As the first Release Series FR-S (the aging xB is debuting its tenth alongside it), this special edition has been spruced up by Toyota Racing Development with a series of visual and aerodynamic enhancements to give the FR-S a bit of extra edge. Included in the Release Series 1.0 is an upgraded aero kit, an exhaust tip for every cylinder in the engine (that makes four, folks), and a lowered suspension with TRD springs and HID headlamps. Did we mention it's all capped by Yuzu yellow paint?
Inside, you'll find black seats with T-pattern upholstery, a TRD steering wheel, shifter and cargo mat, dual-zone climate control and push-button ignition with smart key. Scion isn't saying exactly what this model will cost, but it is saying it will come in under $30,000 (before the $755 delivery charge).
Only 1,500 individually numbered examples will be made, with deliveries beginning in August.
TORRANCE, Calif., (April 16, 2014) – Scion FR-S fans, get ready for a modern take on the sports coupe's racing roots. Scion revealed its FR-S Release Series 1.0 at the New York International Auto Show today, drawing on track heritage and the expertise of Toyota Racing Development (TRD).
The FR-S Release Series 1.0 will contain just 1,500 vehicles with a collection of enhanced features, including a custom-designed aero kit with a rear spoiler and side fender garnish. Additional highlights include the TRD Quad Tip Exhaust System, TRD lowering springs and Smart Key with Push Button Start. If all those additions aren't enough to turn heads, the bright Yuzu exterior paint color will definitely catch some attention.
"It's fitting that the first Scion FR-S Release Series draws on the rich motorsports history that inspired the FR-S design while standing out in new ways that will excite our drivers," said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. "FR-S enthusiasts will appreciate the side spoilers and lowered stance that deliver a look and feel meant for the track, at a price meant for them."
The series vehicles will come with either six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Dynamic Rev Management® technology. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) will start under $30,000, excluding the delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee of $755.
Additional FR-S Release Series 1.0 features include:
- TRD steering wheel
- TRD shift knob
- Black seats with T-pattern
- HID headlamps with LED daytime running lights
- Dual auto AC
- TRD logo cargo mat
Each vehicle will feature its sequential release series badge (1 of 1500) inlayed on its brushed aluminum shifter surround plate. The cars are expected to arrive in dealerships in August.
For more information about the FR-S Release Series 1.0, visit www.scion.com/FRSRS.


text:
I have listened to this CD collection several times now, and my verdict is: This is one of the finest jazz vocal collections available on the songs of composer George Gershwin, interpreted by Susannah McCorkle. The singer's voice fits each song perfectly, as if Gershwin had her in mind when he wrote these lovely classic songs.
There are 15 songs in this collection, SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME: THE SONGS OF GEORGE GERSHWIN. Among the songs are found "They Can't Take That Away From Me," "Someone To Watch Over Me," "Love Walked In," "I Love You Porgy," "Summertime," "Will You Remember Me?/Drifting Along With The Tide" medley,"'S Wonderful," among others. Susannah McCorkle gives one of the very finest renditions ever made of "Love Walked In." She is perfect on "I Got Rhythm" and "It Ain't Necessarily So." Give a listen to the lively performance of "I Got Rhythm."
The solo work on this collection is outstanding, and please take special note on the performances of Randy Sandke on trumpet and Conrad Herwig on trombone for exceptional solo interpretations. It is evident that the musicians and the singer are an excellent collaboration, and the joy of the performances comes across readily to the listening audience. Every performer is topnotch in this collection of Gershwin songs.
Excellent production values. Flawless. This one should be in every Gershwin collector's home CD collection, and a must-have for Susannah McCorkle fans. McCorkle's phrasing and delivery is entertaining and enjoyable.
There will never be another jazz vocalist just like Susannah McCorkle. She died on May 19, 2001.

domain: artistic


text:
What hormones and high cholesterol treatment NOT to use and how to safely treat high cholesterol...
High cholesterol equals increased health risks! Yet for decades, the hormones and high cholesterol treatment was to take a synthetic estrogen supplementation.
That is, until the results published in 2002 of the government's studies on thousands of women and what's called the Women's Health Initiative.
This women's health study found clear health risks were associated with using synthetic estrogen for treating menopause symptoms and hormones and high cholesterol treatment.
The thousands of women that were part of this women's health study were found to have higher risk of stroke and other heart disease when using the estrogen prescription drugs.
A much safer and effective approach to hormones and high cholesterol treatment is found using natural progesterone supplementation, according to Dr. John R. Lee, Harvard-trained family physician and author of What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Menopause.
Natural progesterone increases the burning of body fat for energy and also has anti-inflammatory properties. Both of these functions should help protect against coronary heart disease in men and women.
Based on the studies of women's health and synthetic estrogen supplementation and Dr. Lee's decades of family practice, the conclusions are - hormones and high cholesterol are best treated using natural progesterone supplementation.
Simple! Progesterone balances the cell-proliferation characteristics of estrogen, especially the estrogen estridiol. Too much estridiol in the body means that cells reproduce FASTER than is normal...and that is related to increased cancer risk!
For women, excess estridiol is related to increased breast and uterine cancer risks, and for men an increase in prostate cancer risk.
Besides hormones, want to know the best and safest hormones and high cholesterol treatment to use?
There are plenty of clinical studies that PROVE that this natural high cholesterol treatment really works!
Not only does it lower high cholesterol levels safely, it does so much more cheaply than the Statin drugs. And over 90 clinical studies have proven its safety and effectiveness.
Read more about this
hormones and high cholesterol lowering formulation here.
The two primary ingredients in this effective cholesterol lowering formula are policosanol and guggilipid. Both of these natural cholesterol lowering supplements have medical proof that they work, and work safely!
There's no need to expose yourself to the expense and dangerous side effects associated with the prescription Statin drugs.
Examine this informative website and its hormones and high cholesterol lowering formula that really works. Click on this link that takes you to the
hormones and high cholesterol natural formula.
Correcting the hormones and cholesterol balance is crucial for good health!
And fortunately, you can use the proven natural cholesterol lowering nutrients to keep cholesterol levels in the healthy range.
Lowering high cholesterol and hormones and high cholesterol related articles:
Natural hormone therapy and natural bioidentical hormones.
Women's health initiative findings about synthetic hormones.
Learn about medication for anxiety and depression disorder.
Depression hurts and acupuncture depression will help treat it.
Learn about hysterectomy and symptoms after hysterectomy.
Back pain relief - preventing and relieving back pain naturally...
Is there a cinnamon and cholesterol lowering study?
Naturally lowering cholesterol information.
Here are the healthy cooking oils.
Omega 3 studies and fish oil's health benefits.
Back to Top
l Home l About Us l Policy l Magazines l Hair Care l Oral Care l Allergies l Treadmills ll Personal Care l Hair Removal l Fitness Equipment l Anti-Aging Creams l Water Filters ll Beauty Products l Juicing l Fragrances l Aromatherapy l Omega-3 l FTC disclosure l
Copyright (c) Personal Wellness Network, Inc. All Rights Reserved
And FDA Disclaimer.

domain: biology


text:
author od the HIGH TREASON and DOGMA, A RED DOOR, AND A BIRTHDAY 1.Tell us a bit about yourself – something that we will not find in the official author’s bio?
Everybody likes Haruki Murakami, but, how many like them because of the inclusion of his musical knowledge and taste into his novels? I love him because he does magical realism as good as any of the original members of the Latin American Boom, but very especially because he’s a music lover like I am and always includes music in his novel. I’ve been learning classical/Spanish guitar for over 15 years.
For example, I the novel you will be publishing this summer I included the song Charlotte Sometimes of The Cure. The song fit perfectly the narrative and the main character, who by the way, turned out to be an opinionated music snob, like those guys from the film High Fidelity; or me…2. Do you remember what was your first story (article, essay, or poem) about and when did you write it?
The first writing I ever did was a collection of poems, although it you read it now you would realize none of them were any good, or even a poem! At that time I was deep into Romanticism, things like Goethe’s Werther, Victor Hugo, etc.
3. What is the title of your latest book and what inspired it?
The tittle is Dogma, A Red Door and A Birthday. It is scheduled to be published with Adelaide Books this upcoming Summer. I wanted to write female characters and was looking for a good story. This particular morning, while listening to National Public radio, I heard about forced marriage in the United States. I knew of some forms of forced marriage but didn’t know how pervasive the problem was domestically or that it extended well-beyond certain religions and sects. I began to do research, including interviews with people working for non-profits addressing the issue. During one of those interviews I learned the story of this particular woman, which was an inspiration for the novel.
4. How long did it take you to write your latest work and how fast do you write (how many words daily)?
It took me about two and a half years. Since I work as a maxillofacial prosthodontist and have two children and wife, I can’t write every day. Plus, sometimes, even if I have the time, I can’t write at all; at times I have no mojo. Sometimes I sit and write for four hours, sometimes 30 min. it varies a lot, but I do write at least 3-4 days a week.5. Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes. I map my stories before I begin writing them in a large poster, as if it was a road and I was giving directions to somebody. It gets messy and rarely I remain faithful to it, but it helps me stay organize.6. Is writing the only form of artistic expression that you utilize, or is there more to your creativity than just writing?
As I said, I play guitar, although I don’t have the level say I can express with the instrument. I am playing somebody else’s music and doing it so in a fairly mechanical way. My profession does have a degree of art. I make facial and dental prostheses. I have to sculpt wax, select colors, deal with form, etc.7. Authors and books that have influenced your writings?
I love existentialism, Magical Realism, Confessional Literature, novels that explore a social or a historical issue, as well as books that seem simple but have a deeper meaning, like Platero And I.
Jorge Luis Borges by far as #1. Haruki Murakami, Dominique La Pierre & Larry Collins, Julio Cortázar, Mario Vargas Llosa, Sandor Marai, Patrick Suskind, Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath, Penelope Farmer, Fernando Aramburu, Rómulo Gallegos, and among the classics; Dostoevsky, Faulkner, Agatha Christie, Balzac… so many great writers. I’m sure you ask me tomorrow and the list is different except for Borges.8. What are you working on right now? Anything new cooking in the wordsmith’s kitchen?
I have a magical realistic novel that I actually finished before Dogma, but that it isn’t published yet. It is about people dreaming each other during different pivotal periods of human history. Each of them is dealing with terrible tragedies and choosing to immigrate. There is a lot of Borges there, as well as historical fiction.
Currently I am writing a novel regarding the Venezuelan immigration experience in the U.S. It is based on a true story and it touches not just the Venezuelan crisis but also Trump’s immigration policies.
9. We recently re-edited your novel High Treason, which was about the beginning of Chavismo; about the origins of the current humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Can one say this new novel is part High treason Part 2?
I Guess you could in the sense that in the new novel I’m showing the consequence of what was described in High Treason, although none of the characters from High treason are in this novel. High Treason was very emotional for me to write, and I think it shows in the writing. As you know, critics rated it highly. But I don’t care for sequels, trilogies, etc. They may be sisters, but each child is different.9. Did you ever think about the profile of your readers? What do you think – who reads and who should read your books?
People older than 25 because only then they can probably relate to some of my usual characters. People who enjoy historical and social issues that are explore trough character emotion, with serious research behind it but that in terms of pace it isn’t heavy literary fiction either. My novels typically have symbols, a deeper meaning and they reveal more than just pure entertainment.10. Do you have any advice for new writers/authors?
Become observant of human nature. Even the tiniest situation can be the source of a great story.11. What is the best advice (about writing) you have ever heard?
Don’t hurry.12. How many books you read annually and what are you reading now? What is your favorite literary genre?
I read about twenty nooks a year. Currently I am reading a novel in Spanish by Arturo Uslar Pietri, a Venezuelan recipient of the Principe de Asturias Prize who became famous as he coined the term Magical Realism in literature. It is a book about John of Austria.
I don’t have a favorite genre. It’s easier to say that I don’t ever read Fantasy, or Erotica. I extremely rarely read Horror or Science Fiction.13. What do you deem the most relevant about your writing? What is the most important to be remembered by readers?
I promise I’ll make them think. They may like or dislike the novel, or even my writing, but at the end of it, the subject will stay with them for some time.14. What is your opinion about the publishing industry today and about the ways authors can best fit into the new trends?
Like music, the publishing industry struggles with the economics and especially with the immediate satisfaction the public at large tends to prefer. This results in certain homogenization that isn’t great for nurturing quality. That means it is very difficult even for a great author to be signed or even noticed by a big publisher. Smaller publishers are a bit more accessible and tend to take more risk in the content, but many of them struggle to deliver enough support for a novel to be noticed. I think the only thing authors can do is to write the best they can and do so with their heart, as well as to be as participant and cooperative with their publishers as they can.


An Iberville Parish bridge will relieve congestion along the LA 1 Corridor caused by high traffic volumes accessing I-10 and the Mississippi River Bridge at Baton Rouge. In addition, an Iberville Parish bridge will enhance mobility and access across the Mississippi River that has stymied the growth of residential, commercial and industrial development, especially in Iberville Parish due to the lack of efficient connectivity between interests in Iberville Parish, which sits astride on both sides of the river.
Key Areas of Need
A new bridge in Iberville Parish will also enhance hurricane evacuation routing for populations in the lower Atchafalaya, Lafourche and Barataria basins of coastal South Louisiana. In addition, an alternate route to US 61 and I-10 is needed due to flooding during Hurricane Isaac.
An additional Mississippi Bridge crossing in Iberville Parish opens up industrial development and movement of workers, as well as increase accessibility and bring traffic relief to I-10 for those commuting to the west bank, west towards Lafayette and relieve traffic movement towards Nicholson Drive and LSU.
Perhaps best of all, this new bridge location offers a compelling alternative to a bypass around Baton Rouge.


text:
When 24-year-old Lioness Chloe Kelly celebrated scoring England’s winning Euro goal by showing the world her sports bra, she sent a message of freedom around the globe. More specifically, Kelly’s euphoric goal party, on the Wembley turf, demonstrated the emancipation that women and girls can enjoy when they’re given the time and space to play sports and dominate arenas that for decades have been held by men.
Social media, already ignited by a football match that spoke to a moment of change far bigger than its 120 minutes, exploded. Kelly’s image became instantly iconic: her face beaming, her blonde hair scraped into a high ponytail and her teammates in pursuit as she ran across the vast pitch in her white Nike sports bra and shorts, swinging her England shirt above her head.
Overnight, it became the defining image of a history-making moment in sport, triumphantly printed on the front and back pages of newspapers and shared across the internet. In a world that has censored women and their bodies, taught us to stay in our box and hide “imperfect” figures, or just told us over and over again that “girls don’t play that kind of sport”, Kelly’s unbridled, unselfconscious, top-off celebrations proved we are firmly in a new era. They were a lesson in liberation that can transcend both football and sport.

domain: news


text:
The Hesbaye (French), or Haspengouw (Dutch, in medieval Latin: Hasbania or Haspinga) is a geophysical region in Belgium, mainly defining the southern part of the province of Limburg. Other parts are also found in neighbouring provinces: northwestern Liège, southeastern Flemish Brabant and northeastern Walloon Brabant. The Limburgish portion consists the cities of Tongeren, Sint-Truiden, Bilzen and Borgloon, the Flemish Brabant portion includes Tienen, Landen and Zoutleeuw, the Walloon Brabant portion includes Jodoigne and in Liège the towns Hannut and Waremme.
Geographically, Hesbaye borders on two similar regions of rolling hills: to the west Hageland, to the south, on the other side of the river Meuse (Dutch: Maas), the Condroz. To the north it borders on the flat sandy Campine (Dutch: Kempen) region. To the south and east it borders on the valley of the Meuse.
The fertile ground of this region's rolling countryside is mainly used for agricultural purposes, and in this context it is often divided into two divisions, with the boundary running through Sint-Truiden, Borgloon and Tongeren. The northern "Humid" (Dutch Vochtig) part has a high water table and many springs; it is by far the main fruit growing area of Belgium, as well as home to some of the most northerly vineyards in Belgium. The southern "Dry" division is somewhat more fertile and the ground water sinks more easily; in this region sugar beet, chicory, flax, rapeseed and grains (90% of which is wheat and barley) are cultivated.
From the seventh century Hesbaye was an important fief in the northwestern marches of the Merovingian kingdom of Austrasia. It lay in "that region where the western foreland of the Eifel meets the south-western fringe of silva carbonaria, a woodland frequently mentioned in Frankish historiography." The Merovingian county was consolidated from the old mark Haspinga of which the final -ga element survives in the -gouw of the modern Dutch name: Gau (plural Gaue) was an old Frankish term for a political division, equivalent in its etymology to the French pays.
Hesbines (confusingly spelled Hispania in some old documents) was perhaps set apart for Lambertus (born 640), son of Guerin, count of Poitiers (ca. 612 in Austrasia, – 677/87). It was mentioned in the division of territories between Charles the Bald and Louis the German in 870 in the Treaty of Meerssen, which specifically mentions that it had four counties at that time. Its exact boundaries are unclear but it may have stretched as far west as Leuven and the River Dyle. Judging from the ancient catholic Archdeaconry of Hesbaye, it may also have stretched to the east of the Maas river.
Known counts of Hesbaye are Ingerman and Robert, who had shared ancestry. Robert the Strong, who founded the dynasty of the dukes of Brabant and the kings of France, also known as Capetians, seems to have descended from this family.
In the 10th century, counties considered to have been within the country of Hesbaye included a County of Avernas (with its capital town in modern Hannut), a county which was itself called Hasbania, possibly between the Jeker River and the Meuse, and the County of Hocht (with its capital town in modern Lanaken). It is possible that Vliermaal played a role in a county also, because in later times it was a court town for the County of Loon. (Because the region may have been considered much bigger, it is likely that some counties in modern Flemish Brabant and Liège were also included, for example the County of Leuven.)
In 1040, the Emperor Henry III recognized a fiefdom called Hasbania as being under the prince-bishop Nithard of Liège. This Hasbania may have been one of the smaller counties within the Hesbaye, but it seems that the important County of Loon, which had formed out of the Counties of Avernas and Hocht, was considered to be held under it. Much later, the County of Loon was integrated it with the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. Areas to the west of Loon came under the increasing power of the County of Brabant.
Today Hesbaye continues to be rural, with many small villages. Théo Brulard, La Hesbaye. Étude géographique d'économie rurale (Louvain) 1962, attempted to disengage the original aspect of the region from its open, deforested agricultural aspect of modern times, characterising Hesbaye as a human region rather than a natural one.
- Graesse, Johann Georg Theodor / Benedict, Friedrich: Orbis latinus, Lexikon lateinischer geographischer Namen des Mittelalters und der Neuzeit, Großausg. / bearb. und hrsg. von Helmut Plechl ..., Bd.: 2, E - M, Braunschweig, 1972, pg. 214
- "Vlaams infocentrum land- en tuinbouw - Zeg nooit Vochtig-Haspengouw tegen Droog-Haspengouw - VILT". Vilt.be. 2006-07-22. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
- Vanderkindere, Léon (1902), "9", La formation territoriale des principautés belges au Moyen Age (PDF), 2, p. 128
- Baerten (1965), "Les origines des comtes de Looz et la formation territoriale du comté", Revue belge de philologie et d'histoire, 43 (2): 468 and Baerten (1965), "Les origines des comtes de Looz et la formation territoriale du comté (suite et fin)", Revue belge de philologie et d'histoire, 43 (4)
- Rolf Badenhausen, "Merovingians by the Svava?" Identifying Didrek of the Old Swedish Thidrekssaga with Theuderich, son of Clovis; includes Geographic glossary of placenames
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hesbaye.|

domain: geography


A homestead is an integrated production system where trees, crops, livestock and poultry are found in and around the household residence in Bangladesh. It is a potential production unit that provides various product, service and ecological functions. Almost all people in Bangladesh including landless households have homesteads in which they grow trees and crops even in a small piece of land. This study characterizes the species composition, diversity and productivity of the homestead production system in the Teknaf peninsula, southeastern Bangladesh. Survey data collection was from a total of 180 homesteads covering five household categories: large, medium, small, marginal and landless. Vegetable, fruit, timber, and livestock and poultry were common components in the homestead production system. Various types of plants were mainly concentrated in back yards, front yards, boundaries and corners of homesteads. The mean number of tree species per homestead was about 15. In total, 189 tree and shrub species were recorded, and were distinctly high and low in the large (363.7) and landless (55.7) household categories. Species composition, diversity and productivity of homesteads were found to be related to household categories. Richness and diversity of tree and shrub species increased with household size. Betel nut was the dominant tree species followed by mango, jackfruit and coconut. Annual income from homesteads also varied among the household categories, with a mean contribution of the homestead to annual income of about 25 %. A large portion of homestead income came from betel nut trees. There is scope to increase species diversity and income by designing homesteads with the engagement of women and other family members.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes


text:
Territorial animation program for the emergence of new development ideas from the civil society of the Bagnoli district
Co’Bagnoli is a public consultation process managed by a group of multidisciplinary experts on behalf of Invitalia, and aimed at the inhabitants of the former Italsider district of Naples.
The process involved the creation of thematic laboratory sessions for the identification of concrete proposals for the area.
Our role was to coordinate consultation and comparison events. The experts who attended carried out an in-depth study of the neighborhood: after drawing a map of the most significant social realities in the area, they carried out interviews collecting aspirations, suggestions and project proposals.
The comparison events were divided into a plenary session for presentation and debate, followed by three thematic tables for sharing and elaborating ideas with focus on 4 themes: culture, tourism, welfare and the environment.
At the first of the thematic tables, participation was free and open to the public: citizens proposed and discussed various project ideas, then inserted on the online platform on the #RilancioBagnoli, website, open to the analysis of anyone wishing to take part in the sharing process.
In the following tables the projects debated online in the previous months were re-presented and discussed in the presence of Invitalia technicians, who listened to the proposals from the representatives of the various social groups present at the tables and understood their needs.


text:
Background: Previous studies have reported the protective effects on skin elasticity of the edible marine seaweed Ecklonia cava, which acts through regulation of both antioxidative and anti-inflammatory responses.
Aim: We evaluated the effect of E. cava and one of its components, dioxinodehydroeckol, on hair-shaft growth in cultured human hair follicles and on hair growth in mice.
Methods: The MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay was used to check cell viability of human dermal papilla cells (DPCs) and outer root sheath (ORS) cells after treatment with E. cava and its metabolite, dioxinodehydroeckol. Hair-shaft growth was measured using the in vitro hair-follicle organ-culture system, in the presence or absence of E. cava and dioxinodehydroeckol. Anagen induction activity was examined by topical application of E. cava to the dorsal skin of C57BL/6 mice. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 expression was measured by reverse transcriptase PCR and ELISA.
Results: The proliferation activity was found to be highest for the ethyl acetate-soluble fraction of E. cava (EAFE) in DPCs and in ORS cells. Treatment with EAFE resulted in elongation of the hair shaft in cultured human hair follicles, and promoted transition of the hair cycle from the telogen to the anagen phase in the dorsal skin of C57BL/6 mice. In addition, EAFE induced an increase in IGF-1 expression in DPCs. Dioxinodehydroeckol, a component of E. cava, induced elongation of the hair shaft, an increase in proliferation of DPCs and ORS cells, and an increase in expression of IGF-1 in DPCs.
Conclusions: These results suggest that E. cava containing dioxinodehydroeckol promotes hair growth through stimulation of DPCs and ORS cells.
© 2013 British Association of Dermatologists.

domain: literature


Cross-Play episode four is now live! We considered just drinking in celebration instead of actually recording the podcast, but who are we kidding? We’re probably already drunk when we record. The Cross-Play Podcast brings you the greatest collaborative podcast between PSLS and Game Revolution writers, crossing site, state, and country borders. This week features our British guy saying the line “a Batman Lara Croft knocking around in trees and murdering folks.” Seriously, this is don’t-miss-it kind of stuff!
The Cross-Play Podcast sees worlds collide as PlayStation LifeStyle and our sister site Game Revolution come together to talk about what we all do best: games. In the fourth episode, we talk about Nintendo Labo’s failure as a cardboard-based peripheral that is more expensive than a standard game (do you want a cardboard piano or God of War?). We also go over Shadow of the Tomb Raider and how its reveal was lackluster after having waited so long since the last teaser. Nearing the end, there’s conversation about how games like Destiny 2 can evolve and change, and whether we’re opening to revisiting those games once they are made better. Finally we talk about government getting involved in games and legislating player’s emotional and arbitrary value of items in loot boxes.
This is the next episode in a weekly podcast series for PSLS and GR readers (and now listeners), with every new episode coming to you right here on PSLS every Tuesday (we actually made it out on Tuesday this time!). We’re always looking for more questions from our readers to answer in each episode, so if there’s something you wanted to ask us, then sound off in the comments section below.
If you’ve missed any episodes, listen to the full history of the Cross-Play Podcast right here.
In our next episode, we’ll be talking about how awesome the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer is, and probably getting into other zany antics and anecdotes that betray each of our regional backgrounds.
This episode of the Cross-Play Podcast features PSLS Editor-in-Chief Cameron Teague and Senior Editor Chandler Wood joined by GR’s Executive Editor Paul Tamburro and Lead Editor Jason Faulkner, with us covering the biggest releases of the past couple of weeks along with the biggest gaming news. Listen to the podcast with SoundCloud and YouTube below. We have iTunes and Spotify versions set to follow in the very near future:
What did you think of this episode of the Cross-Play Podcast? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and we’ll see you next week!


The indomitable sound of Luedji Luna!
Born in Salvador, Luedji Luna is a singer, songwriter, and the daughter of black political activists. She began her artistic career in the literary movement "Palavra Preta", and her debut album, "Um Corpo no Mundo", released in Oct. 2017. In it she portrays the African diaspora, talks about the strength of black women and the departure from Bahia that causes an allegorical longing.
Nominated at the Latin Grammy Awards and with two albums released and an EP the artist has already managed to consolidate her position in this new generation of Brazilian music, which brings a lot of freshness and new ways to interpret the popular music of Brazil.
Luedji Luna sings, as she says, her own truths, and the truth of millions of afro-Brazilian people and women. Intense and intimate in her lyrics, the artist delivers a work of personal experiences, from power to overcoming.
In her new show Luedji on stage vibrates loudly about resistance, with an essential speech about the black movement, bringing necessary debates about racism and imprisonment, LGBTQIA+phobia and genocide.
Three years have passed from "A Body in the World" and after the 2019 international tour, in the middle of October 2020 Luedji releases her second album, "Bom Mesmo É Estar Underwater". Crossed by motherhood, Luedji Luna creates a narrative that continues the 2017 album, a narrative of a black woman in a world that differentiates everyone by skin color and gender.
The artist's second album mixes rhythms, lyrics and poetry that comes to consolidate her as one of the great highlights of what would be the Brazilian "neo MPB". With part of the music recorded in African countries, such as Kenya, Burundi, and Madagascar, with the participation of local musicians and co-production by Kenyan guitarist Kato Change, the junction of jazz, R&B, MPB, and African rhythms fills - and overflows - the twelve tracks of the work that place the artist speaking in the first person about love, unlove, humanity, desire, and feelings.
When the smooth jazz-funk of "Chororô" segues into a cover of "Ain't Got No," Luna's ideological relationship with Nina Simone becomes evident. Like Simone, Luedji Luna is struggling to be a complex individual in an industry that prefers to toe the line of submission.
Luedji Luna manages to move through these thorny issues with a lightness in his voice and a mixture of rhythms, sometimes dancing, sometimes contemplative, of diverse themes: affection, abandonment, black genocide, ancestry, empowerment, spirituality, healing, and the orixás with intense poetic charge.
A few seconds of immersion under a wave that envelops and soothes. Under crystal clear waters, one hears the voice of Lande Onawale, a Brazilian poet who sings the introduction "Uanga" repeated in two lines: "Love is something that grinds, muximba/E then the same thing that makes it heal", thus begins the visual album. After winning the "album of the year" category at the WME Awards Music, the visual album, directed by the singer, won an award at the Music Video Festival as "best national video in extended format".


text:
Flora Midi Dress
- Blush floral midi dress
- Fabric has some stretch
- Long sleeves with ruffle and asymmetrical hem
- Pair this cute dress with heels and earrings
Material and Care:
- 100% rayon
- Hand wash, line dry
- Patterns may vary
- Materials may have natural variations
- Colors may vary from different viewing devices.
* All items are final sale, no refunds or exchanges will be given.

domain: design


text:
Concerns have been raised about the gaping holes in New Zealand's defence with 1600 border workers still without a single vaccine as the country is running out of jabs.
The COVID Delta variant from India is surging around the world killing people by the thousands and it's battering at New Zealand's border with 30 cases caught in MIQ.
We're about to run out of vaccine stocks to help protect us from it, with COVID Response Minister Chris Hipkins revealing on Wednesday the next batch of COVID-19 vaccines are due to arrive the same day New Zealand's supplies run out.
"We've taken the decision that we'd rather have vaccines in people's arms than waiting in fridges," he said.
Tuesday is D-Day when we'll get down to our last vials and when Pfizer is due to deliver another 150,000 doses.
Getting doses in arms is more vital than ever as new modelling shows to protect against the viral Delta variant, almost the entire country - 97 percent of New Zealanders (including teenagers and infants) - will need a jab.
Until we reach that point, we'll still need controls - like alert levels, managed isolation and masks.
"I'm not going to settle for any target less than everybody being offered the chance to get the vaccine," Hipkins said.
But offering the vaccine does not mean needles in arms.
"I think it's highly unlikely we'll get to 97 percent [of Kiwis vaccinated] if you look at the number of people refusing to get a vaccine."
New Zealand's first line of defence also still has gaping holes. Of the 11,500 border workers who are supposed to be vaccinated - just 83 percent are, a further 3 percent have only had their first dose and 14 percent (1600 people) still haven't had a single jab.
But Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said many of these people are only at the sites "fleetingly" as part of their work.
The Government is considering extending the mandatory vaccination border order to all frontline border workers, including the ports - and its hundreds of different companies employing thousands of workers.
But the independent chair of New Zealand port companies' CEOs' group, Charles Finny, says some workers are reluctant to get vaccinated for personal and medical reasons.
He's warning mandatory vaccines could jeopardise the workforce.
"Some of those people are in essential jobs and they're very difficult to replace."
But if the Delta variant of COVID-19 comes to New Zealand any lives lost will be impossible to replace.


text:
5 Essential Elements For travel vaccination costs melbourneOnly OzTREKK provides invaluable advice and inside details about Australian universities—for free.
Right after an integrated lunch at Bondi Beach, you will stop by a Sydney opal retail outlet, where you'll learn about the varied sorts of opals in Australia And just how they are manufactured.
"Go the additional length. I snorkel on a yearly basis inside the Caribbean … this reef has blue/purple coral, starfish, and big clams … very nice place."
extension, you can transfer to Paihia in the morning. Usually, you can expect to transfer early this morning towards the Auckland airport for just a connecting flight in Sydney or Brisbane before your return flight to the United States. You will obtain each day when you fly east, crossing the International Date Line.
Therefore you’ll get it done up near, as your resident Program Director introduces you to definitely Aussie cattle gurus and New Zealand's indigenous Maori—every one of the engaging individuals that give this Section of the world its deserved popularity for friendliness and good cheer.
The equilibrium of the working day is at leisure to unwind just after your abroad flight prior to starting your Australia & New Zealand tour in earnest.
Thrust from an urban location his comment is here into an inhospitable wilderness, the convicts needed to speedily triumph over adversity just to stay alive.
Men and women in Group quarters - Wards in general hospitals for people who definitely have no usual dwelling elsewhere (%)
Even so, what was once a bawdy warren of warehouses, taverns, and homes of unwell repute is currently considered one of Australia's most charming enclaves, with high-quality procuring and exceptional dining places.
, an historic ceremonial web site. Then find out more in regards to the lifestyle and background of where can i get travel vaccinations in melbourne the area throughout a take a look at towards the Rotorua Museum. Delight in time for lunch on your own and independent discovery this afternoon.
, or genealogy, tracing their roots because they connect with not only their ancestors but to all mother nature, such as the land and sky, every one of the way back to the start of creation.
, a standard Maori war cry. To encounter the haka is frequently noticed for a badge of honor even for opposing teams.
"Viewing the Kaitao University was the highlight of the trip. I like The point that Grand Circle delivers monetary assist to colleges in various nations around the world."
Carry a essential initially assist kit, customised for view publisher site your actions. For lengthier stays consider a needle and syringe pack and medicine for travellers diarrhoea.

domain: travel


text:
Excellent post! I’ve been dermarolling for months now, and I am about to include Rosemary Oil to my program.
scalp inflammation – possibly from bone progress, mechanical rigidity, genetic predisposition, or an unidentified variable – contributes to scalp scarring, and this scalp scarring inevitably chokes our hair follicles of blood, oxygen, and nutrients… shrinking the follicles and leading to baldness.
In addition, the rats obtaining rosemary extract were being also observed to obtain larger sized diameter blood vessels. And what did the researchers infer? The vasodilatory effects of rosemary extract have been mainly responsible for improved pores and skin graft survival.
Other rodent reports showed that rosmarinic acid can lower scar tissue development in chemically-induced liver fibrosis, and thru many different signaling pathways… probably the most noteworthy of that is a discount in the expression of reworking advancement element beta a person (TGFβ-one) – a signaling protein that’s elevated in balding scalp tissues.
I don’t Feel so, as it appears that evidently when rosemary oil and minoxidil likely have overlapping mechanisms of motion, they don’t all overlap — this means there might be get pleasure from making use of both.
But if you’re heading to use both equally rosemary and minoxidil, follow 2x daily for minoxidil no matter what. When on a daily basis minoxidil use has still to point out improvements to hair (at the very least from the scientific tests I’ve examine).
P.P.S. I just realised you might have SIBO to be a possibility. I’ve not long ago been diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) I do not know how long I could have had it for, it absolutely was only lately After i at last decided to talk to my health practitioner about bad digestion and many others.
Skin flaps are commonly connected with skin necrosis (pores and skin death) due to their compromised blood move. The investigators observed that rats dealt with with rosemary extract under
Remember to make clear as some suggests one.5mm dermaroller must be performed by Experienced dr. rather than in your house as it coronary heart. Make sure you explain can I perform it at your house because cont afford to pay for heading Qualified and should I perform weekly or regular due to the fact recovery time here could demanded far more?
Even so, proof and anecdotes similar to this direct me to feel there could be some serious advantage to your blended method, specifically for far better hair regrowth.
Hey Paz – the results are very impressive, and also the evidence thus far seems to suggest that a topical vasodilator + mechanical stimulation can be a good hair regrowth protocol. To answer your dilemma – JD and I didn’t use any topicals. For some time I never endorsed / advocated for using any topicals for the reason that I feared they'd detrimentally inhibit particular signaling proteins in a single of mechanical stimulation’s largest mechanisms of motion: acute inflammation generation.
I don’t know why the scientists resolved to compare Rogaine 2% as opposed to rosemary oil. Concerning any oversight I'd’ve produced, could you make sure you issue me to your text to which you’re referring? I’m satisfied to elaborate.
With Having said that, I’d endorse making use of the oils following a therapeutic massage — as they will make the scalp slippery and thus maximize friction in opposition to the scalp pores and skin and your arms — generating the massages somewhat more challenging to accomplish.
3) Inside ordinary quantities, brushing doesn’t seriously have any appreciable influence — good or detrimental — on hair high quality. So I wouldn’t stress excessive. Usually there are some readers right here who do boar bristle brushing taps to purposefully inflame the scalp — and they use the comb as a device for mechanical stimulation to emulate a gentler dermarolling session.

domain: medical


text:
With Instructables you can share what you make with the world, and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.
Step by step instruction on how to make a Valentine's day card using cardstock and patterned papers.
Easiest and Fun Hand Made Christmas Cardsby lisaraygbor
Handmade Christmas Tagsby Jesswilde
Mini Handmade Card for the Valentine's Dayby origamite
Handmade Valentines Card Using an Old 45 Recordby KatieatVintageVinylJournals
DIY love card. Greeting card making. How to make endless love card. Paper crafts / Ju...by DIY beauty and easy.
Let your inbox help you discover our best projects, classes, and contests. Instructables will help you learn how to make anything!
© 2016 Autodesk, Inc.


After much debate, In-N-Out is officially coming to Rancho Mirage.
The Rancho Mirage City Council voted 4-0 to bring the burger chain to the Rancho Las Palmas Shopping Center on Highway 111 and Magnesia Falls. Mayor ProTem G. Dana Hobart recused himself from the vote.
People who live in the area are still fighting back, voicing their concerns they believe the popular restaurant will bring. Many residents in today’s meeting wore “Residents over revenue” shirts as they took the podium during public comment.
City officials said the In-N-Out will bring business and new, six-figure jobs.
“This will be 50 new jobs in really good-paying jobs,” Katie Stice, executive director for the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce.
Traffic has been a major issue for those opposed to the restaurant.
“We’re very concerned about the number of cars coming through the late-night hours,” said Julie Scorziell, owner of property near In-N-Out site.
The planning commission’s traffic count determined that traffic in the intersections near the restaurant will not be significantly impacted during peak PM hours. Traffic counts for the area were conducted in August.
Earlier this week, residents went to the site of the new restaurant and held a protest, saying fast food restaurants don’t fit the city’s image.
“Rancho Mirage has a certain reputation, I bought here because of that reputation and it doesn’t include fast food. It doesn’t represent our persona,” said Maggie Lockridge, a Magnesia Falls resident.
The drive-thru is going to wrap around the parking lot.
Residents in the neighborhood with property about 200 feet away said they are already experiencing financial losses as a result.
Scorziell said owns an empty lot right up the street from the shopping center. He’s hoping to eventually sell it. He says he had an offer on the table that was withdrawn when the buyers heard the plans for an In-N-Out.
“We are seeing first-hand that we lost a sale and obviously it was because our property no longer had the value. It did before the in and out wasn’t coming,” Scorziell said.
Some residents said it’s not the restaurant they have an issue with but the location and proximity to homes that are the issue.
Rancho Mirage currently prohibits fast-food restaurants from areas like the one where it has now been approved, but In-N-Out worked with the planning commission on a conditional use permit to alter that ordinance.
Those upset with the council’s decision are now planning to sue the city.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.


text:
What Is Biotechnology, and How Is It Shaping the Future?
Switzerland and the United States are both known for innovation, whether for business, entrepreneurship, technology, science, or medicine. The explosion of innovation related to biotechnology offers breathtaking opportunities for humanity, as well as challenges.
by Karina Rollins
Biotechnology uses living organisms or their components to produce new technologies, tools, products, and medical treatments and diagnostics, such as bio-based chemicals, novel materials, pest-resistant crops, or next-generation pharmaceuticals and living medicines.
While biotechnology in basic forms has been used around the world for millennia—such as breeding animals and crops to create variations, or using microorganisms to make cheese and wine—modern-day biotechnology is quickly creating a new world.
Traditional biotech involves use of natural organisms to create or modify food or other products for human use; modern biotech involves manipulation of genes and living tissues in a controlled environment to generate new tissue.
The key global regions for the biotech industry are Europe (especially Switzerland) and the United States.
A Sample of Recent Biotech Innovations in Switzerland and the United States
A Swiss-led research team has developed second-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidates in the form of nasal spray.
A combination of 3D “bioprinting” and stem-cell-based tissue engineering could provide novel ways—partially developed at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute—to treat chronic kidney disease.
A research team led by Switzerland’s EPFLreports that three patients paralyzed from spinal-cord injuries are able to walk, cycle, and swimafter surgically implanted nerve-stimulation device, which recipients control themselves.
Scientists at Tufts University and the Wyss Institute at Harvard have regrown amputated frogs’ legs—leaving hope for human amputees.
Scientists at the University of Basel have developed “optogenetics,” a gene therapy that restored partial sight for a blind man.
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology developed an easy way to extract “black gold” (natural melanin) from mushrooms—a promising substance for creating new materials and protecting natural ones.
The “GE chestnut”: The American chestnut tree was nearly destroyed by a fungus about 100 years ago. Scientists in the U.S. now claim to have genetically engineered a resistant variety of the tree. The biotech chestnut tree must be deregulated before it can be planted in forests.
Chemists at EPFL have developed a way to more than double the sugar yield from plants—which can improve the production of renewable fuels, chemicals, and various materials.
Swiss researchers have discovered substances with antibiotic properties on the surface of field weeds; the discovery is expected to play an important role in creating new antibiotics, as more and more bacteria are becoming resistant to existing antibiotic medications: ETH Zurich
Switzerland is one of the top locations for innovative biotechnology in the world. The non-profit Switzerland Global Enterprise describes the “biotech cluster in Switzerland” as a result of a “close-knit network” of “research and development driven by renowned universities, highly specialized SMEs [small and medium-sized enterprises] and strong multinational corporations.” Important as well are Switzerland’s modern infrastructure, a highly qualified workforce, and a “beneficial funding environment.”
Novartis, Roche, and Syngenta are the largest and best-known companies in biotech, but there are also numerous biotech start-ups, such as Versantis, Amal Therapeutics, and TwentyGreen. Further, there are a number of large companies that significantly leverage biotechnology in their product portfolios, such as Givaudan and Firmenich.
Key figures for Swiss biotechnology in 2021:
Around 300 biotech companies, including suppliers
More than 50,000 jobs
$4.8 billion in revenue
$2.4 billion in R&D investment (an increase of $1.1 billion since 2020)
Explanations for biotech success in Switzerland include:
Strong R&D support through private investments. While investment has been strong for years, in 2020, capital investment in Swiss biotech firms increased almost threefold from 2019.
Gaining public attention due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the biotech industry has become very popular among investors: By July 2021, they had invested around $2.2 billion in Swiss biotech companies.
A wide range of modern research laboratories and production facilities for pharma, biotech, and medical products.
A simple registration process for protecting intellectual property, making it one of the world’s countries with the highest per capita number of biotech patents.
Close cooperation between public universities and the private sector, leading to high productivity. (Researchers at ETH Zurich, for instance are actively encouraged to turn their ideas into commercial projects—since 1996, 437 ETH spin-off companies have been launched.)
Minimal bureaucracy. A single authority—the Federal Coordination Center for Biotechnology—governs applications in biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Free trade agreements with more than 40 countries and trade blocs, providing access to some of the world’s most important export markets.
The top three biotech companies in the U.S. are Amgen, Gilead Sciences, and Celgene Corporation. Some of the most highly ranked biotech startups are Bolt Threads, Impossible Foods, Joyn Bio, Notable Labs, Transcriptic, and Science Exchange, with a host of new up-and-comers, such as Sana Biotechnology, Nuvation Bio, and Immuneering.
Some startup companies, such as Ginkgo Bioworks in Boston, founded in 2009, have already reached “unicorn” status. A unicorn is a privately held startup with a valuation of at least $1 billion. Ginkgo Bioworks describes itself as “design[ing] custom organisms across multiple markets.” One of Ginkgo’s product lines consists of cultured cannabinoids.
Key figures for U.S. biotechnology in 2021:
Challenges, Solutions, and More Challenges
While Switzerland is a global biotechnology leader, the Swiss public and members of government, like the publics and governments of most European countries, remain skeptical of various applications of biotechnology, such as genetically modified (GM) crops.
Skepticism does not mean stagnation, however. In 2019, the Swiss government approved an experimental release of a GM fungus-resistant barley as well as GM corn.
The Swiss will also need to strike a balance between opposition to GM crops and support for an ambitious climate-change policy. As the United Nations declared in a 2006 report, the world’s largest source of greenhouse gases is not driving cars—it is rearing cattle, which produce enormous amounts of methane. With more and more people in developing countries doing better financially—and hence being able to afford meat—large-scale animal “factory farming” is on the rise.
At the same time, innovators have made a splash with plant-derived “burgers,” that are ever closer to meat from an animal in appearance, texture, and taste. One such is the Impossible Burger—made with GM soy. Impossible Foods, the Silicon Valley startup that creates “meat from plants” was created in 2011. In 2019, Burger King, one of the largest burger chains in the world, began selling the Impossible Whopper across the United States.
GM crops engineered to need less water could be a strong boon for environmental protection, as well. As could crops genetically modified to produce proteins that kill certain insect species—making the spraying of toxic insecticides unnecessary (such as Syngenta’s Bt corn).
Certainly, existing GM crops have not been without controversy, and Switzerland and the United States alike will have to find ways for dealing responsibly with genetically modified organisms to reduce risks to human health and the environment.
In 2021, for the 11th year in a row, Switzerland has kept its spot in the Global Innovation Index as the world’s most innovative economy. The U.S. retains its third place from 2019 and 2020.
Switzerland has been moving up among the top 10 in Bloomberg’s Innovation Index, earning the rank of third-most innovative economy in the world for the 2021 index (up from fifth place in 2018, and fourth place in 2019). The U.S. has been in and out of the top 10 since 2018, dropping back to 11th place.
For 2020, the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report —in which Switzerland has most often held the top spot, and the U.S. held the top spot in 2018 and second place in 2019—released a special edition, for which “at this turbulent time for the global economy, we pause comparative country rankings.”
In the IMD 2021 World Competitiveness Ranking,Switzerland moves from third to first place, while the U.S. remains in 10th place.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 names ETH Zurich as the 15th-best university in the world. The California Institute of Technology and Harvard University tie for second-best in the world, with six other U.S. institutions in the top 10.
“Humble Beginnings: The Origin Story of Modern Biotechnology,” Labiotech.eu
“After a record run, few biotechs are going public. Here’s how they’re performing,” BioPharmaDive
Swiss Biotech Day 2022, Swiss Biotech Association
“Emerging Biotechnology Trends for 2022,” Northeastern University
“Ethics Issues Remain Central to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,” Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
“The Foods of Tomorrow: How Biotechnology Is Changing What We Eat,” Forbes
“The next 25 years,” Nature
“While the world is looking at AI, it’s biotech that could end up changing the world,” ZME Science
“Regulation of Biotech Plants,” U.S. Department of Agriculture
“The Evolution of Biotechnology and Its Impact on Health Care,” Health Affairs


text:
Elon Musk’s Neuralink gets FDA approval for human test of brain implants
Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink on Thursday said it had received Food and Drug Administration’s approval to launch the first-in-human clinical study.
Neuralink added that the company is not yet open for a clinical trial.
The FDA did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.
Source: NYPost Technology


text:
ST. CHARLES, Minn.—A city council candidate in southeastern Minnesota is jailed after authorities say they discovered a marijuana growing operation at his home and business.
Winona County Sheriff Dave Brand says deputies confiscated plants amounting to 17 pounds of marijuana from Stephen Conlin’s home, shed and barbershop. Brand says they also recovered about $1,100 in cash and a half dozen guns.
Conlin is one of four candidates running for two seats on the St. Charles City Council. His name will be on the Nov. 2 ballot.
KAGE reports the case has been referred to the Winona County attorney’s office for review of charges.
Information from: KAGE-AM, http://www.winonaradio.com


text:
.32-bore revolver on top among arms deposited by candidates
The .32-bore revolver seems to be the favourite of several candidates in Jalandhar district. The good news is that these licensed weapons have been deposited at various police stations as per the Election Commission’s directions in view of the January 30 Punjab polls.
The .32-bore revolver seems to be the favourite of several candidates in Jalandhar district. The good news is that these licensed weapons have been deposited at various police stations as per the Election Commission’s directions in view of the January 30 Punjab polls. As per the police report in this regard, BJP candidate from the Jalandhar Central seat Manoranjan Kalia and his Congress rival Rajinder Beri have deposited their .32-bore revolvers with the police. Pargat Singh, SAD candidate from Jalandhar Cantonment and former hockey captain, has deposited his revolver at the division number 7 police station.
Congress rebel Dinesh Dhall, who is contesting as an Independent from Jalandhar North, and Bahujan Samaj Party candidate Hans Raj Rana have also deposited.32-bore revolvers. Other who have done the needful are BJP candidate from Jalandhar North KD Bhandari, deputy mayor Parvesh Tangri, and SAD nominees from Adampur and Phillaur Pawan Kumar Tinu and Avinash Chander, respectively. Balwinder Singh, SHO, division number 4 police station, said SAD candidate from Kapurthala assembly constituency Sarabjit Singh Makkar, who resides in an area under the jurisdiction of this police station, owned a pistol but was yet to deposit it.
Navjot Singh Mahal, ADCP (headquarters), said of the total of 6,440 licensed arms within the jurisdiction of the police commissionerate, more than 5,000 had been deposited with the police. The rural police claims that 6,948 licensed arms out of 8,566 have been deposited, said SP (detective) Gurmeet Singh. Makkar, however, said he only had a licence for the revolver, but did not possess the weapon.
When asked about candidates’ preference for the .32-bore revolver, a police official said it was the cheapest and best revolver available in the market.

domain: politics


text:
Label: Leo Records, 2018
Personnel - Ivo Perelman: tenor saxophone; Mat Maneri: viola; Mark Feldman: violin (Strings1); Jason Hwang: violin (Strings1); Ned Rothenberg: bass clarinet (Strings2); Hank Roberts: cello (Strings2).
Ivo Perelman’s transformation here has nothing to do with the art of improvisation, which he continues to dominate effortlessly, but rather with the new-found sense of compelling narrative expressed entirely in the company of strings on Strings1, and side-by-side either with bass clarinet or cello (and sometimes both) on Strings2. As has been common in his groups, the music is made in the spur of the moment, and the musicians have no preconditions whenever they set foot in the studio.
Following a variety of modern classical ephemera, the first track on Strings1 (all the tracks are untitled) dances unorthodoxly throughout, presenting collective cries and finishing with saxophone punctuations in the form of altissimo squeals and occasional popping sounds over the solid high-pitched curtain created by violist Mat Maneri, a longtime associate, and violinists Mark Feldman and Jason Kao Hwang, a new addition and a re-encounter, respectively.
At some point, “Track 4” introduces some Eastern fragrances in its pointillism, also conveying a breezy insouciance in Perelman’s rambles, which come garnished with sporadic air notes and reiterated phrases. Open to textural flexibility, the quartet keeps defining surfaces and changing densities in a constant fluctuation of ideas and sounds. “Track 6” captures Perelman plunging into a sea of violins with the contrasting timbre of his instrument, whereas the energized “Track 8” seems to use ritualistic ways to emulate capoeira music.
Strings2 is naturally darker in tone due to the fortunate addition of bass clarinetist Ned Rothenberg on four tracks and cellist Hank Roberts on six. The drone-imbued “Track1” feels circumspect in nature in opposition to the brazen “Track2”, where agitated activity leads to serious turbulence. The recording lives from contrasting timbres, becoming candidly atmospheric through wails and laments, and sometimes resolutely rambunctious with incisive lines bursting in color.
To me, the great surprise arrived when Perelman and Rothenberg set up a spontaneous groove on “Track4”, later diluted in the swiftness of Maneri’s circular movements. This particular moment, together with the capoeira incursion (deliberate or not) proved that the concept of groove could be further explored without compromising Perelman’s unguarded passion for timbre, texture, and free improvisation. A possible next step?
Strings1 - Tracks 1, 4, 8
Strings2 - Tracks 1, 2, 4


Mercedes has unveiled the highly anticipated all-electric 2020 EQC 400 in Stockholm. EQC is a crossover SUV, offering all-wheel drive provided by a pair of electric motors. One sits at the front and a second at the rear, similar to the layout seen on other AWD EVs such as the Tesla Model X.
Dual motors on either axle are powered by an 80 kWh battery pack. The front motor is for cruising or lighter loads, while the rear motor helps unleash all 402-horsepower and 564 pound-feet of torque. It is expected to have a range of 200 miles and hit 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. While the EQC has all-wheel drive, Mercedes says the crossover is primarily front-wheel drive. In an effort to improve efficiency, only the front electric motor is used during low and medium demand conditions.
The new MBUX infotainment system that debuts along with the EQC fuses robust voice command technology with a few other tricks meant to help optimize range and increase convenience. Its intelligent system adapts to the preferences of its users as well. Moreover, the comfort of the driver and the passengers are taken cared of by the EV’s heated seats with optional 64-color ambient lighting. Meanwhile, the optional driver assistance package of Mercedes boosts the safety levels of the auto.
Expect the Mercedes-Benz EQC to start in the $70,000 range. Pricing and more details will be announced nearer the late 2019 release date.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.


text:
Activist investor William Ackman, the man who threw a wrench into billionaire Sears Chairman Edward Lampert's attempt to buy out Sears Canada Inc. last year, is back.
Ackman purchased 5 million shares in Sears Holdings Corp., a spokeswoman for his New York-based Pershing Square Capital Management hedge fund said Thursday, confirming a report in StreetInsider.com. He disclosed the stake in a speech at a Dallas charity event earlier this week, telling the audience he was 'thrilled' with Lampert's efforts at Sears, the Wall Street newsletter said.
The investor isn't saying why he bought the stake, which equals about 3.5 percent of Sears' outstanding shares. But his ability to press for change is limited, given that Lampert owns 46 percent of the Hoffman Estates-based retailer. Add in the holdings of Lampert's fellow investors on the board, and Lampert holds sway over more than half of the company.
'I don't think this is likely to be an activist situation because of the controlling interest Lampert has,' said Whitney Tilson, managing partner at T2 Partners LLC, which holds about 70,000 Sears shares. 'I suspect he owns it for the same reason we own it. The stock is beaten up and there's a lot of embedded real estate value.'
That hasn't stopped speculation that Ackman would push for real estate sales, something he has done at other companies, including McDonald's Corp.
Full story here.


text:
Flagstaff, Arizona, is probably one of a handful of desert destinations that is green. Every other place I’ve been to in Arizona, from Sedona to Tombstone is dry and hot like the desert I’ve always known. It’s easy to remember the basic principles of being in the heat when the sun is beating down on you and there’s no shade for miles, but in a place like Flagstaff, it’s easy to forget that the rules of the desert still apply.
The last time I drove through Flagstaff I found myself pulling over into a random apartment complex, and throwing up in the parking lot. I’ve never had major issues with heat illness so it was a scary moment for me. I had a four hour drive home alone to make, and no one around near by to help me.
Heat exhaustion can take a big toll on you, whether you’re getting ready to enjoy the night at hand or you’re getting ready to hit the road. In some cases, it can even put you in the hospital. Here are a few tips to make sure that you avoid the same situation:
- Water. Water is by far the most important thing that will keep you from passing out or going to the hospital. It’s generally recommended to try and drink your weight in ounces under normal circumstances, so you’ll want to aim even higher. This feels unreasonable to most people, but if it’s hot enough, you’ll chug through it like nothing. Just be sure to keep plenty available, and you will avoid dehydration.
- Loose fitting clothes. Only crazy people and firemen wear heavy thick layers in the desert heat. Keep it simple, and mostly cotton. Make sure your skin can breathe, and you’ll cut down on any extraneous sweating.
- If you’re going to be mostly outdoors, take plenty of breaks. If you’re hiking or camping, find places with plenty of shade to cool down. Taking the time to relax and catch your breath will not only help you avoid overexertion, but will also force you to stop and enjoy the scenery.
- Keep snacks on hand. Fruit, protein bars and trail mix will ensure that you do not succumb to a dip in blood sugar in your time in the heat. Finding yourself without sufficient food and water can lead to dehydration, which is also one of the first signs of heat exhaustion. If you keep plenty of each on hand will ensure this doesn’t happen to you.
- Plan your time outside right. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, and sometimes you want to be out in the heat of the day. If you don’t though, try to organize your activities to either the early morning or late afternoon hours. You’ll avoid the hottest temperatures of the day and still have plenty of sunlight to enjoy the day.
Have you ever experienced heat exhaustion? What happened?


text:
Poi Dog is 2nd Place Winner in the WOW! Spring 2019 Flash Fiction Contest
I can hear Tutu in the kitchen rattling plates, divvying up slices of papaya and the musubi—one for Tutu and one for Nani, one for Tutu and one for Nani. It’s her way of getting me out of bed and ready for school. But I don’t want to go. All the kids in class give me stink eye. Ask me, what are you?
I’m hiding under the crazy quilt Tutu made with her own two hands when she was the same age as me. She stands in the doorway and folds her arms across the mountain of her chest. I tell her I can’t go to school because I don’t have anything to wear, burrowing deeper. Underneath the cover, I run my hand along the tiny, patient stitches of her quilt. I still haven’t told her the bad things they say about me. Soon, Tutu’s breadfruit body is sitting on the bed next to me. Kids at school call me Poi Dog, I tell her, they bark when I walk by. I push my head against the softness of her thigh, smell bacon on her housedress, and close my eyes.
Tutu praises the day I was born. Says I’m made by a great Creator in the sky. She says I’ve got royal blood in my veins. And that I come from a long line of royal women like Queen Liliuokalani, the Queen of Sheba and the Crown Mother in London, England. Tutu says it’s actually a badge of honor to be called a Poi Dog. Poi Dog’s got the best trait of all the dogs
combined. So they’re smarter and stronger. I love the way my tutu loves me. Blessing my crazy orange hair, my upturned eyes, my skin the color of tree bark. Her love is like the moon at night.
Tutu shakes my shoulder. I open my eyes and wake up. No dilly dally, she says. Get dressed. And I obey.
It’s one of those cool, wet mornings and the big coconut palm out back bends over in the wind. I roll myself up in tutu’s quilt and walk over to the closet with its sliding mirrored door that makes my bedroom look as big as a cathedral.
Then, just for a moment, because I don’t want to dilly dally, I stand in front of the mirror and let tutu’s crazy quilt drape over my shoulders. The heavy padded fabric falls to the floor, a magnificent train cascading down my back. My fear fades like a cloud as I twirl in a circle, liking what I see. I straighten my shoulders and then I understand. It’s not just Tutu’s quilt I’m wearing, but a dress meant for royal women like Queen Liliuokalani, the Queen of Sheba and the Crown Mother in London, England.
Read Linda’s interview about Poi Dog here
Leave a Reply


US lawmakers on an influential China policy advisory committee have urged President Joe Biden to enact sanctions against prosecutors in Hong Kong, alleging that the city’s judiciary has become an agent of political persecution.
In a letter dated Wednesday, the legislators called on the Biden administration to sanction Hong Kong’s Department of Justice and prosecutors involved in political cases for “materially contributing to the failure” of China to meet its treaty obligations and for the “arbitrary detention of individuals for exercising universally recognised human rights”.
“Such sanctions will be a tangible demonstration of the administration’s interest in the [People’s Republic of China] and Hong Kong authorities upholding their international legal obligations as well as international interest in the release of political prisoners,” the bipartisan group of 12 senators and representatives wrote.
The lawmakers included Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, and Representative James McGovern, Democrat of Massachusetts, co-chairs of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC).
Established in 2000 to advise the administration on issues around human rights and the rule of law in China, CECC members are responsible for a number of high-profile bills challenging Beijing over its rights record in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Tibet, and Hong Kong.
In their letter, the lawmakers pointed to sanctioning power provided to the administration in recent years by the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act and the Hong Kong Autonomy Act, which direct the US government to punish individuals deemed responsible for human rights abuses and the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy.
Under the Sino-British Joint Declaration, Beijing committed to preserving Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy until at least 2047. But in recent years, the Chinese government has characterised the treaty as a historical document with no “realistic meaning”.
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested more than 10,000 people on “political and protest-related offences” since protests erupted across the city in 2019 over a proposed extradition bill, according to the CECC’s tally.
Those protests swelled to wider calls for pro-democratic reforms in Hong Kong, but were effectively extinguished in 2020 after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the city, criminalising acts under the categories of secession, terrorism, subversion, and collusion with foreign powers.
The US lawmakers said its passage had undermined Hong Kong’s “high degree of autonomy”, pointing to provisions allowing for extradition to the Chinese mainland in certain cases and stricter bail conditions in national security cases, among other things.
“Regrettably, the freedom of speech is no longer possible without substantial risk,” the lawmakers wrote, accusing prosecutors of having become “complicit in undermining the city’s once robust rule of law”.
China routinely denies accusations that its policies have contributed to the curtailment of freedoms in Hong Kong, and has previously sanctioned staff on the CECC in response to US government actions regarding the city.
Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Washington, said the lawmakers’ letter “openly defies Hong Kong’s national security law, grossly interferes in Hong Kong affairs and China’s internal affairs, and seriously violates international law and basic norms governing international relations”.
Hong Kong’s economic and trade office in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the letter.
Biden has upheld a national emergency declaration first implemented by his predecessor, Donald Trump, stating that actions taken by Beijing “to fundamentally undermine Hong Kong’s autonomy” constitute a threat to US interests, including its economy and national security.


text:
Double Color Exposure Photoshop Action Cool graphic design of headshots. Giving a unique twist on headshots.
Top Bhopal Photographer - Amit Nimade - an International award winning photographer recommanded to check it Newspaper Print Photoshop Action - Photo Effe…
Buy Pro Overlay - Photoshop Action by ShaqueDesign on GraphicRiver. Pro Overlay – Photoshop Action Now make beautiful combined image with background, easier the ever.
Me: *brushes her body on the pic* *shatters* Me: oh well, guess people knew that I was already broken.
Ultimate Double Exposure Photoshop Action - Photo Effects Actions
Realistic Watercolor Action - Photo Effects Actions - Change your photos into a watercolour.
Buy Abstract Color Photoshop Action by amorjesu on GraphicRiver. You may also like: Horror Photoshop Action Professional Skin Art Photoshop Action Dreaming – Twirl Paint Photoshop.
Moon Light Action - Photo Effects Actions
Floral Faces - Photoshop Action by Vladuha Watch Demo Video Compatibility “Floral Faces“ compatible with with & Photoshop versionsAction FeaturesFourteen Flo
Buy Artistic Glitch Photoshop Action by reflex_xion on GraphicRiver. ARTISTIC GLITCH ACTION This action turns your photo into amazing and colorful images with glitch distorsion.


text:
About The Shop
Aaron Dolan and Jon Trigg opened Studio Home in October 2008 and quickly established themselves as interior designers dedicated to quality and style. Starting out in a small, hive-like space, the two dreamed of becoming a full service venue, a place where they could offer clients select furnishings and smart accessories alongside expert advice. In July 2011, that dream became reality when Studio Home moved to its current location -- a 3,500-square-foot showroom.
Studio Home's unique mix of vintage, antique, and contemporary furnishings blends comfort and sophistication. A constant influx of new finds keeps our showroom fresh, inviting, and cutting-edge. With more than 40 years of experience combined, the Studio Home staff is knowledgeable in all aspects of interior design, flooring, archival framing, and in-store furnishings. We go beyond the scope of other interior design firms in the range of our services and the personal approach that drives our design philosophy. At Studio Home, we want you to feel at home.


text:
Bill 168 Protects Educational Personnel from Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
Effective June 15, 2010 you will have better health and safety protections in your workplace because of recent amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The revised Act requires school boards to take a variety of measures designed to protect you from violence and harassment in the workplace, whether this violence and harassment originates from students, parents, co-workers or other members of the school community, or domestic violence which follows you into the workplace.
Bill 168 Provisions
While the changes brought about by Bill 168 are many, in the education context there are several key changes:
Disclosure of Information about Persons with Violent History
School boards are now required to provide information, including personal information, to a worker about a person with a history of violent behaviour. This applies to students with a violent history. This disclosure requirement will be triggered if the worker could be expected to encounter the person in the course of his/her work, and the risk of workplace violence is likely to expose the worker to physical injury. School boards are not permitted to disclose more than is reasonably necessary to protect the worker from physical injury.
From ETFO’s perspective, worker safety takes priority. There are no clear rules yet about how this type of sensitive information will be disclosed, but it is clear that it must be disclosed.
The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
Section 43 of the OHSA grants workers the right to refuse unsafe work. Bill 168 amends this provision by adding that workers may refuse to work, or do particular work, “where workplace violence is likely to endanger himself or herself”. However, teachers may only exercise this work refusal if their students are not in jeopardy. This means that students cannot be left unsupervised, and alternative supervision should be arranged in the case of a work refusal.
Summary and Checklist
Bill 168 provides you with important new rights, and recognition that you have the right to be protected from harassment and violence. Checklist for ensuring compliance by your school board:
For further information contact your local ETFO president or Professional Relations staff in Protective Services at 416-962-3836 or 1-888-838-3836.

domain: sociology


First (longitudinal) cut at the still unprocessed panel.
Area of application Vertical panel saw
Through panel-lifting system the panels intended to be cut are lifted and held in this position. Thus trimmings become possible on the panel's lower edge as well as on several sides, without having to turn the panel.
Application solid wood


text:
Obeah is a staple of West Indian culture in the novel. Magic and superstition govern, to an extent, the actions and perceptions of the natives. Like in Part I where the former slaves completely abandon their ruthless destruction of the Cosway/Mason home, “I remembered that it was very unlucky to kill a parrot, or even to see a parrot die. They began to go then, quickly, silently” (39)…Obeah and Magic are greatly distanced from Rochester’s English disposition. Where a practitioner of Obeah might say it is something to be feared, Rochester casts it aside as a childish futility. However, he has clearly been exposed to superstition. “‘Is there a ghost, a zombi there?’ I persisted” (96). He asks this of Baptiste after the incident at the abandoned home. Upon returning home, he takes up his copy of The Glittering Coronet of Isles and reads the chapter titled “Obeah” (97). The pressures and odd happenings have made him question and doubt.Christophine, a master of Obeah herself, warns Antoinette about the dangers of a white woman playing with magic. “So you believe in that tim-tim story about obeah, you hear when you so high? All that foolishness and folly. Too besides, this is not for béké. Bad, bad trouble come when béké meddle with that” (102). Her warning is unheeded, and the love potion she subsequently gives to the Englishman is mistaken for poison. This all adds to the divisions between blacks and whites (former slaves and their former owners), between men and women, and between the natives and the English foreigners
.Obeah out of the Wide Sargasso Sea context
- Spelling variations: Obi, Obea, Obia
- “Obeah men (and sometimes women) in the Caribbean were diviners, doctors, and petitioners who specialized in finding out why things happened in daily life" (Rucker).
- “The Obeah-man (or woman) is a well established persona in the Jamaican society, with a patronage which is largely lower class” (Rucker).
- The Obeah priest who wanted to display his power to his followers was said to prepare an infusion of rum and the macerated leaves of a plant known as the Branched Calalue (Angelfire).
- Obeah can be used as a way of curing possessive states: "Possession indicates the takeover of a person’s mind and body by an external force such as a spirit, deity or ancestor. The force then controls the person’s thoughts and actions and deprives them of responsibility for these" (Incayawar).* Even today websites offer spell casting services. The California Astrology Association charges $29.00 to cast an obeah spell for such purposes as retrieving a lover, "striking it rich", and reconciliation among others. For an extra $9.00 the spell will be cast twice. They do, however, advise caution: "WARNING: Do not turn to Obeah unless your need is great. Obeah spells are too powerful to waste on trivial pursuits!"


text:
In Colorado, you can find fine truffles, high-end chocolates, suckers, gummies, drinks, candy and even cannabis-infused butters and oils if you want to try to bake your own loaded dessert. There are even CBD donuts, Rice Krispie treats, lemonade, muffins, coffee and something like peanut butter. Could Marijuana Restaurants, High-End Food & Weed Edibles Be 08.07.2016 · Kyle Sherman, a cannabis advocate and owner of Colorado-based Flowhub-- a point-of-sale system designed specifically for dispensaries -- sees the marijuana cafe, or restaurant, as a realistic way CBD: Uncertainty for Restaurants and Retailers | The Blunt Truth A vendor at an arts festival in Colorado offers CBD Hot Dogs from his hot dog cart. In Minnesota, a brewer offers a pint of craft beer that contains 13mg of CBD. Bartenders drip CBD tincture into drinks. Dogs maul CBD-infused specialty treats. And CBD-infused foods are popping up (and in some cases being shut down) all over the country. Melbourne CBD | OpenTable Find Melbourne CBD restaurants in the Inner City area and other neighbourhoods such as Docklands, East Melbourne, South Melbourne, and more. Make restaurant reservations and read reviews.
24 Jun 2019 and teas is hitting major grocery stores in California and Colorado on Monday, But at the federal level, CBD in food and drink is still illegal.
Colorado residents can now enjoy all kinds of CBD foods and drinks as many Denver restaurants and bars are now serving up CBD Edibles. It’s no big surprise that Colorado, a state known for legalizing marijuana before any other state, is now getting ahead of the CBD market. The Best Restaurants in Denver - Places to Eat in Denver - Best Fine Dining: A huge hit since the second it opened its doors in 2010, ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro was previously nominated by the James Beard peeps for Best New Restaurant in part because of Best CBD Oil In Colorado - Best CBD Oils
Find the best restaurants, food, and dining in Denver, CO, make a reservation, or order delivery on Yelp: search reviews of 3317 Denver restaurants by price, type, or location.
Los Angeles was once a hotbed for restaurants and CBD creations, and CBD cocktails – but not anymore. Oregon, Colorado and New Orleans have the largest concentrations of restaurants offering CBD menu items. Arizona currently has a few options as well – but it’s still unknown what the FDA is going to do regarding the non-intoxicating CBD Oil Being Used In Restaurants as an Ingredient?! | Discount CBD oil is quickly becoming a trendy, new ingredient that is being added to many foods and drinks in specialty or upscale restaurants. This substance is still legally classified as a narcotic substance by the federal government. Top 10 Best Restaurants Downtown in Denver, CO, United States - Reviews on Restaurants Downtown in Denver, CO, United States - Work & Class, Union Lodge No.1, Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar, Gattara - Warwick Denver Hotel, Stout Street Social, Rioja, Freshcraft, Zeppelin Station, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Jovanina's Broken Italian, The Greedy Hamster, Linger, Guard and Grace, The Denver Central Market, West of Surrender, HI TIDE Elevated Poke & Hawaiian Flora's Bake Shop Opens in Lakewood Selling CBD-Infused Baked
Top 5 Restaurants in Denver - Colorado Cannabis Tours and 420
If you’re visiting Colorado, you should consider making Colorado Springs one of your stops. A relatively conservative town with a strong military and religious presence, the city is also home to a number of exquisite ethnic and domestic dining spots, hidden away in the quiet corners of “The Springs.” Most of these restaurants are exclusiveKeep reading.. These restaurants are serving CBD-infused food | 9news.com These restaurants are serving CBD-infused food 9News.com KUSA would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser Hemp CBD Drinks for restaurants | Reef CBD Drinks Hemp CBD Drinks for restaurants. Reef CBD Drinks are ready to help yu meet your customers demands for CBD drinks. We've taken out teguess work so you can start making money selling CBD drinks. The Herbal Chef | Cannabis Infused Fine Dining Experience

domain: food


text:
Re: Just need a little advice...
Well, the unprotected sex 2 days after your period is unlikely to result in pregnancy (possible but not many women ovulate so soon). The sex 2 1/2 weeks later though COULD have resulted in pregnancy, depending on your cycle. If you have the textbook 28 day cycle (and not many women do), you ovulate around day 14 of your cycle (day 1 is the day your period starts). Around ovulation is the most fertile time of your cycle. However, if you had unprotected sex and then are stressing about it or if you're sick or your cycles just irregular, anything like that can delay ovulation by a few days, a week, a month or more. So...you very well could be pregnant. If your period is late, it is best to go the store and buy a home pregnancy test. You can test as soon as your period is late. However, a negative result doesn't mean you're out of the woods...you still could be pregnant and the test not pick it up until another week or 2 or even more. So, if you get a negative test, test again in a week if you still don't have a period.
At that point, you should talk to your mom if you have a negative pregnancy test and no period in 2 or 3 weeks or get a positive test. There are other reasons your period can stay away but since you had sex at a potentially fertile time, the odds are you could be pregnant if you don't have a period by then (particularly if your cycles usually are very regular). It is then a good idea to see the doc and get a blood test to determine if you're pregnant or not.
If you're not ready to face the consequences of pregnancy, you don't need to be having unprotected sex! It's not that difficult to get condoms, and if he isn't willing to use condoms, then he is not respecting you! I hope you're not pregnant for your sake...Good luck with it. Definitely get the home pregnancy test.


text:
Dolmio #ThankGoodness Challenge
Family food inspiration can always be a bit of a challenge. We recently started our weaning journey with our youngest daughter Neve. Having had some real difficulties first time around with our now 3 year old Erin, I was really keen this time to give Neve more of our family meals, getting her familiar with a wider range of tastes and flavours.
Even now, Erin is still an incredibly picky eater. Having been weaned on purees, she had a little bit of a aversion to anything colourful, and so even now most of her fruit and vegetables are of the ‘hidden variety’. As a result, family meal times where we all eat the same thing are few and far between – and this has GOT to change!
We were recently invited to take part in the Dolmio #ThankGoodness challenge- using a jar of Dolmio Bolognese sauce to whip up a quick and healthy mid-week meal that we can all enjoy together as a family. I often find there is a lot of pressure on parents to cook things from scratch in order to ‘know what’s in their food’, so it was reassuring to learn that the jar of Dolmio sauce is completely natural, contains no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or sweeteners and contains at least 10 juicy tomatoes!
We were sent a Tesco shop of ingredients to help create our meal and were soon planning our mid-week treat.
An obvious choice perhaps, but we opted for a traditional Spaghetti Bolognese – a firm family favourite which brings back fond memories from my own childhood. I was confident this would hit the mark for me and Mike, whilst at the same time providing Erin with some nutrition and lots of healthy veg! We could even puree some up for Neve and could all sit around the table together – a rare mid-week treat.
Here’s a quick video of our creation! 🙂 (I feel I should point out these are Mike’d hands not mine!!!)
We used our Dolmio Bolognese sauce, and added minced beef, peppers, onions, courgette, garlic and button mushrooms. We kept some of the vegetables visible (such as the red & green peppers), as well as blending others to ‘hide’ them within the sauce. That way we could be confident there would be no push back from the threenager! 🙂
We served it with some garlic flatbread and a sprinkle of hard cheese.
The Dolmio Bolognese sauce made it a really simple dish to cook – as a busy working Mum, I don’t always have time to make things from scratch. Anything that speeds up the cooking time so we can spend more time eating together as a family and less time slaving in the kitchen is a bonus! The process was quick and easy and we made a large batch using two jars and enough to freeze some portions in tubs and ice cube trays, ready to give Neve on another occasion.
Not only did our finished Spaghetti Bolognese look and taste great, but the sauce included one of the girls five a day before we even added anything to it! 🙂 Erin tucked in to her meal in complete ignorance – little did she know that she had just consumed her days quota of vegetables!! 🙂
Having really enjoyed our Dolmio Spaghetti Bolognese, it also inspired me to think of some other ideas for easy mid-week meals using the jar of Bolognese sauce, these included:
- Lasagne – a yummy sauce for vegetables layered between pasta sheets – or if you wanted to increase the vegetable intake you could even layer it between sheets of butternut squash or courgette as a pasta replacement.
- Chilli Con Carne – cheats sauce to which you can add kidney beans, red chilli’s and onions.
- Bolognaise Bake – using penne pasta, chopped vegetables and cheese – sprinkled over, then baked and melted to perfection.
- Spaghetti & Meatballs – an easy sauce to add to your beef and garlic meatballs!
- Chicken Provencal Sauce – add a dash of red wine and some black olives for a tasty topping to your chicken.
- Spanish Style Chicken – with chicken, garlic and chorizo – perfect with garlic bread or rustic bread for dipping.
My other half whipped up an amazing Spanish Style Chorizo Chicken the next day using another jar of Dolmio Bolognese sauce as a base. This was utterly delicious, and had a bit of a kick! 🙂
Overall, a big thumbs up for the Dolmio Bolognese sauces in this household! 🙂 I will definitely be using the jars again a as a quick and nutritious means to family meal time!
Cheers to happy a midweek menu!! 🙂
This post is an entry for the #Dolmio #ThankGoodness Challenge, sponsored by Dolmio. www.dolmio.co.uk/thankgoodness
*Disclosure – We were sent a delivery of ingredients to make our mid-week meal using Dolmio Bolognese sauce, however all thoughts and opinions are my own.