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Mirchi ka salan is a spicy hyderabadi dish and goes well with biryanis, parathas, roti as well.
- Green Chillis – Big and small
- Red Chilli Powder – 1 spoon
- Turmeric – 1/2 spoon
- Salt – to taste
- Ground nuts
- Grated Coconut
- Priya Garam Masala
- Onion – 1
- Tadka ( How to prepare Tadka (పోపు) )
- Coriander Leaves
- Curry Leaves
- Til seeds
- take a pan and slightly roast ground nuts, coconut pieces, cashew, til seeds, little water and then make it to paste using mixer grinder.
- take another pan and prepare tadka ( How to prepare Tadka (పోపు) ).
- now, add chopped onions, small green chillis,little oil to tadka and cook until the onions become golden brown.
- mix the paste prepared in step 1 and contents of step 2 and let them blend nicely and cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
- now, remove the seeds from big green chillis and deep fry them.
- now, mix all the contents prepared above to the fried green chillis and add red chilli powder, salt, turmeric to the mixture.
- add 1/2 cup curd,coriander leaves and little water ( as per gravy thickness ) and allow them to cook in covered kadai for 2minutes on low flame.
- yummy and spicy hyderabadi mirchi ka salan is ready 🙂
This sweet resembles flower sampenga ( champak ) , hence it is named like that. it is popular in Andhra Pradesh.
- Wheat Flour – 1 cup
- Maida – 1 cup
- Sugar – 100 grams
- Suji – 1 cup
- Ghee – 1/2 cup
- Take a bowl and mix wheat flour, maida, sugar, ghee well and make it into dough by adding little water.
- now, make round balls with the dough, just like you make for chapathi.
- now roll the balls like chapathi.
- now, make slits like cuts on the rolled dough.
- now, hold both the ends of the rolled dough and roll it, just like you unwrap a chocolate. [ reverse process ].
- now, take a pan and deep fry them, until they become golden brown.
- keep them aside.
- now, boil water in another pan and add sugar to make sugar syrup.
- once sugar syrup is made, dip the roasted sampengalu in it.
- yummy tasty sampenga puvvu sweet is ready 🙂


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The royal tomb of King John of England – 24 December 1166 – 19 October 1216
King John was the youngest son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine and was born on 24 December 1166 making him the 7th king to rule Britain since the Norman invasion and conquest of 1066. As the youngest of five brothers his ascension to the throne was unlikely. However, after three of his older brothers died young of illness and injury he became second in line to throne after his brother King Richard the Lionheart. Although John organised a failed rebellion against his older brother he was nevertheless crowned king after Richard was killed while attempting to recapture Normandy.
The reign of King John was a turbulent one exasperated by the loss of overseas territories and rebellion in England. The records from the time reveal a series of contradictory accounts. According to some, John was a fair and generous man forced to introduce unwelcome but essential taxes to fund the extravagant wars of his older brother while other accounts depict him as cruel and greedy with a great love of jewels and gold who taxed the poor to reward the rich. He certainly was forced to sign the famous Magna Carta document passing over rights and powers to the English Barons which is often seen as the first official recognition of quasi democracy by a modern king.
The peace of the Magna Carta did not hold and John was soon at war again with the Barons. While on campaign he visited Bishop’s Lynn (now Kings Lynn) in Norfolk where he fell ill. Some say he was poisoned while others claim it was caused merely by dysentery instigated by an excess of overripe fruit. Legend has it that before he died he hid his vast fortune of jewels and gold and claimed they had been lost while trying to cross the marshes of The Wash.
His body was taken to Worcester Cathedral where it was buried. The carving on John’s tomb is exceptional as it is an excellent depiction of the real man at the time of his death rather than a heroic interpretation. Dating back to 1232, it is also the oldest royal effigy in England. Oddly, John holds an unsheathed sword in his left hand and when the tomb was opened in 1529 he was discovered with a real sword by his side.
Many mysteries surround King John who has, for centuries, been portrayed as the villain of the Robin Hood stories and used as an example of a greedy and grasping ruler. His treasure was never found, the truth of his nature is shrouded in medieval propaganda and even the symbolism of the unsheathed sword is also still unexplained.
ADDRESS & CONTACT
Worcester Cathedral, College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – WR1 2LA
Sat Nav Postcode: WR1 2LA
Sat Nav Postcode Parking: WR1 2LU

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The beautiful city of Potsdam just outside of Berlin was chosen to be the royal hideout from city life hundreds of years ago and you can still feel and see the influence of the kings and emperors all over the place. Join Arja on a tour through the old city centre which also happens to be the new city centre and even though that sounds quite contradictive once you see it for yourself it will make complete sense. We will walk the old town square with its magnificent buildings from the past and present, see the old and new city palace and uncover why there is an Egyptian monument right in the middle of the square. Past the old royal horse stables we will head to one of the most controversial construction sites of Potsdam and take a peek at the old town trench and the reason why so many people want to live in this picturesque city today. Along the way you will also get to see some examples of the influence Eastern German post war rebuilding had on the city and how that made the wounds of the war visible until today. Get away from the hustle and bustle of Berlin and enjoy the serenity of Potsdam with Arja and Lulu.
Arja has worked for over 13 years as a full-time tour guide in Berlin and all around Europe. She is a studied historian and passionate about all the big and small stories surrounding this beautiful city she calls home. Born and raised in Northwestern Germany, she came to Berlin after finishing university in Hamburg with a Masters degree in history and American literature and having traveled the world for 4 years. With her family roots in the city, she always felt drawn to the multitude of layers of life you can find in Berlin starting with her own family story. Telling stories is what she loves and meeting people from all over the world is the next best thing to traveling the world herself.
Arja has been guiding since Mar 2007
Get ready for something special. We're travelling to Potsdam with no passport, no plane ticket and no luggage. And yet you'll experience all the sights, sounds and stories with just your laptop, favorite snack and an amazing guide.
The tour will last about 45 mins and will be live-streamed by your guide directly from Potsdam. Forget about slideshows or pre-recorded videos, this is a live broadcast and anything can happen!
While on the tour you’ll be able to see a full screen video of your guide and their surroundings, interact with them and other travellers through the live chat, see where you are in the world on a map and show your appreciation with a tip.
We are running these tours on a tip-supported basis to make them as accessible as possible. They are free to book and join, but you have the option to tip the guide during the tour.
Leaving a tip will help support the guides and allow us to offer tours in more places around the world. If you aren't able to leave a tip, then it would be great if you can share the tour with friends and family to spread the word.
Reserve your spot by selecting a time to book. Once done, you’ll be able to see your reservations on your Trips page and we’ll send you an email confirmation with a link to join the tour.
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06 April 2021
It was an interesting and entertaining tour, especially so with her dog in tow. Unfortunately with the strong wind it was almost impossible to hear her at times. All in all she did well in engaging with her audience.
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I really enjoyed this tour with Arja, beautiful buildings on view while walking at a nice leisurely pace around Potsdam. Thanks Arja.
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Sometime between 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the dirt bike was taken from a locked shed in Cornwall.
The bike is a 2016, black, GIO GX 250.
Also in police news, electronics have been stolen from a church in the area of Victoria.
Sometime between the hours of 9p.m. on Wednesday and 09 a.m. Thursday the Victoria West United Church was broken into and an amplifier and audio speakers were stolen.
To give a tip directly to a police officer about the dirt bike theft, call Queens district RCMP at 902-368-9300. For the theft from the church, call a tip into 902-436-9300.
For a possible cash reward, you can make anonymous contact with Crime Stoppers on the Internet and follow the various ways to make a tip, including through Facebook, or with a toll-free, anonymous phone call to 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) has a new secretary.
Mohali— A masterful death bowling effort, and Ajinkya Rahane’s third straight fifty, helped consolidate Rajasthan Royals’ place in the top four as they beat Kings XI Punjab by eigh
T&T’s beach soccer team may have rued the change in schedule which saw it pitted against Mexico in its first ever match as a Fifa recognised team, as they succum
Newly crowned 2012/2013 Digicel T&T Pro League champions Defence Force will be hoping to end its league campaign on a high when it faces cellar-placed T&TEC in the second match of a double-
National record holder Aleesha Barber captured the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2nd annual Cayman Invitational in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, on Wednesday.
Olympic men’s javelin champion Keshorn Walcott heads the list of local athletes who have attained qualifying standards for this year’s World Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Moscow, Russia,
Petit Valley-born T&T athlete Laurelle Martineau is creating a big stir on the US International Fitness and Physique Association (IFPA) 2013 circuit after securi
Last year’s treble trophy winner Real Dimension will kick off its campaign seeking a win against Malick City, when both clubs lock horns in the opening round of Nort
CAVE HILL—West Indies Women’s coach Sherwin Campbell said he hopes to use a two-week training camp to refine the technical and tactical skills of his players.
After arriving early yesterday morning in Barbados for the finals of the Regional 4-day Tournament against that country, the T&T cricketers were given an immediate pep talk before hitting the t
Title contenders Chennai Super Kings put up yet another comprehensive performance as they thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 77 runs to assert their supremacy in the Pepsi Indian Premier League in Ind
Plipdeco only needed three overs to overhaul a struggling Arcelor Mittal team yesterday as action continued in the SIS Industrial Cricket League.
T&T’s beach soccer stars will finally get its first taste of competitive action today when it kicks off its Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup qualifying campaign with
St Ann’s Rangers stayed clear of the chasing pack in the Under-15 and Under-17 Divisions of the Oasis Youth Pro League with comfortable wins over T&TEC on Sunday.
Solo Crusaders B closed in on the T&T Table Tennis Association Second Division title after securing similar 4-2 victories over Carenage Blasters and Arima Hawks
Top T&T referee Brian Charles has been nominated by the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), the world body for the sport, to officiate at an FIVB World League leg in Toronto, Canada
Fresh from their unlikely win against Jamaica on the weekend, T&T cricketers will wake up this morning in another country, with another assignment before them, n
Mumbai— West Indies limited overs opener Dwayne Smith extended his rich vein of form in the Indian Premier League to help Mumbai Indians brush aside Sunil Narine’s Kolkata Knight R
Newly-appointed president of the T&T Olympic Committee (TTOC) Brian Lewis has vowed to focus on the body’s core values and extend it to all member national sport

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Charlotte Chesnais founded her iconic jewelry brand in 2015 after beginning her career as a stylist with some of the biggest names such as Vincent Darré at Ungaro and even Nicolas Ghesquière while he worked at Balenciaga. She presented her first collection of organic, sophisticated and structured jewelry during the Paris Fashion Week. The young French designer considers jewelry as everyday objects, strong in appearance. She charms us with her "small sculptures" made of natural materials, that she works on with delicacy. Her brand is modern and bold and reflects her passion for design and architecture.
Charlotte Chesnais left her native Sarthe for Paris at age of 17, where she trained at Studio Berçot. She began her career at Ungaro, the fashion house led by Vincent Darré. At only 19, she joined Balenciaga as an assistant to Nicolas Ghesquière who she considers her mentor and who so quickly entrusted her with artistic direction of the brand's jewelry. Now freelance, the young designer launched her iconic jewelry brand in June 2015 while she also designs jewelry for Paco Rabanne and Maiyet. She claims to be devoted to a fascination with the sixties, Serge Gainsbourg and old French films, but her world is completely modern and sophisticated.

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Forget about “Death Panels” (even though it was PolitiFact’s Lie of the Year). The most pervasive lie about Obamacare is that the ACA costs more than what was estimated.
How pervasive? A recent poll shows that a plurality of Americans (42%) believe that Obamacare has cost “more than expected”. Only 10% think it cost “about what was expected” and half that (5%) think it cost “less than what was expected”. That’s right, only 5% knew the right answer. In fact, the cost of the ACA has dropped five times in five years. Twice in the past year alone, the Congressional Budget Office has revised its estimated spending on the Affordable Care Act downward.
How can that be? After all the ACA provides generous subsidies for individuals purchasing health insurance and expanded Medicaid dramatically. Shouldn’t that cost a lot of money?
There are two reasons why Obamacare is costing far less than expected. First the good news — health care costs are growing at a far lower rate than they were before the ACA passed in 2009.
Second (and not as good news), fewer people are participating in Medicaid expansion than expected. This was mostly caused by the Supreme Court ruling that made it possible for states to opt out of Medicaid expansion. And 22 states did opt out (not surprisingly, all of them controlled by Republicans). This saved the federal government money.
To give you an idea of how much the feds are saving on health care costs, the government is spending less on health care now than it predicted in early 2010, and those predictions did not include any spending for Obamacare! And the reduction in health care costs are also reducing what the government is spending on Medicare. So it is fantastic that the ACA’s massive expansion in the number of people receiving health insurance can also result in a massive saving of money.
The only problem is that almost nobody knows the truth. Must be that damn Liberal media!


After a successful re-audition at the Region 6 Choir Festival yesterday, three Owen J. Roberts High School students have been advanced to the prestigious PMEA All-State Choir.
Daniel DiMarino, 1st place, Bass 1
Rebecca Emery, 3rd place, Tenor 1
Michael Maher, 5th place, Tenor 1
The Region 6 Choir Festival is comprised of the top 10 singers from District 12 (Chester, Delaware and Parts of Phila County) and the top 10 singers from District 11 (Montgomery and Bucks County). This level is extremely competitive. The top 6 in each voice part advance to the All-State Choir, which will be held from April 19-21, 2017 in Erie, PA.
The Region 6 concert is tomorrow morning at 11:00 am at Strath Haven High School.


“It is not just religious conservatives who have problems with the transgender revolutionaries,” says Bill Muehlenberg. “Many others also have some valid concerns about it, and how it impacts our culture and our kids.” In this piece over at Culture Watch, Muehlenberg offers examples of non-religious people who have problems with the trans agenda. He writes:
That the trans revolution is causing massive devastation to countless families and children, as well as to society and culture as a whole, is something I have now documented numerous times. So too have many others. But our concerns are often dismissed as mere ‘religious bigotry’ and the like.
However I can assure you that there are plenty of non-religious folks who also have problems with the trans agenda and their radical take on gender (that it is fluid and a social construct, and has no biological basis, etc). Non-Christians, feminists and even lesbians among others have all expressed real concerns about the gender activists.
There would be plenty of these folks out there, but let me just highlight four of them who have spoken on these issues at various times. Consider as my first exhibit the lesbian academic and social commentator Camille Paglia. She has often been critical of feminist excesses, and is not too keen about the trans mania as well.


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Connor, Alex - 'The Caravaggio Conspiracy'
This book is every bit as brilliant as the last one written by Alex Connor. She is an extremely talented lady and her background knowledge of her subject shines through clearly as well, without being overwhelming and off-putting. Connor is an artist, art historian and member of the FRSA. I particularly love the way she has included her own paintings in the front of the book and feel as if I have learned something, as well as enjoyed a thoroughly good book!
Somebody is torturing and killing art dealers. They are all members of an organisation called Der Kreis der Acht (circle of eight) and the surviving members are getting nervous as there arenít that many of them left. All the dealers have associations and interests in the famous lost Caravaggio paintings and it is possible that they might be being killed for information relating to the whereabouts of the pictures. The original murders took place seven years ago in Germany, and were thought to be an isolated case, but, now that identical murders have taken place in London, Gil Eckhart, a former art expert who was involved the first time round, is called to solve the case once and for all. The closer he gets the higher the stakes become and soon threats are being made against the lives of his wife and unborn child. He isnít happy and is determined to get to the bottom of everything, particularly as his first wife was killed at around the time of the first murders and it now looks as if she had known more about the missing paintings than she had previously let on.
A fabulous story of intrigue, double-dealing and betrayal - all delightfully mixed up with the real, ongoing mystery surrounding the location of two lost/stolen paintings by the infamous seventeenth century Italian painter. If you like good crime fiction and are also interested in art, but donít want your murder victims drowned in too much paint, then you are going to simply love this book!
Read another review of THE CARAVAGGIO CONSPIRACY.
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Monday, December 18, 2017
On January 1 you can order a set of Brusho Crystal Colors. These dry fine powders are simply amazing! Brusho Crystal colors are intense paint powder that is water-based and non-toxic. The colors are brilliant and transparent with unique qualities that make it a great medium for loose and impressionistic work. You can use them in so many ways. The first two cards are featuring a stamp set from the Occasions Catalog, which you can order from in just 14 days!! The last card features the Sheltering Tree stamp set available in the annual catalog.
Move over Chip and Joanna Gaines! Stampin' Up! now has a barn door too:) Making fun interactive cards is easier than ever with innovative products like these. The two cards below show both sides of the panel as the door slides open to reveal the rest of the Irish Blessing.
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
I recently learned of this dragging technique, and it is so much fun! You literally drag the edge of an ink pad across the surface of glossy card stock. I drug Old Olive first, then Bermuda Bay right over the top. Sometimes I drug it straight across, sometimes I wiggled it a bit to get a swirly pattern. I also drug a couple layers of the Bermuda Bay, to get it to be a bit more prominent.


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What does the term "Jazz Age" evoke in your mind? Perhaps it conjures images of women in flapper dresses drinking gin rickeys and dancing the Charleston. Or maybe it’s an image of a Gatsby-esque character walking into a lavish home filled with Art Deco–style furniture.
The Thinker: A CMA Blog
Cleveland community arts this week at cma behind the scenes music Paul Gauguin: Paris university circle international birthday Collection curator five things happening this week interview podcast Video this week at the cma treasures of heaven conservation performing arts visitors museum Caravaggio Exhibition wari Contemporary Art Special Exhibition #get2knowcaravaggio film exhibitions textiles Photography guest artists The Cleveland Museum of Art art Gauguin Events Education playlists African Art Parade the Circle

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Terrace Martin News
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Kendrick Lamar Sued For Copyright Infringement Over Rihanna-Featured "Loyalty."
Aug 28, 2020
The TDE artist, along with his label and producers, is named in a lawsuit by a musician who claims he created "Loyalty" in 2011.
YBN Cordae & Anderson .Paak Surprise Crowd At Pre-Grammys Jam Session
Jan 26, 2020
YBN Cordae received his first Grammy nominations this year.
YBN Cordae's "The Lost Boy" Tracklist Features J. Cole, Meek Mill & More
Jul 18, 2019
Pusha T, Arin Ray, and Quincy Jones also have credits on the project.
We Got The Jazz: A Brief & Incomplete History Of Jazz In Hip Hop
Jul 10, 2018
We look at the reciprocity between hip-hop and jazz over the years.
Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg & More Working On Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock's New Album
Mar 5, 2018
Herbie Hancock's working with some hip hop greats for his upcoming album.
Rapsody Says Erykah Badu's "Mama's Gun" Influenced "Laila's Wisdom"
Jan 28, 2018
“I just wanted something that's really soulful."
5 Under-The-Radar Albums You Don't Want To Miss
Jun 7, 2017
Some choice upcoming releases: Brockhampton, Joyner Lucas, Terrace Martin, & more.
Kendrick Lamar & Rihanna's "Loyalty" Is The Next Single From DAMN.
Apr 19, 2017
Kendrick and Rihanna seem destined for radio success with "Loyalty."
Terrace Martin Tells The Story Of How Kendrick Lamar's "LOYALTY” Came Together
Apr 18, 2017
Terrace Martin breaks down how Kendrick Lamar's "LOYALTY" came together with Rihanna.
Future "Mask Off" Freestyle & Remix Round-Up
Apr 12, 2017
An ongoing collection of freestyles and remixes inspired by Future's hit.
10 Essential Terrace Martin Productions
Sep 11, 2016
Get to know Terrace Martin, hip hop's most distinguished sax man.
YG's "Still Brazy" (Review)
Jun 21, 2016
YG proves "My Krazy Life" wasn't a fluke on the almost equally-satisfying "Still Brazy."
Stream Terrace Martin's New Album "Velvet Portraits"
Apr 2, 2016
Out now on iTunes, fans can stream Terrace Martin's new soulful album "Velvet Portraits."
Kendrick Lamar & His Team Explain The Making Of "To Pimp A Butterfly"
Feb 8, 2016
Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, Terrace Martin, Rapsody, Sounwave, & other architects of "TPAB" tell the story of how the album was made.
Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Picks Next Single From "To Pimp A Butterfly"
Sep 23, 2015
The 5th single from Kendrick Lamar's "TPAB" will be "These Walls," feat Bilal, Anna Wise, & Thundercat.
Kendrick Lamar Will Never Release The Song From His Colbert Performance
Mar 26, 2015
The song Kendrick Lamar performed on the Colbert Report in September was written specifically for the show, Terrace Martin explains.
Samples Of The Week: March 19 (Kendrick Lamar Edition)
Mar 19, 2015
Breaking down the samples of "To Pimp A Butterfly."
A Tale Of Two Kendricks: "i" Vs. "The Blacker The Berry"
Feb 10, 2015
We compare and contrast the two singles from Kendrick Lamar's next album.
Terrace Martin Announces "Times" Project, Release Date
Oct 31, 2014
Terrace Martin is set to release his second project of 2014.
Big K.R.I.T. Reveals That "Cadillactica" Will Have Beats From Jim Jonsin, DJ Dahi And Terrace Martin
Jul 5, 2014
Big K.R.I.T. spills some more beans on his upcoming album "Cadillactica," revealing that Jim Jonsin, DJ Dahi and Terrace Martin all helped produce songs on the album.
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Keeping your home safe and secure is a top priority for any pet parent. Unfortunately, dogs can sometimes be a bit of a challenge when it comes to security. From digging in the yard to chewing on furniture, dogs can be a real nuisance. Luckily, there are some simple tips and tricks you can use to dog-proof your home and keep your furry friend safe and secure.
What is Dog-Proofing?
Dog-proofing is the process of making your home safe and secure for your canine companion. This includes everything from making sure your furniture is chew-proof to setting boundaries for where your pup can and cannot go. Dog-proofing your home is an important part of being a responsible pet parent and can help keep your pup safe and secure.
Why is Dog-Proofing Important?
Dog-proofing your home is an important part of being a responsible pet parent. Dogs can be a real challenge when it comes to security, and it’s important to make sure your home is safe and secure for your pup. Dog-proofing your home can help prevent accidents, protect your furniture and belongings, and keep your pup safe from potential hazards.
Tips for Dog-Proofing Your Home
1. Secure Your Yard
The first step in dog-proofing your home is to secure your yard. Make sure your fence is in good condition and that there are no gaps or holes that your pup can squeeze through. If you have a gate, make sure it’s securely latched and that your pup can’t get out. You may also want to consider installing a motion-activated security light to help deter intruders.
2. Block Off Access to Dangerous Areas
Dogs can be curious creatures, and they may try to explore areas of your home that could be dangerous. To prevent this, block off access to any areas that could be hazardous for your pup. This includes the kitchen, bathroom, garage, and any other areas that could be dangerous for your pup.
3. Make Your Furniture Chew-Proof
Dogs love to chew, and it can be difficult to keep them from destroying your furniture. To help prevent this, make sure your furniture is chew-proof. This can be done by using furniture covers or spray-on repellents. You may also want to consider using bitter apple spray or other products designed to discourage your pup from chewing.
4. Use Pet Gates
Pet gates are a great way to keep your pup out of certain areas of your home. They are also a great way to set boundaries and help your pup understand what areas of your home they are allowed to explore.
5. Provide Plenty of Exercise
Dogs are active creatures, and they need plenty of exercise to stay healthy and happy. Make sure to provide your pup with plenty of opportunities to run and play, both indoors and outdoors. This will help keep them from getting bored and destructive.
6. Provide Mental Stimulation
In addition to physical exercise, it’s important to provide your pup with mental stimulation. This can be done through interactive toys, puzzle feeders, and training games. This will help keep your pup’s mind active and help prevent them from getting bored and destructive.
7. Keep Toxic Items Out of Reach
Dogs are curious creatures, and they may try to explore areas of your home that could be dangerous. To prevent this, make sure to keep any toxic items, such as cleaning supplies, out of reach. You may also want to consider using childproof locks to keep your pup from getting into any potentially hazardous areas.
Dog-proofing your home is an important part of being a responsible pet parent. By following the tips outlined above, you can help keep your pup safe and secure and make sure your home is a safe and secure environment for your furry friend.

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Dish posts higher Q4 profit but loses subs
Sibling EchoStar records loss for the quarterDish lost 102,000 subscribers during the fourth quarter of 2008, its biggest quarterly loss of subs ever, but the company did better than corporate sibling EchoStar Communications.
Both companies reported fourth-quarter earnings Monday. Dish earned $217 million, up 24% from the year-ago frame, on revenue that grew 1% to $2.9 billion.
EchoStar, though, lost $690 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $45 million, in large part because of the falling value of investments. The company took a $247 million impairment charge related to its purchase of Sling Media. EchoStar's revenue rose 37% to $496 million.
Charles Ergen, CEO of both companies, said his goal for Dish in 2008 was "to stop getting worse," but he was more hopeful about this year.
"It's just easier to manage a company when you are trying to get better than when you are trying to stop getting worse," he told analysts during a conference call.
Ergen added that a high-profile investment in Sirius XM Radio was "a financial opportunity, first and foremost."
After Ergen invested in Sirius XM debt, the satellite radio firm sold a chunk of itself to Liberty Media, which controls Dish competitor DirecTV.
Shares of Dish and EchoStar were hammered Monday along with the rest of the market, with the former falling 12% to $9.93 and the latter dropping 9% to $14.94.
Dish said it closed 2008 with 13.7 million subscribers, having lost more than 100,000 subscribers during the year.

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Big Oak River Camp Amenities
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*Note: This is the closest exit based on our data. CLICK HERE to view the RV Park's directions.
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27 total RV sites, can accommodate any size RV, 30/50 amp service, full hook-ups, partial hook-ups, pull-through sites. Laundry facilities, water, sewer, 2 dump stations, men and women's bath-house, meeting room, WiFi, pool, splash pad, playground, nature watching, basketball court, volleyball court, all sports court, driving range, putting green, and convenience store. Handicap access. Points of interest: Barksdale (25 miles South of Rocksprings) and Camp Wood (4 miles South of Barksdale). Big Oak River Camp is located 5 miles south of Camp Wood, on Hwy. 55 south. Located 34 miles from Uvalde, and 120 miles from San Antonio.
GPS: 29.604472N, -100.006905W
From San Antonio: Hwy 90 W from San Antonio to Uvalde, right onto 83 N at Hwy. 90W and Hwy 83N intersection. Go 2 miles to Hwy 55N, and turn left onto Hwy 55N. Go 34 miles to Campground.
From Interstate 10 at Sonora: I-10 to Hwy. 277, 22 miles South on 277 to Hwy. 55, left on Hwy. 55, 33 miles to Rocksprings. Turn right on Hwy. 55 South, 38 miles to Campground.
From Interstate 10 at Junction: I-10 to Hwy. 377, 41 miles to Rocksprings (Hwy. 377 turns into Hwy. 55 South in Rocksprings) continue South on Hwy 55, and go 38 miles to Campground.
Big Oak River Camp Notes
P.A. discount is valid September to May only. P.A. discount can not be used with any other discount. Reservations preferred. Check-in: 3 PM. Check-out: 11 AM. Credit cards accepted. Pets are allowed, but must be on a leash. *Rates are for 2 people, $2.00 per night for each additional person.
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(WWSB) - Update: Dominic Caprio was found and is safe.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing four-year-old boy named Dominic Caprio. The child was last seen in the area of the 100th block of Regions Way in Jupiter, FL.
He may be in the company of Elizabeth and Luis Caprio, who may be traveling in a blue 2013 BMW 740i with Florida license plate #CBDB47.
Dominic was last seen wearing a gray pajama top with dinosaurs and green shorts.
If you see them or have any information about their whereabouts call the Jupiter Police Department 561-799-4447 .


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As we begin 2014, Nashville Zoo is looking forward to an exciting year of growth, thanks in no small part to the leadership of our Board of Directors. These individuals serve as the governing body for the Zoo, and their tireless dedication helps maintain current operations and create strategic plans for a bright future.
2014 also marks the 20th anniversary of service to the Zoo by Board Chairman Jim Hunt. A tireless volunteer, Jim is always working to gain support for the Zoo and is a familiar face at many Zoo events and to many of our staff. In his time with the Zoo, he expanded an 8-member board to 39 active members, played a key role in developing the Zoo’s Master Plan, and was instrumental in the partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools that resulted in the creation of the Croft Middle School. In 2004, under his leadership, Nashville Zoo was awarded its first accreditation from the prestigious Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Jim leads by example in his efforts to garner financial growth for the Zoo: in 2005, the Hunt Family Foundation funded Lorikeet Landing, a revenue-producing visitor experience and in 2013, Jim and Sally Hunt funded our newest habitat, Kangaroo Kickabout. Fortunately for the Zoo, Jim plans to remain extremely involved, serving on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chair.
Later this month, Jim will hand over the chairmanship to an individual who shares his commitment to the Zoo and to its future. Nashville Zoo is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Ingram Patton as Chairman of the Board of Directors. A visionary like Jim, Robin has been a supporter of Nashville Zoo since the opening of the Zoo and has provided tremendous financial backing, including two revenue-producing features at the Zoo – the Wild Animal Carousel and the Wilderness Express. Robin’s love of animals began in her childhood and is reflected in her role as past Board Chairman of the Nashville Humane Association. She currently serves on the boards of Nashville Humane, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, and Harpeth Hall, bringing a wealth of experience to the Zoo, along with a clear commitment to the city of Nashville and its residents.
“I am thrilled to take helm of Nashville Zoo’s Board of Directors as we enter a time of major development and expansion,” said Patton. “We can’t wait to share with the community all of the plans we have for building what will become one of the best zoos in the country. The Board has been instrumental in creating this important community resource and I’m excited to bring on even more community leaders on the Zoo’s behalf.”
Joining the board this month include Kathryn Brown, Carl Haley, John Arvan Howard III, Julie Walker, and Chris Whitson. This group of talented individuals will strengthen the organization by advising on current projects, raising awareness about the Zoo's conservation focus, and building thriving partnerships within the community.
Kathryn Brown has been an Ensworth School Trustee since 2002. She also serves as a Board member for Monroe Carell Children's Hospital. Kathryn has been a board member for TPAC, Ronald McDonald House, and the City of Belle Meade Beautification Committee, in addition to her service on committees for the Antique and Garden Show and the Swan Ball.
Carl Haley is founder, President, and CEO of Grand Avenue. He and his wife Connie were named Philanthropists of the Year in 2012 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Nashville Chapter, for their many contributions to local organizations. Carl also serves on the board of the Nashville Symphony, Battle of Franklin Trust, and the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
John Arvan Howard III is the President of River Investments and Vice President and Principal of Hannah Constructors. Additionally, he is an account manager for PNA Construction Technologies. He also currently serves on the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Julie Walker is the owner and instructor of The Bridge Lady and has taught over 700 people to play the most popular card game in the world. In the last 20 years, she has served on the boards of 15 nonprofits and is currently serving on the Frist Center for the Visual Arts Board of Trustees and the Cheekwood Board of Trustees. In 2012, Julie was inducted into the YWCA’s Academy for Women of Achievement.
Chris Whitson is an attorney with Sherrard and Roe, PLC. Chris is a former councilman for the 23rd District of Nashville and Davidson County. He has been a board member for Harpeth Hall, Harding Academy, St. George's Kindergarten, and the Nashville Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Other members of the 2014 Board of Directors are:
Jim Hunt, Immediate Past Chair, Former President + CEO, Benefit Communications Inc.
Wade McGregor, Treasurer, Partner,Ernst & Young
Kelley Beaman, Community Volunteer
Neely Coble, President + CEO, Neely Coble Co.
Jennifer Frist, Community Volunteer
Tracie Hamilton, Community Volunteer
Laurie Hooper, Community Volunteer
Jeff Jacobs, Founding Partner, Stradis Healthcare
Cammy Price, Community Volunteer
Dick Ragsdale, Community Volunteer
Sheryl Rogers, Community Volunteer
Charles Sonnenberg, Owner, Frugal MacDoogal
Elizabeth Washko, Attorney, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak and Stewart
Phil Wenk, President and CEO, Delta Dental of TN
The Zoo is fortunate to enjoy the leadership of extremely dedicated volunteers. With their incredible involvement and support, 2014 promises to be a tremendously successful year!


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Posted By: Jim Liddane on: 03/28/2009 14:42:12 EDT|
Subject: RE: The Poni-Tails - Born Too Late - 1958
Actually, Don Costa who was A&R chief for ABC Records, produced this. |
The song was written by Fred Tobias who had penned stuff for Elvis, Pat Boone, Nat "King" Cole, Perry Como and loads more.
Oddly enough, this was the B side of the record - the A side was "Come on Joey, Dance With Me," but DJs preferred the flip.
I think this was their only hit in the USA but they had a second hit in the UK with "Early To Bed" around 1959.
They must be the only group in history to turn down a major label when offered a second five-year contract.
They said they were simply fed up with the music business and wanted to go home to Ohio!


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The Project on Strengthening Agricultural Advisory Services in Azerbaijan implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The project, funded by the European Union, initially covered the Ganja-Gazakh and Guba-Khachmaz regions. Project started in November 2019, initially considered two pilot regions for implementing the regional approach in developing of this activity. Later it has been agreed between parties, to consider the Lankaran-Astara region as a focus region taking into account its regional rural specifics and potential for agricultural production.
The 2-year project will implement sub-projects to provide agricultural advisory services to farmers in the pilot regions. The project will study the agrarian services needed by farmers in these regions, the appropriate methods to obtain these services, and test appropriate models of European countries by applying the opportunities of public-private partnership.
It should be noted that surveys have been completed among farmers and agrarian consultants in Ganja-Gazakh and Guba-Khachmaz regions within the project, which began in February this year. The results of the surveys will be finalized and presented to the public soon. At the same time, similar surveys have been conducting in the Lankaran-Astara region. More than 200 farmers and about 50 agricultural consultants from each region, including suppliers of fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides, took part in the survey.
The main goal is to form an adequate agricultural advisory strategy through strengthening the system of advisory services for increasing agricultural productivity and sustainable rural development.

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Steve Bannon guilty of contempt for defying committee subpoena.
A federal jury has found former Trump adviser Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack.
The conviction is a victory for the House January 6 select committee as it continues to seek the cooperation of reluctant witnesses in its historic investigation. It is also a victory for the Justice Department, which is under intense scrutiny for its approach to matters related to the January 6 attack.
After nearly two days of hearing evidence and witness testimony, the jury reached a unanimous verdict on the two contempt charges in less than three hours.
Bannon will be sentenced on October 21. He faces a minimum sentence of 30 days in jail, according to federal law.
Bannon's team did not mount a defense during the trial, and he did not take the stand.
He was indicted by a federal grand jury in November after he blew off October deadlines for producing the documents and testimony the committee had subpoenaed.
In demanding his cooperation, the committee had pointed to Bannon's contacts with Trump in the lead up to the Capitol assault, his presence in the so-called war room of Trump allies at the Willard Hotel in Washington the day before the riot, and a prediction he made on his podcast before the riot that "all hell" was going to "break loose."
"In short, Mr. Bannon appears to have played a multi-faceted role in the events of January 6th, and the American people are entitled to hear his first-hand testimony regarding his actions," the House committee report recommend a contempt resolution against him said. The House voted to hold Bannon in contempt in October.
Before the verdict was announced, Bannon entered the courtroom before the jury reassembled in a relatively buoyant mood. He threw his face mask down on the table as soon as he arrived, then sat on his phone for several minutes, a few times showing his lawyer a message.
Once the jury assembled, and before the verdict was read, he had one hand bracing the table, and glanced at the jurors just a few times, primarily watching the judge. He smiled and smirked some after the verdict was read, and then patted his lawyers on the back.
The forewoman read the verdict in a soft voice. She wore a green face mask -- and the rest of the jury all kept their masks on as well.
The jurors answered in unison, "yes," guilty was their verdict.
"We may have lost the battle here today, but we're not going to lose the war," Bannon said upon leaving the courtroom, adding that he respected the jury's verdict.
Bannon said he still stands with the former President. "In the closing argument, the prosecutor missed one very important phrase -- I stand with Trump and the Constitution and I will never back off that, ever," he said.
Bannon is one of two uncooperative witnesses to be charged so far by the Justice Department for contempt of Congress. Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro was indicted by a grand jury last month for not complying with a committee subpoena and has pleaded not guilty.
But two others -- Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino -- were not charged, noted CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig.
"This is about punishment. This is not about forcing somebody to testify," Honig said on CNN's "Newsroom."
"Steve Bannon is being punished now because he defied a congressional subpoena, DOJ charged him, they got their conviction. That's the win," Honig said. "But there's still a bit of a mixed message here because remember DOJ chose not to charge Mark Meadows, they chose not to charge Dan Scavino."
January 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and Vice Chair Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, said the conviction affirms the panel's work.
"The conviction of Steve Bannon is a victory for the rule of law and an important affirmation of the Select Committee's work," the pair said in a statement. "As the prosecutor stated, Steve Bannon 'chose allegiance to Donald Trump over compliance with the law.' Just as there must be accountability for all those responsible for the events of January 6th, anyone who obstructs our investigation into these matters should face consequences. No one is above the law."


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Angels Leia & Toby, 2019
Humans should NEVER underestimate a kitty!
Our Mommy would consider this a purrfect Sunday for her, too!
We hope it's a good ebook.
My human's been on the Kindle a lot... looking at proofs of Rescued! She hope the next one has all the mistakes fixed... sigh.
I know kitties do read :-) I hope you are enjoying the story!
Would you recommend that book?
Absolutely! It's very good.
Oh dear I hope you got my comment?
Right. And you read "Playpuss" for the ARTICLES. heh.
Those humans... they think they know everything! Hope your mystery was um.... mysterious!

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High-performance SUVs aren't a new phenomenon. Once designed to go off the beaten path or carry lots of people in relative comfort, SUVs nowadays can be had in a variety of flavors ranging from fuel-sipping to fire-breathing. The Germans kicked off the arms race years ago with their AMG, M, and Porsche SUVs, only for the Americans to eventually catch up with SRT- and Hellcat-badged family haulers. However, the Japanese—most specifically Honda and Acura—never really got into that sort of thing, always drawing a line between their sporty offerings and their sensible and efficient family vehicles. That all changes now with the 2022 Acura MDX
Joining two existing Type S models, the TLX sports sedan and NSX supercar, the first-ever MDX Type S aims to elevate the fourth generation of Acura's best-selling vehicle. Serving as the range-topping SUV for the brand, it towers over the smaller RDX, regular MDX, and MDX A-Spec with two different trims; Type S and Type S Advanced. You might hate that an SUV now wears the storied Type S badge, but I'm here to tell you the MDX Type S is no phony.
2022 Acura MDX Type S Specs
- Base MDX price (MDX Type S as tested): $49,045 ($73,595)
- Powertrain: 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 | 10-speed automatic | all-wheel drive
- Horsepower: 355 @ 5,500 rpm
- Torque: 354 lb-ft @ 1,400 to 5,000 rpm
- Seating capacity: 7
- Curb weight: 4,741 pounds
- Ground clearance: 6.7 to 9.4 inches
- Cargo volume: 16.31 with third row up
- Max towing capacity: 5,000 pounds
- EPA fuel economy: 17 mpg city | 21 highway | 19 combined
- Quick take: It's charming, it's agile, and it's fun to drive. It's exactly what a Type S should be.
- Score: 8.5
To begin, the exterior design has been massaged to differentiate it from the regular MDX, with much more aggressive styling throughout. The front fascia features larger functional intakes for better cooling, and the same story goes for the larger grille, which Acura claims increases airflow by 14 percent. Out back, the lower bumper mimics a sporty diffuser, which is flanked by quad tailpipes. Unlike in the normal MDX, the Type S' plastic trim is painted to match the rest of the body, and chromed bits are replaced with gloss black pieces. The sporty look is wrapped up by the red Brembo brake calipers, and 21-inch wheels get specific designs for each of the Type S variants.
Inside the cabin, the differences are more subtle but they amount to what's likely the best-looking and best-feeling interior in any Honda or Acura product ever. The standard leather seats are replaced with Milano leather with suede in the Type S and full Milano leather in the Type S Advanced. The leather in the door panels and dashboard is hand-wrapped, and also gets contrast stitching for a first-rate look and feel. The footrest, pedals, handles, and other high-touch surfaces are also plated instead of rubber or black plastic.
Two characteristics that immediately jumped out at me were the metal speaker grilles that light up from the inside, as well as the cabin's swanky ambient lighting. These are cues borrowed directly from modern Mercedes-Benz interiors, which are currently the best in the luxury segment. It's these small details that help Acura better position the MDX Type S against the well-established Germans.
The modern cabin really comes to life when you slip into the driver's seat and glance at the center console. All radio and HVAC controls are thoughtfully laid out before you. And below, near the shifter, an actual volume knob! There are real, physical buttons for some of the most used features in the car like temperature, fan speed, volume, heated seats, ventilated seats—all within reach and ready to be pushed. A thing of beauty.
But the most stand-out feature inside the cabin is the steering wheel. You realize Acura designed a fantastic wheel as soon as you reach for it. It's nice and meaty but not overly so, the texture is delightful with just the right amount of perforation on the leather to make it slightly grippier than plain leather, and the overall size of the flat-bottom wheel is just perfect. The controls, too, are laid out in an organized manner and labeled so they're easy to understand. It's a great tactile experience.
Equipment-wise, the Type S is a drastic departure from its more pedestrian version. In addition to the features that already come on the non-Type S MDX Technology Package, the MDX Type S adds navigation, 16-way adjustable seats, ventilated front seats, power-folding mirrors, flat-bottom steering wheel, and ambient lighting. The top-trim MDX Type S Advanced adds an ELS Studio 3D Signature Edition sound system with 25 speakers, nine-way front massaging seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, lighted speaker grilles, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera.
Yet, the Acura MDX Type S' pièce de résistance lies under the hood. The SUV ditches the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 for the 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 from the TLX Type S, which produces 355 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. It's paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and Acura's torque-vectoring "Super Handling All-Wheel Drive" system, which can direct up to 70 percent of the engine's power to the rear wheels, and up to 100 percent of that to either rear wheel.
Fire up the engine to hear the V6 come to life. It's not a loud roar, but it's enough to make you crack a little smile. Like in previous MDXes, the shifter remains the funky push-button setup and is located directly below the center console. It isn't my favorite system but I don't hate it, either. What I do enjoy is the large silver knob to select the programmable driving modes; Lift, Snow, Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Sport+. It's easy to use and understand, and it serves as the focal point of the console.
On city streets and in Comfort mode, the MDX Type S is docile, as I assume an MDX would be, though perhaps this one is more comfortable thanks to the addition of air suspension and active dampers (an Acura-first). Steering is very light in this setting—almost surprisingly so. Bust a U-turn and you'll be wowed by how effortless it is to fully wind the wheel. Throttle response is very relaxed and acceleration is smooth, just as you'd expect in a family-oriented SUV.
After making my way out of the city and coming face to face with Sonoma County's windiest roads, I switched on the MDX's Sport+ mode (an MDX first), which is also available in the NSX Type S I recently drove at Daytona. The SUV's mood immediately changed, with the steering wheel gaining some heft to it, the suspension stiffening, and the revs increasing. Sport+ is essentially Combat Mode.
The pedal response, too, changed drastically, with brake and throttle response becoming considerably sharper and much more sensitive to the driver's inputs. A stab at the accelerator revealed just how torquey the turbo V6 really was, especially mid-corner when it makes the AWD system work overtime to figure out where to send the power. Regardless if you're traveling in a straight line or you're stringing along a few esses, the accelerator is always your friend. It's a light pedal that's easy to modulate.
Come out of a corner, really step on it to rev the V6, and feel the 10-speed transmission shift up a couple of gears until it's time to brake and downshift again. The transmission isn't as quick as what you'll find in a Benz, AMG or not, but I'd dare say it's got more soul. It doesn't want to do things quickly just for the hell of it. It wants you to enjoy the experience by allowing you to feel and hear the shifts, in the sense that everything goes silent for a split second while the transmission shifts gears. It's something you rarely experience nowadays due to a dual-clutch transmission's lightning-quick nature.
Steering feel in Sport+ is quintessential Acura: direct, still a little bit on the lighter side, but sends loads of feedback to the driver. It reminded me a bit of older Acuras in the sense that it's the right amount of sporty but it doesn't go full-on-heavy like in a too-serious sports car. But despite the steering, transmission, and engine really being darlings, the brakes take the cake. The four-piston Brembo brakes up front feel very strong and are very predictable. If you can count on the MDX Type S doing one thing and one thing only, it's stopping wherever the hell you want it to.
It didn't take many miles for me to realize that this SUV doesn't take itself seriously like the Germans and that it's got the finesse and balance that America's muscle SUVs could only dream of.
In terms of pricing, the MDX Type S starts at $67,745, while the Type S Advanced starts at $73,095. (The test unit was $500 higher due to the optional Apex Blue Pearl color.) Comparing the Acura MDX Type S (Advanced or otherwise) against the competition highlights that it's a value-packed proposition. Acura believes its main competitors are the Audi Q7 55, Mercedes-Benz GLE450, BMW X5 xDrive 40i, and Genesis GV80. Within that bunch, the Acura is priced the lowest but offers the same or higher level of equipment, and similar performance with nearly identical horsepower. Only the Genesis edges the Acura and others with 375 ponies.
Though my time with the new MDX Type S was brief, I wouldn't hesitate to give it a score of 8.5 out of 10 based on its initial driving experience alone. I'd be curious to see what a lengthier test drive in the future would yield; however, I suspect the SUV's tech, passenger comfort, and overall everyday usability to be perfectly adequate. It's a Honda product at heart, after all.
I'll put it this way: If the Acura MDX were ice cream, the Type S would be that same ice cream but with sprinkles and served on a waffle cone—and maybe with a dash of chocolate syrup. It's like the same thing but made so much better with excellent toppings. And by the end of my stint behind the wheel, I found it to deliver exactly what Acura has always promised: a sporty, agile, and fun driving machine—SUV be damned.
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Kiara Advani as of late finished seven years in Bollywood. The star commended the extraordinary day with her fanKs. She occupied with a virtual connection with her fans the country over to commend the radiant seven years. Her fans asked their number one entertainer different inquiries identified with films, her excursion, and substantially more. The star even took to online media stages to discuss her acting excursion up until now.
A fan tested the entertainer about the job that she couldn’t imagine anything better than to play in the future. To which she answered, ”I couldn’t imagine anything better than to do a biopic on Madhubala. That is a fantasy without a doubt.”
Talking about the festival, Around 40 fan pages across India met up to observe Kiara’s 7 superb years in Bollywood. Her admirers from Delhi, Lucknow, Banglore, among different urban areas going from various age bunches joined to shower their affection on Kiara.
The entertainer has cut her specialty in the business with her astounding exhibitions in ‘Fugly’, ‘MS Dhoni’, ‘Bharat Ane Nenu’, ‘lust Stories’, ‘Kabir Singh’, ‘Good News, ‘Guilty’ and ‘Indoo Ki Jawani ‘among others.
She has some heavenly exhibitions in her kitty. From ‘Shershaah’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2′,Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ and Shashank Khaitan’s next among Kiara is probably the most active star in the business today. The historical activity show ‘Shershaah’ rotates around the existence of the Kargil saint Vikram Batra. The film is scheduled to deliver on July 2, 2021.
The star was most recently seen in the parody film ‘Indoo Ki Jawaani’ where she includes close by Aditya Seal and Mallika Dua.


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"I saw pictures of these huge casinos! All the drinks and tobacco they sold were tax-free, and I heard they are one of the richest people in the US!"
That's a sentiment I heard during an interview in Biratori, Hokkaido – a place that has historically held great significance for the Ainu to this day. He had read a book regarding the Indigenous Rights movement prevalent within the US, and the many benefits gained throughout this process. He continued on to imagine the same for the Ainu in Japan, and the potential wealth that may come from it.
As I listened, I held my tongue about the struggle the native people to the North American continent continue to endure, and that success from running a casino was the minority.
Sat in front of me was a person full of hope for his people. He is someone who saw the process of gaining minimal socio-political recognition from the Japanese government in the late 20th century, to the enactment of the new Ainu Promotion Act of 2019.
He and the countless other people I met during my trip to Hokkaido were part of the growing movement of Indigenism, a global movement among indigenous groups trapped within national boundaries (Niezen, 2003). What Indigenism entails differs greatly across the globe, as diverse people are set up against different obstacles and opportunities. But the essence of this concept is reclaiming their collective agency, land, and lost history.
These people are fighting for something that I can not begin to fathom. From the historical depth, to the global width of their hopes exceed my imagination. Their understanding of home, belonging, and the future carries the weight of stories that have been erased, preserved, or reclaimed.
What I wish to accomplish here is to bring light to the modern socio-political situation of the indigenous people in Japan as best as I can. These insights can be reflexive upon any society, especially in light of the coming challenges "humanity" (however you interpret that word) will face.
As seen in the previous 3 posts regarding the suicide among the Ainu, women have struggled greatly during the assimilation and colonization period of their land. I have tried not to read their stories past 7 PM, as it is almost impossible to fall asleep after reflecting upon many of these accounts.
Such nightmarish realities are a common historical reality across the globe, especially throughout the process of the many cultural and industrial revolutions we have seen in the past few centuries. In opposition to this, powerful movements for equal rights and opportunities are another global phenomenon similar to that of Indigenism. Such movements are also seen in Japan, a very male-dominant society – especially within the workforce and family.
Now, what does Feminism look like for an Ainu woman?
It's complex – as you may have guessed.
This is what Dr. Lewallen had addressed in her writing of "Beyond Feminism". She quotes Cikap Meiko, an Ainu cloth artist and activist who participated in the 1985 Nairobi Women's Conference NGO Forum. After voicing her opinion during this event, she was heavily criticized by her Japanese counterparts as it "lacked a woman's point of view". "In response to these criticisms, Cikap argued that Ainu 'are not in a position to talk about gender discrimination. There is a problem we have to face as a PEOPLE" (p.156).
In short, there is a disconnect between what the Japanese women and Ainu women are fighting for. Ainu women – such as Cikap – did not resonate with the Japanese Feminist movement, and often were disregarded from their meetings. Lewallen summarizes the reasons for this as such:
Sidenote: Wajin refers to the ethnically Japanese you would imagine today.
"Ainu women's primary reasons for not embracing feminism as a movement are both linguistic and ideological... Within the Ainu community, significant structural and historical circumstances have limited the utility of a Wajin-style liberal feminist agenda and have like-wise made it difficult for Wajin women to understand the rationale of Ainu women's approaches to liberation. Many Ainu women seek a return to traditional value systems and to revive the sexual division of labour... Gendered labour distinctions between men and women were not interpreted as discrimination... Women were, for example, the keepers of the home, whereas men were simply residents of the house and obliged by the women to perform ritual prayer on the women's behalf" (p.158)
Such a complex reality of intertwining realities is what is famously referred to as intersectionality, coined by Dr. Crenshaw in 1989. Other scholars or Ainu activists have called it the "double-bind", referring to being discriminated against due to their ethnicity and gender (Miyatake 2010, Tahara 2018).
This reality puts into question many things. But in my perspective, it puts into question our notion of justice as a whole. Here is another example.
What the man in the opening quote was referring to is called "Tribal Sovereignty" in the United States. Tribal Sovereignty basically allows federally recognized American Indian Tribes to govern their own people on a limited basis. For example, they can set up a form of tax law, policing, or work with the federal government "like" a foreign nation.
Side note: You may have cringed at the word "American Indian". However, that is the official language used within the US Constitution, so I have used that same terminology here.
As you may know, many other indigenous groups have sought out similar rights. Most notably among the people we refer to as the "Aborigine" in Australia, or the Sami in modern-day Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Russia.
But seeking out such recognition is not always as attractive as it may seem. Just in the US, it often costs multiple millions of dollars to get through the federal recognition process. On top of this, significant time and energy need to be committed from people who are already historically marginalized and oppressed.
So then, what is the situation like for the Ainu?
Again, it's complicated.
In fact in 1946, a year after the 2nd World War ended, Major General Joseph M. Swing from the General Headquarters of the US Air Force approached a few Ainu leaders. What did a Major General want with an extremely deprived and oppressed indigenous group?
He offered to help them gain independence from the Japanese.
And what did these Ainu leaders do? They refused. Here is their rationale.
- They were already greatly assimilated into the Japanese
- There were only about 30,000 Ainu people left, gaining independence would lead to further turmoil
Of course, these leaders received A LOT of backlash. To give up on such an opportunity seemed illogical and blasphemous to many. However, it turns out their decision was correct.
In a later investigation upon this proposal, they found that there was no intent from the US to actually help the Ainu (Takeuchi, 2020). The US was committed to stabilize the world after years of turmoil, and this was part of that project. The inquiry was to seek out if any revolution was possible from the Ainu and to suppress that if any intent was seen. Who knows what could've happened if the Ainu leaders thought differently?
The problem of sovereignty and political rights for the Ainu continues to this day.
Stories, Thoughts, and Reflections
In this last section, I just want to recite two short stories I heard from my time doing this research (which is not complete in any way). For many, these were casual conversations. So for privacy reasons, I will not mention their names or specific places of occupation.
- My grandmother was a Kuchiberashi (口減らし)
そうね〜ウチの おばあは 口減しだったから アイヌじゃないんだよ。アイヌと結婚してけど
My grandmother was a Kuchiberashi, so she's not an Ainu. But she did end up marrying one!
This is an informal conversation my father and I had with a clothing artist. For some background information, Kuchiberashi literally translates to "lessening mouths" in Japanese. This was used to describe poor peasants giving up their daughters to prostitution or adoption, to "lessen the mouths" to feed. Such practices were most common during the Edo Period, but continued on into the 19th to 20th century.
Sidenote: I will use HF to refer to me speaking
HF: Do you speak the language?
No no, not at all. I mean, I understand some words here and there, but no.
In fact, now that I think about it. There are a lot of things that I thought were not Ainu, but were.
HF: Oh really? Like what?
My mom used to call me names, all in the Ainu language, which I thought was Japanese because that's the main language we'd speak at home. Also food. That's a big one. Things like Ohaw or Pocche.
HF: When did you realize these things weren't Japanese?
Mostly through school. It was quite obvious then, that other people didn't eat these things. But also from working in a setting like this, where people are more interested and knowledgable about Ainu culture.
HF: That makes sense! When did you start doing cloth work?
Not long really. I was taught here [at my job], but I do have experience looking at the traditional clothing my grandmother wore.
HF: Was your grandmother an artist too?
No no, she just had them. She grew up when they still did ceremonies at the town occasionally. So she'd wear them during those events.
HF: (Tries to ask another question)
In fact, My grandmother was a Kuchiberashi, so she's not an Ainu. But she did end up marrying one!
So sometimes I wonder if I'm Ainu or not (laugh). I mean, there are more people who have more Ainu blood than I do. I don't even speak the language. (laughs again)
She finally takes her eye off of the cloth she's working on and nods.
I take that as "that's enough".
HF: Thanks so much for your time, I learned a lot.
2. I'm a Wajin, so I can't say much but...
I honestly can't say much about that, I don't know.
In this second story, I spoke with a researcher working predominantly with indigenous people in the global north. I was inquiring her about the hopes the Ainu had for their future.
HF: This may sound like an odd question, but as you work in this museum [dedicated to the Ainu], how do you see this affecting their lives?
Hm... you're going to have to do your own survey for that one. Honestly we don't know the full impact this will have on the Ainu people here.
HF: Hm. Ok. What makes you say that?
I mean, I'm a Wajin, so I can't say much but, [lengthy pause], I feel as if they just can't care about this.
HF: [Looks a little confused]
You've read the report right? [She is referring to a recent report about the livelihoods of people who identify as Ainu]
HF: [Nods] Yes, I have
It's quite clear to me that these people – especially the ones who strongly identify as Ainu – are poor. They don't have an education, work difficult jobs, and just can't care about "how they are represented" or "what their collective future will be like". They've got mouths to feed.
HF: I understand. But I can not imagine that the more politically active groups (which involve the poorer demography), would not care about how their culture is represented?
I honestly can't say much about that, I don't know.
HF: Ok, thanks for your time. I've had a great experience here.

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This article discusses the raise NYC gave to Uber and Lyft drivers
Comprehensive study of ride-hailing drivers in Los Angeles County, based on 260 surveys, 8 interviews and extensive policy and
Rules by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission regulating the minimum amount the largest FHV companies have to pay drivers for each trip.
Examination of pay and hours among app-based drivers in NYC. Presentation of a proposal to create a minimum driver pay standard, and how the industry would absorb the cost of such a standard.
A city-based approach to empower women in New York, by offering resources and assets
[FRENCH] This case study aims to explore the uses of crowdfunding by local authorities in France.
Interview with Darren Sharp, the director of Social Surplus, to hear his concerns and perspective on worker protection and empowerment from an urban perspective.
Interview with executives from New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, Office of Labor Policy & Standards
The city of Melbourne has created a makerspace to enable citizens to develop some necessary skills for the 21th century.
The crowdfunding platform Spacehive enables access to a large number of people to raise money civil projects.


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Vienna (AFP) Nov 06, 2012
Iran has decided to attend a conference in Finland next month on creating a zone in the Middle East free of nuclear weapons, Tehran's ambassador to the UN atomic agency said Tuesday.
"I announced officially today (Tuesday) in a Brussels ... that the Islamic Republic of Iran has decided to participate in the conference in Helsinki in December," Ali Asghar Soltanieh told AFP by phone from Brussels.
"We are serious about this matter and we have decided that we are going to actively participate in this conference," said Soltanieh, Iran's envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna.
Iran, suspected by many in the international community of seeking nuclear weapons despite its denials, boycotted an earlier meeting a year ago in Vienna on creating such a zone in the volatile region.
It had said such a conference was "useless" as long as Israel, the area's sole if undeclared nuclear-armed state, refuses to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT), as Tehran did decades ago.
Israel has not yet said whether it will attend the Helsinki conference, an exact date for which has not yet been set.
But the head of the country's nuclear agency said in September that the "current volatile and hostile" situation in the region was not "conducive" to the creation of such a zone.
"Such a process can only be launched when peaceful relations exist for a reasonable period of time in the region," Shaul Horev, the head of Israel's Atomic Energy Commission (IAEC), had said in Vienna.
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Original 1st printing 25 x 41" Universal Pictures one-sheet promotional poster for the 1978 film "More American Graffiti".
Art by Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley, medium glossy stock poster is in very good (B/B+) condition; asidse from the factory folds (as issued, poster was folded into 1/8ths), there is a light amount of handling wear, a bit of light creasing along the fold lines, a couple of tiny pin-hole splits at the fold intersections and a few stray stress bends hiding within the image area, but overall it looks pretty good.
Cool-looking extra-large Mouse/Kelley poster from the late-'70's.
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Mamas & Papas Patternology Quilt Cotbed/Cot - Faces
- Softly padded
- Fun hand-drawn faces print on one side and a gorgeous quirky bow print on the other
- Machine washable at 40 degrees Celsius
- Age Suitability 12 months +
- Keep away from fire.
|Product Dimensions||Length: 120 x Width: 110 cm approx|
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The Patternology quilt is softly padded and it is reversible, with a fun hand-drawn faces print on one side and a gorgeous quirky bow print on the other, which makes it an extra special addition to your child's nursery.

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Washington, D.C. — In response to reports that Senate Republicans who met with President Donald Trump today reached a deal to not consider the Dream Act as part of the upcoming spending bill, Tom Jawetz, vice president of Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement:
When President Trump decided to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, jeopardizing the lives and futures of nearly 800,000 young people, he took responsibility for the consequences. While the president and the congressional majority may think they have all the time in the world to work on this, 22,000 DACA recipients will be losing protection over the next four months. This will make them subject to detention and deportation, push them out of the workforce, prevent them from renewing their driver’s licenses, and bar many from enrolling in college for the spring semester. We say we need the #DreamActNow because we need the Dream Act now, and further delay is unacceptable.
According to CAP, passing the Dream Act and placing all the potentially eligible workers on a path to legal status would add a total of at least $281 billion to U.S. gross domestic product cumulatively over a decade and as much as $1 trillion over the same time period.
- The Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream Act by Francesc Ortega, Ryan Edwards, and Philip E. Wolgin
- The State-by-State Economic Benefits of Passing the Dream Act by Ryan D. Edwards, Francesc Ortega, and Philip E. Wolgin
- Interactive Map: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Populations and their Economic Contributions by U.S. Congressional District by Center for American Progress and USC Dornsife Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration (USC Dornsife)
- A New Threat to DACA Could Cost States Billions of Dollars by Nicole Prchal Svajlenka, Tom Jawetz, and Angie Bautista-Chavez
- DACA Recipients’ Economic and Educational Gains Continue to Grow by Tom K. Wong, Greisa Martinez Rosas, Adam Luna, Henry Manning, Adrian Reyes, Patrick O’Shea, Tom Jawetz, and Philip E. Wolgin
- The Impact of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program Repeal on Jobs by the Center for American Progress and FWD.us (FWD.us)
For more information on this topic or to speak with an expert, please contact Rafael J. Medina at [email protected] or 202.748.5313.


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A Brief Synopsis:
Jack is a normal guy stuck in a dead end job. Except that now he’s on the run from two supernatural assassins. And his best friend is an ancient entity. Oh, and his girlfriend just broke up with him too.
He’s going to need some serious luck to make it through the worst Tuesday in the history of his life.
Follow him on his journey as he discovers a raging war between the forces of the universe, a secret weapon that could change everything and how exactly he got dragged into this mess.
There is no Order in the Chaos.
The Guy Writing it:
Born in a log cabin in Northern Virginia...
But you don’t want to hear about that...right?
Since I could read books have always been a large part of my life. I’ve always had (and probably always will have) my nose in a book telling the story of some grandiose adventure. Then I discovered that I could write down all the stories I’ve had in my head. And I started doing that.
Strangely enough, the first iteration of Jack (the main character) was a complete ripoff of Indiana Jones. And that’s how I discovered plagiarism at the young age of seven. Since then I have given up on my crazy dream of writing a novel, gotten the spark back, lost it and so on and so forth. I’ve outlined several different stories I thought I should write, but without any sort of passion. And now I’m here. Writing the story I’ve always wanted to write with all of the passion it deserves. And I couldn’t be happier with my decision!
Meanwhile, I work a job in IT, do standup and co host a podcast. I live with my incredible fiancé and our terrible cat in central Pennsylvania.
I’ve always been interested in fantastical ideas. Flying pirate ships, wise wizards with incredible power, retiring at the age of 55. All of them utterly unbelievable. The story explores the worlds both right underneath our noses, as well as places found only in the furthest realm of the imagination.
I started conceiving the story, like many fantasy authors do, while doing some world building for a role playing game that may or may not involve both dungeons and dragons. Once I realized that the story I wanted to tell was much larger than a tabletop could contain, I decided I would write it as book. That was many years and many changes ago. I think that now it is finally ready.
I sincerely hope you like it.


If you pay even a little attention to the rapidly changing world of technology, you should have heard mention of the Internet of Things (IoT). But what is the Internet of Things, how does it work, and why does it matter.
The Internet of Things is a broad term used to refer to uniquely identifiable objects and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure. More basically, IoT describes a world in which everyday objects — like a box of cereal, car, lamp, refrigerator, smartphone, or washing machine — are outfitted with tiny transmitters to communicate information to the Internet, or an Internet-like network. That information can then be used in a wide variety of practical business, industrial, and personal applications or data collection operations and studies.
Applications of the IoT range from the absurd to the transformative.
For example, a wireless-equipped toaster which let’s you know via a smartphone app when your bagel is ready is possible, but hardly useful. However, the ability of your car to sense and automatically transmit to local emergency services that you’ve been in an accident and your exact location could save your life.
Other realistic examples of the IoT include: better mobile payment options for consumers; smart product inventory management for stores; crop, soil, and weather sensors for optimal farming conditions; and intelligent, real-time city management of downtown parking, toll roads, and traffic conditions. With every “thing” connected and communicating, the applications are endless.
Buildings, clothing, objects, and even empty spaces are connected to the Internet or local network via beacons, sensors, tags, or other micro transmitters. These transmitters can be integrated during the manufacturing process or added later to any type of consumer or industrial products.
Various forms of wired and wireless transmission are used for communication.
The communication is often one way with the objects sending, but not necessarily receiving, data on location, orientation, status, temperature, or other physical or virtual states. Wireless technologies used to connect the IoT can include Bluetooth, cellular, NFC (near-field communications), RFID (radio-frequency identification), or Wi-Fi.
Google seems to be heavily invested in NFC as a means to connect their Android-based smartphones to other objects and the IoT. Apple, however, despite annual rumors to the contrary, has thus far declined to add NFC capabilities to its iPhone, iPod, or iPad product lines.
In fact, with iOS 7 Apple has included a little-noticed feature — named iBeacon — to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to handle communication between its mobile products and BLE-enabled objects. BLE offers many advantages over NFC, from longer range to lower cost.
As more and more everyday objects are connected and transmitting information to users and each other, the IoT will grow in size and relevance. The benefits and uses will expand as far as we can imagine.
But along with the benefits of hyper-connectivity come the dangers and risks.
Criminals, hackers, and even government agencies could use this connectivity to steal, manipulate, or spy on us. Unless protected and secured, the enormous volumes of data can be used for less-than-noble purposes. The last thing you may want is your every interaction and every movement tracked by the NSA or your hacked Internet-connected refrigerator to share your Pepsi consumption with the Coca-Cola Company.
The Internet of Things is here with new objects joining every day. Finally, according to Gérald Santucci, Head of Unit “Knowledge Sharing” for European Commission:
When objects can sense the environment and communicate, they become powerful tools for understanding complexity and responding to it effectively. Though such smart objects can interact with humans, they are likely to be interacting even more with each other automatically, without human intervention, updating themselves their daily schedules.


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CUDDALORE: The three major waterbodies in Cuddalore district — Veeranam, Walajah and Perumal lakes — that potentially can meet the drinking water requirements of both Cuddalore district and Chennai city have not undergone even a single full-fledged desilting work for several decades.
Cuddalore district, which usually has surplus amount of water mostly due to good monsoon rains, has suffered from water crisis this year. Despite the crisis here, the water from Veeranam is being sent to Chennai, which worsened the local crisis. Currently, 78 cubic feet of water per second is being sent to Chennai in a day, but activists point out that if timely desilting is done, more water can be sent without putting the lives of locals and farmers at stake in Cuddalore district.
In 2014, the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa had announced desilting of Veeranam lake at a cost of `40 crore. But farmers’ associations claim that deepening of the lake was not done, and only maintenance work took place at a cost of Rs 20 crore.
Perumal Eri Neerpasan Vivasaigal Sangam secretary Tanur R Shanmugam said, “If all the three lakes are completely desilted, we can store up to five to six TMC water. As a result, 70,000 acre more agricultural land will be benefitted. From Veeranam and Walajah lakes, water up to 150 cubic feet can be sent to Chennai, besides the groundwater of 150 cubic feet extracted by the NLCIL.”
Shanmugam said that for desilting all the lakes, nearly Rs 600 crore would be required, but it is only an investment for the government as it can earn up to Rs 250 crore to Rs 300 crore by selling the sand from the lakes. “We have petitioned the authorities about the need to desilt the three lakes. We hope the Chief Minister initiates the work that can meet the water requirements of both Cuddalore and Chennai city.”
Talking to Express, a retired official of the Public Works Department said, “The deeper the lakes are, the more water they can store. They can also meet the water requirements for a longer time. Desilting will also help avoid the water flowing into the sea, in addition to preventing flooding.”