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Claude Monet is well known for his paintings. But did you know that he was a passionate eater and creator of meals? He had a cook, but sometimes he prepared a meal for friends. He of course “painted” it. He created impressionistic works of art with spinach, tomato sauce and potatoes on plates. And was of course very angry, when the guests ate it!!! – When I found a photo of a white velouté with green dots and a kind of parsley weapon in the middle (created by French “chef étoilé”* Joël Robuchon) I wanted to know if an “easy” pointillistic** painting was makable by a non-chef. I admit mine doesn´t look that perfect as Robuchon´s, but it is worth to try. It was my very first attempt.
*No idea how to translate “chef étoilé” into English. There are no tips on internet.
**Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of colour are applied in patterns to form an image.
Heat oil in a pan, cut onion and white vegetable of your choice in small pieces, add, stir fry for 2 – 3 minutes.
Pour the water in, cook, add the vegetable stock. Boil about 1 minute, salt, pepper, reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Let cool for some minutes.
In a blender mix soup and oil until it is very creamy.
Basil pesto: mix all the ingredients with a hand blender.
Pour in bowls or soup plates and make – using the dropping glass – green dots (from the basil pesto). I added more oil so it became easier to drop it onto the soup. Start with drop number one (twelve o´clock), number two is vis-à-vis (6 o´clock), then number three and four (3 and 9 o´clock). Half the distance with the next four drops. Next “lap” (8 drops) half the distance again and so on. You can prepare as many servings as you want and keep them on a teapot-warmer or on a rechaud. The oil drops are lighter than the soup and stay on the surface. For many hours … Add the parsley-lily in the middle. This pointillistic painting is fun and easier to make as you think.
I made a mistake (s. the photo above on the left), I lost one drop after I had put the last one onto the soup and found a good solution to unmake it (s. the photos above with the tiny achillea branches and the one with the sorrel branches).

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Somalia’s electoral crisis is showing signs of abating as the country’s lower house voted unanimously last weekend to reverse a controversial bill signed in April to extend its term and the president’s by two years.
Whilst the extension was meant to put the country on a path to a one person, one vote election, opposition politicians and two of Somalia’s federal member states viewed it as an unlawful power grab and have been pushing for a return to an indirect model agreed in September.
The government and opposition exchanged blame for what caused talks to break down, with none of the important issues getting ironed out before the president returned the question to the Somali parliament’s lower house.
In a move welcomed by Somalia’s opposition and federal member states however, President Mohammed Abdullahi Farmajo backtracked and delegated responsibility for the election’s security and implementation to Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble.
Abdi Barud, a senior advisor to Farmajo’s last prime minister Hassan Khaire, told The New Arab that the current prime minister is a newcomer in politics and though he’s relatively untested he is seen as a “less divisive and more conciliatory figure than the president.”
Somalia’s political players want to give the prime minister the benefit of the doubt, says Barud, but there are still challenges.
|Now Farmajo’s official term has come to an end, the inability of Somalia’s leaders to reach an agreement threatens to undo a lot of the steady progress over the last few years|
“What will be his relationship with his boss who is a candidate? Can he demonstrate the necessary authority and capacity to manage the security agencies which are much divided now because of the recent tensions?”
So far, Roble appears to be off to a good start. He has assured stakeholders that “free, fair and transparent” elections would be promptly organised and invited the federal member states to a National Consultative Forum late May on how to implement it. He’s also been energetically meeting with significant candidates in the upcoming polls for consultations.
In a hotly anticipated speech in the early hours of last Wednesday, Farmajo gave his first clear signal that he was prepared to change tact on the election.
He said “the only path open for a successful solution is dialogue, compromise, return to the negotiating table”, committing the federal government to returning to the 17 September agreement without preconditions.
Earlier that day, three of Somalia’s federal member states, previously allied with the president, broke with him and said they opposed the term extension. They called for the country to immediately hold elections according to the 17 September agreement which was welcomed by the prime minister’s office.
The political U-turn came after tensions in Mogadishu spilled over into violence when members of Somalia’s security forces joined protesters opposing the term extension and clashed with other members of the armed forces.
Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said the violence in the capital city was the result of the decision by parliament to extend its mandate. According to the UN’s humanitarian agency, at least 60,000 people were forced to flee their homes because of the violence.
|The prime minister is a newcomer in politics and though he’s relatively untested he is seen as a less divisive and more conciliatory figure than the president|
One resident who spoke to The New Arab lives in a neighbourhood in north Mogadishu where some of the clashes took place. He left his house that night fearing for his safety. “You can’t imagine what happened, even the trees weren’t spared,” he said.
Still emerging from war, Somalis were sanguine about the prospect of what a Farmajo presidency could bring. Now as his official term has come to an end, the inability of Somalia’s leaders to reach an agreement threatens to undo a lot of the steady progress over the last few years.
To that effect, the EU’s envoy to the country called on Somalia’s leaders to immediately “demilitarize Mogadishu” where militias are still posted in various parts of the city.
Abdurrahman Ahmed, a student who lives in the Howlwadaag district where opposition forces set up bases, also had to leave his house that night but has since returned. “People were frightened, and kids couldn’t sleep,” he told The New Arab.
“The physical damage wasn’t so great,” he continues, “but the psychological impact for people was serious. I left because I wondered what would happen tomorrow, but others I know totally left Mogadishu and returned to their regions.”
Where do things go from here?
Somalia’s leaders must now negotiate a way to hold an election but the substantive differences between the electoral stakeholders on the details of the September agreement remain unaddressed and its implementation contested.
Mohammed Ibrahim Shire, a Somali risk analyst and lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, previously told The New Arab that outstanding issues included the makeup of the electoral committee, the process by which Somaliland’s MPs would be elected, and who would conduct the election in the Gedo region of Jubaland.
Compounding those issues is a lack of trust between members of Somalia’s political elite following clashes during February protests, says Barud. “National security forces were used to attack opposition members, including two former heads of state.”
Those protests happened during a tense few days in Mogadishu shortly following the end of the government’s official mandate. Yusuf Indhacade, an infamous general whose forces were responsible for the security of the demonstrators, told Dalsan TV the night before that the country has no government.
The clashes were quickly contained but they left a bitter taste in the mouths of Somalia’s leaders and contributed to an already deeply polarised political environment.
|Somalia’s leaders must now negotiate a way to hold an election, but the substantive differences between the electoral stakeholders on the details of the September agreement remain unaddressed and its implementation contested|

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Multi 3-Five Axis Force Sensor load cell
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◎Three dimensional force sensor is one kind of force sensor can simultaneously measure two directions above the force and torque components, in the Descartes coordinate system in force and torque can be decomposed into three components, therefore, force the most complete form of six dimensional force / torque sensor, the sensor is capable of simultaneous measurement of three force components and three torque component.
◎Three dimensional force sensor can simultaneously detect three-dimensional force information three (Fx, Fy, Fz), the control system can not only detect and control the robot gripper for the object grip, but also can detect the grasped object weight, as well as in grasping whether in the process of sliding and vibration. A three-dimensional force sensor fitted with side and top two, side mounted three-dimensional force finger force sensors are generally used for two finger robot gripper, top mounted three-dimensional finger force sensors are generally used for multi fingered robot hand.
◎Three dimensional force sensor application: three-dimensional force sensors are widely used in the research of finger and hand robot; surgical robot; finger force; teeth; force feedback; brake assembly, precision detection; cutting; restoration; plastic surgery; TESTING; tactile feedback; teaching and learning. The industry covers robot, automobile manufacturing, automated assembly line, biomechanics, aerospace, textile industry and other fields.


Xiaomi has just announced that it started the rollout of Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM to the Mi Mix 2S, making it the first device under its portfolio to pick up the latest iteration of Android. This was always coming as Xiaomi has been testing Android 9 Pie update on the Mi Mix 2S since the day Google announced it. Last month, Xiaomi released a public beta build of MIUI 10 with version number 8.9.7 which ran on Android 9 Pie. That public beta release hinted that Xiaomi might release the stable version anytime soon and the time has finally come. The stable build of MIUI 10 with Android 9 Pie carries 10.0.3.0 version number and it brings September 2018 security patches on board.
Android 9 Pie for Mi Mix 2S: What's New?
Xiaomi is yet to release the official changelog of the new stable update. Since the update is built on MIUI 10, it's obvious the company must've skipped some features introduced by Google with Android 9 Pie. For the unaware, MIUI 10 is a major revamp compared to MIUI 9 as it brought whole new interface to notification drawer, quick tiles and several Xiaomi apps were updated with a new interface. The update is built on top of Android 9 Pie, but Xiaomi did not reveal which features it included in this new update though.
All the changes we saw on MIUI 10 must've made their way onto the Mi Mix 2S. Xiaomi has added new notification sounds to MIUI 10 which feels more natural. Xiaomi managed to roll out the Android 9 Pie update to Mi Mix 2S this fast thanks to Project Treble.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: Specifications and Features
Xiaomi released the Mi Mix 2S as its first flagship smartphone for 2018 in March this year. As the name itself suggests, the Mix 2S is an iterative upgrade to last year's Mi Mix 2 which also made its way to the Indian market. The Mix 2S sports a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display on the front and it's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The Mix 2S has dual cameras of 12MP+12MP on the rear side, followed by a 5MP shooter on the front side. It was first Xiaomi's phone to offer wireless charging feature. The phone featured a 3400mAh battery.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Coming on October 25
Earlier today, Xiaomi confirmed that it would be launching the Mi Mix 3 smartphone on October 25 in China. The Mix 3 will be the fourth smartphone in Mix series after the Mi Mix, Mix 2 and the Mix 2S. Xiaomi already confirmed the Mix 3 would come with a sliding camera design like the Oppo Find X. But it will be interesting to see Xiaomi's take on the mechanical sliding design. The phone is expected to have Snapdragon 845 SoC underneath, up to 8GB of RAM, dual rear cameras and a bigger battery than the Mix 2S.


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If you hear someone talking about a hot real estate market, chances are they are talking about Austin, Texas, the most desirable real estate market in the country this year. The area has had incredible growth for many reasons. Not only is Austin a hot spot for growing technology companies, but it has some of the lowest housing prices, too. Couple that with the increasing demand, and you have a recipe for incredible real estate investment opportunities.
Despite the destruction the pandemic caused, Austin is making an incredible comeback, especially in the real estate industry. This year may just be the perfect time for investors to take advantage of the real estate market, getting ahead of the demand now, and standing ready for renters when they’re looking for a home.
The Austin Real Estate Market Trends
Austin continues to be a hot real estate market despite declining values and economic uncertainty. Buyers and renters fled from San…

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Sawtooth School for Visual Art is dedicated to providing fine arts and craft education to our community regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, philosophical or political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status. We value the respect of all in our community, no matter their background, and are committed to maintaining an environment free of discrimination in all of our studios.
Our goal is for our faculty, staff, students, board, donors, vendors, and volunteers to be inclusive of the racial, ethnic, gender, and economic diversity of Winston-Salem and the surrounding area. We value and respect the variety of opinions and perspectives that our diverse community can offer. Sawtooth is committed to continually growing to make our studios and spaces a safe learning environment for all.


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By sending messages offering free Netflix Premium for 60 days, the wormable malware spread from Android to Android.
Researchers discovered malware disguised as a Netflix app on the Google Play store that spread through WhatsApp messages.
According to a Check Point Research review published on Wednesday, the malware pretended to be an app called “FlixOnline,” which advertised “2 Months of Netflix Premium Free Anywhere in the World for 60 Days” through WhatsApp messages. When installed, however, the malware immediately begins stealing data and credentials.
The malware was created to listen for incoming WhatsApp messages and react automatically to any that the victims receive, with the content of the response crafted by the attackers. According to researchers, the responses attempted to entice others with the promise of a free Netflix subscription and included links to a fake Netflix site that phished for credentials and credit card details.
According to the study, “the app turned out to be a fake service that claims to enable users to watch Netflix content from around the world on their mobile devices.” “However, rather than allowing a smartphone user to access Netflix content, the software is designed to track a user’s WhatsApp updates, sending automated responses to incoming messages using content received from a remote server.”
The malware could also spread itself by sending messages with links to the fake app to users’ WhatsApp contacts and groups. “2 Months of Netflix Premium Free at no cost For REASON OF QUARANTINE (CORONA VIRUS)* Get 2 Months of Netflix Premium Free anywhere in the world for 60 days,” the automated messages read. [Bitly link] to get it right now.”
According to Check Point, the malware racked up 500 victims in the two months it was available on Google Play. Google was notified of the malware, and the programme was taken down as a result. Researchers cautioned that “the malware family is definitely here to stay and could return hidden in a different app.”
The malware’s strategy is “relatively fresh and groundbreaking,” according to Aviran Hazum, Check Point’s manager of Mobile Intelligence. “The strategy here is to hijack the WhatsApp link by catching alerts, as well as the ability to take predefined actions through the Notification Manager, such as ‘dismiss’ or ‘reply.’ The ease with which the malware may be disguised and eventually circumvent the Play Store’s defences raises some major red flags.”
WhatsApp Notifications are intercepted by FlixOnline.
According to the Check Point review, once the software is downloaded and installed, it demands three separate permissions: Overlay, Battery Optimization Ignore, and Notification Listener.
According to the researchers, overlay enables a malicious programme to build new windows on top of other applications.
“Malware usually requests this to create a bogus log-in screen for other apps in order to steal the victim’s credentials,” they clarified.
Meanwhile, the Ignore Battery Optimizations permission prevents the malware from being turned off while the phone is in standby mode, as most Android apps do to conserve battery power. This enabled the “FlixOnline” app to run in the background, listening and sending fake messages even when the phone was turned off.
The Notification Listener permission, according to Check Point, gives the malware access to all notifications related to messages sent to the device, as well as the ability to “automatically perform specified actions such as “dismiss” and “reply” to messages received on the device.”
The malware then shows a landing page it received from the command-and-control server (C2) and deletes its icon from the home screen after the permissions are issued. It then pings the C2 for configuration updates on a regular basis.
According to the report, “the service can achieve these objectives by using a variety of methods.” “For example, an alarm registered as the BOOT COMPLETED action, which is called after the system has completed the boot phase, may activate the service.”
When decoding WhatsApp messages, the malware checks for the package name of the application that created the notification using a feature called OnNotificationPosted. According to Check Point, if that programme is WhatsApp, the malware would “process” the notification. This entails cancelling the notification (to conceal it from the user) and then reading the notification’s title and text.
“Next, it looks for the part that handles inline responses, which is used to send the reply using the payload obtained from the C2 server,” the researchers explained.
Apps with Malware on Google Play
Malicious and trojanized applications are sadly not uncommon in the official Android app store. Nine malicious apps were discovered on Google Play in March, each containing a malware dropper that allows attackers to remotely steal financial data from Android phones. In January, Google removed 164 applications that had been downloaded a total of 10 million times because they were displaying intrusive advertisements.
Meanwhile, the Joker malware was already wreaking havoc on Google Play apps last year. Joker is a mobile trojan that specialises in a form of billing fraud known as “fleeceware.” It has been around since 2017. The Joker apps present themselves as genuine applications (like games, wallpapers, messengers, translators and photo editors, mainly). If installed, they imitate clicks and intercept SMS messages in order to trick victims into paying for premium services they don’t want. SMS texts, contact lists, and device details are also stolen by the apps.
What Can Android Users Do to Protect Their Devices?
Users should be cautious of download links or attachments obtained via WhatsApp or other messaging apps, even if they seem to come from trusted contacts or messaging groups, according to Check Point.
If a user discovers a fake app on their account, they should delete it immediately and change all passwords.

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Textile Machines Suppliers To Take A Careful Method This Calendar year
Textile market is regarded as a pioneer in the historical past of Indian industrialization. As the textile industry grew, it even more fuelled the expansion of textile equipment market. Govt. of India went gradual on liberalization specially for the textile sector, primarily for defending the interest of farmers which adversely impacted the textile equipment suppliers. Nonetheless, a lot to their reprieve this sector was soon created open up to FDI right after industry compulsions.
Not so extended ago, the complete approach of manufacturing textiles was carried out manually or with the support of simple equipment. It was only after the industrial revolution that distinct industrial equipments for textile manufacturing arrived into getting. A couple of of the early innovations like traveling shuttle, roller spinning tool, spinning jenny and electrical power loom modified the textile sector eternally.
Current analysis implies that – ” Desire for textile machinery is indirectly dependent on the desire in other sectors such as housing and vehicles. As textile equipment is used for production home furnishing products, upholstery and so on, changing fashion trends have an effect on demand for textile equipments substantially.”
Textile equipment can be categorized into two primary segments viz – textile processing devices and textile functioning equipment.
Textile processing devices include the one used for crochet, lace generating, quilting, textile winding, tufting devices, zipper making machines and many others. whilst textile working equipment involves attaching devices, measuring devices, embroidery machines, monogramming machines, textile bleaching devices and so forth.
Publish 2007, economic downturn impacted every single and each sector, this sector too had its share of cancelled orders and scarcity in desire. Business experts expose that – 2009 proved to be the worst ever yr for the business, with most of the best gamers recording steep industry erosion of twenty%-twenty five%. Nevertheless, submit 2010 items have begun to turnaround a little bit.
Region clever, Europe has been the marketplace leader so much, Italy in specific. Atmospheric temperature sensor imagine that the progress of Asian nations around the world would offer the significantly-necessary press to the western textile machinery business. India and China are the subsequent growth engines of this business and will be the crucial drivers of the planet economic system in the following ten years.


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Food Industry Date & Code Labels
Dating and coding any type of food used in the food production, distribution or restaurant business is vital to maintaining a healthy reputation with the Food and Drug Administration and your customer base. Regulations for food safety information are becoming more common. The passing of the Food Safety Modernization Act few years ago was a broad piece of legislation that defines stringent labeling and identification requirements. Inspectors are requiring that perishable products have dates.
Consumers have grown to expect date of food products. When it comes to food labels, clarity is of the utmost importance. A store or food chain does not want to risk a customer being unable to read an employee’s handwriting on a label, as this can lead to confusion and the discarding of an ultimately fresh product. Clear labels are also vital in the restaurant business, as throwing away food is throwing away profit.
Therefore, it’s becoming necessary through the whole supply chain to have traceability and accountability. During your specific part of growing, transporting, preparing, or selling, you must have an acceptable dating or coding procedure, or else a problem that you didn’t cause could be falsely blamed on your organization. Employees can print their identification on the label as well to provide the source.
Hand held labeling tools (commonly referred to as price guns) are a very simple and inexpensive solution to handle the date coding of your products. Variables such as month, day, year, and time can be marked on one line, and on the second line any type of code, employee number or initials, or another date or time can be marked as well. Up to three lines are possible with these tools. The user is able to record multiple pieces of information such as a prep date/time and a Use By date/time. The labels are available in a variety of preprints that help identify the dates marked to the staff or end customers.
Label guns can be used for a variety of reasons within the food industry, including:
- Inventory Control - Last In First Out (LIFO) and First In First Out (FIFO) techniques are used to manage how much money an organization has tied up in inventory. Label guns provide an easy way to operate a LIFO or FIFO inventory system. When dealing with perishables in a kitchen for instance, marking a received on or use by date, or even the date with a time for the product helps provide excellent traceability that any health inspector would be happy to see.
- Temperature Control – Tracking temperatures of food can be vital in the food industry. Selling or serving food that has reached temperatures dubbed in “the danger zone” can cause serious health issues, including food poisoning. Using labels to identify the time a product has been exposed to a temperature allows for better tracking of safe food temperatures.
- Product Recall - Food manufacturers can use label guns to mark their items with a lot code. In the event of a recall, store employees will be able to quickly identify the specific products that need to be pulled. Without some form of tracing, you may end up pulling good, salable product and hurting the bottom line of your business and the business of the retail partner.
- Product Rotation - Not only do these tools help to keep the operation compliant, they can also help increase profitability by helping to reduce waste. Labeling helps to easily & properly rotate perishable products. With efficient product rotation, food prep areas can be sure that all ingredients are fresh and waste is kept to a minimum.
General purpose adhesive is the most popular and works very well in most conditions.
- Freezer grade adhesive
- Durable water resistant
- Removable adhesive
- Dissolvable material (can help save time when containers are washed)

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Author(s): Mary Valle
Open your kitchen up to the flavours of the Mediterranean and introduce mouth-watering dishes from Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Lebanon. Divided into easy-to-navigate sections: Soups, Salads, Starters, Pastas, Main meals and Sweets.
Mary Valle was born in Melbourne and raised by parents who emigrated from Greece to Australia, exposing Mary to the traditional Mediterranean cuisine they were accustomed to back home. Although she studied as a primary school teacher, it was when Mary began to record the recipes for her children that they encouraged her to publish cookbooks. In the last five years, Mary has often traveled to her home village in Greece and other Mediterranean countries to learn the authentic recipes and techniques included in this book.


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Sure, the plot about Alcatraz and our heroes trying to do something with typical scientific weaponry and theories in most 90s action films is already laughable and drags the film down, but it isn't Transformers where the story treats itself like a sci-fi semi-existentialism film.
That film was The Rock, a film that actually shares many of the same elements as his other work - loud explosive action, buddy relationships, half-hearted attempts at romance etc; elements that have generated numerous disappointing entries in Bay's catalogue of films.
Overall Michael Bay can actually make an enjoyable movie, he can actually come up with a story for his movies, and he can actually make a movie without giant robots.....he isn't all that bad.


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The opioid crisis in the United States doesn’t only involve illegal drugs like heroin. In fact, many addictions start with a legal prescription. Patients looking for pain relief often get prescribed opioid medications like OxyContin. But, these medicines can have dire consequences for even the most well-meaning patients.
OxyContin is a branded medication containing oxycodone, an opioid drug. You take it as an extended-release tablet that’s meant to last for 12 hours. Patients receive a prescription for it when they have around-the-clock severe pain and an existing tolerance to weaker opioids. Oxycodone-based drugs shouldn’t be used as needed or for temporary pain. Like any other opioid, patients must carefully follow dosage directions to avoid as many adverse effects as possible.
While OxyContin has some side effects that don’t harm the patient in the long-term, it can also cause lethal overdose. When you take an opioid medication, it’s important to know what symptoms indicate danger. Side effects like dry mouth, mood changes and dizziness don’t mean major harm as long as they stay mild and go away. On the other hand, fainting, heartrate changes and breathing problems could come from an overdose and require a doctor’s attention.
Oxycodone has highly addictive properties on its own, and it can become even more dangerous in an extended-release form.
Opioids like OxyContin create a rush of dopamine that can eventually result in dependence. Dopamine creates positive feelings like reinforcement and pleasure that make the user want more oxycodone. Even when someone takes OxyContin as directed, they can get addicted — the drug’s website mentions this fact. While emergency visits related to oxycodone have leveled out in recent years, they still number in over 100,000.
Unfortunately, OxyContin has become the source of so many overdoses because of its marketing. Up until its manufacturer decided to rebrand OxyContin with addiction-deterrent features, ER visits sharply increased. This is likely no coincidence — as Esquire reports, the OxyContin marketing model relied on increasing prescriptions and dependence. Despite lower rates of overdose and prescriptions, the harm has already been done. More than 350,000 people died from opioid overdose between 1999 and 2016.
Medicinal cannabis can help us lower the high addiction and overdose rates in the United States. It has painkilling properties that work just as effectively as opioids for some patients. These patients can take marijuana medicine instead of opioids in the first place, completely avoiding the risk of addiction. Others who are addicted to opioids going through recovery can also use marijuana medicine to feel fewer withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
Most remarkably, medicinal marijuana accomplishes these feats without the harmful side effects or potential for a lethal overdose. Medicinal cannabis side effects cause no long-term danger, and many of them go away with an adjustment to the treatment plan. Taking too much marijuana medicine only causes discomfort — not death or injury. It can achieve the same relief as opioids without the associated harm.
In some cases, a patient still needs to take an opioid medication for effective pain relief. Medical marijuana can help these people, too. Studies show cannabis can increase oxycodone’s painkilling abilities, letting patients take smaller doses. Cooper et al. discovered that the combination provided better pain relief and cannabis showed no abuse potential. Meanwhile, Abrams et al. found marijuana didn’t increase opioid levels in the bloodstream as it provided the extra relief.
If you’re interested in taking medical marijuana for pain or opioid addiction, search for a cannabis-savvy doctor in your area today.
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In the 1980s, at the dusk of the Golden Age of Porn, New York City photographer Barbara Nitke began a journey that would be as unpredictable as it would be revealing decades later. Nitkes new photo memoir American Ecstasy (Pierrot, 2012) is a challenging, profound and daring accomplishment. In a series of explicit photos, essays and interviews, she brings depth and artistic perspective to what some still feel is a repugnant industry.
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Don’t You Dare Let Madonna’s VMAs Jewelry Distract You From Her Out-of-This-World Heels
You can always expect Madonna to go above and beyond with her red carpet outfit choices, and her look at this year’s MTV VMAs certainly did not disappoint. The 60-year-old artist attended the award show in a flowy black dress with lacy panels and long sleeves, and she kicked the “wow” factor up a notch with a heavy dose of eye-catching accessories, including an intricate headpiece, an assortment of colorful bracelets (on both wrists!), and chunky earrings that seamlessly dangled into a plethora of bold necklaces.
But Madonna’s wild jewelry wasn’t even the best part of her VMAs getup. While she delivered a rather, er, interesting tribute speech about Aretha Franklin, we caught a brief glimpse of her shoes peeking out from under her dress, and they were quite a force to be reckoned with. Madonna was wearing a pair of red satin pumps covered with multicolored jewels, and she appeared to wear them with fishnet stockings. Ahead, zoom in on Madonna’s unforgettable VMAs heels, and then check out what other stars wore to the award show.
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ln Ghana, we usually see numerous well-designed buildings that come in different structures and forms. It’s either a two or three storey building, or even more.
In a recent video sighted by Tapnewsgh, we got introduced to a wonderfully built house made with plastic materials and a bit of cement.
I guess you are surprised right? Yes. It is not a fluke. A major part of the materials used for this building were made from plastic.
The man behind the construction of this building indicated he has been seeing people sleeping on the streets, hence he thought of building something that was less expensive, to help those on the streets get a place they could lay their heads.
The nicely built plastic house had a serene environment and an amazing roof with a beautiful brown and white outlook.
Looking at the appearance of the house from a ‘perspective’ view, I bet you would want to build a house as nice as this.
Checkout the video below to have a clear picture of the wonderful house I am talking about.

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Logo: On a blue-white gradient background, two halves of a circle merge together, like in the CPB logo from the 1990s. They form a Sega Saturn logo looking circle. The metallic capital text "ASTRO" flips upwards like the V of Steel, flashes, and shines.
Technique: The merging and way the text appears.
Music/Sounds: A harp sounder.
Availability: Rare. It was seen after TV programs produced by Astro, such as Va Banque (Jeopardy!) and Familiada (Family Feud).
2nd Logo (2011-)
Logo: On a dark background as it brightens, we see blue ribbons flying around. The background is now a bit bright blue as the four lines on the left move to form the circle. Words appear "astro sa" in Universal font and "TV PRODUCTION".
Technique: The ribbons flying, and the words appearing.
Music/Sounds: Same as the first logo.
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The manufacturing sector has a key role to play in the Government’s ambitious agenda to build back better, which is why last week I met representatives of the UK’s major manufacturing trade associations to hear their views directly. To support the sector, we continue to provide extensive support for research and development as part of our commitment to increase it, economy-wide, to 2.4% of GDP by 2027.
Many of the communities that voted for Conservative MPs for the first time in the recent election rely on our key manufacturing sectors such as aerospace and automotive for jobs. Given that the Government were prepared to create a £3 billion demand stimulus for the housing market, which was not as adversely affected by the pandemic, why will they not do a lot more to protect those jobs and communities with a demand stimulus for aerospace and automotive, which is desperately needed?
The Government are acutely aware of the demands required across various sectors. The hon. Lady mentions the aerospace and automotive sectors, which the Government are supporting with over £8.5 billion through the covid corporate financing facility, grants for research and development, loans and export guarantees expected over the next 18 months. There is also further support in place for the automotive industry through the Budget, in which the Government committed over £1 billion to promote the uptake of ultra-low-emission vehicles, including up to £500 billion to support the roll-out of a superfast charging network. Those amounts will help those various sectors.

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HUG Corner: Thought for the Week - 8/14
"Healing After Loss" Martha Whitmore Hickman
"The world is not divided into the strong who care and the weak who are cared for. We must each in turn care and be cared for, not just because it is good for us, but because it is the way things are."
- Sheila Cassidy
Sometimes we who are struggling with grief have a hard time acknowledging our need to be cared for. Are we being weak? Are we drawing attention to ourselves? Particularly if we are used to being “helpers,” we are sometimes not comfortable in the role of the person who needs help. Perhaps we are too proud to let others see we are in pain. Besides, in view of all the pain and suffering in the world – nations facing starvation, whole segments of society living under terrible conditions – how can we ask for a part of the world’s care for our own private grief?
Goodness knows there is more than enough grief in the world to go around. But life is lived one human being at a time, and while we do what we can to ease the burdens of others, there are times when our own burdens are heavy, and we need help. For a time we may need more than what we see as our “share” of help. Never mind. It is our need. It is our turn. We are entitled.
I am a human being and I don’t need to put up a facade of strength.
"Should his heart break and the grief pour out, it would flow over the whole earth, it seems, and yet, no one sees it."
"When we need these healing times, there is nothing better than a good long walk."
"That day is lost on which one has not laughed."


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Publish date: November 15th 2010
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 496
Edition language: Danish
Series: Dormia (#2)
I actually like this book better than the first. I think, it was because I knew their characters and their individual personalities. I have already started the last book of the series.

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2017: Tanzania Private Safari with Selous Game Reserve & Zanzibar - Stone Town (IQTG)
14 days from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
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|Day 1||Arusha||Welcome to Africa! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.|
|Day 2||Tarangire National Park Area||Travel south to TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, where baobab and acacia trees dominate the landscape. After lunch, embark on an exciting AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)|
|Day 3||Tarangire Area||Today features MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES in the savannah grasslands. Enjoy panoramic views of baobab and acacia trees as you search for the elephant, eland, zebra, and Cape buffalo that congregate around the waterholes. Relax at your lodge or camp between game drives. (B,L,D)|
|Day 4||Ngorongoro Conservation Area||Drive to LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. This small park is ecologically diverse, with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. During a GAME DRIVE, watch for elephant, Cape buffalo, and giraffe. The park is also home to the world's largest concentration of baboon. Then, drive to beautiful Gibb's Farm for a relaxing lunch featuring sumptuous farm-to-table cuisine. Afterward, continue to the NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA for the night. (B,L,D)|
|Day 5||Ngorongoro Area||Today, enjoy a FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE in Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is technically a caldera-the world's largest unflooded, in fact, at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round. You can see lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater. (B,L,D)|
|Day 6||Serengeti National Park||This morning, drive to SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK, Tanzania's largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, generally between late November and July, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch prior to your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. (B,L,D)NOTE: The Great Migration is a natural event, and the arrival/departure of the migrating herds varies slightly from year to year.|
|Day 7||Serengeti||Today, enjoy MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES and search for the 'Big 5'-lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant, and rhino-as well as an abundance of other animals, including cheetah, giraffe, warthog, gazelle, and eland. Between game drives, take advantage of leisure time to relax. (B,L,D)|
|Day 8||Serengeti||The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, so it is no surprise that the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning 'endless plains.' Continue exploring this vast park during MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES. (B,L,D)|
|Day 9||Selous Game Reserve||This morning, fly to Selous Game Reserve (via Arusha & Dar es Salaam), the second oldest game reserve in the world and Africa's largest at more than 15,000 square miles. The reserve is relatively untouched by humans, so vital ecological and biological processes are able to sustain a wide variety of animals and habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, riverine forests, and swamps. For these reasons, the reserve has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site. (B,D)|
|Day 10||Selous||Explore this magical place on MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES both days. The reserve is home to roughly half of Tanzania's elephant population and what many consider to be the world's largest populations of lion, hippo, and the rare wild dog. In addition, there are a myriad of other animals you'll have a chance to spot, including leopard, giraffe, cheetah, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, Nile crocodile, impala, and more! Spend the middle of the day at your leisure. (B,L,D daily)NOTE:Shared game activities in the Selous vary by lodge/camp.|
|Day 11||Selous||Explore this magical place on MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES both days. The reserve is home to roughly half of Tanzania's elephant population and what many consider to be the world's largest populations of lion, hippo, and the rare wild dog. In addition, there are a myriad of other animals you'll have a chance to spot, including leopard, giraffe, cheetah, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, Nile crocodile, impala, and more! Spend the middle of the day at your leisure. (B,L,D daily)NOTE:Shared game activities in the Selous vary by lodge/camp.|
|Day 12||Stone Town||One last GAME ACTIVITY this morning before flying to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B,D)|
|Day 13||Stone Town||Today, explore the highlights of Stone Town on a PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR. Start with a WALKING TOUR featuring the Old Fort, National Palace, slave caves, and the spice markets. Afterward, visit JOZANI FOREST, where you will take a walk through the forest with a local Ranger. Learn more about the forest fauna, walk through the mangrove swamps, and see the rare red colobus monkey, found only in Zanzibar. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L)|
|Day 14||Homebound Flight||This morning, fly to Dar es Salaam, where your vacation ends. We have secured a day room at the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel for you to use prior to your homebound flight. Book homebound flights after 4 pm. (B)|
- US$ Price Details
Dates & Prices do not include air travel. Participation in this vacation requires purchase of the following flights from Monograms, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-vacation air segments; or (2) intra-vacation air segments only, starting at $1,164. Required intra-vacation air segment: Serengeti/Selous; Selous/Zanzibar; Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam. Air prices were effective on July 13, 2016 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your vacation, air prices may be higher.Safari package includes park entrance fees of $435 per person.2018 departures are subject to itinerary and price modifications. Details will be available in July 2017.NOTES:
- Bottled water is included on all game drives and with all meals.
- All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
- Check with your travel agent or physician regarding the latest health requirements for travel to Tanzania.
- We do not recommend this vacation to people with serious back problems, as it can be quite rough on some East Africa roads and game park trails.
- Due to limited capacity on safari vehicles and flights, your suitcase must be soft-sided and cannot exceed 33 lbs including hand luggage.
- Some minor changes in your daily itinerary may be expected due to wildlife migrations and viewing.
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- Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for Monograms to reserve space for you. View Terms & Conditions for limited exceptions.
- The following charges are not included in the land vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; Intra-vacation air unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.70 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government-imposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Monograms menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
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By Rayeesa Absal, Staff Reporter www.gulfnews.com
Dubai: The total revenue of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)-run Dubai Taxi crossed Dh1 billion in 2011, with more than 125 million passengers hiring cab services to make 62.36 million trips. This is in addition to revenues of privately owned taxi companies.
“The total revenue of Dubai Taxi Corporation [DTC] in 2011 hit Dh1.058 billion, growing the profit earned to Dh146 million,” Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of RTA, said in a statement yesterday. The operational revenue was Dh979 million.
The revenue increased by 22 per cent since 2010, when the total revenue was Dh864.341 million.
“DTC’s expenditure amounted to Dh745 million in 2011 whereas expenses in 2010 were about Dh597.497 million,” Al Tayer said.
“The profits earned by the DTC increased from Dh114.695 million in 2010 to Dh146 million in 2011, marking a 28 per cent increase.”
The profit is above the franchise fee paid by DTC to the RTA’s Public Transport Agency (PTA), totalling Dh167.025 million — which covers the fees charged by the PTA for number plates as well as for booking and dispatch of cabs.
The operational efficiency of the DTC grew from 93 per cent in 2010 to 96 per cent in 2011, Al Tayer said.
According to Yousuf Al Ali, acting CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation, several policies adopted by DTC helped achieve increased efficiency. “Training programmes for drivers paid off by reducing the accident rate from 1.92 accidents per 100,000km in 2009 to 1.26 accidents per 100,000km in 2011,” he said.
Increase in trips
The recently launched Honest Hands service, which is a special cab service aimed at serving children, women, students, families and special needs people, contributed towards increasing the number of trips by 10 per cent and revenue by 6 per cent, he said. More info


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THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING NEW
Hooray! After about a year of saying that I was going to create a website, it finally is happening. The procrastination has finally come to an end! (Kind of anyway) The website is still in works and is taking a good bit of time, I’m getting to it when I can between juggling full time work, teaching yoga, spending time with my loved ones and of course creating and bringing crafty ideas to life. I’m not much of a writer and I haven’t used proper grammar in a long time so please excuse me as I take the process to freshen myself up on it! :D
As for site content I will be having an online shop that will contain artwork and crafts, the shop will be in works for a while and most likely will be readily available in 2016 due to building an inventory of goodies! On top of that a gallery to view past work, a little bit about the creator, and this little blog! This section I have the idea of sharing my thoughts and experiences, yoga, maybe some DIYS and other things that I really love. I don't promote stuff too often on Instagram, but I want to take the chance on here to really show my support for businesses that I honestly and genuinely love!
This is all very new to me and will take some time to get used to, but I am so incredibly excited to jump into it! I hope that you will enjoy this little space that I have created to share ideas, inspirations and thoughts. Till next time!

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From the opening of our first House of MinaLima in 2009, art prints have been at the heart of everything we do. Designed, crafted and printed in the UK, our art prints are the original piece of MinaLima magic. Whether an avid collector or a first-time fan, we offer a variety of art prints for everyone.
At MinaLima we offer two distinct types of art print: open edition and limited edition. Discover the differences between these two types below:
Interested in finding out more about our limited edition art prints? See the full process here.
Our art prints come in two finish types: standard finish and premium finish, with most designs having a choice between the two. The edition size of our limited edition art prints is related to the finish type with premium finish designs having a smaller edition size than standard finish designs. Discover what each of these finishes feature below:
From the Wizarding World to MinaLima Classics, everything at MinaLima is designed using our original creations.
Our art prints include a Certificate of Authenticity to verify your purchase. Each certificate records the specific edition and finish type of your chosen art print. Be sure to keep your certificate safe, we suggest always storing it close alongside your art print – even better if it’s tucked away in the back of your chosen frame.
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While my son had some separation anxiety when he was a toddler, for my daughter that separation anxiety has continued and it’s something that she still struggles with at 8. I’ve written before about how we cope with it but I wanted to expand further on how we deal with separation anxiety at night. Hopefully […]
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Separation anxiety is a normal phase for children to go through. Babies often experience it when they first realise they are separate people from their mothers. Toddlers may go through it, adding to the joys of the terrible twos. Preschoolers often experience it when they start spending extended periods of time away from their parents. […]
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Steiner not "completely mad" as slicks gamble a risk too far
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes he proved he is not "completely mad" by refusing to take a late Turkish Grand Prix gamble and switching to slick tyres.
This season Steiner has often claimed Haas must take risks and make bold strategy calls in order to negate the performance difference to the midfield runners and collect points.
That was highlighted in the Hungarian GP when on a damp track both cars were pitted at the end of the formation lap to take on slicks, with the decision yielding Kevin Magnussen's only point of the season.
Asked if the team had considered making the switch on this occasion on a drying Istanbul Park track, Steiner answered: “No, we didn’t want to do that.
"That was too risky because I am not so sure they would have worked. Maybe [in] the last 10 laps, but we didn’t consider them."
Haas appeared to have nothing to lose with Romain Grosjean out of the race and Magnussen running last of those on track, but Steiner has revealed there was a far bigger picture to consider.
He said: “We had to also see what the opposition did. We had done enough things wrong in the race so we couldn’t do the next thing wrong.
"Kevin was running at the time, like everyone else, on the inters so I think that was the safer bet than doing something completely mad and maybe going off somewhere with two laps down and destroying a car.
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Trade Unions Blast Draft National Reform Programme
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Signs Your Pug May Have an Allergy
It is very common for pugs to suffer from allergies. And they very well could have an allergy but you don’t even know they are suffering. And I will admit, that was me. The signs have been there since Ref was a pup but I honestly had no idea that he could be suffering from allergies. That is until now. And right now, we are going through the process to work out just what exactly Ref is allergic to. I am here to share with you the signs your pug may have an allergy and what you should do to help them.
So what are some of the most common signs that your pug may have an allergy? There are a number of signs that could present themselves that may not be as obvious as others. But they will most of the time present themselves through the skin. Here are some of the signs your pug may have an allergy.
Scratching of the ears
Scratching of the ears is quite common and can mean there is an infection in the ears. A yeast infection is something that can be very common and is the result of an allergy. Along with the scratching of the ears, there will be debris and they will be smelly. All signs that your pug could have an allergy that needs to be addressed.
Licking of the paws
This is the main thing I didn’t realise that is a sign of an allergy. Licking of the paws means that your pug has an itch. This can range from occasional to frequent and even extreme licking that can lead to biting. The skin between the paw pads should be checked when this occurs to make sure that there is no breaking of the skin and moisture build up. The skin may well be pinkish or red if they are irritated. This could be a year or bacterial infection caused by an allergy.
Scratching of other areas of the skin
Scratching or biting of any other area of the body could be a sign your pug suffers from allergies. Common areas include insides of legs, neck, chin and tail. Excessive scratching can break the skin and and cause an infection. This is commonly known as a hotspot and left untreated can spread very quickly. A hotspot is a key indicator of an allergy.
Rubbing of the face
A common skin irritation can occur in a pug’s face folds. And whilst it may not look like there is a problem with their folds, there very well could be. One of the main signs there is an irritation in the face folds is when your pug rubs their face. They may use their paws to rub their face or they may rub their face on furniture or carpet. All signs that they have an itchy face and definitely worth a trip to the vet for a check up.
There are 3 main cause of allergies. The first is a flea bite or insect allergy. The second is a food allergy and the third is airborne allergies. But regardless of the type of allergy, a visit to your vet is a must. But be aware that antibiotics will only suppress the symptoms and not treat the allergy. There is a place for antibiotics but the most important thing is to find the cause of the allergy so an effective treatment plan can be put into place. If your vet isn’t qualified in dealing specifically with the skin and allergies, they will be able to refer you to a vet who is experienced in this area that will help you to identify the allergy and then treat it accordingly.
So if your pug is showing any of these signs of an allergy, please seek veterinary advice so you can help them to lead a happier and itchy free life as possible.


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Olivia Culpo is one of the cover models for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue
Rhode Island native Olivia Culpo is one of three models to be on the cover of this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
“I really am speechless and this still doesn’t feel real,” Culpo wrote on Instagram, shortly after the news was announced Monday.
Along with Culpo, models Kate Bock and Jasmine Sanders will also be on this year’s cover. SI is producing four issues, one with the trio and one of each model individually. The featured photos were shot in Bali, Indonesia in November 2019.
“These three women who make up the 2020 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue are inherently unique, but a solidarity exists among them in terms of their ambitions, goals and what they stand for,” SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day said in the announcement.
In addition to her cover, Culpo shared a second image on Monday that featured a vision board she said she made four years ago. Culpo said she cut out photos from “50 Years of Beautiful,” the SI coffee table book filled with past Swimsuit Issue photographs, and glued her face onto them.
“To anyone who sees this, never stop visualizing and striving for what you want,” Culpo wrote. “Don’t lose hope and remain focused and persistent. Four years ago when I was pasting these images onto a poster board, it was me sitting on the floor with my glue stick and scissors shooting for the stars and it felt completely unattainable. I just hope this can show anyone out there that their goals, big or small, really can come true and that you deserve it.”
Culpo was also featured in the 2018 and 2019 editions of SI‘s Swimsuit Issue.
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