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Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Bravo announced that it has renewed The Rachel Zoe Project for a third season, Flipping Out for a fourth season, and Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List for a sixth season. Full Story
Kathy Griffin has been confirmed as the new host of Fashion Police.
Kathy Griffin may reportedly be filling Joan Rivers' shoes.
Kathy Griffin is unsure if her use of the F-word while co-hosting CNN's live New Year's Eve coverage has gotten her fired from the network.
Kathy Griffin's New Year's resolution apparently had nothing to do with cleaning up her vocabulary.
Kathy Griffin apparently can't get enough of the D-List.
U.S. actress and comedienne Kathy Griffin is scheduled to make her first visit to the "Late Show with David Letterman" in nearly 12 years, CBS said.
'My Life on the D-List' star Kathy Griffin insists she's still a D-lister
Bravo has announced Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List's fifth season will premiere Monday, June 8 at 10PM ET/PT.
Kathy Griffin's life seems to be becoming less "D-List" by the day.
Kathy Griffin will apparently break out the pompons to cheer for her ex-boyfriend Steve Wozniak when the billionaire Apple co-founder goes Dancing with the Stars next month.
Kathy Griffin's mom apparently wasn't too thrilled her daughter said the word "d**k" on-air during CNN's New Year's Eve coverage in New York City's Times Square alongside network anchor Anderson Cooper.
CNN brought on Kathy Griffin to co-host their New Year's Eve coverage for insight about the "D-List." Instead they got the "D-word."
Kathy Griffin has confirmed that Bravo will continue to be the home for her Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List reality series.
- 'The Amazing Race' crowns Amy DeJong and Maya Warren new champions
- Exclusive: Missy Payne talks 'Survivor: San Juan del Sur -- Blood vs. Water' (Part 1)
- Adam Savage addresses 'MythBusters' departures of Tory Belleci, Kari Byron and Grant Imahara
- Exclusive: 'Survivor: San Juan del Sur -- Blood vs. Water' runner-up Jaclyn Schultz talks (Part 1)
- Kylie Jenner and Tyga face paparazzi in LA after their first "date night"
- Kris Jenner reportedly undecided about changing Jenner surname following divorce
- Jill Duggar shows off her baby bump in beach Instagram photo
- 'The Biggest Loser' ousts John "JJ" O'Malley for good, sends Jordan Alicandro to Comeback Canyon
- Exclusive: 'Survivor: San Juan del Sur -- Blood vs. Water' winner Natalie Anderson talks (Part 1)
- Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner finalize their divorce
- 'Bachelor in Paradise' couple Michelle Money and Cody Sattler split after dating six months
- 'Survivor: San Juan del Sur -- Blood vs. Water' crowns Natalie Anderson champion
- 'Hell's Kitchen' crowns La Tasha McCutchen thirteenth-season champion
- Jeff Probst: 'Survivor: San Juan del Sur -- Blood vs. Water' wasn't what we hoped, but next season delivers
- '19 Kids & Counting' star Jim Bob Duggar: No petition can bring us down, we just gain more exposure
- 'MasterChef Junior' crowns Logan Guleff its Season 2 winner
- 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst sizes up 'Survivor: San Juan del Sur -- Blood vs. Water' finale castaways
- The Voice coach Blake Shelton: Adam Levine may quit before I'm done bragging, Craig Wayne Boyd is the most deserving artist ever to win
- Sharon Osbourne loses tooth while co-hosting 'The Talk' live on TV
- Adrienne Bailon not holding a grudge against "amazing" Kardashians
- Craig Wayne Boyd on his 'The Voice' win: It's validation and feels wonderful
- Exclusive: 'Survivor: San Juan del Sur -- Blood vs. Water' castoff Jon Misch talks (Part 3)
- Chris Soules talks about 'The Bachelor' and his dating experience (Part 3)
- 'The Voice' coach Blake Shelton's artist Craig Wayne Boyd wins seventh season, beating out Adam Levine's three finalists


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Bank of Ireland - TedX
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Once overlooked, biodiversity is now gaining traction in ESG investing as its critical role in mitigating climate change becomes undeniable, writes Robin McArthur
Countries around the world are facing a twin crisis. On one hand, a housing crisis that’s seeing homelessness on the rise and the cost of housing increasing at an alarming rate, while the availability of decent homes dwindles.
On the other hand, a climate crisis that’s seeing nations use 25% more natural resources than the planet can sustain, meaning entire species are disappearing.
Both demand bold action but crucially, one doesn’t need to be at the expense of the other – as England’s new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) law shows us.
Officially enforceable as of this month, BNG is a first-of-its-kind planning policy requiring developers in England to invest in measures in their development’s local area that will increase biodiversity by 10%.
Ideally, this will be done on-site, whether through creating new, high-quality habitats such as hedges and green roofs, or by enhancing existing habitats already on-site such as turning grasslands into wildflower meadows – the impact of which will be seen in the development’s immediate surroundings.
In cases where this isn’t possible, developers can access off-site solutions that will generate nature recovery in other parts of the country.
This new requirement means nearly all new developments will play an important role in reversing habitat loss in England. Recent research by Joe’s Blooms – whose independent Advisory Board I chair – shows BNG will save up to 30,000 football pitches worth of habitat, and create an additional 17,000 football pitches of new habitat annually.
But what does this mean for the real assets investment community?
Put simply, whilst BNG is an opportunity to create thousands of hectares of natural habitats, wildlife, and green spaces, it also opens up a whole new asset class in England through the creation of Biodiversity Units (BUs).
Where developers can’t achieve the 10% uplift onsite, off-site solutions can be sought by buying BUs generated by landowners who improve the natural habitat of different sites across England.
These BUs, which will inevitably be a crucial part of the BNG market as more and more developers begin to comply, hold the potential to become a source of income for landowners, who will be able to create financial value while restoring our natural habitat. For financial institutions, it’s only a matter of time before BNG becomes a key part of their ESG investments.
So far, biodiversity has been less visible to those designing ESG investment strategies as it’s not been seen as top of the priority list when it comes to reversing the effects of climate change. It’s only in recent years that the devastating impact of biodiversity loss on our ecosystems has become clear.
This lack of visibility then plays into a lack of incentives private companies have previously had to ensure their investments are a net positive for the environment.
BNG shows things can change and incentives are being put in place, encouraging developers and private companies to create greener communities.
An added benefit is the support that BNG commands among local communities. According to recent polling, almost two-thirds (62%) of English voters concerned about developments in their local area would likely support them if they enhanced the natural environment.
It also found nearly half (47%) of those opposed to planning laws being relaxed to boost English housebuilding would be more open to such developments if builders had to meet biodiversity requirements.
This is good news for investor confidence, as property developers will get community backing to create greener neighbourhoods that are more attractive places to live, work, and do business. It’s therefore not a surprise that many developers, including the Berkeley Group, Barratt, and David Wilson Homes, have already adopted BNG even before it’s implemented.
While some of these larger developers are already well set up for rolling out BNG, other smaller firms may not have had the same resources or time to prepare. There are a host of elements developers need to grapple with when it comes to BNG – such as understanding whether the animals and plants in the habitat are of particular ecological importance.
Digital tools will act as a good leveller, guiding developers of all sizes through the entire statutory process. This is something we specialise in at Joe’s Blooms. Our tools simplify the new compliance process, help developers achieve best practice, and reduce the time and costs involved.
BNG presents one of the biggest opportunities to reverse years of ecological damage and aid in habitat preservation. The introduction of BUs as a new asset class aligns with ESG investments across the board and prompts developers, small and large, to create greener neighbourhoods.
Policymakers, investors, ecology experts, academia, and businesses must come together to ensure developers have the guidance they need to guarantee BNG’s success in the months and years to come.
As a former biological researcher with a passion for ecology and conservation, I believe BNG presents one of the biggest opportunities for property developers and investors alike to reverse years of environmental destruction across England whilst also building the homes we so desperately need.

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ALL ABOUT JESSE GERBASI
Jesse Gerbasi is a public school instrumental music teacher, teaching K - 8th grade in Newark Public Schools. He went to William Paterson for his bachelors degree in music education with a focus in concert percussion. His teachers include Vince Inciong, Payton MacDonald, Peter Jarvis, John Ferrari, and Gary Van Dyke. He also studied jazz with Kevin Norton.
Jesse currently plays with the New Jersey Percussion ensemble and various ensembles throughout NJ both as a soloist and an ensemble member, such as; The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band, The Central Jersey Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Eastern Opera Company.
In 2018 he performed with the NJPE (New Jersey Percussion Ensemble) at PASIC with Glen Velez at one of the headlining showcases.
More recently, in 2019 he performed with Charu Suri and Friends at Carnegie Hall in a Jazz concert series. The music was based on traditional Indian Ragas mixed with Western Jazz.
Jesse is also a freelance drummer that currently plays with more than 4 different bands, ranging from heavy rock music to R&B/Jazz.
When Jesse is not performing, he is teaching in Newark Public Schools, or teaching privately. Jesse has helped many students prepare for college auditions. Additionally, he has many years experience teaching percussion to high-school marching band students.
Recently, Jesse has been awarded the VH1 Save the Music Grant for over $50,000 dollars in instruments for his school, Louise A. Spencer.
When Jesse is not working on music, he is probably cooking, or spending time with Jenny, Aurora, and Sox.


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Ibn Fadlan's Journey to Russia A Tenth-Century Traveler from Baghad to the Volga River
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Description: This is an English translation of the Risala, letters by the 10th century scholar Ibn Fadlan, one of the great medieval travelers. He journeyed from Baghdad to Bukhara in Central Asia and then continued across the desert to the town of Bulghar, near present Kazan. He describes the tribes he met on his way.
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Network administrators are constantly managing risk. But what does that really mean? In this lesson, you'll investigate the elements of the risk management process, including vulnerabilities, threats, risks, and likelihood and the methods used to identify, determine, or calculate each. The ultimate goal of risk management is to reduce risk to a level that's acceptable to the system and organization. In this lesson, you'll discover the methods that are used to figure out what level of risk is acceptable.


PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb was finally unleashed yesterday, and that meant a runaway victory for the Eagles.
McNabb abandoned his forced pocket style this season to scramble for several long runs and completions. The sporadic big plays proved overwhelming as McNabb led the Eagles to a 31-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the opening round of the NFC playoffs at Veterans Stadium.
Philadelphia (12-5) advances to Saturday’s NFC semifinals at Chicago (13-3). The NFC East champions feel pressured to reach the NFC Championship game Jan. 26 after being eliminated in the second round last year.
“We feel like we have to win the next three games to show we’ve matured,” Eagles safety Damon Moore said.
Tampa Bay (9-8) completed another underachieving season that may cost coach Tony Dungy his job. The Bucs reportedly will sign Bill Parcells in coming days. Dungy refused to say it was his last game, but Eagles coach Andy Reid expressed outrage over Dungy’s expected firing.
“We all need to pat [Dungy] on the back,” Reid said. “He has taken that program and brought that thing back. He is a class act.”
Said Bucs linebacker Derrick Brooks: “It is hard for me to imagine Coach Dungy not being the coach here. It is very hard. … We have dealt with rumors since I have been here.”
McNabb helped grease the slide for Dungy and the Bucs by combining for 251 yards and two touchdowns. As he did in 2000, the scrambling McNabb created his best moments on the run, turning busted plays into a 39-yard run, a 41-yard completion and a 16-yard touchdown pass.
“I was just going through my reads and when there was nothing there, I just tried to pick up yards,” McNabb said. “It set up some things downfield.”
McNabb completed 16 of 25 for 194 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and a 97.8 pass rating and also picked up 57 yards rushing. He largely spent the first half creating plays.
“Donovan stepped up with his legs,” Eagles tight end Chad Lewis said. “When Donovan didn’t have time he made time. He will keep the ball alive longer than any quarterback.”
Said Reid: “Donovan did a nice job with his patience in the pocket.”
The Bucs’ offense felt the big chill, and it wasn’t the 46-degree kickoff temperature that avoided Tampa Bay’s famed 0-20 when playing in 40 degrees or less. Then again, the Bucs fell to 6-35 when it is 50 degrees or less.
Instead, it was the Eagles’ defense that chilled the Bucs. Philadelphia regularly pressured Tampa Bay quarterback Brad Johnson into repeated mistakes. Johnson threw four interceptions and finished just 22 of 36 for 202 yards and a 36.8 pass rating.
“We believe when the ball’s in the air, it’s ours,” said Moore, whose second interception turned into a 59-yard touchdown. “We expect turnovers.”
The Bucs’ running game was also repeatedly met at the line. Tampa Bay gained only 63 yards on 24 carries. Conversely, the Eagles rushed for 148 yards behind Correll Buckhalter (55 yards) and Duce Staley (34).
Philadelphia led 17-9 at halftime. After the teams traded short field goals, Philadelphia scored on Lewis’ 16-yard touchdown reception when McNabb scrambled outside to find him in the middle of the end zone with 12:17 remaining in the first half.
“Donovan kept things alive with his feet and let me find the soft spot in the end zone,” Lewis said.
Tampa Bay rebounded with a 32-yard field goal with 6:13 remaining to close to 10-6. However, an interception set up Eagles running back Duce Staley’s touchdown on a 23-yard screen pass with 35 seconds left. Tampa Bay used a 46-yard reception by receiver Keyshawn Johnson to kick a 27-yard field goal as time expired in the first half.
Buckhalter seemingly sealed the Eagles’ victory with a 25-yard touchdown run for a 24-9 lead with 6:57 left in the third quarter. Philadelphia fans then started chanting for second-round opponent Chicago.


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MyLeakyBucket Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Emocapella Here's the bio from the site: On the eighth day, God created Emocapella. And it was good... Emocapella is a hard working all-male college a cappella group that sings songs by artists such as Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World, and The Weakerthans. We sing mostly punk rock songs, but we also do a few other numbers, such as "Just a Friend" by Biz Markie. And yeah, we spell it with one "p"... Emocapella is the brainchild of George Washington University senior Eric Denman, who wanted to form an a cappella group that strayed from performing typical "a cappella numbers" and sing some good songs by some of our favorite bands. Emocapella has been together since Fall of 2001 and since then has had an amazing time. After getting picked up by a few punk webzines, we soon found ourselves getting mentioned in national publications such as Spin Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and Britian's Kerrang Music Magazine. We also found ourselves singing on stage with one of our favorite groups, Taking Back Sunday, when they played in Washington DC, which was one of our most amazing experiences together. Last spring Emocapella was named the best performance group on GW's campus by the Student Association for 2003. Recently, we recorded and released our debut album, I’m Sorry. The album features 11 songs, including the first ever emocapella original. It is currently available online at smartpunk.com. We recommend you go pick it up today. Another unique aspect of our group is our shows. Don't expect the typical a capella campus concert... we rock out. We usually try to load our shows with amusing sideshow elements and a hefty amount of rock jumps. We also invented what we call Guerillacapella. Essentially this means going out to a random spot on campus or wherever, and singing our hearts out for whoever passes by. We usually do this a bunch of times during a semester, and people seem to enjoy it. Many of the founding members are going into their last semester with the group, so we’ll be making the best of it and having as much fun as possible. Look for our next show around DC and hopefully a spring tour in 2004. Check out the media part of the site, got some vids from live performances. Being an emo fan, I love watching the songs interpretted in a different way. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mason Greenwood has scored a stunning goal for Getafe against Almeria.On Saturday evening, Getafe hosted Almeria at the Coliseum for their La Liga clash.The hosts found themselves 1-0 down inside seven minutes after Largie Ramazani opened the scoring.
However, with 34 minutes on the clock, Greenwood, who joined Getafe on loan from Manchester United during the summer transfer window, pulled something out of the very top drawer.The Englishman cut in from the right-hand side before unleashing an unstoppable left-footed shot past goalkeeper Luis Maximiano into the top corner. You can watch the goal below.
Getafe went into the break 2-1 up after Borja Mayoral scored in the 45th minute.Greenwood left United on loan to Getafe after it was confirmed that a mutual decision was reached for the forward to continue his career away from Old Trafford.
Greenwood was suspended by United in January 2022 after being arrested and later charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.All charges against Greenwood were dropped in February after key witnesses withdrew their involvement in the case and new material came to light during the police investigation.
Over the last few weeks, there have been reports that United could look to bring Greenwood back to the club.It comes after Paul Mitchell – who has been tipped to become Manchester United’s new sporting director under Sir Jim Ratcliffe – was spotted watching Greenwood at Getafe.According to The Sun, Greenwood would like to extend his stay with the Spanish club.
A source told the publication: “The players and fans have all given him a welcome he could only have dreamed of.“He really feared his career was over. Now he’s just so happy and wants to carry on playing and not think too far ahead.”
Ten Hag said that Greenwood had “shown in the past that he is capable of doing that (scoring as a forward for United)”, but that any decision on his return was not going to be made by him.

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Teaching Serving Sizes
What Is a Serving?
A serving according to Canada's Food Guide is a reference amount to help you determine how much food you need from the four food groups every day. It is not necessarily the amount eaten at a single meal or snack.
A Food Guide serving may be close to what you would usually consume (e.g., one piece of fruit); however, in some cases, you may want to eat more than one Food Guide serving at a time (e.g., a bowl of pasta). Hunger and fullness are the best guides for determining the amount of food required, regardless of age.
Discussing Servings with Students
Understanding and measuring serving sizes is quite complex, even for adults! Younger students are not cognitively prepared to learn about serving sizes; instead, focus on identifying and choosing foods from each of the four food groups.
When students are better equipped to estimate serving sizes (grades 4-6) encourage them to determine whether the amount they are eating looks like a little (probably half a serving), a lot (probably 2 or more servings) or a normal amount (about 1 serving). Older students (grades 7-8) are prepared to explore serving sizes in more depth.

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- UPDATE ON ZIMBABWE’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Cabinet received an update on Zimbabwe’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak, which was presented by the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs, as Chairperson of the Ad-hoc Inter-Ministerial Task Force on the COVID-19 Outbreak.
As at 11 July, 2021, Zimbabwe’s cumulative COVID-19 cases stood at 67 765 with 44 740 recoveries and 2 185 deaths. The recovery rate stands at 67%, with 97% of COVID-19 positive cases being attributable to local transmission. The number of active cases stands at 20 370.

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I asked for an extra dressing because I find there is not enough and the salad is a bit dry. After spending 15$, on a salad 0.60$ for extra dressing is disappointing.
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This is a really healthy opcion...I had a portobello hamburguer and it was amazing.. they also have good smoothies and bowls with tofu, beans, and other vegan proteins.. everything 100% plant based.. I really like it!
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In the past I was really impressed with this place. Went last night and all kinds of tape on their order board indicating that meals are unavailable. The price is always pretty high; but in the past the portions were adequate. Last night I felt like my wife and I received half sized portions. I was very disappointed.
2 weeks ago
The vegan cheese that they use in their poutine is indistinguishable from dairy cheese. Very tasty :) This restaurant is definitely helping me transition to a more plant-based diet in general.
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After eating here, I am considering going vegan. The food was delicious!! I can't wait to try out something else from your menu


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The Complete Pre-Workout Supplement
- Spiked with ACTINOS2IR® for Up-Regulated NOS‡
- Arginine Blend for Size/Recovery*
- Creatine/Phosphate Blend for Strength*
- CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine + Bicarbonates for Stamina*
- B Vitamin/Mineral Blend for Muscle Energy*
- Potent Blend for Sustained Intensity/Focus*
- Taurine for Insulin Sensitivity*
- You enter the gym, you down a dose of Black Powder®
- Within seconds, you are lighting up new metabolic targets on your way to a cellular explosion.
- Your strength skyrockets, weights seem lighter, you attack sets with ferocious intensity
- From your first set to your last, Black Powder has you firing on all cylinders. And as you step out of the gym, you’ll have the throbbing, super-engorged, skin-ripped body as proof of what just transpired.
- It’s all part of the awe-inspiring Black Powder training effect.
Black Powder – What’s in it for me?
Size and Recovery Matrix
The size and recovery blend includes two forms of the amino acid L-Arginine to help promote maximum nitric oxide production and growth hormone release.*
Strength and Power Matrix
The strength and power blend of creatine anhydrous and creatine ethyl ester HCL helps to drive creatine directly into muscle cells without the need of simple sugars used in conventional products.*
Stamina and Endurance Matrix
The stamina and endurance blend includes potassium and sodium bicarbonates that offer electrolytes for proper nerve transmissions plus a buffering system to lactic acid buildup. In short, this means longer, more intense training sessions before the “burn” and muscle fatigue sets in.*
Muscle Energy Metabolism Matrix
The muscle energy and metabolism blend includes highly bioavailable forms of magnesium and potassium, to include potassium alpha ketoisocaproate. This particular compound may feed readily into the Krebs Cycle: the energy-producing process that occurs deep within cells. The B Vitamin Complex works, in part, to fully metabolize fats, proteins and carbohydrates for complete energy yield from foods.*
Focus and Intensity Matrix
The focus and intensity matrix includes caffeine that contains compounds called methylxanthines that yield a Central Nervous System stimulating effect. Green tea contains a variety of plant chemicals that may also stimulate fat burning in addition to generating a “normalizing” effect on the nervous system. This helps to deliver an alert, yet calm state for focus without the “jitters.”*
Insulin Sensitizers Matrix
The focus sensitizers blend includes the amino acid Taurine, known as an insulin “mimicker” due to its role in shuttling key nutrients to tissues. This may support optimal compound delivery to exercise depleted muscles for maximum growth and recovery.*
Cell-Signalling Amplifier Matrix The cell-signaling amplifier blend includes the powerful ACTINOS2IR®. This unique compound is produced by isolating speciﬁc amino acid combinations from whey isolate protein chains. The ACTINOS2IR® helps deliver 950% more nitric oxide, without added arginine, helping cells of the vascular system to release the muscle-pumping gas, nitric oxide.
When should I take this pre-workout nutrition?
- Mix 1 Scoop (20 g) in 8-16 oz. of cold water thoroughly.
- Drink immediately.
- Use on training days only.
- For best results, take on an empty stomach 0-30 minutes before workout.

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Tobacco smoking and pregnancy is related to many effects on health and
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Specialists in Pain Management is a comprehensive, full-time interventional pain management clinic providing care for patients in the Chattanooga area. Our physicians are active staff members at Parkridge Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, Erlanger Medical Center and other area hospitals. We pride ourselves in having a professional, experienced team of certified health care specialists who attend to patients in a compassionate low-stress environment.
For patients with chronic pain, Specialists in Pain Management's approach is multidisciplinary. We work closely with many other specialists including neurologists, psychologists, orthopedic and spine surgeons, oncologists, physical therapists, and psychiatrists to optimally coordinate the care of our patients.
Many of our patients come to us with severe back pain. If your back pain is the result of a recent injury or if you have suffered for many years we can help.
Cancer Pain is very different from other types of pain. It is debilitating and excruciating. We understand that dealing with both the Cancer itself as well as the pain associated with it can be overwhelming. Let us help you to manage your pain so that you can focus on healing.
Many of our patients come to us complaining of neck pain. They might describe difficulty in neck mobility, stiffness combined with tingling in the fingers, pain to the touch, or even headaches.
Our physicians achieve excellent outcomes through proactive treatment plans designed to maximize function and avoid surgery.
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sgCarMart – “Life is full of surprises. You never know where and when, but there are endless surprises anywhere and everywhere, and they can be around any corner just waiting for you.”
Turn that corner and you could meet a new friend or lover, in the bookstore, coffee shop, or even at the supermarket. Go around the next bend and there could be a new car waiting for you in the showroom.
In this instance, it could be the new Audi Q7.
The new Q7 is the first car in the Volkswagen Group to use the Modular Longitudinal Matrix Evo (MLB 2/MLBevo) platform, which is also set to underpin the next Porsche Cayenne, the Volkswagen Touareg and the eagerly awaited Bentley Bentayga as well as a whole new generation of Audi models, including the upcoming all new A4.
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2015 Ford Ranger: The most compelling yet powerful pick-up truck is here
The Ford Ranger which was first launched in 1982 by Ford Motors as a pick-up truck has been one of the most powerful pick-up trucks of all time. The utility vehicle from Ford has been blended into many designs since its inception and has been trusted by millions of customers over decades for its amazing power and smart design. The 2015 Ford Ranger will see the beginning of a new era in the line of pick-up trucks from Ford. The Ranger was last modified in 2011 and since then the same model has been up there in the market, though people still are willing to bet their money on it very eagerly. The new model of the amazingly powerful vehicle will surely bring smiles to many a faces!
The 2015 Ford Ranger will embed a powerful 2.5 liter V6 engine with power of around 175 horse power and torque of 180 lb-ft. The Ranger will come with 5 speed manual gearbox and will have enough power to tow vehicles of heavy weight. The wheel base will be slightly increased to provide more power to the truck. Ford has made it a point that they improve the fuel economy of the vehicle by replacing the body with an all-aluminum finish that would give it a brittle finish as well as waive off a lot of weight of the heavy pick-up truck so that it can perform better fuel economy wise. The average fuel economy will be around 25 mpg. The Ford Ranger has always been known for the immense safety measures that it employs for its passengers and the 2015 Ford Ranger will also focus on the same. The car will come with some of the best safety measures like dual air bag, ABS and will also host a comfortable cabin for the people to feel comforted inside the car.
2015 Ford Ranger Release date and Price
The Ranger will come with strikingly sharp LED headlamps and a newly modeled fancy grille. This will be the best pick-up truck in the market most arguably, for it provides all that matters in a pick-up truck- space, power and fuel economy. Not to forget its compelling design gives you even more reasons to like this vehicle. The Ranger expected to be launched in some of the auto shows of 2014 will hit the market around the end of the year as a 2015 welcome change. The 2015 Ranger has been handsomely priced around $ 18,910 and will definitely find more takers than any other brands in the pick-up truck segment.
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Avalanche chases down Tapovan guards
Of four personnel from Uttarakhand Police posted at Rishi Ganga project, two survived to tell horror of flash flood.
TAPOVAN/CHAMOLI: As the wheel of fate would have it, head constable Manoj Chaudhary's (42) life came to a full circle. His body was found on Monday floating at a ghat in Pindar river in Karnprayag, the place where he was born.
Karnprayag is at least 120 km away from the spot where he was posted on duty. Chaudhary had completed 24 years in the force in January. "It's like he returned here to say goodbye for one last time," says his elder brother Anil Chaudhary as he breaks down talking about him.
Manoj is survived by his wife, a 15-year-old daughter Tammanna and 12-year-old son Prince.
Manoj's 81-year-old mother Kal Kishori Devi is yet to believe that her son is gone.
"Ammaa is yet to believe that we have lost him. Seema (his wife) and children are in shock. When I was called to identify a body on Monday evening, everyone was apprehensive. Our fears turned out to be true. The only relief for us is that he came to us. There are dozens who are yet to be found," Anil further added.
His body and face were intact despite being engulfed by the flash floods. The body was cremated on Tuesday with full honors in the presence of senior district officials including the superintendent of police.
State BJP President Bansidhar Bhagat visited the family and offered his condolences.
Chaudhary was on duty along with three of his colleagues- Balbir Gadhia (58), Suresh Bhandari (59) and Deep Raj (38).
All four police personnel were deployed at the Rishi Ganga hydropower plant which was the first-ever place to get affected in the flash floods on Sunday.
Of the four police personnel from Uttarakhand state police, two survived to tell the tale- Suresh Bhandari and Deep Raj while Manoj Chaudhary and Balbir Gadhia were not so lucky.
Incidentally, Deep Raj also happened to be the first informer of the flash floods from Tapovan police post of Chamoli district which is located on Joshimath-Malari Highway, about 100kms from India-China border. Raj alerted Gopeshwar police control room which further contacted SDRF and other state agencies.
Raj who was on duty at the power plant was chased by the flash floods and got hit by stones that were flying in the air. "I saw stones flying in the air along with deafening thunder. We all started to run without looking back. I was hit by stones on my back but wanted to escape to higher ground to save myself," recalls Raj who is now with his family in Dehradun.
Suresh Bhandari (59), another policeman who survived recalls the day, "It was a bright day. We had a nice breakfast and were on duty. Suddenly, we heard screams, whistles and people shouting 'Bhago Bhago' (Run, Run). The sight and the sound of the avalanche coming down rapidly towards us instilled so much fear in us that we ran for our lives and did not look back."
Now at his home in Dehradun with his wife and children, Bhandari mourns his friends and colleagues. "We shared camaraderie of such level that we used to praise and scold each other with similar audacity. Our shifts were each of 3 hours and we guarded the power plant 24×7," recalls Bhandari who is due to retire in January 2022.
Ravi Semwal, reserve inspector posted in the district and commanding officer of the four men told The New Indian Express that the four men were hard-working and diligent. "Such postings are meant for hard taskmasters," Semwal said.


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Craps is a centuries-old game that dates back to Roman times when it was played with bones. What does crap mean? Well, its name is believed to come from the word ‘crapaud’ which means ‘toad’ - a description of how people playing the game in the street would crouch down in a toad-like way. Essentially, the basic crap definition is a game . Ace Deuce. Also known as Three Craps, the Ace Deuce bet means you are wagering on the number 3 to be the result of the next roll. The only possible combination for this is a 1 and a 2 ( 2 possible .webTo fade means to bet against, particularly when referring to betting against a person. The term is most widely used in the online sports betting context and in that case usually indicates wagering against a particularly unsuccessful bettor. However, the term may also apply to betting against the caster in open dice games, such as Craps, since . Keep playing. A round of craps doesn't end until a 7 or the point is thrown so keep throwing the dice and placing bets to continue the game. Claim any winnings. Once the round is finished, you can start a fresh round of betting, choose another craps game to play or withdraw any winnings you might have made. Any Craps Bets. The Any Craps bet is on numbers 2 (or “ Snake Eyes “), 3, and 12. To place an any craps bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the any craps area of the craps table. If any of the numbers you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payout for an any craps bet is 7:1.
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The payout odds in craps can range from 30:1 to 1:1 and are determined by the true odds of a bet and the house edge. The true odds refer to the probability of winning a particular bet. For example, if the true odds of a bet are 2:1, it means that every time you win, you should also expect to lose twice. Some of the most popular bets include: Pass Line Bet: a bet on the shooter’s first dice roll. You win if a 7 or 11 is rolled, but you lose if a 2, 3, or 12 is rolled. Come Bet: a bet made after the shooter establishes a point. If the next roll is the point number, you win. If a 7 is rolled, you lose.webThe most popular craps bet, the Pass Line, has a house edge of just 1.41% and is the easiest wager to make. A pass line bet means players wager on the shooter landing a 7 or 11 before a 2, 3 or 12 on the comeout roll. If the dice land on 7 or 11, the pass bet wins; if it lands on 2, 3 or 12, it loses.
Starting at the top, the pass line is perhaps the simplest craps betting strategy that you can ever try. Players use this one both online and in land-based casinos and it works with determined efficiency. The house edge here is quite low, too, at approximately 1.41% making it very easy to actually get a value out of your play, and . For instance, a high roller might say, “I have a huge bankroll for this trip to Las Vegas.”. A poker player might discuss their bankroll management by stating, “I never risk more than 10% of my bankroll on a single hand.”. A gambler might lament, “I lost my entire bankroll in one night of bad luck.”. 3. Bookie. Craps has a lot of different kinds of bets. Some always resolve in one roll and others may take many rolls. The standard definition of the house edge is the ratio of the expected player loss to the initial .webOur Ultimate Gambling Glossary is designed to help. Here you can familiarize yourself with phrases, casino terms, gambling meanings, slang terms, definitions, and the online chat abbreviations of .
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I went to Sin City this past weekend with my roommate/partner. We left on Saturday morning and came back Monday night. There was a lot of changes since the last time I visited in 2008. The hotel I stayed at only exists in my memory, as it was torn down. Surprisingly, I didn’t remember much of my prior stay. This time we stayed at New York New York, but talk about the choices. You have casinos/hotels on the strip, close to the strip, downtown, and other places within the city limits. We walked four hours up and down the strip this time, and hardly made a dent with going into the casinos. I basically took pictures of the outside. The MGM Grand Buffet had more food choices than I was accustomed too. We went to Fremont and Main Street and saw the older casinos the next day. The reason most people make the drive through the desert or fly into the city is to drink and gamble, but I managed to do neither as it was more business than fun. I saw plenty of women dancing on tables, drunk people, and having a little too much fun. Here are my pictures on the drive to Vegas (need to do something to pass the time) and Vegas itself (need to take pictures so I can remember the trip).
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The next generation of console gaming is proving to be quite a tantalizing time indeed, and one need only look at the sheer importance of Xbox Scarlett to understand why this is the case. After all, the fact of the matter is that this project is poised to develop the next generation of console gaming, in a manner that no one can anticipate.
Thankfully, for the most part, we already have a fair idea of what to expect from the next console in the Xbox series. Microsoft has already confirmed several facets that this upcoming console has left gamers all over the world craving the release of this wondrous device. However, a certain section of gamers are still not satisfied yet — they want moar!
For everything you need to know about Xbox Scarlett, here's an in-depth look into five confirmed facts about this console that you need to be aware of, coupled with five things that every gamer is pining for Xbox to announce as well!
10 CONFIRMED — Releasing In Holiday Season 2020
Xbox's E3 showcase was nothing short of a delight, featuring some of the best games and the most anticipated technology around. Well, it must be said that the reveal of Xbox Scarlett was nothing short of a complete success, hyping up gamers for what was proving to be an amazing time for Xbox indeed.
The presentation did have one key point: Xbox Scarlett releasing on Holiday 2020 has led to substantial buzz among a large section of the audience. Time will only tell which holiday they're referring to, but hey — at least it's releasing sometime next year.
9 WISH LIST — Wireless Headset Support
Most gaming consoles have been absolutely lambasted for a lack of support when it comes to wireless headsets. This is quite odd, especially since wireless connectivity is quickly becoming the norm. For home consoles to not take advantage of this development is somewhat mystifying, to say the least.
Thus, it's somewhat understandable that a majority of fans want wireless headset support in the latest console. Only time will tell whether this development will be a reality, however.
8 CONFIRMED — Launching With Halo Infinite
The Halo series is one of Xbox's most revered exclusive franchises, so it makes sense that Xbox Scarlett will launch with the next chapter of the Halo universe — namely, Halo Infinite.
While the reveal for this game didn't exactly show what the game would be all about, we all know that any Halo game is bound to be an excellent title anyway.
7 WISH LIST — Bigger Lineup Of Exclusives
However, Microsoft also needs to realize that they can't just rely on their age-old franchises to carry their console forward. After all, if there's one thing that has been made crystal-clear during this console generation, it's that PlayStation has been winning by a country mile when it comes to exclusives.
So, Microsoft needs to pull up its socks and release some amazing exclusives that will actually compel hardcore gamers to choose their console over that of Sony's.
6 CONFIRMED — Incredible Specs
If there's one thing that gamers are seriously anticipating when it comes to the next generation of console gaming, it's the fact that the power of these home consoles will be second to none.
Xbox is already winning the game in this regard, with a custom AMD Zen 2 processor that will apparently be four times more powerful than the Xbox One X. Other features include technical marvels like ray tracing support, support for up to 120fps gameplay, 8K resolution, GGDR6 memory, and variable refresh rates.
5 WISH LIST — Upgradeable Hardware
However, the one thing that most people need to get through their head that a console is no PC... or is it?
If the Xbox Scarlett actually comes with the added functionality of having customizable hardware, then it pretty much goes without saying that the console will be revolutionary in every sense of the word.
Of course, that's a pretty strong "if."
4 CONFIRMED — Virtually Zero Loading Times
Solid State Drives have become a thing to covet amongst gamers. So, it's pretty understandable as to why gamers would want this technology to become a staple of their gaming experience.
Xbox Scarlett is fulfilling this promise through a custom SSD that— long with a 40x increase in performance—will also virtually eliminate any load times whatsoever.
3 WISH LIST — Substantial Hard Drive Space
While the hard drive space of Xbox Scarlett hasn't been discussed yet, one must understand that games of the future will occupy substantial disc space.
This mandates the needs for the console generation of tomorrow—including the Xbox Scarlett—to accommodate for this requirement by providing for larger hard drives, with a minimum of 2TB hard drives being expected.
2 CONFIRMED — Project xCloud
With technology like Google Stadia poised to make a big splash in the realm of gaming, it seems that streaming is going to be the next big thing in the forthcoming console generation.
Enter Project xCloud, an ambitious project that will let you stream big-budget AAA games to your smartphone or tablet. The possibilities enabled by this software are nothing short of immense, and one can only wait and see how this development will shape the landscape of gaming as we know it.
1 WISH LIST — Making 4K 60FPS The Standard
There was a time when the onset of HD gaming completely blew our minds. It was simply incomprehensible for us to believe that the visuals on our screens while playing a video game could be on-so-crisp. Of course, HD gaming has become the norm right now and no modern gamer would even bother to praise the crispness of the visuals we see right now.
Now, with the next generation of console gaming at our doorstep, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that our graphical aspirations are certainly going to be quite immense. This can be seen in the fact that numerous gamers wish for 4K 60FPS to become the standard in the video games of today.
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- Harry Styles performed at Madison Square Garden on Sunday for a special Halloween-themed concert.
- The event was billed as a "fancy dress party" and many fans attended wearing elaborate costumes.
- Keep scrolling to see 12 of the best outfits spotted by Insider's music reporter inside the venue.
Maria, 22, replicated Styles' own Elton John costume from 2018.
Elton John's bedazzled Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, which he wore for a sold-out concert at Dodger Stadium in 1975, was another popular choice; Styles himself wore a replica of the outfit for Halloween in 2018.
But Maria's matching mask and pink sunglasses brought hers to the next level.
She told Insider that she "went back and forth between a few options" before settling on the sparkly ensemble, which she prepared two months in advance.
Julianne, 25, and Olivia, 24, dressed as characters from the "Adore You" music video.
The two friends attended Harryween dressed as Styles and his fish friend from the 2019 "Adore You" music video, which takes place on the fictional isle of Eroda.
However, neither cited "Adore You" as the song they were most excited to hear live.
"The song that I would die to see live is 'Medicine,' but I know he probably won't play it," Julianne told Insider, referring to a fan-favorite song that's never been officially released. (In fact, he did play it.)
Olivia told Insider that her favorite song is "Fine Line," but also said she wasn't expecting Styles to perform it, since he didn't the previous night. (He did not.)
"I've heard that 'Canyon Moon' and 'She' are also amazing live," she added.
Dafne, 19, recreated the May Queen dress from "Midsommar."
In Ari Aster's 2019 folk-horror film, Florence Pugh's Dani is crowned the May Queen and dressed in a 33-pound gown made from 10,000 silk flowers.
Dafne spent three months recreating the look for Harryween. She estimated that she spent $400 on flowers and sewing materials — not including the travel expenses to get to the show from her home in Mexico.
Anastasia, 29, Hannah, 21, and Kaia, 22, all wore handmade dresses from various beloved films.
Anastasia was a dead-ringer for Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas," though she managed to sew the costume in less than one week.
Hannah painted her skin blue and "wrecked" a vintage wedding dress to become Emily from "Corpse Bride," a look that took three months to prepare.
Kaia recreated the famous pink gown from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," worn by Marilyn Monroe's character Lorelei Lee. She told Insider it took her two months to source the fabric and "splice together" various vintage dresses until it matched her "vision."
Kira, 19, paid homage to Styles' debut solo single, "Sign of the Times."
Kira's gold outfit was originally meant to resemble a Grammy Award to match her sister, who was wearing a replica of Styles' tweed jacket and purple boa from the 2021 ceremony.
However, their vision fell apart at the last minute and she decided to transform her outfit into a clever pun.
"She's a genius," Kira's sister told Insider.
Mackenzie, 26, and Madelynn, 23, spent months recreating Kylie and Kendall Jenner's outfits from the 2019 Met Gala.
Mackenzie and Madelynn, who are also sisters, told Insider that it took three hours just to dye the fur to match Kylie Jenner's purple ensemble.
Both also traveled across state lines to attend the show; Mackenzie lives in South Carolina, while Madelynn lives in Los Angeles.
"We just knew we had to make it happen," Madelynn said.
A group of friends recreated One Direction's team uniform from a 2015 skit with James Corden.
"Corden's Angels" is a reference to "Dodgeball With One Direction," a 2015 segment from the "The Late Late Show with James Corden."
In the skit, the band's remaining four members suit up with Corden to compete against the "Ball Busters."
"We wanted to do something as a group so we could all match," Angelo, 20, told Insider. "Naturally, One Direction came to mind."
In fact, two members of their friend group, Melanie and Gianna, both 19, met at a One Direction concert years ago.
Sam and Moe, both 23, wore "Fine Line" suits and rainbow headpieces.
Moe told Insider that she got the hats spontaneously at Spirit Halloween a few days in advance.
Then, when Styles performed a cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" during the first night of Harryween on Saturday, they knew the hats were perfect.
Both women paired the hats with multi-colored makeup and suits inspired by the "Fine Line" album cover.
Maria, 24, and Santina, 20, made the perfect pair from Disney's "Tangled."
Santina wore a purple gown and carried a "Wanted" poster for her Rapunzel costume, casting Styles as the princess' love interest, Flynn Rider.
Maria wore an all-green outfit and frog hat, resembling Rapunzel's sidekick Pascal.
However, the two fans hadn't meant to coordinate; they met while standing in line for merchandise and decided to stick together inside the venue.
Abi and Bailey, both 25, crafted their matching piñata costumes from scratch.
The pair, who've been best friends for eight or nine years, told Insider their costumes took "collectively about 12 hours" to put together.


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The fate of Sudhir Mishra’s epic love story, Mehrunissa, now hinges entirely on actor Amitabh Bachchan’s approval, as everything else associated with the film is already in place. If the sources are to be believed, UTV has decided to produce the film and the shooting is set to begin in Lucknow, March next year.
In this Hindu-Muslim love story, actor Rishi Kapoor plays a Hindu lawyer while Amitabh Bachchan will play a Muslim commissioner of police. If Big B decides to come on board, the two will be seen together on the big screen after a gap of 28 years. They last worked together in Coolie (1983). “I want to work with Amitji. Now it all depends on him,” says Kapoor.


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|First appearance||Batman: Shadow of the Bat #3 (Aug. 1992)|
|Created by||Alan Grant|
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|Team affiliations||Secret Society of Super Villains|
|Abilities||Near superhuman strength and endurance|
Mental instability and explosive rage that further enhances his strength
Amygdala is the alias of DC Comics character Aaron Helzinger, who is a sometime opponent of Batman. He has reduced mental capacity, near superhuman strength and endurance, and is prone to outbursts of violence due to medical experimentation on his brain, chiefly the removal of his amygdala.
Fictional character biography
Anatomically, the amygdala refers to the bundle of nerve cells in the brain that control emotional associations of many kinds. Aaron Helzinger's amygdala cluster was removed in an attempt to cure him of his homicidal rage. This procedure resulted in Amygdala becoming exceedingly angry and was the opposite of what the surgery was intended to achieve. Easily led due to his childlike nature, Amygdala has been the pawn of a number of Batman villains, but when properly medicated, he can be peaceful.
Amygdala first appeared in Shadow of the Bat #3 in 1992 during the story arc Batman: The Last Arkham. In the issue, Amygdala was forced to attack Batman by the maddened Jeremiah Arkham. Batman subdued Amygdala, but was then forced to face more inmates.
Amygdala later appeared in Part 2 of the year-long story arc Batman: Knightfall, which also saw other characters introduced in Batman: The Last Arkham return to the comic book universe, most notably Zsasz and Jeremiah Arkham. In Knightfall, Amygdala was freed from Arkham Asylum by Bane along with numerous other inmates and was soon under the control of the Ventriloquist. Batman intercepted Ventriloquist, but was promptly attacked by Amygdala. As Ventriloquist escaped, Batman subdued Amygdala once more and the villain did not appear again in Knightfall.
He has been released into the community on numerous occasions, where he has been an ally and friend of Dick Grayson (Nightwing, the former Robin). He lived in the hero's apartment building and worked as a warden in Lockhaven Prison. When Blockbuster was in the process of breaking Nightwing down both physically and emotionally, Blockbuster destroyed Grayson's apartment complex while Amygdala was inside. Amygdala survived, but he was heavily traumatized by the death of his friends.
In the DC Rebirth reboot universe, Amygdala appears as one of the many villains attempting to kill Batman to stop Two-Face from leaking secret information. Alongside Killer Croc and King Shark, Amygdala attacks Batman on a train.
Powers and abilities
Amygdala is a huge man with the strength and endurance of a championship bodybuilder. His emotional instability and explosive rage enhance this even further, making him prone to bouts of boundless violence unrestrained by the usual barriers and limits set in place by one's self-awareness.
In the Elseworlds tale Batman: Crimson Mist—the third part of the trilogy that began with Batman & Dracula: Red Rain, in which Batman becomes a vampire—Amygdala makes a cameo during Batman's assault on Arkham Asylum. Amygdala is killed and then beheaded by the vampire Batman.
Amygdala is briefly referenced in an article by Joseph LeDoux, a neuroscientist and expert in the role of the anatomical amygdala in fear processing, as testament to popular interest in the brain area.
In other media
Aaron Helzinger appears in season 2 of Gotham, but before in the first season appears a character based on Amygdala called Aaron Danzig:
- Aaron Danzig (portrayed by Kevin McCormick) is a patient of Arkham Asylum. He was turned into a murderer by the eccentric Jack Gruber's electrical experiment and escaped with him during a prison riot. Originally a docile inmate at Arkham Asylum, Aaron was an unfortunate victim of Guber aka Buchinsky's quest to create a perfect henchmen through the use of crude electrical lobotomies. Unlike Buckinsky's other victims, Danzig lobotomy was successful, leaving him open to suggestion and extremely aggressive. Telling his new partner to kill the guards, Danzig and Buchinsky escape Arkham together. Danzig followed Buchinsky, now being called "the Electrocutioner" by the press because of his electric-based weapons of choice, as Jack attempted to get revenge on the criminals that had turned their backs on him, causing the Electrocutioner to get arrested in the first place. When Buchinsky's attempt on Sal Maroni's life was thwarted by James Gordon, Danzig was captured along with the Electrocutioner and sent back to Arkham.
- Aaron Helzinger/Amygdala properly appears in the second season of Gotham, played by Stink Fisher. According to Edward Nygma, Helzinger can't stand criticism because of his overbearing mother and wants love and approval (he becomes angry when he doesn't get it). At an unknown point in time, Aaron killed his entire family with his bare hands. An inmate at Arkham Asylum, Aaron was seduced by Barbara Kean, with the latter asking whether he wanted to be friends with her or not, which he agreed to, also swearing to protect her if anyone tried to hurt her. Aaron was later rendered unconscious by the knock out gas that came out of Zaardon, and abducted by Tabitha Galavan. He and five other inmates were later offered the chance to become a team that would make Gotham City tremble, by Theo Galavan. While the remaining Maniax attacked the Gotham City Police Department, James Gordon followed Barbara Kean into an alley where Aaron badly beat him up. Barbara kept Aaron from finishing Gordon off and they both left. At some point, Aaron was recaptured and re-incarcerated at Arkham Asylum. When Hugo Strange puts Oswald Cobblepot through the "Ice Cream Therapy" in Arkham Asylum's cafeteria, Aaron attacked Oswald out of anger that nobody else was offered ice cream. Upon not seeing Oswald fight back, Hugo sent the guards in to break it up. Oswald was later thrown in the same room with a chained-up Aaron so that Hugo can see if Oswald would kill him. Hugo sees that he didn't kill Aaron and declares that Oswald is sane. Edward Nygma later broke up Aaron Helzinger's attack on Rudy by stating that the "Lucy" that talks to Rudy is a ghost. Upon overhearing Hugo Strange and Ethel Peabody, Edward Nygma offers to help Hugo as he tells him about the motives behind the conditions of Aaron Helzinger, Sharon, and Norton. Ethel Peabody later retrieves Aaron Helzinger. When brought to where a revived Theo Galavan is, Aaron remembered him. Hugo then tells Theo that Aaron is a demon as Theo knocks him out with the chest that contains the recently-forged Sword of Sin.
- Shadow of the Bat #3
- Detective Comics #659
- All-Star Batman #2
- Batman: Crimson Mist
- LeDoux, J (1998). "Fear and the Brain: Where Have We Been, and Where Are We Going?". Biological Psychiatry. 44 (12): 1229. doi:10.1016/s0006-3223(98)00282-0.


The cereals industry has expressed strong support for the electronic grain passport to move to the next stage, according to AHDB.
Responses to a six-month consultation on the eGrain passport initiative were discussed at a meeting of the Cereals Liaison Group (CLG).
Trade associations, individuals, groups and companies which fed into the consultation were largely in favour of adopting an electronic system to replace the current paper grain passport, says AHDB.
The organisation has been tasked with drafting a detailed, timetabled and fully-costed proposal for a GB-wide implementation of the system, to be considered by the group at a further meeting in March.
The eGrain Passport was first mooted by CLG in 2012 as a way to address shortcomings in the paper passport, improve two-way information flow and enhance crop assurance, as well as ensuring the industry is prepared for any future data or traceability requirements.
Following detailed discussions with farmers, merchants, hauliers, processors and off-farm stores, a pilot was developed by AHDB. It was tested with live loads from 2014 to 2015, with four merchants, a miller, a maltster, 22 farms and nine haulage companies involved.
A report detailing the practicalities, costs, benefits and risks of a national electronic passport system identified during the pilot was put out to industry consultation earlier this year.
It estimated a return of £3 to the supply chain for every £1 spent on such a system, over the course of its first ten years of use.
As part of the consultation, respondents were asked who should finance and manage the initiative, with all but one saying it should be AHDB-owned and funded by levy, at least until fully established, according to AHDB.
Dr Martin Grantley-Smith, AHDB sector strategy director for Cereals & Oilseeds, said: “An electronic grain passport system would be world leading and is set to bring benefits to businesses across the supply chain, bringing transparency and efficiency to every part of the process of moving grain.
“The positive response to this summer’s consultation demonstrates an industry confident enough to prepare itself for future challenges and willing to embrace new technologies.”
A series of videos produced by AHDB to explain what the eGrain passport means for farmers and hauliers, merchants, processors and off-farm stores can be viewed at cereals.ahdb.org.uk/egrainpilot


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WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department (search) directed career employees to analyze tax ideas proposed by presidential candidate John Kerry (search) and other Democrats after a request from House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (search), R-Texas, officials said Wednesday.
The Republican National Committee (search) posted an interactive feature on its Web site that attaches the largest of those cost estimates to Kerry's plan to raise taxes paid by the wealthiest taxpayers.
Bush spokesman Scott McClellan (search) said he was not aware of anyone at the White House approving the Treasury's decision to analyze Kerry's tax plan.
Although federal law prohibits civil servants from working on political campaigns while on duty, Treasury Department attorneys concluded the work was appropriate, Treasury spokesman Rob Nichols said.
"That's a core functionality of the department," Nichols said. "Doing the analysis is proper, it's prudent, it's appropriate. It's our obligation to do it."
The Treasury Department posted the analysis on its Web site March 22, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
DeLay requested the cost analysis to better counter Democratic attempts to amend budget and tax legislation with tax increases on higher-income taxpayers, DeLay spokesman Stuart Roy said. A group of Republicans had also considered using the results to assemble a "Kerry budget" for debate during last week's budget deliberations, he said.
"If you get a specific number on what those proposals actually bring in, then you can hold the Democrats accountable for their spending," Roy said.
The Office of Special Counsel advises that federal employees cannot "use official authority or influence to interfere with an election" or "engage in political activity while on duty." The office is an independent agency charged with investigating and prosecuting violations of federal personnel laws.
The Treasury Department analyzed the effect of three tax increases on individuals and couples who earn $200,000 or more. Kerry has pledged to roll back President Bush's tax cuts for those earning $200,000 or more.
The first would repeal a tax cut that reduced the top marginal income tax rate from 39.6 percent to 36 percent. The second would repeal dividend and capital gains tax cuts for taxpayers earning $200,000 or more. The third would prevent taxpayers earning $200,000 or more from claiming full personal exemptions and itemized deductions.
The analysis concluded that "hardworking individuals and married couples could have their taxes raised" by amounts that ranged from $201 billion to $477 billion.
The RNC's "John Kerry Spendometer" states on its Web site: "Tax Plan: $658 billion over 10 years! Raising taxes on the top income bracket: $477 billion over 10 years."


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Where America’s Christian refugees come from
As US lawmakers debated banning Syrian refugees after the terrorist attacks in Paris, some religious freedom advocates were concerned that only 53 of the 2,098 Syrians resettled in the United States at the time were Christians. World Relief explained that it takes many years before people displaced by conflict (like by ISIS in 2013) appear among America’s refugee intake, and uprooted middle-class Christians often choose to come on a tourist visa and apply for asylum instead. Overall, Christians compose about 44 percent of the 762,000 refugees resettled in America since 2003. Here are some highlights:
Biggest apology for Christian persecution ever
In “an astounding admission,” 145 leaders representing two billion Christians formally apologized for their denominations having abused each other in the past. Delegates from the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Pentecostal World Fellowship, the World Council of Churches, and the Vatican met to discuss the abuse of Christians under militant Islam, but first acknowledged their own sins. While Catholic and Orthodox Christians have marginalized and denied civil rights to evangelicals, evangelicals have acted as if the historic churches knew little about the gospel and were in need of conversion, wrote WEA Global Ambassador Brian Stiller. The gathering, held in Albania, echoed apologies made by Pope Francis for Catholics’ former persecution of Pentecostals and Waldensians.
In two emails to supporters, the wife of imprisoned Iranian American pastor Saeed Abedini said their marriage has included “physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse.” Naghmeh Abedini, who has spent three years advocating for Saeed’s release from an Iranian prison, said she “cannot live a lie anymore” and will “take a break from everything and seek the Lord on how to move forward.” Attorneys for Saeed, who has been repeatedly beaten and blocked from medical treatment, said Naghmeh’s revelations don’t change the fact that Saeed is in a dangerous prison because of his faith. “Because of that, we were working to secure his release,” attorney Jay Sekulow said. “None of that has changed.”
A two-year collaboration between the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and LifeWay Research has resulted in a new way to identify evangelicals in surveys. In what might be the first research-driven “creed,” the report identifies four key statements that define evangelical beliefs: “The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe”; “It is very important for me personally to encourage non-Christians to trust Jesus Christ as their Savior”; “Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is the only sacrifice that could remove the penalty of my sin”; and “Only those who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Savior receive God’s free gift of eternal salvation.” Only those who strongly agree with each statement should be considered “evangelical by belief,” said the NAE. President Leith Anderson said the new method should help to consolidate evangelicals, often split in surveys by race or politics, and lead to more complete results about their views.
Seven lawsuits involving hospitals, colleges, and charities that object to providing contraception through their health-insurance plans have finally risen to the US Supreme Court, which has agreed to consider them all. The justices will consolidate the cases and narrow the question to whether the regulations of the Affordable Care Act violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In the same session, the Court will decide whether two requirements in Texas—that abortion clinics meet standards for outpatient surgery centers, and that abortion doctors have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals—place an “undue burden” on women. This is the first major abortion case to come before the court since its 2007 decision to uphold the partial-birth abortion ban.
A decade ago, Indonesia passed a law requiring religious minority groups to collect signatures from the local majority group before building their own houses of worship. The bill was touted by lawmakers as a long-term solution to religious conflicts in a country that is 87 percent Muslim and 10 percent Christian. But since then, more than 1,000 Christian churches have closed, and others were prevented from being built. Christian leaders have complained that even though they fulfilled the signature requirements, local officials still denied them permits. Potential breakthroughs: The Indonesian Supreme Court ruled in favor of a suburban church outside Jakarta in 2011, and a Muslim leader identified by Open Doors as the “key person behind the church closures” passed away in October.
Myanmar: Christians not celebrating free elections just yet
Millions of Burmese celebrated the end of decades of military dictatorship after Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s party won Myanmar’s first free elections. But Christians were more cautious. As Partners Relief and Development founder Steve Gaumer told CT, “The big question is: Will Myanmar’s dictators really follow through on their promises of reform?” The military regime had long been at odds with ethnic minorities, who contain the majority of the Southeast Asian nation’s Christians. And the elections haven’t exactly split the country open: the military still controls a quarter of parliamentary seats, and its clashes with ethnic minorities have yet to abate. While the elections can be considered encouraging, Open Doors analyst Thomas Muller told World Watch Monitor, “It’s too early to draw conclusions about the full outcome.”
In the weeks after Nepal declared itself a secular state (instead of returning to being a Hindu nation), Christian churches’ attendance plummeted—not for lack of faith but lack of fuel. India—a majority Hindu nation and Nepal’s top trading partner—cut off fuel from its neighbor, stopping the more than 300 petroleum tankers that once entered Nepal daily. The embargo curtailed travel for many Nepalis, including its Christian minorities. Church attendance has dropped as much as 50 percent in some places, AsiaNews reported. Nepal has turned to China for help.
Cell phones in church
One-quarter of Americans who attend church at least monthly now use a mobile device to “connect with faith or inspiration” during the service. Half look up the Scriptures or songs, and one-third take notes. But one-quarter of Americans also admit to using cell phones for unrelated activities such as texting, posting on social media, watching a video, or playing a game. Here’s how many confess in each of the following groups:
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The future of Internet radio appears more secure after a handful of online stations reached an agreement Tuesday to head off a potentially crippling increase in copyright royalty rates. The deal is the product of two years of negotiations between webcasters and copyright holders.
In March 2007, a ruling by the federal Copyright Royalty Board dramatically raised the rates Internet radio stations must pay artists and recording labels — leading many online radio stations to warn that the new rates would put them out of business by eating up as much as 70 percent of revenue.
The revenue-sharing deal announced Tuesday is between SoundExchange, a nonprofit that collects royalties for recording copyright owners from digital radio services, and three smaller webcasters: radioIO, Digitally Imported and AccuRadio. Another popular online radio service, Pandora Media of Oakland, Calif., also plans to sign on.
Sony to roll out $630 ‘netbook’ laptop
Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will launch a tiny new laptop starting in August, the company’s belated entry into the growing but cutthroat “netbook” PC market.
The new addition to its Vaio line of computers will cost about 60,000 yen ($630) when it goes on sale in Japan next month, with launches in the U.S. and Europe to follow shortly after. It will be about the size of a hardback book and run on lower-grade hardware than other Sony models.
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A novel spectroscopic tool is presented for measuring the incoherent resonance decay (IRD) of selectively (6 MHz) prepared electronic states. The method utilizes electro-optic switching of a single laser mode that is on or off resonance with respect to the homogeneous molecular packets in the excited ensemble. The technique is applied to a variety of systems: gases at low and high pressures, molecular beams, and solids at low temperatures. The coherent transient of solids observed in the forward direction of the laser gives the phase memory (optical T2 processes) while the IRD measures directly the radiative and radiationless decay (optical T1 processes), and the optical transition moment between the ground state and the prepared electronic state. The theory of coherent and incoherent states is also given, and related to the different aspects of time-resolved spectroscopy of molecular beams and solids.


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In the world of horology, Patek Philippe is a brand that stands synonymous with terms luxury and prestige. Renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, timeless designs, and uncompromising commitment to excellence, Patek Philippe watches consistently command top-tier prices. In this article, we delve into all the factors that contribute to the high price tags of Patek Philippe. We also explore some of their most expensive watches, and delve into the brand’s rich history.
Exquisite craftsmanship and tradition of Patek Philippe watches
One essential aspect that makes Patek Philippe timepieces so expensive is the brand’s unwavering dedication to high-end craftsmanship and quality. Each watch is meticulously crafted by highly skilled artisans who have spent years honing their craft.
The intricate detailing, precise movements, and meticulous finishing contribute to Patek Philippe watches’ exceptional quality and durability.
“Patek Philippe watches are amongst the most expensive watches in the world.”
The brand’s commitment to tradition is another hallmark of its craftsmanship. Patek Philippe has a long history of upholding traditional watchmaking techniques, ensuring that each watch is created with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Combining traditional methods and innovative technology results in aesthetically pleasing, highly accurate and reliable timepieces, which is why the Patek Philippe watch price increases over time.
Limited production and exclusivity offered by Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe is known for its limited production numbers, significantly contributing to its watches’ exclusivity and high prices. The brand carefully controls its production to maintain the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. This limited supply creates a strong demand among collectors and enthusiasts, driving up the prices in the market.
Furthermore, Patek Philippe has a longstanding tradition of creating bespoke and unique pieces for their clients. These one-of-a-kind watches, often incorporating intricate complications or personalized design elements, command even higher prices due to their exclusivity and the craftsmanship involved in their creation.
Patek Philippe’s complications and innovation
Patek Philippe is renowned for its mastery of complicated watch movements and intricate complications. From perpetual calendars and minute repeaters to tourbillons and timepieces, Patek Philippe continually pushes the boundaries of horological innovation.
“Patek Philippe is a pioneer of modern day watches.”
Creating watches with complex complications requires significant research, development, and technical expertise. The intricacy involved in designing and assembling these complications adds to the cost of production and, in turn, contributes to the high price tags of Patek Philippe watches.
Patek Philippe’s most expensive watches
Patek Philippe has produced several highly sought-after and costly watches. These timepieces often incorporate rare materials, intricate complications, and exquisite design elements. Some notable examples include:
- Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010
- Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 6002
Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010
This timepiece, released in 2019 to commemorate the brand’s 175th anniversary, holds the title of the most complicated wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe.
It features 20 complications, including a Grande Sonnerie, a minute repeater, and a perpetual calendar. Only seven pieces were made, and one was auctioned for a record-breaking price.
Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 6002
The Sky Moon Tourbillon is a highly intricate and visually stunning timepiece. It features a double-faced dial with astronomical indications, including a perpetual calendar, a minute repeater, a tourbillon, and a depiction of the night sky with sidereal time.
The craftsmanship and complexity of this watch make it one of the most expensive in Patek Philippe’s collection.
A brief history of Patek Philippe: An iconic Swiss watchmaker
Patek Philippe traces its roots back to 1839 when Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek and French watchmaker Adrien Philippe joined forces to establish the company.
Since its inception, Patek Philippe has been at the forefront of innovation, creating timepieces that combine technical precision with timeless elegance.
Throughout its history, Patek Philippe has received numerous accolades and pioneered several horological advancements, including the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar in 1925 and the first wristwatch with a minute repeater in 1916.
The brand’s commitment to excellence and tradition has earned it a reputation as one of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world.
Patek Philippe: A watch collector’s timepiece
Patek Philippe watches command high prices due to their exceptional craftsmanship, limited production numbers, intricate complications, and the brand’s rich heritage.
The combination of all these aspects creates a level of exclusivity and desirability that appeals to collectors worldwide. Owning a Patek Philippe represents a piece of rich horological history, showcases a heightened sense of fashion and is a testament to the artistry and precision that defines watchmaking.