KZN Health MEC urges men to speak openly about illnesses that afflict them
KZN Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane, said the department is putting in place measures to allow men to talk more openly about the diseases that afflict them and to prevent premature and unnecessary deaths. Photo: File
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has ensured that approximately 80 health facilities have at least one nurse during the day and after hours to meet the unique health needs of men.
The province’s health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane, said this was aimed at enabling men to talk more openly about the illnesses that afflict them and to prevent premature and unnecessary deaths. This comes as the province observes Men’s Month throughout July.
We don’t want a man with a sexually transmitted infection or showing symptoms of prostate cancer to say he has a headache because he’s being treated by a nurse.
“The department responds to the health needs of all members of society, but in the course of what we are doing it has become clear that certain population groups, such as LGBTIQA+, need to be treated in a special way. Men also need our attention because their attitude towards their own health and the healthcare system is concerning,” she said.
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Simelane mentioned that the men would only show up when they were too sick, adding that it was unnatural for them to die early.
“It is such a problem in our society that we have even come to accept that in any family, the man is the one who must die first. Indeed, when men are sick, they do not come to our clinics or our hospitals.
They persevere until it is too late and by the time they go to a health facility, their illness has dragged on and it is too late for them to get help.
Simelane said they wanted men to realize they were taken seriously and to know it was okay to go to hospital when they were sick.
“It is also not uncommon for many couples to have a woman tested for a myriad of illnesses, such as Covid-19, HIV and diabetes and when she returns with a clean bill of health, the man will automatically think she is cleared.. Each person must test for themselves.
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She added that another worrying factor was that when they talked to men, especially older ones, they often heard them say that they could not go to the clinic because their neighbor’s daughter or wife was a nurse who would take care of them.
“It then becomes difficult to say what they are suffering from. They said that if there were more nurses, they could speak freely. This is why we launched this initiative which, in the long term, will allow all our establishments to have nurses. »


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ABCD Holiday Fundraiser is Dec. 6
ABCD Inc. will have its Holiday Fundraising Celebration Dec. 10 at the Meyers Lake Ballroom at 3218 Parkway St. NW, Canton Township. The deadline for reservations is Dec. 6. (Information has been corrected to fix an error. See correction at end of story. 8:52 a.m., Nov. 22, 2010).
A cash bar will open at 7 p.m. Food will be served from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. A silent auction also will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by a talent show at 9:30 p.m. Auction winners will be announced at 10:30 p.m., followed by dancing from 11 p.m. until close.
The donation is $20 per person. To make reservations by Dec. 6 call 330-455-6385. All unused RSVPs that are not canceled will be billed.
Correction: ABCD Inc.’s holiday fundraiser is Dec. 10. The deadline for reservations is Dec. 6. This story originally listed the wrong date for the fundraiser.

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Welcome to the George McPhee 2018 Stanley Cup Final.
McPhee, the former Washington Capitals general manager, now GM of the Vegas Golden Knights, has more fingerprints on these teams than I have plates at an all-you-can-eat Vegas buffet.
He is, of course, the architect of arguably the greatest single-season feat ever accomplished by a general manager in any sport — building an expansion franchise roster that would go on to win its conference championship and play in the Stanley Cup Final.
And please, if you are want to argue that the National Hockey League’s decision to give Vegas more opportunities to select talent from existing rosters somehow diminishes what McPhee has done, you’ve taken way too many pucks to the head.
The general manager still hired a coach and assembled a roster that had not played together before — players, who, while talented, like former Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt — were deemed expendable by their old teams.
And now they are the toast of the sports world, the biggest act in the biggest showdown in the world, with Game 1 of the finals against Washington Monday night in Vegas.
Who has done that before? I’ll hang up and wait to hear your answer.
If that isn’t enough, McPhee, who was the general manager in Washington from 1997 until he was fired in April 2014, is responsible for more than half of the Capitals roster that won just its second Eastern Conference championship and it playing in just the franchise’s second Stanley Cup Final.
I might point out that both of the finals appearances that Washington has made were with McPhee at the helm. I also might point out that out of the 18 seasons that McPhee has assembled NHL rosters, the only two that were not under the thumb of owner Ted Leonsis resulted in conference championships.
So maybe we might want to at least consider the possibility that the management issues that limited their playoff success — never getting past the second round after McPhee’s first year when they reached the finals in 1998 — might have rested with someone other than the general manager. Just saying.
Yes, I know McPhee traded Filip Forsberg to Nashville in 2013 for Martin Erat and Michael Latta, and that Forsberg has gone on to become a star in this league. Bobby Beathard once drafted Ryan Leaf instead of Peyton Manning. He’s going to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Those deals don’t define a career of achievement.
He also drafted Alex Ovechkin. No brainer, right? Nicklas Backstrom, another no-brainer, right? How about Jay Beagle? Signed as a free agent. He also drafted Andre Burakovsky, John Carlson, Braden Holtby, Philipp Grubauer, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, Chander Stephenson and Tom Wilson. And though McPhee was gone by the time the 2014 draft took place, it is likely his fingerprints are on those selections — Nathan Walker and Jakub Vrana.
Oh, and he hired his replacement, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan.
Even though McPhee, 59, built talented rosters in Washington during the Ovechkin era, we all know very well that none of them were able to get as far as this Capitals team.
McPhee still lives with all those disappointments. In a conversation with me earlier this year on the Cigars & Curveballs podcast, he easily recalled moments where everything could have changed for him in Washington:
“There were series there when we completely dominated other teams — outplayed them, outshot them, but ran into a hot goalie or a bad bounce at the wrong time. I remember playing under Dale (Hunter, the 2012 Capitals) in New York in Game 5, would have put us up 3-1 in the series, a faceoff with 22 seconds to go, I think it was. (Joel) Ward takes a double minor on what I thought was a really bad call. They tie it up with six seconds to go and go on to win in overtime. Completely changed the series.
“I remember the very first playoffs we made after rebuilding the team (the 2008 Capitals). We go to overtime, double overtime, and the referee calls a penalty. They had put their whistles away in the second period, didn’t call a penalty in the third period, the first overtime, then call a penalty in the second overtime, Philadelphia scores and they win the series. How do you define that? How do you absorb that? How do you explain it?
“I’ll never forget it because I really thought, ‘If we win this game, we’re winning the Stanley Cup this year. We’re going to have so much momentum, coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the series.’ Outshot them 16-4 in the third period, outplayed them in the first overtime, then they call a penalty in the second overtime that in my mind wasn’t even a penalty. Game over. Series over. Season over.”
In that December conversation, McPhee suggested that this might be the year the Capitals break through. “They haven’t punched through yet, but it doesn’t mean that they won’t,” he said. “It could be this year. You see teams that have been knocking on the door for a long time and finally they punch through, whether it was the Detroit Red Wings years ago who couldn’t seem to get through, couldn’t seem to get through and then they got through and won two or three Stanley Cups.
“While it has been difficult, they have been real good teams, they’ve been knocking on the door, and you never know — this could be the year, you never know,” he said.
This, in the year of George McPhee.
⦁ Thom Loverro’s “Cigars & Curveballs” podcast is available Wednesdays on iTunes, Google Play and the reVolver podcast network.


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Dr. Wayne W. Dyer encouraged us, “Don’t die with your music still in you.”
Before I was burned, I loved to play the piano. I wasn’t any good but I loved it. That love was robbed from me when my fingers were amputated after the fire.
But my parents challenged me to play; to not die with music still in me.
At first it was painful and I could only play one key at a time. But I played, I practice and I believed.
Today I play a song on the piano for you because I have a song to share! Listen and then accept my challenge: Don’t die with your music still in you.
My friends, you have music to share. Today is your day. Live Inspired.

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Mention witch trials and most people think of the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts, and Puritans. America wasn’t the only place witches were being hunted and executed, however. One of the most famous – and most deadly – witch trials happened in England in 1612. The Witches of Pendle Forest, as they have come to be called, were ten women and two men who were accused of witchcraft and tried. Also at the trials of 1612 were eight others, the Samlesbury Witches. The aspects of the trial were documented and published, allowing us to have insight into what occurred. The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster, by the clerk of the court Thomas Potts, provides detail that would otherwise be lost to legend and myth.
King James, Lancashire, and the Fear of Witchcraft
The trials occurred in County Lancashire, an area that held more witch trials than any other county in the three kingdoms under King James’ rule. It was an area that was thought of as tending towards the lawless, and many people were experiencing varying levels of plight that threatened their livelihood. As is often true with human nature, when bad luck befell many residents, they looked to outside sources as the cause.
Though the people of Lancashire not-so-quietly held to their Catholic beliefs, they clearly agreed with King James on the threat of witchcraft. James became interested in witchcraft after visiting Denmark. He attended the North Berwick Witch trials in Scotland and became increasingly convinced that witches were a major threat to be dealt with. He wrote his own book on the subject, Daemonologie, in 1597. He personally oversaw the torture of women accused of being witches. He encouraged his subjects to not only report on witches, but those who supported witchcraft by going to them for herbal remedies and other assistance.
King James’ fears were even implemented into law. Officials were told to report on those who refused to attend church or take communion. The King’s doctrines led to widespread distrust and fear, so by 1612, a perfect storm of consequences combined in Lancashire to create an environment ready to persecute the smallest slight as witchcraft.
Rival Families: Demdike and Chattox
Along with the heightened sensitivities the area was experiencing, underlying hostilities started coming to the surface. In the Pendle Hill area, two families had been at odds for generations. Six members of the Demdike family, headed by Elizabeth “Old Demdike” Southerns, and the Chattox Family, headed by Anne “Mother Chattox” Whittle, were part of the accused in the Pendle Witch Trials. Though it isn’t clear what began the feud, it is believed that members of the Chattox family stole goods from the home of the Demdike family and that began the feud. John Device, Old Demdike’s son, blamed his ongoing illness (which led to his death) on the Chattox family.
Old Demdike was a known, but accepted, witch in the area. She had been acting as a healer for the village for over 50 years. Though witchcraft was always viewed with suspicion, it was an accepted part of village life for many people in England at the time. A woman who dealt in herbs and medicines, helped those that others couldn’t, and offered hope to the hopeless was common in many small villages. The village turned on her though, when her granddaughter accused her of witchcraft.
If the rising tensions of the area were the kindling that led to the trials, the spark that lit the fire was an altercation involving the peddler John Law. Alizon Device, the granddaughter of Old Demdike, was on the road to Trawden Forest. It was here that she encountered John Law and the goods he was peddling. She asked John Law for some pins – it is not known if she intended to pay for them or if she was merely begging – and he refused. At his refusal, Alizon “cursed” him. We don’t know what she said, if it was merely anger at his refusal or a clear curse for his actions.
A short while later, John Law suffered a stroke. Remembering his meeting with Alizon Device, he blamed her for his malady. He went to the county officials and formally accused her of witchcraft. She was arrested and questioned. Perhaps hoping to bank on the goodwill shown to her grandmother all those years, she named her as a witch as well. Perhaps as an act of revenge, knowing how the crown treated witches, Alizon also accused members of the rival Chattox family of witchcraft.
Further Questioning and Accusations
When the members of the Chaattox family were arrested, the deaths of 4 villagers that had occurred years before were brought up. Ultimately the Chattox family was blamed for their deaths by witchcraft.
Members of each family were questioned. Alizon’s brother admitted that Alizon had cursed a child when she was younger. Elizabeth, Alizon’s mother, said Old Demdike (her mother) had a mark of the Devil. Anne Redferne (Mother Chattox’s daughter) was alleged to have created clay figures and was accused of using witchcraft to get revenge on a local man she’d had a disagreement with. Mother Chattox and Old Demdike both eventually confessed to selling their souls. Based on this evidence, the local JP, Roger Nowell, held Old Demdike, Mother Chattox, Anne, and Alizon to await trial for maleficium, which is causing harm by witchcraft.
What made the matrons of these two families admit to selling their souls? Perhaps they truly believed they had. The more likely scenario is that they were tortured until they admitted witchcraft in order to make the torture stop. They were both in their 80s and nearly blind when they were imprisoned and questioned.
It might have ended there, with no further arrests, but for a meeting, Alizon’s mother Elizabeth held at their home, Malkin Tower. James stole a sheep for the meeting, which led to a judge investigating. Neighbors that had attended out of sympathy for the arrests of Old Demdike and Alizon were now under suspicion of witchcraft. An additional eight people were arrested and slated for trial because of the meeting: Elizabeth and James Device, Alice Nutter, Katherine Hewitt, John Bulcock, Jane Bulcock, Alice Grey and Jennet Preston.
The Witch Trials
Of the twelve arrested, eleven made it to trial. The cold, wet, and unhygienic conditions of the dungeons led to Old Demdike’s death before the trials could begin. Of the eleven remaining, ten were found guilty and executed as witches.
Jennet lived in Yorkshire, so she was not tried with the others in Lancashire. She was tried at the York Assizes on July 27th, 1612. She was accused of murdering a local landowner and pleaded not guilty. She had previously been tried and acquited for using witchcraft to murder a child in 1611. She was found guilty in 1612 of murdering Thomas Lister and sentenced to hanging. She was executed two days later.
The remaining ten were tried at the Lancaster Assizes on the 18th and 19th of August, 1612. Evidence was given by Roger Nowell, who had collected the evidence that led to the arrests, and 9-year-old Jennet Device. Other criminal cases would not have allowed a witness so young, but King James allowed for exceptions in trials involving witchcraft. Jennet testified about who was at the Malkin Tower meeting with the stolen sheep, and gave evidence against her mother, brother, and sister. Of the ten on trial, only one was found not guilty. Alice Grey walked away with her life. The others were found guilty and hanged on August 20th, 1612.
Though many of the eleven fought against the charges, hoping to save their lives, a few maintained belief in their own powers and continued to profess them even in trial. Alizon Device said she called on the Devil to make John Law lame. Documentation says that when John Law entered the courtroom to give testimony, Alizon fell to her knees, confessed, and burst into tears.
Because of the extensive documentation of the trials, the Witches of Pendle Hill have had a lasting impact on the area and in the media. Historical tourism in Pendle is centered around witchcraft and witch trials. The names of the witches in Good Omens, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, are inspired by Alice Nutter and the Devices. Books, plays, and other media have been written about the trials.
Petitions have been made to pardon the witches posthumously, but they have thus far failed. These twelve, and the hundreds of others who were prosecuted and executed, were either merely providing alternative medicine or swept up in public hysteria. Though we will never know the full truth of who they were and what these witches did, we know they were more than likely victims of an imperfect system that created a means to dispatch anyone, one might have quarrel with.

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Sparta Prague has signed Cameroon midfielder Georges Mandjeck from the French first division club Metz.
Sparta announced the signing on Thursday without giving any financial details. The contract is until 2020.
Mandjeck won the African Cup of Nations this year. The 28-year-old central midfielder previously played for Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern in Germany, and for French clubs Rennes and Auxerre.
Mandjeck is the ninth player signed by Sparta after Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni took charge in May.


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Wizard of Oz Children's Performance
Our Children's Theatre is excited to perform in the Wizard of Oz in March!
Book Giveaway Scheduled
A number of used and outdated books will be available for free.
Free Developmental Screening Date in March
A free developmental screening is being offered for children ages 0-5 who reside in the WRPS attendance area.


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I would like to run my 5.1 surround channels into two sets of R and L speakers(very long room). I have an Adcom GTP 750 5.1 channel preamp and two Adcom GFA-545 100 W stereo power amps for the job, with 8 ohm Polk Monitor speakers (two 5jr's and two 7's). Can I safely parallel the surround preamp out jacks into each power amp using Y connectors, each power amp then running one set of surround speakers? Or can I use one power amp and parallel 2 speakers on the R speaker output and 2 speakers on the L? All speakers 8 ohms.
Each amp running one set would be the safest bet. Do realize the surround effects will be less than precise in location when you add the additional distance between the suround speakers. You would be better advised at that point to try a 7.1 system and place your additional speakers at the center/rear of the room.


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At $422.8 million, 2002 shipments of industrial laser equipment and systems for North America and U.S. exports were down 15 percent from year earlier levels, according to the Laser Systems Product Group (LSPG) of AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Industrial laser equipment and systems shipments within North America by the 43 companies reporting to the 2002 LSPG statistical program totaled $311.2 million, while exports amounted to $111.5 million.
The report from the LSPG shows that shipments of CO2 laser systems remained level and Nd:YAG lasers were down 30 percent. The report also shows cutting applications as the largest source of industrial laser activity in 2002, accounting for more than half of all shipments. In addition, nearly 60 percent of all industrial lasers shipped for the year were of the CO2 variety and more than 80 percent of total shipments were configured as a laser system (laser source + workstation). According to the LSPG report, shipments of industrial lasers in units ended fourth quarter 2002 with a near return to first quarter 1999 levels after peaking in third quarter 2000 (see figure).
Full year 2002 dollar figures are based on data supplied by contributors to the LSPG statistical survey. The year-on-year decrease of 15 percent and the percent change in CO2 and Nd:YAG lasers reflect the contributions of only those companies that participated in the statistical program in both full year 2001 and full year 2002. The report does not include increased shipments reflecting the addition of new program participants in 2002.
The Laser Systems Product Group comprises AMT member companies that produce laser systems and industrial laser sources. The LSPG operates as a forum for the industrial laser systems supplier community, acting cooperatively to increase the rate of growth of industrial laser products and systems in North America. While LSPG members must be members of AMT, any North American company building or supplying industrial laser equipment may participate in the LSPG statistical program.
Confidentiality in the LSPG statistical program is guaranteed. In more than 100 years of managing market data reports, AMT has never had a breach of confidentiality. Data collection forms are coded and company data is used only in summary statistical tabulations. The LSPG statistical program covers an estimated 80 percent of the North American market for lasers used in materials processing on the factory floor and about 65 percent of the U.S. export market. The report includes industrial laser materials processing such as cutting, welding, drilling, marking and other applications, however it currently does not include lithography, inspection, control or measurement.
Companies that meet the eligibility requirements and would like to participate in the LSPG statistical program should contact Diyana Hrzic, Industry Economist, at (703) 827-5289 or dhrzic@.AMTonline.org. ˆFor more information about the LSPG and its efforts to promote the industrial laser industry in North America, please call John Effmann, vice president—marketing and public relations, at (703) 827-5290 or jeffmann@ AMT.online.org.
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When it comes to comparing smartphones with each other, you have several options.New technology or basic model – what’s the difference?Already at the level of the operating system of this 30 Youth 128 GB: here, it is an Android with all the Honor ecosystem that goes with it.
Considering that this is not a prohibitive measure, let’s see if this article is made for you.
The design of smartphones is now a core business of Honor.This 30 Youth 128 GB is an off-road product that will help you in many situations.Our tests have shown that this 30 Youth 128 GB is among the best of the moment.In conclusion, a very good choice.
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The 30 Youth 128 GB, the right choice for surfing the internet?
The issue of mobility is important when it comes to a smartphone.Beyond its telephone function, we expect it to be as good for surfing the internet and usable when travelling.
In terms of size, this 30 Youth 128 GB is about average.Its 6.5 -inch screen is a good compromise.
Writing text messages, looking at photos or surfing social networks, everything is clear on this screen.This product is finally very accomplished and seems solid a priori.
In addition, it natively offers Wifi technology.This means that the connection will be easier during your internet browsing.This smartphone has GPS.Your travels will be facilitated, even abroad.Unless you’re at the bottom of a cave, you’ll be able to know where you are at any given moment.
This on model, you can have more than one phone number.This means that it is possible to have several active subscriptions in the device.And therefore several operators on this model.An interesting option abroad.
No protection on the screen of this 30 Youth 128 GB.In other words, the scratches or the shocks that happen to us all, will inevitably appear.You will need to plan for the purchase of a protective film.
In addition, concerning the battery of this smartphone you will have enough autonomy with 4000 mAh,Enough to get through the day.
In addition, Honor has added a quick recharge option to this model.In a few minutes, you have the battery almost back up to speed.
A device for watching movies and listening to music?
Smartphones have become the new televisions.It’s a device that is always at hand.You can also simply listen to music.Because of the power of smartphones and their connectivity, you can watch whatever you want.But not all phones are suitable for this purpose.
The 30 Youth 128 GB is a multimedia concentrate.He’s one of the best in the business.The colours are perfectly retranscribed on the 6.5 -inch screen.It matches the video quality of TV sets.It uses a display resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, which with its screen size makes it ideal for movies and TV series.
This includes an IPS LCD screen.The light of the backlight varies according to the orientation of the pixels allowing a wider viewing angle.
Honor has also designed this product for audio use.This model has a 3.5mm jack input, and allows your phone to play good quality music.
Using its Bluetooth functionality, you can pair your phone with all the devices in your home (speakers, TV…).The result is very pleasant to the ear.
On the sound side, we find that there are no stereo speakers.
The Honor phone, for video games?
Impossible to play properly without a high-performance device.Batteries are put to the test every day due to the use of mobile internet and applications.The processor and graphics chip must also be of high quality to make the image fluid.In short, the more advanced the components are, the better the gameplay will be.
Following the tests, we found that this 30 Youth 128 GB is in the average.Even if the MediaTek MT6873V Dimensity 800 5G (7 nm) processor is not of the latest generation, it is powerful.The graphics processor makes it possible to manage beautiful images.
When it comes to storage memory, 32 GB is the minimum on most smartphones today.Rest assured with this phone, which comes with 128 GB by default.Knowing that some users need more space, Honor has provided a free space for an extension.
The autonomy is correct for normal use.This model is identical to what you will find in the competition.With a power of 4000 mAH, it will be enough to charge the day before to be able to hold the day.
The latest generations of applications are also demanding in terms of system performance.The challenge is to have an optimal reading comfort.This means a large display and high display density.And that’s exactly what you get with this model.It’s an almost perfect model with 405* pixels per inch, and an 6.5 -inch screen.This means that whatever the document, the details will be clearly displayed.A clear and readable rendering.Isn’t that what everyone expects from their smartphone?
Finally, and regrettably, this model does not allow for contactless payments.
Efficiency for audio and video
The quality of smartphones allows you to take pictures as well as many cameras.They have millions of pixels that capture details perfectly.Other important criteria must be taken into account, such as zoom, HDR function, Flash Led, Panorama mode.Being able to share photos taken with one click is also important.Generally speaking, Honor has developed a recognized know-how for smartphones.
The manufacturer has made a system perfectly integrated with Android.So you have 3 objectives present on this smartphone.
A screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 which makes this 30 Youth 128 GB a very good choice among the best.As soon as it comes to making a movie, it will be able to capture your best moments on the spot, and will be able to capture all the colors and all the light.This phone contains 128 GB of space, including space for system or mandatory applications.That leaves some room.
A space to store all types of content.But also for films and photos.And you’ll have time to think about which platform you will transfer your content to.
The 30 Youth 128 GB, a good choice for the right use
Among the manufacturers that count, Honor makes great phones.This 30 Youth 128 GB will be useful to you no matter how you use it.
This phone offers best-in-class performance.All in all, an excellent quality/price ratio.


The artificial intelligence in relation with the interior architecture of the exhibition halls are the places with computer aided organizations as contemporary usages of flexible places supplied by decentralized systems. Recently the art of presenting is being identified under the circumstance of artificial intelligence adapted to interior organization presenting the high-tech atmosphere of any space in a multivariable aspect. The high tech meaning underlies the technical necessities with the aesthetical practice work and interactive space formation. The multimedia is the artifact of the virtual reality that is the main and basic creator of the atmosphere. The multimedia is essential in the synchronization of the virtual reflection by computational facilities which will be identified with some samples from the world. As a sample the International Fair and Exhibition Hall in Istanbul, Turkey by technical integration is being evaluated.


I do not believe that we can use stocks implementation of the FM Radio and we may not be able to use CyanogenMod/AOSP implementation either. The latter is aimed at qcom which does not work for us.
There is also a bluetooth pairing issue which I have not been able to resolve yet. All camera apps should work properly now and NFC is online
This ROM will remain in beta until:
- The bluetooth issue has been resolved.
- Sepolicy has been fully implemented.
Big thanks to Daniel Múčka (dady000 @ XDA) for his work on NFC, for correcting a lot of my typos/derps and other contributions.
Download on the download page as always.


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Blurb: A tropical travel diary in which Ivan Anderson has preserved all the humanly interesting, exciting, and amusing aspects of his foray into the almost unknown back country of Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti and Dutch Guiana. Fabulously, wealthy in the quantity and variety of its fauna, this corner of the world provided him with a rich vein of material for his story and for the beautifully clear and graceful drawings that accompany it.

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Brown Edge, Stoke-on-Trent
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Knypersley Reservoir is a canal feeder reservoir near Biddulph in Staffordshire. It is located south-east of Biddulph and named after the local Knypersley area. The reservoir was built in 1827 to supply water to the Caldon Canal, along with two others at Stanley Pool and Rudyard Lake.
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Knypersley Reservoir, Brown Edge, Stoke-on-Trent
3 years agoBeautiful place and perfect for dogs x
3 years agoGood walk with Timmy my 4 legged friend, it took us about 2hrs with stops to view.. only there was no poop bins to deposit Timmy poop bag? Had a lovely mister whippy at the end of our walk
2 years agoEasy and flat through gentle woodland. Multiple route options. Very nice
2 years agoLovely place for dog walking. There’s plenty of space and lots of opportunity for exploration.
5 months agoBeautiful & Peaceful walk. Majority of the walk is flat with a few steepish hills. Walking shoes a must as ground is uneven in places. Lots of different paths and surprises to find along the way. We walked on a Monday so imagine the weekends to be a lot busier. Saw lots of wildlife too. Just a note: there are signs dotted around stating all dogs on leads, but there were a few off lead.
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INC Elections: 450 delegates to elect new executives, on Saturday
Yenagoa, June 27, 2919 Some 450 delegates nominated from all Ijaw clans and chapters across the country as well as in the Diaspora will on Saturday converge at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa to elect new executives of Ijaw National Congress (INC).
INC is the apex Ijaw ethnic socio-political group.
Addressing newsmen in Yenagoa on Thursday on the preparation for the elections, the Chairman of INC Electoral Committee, Rear Adimral W. G. Yanga (rtd), said all was set for the elections.
Yanga said that 31 candidates were jostling for various positions in the elections scheduled to hold on Saturday.
“At this instant, every material and personnel for the election have been put in place and are ready to prosecute the election to a successful conclusion.“
He said that sensitive and non-sensitive materials were already prepared, waiting for the D-Day.
“The election is for delegates only and the list of delegates, as composed by the various clans, chapters and Diaspora that make up the INC has been handed over to us by the steering committee.
“So, non-delegates are not expected at the venue of accreditation and the election, respectively.
“Before the voting proper, candidates for key positions like the president, vice president, secretary and publicity secretary will present manifestos.
“We are not aware of some complainants that some of the candidates attended some of our activities, we hereby restate categorically that all our activities have so far been executed as per plan except where expediency dictated an adjustment,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that INC leadership has been vacant for sometime now.
Plateau PDP in fence mending as Gombi takes over as acting State Chairman
Sango, the outgone state Chairman of the party, handed over to Gombi after a Group of 16 stakeholders passed a vote of no confidence in him shortly after the 2019 general Elections.
The party’s National Working Committee had asked the aggrieved group to write and withdraw their letter with apology to Sango and for him (Sango) to step down as Chairman.
Nigeria News Agency reports that Sango, while handing over to his vice, told the press that he was stepping down after receiving the apology letter from the group.
“Since April this year, the state chapter of our great party has been rocked by a tsunami-like crisis that has threatened its very existence as one united political party.
“This followed my purported suspension along with my deputy as Chair and deputy, respectively, by some members of the executive committee on trumped up allegations of mismanaging funds meant for the party’s logistics arrangements in the 2019 presidential election in the State.
“But determined to resolve the crisis and get the Chapter moving again, the national leadership of the Party, led by Prince Uche Secondus, set a three-man committee, under the chairmanship of Senator David Mark, to look into the said allegations and advise it accordingly.
“It is my earnest prayer that my exit today shall cause us to resolve that never again shall we allow narrow-focused personal or group interests to determine the tenure of elected leaders of our Party.
“We cannot afford to have such forced exits (albeit through trumped up allegations, like in my own case) to continue as a common feature of our journey.
“As I bow out, l wish to extend our depth of gratitude to all and sundry especially Lt. Gen. Jeremiah Useni, Sen. Jonah Hang and many other individuals and groups for their support and contributions of all forms to making the Party in the State to remain vibrant in spite of being in the opposition, ” he said.
Sango wished Gombi God’s guidance, wisdom and Grace to carry the party to high heights toward giving the citizens of Plateau the required leadership and succour toward achieving the desired growth and development.
Responding, Gombi pledged to steer the party to greater heights and called for total efforts of all PDP members and supporters toward mending fences for a United front at building the party and Plateau.
Gombi promised to operate an open door policy to Garner words of wisdom and Grace, which would help to restore sanity and trust in the party in the state.
Edited & Vetted By: Abdullahi Yusuf
Area demarcation: Daura LG inaugurates monitoring committee
The Daura Local Government Council in Katsina state has inaugurated a 33-man committee to monitor and evaluate the ongoing Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) exercise in the area.
Malam Bishir Shargalle, the Acting Chairman of the council made this known in Daura on Thursday while addressing members of the committee on what was expected of them during the exercise.
He said the committee was expected to guide the ‘demarcators’ who were new to the environment by leading them to every part of the 11 electoral wards for collection of accurate and reliable data.
In his remarks, Alhaji Abdulkadir Maiadua, the Head of Personnel Department of the council, who would serve as the secretary of the committee, assured that they would ensure meticulous conduct of the exercise.
Maiadua said that the ‘demarcators’ and registrars who were involved in the exercise would be provided adequate care, security and maximum cooperation for the success of the national assignment.
Also in his remarks, Dr Abdulmalik Durunguwa, the NPC commissioner in charge of Kaduna and Katsina states, lauded the efforts of Daura Local Council for its support and cooperation toward the success of the exercise.
Durunguwa said that he was overwhelmed by the logistical arrangement, especially the welfare of the personnel engaged for the assignment.
He said the enumeration area demarcation was aimed at getting an accurate data of households and their heads as well as enable the commission to get fully prepared for population census which was expected to hold in future.
NAN reports that the National Population Commission (NPC) began an enumeration area demarcation across 11 wards in Daura Local Government Area which would last for three weeks.
Edited & Vetted By: Olawunmi Ashafa/ Tukur Muntari.
Osun Assembly puts on hold budget consideration of 2 ministries till…
The Osun House of Assembly, on Thursday, put on hold the consideration of the 2020 budget estimates of two ministries pending the status of the Rural Water and Environmental Sanitation Agency (RUWESA) is determined.
The Nigeria News Agency reports that the affected ministries are the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy and the Ministry of Rural Development and Community Affairs.
The Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Mr Taiwo Adebayo, gave the order when the two ministries appeared before the House to present their budgets.
This is sequel to the argument which ensued between the commissioners for the two ministries in respect of which ministry the agency belongs.
RUWESA, after its establishment, was under the state Ministry of Environment and Sanitation before it was later moved to the Ministry of Rural and Water Resources.
Adebayo said the commissioners should go and resolve the issue at the executive level.
He maintained that the House would not accept estimates of any agencies having controversial issues with their ministries.
Earlier, the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, had presented an estimate of N2.9 million naira as proposed revenue and N244.8 as total expenditure for the 2020 fiscal year.
The House also urged the Osun State Water Corporation to increase its revenue generation in 2020.
Erosion: Establish Soil Remediation Fund, Soil Society tells FG
To tackle soil erosion, the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) on Thursday called on the Federal Government to establish a Soil Remediation Fund which should attract 30 percent of the country’s ecological funds.
The body also urged the Federal Government to keep faith with the action plans under the Land Degradation Neutrality Target Setting Programme (LDN TSP) which stipulated that over N194 billion be deployed to restore degraded lands in the country.
The Nigeria News Agency reports that the theme of the 2019 World Soil Day is “Stop Soil Erosion, Save Our Future.’’
Raji, who noted that soil erosion and desertification were the two well-known causative factors of land degradation, added that their effects on landscape were devastating.
He said: “The danger posed by soil erosion is real and presents the greatest threat to food security, poverty eradication and environment health and yet, there is no community in Nigeria that is spared of one form of soil erosion or the other.
“Soil erosion though a natural phenomenon is accelerated through anthropogenic causes like overgrazing, removal of vegetation cover due to farming activities or deforestation and construction activities among others.
“However, it is important to note that soil erosion affects food security by general decrease in soil fertility and diminution of cultivable land as a result of the occurrence and expansion of gullies.
‘’ Soil erosion also reduces the capacity of the soil in its provisioning services of fibre, raw materials and support for infrastructure.”
The society, he pledged, would work with the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science to evolve a National Soil Policy for the sustainable exploitation of the country’s soil resources.
Raji, however, stressed the need to continuously build human capacity and infrastructure in the agricultural sector through adequate funding of Colleges of Agriculture and other agricultural institutions dedicating a substantial percentage of TETFund to the sector.
He also commended the Federal Government for its ” giant and visible strides and gains in the agricultural sector in the last four and half years.”
Raji pledged the society’s readiness to partner with NGOs and CBOs to continue to create awareness on the effects of unsustainable use and misuse of the fragile ecosystem as they affect the capacity of the soil to render valuable services.
(Edited & Vetted By: Mufutau Ojo)
Zamfara Assembly confirms 19 commissioner-nominees
The Assembly also confirmed 28 nominees as Special Advisers to the
Governor at a screening exercise during plenary.
Nigeria News Agency reports that the Gov. Matawalle had on Tuesday sent the list of the Commissioner-nominees and Special Advisers to the state’s House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
NAN further reports that the lawmakers unanimously considered and approved the nominees as members of the state executive council.
The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, who presided over the exercise, said the lawmakers confirmed the nominees as they were impressed at the screening.
NAN also reports that one of the Commissioners-nominee, Alhaji Jamilu Aliyu and a Special Adviser-nominee, Lukman Bisalla Majidadi were conspicuously absent during the screening exercise.
Edited & Vetted By: Buhari Bolaji/ Tukur Muntari.
Adamawa Govt. to pay WAEC, NECO exam fees
The campaign rally was organised for the forthcoming Local Government poll slated for Dec. 7, 2019.
The governor said his administration declared free primary and secondary education, as both levels of education remained compulsory for every child in the state.
“I have directed the Commissioner for Education to meet with the coordinators of the examination bodies in the state for the modalities of registration and payment of the fees.
“Also, we have resumed fully for our boarding secondary schools feeding programme, ” Fintiri said.
He told the party supporters that the PDP-led administration in the state had granted full autonomy to all the 21 Local Government Areas as well as improved security provisions.
The governor said the state government had recently awarded the construction of 280 kilometres f roads in seven council areas and renovated many primary and secondary schools across the state.
Fintiri, however, called on the opposition to join hands with the PDP-led administration to develop the state.
Edited & Vetted By: Kamal Tayo Oropo/Yemi Idris-Aduloju
- Reps C’ttee demands explanation on IGR spending by PENCOM
- Senate tells IGP to reduce checkpoints on federal highways
- Plateau PDP in fence mending as Gombi takes over as acting State Chairman
- Area demarcation: Daura LG inaugurates monitoring committee
- Kalu’s conviction vindicates war against corruption – BMO
- Peaceful election requires stakeholders to play by the rules -NCMP
- World Soil Day: LASG warns against illegal sand mining
- Border Drill: 6 million venture into rice production – Mohammed
- Court remands farmer for allegedly raping his 12-year-old niece
- Sustain border drill policy – Ganduje urges Buhari
- FG takes steps to promote alternative medicine
- About 20, 000 micro-enterprises benefit from FG’s grant – Minister
- Court gives DSS 24 hours to release Sowore, Bakare
- House Committee on Aviation wants FG to create consolidated fund
- FG challenges soil experts on strategies to make agricultural sector predominate economy
- Administration of Criminal Justice : Masari inaugurates implementation C’ttee
- NSE: Trading maintains losing streak
- Alleged falsehood: Abuja court forcloses prosecutionin Melaye’s trial
- Vocational training key to economic development – stakeholders
- Oyo SUBEB Chairman inspects intervention projects in primary schools
- IPAS Nigeria seeks more investments in reproductive health
- Kalu’s conviction: Joining ruling party not guarantee against criminal justice-Nwagwu
- Karu JSS wins NHRC 2019 secondary schools quiz competition
- Modibbo Adama University admits 2,500 students in 2019-VC
- Veteran musician, Chris Hanen of ‘Ozigizaga fame’ is dead
- Human Trafficking: 150 Nigerians refused departure in 4 months- Immigration Comptroller
- Stigmatisation against sickle-cell patients aggravates crisis by over 50%–Expert
- Court remands man for alleged housebreaking, theft
- CIIN inducts 5 Fellows,143 Associates
- Court remands policeman over alleged murder at Lagos night club
- Aluminum fabricator docked for allegedly stealing generators
- Osun Assembly puts on hold budget consideration of 2 ministries till…
- Erosion: Establish Soil Remediation Fund, Soil Society tells FG
- 29 people die as South Sudan clans clash over Nile Island
- Lagos APPEALS trains 350 women, youth agro-entrepreneurs
- Lagos Govt inaugurates reform to end sales of unwholesome red meat
- Zamfara Assembly confirms 19 commissioner-nominees
- Crowds hit streets as French pension strike stalls transport
- Expert advises Nigerians on right diet to prevent communicable diseases
- Court remands man pending sentence for stealing 2 phones
- We need more investments, not fashion weeks, says Nigerian Designer
- Adamawa Govt. to pay WAEC, NECO exam fees
- Commission cautions against use of uncertified skin products
- Outgoing LCCI boss seeks closing of nation’s infrastructure gap
- Indian rape victim set on fire on her way to court
- Body of Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura given to embassy in Kabul
- LOC hails standard at Ebonyi veterans football competition
- Akeredolu promises continued patronage of surveyors in Ondo
- NPHCDA donates equipment, essential drugs to Kano hospital
- Lagos govt. releases N250m to boost science, technology research


Live & Direct: Honky-Tonk Jukebox
Hear Jon Bindley and Pete Freeman from the Honky-Tonk Jukebox perfom live at WYEP.
The Honky-Tonk Jukebox a monthly dance party and country music revue, hosted by Pittsburgh musician Jon Bindley. Jon and steel guitarist Pete Freeman dropped by the Morning Mix recently to talk about the Honky-Tonk Jukebox and share a song recorded live at WYEP.
Listen to “The Good Ones” and find more information about the Honky-Tonk Jukebox here.


Trump spends a significant amount of time on the golf course and even conducts official business at his Mar-a-Lago resort, but the public has no idea who has access to him there.
Trump could be meeting with lobbyists and spies every single day he's there for all we know, so a group of congressional Democrats have introduced a bill requiring Trump's resort to publish a list of visitors.
The bill is known as the Make Access Records Available to Lead Government Openness (MAR-A-LAGO) Act.
Americans deserve transparency from their government. Our MAR-A-LAGO Act will require disclosure of visitor logs at WH & Trump properties. pic.twitter.com/ikVlyUkE3L
— Tom Udall (@SenatorTomUdall) March 24, 2017
There's not a chance in hell this will be brought to the floor for a vote in either chamber of Congress, but Democrats should keep it on file for when they retake control of Congress. This is a low-hanging fruit they could pass almost immediately.


TORONTO, Ontario, June 6, 2011 – Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) announced today that its Investor Communication Solutions business in Canada has launched its informational micro-site, “Charting the Course.” This new web site is yet another example of Broadridge’s continued commitment to education and the exchange of balanced information within the capital markets community.
The site features an extensive collection of regulatory content from both Canada and the U.S. and includes contributions from a variety of industry participants. It also presents current and relevant proxy statistics, solution information and industry news.
“We have always encouraged dialogue among industry participants. This site is intended to provide a platform for the exchange of balanced, informed and relevant information between corporate issuers, regulators and investor groups,” said Patricia Rosch, President, Investor Communication Solutions, Canada, Broadridge. “We participate actively in these very important discussions, providing the benefits of our experience and expertise. Charting the Course is a way of making these discussions more inclusive.”
“We value and invest heavily in continuous improvement, particularly in technological solutions that support the principles of efficiency, equity and engagement in the proxy process,” said Donna Bristow, Vice President, Client Management & Strategic Product Development, Investor Communication Solutions, Canada, Broadridge. “This micro-site is another example of the investments we are making on behalf of our clients and the industry as a whole.”
The launch of the micro-site comes in the midst of active discussions concerning the proxy system in Canada and the U.S.. Regulators on both sides of the border are seeking comment from participants in the system in order to better understand the issues it faces.
Ms. Rosch explained, “We believe that any review of the proxy system must be conducted based on a solid foundation of factual and balanced information. We are very excited that the Charting the Course web site will extend access to critical quantitative data. This is the best way to understand the challenges that should be addressed and opportunities to enhance the existing process.”
Broadridge’s Charting the Course web site can be found at www.chartingthecourse.ca.


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When the journey is so long, the bus takes much longer than other transportation. You can have a look at flights to Turin: by booking in advance you can find very cheap tickets!
How many daily connections exist to go to Turin from Breda by bus?
If you want to travel from Breda to Turin by bus, there are 2 available connections per day. Please notice that all of these connections, that is to say 2 routes, have a change. Consequently, you will have to change buses.
What time are the buses to Turin?
To get to Turin from Breda by bus, it will take you around 19 hours, or even 17 hours and 50 minutes if you choose the fastest solutions. The first bus leaves Breda at 17:02, while the last one is at 22:02.
By bus from Breda to Turin: which companies offer the service?
There are many companies cooperating with virail, among which also FlixBus with buses to Turin.
Flixbus is undoubtedly one of the youngest and most famous bus companies in whole Europe. With more than 40 millions passengers only in 2017, Flixbus offers national and international bus connections, also with night buses.

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There's no appetite for slapping trade sanctions on US goods; that would hurt Antiguan companies and consumers far more than Americans. Instead, the country may refuse to enforce American patents and trademarks. This would make it possible for Antiguan-based companies to produce knock-offs of American intellectual property, like video and music recordings or computer software. Such a tactic would get the attention of major US firms like Microsoft Corp. and entertainment titan Time Warner Inc. It would also put tiny Antigua's trade war against the United States on front pages around the world.How cool would it be for itty bitty Antigua to challenge the US and win? As the world becomes more and more connected and the long tail gets longer and longer it is certainly possible that countries that specialize in certain types of commerce could gain power that outstrips their relative size.
I wonder if poor third world nations could use this approach to get the US and Europe to drop their unfair agricultural subsidies? I guess they would have to start caring about the conditions for their poor first - but I'm guess it would work.


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Oxidative injury caused by individual and combined exposure of neonicotinoid, organophosphate and herbicide in zebrafish.
Toxicol Rep. 2017 ;4:240-244. Epub 2017 May 17. PMID: 28959645
The greatest challenge in environmental toxicology is to understand the effects of mixture toxicity as environmental pollutants co-exist and exhibit combined effects. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the mixture toxicity associated with two or more co-existing compounds. Pesticides are widely used to control pest, they are ubiquitous in nature and present in all environmental components. Pesticide residue can be detected in almost all components of environment and food samples. Imidacloprid (IMD) (neonicotinoid), dichlorvos (DIC) (organophosphate) and atrazine (ATZ) are three widely used pesticides for commercial uses. Present work includes the assessment of effects of individual exposure of IMD (27.5 mg/L), DIC (15 mg/L), and ATZ (03 mg/L) and in combination of three (CMD) (13.75 + 7.5 + 1.5 mg/L IMD, DIC&ATZ, respectively) in terms of LPO, GSH content and antioxidant enzymes activities (superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase) in zebrafish (Danio rerio), exposed for 24 h. CMD group exhibits highest lipid peroxidation than other individually exposed groups. Similarly, the activities of antioxidant enzymes were highest in CMD group with reduced GSH content. Results indicate that exposure to mixture of pesticides develops synergistic effects which were more toxic in compare to individual exposure and also produce toxicity in all examined tissues rather than selective organ toxicity.


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Islamabad, Dec 31 (UNI) Pakistan Prime Minister Mohammed Mian Soomro said a decision on the change in the date of elections will be taken after detailed consultations with all concerned.
''The Election Commission is the primary institution to decide about the holding of elections on the announced date, based on assessment of the ground situation,'' the Prime Minister said.
''Security with public support must return soon. I am in consultation with different stakeholders and political parties. We must remain cool and keep national interest above all,'' the Associated Press of Pakistan quoted him as saying.
The cabinet was briefed by the Caretaker Interior Ministry on the tense law and order situation that erupted soon after the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
Though the situation had started improving after the deployment of troops, the loss to public property and infrastructure had been unprecedented.
Manufacturing, revenue, exports had all suffered badly. Loss to Railway had been huge as many coaches&locomotives had been burnt.
Mr Soomro said, ''Criminal elements took advantage of the tragedy by indulging in loot and plunder. They clearly attempted to disrupt the lifeline from South to North of Pakistan.'' While reviewing the steps taken by the government for investigation into Bhutto's assassination, the Cabinet expressed its resolve to fight the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and safeguard the life and property of the people.

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The Justin pouffe is a unique proposition for lovers of classics and stylish interior accessories.
Its square shape with rounded sides gives it a unique character, and the classic design makes it a perfect match for various arrangements of apartments and public spaces.
A comfortable seat and a simple but elegant design make this pouf perfect for any room, adding character and style to it.
The Justin series also includes a sofa and an armchair, which, thanks to a similar style and high-quality workmanship, constitute a coherent and elegant collection.
In the case of ordering further products, we reserve the possibility of differences in the colors of the metal bases, the colors of the wood and upholstery materials, due to different batches. It is also possible that differences in the dimensions of the product, materials used for production, decorative and movable elements and others, resulting from the need to eliminate the defects of the furniture, may occur.
The colors shown in the photos and in the samplers are illustrative colors and may differ from the actual ones depending on the monitor settings. Shade differences between particular production batches are allowed.
Metal frames are not completely smooth. Joints of welds may be visible and there may be irregularities or minor defects in the structure on the surface.

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“Oh, she’s electric,” remarked a young man on the pavement as I stepped out of our Outlander. I should explain, in case you think I’d encountered someone who spends his days standing on street corners quoting Oasis songs at people, that this budding car enthusiast had merely spotted the large 'PHEV' badge on the flanks of the car.
It's up to you whether you buy a second set of wheels to fit them on, but if you choose to swap the winter tyres onto the same wheels, it's a job for a tyre fitter, as it's a pretty tough job to do yourself.
The worst thing you can do when a slide occurs is to panic. If you freeze behind the wheel, then there's more chance of you having an accident, but if you keep calm, you will be able to deal with any situation that occurs. The aim is to avoid an accident, but if one is unavoidable, keeping calm will allow you to deal with the situation better and reduce its severity.
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BBC's sources say Alonso will drive a Toyota WEC car in the season's last race, in Bahrain on Nov. 19, to get his feet wet. The season's final Formula One race is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Nov. 26.
Understeer is caused when the front wheels of a car slip on the road surface while the rears still have grip. It usually occurs when you carry too much speed into a corner, and when you go to apply steering lock, the front end of the car doesn't respond and the car wants to continue straight ahead, rather than following the direction of the front wheels around the corner.
The Accord’s 192-hp version is at least nominally close to the CR-V unit, with its 10.3:1 compression ratio, direct fuel injection, and VTEC variable valve-timing system. All variants use essentially the same hardware, including the Mitsubishi TD03 single-scroll turbocharger. What varies is the software, boost levels, and, in the case of the Civic Si, a preference for premium fuel.
As for the Indy piece of the Triple Crown, Alonso famously raced there this year and was running competitively when his Honda engine failed in the closing stages of the race. So expect to see him there again as well.
It’s not that there’s no droning sound as the Accord accelerates, but Honda has done a good job of tamping down that irritation. Yes, we prefer the conventional 10-speed automatic that Honda uses with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, but Honda’s implementation of a CVT is among the best.
But as they say, you don’t get something for nothing, and so it is here. To get the 575 to handle like a car half its size, the adaptive suspension is set up to be a little on the firm side. The result is an awkwardly inconsistent ride, with the 575 jittering over cracked road surfaces and the occasional expansion joint. Both the Mercedes-AMG S63 and BMW M760Li work far better as continent-crushing luxo-barges.


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Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy Looks Stunning in This Vibrant Fan Art
Check out Inna Vjuzhanina's beautiful fan art piece of the machine hunter herself - Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn.
As any PS4 player will tell you, Horizon Zero Dawn is an incredible game and thankfully, PC players will soon get their chance to experience it, too. Horizon Zero Dawn is set to launch on August 7 and recently, some gameplay footage has been released showcasing the beautiful world where Aloy and the machines co-exist. As with any game that exudes beauty, artists from all over the world want to highlight this through their artwork and today is no different. Meet Inna Vjuzhanina who captures the very essence of Aloy in this wonderful piece of art.
Inna, a freelance artist for a number of years from Ukraine, mostly paints fantasy pieces but this time we see her taking on Aloy – a Nora Brave, Seeker, and machine hunter of unparalleled skill. The use of colors in Inna’s painting is honestly breathtaking and how she is able to utilize them so they come together without clashing or fading another color out. I particularly love how Aloy’s trademark freckles are dotted across her cheek while also complimenting her luscious, long auburn hair that blows out from behind Aloy like long flames of fire.
Inna’s immaculate attention to detail is what gives this painting its charm. Not only has Aloy’s braids been added, but also her emerald green eyes and those always inquisitive arched eyebrows, too. The care that has gone into Aloy’s Nora Brave outfit is pretty amazing also as we notice each fold, crease, and the multitude of different textures within the materials that adds a sense of realness to this painting. What really stands out in an electric blue hue is Aloy’s Focus on her ear in which she found after accidentally falling down a hole into a ruin of the Old Ones, a place forbidden for Nora to enter. The Focus allows Aloy to learn information about machines, track movement, patrol routes, and detect important objects.
For anyone who is a fan of Horizon Zero Dawn, this amazing painting would turn any wall into something pretty incredible. Luckily for you, you can purchase a copy for yourself by heading out to Inna’s store. There’s a limited edition print or an open edition print to scoop up and you’ll find that each print will be signed and numbered by the Inna herself for that added personal touch. You may also find yourself picking up a couple of other prints once you see Inna’s other pieces of artwork. There are some pretty bad-ass prints of Jill Valentine from Resident Evil, Ser Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones, Yennefer from Netflix’s The Witcher, and even some old school Lara Croft. You would be hard pushed to not find something you’ll love.
As a big fan of Horizon Zero Dawn, I was thrilled to hear that more people would get to experience Aloy’s adventures for themselves. Many of us love a good board game too so when board game makers Steamforged Games launched the Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game, I couldn’t be happier. Unfortunately due to COVID-19, it has been put on hold for now but hopefully, everything will be up and running as soon as possible because, I for one, would love to get my hands on it.
If you haven’t had the chance to play Horizon Zero Dawn yet and I’d recommend you do, the game is available now on the PS4 and then August 7 on PC. If you haven’t played it yet and want to know a bit more, you can check out DualShockers’ review.

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Students and government employees are lured with generous scholarships to study nuclear science and technology so they can begin “exciting roles” on the massive AUKUS submarine program.
- The defense expects to offer more than 300 scholarships
- The program will train graduates to work in the nuclear-powered submarine program
- The scholarships are worth about $ 20,000 per year. students annually
The defense is struggling to find hundreds of properly qualified personnel for the huge task of acquiring a nuclear-powered submarine fleet with the help of Britain and the United States.
ABC may reveal that Defense is establishing a nuclear scholarship program from next year that offers scholarships worth approximately $ 20,000 per year. students per year.
Over the next five years, the Armed Forces expects to offer over 300 scholarships and has launched a separate initiative to sponsor existing staff to complete nuclear-related master courses.
“Participation in these programs is a direct support to the establishment of a nuclear-powered submarine capability in Australia,” the Ministry of Defense said in a recent announcement.
“This opportunity would see successful graduates able to take on exciting roles in support of nuclear-powered submarines and / or nuclear management upon completion of their studies.”
An existing Defense STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) cadet program is also being expanded to target nuclear-related studies, with cadets entering internships in the department.
The new scholarships will be awarded to applicants who complete undergraduate and postgraduate studies in STEM areas relevant to the Armed Forces’ nuclear science and technology and who demonstrate strong academic performance.
Next year, up to a dozen defense and other civil servants are also expected to be sponsored for a Master of Science in Nuclear Science at ANU or the Master of Engineering Science (Nuclear Engineering) at UNSW.
“This is about developing a high-tech workforce of Australians who are qualified to manage and deliver this important capacity,” said Secretary of Defense Peter Dutton.
“These scholarships will enable Australians to develop essential skills and qualifications to work in the nuclear-powered submarine business.”
In September, Australia announced its intention to acquire at least eight nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS partnership, but there have been widespread concerns about the lack of properly qualified staff to deliver the ambitious program.


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The greatest fighter aircraft of the RAF history has to be the Supermarine Spitfire, and now you can create your very own 1:72 scale model thanks to Revell.
The Mk V Spitfire was the key fighter plane used by the British and other allied forces throughout the Second World War.
- Number of Parts: 39
- Completed Model Length: 127mm
- Completed Model Width: 140mm
- Revell Model Set: Paints, Glue & Brush Included.
- Landing gear optionally in two positions
- Detailed surfaces with embedded engravings
- Decals for 2 versions
- Detailed cockpit with instrument panel
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Are you enjoying the huge health benefits of activated charcoal? And no, I’m not talking about the kind you use in your outdoor grill, which is filled with scary toxins! Activated charcoal has been used since 1500 BC to assist with all types of ailments. Even the ancients knew about the amazing health benefits of activated charcoal.
It’s most amazing property is that it detoxes the body by trapping chemicals, toxins and poisons. I have given it to many many patients in the ER who came in with an overdose of a medication! This stuff has some serious detoxification power!
How Activated Charcoal Works
Activated charcoal traps toxins in its minuscule pores so that they can be safely eliminated from the body as it moves down through the GI tract. Charcoal is “activated” when it is reduced to a tiny particle size, which increases the surface area, along with its absorptive capacity. The porous surface has a negative electric charge which positively charged toxins bond to.
Rather than absorb the poisons and toxins, activated charcoal creates a chemical process called adsorption. Adsorption is the chemical reaction in the body when toxins bind to a surface, in this case, of activated charcoal. Absorption is the reaction in the body when chemicals, toxins, and even nutrients, are soaked up and assimilated into the bloodstream.
While it is a slight difference in wording, it is very important. It means that activated charcoal has the ability to attract toxics and chemicals in the body so that they don’t enter the bloodstream at all. When our bodies absorb toxins, they build up and cause illness, disease and poison us.
Top 10 Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal
10. Treats poisoning: As I mentioned earlier, activated charcoal is used worldwide to treat both accidental and intentional poisoning of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and even heavy metals. It’s been found effective to treat poisoning from opium, cocaine, morphine, pesticides, mercury, bleach, fertilizer, aspirin, acetaminophen and most organic compounds. NOTE: It’s vital to call 911 and Poison Control if someone in your household is poisoned, because the exact dose of activated charcoal is imperative to their recovery. But, for this reason, we always have a bottle of this stuff in our house! You can find it on Amazon for a super low price.
9. Cleanses digestive tract: Because of the heavy toxin burden we carry in our modern age, it’s important that we purify our digestive tract to maintain optimal health. Even those of us who work hard at eliminating toxins from our home are still surrounded by toxins in our daily environments. Activated charcoal removes the poisons in the digestive tract that cause oxidation, allergies and poor immune health. Detoxifying your digestive tract can do such things as improve mental function, improve energy levels and alleviate joint pain.
8. Reduces high cholesterol: In medical studies, activated charcoal has been proven effective in reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL) as much as many prescription medications. In one study, within four weeks, participants saw a total decrease of 25 % of their total cholesterol, while their LDL decreased by a whooping 41% and HDL increased by 8%!
7. Eliminates mold: Did you know mold can live and grow in your body? Well, it can, and it is dangerous to your health! Anyone who has been around mold might want to consider adding activated charcoal to their health care regiment. Toxic mold can cause such things as decreased brain function, heart disease, headaches, lowered immune function, respiratory illnesses, depression and liver and kidney disease.
6. Whitens teeth: This all natural substance can even get your pearlies whiter! I add it to my DIY toothpaste because it removes built up stains from some of the toughest foods and drinks like tea, wine, coffee and berries. My dentist can’t get over the difference in my teeth — all without using his toxin-filled whitening program! Tip: brush with it when you are in the shower, because it can make a black mess of your sink. I always use it in the shower and it washes right away!
5. Helps with gas and bloating: Since activated charcoal can trap gas as well as liquid toxins, it’s effective in alleviating gas caused by foods, like beans. You can even take it an hour before a meal that causes you gastric discomfort and then after eating to bind up all of the gas-causing chemicals. It can also be used to treat food poisoning. However, I do not recommend eating a junk food diet and then taking charcoal to negate the side effects from this food. Always eat real food when possible!
4. Reduces skin irritations: My little ones love to be outside, but they still complain when they get a bug bite. I just add charcoal to some coconut oil and rub it on the bite! It reduces redness and swelling by quickly pulling out the poisons from the bug. And, though thankfully I’ve never needed it for this, it can even be used to treat bites from snakes and dangerous spiders, like Brown Recluse or Black Widow! Of course if you have a severe allergic reaction to bees, do not use charcoal. Follow the recommendations of your health care provider, carry your epi pen, and seek immediate medical attention!
3. Fights aging: Activated charcoal also fights against premature aging by detoxing the body of chemicals that cause cellular damage and oxidation which contributes to the aging process. Flushing out these toxins benefits all of your organs, including the kidney and liver, and helps keep your adrenal glands healthy, which naturally improves energy levels. When I do a detox my favorite two tools for getting the toxins OUT of my body are: coffee enemas and activated charcoal!
2. Cleanses tap water: If you don’t already, you should really consider using an activated charcoal filtration system for your water! Activated charcoal traps all sorts of nasty stuff that is put into our tap water, including pesticides, industrial waste, solvents and even some fluoride! There are many different types of systems out there — you can get a whole house filtration system, or one that sits on your counter top. We have this one, but we are saving our pennies for this one!
1.Detoxes your skin: This one is my favorite use!!! There are a couple of ways to use charcoal for your skin and I use it every single day! You may not think about using black, sooty stuff on your face usually, but in this case, you should!
Charcoal Soap: washing your face with a quality activated charcoal soap removes excess oil, dirt and makeup that most cleansers leave behind. Plus, if you get the right bar, it doesn’t include any toxins at all, so you aren’t adding to your toxic load.
I use this Charcoal Cleansing Bar every single morning. It doesn’t dry out your skin while detoxifying because it rehydrates your skin with organic coconut and sunflower seed oils while cleansing it. Other commercial face
cleansers (and even other activated charcoal bars!) contain parabens and synthetic fragrances, antioxidants and dyes that actually add to the toxins your skin absorbs! What’s the point of that?
It even clears up acne and pimples without all the harsh, scary toxins! It reduces the size of your pores, and since activated charcoal detoxifies, it removes the buildup of chemicals that cause premature aging! I use it every single morning! They always sell out of this amazing soap, so if you want some grab a bar right now!
Charcoal Face Mask: I just started using this one and not only is it FUN to have a little home spa session, but this stuff is like skincare magic! A mineral-rich mix of kaolin clay and charcoal, it works to gently exfoliate, draw out impurities, and soothe your skin. It also helps improve skin’s overall condition by refining the appearance of pores and increasing elasticity.
Activated Charcoal Safety and Usage:
- Charcoal`s high absorbency may reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. Consult a physician before taking charcoal capsules with other medications.
- None of the information in this post is intended to be taken as direct medical advice. Before starting any supplement regimen, always consult with your primary care provider.
- Always follow the dosage instructions listed on the bottle.

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- You can lower triglycerides by exercising, losing weight, and drinking less alcohol.
- If your triglycerides levels are very high — like over 500 milligrams per deciliter — your doctor may also recommend medication to lower triglycerides.
- Triglycerides, like cholesterol, are associated with a higher risk of heart disease if your levels are too high, though many people effectively lower these levels with lifestyle changes and medication.
- This article was reviewed by Jason R. McKnight, MD, MS, a family medicine physician and clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine.
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Like cholesterol, triglycerides are a form of fat, or lipid — in fact, they're the most common form of fat in a person's body. After you eat, fat and calories that aren't immediately put to use by your metabolism are stored as triglycerides in your body's fat cells.
"You need triglycerides in the body for an energy source," says Sanjiv Patel, MD, a cardiologist at MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center. "The issue becomes if you have too much."
Here's what you need to know about cholesterol and triglycerides, and how to lower your triglyceride levels if they get too high.
Triglycerides and cholesterol
Both triglycerides and cholesterol serve essential purposes in the body: triglycerides provide energy, while cholesterol is used to build cells and hormones, says Patel. Cholesterol is produced by your liver and also comes from animal proteins (think: steak, cheese, milk, and eggs).
Triglycerides also come from food and are produced in the liver, and when you eat more calories (especially carbohydrates), your liver will make more triglycerides. As with cholesterol, when triglyceride levels are too high, it can lead to health problems.
According to Patel, high levels of triglycerides can cause plaque build-up in blood vessels that leads to heart attack, stroke, or heart disease. While it's not common, extremely elevated triglycerides can also cause pancreatitis, or an inflammation in the pancreas that can lead to abdominal pain, according to Mayo Clinic.
It's possible for cholesterol to be high, and triglycerides low, and vice versa. But, when both triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (the "bad" form of cholesterol) are high, or HDL cholesterol (the "good" form of cholesterol) is low, it is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
How to lower your triglycerides level
Typically, there aren't any symptoms of high triglycerides. That's why doctors do a blood test — also called a lipid panel or lipid blood test — to check your triglyceride levels, along with your cholesterol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults have this test done every four to six years, and more frequently if you have a family history of heart disease.
According to the US National Library of Medicine:
- Less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is a normal level of triglycerides
- Between 150 to 199 mg/dL is considered borderline high
- Between 200 to 499 mg/dL is considered high
- Above 500 mg/dL is considered very high
Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and smoking cigarettes are associated with higher triglycerides, according to the US National Library of Medicine.
Unless a person has very high triglycerides or a history of heart problems, lifestyle changes are the first option to lower triglycerides, says Patel. These include exercising, drinking less alcohol, managing your weight, and dietary changes. For instance, losing 5% to 10% of your weight can lead to a 40 mg/dL reduction in triglycerides, according to a July 2011 study in Diabetes Care.
Medications, such as statins, fibrates, and niacin, can also help lower triglycerides by either preventing your body from making more triglycerides or decreasing the absorption of fat from food, Patel says. If your triglycerides are over 500, then medication is typically prescribed, due to the risk of pancreatitis, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
But medications should not act as a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. "You still have to eat better and exercise — that does not go away no matter what your [triglyceride] levels are," Patel says.
After two to three months of working to lower triglycerides — whether with lifestyle changes, medication, or a combination of the two — Patel recommends re-doing the blood test to assess any progress and adjust treatment as needed.
Related stories about heart health:
- How to lower cholesterol with the right diet and exercise regimens
- How to prevent a heart attack the first time and from happening again
- How to lower blood pressure with a heart-healthy diet and exercise
- What is a silent heart attack? How to recognize the warning signs
- How hypertension, heart disease, and stroke are related
- What foods lower blood pressure and make up the DASH diet
- Is high cholesterol genetic? What is familial hypercholesterolemia


Rivet Rite @ Aerobolt. Open-End Rivet For General Applications.
This rivet is the go-to type for fastening materials together. They are a viable choice for just about anything that can be riveted. A low cost fastener that comes in a range of different materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminium and a combo of material. With a wide range of head styles; Dome head, Large Flange or Truss head, and Countersunk head, also known as flush head. Check the Rivet Blog or the Rivet Gun Blog.


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Thinning the Collection- All Figures Painted by Me. Gloss Enamels by Humbrol and Testors
Duke of Brittany Vs. Duke of Bourbon
Courtenay original lead castings, converted and repainted. Painted in Humbrol and Testors Gloss
Sir John Dalton
Knights Castle (Courtenay Copy) casting...converted, repaired and painted in Humbrol and Testors Gloss Enamel.
Louis de Nevers, Count of Flanders
Knights Castle casting (Courtenay Copy), repaired, converted, painted..Humbrol and Testors enamels.
Sir John Bereford
Soldier Pac- KOA reproduction/casting...converted and painted in Testors and Humbrol Enamels
Sir John Codrington, Standard Bearer to Henry V
Knights Castle Casting, converted, repaired and repainted.
King Jean II ('the Good') of France
Knights Castle castings, repaired, converted and painted in gloss enamels.
Duke of Orleans with Hedgehog Banner
Knights Castle Casting, converted, painted in enamels.
Bertrand du Gueslin, Constable of France
Knights Castle casting, converted and painted.
War of the Roses Knight- John Flory
Soldier Pac Castings- KOA reproduction and conversion painted in gloss enamels
William de Latimer 1305
Knights Castle Casting, repainted.
King Henry V
Original Courtenay Casting (Bad condition) repaired, repainted
Piers, Sieur de Pierre-Busiere
Knights Castle Repair, Conversion, Painted in gloss enamels.
Lord Roberts (My Coat of Arms) Welsh Roberts
KOA Reproduction and Conversion painted in gloss enamels
Robert de Ufford, Earl of Suffolk
Knights Castle Repair, Conversion, Painted in gloss enamels
Irregular Miniatures Kit/Casting painted in gloss enamels
Gui, Sieur de la Tremoille, Porte Oriflamme
Al Charles/Chivalry Casting and conversion...54mm painted in gloss enamels
Sir Geoffrey de Chargny, Oriflamme Bearer at PoitiersAl
Al Charles/Chivalry Casting and conversion....54mm painted in gloss enamels
Jean de Goussencourt (Poitiers)
Al Charles/Chivalry Casting/Kit converted and painted in gloss enamels
King Jean II of France (Poitiers)
Al Charles/Chivalry Kit/Casting...54mm in high gloss
Charles de Montmorency, Constable of France at Crecy
Al Charls/Chvalry Kit/Casting in gloss enamels
Ralf, Lord Basset of Drayton, KG
Chivaly/Al Charles Kit 54mm in high gloss
John de Montacute, KG Earl of Salisbury
Al Charles/Chivalry kit...converted, painted in high gloss enamels
William de Saveuses
Chivalry Casting- Courtenay Scale, in high gloss
Waleran, Count of Fauquembergues
Chivalry Casting...painted in gloss enamels
John de Vere, Earl of Oxford
Chivalry Casting U.K. painted in gloss enamels
Men at Arms (English and French) Agincourt
Imrie Risley Kits, painted in high gloss enamels

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A crowdsourced exhibition, hosted by a university library, provides a case study in the challenges of curation.
Pablo the Penguin helps bridge the social gap between the library service and clients, builds trust, helps to mentor students and supports anxious users.
Imagine a library that automatically transforms itself to fit the users. This sci-fi idea was the beginning of what has now become reality at public libraries in Denmark.
The Academic Reading Format International Study reveals UK students prefer having course materials in print -- but some like the convenience of electronic formats.


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As tax season officially begins in the state, House Speaker Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released a statement reminding citizens to file their taxes, and announced the effects of ...On February 1, 2018 / By Matt Caulder
President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, delivered his first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress where he made an appeal for bipartisanship in implementing ...On January 31, 2018 / By Matt Caulder
North Carolina Speaker of the House Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) was in Washington D.C. ahead of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday, meeting with members ...On January 30, 2018 / By Matt Caulder
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday and against Republican legislative leaders, declaring the law creating a bipartisan board over elections ...On January 29, 2018 / By Matt Caulder
On Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration received praise from Senate Leader Phil Berger for moving the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) project forward in North Carolina. Sen. Berger, a ...On January 26, 2018 / By Matt Caulder
It’s School Choice Week in the nation and here in North Carolina one of those choices, charter schools, have seen enrollments surpass 100,000 students for the first time ...On January 25, 2018 / By Matt Caulder
The U.S. Supreme Court, on Thursday, delayed a lower-court order directing North Carolina Republican lawmakers to redraw the state’s Congressional districts by next week over excessive partisan bias ...On January 19, 2018 / By Matt Caulder
While the vast majority of North Carolina saw the snow stop falling by Thursday morning, on the Outer Banks snow accumulation continued into the morning piling on some ...On January 18, 2018 / By Matt Caulder
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High around 75F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Mostly cloudy skies. Record high temperatures expected. High 79F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
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During Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) PM candidate Narendra Modi’s speech in Chhattisgarh’s Ambikapur, a replica of Red Fort was erected behind the stage.
The BJP wanted to convey that Modi would become the Prime Minister next year and deliver a speech from Red Fort.
The party’s Delhi unit has gone one step further by organising a Modi rally near Red Fort. The speech near Red Fort will be one of three delivered by Modi in the capital on Saturday. “We do not want Congress to create any hurdle for us at the last moment. So, we do not publicise them (Modi’s rallies),” a BJP state office-bearer said.
Delhi BJP has been counting on Modi’s image to win the Assembly elections. Many candidates and senior leaders have been demanding votes in the name of Modi. BJP leaders believe that Modi’s presence in the last lap of campaigning could be a game-changer.
On Saturday, Modi’s rallies are scheduled to be held at CDR Park in Shahdara, Sultanpur Majra and Parade Ground in Chandni Chowk.
Modi is expected to address a rally at Ambedkar Nagar on Sunday.


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Hailed for her “clear, bright tone” (Cleveland Classical) and described as “fiery, wild, and dangerous” (Classical Voice North Carolina), soprano Margaret Carpenter Haigh is a versatile artist, with repertoire ranging from mediaeval to contemporary music.
She has performed as a soloist with the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra, Oxford Bach Soloists, Apollo’s Fire: The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, Simon Carrington Chamber Singers, and Piedmont Baroque Consortium. Alongside her husband, organist and harpsichordist Nicolas Haigh, Ms. Carpenter Haigh is co-founder of L’Académie du Roi Soleil, an ensemble specializing in French music from the time of Louis XIV and with which she has performed in venues including York Minster; New College Chapel, Oxford; and Clare College Chapel, Cambridge.
Recent engagements of note including singing and narrating David Del Tredici’s An Alice Symphony with Robert Moody and the Portland Symphony, and singing alongside Mark Padmore as a Britten-Pears Young Artist in the Aldeburgh Festival. Touring engagements have taken her to Israel, Germany, and France under the baton of Timothy Brown, and she has been featured as a soloist in the Easter at King’s Concert Series in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. In the 2016-2017 season, Ms. Carpenter Haigh looks forward to performances of Mozart’s Requiem (Cleveland, OH), Bach’s Johannes-Passion (Charlotte, NC), and Purcell’s Acis and Galatea (Cleveland).
Ms. Carpenter Haigh holds degrees from the University of Cambridge, where she was a Gates Cambridge Scholar, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently pursuing a doctorate at Case Western Reserve University where she studies with Ellen Hargis and Aaron Sheehan. Recent scholarship includes work on florid ornamentation practice in the airs sérieux of seventeenth-century composer Bénigne de Bacilly. www.margaretcarpenter.org


...7. You criticize President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria. But when President Obama withdrew troops from Iraq, Democrats supported the policy — even though it ran counter to the advice Obama got from his national security team. The withdrawal allowed ISIS to grow and metastasize. Obama sent back about 4,000 troops, and the troop level remains about 5,000. Is it not hypocritical to criticize Trump for doing the same thing that Democrats applauded Obama for?...
The last democrat President promised us everyone would have access to health care and we would pay less.— Steph (@steph93065) October 25, 2019
The same number of people are not covered and eveyone pays much more for less.
Don’t forget that.


On December 7, at 3:30 p.m., detectives from the Santa Monica Police Department arrested Donald Hillman, a 33 year-old male, in North Hollywood for the alledged murder of his two-month old step daughter.
On October 4, at 12:30 a.m., Hillman brought his step daughter into a local hospital. The child was in full cardiac arrest and was not breathing. Emergency room staff were able to resuscitate her twice and placed her on a ventilator.
Initial examination by a medical specialist revealed injuries to the victim that were consistent with “shaken baby syndrome.”
The Santa Monica Police Department and the Department of Children and Family Services were notified.
On November 22, the victim was taken off of life support per a court order. The victim was pronounced deceased at 10:24 a.m.
On November 25, an autopsy by the Los Angeles County Coroners Office found evidence consistent with the previous medical findings. The Coroner’s Office classified the case as a homicide. It has been determined that the original incident occurred in the 1000 block of 12th Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Bambrick at (310) 458-8932 or Sergeant Ira Rutan at (310) 458-8959 or the Santa Monica Police Department (24 hours) (310) 458-8495.If you wish to remain anonymous, call WeTip —at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-782-7463).
Mark McLellan, a resident of Santa Monica, was given the Citizen Involvement Award by Santa Monica Police for thwarting the theft of a neighbor’s bicycle.
According to police reports, on June 26, 2009, at approximately 9 a.m., McLellan left his home to attend a business meeting. As he drove away, McLellan saw a male subject sitting on a cement ledge, just north of his residence.
McLellan returned home fifteen minutes later and saw the same subject exiting his subterranean garage with a bicycle. McLellan knew that the bicycle belonged to a resident in the complex and confronted the subject. McLellan asked what the man was doing with the bicycle and the subject stated that he was borrowing the bicycle from a friend.
McLellan knew the owner of the bicycle and did not believe the subject’s statement.
As he began to dial 911, the subject dropped the bicycle and fled… McLellan pursued the subject for several blocks until he eventually detained him in a bank parking lot. The chased would-be thief became combative and McLellan defended himself before police arrived.
It was later determined that the subject was on active patrol for burglary, prior to McLellan’s intervention. This was inferred when police later found that the subject was in possession of channel lock wire cutters.
The subject was arrested for residential burglary, possession of burglary tools, obstructing the use of a wireless phone at the time of an emergency, and a parole violation.
McLellan was commended for his discretion, quick thinking, and ability to act under pressure by the Santa Monica Police. His actions resulted in the arrest of a burglary suspect who was in the process of victimizing a member of the Santa Monica community. “You are a tremendous asset to our community,” McLellan was told at the ceremony. “Your involvement reflects the highest level of citizen participation thereby making the City of Santa Monica a safer place to live.”
At the same ceremony where McLellan was commended for his actions, four new SMPD officers were sworn in. The new officers are Maricela Perez, Armando Gomez,Kevin McInerney, and Peter Zamfirov.