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Cell therapy is a branch of regenerative medicine and relates to cell transplantations in order to rebuild damaged tissue/organ when pharmacological and surgical treatment is insufficient or ineffective. Stem cells characterized by potential to self-renew and multilineage differentiation are most commonly used for transplantations in regenerative medicine. Ischemic stroke was selected as a model of CNS damage to analyze the influence of the microenvironment and preconditioning in the pre-transplantation phase on the stem cells isolated from Wharton’s Jelly (WJ-MSCs) pro-regenerative properties.The endogenous stem cells microenvironment, known as the “niche”, determines their survival and growth, and enables further differentiation. Therefore, an important element of this work was to optimize the biomimetic microenvironment in vitro, which mimics the conditions similar to the endogenous: 1) control – WJ-MSCs cultured in 3D conditions in a hydrogels (made from platelet lysate or fibrinogen) resembling the composition and mechanical properties of nervous tissue and under 5% oxygen concentration, typical of the stem cell niche in the brain; 2) pathological – additional stimulation under the conditions as above with the pro-inflammatory factors.It was shown that the 3D hydrogel scaffolds create a structure that allows the cells deposition, their high survival, and migration beyond the scaffolds. Moreover, an increased expression of BDNF, GDNF, VEGF-A, TGF-β1, IL-6, IL-1β were observed under both 21% and 5% O2. Additionally, in WJ-MSCs cultured in 3D scaffolds, an increased expression of neural markers (nestin, β-Tubulin III, NF-200, GFAP) was observed at the mRNA and protein levels. The 3D culture conditions significantly increased the response of WJ-MSCs to the pro-inflammatory factors – a significantly increased mRNA expression of trophic factors – BDNF, GDNF, VEGF-A, and immunomodulatory factors – TGF-β1, IL-6, IL-1β was observed.In ex vivo studies, the OGD model (temporary oxygen and glucose deprivation) was used, which imitates an ischemic injury. The strongest effect was observed after the co-culture with WJ-MSCs preincubated in 5% O2 and fibrin scaffolds. An increased expression of GDNF, VEGF-A and a decreased expression of pro-inflammatory IL-1β with a simultaneous increase in the expression of the anti-inflammatory TGF-β1 was observed in WJ-MSCs encapsulated in scaffolds and co-cultured with damaged organotypic hippocampal slices.In vivo studies were conducted using an experimental model of rat brain injury. The signal from WJ-MSCs labelled with iron oxide nanoparticles was observed in the injection site (striatum) 24 hours after transplantation, and also 7-, 14-, and 21- days post-transplantation. In addition, after the WJ-MSCs transplantation in 2D or 3D, a signal was detected at the lesionsite during diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), which was not observed in sham groups or after only the focal injury.After the WJ-MSCs transplantation, a decreased size of the brain-damaged area and an increased expression of rat markers: BDNF, GDNF, VEGF-A, TGF-β1 were detected. The highest increase in the genes’ expression level was observed after transplantation of the cells that were cultured in physiological normoxia conditions (5% O2) and then transplanted in scaffolds. Transplantation of WJ-MSCs caused also the decreased expression of rat IL-6 and IL-1β, especially after 24 hours.The obtained results showed that the hydrogel scaffolds made of platelet lysate and fibrinogen used in this study are promising material for potential use in cell therapy of central nervous system disorders. The most preferred therapeutic approach is the maintaining of the cells in culture under physiological normoxia (5% O2) followed by their transplantation as encapsulated in hydrogel scaffolds. These scaffolds should maintain mechanical properties similar to those found in the brain.
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Batman: Arkham City is out today in the US, but Europeans will have to wait until Friday to save Gotham. Wherever you live, you can play a free demo of Batman: Arkham City right now through the cloud gaming service, OnLive .
Once you've signed up for a free account and downloaded the client simply search for Arkham City in the games list and launch the free trial. It's limited to 30 minutes, but that'll give you chance to take control of Catwoman and thrash some burly men with Arkham City's super slick combat system. Hold down the crouch button while moving for some comedy cat-crawling.

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This Rhodonite Pendant Rose Quartz Necklace radiates love, harmony and tranquility. A wonderful combination.
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Burdened with a face only a mother could love, Stan Cattermole determined to find a woman. Lugging his man-boobs along for the ride, Stan shows Bridget Jones how it's done in this hilarious, heart-wrenching and often outrageous account of his quest for love.
This is no misery memoir, but a tell-it-like-it-is account of Stan's trials, tribulations and small triumphs, in and out of the bedroom. One part love story, one part family saga, eight parts outrageous, laugh-out-loud tragicomedy - and then, just for luck, another part love story - The Intimate Adventures of an Ugly Man wrenches at the heart strings and the funny bone, and will drag you screaming with laughter through the whole gamut of human emotions.
CHORTLE! as Stan pops his cyber-cherry with the aid of a light sabre, a bowling ball and a large knob of butter.
GASP! as Stan is blindfolded, tied to a bed and abused with an IKEA spatula.
DESPAIR! as the pretty nose of yet another potential love interest wrinkles in utter, utter disgust.
The story of one man overcoming his hurdles and making something wonderful of a miserable life, this ever-hopeful tale will resonate with anyone who's suffered pain and rejection, anyone who's vowed to transform their life and anyone who's ever learned to laugh in the face of adversity.

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Maintaining a Healthy Weight Without Going on a Diet
Statistics Tell Us That Diets Don't Work
The diet industry is a huge money maker - over $55 billion a year is spent on diets and the success rate is not very impressive. Ask anyone who has lost weight only to gain it back again. The National Institute of Health estimates that dieters regain two-thirds of their lost weight within a year and that they can also expect that within a 5 year time period they will gain all of their weight back and possibly add more.
Share Your Tips With Others
I don't pretend that I am an expert on dieting or weight control, nor am I oblivious to the fact that some individuals are more prone to gaining weight than others. I simply wish to share with others what has worked for me and invite others to do the same with their comments.
Common Sense Tips
I am fortunate -- at only two times in my life have I experienced a serious struggle with unwanted pounds. In my early twenties I ate candy and other sweets in excess and gained about ten pounds. I stopped eating sweets and with the help of exercise I returned to my preferred weight within a short period of time. More recently I struggled with staying at my target weight when I experienced menopause. I craved food and was especially hungry at night. It was a struggle to stay away from fattening foods and I gained about 7 extra pounds. I did continue with exercise and now in my post menopausal years I am back to my natural target weight. I am 61 years old, 5"2" tall and my weight ranges from 110 to 115 pounds.
I have several suggestions that work for me:
- Stay away from sugary foods, but if you do indulge eat a very small portion.
- Don't snack late at night. A small healthy snack before 7:00 p.m. would be the exception to the rule.
- Eat slowly and stop when you are nearly full but not uncomfortable.
- Make your beverage of choice water or tea.
- When snacking eat small portions of healthy nutritious foods.
- Try to stay away from pre-packaged foods.
- Find a form of moderate exercise you like and do it.
- Eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet.
- Eat foods that you enjoy.
- Consult with individuals who maintain a healthy weight rather than trusting fad diets and costly diet foods.
- Beware of toppings and sauces -- eat foods plain or with low cal toppings
Examples of My Daily Food Intake
I can suggest foods that are healthy and appealing to me, but if you eat too much of anything you will gain weight. Portion control is essential. As mentioned previously, eating just enough to be satisfied without feeling full or uncomfortable is my gauge of how much food to eat. I eat my favorite healthy foods often. For instance, I regularly eat a bowl of a whole wheat cereal with flax-seed for breakfast. I add a piece of fruit such as a banana or an orange. Actually, I stick to the same breakfast item for months and my appetite and body seem to be satisfied with this. I rarely choose fruit juices over a piece of fruit. I find that the fruit is more satisfying and it provides more fiber and nutrition than expensive juice drinks.
For lunch my food choices are varied. I enjoy salads (especially in the summer months) and top them with some protein like white meat chicken. I use salad dressing but choose the low fat varieties. I also often eat leftovers from the evening meal for lunch and add an apple or granola bar. I prefer delicious apples since they help to reduce symptoms of acid reflux. I sometimes fall prey to the convenience of frozen meals for lunch, but I purchase the lean varieties.
Dinner consists of vegetables (generally two), a meat or fish in moderate portion (chicken, lean beef, salmon, haddock for example) and a side dish of rice, sweet or baked potato, pasta,couscous or barley. I also eat a container of a pro-biotic yogurt daily to add calcium and digestive enzymes to my diet. Breads add fiber and the whole wheat, rye and pumpernickel varieties are my favorites.
Adding interest to foods doesn't have to mean adding calories. Butter and other rich food enhancers that are used to top foods can transform a healthy dish into a prescription for caloric disaster. However, there are many ways to dress up foods without adding unwanted calories. Some examples include lemon juice, onions, garlic, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, and thyme just to name a few.
As previously mentioned, my beverage of choice is water and herbal or green tea. I also purchase herbal flavored water which is flavorful and contains no calories or artificial sweeteners. Sparkling water is also a fun no cal drink.
I do snack during the day if I am hungry. I keep some snack foods in my desk at work such as granola bars, oat pretzels with flax seed, dried mango, and whole wheat crackers. Just after dinner I occasionally eat a small portion of frozen yogurt. I try not to eat anything after 7:00 p.m. and I don't drink after 8:00 p.m. Sleep experts say that eating and drinking after 8:00 pm can affect your sleep. I find this to be true.
It's Really Easier Than You Think
I realize that my tips may seem simplistic, but they work for me. I never feel that I am depriving myself of food since I eat whatever healthy food I am hungry for. I realize that I could easily fall prey to the trap of eating sweets and fattening over processed foods. I find that if I do indulge (which does happen on occasion) I begin to crave sweets, wanting more and more so, I stop. I suppose that is the key - knowing when to stop. Also, exercise has always been an integral part of my success. I have stopped exercising during periods of laziness but I always return to it because it provides the balance I need to keep my weight in check. It also helps me to control stress which can easily lead to over-eating if left unchecked.
What Others Suggest - Answers to the Question
- What one bit of advice do you have for controlling weight without actually dieting?
Listing of the answers to the question: What one bit of advice do you have for controlling weight without actually dieting?People who don't have a weight problem are the logical source of info on this topic.
Summing Things UP
Happy, healthy eating wishes to all. What works fo me may or may not work for someone else. May your road to health and happiness be filled with good nutritious foods and family and friends to share in the joy of healthy eating and living.

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To inspire continued creativity and promote development of skills within the Outplay art team, we invited David Burgess, Head of Character Animation and best known for his work on Disney classics such as the Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Shrek 2 to the Outplay office this week to give our teams a spectacular private workshop on the art of animation.
The workshop was held for a single day in the Outplay HQ, Dundee, and covered a variety of topics including his animation career at both DreamWorks and Disney, and the making of the latest animated movie Trolls along with some of the style choices and animation techniques used in the making of this.
Both an inspiring and informative day, David discussed his creative processes and how DreamWorks developed the animation and visual style for their film. He then shows examples of their style choices which showed in the movie as all characters and setting had a unifying, charming fuzziness to them, as if they were all made out of felt and cloth.
The Outplay animators and artists were beaming with interest, with it still being so relatable even though they are in the industry of making games rather than movies. Afterwards, a Q&A was held with everyone able to ask the questions they had been dying to ask throughout the session.
Noora Klaavu, Artist at Outplay had this to say “I think if you’re happy to work on something, it surely shows in the end result!” and this never showed more accurately in the work David Burgess has carried out on the Trolls movie, and his previous works.
The Outplay team had a fun filled day with our artists and animators leaving the session brimming with new techniques and ideas to test out. Some of our team shared their thoughts on the day’s experience with David:
“It was obvious that the Trolls movie was made with love, and that energy came through in the clips and the room. A wonderful demonstration of a creative culture producing delightful results, and inspiring indeed.” James Law, Senior Artist
“It was a great talk, interesting and inspiring. Heaps to take away from it and will hopefully be able to apply some to our own work as well. It was really a great opportunity to go and be a part of that.” Kate Fomina, Artist
“It was amazing! Was so happy to have had a chance to be there! Still having all the thoughts, advice etc. settling down in my head, glad I took some notes!” Tat Okada, Graphic Designer
We are always looking to develop and build a strong and successful animation team. If the Outplay team sounds like the right fit for you, why not check out our animation and all other live roles here.

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An event every week that begins at 7:15pm on Wednesday, repeating until April 25, 2018
This is an indoor cycling class led by our very own, Mike Curcio or Brian Mahoney. Both, exceptional instructors!
The class will take place on bikes similar to your traditional spin bike, BUT much nicer. Each bike has a power meter along with other fancy stuff. This class will be geared specifically to triathlete/cyclists.
While it takes place at LIFETIME Athletic in Montvale (directions below), you do NOT have to be a LIFETIME member to attend. Simply come a few minutes early (you only have to do this one time) and fill out a Lifetime Athletic Cycle Club form and waiver and you’re good to go.
WARNING: Come prepared to suffer! You’re going to get your moneys worth. ;)
Email Mike Curcio (firstname.lastname@example.org) with any questions or song requests, otherwise come prepared to sweat and have some fun.

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Aging is the most important risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases associated with pathological protein aggregation such as Alzheimer's disease. Although aging is an important player, it remains unknown which molecular changes are relevant for disease initiation. Recently, it has become apparent that widespread protein aggregation is a common feature of aging. Indeed, several studies demonstrate that 100s of proteins become highly insoluble with age, in the absence of obvious disease processes. Yet it remains unclear how these misfolded proteins aggregating with age affect neurodegenerative diseases. Importantly, several of these aggregation-prone proteins are found as minor components in disease-associated hallmark aggregates such as amyloid-β plaques or neurofibrillary tangles. This co-localization raises the possibility that age-dependent protein aggregation directly contributes to pathological aggregation. Here, we show for the first time that highly insoluble proteins from agedCaenorhabditis elegansor aged mouse brains, but not from young individuals, can initiate amyloid-β aggregationin vitro. We tested the seeding potential at four different ages across the adult lifespan ofC. elegans. Significantly, protein aggregates formed during the early stages of aging did not act as seeds for amyloid-β aggregation. Instead, we found that changes in protein aggregation occurring during middle-age initiated amyloid-β aggregation. Mass spectrometry analysis revealed several late-aggregating proteins that were previously identified as minor components of amyloid-β plaques and neurofibrillary tangles such as 14-3-3, Ubiquitin-like modifier-activating enzyme 1 and Lamin A/C, highlighting these as strong candidates for cross-seeding. Overall, we demonstrate that widespread protein misfolding and aggregation with age could be critical for the initiation of pathogenesis, and thus should be targeted by therapeutic strategies to alleviate neurodegenerative diseases.
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PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – Andi Nur Alam Syah, the General Director of the Plantation Ministry of Agriculture, expressed concern over the lack of clear integrated cooperation between the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (PFMA) and the Government Procurement Policy Agency (LKPP).
He emphatically stressed that the infrastructure procurement for the Smallholders Replanting Program (SRP) must utilize the e-E – catalogue instead of opting for an auction, as the latter would consume significant time.
During a coordination meeting held in the auditorium of the Ministry of Agriculture on Friday (1/12/2023), he warned, “If the procurement goes through an auction, it won’t be completed by next year. It will be delayed,” said Andi Nur as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com.
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Andi thought that the lack coordination among General Directorate of Plantation, PFMA, and LKPP made infrastructures for smallholders late to be distributed. He questioned about technical recommendation which was not realized since 2022, the slow distribution of fertilizer and production infrastructures.
Andi thought everything would be useless if only getting technical recommendation without having distribution management well. He emphasized that it is urgent to get integrated technical recommendation between PFMA and his directorate because everything is crucial to keep palm oil plantation productivity remaining high in this country.
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He also mentioned that if there is no integrated technical recommendation Indonesia should not hope to maintain highly plantation productivity. This significantly needs to be improved and emphasized integrated E-catalogue to procure infrastructures so that SRP would run well.
Meanwhile Director of Palm Oil and Various Palm General Directorate of Plantation Ministry of Agriculture, Ardi Praptono said infrastructure program in palm oil had been delivered in 20 provinces and 103 districts of palm oil centers. (T2)
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The Mingary Castle restoration blog was written by Jon Haylett, who lives in the local village of Kilchoan. Now that restoration is almost complete Holly and Chris Bull will take over to report on bringing the Castle back to life.
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
The scaffolding along the north wall is well advanced. The picture shows how material from the car park can be moved straight on to the platform for distribution around the lower levels, but a second platform, on the third 'lift' (walkway), will be built so material can be loaded directly onto it.
Archaeologists Tom Addyman and Kenny Macfadyen of Addyman Archaeology arrived back on site today. Kenny is in the moat where he will do a section through the stone and clay wall which holds back the water in the moat - he's standing on it. The wall was considerably higher in its time, and was designed to channel water so it drained through the hole (just to the right of the surveying pole) into the bottom of the castle well. Meanwhile, Tom is in the well carrying out a survey.
When they arrived they stopped to admire the hard work put in by the local amateurs who have been digging through the material brought out of the well. We've already had it confirmed that the well was used as a toilet during the middle part of the 18th century, but Tom has now had a chance to study the claret bottles and pottery that have come out of it, and can date the deposit very precisely to the decade between 1755 and 1765.
The amateurs have been finding masses of broken glass, bits of pottery, bones from meals, leather (including the front of a boot) and some metal objects, but nothing very exciting, which made it all the more galling....
....when Kenny, within two minutes of arriving, picked a coin out of one of the piles which we'd already processed.
It was in some mortar and in too poor condition to be identified, but it's about the same size as the sixpenny piece which Ricky Clark found a week ago.
One interesting aspect of the well deposit is the presence of significant amounts of peat, some of it cut into neat blocks. It's possible that these were thrown down into the well to absorb some of the smell, in the same way as wood shavings are added to a modern composting toilet.

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As apart of the partnership, InMobi will join the Microsoft Azure cloud and provide access to technologies and marketing strategies that could boost strategies relying on around-the-clock access.
“As digital technology is transforming every industry and every aspect of our lives, companies are seeking new ways to engage customers where they are, with connected, personalised experiences,” explained Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft. “The combination of Microsoft Azure with InMobi’s marketing platforms will deliver new intelligent customer experiences and business insights to organisations around the world.”
The mobile and digital marketing landscape is shifting as more marketers are gaining access to advanced technologies and customers are using multiple devices to connect.
That’s why the company also launched a new InMobi Marketing Cloud to address these challenges by providing an integrated suite of advertising and marketing platforms to address these challenges. Advertisers are able to gain a 360-degree view of their customers and tap into insights, engagement strategies, actions and measurement.
“InMobi is building one of the most advanced enterprise platforms for marketers, and we’re extremely excited to partner with Microsoft as we dive into the next frontier of connected devices,” said Naveen Tewari, founder and CEO InMobi. “With Microsoft’s global reach and advanced security, privacy and compliance, alongside InMobi’s scale and decade-long experience in mobile-first technology, we can truly disrupt the marketing ecosystem. Together, Microsoft and InMobi will create a formidable force in the industry.”
Additionally, the two companies plan to combine InMobi’s Advertising and Marketing Cloud capabilities with Microsoft Dynamics 365 within the Azure infrastructure.
The InMobi Marketing Cloud will be rolled out over the coming six months.

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How social housing became the hero Gotham needs
The UK is wading its way through a housing crisis – but if you’re one of the millions of people struggling to buy or rent a home, or if you have in the past, then you don’t need me to tell you that.
One answer is social housing. Four million households – a whopping 17% of the population – already live in social housing and the government reckons England needs another three million on top of that by 2040.
So, we know where we need to go, but can the past help us get there?
The origin story
Social housing – housing for people on lower incomes or with particular needs – has been the hero Gotham needs for over a century now. However, its seeds were planted way back in the 10th century.
‘Almshouses’ started popping up in medieval times as a way for the church to help the poor. The oldest known almshouse, the Hospital of St Oswald, is in Worcester and was founded around 990.
Next, jump forward to Victorian Britain. Thanks to urbanisation and the Industrial Revolution, sanitation was less than ideal, overcrowding was rife and there were rumours of people were spontaneously combusting from drinking too much gin.
It wasn’t all bad though. The Age of Philanthropy rose like a phoenix out of the sludge and some kindly rich people started setting up charities to help the poor.
Local authorities began clearing housing slums and the 1890 ‘Housing for the Working Classes’ Act then gave them the power to begin building more housing for the lower classes. It also meant landlords had to provide basic health standards for their tenants.
Social housing is born
The First World War was a turning point for social housing. At this point most people were still in private rented homes but with resources and land in short supply during the war, landlords started squeezing tenants, knowing they didn’t have anywhere else to go.
This led to more tenant safeguards from the government, which is great, but it also meant less people wanted to be landlords, so the focus turned to home ownership.
The day after the war ended in November 1918, Lloyd George promised to begin work on half a million ‘Homes fit for Heroes’.
The Addison Act, named after the Minister of Health Dr Christopher Addison, was then introduced in 1919 to provide the power and funding to make it happen. Local authorities like councils now had to provide social housing, but the Act was cut three years later after just 176,000 were built.
As the 1920s arrived councils were given more funding – but also more responsibility – for social housing. The ‘suburban dream’ also arrived and more people started to buy property as more affordable housing appeared in the ‘burbs.
Streets in the sky
On top of all this upheaval, the Second World War struck, which didn’t help matters. After the war though, the government had a big push to build more housing – mostly to replace ones that had been destroyed – building more than a million homes, 80% of which were council houses.
The 1950s also saw a boom in social housing production, particularly high rise flats, which came to be known by the very futuristic term ‘Streets in the Sky’. These were seen as pretty desirable places to live and coincided nicely with the birth of the ‘welfare state’.
By the early 1970s though, these concrete jungles had become run down and pretty dodgy. On the upside, the decade saw a growth in housing associations, the regeneration of older housing and a focus on improving communities.
As Thatcher entered in the picture in the ’80s, she adopted The Right to Buy as a signature policy. By the time New Labour arrived in ’97 many council houses had been moved over to housing associations.
Where are we now?
In the noughties The Decent Homes Standard was introduced to make sure the social housing on offer met certain standards by 2010.
In the early years of the coalition, the housing crisis was acknowledged as one of the biggest problems it faced. We’re still in a crisis nearly a decade later, which is why milennials are sometimes referred to as ‘generation rent’, as many struggle to get onto the property ladder.
To speed along the government’s social housing target, it’s launched a £9 billion affordable homes programme to deliver 250,000 homes by 2022. This includes social housing, with an additional £2 billion promised to 2028.
What we’re doing to help
That’s where we come in. At Onward we build and manage social and affordable housing across the North West. Our goal is to provide good quality homes that everyone can afford to live in. We do this by building new and different types of homes to suit a range of circumstances, while also going beyond just bricks and mortar helping to create and support communities.
We have lots of options available if you’re looking to rent or buy a new home, including Shared Ownership


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Imagine you've come up with this hair-brained idea to shoot a feature film in six months time. You've literally set a date when you will press record on whatever camera you've managed to get your sweaty palms on. Now imagine you have the following: No script, no cast, no clue. Know anybody who would be that daft? You do now.
Even the Daily Mail runs numerous stories about young urban names like Kanye, Beyonce, Jay Z, Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams and more. TV News shows across all broadcasters now have a very healthy mix of BAME presenters and talking heads. But put on any national TV comedy experience and its always nearly totally white male?
I asked the organisers if they knew anything about the history of the place and it would appear that a local woman called Susan had simply decided one day that the derelict barn would make for an excellent arts space and had proceeded to bully the local community and council until her idea became a reality.
Doing comedy IS very cool, it IS so much fun and it is FULL of pretentious, I didn't get enough attention growing up so I'll cut everyone else down, competitive, non-entertainers. Please tell me what other job is the following ever somehow acceptable: "I'm getting paid anyway so who cares". This is just as bad as the audience who have paid and don't care.
British comedy seems to be at an all time high in popularity across the pond, with shows like The Office, Shameless. However, Brits are known for their rather sarcastic sense of humour and anyone who has visited the US will know that it can be taken the wrong way. So why is it that British comedy is so popular in the US?
"We are unanimous in that," Mrs Slocombe would declare without a doubt in her mind that her team were anything but behind her. What is "Rodney, you plonker" if not the highest term of endearment in Delboy's world? And was clucking Captain Mainwaring not protecting his brood from the Germans when his youngest was urged, "Don't tell him, Pike"?


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Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a California-based family-style pizza chain, announced it will soon open the doors of its first location in American Canyon, “making the signature Mountain Mike’s experience even more accessible for area locals.”
Slated to open in the Napa Junction Shopping Center on the corner of Napa Junction Road and Reliant Way this summer, the new location is owned by longtime area development partner, Santa Rosa-based Chandi Hospitality Group.
According to a news release, Chandi Hospitality is leading Mountain Mike’s growth efforts in the North Bay. Between current operating and stores in development, the group owns 13 locations.
“Mountain Mike’s has been the go-to restaurant for families in the North Bay for decades because of our fun atmosphere and pizzas served fresh-to-order with dough that’s made from scratch daily,” said Joti Chandi, Mountain Mike’s franchise owner and vice president of Santa Rosa-based Chandi Hospitality Group.
“Despite the challenges that resulted from last year’s Santa Rosa fires, including the loss of one of our Mountain Mike’s locations, we promised to remain committed to the North Bay community. We’re doing just that by continuing to open restaurants throughout the region.”
Mountain Mike’s Pizza in American Canyon will feature “the welcoming, family-friendly environment and delicious pizza that the brand is known for, as well as a modern look and feel.”
The 2,258-square-foot restaurant will incorporate reclaimed wood and trendy design elements, as well as an activity area complete with arcade games, big screen TVs throughout, craft beer on tap and a salad bar, making it the ideal spot for sports teams, family gatherings, group fundraising events and private parties of all sizes, said the news release.
“We’re proud of our decade-long partnership with Chandi Hospitality,” said Chris Britt and Ed St. Geme, co-CEOs and principal owners of Mountain Mike’s Pizza, LLC.
“The entire team is thrilled to open our doors to the American Canyon community, making it even more convenient for residents to get their Mountain Mike’s fix, whether it’s dine-in, take-out or delivery.”
The new restaurant is located at 410 Napa Junction Rd., Suite 106 in American Canyon.
For additional information on Mountain Mike’s Pizza, visit mountainmikes.com.


One of the titles from year’s Cannes Film Festival that I’ve been particularly curious about is This Must Be the Place. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, this existential roadtrip movie follows Sean Penn‘s Robert Smith-like rock star on a journey across America, as he attempts to find the man who humiliated his father in Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Sound strange? It certainly looks that way.
Our review was not terribly kind to Sorrentino‘s English-language debut, but the mixed word has only increased my interest, for one reason or another. Thankfully, Variety has news of The Weinstein Company acquiring the film, although no indication has been given as to when they might put it out; I’m thinking that an end-of-the-year release is both possible and sensible, but that’s just me. Also starring Frances McDormand, Judd Hirsch, and Harry Dean Stanton, it also features a special appearance by David Byrne, the man who wrote the song that gave the film its title.
Another festival circuit project has found a distributor, that being Ti West‘s The Innkeepers. Making appearances at SXSW and LAFF earlier this year — with a showing also happening at Fantastic Fest this week — it’ll be coming to general audiences soon, as THR has learned that Magnolia picked it up for distribution in theaters and on VOD. The latter release will be happening on December 30th, while the former will follow in early February.
Starring Sara Paxton, Pat Healy, and Kelly McGillis, it revolves around “employees of a New England inn, with a haunted house legacy, that is closing after a century of service”; two of them “attempt to uncover proof the hotel is indeed haunted and get more than they bargained for.” Reviews from SXSW were generally positive, which means that the fan of atmospheric horror in me will keep an eye out.
One more festival player just landed a home, with Deadline telling us about You’re Next getting purchased by Lionsgate. This seems like a reasonable pick for the studio, since much of their output is in the horror genre. If you don’t believe me, just listen to the company’s Acquisitions and Co-Productions president, Jason Constantine; he called it “everything that we look for in a horror film.”
Directed by Adam Wingard, the story is centered on a family that “comes under a terrifying and sadistic attack during a reunion getaway.” Trying to survive “a barrage of axes, crossbows and machetes from both inside and outside the house,” they have some hope in the form of one of their own, who has “a talent for fighting back.” We gave it a positive notice when it played at Toronto earlier this month, so I have some hope for how it turns out. With a cast that includes Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Nicholas Tucci, and Barbara Crampton, a wide release is expected for fall 2012.
Are you looking forward to any of these films? How do you feel about their acquisitions by these companies?
Since any New York City cinephile has a nearly suffocating wealth of theatrical options, we figured it’d be best to compile some of the more worthwhile repertory showings into one handy list. Displayed below are a few of the city’s most reliable theaters and links to screenings of their weekend offerings — films you’re not […]
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Nurse pleads guilty to morphine tampering
A Moses Lake nurse pleaded guilty Tuesday to tampering with morphine medication while working, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.
Esther Rae Tuller, 40, made the change of plea and her sentencing was scheduled for March 17, 2022, in Spokane.
Between August 2019 and April 2020, Tuller was a nurse at Confluence Health Clinic in Moses Lake and used syringes to remove morphine from at least 17 vials and ingested it due to her opioid addiction, according to the release. She replaced the morphine with a saline solution, salt dissolved in water, and tried to glue the caps back onto the vials to make them look intact, the release stated. Before Tuller was apprehended, at least one patient was prescribed morphine and was rushed to the emergency room in pain after receiving saline solution, which was supposed to be morphine.
Tuller faces a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine and up to three years of supervision after release.
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Diversion Group in Seattle and Federal Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations in Seattle investigated the case.
“Ms. Tuller’s reckless actions violated her oath as a medical professional, and undermined the trust and confidence of the public,” Frank A. Tarentino III, special agent in charge of DEA’s Seattle division, said in the release. “During this national opioid crisis, people are depending on health care and law enforcement professionals to keep our communities safe from anyone who seeks to exploit the system designed to provide care and treatment for those in need.”

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Love is love; love doesn’t see looks, color, society it happens automatically. Zee Yuva’s ‘Prem He’s third love story is about a boy named Dambrya who has a darker skin tone as compared to his love Monika, who is fair, talented and beautiful. Both are in love with each other, but when the decisive moment to express love comes, both face some unexpected dilema.
‘Prem He’s ‘Dambrya’ story features Prathamesh Parab and Krutika Deo; their love story will be telecast on Monday, 13th March and Tuesday, 14th March at 9 pm only on Zee Yuva.
‘Color Gaya To Paisa Wapis Ghya’ this is the attitude of Dambrya. He don’t even know what exactly love is. He believes that girls don’t fall in love with skin tone. He is happy-go-lucky poor boy, who lives in slums. He is very talkative my nature.
His lady love ‘Monika’ is exact opposite of Dambrya. She is fair, rich, beautiful and talented girl. She has different concepts of love. Today’s generation didn’t believe in typical love, they are career oriented and prefers to maintain some distance. In college life many youngsters fall in love, they make promises of living forever with each other. But Monika and Dambrya are two different personalities. They have their own different values. It will be interesting to see their story in Prem He's Dambrya.
Prathamesh Parab and Krutika Deo features in ‘Dambrya’, whose story is written by Ganesh Pandit and is directed by Pravin Parab. Don’t forget to watch ‘Prem He’ every Monday & Tuesday at 9 pm on Zee Yuva.
Watch the Promo of 3rd Love Story of Prem He featuring Prathamesh Parab and Krutika Deo.
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Buying candy for Halloween can get expensive fast; instead of spending tons of money on store bought Halloween candy, try making some homemade candy in your apartment kitchen here in Hi-Nella, NJ. Keep reading for some homemade candy recipes from our Fox Pointe Blog.
Pack all the flavors of fall into these apple cider caramel candies. Ingredients you will need to make them include: apple cider, heavy whipping cream, ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, water, light corn syrup, and butter.
Chocolate and mint are one of those flavor combinations we can’t seem to get enough of! These homemade peppermint patties are surprisingly simple with just five ingredients — powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract, cream, and melting chocolate wafers. After making these, you won’t bother buying the store bought ones ever again.
You’ll fall in love with these homemade peanut butter cups, which taste so much better than their store bought counterparts. You’ll need: roasted salted peanuts, honey, canola oil, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, kosher salt, and dark chocolate.
Use melted green apple Jolly Rancher candies and caramel squares to make these sweet and tart lollipops that mimic the flavor combination of a caramel covered granny smith apple.
Use a candy bar mold to make these super simple, yet insanely delicious homemade cookies and cream bars. Just mix melted white chocolate with crushed oreo cookies for a creamy and chocolatey treat.
This homemade candy features all the same flavors of the Almond Joy candy bar that you love. What you will need to make them: sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, sweetened coconut flakes, while almonds, vanilla, and semisweet chocolate.
There’s just something about homemade that tastes so much better. What are your favorite homemade candy recipes? Share them with us in the comments so we can try them out! Thanks for reading our post, and we hope you have a fun and safe Halloween.


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Tree of the Year 2017
Gilwell Oak has been crowned UK Tree of the Year 2017!
This year’s winner with 1792 votes is a marvellous oak tree located in the heart of Gilwell Park in Essex. The British public casted their vote to not only celebrate the visuals of the tree but the fantastic story it tells. The Gilwell Oak has overseen the growth of a local scout group since early 20th century and is still regarded as a tribute to the scouting movement today.
The Gilwell Oak won the England shortlist and was chosen by the panel of experts to be our UK Tree of the Year. The tree will represent the UK at the European Tree of the Year in 2018.
Winners of the national shortlists
Big Tree, Scotland
The Scottish winner with 655 was a 200 year-old sycamore tree named The Big Tree, in Orkney. It has been a meeting spot for generations of Orcadians. The Big Tree was originally part of a trio however in 1870s a new owner of the land cut down two of the trees as he was planning to cut the third an outcry and protest from the public saved the final tree, which still stands strong today.
Erskine House Tree, Northern Ireland
The Erskine House Tree topped the Northern Irish shortlist with 1732 votes. The wonderful tree is located next to Belfast City Hospital and provides a moment of tranquillity for both doctors and patients. The tree’s history is remarkable as in 1966 Greek doctor Dimitrios Oreopoulos undertook kidney research at Queens University and took his knowledge to Canada where he developed a new form of kidney dialysis. He was rewarded with seeds from the Plane Tree of Kos; just one of those tree seeds survived – the great Erskine House Tree.
Hollow Tree, Wales
The Hollow Oak won the Wales shortlist with 1018 votes. It has graced the grounds of 18th century Gnoll Estate Country Park and has managed to survive being hollow since 1950s! . Generations of children have used this tree to hide in with Neath Port Talbot’s older residents holding fond memories of this incredible ancient oak.
A bit of ‘Tree LC’
The winning trees in each country will benefit from a Tree Care award of £1,000, with any runner-up trees receiving 1000 separate votes or more get a £500 Tree Care Award (subject to availability).
The award can be used to arrange a health check from an arboriculturalist, provide interpretation or educational materials or simply just hold a community celebratory event in honour of the tree.
Once we had our country winners a panel of experts selected one tree from this public vote, the Gilwell Oak, to represent the UK in the European Tree of the Year competition in February 2018. It is organised by the Environmental Partnership Association. Please read our Terms and Conditions for more details.
Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Thank you for voting for your favourite trees in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Mötley Crüe Reuniting And Returning For 2020 Stadium Tour
Mötley Crüe have scrapped their cessation of touring contract and are making an epic comeback with a 2020 reunion tour.
Despite embarking on their aptly-named ‘Final Tour’ in 2014, the heavy metal band released a video on Monday, November 18, to announce they are officially back in business.
Ahead of the 2014 not-so-final tour, the band reportedly signed an agreement prohibiting them from ever playing again after the tour ended.
However, this video has proved that’s apparently not the case:
Though the band members don’t appear in the video, it features the voice of Machine Gun Kelly, who portrayed Tommy Lee in Netflix’s adaptation of Mötley Crüe’s best-selling book The Dirt.
The post shows the supposed legal document bursting into flames on a desk, proving the band aren’t messing around as Kelly announces ‘destruction has never been a problem for Mötley Crüe’.
Speaking to the Rolling Stone in 2014, bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the agreement, saying:
Legally, we can’t play again. The only loophole is if all four band members agreed to do it, we could override our own contract. But we know that will never happen.
Sixx was evidently mistaken about his claims, as a press release confirmed the contract is now ‘off the table’.
The statement explains:
A whole new generation of Crüeheads are relentlessly demanding for the band to come back together.
The band best known for breaking the rules has destroyed their cessation of touring contract in true Mötley Crüe-fashion, by literally blowing it up.
In the press release, Machine Gun Kelly commented:
I never thought I would see the day when this would become a reality. But the fans spoke and Mötley Crüe listened!
Of course, the band’s reunion wouldn’t be complete without an accompanying tour and the heavy metal band are set to deliver. Next year, they’ll be joining Poison and Def Leppard for an epic US stadium tour, Rolling Stone report.
Needless to say, fans are excited about the news.
One excited music lover wrote:
MOTLEY CRUE GOT BACK TOGETHER AND I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY IN MY LIFE.
Another fan responded:
OMG! Literally 5 minutes before reading the official statement I was saying to other fans that you would be back! Since The Dirt I had the feeling nothing was over yet! And now I’m crying of joy…. THANK YOU GUYS!!!!
While specific dates and venues for the comeback tour are yet to be announced, the three acts will perform at stadiums around the US.
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Laoag City Councilor Roger ‘RJ” Fariñas II made his constituents proud of him after he passed the 2017 bar exam.
RJ Fariñas, son of former city mayor Roger Fariñas, graduated at the San Beda College Alabang College of Law.
While in his first term as city councilor, he juggled his time as a city legislator and reviewing for the bar .
Meanwhile, Lira Fuster-Fariñas, wife of Laoag City administrator Jami Fariñas, also passed the recent bar exam. (tri-media report)


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SAN MANUEL - A San Manuel man, victim of an arson, is arrested after officers find marijuana plants growing inside his home.
45-year-old Tydel Ray was arrested and charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ray was arrested after Pinal County Sheriff deputies were investigating three separate emergencies involving active fires during the early morning hours of April 12 within the city limits of San Manuel.
The first call came in at 3:00 a.m. for a vehicle fire in a driveway at a home in the 200 block of South Ave A. When the deputy arrived, he found a 1983 Chevrolet El Camino fully engulfed and the owner, Tydel Ray, trying to douse the flames. The deputy advised Ray to back away from the fire as the fuel tank could explode. The San Manuel Fire Department responded to put the fire out.
Approximately 20 minutes later, a concerned citizen pulled up to the scene and told the deputy of a second fire that was burning in a field behind the Minit Market between South Ave A and West Main Street. While there, the deputy and responding firefighters saw a third fire burning in an alleyway behind a home located in the 100 Block of Park Place.
In each case, investigators determined the fires were intentionally set. Damage to the vehicle and a residential fence was estimated at $1,280.
On April 20th, deputies in San Manuel were investigating a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was located and the suspect, a 16-year-old juvenile, was driving. During questioning, the juvenile admitted to setting all three fires. He also admitted there was a dispute at the first fire.
Deputies returned to speak to Ray and while there, noticed several marijuana plants inside the home. Ray told deputies he did not have a medical marijuana card. After a search warrant was served, 10 marijuana plants were seized along with a few bags of marijuana and multiple items of drug paraphernalia. Ray also admitted to growing marijuana.
Pinal County Sheriff Babeu stated, "The deputy assigned to these cases did an outstanding job investigating and solving all three. Thanks to his due diligence and thorough attention to details, we have an arson suspect and a producer of drugs off the streets."


MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT THINKLINKERS
MARCH 27-29, 2017 | BERLIN
Directors, heads, project leaders and managers of Data Quality, Data Governance, Master Data Management and Information Architecture meet for networking and exchange of ideas. There will be interactive workshops, talks as well as moderated focus group discussions.
Key questions will be among others: What are the best practices of multi-domain MDM? Which tools and technologies have proved to deliver results? How to make an MDM program work effectively in multiple ERP context? How we ensure adequate data quality for further digital transformation?
zetVisions is the official partner of this MDM event. Monika Pürsing, CEO of zetVisions, will give a 45-minute talk about the following topic:
Is poor data quality an obstacle for digital transformation?
- Status quo and influence of master data management
- Organization of master data management
- Data Governance and transparency
- zetVisions SPoT as ONE solution for all master data domains
Moreover, zetVisions will have an exhibition stand. Take your chance and get to know more about our MDM-solution. Talk to us at the event or arrange an appointment beforehand. We are looking forward to your visit!
Thinklinkers already had a brief chat with zetVision's Monika Pürsing to glean what zetVisions does to promote a more healthy MDM culture.
Further information regarding the conference can be found on the website: Master Data Management Thinklinkers (external link).
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There are, of course, the Church Histories written in the Early Church which, of course, show that the early Church was not Roman Catholic or Protestant but Orthodox. Here are some of them:
Eusebius of Caesarea - Ecclesiastical Histories
Sozomen - Ecclesiastical Histories
Theodoret - Ecclesiastical Histories
Evagrius Scholasticus - Ecclesiastical Histories
Then you have the more modern ones.
Aristeides Papadakis - The Christian East and the Rise of the Papacy
Aristeides Papadakis - Crisis in Byzantium
Andrew Louth - Greek East and Latin West
Another book I really recommend:
Vladimir Lossky - The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church
There are a lot more, of course, but these would be a nice start.


A series of Steam Machines have been listed on the Steam Store by Valve.
The listings include the prices of 15 different models from various manufacturers that are due to release in November this year, although Valve has not nailed this down to a specific date.
The price range of the Steam machines is highly varied, starting at the lower end of $460 for the iBuyPower SBX or $480 for the Alienware Steam Machine and going as far as $5,000 in the case of the Falcon Northwest Tiki and Origin Omega.
Several of the entries have variable pricing options, like those higher end machines, depending on how players want to customise the hardware. Several of the Steam Machines will also be bundled with one of Valve's redesigned controllers that was shown off at GDC earlier this week.
The concept of the Steam Machine has been around since the end of 2012 where Valve announced it was considering the development of a video game console with the official reveal of the project and SteamOS happening in December 2013. The release of the Steam Machines was supposed to happen towards the end of 2014, but this was pushed back by Valve.
Reports circulated last year that one of the prominent Steam Machine manufacturers, Alienware, was not expecting the Steam Machine to sell well and when talking to the Wall Street Journal stated that it was expected to be the least profitable system they had ever sold.


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"A surprising page-turner...strengthened by characters with depth and something interesting to say, this winning first installment in a trilogy is sure to thrill fans." --Kirkus Reviews
"Lisa Kleypas can take broken people and infuse them with humor and heart." --USA Today
"Kleypas brings together richly nuanced characters, an emotionally riveting plot, and a subtle touch of paranormal to create an unforgettable romance that is pure reading magic." --Booklist (starred review)
"A delightful portrait of a picturesque town where people know everything about everyone and look out for each other...Kleypas enchantingly weaves together additional connections with relatives and friends, leaving many dangling threads that will lead the reader straight to book two." --Publishers Weekly
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Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful, Friday Harbor, Washington. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: her fiancé Kevin has left her. His new lover is Lucy's own sister. Lucy's bitterness over being dumped is multiplied by the fact that she has constantly made the wrong choices in her romantic life. Facing the severe disapproval of Lucy's parents, Kevin asks his friend Sam Nolan, a local vineyard owner on San Juan Island, to "romance" Lucy and hopefully loosen her up and get her over her anger. Complications ensue when Sam and Lucy begin to fall in love, Kevin has second thoughts, and Lucy discovers that the new relationship in her life began under false pretenses.
Questions about love, loyalty, old patterns, mistakes, and new beginnings are explored as Lucy learns that some things in life—even after being broken—can be made into something new and beautiful. Rainshadow Road is the second book in Lisa Kleypas's Friday Harbor series.
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Anne (Nan) Jobin: Matriarch. Pioneer. Patriot. Compassionate. Born July 4, 1922, in Lurgan County, Ireland; died Nov. 16, 2019, in Calgary; of complications from a broken hip; aged 97.
Anne Jobin was 5 when she arrived in Quebec in 1927 with her parents and two younger sisters. They sailed aboard the Megantic with 50 other families from Armagh, Ireland. Her family soon boarded a train for St. Brides, Alta., and began a new life as farmers. It was a hard life, for not one of the city-living settlers had a farming background.
In winter, Nan (she loved the nickname her father gave her) would wake up with the blankets frozen to the bed until the stove was restarted. The Indigenous community shared their harvest with the newcomers and taught them how to farm. Nan often said if it was not for their support, her family – now with six children – would not have survived. When her mother died from childbirth complications, a Cree elder visited weekly to help with chores, darning socks and patching clothes.
Nan loved school but her formal education ended the day her mother died. She was 11 and needed at home while her father worked the farm. She didn’t resent her father, and fondly recalled his singing, baking bread and caring for the family. But she did warn him: If he remarried, she would take the children and run away. There would be no “evil stepmother” in this family.
In order to pay the hospital for their mother’s care, Nan, at 16, was sent to work off the debt. She lived with other girls with similar arrangements in the basement of the hospital and worked as a cleaner six days a week for 18 months. Her father was allowed to visit; amazingly, she never complained about her experience.
Released from cleaning duties, she moved to Edmonton with her sister, Aileen. On a double date in 1945, both sisters would meet the men they would marry. James Jobin was in the Canadian Air Force, and Nan married him after the war.
The couple lived in various small towns across the Prairies as James managed different branches for CIBC. In the early 1960s, he changed jobs and they settled in Winnipeg to raise their daughters.
Patricia and Shirley remember their mom making breakfast and lunch before catching an early bus to work. She worked in administration at the local hospital run by the Grey Nuns (but this time for a salary) and retired as senior administrator of housekeeping. The work fit her compassionate, gentle and kind manner. Nan always made time to talk to patients she felt were lonely and would share their stories with her family at the dinner table.
She loved baking cookies for the neighbourhood kids and was always knitting for her family. Once, on receiving a sweater for her birthday, Nan’s eight-year-old granddaughter said: “Not again, Grandma!” And that was the last knitted sweater she received. Nan loved to repeat this story as it made her laugh each time.
Nan left work when James’s health began to fail. When he died in 1994, she moved to Calgary to be closer to her extended family. Nan loved living in Calgary. She was closer to her roots and, as a CFL and NHL fan, switched allegiances accordingly.
Nan went back to Ireland in 1957 and never had the urge to visit again: Canada was her home. With Nan’s passing, the last of the original 50 families is gone. Although she was born Irish, Nan was 100-per-cent Canadian.
Patricia Caplan is Nan’s daughter; Sheldon Caplan is Nan’s son-in-law.
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Do you enjoy to see what others made in a year or to reflect on their creative journey in that year? I certainly do and it inspired me to share my creative year with you, too.
Instead of sharing a list of all the things I have knitted or sewn, I would rather like to share some of my most rewarding experiences or “themes” of this past year.
A year of community
For me, 2021 has definitely been a year of becoming part of a creative community on instagram. In winter, the designer ponderandply started regular online knit nights which quickly became a big hit across her follower and fan base. Through our bi-weekly knit nights, I not only developed a deep friendship with her, but also with many other knitters from across the globe.
Together with Molly of ponder and ply, I then organized the #FemiknitsMAL in spring 2021. The idea was simple: create your “feminist uniform”, whatever that would mean for you. We wanted (and managed!) to encourage discussion about feminist themes that are connected to our crafting or our lives. It was a fantastic experience!
Here’s just one of my progress pictures for the week on intersectional feminism.
A year of test knitting
I love test knitting for the opportunity to work together with a designer and a really motivated group of other knitters to perfect a garment before release. It contributes to the feeling of belonging to a community which is great.
This year, I test knitted 16 designs, 9 of which were garments. Wow!
I was honoured to be part of the secret preparation for the yarn launch of AXIS by Lily Kate France (@lilykatemakes on instagram). The yarn is a Worsted Weight 90% Merino/ 10% Alpaca, and is absolutely fabulous to work with. I don’t really like heavy weights, but this one blew me away instantly. I already have a 2022 knit planned in AXIS. Lily offered me a free sample of her yarn pre-launch in exchange for test knitting a pattern. I chose the #RibblesdaleVest which is such a chic and classic style for unpredictable mid-season weather.
I have a few rules for test knitting, because once you’re offered an opportunity, it can be hard to turn designs down.
Would I buy this design if I would see it?
Can I think of at least three ways to combine it with the clothes I have?
Do I *really* have time?
Those questions help to avoid that test knitting becomes a pressure, but just adds to an overall enjoyable knitting experience.
A year of giving.
This year, I created many gifts for others. I love to give handmade gifts, but I follow strict rules about it.
- Unless I offered it to you before, you may not request a handmade item.
- I set the deadline.
- No handmade gifts for persons who do not appreciate them and/or the labour that goes into them.
Let me share some of my favourite presents with you.
This complete birthday look for a friend’s daughter
I just love cute little matchy outfits, but of course they must be practical, too. The #TTFableDress by Twig and Tale ticks those categories for me and I have made some for several friends last year. I love this squirrel printed one especially (beacuse I love squirrels, and just like those joyful creatures my friend’s daughter has just recently discovered the joy of discovering the world by climbing and running around).
The birthday crown is my own creation and embroidery design and made my friend beyond happy. She told me later that she had intended to buy one for her daughter’s first birthday, but then completely forgot about it. What a beautiful coincidence!
The cardigan is the #DandelionLittle, a design by Along Avec Anna. Her garments just always fit like a glove, and the designs are so magical.
This special accessory for my Mum
My Mum received a few knits this year, but this one is gonna be my favourite. It’s a hair scarf design by the Marvelous Mrs Maker and I love how versatile and chic it is.
It’s knitted in a fantastic shade of “Oonagh yarn” (“Bramble Picking”) by Wild Atlantic Yarn, my favourite indie dyer brand.
Socks, socks, socks
I knitted a lot of socks this year, and almost exclusively for friends. Nothing beats a comfy pair of handknitted socks. Most labour definitely went into the #MermaidAvenueSocks by @summer.lee.knits, but look just how magical they are! I think my favourite design are the #Acornssocks by @amanitaknits. I might knit myself my own pair this year.
This jumper for my husband
In 2021, I also knitted a jumper for my taaall husband – and all of this in fingering weight yarn. As you might imagine, it took a few months, but I love the result. He is super happy with it and I can’t help but fall a little more for him, any time I see him wear it.
The pattern is #SoBasicSweater by @maxtheknitter, So basic, so good.
The yarn is, again Wild Atlantic Yarns (can you tell how much I love them?) in shade “Into the gathering storm” (I love the mystical sound of that)
A year of learning
I didn’t really challenge myself with my knit projects this year. Most of them were rather straightforward. But oh, did I try, swear, learn AND SUCCEED with my sewing. I also failed quite a bit, but that stopped once I turned away from big design brands and towards small independent designers.
My 2021 hit discovery is definitely Twig and Tale whom I found in the quest for a nice, breezy men’s shirt for my husband. I quickly fell in love with their whimsical looks, nature-loving aesthetic and focus on slow fashion. Sewing the Breeze Shirt for my husband and two Fable Dresses for myself (one of which I am wearing as I type these words) has advanced my skill tremendously. My wishlist of their patterns for 2022 is long.
What I love especially about their instructions is how they focus on creating durable garments which will last for years to come. That means: special attention to the insides and finishing of a garment, too.
I learnt just as much through the Patreon content tutorials and pattern tutorials by Gertie Hirsch, and made a really pretty Picnic Skirt, a stunning Cinch-It Dress and a super comfortable Barbie Top in 2021 . In 2022, I hope to tackle some of the more tailored and more advanced Charm patterns.
A year of whimsy
Who dooesn’t love a good portion of whimsical little stuff, unecessary, yes, but wonderfully adorable and joyful? Especially with the pandemic in full swing, I loved to create little things, pretty stuff to look at and be happy about.
In 2021, I tried my hands at a lot of new crafts: Dip Dye Candles, wet felting and visible mending. I love all the results and it’s hard to call favourites, though I must say that I loved the idea of mini stocking/ sock ornament Christmas cards for friends and family this holiday season.
Cover image features …
… My Rosa Cardigan by Along Avec Anna worn with my Picnic Skirt by Charmpatterns/ Gertie Hirsch
… my Lucrezia Blouse by Fabel Knitwear and a storebought corduroy skirt
… my Darling Ranges Dress by Megan Nielsen Patterns
… my Beauty School Top (from 2019) by Poisongrrls Design and my Stanwyck Skirt by Charmpatterns/ Gertie Hirsch
… my Fabel Dress by Twig and Tale


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A 70-year-old recipient of the National Woman Achiever Award appears to be at the centre of a legal maze after a Right to Information (RTI) plea revealed that she had a 14-year-old police complaint against her.delhi Updated: Nov 20, 2012 23:38 IST
A 70-year-old recipient of the National Woman Achiever Award appears to be at the centre of a legal maze after a Right to Information (RTI) plea revealed that she had a 14-year-old police complaint against her.
Nirmala Sharma, who was given the National Woman Achiever Award in 1995 for her contribution in social work, has been told that the police had arrested her along with four others following a non-bailable warrant in 1999.
Now, court officials and Delhi police are trading charges over the disappearance of the chargesheet and other case records of the case.
Nirmala appeared before a metropolitan magistrate's court last week and pleaded to the judge to end her harassment.
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Basketball season is back and LeBron James is gone from my hometown Miami Heat. Along with his departure go all the other fair weather fans. I couldn't be more excited for this season, possibly more so than any other season. This time around we are the underdog. With James gone, any Heat victories will be undeniably attributed to a good team - not LeBron. I don't mean so sound bitter. I am grateful to LeBron for the 2 championships and his commitment to the team. However, each win, each triumph, will be all the more glorious knowing that the rest of the country counted us out as soon as LeBron took his talents to Cleveland (doesn't have the same ring to it does it?). #HeatNation
Video games are the fastest growing form of entertainment. According to an article on Economist.com published in December 2011:
"...the global video-game market was worth around $56 billion last year. That is more than twice the size of the recorded-music industry, nearly a quarter more than the magazine business and about three-fifths the size of the film industry, counting DVD sales as well as box-office receipts"
With the huge growth of the video games industry, it has opened up the door to all new possibilities. For example Twitch.tv, a video game streaming website where players can broadcast their game live, while chatting with their audience. This company was recently acquired by Amazon for $970 million. Not to mention there are plenty of international video game competitive leagues filled with sponsored teams and players who make a living playing video games.
Out of all these new possibilities, one has caught my eye as being the most noble. Extra-Life is a website that helps players raise funds by playing video games. The proceeds go to your choice of any children's hospital that is part of the Children's Miracle Network. In 2012 this organization brought together 17,000 gamers and raised over $2,100,000 for the cause. Take the time to check out the story about how this unique idea came into existence:
Politics is a touchy subject that people generally avoid because it tends to divide people. Others simply don't bother with politics at all because they have a cynical view of it. Many believe that regardless of who you vote for or what you support - 1 person cannot make a difference and all politicians are liars. As a 27 year old guy, I have mixed feelings between all these perspectives.
I am the son of Cuban immigrants who had to leave their home, their culture, their family and friends in the search for freedom. Cuba, like many other countries in the world, is a place where you are dictated what you can say, what you can eat, where you can go (within your own country). Voting and politics? Non-existent.
Whether you believe 1 person can make a difference or not, I believe it is our duty, and our privilege, to vote. However, voting can do more harm than good when this responsibility is taken lightly and the masses vote in ignorance. In a democratic country such as ours, the government is a reflection of our population. We voted for them. Or many cases, refrained from voting for something better.
There are basics that everyone should be aware of. It is your responsibility as a citizen of a civilized and free country to be aware of the issues. The article below details the differences between the Democratic (liberal) and Republican (conservative) political parties. This article is written in an objective, factual, and unbiased manner. You form your own opinion. But please form an EDUCATED OPINION.
Conservative vs. Liberal Beliefs
"Ideals are peaceful, history is violent"
I went to the drive-in movie theater last night and was presented with the choice of watching Fury (starring Brad Pitt) or John Wick (starring Keanu Reeves). I chose Fury, and couldn't have been happier with my choice. I can easily say it was one of the best movies I have seen in a long while.
The movie was written and directed by David Ayer, who is responsible for also writing and directing Training Day and the first Fast & The Furious movie. It stars Brad Pitt along with Shia LeBeouf, Michael Peña, and the Walking Dead's Jon Bernthal.
The story follows a tank crew as they fight through war-torn Germany at the peak of the 2nd World War. The action is intense, the theme is realistic, and the characters are complex.
The action stops only long enough to give you interesting insight into how the characters think, and why they behave the way they do. The majority of the movie consists on heart-pounding action and thrilling fire fights.
I cannot remember the last time that I saw a war movie where I felt so involved in the conflicts. The entire theme of the movie gave me a sense like anyone could die, at any moment. I grew attached to the characters, and interested in getting to know them better. The fear that they could be removed from the cast by a stray bullet at anytime made it all more realistic. A genuine war experience.
I can't recommend this movie enough. It is loaded with drama, action, and humorous banter between scenes. I will warn you however, the movie is pretty gory - so if you intend to take a lady with you make sure she can keep down her dinner.
When someone asks me what my favorite food is I stare at them like they asked me the square root of 982,204.26 (it's 991.06, I googled it). However, for music this indecisiveness is out of the question. Using Google Play I have created a playlist and limited myself to 10 songs. I constantly remove and add songs to this playlist, but at any given time I try to keep it at my 10 favorite songs. These are songs that I can listen to over, and over, and over again and not get tired of them. My music preference is hip-hop and R&B as you can tell by the list, but I encourage everyone to do some research and experimenting in order to compile a list of their own.
I use Google Play as my source of music because for a measly $10 a month you can listen to all the albums, stand up comedy, and motivational speakers you like as well as upload your own music. It lets you create music stations based on artists or existing playlists as well as explore new music and playlists based on genres and your known preferences.
Below are my 10 songs as of today in no particular order along with a short description of why I like each song, and a link to YouTube so you can check it out. Please feel free to share your list in the comments below, I am always excited to find new music.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh will set up an economic zone for the UAE in Cox Bazar's Matarbari area by 2023.
The initiative was signed during the premier's UAE visit in February 2019 and now waits for some legal negotiations, including the developer and land lease agreements, Gulf News reported.
"The Government of Bangladesh is ready to provide land for the development of the zone. After completion of all the necessary formalities, it is expected that the zone will be set up in 2023," Sheikh Hasina told Gulf News.
"The manufacturing of export-oriented halal products will be the prime objective of the economic zone, and the processing of agro-products is also a good choice. The selection of goods to manufacture will eventually be based on the UAE's requirement," she added.
"These agreements will provide the UAE with low-cost industrial plots, and a high return on investment. Investors will also have an opportunity to capture market share in Bangladesh, where consumption is growing rapidly," Sheikh Hasina suggested.
Bilateral ties between Bangladesh and UAE were strengthened significantly in 2019, with UAE investors pledging $10 billion last year into Bangladesh's energy, ports, power and infrastructure.
Bangladeshi expatriates, in turn, are significant investors in the UAE economy. They currently run 50,000 businesses that employ more than 150,000 people.
The prime minister was on her third visit to the UAE since the start of 2019. After a five-day visit in February 2019, she also attended the Dubai Air Show last November, meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, during her visit.
"The UAE is a very friendly country [and has been for a long time. It is also just a five-hour journey by air, and I visit whenever there is an opportunity," Sheikh Hasina said.
About 700,000 expatriate Bangladeshis currently live in the UAE, making up the second-largest segment of non-resident Bangladeshis after Malaysia.
There have however been concerns that UAE visas have not been issued to Bangladeshi workers over the last few years. Statistics provided by the UAE Embassy in Bangladesh show that 849 visas have been issued to Bangladeshis since November 2019, including 495 employment visas.
"UAE authorities have assured us that visas of all kinds for Bangladeshi expatriates will open soon. We are still optimistic based on this commitment. The Bangladeshi diaspora contributes to the development of the UAE through hard work and professionalism, and the demand for Bangladeshi workers is growing in the UAE labour market," Sheikh Hasina said.
Meanwhile, processes are ongoing to issue national ID cards (NIDs) to Bangladeshi expatriates in the UAE. These ID Cards are now required across Bangladesh for major transactions, and Sheikh Hasina said those registered in the NID database will be able to vote in the next national elections.
Till date, non-resident Bangladeshis have not been able to vote from abroad.
"We have [already] received 262 applications from the UAE [for NIDs], and these are now under primary investigation," Sheikh Hasina said.

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