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Theatres & The Arts In Regina, SK
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The RCMP Heritage Centre is dedicated to telling the story of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Paint Passion offers fun filled group Paint Parties for Youth, Families, Private Parties, Birthdays & more! All painting materials provided. Let our artists come to your location or we choose for you!
The Science Centre’s exhibit floor features hands-on science exhibits and live stage shows and demonstrations.
Long before Regina had gained its status as a city, the cultural arts were beginning to flourish. As good fortune would have it many of Regina's early settlers, including members of the North West Mounted Police, were talented musicians and vocali...
Igniting the talents of Saskatchewan's young performers. With its history rich in the mentorship of emerging entertainers, SaskExpress is thrilled to be on a journey into the future under our new Artistic Director and C.E.O, Danny Balkwill.
Who doesn't love magic? Kids absolutely love magic! No other form of entertainment can evoke what magic can, that is, a sense of wonder and pure astonishment.
Video Games Live is an award winning Guinness World Record holding immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. Created, produced & hosted by world renowned game industry superstar Tommy Tallarico.
School of Rock is the world’s leading performance-based music school. We get kids rehearsing in groups, in addition to their private lessons, so that after 4 months they can perform classic rock songs in a live rock show at an outside venue.
We are Regina's top princess party company! Experience the magic for yourself at your home of venue, or ours! Have your child's fairy tale wishes come by inviting one of our 50+ characters to your party or event.
Government House is a multi-purpose Heritage Facility that also serves a modern purpose - since 1984, Government House has been home to the Lieutenant Governor’s working office.
Our youth programming including our annual summer camp,Courageous You, brings together local influencers and business owners to empower youth and encourage their creativity! We believe beauty is from the inside out!
The Conexus Arts Centre, known from 1970 until 2006 as the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, is a world class performing arts and theatre complex located within the heart of Wascana Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Regina Hibiki Taiko is a Taiko (Japanese Drum) Performance group based in Regina.
Central Library, the largest of the nine Branches in the Regina Public Library system, is a social and informational hub in the heart of downtown Regina. The Library maintains an extensive calendar of programs, training opportunities, art exhibits...
The Conservatory of Performing Arts offers a wide range of children and youth programs from Kindermusik for newborns to theatre and guitar for teens.
Nikki began painting her own children, but soon requests became frequent to paint other people and their families. Gift certificates may be purchased for your special occasion.
The Grid VR Arcade is a Regina based high-quality virtual reality in a relaxed setting with numerous games.
At Class Act Performance Arts Studios, students will have the opportunity to perform in our Devised Theatre Performance and the Drama & Musical Theatre Year-End at the end of May, as well as the Dance Year-End Recital at the end of June.
Students can learn a wide variety of artistic skills. We offer everything from basic drawing, painting and pottery classes to sessions teaching techniques including some of the latest cutting edge and innovative styles.
For over 60 years, Martin School of Dance & Baton Twirling has set a standard of instruction in dance and baton twirling in Regina.
Drawing, painting, mixed media, and creative art classes for children aged 3-14 led by artist
Sarah Cummings Truszkowski.
Magic Workshops And Week Long Magic Camps for Regina And Throughout Saskatchewan
The Regina studio offers a choice of Kindermusik, drama, recital classes, sessional classes, competitive and non-competive classes and workshop opportunities (Reach for the Stars). A complete listing of our instructors is featured on this page.

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Guidance Center of Lea County Inc Lovington
Guidance Center of Lea County Inc Lovington is located in Lovington, New Mexico - (315 North 1st Street 88260). The center can be reached at 575-393-3168 x215.
Guidance Center of Lea County Inc Lovington accepts Self or Cash Payment, Medicaid Covered Treatment, Medicare Coverage, Private Insurance Treatment Coverage, Military Insurance Covered Treatment, Sliding Fee Scale Drug Rehab for the programs that they provides, like Behavioral Therapy, Aftercare and Relapse Prevention, 12-Step Support Group Therapy Approach. It offers their services in different environments, such as Outpatient Treatment.
The program offers all of its services for the following care types: Addiction Recovery Services. Additionally, the center has a few special programs for clients, including Drug Rehab for Persons with Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders, Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Teens, Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Women, Drug Rehab for Adult Men, Aftercare Programming, Substance Abuse Evaluation, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Addiction Screening.
We can help you find the right treatment facility that best fits your overall needs and financial requirements.

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Posted: 09/27/2013 - A theater manager says a stuffed armadillo that was stolen from Willie Nelson's band after a show in suburban New York has been returned unharmed.
Posted: 09/27/2013 - Ozzy Osbourne can't help himself.
Posted: 09/27/2013 - Six people were arrested on charges they were among hundreds of young partygoers who trashed a former NFL player's vacation home, and police said more arrests were expected.
Posted: 09/27/2013 - We all know that men, in matters of love, are likely to be wounded warriors.
Posted: 09/27/2013 - After a bitterly fought five-month trial, a negligence lawsuit by Michael Jackson's mother against his concert promoter is in the hands of a jury after a final plea by a Jackson lawyer to punish the company he portrayed as a heartless, money-making machine.
Posted: 09/27/2013 - Some couples buy matching outfits. Royal couples get matching heraldry.
Posted: 09/27/2013 - The big reveal of the new Big Tex has been moved up.
Posted: 09/26/2013 - EA Sports says it will not publish a college football video game next year.
Posted: 09/26/2013 - A lawyer for Amanda Bynes said Thursday that he thinks her New York bong-throwing case will be resolved soon.
Posted: 09/26/2013 - Anton Zaslavski, the DJ and producer known as Zedd, is sitting in a temporary recording studio at the back of his bus on a recent tour stop, but he hasn't had time to turn the computer on or slip on the headphones.
Posted: 09/26/2013 - The National Football league struck a deal to show game highlights and other video content on Twitter ahead of the short messaging service's initial public offering of stock.
Posted: 09/26/2013 - Yes, another young adult book… I have an obsession. First of all, this book has a really cool looking cover. Second, I’m a big fan of all the characters names.
Posted: 09/26/2013 - Artist Robert Indiana says love hurt him.
Posted: 09/26/2013 - As Drake walks into the room, his body language projects an air of confidence.
Posted: 09/25/2013 - Although Sarah Michelle Gellar has been married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. for 11 years, the premiere of her new series, "The Crazy Ones," has Gellar feeling like a bride-to-be.
Posted: 09/25/2013 - Lamar Odom is breaking his silence with his first post on Twitter since the NBA star was arrested and charged with driving under the influence last month.
Updated: 09/25/2013 - Jay-Z's latest collaboration is with Barneys New York, whose flagship store is creating an "immersive gallery space" with him for the holidays.
Posted: 09/25/2013 - William Boyd has left James Bond stirred, if not shaken.
Posted: 09/25/2013 - Writing a children's book isn't enough for Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. She's also narrating the audio edition.
Posted: 09/25/2013 - The statue of Michael Jackson outside Premier League club Fulham has been hauled down.
Posted: 09/25/2013 - A step back in time proved to be a forward-looking move for Elton John.
Posted: 09/25/2013 - This month marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's final studio album, and fans aren't just able to buy a new "super deluxe" box set to celebrate the occasion. They can also buy the childhood home of late frontman Kurt Cobain, complete with his mattress.

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B.C.’s new climate plan outlines an ambitious suite of measures projected to cut carbon pollution from the built environment by 40% by 2030. CleanBC, however, leaves some critical questions unanswered, particularly with respect to preparing our existing homes and buildings for the clean future.
By 2050, we need to eliminate carbon pollution coming from buildings. It’s estimated 70 per cent of buildings standing today will still be in use as of 2050. Between now and then, we will have only one or two can’t-miss opportunities to retrofit each of these buildings.
In the coming year, we need more clarity on the roadmap for buildings beyond 2030 and all the way to 2050 — particularly concerning electrification, fuel choices, and the role of utilities in this transformation. By pursuing these opportunities, we can reduce our carbon pollution while saving money, creating local jobs, and opening export markets for B.C.-made components and designs.
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Stunning Law Quadrangle Photos | Legal Architecture Images
Law Quadrangle Photos: A Visual Delight
Law quadrangles, with their majestic buildings and picturesque landscapes, have always been a sight to behold. The timeless beauty of these law school campuses has captured the imagination of many, and what better way to preserve this beauty than through stunning photography?
Law quadrangle photos are not just pictures; they are windows into the rich history and tradition of these esteemed institutions. Each photo tells a story, evoking a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the legal profession. As a law enthusiast and photography aficionado, I find myself drawn to these captivating images, each one offering a unique perspective and insight into the world of law.
The Art of Capturing the Quadrangle
Photographing the law quadrangle is no feat. It a eye for detail, an of composition, and an for the architectural that these campuses. Every angle, every play of light and shadow, contributes to the beauty of the final image. It is a to the skill and of the who this task.
Case Study: University of Michigan Law Quad
The University of Michigan Law Quad is renowned for its Gothic-inspired architecture and lush greenery. A study on the of law quadrangle photos on students that the visual of the quad influenced their to apply to the law school. In fact, of the cited the photos as a factor in their process.
|Impact of Law Quadrangle Photos on Students
|Influenced decision to apply to law school
|Increased interest in the law quad
|Overall perception of the law school
Capturing the Essence of Tradition
Law quadrangle photos not only showcase the physical beauty of these campuses but also capture the essence of tradition and reverence for the law. The solemnity of the buildings, the expanse of the lawns, and the serenity of the surroundings speak volumes about the values and principles upheld within these institutions.
As I peruse through the myriad of law quadrangle photos, I am struck by the sense of grandeur and history that they exude. Each photo is a to the legacy of legal and the impact it has on society.
Law quadrangle photos are not just images; they are visual narratives that convey the beauty, tradition, and significance of law schools. They serve as a source of inspiration for aspiring law students and a reminder of the noble pursuit of justice. Through the lens of a camera, the timeless allure of law quadrangles is immortalized, ensuring that their splendor will endure for generations to come.
Unraveling the Legal Mysteries of Law Quadrangle Photos
|1. Can I take photos in the law quadrangle without permission?
|Well, my dear friend, it`s not as simple as a yes or no. The law quadrangle, as you might imagine, is subject to various rules and regulations. Always to permission before away, to any legal.
|2. Are there any copyright restrictions on law quadrangle photos?
|Ah, the ever-present specter of copyright law. Yes, those photos of the law quadrangle are by copyright. If using them for purposes, it`s to permission from the owners.
|3. What should I do if someone takes a photo of me in the law quadrangle without my consent?
|Oh, the audacity! If someone has captured your likeness without your permission, you may have grounds for legal action. With a attorney to your and seek the you deserve.
|4. Can I sell prints of law quadrangle photos that I`ve taken?
|Ah, the spirit! Before you on your be to consider any copyright. It`s best to on the of and seek the permissions.
|5. What are the privacy laws concerning photography in the law quadrangle?
|Privacy, a right by many. Public spaces have privacy it`s to be of the privacy of who appear in your Respect and go a way in the of the law.
|6. Can I be held liable for taking photos of sensitive areas within the law quadrangle?
|Ah, the delicate dance of liability. It`s to caution when areas, as you may on the of or breach. Always in these matters.
|7. Are there any restrictions on drone photography in the law quadrangle?
|The age of drones has in a era of legal The law quadrangle, like other spaces, have regulations drone usage. Sure to yourself with these before flight.
|8. What legal recourse do I have if my law quadrangle photos are used without permission?
|Theft, in any form, is an affront to justice. If your have used without authorization, you have for legal with a legal mind to your and seek the you`re entitled to.
|9. Are there any policies in for the law quadrangle?
|Policies, the of order and The law quadrangle has policies photography, it`s to yourself with. Ignorance of the law is no defense, as they say.
|10. What should I do if I encounter legal issues related to law quadrangle photography?
|If find ensnared in the of legal surrounding law quadrangle fear Seek out a legal who can you the and your with and expertise.
Law Quadrangle Photos Contract
This contract is made and entered into effect as of [Date], by and between [Photographer Name], hereinafter referred to as “Photographer”, and [Client Name], hereinafter referred to as “Client”.
The Photographer agrees to provide photography services to the Client for the purpose of capturing images of the Law Quadrangle, located at [Address], for the Client`s personal or professional use.
Client to pay Photographer total sum of [Amount] for the services Payment be in upon signing of this contract.
3. Ownership and Usage Rights
All taken by the Photographer during the shall be the of the who retains the and all other in the photographs. The is a non-exclusive, non-transferable, license to use the for their or use, with the of any use without the written of the Photographer.
Client to and hold Photographer and against and all claims, and including fees, out of the use of the for any purpose.
5. Governing Law
This shall be by and in with the of the state of [State], giving to any of law or of law provisions.
6. Entire Agreement
This contains the agreement between the with to the subject and all and agreements and whether or written.

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Building on the Port of Cairns Cruise Shipping Demand Study undertaken by BMT in 2010 to 2011, BMT worked with project partner Arup to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Port of Cairns Shipping Development Project.
The project proposed widening and deepening of the Cairns entrance channel in order to accommodate large cruise ships that frequent the region and allow such ships to moor along Trinity Wharves, bringing significant regional economic benefits.
As technical lead for marine studies, BMT also prepared a comprehensive dredge management plan and reactive monitoring programme, and undertook agency and stakeholder consultation.
BMT provided technical inputs in the form of:
The project EIS was accepted by the Queensland Government and released for public consultation in 2015.
Fremantle Ports engaged BMT to project manage and provide expert technical advice on marine environmental assessment of a major port facility.
The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) has developed an environmental monitoring program which aims to provide an understanding of the condition, values and stressors operating at and adjacent to the port area.
The proposed expansion of the Port of Townsville involves significant dredging of sea bed materials to provide for vessel access, maneuvering and berthing.
Fremantle Ports trusted BMT to oversee marine monitoring of major dredging and reclamation works, in full public view, for Western Australia's largest metropolitan port.


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2meanwhile while your cake bakes in a bowl that will hold 3 cups add 2 cups peanut butter and one cup karo white syrup stir this until smooth and creamy this is the frosting
3then, let the cake cool to room temperature in the pan top with the peanut butter frosting then serve.
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Watching Romney react to the leftist heckler in the crowd reminded me of how Huckabee handled his heckler quite differently. As always, Mike Huckabee shows humility, quick wit, and optimism. Mitt Romney needs to take a lesson from Huck.
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|Cheapest mode||Bus • $17 (€16) • 3 h 35 min|
|Fastest mode||Train • $48 (€43) • 2 h 30 min|
|Popular travel companies||National Express or Cross Country|
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 78 miles (125 km) between Bradford and Sunderland. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $17 (€16). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Cross Country among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Bradford to Sunderland.
You can travel between Bradford and Sunderland 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Sunderland from Bradford is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€16).
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A bus is $31 (€28) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Bradford to Sunderland costing on average $48 (€43).
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Advertising Stylist, Costume Designer/ Art-Director.
Considered as one of Australia’s most accomplished advertising stylists, Natasha’s originality of design and creative flair is backed by her diverse experience.
Trained in costume design at London’s prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama, Natasha spent several years working with significant fashion houses in the UK and Australia before moving into costume design and art direction on TVC's, photographic advertising campaigns, film, television, and she also did a stint at Sydney Dance Company.
In the commercial arena Natasha has worked with many leading Directors including: Johan Polem, Simon Frost, Justin Kurzell, Matt Kamen, Johnathon Nyquist, Paul Goldman, Jason Wingrove, James Brown (UK), Malcolm Venville(UK), Peter Salmi (UK), Ken Lambert, John Curran and Adrian Hayward.
Natasha has also worked with many Award winning photographers including: Simon Harsent, Ingvar Kenne, Christopher Ireland, Danny Eastwood, Sean Izzard, Juliet Taylor, Michael Corridore, Toby Burrows, Ian Butterworth, Adrian Cook, Andreas Smetana and Dick Sweeney.
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Grease is the word at HBO Max. The streaming service has granted a straight-to-series order to Grease: Rydell High, a musical TV series spin-off, inspired by the 1978 film starring John Travolta as Danny Zuko and Olivia Newton-John as Sandy. Much like the original, the show will take place in the 1950s, according to a press release obtained by Bustle, and center around life at Rydell High when “the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds still rule the school."
But, while the show is being called a reimagined version of the classic film, it's unclear which, if any, familiar characters will be featured in the new series. According to the press release, Rydell High will feature "some characters you already know, and a whole lot more you will soon meet." And given the presence of the Pink Ladies and T-Birds in the official announcement, there's a solid chance that Rizzo, Jan, Kenickie, Frenchie, and Co. could make an appearance at some point, giving viewers an inside look at what their lives were like long before graduation. That being said, there will be one very noticeable difference between the series and its big screen counterpart: the songs.
Though the press release promises that Grease: Rydell High will include "big musical numbers from the period combined with new original songs," there's no mention that any of the songs from the movie will be included throughout the spinoff. That means potentially no "Summer Nights;" no "Greased Lightning;" and no "You're the One That I Want." That's not to say that the new numbers and era-appropriate music won't be great on their own, but it may definitely leave hopelessly devoted fans with a void they're unable to fill.
But just because the songs may be different doesn't mean that the spinoff won't do everything within its power to encapsulate the same fun, hand-jive-like energy of the original. “This is high school and life in small-town USA told on the scale of a big rock’n’roll musical,” Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max, said in a statement as per the press release. “It’s Grease 2.0 but with the same spirit, energy, and excitement you immediately think of when you hear any of these iconic songs. You’re the One That I Want!”
Speaking of what fans want, this isn't the only Grease-related project that has been announced this year. Back in April, Deadline reported that a potential Grease prequel is in the works at Paramount and titled Summer Loving, which would focus on the fling Danny and Sandy had before reuniting later on at Rydell High. As you'll recall from the song "Summer Nights," both Sandy and Danny had very different versions of what really took place between the two of them that summer, so the prequel would give fans the opportunity to get to the bottom this long-standing mystery once and for all.
But that's a concern for another day. In the meantime, HBO Max is compiling quite an impressive roaster of new content apart from the Grease spinoff, which includes a Gossip Girls reboot, a Practical Magic prequel, an animated Gremlins prequel, and The Boondocks reboot.
No premiere date or episode count for the Grease spinoff has been announced yet, but the streaming platform is sure to tell us more, tell us more when the time comes.


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ORANGE – John “Jack” Horner, a paleontologist who was consultant for Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” and inspired a major character in the popular 1993 film, will join Chapman University as a presidential fellow in the fall of 2016.
One of the world’s leading experts in paleontology, he was also consulted for this year’s “Jurassic World.”
His expertise helped the film crews design more realistic and accurate-looking dinosaurs for the pictures.
Dr. Alan Grant, a main character in the original film played by Sam Neill and in “Jurassic Park III,” was inspired by him.
Horner has been at the forefront of important discoveries, including being with those who unearthed the first dinosaur eggs in the western hemisphere and the world’s first dinosaur embryos. He was a MacArthur Genius Grant recipient in 1986.
Next summer, he will retire from a 33-year tenure as regents professor of paleontology at Montana State University and head to Chapman, where he will help with creative-learning techniques.
“I’m coming to Chapman because of its strong commitment to nurturing curiosity, inquisitiveness and creativity in all aspects of academia,” Horner said in a statement. “I very much look forward to helping … create an integrative educational environment that accepts all learning styles.”
Daniele Struppa, chancellor and the university’s president, said he looks forward to Horner‘s “unconventional and extremely successful approach to creativity and learning.”
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Maryland is set to become the first state in America to ban pesticides in order to prevent more honey bee deaths.
The state of Maryland will ban neonicotinoid-containing pesticides in order to revive the declining honey bee populations which declined by 61% in 2015.
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That startling statistic is two times higher than the national average, which is why beekeepers are celebrating the state’s recent decision to ban neonicotinoids, pesticides which have been linked with Colony Collapse Disorder.
ThinkProgress reports that in April, the Maryland House and Senate agreed upon and jointly passed a final version of the Maryland Pollinator Protection Act. If passed, the legislation will virtually eliminate consumer use of the widely-used pesticide that has been shown to negatively impact honey bee populations. In effect, Maryland will become the first state in the U.S. to codify such protection for the bumbling insects.
While scientists haven’t pinpointed a single cause behind the mass honey bee deaths, most agree that pesticides are an important contributor. The reason a ban on neonicotinoids hasn’t been passed nationwide is because the USDA has failed to declare a link between neonics and bee deaths. Reportedly, the widely-used pesticides are a key part of expanding the global insecticide market projected at around $15 billion in revenues.
The EPA is reviewing the link between several varieties of the insecticides and the bee deaths, however. Those findings will be shared with the public in 2018, the same year Maryland’s ban on neonicotinoid-containing pesticides goes into effect.
Concerning the legislation, Tiffany Finck-Haynes, a campaigner at Friends of the Earth, commented that “Maryland’s [pollinator] losses are really staggering.” She also noted that “sustainable” bee losses are considered to be around 10 to 15 percent of a colony – significantly less than what Maryland has been experiencing.
Over the past few years, scientists have found several links between neonicotinoids and poor pollinator health. For example, one study found that exposure to neonicotinoids impacted a tree’s brain. This, in result, made it forget the scent of food. Other studies have shown that pesticide exposure might weaken a honeybee’s immune system, making it more difficult to fend off viruses. Of course, bees’ populations are also threatened by dwindling food sources and the varroa mite – both which have been implicated in Colony Collapse Disorder.
The new law would “be a landmark, and it would set a standard that maybe other states would follow,” commented Del. Anne Healey, D-Prince George’s County, who authored the House version of the bill.
“Our honey bees are in serious trouble, and if we lose our bees, and other pollinators, one-third of our food supply is in danger, it will take more than good intentions to preserve and protect bees and other pollinators,” she added.

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The world with a 70 meters sea-level rise
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If all the ice covering Antarctica, Greenland, (Antarctica would make about 60 meters of sea-level rise, Greenland about 7.4 meters), and in mountain ice caps around the globe were to melt, sea level would rise about 70 meters (230 feet) and cover all seaside cities.
The user 7LeagueBoots made an atlas of maps that vividly illustrate what will happen to cities located on the shores of the oceans when the world’s oceans rise by 70 meters (230 feet).
Eastern and Southern United States with a 70 meters sea-level rise
North American West Coast
North Sea Countries with a 70 meters sea-level rise
The Mediterranean and Black Seas
Black, Caspian, and Aral Seas
Northern Russia with a 70 meters sea-level rise
The Middle East and India
East Asia and the East China Sea
Mainland Southeast Asia
Island Southeast Asia
If the sea level rises 100 meters, the consequences will be even more frightening.
Wonder why ol’ China isn’t worried seeing they have the most to lose in this scenario and yet are the #1 polluter on Earth? Hmm…
Absurd to think China is not concerned. Size and development ensure that China would have to generate more carbon than anyone else unless they chose to live pre-industrially. The only rogue nations on climate agreements are the USA and a few other defective misfits.
Wrong map of greenland! There wil be no in land see and the prove is there right for our eyes. About 12.000 years ago the last ice age ended Scandinavia that was unther miles of land ice was pussed down in to the arnt crust so when the ice melted ther was no inland sea forming but Scandinavia rised upwards and is still doing so. So Greenland wil also rise out of the earth crust and so will Antartica. But there where land was pussed down somewhere else it wil rice. Northern Europ was lifted up during the last Ice age. Today this region sinks down over about 10 mm a year. Sea level rice? For get it it is a way to let your pay for your own fear!
Isostasy is going to take a long time to eliminate that hole in the middle of Greenland. No inland sea in Scandinavia? What do you think the Baltic is?
The baltic is not a result of the melting of the glaciers in Norway after the ice age. Because the baltic was already there.
The quick rice of the land in Norway points out that there wil not be a inland sea in greenland and also on the antartic
RE: 70 M, MegaDams, Locks, Hydro
See / study: https://vividmaps.com/the-world-with-a-70-meters-sea-level-rise/
To save human civilizations, we must immediately eliminate CO2, CH4, CFCs, HFCs &
other greenhouse gas emissions. Given how little Big Businesses & Big
Governments have done since the 1992 Rio Climate Summit, don’t hold your
breath. While we rapidly slow, stop & reverse GHG emissions, we must also mitigate the submerging of civilizations. Our First MegaDam goes at Straits of Gibraltar & second / twin dam at either Suez Canal choke-point or between Djibouti & Mayyun. Build in & out locks at both dams. Stablize the Med & Black Seas about 1 meter below 20th Century MSL. These 2 MegaDams will also save Caspian & Aral Sea’s Civilizations
& ‘tis our most essential project of Planet EARTH!!! Design & install Hydro
Turbine-Generator Sets at both MegaDams, with operational Heads ranging from 5
to 75 meters!! Yeap, it will work because twice as much water evaporates annually from Med Sea as flows in from the rivers!! Build both Red-Dead & Med-Dead Pumped-Storage Hydro projects to remove excess salt, generate Net electricity, extract more Potassium, produce drinking & irrigation water via reverse osmosis at Dead Sea cliffs. Build similar Pumped –Hydro project from south Med. Coast into the Qattara Depression in northwest Egypt!!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qattara_Depression “…potential to generate hydroelectricity here.”
Other Choke-Points where MegaDams, locks & hydro can save smaller human
civilizations include: Golden Gate Strait from San Francisco to Marin County, CA, Strait of Hormuz from Oman to Iran, 2 MegaDams in South Australia east of Adelaide at Mannum near mouth of Murray River & at south side of Port Augusta!!! Eventually raise the top of Laguna Dam on Colorado River north of Yuma, AZ from 140’ to 230’ & across Gila River build dam to 230’ just north of the Siphon of the Wellton-Mohawk Canal! Where else are Choke-Points narrow enough for MegaDams to be feasible???
Meantime move millions of humans from Ganges, Mekong, Mississippi & Nile Deltas also Gulf & Atlantic coasts of USA to the Great Lakes region above the 1,000
year flood plains & more than 70 meters (230 feet) higher than OLD Sea Level!!! Ron [email protected]
The new coastlines look really cool, but most of the worlds fertile land would be lost, only way to get thru this would be to to use green houses and tons of energy to move desalinate water and pump it to applicable areas. The amount of people displaced worldwide is incredible, this would be a HUGE disaster.
Not to worry. Iowa is at 900 feet. you don’t need to start holding your breath yet.
Sounds good. What we lost on the coast in land mass would be more than gained by uncovering Antarctica. Also, Australia would gain an inland sea which would make the center of the continent farmable.
Well Greenland plus the Antarctic archipelago. But I doubt it balances out with a full 70m. OTOH, the arable increase is more likely.
Add Siberia and Northern Canada.
Would sadly be losing the most valuable land which is the fertile land in river valleys to flooding all over the world. Unlikely that Antartica has fertile land under the glacier to the same degree to make up for the losses
Using the eastern North America map as a basemap for three novels.
Interesting, if wildly speculative.
The 2021 IPCC AR6 predicted a best estimate sea level rise of 6-27 inches in 2070.
One meter is sort of in the ballpark, if a little high. A 70 meter rise in sea levels is way out in LaLaLa Land.


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These Indian blockbusters were shot in various locations across the Middle East, proving that Bollywood’s love affair with the region has a storied history.
The cast and crew of the upcoming Bollywood film, including actor Salman Khan, just wrapped up their shoot in Abu Dhabi after an intensive 15 days of filming across three locations.
Ek Tha Tiger
This 2012 film starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif was shot in Cuba, Hong Kong, Thailand and Ireland, while the production crew spent two months in Istanbul.
Political thriller Phantom starred Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif and was partly shot in Lebanon, including in Beirut, Khandaq Al-Ghameeq and the mountain town of Kfardebian.
‘Happy New Year’
Bollywood heavyweights Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Jackie Shroff shot this 2014 film in Dubai at Atlantis, The Palm.
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Mother Nature’s Masterpiece In ND
What a week we just had, a blizzard that came in and hit us dead center, a comedian found himself stuck ( literally ), and clean-up has begun
Mother Nature decided to flex her muscles a little early, directing a storm that came in early Thursday morning and began to drop what eventually ended up almost a record amount of snow here In Bismarck - According to bringmethenews.com "The storm blew away the Nov. 10 record in Bismarck, with the National Weather Service office near the city's airport measuring 17 inches of snow. That smashed the record of 9.1 inches for the date and was just 0.3 inches shy of tying the 24-hour snowfall record in Bismarck. A stunning 17.3 inches fell on April 14, 2013" Nasty was the appropriate word for the conditions that we were left with, so many people were snowed in, plows doing their best to hit the streets, I saw accidents everywhere, and motorists stuck ( I was one of them, having skidded off into a huge snow drift ) - One well-known comedian and his crew felt the wrath and found themselves stuck ( Bert Kreischer ) - his show was forced to reschedule. Mother Nature wasn't done yet...
Have you ever seen a sun pillar?
I have heard about this light show many times but never saw one for myself. Meteorologist Jacob Morse describes it this way " Sun pillars are seen only at sunrise or sunset when the sun is really low on the horizon and the ice crystals reflect some of the sunlight vertically creating an enhanced area of brightness above the sun" - this is obviously one of these things you don't see every day, and it kind of reminds me of the green flash, which I did see once in San Diego, California. Friday afternoon around 5:00 check out what Melanie Matejcek Payne captured on her camera in Grand Forks.
Without a doubt, Melanie said it best "Nature's beauty is amazing around the ND/MN areas" ..... I second that, especially when Mother Nature is in a good mood.


The Biomimetic Smart Material Group at QIBEBT (Chaoxu LI) found that ultrasonically exfoliated WS2 strongly bound in thin layers to alginate. The nanofilm exhibited excellent mechanical properties with a high tensile strength and toughness superior to natural bio-composites such as nacre, bone and dentin. It can be self-heated up to 300 oC within several seconds under low-dose radiation due to its high photo-thermal ability of WS2 nanosheets. The water-absorption and cation-binding capacities of sodium alginate endow the composite film with smart actuating applications in the forms of photo-driven motor, walking robot and gripper, etc. For example, a soft gripper was created with four stripes of actuating film as cantilevers. The grasping/releasing motion was driven by switching light radiation on and off. The responsiveness was swift (e.g., 12 s to grasp and 10 s to release), being comparable with or even superior to other reported smart grippers. Due to the super mechanical properties, the gripper could grab a steel ball with the weight 500 times heavier than the gripper itself.
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By Tess Ingram
The number of international healthcare workers in West Australian public hospitals dropped 20 per cent in the 12 months to January, putting an already strained system under increased pressure.
In January 2021, WA Health employed 99 healthcare workers in medical and nursing roles on temporary skilled worker visas.
This was a 20 per cent reduction, or decline of 26 workers, from 125 people a year earlier.
The WA Health data obtained by WAtoday reveals another driver of the pressure on the strained hospital system, which has relied on international workers for many years.
Every winter, the arrival of international healthcare workers, particularly doctors from Ireland and the UK, has helped to fill gaps in the state system and allow busy local doctors to take leave.
“In 2020, following the initial COVID outbreak, many junior overseas-trained doctors returned home, leaving a significant gap,” a Department of Health spokesperson said.
“Subsequent recruitment took longer than pre-COVID recruitment, meaning a longer delay before replacement.”
The peak bodies representing WA’s doctors and nurses have been sounding the alarm about the state of the health system for months, including the impact of staff shortages on wait times in public hospitals. Earlier this month, seven-year-old Aishwarya Aswath died after waiting two hours to be seen by a doctor at Perth’s Children’s Hospital.
It appears the department has been aware of its reliance on international doctors for many years, warning in a 2017 report of the risks that existed if that supply of workers was shut off.
Over-reliance risks predicted
The report by the Medical Workforce Branch of the WA Department of Health projected a shortfall of 1450 medical practitioners across all specialties in the state by 2025.
The report found the number of trained specialists would not meet demand in 18 specialties by 2025 “with the resulting risk of not being able to meet health service needs and compromising safety and quality of care”.
The report noted the state relied on international medical graduates to help cover this demand and said these overseas doctors would continue to address short to medium-term shortfalls unless “policy changes or shortages” disrupted recruitment.
“It is important to understand the impact a reduction in recruitment of IMGs would have on our health system in the short-term with regard to junior doctor numbers and in our consultant staff in the medium to long-term,” the report warned.
“Policy changes or shortages in countries that traditionally supply our IMGs could have the potential to move a specialty from having a small excess to a shortfall within a very short time period.”
Despite this, the number of international healthcare workers on visas continued to rise.
Demand for overseas workers rises
In the 2020 financial year, the number of healthcare workers granted visas in WA increased by 8.2 per cent, according to the most recent report on temporary skilled visas from the Department of Home Affairs.
A total of 530 applications were granted, up from 490 in 2018-19, an increase despite migration in the last three months of the year being all but stopped by border restrictions.
Junior doctors, referred to as resident medical officers, were the profession granted the most visas, ahead of mechanical engineering technicians and diesel motor mechanics. General practitioners came in fourth.
AMA WA president Andrew Miller said international staff had become a critical part of the workforce.
“These doctors are a buffer … they are not a big group but they are incredibly important because if you don’t fill that last percentage of roles then the system starts to fall apart,” Dr Miller said.
“We were already trying to make up for a shortage and then COVID happened, borders closed and we went a long way backwards. That’s how Fiona Stanley ended up about 65 junior medical staff short at one stage last year.”
Dr Miller said the staffing issues had created significant problems for the operation of the hospitals and the welfare of local staff.
Government redirecting staff
The Department of Health spokesperson said it had been focusing on ensuring high priority areas had enough junior medical doctors.
“This included starting a cohort of interns at Fiona Stanley Hospital in early November 2020. Additionally, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency opened its graduate registration processes earlier (from 14 September 2020) and developed supporting resources to encourage early applications from the entry level clinical workforce to assist with workforce supply across all jurisdictions,” they said.
The spokesperson acknowledged some staff had been redirected to COVID-related activities and said the department was helping hospitals recruit more newly recently qualified nurses and move skilled nurses back to the acute care setting.
In April, Health Minister Roger Cook also announced the launch of a national and international recruitment drive to bring more experienced nurses into the health system.
However, Dr Miller said solutions offered to date lacked the “visionary planning and action” required for a staffing problem that had been developing for years and exacerbated by COVID-19 border restrictions.
He said a co-ordinated response from state and federal governments was required to strip out bureaucracy and allow much-needed medical staff into the country.
Migration crash predicted
In a July 2020 budget update, the federal government forecast overseas migration to Australia would fall from 232,000 in 2018-19 to 154,000 in 2019-20 and 31,000 in 2020-21 due to border and visa restrictions.
Since March 20 last year, travel restrictions capped the number of international arrivals into Australia and prevented foreign nationals from entering unless they met certain criteria or obtained an exemption.
Exemptions are granted to people providing critical or specialist medical services, people with critical skills required to maintain the supply of essential goods and services, people delivering services in sectors critical to Australia’s economic recovery or people sponsored by an employer to work in Australia in a “priority migration skilled occupation”.
Eleven of the 18 exempt occupations are in medical fields.
A spokesperson from the Australian Border Force said since March 20 last year, 90 per cent of applications relating to medical fields had been approved, equating to more than 1500 people.
The spokesperson said there was no limit placed on the number of individual travel exemptions issued.
‘Life and death’ issue
However, Kalgoorlie GP April Armstrong said international doctors with secured work and approved visas were struggling to get into the country.
Dr Armstrong is the only doctor at her clinic, and is relying on two east coast doctors attending to her clients via videolink after being unable to get overseas doctors in to help.
She said she had been advocating on behalf of international doctors seeking to get into the country but many could not get the exemptions they needed.
“It is not just a workforce issue, it affects people’s lives. We are talking about life and death because people can’t be seen because they are sitting in a waiting room,” she said.
“I can see the rollout of the vaccines will be further slowed from a smaller workforce, tragedies like we saw at PCH will happen more regularly … and there will be declines in long-term health outcomes for patients.
“Kalgoorlie is generally a good bellweather for medical workforce issues in WA … and like Kalgoorlie was a warning flag that there was something wrong in WA, WA is the warning flag there is something wrong in Australia. This is an urgent national issue.”
A spokesperson for the Department of Infrastructure, which oversees arrival caps, said they were based on state quarantine capacity.
“Airlines are responsible for managing individual bookings within the arrival caps in place,” they said.
“Airlines seeking an increase in their caps for specific flights for compassionate and medical cases can apply to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, and they will be considered depending upon available capacity.”
A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said its highest priority was helping vulnerable Australians overseas. About 34,500 people are currently registered as being overseas and wanting to return.
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The Pitrupaksha fair in Gaya is going to start from 10th September. People go to Pitru Paksha Mela and perform Pind Daan, Tarpan and Shradh for the sake of their ancestors. The Pitrupaksha Mela will start from 10th September this year and will continue till 25th September. Rail SP Pramod Kumar Mandal inspected the railway junction. He said that in view of the Pitrupaksha fair, 200 forces will come from other districts including Patna district at the junction and will protect the devotees coming from outside as well as the railway passengers. Rail SP saw from platform number one at the junction to platform number seven, reservation counter and station premises. During this, directions were given to other officers including Railway DSP and Railway Station Officer.
200 jawans will protect the passengers at the junction
In the Pitrupaksha Mela, both the RPF and the Railway Police team will jointly provide security as well as other cooperation to the railway passengers going to and from Gaya railway station. More than 200 personnel will be deployed at the junction for the safety of the passengers. Not only this, the campaign will be run in the railway station premises on three shifts. So that, theft, pickpocketing, snatching, mobile thieves and liquor traders can be caught. Rail SP said that officers and soldiers should be deployed in every corner of Gaya railway station. At the same time, in trains opening and passing from Gaya railway station, solve their problems by taking feedbags from railway passengers.
Do not be careless in the service of railway passengers
Rail SP held a special meeting with railway officers and jawans. In the meeting, the cases were settled and discussed. Not only this, while giving strict instructions to the officers and jawans, he said that there should be no negligence in the safety and service of railway passengers. Otherwise departmental action will be taken against you. Our first priority is to serve the railway passengers. On seeing the elderly, handicapped and aged railway passengers, start protecting at the station. So that, they do not have to face problems.


Movies offer entertainment for a limited period of time. So we need something that goes on for a long time without much boredom. That is what the TV shows do. They keep you entertained by their interesting storytelling feature that makes us curious about the next episode. From movies, there is a large shift towards the TV shows. So here we have listed the best TV shows on Netflix that you just cannot miss. Some of them are the best TV series of all time.
Best TV shows on Netflix
Netflix is a treasure of some of the most popular TV shows. If you are looking for an entertainment source that is not limited to 2 or 3 hours then these are best for you. Netflix TV shows list is never-ending. By watching these shows you can keep yourself for a long period of time. It could be for days or weeks. You won’t have to hunt for the right title as the list includes best TV shows on Netflix right now.
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This is a supernatural thriller show. The story is based on a town that is experiencing odd occurrences with the deceased. They keep coming back to life as if nothing happened to them. The car crash victims start reappearing unharmed. The people around them try to find out what’s exactly going on. This isn’t a typical zombie story that makes it interesting to watch.
Better Call Saul
If you like watching crime drama series then you are definitely going to like this one. It has a sequel too with title “Breaking Bad”. The series stars Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman. The story revolves around his transformation from an Ex-con artist into a morally challenged criminal lawyer. This series has received prominent nominations and awards. It is one of those good shows to watch during the long weekends.
The title might sound like a horror or ghost story but it isn’t. The tale is about a lawyer who is blind. Although he is blind still he turns out to be a fighter to get rid of the culprits. Matt Murdock is the character name of a daredevil. We are sure you will not find a better show than this on the Netflix TV shows full list. And yes wherever it is necessary the show doesn’t back out in showing the scenes of violence.
If you like suspense related stories then “The Fall” is a must watch. Here, the killer i.e. Paul Spector is a therapist who tries to maintain his professional and personal lives while hunting women. The audience will be hooked up to their screen in trying to find out who the real killer is. It is interesting to watch how the detective gets his hands on the murderer.
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This is one of those fun shows to watch on Netflix. The central character i.e. Dylan is diagnosed with Chlamydia. He needs to inform all his former lovers about the same. The show focuses on Dylan’s past so you will be able to see a lot of flashbacks. It is a complete balance of drama and comedy. Other than this you can also check the best Netflix original series to keep yourself engaged.


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Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has called on the Federal government to review the Corps members’ monthly allowance from the current 19,500 to N50,000, saying the current allowance is no longer feasible to sustain Corpers with the current economic situation in the Country.
The Governor who decried the deplorable condition of the Ekiti NYSC orientation camp in Ise/Emure promised immediate release of N20 million naira for the renovation of the camp.
He challenged the Federal Government to live up to responsibility by coming out to tackle headlong, the challenges confronting NYSC, noting that the Corps members’ welfare should be a priority.
While addressing the Corp members at the Orientation Camp during a tour of the camp to ascertain the state of facilities there, he promised immediate release of an official car to the State coordinator.
The governor promised constant support for the scheme and encouraged the Corps members to be determined to break the jinx of poverty by being diligent, citing himself as evidence of hope for the poor.
Fayose who made a surprise visit at the camp kitchen where members of Platoon 9 were preparing dinner for Corps members, availed himself of the eba meal, sat down there in the kitchen and consumed it to the admiration of the Corps members.
Earlier, the NYSC State Director, Mrs Eze Ukagha commended the efforts of the governor towards the citing of the camp,provision of borehole facility, generating set, vehicle and other facilities during his first term in office.
She solicited the assistance of the governor towards the renovation of the camp and provision of some facilities, appreciating him for a release of N650,000 and N250,000 for the repair of blown of roofs and medical bill of some Corps members respectively.
The Coordinator promised the commitment of the 2,116 Batch ‘B’, stream 2 Corps Members to the development of the State, describing them as very disciplined and dedicated set of Corps members.
Some of the Corps members commended the governor for his love and contribution to the camp which has become dilapidated. They described the governor as a grassroots man and promised to serve the State dutifully.


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So why is this vile practice so prevalent? Why do website owners permit its continuance? And why are there now so many people who feel that they have a right to harm other people through their words? Why are there so few people who speak out as it is happening? And is there a way in which we can stop this trend from going any further?
Why Cyber Bullying Flourishes on the Web
by Tessa Schlesinger. CyberBulling is alive and well. It’s protected by entrepreneurs and those who indulge in it have been responsible for more than a handful of suicides.
Cyber Bullies Move in Packs
CyberBullies on the Internet
You could be talking to a cyber bully right now and not know it because cyber bullies only come alive on the web.
I know that since my advent to the web eighteen or nineteen years ago, I have met thousands. Say anything which, in some manner, counters what they are saying, and they will immediately begin to disparage your character. There is no way of countering this because, even if you provide evidence to the contrary, they will ignore the evidence, take it out of context, and immediately insult and belittle you in some way. More to the point, the pack of like-minded individuals who support this kind of bullying will join in and, in no time at all, you will be demolished. What is interesting is that very few will come to your defense. I suspect it is because they are too scared of being attacked as well.
So why is this kind of barbaric behavior so prevalent now.
I have some answers, none of which is flattering to the type of individuals who indulge in this kind of interaction.
Packers cheerleader fights bullying after thousands of Bears fans post nasty comments about her looks on Facebook Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/a
A brave Wisconsin cheerleader has taken a stand against bullying after a photo of her was posted on Facebook with a caption that made fun of her looks. Kaitlyn Collins, a cheerleader for the Green Bay Packers, says the picture was uploaded on the Chicago Bears Fan Facebook page on February 4 with the note, 'Like if You Agree The Packers Have The Worst Cheerleaders in The NFL!'
Teen who posted video about cyberbullying commits suicide
Amanda Todd, 15, of Canada, killed herself one month after she posted the heartbreaking YouTube video, which details her experience being bullied and tormented, after a topless photo she shared with someone in an Internet chatroom surfaced at school.
Erin Gallagher, Irish Teen, Commits Suicide After Battle With 'Vicious' Cyberbullying
A 13-year-old girl took her own life over the weekend after enduring "vicious online bullying," reports say. According to the Irish Independent, Erin Gallagher of Ballybofey was reportedly found dead by relatives on Saturday night. The teenager had allegedly "warned her tormentors" that she was intending to commit suicide only 24 hours before.
StopCyberbullying was the first cyberbullying prevention program in North America. Its specially-trained young volunteers design and deliver community programs to help their peers address cyberbullying. StopCyberbullying's founder, Parry Aftab, calls them her "cyberarmy" empowered to tackle this important issue. These teens and tweens staff their own text messaging support line for other young people, build apps to promote kindness, and provide student peer support in their schools.
Anatomy of a CyberBully
What makes someone a Cyber Bully?
Not every cyber bully has the exact same qualities but they will have several of the attributes below.
- They have no power in their own lives and there are authorities in their own lives against whom they do not have the power to stand. So rather than confront the people or person in their own lives who is belittling them and making them feel powerless, they use the same methodology against others in order to retrieve the power they lost elsewhere.
- They simply have bad genes and are mean-spirited people. Increasingly evidence (read the twin and triplet studies in National Geographic awhile ago) shows that character is as much formed by our genes, epigenetics, and brain chemistry as anything else. Personally, I think that our environment is more likely to reveal what we are made of than to actually form our character. That said, I think success is dependent on our environment. In other words, character is innate while what we achieve with that character is determined by our environment. In other words, these cyber bullies are simply revealing who they really are.
- Cyber bullies are, at their core, cowards. They only come out when they can do so in numbers and in safety. It is the root of pack behavior which is about the most vicious and barbaric behavior in human existence. When two or more people are there to support each other in their evil, they have permission to be who they are.
- The web environment where entrepreneurs put money above any form of civilized and/or ethical behavior provides a safe environment for these primitive life forms. And make no mistake, people who indulge in this kind of behavior are barbaric and primitive. You question that? Civilized behavior is the opposite of being barbaric. Being civilized means to take other peoples’ situations and feelings into consideration. Barbaric means that one has no concern for others and one even enjoys their suffering. So, yes, these people are barbaric, and their numbers are increasing, thanks to the entrepreneurs who own the websites and put profit above civilization. This web environment also allows these people to congregate with those of their kind.
- There is little censure from those who are quietly incensed by this type of behavior. Part of this is the same reason that so many Germans remained quiet during the holocaust. They were too scared for their own safety. In addition, Stanley Milgram conducted experiments in the 50s to determine why so many people remained quiet when they knew something very wrong was happening. It appears that 96% of the population are so scared of authority that they will do what authority tells them even when authority is blatantly wrong. In any event, so we have now arrived in a time and place where uncivilized behavior is rapidly becoming the norm.
Taking Action Against Cyber Bullies
How to Stop CyberBullies.
So are you a cyber bully? Do you have terrible things to say to other people because you are supported by like-minded people? If so, shame on you. I have nothing more to say to you. You’re not my type.
On the other hand, if you’d like to be part of the solution, then it’s time to confront all the web owners who permit this kind of behavior on their websites. They are far too many to name.
Have You Been Guilty of Cyberbullying?
It's not so easy to stop cyber bullies without combined and sustained action by everybody
Is it Difficult to Stop Cyber Bullies?
So here’s the issue. Many of these website owners do not want to invest money in this. It requires a fair-minded individual to look at all incidents. If the websites are large enough, it will require quite a few people.
Most websites do one of two things. They automate the feature so that you can click it and report it. The second is that they appoint ‘moderators’ to check for it. Neither of these issues work because the kind of people who volunteer to become moderators are the type of people who are cyber bullies themselves. The other thing is that cyber bullies decide to eliminate an innocent person by, collectively, clicking on the ‘report’ button for innocent people. Thus innocent people get penalized.
First steps in stoppying cyber bullies
Together we can stop cyberbullying
By beginning to publicly speak against these people, we can begin to make our disapproval felt. We can’t do it alone. We need each other. The attack by cyber bullies against people who take a stand is too vicious for any one person to endure it. We need to point it out whenever someone attacks the character (as opposed to pointing flaws in someone’s reasoning) and then we need to never speak to those people again. They need public censure. It is the only way it will stop. This includes removing ourselves en masse from websites where it is permitted - even if it means losing friends and money. That is the price of civilization! We sometimes have to sacrifice what we have in order to sustain what we want and need.

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In honor of the love of learning, here’s information about AVAs and how to use this knowledge to your advantage.
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The Book Nook and more ...
Indulge your urge to shop on Wednesdays from — to 5 p.m. — visit The Book Nook at York Public Library. Operated by the Friends of the York Public Library, it's a place to buy gently used books, videos, and audio tapes while at the same time supporting the York Public Library. According to "Friends" President John Dwyer, it is an idea whose time has come.
With the annual book sale so popular and people continually asking about sale books, it seemed a natural. Thanks to the hard work of Don and Joan Simard, John and Jane Dwyer and other friends and volunteers, the idea has become a reality. A storage and custodial work area has been cleaned, organized and lined with book shelves to display our wares. For the winter, the Book Nook will be open on Wednesdays from — to 5 p.m. What a great opportunity to buy a gift or stocking stuffer or just find a good read to keep you warm as the snow begins to fly.
Reminder - don't forget the York Harbor Holiday Stroll library fund-raiser this coming Sunday, Dec. 12, from — to 6 p.m. A $10 ticket gets you into eight wonderfully decorated houses in the Harbor. Refreshments will be served at one of the stops on the stroll. Not only will you get a good dose of holiday spirit on your walk through town, but you will benefit the library. Tickets are on sale at the library through Dec. 11. On Dec. 12, they will be sold at the York Art Association Gallery at 394 York St., in York Harbor.
Art exhibit through the end of January: Three of York's celebrated artists - illustrators of children's books - now have their work on display at the York Public Library. Laura Rankin, Carey Armstrong-Ellis and Jeannie Brett have original art from the many books they have published over the years. The exhibit will run through January 2005.
Laura Rankin was the recipient of the 2003 Lupine Honor award for writing and illustrating "Swan Harbor - a Nature Counting Book," and has also written "The Handmade Alphabet," specifically for deaf children. She holds a degree in speech and drama from UNH, and has also been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the State University of New York for the contribution her book has made to deaf culture.
Carey Armstrong-Ellis is well known for her soft sculpture, joyfully bizarre characters that she fashions with a variety of materials and then paints and dresses comically. A graduate of UMO with a degree in zoology, she has also studied illustration at UNH, and wrote "Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It," the intriguing story of a youthfu* pack rat" published in 2002. She also authored "The Twelve Days of Kindergarten," an account - in verse - of a child's experience upon entering kindergarten. She is presently finishing "Albert Goes to Slug School," to be published next fall.
Jeannie Brett is very well-known locally - and far beyond - for her wonderfu* L is for Lobster" and "M is for Mayflower" books. She pursued her studies at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She finds her inspiration in the natural world around us, in particular the one in which she grew up on the New England seacoast.


Republican lawmakers have expressed misgivings about the idea of Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting Washington, D.C., but the bulk of Republican voters approve of it – putting the party’s officials at odds with the GOP base.
A new Morning Consult/Politico poll found 73 percent of Republicans support President Donald Trump hosting Putin in Washington in the fall – joining a 43 percent plurality of all voters in support of the meeting.
The survey of 1,996 registered voters was conducted July 19-23, after White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that National Security Advisor John Bolton was asked to invite Putin to Washington in the fall, following the two leaders’ Helsinki summit last week.
The prospect of another meeting – this time in Washington – has prompted some top Republicans to voice their reservations. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the party’s whip, said he’d prefer that Trump put another meeting on the “back burner for a while," according to The Hill, and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) told Politico “I’m not sure that’s such a great idea at this point.”
When asked by reporters about a possible meeting with Putin, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Tuesday said Congress “would certainly not be giving him an invitation to do a joint session,” since that is “something we reserve for allies.” Ryan added that he is comfortable with presidents meeting one-on-one with foreign leaders, but what matters is the message they present.
“If the message is ‘stop meddling in our country’ – ‘stop violating our sovereignty’ – then I support that,” Ryan said.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) sang a similar tune, telling reporters later that day that “the speaker and I have been clear that Putin would not be welcome up here at the Capitol.”
The Kremlin has not formally accepted Trump’s invitation.
The White House spent the days following Trump’s summit with Putin seeking to clarify the president’s stance on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Standing alongside the Russian president at their July 16 summit, Trump cast doubt on U.S. intelligence reports that accused Russia of meddling, saying, "I don't see any reason why it would be."
Back in Washington, Trump said he misspoke, saying the word “would” when he meant to say “wouldn’t.”
“I accept our intelligence community's conclusion that Russia's meddling in the 2016 election took place,” he told reporters the day after the summit, adding, “Could be other people also; there’s a lot of people out there."
Voters were split on what Trump actually believes about Russian interference: A small plurality (39 percent) said he does believe Russia tried to meddle in the 2016 race, while 34 percent said he doesn’t. Republicans were split – 37 percent to 36 percent – on the question, while a plurality of Democrats said Trump does believe Russia tried to influence the contest.
When asked about their own views, 42 percent of all voters, a plurality, said they believe Russia did influence the 2016 presidential election – while a larger share, 56 percent, said Russia tried to influence the contest.
Sixty-three percent of Republicans said Russia did not influence the 2016 election, down 6 percentage points since voters were asked the same question in January; other voters’ views were largely unchanged.
Republican voters were almost evenly split on whether Russia attempted to sway the last presidential election, 38 percent to 39 percent.
Trump said Tuesday he was concerned “Russia will be fighting very hard to have an impact on the upcoming Election,” but “based on the fact that no President has been tougher on Russia than me, they will be pushing very hard for the Democrats.”
A majority of voters agreed with Trump that Russia would try to influence the 2018 midterms, and a 43 percent plurality said the same about the 2020 presidential contest.
But when it comes to who would benefit, U.S. voters had a different perspective: 47 percent thought Russia was more likely to help GOP candidates in 2018, compared to 13 percent who said it would help Democratic candidates.


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When you hear that garlic and onion are out from the menu, that's when the long and painful 'spice quest' begins!
You start to wonder, how in the world will you manage without their tangy flavors.
And are there any dishes without garlic and onion, anyway?
Well, don't despair- they are:
IBS recipes. Low FODmap diet.
And yes, there's life after garlic. There's even a garlic substitute you can use!
So let's get down to business!
Low FODmap spices list:
-Asafoetida Powder (or 'hing').
It's basically a low FODmap garlic substitute.
It has garlicky taste and smell, so if you're not a Vampire or/and if you really miss garlic, you should stock up. Word of warning: the smell of the spice in unbearable!
A wonder spice! Good for literally everything and it's low fodmap. Yay!
-Cayenne pepper (use in moderation)*
If you really want a kick, cayenne pepper is a way to go!
Tangy, spicy and good for digestion.
- Sweet chili (use in moderation).
Gentler than regular chili, but still gives you that kick.
-Pepper, coarse pepper & Sichuan pepper
-Salt and coarse salt.
You can also use smoked and hot paprika, but please, give it a try first.
-Cloves (in moderation)
Dried and fresh herbs:
* Use in moderation means: try it first and start small.
If it's your first time after diagnosis, one teaspoon should do. You can always add more if it agrees with you.
As you can see, it's not all doom and gloom. You can still enjoy plenty of flavors, and there are still more to discover.
So don't wait any longer, just spice it up! :)
IBS general info: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Summary: The bowl judgments remind us of the seriousness of sin and the need to repent continually
Randy, the painter, often thinned his paint to make it go further. So when the local Baptist Church decided to restore its biggest building. Randy put in a low bid and got the job.
He bought the paint, and, yes, thinned it to make it go further. Well, Randy was painting away, the job nearly completed, when suddenly there was a clap of thunder. The sky opened, and the rain poured down. It washed the thinned paint off the church.
Randy fell from the scaffold, landing among the puddles of paint that had run off the building. He was no fool. He knew this was a judgment from the Almighty. Randy raised his voice to the heavens, crying, "Oh, God, forgive me; what should I do?"
And from above, a mighty voice roared: “Repaint! Repaint! And thin no more!"
While we might chuckle at that really bad joke, the fact is that sin and repentance are no laughing matters. And perhaps the greatest benefit of the passage that we’ll look at this morning is that it reminds us of just how serious of a matter that sin is.
What is not surprising in our culture is the fact that unbelievers underestimate the seriousness of sin. So to an extent that I’ve certainly never seen before in my lifetime people openly flaunt behaviors that the Bible clearly identifies as sinful. They joke that they don’t mind going to hell because all of their buddies will be there, too, and they’ll have a great time partying together, not realizing that the fate that awaits them will be more horrible than they could ever imagine.
But what is really scary to me is that those of us who identify ourselves as Christians also have a tendency to underestimate the seriousness of sin. And much of that blame must go to the church itself and to those within the church that have peddled a “cheap grace” that minimizes the seriousness of our sin and the need for genuine repentance. So there are many so called Christians who just keep on sinning because they figure all they have to do is to ask God and He’ll forgive their sin, which He will, at least up to a point.
But I’m convinced that we will never truly be able to live the kind of life God want us to live until we begin to see our sin from His perspective and realize just how serious it is. And chapter 16 of Revelation very clearly presents the seriousness of our sin from God’s perspective. You’ll want to go ahead and open your Bibles to that chapter and follow along this morning. Since we’re going to cover the entire chapter, I’m going to break it down into several sections. Follow along as I begin reading in verse 1:
1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.”
2 So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.
3 The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it became like the blood of a corpse, and every living thing died that was in the sea.

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Alex Trebek might not be the coolest guy around, but he seemed pretty with it when he showed off his knowledge of popular music on "Jeopardy!" a couple of nights ago.
Trebek read a clue that included lyrics from Rihanna's song "Umbrella."
His reading was a little stilted, but Trebek was able to pull it off. For one thing, he nailed the "eh" portion of the song.
So, if you ever wanted to hear Alex Trebek reciting lines from a Rihanna song, here's your chance.
Check out the video above.


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cherry tomatoes, cut in half (or yellow pear tomatoes)
ricotta cheese, (low-fat)
In food processor, combine flour, cornmeal, yeast, salt and sugar and pulse on and off to mix. In small saucepan or glass measuring cup, combine 2/3 cup water and 1 teaspoon oil. Heat on stove top or in microwave until hot to the touch. An instant-read thermometer should register between 110°F and 120°F (43 and 50 °C).
With food processor motor running, gradually pour hot liquid through feed tube. Process until dough forms a ball, then process for 1 minute to knead. (If mixture is too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water).
Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large pot, heat 2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add scallions and garlic and cook, stirring, until just softened, 30 to 60 seconds.
Add spinach and cook, tossing with tongs, just until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
Drain spinach mixture in colander, pressing out moisture.
In medium bowl, mix ricotta, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in spinach mixture, feta and dill.
Prepare grill for indirect cooking: If using charcoal grill, build a hot fire in one half of grill. If using gas grill, preheat one burner on high, leaving the other unlit.
Dust 2 baking sheets with cornmeal. Divide pizza dough into 4 pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll each piece into 8" circle. Place 2 dough circles on each prepared baking sheet. Bring crusts and spinach topping to grill.
Using your hands, transfer 2 dough circles to hot side of grill. Cover grill and cook until dough has puffed and underside is light golden, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
Using tongs, flip crusts over and place on cooler side of grill. Spread one-quarter of topping (about 1 cup) over each crust. Top with half of tomatoes. Cover and cook until crusts are crisp and topping is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining crusts, topping and tomatoes.
Serve straight away.
8 servings per recipe
Serving size 1 serving
Amount per serving Calories475
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
Saturated Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 61g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Includes Added Sugars
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrition in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.


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(NBC News) The funeral for Nicholas Smarr was held Sunday afternoon. the coffin holding his body was pulled though the town on a horse drawn carriage…as people from the town he lost his life protecting, lined the streets.
Even the former President Jimmy Carter, who lives just a few miles away came to pay his respects.
Police say Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith were killed by 32-year-old Minquell Lembrick while responding to a domestic call.
Lembrick shot and killed himself as officers closed in on him after a missive manhunt according to police.


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Bill discounting, or invoice discounting is the act of sourcing working capital from future payables. Furthermore, the seller recovers an amount of sales from the financial intermediaries before the due date.
How Bill Discounting Works?
shipment product that means financing bank will be able to discount the bill of exchange only after the shipment of the goods happens.
Benefits Of Bill Discounting
Get tailored bill discounting options to suit your requirement for short term finance, from the date of sale to the date of receipt of payment.
Save on interest rate costs and avoid the need to arrange for collateral on loans when you opt for bill discounting. Minimise delays on short term and working capital funding with our simplified processing, short turnaround times and single-window contact.

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Ebola’s 15 minutes of fame in America increasingly appear to be up.
Twitter has gone from more than 1,000 mentions per minute to just over 200. The national news has put away its chocolate-covered HAZMAT suits. In some ways, this is good news. Panic—and the inevitable panicking about the panic—is counterproductive. But while the risk to Americans remains incredibly low, the risk to international security worsens by the day.
Too much of a positive narrative can be worse than a bad one. The Ebola epidemic is containable, but it has not been contained. In some parts of West Africa, it’s growing faster than ever.
Eclipsed by celebrations over alleged success in containing the epidemic in Liberia, a new deadly outbreak has been silently surging in rural Sierra Leone—allegedly spreading nine times faster than two months ago. Strapped for medical staff and lacking in the resources needed to treat the 5,338 suspected cases, the numbers are soaring.
Sierra Leone, the potential new hot zone of this epidemic, is facing many hurdles. Money is one of them. According to a report from the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health, an estimated $221 million is needed in Sierra Leone, just to contain the outbreak. As of Nov. 3, only $110 million had been earmarked for the region—most of which has yet to arrive.
Leadership is another hurdle. While Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and other NGOs have a strong presence in the region, the 14 districts have largely been left to wage their own battle. Localized efforts to contain the epidemic’s spread in the nation, such as the self-imposed quarantine of the mountainous region of Koinadugu, initially seemed to be working. An October 10th piece in The Washington Post praised the district’s self-isolation as a “resounding success,” calling it the only Ebola-free zone in Sierra Leone.
But just days later, WashPo released an update reporting that the World Health Organization had confirmed several cases in the area. “The district appeared to have lost its coveted title,” it reads. In response to the article, leaders in Koinadugu vehemently disagree with the report, saying the cases have been mistakenly allotted to the area. The quarantine had either failed by then, or did shortly after. But the secrecy and fear surrounding the once-successful quarantine has now put the region in even greater danger. Last week the Red Cross was sent to the region to “urgently collect 30 bodies.” They had reportedly been lying out in the village for days.
That’s not to say Koinadugu didn’t do the best it could with the resources and people it had. NGOs in the area are the first to admit to the severe lack of resources available to help those suffering. “Although there have been some slight reported improvements in Ebola crisis in Liberia, the same cannot be said for Sierra Leone, which has seen a significant surge in reported cases in recent weeks,” writes MSF in a Tuesday update on the epidemic in West Africa.
The international response, says MSF, has been “slow” and “uncoordinated,” leaving many of the greatest needs unaddressed. “MSF teams in West Africa are still seeing critical gaps in all aspects of the response,” the report continues, “including medical care, training of health staff, infection control, contact tracing, epidemiological surveillance, alert and referral systems, community education, and mobilization.”
But of all the factors contributing to an increase of cases in Sierra Leone, it’s the lack of a basic necessity that’s the biggest offender: food.
Ravaged by a decade-long civil war, Sierra Leone’s failing economy meant it was already in a precarious position before the epidemic. Ranking No. 177 out of 187 countries on the UNDP Human Development Index, it registered some of the highest malnutrition rates in the world—including 15 percent acute malnutrition (considered emergency) among children under 5.
Now, with massive districts in the nation sealed off to prevent the spread of the virus, an already limited access to food has been further obstructed. While the World Food Programme has been working to feed more than 400,000 people in Sierra Leone, their efforts have reportedly not been enough. On Tuesday, the Associated Press reported “thousands” of Sierra Leoneans fleeing from their villages to find food.
“The quarantine of Kenema, the third largest town in Sierra Leone, is having a devastating impact on trade—travel is restricted so trucks carrying food cannot freely drive around,” UK organization Disasters Emergency Committee said in a statement. “Food is becoming scarce, which has led to prices increasing beyond the reach of ordinary people.”
It’s a phenomenon Arthur Pratt, a drama teacher, filmmaker, youth organizer, and pastor living in Freetown, has been witnessing firsthand. “I’ve seen children suffering from Ebola,” says the 37-year-old, who was attempting to quiet a barking dog nearby as we speak. “There are infants, children who do not have people with the financial means to take care of them. They lack food, that’s a basic thing,” he says.
Pratt says the lack of food is a result of the mountainous terrain of Sierra Leone, and the remote villages that are interspersed throughout it. “The issue is people are living in villages and towns that are physically inaccessible by vehicle,” he says. In the case of food, helicopters can be used to deliver supplies—which hasn’t been happening as frequently as necessary.
But distance in relation to treatment centers seems to be the reason the Red Cross is spending hours collecting, removing, and burying bodies across the nation. “There are many people who are miles and miles away from centers—and these people cannot even afford to take care of themselves much less get to these centers,” Pratt says. Not that making it to a treatment center would necessarily change things. “We do not have enough of them. They are full,” he says. “There are no empty beds in Sierra Leone.”
If another case of Ebola arrives in the U.S., which is fairly likely at this point, the American public’s obsession with the epidemic will likely return. In the meantime, too much optimism is dangerous—and threatens to further weaken an international response that is already insufficient. Taking your eyes off a disaster doesn’t make it disappear.


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Ukrainian army violates ceasefire 45 times over past 24 hours — DPR Defense Ministry
Russian specialists will dismantle equipment on Mistral warships in September — source
Russian Baltic Fleet’s naval aviation starts missile firing exercises near Kaliningrad
Batch of coal supplied to energy-starved Ukraine from South Africa — official
Dollar and euro down against the ruble at opening of trade
Ukrainian army violates ceasefire 45 times over past 24 hours — DPR Defense MinistryWorld August 04, 14:42
Russian Baltic Fleet’s naval aviation starts missile firing exercises near KaliningradRussia August 04, 14:31
Donetsk republic urges Kiev to adopt constructive approach during talksWorld August 04, 14:21
More than 25 people on international wanted list extradited to Russia in 2015Russia August 04, 14:03
Moscow concerned with expanding influence of Islamic State — Kremlin spokesmanWorld August 04, 13:57
Mariinsky Theater stars to perform at China youth arts festivalNon-political August 04, 13:47
Russian Pacific Fleet coastal defense troops drills to be held in Kamchatka in late AugustRussia August 04, 13:44
Chief of Vatican’s diplomacy calls for walking in step with RussiaWorld August 04, 13:27
Batch of coal supplied to energy-starved Ukraine from South Africa — officialEconomy August 04, 13:19
WASHINGTON, December 20. /ITAR-TASS /. U.S. General Michael Carey, who commanded strategic missile units, was dismissed from service for ‘indecent’ behavior during a trip to Russia.
As reported on Thursday by USAF, he abused alcohol and showed rudeness to host representatives during joint exercises held on Russian territory in July 2013.
Chief Inspector of the U.S. Air Force also noted in his report that during a trip to Russia Carey associated too closely with a certain female foreigner, who by his own admission, “aroused suspicion” from a security standpoint.
Major-general Carey was dismissed from the armed forces of the United States by the Pentagon administration in October 2013 following an investigation initiated against him.
It was known before about his dismissal, but some details of the report of the Inspector General, who engaged in this case, were made public only recently.
Carey commanded the Air Force detachments armed with all the 450 U.S. land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles "Minuteman-3", capable of carrying nuclear warheads.

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PalletScan is an Automated Barcode and Package recognition system that scans and takes images of all the items on the pallets as the vehicle enters the Shed. The automated bar code scanning system can scan an entire truck in 20 seconds!
PalletScan is an Automated Barcode and Package recognition system that scans and takes images of all the items on the pallets as the vehicle enters the Shed. Following the unloading and reloading of the vehicle, the barcodes and packages on the pallet are again scanned as the vehicle exits the shed. This gives a complete audit trail of those pallets that enter and exit the shed and therefore determines those pallets left in the shed. The data provided by the system can be integrated to your Data Processing or Manifest system.
Having won a Motor Transport award and UK IT computing award, the system’s capability speaks for itself. Please take a look at our short animation video to see if this could improve your productivity.
The PalletScan is an Automated Scanning System
- Pallet recognition system
- Bespoke to your logistics/distribution deployment
- Integrated to pre-existing manifest programme
- Single or multiply entry to distribution centre
- Faster booking in/out (20 seconds)
- Image capture of all the consignments (TrailerCan)
- Soft or Hard side versions available
- Increase throughput due to the high-speed scanning
- Improved Productivity


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Kacey Musgrave’s “Same Trailer Different Park” Album Review
I had the chance over the weekend to listen to Kacey Musgrave's "Same Trailer Different Park" album in it's entirety a few times. That's really the only way you can get a good feel for an album and make sure you didn't miss anything. Kacey Musgraves really delivers a fresh new sound to country music. Let me elaborate.
First off, for a 24 year old, she's got some legitimate song writing credentials. She's written songs for Martina Mcbride, Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson, and more. She brings those writing abilities to this album, where she co-writes on each track.
This album is beautiful in it's realistic approach to a mundane life. It's kind of sad, it's a little cynical, and it feels like it was written as a cry for help from a young woman stuck in a trailer park in town near you, with an uncertain future. It's beautifully written and easy to relate to. It's interesting that when I listen to the album, my mind wonders back to folks I've met in the small towns I've lived in through the years. It's a weird feeling, but strangely warm.
"Merry Go Round" is the first single to hit the charts and do well for Musgraves, and the song definitely represents the rest of the album. A rare fun and uplifting song from the album is "My House." Her current single "Blowin' Smoke" is an upbeat song too that reminds you of that job you hated, and your big plans to get out of it. And perhaps my favorite track "Follow Your Arrow," teaches a lesson that people are going to say what they want anyway, so do whatever you want.
Out of 5 stars, "I give Same Trailer Different Park" a 4.5.


Micromax Informatics Ltd on Friday launched its first Google-Certified Android TV in two variants. The 49-inch and 55-inch TVs are priced at Rs 51,990 and Rs 61,990, respectively.
“The new range targets the consumers who want a larger than life experience and desire to access smart Android content on a bigger, sharper, crystal clear screen. We are committed to grow this category further and consolidate our position in the television segment in India,” said Rohan Agarwal, Director, Micromax Informatics Ltd.
Certified by Google, the High-Dynamic Range technology offers stunning picture quality and the TV houses official Google Play Store, games, movies and music.
It runs the latest Android Oreo, has Dolby and DTS sound certification, Quad Core A53 processor, 2.5GB DDR3 RAM and 16GB EMMC Flash ROM, built-in Chromecast, Google assistant with voice-enabled search and wireless smartphone control, among others.
The TVs will be available in stores this month, the company said.