Plans for the £100 million Quadrant development are now available for the public to view online - and councillors promised a ‘full and comprehensive’ chance for everyone to have their say on one of the biggest developments ever submitted for the borough.
The application for the Wyberton area includes up to 500 homes and a new 5,000-capacity stadium for Boston United including education, community and sports facilities and a 3G all-weather floodlit pitch.
It also includes a 60-bed hotel, food store and petrol filling station as well as restaurant, pub and hot food takeaway.
A new distributor road and a roundabout junction on the A16 is planned along with demolition of numbers 262 and 264 London Road.
Councillor Mary Wright, chairman of the planning committee, said: “We have been expecting this application for a number of months and now that it has been formally received the council is committed to full and comprehensive publicity and consultation. This is a most significant application and the largest, in my experience that the borough has seen for many years. In view of the likely interest in the town and beyond, it is probable that a special planning committee will be arranged so that the committee can consider all of the issues and properly take into account all of the opinions and representations that will likely be received.
“I anticipate that the special meeting will be arranged for late August or early September at a venue to be confirmed but, for the time being, we are about to embark on wide-ranging publicity so that ever person who wishes to express a view has plenty of opportunity to do so.”
The plan would also see work to realign the Towns Drain and extend to Wyberton Sports Ground.
The football stadium is a full application allowing for work on that part of the scheme to begin without delay if approval is given.
Because of the nature and scale of the application, the council must refer it to the Secretary of State if it wants to approve it. The Secretary of State can then decide to let the approval stand or call it in and determine the application himself.
The council does not need to refer it if it wishes to refuse it.
There will be a minimum 21-day period for comments from the public with the plans available to view in full online at the council’s website.
On top of this Wyberton Parish Council is to hold a meeting on the Quadrant a week on Friday.
At the meeting, at 7.30pm in the parish hall, an opposition group is expected to call for a formal referendum. It needs the support of 10 parishioners to do so.


Scholarship presented to senior with a drive to save lives
THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Carrying a giant check in her arms, a representative from Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center visited The John Cooper School campus on Wednesday, May 17.
Chloe Smith from The John Cooper School wins $10,000 scholarship
The $10,000 check was presented to senior Chloe Smith, a special student who spent part of her year hosting two blood drives for her school.
“Out of over 200 applicants, she was our first-ever $10,000 scholarship winner,” said Sarah Goodman, Manager of Donor Recruitment for the blood center.
Chloe won the blood center’s Creative Scholarship “for hosting and championing two blood drives here at The John Cooper School, along with her stellar letters of recommendation and the essay that she provided,” explained Goodman.
“I was super surprised; I had no idea,” said Chloe. “Everyone should go donate blood – it’s a great cause and it’s saves so many lives, so keep donating!”
Chloe will graduate next week, and plans to attend Purdue University and study mechanical engineering.
“You did a great job and we’re very very proud of you,” said Goodman. “We’re so excited for your future, and everything you’ve done for the blood center and for the lives that you’ve saved this year.”
The John Cooper School is a PK-12 independent, college preparatory day school that has been serving The Woodlands and greater Houston area since 1988.
For more information, visit www.johncooper.org.


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SEVENTEEN Confirmed To Appear On "Ask Us Anything"
SEVENTEEN is making a guest appearance on JTBC’s “Ask Us Anything”!
On October 6, a source from JTBC revealed to Sports Seoul, “SEVENTEEN is appearing on ‘Ask Us Anything.’ The schedule has not been decided yet.”
SEVENTEEN is returning to the show for the first time in approximately one year since their last appearance on October 2020, where they had entire cast in stitches with their humor.
SEVENTEEN also makes their comeback with their ninth mini album “Attacca” on October 22. Having surpassed 1.41 million stock pre-orders in just one day since pre-orders began, there are high expectations surrounding SEVENTEEN’s return with “Attacca.” Check out the teasers for the album here!
Watch full episodes of “Ask Us Anything” with English subtitles below:

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The Ford Motor Co. founder seems to have built an assembly line straight to the bank. A major figure in the development of automobiles for the masses, he pioneered still-popular business practices, including the production of cheap goods at low cost. The failed Senate candidate and known anti-Semitic was born into a prosperous Michigan family in 1863.
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Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve performer.
Spent three semesters at Hutchison (Kan.) Community College, where he redshirted as a freshman in 2006 and played in 2007.
Was a four-year letterman in four sports, earning all-state recognition in each, at Yuma (Colo.) High School, on the state's Eastern Plains...In football, received a pair of all-state and all-conference honors, and set the Indians' school record for tackles in a season as a senior in 2005...In basketball, was an all-state selection and three-time all-Patriot League choice; set the YHS record for consecutive free throws made...Also picked up all-state honors in basketball...A four-time all-conference honoree in baseball, also collected two all-league nods and one all-state selection in track...Head football coach was Keith Gilly.
Given name Kelly Lang Seward...Last name is pronounced SOU-erd...Born Jan. 9, 1988, in Denver, Colo. ...Parents are George and Debbie Seward...Has an older sister and an older brother...Sister, Lindsey, played softball at Northeastern Junior College...Dad, George, is a Colorado State graduate...Plans to pursue an animal science degree at CSU...Hometown: Yuma, Colo.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 96, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on Thursday 8 September following 70 years on the throne, setting in motion 11 days of mourning as the nation came together to remember and pay tribute to the Queen.
Today (Monday 19 September) the state funeral for Her Majesty was broadcasted live for the nation to watch, and be a part of. The funeral started from 10am today and saw her coffin transported the short distance from Westminster Hall in central London- where she has laid in state for four days, attracting huge queues of mourners – to Westminster Abbey on the other side of Parliament Square.
The two-hour service was presided over by the Dean of Westminster, David Hoyle, and attended by over 2,000 guests, including many of the Queen’s former prime ministers and a number of serving world leaders - US president Joe Biden and French president Emmanuel Macron.
En route from the hall to the abbey, the Queen’s coffin was carried on a 123-year-old gun carriage as part of a procession led by the royal family, Palace guards and 138 Royal Navy sailors. The Independent reported they are known as the Sovereign’s Guard and are in place to haul the carriage along with a white rope.
98 of them performed the duty, followed by another 40 in place behind to act as a brake. Until Queen Victoria’s funeral on 4 February 1901, this service was customarily carried out by horses. But the cold weather on the day led the animals to stop in discomfort.
Witnessing the near-toppling of the late Queen’s casket, Captain Prince Louis of Battenberg – the future first sea lord of the Royal Navy – approached Edward VII, the new king, and suggested that his men step in to avoid further complications.
A tradition was born and sailors later towed the carriage, weighing 2.5 tonnes, at state funerals for Edward, George V, George VI, Sir Winston Churchill and Lord Louis Mountbatten, in honour of his father, who gallantly volunteered the idea.
The carriage carrying Her Majesty was first built at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich in the 1890s. Nowadays it is kept in temperature-controlled conditions aboard the HMS Excellent on Whale Island in Portsmouth to ensure it is properly preserved.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be transported from the abbey, along Horse Guards Parade and The Mall, through Buckingham Palace and on to the Wellington Arch at the far end of Green Park.
The state hearse will then join a westward-bound convoy leading the Queen to her final resting place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, home to the royal family and Elizabeth II’s residence during the Second World War.
A private committal service will take place at St George’s at 4pm this afternoon, presided over by the Dean of Windsor, David Conner, which will see Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest alongside her late husband Prince Philip, who died in April last year. Big Ben will also toll at one-minute intervals as the procession continues, while gun salutes ring out from Hyde Park.


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As a pet owner, ensuring your cat stays hydrated is crucial for their health and well-being. However, some cats can be finicky when it comes to drinking water. Fear not, we have 4 fun and easy ways to encourage your feline friend to drink more water!
Why Your Cat May Not Be Drinking Enough
Cats are naturally low-volume drinkers:
Unlike dogs, cats have a low thirst drive and may not be inclined to drink as much water as they should. This can lead to dehydration and other health issues.
Preference for running water:
Some cats prefer drinking from a flowing water source, like a faucet or pet fountain, rather than a stagnant bowl of water. This can make it challenging for them to stay hydrated.
Sensitive to the taste of tap water:
Cats have a highly sensitive sense of taste and may be put off by the taste of tap water, especially if it has a chlorine or metallic flavor. This can deter them from drinking enough water.
Lack of clean water sources:
If your cat’s water bowl is dirty or unappealing, they may avoid drinking from it altogether. Cats are known for their cleanliness and may refuse to drink from a container that is not up to their standards.
How to Encourage Your Cat to Drink More
Invest in a pet fountain
Have you ever noticed how your cat always seems to be interested in running water? That’s because cats are instinctively drawn to moving water, as it reminds them of a fresh, flowing stream. By investing in a pet fountain, you can create a similar experience for your furry friend. The sound and movement of the water mimic the sights and sounds of nature, making it more appealing for your cat to drink. Not only will a pet fountain entice your cat to drink more, but it will also provide them with the hydration they need to stay healthy and happy. Make your cat’s drinking experience more enjoyable with a pet fountain today!
Keep water bowls clean and fresh
Hey there, just a friendly reminder to make sure you’re keeping your cat’s water bowl nice and clean. Your furry friend deserves fresh water every day, just like we do! Cats can be pretty particular about their water, so if it starts to look dirty or smell funky, they might turn their noses up at it. Remember to wash the bowl with soap and water regularly, and replace the water at least once a day to keep them happy and hydrated. Your kitty will thank you for it!
Offer different water sources
Hey there, cat parent! So, if you’re worried about your fur baby not drinking enough water, here’s a little tip for you. Why not try mixing things up a bit with their water bowl? Experiment with different types like ceramic, glass, stainless steel, or plastic, and see which one catches their fancy. Maybe they have a preference you didn’t even know about! And hey, don’t be afraid to get creative – toss in some ice cubes or a splash of tuna juice to make it more enticing for them. Trust me, sometimes a little extra flavor goes a long way in getting those picky felines to hydrate properly. So go ahead, give it a shot, and show your kitty some love by ensuring they stay healthy and hydrated. They’ll thank you in their own adorable way!
Mix wet food with water
Hey there, if you’ve noticed your furry friend isn’t drinking enough water, don’t worry – there’s a simple solution! Try mixing in some water with their wet food. By doing this, you’ll be increasing their overall fluid intake and making sure they stay hydrated throughout the day. Your cat will still get to enjoy their meals, but with an added boost of hydration. It’s a win-win situation!
By following these 4 tips, you can ensure that your cat stays hydrated and healthy. Remember, a well-hydrated cat is a happy cat!

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Moderna Recalls 765,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Due to Contamination
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - More than 764,000 doses of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine have been recalled from a batch after one vial was found to be contaminated, the company said in a press release on Friday.
"Moderna and ROVI Pharma Industrial Services, SAU today announced a recall of one lot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine," the release on Friday. "The lot is being recalled due to a foreign body being found in one vial in the lot manufactured at the Company’s contract manufacturing site, ROVI, in Spain."
Moderna explained in the release that the impacted vial was punctured and was not administered.
The batch consisted of 764,900 doses that were distributed in Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden from 13-14 January, the release said.
There are currently no safety concerns reported in individuals who received the Moderna vaccine from this batch of vials, the release added.

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Improvising with an unstable feedback system between the physical and the digital
Pandora’s box is a part physical, part digital standalone performance instrument for live improvisation. Created by Ward Slager, the core principle of the instrument is to transform an audio signal inside a feedback path and to generate interesting and unpredictable material to improvise with.
Unstable feedback systems
The core of the instrument is an unstable feedback loop. Vibrations in the spring are picked up by a piezo element and analyzed by an algorithm controlling an oscillator which all runs on Bela. The oscillator is output via a speaker which in turn sets the spring in motion. With direct control over parameters like the oscillator range and delay time the seemingly unstable feedback can be guided to specific frequencies and sounds.
The instrument is played by physically interacting with the spring, manipulating the toggles controlling signal flow and the faders mapped to parameters of the algorithm.
Improvising with the physical-digital
A secondary signal path is sent to external amplification with a processed version of the signal as created by the feedback path. This path adds a contrasting layer to the local and raw sound of the feedback spring. Ideally the secondary signal is spatialized with a multispeaker setup in a large geometric shape around the performer.
Performances played with Pandora’s Box are improvised in nature but follow one principle. Metaphorically Pandora’s Box opens halfway through the performance. At that point the sound is not constrained by the single speaker inside the box and is spatialized in the surrounding space with some form of external speakers. For Ward, the key value in improvising is having fun and surprising people with a relatively simple looking instrument.
About Ward Slager
Ward Slager is a Dutch sound artist, creative system designer and electronic musician. With a strong interest in algorithmic music, sound and bringing this into the physical domain he works on a variety of instruments, installations and other works. Within his practice he writes his own software, designs custom electronic circuits and constructs whatever needed to achieve said works.
Check out our previous post on Ward’s collaboration with Fedde ten Berge on the PRP Voyager.

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Addams, Jane, 1860-1935.
Twenty years at Hull-house.
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The legendary punk band Bad Religion will be making their first ever appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon this January 30th. The show airs at 12:35 am Eastern/11:35 pm Central on NBC. The band will be performing in support of their exhilarating new album True North out January 22nd on Epitaph Records.
With True North, Bad Religion deliberately revisits and refines the fast melodic Southern California sound they helped to define on albums such as Suffer, No Control and Recipe For Hate. In a world still mired by rampant anti intellectualism, inequality and oppression, the band's signature brand of sonically charged humanist dissent seems as relevant as ever.
"We went back to our original mission statement of short concise bursts of melody and thought," co-writer and guitarist Brett Gurewitz explains. "The intent was to record stripped down punk songs without sacrificing any conceptual density."
Produced by the band and Joe Barresi, True North celebrates the power of cogent punk in the face of personal pain and adversity. It is one of the band's most emotionally accessible albums to date. Beneath the bristling guitars and surging drums exists one of the most cathartic works of the band's career. "I think working within certain restrictions took away the mental aspect and let us devote more attention to conveying feeling," co-writer and guitarist Greg Graffin says. "We all go through pain and the best elements of punk give us hope in those dark times."
Fans can pre-order True North by going http://www.kingsroadmerch.com/bad-religion/region/">here.
Bad Religion will be playing an rare intimate show in Los Angeles on January 23rd at The Echo. Tickets will go on-sale this Friday, January 11th.
In addition, this past January 8th offered several special album-related opportunities for fans. The song "Vanity" began streaming exclusively on Rdio while an exclusive "Best of Bad Religion" playlist curated by the band launched on XBOX Music. An in-store pre-order for fans that buy the new album at a Trans World shop also kicked-off yesterday that includes an exclusive download of the track "Crisis Time".
Check out the single "True North" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKflTc_RT6U"> here.


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The FIFA World Cup is very near, but unfortunately there are some players that won't be able to play it thanks to injuries. Argentina just turned on the alarms as Lionel Messi might lose a key partner for Qatar 2022.
Argentina is seen as one of the favorites to win the next FIFA World Cup. They had a terrific run in the CONMEBOL Qualifiers and won the most recent Copa America, so everyone is expecting for a big tournament by the Albiceleste in Qatar 2022.
Of course Lionel Messi is the biggest star in Lionel Scaloni's squad, but he is not the only one. Now, the Argentinian coach might lose a key partner for his captain due to a tough injury.
Giovani Lo Celso's injury: Will he be ready for the FIFA World Cup?
Lionel Scaloni arrived to Argentina's National team in 2018 and everything changed for them. Since then, the Albiceleste has dominated and now is one of the top candidates to win the FIFA World Cup.
During all his time as coach, Lionel Scaloni has used tons of players, but Giovani Lo Celso is one of his favorites. The midfielder has been very solid lately and earned a place in Argentina's starting XI, but now his appearance at Qatar 2022 is at risk.
With one month away from the big tournament, Giovani Lo Celso got injured with Villarreal in Matchday 12 of the 2022-23 LaLiga season. In the 23th minute against Athletic Club, the Argentinian midfielder stopped a run as he had an issue in his right leg.
Lo Celso instantly fell down to the ground and called Villarreal's doctors. Unfortunately, he was not able to continue and got replaced, in a not so good message for him.
According to AS, Lo Celso has a harmstring injury and he will have to face a race against time to be fit for the World Cup. The starting midfielder has started his rehab immediately in order to be available for Qatar 2022.


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Resilient Architecture: Designing For An Uncertain Future
Resilience, in the context of design and construction, refers to the capacity of structures to withstand, adapt to, and recover from various stressors and shocks. This proactive approach to architecture anticipates an uncertain future and aims to create spaces that not only endure but thrive in the face of adversity. As the world is constantly marked by rapid environmental changes, urbanisation, and unforeseen global challenges, it makes sense that residential architects in Singapore are increasingly turning their focus toward resilient architecture.
Listed below are common factors of resilient architecture and their specific purposes.
1. Adapting to environmental shifts
Resilient architecture acknowledges the impact of climate change and incorporates strategies to mitigate its effects. Buildings designed with climate resilience in mind consider rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level changes. Sustainable design features such as green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient design not only reduce environmental impact but also ensure buildings can withstand the challenges posed by a changing climate.
2. Flexible design for changing needs
Resilient architecture goes hand in hand with flexibility. Spaces designed with adaptability in mind can evolve to meet changing needs over time. Multi-functional rooms, modular structures, and easily reconfigurable layouts allow buildings to serve different purposes and accommodate diverse functions. This flexibility is crucial in a world where societal, technological, and economic changes are unpredictable.
3. Resource efficiency
Resilient architecture places a strong emphasis on resource efficiency. From construction materials to energy consumption, every aspect of a building’s life cycle is considered. Sustainable materials, renewable energy sources, and efficient waste management contribute to reducing the environmental impact of a structure. Minimising resource consumption not only aligns with environmental sustainability but also ensures long-term resilience by mitigating resource scarcity.
4. Embracing biophilic elements
Nature has perfected resilience over millions of years, and architecture firms in Singapore, like AR43, are increasingly incorporating biophilic elements into their designs. Biophilic design connects inhabitants with nature, promoting well-being and reducing stress. Elements such as natural lighting, green spaces, and ventilation not only enhance the occupants’ quality of life but also contribute to the overall resilience of the building.
5. Regenerative design
An essential aspect of resilience is the ability to adapt and regenerate. Resilient architecture often embraces the adaptive reuse of existing structures, repurposing them for new functions rather than demolishing and rebuilding. Regenerative design principles aim to leave a positive impact on the environment, prioritising restoration and enhancement rather than depletion. This approach contributes to the longevity and sustainability of the built environment.
6. Risk assessment
Resilient architecture involves thorough risk assessment and preparedness planning. Understanding potential hazards, whether natural or human-made, allows architects to design structures that can withstand and recover from various scenarios. Implementing robust emergency response and recovery plans ensures that buildings remain functional and safe during and after adverse events.
The power of resilient architecture lies not only in its ability to withstand shocks but also in its capacity to contribute positively to the well-being of individuals and communities. As architects continue to explore innovative solutions, the principles of resilience will shape the built environment, creating spaces that stand as beacons of strength, adaptability, and sustainability in the face of an ever-changing world.


Perryville Wastewater Treatment Facility
City of Perryville
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Design-Build General Contractor
We are very pleased with the project to date. Even DNR commented that the project is going very well given its complexity.
The City of Perryville was facing several challenges relating to aging facilities at its Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). To address these challenges, the City embarked on a Progressive Design-Build Project to evaluate alternatives, design the selected treatment alternative, and construct a treatment facility that achieves all discharge limit requirements while managing the costs of the facility and the user rates to City’s residents. The Design-Build Team of Robinson & HDR Engineering was selected to complete the project.
Perryville’s WWTF serves the entire City population of 8,500 people (2021 Population), as well as the Perryville Industrial Park. This project provides the City with a new 9 MGD peak flow plant that will provide a more efficient operation with allowances for future expansion. To provide an extra level of treatment and capacity to possibly meet future requirements, this plant has a tertiary filter system. The project also includes a new administration building with a garage and electrical room.
Robinson self-performed more than half of the work on the project, including the influent pump station, structural concrete, mechanical, sludge handling, pre-engineered metal buildings, and administration building. Subcontracted work included engineering, electrical, controls, sitework, yard piping, concrete flatwork, miscellaneous metals, rebar installation, HVAC, plumbing, and painting.
This project was the first State Revolving Fund collaborative delivery project following the 2016 Missouri legislation enabling public utilities to use progressive design-build, construction manager at-risk or fixed-price design-build.


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Coronavirus has been on everybody's lips in the past few days. Although we're not experts on the subject, we did our best to gather some useful information so you can better understand the situation.
Italy is now the country in the world with the 3rd highest number of patients affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19), after China and South Korea. The coronavirus it's quite similar to the flu and pneumonia (which in Italy kill around 11.ooo people per year) and the the majority of people infected are mild.
As of February 24, in Italy there are 229 known cases in Lombardia (172), Veneto (32), Emilia-Romagna (18), Piemonte (4) and Lazio (3). So far 23 cases were hospitalized in critical conditions and we've had 6 victims, most of which were affected by some pre-existing medical conditions and over the age of 70.
👇 ▶ Watch the video to learn more about the virus.
The most affected regions have adopted some preventive measures – such as closing schools, universities, museums, even bars, and canceling events and services at the church until March – to avoid the virus spreading further. You can find updates on the situation in your region here:
The Italian Ministry of Health decided to isolate some small towns in Lombardia (Codogno, Castiglione d’Adda, Casalpusterlengo, Fombio, Maleo, Somaglia, Bertonico, Terranova dei Passerini, Castelgerundo e San Fiorano) and Veneto, including Vo' Euganeo. It is forbidden to enter or leave outbreak areas.
What can we do to protect ourselves?
The video below illustrates some basic measure from the WHO to protect ourselves and others form getting the Coronavirus. You can find more useful guidelines by clicking here.
Along with the WHO, also the Italian Ministry of Health shared some tips to limit the risk of contagion among the population in the country:
1) Wash your hands often 🤲🚿with soap and water OR alcohol based hand gel
2) Avoid getting close to anyone who is sick 🛑🤒
3) Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands 🚫👉👀👃👄
4) If you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth and nose 🤧
5) Don’t take antiviral or antibiotic drugs unless prescribed by a doctor 💊👨⚕
6) Clean surfaces with disinfectants based on chlorine or alcohol
7) Use a mask 😷 only if you suspect that you are ill or if you look after someone who is ill 🤒
8) Products made in China and parcels from China are not dangerous 👍📦🇨🇳
9) If you have fever or cough or have traveled in China within the last 14 days, call the tool-free number 📲 1500
10) Pets don’t spread the new coronavirus 👌🐈🐶
Visit the NAGA's website for a Spanish, French, Chinese and Arabic version of the guidelines. Il Grande Colibrì has produced some basic information in other languages too, including Urdu, Mandinka, and Wolof.
What are the symptoms?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
This virus mainly causes respiratory symptoms. This can range from symptoms similar to a common cold – runny nose, cough, to fever, and shortness of breath. Some people can develop pneumonia and some people can develop severe difficulties with breathing, multi-organ failure and even death. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.
From studies that have been done so far on this new virus, we see that the vast majority of people infected (around 82%) have mild disease. 15% develop severe disease, and around 3% are critically unwell with the virus.
We have seen people of all ages infected – we’ve seen newborns infected, children, adults, pregnant women and older people. Older people and those with pre-existing medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness, and are at a higher risk of dying.
About 2% of people with the disease have died. This means for every 100 cases, approximately 2 of them are at risk of dying. This is a new virus and as such, we are still learning what the exact case fatality rate is.
What should I do if I don't feel well?
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or you've recently been to China, it's important you seek medical care early. However, this does not mean you should go right away to the doctor!
As the virus is highly contagious, the Italian authorities recommend you call one of the following toll-free numbers – in order to limit and prevent transmission of the virus to others:
☎ 1500, for information on the coronavirus across Italy
☎ 112 or 118, for emergencies across Italy
☎ 800894545, if you are in Lombardia
☎ 800462340, if you are in Veneto
☎ 800333444, if you are in Piedmont
☎ 800 033 033, if you are in Emilia-Romagna
More regional toll-free numbers can be found 👉 here 👈
You can visit the Italian Ministry of Health website to get updates on the situation.
If you have any more questions about the virus have a look at the Q&A section on the WHO website.


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Ready Take One
Settling into a Saturday night.
I was happy to find a copy of Erroll Garner’s “Ready Take One” at Sonic Boom in Ballard. He’s always been a favorite: partly because I heard his playing when I was very young, partly because I also knew he was, like me, born and (mostly) raised in Pittsburgh, and mostly because he was brilliant.
Tonight should be a good way to become reacquainted with his music before watching “No One Can Hear You Read“.
This image is a composite of a single exposure of the album near my record player and a double exposure of the sun in the trees in Ballard near Sonic Boom.
I was thinking about Garner’s quote: “I get ideas from everything. A big color, the sound of water or wind, or a flash of something cool. Playing is like life. Either you feel it or you don’t.”

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“Symptoms can last for weeks even in mild cases, lockdowns likely saved millions of lives” – Reuters
The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
- They kept track of 272 non-hospitalized coronavirus patients with follow-up phone calls every 12 to 48 hours for up to 50 days.
- The authors of the paper conclude that IBD patients in remission should stay on their immunosuppressive medications and should exercise social distancing principles like the general population.
- IBD is often controlled with strong immunosuppressive drugs that could theoretically put patients at higher risk from the new coronavirus.
- They did not address how contagious patients might be as symptoms linger beyond 14 days.
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WHO: 7-5 Ohio (MAC) vs. 9-3 East Carolina (C-USA)
WHAT: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl (6th year)
WHERE: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Fla.
WHEN: Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. ET
WHY: The MAC and Conference USA meet up in a battle of two teams that seem to be headed in opposite directions.
East Carolina won five of its last six to close the season while Ohio lost three of its last four. The Pirates have a chance to get to 10 wins, which would be the second-best win total in their history. The Bobcats are looking for their third consecutive bowl win and fourth-straight eight-win season.
ECU has a prolific offense led by quarterback Shane Carden, who threw for 3,866 yards and 32 touchdowns while also adding 10 scores on the ground. His top target is Justin Hardy, who caught 105 passes for 1,218 yards and eight touchdowns. Ohio counters with gritty quarterback Tyler Tettleton, who owns 21 school records and is 103 yards shy of becoming Bobcats’ first 9,000-yard career passer. He threw for 2,623 yards and 20 touchdown passes this year.
Ohio is in this game only because the AAC couldn’t fill its allotted bowl slots. If not for close losses to Virginia Tech (15-10) and Tulane (36-33), ECU could be 11-2 and in a more prominent bowl. The Pirates have the clear advantage.
PREDICTION: East Carolina 42, Ohio 21

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Body care is booming. It's a fact you're probably well aware of, even if you don't have access to the hard marketing data. Launch after launch, the skincare industry is traveling down the neck, out the arms, and across the entire body. Once cleanly separated, it's now become difficult to even delineate between skin and body care, since the body-care trend appears to be thoroughly intertwined with the skincare industry's success.
It was a slow trickle, at first. Drunk Elephant launched body care in April. Milk Makeup dropped a CBD body oil in May. Kosas tackled deodorant in June, followed by Function of Beauty's body-care line in July. This doesn't even begin to include the necessary influx of hand sanitizers created by beauty brands, either — or the hydrating hand treatments that then followed.
"Body-care sales, including body lotions, deodorant, foot care, hand care, and massage products, have increased in percent of sales substantially in 2020 compared to 2019," Brandi Halls, Brand Director at Lush, tells The Zoe Report over email. "And, of course, hand care also showed higher sales due to customers needing lotion for dry hands from increased hand washing and hand sanitizer use. Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter has been the top-seller in this category."
And that makes sense, in a classic, supply-and-demand way. Nevertheless, skin and body care's merger throughout 2020 deserves a deeper look, as it begets a question: Is the skincare industry taking over body care, or is it the other way around?
How The Body-Care Trend Took Off
To understand why the distinction matters, it's important to note the sheer size of both categories within the industry. According to McKinsey & Company, retail sales for the global beauty industry reached $500 billion in 2019: $140 billion in skin care, $236 billion thanks to "personal-care products," which includes bath, hair-care, and more.
The same article shared the industry impact following the pandemic outbreak and subsequent lockdowns, as well: European e-commerce giant Zalando "reported a boom in pampering and self-care beauty categories, including candles, aromatherapy, and detox products; sales of skin-, nail-, and hair-care products were up 300 percent, year on year," wrote Emily Gerstell, Sophie Marchessou, Jennifer Schmidt, and Emma Spagnuolo. "That is consistent with results from Amazon, for which most makeup sales in the United States are showing slight declines, compared with the same month in 2019, while sales for nail-care products (218 percent), hair coloring (172 percent), and bath-and-body products (65 percent) are way up."
Then, there's the more holistic viewpoint. "Skin is the human body's largest organ, and it's important to take care of it all — not just the skin on your face," says Kelley Martin, chief marketing officer of skyn ICELAND (which just launched its first face and body product). "I think that was a natural conclusion for the skincare industry to expand its reach into body care, as consumers are starting to realize that their multi-step routines for face should also be applied to the rest of the body. Specific areas of the body show signs of aging just like they do on the face, such as the neck and the décolletage, so people are especially looking to target those areas."
Joanna Vargas — celebrity facialist, author, and founder of Joanna Vargas Salons and Skin Care — does agree with the renewed focus on the décolletage, citing an uptick in sun damage following "more free time this summer." That said, there is the sheer joy that stems from pampering yourself, too. "I think people have found it really relaxing and stress-relieving to care for themselves during this stay-at-home time," she notes. "Now that things are opening up, clients are upping their game and trying to incorporate more rituals into their regular routine."
What's Actually Popular Right Now In Body Care
So, which rituals are people actually embracing? Enter Dr. Flora Kim, a board-certified dermatologist. Regarding popular all-over skin treatments, Kim points to laser procedures that "address pigment and redness/vascularity" as well as "radiofrequency microneedling and fractionated microplasma to stimulate collage stimulation, tighten skin, and reverse crepe-y sun damage."
"People are interested in skin-tightening treatments using radiofrequency or ultrasound," adds Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, cosmetic dermatologist, author, and PFRANKMD founder and chief medical officer. "They are also really interested in cellulite treatments where I use things like BioStim and other heat-based technologies." New technology had also caught the eye of Vargas' clientele; she says her Supernova Body treatment is the most popular, since "it exfoliates, hydrates, and reduces inflammation via cryotherapy and oxygen," and that "my patented LED light bed is something everyone does after every service."
Fragrance plays a major part in the body-care space, too, arguably even more so than in facial skin care. The up-and-coming skincare brand, Hanahana Beauty, is uniquely poised to speak on the topic: It currently offers its shea body butter in five unique fragrance options, including unscented.
"I think people are looking for different scents that will do more than just smell good — that make them feel some type of way," says Abena Boamah-Acheampong, founder and CEO of Hanahana Beauty. "So, I feel like with our Amber, it just makes you feel lush, it makes you feel good. For me, when we create our scents, it’s based off of obviously, one, the smell, but like what does it do? Does it refresh, or have a multifaceted use? Like lavender is calming, eucalyptus can be refreshing, all these different things. How can it affect the person that’s putting it on?"
Build Your Own Body-Care Routine
New to the all-over skincare movement? You can start with something as simple as a lotion you love, or an ingredient already in your facial routine. After that, it's time to pick up a product or two. Keep on scrolling to shop The Zoe Report's recommendations for the best in body care, with even more tips and tricks from the pros.
We only include products that have been independently selected by The Zoe Report’s editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.


K. R. RAO is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. He has authored or co-authored several additional leading texts in the field, including Techniques and Standards for Image/Video/Audio Coding, and Packet Video Communications over ATM Networks (Prentice Hall PTR). In 1975, with two other researchers, he introduced the Discrete Cosine Transform, one of today's most powerful digital signal processing techniques. He is a Fellow of the IEEE.
ZORAN S. BOJKOVIC and DRAGORAD A. MILOVANOVIC are members of the Traffic & Transport and Electrical Engineering faculty at the University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia.


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REVELATIONS 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. So as I’m staying up working on my DVD and talking to people. I decided I would pop a post up that shows some of the 666 symbols we see every day, along with Freemason and Illuminati symbols.
The scenario is part of a counterterrorism summit held this week. A zombie invasion would have characteristics similar to other catastrophic events and would be ‘a federal incident,’ a summit organizer says.
“This is a very real exercise. This is not some type of big costume party,” Brad Barker, president of the Halo Corp. security company, told the Associated Press.
[RECOMMENDED: War games – Pentagon’s 3 nightmare scenario]
This scenario is dire, modeled in part on a public-service campaign that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)launched last year, warning that US citizens should be prepared in the event of a zombie invasion.
It will play out Wednesday and Thursday at Halo’s annual Counter-Terrorism Summit security conference, which will be attended by, among other people, former Central Intelligence Agencydirector Michael Hayden.
Zombies will invade Paradise Point Resort, which covers 44 acres on an island that will be transformed with Hollywood-style sets, including a Middle Eastern village and a pirate cove. Some 1,000 US military personnel, police, and state and federal government officials will be charged with responding.
“No doubt when a zombie apocalypse occurs, it’s going to be a federal incident, so we’re making it happen,” Mr. Barker told the AP.
The training scenario has not come without its share of unwelcome attention, he noted, adding that “every whack job in the world” has called about the exercise.
Barker acknowledges that the “zombie apocalypse is very whimsical,” telling the Military Times that the scenario was created to “add some levity to the more-dire scenarios summitgoers will encounter,” including terrorists roaming hospital halls shooting people and pilots trapped behind enemy lines.
That said, an affinity for zombie television shows and movies could help provide a teachable moment not only for US troops, but also for the American public.
This is particularly true when it comes to the uncertainty that surrounds unexpected catastrophic events, including natural disasters and terrorist attacks.
“No one knows what the zombies will do in our scenario, but quite frankly, no one knows what a terrorist will do,” Barker told the AP. “If a law-enforcement officer sees a zombie and says, ‘Freeze, get your hands in the air!’ what’s a zombie going to do? He’s going to moan at you. If someone on PCP or some other psychotic drug is told that, the truth is he’s not going to react to you.”
When it launched its awareness campaign last year on a zombie apocalypse, the CDC used it as a chance to encourage Americans to be prepared for any unexpected emergency.
“We have a very small office and an equally small budget,” Maggie Silver, a CDC official, told ABC News. “So we had to do something that wasn’t going to take a lot of manpower or dollars.”
The CDC recommended doing things such as stocking up on water (one gallon per person per day), food (nonperishable items you eat regularly), tools like duct tape, a battery-powered radio, and blankets.
The CDC zombie campaign grew out of an effort “to spice up our general preparedness message,” added Ms. Silver. “We decided, why not give people what they want?”
- No prank: On Halloween, US military forces train for zombie apocalypse (csmonitor.com)
- ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ Training Drill Organized By Halo Corp. For Military, Police Set For Oct. 31 In San Diego (huffingtonpost.com)
- Marines, police prep for mock zombie invasion (cnsnews.com)
- Zombies prepare US military for their worst nightmare (nzherald.co.nz)
- Zombie Apocalypse Training : A Real Threat (poorrichards-blog.blogspot.com)
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(Sept 10, 2012) While the following report may seem entirely more plausible if it were to appear in a popular sci-fi novel than on a news website, the U.S. Homeland Security Department has, in fact, warned that the “zombies are coming,” and has urged citizens to prepare for apocalyptic disasters and emergencies.”The zombies are coming!” reads the Homeland Security warning. The theory behind the calamitous “warning” is that if citizens prepare for a zombie-like scenario, they will be better prepared to combat genuine disasters and emergencies, such as hurricanes, pandemics, earthquakes and terrorist attacks.As part of the popular health campaign, the public has been urged to stock up on food, batteries and water, and to keep extra changes of clothes and medication on hand.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hosted an online seminar for its Citizen Corps organization to help emergency planners better prepare their communities for disaster.Last year, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first launched a zombie apocalypse social media campaign for the same purposes.A spokesperson explained at the time that the campaign was introduced to get Americans interested in its annual campaign for hurricane preparedness.“I worry we try the same thing every year and I didn’t know how many people we were actually engaging,” Dave Daigle of the Center for Disease Control told The Los Angeles Times. “Let’s face it — preparedness and public health are not exactly sexy topics.”In a statement, the organization later confirmed it is currently not warning against a specific zombie-like virus or condition.
- No, really: Government warns of ‘zombie apocalypse’ (sott.net)
- No, really: Govt warns of ‘zombie apocalypse’ (metronews.ca)


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From Cheers to BoJack to Pee-wee Herman, these Christmas TV shows make for a great Netflix binge.
"Weeee belong, we belong, we belong together, RYAN."
"Steve, don't be a d**k. Do the reboot!"
Carell makes learning comedy a very serious business ahead of his hosting gig this weekend.
Nope, Carell won't be playing Brick Tamland.
That's what he said.
We guarantee you know every single one of these scenes!
From Julia Roberts' TV series, to Chris Pine's dramatic turn, here are all the streaming offerings you can't miss.
There's something oddly familiar about Steve Carell's 1998 appearance on NBC's Just Shoot Me.
'Beautiful Boy' stars Steve Carell and Amy Ryan, together again, this time as parents to drug-addicted Timothée Chalamet.

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Apple confirms select iCloud users unable to access old emailsIn a system status update on the iCloud Support web page, Apple confirmed that some users may be affected by a temporary error where older emails are inaccessible.
The message, posted under "iCloud: Mail & Notes" shortly after noon PST on Tuesday, notes select iCloud users may not be able to access older email messages at this time, though sending and receiving new messages should be unaffected.
Users reporting problems with Apple's cloud service have complained that messages received prior to July 30 become unavailable and disappeared from their devices after syncing with iCloud. It is not yet known whether the messages have been deleted or are merely not being pushed to users' devices.
Apple has promised the issue would be resolved "ASAP" but gave no indication of what exactly caused the error.
On Topic: General
- US Treasury takes last stab at deterring tax judgment against Apple & Ireland
- French & German interior ministers call on EU to enable access to encrypted data
- Tim Cook's crucial role at Apple extends well beyond his 5 years as CEO
- Tim Cook's fundraiser for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton set for tonight
- Pinterest absorbs offline reading service Instapaper


The iPhone Xs and Xs Max respectively feature 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch AMOLED screens. Additionally, the analyst claims that after inspecting iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 pages from last week and same pages today, these dongles are missing from older versions of the Apple phone's box as well.
Usually, when Apple launches the new flagship devices, the prices of previous generation phones considerably drops.
Compared to the Apple A11 chipset that powers the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, the hexa-core A12 offers almost 33.3 percent increased performance, doubled GPU score, 50 percent improvement in UX score and around 20 percent improvement in memory score because of which the iPhone XS has managed to achieve such an impressive benchmarking score.
This new iPhone Xs deal is in a clear response to Verizon's iPhone Xs BOGO deal launched on Friday.More news: Apple Explains "Everything to Know" About iPhone Xs in 54 Seconds
More news: Here's how you get a 10% discount on the Samsung Galaxy Note10
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Sam's Club members can get still an iPhone Xs with a free $100 gift card.
"However, the loss of the iPhone SE is something you'll feel the most, especially because it was not replaced by any other Apple device with 4" display.
The iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone Xr will be available for pre-order directly from Apple on the Apple.com site and in the Apple Store app starting at midnight Pacific. All of the videos you're about to see were shown during Apple's press event on Wednesday, but if you wanted to take a closer look at the new iPhone models or the new Apple Watch, you can do so thanks to these 4K videos. They will go on sale for the first time in select countries starting September 21. However, the amount of RAM present inside the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR have been recently revealed through their AnTuTu and Geekbench listings. T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon will each offer special deals and incentives to attract your pre-order.


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Bangladesh Travel Guide & Travel Tips
Welcome, fellow wanderers, to the land of surprises, Bangladesh! Prepare yourselves for an adventure like no other as we delve into the quirky and captivating side of this incredible country. From its bustling cities to its serene countryside, Bangladesh has a unique charm that will leave you in awe. So grab your sense of humor and get ready for a wild ride through this offbeat travel guide!
1. Embrace the Rickshaw Culture:
When it comes to getting around in Bangladesh, forget about taxis or fancy cars. Here, the reigning champion of transportation is the mighty rickshaw! These three-wheeled wonders come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, making every ride an Instagram-worthy experience. Just be prepared for a bumpy journey as your rickshaw wallah maneuvers through the chaotic streets with the grace of a Bollywood dancer. Oh, and don’t forget to negotiate the fare with a wink and a smile!
2. The Food Fiesta:
Prepare your taste buds for a flavor explosion like no other! Bangladesh is a food lover’s paradise, with a culinary scene that will make your stomach sing with joy. From the mouthwatering biryanis to the spicy curries, every bite is a symphony of flavors. And let’s not forget the street food! Indulge in piping hot samosas, crunchy fuchka, and the beloved jhal muri. Just make sure to keep a bottle of antacid handy because the heat can be a real fire-breather!
3. The Sundarbans Safari:
Calling all nature enthusiasts! Get ready for an adventure in the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and home to the elusive Royal Bengal Tigers. But here’s the catch – if you want to spot these majestic beasts, you’ll need to channel your inner detective skills. Sneak through the dense foliage, listen for the rustling leaves, and keep your eyes peeled for any signs of movement. And remember, if you happen to come across a tiger, maintain eye contact and slowly back away, just like you would with your ex at a party!
4. Language Lessons:
While English is widely spoken in urban areas, learning a few Bengali phrases will earn you some serious street cred. Impress the locals with your linguistic prowess by mastering the essentials. Start with “Ami Bangladeshi” (I am Bangladeshi) and “Dhonnobad” (Thank you), and watch as their eyes light up with delight. And if you really want to impress, throw in a well-timed “Bhalo Achi” (I’m fine) and see the smiles grow wider!
5. Monsoon Madness:
If you’re a fan of rain showers and dancing in the puddles, then visiting Bangladesh during the monsoon season is a must! Embrace the chaos as the heavens open up and drench the land with their watery blessings. But beware, the streets can turn into rivers faster than you can say “umbrella.” So, pack your rain boots, grab a colorful poncho, and get ready for a splash-tastic adventure. Just remember to keep your electronics dry unless you want your camera to turn into a fish tank!
6. The Warmth of the People:
As you explore the nooks and crannies of Bangladesh, you’ll quickly realize that the true treasure of this country lies in its people. Bangladeshi hospitality is legendary, and you’ll be welcomed with open arms and warm smiles wherever you go. So, don’t be shy to strike up a conversation with the locals, share a cup of cha (tea), and let their laughter and stories weave their way into your heart. Who knows, you might even end up with an invitation to a traditional Bengali wedding!
And there you have it, fellow adventurers! A humorous and non-formal guide to exploring the quirky wonders of Bangladesh. From the rickshaw rides to the tantalizing food, the Sundarbans to the monsoon madness, this country is a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences. So pack your sense of humor, leave your formalities behind, and get ready to embrace the quirkiness of Bangladesh. Happy travels!

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Kali Uchis Net Worth
Kali Uchis net worth: Kali Uchis is an American singer and songwriter who has a net worth of $4 million. Kali Uchis was born in Alexandria, Virginia in July 1994. Her musical styles include R&B, neo soul, and pop, and she also plays the saxophone and piano. Uchis released her debut studio album Isolation in 2018 on Virgin EMI records.
The album reached #4 on the US R&B chart and #7 on the UK R&B chart. It also reached #32 on the Billboard 200 chart and #17 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Kali Uchis also released the mixtape Drunken Babble in 2012 and the extended play Por Vida in 2015. Her single "After the Storm" (featuring Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins) reached #16 on the US R&B chart. Kali Uchis was featured on the single "Get You" by Daniel Caesar which reached #5 on the US R&B chart and on the single "El Ratico" by Juanes which reached #1 in Colombia. In 2017 she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance and for a Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
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|Date of Birth:||Jul 17, 1994 (27 years old)|
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VIS have established as well as full time staff, who work out of the Brunswick Y&CC (the Brunny) 9am – 5pm Monday till Friday, for our ex-service personnel reservists and their families to provide help and advice with housing, employment, dependency, financial, general well being and mental health issues.
The VIS hold weekly NAAFI Breaks (NBs) at various locations around Sefton.
The NAAFI Break is nothing more than a social gathering in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere; many issues tend to come out in conversation. The mentors will pick up on this and approach the subject.
The NAAFI Break (NB) is where we “pull up a sandbag and swing the lamp” a term that is probably not usually used on civvie street but fully recognised to those who have served within the Armed Forces.
Through out all of are process we offer a unique holistic support programme, Lead by our own Psychotherapeutic Councillor (new Shrink to be introduced shortly) we also provide mentor support when referring to specialist mental heath experts who fully understand a veterans needs and issues such as Veterans in Mind. Through out all of are process we offer a unique holistic support programme, as a project we provide the emotional scaffolding to raise self esteem, build confidence and improve mental well being.
The V.I.S offers volunteering opportunities allowing Veterans and members of the community to give their time and get involved. As a Volunteer people can learn new skills and/or refresh old ones in addition to making a positive contribution to the lives of others. One specific volunteering opportunity is to train as a “mentor”. This will allow people to work with ex-service personnel, providing support to both the
Veterans and their families.
Our very own allotment is now up and running with a group of our veterans “digging” out to enable it to become a safe haven and to encourage its use as a therapeutic tool for our veterans. Also we will be donating part of the allotment to the local schools to help with interaction in the community.

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The lies of critical race theory are being spread through various outlets across the country. One place where lies about “inherent racism” have been heavily promulgated is inside public schools.
According to Turning Point USA Chief Creative Officer Benny Johnson, a school district in Iowa has expanded its definition of racism to include practically anyone who disagrees with it politically.
Johnson tweeted a picture on Tuesday of a chart that was reportedly shown to teachers in the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, which is one of Iowa’s largest school districts.
The chart provides what it calls “examples of racism.” Some of them are classified as “overt white supremacy,” and they are mostly things that any rational person would oppose. Examples include “lynching,” “hate crimes” and “swastikas.”


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Children at Funerals
Children actually deal very well with death and funerals provided they are told the truth in a clear, honest and gentle manner.
We’ve found that children need to know the person has died, not that they are “lost” or “gone to sleep”.
Kids are scared enough of getting lost without it being associated with dying!
A death in the family affects children of all ages, no matter how the adults may try to shield them.
The catharsis of attending the funeral can be very helpful provided they are allowed to take part in their own, age appropriate way, without feeling any pressure.
Involving children in a funeral can be as easy as asking them to draw a picture or a card for granny/grandpa which can be placed onto the coffin - either by the child during the service, or perhaps beforehand.
Enabling them to approach and touch the coffin draws them into the service and helps them see for themselves that the coffin is not scary and that death is a completely natural part of life.
Or they may like to read a poem, or perhaps light candles for family members who cannot attend in person.
Every person is unique. Every family is different.
With us, every Funeral is Individual.

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by Michael R. Allen
This morning, the Building Division issued a demolition permit to St. Louis University for the historic livery stable at 3401 Locust Street. By mid-day, a wrecking crew from Bellon Wrecking & Salvage was at work stripping the building’s roof decking and guttering. Oddly, the crew did not have an on-site dumpster and did not have a copy of the demolition permit on display as is required by city law. The site is not secured, with several window and door openings easily accessible and not even so much as caution tape keeping pedestrians off of the sidewalks. Perhaps there was some haste on the university’s part to get work started.
At the end of the day, about one-third of the roof deck appeared to be removed, and there was minor damage to the top of the western wall where the gutter was located. Obviously, fatal damage will not come from a crew of six men — especially given how sound this building is.


I support the Public Health (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill 2017. I start by thanking the Leader of the Opposition for bringing this bill before the Parliament. This bill seeks to decriminalise the use and possession of cannabis for medicinal purposes. It extends to those who are experiencing unimaginable suffering and pain some temporary respite, some dignity and some basic human compassion.
The bill adopts key principles from the 2013 New South Wales Legislative Council inquiry and principally protects medicinal cannabis users and their carers from prosecution under criminal laws. It amends the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 and the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 to allow for a registration scheme for users of medicinal cannabis and their carers.
The bill clearly sets out and defines those able to access the scheme, including those suffering from "an illness or condition that is likely to result in death within a reasonably foreseeable period". It also extends access to the scheme to those with "a serious illness or condition that is likely to result, or to continue to result, in a significant reduction in the person's quality of life". The bill sets parameters around the way that cannabinoids are administered, including limiting the amount of medicinal cannabis a user is able to carry and outlawing the administration of medicinal cannabis in public spaces. The bill places responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the scheme under the Public Health Act 2010—firmly where it belongs. Importantly, it provides a regulatory framework that allows for the production, storage and supply of medicinal cannabis. This ensures a lawful supply chain so that a compassionate use scheme is not an abstract or theoretical privilege but a practical right for those most in need.
Lawful supply continues to pose a significant obstacle to registrants under the existing Medicinal Cannabis Compassionate Use program, which the Minister for Health referred to earlier. Herein lies the difficulty that we confront. The Opposition's bill is a sensible and compassionate bill that will change the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our community at the most challenging and confronting times in their lives. Since the Government announced the commencement of its trials, my office has received a number of requests for constituents to be added to the Medicinal Cannabis Compassionate Use Scheme. I have been proud to assist them to do so and I thank the office of the Attorney General for dealing with the applications efficiently and professionally.
The first constituent that I assisted was a young man who was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a life expectancy of only a few short months. He was in the process of receiving chemotherapy and other treatments which left him nauseous, dizzy and exhausted. In the final months of his life, faced with gruelling treatments and debilitating illness, medicinal cannabis offered relief from his pain and suffering. It also offered something far more precious than that; it offered him the stamina and strength to spend time with his wife and young children. As soon as my office was able to assist with registering him for the compassionate use scheme, another problem immediately presented itself: supply. How could he find the cannabis he had been granted permission to use?
After working through the process of researching and applying to register for the scheme, and after being offered hope once he was approved, yet again he hit a brick wall. In the final months of his life, he and his family have been left with the uncertainty of not knowing how to access cannabis. This legislation seeks to dismantle that wall. If we are to legislate a truly compassionate use scheme, together in this place we must go further than simply establishing a scheme, but also legislate for a legal chain of supply. We must not leave sufferers in legal limbo or leave them without the means to access the cannabinoids we have allowed them to use.
A second constituent of mine is an elderly gentlemen. He has had a rough go of things and is also living with a terminal cancer diagnosis. His prognosis is longer than the young man in my previous example but he is facing years of incapacitating illness. For him, whilst the need for medicinal cannabis is less urgent than in my first example, access to medicinal cannabis is a matter of quality of life. That is what many people here today are talking about. Cancer Care has noted that a large number of studies show that medicinal cannabis can assist cancer patients with pain management; relief from neuropathy, which can often be characterised by weakness, numbness, tingling, or the sensation of burning in the hands, feet or limbs; nausea and vomiting, the side effects of chemotherapy; anorexia, the loss of appetite; and muscle wasting. Some studies even report that medicinal cannabis may slow or stop the growth of certain tumours.
While this needs further interrogation, it is clear that a scheme such as the one Labor is proposing provides the best opportunity for the study and observation of the ways medicinal cannabis can assist patients. While elements of the Minister's contribution to this debate were very worthy and poignant, his dominant, overarching approach was cautious, which causes opportunities to be missed and results in these people being left in limbo. Our bill places responsibility for the enforcement and administration of the scheme in the Public Health Act 2010. This is the best way to ensure that the scheme is properly managed and that it will yield the strongest results, in terms of individual patient care and also with respect to medical research.
The bill empowers the Secretary of the Department of Health to review and, if needed, revoke licenses and registrations if there is clear evidence of misuse. It is just one of the very sensible safeguards built into the bill. Others include the requirement that medical cannabis not be administered in a public place and restrictions placed on the amount of cannabis that can be possessed. These measures place the proposed scheme within the current framework by which we manage illicit drug use. As debate continues about the best way to manage illicit drugs, there should be room to evolve these restrictions. Proposing a statutory review to the legislation in three years is sensible.
In March this year, I had the great privilege to meet with Lucy Haslam, a nurse, mother and probably reluctant activist from Tamworth. She is one of the most formidable and inspirational women I have met. Faced with the horror of her son's cancer diagnosis, she set about doing what any mother would do—helping him in whatever way she possibly could. Helping her son snowballed into lobbying the New South Wales Government and organising Australia's first Medicinal Cannabis Symposium in Tamworth in 2014. She has been instrumental in advancing the progress of a medicinal cannabis scheme in New South Wales and I take a moment to honour her, her husband, her daughter and, of course, her son Daniel, who passed away in 2015.
This bill stands on the shoulders of Lucy Haslam's great work and many other prominent activists and individuals who share their personal stories with us regularly. They have motivated many of us to become involved in this issue—to study it and to take a less cautious approach than the one explained by the Minister for Health. Instead, the Opposition members have looked at the lead of other jurisdictions, overseas and in this country. Some of my colleagues have indicated that other States are leading New South Wales on this issue. We have an opportunity right now, with this bill. It is offered in the same spirit as Lucy's activism—a powerful drive to be compassionate and pragmatic about the needs of the most vulnerable. I urge all those in this House to set aside the politics and to vote in favour of this historic bill. I commend the bill to the House.


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BERLIN — The fear and concern created by the unfounded bomb threats that have disrupted local schools in the past two weeks has been stressful for some parents and their young students. Yet, somewhere in all of that disruption and uncertainty is an opportunity for parents and their children to have a real conversation about recent events in order to not only talk about their feelings or fears, but to more importantly decipher fact from fiction and understand the importance of labeling each of those things clearly.
This week, The Dispatch sat down with Dr. Jennifer Leggour, who is a clinical psychologist and the clinical director at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. She says that while kids today are much tougher than we think, parents still need to stay calm and listen intently to what they have to say during and after scary situations.
Here’s a look at what we discussed on Wednesday, the day after the most recent bomb threat at Stephen Decatur High School.


Baltimore Choral Arts' holiday choral favorites continue a 38-year tradition with Christmas with Choral Arts, broadcasted by WMAR-TV, WYPR Radio and WBJC Radio. This year, we return to the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for this special holiday performance featuring a brass ensemble.
On her debut album Alone At Last, Tasha celebrates the radical political act of being exquisitely gentle with yourself. For years, the Chicago songwriter has dreamed hard of a better world -- she's worked with the local racial justice organization Black Youth Project 100 and has been on the front lines at protests around the city. But as she returned to the guitar, an instrument her mother first taught her to play when she was 15 years old, she began exploring the ways music can be a powerful force for healing.
Our special children’s program Christmas for Kids will make its return with a brand-new twist, featuring Synetic Theater in collaboration with Young Audiences of Maryland. This performance is OUTDOORS, you may bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Lawn chairs available to rent at venue.
Join us for a special Winter celebration of our ancestors and the traditions that unite us. Learn about traditional ancestral veneration practices across cultures, open your heart to the wisdom of the Elder Circle, and appreciate performances and presentations that remember, revere, and celebrate those that have passed on. This program is led by Yoruba Priestess Iya Keturah and will include a special Masquerade dance by members of her Ile (West African Traditional Spiritual Community), as well as presentations from members of other ethnic and spiritual communities .
The chorus joyously returns to the stage to perform Charpentier’s beautiful Messe De Minuit Pour Noël, selected movements from Bach’s Cantata 140, Sleepers Awake, Mozart’s Litaniae Lauretanae, and several lovely holiday pieces including a special arrangement of “The Holly and the Ivy” by Ola Gjeilo. The HCS will be accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra and organist.
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Catonsville Concerts at 3 presents the second concert of their 2021-2022 season. The award-winning Heart of Maryland Barbershop Chorus (https://heartofmaryland.org/) sings four-part harmony in the barbershop style as both a chorus and in quartets. They’ve been entertaining audiences for over fifty years with a wide variety of music for audiences of all ages. This concert is free, no tickets required.
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Our beloved CANDLELIGHT CONCERT with the First & Franklin Sanctuary Choir and Handbell Choir.
Jacqueline Pollauf, harp
Jason Kissel, conductor
This program will feature:
• Britten's "A New Year Carol," "Hymn to the Virgin," and portions of "A Ceremony of Carols"
• Saint-Saëns: Trio from Christmas Oratorio
• Choral music of Elizabeth Poston, Carl Schalk, John Goldsmith and Clarence Dickinson
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“[Lewis] has clarity, muscle, and steely pride, but also intimacy, vulnerability and volatility: the combination is magnetic.” —The Guardian
Welcome back to in-person concerts with Shriver Hall Concert Series! For information on live-streaming options for this performance and for Covid-19 Safety Information visit shriverconcerts.org/health.
MENDELSSOHN: Selected Songs without Words
MOZART: Sonata in A major K. 331
SCRIABIN: Five Preludes, Op. 74
MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
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For over a decade, guitarist/vocalist Steve Gunn has been one of American music’s most pivotal figures - conjuring immersive and psychedelic sonic landscapes both live and on record, releasing revered solo albums ranking high on in-the-know end of year lists, alongside exploratory collaborations with artists as diverse as Mike Cooper, Kurt Vile, and Michael Chapman (whose most recent studio album he produced).
The festive Holiday Spectacular returns to the Meyerhoff with all your holiday favorites! The BSO and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society bring an exciting holiday program to you featuring the ever-popular tap-dancing Santas, spoken word artist Wordsmith, and a few musical surprises. Perfect for the entire family, make this concert a part of your traditions.
Celebrate the season with festive songs, classic carols, and holiday favorites from around the world performed by Thea Tullman Moore, Annie Gill, Elizebeth Barnes, Michael Manganiello, Jennifer Simone Smith, José Miguel Sacin, pianist Patricia McKewen Amato, and cellist Ismar Gomes.
Masks and proof of vaccination are required. For those unable to be vaccinated at this time, proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the performance is required. Please arrive early to present documentation to our volunteers. Advance ticket purchase is strongly suggested. Thank you!
Join the BSO for this special New Year’s Eve concert featuring The Doo Wop Project as they trace the evolution of Doo Wop, from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Stick around to toast the new year following the concert with entertainment, food, drink specials, and a champagne toast at midnight!
Out with the old and in with the new! Usher in the fresh New Year with our cherished annual tradition, featuring Baroque instrumental favorites selected by our beloved first chair musicians on flute, violin, oboe, and harpsichord. There is no better way to welcome 2022! In-person and live-streaming/on-demand tickets available.


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On its final mission before a fiery death, the Cassini satellite has helped discover two crucial building blocks for life in the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan.
Though it was discovered nearly 400 years ago, little was known about the moon until the Voyager and Cassini spacecraft observed it up close. And their discoveries placed Titan among the top contendors in the search for life beyond Earth. Though the moon has features similar to Earth—flowing liquids, puffy atmosphere—its chemistry vastly differs. Methane and ethane flow across the body's frosty surface and toxic compounds rain down from the sky, reports Nadia Drake for National Geographic.
Now, two studies published last week bolster the case for the possibility of life on Titan, and help explain how it might have evolved.
Using data from Cassini, the first study, published last week in the Journal of Astrophysical Letters, documents so-called carbon chain anions—negatively charged carbon molecules that are thought to serve as a step to the formation of more complex organic molecules that can develop life, reports Matt Williams of Universe Today.
"The discovery not only makes Titan a great contender for hosting some sort of primitive life, it also makes it the ideal place to study how life may have arisen from chemical reactions on our own planet," lead author of the study Ravi Desai, a planetary scientist at the University College in London, writes for The Conversation.
These carbon chain anions are akin to Legos that can be pieced together into larger molecules, reports Meghan Bartels for Mic. It also appears that these anions are being actively created even today as sunlight strikes Titan's upper atmosphere. "These [reactions] lead to larger organic compounds which drift downwards to form the moon’s characteristic 'haze' and the extensive dunes—eventually reaching the surface," writes Desai.
It's unusual to find similar negatively charged molecules like the ones found on Titan in "space environments," Desai writes. They tend to be quickly lost, combining with other molecules. "When present, however, they appear to be a crucial 'missing link' between simple molecules and complex organic compounds," he writes. The find may not only help shed light on possibilities for life on Titan, but also provide clues for how life arose on a Titan-like Earth billions of years ago.
A second study, published in the journal Science Advances, confirms the presence of a molecule Cassini previously detected in Titan's atmosphere with the potential to build cell membranes: vinyl cyanide.
Using radio telescopes based in Chile, researchers studied the toxic compound, reports JoAnna Wendel of Eos. This molecule, if it fell into the pools of liquid hydrocarbons on Titan's surface, could theoretically serve a role similar to that of phospholipids on Earth, which comprise the soft, but durable membranes surrounding all of our cells and their precious genetic material. While vinyl cyanide would be toxic to any life on our planet, the lack of water on Titan means that any life there would likely develop much differently than what we're familiar with, reports Wendel.
“Everything we have ever learned from planetary science tells us that other worlds are way more creative than we are,” Johns Hopkins University’s Sarah Hörst tells Drake.
Even so, the toxicity and the volatility of vinyl cyanide on our planet means that few researchers have studied the potential of these compounds in forming vital membranes, Drake reports. “We still are at the very beginning of the experimental work that’s really necessary to understand Titan’s lakes,” Hörst tells Drake.
As the craft prepares to plunge to its firey death in Saturn's atmosphere on September 15, scientists are vigilently working to tease through the immense data legacy the little-probe-that-could will leave behind. "Although we haven’t detected life itself, the presence of complex organic molecules at Titan, comets and within the interstellar medium means we are certainly coming close to finding its beginnings," Desai writes.


The Akron fire administration was approaching nearly 25 years without a firehouse. Fire Station No. 4 was one of the first to be rebuilt using funds from the Issue 4 ballot that passed in 2017.
The new 38,000 SF fire station includes a six-bay truck dock, tornado shelter, administrative offices, and a large training center. The two-story structure consists of exterior CMU and brick bearing walls supporting pre-fabricated wood trusses in the truck dock. The training facility structure consists of steel beam girders and columns supporting bar joist and a slab on deck.


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Horace Mann School
The Horace Mann School was founded by Nicholas Murray Butler as a co-educational experimental and developmental unit of Columbia University's Teachers College. First opening its doors in 1887 at 9 University Place in Manhattan, the school's first students were two sets of siblings. Three years later, the school added a secondary division, and a year after it added a college preparatory division, which charged $150 as a full year's tuition for a high school senior.
Horace Mann was born in 1796. He played a leading role in establishing the elementary system in the U.S. After graduating from Brown University, he went on to be a member of the Massachusetts State Legislature. In 1848, he won a seat in the House of Representatives, in which capacity he was a fervent advocate of public education. He was the President of Antioch College from 1853 until his death in 1859. Although Horace Mann was one of the most well known proponents of mandatory public school education in America, he did not have anything to do with the founding of the school that bears his name.
The school moved up to 120th Street in Morningside Heights in 1901, at a time when few large buildings were in that area and geese and goats (pets of the numerous squatters) still roamed freely around the empty lots. The school was across the street from the Bloomingdale Insane Asylum (which had been deserted shortly before the school's arrival), which also served housing for the students at Teachers College. The building, however, was state-of-the-art, thanks to a donation from Mr. and Mrs. V. Everit Macy, and included electricity and an imposing statue of Athena in the front hallway. Columbia University, to which Horace Mann was still closely tied, moved from their Manhattan campus up to their present location at 116th Street shortly after Horace Mann had made the transition. By this time, however, Horace Mann was becoming less of an experimental school for the students of Teachers College to try out their new ideas, and more of a well-recognized school in its own right. Teachers College eventually created the Lincoln School as a new co-educational school in which to practice their experimental teaching methods, leaving Horace Mann more and more independent.
This Horace Mann School sub-pocket contains numerous original documents that provide insight into the daily running of the school such as correspondences between staff & faculty, budgets and meeting minutes from various committees associated with the school and the Teachers College Board of Trustees. The sub pocket also includes items that document some of the major incidents in the schools’ life ranging from various studies, reports & surveys conducted, its proposed merger with the Lincoln School (see also Unification & Consolidation) and the lawsuit (Elliott vs. Teachers College) that ensued in response to this proposal.
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Congressional investigators: intelligence failures similar to 9/11
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional investigators say some of the same intelligence failures that led to the 9/11 attacks also allowed a man to slip on board a U.S.-bound jetliner with a bomb on Christmas.
The Obama administration has said that the nearly catastrophic bombing was not a failure to collect and share intelligence like before the Sept. 11 attacks. Rather, it said it was a failure to understand that intelligence.
The Senate Intelligence Committee disagrees. A 16-page summary of its investigation says some of the same systemic problems remain in place nearly a decade after the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks.
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Finally, he answered, "Because you were so staunchly against it."
"But you do want to make love to me?"
"Of course I do, sweetheart." There was that endearment again. Did it sound insincere? Cadeon only called women that if he didn't want them.
Tim continued, "You're beautiful and desirable."
Then why haven't you locked that up?
Where were these thoughts coming from? She'd made a commitment to Tim, and now she was rethinking it only because her life was in such upheaval.
Decide nothing until back to normal. Keep the constants constant.
Tim was a good man. Any girl would be lucky to have him. Even her parents had liked him.
Or had they merely been delighted that she had a boyfriend?
"I'm sorry, Tim. I don't know what's wrong with me. Maybe I can call you tomorrow?"
"It's okay. We all have days like this."
Tim never did.
Once they'd hung up, she gazed vacantly at her computer screen.
Even if she did decide to break up with Tim, the alternative was not Cadeon. The demon might be thrilling and sexy and...fun, but a relationship with him would never work. He was too implusive, his moods too mercurial. She didn't know if Cadeon was even capable of a deep and lasting love.
And Holly wanted a love like the abiding one her parents enjoyed. She'd always hoped that something approaching that could grow between her and Tim.
Then why hasn't it in two years? You're clinging because you're afraid.
Shut up, dark side!
Holly wanted steady and normal. She would not succumb.
Which meant she had to get to Groot. Her mind back on the prize, she opened Google Earth. After determining that the longitude was just around the tip of Idaho, she eased the pointer north, frowning that she wasn't near the latitude yet.
When the pointer rested on their destination, her lips parted on a stunned breath.
Cade shot up in bed, drenched in sweat, heart thundering.
He'd dreamed of the blustery night mere weeks ago when he'd killed the mortal Néomi. The night he'd ruined their chances with the vampire.
Cade took his dreams very seriously, and he'd had this one before. He must be feeling more guilt about this than he'd thought. Yes, the death had been an accident, but it had been caused by him - not by Rydstrom or even Rök, who'd both been there.
He shuddered, recalling the sickening feeling as his sword had sunk into her. Her pale face had looked as shocked as he felt. Blood had bubbled from her lips as she'd tried to scream.
When she'd slipped from his sword to the ground, Cade had caught his brother's gaze. Through the rain, Cade had seen that same look Rydstrom had given him nine hundred years ago - pity mingled with contempt....
Cade blinked down, surprised to find Holly in the bed with him, though she was on the outside of the cover, dressed in her robe and curled under a blanket. Her pink lips were parted, her lashes thick against her cheeks. Shining against the pillow was a riot of red-blond curls.
He leaned over and plucked up a strand, rubbing it between his thumb and forefinger. As he gazed down at her, memories from the night began to arise. He remembered how brave she'd been with the fire demons, and how she'd refused to leave him, instead managing to drive them out of danger.
She'd talked to him the entire way to this motel, seeming to know how much he'd needed to hear her voice. All night she'd cared for him.
Cade remembered being so damned proud of her, of the way she'd taken everything in stride, rising to the fore.
He'd also realized that what he felt for her was more than the pull of fate....
Releasing her hair, he eased from the bed, then he scuffed into the bathroom. He checked his face in the mirror. Healed.
Even after he'd finished showering and dressing, she still slept. She must be exhausted from the night.
He saw her laptop was open and on. She'd already researched their next direction, mapping it. Where would they be going...?
"Bugger all," he muttered. The Northwest Territories. Just under the Arctic Circle.
They would have to cross the border, then travel nearly the entire length of Canada while heading ever northward. She'd determined sixty-seven hours of driving time - if the weather was perfect.
As usual, her cell phone was lying parallel to the laptop. He frowned, vaguely recalling her voice lowered, as if in conversation. Had she made a call? He checked the log. Son of a - "Holly!" he bellowed.
She shot up in bed, shoving her curling hair from her face. "Whaa? I'm up!"
"You called the tosser last night?"
"You checked my phone?" she cried, scrambling to her feet. "How dare you!"
"Even after what I told you at the bridge?"
"I needed someone to talk to." When she saw he was about to crush her phone, she snatched it from him.
Wait... More memories emerged. She'd questioned him! Cade cast his mind back, trying to recall everything he'd told her. "Seems like you talked to me quite a bit! Interrogating me!"
"Now you know how it feels to be taken advantage of. Turnabout's fair play."
"It's hardly the same! You were drunk, while I was poisoned and burned."
"And drunk," she added.
"You called him even when I was hurt? While I was lying unconscious, you talked to him?"
"Yes, Cadeon, after I tirelessly saw to your healing, and then determined that you were going to be fine, I did make a call."
Cade's eyes widened. "To break up with him?"
"No! Just because you told me I'm your female doesn't make the corollary true. We still don't have a relationship."
"In other words, the square root of f**kall is f**kall."
"You don't want me to be with Tim, but you're not offering anything else."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"You told me I'm your female, but you have no plans to ask me for any kind of commitment."
He ground his teeth. Because I can't! "Would you say yes if I did?" he asked, noting that he'd gone still, awaiting her answer.
"No, Cadeon," she finally said. "I wouldn't."
A fear skittered up his spine - something he'd considered, but dismissed. "Are you in love with that human?"
With an unflinching gaze, she said, "He's what I want."
They'd made the cab ride from the motel to the closest car dealership in stony silence.
Now, as a bemused salesman escorted them about the lot, they bickered over what to buy for the rest of the trip. She wanted a new, smaller SUV, and Cade wanted a used "gas-guzzling behemoth," as she put it. Though he'd calmly pointed out the various merits of his choice, she refused to see reason.


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— #19 Andrew Wood Court
Newhaven-on-Forth owes its existence to James IV’s ambition to make Scotland a naval power. The largest of his ships had been The Margaret constructed in Leith but there had been great difficulty getting it out of harbour due to a sandbar at its mouth. Another place to build even bigger ships would have to be found. The King and Master Shipwright, Jacques Terrell settled on the deeper water of a hamlet about a mile or so upstream of Leith. This new Royal dockyard was to become the Novus Portus de Leith, the New Haven.
It was thought that James IV had as many as sixteen ships in his fleet but the largest by far was the 1000 ton Great Michael.
The Great Michael was a carrack which is a large sailing man-o-war with a large square aftercastle and a smaller forecastle — literally a fort at sea. It was built under the superintendence of Sir Andrew Wood, James IV’s Admiral of Scotland.
The largest ship of its age, it was to be called the Archangel Michael. Michael the Archangel, in the Bible and in the Qurʾān is repeatedly described as the “great captain,” the leader of the heavenly hosts, and the warrior helping the children of Israel. Soon the name was shortened to just The Michael and when it was built and people saw how huge it was, it became known as The Great Michael.
The Great Michael was stunning to look at and impressed all who saw her — the craftsmanship that went into her decoration, for example. For anyone visiting Edinburgh Castle and the Great Hall, look up and see the beautifully carved ceiling. It was carved by the same craftsmen who worked on the Michael.
It was said to use all the woods in Fife (except the one at Falkland which King James kept intact, for he loved hunting) as well as wood from Norway, the Baltic and France. Fully 240 feet long and 30 feet abeam plus sides of oak ten-foot thick, it was so large, the whole of Christopher Columbus’ fleet that sailed to the New World could fit inside the hull.
It had four masts and a huge beam at the front that carried a large lantern. It was, in effect, a fort on the seas with two castles, one at the stern called the after-castle, and one at the front — the bow — called the forecastle. From here the soldiers would fight it out with other ships when in battle. Even today, this term of forecastle is used on modern ships where it is known in a shortened term as the “fo’c’sle”.
The building of this sizeable ship began in 1507 and launched on 12th October 1511.
The Great Michael proved to be a difficult ship to steer and it took great skill to sail it. The Admiral in overall charge was the skilful Sir Andrew Wood. It was also very expensive to run. As a result, it wasn’t used in battle.
Shortly after King James was killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513 she was sold to France. where she became known as “La Grande Nef d’Ecosse” (The Big Ship of Scotland). In March 1514 the Michael was reported to be docked at Honfleur because she was too big for the harbour at Dieppe. One expert historian suggested that under her new French name she may have taken part in the Battle of the Solent in 1545, the French attack on England that led to the sinking of the Mary Rose.