears, or the stem of the plant. A well-tended planting yields 8-10 lbs. per 100 square feet or 24 lbs. per 100 feet row. Asparagus plants can last up to 15-25 years if well cared for. It does not do well if summers are extremely hot and long and winters are mild. Asparagus is grown from either seed or from 2-year old roots. It takes 3 seasons from the time the seed is planted until you can harvest, and 1 season from the time the roots are planted to harvest. The best production occurs in its 6 and 7th year and continues to do well until the 12-15th year. After the 15th year there is approximately a 5% decline in yield every year after.
How do you plant asparagus?
Asparagus prefers to be planted in deep, fertile, well-drained soil with Direct, FULL sunlight (7-8 Hours). They struggle in heavy clay soils, so it is essential to amend your soil for the best possible drainage, or to construct raised beds to alleviate the problem entirely. Make sure asparagus are planted in an area where the roots will not be disturbed. Be aware: asparagus roots can have up to a 40-50% loss when transplanted, even if done correctly and during the best planting season (March-April).
To plant transplanting roots, dig trenches 6-12 inches wide and 6-12 inches deep leaving rows 4-6 feet apart. Amend soil in the trenches with organic matter and a well-balanced fertilizer such as “That’s All it Takes” or Hi-Yield Bone Meal. To plant by seed, sow seeds directly into the soil ½ inch deep in April or May. Roots produce quicker and are most commonly planted in March and April. To plant from roots, place the root crowns 12-14 inches apart in the trench and cover with ONLY 4 inches of soil. Each time the asparagus stalks break through the soil, cover with another 2 inches of soil and continue this process until the trench is filled. Use Bush Doctor Kangaroots root stimulator for healthy and vigorous root systems. It will make your plants bigger, stronger and more productive if used 2-3 times per year for the first 2 years.
Varieties of asparagus
Here at Anderson’s Seed & Garden we sell 3 varieties: Jersey Giant asparagus as 2-year old roots and Mary Washington asparagus as seeds. These varieties produce large, dark green spears with good disease resistance and productivity. Purple Passion asparagus, another 2-year root, is another of our favorites – the lavender spears it produces are large, tender and absolutely delicious.
How often should you water asparagus?
Asparagus prefers infrequent, deep watering every 7-10 days. Make sure the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry in between waterings to prevent waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot. Thick mulch may be applied around the roots to retain moisture and keep weeds out.
How should you fertilize asparagus?
Optimum pH is 6.5-7.0, which is slightly more acidic than what we have here in Cache Valley. Before planting asparagus, till in 2-3 lbs. of "That’s All it Takes" complete fertilizer per 20 feet of row. For established beds, scatter 1-2 lbs. per 20 feet row. In the fall, spread 2-3 inches of organic matter over the soil and work it into the soil carefully not to damage the established plants. It is essential that you fertilize and irrigate after harvest concludes in the late Spring to provide nutrient and water for the plants to recover.
Common problems with asparagus plants
Weeds and grasses are the most common problems in Asparagus. Keep the weeds pulled or hoed from the bed and use mulches to keep weeds from re-growing. You cannot spray asparagus with an herbicide during the first year. After the first year of true growth you can use a selective herbicide to control the grass, like Hi-Yield Grass Killer. It won’t aﬀect the asparagus, but will kill all the grass that has invaded the plants. Aphids, asparagus beetles (which chew and twist spears), and rust beset asparagus plants. Choose varieties resistant to rust. Discourage beetles by removing all debris from the growing bed in fall, and knock or handpick the beetles oﬀ the asparagus plants and apply High Yield Garden Pet & Livestock insecticide, containing permethrin. Repeat applications as long as the beetles or larvae are feeding. Also treat in late summer and early fall to prevent the beetles from overwintering on the stems and re-infesting the next year’s crop below the soil surface.
When should you harvest asparagus?
Do not harvest the asparagus crop until after the first season if you have bought 2-year old roots, 3 years if growing from seed. Allow the unharvested spears to fern and to bush out. After these dry and turn brown, remove them. A good general rule for harvesting asparagus is the 2-4-6 rule. Harvest for 2 weeks the second year, 4 weeks the third year, and 6 weeks the fourth and following seasons. There are a few diﬀerent methods for harvesting asparagus. Cut the asparagus 1-2 inches below the soil. Or, snap the stems oﬀ right above the soil surface. To store asparagus, wash the spears and either store in water or in zip-lock bag in your fridge for a few days. Another method is to blanch the spears and store them in the freezer.


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|Year : 2021 | Volume
| Issue : 3 | Page : 162-169
Isolated fetal ascites: Etiology and prognosis – A 10-Year experience from a tertiary referral care center in India
Aanchal Sablok1, Akshatha Sharma2, Rachna Gupta2, Seema Thakur2, Anita Kaul2
1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ESI-PGIMSR; Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
2 Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
|Date of Submission||08-Mar-2020|
|Date of Decision||01-Jun-2020|
|Date of Acceptance||19-Jun-2020|
|Date of Web Publication||17-May-2021|
Dr. Anita Kaul
Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
| Abstract|| |
Introduction: Isolated fetal ascites is an uncommon finding, and it may be difficult to elucidate the underlying pathology. This is more so when there are limited resources to investigate the patient adequately. This study was undertaken to see the etiology of isolated fetal ascites and analyze the outcomes.
Materials and Methods: Twenty-three cases of isolated fetal ascites were retrospectively analyzed from December 2007 to June 2018. All cases were investigated with detailed ultrasound with other investigations as required. Postnatal data included gestational age at birth, mode of delivery, weight, and postnatal outcome.
Results: The mean age at diagnosis was 26 gestational weeks. Structural abnormalities without any underlying chromosomal or genetic cause were identified in 10/23 (43.4%) cases with the most common structural abnormality related to the gastrointestinal tract where ultrasound proved to the most useful tool. The overall good prognosis was seen in 13/23 (56.5%) cases.
Conclusion: Appropriate perinatal care, timely referral and delivery at tertiary care setup, and timely surgical intervention are measures which can improve the outcome and survival in fetuses diagnosed with isolated fetal ascites.
Keywords: Fetal ascites, neonatal ascites, neonatal outcome, three-dimensional ultrasound
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Sablok A, Sharma A, Gupta R, Thakur S, Kaul A. Isolated fetal ascites: Etiology and prognosis – A 10-Year experience from a tertiary referral care center in India. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2021;26:162-9
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Sablok A, Sharma A, Gupta R, Thakur S, Kaul A. Isolated fetal ascites: Etiology and prognosis – A 10-Year experience from a tertiary referral care center in India. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg [serial online] 2021 [cited 2023 Mar 25];26:162-9. Available from: https://www.jiaps.com/text.asp?2021/26/3/162/316013
| Introduction|| |
Isolated fetal ascites is defined as accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity without involvement of fluid accumulation in any other body cavity or subcutaneous tissue.,,,
The prevalence of hydrops fetalis ranges from 1//800 to 1/3500 live births. The incidence of isolated fetal ascites is still unknown making the prenatal diagnosis of isolated fetal ascites a rare ultrasound finding.
Various mechanisms have been attributed to the development of isolated fetal ascites and may overlap with the causes leading to hydrops fetalis.
Recent studies have shown that following a systematic protocol can lead to the identification of the cause of isolated fetal ascites in approximately 92% of the cases and proper management of these fetal patients both antenatally (fetal therapy) and postnatally (surgical management) can lead to a survival rate of more than 90%.
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the common etiology and prognosis of isolated fetal ascites in a tertiary care referral center of India over a period of 10 years and to formulate a diagnostic plan and treatment strategy in a case of isolated fetal ascites for better survival and prognosis of these fetal patients.
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This was a retrospective study conducted over a period of 10 years from December 2007 to June 2018 in the department of fetal medicine in a tertiary care center of India after attaining the required clearance waiver from the institutional ethics and review board as it was a retrospective analysis of existing data and in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, as revised in 2000. The required consent for sharing of their data, not revealing the individuals identity for medical and research purposes, was taken from all patients before their ultrasound scanning.
All cases of isolated fetal ascites diagnosed at our center or referred after 16 weeks of gestation were included in the study. Reasons for referral included the diagnosis of isolated fetal ascites, suspicion of hydrops, and/or malformation.
Cases of Rh isoimmunization and hydrops were excluded.
Ultrasound examinations were performed using real-time, high-resolution scanning with a Voluson E8 System (GE Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI) with a 3.5-MHz convex probe with 5-90° volume angle, 398 HZ frame rate, and 3–26 cm depth. All examinations were performed by an experienced Fetal Medicine Foundation-UK Anomaly certified specialists.
The protocol for diagnostic workup of fetal ascites at our center is shown in [Table 1].
Follow-up of these fetuses was done regularly. The decision to deliver the babies was taken according to individual cases. Neonatologist/pediatric surgeon's opinion was taken before delivery.
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Over the period of 10 years, there were 24 cases of isolated fetal ascites. Out of 24 cases of isolated fetal ascites, one was lost to follow-up. Hence, 23 cases were included in the analysis.
Out of these 23 cases, 6/23 (26.1%) cases presented before 24 gestational weeks and 17/23 (73.9%) cases after 24 gestational weeks.
The mean gestational age at diagnosis in the present study was 26 gestational weeks.
Causes and prognosis of isolated fetal ascites presenting ≤24 gestational weeks
Out of the six cases with isolated fetal ascites that presented ≤24 gestational weeks, three cases were diagnosed to be idiopathic isolated, two out of which on follow-up were diagnosed to be transient fetal ascites, and both were alive and well on postnatal follow-up. The third fetal patient with idiopathic isolated fetal ascites had a neonatal death, and the parents refused an autopsy examination of the baby.
One of the fetal patients with isolated fetal ascites was found to have hepatitis E positive in mother, but on follow-up, the baby was found to be alive and well on postnatal outcome.
Structural abnormalities leading to isolated fetal ascites were found in two fetal patients presenting before 24-week period of gestation (POG). Parents of both opted for termination. On ultrasound examination, one was found to have intestinal malformation (refused an autopsy) and the other was diagnosed with congenital high airway obstruction syndrome which was confirmed on autopsy examination.
The clinicopathological details and outcomes of cases with isolated fetal ascites presenting before ≤24 gestational weeks are given in [Table 2].
|Table 2: Clinicopathological details and outcomes of cases with isolated fetal ascites presenting ≤24 gestational weeks|
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Causes and prognosis of isolated fetal ascites presenting >24 gestational weeks
Majority of the fetal patients (17/23) with isolated fetal ascites were diagnosed after 24-week POG and had secondary structural abnormality as a reason for isolated fetal ascites, the most common being gastrointestinal tract (GIT) which was found in five fetal patients (5/17, 29.4%). Four of these were found to be doing well after surgical correction postnatally.
Two (2/17, 11.7%) were diagnosed with genitourinary, and two of the fetal patients (2/17, 11.7%) were diagnosed with genetic abnormality.
Idiopathic isolated fetal ascites was found in three fetal patients (3/17, 17.6%) who presented after 24-week POG.
The clinicopathological details and outcomes of these 17 cases with isolated fetal ascites presenting after 24 weeks are given in [Table 3].
|Table 3: Clinicopathological details and outcomes of cases with isolated fetal ascites presenting after >24 gestational |
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Details of etiology of isolated fetal ascites and follow-up
As a protocol, at presentation, a detailed fetal ultrasound was performed to ascertain any structural cause of isolated fetal ascites. Structural abnormalities without any underlying chromosomal or genetic cause were identified in 43.4% (10/23) of the cases.
The most common structural abnormality was related to GIT – 26% (6/23). As aforementioned, five of these fetal patients presented after 24-week POG and only one ≤24-week POG.
Out of these six fetuses, four were operated postnatally and did well (two had ileal atresia with perforation, one had rectal shelf, and one had Hirschsprung's disease). Out of the remaining two cases, one case had suspected GIT abnormality and opted for termination (presented at 18 weeks). The other case had a suspected GIT obstruction. The patient delivered in periphery at 33-week POG and gave a history of bilious vomiting in the neonate and neonatal death after 7 days. No autopsy was done; however, ultrasound had clearly shown dilated bowel loops in this case.
There were two cases of genitourinary abnormality, both presenting after 24-week POG, i.e., 8.6% of the total cases with fetal ascites. Out of these two, one had a posterior urethral valve with urinary ascites and was operated postnatally (cystoscopic fulguration of valve) and is presently doing well. The second case had hydrocolpos [Figure 1] which was drained antenatally due to its large size and was operated after birth. On follow-up, the baby was diagnosed with blind urethra opening into the vagina for which urethroplasty was done. The baby was healthy at 3 years of age.
Two (8.6%) fetal patients with isolated fetal ascites had Congenital High Airway Obstruction (CHAOS). Out of these two fetal patients, parents of one fetus opted for termination (presented before 20-weeks POG). The second fetal patient (presented after 24-weeks POG) was term stillborn. This fetus also had complex cardiac malformations, which were confirmed on autopsy.
None of the 23 cases had any abnormality on karyotype or microarray. However, three cases (13%) were diagnosed with genetic abnormality – out of these three, one fetus had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy on ultrasonography and on genetic testing was diagnosed with 2 mutations, heterozygous, of unknown significance but reported in association with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (1st mutation – MYBPC3 [-], [ENST00000545968], Intron 11, c.926 + 1G>A [5' splice sit], 2nd mutation – VCL [+], [ENST00000211998], Exon 14, c.1973T>C [p. Val658Ala]). Missense mutation was considered as pathogenic in view of clinical situation and after discussion with geneticists.
The second had a storage disorder likely Niemann-Pick or lethal Gaucher disease. This case merits detailed discussion in view of its complexity. The patient presented at 30-week 5-day POG with fetal ascites and oligoamnios. There was a history of previous 2 neonatal deaths, which were not investigated. Fetal ascitic fluid was sent for evaluation due to oligoamnios, which was dark yellow in color and showed 100% lymphocytes, increased amount of glucose (64 mg/dL), raised lactate dehydrogenase (1639 U/L), and protein 2.4 g/dL. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) could not be done due to the paucity of cells in ascitic fluid. The fetus was delivered at 31 weeks in view of fetal distress and was found to have a hemoglobin of 4 g% and low platelets (60,000/cumm). The mother was diagnosed to be suffering from hemorrhagic dengue fever postoperatively (there was no history of fever preoperatively but developed fever postoperatively along with thrombocytopenia that led to the diagnosis). Neonatal death occurred on day 4 due to irreversible shock. The couple was counseled for further genetic testing. A neonatal autopsy showed hepatosplenomegaly [Figure 2], which was seen even on ultrasonography antenatally. Postnatal liver biopsy was suggestive of storage disease, most likely Niemann-Pick or lethal Gaucher disease. This case was complicated with concomitant viral infection, lack of investigation in previous pregnancies, and late presentation.
The third one was diagnosed with Fraser syndrome (proven on autopsy – congenital high airway obstruction, absent kidneys on ultrasound, cryptophthalmos, syndactyly, and ambiguous genitalia seen postnatal). All three fetuses had neonatal death.
Out of 23 cases, 5 showed spontaneous antenatal resolution of ascites, and all of them had healthy outcome without any need for postnatal treatment. One of these cases had a history of hepatitis E in mother, with mother also having ascites, and the cause of fetal ascites was attributed to maternal infection. A similar case has been reported before. The rest of the 4 cases were labeled as idiopathic as no cause could be identified, and all cases are doing well with minimum follow-up at 3 years of age.
One case was associated with congenital heart block, secondary to maternal systemic lupus erythematosus.
Two cases resulting in intrauterine death and neonatal death, respectively, could not be completely evaluated due to economic constraints – The second case had moderate ascites with normal amniotic fluid on Ultrasound. The patient underwent ascitic tap which was hemorrhagic. The FISH was normal for this fetus. The patient delivered spontaneously at 30 weeks and had neonatal death after 24 h, and no autopsy or other tests were done. The second one had severe ascites and polyhydramnios, which were drained. The FISH was normal. There was an intrauterine death at 33 weeks; parents refused an autopsy and further genetic workup.
Role of paracentesis
Out of these 23 cases, a total of 9 cases had paracentesis, which did not prove to be useful either for management or for ascertaining underlying diagnosis. Paracentesis was done mainly in cases of severe fetal ascites and was done to relieve fetal thoracic compression as the fetal abdomen was massively distended [Figure 3].
|Figure 3: Fetal ascites leading to abdominal distension with oligohydramnios|
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| Discussion|| |
Incidence of isolated fetal ascites
The prevalence of fetal hydrops ranges from 1/800 to 1/3500 live births, whereas the incidence of isolated fetal ascites is still not known. In our series, the incidence of isolated fetal ascites was about 1/2000 scans (0.05%). The incidence could be higher in our series because of referral bias.
Likely causes of ascites
In our study, we found structural abnormality without underlying chromosomal/genetic abnormality as the most common cause of fetal ascites. We found that following a proper protocol can greatly aid in reaching the cause of isolated fetal ascites, and even in today's era of fetal magnetic resonance imaging, a detailed ultrasound examination to look for associated anomalies still remains the most useful investigation to identify the underlying cause. Karyotype and ascitic fluid analysis were not helpful for underlying diagnosis in any of the cases. Exome sequencing and perinatal autopsy were helpful in selected cases.
Only a few studies are available to review the various causes of fetal ascites.
Favre et al. in 2004 in a study of 79 fetuses with non-immune ascites reported that the cause of ascites was idiopathic in 15.2%; associated with an organic malformation in 57%; had infectious origin in 16.4% cases and had a genetic cause in 11.4% of cases.
El Bishry in 2007 studied 12 patients with isolated fetal ascites. Ten out of the 12 pregnancies had a viable fetal outcome, with two babies (20%) requiring further bowel surgery. Ascites resolved spontaneously in three pregnancies (30%) antenatally and in two babies (20%) few weeks after delivery. Two babies after delivery were found to have other abnormalities that were not diagnosed antenatally. One had ileal atresia and mild hydrocephalus and the other had large pseudocyst and bowel atresia, and they were both successfully treated surgically.
In 2016, Catania et al. studied isolated fetal ascites and neonatal outcome in 51 cases observed in a tertiary referral center of Italy. An associated anomaly was prenatally identified in 84% of the fetuses. An associated disease was confirmed after birth in 61% of cases in group <24 weeks and in 74% in group >24 weeks. There was a higher incidence of gastrointestinal pathology in the latter group (47% vs. 10%, P = 0.004), with a significant prevalence of meconium peritonitis (32% vs. 4%, P = 0.016). In our study, a cause could be identified in 69.5% of the cases. Out of these, an associated structural abnormality contributed to 58.8% of the cases, an underlying genetic cause in 17.6%, secondary to maternal condition in 11.7%. The cause remained unknown in 30.4%.
Favre et al. in 2004 reviewed 79 cases of nonimmune fetal ascites and found that the mortality rate was 57% overall and ranged from 100% (7/7 cases) for metabolic storage disease to 0% (0/3 cases) in chylous ascites. Ascites before 24 weeks of gestation indicated poor prognosis (78.6% vs. 45% mortality rate after 24 weeks; P = 0.01).
In the study by Catani et al. in 2016, prenatal demise occurred only in patients belonging to Group I (<24 weeks) for an overall incidence of 10%. Overall, the postnatal outcome was good in 63% (n = 32) of the cases, and more than half of them belonged to Group II (>24 weeks) (P = 0.003).
Our study was comparable to the study by Catania et al. where the live-born rate and survival rate were significantly better and differing from that of Favre et al. In pregnancies ≤24 gestational weeks, the live-born rate was 66.6% and the survival rate was 50%. In those diagnosed with fetal ascites for the first time >24 gestational weeks, the live-born rate was 88.2% and the survival rate was 64.7%. This was possibly due to the fact that they were closer to viability (defined as >28 gestational weeks in India) and had more access to pediatric surgery services.
It needs to be noted that a bloody ascitic tap and oligohydramnios were associated with poor outcomes.
This study emphasizes that timely diagnosis and management is imperative to the better outcomes of the fetuses with isolated fetal ascites and that expensive diagnostic tests are not necessary in prognosticating outcomes and even a well-performed anomaly scan can be very informative.
This was a single tertiary center experience, with most of the cases being referred from other centers. There were economic constraints and lack of appropriate perinatal care in periphery that resulted in poor outcome in at least four cases. Particularly, one case which was obviously due to intestinal malformation which could have survived had the baby delivered in a tertiary care setup with availability of Pediatric surgery services. Furthermore the case of monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twins with Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) could have been managed better with a possible favourable outcome for both twins, had the parents been referred in early pregnancy to a tertiary care setup and managed with Photocoagulation of anastomosing vessels in the placenta. Two cases remained idiopathic, resulting in intrauterine death and neonatal death, respectively, due to similar reason that could not be followed up and thoroughly investigated. This may have falsely increased the “idiopathic” cases.
| Conclusion and Recommendations|| |
- Appropriate perinatal care, timely referral, and delivery at tertiary care setup are other measures which can improve the outcome for most of the cases and can help achieve at least 75%–80% survival rate
- Ascites presenting after 24 gestational weeks has a better prognosis as they are more likely to be associated with correctable structural causes
- The results of the present study also showed that detailed ultrasound and serial scans can be a very effective tool for investigating cases with isolated fetal ascites.
The authors would like to acknowledge the contribution of Dr. Smriti Prasad (Clinical fellow), Dr. Saloni Arora (Clinical fellow), Ms. Himanshi Batra and Ms. Bhawna Batra, assistants in the Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India, in helping with the proper record keeping of all the cases over the past 10 years included in this study.
Financial support and sponsorship
Conflicts of interest
There are no conflicts of interest.
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Potter Valley could snag water-sharing plan
Saturday, October 22, 2005
The prospect of the Sonoma County Water Agency acquiring a Mendocino County dam that feeds the Russian River is emerging as a stumbling block to a new North Bay water-sharing contract.
The Potter Valley Project, a hydroelectric plant north of Lake Mendocino, has been the subject of a 30-year dispute because the PG&E-owned dam diverts water from the Eel River, which keeps part of the Russian River from running dry in the summer months.
Potter Valley's future is in doubt because the utility company has contemplated selling it, Mendocino County wants a piece of it, and some Sonoma County interests fear losing their grip on the water. At the moment, Potter Valley's water is the focal point of a lawsuit scheduled for a January hearing before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in which Sonoma and Mendocino counties dispute the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's control of the spigot. "It is premature for Sonoma County to discuss owning the project," said Janet Pauli, chairwoman of the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission. "Mendocino County would not sit by, let Sonoma County simply own it and not do something about it."
Randy Poole, the Sonoma County Water Agency general manager,
said acquiring Potter Valley is mentioned in the proposed water-sharing
contract because users ought to start thinking now about what to do,
Right now, it is a theoretical debate because Potter Valley was withdrawn from sale when PG&E entered bankruptcy and chose to hold onto its hydroelectric plants.
"It is nice to talk about taking Potter Valley out of the agreement, but the reality is that we need to deal with the river system as a whole," said Poole, whose agency sells water to cities and special districts in Sonoma and Marin counties. "Our transmission system is approaching its limits, and what we decide affects development, water flow issues in the Russian River and Chinook (salmon) conservation plans everywhere."
Environmental groups such as the Friends of the Eel River and the Russian River Keepers already are marshalling opposition to water agency acquisition of Potter Valley. They believe the federal government is more likely to be able to preserve species populations.
For the water agency, said David Keller, director of Friends of the Eel River, "this isn't about saving fish; it's a question of who has straws in the rivers to control water in southern Mendocino and northern Sonoma County. The water agency wants to control the spigot."
Poole defended Potter Valley's inclusion in the water-sharing agreement, saying it ought to be included in long-term planning.
"How you operate the river system without obtaining water rights to Potter Valley is up to the cities to decide," Poole said. "If you don't give the water agency the ability to design it, then I can't guarantee you a reliable water transmission system."
Ironically, the Potter Valley Project constitutes a very small part of the restructured agreement that water agency officials are currently shopping before city councils. Water allocation formulas are viewed as most important because they detail what happens in the event of shortages and set the tone for future development.
So far, the cities of Rohnert Park and Cotati and the
Valley of the Moon water district have approved the agreement with the
Potter Valley provision. However, councils in Windsor and Sonoma and
the governing boards of the North Marin and Marin Municipal water districts
said the Potter Valley provision is a deal-killer and they will reject
"My concern is the idea of using somebody else's watershed instead of sustaining ourselves with the resources that we have," Windsor Councilwoman Lynn Morehouse said. "We fear this might take on a life of its own, and it's not so theoretical if it is part of the restructure agreement."
The Petaluma City Council is expected to debate the water-sharing contract in mid-November, with Santa Rosa to follow.
Petaluma Councilwoman Pam Torliatt said the council is likely to be skeptical about moving to acquire a hydroelectric project without estimates of the purchase cost or charges to ratepayers. Some of the councils balking at Potter Valley are proposing that the margin for approval be six out of the eight agencies, rather than the current five of eight required.


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French film star Gerard Depardieu interviewed by Le Parisien on the set of the upcoming Michou d'Auber, said he did not want to "hang on like an idiot". His agent said the actor, who made his first film in 1967, should not be taken at face value but would be appearing on screen much less than before.
The Green Card star is due to start work on a third Asterix film next year. Depardieu said he was "in the process of stopping filming." "I have nothing to lose," he told Le Parisien's Sunday edition. "I have made 170 films. I have nothing left to prove," reports BBC News. According to Guardian, Depardieu's agent, Claude Davy, said he had been hearing such declarations for "at least a decade" but said it was true that the actor was "increasingly tired of the movie business" and may do "one movie every three years rather than three every year". O.Ch.
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This week my money back guarantee book is Vertigo's House of Mystery, written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham and drawn by Luca Rossi and Ross Campbell. This is how a first issue should be done; it's got interesting characters and is full of the kind of intrigue that makes the reader want to pick up the next issue because they can't wait to see how things unfold. Basically, as Sturges and Willingham discuss in their On The Ledge feature towards the back of the book, House of Mystery will contain two stories each issue, the main one following what happens to the characters trapped in the House and a short story told by one of the people in the House, drawn by guest artists (this issues short story is drawn by Ross Campbell who has so far written and illustrated three graphic novels for Oni called Wet Moon and he has a Minx book coming out soon called Water Baby). Newcomer artist Luca Rossi"s pencils and inks are very friendly on the eyes and he's got great story-telling abilities.
The House of Mystery title comes from DC's comic anthology title of the same name that they had in the 1970's (it didn't have recurring characters, rather just short horror light stories by different writers and artists every issue). As I've mentioned elsewhere (on my website and or blog), DC's old House of Mystery was one of the first comics I read regularly so this new incarnation has a special attatchment for me. I'm happy to report that this new House of Mystery had just the right dose of creepiness! I'm going to predict that House of Mystery will be the next big breakthrough Vertigo title (I'm also optmistic about the other new upcoming Vertigo series Madame Xanadu, written by Matt Wagner, with another new artist that looks promising).
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Beautiful, heart shaped, hand formed wire, fused together individually by hand. Hammered and shaped to give it an organic feel. No big department store mass produced keychain here!! Due to the fact that this item is made by hand, they will all have slight variations to the finished product. The photo is a representation of the final product. Yours will be unique to you.
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Dora Kelly Lewis portrait c. 1915, Caroline Katzenstein papers (Am.8996), Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is home to the correspondence of Dora Kelly Lewis, a prominent Philadelphian and central figure of the suffrage movement. Often referred to in the sources as Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Dora was born in 1862 to a well-to-do family. Both her father, Henry K. Kelly, a merchandise broker, and her mother, Louisa W. Kelly, could trace their roots to the colonial period. In 1883 Dora married Lawrence Lewis, a young Philadelphia lawyer who became distinguished after his work on the French Spoliation Claims. Together they produced a daughter, Louise, and two sons, Robert and Shippen. Dora was widowed in 1890 after Lawrence died tragically in a train accident in Frazer.
Dora was deeply involved in women’s rights and the American labor movement, and participated in the 1909-1910 Shirtwaist strikes and prison reform demonstrations. She was a member of the first executive committee of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) Congressional Committee, chaired by the Alice Paul. After participating in the suffrage movement in England, Paul believed the NAWSA’s approach at promoting suffrage at the state level too conservative, and proposed a campaign for a constitutional amendment. Lewis and Paul had met previously when both women were members of the Philadelphia Equal Franchise Society, and Lewis was one of the first women Paul asked to join her in breaking with NAWSA in 1916 to form the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, later known at the National Woman’s Party (NWP).
As Paul stated in a 1976 interview, Dora Lewis was “a tower of strength.” Lewis’ status afforded an extensive network of contacts, and she traveled across the country to raise money for NWP. In addition to her tireless fundraising efforts, Dora served on the NWP national executive committee, and acted as chairman of finance in 1918 and treasurer in 1919. She also organized and participated in NWP’s campaign of civil disobedience. Known as the Silent Sentinels, a rotating group of picketers, clad in white, held continuous vigil in front of the White House for two years. Other strategies, of which many are described in Dora’s correspondence, included public speeches and the dramatic burning of Wilson’s words in front of the White House. NWP also put out a weekly publication—The Suffragist—to spread news about NWP activities and promote women’s suffrage.
Dora Kelly Lewis letter to Louisa W. Kelly, 14 November 1917
Letter from prison on the "Night of Terror," November 14, 1917
In this letter to her mother, Dora provides an optimistic update on her time at the Occoquan Workhouse and states that, since she and the other imprisoned suffragettes were not considered political prisoners, they could only write once per week. Dora and the other prisoners were brutalized by the guards that evening, which would be infamously known as the "Night of Terror."
Like many members of the NWP, Dora was arrested on multiple occasions during public demonstrations. For instance, while Dora went up to give a speech at a demonstration in front of the NWP headquarters in Lafayette Park, Washington, D.C., the police immediately arrested her and the other suffragists present. The most infamous occurrence of suffragist imprisonment occurred on November 14th, 1917, at the Occoquan Workhouse. After arriving at the prison, Dora spoke up for the group and requested that they receive political-prisoner status, which was summarily denied by the superintendent. That evening thirty-three women, including Dora, were brutalized by the guards, and those who participated in hunger strikes were violently force-fed. Lewis herself, who was nearly sixty, was handled so violently that the other picketers thought that she had died. President Wilson announced his support for a constitutional amendment only a few months later.
The Dora Kelly Lewis correspondence collection itself possesses enormous historical value for researchers and those interested in the history of women’s rights, women’s suffrage, and the first-wave feminist movement. Prolific in her communication with family members, Dora’s letters trace her fundraising and lobbying efforts across the country, and offer a glimpse into the inner workings of NWP. In one letter, Dora provides insight into her fundraising strategies: “We would like Mrs. Hepburn to help the NWP and I think Mrs. Havermeyer might be able to influence her to do so… It’s quite funny how one thing grows out of the other.” Dora’s correspondence from prison are also in the collection. Finally, the collection contains correspondence between Dora and Lawrence preceding their marriage in 1883, which should be of interest to historians of social relationships, courtship, and nineteenth-century American society in general.
Ready to explore? Visit collections related to this exhibit in In Her Own Right: Dora Kelly Lewis correspondence.
Fry, Amelia R. and Jill Diane Zahniser. Alice Paul: Claiming Power. Oxford University Press, 2014.
Lewis, Dora Kelly. Dora Kelly Lewis Correspondence, 1879-1920. From the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Accessible via the In Her Own Right database.
Lunardini, Christine. Alice Paul: Equality for Women. Routledge, 2018.
Johnson, Joan Marie. Funding Feminism: Monied Women, Philanthropy, and the Women’s Movement, 1870–1967. UNC Press Books: 2017
Buhl, Mari Jo and Paul Buhle. The Concise History of Woman Suffrage: Selections from the Classic Work of Stanton, Anthony, Gage, and Harper. University of Illinois Press, 1978.

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Host Chuck Bonniwell made the remarks in response to the 'never-ending impeachment' of Trump. By the end of the day he and his wife were unemployed.
The proposed solution to school shootings — more police in schools — is likely to lead to more trauma for students.
Capitalizing on mass death with bullet-ridden hoodies may seem awful, but it's real. Bstroy released a clothing line doing exactly that.
How long will it take Trump to propose the same faux solutions?
Brooke Baldwin is trying to get some real attention on the issue of school shootings by letting the facts speak for themselves.
Brooke Baldwin ran a powerfully quiet segment after the most recent school shooting in Colorado.
We need to flip the script on how we speak about school shootings and Columbine, in particular.
Just what every kid needs! Expensive bulletproof clothing and backpacks to ward off the school shootings. Maybe just ditch the guns instead?
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Fiducian adds Perth advice firm with $73m FUA
A Fiducian Group subsidiary has reached an agreement to acquire an advice practice in Perth with $73 million in funds under advice.
In a statement to the ASX, Fiducian said $46 million will be absorbed in its South Perth office while $27 million will be advised from a franchise office in a yet-to-be-named location in Western Australia.
It said the announcement is a continuation of an ongoing strategy to expand its financial planning network for those who can benefit from Fiducian’s holistic financial planning processes, and supports further expansion of Fiducian in WA.
Fiducian head of business development and distribution Jai Singh said he’s “excited to have this financial planner and their team join the Fiducian network”.
“Our proven compliance process and systems for financial planning will support the financial planners involved in this project to grow our WA footprint,” Mr Singh said.
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How do scientists study dinosaurs?
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>>MARK NORELL: Two papers appear in Science this week, both of which have important implications for the study of fossil feathers, ancient feathers, and the origin of feathers. One of these has to do with feathers which were discovered preserved in amber, in rocks that are about 80 million years old, from southern Alberta in Canada. Now, these are really spectacular because what they show is all of the different types of feathers, from very primitive feathers, like in tyrannosaurus, to the sorts of feathers that one sees in modern birds today, like loons and grebes and water birds. The importance of finding these fossils preserved in amber really tells us that some of these very primitive feathers, like the ones that are on the most primitive feathered dinosaurs, ones which have been found in China that are about 150 million years old, is that kind of feather was still present at the very end of the typical dinosaur times. And these feathers are from things like Tyrannosaurus, Compsognathus, and other carnivorous dinosaurs. A second paper appearing in Science this week uses a new technique of using a synchrotron to be able to look at very, very minute trace elements that signify color in some of these extinct dinosaurs, specifically, their feathers. Now, the importance of using the synchrotron as opposed to other ways of which of looking at color and fossil feathers, is that first we can look at places where the remaining color is in very, very small concentrations. Also, we don't have to destroy the specimens the way we would typically have to do, if we used traditional methods. So while I think that some of the observations in this paper are very preliminary, I think that it opens a whole new field and provides us with a whole new technique to look at some of these problems. Over the last decade and a half, one of the great discoveries, I think, in all of science is our understanding, now, that many of the dinosaurs that we always took for granted as giant, scaly sorts of animals, actually, were covered with feathers when they were alive. Now, what we would predict, just on the basis of our understanding of bird brains and bird vision, that these feathers were probably brightly colored. Now, we're starting to understand something about the color of fossil feathers. We're really at a really early stage of understanding these colors. But I think, over the next year or so, we're going to make some significant advances.

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The Indus Valley is a Bronze Age civilization from the Near East, which lasted from 3300 BC to 31 BC. It was discovered when engraved seals were found in the Pakistan’s province of Punjab in 1920-21, first in a site called Harappa and then all along the Indus River. Indus Valley inhabitants are known to be skilled in a wide range of techniques, but it is thanks to pottery production if they have been appreciated by archaeologists and collectors. Most of the pottery from such civilization can be dated back to the Nal culture, which flourished in the northwest region of the Indus Valley. Their terracotta works are characterized by a linear style, a geometric repetition of shapes and lines. Also, animals and plants, rendered in a stylised manner, abounded on their creations. Pigments would have been added to enrich such vessels, which would have been used in everyday life but also placed in the tombs with the deceased as grave goods.
Harappan Finely Decorated Jar
A beautifully decorated Indus Valley orange terracotta jar, featuring a flattened base, a globular body leading to a short, cylindrical neck and a wide, thick rim. The vessel’s upper body appears decorated with a wide register, comprising bands rendered in red and dark brown pigments, framing a vegetal motif of stylised trees. A beautiful example of one of the earliest civilisations of the Ancient World.
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Why do we need libraries in the age of Google? Do we still need to collect and keep printed books, and to pay to maintain the buildings that house them?
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Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs)
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A DST co-ownership system allows investors to benefit from property investment gains without property management responsibilities. DSTs can also be used in a 1031 exchange.
For the purpose of completing a 1031 exchange, IRS Revenue Ruling 2004-86 opened the way for eligible DST investments to qualify as the replacement property in a 1031 exchange. This revenue ruling states that a beneficial interest in a DST that owns real estate can be considered a “direct interest in real estate.” As a result, owning interest in a DST that owns real estate equates to holding title on real estate in the eyes of the IRS.
Because of this ruling, DSTs have become one of the most common ownership structures used by smaller investors to own investment-grade real estate.
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A TIC is a co-ownership agreement under which multiple investors pool their funds and agree to own one joint property. Each contributor owns an undivided, fractional interest in an entire property, and they participate in a proportionate share of the net income, tax shelters and growth.
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In a TIC arrangement, co-owners have the right to isolate or transfer their ownership interest in the property without obtaining consent from the other co-owners. This is one of the distinguishing features that sets TICs apart from other arrangements. TIC investments are also eligible for a 1031 exchange.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
A REIT is a company that operates, owns or finances income-producing real estate. Investors pool their funds into a REIT to purchase assets, and each investor owns a share or shares in the REIT. Shareholders collect income dividends from the money the real estate properties generate.
There are two types of REITs:
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A QOF is used for investments in IRS-designated opportunity zones, which are economically disadvantaged or distressed areas. You can defer capital gains tax on this type of investment. What’s more, you become eligible for a step-up in basis after holding the investment for five years and a 15% step-up in basis after holding the investment for seven years.
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The IRS prohibits certain IRA investments, including collectibles (such as artwork, stamps, rugs, antiques, and gems), certain coins and life insurance. See IRS Publication 590 for more information about prohibited investments.

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The best way to get to know the most important city of Andalusia is surely to immerse yourself in it and live an authentic, true local experience. In a 3,5 hrs walking food tour you will dive into this world of culinary experiences, during which you will try only the best dishes of each restaurant. A local guide will take you through the beautiful streets of the old town, passing by the most famous monuments, while giving you an insight into the history and culture.
Below, you'll find a list of the possible tastings:
- Montadito de pringá - “Montaditos” is a typical Spanish finger food consisting in sandwiches with various fillings. Pringá is low-fat and slow-cooked pork roast that simply melts away on your tongue.
- Carrillada de carne - The Iberian carilla in sauce is a very famous recipe and that everyone likes. It is tasty and tender meat (usually pork), very easy to eat and that is perfectly accompanied by a vegetable sauce and chips.
- Fried Squid or Anchovies - Seville is only 30 minutes from the coast, from where it receives the best fish: the most typical are anchovies or squid, eaten mainly fried in hot oil.
- Tortilla de patatas - The Spanish potato tortilla is an international topseller, thanks to its adaptability as side dish, hot dish and starter. This recipe includes onions too.
- Salmorejo - This purée-like cold soup consists mainly of tomato and bread, but as in most of the Andalusian recipes, extra virgin olive oil and garlic add a special note to its taste.
- Chorizo de bellota - This typical Spanish acorn-fed pork sausage is usually cured or fried.
- Goat Cheese with honey - The local cheese production is very important in Spain and the famous and tasteful goat cheese, oven-baked and topped with honey will delight your palate.
- Russian salad - Every traditional Spanish cookbook has an ensaladilla rusa recipe. This Russian potato salad recipe includes peas, and carrots and tuna, dressed with homemade mayonnaise. Sometimes shrimps and hard-boiled eggs are added too.
- Churros con chocolate - This is THE dessert (eaten at all times of the day) in the South of Spain. Churros are long-shaped doughnuts fried in hot oil and traditionally dipped in a cup of hot chocolate.

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text: I love the taste of egg rolls – those delicious Chinese snacks filled with shredded vegetables and meat, wrapped in dough, and deep-fried to crunchy perfection. What’s not to like? Well, perhaps the wrapper that is made of wheat flour and the fact that it is deep-fried. In order to still enjoy the tasty combination of flavors, I have recreated the egg roll in a de-constructed form, omitting the wrapper and the need for hot oil for frying. Instead of being just a snack, it is now a meal….

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Spectral Motion - Animatornic Heads
Check out this awesome compilation of animatronic heads made at Spectral Motion.
Mirada Studios - Making of VFX for Pacific Rim
Mirada Studios go behind the scenes on the prologue they created for Pacific Rim.
The Digital Artistry of Pacific Rim
Find out more about the digital artistry of Pacific Rim in this official featurette for the movie.

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Concerned about casualties in Kashmir, hope for peaceful dialogue: China
China said on Monday it was concerned about casualties in Kashmir and reiterated its position that India and Pakistan should resolve the issue through “dialogue”.india Updated: Jul 19, 2016 08:47 IST
China said on Monday it was concerned about casualties in Kashmir and reiterated its position that India and Pakistan should resolve the issue through “dialogue”.
In a statement published on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China said the Kashmir-issue was a “left-over from history”.
“We (China) are equally concerned about the casualties in the clash, and hope that relevant incident will be handled properly. The Kashmir issue is left over from history. China holds a consistent stance and hopes relevant parties will address the issue peacefully through dialogue,” the statement said.
In an earlier report, published by the official news agency, Xinhua, it said: “China on Monday called for proper settlement of clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir, which have left more than 40 people dead.”
Foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang was quoted as saying: “Chinese side is concerned about the deaths and casualties caused by the incident.”
“Stressing that China's position on the Kashmir issue has been consistent, Lu said the Chinese side hopes relevant parties can resolve the issue through peaceful means,” the statement said.
The Xinhua report said that “clashes between civilians and Indian security forces broke out after the killing of 22-year-old Burhan Wani of the militant group Hizbul Mujahideen in Indian-controlled Kashmir during a police operation on July 8”.
It added: “More than 40 people have been killed and nearly 2,000 others injured so far during the clashes.”
More than 40 people died and around 1500 injured in a spate of violence in Kashmir triggered by the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen militant commander Burhaan Wani on July 8, which sparked protests across the Valley. Normal life has been paralysed in Kashmir due to the curfew and a strike call by separatists.
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While sustainability might be the in-thing today, Miyake envisioned using computer technology to weave apparel with less wastage years ago. His fashion line A-POC, which stands for ‘A Piece of Cloth’, featured pieces that were created by a pre-programmed machine that wove a large tube of fabric with garment outlines that could be cut out without leaving much leftover cloth.
Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, known for origami-inspired pleated pieces, experimental designs, and signature perfumes, has passed away at the age of 84. He was the man behind former Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ statement black turtlenecks. Miyake brought the attention of the West to Japanese aesthetics after rising to fame in the 1970s.
The couture pioneer died of liver cancer, the Miyake Design Office said.
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British Chambers of Commerce have revised their UK gross domestic product forecasts, bringing forward the date by which GDP is expected to overtake its pre-recession peak.
Growth forecasts for the coming two years have been raised, to 2.5% for 2015 and 2.8% for 2014 – both increases of 0.1 percentage points.
That has GDP overtaking its pre-recession peak in the first half of this year, one quarter ahead of the previous prediction.
However, despite a return to positive wage growth in real terms (accounting for inflation) around the midpoint of 2014, unemployment among the youngest age groups is expected to remain at three times the national average until at least 2016.
John Longworth, director general of the BCC, says: “It’s not time to break out the champagne glasses just yet. Major issues remain, such as the unacceptably high level of youth unemployment.
“We urge the Chancellor to use this month’s Budget wisely by incentivising businesses to hire young people so that the next generation of workers are not left behind.”
BCC have also made their first published forecast for 2016, which is initially expected to match the revised growth figure for 2015 at 2.5%.
In terms of unemployment, BCC predict the national average – measured at 7.2% in the fourth quarter of 2013 – will drop to 6.0% by the end of 2016.
However, unemployment among 16 to 24-year-olds was 19.9% in Q4 2013 – 276% of the national average – and is predicted to be 17.8% by Q4 2016, almost exactly three times the nationwide picture.
BCC chief economist David Kern adds that business investment is not being encouraged by members of the Monetary Policy Committee, some of whom are hinting at the possibility of an increase in the base rate in the coming months.


'Inclusive growth can help us get rid of vote bank politics'
Various minority communities on Wednesday congratulated Modi for being elected as the CM for successive fourth term.
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met representatives of minority communities, and said "inclusive development" alone would rid the nation of vote-bank politics.
A group of representatives of various minority communities on Wednesday called on Modi and congratulated him for being elected as the Chief Minister for successive fourth term, an official release said here.
Modi said during the meeting that he was uniting the entire population of the society "around the process of development, irrespective of their caste and community, with a view to make each one of them partners of progress, which alone could absolve the nation from the poisonous cycle of vote bank politics".
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|Weight||2.91 lbs / 1.32 kg|
|Front Sight||Dovetail-mounted, with fiber optic|
|Rear Sight||LPA TRT1 adjustable rear sight type|
|Trigger Pull||4 - 6 lbs|
|Purpose||Recreational Shooting, Competition Shooting, Hunting|
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heart + liver (approx 5 lb).
Now for the family's best friend! This package is for the dog:
Approximately 5 lbs of lamb heart and lamb liver. (We suggest introducing to your pet gradually, mixing it in with their regular food).


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Metro Bank sell £521m mortgage book
An American hedge fund has purchased a mortgage book worth £521m from Metro Bank.
This sale comes after a series of troubles at Metro Bank, with recent financial results showed profits had dropped from £20.8m in 2018 to £3.4m in the first half of 2019.
Metro confirmed has confirmed that this £521m loan book was purchased from Cerberus in 2017, which means their customers will not be affected by this sale as none of the loans were managed by the bank.
Paul Riseborough, chief commercial officer at Metro Bank, said: “Within our H1 2019 results, we confirmed the sale of a £521m loan portfolio to Cerberus.
“The loans in this portfolio are not Metro Bank-originated mortgages. Metro Bank originally bought this loan portfolio from Cerberus in 2017, and Cerberus has now re-acquired the portfolio.
“The lender of record for this portfolio has been, and will continue to be, Capital Home Loans (CHL) Mortgages (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cerberus); therefore there is no impact on these mortgage-holders as a result of this sale.”
US hedge fund Cerberus Capital Management have had a long-standing relationship with the bank, with Metro purchasing £1bn worth of loans from Cerberus in recent years.
Cerberus is not an active lender but is classified as a ‘zombie’ bank which cannot alter terms on existing mortgages or sell any new products to borrowers.
This news comes as Metro announced that its founder Vernon Hill will be replaced as chairman, and will instead hold a non-executive director role.


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Every ship has a name, and yours deserves to have it shine. We at Designs & Signs can provide you with personalized boat name plates and plaques. We specialize in painting gold-leaf, outlined or shaded signs for your boat. Our teak boat name plaques are hand-painted with applied finish to make your signs distinctive and stylish. We’ve showcased one of our client’s plaques for display on the Suzannah Aqui. Plus, did you know that it is a good luck to name your boat, this tradition started thousands of years ago. It is believed that not selecting a boat name might bring bad luck to its owner! So make sure you select your boat name and boat sign well.
Boat Name Plates
Teak Name Boards made by hand for Suzanna aqui. The letters are not carved on these boards. The letters are gold leaf, turned by hand with a cotton ball. The outline is painted by hand also.
Teak quarterboards made by hand for Suzannah Aqui. The 23 karat gold leaf is applied and turned by hand. This technique is called engine turning. The black outline is also painted by hand. These teak boards are cleaned after the carving to remove the teak oils from the wood. When the varnish is applied the clean wood grain allows for a stronger, longer lasting physical bond. After gilding and outlining the boards are varnished again. Typically we use 4 to 6 coats of varnish before we gild and another 4 to 6 coats after we gild. With regular upkeep of the varnish, these boards will last a lifetime. Please take a moment to review our website. Thank you for visiting Designs & Signs online!


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There’s data, there’s big data, and then there is slam-dunk data. In the latter category: Teams that return an interception for a touchdown are 12-0 in the Super Bowl. Get a pick-six, win the Super Bowl. It’s pretty much that simple.
Of course, any football team from midget league on wants a return touchdown. But at the Super Bowl level, the interception return touchdown has far more impact than other kinds of return plays. Teams that run back a fumble for a touchdown in the Super Bowl are 2-2. Teams that run a kick back for a touchdown are 4-6, that winning total diluted by two Super
... read more at: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/TMQSuperBowlPreview150127/teams-score-pick-six-take-super-bowl-tuesday-morning-quarterback
A 34-year-old Port Washington woman faces felony DWI charges after police say she was intoxicated while driving her 2015 Cadillac Escalade with two children in the vehicle Friday evening.
According to police, Second Precinct officers responded to a call for a disturbance at Northern Boulevard and Oyster Bay Road in East Norwich at about 6:47 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found Whitney K. Gold outside her Cadillac engaged in a verbal argument with a female friend, police said.
Two children-a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy-were in the car and officers determined that Gold had been driving the vehicle while intoxicated, police said.
Gold was arrested and the children were released to a family member at the scene.
Gold is charged with two counts of aggravated DWI with a child passenger-a felony under Leandra’s Law-DWI, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and operating a motor vehicle
... read more at: http://patch.com/new-york/syosset/police-woman-drove-drunk-2-kids-car-0
An Oregon woman who gained notoriety several years ago for marrying at least 14 U.S. servicemen and stealing their money is reportedly facing new allegations.
Bobbi Ann House, dubbed the “Military Mistress” in connection with a 2011 fraud conviction, is wanted for allegedly writing a series of bad checks in Oregon, Colorado and Oklahoma, The Oregonian reported.
Authorities say House, 39, of Dallas, Ore., and her new husband, Zackerie House, 27, opened a Wells Fargo checking account so that they could write checks totaling close to $13,500 in less than a month, according to the newspaper.
The couple allegedly started their spree in Western Oregon, moving through Oregon coastal towns, into Colorado and Oklahoma.
House was known as Bobbi Ann Finley when she was sentenced in 2011 to three years in an Alabama prison for theft by deception. In 2010, ABC News interviewed nine of her former husbands, one of whom described House as a “domestic
... read more at: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/04/08/oregon-military-mistress-wanted-again-for-alleged-check-fraud.html
LANSING – A dispute over Michael Jimenez’s loyalty during his brother’s recent incarceration led to Jimenez’s shooting death last month, a witness testified Wednesday.
Rahsohn Perry, 32, faces murder and gun charges in connection with the Nov. 8 shooting of his brother, Jimenez, 39. 54A District Court Judge Hugh Clarke Jr. determined at a preliminary hearing that there is enough evidence to send Perry to trial for his brother’s death.
The early morning shooting occurred at Lansing resident Chris Hugger’s home in the 300 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard after what Hugger described as a homecoming party gone wrong. Hugger said it was his gun that Perry used to shoot Jimenez.
Jimenez and Perry have the same mother but different fathers.
In Wednesday’s preliminary hearing, Hugger said he returned home the
... read more at: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/12/03/perry-preliminary-hearing-witnesses/19857727/
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BMW’s EnLighten app
If you live in a city long enough, you get to understand its traffic lights. Some places, they’re synchronized, so when your light turns green, you know how fast you can drive and hit the next one without slowing
... read more at: http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1099484_bmws-enlighten-app-tells-you-how-to-time-stop-lights-and-helps-launch-the-v2g-revolution
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We’ve spilled a lot of ink discussing the most congested cities for drivers. But what about the most dangerous states for auto-related deaths?
Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute asked themselves the same
... read more at: http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1100294_the-safest-deadliest-states-for-car-accidents
a December day in 2010, Bob and Casey Hill walked into a posh apartment just outside downtown Tokyo.
Bob, the former Sonics coach, and Casey, his son, were coaching the Tokyo Apache, a basketball team in the top Japanese league. But their visit had little to do with basketball.
Inside the apartment was Robert Swift, the 7-footer the Sonics selected with the 12th pick in the 2004 NBA draft. Swift entered the NBA as an 18-year-old brimming with potential, but he was out of the league after making about $10 million and playing in just 97 games. He was in Japan as a 25-year-old reclamation project.
Bob and Casey walked into Swift’s apartment and found him in bed. His room was dark. An empty bottle of vodka lay on the floor. He was hung over, and it was clear to Casey that Swift had been drinking alone after his fiancé had
... read more at: http://www.seattletimes.com/html/sports/2023691379_robertswift18xml.html
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Sample driver’s license
When we think of technology and change, we often think of computers, mobile phones, cars, and such. But today, even the most mundane objects are evolving, from electrical outlets to thermostats.
Driver’s licenses are not immune.
Unfortunately, like your grumpy
... read more at: http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1101625_28-states-use-outdated-drivers-license-format-which-could-leave-you-stranded-at-the-airport


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Police investigating an assault in east Belfast yesterday afternoon, during which a man aged in his 50s suffered head and facial injuries, have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Doherty said: “We received a report around 2.20pm that a man in his 50s had been walking in the Mountpottinger Road area around 1.45pm when he was assaulted on the street by another man.
“He sustained a number of head and facial injuries in the assault which continued until members of the public intervened. He was subsequently taken by NIAS to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
“I am appealing to anyone who saw what happened to get in touch with police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 721 of 22/10/18.”
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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WHEN it comes to keeping an eye out for trouble in our own neighbourhood, it’s fair to say looking to the skies for aliens isn’t high on our list of community threats.
The Watch is a film that won’t win awards, isn’t scintillatingly made and lacks real depth.
But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a lot of fun to watch.
Co-written by Seth Rogen and starring Ben Stiller, this film follows do-gooder Evan (Stiller) as he sets up a neighbourhood watch unit following the murder of one of his employees at the local Costco.
Evan employees the socially-eager Bob (Vince Vaughn), failed cop Franklin (Jonah Hill) and the new-to-the-community Jamarcus (Richard Ayoade from The IT Crowd) to help serve and protect the community.
But a series of unusual events and unanswered questions lead the group to discover aliens are nesting in their community.
The twist of putting aliens into a film about four neighbourhood watch guys is a strange one but Rogen and his co-writers have worked hard on providing character back-story and enough depth in the plot that the whole film doesn’t feel like a bunch of random comedy sketches.
The coupling of Stiller and Vaughn has been seen before, most notably in Dodgeball but also Anchorman and Starsky and Hutch.
The pair again play characters polar opposite to each other but it makes for good laughs.
After his foray into the drama genre (where he got an Oscar nomination for Moneyball) Jonah Hill is back to his comedic best as the slightly unstable Franklin.
The IT Crowd’s Richard Ayoade completes the group in his first foray into Hollywood.
Ayoade might go as the forgotten man alongside big personalities Stiller, Vaughn and Hill but he easily holds his own thanks to his Englishness, nerdiness and excellent comic delivery.
There are also a number of one-liners that make the film laugh-out-loud funny even if they don’t quite rank up there with Derek Zoolander or Ron Burgandy’s one-liners.
What makes this film even more entertaining is that it tries to take itself seriously in such a way that the comedy shines through even more.
In a nervous or thrilling moment a throwaway comment from any of the four leads breaks tension and reminds the audience that they are there to laugh.
The Watch isn’t a stretch for any of the actors involved. It is fun and exactly what we expect from talent like Stiller, Vaughn, Hill and Rogen. It also opens the Hollywood door for talented UK comedian, actor and director Ayoade.
It also reminds us that films are there to be enjoyed, not taken too seriously. Even if aliens do decide to invade our community.
The Verdict: 3 stars.
- The Watch (MA15+) is now showing at Bendigo Cinemas. See page 3 of the Bendigo Advertiser for session details.


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Want to live in D.C.’s hottest neighborhood? I’ve got a deal for you
There’s a reason I haven’t blogged in the last month and it’s the building in this photo. That’s the Union Row condo building on 14th Street in Washington, D.C. and it’s where my wife and I live, at least for a little while longer.
Our unit went on the market this morning. Want a great condo in D.C.’s hottest neighborhood? Then I’ve got a deal for you.
Union Row is near the epicenter of the U Street corridor, an area that has exploded in the last couple of years with new apartment buildings and restaurants. The New York Times wrote about the boom two years ago, and that was before things got really crazy.
We love our condo but we’re ready for a little more room and some outdoor space. And while we’d like to stay in the U Street corridor, real estate prices there are pretty much out of reach, at least for a place with as much room as we’d like.
So we decided about a month ago to put the condo up for sale and start looking. Thus the lack of blogging. And while I haven’t been taking a lot of photos for fun, I have spent a lot of time shooting photos of our condo.
I took all of the photos of our unit used in our listing and the two of the exterior shots of our building. I’m not sure how much money I saved by taking the photos myself but that wasn’t the reason I spent a couple days doing it. Our condo is the most important investment we own, so why would I leave the photos to a stranger?

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You are experience tingling, numbness, weakness or pain and you want to know what’s causing it? This quick guide will explain you how.
Tingling & Weakness in Hands, Feet, Legs Treatment: Symptoms & More
A disease is the underlying cause (i.e. multiple sclerosis), a symptom is how the disease presents itself (i.e. numbness in the limbs)
Tingling, numbness, weakness and pain are the most common symptoms in neurology. Why? Neurology is the science of the nerves (neurons). There are different types of Nerves in the human body:
Sensory (or afferent) neurons: send information from sensory receptors to the brain. The receptors have different locations and functions:
1. Eye – Vision
2. Nose – Smell
3. Tongue – Taste
4. Skin, inner organs – Feel, Vibration, Pressure, Pain
Motor (or efferent) neurons: send information from the brain to muscles or glands.
1. Muscles (limbs, heart, blood vessels etc..)
2. Glans (saliva etc..)
The nervous system is controlling all functions of the human body. A nerve damage is resulting in a specific function loss
1. Numbness: damage of a sensory nerve sending sensory information from the skin to the brain
2. Tingling: damage of a sensory nerve sending sensory information from the skin to the brain
3. Pain: damage of a sensory nerve sending sensory information from the skin to the brain
4. Muscle weakness: damage of a motor nerve sending a movement impulse from the brain to the muscles
Ok, tingling, numbness, weakness and pain are the most common symptoms in neurology and they are caused by nerve damages. So far so good. Now it gets a bit more complicated because we want to know where and which exact nerve is damaged. Basically there are 2 different locations possible. The CNS (Central Nervous System – Brain & Spine) and the PNS (Peripheral Nervous System – Nerves of the limbs and inner organs). It’s a bit confusing because:
Both locations can lead to the same symptoms you may experience.
For example blindness. The patient is suffering from vision loss. This can be caused by a damage of the nerve receptors in the eye, the nerve cells leading from the eye to the brain or the nerve cells in the brain itself. Tingling, numbness or pain can be caused by a damage of the nerve receptors in the skin, the nerve cells leading from the skin to the brain or the nerve cells in the brain itself.
Now it gets even more complicated because we want to know the cause of the nerve damage.

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Suresh Productions has got a special place in the World Cinema. This is the only production house in the World to have produced over 100 feature films. D Ramanaidu used to produce films without a break. After D Suresh Babu took over the reins, This calculative Producer stopped making high-budget ventures and has been very chosey when it comes to scripts. He is taking time to pick-up subjects which cater to the present day youth.
As of now, D Suresh Babu is bankrolling three films on his home banner. ‘May be, We have slowed down a bit but never stopped making films. The tastes of audience have changed. They are willing to accept only fresh subjects. Our banner enjoys a good will. The film we make should live up to our reputation. We are shooting three film simultaneously. Shoot of Ravibabu’s ‘Adigo’ is progressing well. Never been before such a project was made in Telugu. It’s an action-based Animation film. We are planning for a Summer release. We planned an action film with Rana. There will be a film with Naga Chaitanya as well. Rana himself would produce this venture’.
Finally, D Suresh Babu expressed his desire to remake ‘Prem Nagar’ which created a sensation in the 70s. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vani Sree in lead roles. Suresh Babu wants to remake this classic making enough changes to suit the sensibilities of Younger Generation. Mostly, He might be casting Naga Chaitanya in the lead role.


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May 10 Paul Ferguson has created a White Music lyrics sheetadapted from the handwriting on the back of the LP cover. I swear I could hear that unmistakable Dottie laugh! I was honored and really did enjoy the event. It was almost left off Chicago X for this reason. The song went on to be a surprise 10 rock radio chart hit and popular MTV video.
Two wonderful events happened for me in September The follow-up single " Sexy MF " charted at No. What really made tha crossroads standout on the E.
A sudden case of "artistic differences" meant a change in course and Anton found himself making a solo record all over the place with all sorts of people.
Scarecrow People perform the music of one of the most influential British bands of the 20th century: Bostonwho were stadium rockers, rarely recorded ballad.
I appreciate all of the kind words that were extended to me during all of these times February found us running and playing with family and friends We lost three wonderful members of our Opry family this year Songwriter Dave Bassett is best known for writing hard rock songs including the aforementioned "Second Chance" for Shinedownbut the biggest hit of his career?
Believe it or not, Gene and I took a little vacation trip Then it was home and we jumped into the Christmas season I reprinted the book just as I had written it Everything Chris de Burgh ever did falls into three categories: Songs Are Only Half the Story.
Our fans always prove to be an enthusiastic audience and we all appreciate that Then a police officer explained it was "Old West Days" there George can really sing about anything and make it have an impact on the listening audience.
I also performed on the R. Needless to say her Mom was more nervous than Cheyenne was He said it was kind of like standing up all night as the bunk was a little short for his tall frame!!
Jack and I also just recorded this for a new CD project Jack is doing which features duets with many of our peers.
In a bizarre twist, this happened to Disturbed in just the opposite manner: Sheppard and got to introduce them to Lee and Becca Thompson who accompanied us on that trip. While we were there Marty shared with us that this was where he first met Johnny Cash Another one of his big hits, "Shame on the Moon," managed to get enough airplay at country radio to make 15 on the country music charts.
Later in the month we were so proud to watch several of our friends inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame here in Nashville - including our own Jimmy Capps!
Their only other U. Love, Jeannie January Hi Everybody! I will try to re-cap the last several months You probably saw on the news where four big cruise ships were hit with that virus He does so much for me and there is no way I could ever let him know how much he is appreciated.
What a great guy and a pleasure to work with on the Opry as announcer as well! June was pretty busy with the R.Move over Keats. Johnny Cash's sweet love letter he wrote for June Carter on her 65th birthday is considered the greatest love letter of all time.
Brandon the husband to an incredibly talented soccer mom, father to a miniature goldendoodle, and the cutest twins you have ever seen. Brandon has served in various church capacities including.
March Hi bsaconcordia.com Welcome to the Jeannie Seely, late as usual, Website Message! I was so in hopes that I would get this done while Ron Harman was out of town so that I could surprise him bsaconcordia.com didn't happen.
Lennie Gallant - official website. January Lennie Gallant’s new CD, ‘Searching for Abegweit’ is a gem. Jewel performing at the Valley Performing Arts Center at California State University, Northridge in Los Angeles, May 18, Lyrics to "Letter To Me" song by Brad Paisley: If I could write a letter to me And send it back in time to myself at 17 First I'd prove it's me by.Download


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The last time we saw Joanna Newsom on the screen, the talented harpist was making an appearance in her husband Andy Samberg’s 2016 film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping alongside his Lonely Island crew. Now, five years later, Newsom once again shares a scene with Samberg, this time making a cameo in the series finale of hit sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
After eight seasons, Brooklyn Nine-Nine wrapped up with a two-part finale episode last Thursday. The final episode features an unexpected cameo by Newsom, who portrays Caroline St. Jacques Renard, the associate principal cellist for the Berlin Philharmonic. Newsom literally bursts into the scene, making an appearance after stepping out of a wooden wardrobe. Though she doesn’t have many speaking lines, Samberg does get the opportunity to label her “some nerd.”
Though it’s been a while since we last saw Newsom in an acting role, it’s also been a while since her last album. Newsom’s 2015 effort Diver is her latest full-length release, though she did recently play some solo shows across the country. Just before the pandemic shut down the live music industry, Newsom embarked on a mini-tour. Her String/Keys Incident tour made stops in cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City, and Milwaukee.
Watch Joanna Newsom’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine cameo above.


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