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Esau and Jacob is the last of Machado de Assis’s four great novels. At one level it is the story of twin brothers in love with the same woman and her inability to. Type: Article. Title: Four Stomachs and a Brain: An Interpretation of Esau e Jaco. Keywords: Machado de Assis, Brazilian fiction, Esau e Jaco. UCL classification. Português: Capa da primeira edição de Esaú e Jacó, do escritor brasileiro English: Cover page of the first edition of Esaú e Jacó, by Brazilian.
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I could have swore that the Santos twins here upon which the story revolves were really sired by the diplomat Aires.
Visit our Help Pages. The style of the novel is the same in the two better known books “Epitaph of a Small Winner” and “Dom Casmurro”, with many small chapters with titles that pilot the narrative.
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I don’t know if my tribal history of well over 3, years ago is an apt resource for creating allegories regarding 19th century Brazil, but Machado de Assis gave it a shot anyhow. Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we’ll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This work is in the jaxo domain in the United States because it jacl published or registered with the U.
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Not having a chessboard, this means of following the moves is a great help, but it could be that you have enough vision to reproduce by memory the different moves. Well, it’s a Machado, so it’s not even bad or unworthy reading, but it’s not a highlight, although it points some aspects of the author that I didn’t notice in previous books.
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So, if you want another approach to his works, seeing his last days of creation, this might be an interesting book, it will jack of great use, though, if you like brilliant quotes – the are some chapters I would entirely quote! Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Amazon Business Service for business customers. Eswu moving to the last published novel of Machado De Assis which is told as the journal of one of the main characters who figured in Esau and Jacob.
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But Dom Casmurro, I suspect, Because this has one whole chapter with my favorite game as the centerpiece, and because it has moments which has made me chuckle, I have decided to more than like this book. This page was last edited on 2 Octoberat This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. A literatura de Machado de Assis trata de sujeitos que insistem no erro de serem sempre iguais a kaco mesmos: There is very little description maco much lyrical philosophy, attempted irony and wit.
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Apr 04, Meiroz rated it really liked it. Learn more about Amazon Prime. The two boys born in to a wealthy Rio de Janeiro family are alike as two peas in a pod, though their temperaments differ.
I read this like I was esaau a chess game. Not a modern story with those elements — but still suspenseful, beautifully told, humorous and there is Brazilian history thrown in as well.

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During this 133 day period, the Company completed the majority of its objectives that were outlined in a news release dated August 28th 2014 and mostly completed prior to November 30th 2015.
In May 2015, Coralbrook withdrew as a member of SESA Holdings LLC, which was a Joint Venture between the Company and a Brazilian funding partner. This meant the Company held a 100% interest in the Argentine assets of the Joint Venture and the consolidation of the Argentine subsidiary company accounts were consolidated with the parent Company accounts. All companies have the same fiscal year end.
In June 2015, the Company entered into an experimental Hydrometallurgical agreement with the University of British Columbia (UBC) with the objective of producing cesium hydroxide and cesium formate from drill core from the Taron cesium deposit in Argentina. The Taron deposit is a sediment hosted polymetallic epithermal mineral system that has low-grade cesium and other recoverable elements. The novel experiment succeeded as both cesium compounds were produced. The results of the UBC Hydrometallurgical program have greatly improved the commercial prospects for the property.
In July 2015, the Company began the process of reorganizing its Argentine wholly owned subsidiaries and a restructuring of the property portfolio. By the end of August, the company had transformed its business model from exploration geology to a focus on developing one property, which is Taron. The Company also formed a new Canadian subsidiary which holds certain copper properties that are for sale.
In August 2015, the Company agreed to sell Salta Exploraciones S.A. to a Salta based mining and contracting services company. The sale closed on December 18th 2015.
In September 2015, the reorganization of the Company's Argentine subsidiaries was agreed to and Bill McWilliam became the president of all the subsidiaries along with two Argentine directors common to each subsidiary. The appointments were not effective until January 2016.
In October 2015, the Company granted stock options to the new directors and advisors.
In November 2015, the Company entered into discussions with a global copper producing company with respect to a potential buy -- sell agreement. The parties signed a Confidentiality Agreement. No monetary transaction has occurred to date.
In November 2015, the Company entered into discussions regarding a data transfer of certain properties owned by the Company. The parties signed a Confidentiality Agreement. No monetary transaction has occurred to date.
In December 2015, the Company sold a 25% interest in its Argentine Operating Joint Venture. A financing agreement was signed with Regberg Limited, a private company based in Singapore. The Company also granted Regberg the right to purchase an additional 5% interest in the Joint Venture for US$175,000. To date, Regberg has contributed US$600,000 to the Joint Venture of an agreed to US$1,025,000 including the exercise of the 5% option.
In December 2015, the Company appointed Mohammad Mokmeli Ph.D., to its advisory board. Mohammad designed and managed the flow sheet of the UBC Hydrometallurgical experiment, which identified the Taron cesium deposit as a potential source of cesium compounds in a variety of industrial applications globally.
In January 2016, the Company signed a Confidentiality Agreement with a chemical company and the parties agreed to a transfer of data on certain aspects of the Taron Hydrometallurgical program completed by UBC in December 2015.
On January 29th, 2016 Cascadero Copper Corporation applied for a United States Provisional Patent Application No.62/288,884 Filed January 29, 2016. "RECOVERY OF CESIUM FROM EPITHERMAL MINERAL DEPOSITS"
In February 2016, the Company engaged a geologist to compile a geological model of the Taron deposit which includes all data from regional prospecting, outcrop sampling, trench data and data from seven (7) drill holes. This work is required prior to starting a drill program to establish a NI 43-101 compliant resource.
In early March 2016, the Company entered into discussions with a Geological Consulting company to compile data and to prepare summary internal reports on each of the Company's 19 properties, excepting Taron, with a view to generating option agreements with third parties on each property.
Cascadero's Argentine subsidiaries have a 100% interest in a 19-property portfolio. The properties are grouped in five different areas of north western Argentina wholly within the province of Salta. Five (5) of the 19 properties are prospective for gold. Once the Company has secured a development path for Taron, it will focus on the Company's gold assets.
Cascadero management is confident that 2015 was the Company's most important year of operation to date. The ground work is in place to enable rapid growth of the Companies assets. We thank everyone who contributed to the Company's substantial progress in 2015 and great respect to our patient shareholders.
On October 7th, the BC Securities Commission (BCSC) imposed a Cease Trade Order (CTO) on the Company's shares citing the fact that the filing of audited statements was not accompanied by an auditor's report. The Company complied with all BCSC requests for information and the CTO was revoked on December 18th. There were no sanctions or fines imposed. On October 8th the TSX Venture Exchange sent the Company a letter and a reinstatement form that we filled out sent to the exchange on December 21st 2015 with the filing fee. The Company complied with all the requests from the Exchange and on March 3rd 2016 the Exchange advised the Company that trading would be reinstated in the week of March 7th 2016.

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A beautiful garden deck is the perfect addition to any outdoor space, providing a versatile and inviting area for relaxation, entertainment and dining. With the right design and materials, a simple deck can be transformed into a stunning outdoor oasis that reflects your personal style and enhances the overall look of your home. In this article, we will explore some creative and unique garden decking ideas that will help you create your own piece of paradise right in your backyard. From modern and sleek to rustic and charming, let these ideas inspire you to design a deck that will become the highlight of your outdoor living space.
Stunning Garden Decking Ideas To Create Your Own Outdoor Oasis
As a civil engineer, I have always had a passion for creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. One of my favorite projects to work on is designing and constructing garden decking. Not only does it provide a practical solution for a level outdoor surface, but it also adds a stunning focal point to any garden or backyard. Here are some of my favorite garden decking ideas that can help you create your very own outdoor oasis.
1. Multi-level Decks
One way to add interest and dimension to your garden decking is by creating different levels. This can be accomplished by building multiple levels with stairs or creating a sunken area for seating. Not only does this add visual appeal, but it also provides separate areas for dining, lounging, and entertaining.
2. Integrated Lighting
Enhance the ambiance of your garden decking by incorporating lighting into your design. This can be accomplished by placing lights along the edges of the deck, installing overhead string lights, or even embedding lights into the decking itself. Not only does this provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, but it also makes your deck safe to use at night.
3. Built-in Planters and Seating
Incorporating built-in planters and seating into your garden decking is not only practical but also adds a touch of greenery to your outdoor oasis. These features can be built into the deck or added on later. You can also get creative with the design of these elements to make them unique and personalized.
4. Natural Wood Finishes
One of the most stunning features of garden decking is the natural wood finish. There is something aesthetically pleasing about the warm tones and natural texture of wood. You can choose from a variety of wood types, such as redwood, cedar, or treated lumber, depending on your budget and preference.
5. Outdoor Kitchen and Dining Area
Take your outdoor living to the next level by adding an outdoor kitchen and dining area on your garden decking. This allows you to cook and dine al fresco, surrounded by nature. You can add features such as a grill, outdoor sink, and even a mini-fridge to create a fully functional outdoor kitchen.
6. Pergola or Gazebo
Adding a pergola or gazebo to your garden decking not only provides shade and protection from the elements but also adds charm and character to your outdoor space. You can train climbing plants to grow on these structures, creating a beautiful natural canopy for your deck.
7. Water Feature
The soothing sound of water can add a tranquil ambiance to your garden decking. You can incorporate a small fountain or a cascading waterfall to your deck design. Not only does this add a unique element, but it also helps to drown out noise from neighboring properties.
In conclusion, garden decking is not only a practical solution for creating a level outdoor surface but also a great opportunity to add your personal touch and creativity to your outdoor space. With these stunning decking ideas, you can create your very own outdoor oasis, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the beauty of nature. As a civil engineer, I am always excited to see the transformation of a regular backyard into a stunning garden decking area and I hope these ideas inspired you to start your own project.
In conclusion, by incorporating stunning garden decking ideas, you can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis for relaxation and entertainment. Whether you prefer a cozy and intimate gathering area or a spacious and versatile space, there are countless possibilities to create your own unique outdoor haven. From selecting the right materials to adding decorative elements and incorporating functional features, the options are endless. So, don’t let your garden deck go to waste, use these ideas to design a stunning outdoor retreat that you can enjoy for years to come. Remember, your imagination is the limit when it comes to creating your own outdoor oasis. So, start planning and get ready to enjoy your dream garden deck.

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Doctors Who Write
The Firm, The Pelican Brief and The Client are just some of the thrillers that were not only best selling novels, but also blockbuster films that raked in huge profits. These are the work of one man, John Grisham a small town lawyer who rose to dizzying heights of fame and success in a few short years by phasing out his ?real' profession in law, to become a? writer! It is doubtful he may have attained such success had he continued as a small town lawyer instead of following his heart and his calling to write.
In intense careers such as law and medicine, non-professional writing is not too common. Hence, when one does find examples of people who have been able to break loose from the rigors of their daily professional grind to write, it may be safe to assume that there is a real passion at work.
In recent years, a few medical doctors of Indian origin, mostly living in the U.S., have found considerable success as authors of books for the general reader. The ability to juggle two such challenging and disparate professions, one supposes, requires not only talent but also tremendous discipline and energy. Moreover, whether it's nonfiction or fiction, a medical background is an invaluable asset for these doctor-cum-writers. Apart from giving them a fascinating subject to write on, medical training emphasizes at least three skills that are crucial to good writing: observation, attention to detail, and empathy.
In Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, Atul Gawande displays these qualities in ample measure, and by writing with uncommon grace and clarity, he makes the work all the more engaging. For curious readers who want an inside or behind-the-scenes view of medicine, especially surgery, this book provides a crisp introduction. Here is a practicing surgeon who knows how to use his pen with the same clinical precision as his scalpel.
The book is divided into three parts: Fallibility, Mystery, and Uncertainty of contemporary medicine and health care. The first section examines "how mistakes happen, how a novice learns to wield a knife, what a good doctor is, how it is that one could go bad." Dr. Gawande shows, with unflinching honesty, the imperfections of his profession by pointing out that inadequate information and the uncertainty of medicine can sometimes cause mistakes. Although highly skilled, a surgeon is only human and is prone to errors from time to time; and as in many other occupations, constant training and practice can make an appreciable difference over time. However, there is one big difference when it comes to this field. Since these surgeons operate on human beings, the stakes are often unusually high.
Most of the articles collected in this book, written when Dr. Gawande was a surgical resident, originally appeared in The New Yorker, where he is a staff writer. A graduate of Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health, he now lives and works as a surgeon in the Boston metro area. As the son of immigrant physicians from India, Dr. Gawande was not a stranger to medicine when he and his sister were growing up in Athens, Ohio. For a long time, even during his medical training, Dr. Gawande thought one stopped learning after achieving a certain level of proficiency; but relentless advances in knowledge and technology made him realize that he was wrong. "Three-quarters of what I do today I never learned in residency," his father once told him.
In another chapter, while discussing the effects of technology on medicine, Dr. Gawande mentions that a lot of doctors like to rely on their own experience and well-honed instincts when making a diagnosis. However, as he points out, studies have shown that machines consistently beat man when performing diagnostic tests (it was by 20 percent in one study). Of course, doctors are always needed to heal and provide that all-important human connection. As Dr. Gawande comments, "Yet compassion and technology aren't necessarily incompatible; they can be mutually reinforcing." Then, there is candid discussion of how medical malpractice suits can become counterproductive by affecting the quality of medicine delivered to patients.
At a huge convention in Chicago, where 9312 surgeons attended from all over the U.S., Dr. Gawande watched some films of operations, based on which, he describes the skill and ingenuity of surgery: "? a team from Strasbourg, France, removed a colon cancer from deep in a patient's pelvis and then reconnected her bowel entirely laparoscopically ? through tiny incisions that required only Band-Aids afterward. It was a startling, Houdini-like feat ? something akin to removing a model ship from a bottle and constructing a working car in its place using just chopsticks."
The middle section (Mystery), which provides a fascinating look at some unusual cases. Perhaps the most interesting and moving case in this section involves "the man who couldn't stop eating." As Dr. Gawande points out, more than 5 million adult Americans are morbidly obese, which can lead to all kinds of health problems. Increasingly, after a losing battle with weight-loss programs, many of these people are opting for gastric-bypass surgeries, which have doubled in number since 1999. One of the pleasures of Dr. Gawande's prose is that he is often able to convey his point in an apt phrase or sentence. For instance, while reflecting on the difficulty of losing weight permanently, he writes: "We are a species that has evolved to survive starvation, not to resist abundance." Another example, from an earlier chapter, reads: "Skill, surgeons believe, can be taught; tenacity cannot."
The final section (Uncertainty) is the most gripping in some ways, although squeamish readers may shy away from the more graphic details. In a discussion of autopsies and their continuing relevance today, Dr. Gawande notes that misdiagnosis is still a major factor when determining the cause of death. Despite the advances in medicine, the figure was around 40 percent in 1998 and 1999. As he remarks, "There is still room enough to get better, to ask questions of even the dead, to learn from knowing when our simple certainties are wrong."������
Another piece ("Whose Body Is It, Anyway?") is a thoughtful look at the shift in decision-making over the years from doctors to patients, and the challenges it has posed to everyone concerned. Not surprisingly, one study "found that the ill were often in a poor position to make good choices: they were frequently exhausted, irritable, shattered, or despondent." Especially when it comes to life-and-death situations, Dr. Gawande says, this burden can be insupportable for many patients and their families. He writes about one such tragic case, where the patient ? after insisting on making the choice ? ends up choosing badly. Frequently, though, Dr. Gawande finds that patients don't want the freedom that's given to them, and they are happier to let doctors make the important decisions.
The last case, perhaps the most terrifying one in the book, reads more like a suspenseful tale by Robin Cook or Michael Crichton, two former physicians who have found enormous success as authors of popular fiction. But, of course, this heartbreaking story narrated by Dr. Gawande is entirely true. It deals with nacrotizing fasciitis, more commonly referred to as a disease of "flesh-eating bacteria." This dreaded disease, although thankfully rare, rapidly kills 70 percent of the people who are unfortunate enough to get it. Since there is no known cure, the only way to stop it from spreading is to catch the disease early, and this frequently involves amputations. The only information that will be revealed here is that all the doctors involved in the case battled heroically.
Dr. Gawande once suggested that his goal as a writer was to "demystify" medicine. In this compulsively readable volume, which was a finalist for the National Book Award in 2002, he has done that with admirable flair and acuity. And he has also shown us how medicine remains one of mankind's noblest professions.
Abraham Verghese and Sanjay Nigam are two other working doctors who have found wide recognition as writers. Almost a decade ago, Dr. Verghese was perhaps the first Indian physician to have a major impact in this country as an author. His book, My Own Country: A Doctor's Story, was published to critical and popular acclaim in 1994, and it's now being taught at medical schools across the nation. In it, Dr. Verghese writes compassionately about the young AIDS patients he cared for in rural Tennessee in the 1980s. Named by Time magazine as one of the best books of 1994, it was later made into a Showtime film by Mira Nair and starring Marisa Tomei. His next book, The Tennis Partner: A Doctor's Story of Friendship and Loss, which is about a drug-addicted physician who commits suicide, also became a bestseller and is now being made into a film. Dr. Verghese, who was raised by his Indian parents in Ethiopia, pursued his medical studies in India and the U.S. He is now a professor of medicine and the chief of infectious diseases at Texas Tech University in El Paso.
Currently, in the world of fiction, Sanjay Nigam is probably the most notable desi writer who is also a doctor. His first book (The Non-Resident Indian and Other Stories) was published only in India, but this debut novel (The Snake Charmer) attracted wide attention in this country. It's a fable-like story about the struggles of his protagonist in India, Bhola Ram, who kills his snake in a fit of rage after being bitten by it. With his latest novel, Transplanted Man, Dr. Nigam has become more inventive and ambitious. Set in the U.S. this time, it deals with a young medical resident, Sonny Seth, and a mysterious Indian politician and patient, whose body has seven organs that originally belonged to people of differing faiths. Although Dr. Nigam mostly grew up in the States, he has spent a lot of time in India, even to the point of studying there briefly. Therefore, as his work demonstrates, he is very much at home in both cultures. After completing his medical education, he worked as a research scientist at Harvard Medical School. Now he is on the faculty at the University of California in San Diego.
One of the most tantalizing questions is, why do these overworked doctors feel so compelled to write? A few years ago, in an interview with Salon magazine, Dr. Verghese offered an answer. "My feeling is that given how privy we are to the intimate details of people's lives," he said, "it's a surprise that more of us aren't writing . . . These stories take place every day in hospitals all over the world. To not tell them is to feel an unbearable sense of loss."
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I'm backtracking and catching up with some Queens for the Day and Featured Stampers that I missed when I was busy. I had earmarked this card by DJ (DJRantsi) when she was crowned Queen, but hadn't got around to CASEing it:
My style is more CAS so I reduced the layers a lot. I kept DJ's use of dotted dp and scalloped dotty border, and I kept the tea theme but changed it to teapots, changed the colour scheme, added a sentiment, and changed the ribbon to twine.
I knotted my cord so that the card is also for the Ways to Use It challenge ("A Knotty Question" - tie a knot instead of a bow). And it is for the Color Challenge ("A Midnight Muse Breeze") - I don't buy SU ink so my centre colour is not quite right but I got as close as I could.
The teapots are cut out with the PTI matching die and popped up on dimensionals.
The card is for a close friend who loves blue and loves tea!
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What a lovely trio of teapots! That's one of the few PTI sets I own, and I think it's a lovely one. Your punched border ties in so well with the bottom teapot, and the blue twine knot looks great, too!


Officials want restitution for large fire
MILFORD TOWNSHIP – Fire officials in Milford Township plan to seek restitution for costs associated with a landscaping fire that took several days to put out.
WHMI-FM reported Saturday that authorities believe they may know who started the blaze and want them to pay up.
The debris fire in Milford Township was the size of a football field and burned from Nov. 11-14. Crews from six area departments and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources battled the blaze. Seventeen tanker trucks, pumpers and other vehicles were used.
The blaze is believed to have started from an illegal burn that spread from an adjacent property to the field where a landscaping company had been collecting tree branches, stumps and wood construction debris for mulch.


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I'm happy to announce that we wil be giving three concerts at Festival Classique in The Hague:http://festivalclassique.nl.
We will be a part of the Nach van Bach on June 14 and 15 where we will be playing Bach's music on Forte Piano!
also on friday june 21st we will play with the trio at the mainstage, this time on Steinway, we will play the repertoire of our new CD to be recorded this summer.
Rembrandt / Jasper Staps quartet. Noordeinderveramaning.
CURATOR at festival Crossing Border. feat Mahsa Vahdat and Sylvain Rifflet's Moondog
Rembrandt Frerichs Trio Rijksmuseum Amsterdam See more »

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John Niehoff was manager of the Space Sciences Department at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in Schaumburg, Illinois, when he presented his Integrated Mars Unmanned Surface Exploration (IMUSE) strategy to the National Academy of Science Space Science Board Major Directions Summer Study on 30 July 1985. He proposed employing reusable automated spacecraft with designs "deeply rooted" in planned U.S. space station technology to carry out a complex, evolving series of automated Mars Sample Return (MSR) missions between 1996 and 2016.
His work had its origins in the 1984 joint Jet Propulsion Laboratory/NASA Johnson Space Center MSR study and the work of the National Commission on Space (NCOS), a blue ribbon panel appointed by President Ronald Reagan to chart a future for the U.S. in space. Niehoff and SAIC provided both the JPL/JSC MSR study and NCOS with planning and engineering support.
Niehoff explained that linking MSR with the Space Station Program would integrate it with "other capabilities and objectives of the larger space program." It would also create a bridge between early 1990s Earth-orbital station operations and a piloted Mars landing by the early 2020s.
At the time Niehoff made his presentation, the Space Station Program was just 18 months old. Reagan had used his January 1984 State of the Union Address to launch (in a bureaucratic sense, at least) the manned space laboratory. He gave the space agency until 1994 to complete the Space Station. NASA and its contractors studied a range of possible station configurations in 1984-1985. Six months after Niehoff's presentation, in early 1986, NASA settled on the ambitious Dual Keel station design (in spite of the 28 January 1986 Challenger accident). The Dual Keel would provide ample facilities for space construction and satellite servicing and a home base for space tugs that could launch or retrieve spacecraft and satellites.
Niehoff's IMUSE spacecraft - which he dubbed an Interplanetary Platform (IP) - would transport smaller vehicles between Earth and Mars. It would provide them with "keep-alive" solar cell-generated electrical power, thermal control, course-correction propulsion, and other requirements typically provided by a throwaway spacecraft bus. The IP would cut costs over the course of the IMUSE program because it would need to be launched onto its interplanetary path only once. As the IP flew without stopping past Mars or Earth, the smaller vehicles would separate to land on or go into orbit around the planet or would leave the planet to rendezvous and dock with the IP.
He described a pair of IMUSE scenarios. In both, the IP would follow Versatile International Station for Interplanetary Transport (VISIT) cycler orbits, which would, Niehoff explained, be "simultaneously resonant with both Earth and Mars." A spacecraft in a VISIT-1-type orbit would circle the Sun in 1.25 Earth years, which meant that it would encounter Earth four times in five Earth years and Mars three times in two Mars years. A VISIT-2-type orbit, on the other hand, would need 1.5 Earth years to complete. A spacecraft on a VISIT-2 path would encounter Earth twice in three Earth years and Mars five times in four Mars years.
Niehoff's first IMUSE scenario would begin with Earth-orbit departure of one 6340-kilogram IP - possibly pushed by a Space Station-based space tug - in May 1996. During its first Mars encounter (December 1997), the IP would drop off a 400-kilogram "smart rover" capable of complex autonomous operations and a 1110-kilogram communications orbiter for relaying radio signals between Mars and Earth. The rover and orbiter, packed separately in identical 2570-kilogram streamlined aerocapture vehicles, would skim the martian atmosphere to slow down so that Mars's gravity could capture them into orbit.
The rover would then descend to Mars's surface atop a 1170-kilogram "generic lander" capable of precision landing. After rolling off the lander onto the surface, it would employ a variety of scoops, picks, and drills to gather rock, sand, and dust samples.
In April 2001, a second rover and two 4300-kilogram Mars ascent vehicles would rendezvous and dock with the IP as its Sun-centered orbit carried it past Earth for the first time. This would demonstrate "hyperbolic rendezvous" ahead of its use in the piloted Mars program. Hyperbolic rendezvous would occur not in Mars or Earth orbit, but rather in the IP's orbit around the Sun. The technique would save propellants because the IP would not fire rocket motors to capture into and escape from Earth or Mars orbit.
Seven months later (November 2001), the IP would swing by Mars for the second time and drop off the 2001 rover, which would land at a new site on Mars. Ascent vehicle #1, meanwhile, would land near the 1996 rover and ascent vehicle #2 would set down near the 2001 rover.
Earth would not be positioned properly for the IP to make a direct return after the November 2001 Mars encounter, so the IP would orbit the Sun twice and return to Mars for the third time in July 2005. Ascent vehicle #1 would lift off from Mars bearing the 10 kilograms of samples the 1996 rover collected and ascent vehicle #2 would lift off bearing 2001 rover samples. The ascent vehicles would perform hyperbolic rendezvous and dock with the IP as Mars slowly shrank behind the three spacecraft.
In April 2006, the IP would swing by Earth for the second time to drop off the Mars samples it had collected 10 months earlier. A Space Station-based tug would rendezvous and retrieve the samples after they aerocaptured into Earth orbit. The IP would also pick up ascent vehicle #3 and two 2000-kilogram automated Mars surface stations. It would release these during its fourth Mars encounter in April 2009. Ascent vehicle #3 would land close to the still-operational 1996 rover. The surface stations would land at separate sites, bringing to four the number of Mars landing sites explored in the IMUSE program. The stations would conduct life science experiments, test manufacture of propellants from martian resources, and study the effects on spacecraft materials of long exposure to martian surface conditions.
During its third Earth encounter (April 2011), the IP would pick up a "manned precursor payload" consisting of equipment and supplies for the first piloted Mars landing expedition. It would drop off the manned precursor payload in December 2013, during its fifth Mars encounter, and pick up samples from the 1996 rover launched from Mars by ascent vehicle #3. In April 2016, the IP would encounter Earth for the fourth time and drop off the samples.
Niehoff's second IMUSE scenario would include two IPs. These would deliver the same payloads to Mars in the same manner as his first scenario, but at an accelerated rate. The first IP would leave Earth in July 1998 and fly past Mars in February 2000, November 2003, August 2007, and May 2011. It would encounter Earth in July 2003, July 2008, and July 2013. IP #2 would leave Earth in April 2001, fly past Mars in November 2001, July 2005, and April 2009, and encounter Earth in April 2006 and April 2011.
IMUSE scenario #2 would return the first Mars samples to Earth in April 2006 and drop off the first manned precursor payload at Mars in May 2011. The piloted program, which would employ large cycling spacecraft based on Space Station modules to rotate crews to and from a long-term Mars surface outpost, would commence shortly thereafter.
Integrated Mars Unmanned Surface Exploration (IMUSE), A New Strategy for the Intensive Science Exploration of Mars, J. Niehoff, Science Applications International Corporation; presentation to the Planetary Task Group, Major Directions Summer Study, Space Science Board, 30 July 1985.
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CNN says the report is also critical of Malaysian Airways for not being aware of warnings about the risk of flying over eastern Ukraine.
Most of those on board flight MH17 were Dutch. On Friday, flags on Dutch government buildings will fly at half mast to remember those who died.
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HOBART | A recent boat ride on Lake George convinced Mayor Brian Snedecor that action needs to be taken quickly to tame an overgrowth of weeds.
Snedecor said he was invited to go on the boat ride with City Councilmen David Vinzant and P. Lino Maggio and had his eyes opened.
"It enlightened me of the problems," Snedecor said.
Snedecor, at a meeting packed with some 50 lakeside residents, said the city already has contacted Clarke, an Illinois-based mosquito control and aquatics company, to come up with an action plan.
Clarke previously has done work for the city.
"We have already started the process and hope to hear back from the Department of Natural Resources to do what we need to get done," Snedecor said.
George Balis, a Midwest regional manager for Clarke, said his company has done a preliminary lake study that includes an aquatics vegetation survey.
The survey indicated Lake George has an overgrowth of duckweed, coontail, water shield, spatterdock and Eurasian water milfoil.
Balis suggested the weeds could be controlled through herbicide management.
"All would be based on DNR approval. They (DNR officials) are reviewing the request now," Balis said.
Balis said the treatment won't have any effect on fish, ducks and wildlife in the lake.
"The idea is not to make it into a swimming pool, but more user friendly and allow fish to survive," Balis said.
Residents peppered Balis and Snedecor with a number of questions, including whether fish caught after the treatment could be safely eaten and what is causing the overabundance of weeds.
Balis said the treatment will affect only the vegetation and the fish can be eaten.
It's difficult to determine the cause of the weeds, Balis said.
"A lake year after year will not be the same," Balis said.
Resident Shane Hric, who has lived on Lakeview Drive for two years, said the weeds are definitely rampant near his home.
"Could I volunteer to start the process at my house? You can set up headquarters there," Hric said.
Lynn Stephens, who lives on Cardinal Court, said the lake off her home is also choked with weeds.
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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump lying about everything from Paul Manafort’s sentencing to a meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Liar of the year awards goes to ???????????????????????
Anyone gonna over turn that sentence?.
Dumbest thing he’s lied about is when he said the WH doesn’t have a name.
I wonder how long before trump starts passing out the poison kool-aid to his supporters of treasonous mother fuckers in the white house!
Come on Seth Late-Night…five the guy a break.
EVEN stupid things like THIS! All he had to say was “Yeah, my bad, sorry Tim!” BBBBUUTT NNNOOOOO. they have to INEFFECTIVELY have 5 PEOPLE go into Damage Control! GOD FORBID he should look imperfect for EVEN A SECOND for ANY DUMB THING. Someine once said, “If you repeat the same lines OVER and OVER, stupid people will eventuallly believe it.” Sound familiar trumpsters?? Why do you think he parrots this every 5 minutes for 2 years?? Because he knows he HAS to or else the brainwashing won’t work! (fake news! No collusion! WitchHunt! Hoax!) What a dick.
“Tim Apple”I can’t with this man?
That clip with Eric Prince is how you should be dealing with these people.
“Why did you do this?” “I didn’t do that” “Here is the proof you did”
Their lies are so obvious and so constant but they never get pulled up on them to their face. Journalists need to start pulling up Trump and his friends every time they lie. Because the longer it goes unchecked the more normalised it becomes
In Trump’s Amerikka, a black Muslim would have gotten a life sentence for selling smuggled cigarettes while Manafort got 47 months for treason. It is called a “white man discount”.
Judge Ellis was paid off by Trumps people and it’s pretty fucking obvious…modus operandi…The “JuDgE” should understand that.
People get years in prison for marijuana possession in small amounts. This dude gets less than 4 years for something serious. This country just ain’t right.
Foreign Leaders see that Everything Trump says and promises is HOT AIR. Don’t trust the U.S. on anything. Melania, Iva, little Donny, Tiffany, & Baron, Paul Mannafort, & Roger Stone Knows.
Trump’s the best he’s the funniest!
Trump: ”Thank you, Tim Apple” Tim Cook: ”Welcome, Donald Mushroom Dick”
We all know trump is bad for this country
Are you starting to figure out why Donald Trump was sent to military school between the ages of 13 and 18?
He just keep lying and lying and lying and lying and lying and lying , you get the jest lol.
And the judge probably thinks its not donald trumps fault he lies its because the internet lies first and he just repeats those lies……..
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Birmingham is a city of Suckers! That’s according to the results of a study released today by the Polo team at Nestlé which takes an in-depth look into British eating habits.
According to the research, the nation’s eating traits differ by location (similar to regional accents) just as much as by age.
The national study, which includes a Facebook battle involving over 32,000 POLO fans, is the culmination of nationwide POLO campaign asking “are you a Sucker or Cruncher?”
In results issued today, Birmingham was revealed to be one of Britain’s ‘sucking hotspots’ with two thirds (66%) of locals admitting to sucking their sweets, rather than crunching their way through them out of habit. Those living in the South of England are most likely to crunch with London and the South East leading the way at 41%, alongside South West cities Bristol and Plymouth (40%).
If you thought that eating habits are simply a question of upbringing, the research actually proves the way we eat is demonstrative of our personalities; ‘Suckers’ and ‘Crunchers’ each have their own distinctive characteristics. Those aged 45 and over were shown to have the greater patience when eating with 70% taking the time to savour the flavour by sucking, whereas those aged 25 - 34 are more likely to crunch their sweets (41%).
According to body language expert Judi James who helped commission the research, Suckers tend to be quieter, have more self-control, are more romantic and are likely to live up North. Crunchers, on the other hand, are likely to be ambitious, competitive and adventurous, and tend to live in big cities, particularly in the South of the UK. Suckers tend to be more patient and empathetic and therefore are more likely to make better long-term partners, whereas Crunchers are the people to go to for nights out and parties because they are more spontaneous and outgoing.
Judi James said “Birmingham is in the top regions of suckers in the UK, which shows that those from the region are quieter, have more self-control, and are more romantic than their other UK counterparts. Many people might not consciously think about the way they eat but, in fact, it can give a great insight in to personality. By looking at how people eat a POLO mint, we’ve been able to profile the nation and interestingly it shows that, sucking or crunching a sweet can say just as much about you, if not more, than what you wear, what kind of music you listen to or what job you do!”
Louise Barrett, Brand Manager at Nestlé for POLO said “Everyone approaches food in a different way but we wanted to investigate exactly what individual eating techniques say about us as individuals and as a nation. The country has spoken and it appears Suckers have won…this time!”
To join the debate and declare whether you are a Sucker or a Cruncher visit www.facebook.com/poloSuckers or www.facebook.com/poloCrunchers


Artist: Harm and Ease
Song: Save Me From Myself
Album: Black Magic Gold (2018)
Hometown: Burlington, Ontario
In the beginning, bandmates Danny Lopez and Rylan Whalen went in to a studio only to start from scratch again. They had relocated to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to record an album. After the studio caught fire, they ended up recording that one for free in another space. Since they formed back in 2010, they have a cast of excellent musicians around them.
You can catch them at Voodoo Rockfest in Napanee on August 9th.


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State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is planning to set up a ₹40,000-crore petrochemicals plant at Rasayani in Raigad District of Maharashtra to manufacture polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene.
The company also plans to shift its LPG bottling plant, storage facilities and bitumen plant to Rasayani, 60 km away from its Mumbai plant.
BPCL refineries in Mumbai and Kochi reported couple of fire incidents in the past. The relocation would de-risk the refinery and reduce the movement of LPG tankers around the Mumbai city area by 43%.
R. Ramachandran,Director Refineries, BPCL, told The Hindu that the Rasayani plant was at pre-investment stage. “We are doing feasibility study. The main project is to have a PP plant and ethylene cracker. We plan to have 700 acres of land of which 250 acres have been acquired from Hindustan Organics. In the first stage, we plan to set up 450 ktpa propylene unit. In the second stage, we are looking for 1.5 mtpa for polyethylene,” he said.
BPCL CMD D. Rajkumar said, “We plan to invest up to ₹40,000 crore in a phased manner. The matter will be taken up by the board. We have gone to board and taken approval for petchem strategy. Our petchem strategy is frozen. All OMCs are moving towards petchem.”
BPCL is also planing to build a petrochemical plant at its Bina refinery.


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April 16 1861 Tuesday
USA. US President Abraham Lincoln forbade trade between loyal states and the seceded states.
CSA. The Confederate government issued a call for 32,000 volunteers to defend the country.
Indian Territory. Fort Washita in the Chickasaw Nation was abandoned by Union forces.
North Carolina. North Carolina state forces occupied Fort Caswell at the mouth of the Cape Fear River and Fort Johnston near Smithville.
Virginia. Captain Garrett J Pendergrast USN, commanding USS Cumberland at Norfolk, was ordered to defer his departure to Vera Cruz and to assist in the preparations for moving the US Navy vessels from the Gosport Navy Yard to safer locations.
Commander in Chief: President Abraham Lincoln
Vice-President: Hannibal Hamlin
Secretary of War: Simon Cameron
Secretary of the Navy: Gideon Welles
Pacific Squadron: John Berrien Montgomery
General–in-Chief: Winfield Scott
Department of the East: John Ellis Wool
Department of Florida: Harvey Brown awaited
Department of New Mexico: William Wing Loring
Department of the Pacific: Albert Sidney Johnston interim Edwin Vose Sumner awaited
- District of Oregon: George Wright
Department of Texas: Carlos Adolphus Waite
Department of Utah: Philip St George Cooke
Department of Washington: Charles Ferguson Smith
Department of the West: William Selby Harney
CSA: Brigadier-General of Louisiana Militia Paul Octave Hébert assumed command of the unofficial “Department of Louisiana”, succeeding Major-General David Emanuel Twiggs who was awaiting assignment to a formal Confederate command.
Commander in Chief: President Jefferson Finis Davis
Vice-President: Alexander Hamilton Stephens
Secretary of War: Leroy Pope Walker
Secretary of the Navy: Stephen Russell Mallory
Department of Louisiana: Paul Octave Hébert assumed
- “Forces in New Orleans” “Army of Louisiana”: Braxton Bragg
Department of South Carolina: Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard
- “Forces in Charleston”: Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard
Department of Texas: Earl Van Dorn awaited
Department of West Florida: Braxton Bragg
- “Forces in Pensacola”: Braxton Bragg
Defences of Savannah: Alexander Robert Lawton awaited
“Forces in Harper’s Ferry”: Kenton Harper
John Ellis Wool
William Selby Harney
Edwin Vose Sumner
Brigadier-General USA (Staff)
Joseph Eggleston Johnston
Note: Italics, awaiting confirmation of the commission
David Emanuel Twiggs
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard
Alexander Robert Lawton

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By day, collection development librarian in Southern Indiana. By night, blogger extraordinaire.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Reminder: Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour
Today, head on over to Jewish Books for Children where the Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour is kicking off with an interview with Karen Hesse. She's the author of Brooklyn Bridge, winner of the gold medal in the Older Readers category!


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June 16 in Rome. Breaking the EU constraints to combat social inequalities
NATIONAL demonstration IN ROME
USB has long launched a national demonstration on some issues that are at the heart of the condition of the social and geographical peripheries of our country: first of all the house, with the enlargement of the exiguous heritage of social housing, the income to fight precariousness, low wages and the blackmail of the workplace and the creation of public jobs to counteract hydrogeological instability and safeguard the territory, other urgent matters are the response to the requests of the populations hit by natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, etc.), the increase in minimum pensions and the abolition of Fornero (pension law), the abolition of the laws more hateful in recent years, from the Jobs Act to the Good School, the fight against any gender discrimination.
The murder of USB delegate Soumayla Sacko and the wounding of two other comrades, the protest of these days have putted under light the terrible situation of a part of workers, laborers. They are men, workers, migrants in slavery.
USB is bringing fight with them and with all the exploited: workers, pensioners, unemployed, and all the part of society represent today our class.
We have to give a signal to this new government, some of these themes appear in the Government Contract, while others like the housing drama are completely absent. Just as there is no general question of restoring a climate of protection of the rights of those who work in recent years have gone heavily behind. But the key factor to understand if the new government will respond to the expectations raised and begin to reduce the chasm of social inequalities that has arisen in recent years is how much it will be willing to disobey the EU's constraints. Already the rewriting of the program and the reformulation of the team of ministers have been signs of realignment and the growing attention of European bureaucracies suggests that the vice will tend to tighten up further.
We are convinced that in order to reduce social inequalities it is necessary to promote social and labor policy choices that go in a completely opposite direction to that adopted in recent years. For this we consider the announced opposition of the Democratic Party and the confederal unions a shameful defense of the choices of the past and of the diktat of the EU. There is a need for a real change, a radical inversion of course that puts the interests of those who work, those who are exploited, those who in recent years have been taken away from rights, wages and social services, and has always seen the focus more riches in the hands of less and less people.
The event on 16 June will therefore be a great demonstration in support of a social platform to combat social inequalities and against the EU's claim to influence our future. It will be a cry of truth and justice for Soumayla Sacko and for all migrant and Italian workers who are exploited

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accurate, realistic digital historic recreations
Hypothetical’s Documentary CGI productions use research and data to tell compelling stories that can never be captured on camera.
The first photograph was created in 1826. Thomas Edison and William Kennedy Laurie Dickson created the first movie camera in 1891. That leaves a lot of history we will never see real images from.
But CGI can recreate worlds of the distant past in remarkable detail, coming as close as possible to having a camera on the ground two hundred, five hundred, a thousand years ago and more. Think of it as “documentary CGI”.
Creating realistic 3d worlds has always been Hypothetical’s mission. Historic recreation lives at the intersection of many related passions.
Our productions are carefully fact-based. No detail is too small to be held to the highest standards of accuracy and adherence to the latest research.
Our documentary CGI productions start with source material such as maps, written accounts, drawings, photographs, archaeological research and ecological data. These materials speak to us as a script does to a film director. They are the sources that inspire, inform and verify the authenticity of our work.
With that scaffolding in place, we build the digital world using cutting edge visual effects artistry and technology.
Once we create the world in 3d, we can output a wide variety of media including animation, still imagery, virtual reality and interactive experiences.
Recent technology development and Hypothetical’s relentless drive for the most efficient production methods allows for recreating historic scenes without a blockbuster-film budget.


Developer EA has discretely lowered the cost of Rocket Arena on all playable platforms. The game is now only at $5 and it seems like this wouldn’t change anytime soon.
Rocket Arena is a 3v3 hero shooting game released by EA last July 14. On July 28, two weeks after its launch, Season One officially kicked off. The game also featured crossplay for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
More players for Rocket Arena
As the name of the game implies, the game allows players to launch tons of rockets at people inside an arena. Despite only two months since its release, EA decided to put the game on sale to probably encourage more players to join in its small community.
It is also possible that the price discount could present a revised fixed cost of Rocket Arena. Currently, the game is listed at $5 on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store. None of them marks the price as discounted.
EA needs to address problems
Reviews of the game are mixed which indicates that the Rocket Arena’s release has been pretty divided. The discounted price might be developer First Strike’s move to entice gamers in order to release new content and put the game back into a positive trajectory. It is also worth noting that the game is free to download for all players who have Prime Gaming subscriptions starting September 3.
Rocket Arena received its poor reviews due to its accessibility issues. Players complained about bad controller mapping and a poor notification system for incoming rockets. EA needs to work out all the game’s problems if they want to see the game achieve some success.
Rocket Arena Season One is still ongoing and players recently received a new hero named Flux.


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Actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, who started her beauty pageant organization, I Am She, in 2010, is proud of the fact that one of her protégé Himangini Singh Yadu won the title of Miss Asia Pacific recently.
“It`s a proud moment for India, Himangini Singh has made us all very proud by winning this title because we have been waiting for a win on the international stage for a long time now. She has given us the biggest gift. Her life starts now because today once again an Indian beauty has been recognized and given a place on the world map and that is one of the greatest achievements,” said Sushmita at a press conference.
The actor said that she was one a bit relaxed and could concentrate on movies.
“I am a bit relaxed now and can go back to doing movies. I have signed few projects so by the end of this or next year you will see me in a film,” she said.
The actress, who had previously announced in 2007 that she would be directing and producing ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’, said that the movie was still on hold.
“‘Jhansi Ki Rani’ is on hold. I will make it only when I get the right budget. It's a story which is important to me and I will make it when the time is right,” she said.
“From being a mother of two to running I Am She and my entire film production house is a daunting task... My daughters keep me on my toes because one is going to turn 13 and the other one three,” she concluded.


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Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is poised to welcome guests in July for four divisions of the Amateur Athletic Union’s Boys 10-and-Under and 4th Grade Division I and Division II World Basketball Championships.
Visit Clarksville scored the winning bid for the 2021 and 2023 championship events during an AAU selection process in October 2019.
Clarksville, TN – Once again, Austin Peay State University (APSU) is the cornerstone of the City of Clarksville hosting the current Amateur Athletic Union’s Fourth-Grade National Championships and the 10-and-under DI & DII National Championships that are going on this week.
Over 50 AAU teams and 3,000 overall visitors will spend the week in Clarksville accounting for around $2.5 million for the local economy in hotel rooms, food, gas, shopping, ect., while also giving the city a chance to showcase its other venues and actives while they are here.
Clarksville, TN – Over a period of almost two weeks Clarksville will be hosting two Amateur Athletic Union national basketball tournaments, which is just another event that Austin Peay State University is involved with that helps bring in big money for the area.
While Austin Peay’s participation isn’t the only reason tournaments like that come to the area year after year there is no doubt having the university’s involvement is a key cog in the Clarksville-Montgomery County being able to bring such events in year after year.
Clarksville, TN – Local residents can expect to see an increase in out of town visitors for more of July as approximately 8,695 visitors from across the country arrive in Clarksville to compete in the AAU Boys’ 10U Basketball Division I and Division II National Championship from July 8th-13th, followed by the Girls 6th Grade National Championship July 13th-18th.
A total of 52 boys teams and 63 girls teams will be competing.
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – Sam McCracken, a 6-8, 190-pound forward from Cincinnati who helped lead his high school to a 24-5 record as a senior, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Austin Peay State University.
Formerly Clarksville United, the Glory are looking for 5th, 6th and 7th grade boys 13 and under willing and able to compete and travel. The tryouts will be held in the auxiliary gym at Clarksville High beginning at 9:00am accessed via the activities entrance (Specific grades and times for the tryouts are listed below). «Read the rest of this article»
Five AAU National Basketball Championships in Four Years Means Millions of Dollars For Clarksville – Montgomery County Community
Clarksville, TN – Over the next four years, Clarksville-Montgomery County will host five high economic impact AAU Basketball Championships bringing in a total of $8.9 million of revenue. The 2015 event will be held this upcoming July 10th-15th.
The community will welcome the 2015-2018 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) 10U Boy’s Basketball National Championships as well as the 2016 AAU 6th Grade Girl’s National Championships. In total, over 15,000 visitors will pass through to be a part of, or watch, the games. The 2017-2018 boy’s tournaments were recently awarded to the team at Visit Clarksville after a rigorous bid process. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville, TN – Just a day after winning their first District 10-AAA tournament title, Rossview High School standout Janie White made her future plans official, February 18th, by signing with Ivy League member Brown University to play basketball for the Bears.
White, a 6-foot-3 center/forward, chose Brown over more than 30 schools that had shown interest – including her other final choices Penn, Tennessee-Chattanooga, Middle Tennessee and Pepperdine.
Instant Peay Play: APSU Governors Chris Horton becoming a force on both ends of the Basketball Court
Clarksville, TN – As a freshman last season, Chris Horton made a splash for the Austin Peay State University men’s basketball team as a big-time shot blocker and solid rebounder, but still a work in progress as a scorer.
But the 2012-13 Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year has stepped up his game as a sophomore showing he can be a force on both ends of the court.
Austin Peay State University Governors announce Michigan Forward to Walk-On to Basketball Program this Fall
Clarksville, TN – Josh Ledbetter, a 6-6 frontcourt player from Shepherd (Michigan), will walk on to the Austin Peay State University men’s basketball team this fall.
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Watch President Obama Playing Daniel Day-Lewis Playing Obama [VIDEO]
The White House Correspondents' Dinner always seems to bring out funny moments from celebrities and politicians alike. This funny video was created for the 2013 dinner.
President Obama stars as Daniel Day-Lewis, who is playing President Obama in Steven Spielberg's spoof follow-up to Lincoln, entitled 'Obama'. You'll never guess who they got to play Joe Biden.


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Plushies or stuffed toys are very popular with kids, adults, and teens. They are soft and cozy, perfect for a cuddle. Plushies are a big part of our lives and can offer a sense of security and comfort.
The stuffed toy originated in the 19th century. That’s pretty recent for something that has become such a childhood staple! Originally, the toys were made as pincushions in Germany, but they became popular and were repurposed. In 1903, both in Germany and in the United States, the teddy bear was first created roughly the same time. The teddy bear became huge, and the name is still in use today to refer to stuffed toys or think about them. Bears became and have remained among the most popular stuffed creations.
Then, the popularity of stuffed toys soared. Popular literary characters, like Peter Rabbit, were made into toys, a practice that is commonplace today with popular literary, film, and television characters as well, and Peter Rabbit was the one to originate this practice. Toys were mass-produced and became a hit with kids everywhere, while for many adults, they were also sources of comfort and collector’s items. Childhood in the modern age is closely linked to the idea of plushies. Still, teens and adults also often enjoy having cute and cuddly toys as decorations or having soft versions of their favorite characters and animals.
Stuffed toys have become such a staple of childhood for a good reason. Plushies are inherently comforting, with their soft shapes, cute designs, and ability to cuddle. For kids, plushies are often significant for their emotional development, providing support in difficult situations.
Adults can also find a lot to enjoy. Many people find plushies pretty and cute, so they collect them or have sets of all their favorite characters. Many enjoy original designs.
One particularly popular type is the kawaii plushies, which draw from the Japanese aesthetic of kawaii, that is, extreme cuteness. These appeal to people of all ages and often feature amazing designs and high-quality materials. Kawaii is very appealing to people of different ages, and it uses soft colors and textures that make each plush highly pleasant to look at and hold.
Some designs are especially appealing, like the long cat plush that is very good for a hug or chubby and fluffy animal plushies that can be used as pillows.
There are many brands that offer stuffed animals, but it is a good idea to look for companies that have not just the best designs but also the best materials, ensuring that any plushie can be loved for a long time. Companies like Mewaii offer amazing soft toys with great designs, so that anyone can have a toy with a long life, whether it is to play with or to hug or to just have out as a decoration.


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New Delhi: South Korean firm Samsung Electronics Vice-Chairman Lee Jae-yong is in India, who may announce investment plans for business expansion in the country during ongoing festive season, according to reports.
Jee-yong, the only son of hospitalized Samsung Group chief Lee Kun-hee, arrived in India on Sunday and was briefed by Samsung Electronics officials in Mumbai over the company's mobile business here, Korean news agency Yonhap reported quoting sources.
"... the South Korean tech giant may make further investment to expand its presence in the world's second-largest smartphone market," Yonhap added.
Samsung is one of the key supplier to the country's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio and is very keen to get involved in 5G business.
Samsung is the second largest smartphone seller in India. According to Counterpoint Research, the Korean firm's smartphone shipments increased from 20 per cent in October-December 2018 to 25 per cent in April-June 2019 period.
During the ongoing festival season, the electronics major expects to clock a business of around Rs 3,000 crore from sale of over 20 lakh mobile phones online.
Samsung competitors Vivo and Oppo have already made massive investments announcement to ramp up their mobile manufacturing unit in the country.
The government last month slashed the tax rate for companies by almost 10 percentage points to 25.17 per cent and offered a lower rate of 17.01 per cent for new manufacturing firms in a bid to bolster economic growth rate from a six-year low by incentivising investments to help create jobs.
In June 2017 Samsung had announced investment of Rs 4,915 crore to add new capacity at the Noida plant in Uttar Pradesh and in July 2018, it had announced to double its annual handset production capacity to 120 million units by 2020.
"Right now is the investment phase. Monetization will come from our side...To me, right now, we have to create a base and right now we are only focused on the rollout of the 5G network. And do keep in mind that there's already offload happening from the 4G network to 5G, which will also improve the 4G quality," said Mittal.


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In January, I committed to read 45 books in 2015 and have been tracking my progress via the Reading Challenge on Goodreads. I’m currently nearing the end of book 25 (yea me!). Back in April, I updated you on what I’d be reading this year, and today, I’m checking back in on the rather eclectic bunch of books (both fiction and nonfiction) I’m tacking in 2015. Here’s what I’ve recently read:
- Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng: I’m almost done with this, Ng’s debut novel, and I am really enjoying it. While the plot is one readers have seen before (a main character dies and her family is devastated), Ng’s approach is original, as she explores feelings of identity, race, and connection. I highly recommend this book if you have not already read it.
- The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz: I cannot stop gushing about this book, giving it five stars on Goodreads. A 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner, this novel is part fiction, part history, part magical realism, part fantasy, and all of it’s terrific. This book is an inspired choice if you like original and unique voices in fiction writing.
- Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman: A funny book for me to read since my bébés are in elementary school, but this was my book club’s selection for July. It provoked a wonderful conversation when we met on everything from what our kids eat (or don’t eat) to bedtime routines to “adult” time. I’ll admit to not being thrilled about the book when it was first selected—I wasn’t keen on reading a parenting book—but Bringing Up Bébé is more a memoir about finding your way when you are out of your element, considered through the lens of parenting. I did especially enjoy the author’s peek into the development of the palates of French children; we Americans, with our hamburgers and chicken fingers, have a lot to learn!
- Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter: This book, which took the author 15 years to write (while he worked on other projects), moves back and forth from la dolce vita Italy, to Hollywood, to Idaho. With rich characters (both real and imagined), Beautiful Ruins is both poignant and hopeful. This would be a good book to pack in your beach bag this summer.
- Delicious! by Ruth Reichl: I found this book in a used book store (or, as I like to call stores like that, the place to find buried treasure) and quickly devoured (pun intended) it in a weekend. An engaging story about a young woman who moves to New York City to join an esteemed culinary magazine only to see the publication go out of business, Delicious! benefits from Reichl’s extensive years as a food critic and magazine editor. The book is filled with details about New York and cooking, and would make a fun read on a trip this summer.
- Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming: I’m a fan of Alan Cumming’s (he steals every scene in The Good Wife), so I looked forward to reading his memoir which chronicles his upbringing in Scotland, how he got into acting, and his complicated and difficult relationship with his father. Thankfully, the adult Alan comes across as someone who has an enormous capacity for love and fun and has moved on from the hurt of his childhood. I later learned that Alan narrated the audio version of his book and wished I had listened to it. (I’m such a sucker for a Scottish accent!)
I’m also (still) working on Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
by Laura Hillenbrand (very good but sad) and H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald (also good). Next up is Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. Also, for book club, I’m going to re-read The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
Quite a mix, isn’t it? That’s what I love most about my reading list this year – a real array of stories and voices.
What are you reading this summer? What do you recommend I add to my to read list? Tell me in the comments, and happy reading!
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