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Miss Autumn brings back Comic showcase
Local comic and producer Miss Autumn Garza will be painting the town funny this St. Patrick's Day.
Come down to Olde Sedona on Saturday, March 17, and enjoy two comedy shows, traditional Irish fare and an after party with dueling DJ's.
Olde Sedona is located at 1405 W. 89A, here in West Sedona.
The first show will be an all-ages show at 5:30 p.m.; it will be a showcasing of six different comedians from phoenix & will be hosted by lovely and talented Miss Autumn. The show will be approximately 90 minutes, and will also be of a "cleaner demeanor."
Olde Sedona bar & grill will be having this event in their dining room area. The traditional Irish dish corned beef and cabbage will be served at both shows and for those over 21 there will be green beer for $2.50 and Guinness for $3.50 as well as specials on Irish whiskeys. Each show is $10 per person at the door.
The second show will be the "Down & Dirty at 7:30" show. This show will be a more structured in a traditional comedy show sense and will definitely be more risqué. In addition to this show featuring amazing comics, Jameson will have their finest lasses passing out promotional items. Both shows will be featuring DJ Tramma from Pure Entertainment, who will be supplying the crowd with a wide range of music including a lot of Irish drinking songs.
Later in the evening DJ Tramma will be battling it out against DJ Grand for our DJ "Spin Off" which will take place during our V.I.P. Post-show party, which will only be an additional $7 for those over 21 who purchased tickets and attended either comedy show.
Opening the second event will be the very funny Michelle Mikstas; she is a bright new addition to the already hot Phoenix comedy scene. She started stand up in September 2011 after being away from performing for over a decade. She is a single mom to her son and her niece, which is where she tends to get most of her material. After her divorce in 2010, she lost 80 pounds (and a miserable spouse!) and regained her sunny disposition and desire to make people laugh. Her raunchy and honest comedy stylings and observations on dating, kids, body hair and other various topics have been seen at various venues in Phoenix, including Toso's, Majerle's, Monkey Pants, as well as The Comedy Spot, most recently in their "Girls Gone Funny" show. She's 42 years old, was born in Texas but only cause her dad was in Vietnam. Mikstas considers herself to really be from South Philly, Pa., and a tough Italian neighborhood where men are men and women have moustaches. Her interests are comedy, writing, reading, shopping, men, and making her kids smile and laugh.
Up next we will have the talented Amy Blackwell. Amy Blackwell is a quirky Arizona native that has been making people laugh her whole life. Blessed with a God given quick wit and sense of timing coupled with almost no fear of public speaking, she makes a natural stand-up comic. Whether people were laughing at her or with her, she soaked up the attention. Growing up in rural Arizona, Amy had to rely on her imagination to keep her busy. Putting on lip syncs and plays for her friends and family were an almost every day occurrence. In high school, Amy caught the acting bug when she took drama. She performed in anything and everything she could just to be on stage and entertain. After high school Amy lived life and attended the school of hard knocks, becoming the single mother of two. While raising her two boys, Amy stumbled into an opportunity to tell jokes. She was immediately hooked. Pulling from her life experience and soaking up the world around her she began writing gut busting jokes about her life, children, family, upbringing and dating life (or lack thereof). Random thoughts and observations have become her forte. Performing clean, family friendly comedy, Amy entertains while attempting to give back as much as she can to serve a greater good. Amy supports many non-profit organizations as a part of her comedy shows and wants to leave a mark in the world for the better.
One of our feature comics has been in three of the Miss Autumn productions, we are very pleased to bring back the comedic stylings of Santos. A Rhode Island native, Santos now lives in Phoenix and has recently performed at Stand up Live in downtown Phoenix with Pablo Francisco. Santos will be with comedian Bob Marley end March in Maine, and has worked at Tempe Improv, Sacramento Punch Line, El Paso Comedy Strip, Stand up Scottsdale, Speakeasy Comedy Lounge and has also performed in Jerome at the Mile High Bar & Grill. Santos will be celebrating his one-year anniversary doing comedy on March 17, so we are very pleased to have him here in Sedona for the auspicious occasion.
Following Santos we will have the impressive and always fresh comic, Mike Gillerman. Gillerman is coming back to Sedona for the second time and his charismatic and stylish comedy is guaranteed to leave the crowd in tears from laughter. Gillerman was a finalist in the Laffs Tucson Survivor Arizona Comedy Contest. He has appeared throughout clubs throughout the phoenix area & once got busy in a Burger King bathroom and has a weakness for Subway's chocolate chip cookies.
The first of our headliner's is Charlie Speez. "Charlie Speez is one of the most original comedic voices in a generation. When he tells jokes, it's like hearing a sweetly singing chorus of angels whilst simultaneously eating something delicious. Many experts believe that to study Charlie's mind is to dance a Tango with God himself. Above all, Charlie Speez is an extremely humble man," as an audience member was recently heard saying after seeing Charlie perform. Currently, Charlie is one of the strongest up-and-comers in the Phoenix comedy scene. A regular opener for national headliners at Stand Up, Scottsdale! Charlie is a prolific joke writer comfortable with all manner of material. From lowbrow to highbrow, one thing is certain; you'll laugh.
Our main headliner is "Everyone's Favorite Skinny Man" from Chicago, Ill., Aaron Powell is simply one thing: funny. From his hectic dating life to his large family to the way his voice sounds (it's kind of weird), Aaron just has one goal and that's to make you laugh.
Producer and performer Miss Autumn has been a local for over 21 years and has worked in the restaurant industry in Sedona for over 16 years and has a 13 year old, she's about as local as one can get. Most folks say "you can always hear her before you see her," whether it's her bubbling laugh or her telling jokes loudly in line at the grocery store. She's been doing stand up for almost 3 years and has performed most recently at the Mile High Bar & Grill as well as all over Phoenix at venues such as The Comedy Spot, Toso's, Brigett's Last Laugh, The Icehouse Tavern as well as The Bamboo Club in Tucson.
"Sedona needs a wider variety of entertainment, I wanted to give my friends and family a chance to come see me do my thing, but also I wanted to give my community a chance to enjoy a night of comedy, which hasn't been a part of the scene until recently when I brought my twist on it last October. Sedona loves to laugh and like bringing that to them."
And she plans to bring even more shows to Sedona at various venues throughout the year. With a passion for comedy and a tenacity that can't be tampered with, the local favorite, Miss Autumn is a woman on the rise. For more info please call (928) 254-7872.


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Top tips to correctly washing towels and keeping your luxury Bemboka bath collection looking fresh, soft, fluffy and new.
A premium set of luxury bath towels is true indulgence in any bathroom, and, with the right care, a long-term investment. When it comes to the how best to wash your towels, maintaining that soft, luxurious, new feel that makes bath time so enjoyable is made possible for the years to come if looked after and cared for correctly. An expert in quality, international linen, Bemboka shares its top professional tips to washing towels, keeping them soft, fluffy and like-new for longer.
Start as you mean to go on
When it comes to how best to wash your new towels for the first time, this should be done before you use them to maximize absorbency and ensure they are clean and hygienic. Bemboka uses a selection of organic dyes in the creation of its products, without the use of any chemicals. No coatings are used in the finishing process. For the first few washes, wash your Bemboka towels together in a small load with a liquid-based detergent on a warm, gentle cycle at 40 degrees with similar colours. Try to avoid powders as they don’t dissolve properly, which can result in discolouring.
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Your choice in washing detergent not only affects the way they smell, but also plays a big role in the longevity of your towel’s quality. Bemboka recommends using phosphate-free liquid laundry detergents. Do not bring coloured Bemboka products into contact with bleach, peroxide or optical brighteners. These are too harsh, and will shorten the lifespan of the soft material fibres. To protect the fibres of your towels, we suggest a eucalyptus or plant-based liquid washing detergent, which aids in colour retention and leaves your towels soft and fluffy, and looking newer for longer. These perform powerfully without the use of harsh chemicals, and are gentle on both the fibres and the environment.
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Cocoa Beach, FL.
(our first trip to the beach during vacation)
Since we were staying in Orlando, and you know didn't REALLY you know, want to do something as silly as read a book (or relax for that matter on vacation this year) we decided that it would be ambitious to try to take our kids to BOTH the Atlantic and the Gulf Shore since we were directly in the middle of the state. Yes, AND go to Disney. It was a BIG week. I mean HUGE!
I mean really, who goes to Disney and BOTH shores in one week.
We are THAT family it seems.
It was a nice hour(ish) drive over to the Atlantic and honestly we saw a billboard for Cocoa Beach on the way over, so headed there. We found a spot just south of Cape Canaveral and just north of the pier. It was a great spot. We got there a little after 5pm and missed the craziness of the beach crowd. It was lovely. Just a few other families around us, but we had plenty of beach space. Fionn belongs on the shore, and we know it's just a matter of time until we lose him to the call of the ocean. We just pray he stays East Coast. Last year the boy cried when we left the ocean for the last time, and he was soooo excited on the way there this year when we told him where we were going.
As you can see, big sister loves the shore as well.
and the baby girl. She is seriously the calmest baby I've ever met. She just chills and rolls with life. We can take her anywhere, and she is cool with whatever we're doing. The ocean, no big deal. We sat there with her for a long time and she just sat and watched the waves come in and hit her feet.
Toes in the Atlantic for the first time. Less than 4 months old.
The rest of the family drove out to meet us after a little while and the boys had a BLAST digging on the beach together.
Pop-pop with his girls!
oh did we enjoy our evening in Cocoa Beach! It was a perfect way to split up the crazy of Disney!

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Mettler Toledo ML3002E/03 Analytical Balance Teardown General DataTechnical DataNo internal adjustment in this model. In ML3002, there is a little built in weight to calibrate itself.Note the weighing technology - "MonoBloc" instead of a strain gauge. Amazing device, horrible UI.Another view. Note the blue plastic piece on the side is peeling off.Calibration sticker.The blue side decal is peeling off.Why would they ever design a $2300 balance with soft press buttons!? The buttons on this thing has no feedback what-so-ever. There is an option to turn on beep in the software. WHY!?Looks nice.METTLER TOLEDO.RS-232 and a 12V input.Made in Switzerland. That means 70% of the COGS of this balance must be produced in Switzerland.Weighing pan.Top side of the die cast weighing pan brace. Note the finish.Underside of the die cast weighing pan brace.Weighing pan.Remove the two (custom?) screws to undo the weighing pan guard.Custom screws? These are used to hold down the weighing pan guard.I presume the balance is quite sensitive to shock loading. Hence the soft plastic covers to support the weighing pan.Nice metal threaded inserts for to hold weighing pan guard.Top appears to be ABS plastic.Nicely machined pins that support weighing pan.Bubble level next to the LCD screen. This is important for accuracy.Atleast CHF 100k in lawyer fees.Underbelly.Feet appears to be made of ABS plastic. Read: Cheap.Balance is actually balanced (pun intended) on 3 points, at the back there is a metal spike that contacts the working surface.What are these two hole covers?Can't find under carriage weighing holes, perhaps for a different model? This is so that you can hang weights instead of top loading.Battery compartment.Bog standard battery holder.Battery holder is horrific.T20 Torx everywhere.Hex will have to do, trying to find T20 Torx.Unscrew four screws located on the bottom side and the top cover comes off.Undo display ribbon cable.Some RF shielding.Display PCB. Nothing to see here.Display board.LCD driver.RF shield.Ground point?Chemical residue has seeped inside the cover.Chemical residue has seeped inside the cover.PC-ABS. Why wouldn't they use something better? Polyaralyamide, PBT, PC, Nylon wouldn't cost much for a low volume product.Yeah...this is what happens when you use cheap plastic and/or don't spec the hole diameter for a metal insert.EMF shield is ultrasonically welded.Ahem... the "guts". Drooooooool.More drooling.Puddle of drool....Matte green finish on the PCB. Appears to be absolutely top notch. No expenses spared.Pardon the distortion and horrible yellow/green tinge from Flourescent lighting.Top quality PCB. No cost savings here.Battery for backup.Just beautiful.NXP ARM processor, circa 2013. The white label is not a sticker, tried removing it.Balancing pins.T15 Torx. I am not going to remove this as this is part of the load cell. It can be irreparably damaged.Plate to hold down cables.Load cell floats.Business in the back.Power board next to RS-232 port.Finally found T20 Torx.Apparently, I needed a longer T20 Torx but T15 works (fingers crossed).Removing the load cell from the frame.Base frame. Die cast aluminum, dated 14 Aug 2013.Load cell.Load cell.Load cell part #. Looks like it was revised 4 times.The construction of this is absolutely mind boggling.Not sure what this is for.Inside the load cell.Inside the load cell.Check out those brass pins/screws.I am glad I didn't take this thing apart. There are a few incredibly tiny strain gauge wires. Appears to be 50-100um thick. Compare it with the trace on the flex pcb.I think this load cell has been serviced or opened by unauthorized means - those tiny wires are supposed to be tucked in the grooves.Can't see the PCB. Probably the most expensive chip here is a 24-bit ADC.Note the flex PCB.Glorious!The end.


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The 8 Most Asked Questions about Signal Jammers: What is it?
Battery life as well as the variety are more exceptional to the smaller ones. A jamming gadget typically comes unassembled, so the individual has to construct it himself.
The premium designs, however, need a little initialization and tweaking before you can get them to function. FACTORS FOR USING A JAMMERJammers come convenient in a number of different scenarios. Their origins exist in the armed forces as well as army, nowadays they are widely utilized in non-military scenarios.
Jammers are typically used for limiting the use of a cellular phone in specific locations and structures.- Jammers are additionally greatly used by educational organizations.
IN CONCLUSIONIt ends up that jammers are the utmost device for https://livexdaily.com/general/jammer-meaning-best-4-definitions-of-jammer/ safeguarding both your privacy and information. With many hackers and also federal government snoopers excitedly waiting for you to make a little error, jammers can verify to be the insurance plan that is going to see your back regardless of what.
Jamming Definition & Meaning
” I can’t imagine a Joe Strike resident having that tools to be utilized for anything besides destructive intent,” stated Morgan Hillside Mayor Rich Constantine, a retired San Jose firemen.
It could be definitely a harassing experience for you and your liked ones, if some one is tracking you at all times, or seeing you, or eavesdropping …
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Among the very early Period Missions for Fortnite Chapter 3 takes gamers to an island on the west side of the map where they need to damage 3 jammers. The pursuit system has obtained a little bit of a shake-up in the most recent phase of. There are Daily Quests, Season Quests, https://Girlsgamezones.Com/9329-2/ and also Landmarks for gamers to finish, and https://aeromate.gov.co/community/profile/lionelhervey068 each area has a variety of quests to tackle.
Introduction of Smart Jammers / Deceptive Jammers
To get this Fortnite pursuit, gamers will certainly require to head over to the little island on the far east side of the map, bombas-vacuo.com where among the new NPCs can be discovered. The three signal jammers can be located on this tiny island, yet gamers will require to ensure that they destroy them all in one match without shedding.
The good news is, all three of the jammers are fairly close to one another. The first Signal Jammer gets on the island’s west side near some trees by the shore. Smack it a couple of times with the harvesting device to break it forever. The 2nd Signal Jammer in Fortnite is in the north edge of the island, hidden behind a structure near some shrubs.
Fortnite gamers will certainly earn a monstrous 25K XP for completing this mission in Phase 3.
To do it, press the best stick in while running. If players are worsening, they will get momentum, which can be very helpful for averting opponents or to simply take a trip a bit faster around the map. is currently free-to-play on PC, PS4, Momsjour.Com PS5, Change, Xbox One, as well as Xbox Series X/S.
The Difference Between a GPS Jammer and a Voice Jammer?
The End has taken place, the Island has transformed, as well as Fortnite Chapter 2 is officially over. With this host of brand-new modifications comes several new products, places, and also challenges. The 2nd difficulty in the Chapter 3 Week One Season Quest sees the game tasking gamers to ruin signal jammers, Luckily this article can aid direct those who require a little completing this obstacle.
Among one of the most noticeable modifications gamers will locate besides the whole island obtaining turned on its head is the strategy to Pursuits. As opposed to talking with somebody to start the quest, you simply have them from the food selection, with the very first purpose that players are tasked with. Among the Week One challenges has players needing to damage a set of jammers, which will certainly involve tracking down a tool.
In reality, this implies they will certainly call the gamer once they get to the location for the following action of the Period Pursuit. The next Quest difficulty is a two-parter, with the very first step informing you to visit The Launchpad, which is the big island off the eastern coastline of the Island, to the southeast of The Daily Bugle, as well as north of the Joneses.
Attempt and https://skupka-fast.ru/the-difference-between-a-gps-jammer-and-a-voice-jammer-2/ also look in every nook and cranny of the small island till you discover the three signal jammers with a blue hue. Damaging the jammers will certainly finish the difficulty for yourself.
Are Wi-Fi Jammers Legal?
Jammer – Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
The Launchpad is located in the centre of the triangle-shaped island north-east of Shelter. The Scientist will certainly ask you to damage three Signal Jammers that are stopping making use of the Launch pad. Fortnite Signal Jammers: Where To Damage Signal Jammers in Fortnite Phase 3 Period 1The three Fortnite Signal Jammers are spread out uniformly around the triangle-shaped island.
One Fortnite Signal Jammer sits on the west side of the island, between a pair of trees on the coastline. Another Fortnite Signal Jammer rests concealed behind a building near the north corner of the island.
Fortnite Phase 3 is simply getting going, so remain tuned at GGRecon for much more Fortnite news, guides, and also includes associating with the new chapter.

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Chicago - Despite some welcome rain on Wednesday, O'Hare ended up nearly 4 inches below average in rainfall for the month of May.
Rain fell on eight days during the month averaging just under a tenth of an inch for each occurrence. We ended up with .71" or 3.78" below average. It was the 4th driest May on record for Chicago.
Percentage of normal rainfall for May.
O'Hare saw just 16% of normal rainfall for the month of May. Most of northern Illinois saw between just 15% to 30% of normal precipitation.
The moderate drought for parts of the area that was declared by the U.S. Drought Monitor last week has now expanded.
Most of the city and central Cook County along with a small portion of DuPage and Will County were in a moderate drought according to last week's assessment. Now nearly all of Cook County, all of DuPage County, northern Will County, and small portions of McHenry and Kendall County have succumbed to a moderate drought.
The portion of Illinois in a moderate drought has increased nearly fifteen times compared to a week ago. Last week just 2.2% of the state was in a moderate drought but now 30.75% finds itself in that first level of drought. Drought levels range from moderate to severe then extreme and finally exceptional, the worst level.
A very small portion of our state (.13%) is now in a severe drought.
The Midwest as a whole has seen the moderate drought area nearly double over the past week. Nearly 15% of the region is at that level with nearly 4% in a severe drought and just over one percent in an extreme drought.
The monthly drought outlook for June says drought development is likely for much of the Midwest. The rapid onset of the drought in some places fits the definition of a flash drought. Northern Indiana's National Weather Service warned about flash drought conditions developing across portions of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky more than a week ago.
This is NOAA's definition of a flash drought:
Flash drought is simply the rapid onset or intensification of drought. It is set in motion by lower-than-normal rates of precipitation, accompanied by abnormally high temperatures, winds, and radiation. Together, these changes in weather can rapidly alter the local climate.
Higher temperature increases evapotranspiration—the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and by transpiration from plants—and further lowers soil moisture, which decreases rapidly as drought conditions continue.
If not predicted and discovered early enough, changes in soil moisture that accompany flash drought can cause extensive damage to agriculture, economies, and ecosystem goods and services.
U.S. Week-2 Hazards Outlook - Made June 01, 2023
The latest "U.S. Week-2 Hazards Outlook" shows much of the Midwest and a large portion of the Ohio Valley region could see flash drought conditions develop.
The outlook for rain here over the next several days is slim to none.
Our weekend should be dry with only a 20% chance of some rain on Monday. The Climate Prediction Center's longer-range outlook suggests drier-than-average weather dragging on almost into the middle of June.
The 6-10 day precipitation outlook has us leaning below average for rainfall. This covers the period from next Wednesday through the following Sunday. Looks like more watering will be required for lawns and gardens at least for a few more weeks.


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Love is All You Need?– imagine a world where being gay was the norm. Where children are born and raised in a society that sends the message that being straight is disgusting and a sin. Ashley Curtis, a girl born to two mothers discovers her opposite-sex attraction as a girl and constantly hears from everyone her parents, religious leaders and school officials that she cannot love a boy.
Thanks to WingSpan Pictures, writer and director Kim Rocco Shields brings the intriguing thought to life in the short film Love is All You Need? Shields uses the short movie, which has already won 19 film festival awards, to tackle the harsh issues of bullying and suicide.
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“All the events that took place in this film are true stories from victims of bullying,” reads the text at the end of the movie. “This film is dedicated to any child who has ever felt such darkness due to others’ hatred and misunderstanding. Always know that love is meant to be within and you should never feel wrong or alone by being who you are … Unique.”

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This week Beau, Michael, and Crofton remake their show for a 204th time about Movie Remakes! Should filmmakers and movie studios do more to make original works of dramatic film each time they pick up a pen to ink the next big screenplay instead of basing their creative decisions on past financial performances; or, are movie remakes simply a contemporary analogue to long human tradition of retelling our favorite stories between generations and is really very benign and quite normal?
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Madrid square to honour Iron Lady: Street named after Margaret Thatcher to open next week in ceremony attended by her son Mark
- Sir Mark Thatcher will be among dignitaries at naming of Madrid square
- City's mayor Ana Botella came up with the idea day after Iron Lady's death
- Former Tory PM John Major also has a Spanish street named after him
Sir Mark Thatcher will be among the dignitaries at the inauguration of a square in Madrid next week named after his mother, Margaret.
The businessman, chief mourner at his mum’s funeral last April, has confirmed he will attend the official opening ceremony on Monday.
Madrid mayor Ana Botella proposed naming a street or square in the Spanish capital after the Iron Lady just a day after she died from a stroke aged 87 at London’s Ritz Hotel.
Sir Mark Thatcher will be among the dignitaries at the inauguration of a square in Madrid next week named after his mother, Margaret
The move was criticised by opposition politicians, with the city’s Socialist leader at the time claiming Thatcher was a 'pioneer of a good part of that which had caused most inequality and injustice in Europe'.
Margaret Square Square - Plaza de Margaret Thatcher in Spanish - will be a small square off Madrid’s emblematic Colon Square in the city centre near to the National Library and Hard Rock Cafe. It is currently unnamed.
It is not known if Sir Mark’s twin Carol will attend the event. Simon Manley, British Ambassador to Spain, has accepted an invitation.
Last September former Tory PM John Major unveiled a street named after him in Cancelada, two hours' drive west of Madrid.
Mr Major has holidayed in the small village for the last 25 years and stays at a country house owned by friend and former Conservative Party colleague Tristan Garel-Jones.
Mr Garel-Jones, minister of Europe under John Major, translated his acceptance speech into Spanish for him at the unveiling ceremony after the former PM admitted he was an 'idle, lazy linguist' and only could say ‘gracias’.
Margaret Square Square - Plaza de Margaret Thatcher in Spanish - will be the second Spanish square named after a former Conservative Prime Minister
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Hoosiers are getting the raw end of the deal again.
That, at least, is the perception from local officials who have had a chance to view the aesthetics related to the Ohio River Bridges Project.
Jeffersonville Redevelopment Director Rob Waiz gave a presentation to the Redevelopment Commission Wednesday night that showed a disparity in the aesthetic plans for the Indiana side of both the downtown and east-end corridors of the bridges project when compared to Kentucky’s side of the project.
“It’s too huge for our area to ignore this on the east-end, or our downtown,” Waiz said of the look of the project. “We just have one shot to do this, and to do it right.”
As designs have been presented and work has begun on the project to construct a new downtown Interstate 65 bridge, new approaches on each side of the Ohio River and rebuild Spaghetti Junction, as well as building a new bridge and approaches on the east-end corridor, time is at a premium.
“We definitely see a lopsided approach,” said Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore. “I expect the Indiana side to be treated in the same fashion [as Kentucky]. Hopefully, the state recognizes this is a project that will be welcoming people into the state.”
According to figures Waiz cited in an email to Paul Boone, project liaison with the Indiana Department of Transportation — and figures he reiterated Wednesday — about $10 million was built into the project’s budget for Kentucky approaches and overpass aesthetics on the east end. In Indiana, on the east end, nothing was in the budget for aesthetics.
Waiz said he had a meeting with Boone and Ron Heustis, INDOT project manager for the Ohio River Bridges Project, to discuss the Indiana approaches on each part of the project.
“At the meeting, honestly, they really didn’t want to budge in trying to help us out aesthetically,” Waiz said to the redevelopment commission. “I think what they’ve done on the Louisville side is fantastic. I wouldn’t want to see anything at all changed over there. But some of the changes that need to be made [on Indiana’s side] downtown, we need to do it and we need to do it now. What’s going to be put in place is what we’re going to be looking at ... for the next 75 years.”
Waiz took the commission members through the proposed plans for the downtown portion of the project being managed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and being constructed by Walsh Design Build Team. The estimated construction cost is $860 million.
Among the features on the Kentucky side that he walked the commission through were facade options, plazas for pedestrians and bicyclists near overpasses, aesthetic access controls, monuments and extensive landscaping in the medians of the interstate approaches.
For Indiana, options were also offered on the gateways to the city, with different facade choices. However, Waiz expressed an interest in seeing the three downtown exits and entrances match.
He said he wants to make sure that exits to Jeffersonville on 10th Street, 6th Street and Court Avenue all look uniform, with a red brick facade and signage on overpasses that bear the city’s name. And instead of having Jeffersonville painted on the overpasses, Waiz said they would like to see raised aluminum writing on all three structures.
Waiz said the price he got from the Walsh group to change the interchanges and put in the brick style fencing, and improving the aesthetics of the overpass on Riverside Drive, would total about $1.5 million.
“That’s just a small change order in the whole scheme of things,” Waiz said.


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Of all the places I have to travel for work, getting to Queens College is the most grueling and time-consuming. It takes close to an hour to travel there by subway-bus-walking, which seems like a long time to make an eight-mile trip from my home in Long Island City, Queens. Biking there is not a great alternative as almost the entire trip is on Queens Boulevard and then on Jewel Avenue, both of which are basically byways for speeding cars, and despite the presence of a bike lane on Jewel Avenue, it’s not for the faint of heart.
I’m not alone. Getting to Queens College is difficult for everyone, even those who drive because of the demand for parking, and it’s not easy to travel there on a single-seat ride by mass transit. In a proactive move, the college is planning for a shuttle to travel to the major transit hubs at Main Street in Flushing and at Jamaica Center. Students just need to approve an increased activity fee:
Shuttle bus service to the campus could begin as early as next fall! For a Student Activity Fee increase of just $40 a semester, our students could get direct shuttle service to the campus from the Main Street Flushing and Jamaica Train Stations. The shuttle will also make a loop from the Main Campus to Queens Hall. Faculty and staff will be able to use the shuttle by purchasing a $40 bus pass.
I hope students approve this. It would help relieve the load on the overcrowded municipal buses.
The only missing link is between campus and the Forest Hills subway and railroad stations, which is my connecting point to Queens College. Although there is frequent bus service there, via the Q64, and it’s only about a ten-to-fifteen minute ride, the bus is overcrowded in the evening hours with the crunch of rush-hour commuters and evening-class crowd.
Update: Beginning Fall 2014, there is a shuttle between Queens College and Flushing-Main Street, Jamaica Center, and Queens Hall.


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Original Title: Quintana of Charyn
Year Published: 2014
Published by: Candlewick
Number of Pages: 518
First Sentence: “There’s a babe in my belly that whispers the valley, Froi.“
Goodreads Rating: 5/5
Separated from the girl he loves and has sworn to protect, Froi and his companions travel through Charyn searching for Quintana and building an army that will secure her unborn child’s right to rule. While in the valley between two kingdoms, Quintana of Charyn and Isaboe of Lumatere come face-to-face in a showdown that will result in heartbreak for one and power for the other.
This is the final book in the Lumatere Chronicles. And what an ending. This pretty much blew my mind. Such an epic trilogy and it was painful to let it go. But it was a deserving ending and a beautiful finish to the series.
The story is beautiful and all the central characters change as people and their relationship, whether romantic or not, changes according to events. I loved seeing Froi going from a sort of minor character in the first book to a main character in the final two. He is an amazing example of someone starting off as a “bad” character and developing into someone good.
Quintana is a lovely strange little creature and you will be surprised to find yourself just as in love with her as you will be with the other characters. This is her book for a very good reason. She will prove herself to all those who doubt her and she will prove herself to you.
There is an extensive cast of characters in this book, all of them playing important roles. After having read Froi of the Exiles, meeting these characters again felt like returning home to good old friends. I loved how Marchetta used her minor characters in ways that kept them as minor characters but still gave them important roles. No matter how small, their part still mattered.
This entire series is a masterpiece and I urge you to go and read it if you haven’t done so already.
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I do.

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A total of 75 villages will be adopted by All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) centres and Central Institute For Women In Agriculture (ICAR-CIWA) to develop Nutri-Smart villages, officials said.
The initiative has been undertaken in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to all the academicians, agricultural scientists and all the institutions to adopt and transform 75 villages.
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, to commemorate the 75th year of Independence of India, a programme on 'Nutrition Smart Village' will be initiated to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan.
"The new initiative aims to reach out to 75 villages across India through the network of (AICRP-WIA) which is in operation at 13 centres in 12 states of India", said Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in an event on Wednesday.
The initiative aims at promoting nutritional awareness, education and behavioural change in rural areas involving farm women and school children, harnessing traditional knowledge through the local recipe to overcome malnutrition and implementing nutrition-sensitive agriculture through homestead agriculture and Nutri-garden.
An intensive awareness campaigns and field activities will also be undertaken for focusing on the concept of Nutri-village, Nutri-food and Nutri-diet to achieve the goal of Malnutrition free villages. An awareness campaign among the women farmers will also be undertaken for their legal rights.
The minister also released 3 publications - 'Technology profile of food products', 'Work participation and women in agriculture in India', and 'Gender Sensitive Agri-Horti Cropping System Model for addressing livelihood nutrition and entrepreneurship' at the event.


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China to Promote Partnership with Nigeria
By Dooshima Benita Nyor
The president of China, Xi Jinping , has announced that his country will use the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nigeria to promote strategic partnership to new heights.
Xi Jinping said in a letter to Muhammadu Buhari, appreciating and praising his congratulatory letter that was sent on the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which came up October 1.
This was contained in a press statement issued by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Friday and obtained by TOS NEWS.
The Chinese stated in the letter that ‘‘Nigeria is an important strategic partner of China in Africa. China-Nigeria cooperation has been the pacesetter of China-Africa cooperation.’’
Xi added that he attached great importance to the development of China-Nigeria relations, and assured President Buhari that his country would spare no effort in strengthening existing relations.


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San Francisco’s newest hotel has a playroom.
That’s right, a playroom — fully equipped with a pool table, the latest gaming consoles and a lounging area.
“We’re going with the whole work hard/play hard theme here,” said Greg Bell, director of sales and marketing for Hotel Zetta, formerly Hotel Milano, which was acquired by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust for $29.8 million last year and is the newest property in the Viceroy Group’s Urban Retreat Collection.
With the playroom, the latest hotel technologies and edgy décor, the 116-room boutique hotel is unabashedly appealing to the techie crowd — and it’s ideally located to do so.
Just south of Union Square on 55 5th St., Zetta sits at the epicenter of SoMa’s tech startups and downtown meeting venues, where it hopes to attract a playful after-work crowd, local groups for business meetings and conference-goers.
The interior, designed by Seattle-based firm Dawson Design Associates, includes things like reclaimed wood walls, exposed ceilings, chandeliers from recycled eyeglasses and art made from scrap metal.
Amenities include 2,760-square-feet of meeting and event space, a variety of studio rooms, two bars and a restaurant that has yet to be named.
The rooms all have the latest backlit LED, web-enabled TVs from Samsung, Obsess Glink Connect docking stations and Illy espresso machines.
On a hardhat tour of the site yesterday, Bell had number of catchphrases to describe the place, including “industrial chic” and “retro tech.”
Pebblebrook— which also owns the Argonaut, Hotel Palomar and Sir Francis Drake in San Francisco — has spent upwards of $13 million on renovations and plans to open softly on Feb. 18. It will employ about 30 people.
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Expansion of the Ford Ranger line of pickup trucks continues with the limited-edition Wolftrak being added to the model list.
Adding practical touches and enhanced style to the Ford Ranger, the Wolftrak promises to tread a fine balance between a commercial-use vehicle and a lifestyle-enabling personal pickup, and is expected to find fans in the farming, forestry and outdoor pursuit industries as well as private buyers.
Ford Ranger Wolftrak: Specification Upgrades
Built around the work-ready double-cab Ranger XLT, the Wolftrak adds some cosmetic upgrades to project a tough, rugged presence.
A long-leg tubular sports bar, exclusive to the Ranger Wolftrak, adds a dash of style while also supporting accessory fitment and easy load restraining.
Conquer Grey paint creates a purposeful no-nonsense dynamic, with a matte black grille, sidesteps, underbody protection and 17-inch black alloy wheels completing the colour scheme. A darker Sea Grey paint option, as seen on the Ranger Thunder, is also available.
The cabin receives a matte black instrument panel and door spears, and a smattering of Wolftrak badges. Durable all-weather floor mats add a practical touch, while Ford’s Sync 3 infotainment system brings Bluetooth connectivity, navigation and both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, all accessible via an 8.0-inch touchscreen.
Ford Ranger Wolftrak: Cargo Upgrades
The Ranger’s 1.0-tonne payload capacity remains in place, as does the 3.5-tonne towing rating, ensuring the Wolftrak will appeal to commercial users. The long-leg sports bar provides plenty of mounting options for accessories, while external tie-down points make securing bulky loads easy.
A protective bed liner is fitted as standard. A manual load bed cover or Aeroklas canopy are available as extra-cost options, both presented in matte black to match the Wolftrak’s darkened exterior detailing.
Ford Ranger Wolftrak: Powertrain
Sharing the same 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine as the XLT model, Wolftrak’s powertrain produces 170hp and an impressive 420Nm of torque. Combined with a selectable four-wheel-drive system with a low-range option, an electronically locking rear differential and rugged all-terrain tyres, the Wolftrak should get you through all but the stickiest of situations.
Both a six-speed manual and a slick-shifting 10-speed automatic gearbox option are available.
Ford Ranger Wolftrak: Pricing and Availability
Ranger Wolftrak will be built in limited numbers to guarantee exclusivity and is expected to arrive at Ford dealers across Europe from October 2021. Prices have yet to be announced, but we expect the Wolftrak to sit somewhere between the XLT and Limited models, meaning a price tag of around £27,000 plus VAT is likely for the manual model, with an additional £1,400 or so if fitted with an automatic gearbox.


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This Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio is fresh, food-friendly and is fragrant of pear and white flowers. It has delicate fruit flavours, mineral notes and a mouth-watering, crisp finish.
In Italy they are also expecting a much smaller crop, 15% less according to official estimates, than last year, thanks to the cool, wet, late spring and poor flowering. And here too leaf plucking, in this case to accelerate ripening, resulted in grilled grapes. The delayed harvest dates mean that those in cooler, higher areas such as Chianti Classico have been hoping that they can pick their reduced volumes of particularly healthy, small grapes before autumn rains set in.
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Ernst & Young LLP — better known these days as EY — this week officially opened its sprawling “wavespace” design studio in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. The 40,000-square-foot space occupies two floors in the RailYard development, where other tenants include WeWork and Allstate. One of 20 EY wavespace locations worldwide, the center encourages collaboration among designers, technologists and product managers, among other roles.
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The concept started about three years ago as a way to help clients efficiently tackle challenging business problems. In addition to serving clients, EY anticipates the Charlotte center will serve as a hub for innovation for community groups, nonprofits, startups and large corporations, according to Brad Wallace, a Fayetteville native and N.C. State grad who is a principal for digital advisory at EY. He joined the company in 2012.
EY opened its first Charlotte office 61 years ago — the London-based advisory firm has 1,600 workers in the Queen City after adding more than 1,000 jobs over the last seven years. The new center will employ 375 people; 210 of the positions have already been filled.
We spoke with Wallace to learn more about the new space, which was designed by Perkins & Will, and about Charlotte’s budding technology community. Comments were edited for brevity and clarity.
Describe your involvement in bringing the wavespace concept to Charlotte.
Our main office is [in downtown Charlotte], but I spent a lot of time going back and forth to New York building the original one of these — we actually started our digital practice a little over five years ago, and we built our first innovation center and studio up in New York City. My plan has always been to take what we did and learned up in the Northeast and move it to the South.
The space is open to clients but also to other members of the community. How does that work?
To give an example of that, there are a lot of health care innovation groups right here in Charlotte. We actually hosted them a couple of Fridays ago, and the offer to them was, “How can EY help?” because we’re very involved in the startup community and with the entrepreneurs. But we also just said hey, we know you have groups and meetings — just come use our space. So, our vision is as much to put the community and the ecosystem together as it is to actually support our corporate side of our business.
I’m very involved in the Carolina Fintech Hub, which started about two years ago. The Fintech Hub will co-locate with us and have their events here. They’re not buying anything from us. We’re actually spending our time and money on them to help develop that ecosystem.
Is it tough to convince accounting and finance workers to relocate to a space that’s more collaborative?
You’ll notice the space is very quiet, even though it’s open. We spent a lot of time sound-dampening the space. In general, when people come over here, their first impression is, “I like the area. I like being connected to the ground [as opposed to being in a] skyscraper.” If you give them the right tools and the right environment, they’ll figure out a way to work differently.
Do you think there’s going to be a leveling out of fintech jobs in Charlotte or will it keep growing?
I think it’s going to keep growing. You have AvidXchange that was just valued at over $2 billion. I think it’s just a matter of time before some of these companies go public or, like in Avid’s case, continue to be fueled with additional investment. That’s going to create opportunity in the community as a whole. But also, there are many people within these companies that are getting experience around building startups, operating startups, scaling startups. I think that’s what’s really going to create the momentum.
People have said Charlotte struggles to scale its technology community because it lacks a major research university. Given the recent job growth in the sector, that doesn’t seem to be an issue. What is your take?
You’ve got some major tech employers here. I just don’t think that narrative has been up. At Charlotte Fintech Hub, our desire has been to tell all these university students in North Carolina about all of the tech opportunities that exist in Charlotte. I kind of relate it to football recruiting — we want to draw a line around the state and make sure that all the great students from N.C. State and Carolina and Duke, especially in those technical disciplines, actually make their way to Charlotte. Because the types of problems we’re solving for here are similar to the ones that are being solved out in Silicon Valley.


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Kylie Minogue opens up about cancer battle
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Kylie Minogue spoke about her life-changing battle with breast cancer at Thursday night's EIF Women's Cancer Research Fund's 16th Annual "An Unforgettable Evening," presented by Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, Calif., where the 44-year-old star received the 2013 Courage Award.
Minogue was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and underwent both surgery and chemotherapy. But the widespread coverage of her battle with cancer did result in what many have called "The Kylie Effect," an unprecedented increase in bookings for breast screening due to the awareness the pop star caused.
"When there is a diagnosis, it's fair to say that it rocks your world," Minogue admitted to the star-studded crowd, which included Chelsea Handler, Julianne Hough, Lisa Kudrow and Kobe Bryant. "So much so that I don't like to take myself back to thinking about that time. ... And I was reminded about how much courage was around me at the time when I needed it. ... Courage from my parents, my brother, sister, boyfriend [she was in a relationship with actor Olivier Martinez at the time], friends, fans, and any courage that I displayed was aided because of their strength and belief and support."
Prior to her moving speech, Minogue admitted that she had hesitations about attending the event in the first place.
"To be perfectly honest, when they first asked me about it, I wasn't really sure if I could do it because one doesn't like to relive a lot of those memories," she said. "But the work that they do is fantastic, and any help that we can offer people who are currently suffering, or who, sadly, will be diagnosed in the future, it's really important."
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Chicago is a city of contradictions, of private visions haphazardly overlaid and linked together. If the city was unhappy with itself yesterday-and invariably it was-it will reinvent itself today. Pat Colander “A Metropolis of No Little Plans” NY Times 5 May 85
Check out my Chicago & Illinois gallery if you have a moment please; Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Street scene, intersection East Upper Whacker and Columbus Drive tiered road and highrise buildings, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Street Light says cross.
George Washington, Robert Morris and Hyam Salomon Memorial in Heald Square East Upper Wacker Drive
State Street busy with vehicles and people moving through the canyon-like street lined with high-rise. Chicago Theater on right.
State Street and Lake.
State and Lake Street intersection with platform of urban commuter rail system.
Rail platform structure corner Lake and along Wabash Streets Chicago.
Rail platform structure corner Lake and Wabash Streets Chicago.
Berghoff Restaurant on West Adams Chicago.
The Cloud, sculpture in Chicago’s Millennium Park, Illinois, USA.


Laser Tools' Lightgage Detector System includes a two-plane optical sensor and dual-beam positioning laser to detect the center of the laser beam within .0001 inch in both horizontal and vertical planes. This allows the user to measure straightness and flatness beyond what the eye can see. It features an LCD display with position and voltage indications, a remote sensor unit, and magnetic mounts. Cost: $4,125 (kit). 800-598-5973. www.lasertoolsco.com.
The FatMax five-beam self-leveling laser from Stanley features five bright laser dots, integrated magnetic universal mount, out-of-level indicator, automatic shut-off, and heavy-duty magnetic damping compensator for quick leveling and stabilization of beams. The tool is accurate to +/- 1/4 inch at 100 feet. It runs on three AA batteries and comes with plumb trivet, strap, target, and carrying case. Cost: $200. 800-782-6539. www.stanleyworks.com.
Pacific Laser Systems' PLS2 E System is the smallest, most powerful line laser available for indoor and outdoor use, the maker says. Outside in bright sunlight, the laser can be paired with the PLS LD laser detector for use up to 100 feet. The laser is self-leveling and can be used for horizontal and vertical layout. It comes with the detector, wall bracket, carrying case, and pouch. Cost: $495. 800-601-4500. www.plslaser.com.
Laser Line Generator
Zircon's compact LaserBall 360 laser level consists of a mounting cup that can be attached to almost any flat surface with self-adhesive strips and the LaserBall, which is placed into the cup and rotated to project a horizontal or vertical line. Line length is adjustable. It features an onboard bubble level. Cost: $20 (combo pack with StudSensor SL). 800-245-9265. www.zircon.com.
The RT-7715-2 two-beam level and plumb CrossLiner laser from RoboToolz features automatic leveling, variable beam options for simultaneous or independent operation of vertical and horizontal lines, a locked line angle, fan angle of 140 degrees vertical and 120 degrees horizontal at 30 feet, and out-of-level indicator. It has an accuracy of +/- 1/8 inch at 30 feet and a range of 100 feet. It comes with a multipurpose attachment accessory with magnets, tripod, and straps for attachment to a variety of surfaces. Cost: $299. 800-984-0404. www.robotoolz.com.
Laser Level and Square
Ideal for floors, paneling, wall studs, and more, CST/Berger's LaserMark LM2 90-degree interior layout and squaring laser level projects 90-degree horizontal and vertical lines on the floor and up the wall. The tool features a precision-machined aluminum base and built-in leveling feet for plumb/vertical jobs. An alignment guide allows users to easily calculate and turn angles in 5-degree increments. Cost: $159 (street price). 800-435-1859. www.cstsurvey.com.
Laser Hole Locator
New from Stabila, the HL100 laser hole locator allows plumbers, HVAC installers, and electricians to more easily drill holes in a row: Attach the unit to the first drilled hole, dial-in right and left, and dial-in level or slope, and the tool will project a red laser dot through the hole and onto the adjacent stud to mark the location of the next hole and so forth after that. The tool works in hole sizes from 7/8 inch to 4-3/4 inches. Cost: $249. 800-869-7460. www.stabila.com.
Ideal for interior jobs, the Pentax PLP-190 is a self-leveling horizontal/vertical visible plane laser with vertical plumb. The unit features variable rotation speed and has a 1,000-foot-radius detector range. It comes with a wall mount, a magnetic target, rechargeable battery pack and charger, and a hard case. Cost: $1,285. 800-330-3336. www.westernlatitudes.com.
Designed for small-scale interior applications, DeWalt LaserChalkLine self-leveling line lasers feature a built-in magnetic bracket with a swivel function for easy rotation, a universal wall mount accessory, and an easy-to-read control keypad. The DW086K is a horizontal-beam model; DW087K is horizontal- and vertical-beam. Both lasers have an accuracy of 1/8 inch at 30 feet and feature a 45-degree cutout on the face for better performance. The DW087K also has a two-button operation panel. Cost: DW086K, $199; DW087K, $249. 800-433-9258. www.dewalt.com.
Designed for a range of interior and exterior applications, the Spectra Precision LP20 and LP40 self-leveling laser pointers from Trimble are portable and rugged, with moisture sealing, built-in overmolding, and the ability to withstand a 3-foot drop onto concrete. The LP20 projects one beam up and one down up to 100 feet. The LP40 projects four beams up to 100 feet. They operate on four AA batteries and come with a custom pouch for attachment to the user's belt. Cost: Unavailable. 800-874-6253. www.trimble.com.
Laser Range Meter
Hilti's PD 30 laser range meter measures distances from 2 inches up to 600 feet, and it can calculate area and volume, and add and subtract measurements. It has an accuracy of +/- 1/16 inch over the entire operating range. The unit is pocket-sized and has a durable housing that withstands dust and water, and rubber caps to prevent damage. Other features include a pull-out spike for measuring from inside corners, a built-in bubble level, and storage for the last three measurements or calculations on screen. It operates on a rechargeable battery system. Cost: $349. 800-879-8000. www.us.hilti.com.


text: Recently, Britney Spears announced that she is expecting a child from her fianc Sam Asgari. The famous singer’s message was so confusing that Internet users at first did not understand exactly what was being said. In the end, however, the artist’s boyfriend confirmed the good news and insisted that he was really preparing to become a father. So now this star is full of congratulations from the fans. And he happily displays even the smallest changes in his image. In the photo taken by the paparazzi shortly before the official announcement, Britney covered her stomach with a purse. But on April 12, he posted a video on Instagram in which he happily showed all the changes. “Now I need to redesign my entire outfit. I have a very small belly here, so I was able to fit in my pants,” the singer explained in the caption of the video. In the video, Brittany shows off some flirtatious outfits that keep Internet users indifferent. Fans once again congratulate Spears, who has been dreaming of becoming pregnant for the past few years but has not been able to do so due to her own father’s strict control over her. Recall that during the trial, the singer complained that her father interfered not only in her treatment, but also in her professional activities and her personal life. After her custody ended, Brittany announced that she planned to marry Sam Asgari, with whom she had lived for about five years.


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Mechanical Engineering® Magazine Announces Winners of 2019 Emerging Technology Awards
Dec 2, 2019
NEW YORK (December 2, 2019) – For the third consecutive year, ASME’s Mechanical Engineering® magazine considered dozens of recent innovations in each of five strategic engineering fields – advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, clean energy, pressure technology, and robotics – then selected five ascending technologies that have left the research and development phase and appear poised to transform their fields. The magazine celebrates those technologies and the innovators behind them with its Emerging Technology Awards.
The 2019 winners are:
- Shark Robotics’ Colossus, the firefighting robot that helped preserve Notre Dame; The device carries up to one ton of equipment and withstands temperatures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit using a lithium-ion battery, making it useful for entering situations too dangerous for humans.
- Lattice Technology’s shape-shifting pressure vessels; Their internal lattice structure allows the vessels to be constructed to any size or shape, which may ease and increase shipment or storage of pressurized gasses in any type of ship or containment.
- Momentum Dynamics’ inductive charging system that allows electric buses and cars to recharge just by parking in the right spot;
- MBFZ toolcraft’s 3D-printed conformal injection mold; By combining topology optimization and 3D printing, the engineers halved the mold’s mass and slashed heating-cooling cycle times by 30 percent for the same cost as the original mold.
- 3D Systems’ (NYSE: DDD) on-demand anatomical modeling service; A clinician provides medical scans and images to 3D Systems, which 3D prints and ships patient-specific anatomical models back to enable presurgical planning, better communication with the patient, reduced operating room times and improved patient outcomes.
“The five technologies honored this year with Emerging Technology Awards are not plans or proposals—they are in the marketplace today,” says ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile. “While none of them are household names, they all seem poised for something big. These scrappy startups looked at longstanding problems and found solutions that eluded the multinationals.”
Mechanical Engineering® is the award-winning monthly flagship publication of ASME. For more information, videos and a podcast about the winning technologies, visit https://www.asme.org/membership/membership-benefits/mechanical-engineering-magazine/emerging-technology-awards. Members of the Society can read more about the winners in the December 2019 issue.
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. For more information visit asme.org.
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World champion is first Russian to set new speed skating record since 1989
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Russian speed skater Pavel Kulizhnikov has set a new 500 m world record, beating the previous one established eight years ago by Canada’s Jeremy Wotherspoon.
The 21-year-old Russian, who is the reigning world champion in short-track speed skating, set the new record time on Nov. 15 at a World Cup event in Calgary, Canada. In his second race, Kulizhnikov covered 500 meters in 34.00 seconds, 0.03 seconds faster than the previous record set by Wotherspoon on Nov. 9, 2007 in Salt Lake City.
“Wotherspoon’s record was a landmark for short-track speed skating,” Kulizhnikov’s coach Dmitry Dorofeyev said, as quoted by the R-Sport news agency.
“The Canadian set it because he was extremely motivated. From the technical point of view, he had no equals. I still cannot see anyone skate as Jeremy does. Technically, it is very hard. Yet Kulizhnikov can master it too.”
This is the first Russian world record in speed skating since 1989, when Igor Zhelezovsky clocked a record time (1.12’58) in a 1000 m race. The last time a speed skating world record was set was in 2009, in a 1000 m race, by the United States' Shani Davis (1.06’42).
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Old homes may suffer from sagging foundation beams as a result of shifting ground or decay and deterioration of the original building materials. Foundation beams can be raised and shored up successfully, but the right tools, like a pneumatic jack, are essential. Depending on how much the foundation beam must be raised, this job may require several days of incremental steps to complete - which means increased labor costs. Hiring professionals is the best option for this job. Expect costs to run about $10,000 for repairs like a shifted foundation.
If you want to increase the amount of living space in your home, remodeling your basement makes a lot more sense than adding on a new addition. A finished basement has an ROI of around 70%, making it one of the better investments you can make in your home. A typical basement remodel costs around $90 a square foot, assuming moderate decor and finishes. With the average project size of 600 square feet, this puts the cost of the average basement remodel around $55,000.
A finished basement has the potential to add value to a home, especially when it comes time for resale. The average basement remodel project can have up to a 70% return on investment. Home buyers typically prefer a house with a finished basement and may even increase their offer if that living space recently has been updated or remodeled. The finished basement also adds value by creating more living space in the home without having to spend thousands on an addition.
Unless you’re fortunate enough to have a walkout basement, where one or more walls are above-grade and can accommodate large windows and glazed doors, natural lighting is going to be limited in your basement to a handful of small windows. Fortunately, dropped or suspended ceilings, common in basements, can easily and attractively accommodate recessed can, track, and fluorescent troffer fixtures.
Adding or enlarging basement windows and adding exterior doors are jobs for a professional, but the resulting natural light and ventilation will significantly increase your enjoyment of this living space. To add below-ground windows you'll need to dig a window well. The retaining wall for the well may be made of masonry, limestone blocks, or treated landscape timbers, as in this window well. The terraced timbers serve as pot garden perches as well as steps for an emergency exit.
A basement bedroom and full or half bath makes an ideal suite for guests or teens. Think about who will sleep in the basement and the amenities they'll need to help you determine the best dimensions for this basement remodeling idea. To comfortably fit a double bed, you'll need a room with a minimum of 125 square feet. If twin beds will serve your needs better, plan on at least 150 square feet. Building codes also require that basement bedrooms have an emergency exit that leads directly outside, either through a door or a window.
You can fit a full bathroom with tub/shower combination in a room that measures 40-square feet. However, on average, a smaller bath (with just a stand-up shower) or a half-bath usually needs to be about 30-square feet for comfort and functionality. Depending on the basement space and layout, you may be able to go with a larger 60-square feet or more bathroom space. Creating bathroom with a separate water closet may require 100-square feet or more.
A finished basement is not always the same thing as a designed basement. Sometimes, the basement begins with the basics: walls, a ceiling, lights, and a floor. Gwen Hefner and husband Micah wanted to turn their tiny, airless basement space into a comfortable mancave. They had the basics to start with. The next step, Gwen says, would be a true test to her design skills.
Take a basement spare bedroom one step further by turning your downstairs into an apartment suite. Go with a kitchenette with updated appliances and an island, a small space to put a couch for lounging, a half wall to create the boundaries of a bedroom, and a bathroom. You can rent the space out to earn some extra money, or let your college kids stay there in between living arrangements and jobs.


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GenieMD offers a comprehensive virtual care platform, integrating telehealth, remote patient monitoring, chronic care management, and AI-driven insights to impact the treatment and management of chronic diseases.
San Antonio, TX, San Francisco, CA— March 25, 2024 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the North American virtual chronic disease management industry and, based on its findings, recognizes GenieMD with the 2024 Company of the Year Award. GenieMD is an American global provider of virtual care solutions that leverages cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and mobile technologies to democratize healthcare with highly differentiated and affordable solutions,
GenieMD's platform stands out for its ability to empower healthcare providers and extend care beyond traditional settings into patients' homes. The company delivers personalized treatment plans and early intervention through its robust suite of services, including telehealth, remote patient monitoring, chronic care management, remote therapeutic monitoring, and behavioral health. This innovative approach significantly improves patient outcomes and aligns with the growing trend toward home-based care, reflecting ashift in patient preferences and healthcare delivery models.
At the heart of GenieMD's success is its user-friendly and technologically advanced platform, which leverages cloud computing, AI, and mobile technologies to ensure accessible, cost-effective, and high-quality patient-centric care. The platform includes a dashboard for real-time access to clinical data, AI-driven tools like Ask Genie for personalized patient engagement, and integration with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medical devices for seamless remote monitoring. Additionally, GenieMD's commitment to integrating evidence-based clinical content, such as resources from the American Heart Association, further enhances patient engagement while supporting healthcare providers in delivering efficient and effective virtual care.
“GenieMD enables healthcare providers to extend care into the patient’s home and provide personalized treatment as well as early intervention through remote monitoring and virtual care, which can significantly improve patient outcomes. The company’s enterprise-based,scalable, and modular platform includes telehealth, remote patient monitoring, chronic care management, remote therapeutic monitoring, and behavioral health, ”said Utkarsha Soundankar, Senior Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
Beyond its technological innovations, GenieMD's platform provides superior customer service and a premium ownership experienceto its vast customer base, which includes health plans, hospitals, and individual patients. Furthermore, its modular and scalable platform enables providers to offer a broad range of services using a single, integrated system. It allows the customization of care plans to fit individual patient needs, fostering better health outcomes and higher levels of patient engagement.
As a result, GenieMD’s high-quality and affordable care sets the company apart in the North American virtual chronic disease management industry and is setting new standards for home care delivery models. “Highly focused on ensuring exceptional end-to-end customer service and technologically advanced solutions, the company supports delivery of high-quality affordable care and is committed to providing best-in-class solutions that assist care providers in extending efficient, cost-effective home care delivery models,” noted Soundankar.
Dr. Soheil Saadat, founder and CEO of GenieMD reflected on the recognition stating, “Being recognized by Frost & Sullivanas the Company of the Year in the virtual Chronic Care Management Industry is humbling and a profound honor for GenieMD. It reflects our dedication to democratizing healthcare, leveraging technology to empower patients and providers, and ultimately enhancing patient outcomes utilizing chronic care management.”
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company ofthe Year award to the organization that demonstrates excellence in terms of growth strategy and implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high degree of innovation with products and technologies, and the resulting leadership in terms of customer value and market penetration.
Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.
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GenieMD is a technology-enabled healthcare services company delivering virtual-first clinical monitoring/chronic disease management with the aim of improving financial and clinical outcomes. GenieMD offers customized, white-labeledmvirtual care solutions to hospitals, health systems, large group practices, commercial insurance carriers, schools, and self-insured employers. GenieMD clients are based throughout the United States and the world. Maximizing the power of cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and mobile technologies, GenieMD is transforming healthcare by providing a seamless and continuous care model to patients when they need it the most. GenieMD’s missionis to democratize healthcare globally and help all patients get better faster.


Today, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP), Josep Borrell, accompanied by the Director and Head of Service of Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), Peter M. Wagner, participated in the handover ceremony of the European Peace Facility (EPF)-funded equipment.
Mozambique is benefitting from a EUR 89 million package of EPF measures to strengthen the capacities of the Mozambican Armed Forces to restore safety and security in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province. This is ensured through the supplies of material to the Armed Forces, such as vehicles, as well as individual equipment for soldiers.
The EU is also supporting Mozambique with crisis response and conflict prevention actions aiming at restoring stability and peace in Cabo Delgado and surrounding provinces. In this area, the EU is working on peacebuilding, including in respect to natural resources related conflicts, mediation, and actions to prevent and count violent extremism and support the rule of law.
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