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Some people say wrestling imitates real life. In the case of Jeff Jarrett and Kurt Angle, no statement could ring truer. Several weeks ago, Jeff Jarrett was reportedly told to take his guitar and go home by TNA CEO Dixie Carter. How can the man who runs the backstage and creative process in TNA be told to go home and more importantly why?
According to backstage sources, it turns out that Jeff Jarrett was actually living with Kurt Angle’s ex-wife, Karen Angle. If you flash back a couple months ago, Kurt Angle was on the Howard Stern show talking about his failed marriage and that he thought she was actually seeing a wrestler while they were still together. Supposedly, Kurt is right.
After hearing about the news, Dixie Carter went on a backstage tirade, telling Jarrett to take a leave of absence. Jarrett agreed and has not been seen or heard from since. Word is we may never see or hear from him again. Dixie Carter has been reportedly talking about buying him out from TNA.
What is ironic about this story is that Jarrett was actually in an on-air angle with the former Angles. Both Jeff Jarrett and Kurt Angle went back and forth on television, discussing each one’s misfortune in marriage (Kurt Angle’s divorce, Jeff Jarrett’s wife’s passing). Now this news rolls out, and TNA is in a major shakeup. Who will get total creative control of the show?
Reports are that right now, Vince Russo, of WCW fame, is writing most of the show. There are also rumors of a possible reaching out to former ECW leader Paul Heyman. Either way, expect some big changes in the direction of TNA, and that might not be a bad thing.
The WWE has been on a roll lately with their new guest host feature on “Raw.” Last week’s host, Sgt. Slaughter, pulled in whopping 3.8 cable rating. This leads the Sixshooter to believe that the WWE will have a lot more former stars guest hosting “Raw” in the future. Expect the likes of Ric Flair to begin showing up.
Jeff Hardy has not yet signed an extension with the WWE, according to backstage sources. Hardy may take some time off when his deal expires in the next couple of months. There is no word that Hardy would be looking to jump back to TNA at this time. TNA liked having Hardy on their roster, as he was a big draw when it came to selling merchandise, but in the end he is just too big a risk due to his checkered past.
The Sixshooter got a hold of the new WWE DVD for the Macho Man. As far as content, the DVD had a lot of big matches in their entirety. But as far as production value, this one was a big dud. It actually looked like the WWE put absolutely no effort into this production.
Hosted by Maria and Matt Stryker, who have no business even talking about the Macho Man, this DVD barely gave you an insight into Randy Savage at all. There were no commentaries from other wrestlers, just blabber from Maria/Stryker, and then another match. This DVD was really disappointing in every way. How do you put together a Macho Man DVD and not show me Macho Man vs. Hollywood Hogan in WCW?
This lack of quality has the Sixshooter doubting how good the upcoming “Rise and Fall of WCW” DVD that will be coming out Aug. 25. Can the WWE actually show footage of another promotion doing good things? Can they actually cater to fans that did not like to watch their own show? Can they have a WCW DVD without HHH telling the Sixshooter how bad it was there, even though he was in it for a minute? The answer is, probably not.
Mr. Kennedy’s no-compete clause is almost up, and there is no doubt in the Sixshooter’s mind that he will be in TNA. Mr. Kennedy is a talent on the microphone and an average in-ring performer, but the crowd draws on his charisma. Having him on television every week can only help TNA. He is a young, fresh face to throw out there along with the newly signed Elijah Burke and Bobby Lashley.
That is all for this month Sixshooter-a-holics. Make sure to check me out daily over at http://www.garden-state-of-mind.blogspot.com. Next month, the Sixshooter will have a review of the upcoming “Rise and Fall of WCW” DVD. As the great former WCW announcer Tony Schiavone used to say, “This is the greatest night in the history of our sport!”


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Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
February 1–3, 2013
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom. In this workshop, we receive practical instructions for transforming confused emotions and situations into effective actions as they arise. No longer deterred or depressed by obstacles, we can include everything as part of the path. Daily life challenges can become opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action. Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. This workshop is recommended for new and experienced meditators, as well as for those looking to enrich their existing spiritual path. You will receive a copy of Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
Marlow Brooks has been directing all Shambhala Levels for over twenty-nine years. She has taught at Naropa University for many years and is also a healer in the Chinese Five Element tradition. She is an artist and calligrapher and her work has appeared in exhibitions in China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Canada and the United States. Her art is deeply influenced by the vision of the Shambhala teachings.
Financial aid is available for this program.

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GE Expands Wind Services Portfolio with Production-Based O&M
New Agreement Further Aligns GE, Customer Goals to Maximize Site Energy Yield----- Cost of O&M Contract Based on Production and Availability----- Latest Example of GE's Flexible Service Solutions for the Wind Industry
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ATLANTA, GA.June 4, 2012Further expanding its portfolio of services for the wind industry, GE (NYSE: GE) today introduced a new concept in operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements at the American Wind Energy Association's WINDPOWER 2012. Called "Production-Based O&M," the new agreement further aligns the goals of GE and the customer to maximize energy yield from the site.
Historically, wind O&M contracts have provided an availability guarantee measured from time-based availability of wind turbines. Last year, GE moved from time-based availability to a production-based availability guarantee structure with the goal of maximizing production for customers. With today's announcement, GE continues to move the wind services industry forward setting a new standard for service providers.
GE's Production-Based O&M agreements incorporate both a fixed and variable fee. The variable portion is based directly on wind farm production relative to a megawatt hour target agreed upon by GE and the customer. The total cost of the O&M agreement, not just the availability bonus, is now based on production.
Production-Based O&M is a variable cost agreement that:
*Reduces upfront costs to customers while better aligning the goals of GE and customers.
*Better balances the risk between the owner and the services provider.
*Promotes a "run it like we own it" approach towards service.
*Ties into GE's annual energy production enhancement initiatives.
GE will offer the new O&M agreement for both new and installed GE wind turbines at sites where comprehensive operating and wind resource information exists.
"Production-Based O&M is the latest example of how GE continues to develop flexible solutions to meet our customers' specific needs," said Andy Holt, general manager of wind services for GE Energy. "By focusing on production, we are adding value for customers. We are better aligning our goals with theirs and better sharing the risk between GE and our customer. Production-Based O&M brings us another step closer to running the turbines like we own them."
Production-Based O&M is the latest addition to GE's growing family of services offerings for the wind industry. GE more than doubled its investment in services research and development in 2010 and 2011 as it built a world-class portfolio of services. GE's wind service solutions incorporate the company's advanced technology, global resources and service facilities and a network of skilled, highly trained local technicians who are closely connected to GE's engineering organization. GE service agreements give customers access to GE's suite of wind turbine upgrades, which are based on technology evolution and in-depth product knowledge.
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Welcome to our first Imagine If…Christmas Blog Hop. If you’ve come from Katrina’s Christmas Sleigh you’re in the right place; and you can start from the beginning at Jo’s post on the Imagine If… Blog.
As soon as I saw this Sleigh from Imagine If… I knew it would be perfect for my annual Christmas bear(s) – a Santa and his elf! I like to make a teddy bear each Christmas, and they come out for display each year – it is like seeing old friends again!
I started out assembling the sleight, I covered the blades in shiny gold paper (I think it was wrapping paper!), and then used the beautiful wood-look KaiserCraft Basecoat Christmas Flora paper to cover the outside of the sleigh. And I used the KaiserCraft Basecoat Christmas Berry paper for the seat. Once that was glued, dried and cut out I inked around the edges with gold ink, and added some thin gold fibre around the red edge of the upper sleigh.
Of course, all sleighs need reindeer, and Imagine If have some lovely Running Reindeer that are the perfect size for the sleigh. I started out by colouring two of these with Distress Stains (such a quick and easy way to colour chipboard) on both sides, I wanted a texture on the reindeer, so I then embossed them with Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powder, with the resist crystals this gives a textured surface making them look like they have fur.
I then glued the two together with short sticks (painted in the same colour), giving me two reindeer that stood up together.
Once the sleigh was constructed I could measure up the size of the bears so they could sit in their sleigh. I created the patterns, sewed the bears, and then made them the appropriate outfits.
That’s my Christmas bears done this year, but there are still plenty more things to make – like Christmas cards! So come back next week and see what I’ve done with the Imagine If… chipboard on Christmas Cards.
Next on your sleigh ride (aka blog hop) is Lilian and her shabby chic sleigh. Don’t forget to tell me what you think before you head on!


A 10 Gauge? Not!!!! Jager, wait until you shoot one especially a double barrel or pump! Probably one might even wonder after the shot who got the worst end of it? You or the perpetrator!
I will tell you a 3 1/2 12 Ga Mag is bad enough. But for home defense certainly a standard 12 ga pump with 4/0 or BB or No. 2 shot is a better choice by far. And something about racking the slide on a pump gun telegraphs a world wide recognized sound to most all bad guys! I literally had one mess his britches (#2) when the gun was pumped on one occasion before my voice command! LOL!
It is a universal sound!


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OAKVILLE, Ont. — Eve Muirhead clicked quickly with her revamped roster to start their World Curling Tour campaign in the winner’s circle.
A critical score of four points in the fifth end propelled Muirhead and her retooled Scottish squad to a 5-2 victory over Team Silvana Tirinzoni of Switzerland during the Cameron’s Brewing Oakville Fall Classic women’s final Monday afternoon.
The four-time Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling champion Muirhead said it felt really good to kick off the season with a win.
“Our plan was to try and come out pretty strong at the start of the season,” Muirhead said. “For us, we have to try and get a few points and guarantee our Grand Slam spots because we were slowly going down that ranking.
“I’m really, really pleased. The girls played fantastic all weekend. I’ve never played this event before, I’ve never actually been in Oakville. What a great little town and a great little club.”
Team Muirhead entered the event 17th on the WCT’s Order of Merit following a disappointing season last year plus a lineup shuffle with longtime second Vicki Chalmers stepping back from the sport. Lead Lauren Gray moved up to third, Jennifer Dodds slid over from third to second and alternate Vicky Wright took over at lead.
“It’s the same group of people but a different combination so it really is kind of a new team,” Muirhead said. “For us, I think we have figured out where we’re most comfortable in positions and we played well.”
Labour Day lived up to its billing as a long weekend. Team Muirhead finished the tournament with a 7-1 record including a 7-3 win over Team Megan Balsdon of London, Ont., during the quarterfinals late Sunday night and were up early for a 7-5 victory over Edmonton’s Team Kelsey Rocque in the semifinals Monday morning.
“It was a marathon,” Muirhead said. “Yesterday we had three back-to-back games, got back to the hotel at 1 a.m. and were up for the semifinals at seven. It’s been a long weekend and definitely a test of endurance.”
The reigning world champion Tirinzoni entered the final riding a six-game unbeaten streak but couldn’t capitalize with the hammer through the first four ends. Alina Paetz, who throws last rocks for Team Tirinzoni, was heavy on her draw shot in the second end to give up a steal and rolled too far again in the fourth to miss an opportunity for two and settle for a single point.
Muirhead took control with her first crack of the hammer in the fifth end to snap the 1-1 tie. The 2013 world champion Muirhead picked out Tirinzoni’s rock to score four points and never looked back from there. Muirhead sat four more stones in the sixth to force Paetz into a draw for just a point that counted by an inch following a close measurement.
After Muirhead executed a double takeout to blank the seventh and retain the hammer for the final frame, Tirinzoni opted to shake hands early.
“I think we played the scoreboard pretty well out there and managed to get that big four-ender, which definitely helped,” Muirhead said. “We had a lot of great shots that end. I think they made a couple of mistakes, which they don’t usually make but as soon as they did we capitalized on it and kind of punished them for those mistakes.”
Muirhead also denied Tirinzoni an opportunity to vault into first place in the WCT rankings for the first time in her career. A title victory would have given Tirinzoni — who entered the week No. 4 — a slim 0.02-point lead over current No. 1 Team Rachel Homan. Tirinzoni will have another chance at the top spot this upcoming weekend during the StuSells Oakville Tankard with Homan’s Ottawa-based club not starting their season until the following week.
Meanwhile, Switzerland’s Team Yannick Schwaller topped Team Chang-Min Kim of South Korea 7-3 for the men’s championship.
It’s the second straight title victory on the season for Team Schwaller, who captured the Baden Masters in their home country last week.

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Reports lodged against Burmese ‘agents’ for cheating in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – 08 September 2013: While numbers of undocumented foreign workers detained under a big scale operation continue to increase, dozens of Burmese nationals have lodged police reports against agents who failed to legalize them under the previous ‘whitening’ program.
26 workers from Burma lodged report against a female agent in Kuala Lumpur for collecting an average of RM4000 (around US$1220) from each of them, accusing her of faling to keep her promise by getting valid working permit for the undocumented workers.
At least one victim was reported caught during one of the raids which altogether detained up to 5,000 undocumented foreign workers within five days. Raids spearheaded by Malaysia immigration department was scheduled to take place until the end of this year.
According to a victim, the agent who is a Burmese national married to a local, promised to assist undocumented foreign workers and those with expired working permit to be registered under the ‘whitening’ program run by Malaysian government.
“I paid the money and even handed my passport. She asked me to wait for telephone calls and I waited and waited until the authorities launched a major raid,” he said as quoted by a local news portal.
He also believed that more victims were cheated by the same agent but most of them refused or got scared to lodge a police report.
“Many of us receive limited education and cannot speak fluent Malay or English, plus we do not have any documents. So I believe only 10 percents of the victims have the courage to lodge a police report,” said the victim.
The raid which was launched on 1 September is aimed to detain and deport undocumented foreign workers following the deadline of the ‘whitening’ program.
Up to 5,000 foreign workers including Burmese, Indonesians, Bangladeshis, Nepalese, Chinese, Indians, Thai, Cambodians and Vietnamese were reported detained in five days during the nationwide raids.
Many employers and foreign workers however complained and lodged police reports claiming they were abused by agents who promised to register them under the previous ‘whitening’ program but soon disappeared with their money.
A local non-government organization, Tenaganita, said the organization have received 690 complaints from foreign workers who were cheated by irresponsible agents.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Home Affairs Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Friday acknowledged that there were employers and employees being cheated by agents.
He said immigration department will provide opportunity for employers to re-register their detained workers as the countries still need a lot of foreign labors in different sectors.
Ahmad Zahid also said he must act humanely as many of the detained workers were victims of irresponsible agents.
The minister’s statement is somehow different with his previous stand which media quoted him as saying: “We will deport undocumented foreign workers back to their countries of origin as soon as possible.” – Reporting by Thomas Chong

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March 15, 2018
Reinventing Geospatial®, Inc. (RGi®) recently joined forces with the Hypothermia Prevention and Response Program to offer shelter guests a unique learning opportunity. With RGi’s help, the program not only provides shelter during cold winter months, but now offers basic computer skills training and resume development to advance their skills or search for new roles. To support this educational effort, RGi purchased several laptops and developed a standard curriculum for volunteers as they work with shelter guests.
Thanks to all of our RGi volunteers for getting involved and making a difference in our community!

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INDIANAPOLIS — Pat Shurmur wants his Giants (5-9) “to stay in the moment” these final two weeks after beginning eliminated from the playoffs, beginning Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts (8-6).
“On Sunday we’ve just got to go out and play the game like nothing the next day matters really,” Shurmur said Friday after practice. “Just go play ball.”
The reality, though, is that Shurmur and the Giants’ brass aren’t just trying to win a game to set a tone for the future. They’re also constantly evaluating how players fit on this roster long-term.
As the incoming GM last December, for example, Dave Gettleman fell in love with offensive lineman Jon Halapio while watching a Week 17 win over Washington in a 3-13 season. And this year is no different: players still can keep, win or lose jobs with how they play these final two weeks.
Here is a look at some of the biggest names to watch on that list:
Manning, who turns 38 years old on Jan. 3, has one year remaining on his contract at a $23.2 million cap hit. His decline in performance is one of many shortcomings that has held back the Giants’ offense the last three years, including offensive line personnel. And Manning threw just eight TD passes to six interceptions in the Giants’ first eight games as they opened a disappointing 1-7.
But since the Week 9 bye, Manning has 10 TD passes to three interceptions in six games, and the Giants are 4-2. Manning’s late game-winning drive at San Francisco, 94.4 completion percentage against Tampa, and red-zone efficiency (three TD passes) at Washington seemingly are convincing Gettleman to bring Manning back. Every clunker like last week’s 17-0 rainy shutout loss to the Titans, though, serves as a reminder of the potential perils of not moving on at QB.
The Giants must decide whether to keep Manning (and ask him to take a pay cut) and draft a quarterback, to cut Manning and sign a veteran free agent (like Nick Foles) and draft a QB, or to stick with Manning, sign a cheap veteran backup and pass on this year’s class headed by Oregon’s Justin Herbert and Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins (if they declare). It feels like Manning is coming back, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important for him to bounce back from being shut out to reinforce confidence in his abilities for 2019.
STERLING SHEPARD, 25, WIDE RECEIVER
Shurmur and receivers coach Tyke Tolbert both like Shepard, a tough and talented competitor who is second on the team with 692 receiving yards. But Shepard is entering the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, making Dec. 31 the first date that Shepard and the Giants can renegotiate or extend Shepard’s contract, since he was drafted in the second round out of Oklahoma in 2016.
The Giants have a more pressing contract to negotiate in strong safety Landon Collins, whose rookie deal is running out. But the decision on Shepard is an important one in the context of how the Giants assemble their offense, not just for 2019 but beyond.
They’ve already given Odell Beckham Jr. $65 million guaranteed on a five-year contract extension, so unless they trade OBJ, they won’t have unlimited resources to spread out on the receiving corps. Shepard also has just two catches in four of the last six games, so he’s been underutilized. And he’s well-respected around the league, so there’s no telling what another team might offer in a trade to make him a larger part of their offense. Shepard is definitely a weapon.
Shepard, in fairness, is playing through a rib injury. But whenever he’s in the lineup he’s being evaluated, especially in games like this when Beckham is sidelined and Shepard becomes the No. 1 receiver. And remember, Jerry Reese drafted Shepard, not Gettleman.
Engram is a second-year player, a former first-round pick, but like Shepard, Engram was drafted by Reese, not Gettleman. And Gettleman has cut, traded or let walk all but two of Reese’s former first-round picks. Engram and Beckham are the only two remaining. Since his hiring almost a year ago on Dec. 28, 2017, Gettleman has let Justin Pugh (2013) walk, traded Jason Pierre-Paul (2010) and Eli Apple (2016), and cut Ereck Flowers (2015).
Engram is a talented player. He led the team with 64 receptions and six TD catches as a rookie last season, with the receiving corps depleted by injuries. And he has battled multiple injuries himself this season, accounting for his reduced 34-catch total and two TDs.
But Shurmur has used Engram more sparingly in multiple games during the second half of this season, getting better blockers on the field in a more run-centric scheme. So there is a question of whether Engram is Shurmur’s ideal fit in his offense, given that he’s much more of a receiver than a true tight end. And of course intermittently Engram has battled some drops.
Engram still can fly and create mismatches that make him valuable, but if the Giants are seeking more versatile tight ends for their offense, Engram could fetch a price on the open market from a team interested in upgrading their downfield attack.
Engram is a high-character guy and a hard-worker, though, and could end up sticking around and being a centerpiece of this offense for years to come.
His snaps have ticked up from 32% in Week 11 (before a two-week absence for injury) to 52% in Washington to 69% last week against Tennessee, as fellow TE Scott Simonson barely played. So it’s possible the Giants are taking a harder look at a healthier Engram down the stretch to figure out just exactly what they have.
Vernon has created more pressure than he’s been given credit for, and he’s extremely tough, having played through a broken hand and high ankle sprain the past two years for the Giants. But Big Blue’s pass rush hasn’t been good enough, and Vernon ($17 million cap hit for 2018) is the leader and highest-paid player of a unit that hasn’t gotten it done. His cap hit also goes up the final two years of his contract to $19.5 million, and his guaranteed money is running out, per overthecap.com.
So as Gettleman assesses how best to use his resources, Vernon is a candidate for a trade — or a release, to create $11.5 million in cap space but eat $8 million in dead money — if the Giants believe they can generate enough of a pass rush without him (a huge question mark there, of course.)
The Giants’ draft plans will impact this decision, as will their direction with the highly-paid Manning and Beckham.
Vernon is an elite pass and run stopper when healthy, and it might tip the scales one way or another for the Giants if he were to wreak difference-making havoc in victories these final two games.
JANORIS JENKINS, 30, CORNERBACK
The Jackrabbit is another highly-paid defensive starter who makes the team way better when he’s at his best but still must put his best football on tape the final two weeks. Jenkins was a hotly-discussed name at this year’s midseason trade deadline, and teams will be sniffing around again, since they know the Giants will listen.
Jenkins blamed an ankle surgery going back to last November for his poor start through the season’s first eight games, and after the Week 9 bye his pass coverage did improve dramatically, but he’s put games on tape like the early Thursday night loss to the Eagles and last week’s loss to the Titans where he’s not doing enough to tackle and make the necessary plays to help the team win.
Like Vernon, Jenkins’ cap hit is a factor. He is due to count $14.75 million against the cap in the final two years of his deal after this season. There is a chance Jenkins stays, as he is still the Giants’ best cover corner. But it probably would make the Giants feel a lot better if Jenkins spent these final two weeks ball-hawking and setting a tone for their young players behind him.


Does the UK have a good water supply?
Yes, British tap water is among the best in the world. Millions of tests are conducted annually to guarantee the best possible quality of water for consumers. That makes tap water the most regulated drink out there. You can find out more about water quality at DiscoverWater.co.uk.
When did London houses get running water?
With the help of King James I, Sir Hugh constructed a canal stretching almost 30 miles from Hertfordshire to Islington. The New River was officially opened in 1613, bringing fresh water from the River Lea and other springs and wells, into London homes.
Where does England’s water supply come from?
The majority of the UK’s abstraction of surface water is from reservoirs, where rainwater is transported via rivers and streams and contained in an artificial or natural lake until it is required.
Does sewage get pumped into the ocean in UK?
Sewage and agricultural pollution still plague the rivers and ocean. In 2020 there were over 400,000 discharges of untreated sewage into UK rivers and almost 5,500 discharges into UK coastal bathing waters.
Is British tap water the best in the world?
In the UK our drinking water is of the highest standard, among the best in the world. The water you drink is of the very highest quality. Very strict standards apply to piped drinking water, set to protect public health and to ensure water quality is acceptable to customers.
When did houses get indoor plumbing in England?
The summer of 1858 represented a pivotal moment in the transition to modern plumbing: hot weather exacerbated the smell of untreated sewage in the river, bringing the city to a standstill. The government could barely function and people avoided leaving their homes, demanding urgent action.
When did UK houses get bathrooms?
The situation was particularly acute in London and other industrial cities in Britain. The summer of 1858 in particular represented a pivotal moment in the move towards modern plumbing.
Does Scotland give England water?
The answer to your question is that whilst Scotland has a relative abundance of fresh water compared to an increasing number of parts of the world that are becoming water stressed due to population growth and climate factors, there are no current plans to export water to England or internationally.
Who supplies Englands water?
Three Valleys Water is the largest water only supplier in the UK. It provides over 800 million litres of water every day to over three million customers. 42% of Three Valleys Water is derived from rivers and reservoirs and 58% from boreholes and aquifers.
Why is the sea not clear in England?
Much of the Uk sand comes from rocks most of which are brown or greyish and we have one of the highest tidal movements in the world plus strong winds as mentioned will churn up the sand, Coral seas tend to be clearer because the sand is made of coral and heavier. Small tidal range and fewer rivers.
Where does poo go UK?
Whenever you flush the toilet or empty the sink, the wastewater goes down the drain and into a pipe, which takes it to a larger sewer pipe under the road. The sewer then joins our network of other sewers and takes the wastewater to a sewage treatment works.
Where is the water cleanest in the UK?
The area of the UK with the best tasting tap water is Severn Trent in the West Midlands. Renowned for its purity, the judges, who included Michelin starred chef Tom Aikens, described Severn Trent’s water as “comparable to a mountain stream for its freshness”.
When did outside toilets End UK?
Houses have had sanitation since the industrial period, however toilets were typically used outside until the 1920s. Bathing might have taken place in a hip-bath. Working-class households may not have had a restroom until after World War I.
Did Victorian houses have running water?
The rich, had a pumped water supply and servants to carry the heated water from the kitchen. By the late 1880s, as indoor plumbing with water tanks and gas water heaters became more widely available, houses for the middle classes were built with bathrooms equipped with cast iron full-length baths.
When did houses get running water?
Early 20th Century Plumbing By the turn of the century and into the early 1900s, running water became more accessible to the average home. Still, most could not afford indoor plumbing and relied on outhouses and well pumps. By the 1930s, both running water and indoor plumbing were widely available.
Does Wales supply water to England?
By one calculation Wales’ present export of water to England, from the Elan Valley to Birmingham and from Lake Vyrnwy and Tryweryn to Liverpool, could be worth as much as £4.5 billion a year.


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These workers translate the written or the spoken word, depending on the position. At CyraCom (which is currently seeking Swahili interpreters), you'd staff the phones and assist people communicating with doctors, insurance agents and even 9-1-1 operators. Translate.com offers work on a gig-by-gig basis, which can give you more flexibility. Just note that all gigs are first come, first served and can pay less than a penny per word. Affiliate Marketing
We kind of came up around the same time. People don't understand that Internet Money hasn't even been out for three years yet. August 31, 2017 was when we all got in the industry officially. It's kind of the same timeline with Lyrical Lemonade a little bit. We kind of come up together, and a lot of people respect us in similar ways. We just run shit, both of us.
Appen once again took the top spot on the FlexJobs list. The Australia-based technology services company also has offices in the US, as well as employment opportunities in more than 130 companies. In fact, the company claims more than one million contractors employed globally. As you might expect, they work with some of the biggest companies in the world, especially large technology organizations. Internet Money
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When was the last time you went to a new restaurant without looking it up online beforehand? Or bought a product that didn’t have at least a few 5-star reviews? It seems like more and more our world is run on reviews. And you can make money online by writing them. Get started by creating accounts on sites like Vindale research, Software Judge, FameBit, CrowdTap, Influence Central, and Modern Mom. However, before you run off and start writing, be sure to check the small print on each of these sites. Writing reviews isn’t a huge source of guaranteed income and you want to make sure that it’s worth your time before you get going. Affiliate Marketing
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Beyonce’s self-titled visual album which she released in December, much to the surprise of, well…the world, has stirred up an absurd whirlwind of controversy and praise. Queen Bey has become the object of fascination and subject of much conversation and speculation, especially in the femi-sphere. Feminist critics have been spewing out mixed reviews of how they feel about Bey’s new album at a ridiculous, albeit unprecedented, speed. Mainstream outlets like Time Magazine, for instance, have gone as far as to say that Beyonce “has become the embodiment of modern feminism for a generation that has been reluctant to claim the word.” Supporters have also exhibited non-stop praise for Beyonce’s choice to sample a compilation of a series of quotes by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s recent TedxEuston talk titled “We Should All Be Feminists” in her song titled “Flawless,” as well.
The Guardian’s Mikki Kendall stated in her piece titled Beyoncé’s new album should silence her feminist critics that Beyonce’s “new album might as well be titled ‘Having it all, the Beyonce way.’”
And that’s exactly it. Her new album basically sends the most awesome message to mothers everywhere: you can have your cake and eat it too.
Mothers are constantly policed in their actions because, apparently, when you have a child you’re supposed to give up any aspect of your life that doesn’t pertain to your child and/or spouse. Beyonce just schooled us all on the fact that a mother can be:
My use of “sexual” instead of “sexualized” is more than just purposeful. To have sexual desire is typically seen as the domain of men –– women are supposed to be the sex object and have no sexual desire of their own. Bey, in Partition, Drunk in Love, and Blow, among others, showed how she can be both the object of sexual desire and the person who desires the sex –– walking a fine line that mothers are supposed to never walk.
Intelligent: In many ways, Beyonce does a better job of explaining how awesome she is than I could. In part two of her mini-documentary about her newest album, titled “Imperfection,” she explains that she was “scrolling through videos about feminism on YouTube and [ran] across this video of this incredible Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie. Everything she said is exactly how I felt” and goes on to play the quote from Flawless: “we raise girls to see each other as competitors, not for jobs or for accomplishments, which I think can be a good thing, but for the attention of men.” Though Beyonce had the ability to seek education on feminism and feminist issues elsewhere, she taught herself about it via something as simple as YouTube clips. This is powerful because it shows how accessible this type of knowledge is to the masses with the advancements of the internet. In a way, it is also an example of an era where, if a mother has the time, she can access information on various topics through the internet without any formal education which is often not easily accessible.
Beyonce opens part four of her mini-documentary with the line “Just because you become a mother doesn’t mean you lose who you are.” She goes on to eventually explain,
“I was very aware that I was showing my body… I wanted to show my body… I wanted to show that you can have a child and you can work hard and you can get your body back. I know finding my sensuality, getting back into my body… it was important to me that I expressed that in this music because I know that there’s so many women that feel the same thing after they give birth. You could have a child and still have fun and still be sexy and still have dreams and still live for yourself.”
Though there has been much praise for Beyonce and her seemingly revived feminism, there has also been practically an entire canon of talk about how feminist Beyonce really is. Critics have found inconsistencies in Beyonce’s music and life and magnified them as a means to prove, once and for all, that she’s not as feminist as we all think is. Bey’s husband, famed rapper Jay-Z, who is featured on Drunk in Love raps a lyric which states “I’m Ike Turner, turn up/Baby know I don’t play/Now eat the cake, Anna Mae.” This lyric, and Beyonce’s lack of disapproval in allowing it to remain on the track and also standing by him, even singing with him, as he repeated it in their recent Grammy performance, has driven a wedge into Beyonce’s feminist supporters. Huffington Post’s Ellie Slee addressed Beyonce directly in her recent piece when she explained:
“Beyonce: when you smile affectionately and sing along with that lyric, you are propagating a cycle of humiliation, of rape, of violence that is still horrifically real for women all over the world. The fact that Tina Turner broke the cycle by no means makes it acceptable for you to try to make her situation a sexy one.”
Slee’s critique is an accurate one. Beyonce, as a self-proclaimed feminist, should see that there is something inherently wrong in glorifying and sexualizing a situation of violence against a woman ––especially a situation as severe as that of Tina and Ike Turner. Bey, and Jay-Z for that matter, should be held accountable for the lyric and it’s implications. However, I would argue that this does not and should not cause her to lose her feminist supporters and be touted as a non-feminist.
There is a fundamental disconnect amongst feminist critics and the reality of the acquisition of a feminist consciousness.
Everybody comes into their own, especially in terms of feminism, from a different place and in different time. We can’t expect Beyonce to have the same feminist consciousness as, say, someone who has been present in the aforementioned femi-sphere for much longer. So, in turn, we shouldn’t crucify Beyonce for her poor judgment which ultimately leads to further normalization of violence against women, but, rather, demand that she be held accountable. As Akiba Solomon stated in her recent piece for Colorlines,
“Moments like this matter. Even when they’re not supposed to be a big deal, or they’re ‘funny,’ or they mimic the video, or they come out of the faces of people we like, moments like this matter.”
However, this situation speaks to a larger issue of fighting over Beyonce’s feminism from which most,if not all of us, are fundamentally detached. As Mia McKenzie stated in her piece for Black Girl Dangerous in December,
“The black feminist blogosphere started showing up hard for Bey, defending her to all the white feminists who have thrown shade over the years and everybody from Mikki Kendall to Crunk Feminist Collective was declaring Bey a feminist. Like for sure. Like, seriously, why are y’all still questioning this?”
And I leave you with some food for thought. Would we still feel this way about Beyonce and/or the message she says about motherhood if:
- She was a single mother?
- Her and Jay-Z weren’t legally married?
- She wasn’t heterosexual?
- She wasn’t thin?
- She didn’t adhere to social standards of beauty?
- She didn’t have class privilege?
While Beyonce’s message to mothers is pervasive, strong, and needed, it’s important that we remain aware of how quickly our perceptions of that message could change when any of the aforementioned questions is posed.

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President Barack Obama met today with groups that will be involved in health care reform, “including representatives from insurance companies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and unions” according to his official website (http://my.barackobama.com).
The meeting comes on the heels of the president’s statement that he is open to considering the inclusion of complementary medicine in the U.S. health care system.
“We should do what works,” President Obama said at a townhall meeting in Arnold, Missouri, in late April. “I think it is pretty well documented through scientific studies that acupuncture, for example, can be very helpful in relieving certain things like migraines and other ailments—or at least as effective as more intrusive interventions.”
Of the purpose of today’s meeting, the website noted, “Over the last decade, Americans have seen their out-of-pocket expenses soar, while health care premiums doubled at a rate four times faster than wages. Today, half of all personal bankruptcies currently stem from medical expenses. The various groups who attended today’s meeting have voluntarily made an unprecedented commitment. Together, they have pledged to cut the rate of growth of national health care spending by 1.5 percentage points each year over the next ten years—an amount that’s equal to over $2 trillion.”

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This collaborative International event is directed toward engineers, scientists, system designers, operators, managers, and service providers, within the Micro/Nano Electronics, Micro/Nano Sciences, and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) communities. The forum is designed to accommodate the dissemination and exchange of information regarding applicable technologies, processes, and operational considerations as they relate to the Aerospace, Energy, Life Sciences, and Transportation arenas. In addition, papers dealing with education and design in the identified categories are highly sought after and encouraged.
This unique event will combine a “Technical Conference & Workshop” to address and identify cost-effective, alternative solutions to the approaches currently in use, as well as to identify the challenges and issues associated with the application of micro/nano technologies across the spectrum of use, focusing on 1) the benefits of micro-nano structuring and applications, 2) innovations in manufacturing and production, 3) operational applications, 4) innovative applications, 5) life-cycle cost perspectives and analysis, and 6) needs and requirements. The abstract submittal deadline is 1 February 2002.


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des Crêtes in a snowstorm, 2008
winter that began with good snow and then lost its concentration -- and then found
snow's been crap since New Year's, we gave up hope, and at the end of March, just
before the swimmingpools were opening for the summer, God got beneficent.
may not find this terribly rewarding unless you're included here, so this is a
good time for casual and random browsers to turn back before they get too caught
up in the sweep and majesty of the proceedings and can't let go.
four-day weekend, something about Jesus evidently, and, expecting to take an afternoon
walk amongst the spring flowers, we wake to a big surprise. Dieter the VW looks
scraping off as much as we can, so Dieter can get his VW wits about him and start
preparing for our adventure-ride up to the trailhead at the Col du Marchairuz.
we go, for our first hike of the Easter weekend.
to the Col du Marchairuz requires a little patience, following along behind the
surprises caught many of the village snow removal specialists on the wrong foot,
but this gentleman is doing his best, headed over the pass into the Vallée
de Joux. When we'd finished our hike, however, this road had another eight inches
hotel at the Col du Marchairuz. The chef was probably too busy serving up lunches
to get out here with the snowblower.
to the Vallée de Joux -- Vivre la temps! -- Summer - Winter. Just getting
there is a challenge today.
off on the famous Chemin des Crêtes trail today
-- and the weather is perfect for it. Normally, with the well-deserved popularity
of the Marchairuz for daytrippers, sledgers, crosscountry skiers, and fondue-eaters
these days, we wouldn't be here at all without an Act of
God to keep most of them away for the day.
Chemin des Crêtes is one of the grand trans-european hiking trails and runs
from Savoie France right through here to southern Germany, and today, we've got
it all to our own good self!
solitary ski track from earlier in the day at least gets us started in the right
winter's well-trudged tracks are obliterated today, and we have only the odd trail
sign and our own memory for guidance. Some deal!
hiker trying to remember where the trail is meant to go, with not too many visual
forests, and a likely looking way through the trees
glorious wet day in the Swiss Jura. Swiss winters at this altitude can be, at
their worst, chilly, and wet, and really cold if you want to lie down and take
a nap, but otherwise, just fun.
in doubt, I suppose, follow the fenceposts.
farm of Mont-de-Bière-Derrière hoves into view. Well, I'm hoving,
the farm is just there waiting for me to heave. This is going to be our destination
for today, as it turns out, and daylight issues are already under review.
still plodding up to the farm, secure in the recollection that there is a covered
porch here well out of the wind.
a snowy ghost, we're seeking a place to repair our iced-up snowshoes.
the eaves, snowshoe repairs
Spring snow builds up under the key fulcrum points, ices into a structural impediment,
and pops out your hinges if you don't catch it in time. If that happens, you wrap
the whole thing up with bailing wire or crawl back home overnight.
to start for home.
about snow? Our own track is nearly gone now.
cross country ski track that came out a few hundred metres from the Col du Marchairuz
guides us for the last bit.
hotel at the Col du Marchairuz at the end of a rewarding day
to find our car where we left it. Uh-oh -- it's buried back there at the far end.
Dieter the VW can four-wheel-drive up the side of a building, but something about
this wet snow -- we were ten minutes trying to dig the old guy out with the little
avalanche shovel we keep on the back seat.
we forgot to scrape off the top of the car, and it looks like we got tagged by
a police check in one of the lower villages -- we'll know when we get the payment
slip in the post in a week or two. Not only that, but on the road home, well after
dark, the snow pile on top slid down the front and wrecked the windshield wipers.
road down from Marchairuz at the end of the day, 21 March 2008, Good Friday as
snowplows just not able to keep up with it, so far.
and suggestions are welcome if positive, resented if negative, .
All rights reserved, all wrongs avenged. Posted 26 March 2008, revised 13 December 2013.

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English Translation of ORGULLO
: prideeres el orgullo de la familia you're the pride of the family me llena de orgullo ver crecer a mis hijos it makes me really proud to see my children growing up su orgullo le costará caro his pride will cost him dear su orgullo le impedía disculparse he was too proud to say sorry
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Cost of living in Vijayawada, India compared to Akita, Japan
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 215 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2017. Exchange rate: 1.727 JPY / INR
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How to test ID recognition algorithms?
As you might already know, we at Smart Engines are developing computer vision and document recognition systems, and are engaged in scientific research in this field. Our main focus for many years has been placed on solving problems related to recognition of identity documents, the algorithms and approaches to which we have been gladly sharing with the community of interest in our scientific articles. One of the critical problems with the preparation of those though was a lack of public datasets which we could use to demonstrate our achievements. Thus, for research purposes, two years ago we started working on an open collection of video clips, and now would like to share the results of our work with you.
What is this about?
The fact that smartphones and other portable devices have become a crucial element in any online service — especially when it comes to fintech, sharing economy, and the public sector, — has long been accepted. This is particularly relevant for those services that involve remote identification, where users have to provide their personal details from either a passport, driver’s license or a bank card. Manual data entry on a mobile device, as we all know, is not exactly the most convenient process, which is the reason most large companies have shifted towards introduction of various document recognition and analysis systems to simplify this procedure. And that is not the only reason why they integrate such technologies: those systems not only accelerate and simplify the data entry processes; they automate the document validity verification, thus detecting users who might have malicious intent. The major challenge here is that recognition systems have to perform well in any challenging, real-life environment — be it in a well-lit office, or on a suburban train platform at dusk — the technology has to keep its proclaimed standard.
There are several research teams around the world that are engaged in solving problems related to mobile recognition and analysis of documents in challenging conditions. Aside from the fact that this task is not easy in itself, the main problem here is that there is no data to test the results on. This is especially true for identity documents, open datasets of which, for good reason, simply don’t exist. As a result, there is nothing left for researchers to do but work with synthetically generated data (which does not really reflect the reality), and test their algorithms on either their own identity documents or publicly available samples, which are insufficient.
There are, of course, several open databases with samples of identification documents (i.e. PRADO or Edison). The images in these databases though, as a rule, do not reflect real use cases; and that is not the only concern — in most cases the images are also protected by copyright and are restricted for reuse with or without modification. Another problem with document datasets publicly available today is that they are insufficient for benchmarking the full recognition of identity documents cycle, especially when it comes to on-mobile and in the video stream recognition. Some of those datasets are provided below.
Document detection and localization 10.1109/ICDAR.2015.7333943
Text segmentation arXiv:1601.07140
Document image binarization 10.1109/ICDAR.2017.228
Image super-resolution 10.1109/ICDAR.2017.306
Document forensics 10.1109/EST.2017.8090394
Document image classification 10.1109/ICDAR.2015.7333910
Since we are particularly interested in the algorithms for processing and recognition of identity documents in the video stream received from the mobile device’s camera, we have decided to create a dataset that will contain short videos of several different ID documents shot under various conditions. Why are videos so important? Firstly, analysis of several consecutive frames allows using various filtering and refinement techniques when solving one of the main challenges for document recognition systems, which is document location and type classification. Secondly, to solve the problem of choosing the best representation of an object (the best full image of the document, for example, or the best personal photo), one needs a dataset that contains multiple frames. Thirdly, having multiple images of the same object helps to improve the recognition accuracy by combining the results from multiple frames.
We called the resulting dataset “MIDV-500”, where MIDV stands for “Mobile Identity Documents in Videostream”, and 500 represents the number of videos we have collected for it. The dataset is available for download via this link ftp://smartengines.com/midv-500.
You might probably wonder where we got all these documents from. Well, to create a dataset, we went through Wikipedia in search of samples of ID documents that were either unprotected by copyright, or open source licensed. We managed to find 50 document types, including 17 types of ID cards, 14 types of passports, 13 types of driver’s licenses and 6 other types (listed here ftp://smartengines.com/midv-500/documents.pdf). We printed out each document, laminated them to simulate reflections, and shot 10 videos for each of them in 5 different conditions using the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphones. A list of shooting conditions is presented below, where the first letter of the identifier encodes the condition, the second one — the device (A — Apple iPhone 5, S — Samsung Galaxy S3).
TS, TA Table — simplest case, the document lays on the table with homogeneous background
KS, KA Keyboard — the document lays on various keyboards, making it harder to utilize straightforward edge detection techniques
HS, HA Hand — the document is held in hand
PS, PA Partial — on some frames the document is partially or completely hidden off-screen
CS, CA Clutter — scene and background are intentionally stuffed with many unrelated objects
Each of the 500 video clips was shot for at least 3 seconds, and the first 3 seconds were split into frames with 10 FPS frame rate. A total of 15,000 frames were received, all with a resolution of 1080x1920px.
Each of the 15,000 frames was accompanied by a JSON file with the coordinates of the corners of the document in the following format:
“quad”: [ [0, 0], [111, 0],
[111, 222], [0, 222] ]
In case the corners of the document were outside the frame, the coordinates were extrapolated so that the segments connecting the vertices of the quadrangle corresponded to the visible borders of the document.
For each of the 50 documents in the dataset there was a JSON file containing information about the location of the fields (in the aligned image of the document) and the values of its text fields, in the following format:
“quad”: [ [983, 450], [1328, 450],
[1328, 533], [983, 533] ]
“quad”: [ [78, 512], [833, 512],
[833, 1448], [78, 1448] ]
In total, the dataset had 48 “photo” fields, 40 “signature” fields, and 546 text fields in different languages..
A year after the first publication of the MIDV-500 dataset, we began to receive the first feedback from researchers and, based on its results, prepared and published an extension of the dataset called MIDV-2019. 200 video clips of the same 50 documents were added, but shot in two new conditions: with strong projective distortions and in low lighting. The new video clips were shot at a resolution of 2160x3840px on two more modern smartphones: iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy S10. The MIDV-2019 extension is available here ftp://smartengines.com/midv-500/extra/midv-2019/.
It’s been almost two years since MIDV-500 dataset was first released with open access, and a number of works have been published on its basis since then — both by our employees and researchers from other scientific and business teams. In Table 3 we reference some of the publications involving the use of MIDV-500 and MIDV-2019 datasets to develop and benchmark ID documents recognition algorithms.
Purpose of the experiment & the Link
Face detection and text fields recognition on documents with noisy border detection.The main MIDV-500 publication 10.18287/2412–6179–2019–43–5–818–824
Recognition of text fields of the document projective distortions and low lighting conditions. Main publication of MIDV-2019 10.1117/12.2558438
Document type identification based on keywords 10.1109/RUSAUTOCON.2019.8867614
ID document detection and quality assessment http://www.informaticahabana.cu/es/node/5578
Fast detection and identification of an ID-document 10.1109/ICDAR.2019.00141
Text field recognition 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2974051
Detection of faces in images of ID documents 10.1109/ICDARW.2019.30065
Sensitive data detection and masking 10.1109/SIBIRCON48586.2019.8958325
Detection of vanishing points in document images with HoughNet 10.1109/ICDAR.2019.00140
Monospaced font detection 10.1117/12.2559373
Stopping the text field recognition in a video stream 10.1007/s10032–019–00333–0
We continue to work on expanding the dataset, paying particular attention to the text / image data variability, the background, and capturing conditions. We hope that the publication of such data will enable research teams to benchmark their image analysis algorithms and successfully publish their results.


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Ford confirms some new safety features in 2011 Ford Explorer that includes Curve Control for vehicle stability while taking sharp curves at top speed and would come with sensors that would detect if the vehicle is taking turns too quickly and would warn the driver. And if the senor finds the speed more than required in turns, it automatically reduces the speed up to 10 mph within one second and would allow the car to continue in its line of curve path.
Detroit news says that there are more than 50,000 crashes on curves each year in the U.S. alone and such a facility in Ford Explorer is a welcome note for automobile lovers. Though curve control would be first introduced in Ford Explorer, but spokesman of Ford said that the company plans to include curve control in its 90 percent of vehicles by 2015.


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Returning for their second Calgary performance this season, Arts Commons Presents the unique concert experience of Classic Albums Live with their presentation of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album Rumours – on March 22, 2018 in the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
An album infamous for its inner turmoil and behind-the-scenes drama, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac holds a unique place in the annals of music history, and this is your chance to hear it as it was meant to be heard, note for note – cut for cut.
Founded in 2003 by Toronto musician Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live has earned a stellar reputation in North America for faithfully recreating entire albums note for note – cut for cut. Performing with orchestras, sitarists, percussionists, kazoos, choirs and strange organic sounds, Classic Albums
Live goes to great lengths to get every sound and nuance of the album.
“All of our focus is put into the music,” says Martin. “We don’t bother with imitation or costumes or any of that foolishness, we just concentrate on the music.”


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Good Name: Mahira Hafeez Khan
Nick Name: Mazdoor Khan
Place of Birth: Karachi, Pakistan
Date of Birth: December 21, 1984
zodiac Sign: Sagitarious
Age: 33 years old in 2018
Profession: Actress, Former VJ
Moat Popular Role: As “Khirad Ehsan” in drama serial “Humsafar”
School: Mahira completed her schooling from Foundation Public School.
College: University of southern California, Los Angeles
Marital Status: Divorced
Affairs/Boyfriends: Ali Askari
Body Look: Slim
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Eyebrows Shape: Round
Body Measurements: 34, 26 and 34
Sister: Not known
Brother: 1 younger brother
Mother: Not Known
Father: Not Known
Film debut: Bol (2011)
TV debut: MTV’s most wanted (2006)
Favorite Food: Rice with any gravy
Favorite Actors: Ranbir kapoor, Hritick Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Daniel Day Lewis, Johny Deph and Nauman Ijaz
Favorite Actress: Samina Peerzada, Madhuri Dixit and Bushra Ansari
Favorite Song: Waqt ne kiye kya haseen sitam by geeta dhutt from kaagz ke phool
Favorite Directors: Mani Ratnam, Imtiaz Ali and Vishal Bhardwaj
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Writer: Dj Spangler
Favorite Restaurant: Fuchsia in Karachi
Favorite Fashion Designer: Umar sayeed, Banto Kazmi and Feeha
Salary: 1 lack per episode in PKR.
SOME REAL FACTS ABOUT SAJAL ALI
Her favorite subject in school was chemistry.
While studying in Los Angeles she met her husband.
Mahira was listed as the most beautiful women in Pakistan in 2012.
She did jobs before acting such as shutting the stores at night, cleaning toilets and cashier.
Madhuri Dixit’s role in Ram Lakhan (1989) inspired Mahira to become actress.
Her family is basically from Meerut, Uttar Praadesh, India.

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Story | Mar 26, 2010"Palomino," David Cale's new one-man show about a mysterious and charming Central Park carriage driver, will open May 13 at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. CTG artistic director Michael Ritchie said the piece will replace the previously...
Story | Aug 31, 2010The cast of this Magnolia release might not turn your head, but the way they're used in this trailer should. Patrick Wilson is Barry Munday, a womanizer who loses a pair, only to learn that he's gotten a nerd-girl (Judy Greer, nice break for her)...


Rumors that Tammy Slaton of 1000-lb Sisters is dead have been making the rounds, with fans concerned that Tammy has succumbed to health complications. In recent episodes, it's become clear that Tammy is struggling to lose weight, and has actually gained a lot more weight. By the Season 2 finale, Tammy weighed 665 pounds. "I mean, sometimes I try to eat healthier, and then other days I'm like, 'What the heck's the point?'" Tammy confessed.
Tammy has acknowledged that she's depressed, admitting, "I know I shouldn't sit there and eat it all, but I do, and I don't know how to stop."
This came after her COVID-19 diagnosis back in November 2020. Due to her getting sick, Tammy had to stay in the hospital for two weeks. Her condition was severe enough for doctors to hook her up to an oxygen tank in order to prevent lung failure.
Is Tammy Slaton still alive?
Are the rumors true? Is Tammy dead?
Although it's true that Tammy Slaton is struggling on her weight loss journey, and did, in fact, test positive for COVID-19, the star of 1000-lb Sisters is still alive despite the rumors that something happened to her.
Tammy has continued to post videos and photos to both her TikTok and Instagram accounts. Her latest TikTok is from March 27 (at the time of publication),


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For a complete schedule of programs, visit lincolnpl.org.
New streaming video service: Kanopy offers thousands of award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases across diverse subjects and disciplines. Collections include the BBC, PBS and the Criterion Collection. There is also a selection of children’s movies. On your first visit, you will need your library card number to set up a free account. After that, just sign in and start borrowing, or use a link to any Kanopy video in the Minuteman Library Network catalog. Each month Lincoln patrons will be provided with seven play credits; each film is worth one credit. Kanopy is available on a variety of platforms, including iPad, AppleTV, ROKU, Android, FireTV, and Fire Tablet. To sign up for Kanopy please visit lincolnpl.kanopy.com.
De-Stress Wednesdays: 3-6:45 p.m. Jan. 2. Feeling stressed? Stop by the library Reference Room and find your happy place again. There will be coloring pages and jigsaw puzzles, along with other serenity-inducing activities. Relax for a few minutes or a few hours. Ages 16 and up.
Knitting Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 2 and 9. Knitters of all levels are welcome to drop in. Beginners are encouraged to contact Jen James at email@example.com to find out what materials are required.
Photoshare: 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 2. A monthly photo sharing workshop open to all. Bring photos on a laptop, disc or USB flash drive, or just come and watch the show. An informal group for sharing expertise and tips on improving technique.
Lincoln Film Society: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 3. Free monthly screenings; all are welcome. Email firstname.lastname@example.org to sign up for the mailing list. Film to be announced.
Ed Morgan Singalong: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 4. Singing and dancing for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Drop in.
The Roaring ‘20s with Dr. Gary Hylander, part 1 of 6: 1:30-3 p.m. Jan. 6. Open to all ages; no registration required. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Library and the Council on Aging.
Art Reception - Tom Wang Lincoln Review Covers: 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Lincoln resident Tom Wang has created pen-and-ink cover art for the Lincoln Review for many years. See the originals on display in the Gallery all month long.
'Who Picked this Book?' Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 7. “The Shadow of the Wind,” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, copies in various formats available at the front desk two weeks ahead. Coffee and refreshments served.
Write Stuff: 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 9. The Lincoln Public Library’s own writing critique group. Sharing and discussion with a moderator to improve writing skills and hone new ones. Space is limited; contact Lisa Rothenberg, email@example.com.
Classic Jazz at Bemis Hall: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 9. The 38th year of Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Public Library begins with a Potpourri of Local Jazz with Vern Welch.
Books & Bites 4th–6th Grade Book Group: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Jan. 10. For fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders who love to read. Join in for a book discussion and activity. Snacks provided. No registration is necessary. Books are available at the Children’s Desk two weeks before the meeting. October through May, every other Thursday.

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Best Compound Leg Exercises
To make this list easier to browse, I broke it up by barbells, dumbbells, machines, and other equipment. So you can find compound leg exercises no matter your gym setup.
Barbell Compound Leg Exercises
The barbell is a fantastic piece of equipment for leg exercises. It is simple yet functional and allows you to pack on some serious poundage.
1. Barbell Squats
Barbell squats are arguably the best exercise you can do for muscle growth. They work almost every muscle in your lower body and activate your core while you stabilize the weight.
In addition, squats are more versatile than most people realize. The reason is that you can modify the muscles worked by changing your stance and the bar placement.
For instance, the traditional squat has the bar high up on your traps with your feet roughly shoulder-width apart. This technique results in a more upright posture and more knee bend than hip bend.
As a result, the high bar squat is an excellent exercise for building massive quads. But, while it does activate the glutes and hamstrings, I’m about to show you a better technique for building your backside.


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Answers to frequently asked questions about being a vendor for the Craftfinder.com Craft Mall
How do I get paid?
By the 10th of each month we will send you a check for your total sales from the previous month, less our 20% sales commission.
What about shipping and handling costs?
You must include shipping and handling costs in the price of the item that you put in the mall.
Show me the details of how I should compute my prices
Let's suppose that you want to get $20 from an item you put in the mall and it costs you $3.00 to ship it.
Here's how you would calculate the price you will need to charge on the mall:
($20 + $3 shipping) / .8 = $28.75.
Or if you work better with words than numbers: Add the amount you want to get from the craft and the amount it will cost you to ship it together. Then divide that total by .8 (that's "point eight"). The result will be the amount that you need to charge for your product.
So that you are aware, we charge a small handling fee from the consumer. This covers our order-processing and accounting charges.
What about international orders?
At this time we do not take non-US orders.
You may receive notification that you have received an international order via email. That notification is generated automatically. Ignore it. We will cancel the order with the customer and refund the amount to their card and you will not be obligated to ship the order. We do this because we don't want to force all of our craft vendors to deal with the hassles and costs associated with international shipments.
How do you handle returns?
We accept returns from the customer within 21 days from the order date. We require the consumer to contact us to get a Return
We will then have them ship the product directly back to you. We will deduct 80% of the selling price from your next check. If your next check isn't large enough to cover the return, we will charge your credit card for the difference.
For your information, we charge the consumer a 10% restocking fee to cover our processing costs.
When do I have to ship the product?
We require shipment within 2 business days of the order, except in rare situations like the item being custom-made for the order.
We recommend your keeping at least one of each item that you place into the mall in inventory to enable quick shipment. Please let us know if you have any situations that may prevent this.
Review how the order process works
- The consumer places an order.
- You immediately recieve a copy of the order via email to enable you to prepare the order.
- Within one working day you will recieve a packing slip via email. You must include that with your order.
- You ship the product to the consumer.
- On the tenth of the next month we will send you a check for all of your sales from the previous month, less our 20% sales commission.
What about sales tax?
Craftfinder.com is the store selling the product, not you, so we will take care of all the applicable sales tax.
You don't have to worry about it at all!
More questions? Email us here


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Driving the initiative for digital diversity, Daz 3D and the Institute of Digital Fashion (IoDF) released a non-binary and photorealistic digital double, Catty 8.1. This character is so unbelievably lifelike, from their general appearance down to their skin textures. This realism is crucial to creating 3D worlds populated with diverse people!
Queer team members developed this character to represent queer voices and represent them in the digital sphere. Catty 8.1 was released on June 28 for Pride and to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York City. You can find them in the Daz 3D marketplace, along with bundles, poses, and outfits designed specifically for Catty 8.1!
About Catty 8.1
Catty 8.1 is a gender-nonconforming digital double of IoDF’s Creative Director and Co-Founder, Cattytay (she/they). Talented Daz creators sculpted and artistically realized the character, but IoDF heavily collaborated on the concepts and creative direction so that we could authentically note the subtle codes of the queer universe in this release.
The Catty 8.1 Inclusive Digital Realities Bundle and the Catty 8.1 Gender Fluid Pride Fashion Bundle feature queer fashion at pivotal moments throughout modern LGBTQ+ history with references ranging from club culture to picket lines. They also include hairstyles, facial hair, poses, and more that capture the modern queer experience. Whatever kind of 3D world you want to create, Catty 8.1 is another Daz character that will allow you to represent those who are commonly underrepresented in our world.
Committing to Digital Diversity
In taking this step toward greater diversity and representation digitally, we want you to hear from some of us at Daz directly. Matt Wilburn (he/him), President of Tafi and Daz 3D, said that “we didn’t want to keep iterating on the quality of our figures without properly representing people from all communities.” Breanna Kilpack (they/them), Production Coordinator at Daz 3D, added that “if we ask the important questions around representation at the start, we can spend more time inventing limitless realities.”
We couldn’t agree more! Daz works with talented 3D artists from around the globe, and all the greatest technological advancements won’t create true-to-life 3D art if every person isn’t represented.
Both Co-Founders of IoDF, Cattytay and Leanne Elliott, expressed the importance of this character release, especially during Pride, and using our voices and influence to spark change. We encourage everyone to use their voices to support inclusion in all spaces, in 3D art and beyond. We are grateful for our partnership with IoDF and their creative vision and input that helped us create the stunningly realistic Catty 8.1 and their corresponding bundles.
Our Partnership with the Institute of Digital Fashion
Together, Daz 3D and IoDF are seeking to activate change and propel digital diversity to ensure that all underrepresented communities in the physical world are not left behind in the digital world. Cattytay’s digital double is the first release between Daz 3D and IoDF, and you can expect more in the future! We will both work to champion digital representation within 3D content, fashion, and the larger expansion of the metaverse.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2019
Atlanta ARTCC’s First African American Woman Front-Line Manager
Atlanta, GA— Veteran Air Traffic Controller Priscilla Russell’s shocking and thought-provoking story will bring a new narrative to black women’s fictional literature. Her book, In Control: On a Wing and a Prayer, is the first of a two-part series. In this book her character begins her journey to becoming the first African-American woman, in the history of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), to be selected as a Front-line Manager. This book is loosely based on her life story and the struggles and pains of progressing in a male dominated industry.
“I have worked radar positions at the busiest Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in the world, Atlanta ARTCC in Hampton, Ga. I was the first African-American woman in the history of Atlanta ARTCC to be selected as a Front-Line Manager in 1994. It's hard to believe there are still “first” happenings for Black women in America as I write this in 2018,” says Russell.
Her goal is to bring attention to the air traffic control industry, as it pertains to women of color. She is driven by her purpose to bring awareness of aviation career opportunities to young women. Her mission is to show women, by example, that anything is possible if you want it bad enough.
The book was released on December 28, 2018 and can be purchased as hardcover, paperback, or eBook on Amazon.com and via www.authorpriscillarussell.com.
A forthcoming book launch and reading event is currently being planned to commemorate this release. Interested parties can follow Priscilla Russell on social media for date and location updates.
For bulk orders or media and press inquiries about, In Control: On a Wing and a Prayer, contact Priscilla Russell via email at firstname.lastname@example.org.
ABOUT IN CONTROL
IN CONTROL: ON A WING AND A PRAYER is a fictional manuscript that is based on true events. It is a testimony to overcoming obstacles, and to resilience and perseverance. It is the first of a two-part series. The story follows Patricia Kershaw who sets out on her journey to become an air traffic controller. She is as ill-equipped and unprepared as they come until she finds herself at a crossroad. Will she stay on the right course or follow the road to destruction? As she navigates through the obstacles of young adulthood and her new-found career path, she will have to face her insecurities and demons head on. Fortunately, she is not on this journey alone. Through struggles, disappointments, and defeats she wills victory in her life.
ABOUT PRISCILLA RUSSELL
Priscilla Russell is a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and, most importantly, a child of God. She loves to travel and spend time with family. At 55 years of age, she is a recently retired Air Traffic Controller who worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for over 32 years. Priscilla worked radar positions at the busiest Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in the world, Atlanta ARTCC in Hampton, Ga.
She was the first African-American female in the history of Atlanta ARTCC to be selected as a Front-Line Manager (FLM) in 1994. Priscilla has worked in various FAA staff positions and was an FAA academy instructor. Priscilla has a Master of Science degree in Space and Aviation Technology from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama. It is her prayer that the reader come along for the journey and finds the experience rewarding and fulfilling.
Priscilla Russell, Author and Publisher
Facebook: @Priscilla Russell


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Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, on Thursday said it would be sponsoring the international singing competition, ‘The Voice Nigeria Season 3’, scheduled to commence on Saturday.
Airtel said this in a statement made available to our reporter.
The Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, said the company was delighted to contribute to the growth of the Nigerian music industry through resourceful partnerships.
Balsingh said that the show would not only help groom and nurture local talents, but also offer them a platform to international stardom.
He said the show’s innovative format would feature four stages – beginning with the blind auditions, followed by the knockouts, then the battle rounds and finally, the live performance shows.
“Talents and fans will go home with over N100 million in prizes, with the Winning Talent of The Voice Nigeria Season 3, walking away with a monetary reward, a brand-new car and an international recording contract.
“Airtel is delighted to return as a sponsor of ‘The Voice Nigeria Season 3,’ which has grown over the past two seasons, to become one of the most watched television programmes in Africa.
“This sponsorship is a glowing testimony to Airtel’s passion and commitment to empower and invest in young, talented Nigerians and also offer them a strong platform to showcase their talents to the world.
“Airtel remains committed to supporting the Nigerian music industry, which is making waves globally by connecting with hearts and souls not just across Nigeria, but across the world,” Balsingh said.
He noted that the highly anticipated season 3 of the voice Nigeria would be produced for the first time in Nigeria in partnership with Unity Ltd. and Livespot 360.
He added that the coaches of the show, Darey, Yemi Alade, Waje and Falz would seek 12 talents for their teams and work with them during the live show.
Balsingh said the season would be hosted by an award-winning TV host, Nancy Isime alongside popular On-Air Personality and Entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa.
Recall that the music competition, which was launched in Nigeria in 2016, aims at discovering and nurturing new talents, offering them a credible platform to be positioned at the forefront of the country’s music industry.


In less than a month, the UK's premier motoring event, the British Motor Show, is…
Before visiting the Genesis and Kia stands, let’s take a look at Off-road Motors. In major cities at least, South Korean roads are pretty smooth, but Koreans are crazy about a raised off-roader. Jeep Wranglers are, if not quite common, a fairly regular sight and most of them are modified in some way.
Many of them have lift kits, aftermarket wheels and body kits. It’s a pretty unusual sight amid a sea of gray Hyundais and Kias. Jeeps are the most common, but the stand also featured a Ssangyong Musso with a matching tent trailer and a new Ford Bronco.
Genesis is a relative newcomer to the European market, but the Genesis brand has been available – and popular – in its home market for some time. Although it didn’t debut at the show, its stand featured a few models that we don’t (yet) get in Europe. The G80 and GV70 Electrified are coming later, but there are no plans to offer the G90 limo.
It’s unlikely to match the sales of the Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 in this fairly conservative segment, but we’re a fan of its styling. Having been ferried to and from the airport in one we can attest that it’s pleasantly finished inside and a rather serene experience, although it doesn’t quite have the whizz-bang gimmicks of the later Germans, and the ride could do with a little more fine-tuning.
A Kia Sunbeam
Kia held a big, big press conference about its environmental commitments and brought in Kia’s design chief Karim Habib to talk about the new Seltos (an under-Sportage SUV we won’t get) and the EV9 concept 2021. Frankly, we were more interested in this Kia Ray mobile bookcase. The Ray is Kia’s more sensible sibling to the Hyundai Casper.
This one is an EV, but you can get it with the same 1.0-litre three- and four-speed automatic and most of them have sliding rear doors rather than the conventional ones on this car. We would still have a Casper, but we wouldn’t say the Ray either. Not even for this terrible placement of apostrophes.


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