RemoteExec is a cross-platform utility that allows users to perform various operations, such as run executable programs on multiple remote computers, install .MSI packages and Microsoft updates, as well as copy files and folders to remote computers.
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It boasts an intuitive and modern interface that offers quick access to all its main functions. The file execution process can be carried out by specifying the file, directory, argument, context (administrative, interactive, system), as well as OS version and level, IE version, service pack, CPU type, language and Registry value.
The target computers can be specified by either entering the name of the PCs in the dedicated dialog or browsing for the needed computers. Moreover, you are allowed to specify the sender and receiver’s IP addresses.
Furthermore, the application lets users install a Microsoft update and a Windows Installer package remotely. Each tool that comes to support the aforementioned tasks was designed to be easily mastered even by less experienced users.
When it comes to configuring the system actions, you can make the program shutdown, reboot, log off or lock sessions, force applications to close, as well as add a notification message.
RemoteExec provides file management solutions for copying or deleting files and folders, and you only need to specify the source and target path. You are also allowed to change the local administrator password, and add a popup message to be displayed to users logged on remote computers.
In order to simply the entire process, the program gives users the possibility of performing multiple actions, and you can create a list with the operations that you want to perform on different computers simultaneously.
Scheduling a task is also possible, and can be done by configuring various dedicated parameters. It is also possible to analyze the results of remote executions, as the application provides execution results, console output as well as statistics.
All things considered, RemoteExec is a software utility that comes packed with all the necessary features for helping you launch multiple tasks on your Windows computers. Thanks to its user-friendly environment and many configurable options, it is suitable for both beginners and experts.
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text: “ENDGAME: AIDS in Black America” is a two hour film that will be shown on July 10 at 9 P.M. on PBS. This documentary elucidates the prevalence of AIDS amongst the black population in the United States. For example, did you know that if Black America were a country, it would have the 16th highest HIV infection rate in the world? According to the website, a wide variety of people were brought together to tell their story and in effect, educate and encourage other possible victims of AIDS/HIV to get tested. “From Magic Johnson to civil rights pioneer Julian Bond, from pastors to health workers, people on the front lines tell moving stories of the battle to contain the spread of the virus, and the opportunity to finally turn the tide of the epidemic.” During and after the film, there will be a live tweet discussion with well-informed journalists, commentators, and other experts. PBS will also host a live-chat on the FRONTLINE website with the director, Renata Simone, and a group of experts on July 11 at 2 P.M. Get involved and join the fight against AIDS this Tuesday.

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Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer could barely keep his voice from being drowned out by the shrieks of children during recess on Friday as he thanked the DOT for installing a new all-way stop sign at a treacherous Woodside intersection.
During his speech, a group of toddlers walked through the crosswalk, prompting him to remark how “impossibly adorable” they were.
The intersection of 57th Street and Woodside Avenue, which sits adjacent to the St. Sebastian Catholica Academy playground, has been the site of two fatal car accidents over the past year. Van Bramer joined with Assemblyman Brian Barnwell and representatives of Community Board 2 (CB2), the Department of Transportation and the school to unveil a new traffic sign to address the safety concerns.
The ceremony resulted from a campaign spearheaded by CB2 member Dorothy Morehead, whose granddaughter attends St. Sebastian’s. Morehead collected 400 petition signatures after the fatal accident in October to stir the DOT into action.
“This is the easiest petition I’ve ever participated in. People were waving me over to sign it,” Morehead said.
Christa Wittekind, a 82-year-old grandmother, was pushing her shopping cart across the intersection last February, when an SUV fatally struck her, hurling her down the street, according to Jim Condes who lives above the intersection.
“It was a devastating experience. Unfortunately many of the children were here at the time of the accident,” said CB2 Chair Denise Keehan-Smith.
Nine months later, an 83-year-old woman was also fatally struck by a car in the same intersection. The community board members said that they were especially concerned about the large number of children who cross the intersection to get to and from several nearby schools.
“It’s common sense. It’s going to save lives. Unfortunately it took a tragedy for this to get pushed along. But that’s why we’re here to make sure it doesn’t happen again,” said Barnwell.


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Parenting 101: The Imaginary Manual
There are tons of books, resources, classes, friends, family, and internet searching that my husband and I turned to when we knew we were expecting our first child. We prepared ourselves by taking childbirth and breastfeeding classes, getting things together for his room, buying clothes, diapers, wipes, and dreaming about what was to come. I think these things only gave us a small glimpse into what parenthood would really be like. Both of us forgot nearly everything from the classes we took, Googled for answers desperately at 3AM, and had to just make things work somehow. Those first few weeks were some of the hardest days in my entire life. I knew raising a child would be difficult, but I felt like I was thrown into the fire with an inadequate amount of training and knowledge to equip me for this very important job. I can only imagine all the challenges and joys ahead as he grows up.
I’m giving you this glimpse into my private life to let you know I get it. Even though my son is only two and a half months old, I empathize that every day can be a challenge and you just want to give up sometimes. My sincerest admiration goes out to single parents who raise children without support from a partner, family, or close friends. I can’t imagine trying to do this by myself. Kudos to you all and I send you a virtual hug!
This post’s other (and main) purpose is also to tell you there is no one way to parent. There is no book that has all the answers you’re looking for; hence the reason I titled this post, “The Imaginary Manual”. Everyone will have their opinions and advice and the best thing you can do is take it all in and pick what really works for you and your family. If you find you are still struggling, you can always check in with your child’s pediatrician or get a parent coach or family therapist to help.
My passion is working with families who are struggling and helping them get along better, fight less, function more effectively, and enjoy each other more. If you find your family is going through a rough patch, I urge you to contact me and we can work together to get your family back on track. I will work with you and your children to create your own customized “Parenting 101” manual that makes sense for everyone in your family. I want to encourage you that you do not have to go through this adventure unsupported. It’s a tough job, but you can do it!

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Hello, I hope you are well.
Here’s this week’s colour selection on Vicky Lou Design’s Creative Colour Challenges…
Please CLICK HERE to see the fabulous card Victoria has created with these colours and hopefully you will join in the fun too.
My best friend gave me a book as a Christmas gift so I needed a book mark to keep my place and thought I’d make myself one using these lovely colours…
I’ve used a new stamp set called Flowering Rain Boots that will be available from 4 January 2022 in the new mini catalogue.
I stamped the flowers onto a sticky note and fussy cut around the bottom part so I could use it as a mask. I stamped the flowers with Calypso Coral ink onto Basic White card and then put my sticky note mask on top before I stamped the plant pot with Crumb Cake ink. I stamped my sentiment with Coastal Cabana ink. I then decided that the flowers needed a bit of bling so coloured them with a little bit of Calypso Coral ink picked up with my Wink Of Stella brush.
My Basic White card measures 1-7/8″ x 5-3/4″ and I added this to a piece of Coastal Cabana card measuring 2-1/8′ x 6″. I punched a hole at the top using the Detailed Trio Punch, threaded 4 pieces of crinkled seam binding ribbon through the hole and tied them in a knot.
I hope you like my book mark, I’m off to put it to very good use!
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Gold prices stayed at highs reached last year in November in Asian trade on Wednesday as geopolitical risk on the Korean peninsula escalated with tweets by President Donald Trump warning North Korea the U.S. would “solve the problem” of repeated missile and nuclear tests by the reclusive regime if its ally China failed to act first.
Gold for June delivery on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 0.38% to $1,279.05 a troy ounce.
Overnight, gold prices traded higher on Tuesday, as investors fled risk assets and sought refuge in safe-haven gold amid rising geopolitical tensions, after expectations grew the U.S. may take military action against North Korea.
The U.S decided to move a Navy strike group toward the Korean peninsula amid continued missile tests by North Korea.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump tweeted on Tuesday, “North Korea is looking for trouble” and signalled that the U.S. is prepared to solve the problem on its own, should China decline to offer assistance.
U.S.-Russia relations were also subject to further strain, after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered a message to Moscow on Tuesday denouncing Russian support for Syria’s Bashar al-Assad.
Elsewhere, uncertainty concerning the result of the first round of French presidential elections on April 23, boosted demand for the yellow-metal.


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Speaking of Books: "As the Crow Flies" Online
Get ready for an exciting book discussion! We invite you to join us as we delve into Jeffrey Archer's captivating novel, As the Crow Flies. This thrilling story follows the journey of Charlie Trumper, a young man from the East End of London who inherits his grandfather's fruit and vegetable barrow. With the help of his partner, Becky Salmon, he strives to turn the business into a success and establish himself as "The Honest Trader."
However, Charlie's life takes a dramatic turn when World War I breaks out, and he finds himself facing a dangerous enemy far from home. What follows is a gripping tale of struggle, courage, and the impact of one man's actions on his family for generations to come.
This book is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted story with memorable characters and an intricate plot. So grab a copy, and join us for an engaging discussion about As the Crow Flies by Jeffrey Archer.
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Barely one in three people in Britain support launching military action against Sunni militant organisation Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria at a time when the British prime minister has not ruled out supporting the US for it.
According to a survey for The Independent, only one in three people supporting Britain launching air strikes against IS (also called ISIS) in Iraq and Syria.
David Cameron Monday left the door open to Britain joining the US, which has already bombed IS targets in Iraq. But the ComRes poll found that the British prime minister would face strong public opposition if he decided to join the US bombing campaign.
Only 35 percent of people agree that Britain should take part in air strikes, while 50 per cent disagree and 15 per cent are “don’t knows”. Men (42 percent) are much more likely to support air strikes than women (28 percent).
There is even stronger opposition to sending ground forces, which Cameron has ruled out.
Only 20 percent of the public agrees to see Britain sending armed forces on the ground, and 69 percent disagreeing.
Though no formal request for British air strikes has been received, the US administration is informally sounding out potential allies, including Britain for an international effort.
Cameron said Britain should continually ask itself what is in the national interest and how it could best help the people on the ground opposing IS.
Indicating the ill-fated US-Britain invasion of Iraq in 2003 should not be a bar to air strikes, the prime minister said: “We must learn the lessons of the past, but we must not be imprisoned by decisions taken in the past… I don’t rule anything out, I don’t think we should.”

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A sign marks the location of a polling place at the Greenbriar Mobile Home Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. For members of Congress facing tough reelection fights -- in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and in Indiana -- political survival could depend on their choice and on which candidate, Clinton or Obama, leads the ticket in November.
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The Black Coaches Jacket from Skatelite was given a simple embroidered logo graphic found on the front left chest. The rest of the composition is fairly simple and classically “coaches jacket,” with a full button snap closure, traditional fold down collar, and two front pockets.
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text: A classic California blond, Janel Moloney grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of Woodland Hills and knew from a young age she wanted to be an actress. The youngest in a tight-knit family of four children, Moloney has a fraternal twin. She studied dance from the age of five to fifteen but has always said she knew she wanted to be an actress and a serious, professional one at that. As a child, Moloney would often put on perfomances for her family, mostly from the musical "Annie," her favorite musical at the time. She admits her gracious family put up with the fact that Moloney's strong suit was not her singing voice.

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London has a new Mayor in Sadiq Khan. And it has made international news. Not just because he happens to be a Muslim and belongs to an immigrant minority community in Britain but mainly because he is expected to lead the transformation of London during the next five years.
In most western and several other cities across the world, the mayor is recognised as an important political leader who plays a key role in guiding the destiny of his or her city. Ken Livingstone who was mayor of London from 2000 to 2008 became famous for shaping a new transport policy and introducing the ‘congestion charge’ which has helped reduce traffic congestion and pollution in the central area of London.
Bloomberg who was elected mayor of New York for three consecutive terms from 2001 came out with a new plan to transform the city through “PlaNYC – a Greener and Greater New York” to fight global warming and protect the environment. His “Million Trees NYC” initiative reduced greenhouse gases by nearly 20%.
Can we think of any such examples in India? There might be some commissioners of the city corporations who tried to bring about some changes in their brief tenure before they are transferred out but it is difficult to identify mayors who made name. Not because we have no individuals who can measure up to the task but because the system does not provide the environment for city leadership to flourish. The Indian mayor is a powerless entity with a tenure of office ranging from one year in cities like Bengaluru to two and half years in Mumbai and five years in Lucknow and Bhopal.
The mayor’s duties are confined to presiding over Council meetings and participating in ceremonial functions. Even where the term is five years, the mayor lacks authority except to some extent in Kolkata where there is a Mayor-in-Council system. The city administrative structure in India is fragmented and works in silos. Urban public services are provided by multiple authorities and there is no focal point of leadership and accountability.
Although the 74th constitutional amendment aimed at decentralisation of powers to the urban local bodies, the state government still plays a dominant role in city administration. You often find it is the chief minister or the minister for urban development who takes major decisions pertaining to cities. May be because wealth is concentrated in large metropolitan cities and urban resources, particularly land command high value. The fact remains that the state leaders are reluctant to share their ‘urban’ power.
One of the important questions facing the country today is how to make our burgeoning cities liveable by ensuring at least the minimum civic services like safe water, sanitation, good quality roads, public transport and housing. The central government has launched ambitious schemes such as Swacch Bharat Mission, AMRUT and Smart Cities Mission aimed at urban transformation.
Though well intentioned, their succe-ssful execution requires able leadership, apart from enormous resources and institutional capacity. Besides money and manpower, what we need is a set of governance reforms which will put in place a unified city administrative structure, ensure transparency and accountability, facilitate public participation and catalyse efficient delivery of urban services.
In the first place, we must have a system of directly elected mayor which is prevalent in most metropolises in the world-London, New York and Paris in the west or Jakarta, Bangkok and Tokyo in Asia etc. He must have a term of five years and executive powers with appropriate checks and balances and assisted by a small committee, somewhat like a cabinet. Secondly, the city planning function must be brought under the mayor who must set the vision for the growth of the city.
The mayor must also be made the coordinating authority of all the city level functions performed by different agencies like the water supply and sewerage board, the electricity company, the public transport corporations etc. Third, it is absolutely essential to introduce professionalism in city management. Urban planning, infrastructure development, environmental protection, financial management and application of technology require well qualified professionals and recruitment rules must provide for inducting them.
In his recent thought provoking book, If Mayors Ruled the World, Benjamin R Barber says that cities and mayors who run them are the best forces of good governance. He further argues that cities which are not burdened with issues of borders and sovereignty are better equipped to meet the challenges of our times like terrorism, climate change, drug trafficking and poverty than nation-states which are becoming dysfunctional.
City to city collaborations and continent spanning urban networks “constitute a layer of global governance with a transformative impact on urban and global problems”. The author cites the example of C-40 network of global cities addressing the issue of climate change and how it is on track to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 248 million tonnes by 2020.
With urban population projected to reach 500 million by 2031 and urban areas contributing over 60% to our GDP, visionary leadership is crucial to the task of fixing our cities-from potholes and sewers to traffic and garbage. We need leaders who can inspire confidence among the people. They must of course be empowered to deliver goods and also be held accountable. Power and responsibility must go together.
The mayor should be recognised as the leader of the city. He must head the Vision Group for the city, not the chief minister who will have no time even to chair its meetings. Isn’t it strange that the recently constituted Vision Group for Bengaluru did not include the mayor first? The entire elected body of 198 members has no representation and even the commissioner has been made only an invitee.
In all major cities of the world, it is the mayor who represents the city in all important events and activities. It is time the Indian mayor gets her due.
This article was published by “Deccan Herald” , on 23rd May 2016.


On Friday, Morning Joe’s Mika Brzezinski challenged Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) to explain why he voted against a bipartisan proposal to expand background checks to gun shows and online sales. The measure, which failed in a vote of 54 to 46, would have required buyers to submit to a five minute screening to keep individuals with criminal records or mental illness from purchasing guns.
Barrasso pointed out that he was “the first Republican senator to meet with the families [of Newtown, Connecticut],” but explained that he opposed the background check amendment because he knew the government wouldn’t enforce it anyway:
We have one [background check ] law on the books right now. Under both President Bush and President Obama, they have completely failed. 44,000 in 2010, 44,000 felons and fugitives were caught trying to buy guns through a background check and only 40 of them were prosecuted.
Less than 1%. It’s a failure of both the Bush administration and the Obama administration. […]
The [background check system] that we have now they are not implementing and not enforcing. What makes you think they will enforce one that does more checks on more people?
In reality, from 1999 to 2009, 1.8 million people were blocked from purchasing guns after failing a background check and federal firearm prosecutions has remained steady, varying by no more than 5 percent each year, according to Department of Justice data.
Republicans and the NRA specifically cherry pick prosecutions for background checks to imply that the Obama administration has stopped enforcing existing law, though it has gone after gun-related crimes at the same rate as its predecessors. Law enforcement officials often see these cases as a poor use of resources because prosecutors must prove that “the person knew they were lying when they tried to purchase the firearm” in order to secure a conviction which “usually carries a maximum sentence of just six months.”


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Learn about Music with Little Amadeus—and Win a Season 1 DVD Set!
November 30, 2009Posted by andrew |
Take a trip back to the 18th century and learn about music with eight-year old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart via the children's TV show Wunderkind Little Amadeus. This animated series is designed for children ages 4 and up, and not only keeps them entertained, but educates them about music through the adventures of young Mozart and his friends. Wunderkind Little Amadeus can be seen on KQED Kids daily at 8:30 am, or on a new four-DVD set of the entire first season (which we're giving away here to one lucky reader; keep reading for details).
Each episode features a colorful mix of real historical and imagined characters, including the precocious boy Mozart, his sister Nannerl, his parents Leopold and Anna Maria, his best friend and neighbor Kajetan Hagenauer, and Mozart's dog Pumperl. Also prominently featured, of course, are the musical works of Mozart. There's also a villain, Lorenzo Devilius, an official at the court of Salzburg's Prince-Archbishop Sigismund von Schrattenbach, who, along with his talking rat sidekick Monti, plots against the young Mozart and his family (but thankfully never succeeds). Obviously not all of the characters in this German-produced series are historical people. I'm pretty sure Devilius is made up, for instance, and I can't find any evidence that Mozart ever had a dog named Pumperl, but it's all in good fun.
The season one set contains four DVDs with a total of thirteen half-hour episodes in English, German, French, or Spanish, as well as an interactive musical instrument game and an educational activities CD-ROM that contains coloring pages, lesson plans for home and classroom use, activities pages, posters, and over 100 pieces of printable sheet music featuring some of Mozart's best known melodies. The review copy has been on near-constant rotation in our house, and our kids even have the theme song memorized. Each episode includes a final segment called "Monti's World", where Monti the talking rat educates viewers about music, history, or some other educational aspect of the preceeding story.
We're giving away a complete season one DVD set of Wunderkind Little Amadeus, in partnership with its distributor Naxos of America. To enter to win, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.org with "Amadeus" in the subject line. Enter before midnight on Sunday, December 6, 2009, and we'll choose a winner at random on Monday, December 7. The set is available for purchase from Naxos Direct online or Amazon.com.
Overall, Wunderkind Little Amadeus is a pleasure. The 18th-century setting is nicely conveyed, and the music is neatly tied into each episode. Each character even has a leitmotif based on a work by Mozart. The animation isn't quite up to Disney standards, but it's acceptable, and the backgrounds depicting the city of Salzburg are actually quite accurate and detailed. You're not going to get a pedantic music lesson here; the main aim of the show is to inspire children to learn more about music and to even create their own, as well as to see that Mozart—arguably the most famous composer of all time—was once a child like them.
Take a look at the trailer below for a preview of the series. The Wunderkind Little Amadeus website, www.little-amadeus.com, is in istelf a fantstic resource, and features a wide array of interactive educational games, printables, activities, lessons, and more, as well as information about the series for parents and teachers. It's definitely worth a visit.


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I took Stumpy for a ride to Downsview TTC Station, and one of my favourite photos was of a stationary train. Sometimes I think that I can take the sort of photo that I like almost no matter where I am, and in this case, it's almost literally true.
You'll notice that I say that one of my favourites is of a stationary train, but that there are two of them here. The first photo, #887 ("5202") doesn't quite work for me. The second photo, #888, does. Some extra cropping on #887 helps it, that brings it to on 72% of the original frame, which I hate. For comparison, #888 is 94%, and #887 as shown here is 87%, which may be one reason why I don't like it as much.
I'm a little worried that I'm getting odder as I get older.


Paloma Ford is still putting out visuals to support her 2020 release X Tapes. The Los Angeles-born artist has released a music video for “All For Nothing” featuring Rick Ross.
“I wanted the concept to be as strong as the lyrics and the message in the song,” Ford mentioned in a press release.
“The opening scenes I used candles and the tarot death card not only to symbolize a loss but also transformation to mirror the emotions felt on the record. This is followed by a river scene symbolic of ‘rebirth’ — a new beginning. I wanted it to reflect my journey through love and loss and the power behind these moments.”
When Ford exclusively broke down the seven tracks from X Tapes with Rated R&B, she explained that “All For Nothing” was “the reflection of everything that has happened thus far. It’s reviewing the present moment and envisioning what’s next. This is the moment of standing tall in resilience and seeing the growth out of it all.”
Watch Paloma Ford’s “All For Nothing” video above.


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In what has been described as a landmark court case, the Federal Court of Australia on Tuesday handed down a decision that has alarmed many people in the community.
- How to protect your business from online payments fraud
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Although we drove past this place twice before finding it across the street, hidden by the light rail and in the corner of the parking lot, it was definitely worth the trouble. I had the beef shawarma plate and Robert had an Arabic coffee and the kafta on our first visit. When we returned a few days ago, starving after a trip to the rock gym, he had the kibbi, a delicious mix of ground meat and bulgar, and I had the lamb tongue sandwich. I would easily order both again. Although I have had beef tongue in several different ways, I think this was the first time I had tried lamb tongue. The texture was tender and not too chewy, and the flavor was stronger than beef tongue. I could definitely tell it was lamb, but as a fan of lamb and other more flavorful meats, I really enjoyed it. The food was excellent, definitely one of the better Middle Eastern places we’ve been to in the Phoenix area. It was also very reasonably priced with some of the sandwiches at only around $4.00 and the larger platters around $10.00.
Another great thing about Haji-Baba is the small grocery section that takes up about half of the storefront. With a variety of interesting and harder to find Middle Eastern products, it’s a fun place to shop after your meal. On our first visit we enjoyed the coffee so much that we bought a pack of the superfine ground coffee mixed with cardamom needed to make it at home. On our second visit we bought a little pot for making it. We will definitely be back to Haji-Baba, it’s a great place for cheap, delicious, filling food, and the type of place I am constantly looking for after moving back to Phoenix from New York City.

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NFT art is a great way to add value to your collectibles. In January 2022, the average sale price of an NFT was $3,257. That’s a massive increase from the average cost of just $347 in January 2021....
Don’t get caught in the hype of the crypto community. Here are seven reasons why art NFTs are stupid and seven reasons they’re genius.
In general, paintings tend to be expensive because they are unique items that take a lot of time and craftsmanship to produce. Let’s take a closer look at 17 reasons why paintings are so expensive.
Art tied to a non-fungible token or NFT is becoming increasingly valuable with demand steadily rising. But why do NFTs have value?
Buying NFTs is not so complicated. Here are the 4 easy steps on how to buy your first NFT artwork.
A single piece of digital art can make millions for talented artists. If you’d like to be one of them, here’s a list of the best software to create NFT art.

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i'm not on my boat but i am currently on the north shore.
and frankly, i love it here...enough, that its on my short list of places i want to retire.
(away from marinas/resorts)..gorgeous beaches, gorgeous people, perfect weather, and the constant 15-30knots onshore winds practically every afternoon make this place heaven on earth(at least for a male kiteboarder)
if you are unfamiliar with area...Bruce's guide is a necessity.
his contact info is posted on his website...just email
or ask questions directly
the thermal winds and offshore reefs
which makes this place wonderful for surfing and kite sports can make for a rather uncomfortable(but not impossible) place to sail. (think north shores of hawaii
islands..but without monster swells)
luperon is filthy...and the marina @pto plata is expensive to me. that animal attraction is a huge turn off to me also..
but those are the only long term options i know of..
sosua and maybe
rio san juan
can be used as overnight anchorages
..however both have reef concerns
if going into tradewinds u NEED to keep tacks within wind shadows of the two capes. ideally from ~7pm-12pm (is very simple..but vant sant guidebooks
explains it very well)
no experiences with authorities..and i'm still trying to figure out the "regalo" culture here(being able to "grease"...can be very useful in terms of getting things done the way u want)
maybe this is a better place to visit when *not* arriving by boat...

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An Oxord pensioner turned private detective to track down his stolen bike after seeing it advertised on Facebook - in Romania.
Kelston Chorley, 67, said he was forced to embark on his own investigation after police closed his case with 'little interest' in recovering his beloved vehicle.
He was furious when his AJP PR7 bike was stolen from his garage and reported it to Thames Valley Police - but said all they did was 'log the crime' without ever looking into it.
It was then flown out of the country by thieves and ended up on the streets of a small village north of the capital Bucharest - 1,700 miles from his home in Oxford.
But after seeing it for sale on social media, Kelston jumped straight on a flight to try and get it back.
And with the help of local police in Romania, he has now been reunited with it and is in the process of getting it transported back home.
Kelston said afterwards he felt the police in Romania were similar to what Britain had "in the 1970s".
He said: "I spoke to the police over here and they weren’t interested, I spoke to my insurance company and they weren’t interested.
"So basically people can nick bikes, ship them off to Eastern Europe and no one really is going to bother doing anything about it.
"When I got to the main Romanian police station in the capital they said that the best people to handle it would be the local police stations, and they were absolutely right.
"It's like the UK was in the 70's - you had a bobby on the beat and he knew what was around.
"So when I arrived at this local police station and looked at the website to see where it was, they said they could get it all nailed down and they did - they had it sorted in less than 24 hours".
The bike, which remains in Romania but is now in storage, was previously used by Kelston to ride across the Atacama Desert.
It was stolen in July last year but Kelston has now documented his journey to Romania last month to retrieve it on a YouTube video - which has now garnered more than 25,000 views.
He added: "I do miss those days when Britain was like that, which is why I asked in the video 'who cares?' It's a sort of racket, a bike gets stolen, the insurance gets paid out, the owner gets a new bike - that keeps the juggernaut running.
"Nobody really cares, the system is just set up to manage it. But actually for some people, their motorbike is quite precious".
On a mission to find the culprit responsible, Kelston hopped on a flight to Bucharest within 24 hours of seeing the post.
He eventually managed to get to the police station in a small town called Matca which is where he believed the bike to be.
To Kelston's surprise, in less than a day the Romanian police tracked the motorbike down and recovered it.
Kelston said: “I couldn’t wish for more helpful policemen. They went out of their way to help, maybe because they realised I had come a very long way.
"The question you've got to ask yourselves, having come back, is if I were a Romanian and I turned up at Oxford Police Station and say there's some guy over here selling a bike nicked from Romania and I've come to find it, what would they have done?
"If you turned everything around on its head, how would they have responded? I don't think they would have been as helpful."
Kelston, a retired osteopath and keen biker, said he was amazed that he ended up finding the bike at all, let alone getting it back.
He added: “I expected it to be an eventful journey but not necessarily with a happy ending. I didn’t expect to find it.
"I thought I’d get to the place – which I knew would be a pretty small place – and they’d try and find this person and reach a dead-end or the person wasn’t there, or they’d pull the advert off the site and it would come to nothing.
"Once they worked out who the man who had the bike was, they just went over there and there was the bike".
Kelston said he even met the man who had the bike, which he said was 'really weird'.
He added: "We shook hands and he said he’d like to buy the bike off me. I said, 'well that’s not going to happen'.
"He was generally quite open and chatty and to be honest. I’m not sure if the police actually charged him. I think the arrangement was, come and bring the bike and we’ll call it quits.
“He was very surprised to get caught out – I have to say – he was not expecting that.”
Kelston now has to try and arrange for the bike to be shipped back to the UK.
What Kelston says he has learnt from the extraordinary experience is that recovering a vehicle once it has been stolen is a very difficult task.
"It's a very complicated process, that is the issue. I'm not quite sure what the bottom line is going to be. Recovering a stolen vehicle that used to belong to you is not a simple or easy matter, It’s hard enough in this country and it seems to be pretty rare that you recover it.
"When I spoke to the insurers the response seems to be that they don’t really know how to deal with it because it’s not something they normally come across.
"People don’t usually go chasing after their stolen vehicles and find them."
Thames Valley Police has been contacted for comment.
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Blizzard’s Overwatch is celebrating its two-year anniversary this month, and since the shooter is still going strong, the studio is celebrating with a number of new goodies. These include a brand-new map and a free weekend for those who still haven’t tried it.
The two-year anniversary celebration kicked off May 22 with the new deathmatch map “Petra,” which is now live. Along with the location, you can play a deathmatch in Competitive mode, just like you do with the Escort and Control maps that originally released with the game.
The event, which runs until June 11, introduces “more than 50 new items,” according to a press release, including 8 Legendary skins and new dances for Doomfist, Moira, and Brigitte. Favorite seasonal items from the first anniversary event will also return, and past seasonal brawls will be rotated on a daily basis. If you want to lose in a round of Mei’s Snowball Offensive, hit us up.
Those who login to Overwatch during the event will also receive a special Legendary Anniversary loot box, and items previously available only as seasonal loot will be available, as well.
If you haven’t played Overwatch yet, the game is running a free weekend, May 25-28, across PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, and those on Xbox and PlayStation won’t need Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus to participate. You’ll have access to all heroes and maps, as well as most modes — Competitive play won’t be available until you buy the game, but any progress you make in your ranks will be kept if you decide to buy the full game.
For those who decide they want to keep playing Overwatch after the free weekend ends, you can purchase the game at a discounted rate until June 5. On PS4, Xbox One, and PC, you can buy a digital copy of the game for $20. If you’re really digging it, though, you may want to check out the newly launched Legendary edition for $40, which includes epic/legendary skins and the original skins that launched with the Origins edition in 2016. As a heads up, the Legendary edition includes 15 additional skins, so the $20 price difference may not be worth it.
Updated on May 22: Revised to reflect event is live and added sale details.
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pyculib and Intel released their own Anaconda distribution compiled with
icc this summer I've been wanting to play with them, so I made up a benchmark:
The Intel MKL-FFT is surprisingly fast with a processor that supports AVX512 instructions. It only loses to the GPU when you scale up to about 1 GB of data in this case.


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ISSUE 2 May 13, 2004
WEEVIL DAMAGING SUGARBEET EAST OF FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA
A small (1/4 to 1/2 inch), grayish, spotted, broad-nosed weevil has been found feeding on sugarbeet seedlings. One report where specimens were submitted for identification was from the Lake Park, MN area. This weevil has been observed damaging beets in other years. The most recent report was from 1997 when these weevils caused damage to beets in the southern Minnesota production area.
The 1997 report is printed in the Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports, Volume 28, pages 256_257. It described the situation observed in four beet fields in Chippewa County and two fields in Lac Qui Parle County, near Montevideo in early June, 1997. The field areas affected ranged from being a few feet in diameter to about one half of an acre. Some of the infested areas were damaged enough that re-planting was required.
Though the biology of this insect is not fully known, a similar species in Europe (Tanymecus palliatus) overwinters as adults in the ground or in dead plant residue. When adults emerge in the spring, females bore a small hole in the plant and deposit eggs. Eggs hatch in about a month, where the larvae will feed on host plant tissue until adulthood. The adult feeding is of concern where these beetles are present.
The published host plant preference identifies broadleaf weeds such as cocklebur (Xanthium spp) Pigweed (Amaranthus spp) and Ragweed (Ambrosia) spp).
The weevils prefer to consume leaf tissue from the outside edge of leaves to the main vein. They do not consume the vein (mid-rib) of the leaf. No cotyledon feeding was observed, but it should not be ruled out. If enough leaf tissue is consumed, the plant will die; the younger the plant the more susceptible to feeding and mortality. The adults appear to be nocturnal feeders. To find adults during the day, dig around the base of plants that appear to have feeding damage. Adult T. confusus are found just below the soil surface.
Range of feeding damage observed
for Tanymecus confusus in 1997.
There are no current recommendations for when management is needed. The best guideline would be to assess the risk to stand establishment. No insecticides list this insect on labels. Insecticides labeled on sugarbeet, such as Asana, Lorsban, and Mustang should provide control and protection.
SECTION 18 CRISIS EXEMPTION FOR SUNFLOWER SEED TREATMENT IS EXPECTED
It is expected that the North Dakota Department of Agriculture will declare a crisis, May 17 or later, for the temporary use of the seed treatment ConcurŽ as a planter box treatment for sunflower seed to manage wireworms. ConcurŽ contains the insecticide imidacloprid and the fungicide metalaxyl. ConcurŽ is currently labeled for treating corn seed. A copy of the crisis exemption label must be in the possession of the user. A copy of the label will be posted at:
The proposed seed treatment application rate of imidacloprid for this crisis exemption is ConcurŽ at 8 oz/100 lbs of sunflower seed applied as a dry mixture in the planter box prior to planting.
Until 1999, when sunflower tolerances were dropped in the re-registration process, lindane was the only seed treatment insecticide labeled for wireworms on sunflower and was used to treat approximately 75% of the crop nationwide. Existing stocks of Isotox (lindane) seed treatment were used until depleted in 2003. CruiserŽ (thiamethoxam) was approved for commercial seed treatment use on sunflower in 2003. At this time, it is estimated that 30% of sunflower seed for planting was commercially treated with CruiserŽ. With the commercial treating season having already ended and the treated seed sold-out, that leaves 70% of the seed unprotected. This exemption should provide growers with an on-farm seed-treatment solution to help manage wireworm damage.
Imidacloprid is the same active ingredient contained in the GauchoŽ seed treatments used in canola, small grains, and other crops. In addition, the product contains the fungicide metalaxyl, used to control seedling blight caused by Pythium.

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WDM Publishing is pleased to announce the release of a new short story by Debbie Mumford. SKYE DREAMS is a contemporary romantic fantasy in the Gothic style. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Isle of Skye!
by Debbie Mumford
Audience: General Adult | Gothic Fantasy | Short Story
Jane has been dreaming of an impossibly handsome man since she was a teenager. She longs to discover if he’s real or a figment of her imagination, but his message doesn’t make sense. Not until she studies Celtic history does his meaning become clear. Now she’s on the journey of a lifetime, but will it end in love… or betrayal?
Only time will tell.


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Photo Gallery: Gateway Gallery, Hale
The Gateway Gallery is situated in Hale, Greater Manchester and specialises in paintings by Modern British Artists, particularly those grouped together under the label ‘The Northern School’. Here, the Gallery shares a selection of images from this year’s programme of exhibitions showcasing the work of Northern artists.
(Main Image: Ian Mood, From New York Street)
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By Leah Ornstein - Radar Style & Beauty Editor
From the red carpet of the hottest events and movie premieres to the streets of New York, stars were dressed to rock and shock on Tuesday – and RadarOnline.com has all the photos.
Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel launched the VS Fantasies collection in Los Angeles, in smashing summer style. The South African stunner rocked a fab floral frock from Balenciaga with nude Mary Jane style heels to a press event, scoring herself the best look of the day.
Rihanna experienced a sneaker slip-up in NYC, pairing a supercute Cushnie Et Ochs dress with Vans and a sideways baseball cap, while Dennis Rodman hit his Sin City birthday bash dressed in drag.
And as for movie premiere hotties, Zoe Saldana looked uber chic at the Los Angeles premiere of Captain America: The First Avenger, rocking a Balmain shortsuit with Brian Atwood pumps and Neil Lane bling, while Emma Stone dominated the carpet at the NYC premiere of Crazy, Stupid, Love wearing a stunning lace Tom Ford cocktail dress from the Fall 2011 collection with Christian Louboutin pumps.
What other stars were dressed to rock and shock on Tuesday? Click here to find out.


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In part two of our special Harry Potter series, we're talking with some of the illustrators who have brought Harry to life over the last 20 years, including: Mary GrandPré, the illustrator of the original U.S. editions of the Harry Potter series; Brian Selznick, the illustrator of the 20th anniversary edition covers; and Jim Kay, the artist behind the fully illustrated editions.
Each artist will talk about what it was like to join the Harry Potter universe and bring to life their vision of the Boy Who Lived.
- Listen to part 1 of our series: The Harry Potter Fandom
- Listen to part 3 of our series: The Making of Harry Potter
- See Mary GrandPré's illustration for the original U.S. cover of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- See Brian Selznick's cover art for the 20th anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series
- See some of Jim Kay's artwork from the fully illustrated editions
- Mary GrandPré has illustrated over 20 picture books, but she is perhaps best known for her illustrations on the Harry Potter books. She has also worked as the conceptual artist on Dreamwork’s animated film "Antz” and on Blue Sky Studios’ animated film “Ice Age.”
- Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers The Invention of Hugo Cabret, adapted into Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning movie Hugo, and Wonderstruck, adapted by celebrated filmmaker Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Selznick; as well as The Marvels. His books have garnered countless accolades worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages.
- Jim Kay won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Jim studied illustration at the University of Westminster and since graduating has worked in the Archives of Tate Britain and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Jim has produced concept work for television and contributed to a group exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He now lives and works in Northamptonshire, England, with his wife and a rescued greyhound.
- Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
- Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson
- Produced by Emily Morrow


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There are many stereotypes about Indians and their equation with money. Some of these stereotypes are not entirely wrong. One such stereotype is that we Indians like to keep our money closed and protected. We generally stack our money in certain avenues which may not necessarily grow our wealth. We don’t realise that despite our efforts, we are actually losing money, or at least the opportunity of creating and growing our wealth because of certain mistakes we commonly make. Avoid making these errors and you are half done.
- Not maintaining an emergency fund
It is vital to have a cash buffer at all times to tide you over any unforeseen financial crisis like losing your job or paying for emergency medical expenses. Caught unprepared, people are forced to take a personal loan which can be very expensive with interest rates going up to 30%. You need to consciously set aside a specific amount regularly to create a cash fund that is equivalent to 6-7 months of income. You should make sure that contributing to this fund is non-negotiable and that you do not dip into it for any other non-vital expenses.
- Neglecting insurance/retirement planning
Most young people think insurance and retirement planning are mid-career financial goals, to be considered only once they have a larger income. Some don’t even consider insurance and retirement plans as being important aspects of financial planning. Buying a term life insurance is a relatively cheap way of buying not only financial security for your loved ones, but also buying priceless peace of mind.
Of those who realize the need to buy insurance, many fail to realize that insurance becomes significantly more expensive once you turn 40 and it is cheapest to buy a policy when you are young and healthy.
There are similar advantages to investing in a retirement fund early on in your life. Retirement might seem a long way away when there are so many more immediate pressing expenses to take care of. It seems like one item that can be dealt with later in life. However, you need to plan now for the day when you no longer have a steady and sizeable monthly income.
- Delaying investments until later in life
There are many expenses to be taken care of when you are in the early stages of your career and many find it difficult to spare any money for investments. “Essential” spending on holidays or entertainment in your 20s is replaced by spending on a child’s education and EMIs in your 30s and beyond. Saving from the early years of your professional life gives you greater growth than investing a larger amount for a smaller number of years later in life.
Despite the small size of your saving, the advantage of compounding coupled with the increased number of years will lead to a sizeable amount when you need it. The longer you wait to start building your investment portfolio, the smaller your final corpus will be.
- Relying on conservative investments
Fixed deposits and small savings schemes are still the most beloved form of investment for millions of Indians. While they are safe investment instruments, they are not particularly lucrative and might merely keep up with inflation, leaving you at the same place financially as you were when you first opened the FD. Investing in ULIPs can gain you an income that grows faster than inflation. You need to change the investment approach of your 30s (in perhaps FDs) to match your greater income and greater needs of your 40s and beyond.
- Not building a credit profile
It is important for your long-term loan-eligibility to build up a credit portfolio that demonstrates that you are a responsible borrower. Taking loans and credit cards and making timely repayments helps you build a solid credit profile. This will enable you to qualify for loans easily as well as make you eligible for attractive terms and conditions.
It doesn’t require financial wizardry to avoid the mistakes above. A little bit of commitment, self-discipline and awareness goes a long way to enjoy a lifetime of financial security.


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Think of this sophisticated string bracelet as a grown up friendship bracelet, making it the perfect bridesmaid and groomsmen gift for your wedding party.
In pastel shades of aqua and beige, this is a lovely wedding party gift for a beach wedding. This multi-strand cord macrame bracelet is entirely hand-knotted and includes two Hematite stones and a Rumi Sumaq logo bead. It is custom made to order in any size you choose, making it a perfect fit every time.
Please note that this unisex bracelet is not your typical string bracelet. The craftsmanship is impeccable. The bracelet is meticulously handwoven and made from a super high-quality, nylon fiber that is waxed for durability. The hand-tied knots will not fray or unravel and the bracelet is waterproof and washable. That means you can pull it on and never take it off.
The bracelet goes on over your hand like a bangle but is size adjustable with a sliding knot closure. That means there is some flexibility in the sizing because you can pull the cords to tighten or loosen the fit. Use the size options as a general guideline. Proudly handmade in the USA.
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|The Punjab government should regularize the Sewa Kendra employees
2 July 2022: Sewa Kendra employees are working on less than six years’ salary. The Punjab Government should regularize the employees of Sewa Kendra as well as make them permanent 36,000 employees.
Also, read 👉 new orders for Punjab contract employees 👈
Sukhwinder Singh, District Advisor, Sewa Kendra Employees Union Block, Nabha to the Aam Aadmi Party Government of Punjab. He said that the Sewa Kendra, like other departments, is providing more revenue to the government.
The government should take over without any delay and regularize the 2600 employees working in it with immediate effect. He said he has been struggling for a long time. He also wrote a letter to almost all the MLAs of the Punjab government in this regard and appealed to the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann through the Deputy Commissioner of Sangrur district.
Mr. Sukhwinder Singh demanded from the Punjab Government that recently the Finance Department of Punjab was compiling a list of contract employees and outsourced employees working in the state.
Under which the employees of the service center should also be recruited. He said that the government should not ignore this demand of the Sewa Kendra employees at any level.
He further demanded that the working hours should be changed to the pattern of other government departments. The time should be changed from 9 am to 5 pm. Sewa Kendra should be closed on Sundays and run for a long time on low pay The salaries of these working employees should also be increased.


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Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Filing - United of Omaha Life Insurance (Individual)
Rate request – 19.8 percent increase
Decision – Rejected on August 17, 2012
On June 19, 2012, United of Omaha Life Insurance Company requested an overall rate increase of 19.8 percent for several of its long-term care plans. It was the first rate increase the company sought on these policies and there are currently fewer than 20 policies in force in Connecticut. After an actuarial review, the Department rejected the request on Aug. 17, 2012, determining that the actual demand for benefits and company’s cost of those benefits were well below what the company projected in its original pricing.
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Xiaomi held a launch event today where it unveiled its latest products, including the Xiaomi 13 Ultra smartphone and two new tablets - the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro.
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The new tablets feature a fresh new design inspired by the Xiaomi 13 series phones. Both tablets come with an 11-inch IPS LCD display with an 1800 x 2880 px resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The Pro model has a snappier 144Hz refresh rate, while the vanilla retains the 120Hz from the Pad 5 series.
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro is equipped with last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, while the Pad 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC. Both tablets run on MIUI Pad 14 based on Android 13.
The Pad 6 Pro features an 8,600 mAh battery with 67W charging, while the Pad 6 packs a larger 8,840 mAh cell but with slower 33W charging.
The Pad 6 Pro boasts a 50MP main camera on the back and a new 20MP front-facing sensor with auto-tracking for video calls. The Pad 6, on the other hand, has a 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP front-facing camera. Both tablets come with quad-speaker setups with Dolby Atmos.
Xiaomi also announced a new keyboard case and a second-generation smart pen accessory with lower input latency, longer battery life, and improved wear resistance on the pen tip.
The Xiaomi Pad 6 starts at CNY 1,999 ($291 converted) for the 6/128GB model. The 8/128GB version costs CNY 2,099 ($305 converted), while the 8/256GB model is priced at CNY 2,399 ($349 converted). The Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro starts at CNY 2,699 ($392 converted) for the base 8/256GB model, with the 8/256GB (CNY 2,699) and 12/256GB (CNY 2,999) versions also available. The top-of-the-line 12/512GB model costs CNY 3,299 ($480 converted). Both tablets are available for pre-order in China, with open sales beginning on April 21.
Xiaomi's new tablets bring a lot of upgrades to the table, including new chipsets, improved displays, and fresh designs. The new accessories and camera upgrades are also a welcome addition. Although the international pricing and availability have not been detailed, the new tablets are sure to excite Xiaomi fans worldwide.


MILLVILLE -- The officer in charge of Millville Police Department was charged with driving while intoxicated Sunday night, according to authorities.
Lt. Ed Zadroga was pulled over by city police Sunday around 10 p.m. in the area of Sharp and Main streets, said Lt. Jody Farabella.
After Chief Thomas Haas' retirement from the department went into effect on April 1, Mayor Michael Santiago appointed Zadroga as the officer in charge while Capt. Matteo Rabbai is out of the office.
Zadroga won a $100,000 settlement against Millville in December 2014 due to a lawsuit he filed that alleged retaliation he received after reporting to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office about ticket fixing within the department.
In October, two officers were charged with drunk driving in an unrelated incident after getting into an off-duty accident on Sept 3.
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by lana9770, posted 03/14/19 23:12:04
Thank you so much for your useful tips! I agree with you 100%. I'm sixty-three years old and never drew or painted anything before April 2017. I came to the Lowe Mill, Huntsville, AL and found a personal teacher. In a couple of weeks I made my first oil on canvas painting. In seven months I had a student exhibition. I work every day in the evenings, after taking care of my family. Before April 2017 my favorite show was "Lifetime". I watched this show every day. Since April 2017 I never watched TV, just painted. I opened an account on Instagram and the Agora Gallery found my artwork. It was a first step to my art career. On July 2017 I had back surgery with a brace installed in my spine. One week after surgery I restarted to work on my art. Due to complications after surgery,
I needed to take pain pills to continue my art work. When I paint then I forget about everything. Unfortunately I can't participate in the art fairs now because of my back. However, I participated in two large exhibitions entitled "Superfine DC" and "Spectrum Miami" last year. After that my portfolio was added to the Red Wood Media Group. I opened my website, an art store, and set up a Google search.
Marisa, all your suggestions are effective. In the first five minutes after opening my art store, one art collector bought two paintings. I was waiting on feedback from a buyer, because the buyer usually states the truth. After receiving feedback, I started to believe in myself. It was some amazing feedback.
Dear artists, read about what Marisa Morgan stated because she is giving real advice based upon her professional experience.
P.S.: Always try to help other artists.


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When you first apply this pearl-white regenerative serum, it's hard to imagine that an emerald-colored, semi-precious stone – malachite – is one of its key ingredients. Luxurious and light, this lifting serum feels like spreading satin on your skin.
Malachite’s been around since 4000 B.C., and has many purposes, from eye shadow to protection. Traveling merchants wore pieces of malachite that resembled an eye, as a guardian stone.
Gemologists use it for energy transformation, to promote harmony, health and balance.
In själ serum, the malachite exists as a powerful complex that detoxes and protects the skin against the stress it incurs each day.
Yes, your skin gets stressed. We’re talking about oxidative stress, which is an imbalance in the body caused by unavoidable encounters with things like pollution, smoke and radiation.
Radiation, which comes from electromagnetic fields (EMFs), is varying waves of energy. It ranges from intense levels such as x-rays or the sun’s UV rays, to lower-level things like microwaves and remote controls. We cannot avoid it but we can protect ourselves from the oxidative stress that occurs when we’re exposed to it.
What does oxidative stress look like? For example, while it sometimes appears as a radiant glow, a tan is one result of your skin under oxidative stress, producing melanin as it reacts to protect itself from harmful UV-A rays.
But it’s not enough to just layer on the sunscreen and forget about it. Oxidative stress occurs inside the body, too, during the normal course of metabolism. As we digest food, especially sugar and chemicals, our bodies form free radicals.
Free radicals are explosive molecules that constantly react with other molecules so they can become stable. The problem is, they start chain reactions that create more free radicals as they steal electrons from other molecular structures.
One of these structures is collagen, that super-strong protein that keeps your skin supple and elastic. Free radicals have the ability to break down collagen. And unfortunately collagen is already in short supply because our bodies produce less and less of it as we age. On the skin’s surface, free radical damage translates to blotches and inflammation, and eventually, wrinkles, lines and sags.
Here’s why the malachite complex is such a crucial ingredient for this regenerative serum: it’s a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals.
But how do we know that? In the lab, scientists have found that this malachite complex increases the activity of glutathione reductase.
Stay with us. All you need to know about glutathione is this: it’s the chief of all the antioxidant molecules your cells produce.
Glutathione swoops up those unstable free radicals by pairing with them (literally, because the pairing occurs between unpaired electrons) to form stable, harmless molecules, such as good ol’ H20. Once it neutralizes a free radical, it regenerates itself to begin the process over again. During in vitro studies, the malachite complex increased cell’s activity of glutathione reductase by an incredible 30 percent.
This is great news for your cells, because while the body produces glutathione naturally, it slows down as we age. And toxins, pollution, poor food and radiation – all of those things that cause oxidative stress – also inhibit the body’s glutathione production.
This lifting serum helps your cells regenerate glutathione so your skin can defend and repair itself. Malachite also contains copper, which stimulates collagen production, ultimately improving the skin’s elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. But these are just a few of the many benefits this regenerative serum provides. Next time, we’ll discuss how the platinum and peptide complexes in the serum help lift skin, reduce wrinkles and produce collagen.

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R Swain & Sons defied adverse weather conditions to boost turnover by almost a third and pretax profit by close to three quarters last year, helped by its acquisition of Express Freight in June 2018.
In its annual results to 31 December 2018 the family firm, which is based in Medway, Kent, announced a 32% rise in turnover to £65.4m (2017: £49.7m) and a 73% uplift in pre-tax profit to £1.9m (2017: £1.1m).
R Swain & Sons, which is based in Rochester, Kent, is the largest flatbed operator in the UK and specialises in heavy haulage, specialist lifting, container haulage, bulk solutions and general haulage.
The company, which employs around 600 staff, operates a fleet of around 500 vehicles and has depots in Rochester, London Gateway, Manchester, Swadlincote, Hatfield, Horley, Swinton and Tilbury.
Speaking to motortransport.com, managing director Matthew Deer, said that the firm’s acquisition of Express Freight Services in June 2018 had played its part in boosting turnover.
However Deer said adverse weather conditions created by the “Beast from the East” in March 2018, which hit the family firm’s construction logistics arm, combined with “volatility” in the market, created by the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and fuel price rises had made 2018 “a difficult year”.
Deer added: “However it was a difficult year for everyone and we kept hold of our customers – we are a transactional business, 60% – 70% of our business is transactional – it’s all about adding value to our vertical markets.”
Express Freight Services is R Swain & Sons tenth acquisition since 1999 and follows the purchase of Gatwick Plant in October 2015 and Jeffrey’s Haulage in July 2016.
Asked if there is an eleventh purchase in the pipeline Deer said: “Not at the moment but if the right opportunity comes along we will consider it, as we like to diversify our business.”


The Solaris Urbino Electric
Buslovers – Readers of German trade magazine busplaner have lauded the Solaris Urbino electric as their “Innovation of the Year 2012”. The fully electric bus was awarded this prize in the Public Transport category. With its drive system supplied by Solaris partner Vossloh Kiepe, this bus is capable of 100 km emission-free travel without any need for recharging.
The Solaris Urbino electric was first presented in a midibus version in autumn 2011 and already won the Gold Medal for Best Product at Transexpo exhibition. A pre-production vehicle, based on the Solaris Alpino 8.9 LE midibus, currently undergoes demanding trials. Experience gained in this test programme is used in the design of the next vehicles, which will start their operation over the next months. Combined with innovative rapid-charging solutions, Solaris electric buses are set to be fully capable, eco-friendly alternatives to diesel buses. source : busworld.org


Hunting season is right around the corner. It is like opening presents on your birthday when our boots touch the soil for the first time of the season. You can feel the excitement in the air. That opening day is always a crowded one. No one really expects to get anything; they are just happy to be back out there. Over the next few weeks, things will thin out, and your chances will get better. The one thing you want to avoid is the sideways looks from fellow hunters when you ride by on your golf cart that's missing the Club Car DS Buff Seat Back Assembly. Sure, you don't need it, but it's a lot more comfortable with it installed.This golf cart seat back is an elementary part to install. It is an exact clone of the Club Car OEM part. So taking it off will be an excellent instructional on how to install the new one. Give us a call at Buggies Unlimited today and get your DS replacement assembly ordered.


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When the project manager for GRAEF, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm based in Milwaukee, WI, made a fateful visit to one of the company’s construction sites, he inspected the completed concrete foundation for the building, then asked when he could come back to observe the structural steel erection. “The answer was something ridiculous, like a month,” says Michael Vogel, principal/Sports Team Leader at GRAEF. “The contractor couldn’t move forward because it couldn’t get the steel to the site quickly enough. The project manager came to us and said, ‘We should be able to fix this process.’”
And fix the process they did. As Vogel says, “We’re engineers. That’s what we do. We make things efficient.”
In the summer and fall of 2017, the firm kicked off a program called GRAEF Accelerate, which integrated Autodesk Revit, Advance Steel, and Navisworks to speed up construction schedules by minimizing unnecessary downtime. GRAEF Accelerate is also closing a skills gap in engineering talent: The program enables the firm to train young engineers faster and better than before and also helps attract and retain engineers eager to work with the latest BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology.
Over the past 12 to 18 months, GRAEF has completed and put in service five buildings under the GRAEF Accelerate program. The firm expects to expand the program from its initial pilot group of about 15 engineers and technicians to all 65 of its structural engineers, technicians, and detailers over the next 12 months.
The program has already impressed clients with its responsiveness. “The Brown County Expo Center in Green Bay, WI had to be finished by a particular date to be ready for a professional sports event,” Vogel says. “As we developed the schedule, we realized that the project hadn’t started soon enough to hit that immovable deadline using traditional construction processes. With GRAEF Accelerate, we shaved 10 weeks off the schedule to complete the project in time.”
The new GRAEF Accelerate process brings formerly separate structural-engineering processes, performed by different subcontractors that each required a separate model, under one roof and a single model.
In a typical structural-design project, GRAEF’s deliverable is a set of 2D construction documents. The industry-standard process was to take that construction document and bid out the process of creating shop drawings, which map out the details of the individual steel components (columns, beams, joists, trusses, and braces) to a third-party structural-steel fabricator. The fabricator would then bid out the job to a structural-steel detailer to build a 3D model from the 2D construction documents. A connection designer would create yet another model for clash detection to ensure all the components connected properly.
Now, GRAEF performs all of these roles in-house. The company’s structural engineers create a single model that the engineer, detailer, and connection designer all work on at the same time.
“Now we can deliver finished shop drawings immediately after we complete the construction documents, rather than requiring the fabricator to wait to start working until we’re done creating the construction documents,” Vogel says. The resulting design process is much faster, saving a couple of weeks to three months depending on the scale of the project.
Better coordination also virtually eliminates the tens to hundreds of RFIs (requests for information) formerly generated for each project. “We’ve eliminated the ‘telephone tag’ that comes from having several subcontractors involved in the process,” Vogel says. “For example, if a delegated connection designer hired by the fabricator had a question, they’d have to go to the fabricator, who asked the construction manager, who went to the architect, who gave it to their client the structural engineer. Now the detailer can walk across the aisle to the engineer and say, ‘What was your intent here?’ or ‘How does this look?’ We no longer have RFIs and all that manpower chasing the question through the weeds.”
Filling the Engineering Gap
A happy by-product of GRAEF’s process innovations has been a significant improvement in training young engineers to address a long-standing skills gap. “At GRAEF, we see a shortage of 10-year engineers, created by the Great Recession,” Vogel says. “Across the country, the industry lost 30 percent of its staff, and those folks aren’t coming back. GRAEF Accelerate is helping us train new engineers more quickly to fill that gap.”
Indeed, the program is helping the firm train what it calls “super engineers.” “They learn things now that they previously would have had to learn by immersion over a 20-year career,” Vogel says.
Twenty years ago, when structural engineers came out of school, they built 2D construction drawings and reviewed shop drawings that showed all the individual components of the “kit” that comprises a building. “Now they live in the 3D model,” Vogel says. “We have our new engineers do things that we call ‘putting on the jewelry.’ We have them model things like bent plates, kickers, stiffeners, and so on in 3D. This gives new engineers early exposure to how the pieces of steel connect to each other, why they go where they go, and how to design those connections. It teaches them about constructability.”
The GRAEF Accelerate program is also helping the company recruit and retain engineers, which is paramount to the success of any firm. “We think GRAEF Accelerate is the future of structural engineering,” Vogel says. “It’s not standard yet, but we think that it will become standard over the next decade. Too much value gets driven into the process for it not to be. And engineers recognize that value. People come to us for the opportunity to work with this technology, which is flipping the industry on its head—both young and experienced engineers are excited to be part of this vision.”


Brussels, 15 Sep 2005
The European Space Agency (ESA) has asked an investigation board to carry out a technical examination of one of the scientific instruments on board Mars Express - the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer (PFS) - which has developed a problem in recent months.
Vibrations induced by spacecraft activities have been suggested as a reason for the malfunction, however no source has yet been identified meaning that other possible causes cannot be fully ruled out.
The investigation board is made up of experts from the Mars Express mission working team, ESA, industry and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). A successful investigation could lead to PFS resuming scientific observations, albeit using modified procedures, but until the team has examined all existing data and taken some additional measurements, ESA says it is too early to speculate on the operational status of the instrument.
'The PFS instrument has performed flawlessly for almost two years, following the launch of Mars Express in June 2003,' reads an ESA statement. 'In this period, the instrument has provided much new information on the global composition and movement of the Martian atmosphere.'
Even if the investigation board concludes that PFS is no longer functional, ESA stresses that the other six instruments onboard the satellite are currently working well and providing new insights into the Red Planet and its evolution.
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Tawny Owls are a reasonably large owl, brown in colour with black eyes and lacking the ear tufts seen on some of our other owl species. During the daylight hours, they tend to remain in cover up against a tree trunk and only occasionally pestered by scolding songbirds. During the winter nights, the classic hooting calls can be heard along with a 'keewik' call. Some observers get confused when they hear the range of calls made by a Tawny Owl and wrongly assume that there is more than one species of owl present.
Tawny Owls are very early nesters and are busy establishing breeding territories from November onwards. They typically use a cavity in a tree, often quite exposed, but will also take to a specially designed Tawny Owl box. The fluffy young can sometimes be found on the ground below the nest site and worried householders will often remove these taking them to the vet. Unless the chicks are actually under threat of death or injury from a predator, it is best to leave them be. They have a surprising amount of agility and will readily climb back up the trunk of the tree to reach the nest hole.
Tawny Owls take a wide range of prey from earthworms (taken on wet nights from your lawn) through to small mice and rats, Starlings and even Grey Squirrels. So, although you cannot attract them by providing food in the normal sense, you can try and attract them by providing a suitable nest box.
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Mark Siegel was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and grew up in France. He is the editorial director of First Second and an accomplished writer and illustrator. He is the illustrator of To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel, a Robert F. Sibert Award Honor Book, written by his wife, Siena Cherson Siegel; and author and illustrator of the picture book Moving House, published by Roaring Brook Press. The New York Times Best-Selling Sailor Twain is his most recent graphic novel.
"Absolutely not to be missed." --Booklist, starred review"This extraordinary work of fiction pushes the graphic novel well beyond its previous limits. The narrative takes us on many journeys through space and time, but is more than a mere tale. It's about past and present, the absolute importance of myth, of language, of stories themselves. In superb words and drawings, it also explores obsession and love in a way that is original to the genre, and to literature itself. In the best sense, the completed work succeeds in a very difficult task: making the reader more human. Bravo!" --Pete Hamill"Addictive." --Rachel Maddow"Wow. Fabulous." --Robin McKinley"A gorgeous piece of work about moral conflicts, romantic distress, and fishy secrets." --Laura Kipnis"A romance in the truest sense of the word, Sailor Twain is a marvel of graphical beauty and complex, intelligent storytelling. Siegel creates a misty, magical Hudson river that is somehow realer and truer and more seductive and many fathoms deeper than the real thing." --Lev Grossman"I had a most engaging voyage on the doomed Lorelei, and I much enjoyed meeting young Captain Twain--not to mention the mermaid in the Hudson. This is a gripping novel with compelling characters, enhanced by haunting, erotically charged drawings." --John Irving"Siegel's illustrations underscore the multiple themes of deceit and deception: softly blurred charcoal riverscapes transform the Hudson into a proving ground for dark magic, and the doe-eyed characters are nowhere near as innocent as they look. You're never too old for a well-told fairy tale." --BCCB


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As the world mark the 2022 Hepatitis day, a UK-based medical specialist, Dr. Felix Kehinde, has advised the Nigerian government to take urgent actions in stemming the tide of the disease.
Speaking on Adaba FM Akure breakfast show on Thursday, Dr. Kehinde said government must rework its policies to meet up with the World Health Organization (WHO) target of ending Hepatitis by year 2030. He reiterated that access to quality and Universal Healthcare would be a major step in this direction.
Dr. Kehinde, who is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House Representatives candidate for Ondo East/West federal constituency of Ondo state, took time to sensitize Nigerians on the need to take preventive measures against contracting the disease. He listed unprotected sex, sharing of needles and razors as major causes and advised the people to avoid these and get vaccinated.
In a video cited on his official Facebook page, the internationally trained medical doctor, outstanding philanthropist and community leader, who spoke both in English and native Ondo languages was seen urging the people to support policies and initiatives that will bring quality healthcare close to them.
You can watch the video here…https://fb.watch/eyefAMrGPY/
“This is one of the reasons I am running for office to introduce bills that will ensure healthcare is a right not just for my constituents but every Nigerian. I urge our people to continue to maintain good and healthy hygiene and support policies that ensure universal access to quality healthcare” Dr. Kehinde said.

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Identify cultural influences on health and decision-making
Identify cultural influences on health and decision-making. Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following items:
Sub-group name and image with rationale
Purnell’s Model constructs and sub-group information (n = 12)
Sub-group presence and issues related to local and global community
Summary of recommendations for providing culturally competent nursing care to this sub-group
Presentation is original work and logically organized. Followed current APA format including citation of references.
Power point presentation with 10-15 slides were clear and easy to read. Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to current APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
Slide 1: Title Slide
Title: Cultural Influences on Health and Decision-Making
Subtitle: A Study of Purnell’s Model for a Sub-Group
Slide 2: Sub-group Name and Image
Sub-group Name: Asian Americans
Image: Image of Asian Americans
Rationale: Asian Americans are a diverse group with varied cultural practices and beliefs that influence their health and decision-making. Understanding their unique cultural characteristics is essential for providing culturally competent nursing care.
Slide 3: Purnell’s Model Constructs and Sub-Group Information (n=12)
Purnell’s Model Constructs:
Family roles and organization
Pregnancy and childbearing practices
Asian Americans represent a diverse group of people originating from various countries in Asia.
Their cultural beliefs and practices are influenced by Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and other religions.
Communication may be indirect, nonverbal, and context-dependent.
Family is highly valued, and elders are respected.
Workforce issues may involve discrimination, language barriers, and cultural differences.
Biocultural ecology may include traditional medicine and health practices.
High-risk behaviors may include tobacco and alcohol use.
Nutrition is important, and dietary practices vary among sub-groups.
Pregnancy and childbearing practices may involve traditional rituals and practices.
Death rituals involve honoring the deceased and may include ancestor worship.
Spirituality may involve a combination of traditional and Western beliefs.
Health-care practices may involve both traditional and Western medicine.
Health-care providers should be knowledgeable about the cultural beliefs and practices of Asian Americans.
Slide 4: Sub-Group Presence and Issues Related to Local and Global Community
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States.
They represent approximately 6% of the U.S. population.
Asian Americans are also present in other parts of the world, including Canada, Australia, and Europe.
Issues Related to Local and Global Community:
Asian Americans may face discrimination, racism, and language barriers.
They may also experience health disparities, such as higher rates of certain cancers and hepatitis B.
Issues related to health care access and utilization may be influenced by cultural beliefs and practices.
Global issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, may affect Asian Americans disproportionately.
Slide 5: Recommendations for Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care to Asian Americans
Be aware of your own cultural biases and stereotypes.
Use interpreters when needed and avoid assumptions about language proficiency.
Incorporate family members into the care plan and respect their role in decision-making.
Consider cultural beliefs and practices when providing care, such as dietary restrictions and traditional medicine.
Provide education on Western health practices and the importance of preventive care.
Be aware of potential language barriers and provide written materials in the patient’s language when possible.
Be respectful of cultural beliefs and practices related to death and dying.
Collaborate with other health-care providers to ensure culturally competent care is provided across settings.
Advocate for policies and programs that promote health equity and reduce health disparities.
Continue to educate yourself on cultural competence and diversity in health care.
Slide 6: Reference Slide
Include at least 5 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) in current APA format.
Chan, C. L., & Phua, V.


HEY, MINNESOTA, we did it. Yesterday’s winter storm pushed us into the snowiest February ever. The current month’s snow total in the Twin Cities as of noon Wednesday was 30.4 inches. That’s a new record, according to the National Weather Service.
This shatters the February record snowfall of 26.5 inches set 57 years ago in 1962.
Snow was still falling Wednesday afternoon into evening, earlier in the day at a rate sometimes reaching two inches an hour. With eight days remaining in the month and forecasts for more snow in upcoming days, that record-shattering 30.4 inches will rise even higher.
But now that we’ve claimed the snowiest February ever, can we be done with winter?
THOUGHTS? I welcome positive comments about winter and snow and waiting for spring. Or I’ll accept congratulations/sympathy on behalf of my state for this new February snowfall record.
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In 2006, the Rolling Stones played the Super Bowl. What three songs did they perform?
Answer: Start Me Up, Rough Justice and Satisfaction
Here’s the rest of today’s Rock N’ Roll Diary!
- 1972: Neil Young released “Heart of Gold” as a single – it went all the way to #1 in the States.
- 2003: Former drummer of The Doors’ John Densmore filed a lawsuit against the other surviving members of the band and its new singer and drummer, claiming they were violating a copyright by using the name “The Doors” – he would win his case and the new group had to abandon the legendary name.
- 2006: The Rolling Stones played the halftime show at Superbowl XL in Detroit. The Steelers defeated Seattle in that contest.
- Checking the WZLX ticket stash: Fleetwood Mac played the first of three nights at the Boston Tea Party in 1970 and Sting played the Garden as a recent solo artist in 1988 – The Police had broken up two years prior.


Police lock down part of downtown Lafayette over reports of armed person
LAFAYETTE - A part of downtown Lafayette was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after witnesses spotted what appeared to be a person with a gun atop a building.
KATC reports the situation began after police received reports of a person armed with a gun in a parking garage. A SWAT team and drones were called to check the roughly two-block area, which has since been cleared by police and sheriff's deputies.
Field trips from two different schools were reportedly visiting a nearby children's museum at the time of the lockdown.
No injuries have been reported.
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