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Single Sinks vs. Dual Sinks in the Kitchen
One of the most important questions you may ask yourself during a kitchen remodel is, “How to choose the right kitchen sink?” Let’s face it, the sink is a kitchen mainstay. To neglect weighing the pros and cons of kitchen sinks before an installation may leave you with daily regret later.
While there are many distinguishing factors to consider between different sinks, the big question is single sinks vs double sinks. While both come in many different sizes, styles, and materials, the most important considerations often revolve around the size of both the sink and the space available in the kitchen.
Advantages of Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks
Double sinks are often lauded as the sink of choice for multitasking home chefs. One sink can be filled with water and soaking dishes while the other is left open for rinsing vegetables and draining pasta.
Double sinks can be especially useful when preparing dishes with raw meat. One side of the sink can be used for rinsing and preparing the meat without having to sterilize the entire sink for use in the middle of meal prep. For the sustainability-minded another benefit of the double bowl sink is that it provides the perfect setting for efficient water usage while handwashing dishes. One side can be filled with water for washing and the other for rinsing.
Advantages of Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks
Single bowl kitchen sinks are often found in smaller kitchens, since they typically take up less counter and cabinet space then their double-bowled counterparts. If strategically installed, the space that’s saved by single bowl sinks can leave enough room for even one more under the counter cabinet.
Single bowl kitchen sinks typically have a larger bowl for washing since the space is all just one sink. This is beneficial for washing large pots, pans, and baking sheets. Especially in a smaller kitchen, single bowl sinks can be visually appealing because they are simpler and make the kitchen appear less cluttered.
Single Sinks vs. Double Sinks
When thinking about whether to include a single sink or a double sink in your kitchen, you should make your decision based on your personal preferences while also taking into consideration the available space you have.
You may want to ask yourself the following questions:
- How often will I wash dishes by hand?
- Do I often wash large items by hand instead of using a dishwasher?
- Could I benefit from another under the counter cabinet?
- Will a single open sink bowl make the kitchen space more appealing?
The most popular standard size for a kitchen sink is 33 inches, but sink sizes can vary between 30 and 48 inches. If you’re willing to order something custom-made, the sky’s the limit!
Kitchen Sink Materials
When deciding what material you want your kitchen sink to be made of, it’s important to keep in mind the aspects of sound, durability, heat resistance, and weight. While stainless steel sinks are the most common, other kitchen sink materials include copper, fireclay, enamel on cast iron or steel, brass, acrylic, granite, soapstone, and marble
You’ll likely have specific reasons to choose certain materials. For example, a porcelain enamel coating on cast iron is a durable option, but an under-mounted style might need additional support. A copper sink may be beautiful in coloration and have certain antimicrobial properties, but the high reactivity of the metal makes it more prone to darkening or staining. A stone option may make your kitchen appear seamless, but the porous nature of the solid surface you choose may make cleaning the sink more difficult.
Regardless of the material you choose, take the time to explore the pros and cons of the available sink material options before making a purchase. We hope that we've provided an informative kitchen sink buying guide to help!
Need more sink-specific information? Consider reviewing Consumer Reports’ kitchen sink buying guide for material-specific product ratings.
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Abstract: The online crowdsourcing of ideas for institutional change and legislation drafting has been widely adopted by public bodies from the local to the international level, for improving legitimacy, transparency, and accountability. In multistakeholder set-ups, such an approach seems to fulfill the promise of openness, real-time engagement and cross-fertilization of ideas.
Global Internet policymaking appears as a natural experiment for harnessing the potential of crowdsourcing, in particular, as a means to restore trust after the Snowden revelations of mass surveillance. This article investigates two key initiatives of online collective brainstorming for digital policies: ICANNâs Strategy Panel on Multistakeholder Innovation and the NETmundial process, highlighting the merits and limitations of crowdsourcing as an emerging form of multistakeholder participation.
Our findings underscore the need for leveraging sufficient community interest for substantial input; defining procedures for the collection and screening of inputs; and committing to institutionalizing rules for incorporating feedback.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released its first report on combatting counterfeit and pirated goods into Amercia. Its memorandum comes as apparel, accessories, hangbags, watches and jewellery are the top four category items seized in 2018, 56 percent of the year’s annual seizure statistics.
The first-ever report outlines a series of recommendations and actions that can be taken by both the federal government and industry partners to combat this illicit trade epidemic.
“The President’s historic Memorandum provides a much warranted and long overdue call to action in the U.S. Government’s fight against a massive form of illicit trade that is inflicting significant harm on the American homeland. The counterfeiting and pirating of goods must be stopped in its tracks and DHS is leading the way in protecting both consumers and businesses,” said Acting Secretary Wolf.
“Trade in counterfeits not only damages our economy, but it also threatens national security and consumer health and safety,” said Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan, “Counterfeits hurt the company whose products are pirated, but the profits from counterfeiting can also fund other serious crimes, including narcotics trafficking and even terrorism.”
A half trillion-dollar industry
The rapid growth of e-commerce platforms has helped fuel the growth of counterfeit and pirated goods into a half trillion-dollar industry. This illicit trade has an enormous impact on the American economy by eroding the competitiveness of American workers, manufacturers and innovation. These goods also represent a national security threat as they may be introduced into critical supply chains or used to generate revenue for transnational criminal organizations.
“With this historic report, all of the bad actors in e-commerce who have been taking a free ride on the pocketbooks of consumers, the backs of American workers, and the innovations of IP rights holders are officially on notice that DHS and this administration will immediately begin taking the strongest steps possible to combat counterfeit trafficking,” said Dr. Peter Navarro.
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BY EMILY BRANDYBERRY
Flipping the script on gender
Over the past 10 years, the amount of female leads in movies has increased dramatically. The movie industry has taken giant leaps in the age of feminism.
“Women in movies now play a more substantial role rather than playing an over-sexualized, ‘damsel in distress’ type character,” said Jessica Reber, 11.
Prior to this decade, viewers were accustomed to seeing females in films that centered around a powerful leading male.
The Hunger Games series was a major step for women in cinema. Jennifer Lawrence starred as Katniss Everdeen in the four movie franchise that highlighted the struggles of an underprivileged girl who becomes a tenacious, independent character and the leader of a revolution. Unlike most action movies, Lawrence is the leading character whereas actors Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth have supporting roles.
While a select few Disney movies have been female oriented, such as Beauty and the Beast and Mulan, they have taken a huge step in the 2010s to empower women and young girls. Top films such as Frozen and Moana teach women that they do not need a stable male to save them.
“Elsa and Anna were game changers. To have two women express their sisterly love proved a wonderful moment for Disney and the film industry,” said English teacher Nathan Singleton. “No longer must love be only amorous.”
Marvel has also made giant leaps when it comes to establishing powerful women in society. Women took the leading role in Marvel’s Captain America and Captain Marvel, both being featured on the big screen in the past five years. Captain Marvel was even the first Marvel Comic Universe film with a solo female lead.
Not only have major film enterprises stepped away from the typical male dominated roles, but so have individual films. Both Hidden Figures and The Post finally put the accomplishments of women that have not been seen before in the spotlight.
Hidden Figures highlights the efforts of three African American women who helped calculate the mission that sent John Glenn into space. It shows the struggles that the women went through to try and gain acceptance in a white, male dominated field. In the 2017 film, The Post, Katharine Graham becomes the first female publisher of The Washington Post. Like the women in Hidden Figures, she faces much adversity and clashes with her male counterparts.
Prior to the 2010s, seeing women playing courageous lead characters was virtually unheard of. Rather than seeing these women on the big screen, they had to be read about in books, as that was the only safe place for them.
However, the film industry took the world by storm in this decade by shredding gender stereotypes in cinema, finally showing women that they too can be powerful and have a voice in this male dominated world.
Science Fiction: defining a decade in film
While the 2000s were dominated by fantasy from Lord of the Rings kicking off the decade to Harry Potter ending it, the 2010s ushered in a new era of film: Sci-Fi.
This decade boosted the genre which first gained popularity in the 1960s with Fahrenheit 451 and Planet of the Apes. This time, the film industry combined the classic style with a new one.
“Marvel tweaks their characters to appeal to a larger audience while Star Wars stays with the weird and outlandish,” said JD Webb, 12
After taking a 10 year break, the Star Wars saga made a roaring comeback with Star Wars: The Force Awakens which quickly became the fourth highest grossing film of all time making $1 billion in only 12 days. The franchise would continue its success by releasing five more films throughout the decade.
Despite its major prosperity over the past five years, the end of the decade brings with it the end of an era. The final installment of the 9-part Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, will fittingly be released December 20, 2019, only 11 days before the decade comes to a close.
Along with Star Wars, the 2010s hosted a plethora of superhero movies from the ever so popular Avengers series to stand alone films such as Captain America and Iron Man. Since the release of Iron Man 2 in 2010, Marvel Studios has released 21 additional films centering around the company’s most popular characters.
Although Marvel will continue to release movies well beyond this decade, it did bring an end to the Avengers series in 2019 with the release of Avengers: Endgame. It became the highest grossing film of all time, generating about $2.8 billion while in theaters.
These types of films have defined a decade and in doing so have defined a generation. Today’s teenagers have grown up in a world of science fiction which has given them a safe haven from the dark world they face everyday.
“It has given a lot of people role models,” said Cole Points, 11. “They are taught that even if things get tough there is always hope and a way to stand up against those who try and push you down.”


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Enrique Lima is a co-founder of Publish 88, a Mexican startup that develops software for publishing companies.
In the past decade, Mexico's tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth has been fueled by demand from the United States. But as Mexico's startups strive to make it in foreign markets, they say they need more engineers and ways to finance their growth.
June 13, 2013 The Colombian city was the world's murder capital in the 1990s, but it managed to turn its fortunes around. Homicides were cut by 80 percent and made big gains on a number of fronts. But the city still faces many challenges in a region plagued by violence.
June 10, 2013 The high crime rate throughout Latin America has many causes. In many countries, residents claim that police and security force members are part of the problem. In Venezuela, one family says the police are linked to multiple killings that have devastated the family.
June 9, 2013 Women have made significant gains across Latin America. But sexual violence against women remains a pervasive problem. As part of NPR's series on violence in Latin America, we're looking at the problem in Colombia, where decades of war made women extremely vulnerable.

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In the automotive industry, the ability to develop long-wearing components is a major ambition of every manufacturer, all of whom are looking to develop competitive advantages against one another. One way in which the automotive industry has increased the lifetime of components is through the use of fiber laser heat treating.
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The International Literacy Association announced on Monday, May 13, that Dr. Stephen G. Peters, Superintendent of Laurens County School District 55, will serve as vice president of ILA for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and assume the role of president on July 1, 2020.
The ILA is a “global advocacy and membership organization dedicated to advancing literacy for all through its network of more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 146 countries. With over 60 years of experience, ILA has set the standard for how literacy is defined, taught, and evaluated.
ILA's Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals 2017 provides an evidence-based benchmark for the development and evaluation of literacy professional preparation programs. ILA collaborates with partners across the world to develop, gather and disseminate high-quality resources, best practices and cutting-edge research to empower educators, inspire students and inform policymakers.”
Peters, in commenting on his election, said, “I am grateful for the confidence and support of such a dedicated group of educators. Education is a field that is constantly growing and changing, and we need to embrace and promote innovative and efficient ways to teach and inspire reading as a foundation for all knowledge. It is my honor to be a part of ILA and to support the mission of making literacy accessible for all.”
Peters has already begun transforming lives through literacy here in Laurens County. He introduced and continues to promote the “30 for 30 Reading Program” and supports district events such as "Reading Under the Stars" and the “Laurens Lifelong Literacy (L3) Summer Basketball Program,” which encourage families to find fun and unique places to enjoy reading and promote literacy year-round for students. Peters frequently spends time reading to students in the classroom to exemplify the importance of literacy.

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Matt Maguire took a 15 year hiatus from music and returned with the new musical project Larabee. The Philadelphia band sees Matt joined by Ken Buono, Becky Horner, Topher Horner, Joe Miralles, and Isaac Stanford in melding power pop and alt-country together. They recently released their debut EP, Expose A Little Wire, via Journeyman Records in March. Little Liar is the lead song off of that EP and the song I’m featuring.
Little Liar is a song that Vocal Nerd Rodeo calls an “alt-countryish gem” and I agree. As someone that grew up on country, Little Liar is one of those songs where I can’t help but tap my foot along with. Throw in the harmonica and I’m hooked.
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Alpenzu is a family-run artisanal workshop (a large kitchen) which was created with the purpose of promoting and spreading the excellent products of typical Aostan cooking. That is the approach with which day by day, following procedures handed down in ancient recipes, the firm produces genuine products with a full and fresh flavour, without adding preservatives or colouring. All the recipes are scrupulously prepared by hand, following the different work stages, using only top quality ingredients which are carefully chosen so as to produce very high level products which can satisfy the wishes of even the most demanding palate.
The Alpenzu products are: fonduta, game ragù, farmer’s ragù and sauces, vegetable and mushroom antipasti, dried mushrooms and mushrooms in olive oil, sauces for cheese and meat, extra jams, 100% fruit preserves without added sugar, plain chestnuts in syrup or with honey, Martin sec pears in syrup or in Torrette wine, fruit of the forest in syrup; dried fruit in honey, honey, Genepy liqueur, grappas and spirits, vinegars, fruit juices, vols au vent, Aostan-style tegole biscuits, tegole with chocolate – useful and appealing presents.
Alpenzu’s strong points are artisan quality and the traditional nature of the products, close control of raw materials used in production, a tight self-management system which is regularly updated and checked, the use of a system to track products from the raw material stage to readiness for sale.
Alpenzu products are sold in Germany, France and Belgium.
French and English are spoken at the company.
Alpenzu will be at the Tuttofood trade show in Milan from 3 to 6 May 2015 – Pavilion 10 stand G23.
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Adrienne Guttieri, a promising young chef who studied in Italy and worked her way up at restaurants there and in New York, died last summer at 33. Her family, most notably her brother, Frank Guttieri, is keeping her memory and legacy alive at this new restaurant named for her in their hometown area of the Rockaways. They have taken over the waterfront Bayview Restaurant, which has been dark for some time, and turned it into this taste of Southern Italy. A cousin, Chris Keegan, is the manager. There’s seating on a deck overlooking Jamaica Bay and boat slips, and indoors there are leather banquettes. The executive chef, Jeff Haskell, was Ms. Guttieri’s mentor at Trademark Bar+ Kitchen, in Midtown. Assorted raw bar items, lobster arancini, rigatoni Bolognese, spaghetti with clams and enhancements like preserved lemons and ’nduja butter, farrotto with asparagus and peas, roast chicken and veal chop Milanese are on the menu.
25 Van Brunt Road (Cross Bay Boulevard), Rockaway, Queens, 718-945-2525, adriennes-nyc.com.
Milan is the inspiration for this new all-day cafe and restaurant from Alex Cesaria, a Milanese-born art dealer, and Rich Simeone, a lawyer, both of whom have become restaurateurs. They serve breakfast items like croissants. Lunch includes salads and piadina sandwiches with mozzarella, eggplant, salami and more layered on flatbread imported from Italy. The dinner menu features homemade pastas and chicken Milanese. The chef is Fernando Baez. An elegantly lit setting includes a long bar, with Negronis at the ready. (Wednesday)
1151 Broadway (27th Street), 212-419-8299, nomadgirl.nyc.
The Bakery at Greywind
A bakery, the third element of the chef and restaurateur Dan Kluger’s tidy Greywind fiefdom at the edge of Hudson Yards, is now up and running. Inspired somewhat by France’s boules, bâtards and croissants, the bakery broadens its inventory with milk bread, a chocolate babka bun and dulce de leche macaroons with chocolate, most of which is on display at a marble-fronted counter. Breakfast is available and lunchtime sandwiches will be sold beginning next week.
451 Tenth Avenue (entrance on 35th Street), thebakeryatgreywind.com.
This Brooklyn-based oyster cart has opened a stand in the Pier 57 food hall, at West 15th Street and the Hudson River, and another location is open through Aug. 14 on the plaza at Lincoln Center, 64th Street and Columbus Avenue.
The Best Sichuan Chef’s Table
A new Sichuan tasting menu, from the chef Weimin Hong, is now available: 18 dishes in four courses for $80, including a bottle of red wine. Parties of six or more are accommodated in a second floor dining room.
47 West 39th Street, 212-889-0980, bestsichuan.com.
Scandinavian fare with an emphasis on Sweden has come to Montauk. The menu here includes rösti potatoes with vendace roe, Swedish shrimp salad on toast, a veal burger with lingonberries, crispy fried cod with egg salad and horseradish and, for dessert, waffles with strawberries.
440 West Lake Drive (Flamingo Avenue), Montauk, N.Y., 631-238-5433, fishersmontauk.com.
We’ve watched Flynn McGarry grow up from a precocious California chef at 13, to his debut in New York three years later with pop-ups and then at his tasting menu restaurant and cafe, Gem, in 2018 on the Lower East Side. Mr. McGarry, now 24, has just announced that he will close Gem on August 26. Changes in the dining scene in New York and those needed at his restaurant are at the root of the decision made by him and those who work with him. “It’s a lot harder to run a small tasting menu restaurant in New York today,” he said. “Creatively and operationally we found ourselves at a standstill.” A new iteration, as he calls it, providing more space, is in the works in a different downtown location. What is now Gem will probably become his wine bar, Gem Wine, now around the corner and needing a larger location. The food came from the Gem kitchen anyway. Until closing, reservations are available for à la carte dining and a 10-course vegetarian menu.
116 Forsyth Street (Broome Street), 917-741-8954, gem-nyc.com.
The Thomas Keller restaurant at Columbus Circle will close on July 30 for renovations. The original designer, Adam Tihany, will be at it again. A reopening is planned for late September.
Chefs on the Move
This Colorado native who has been at Blanca, in Bushwick, Brooklyn, is the latest chef to cook at Fulgurances, Laundromat, the chef-incubator restaurant with rotating residences in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. He will be in the kitchen through October preparing tasting menus, at $89 including tip. An optional wine pairing is $65.
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The Journey of Kanye West
Kanye West, a name that needs no introduction in the world of music and fashion. Known for his eccentric personality and groundbreaking creativity, West has consistently pushed the boundaries of both industries. His latest project, which encompasses music, fashion, and visual art, is yet another testament to his unmatched vision.
The Intersection of Music and Fashion
One of the key aspects of Kanye West’s creative journey is the seamless integration of music and fashion. His ability to blend these two art forms has not only resulted in groundbreaking albums but has also revolutionized the fashion industry.
With his latest project, West aims to create an immersive experience that transcends traditional boundaries. The project is a fusion of music, fashion, and visual art, where each element complements the other to create a holistic and captivating narrative.
Behind every successful project, there is a team of talented collaborators. Kanye West understands the importance of collaboration and has assembled a group of industry-leading professionals to bring his vision to life.
From renowned fashion designers to innovative music producers, each collaborator brings their unique expertise to the table. This diverse team ensures that every aspect of the project is executed with precision and creativity.
The Influence on Pop Culture
Kanye West’s impact on pop culture cannot be overstated. His music has topped charts and influenced countless artists, while his fashion choices have sparked trends and inspired fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
With his latest project, West aims to once again redefine popular culture. By pushing the boundaries of creativity and embracing unconventional ideas, he hopes to inspire a new generation of artists and creatives.
The Visionary’s Legacy
As Kanye West continues to evolve as an artist and visionary, his legacy only grows stronger. His ability to seamlessly blend music, fashion, and visual art has set a new standard for creative expression.
With his latest project, West reaffirms his position as one of the most influential figures in the industry. His relentless pursuit of innovation and his unwavering commitment to his artistic vision make him a true icon.


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The aim of today’s study was to explore the result of silencing wild-type p53-induced phosphatase 1 (Wip1) on apoptosis of individual ovarian cancer SKOV3 cells. as elevated cleaved caspase-3/caspase-3 and Bax/Bcl-2 proteins ratios. No significant distinctions had been seen in apoptosis and apoptosis-related proteins appearance in the control siRNA transfected cells. Today’s study showed that Wip1 silencing promotes apoptosis of individual ovarian cancers SKOV3 cells by activation from the p38 MAPK signaling pathways and through following upregulation of p53, and cleaved caspase-3/caspase-3 and Bax/Bcl-2 proteins ratios. General, the results of today’s study claim that concentrating on Wip1 could be a potential healing avenue for the treating human ovarian cancers in the foreseeable future. (8) uncovered that manganese (Mn) publicity resulted in neuronal necrosis in rats, along with a significant upsurge in neuronal apoptosis and a significant decrease in Wip1 appearance in nerve tissue and cells. Sunlight (9,10) reported that Wip1 appearance was considerably higher in nasopharyngeal cancers and renal cancers tissue than in regular tissue. Wip1 silencing resulted in a markedly accelerated apoptosis in these kinds of cancer tumor cells, indicating participation of Wip1 in suppressing apoptosis. In comparison, elevated Wip1 appearance displays an inhibitory influence SL 0101-1 on apoptosis (8C10). To the very best of our understanding, the mechanism where Wip1 regulates apoptosis in ovarian cancers cells is not reported to time. The present research aimed to research the function of Wip1 in apoptosis of ovarian cancers SKOV3 cells and its own potential system of action. Strategies and Components Cell lifestyle The individual ovarian cancers cell lines SKOV3, CAOV3, AZ780, Ha sido2 and the standard ovarian epithelial cell range had been bought from Cell Middle, Peking Union Medical University (Beijing, China). These were cultured in Dulbecco’s revised eagle’s moderate-1640 supplemented with 5% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 2 mM l-glutamine, 100 U/ml penicillin and 100 g/ml streptomycin within an atmosphere including 95% atmosphere, 5% CO2. Cells had been plated (1 103 cells/well) in 96-well plates for 24 h and incubated at 37C for 4 h in 3-(4,5-dimethythiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT), that was bought from Sigma-Aldrich; Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany). The moderate was SL 0101-1 eliminated, 50 l DMSO was put SL 0101-1 into each well and incubated at space temp for 45 min SL 0101-1 while shaking. Absorbance was assessed at a SL 0101-1 wavelength of 570 nm, utilizing a SynergyMx microplate audience (Bio Tek Tools, Inc., Winooski, VT, USA) to look for the viable cell small fraction. Cells at a 75C85% confluence had been either left neglected, transfected with Wip1 siRNA control or plasmid siRNA plasmid that was performed with Lipofectamine? 2000 (Invitrogen; Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Waltham, MA, USA) based on the manufacturer’s process, and collected for experimental assay 48 h following transfection then. Antibodies and siRNAs Antibodies towards Wip1 (kitty. simply no. D4F7), p38 mitogen-activated proteins kinase (p38 MAPK; kitty. simply no. 9212), phosphorylated (p-) p38 MAPK (Thr180/Tyr182; catalog no. 3D7), tumor proteins 53 (p53; kitty. simply no. 7F5), mitogen-activated proteins kinase 1 (ERK; kitty. simply no. 137F5), phosphorylated (p-) ERK (Thr202/Tyr204; kitty. simply no. D13.14.4E), mitogen-activated proteins kinase 8 (JNK; kitty. simply no. 56G8), phosphorylated (p-) JNK (Thr183/Tyr185; kitty. simply no. G9) and cleaved caspase-3 (kitty. no. 9661) as well as the MAPK inhibitor SB203580 had been purchased from Cell Signaling Technology, Inc. (1:1,000; Danvers, MA, USA). Mouse anti-BCL2 (kitty. no. ab7923) H2AFX connected X (Bax; kitty. simply no. ab77566) monoclonal antibody, rabbit anti-BCL2 apoptosis regulator (Bcl-2; kitty. no. ab7973), caspase-3 (cat. no. ab32499) antibody were diluted at 1:1,000 and purchased from Abcam, Cambridge, UK. Pro-Light horseradish peroxidase chemiluminescence detection reagents were purchased from Tiangen Biotech Co., Ltd. (Beijing, China). siRNAs were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich; Merck KGaA. siRNA sequences were as follows: Wip1 siRNA-1, 5-UUGUGAGUGAGUCGAGGUCGUUUCC-3; Wip1 siRNA-2, 5-UAUCCUUAAAGUCAGGGCUUUAGCG-3; Wip1 siRNA-3, 5-CCTCACAGCGAAAGAACTCTGTTAA-3; and control non-targeting N-siRNA, 5-GAGUGGGUCUGGGUCUUCCCGUAGA-3. Apoptosis analysis by Annexin V-fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)/propidium iodide (PI) staining Apoptotic cells in different groups were determined using an Annexin V/PI apoptosis detection kit according to the manufacturer’s protocol (Multi Sciences Biotech Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China). Briefly, the cell pellet was resuspended in 1x binding buffer followed by incubation with 5 ml of Annexin V (conjugated with FITC) and 10 ml of PI, in the dark for 5 min. Cell fluorescence was then analyzed using a flow cytometer (Epics-XLII, Becman Coulter, Inc., Brea, CA, USA). This test discriminates intact cells.
Sterilising immunity is certainly a desired outcome for vaccination against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has been observed in the macaque model using inactivated simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV). antibody titres that neutralise computer virus infectivity were higher in guarded animals. We propose that complement-augmented computer virus SL 0101-1 neutralisation is a key factor in inducing sterilising immunity and may be difficult to achieve with HIV/SIV Env-based vaccines. Understanding how to overcome the apparent block of inactivated SIV vaccines to elicit anti-envelope protein antibodies that effectively engage the complement system could enable novel anti-HIV antibody vaccines that induce potent, virolytic serological response to be developed. Introduction The ability CCNB2 to induce virus-neutralising antibodies is considered a key house for an efficacious HIV/AIDS vaccine , . This will be critical for security against an infection with HIV as especially, once the trojan gains usage of the lymphoid program; it spreads rapidly and establishes storage compartments of through the integration of proviral DNA latency. Thus, unlike for some existing vaccines, for HIV it could be essential to establish sterilising immunity. Nevertheless, the properties of antibodies induced by vaccination that may confer potent security remain poorly described. Anti-envelope antibodies may actually neutralise mainly through the preventing of interaction from the viral envelope proteins using its receptor Compact disc4 . In pet versions, such antibodies have already been demonstrated to drive back infection, however they need high titres or high affinity to work, which may be difficult to achieve in every vaccine recipients C. In scientific vaccine research, whilst anti envelope proteins antibodies are perceived to be always a desired final result currently; most emphasis has been positioned on characterising SL 0101-1 the specificity of antibodies that can bind a broadly divergent selection of HIV-1 envelope proteins with high affinity , . These antibodies have already been derived from contaminated individuals, who stay unable to apparent the trojan. By contrast just limited effort has been focussed on characterising the useful properties of antibodies which have been proven to protect solidly against trojan challenge. Various other experimental Helps vaccines have SL 0101-1 already been proven to mediate protection within an antibody reliant manner also. Early research in simian versions used set inactivated trojan vaccines, where solid protection against wild-type virus task was reported simply by a genuine variety of groupings C. This vaccine-mediated security was been shown to be transferable with immune system serum by itself . Critically, nevertheless, it became obvious that the main element vaccine components weren’t viral-encoded antigens, but web host cell proteins which were within the vaccine arrangements produced from the individual cellular substrates used C. Moreover, it was shown that immunization with HLA class I  or HLA class II  safeguarded a proportion of macaques against challenge with human being SL 0101-1 cell-grown SIV. However, there were limited analyses of the mechanism of disease neutralisation, since the antibodies were induced by xeno-immunisation and were unable to protect macaques against disease propagated on simian cells C. Nonetheless, these results focus on the potential of anti-virion antibodies to mediate safety against disease illness by co-cultivation with HTLV-I generating cells . On the other hand, viruses were propagated on HSC-F cells, a cynomolgus monkey CD4+ T-cell collection from a foetal splenocyte that was immortalized by illness with subtype C . Disease Detection DNA PCR assay . Experimental Format The vaccine studies using inactivated SIV or uninfected cell vaccines are summarised in Numbers 1, ?,2,2, ?,3.3. Two groups of 4 macaques (Organizations A and B) were given high (500 g) or low (100 g) doses of inactivated SIVmac25132H formulated in RIBI adjuvant (Number 1). Group A received 3 immunisations on weeks 0, 4 and 8. Group B received 4 immunisations on weeks 0, 4, 8 and 16. This was performed as part of a Western multicentre SIV vaccine study which has been reported previously . Number 1 Association between.

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Former President John Mahama has said the Akufo-Addo led administration is living in a fool’s paradise thinking that Ghanaians are happy with their
According to him, he has engaged several Ghanaians during his campaign tour ahead of the Presidential primaries and they are really disappointed with the NPP government.
“Let them continue to live in the fool’s paradise and say they have achieved their promises. Go around to the populace and see if Ghanaians are happy with what they have done. They continue to say they are digging dams but in essence what they are doing is a dugout. That’s what they are called in the villages.
“Go to the people and find out if they feel those promises have been achieved. The people are disappointed. For many of the things government talks about, the electorate do not see how it will benefit them,” he told Radio Gold in an interview Friday.
Mr. Mahama comes against stiff contest from other candidates most of whom were his appointees in an election slated for Saturday, 23rd February 2019.
The election will be held across all the 275 constituencies in the country.


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While searching around on the internet for some good Gluten Free Vegan recipes and tips, I found a really interesting site on Gluten Free Baking: Gluten-Free Boulangerie. In case you are wondering …. “Boulangerie [bu.lɑ̃ʒ.ʁi] – A bakery, particularly one which specialises in bread.”
Now, what is the most challenging Gluten Free food? Not sure? Aww, come on, its BREAD!!
I love the author ( who, apparently does not want us to know her name!) as she describes her blog:
“It isn’t tradition that assures the survival of bread; it is bread that assures the survival of tradition.”This is the quote on the wall of a local artisan bakery & café, and it is what motivated me to start this blog. As I wrote in my first post, food can be so much more than just sustenance. It is what unites people at a table, what preserves heritage and family traditions. Bread, in particular, is central to countless food traditions, so much so that in some languages the same word used for bread also means food in general. The impact of gluten intolerance clearly is far more than just missing the taste of specific foods; gluten-intolerant people may end up feeling like they must relinquish the cultural aspects of food as well.I began to bake because I believe living gluten-free does not have to mean “giving up” anything.That belief was not always there, though. When I first went on a GF diet, there were very few products available in nearby stores (and even fewer that actually tasted like food). Even as the gluten-free diet gained attention, I was dissatisfied with most of what was available, especially bread; I sometimes got good results baking sweet things from cookbooks, but the bread still didn’t quite seem right. Many gluten-free breads are more of a thick, sticky batter than a dough, and they almost always included significant amounts of eggs, oil, and sugar. I missed bread’s simplicity. I missed kneading bread dough and shaping it with my hands – and I missed slicing into crackly-crusted loaves that were worthy of sharing at a dinner table. And finally, I began to get these things back.The bread you’ll find here is unlike other gluten-free bread – it has bread’s characteristic complex, yeasty flavors from long ferment times, it requires hand-kneading, and all recipes (starting December 2010) contain no xanthan gum or guar gum! Put simply, it is real bread…just without the wheat.


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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, November 21, 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Check against delivery
Mr President, Excellencies,
Thank you for bringing us together here today, and for setting the agenda through your opening statements.
Twenty years ago, I read an article in my local newspaper about eight refugee boys, orphans, from Somalia, arriving in my small town. I called the municipality and offered to be a contact family. Young Mohammed became our third boy in the family. We learned something about his sorrows and frustrations, his longing and hopes and love for his country. We also had an exotic exchange of experiences – of camels and skiing respectively.
No one describes the challenges Somalia faces better than you, President Mohamud. It is first and foremost the daily life of your citizens and the future of your country that are at stake. When we talk about the forming of a stable federal state, poverty reduction and social services delivery, it is the key tasks for you and your government that we are talking about. You have formulated your Vision 2016. We, as international partners, have provided sustained support and cooperation.
It is sometimes said that “the meeting is the message”. This is a meeting with a very clear message.
I have three points to make.
First: there is a need for clear, brave and determined political leadership, in order not to halt or reverse progress made. As in any country, political leadership is about listening, finding compromises and working together. It is about mobilising political will and rising above politics of personalities and advancing the interest of the citizens. No one can have their way in every single detail. But everyone can – and must – play their part in shaping a long-term political solution that ensures the unity, stability and prosperity of the country. We all know how difficult this can be. I hope that we can be of help to each other, and share each other’s experiences.
This is important for Somalia, but also for how we as partners engage with, and support, the Somali government’s priorities.
Time is not really on our side. The pace needs to accelerate if Vision 2016 is to be realised. The most critical laws must be passed and vital commissions set up. Schools, roads and hospitals must be built. Employment opportunities for Somali young people must be identified.
And – this is my second message – the voice of Somali women must be strengthened.
Women make up some 60 per cent of the population, but less than 10 per cent of parliamentarians at national and regional levels in Somalia. A young girl in Somalia today is less likely to go to school than her brother. Even if she – and not her brother – is the one with the better business skills or more talent, her capacity is less likely to be utilised to its full potential. This is a waste of human resources that no society can afford. And it is a matter of fundamental human rights that no country can ignore. I am encouraged by all the work that has already started.
We need to see an end to women and girls in Somalia being socially, economically and politically discriminated against. We need an enhanced legal and social framework to tackle gender inequality. And we need to pay attention to the fight against gender-based violence.
There is no magic solution for tackling gender inequality. But it is my firm belief that without gender equality there is no sustainable solution to the long-term challenges in Somalia.
In other words: nothing about them without them. No women, no peace.
The third message I’d like to convey is one of support, and of cooperation.
Partners stand ready to continue to assist in building a sovereign and secure Somalia with democratic and inclusive political institutions. Coordination is, as always, key – and always complicated. The dialogue between all donors could be so much stronger. The international support to the Somali security sector and AMISOM needs to be sustained. Our development cooperation has to work faster and with more flexibility and creativity than usual. It needs to link in with humanitarian assistance and security and stabilisation efforts, and ensure that tangible support quickly reaches the population also outside Mogadishu, especially in newly recovered areas. In all of this, the UN is a key partner and we commend the leadership of the SRSG and the work of the integrated UN mission.
Sweden is ready to continue its substantial partnership with Somalia. It is a partnership of political engagement, development and security. The Swedish development cooperation in Somalia is long-term. Our support of USD 45 million per year is aimed at peace-building, job-creation, the strengthening of democratic institutions, health and private sector development. It focuses in particular on the needs of women and children. We have a substantial humanitarian assistance – USD 23 million last year.
And Sweden is supporting the strengthening of the Somali security sector, primarily through the EU missions on the ground and at sea. We are currently preparing for our fourth contribution to Operation Atalanta.
It is also a partnership of people. We have a significant Somali diaspora – nearly 60 000 people – in Sweden. They are an asset to us. Thank you, Mr President, for letting us benefit from the talent and experience of your citizens. And they are, of course, an asset to you. There ought to be more effective ways of harnessing their strong capacity and willingness to engage.
And it is a partnership for seeing opportunities. In June, we held a Somali trade and investment conference in Stockholm on the role of private actors in state-building and job-creation. Some 150 participants came to explore the emerging business opportunities. We are now looking into ways of supporting diaspora investments in Somalia.
My message has been threefold: political leadership, a stronger voice for the women of Somalia, and coordinated and long-term international support.
What is at stake here is – of course – the future of Somalia, but also the possibility of being a shining international example. Strong national institutions, determined people and a committed international community have pushed Somalia forward in a way few believed to be possible only a few years ago. A failed state with the potential of becoming a great success story and a source of inspiration and hope for many societies affected by conflict and crisis.
So let’s make sure – through brave and determined efforts – that this is the story of Somalia that will be remembered.
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| Writer-director David Michod makes his feature film debut in this crime family drama set in Melbourne, Australia. The movie opens with troubled and confused teenager Josh “J” Cody (James Frecheville) sitting on a couch next to his mother watching television. The paramedics arrive and pronounce his mom dead from a heroin overdose.
J calls his matriarchal grandmother, Janine “Smurf” Cody (Jacki Weaver), to tell her the grim news. She comes to get J and he gets initiated into his crooked extended family’s frightening world.
We are quickly introduced to his uncles. The oldest, known as “Pope” (Ben Mendelsohn), is a disturbed sociopath and at the top of the police’s most wanted list. Craig (Sullivan Stapleton) is the heavily tattooed and paranoid middle child who deals in and uses cocaine. The youngest sibling, Darren (Luke Ford), is only a few years older than J.
The family business is robbing banks, which is alluded to over the opening credits with black and white stills taken from a video camera of men in masks during a stickup. After Pope’s best friend and partner in crime, Barry “Baz” Brown (Joel Edgerton from “the Square”), is shot by undercover cops while sitting in the driver’s seat of his car, the Cody brothers retaliate. Pope asks J to steal a car. J’s three uncles abandon the vehicle on a deserted roadway and lie in wait until two cops pull up to investigate. They murder the two police officers in cold blood.
This incident spurs an investigation headed by detective Nathan Leckie (Guy Pearce from “Memento and “The Proposition”). Leckie plays on J’s youth and inexperience to get him to reveal the truth and to testify as the key witness against his uncles.
The movie’s major weakness is Frecheville. The whole story is told from his point of view. He maintains a blank look on his face and talks in a soft-spoken voice. It is hard to feel any sympathy for his predicament. Edgerton makes the most of limited screen time since his character bites the dust after 20 minutes. Weaver gives the strongest performance of the bunch. She loves to be around her sons and kisses everybody on the lips. She is a very conniving woman with a deadly side. Mendelsohn makes an indelible impression with his character’s erratic behavior.
The movie is slowly paced and has several dull stretches. The short bursts of explosive action come in four separate gunshot incidents. These abnormal lowlifes are not very interesting and the movie is unable to get inside their minds. Some of the dialogue is unintelligible. The actors talk fast with accents and slang unfamiliar to American ears.
The movie’s strength is the mood and atmosphere that conveys the trepidation felt by the Cody family. The movie attempts to build momentum leading up to the criminal court case. It drops the ball when it never actually shows J giving his oral testimony.
The domino effect of the story and the slow pins and needles build-up never result in a satisfactory payoff.
The movie won the Grand Jury Prize for World Cinema at the Sundance Film Festival. It is opening exclusively for a limited engagement at the Leawood, AMC Studio 30 and Cinemark Palace at the Plaza.
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By July 24, 2009, the U.S. government was totally clear about the basic facts of what took place in Honduras on June 28, 2009. The U.S. embassy in Tegucigalpa sent a cable to Washington with subject: "Open and Shut: The Case of the Honduran Coup," asserting that "there is no doubt" that the events of June 28 "constituted an illegal and unconstitutional coup." The Embassy listed arguments being made by supporters of the coup to claim its legality, and dismissed them thus: "none ... has any substantive validity under the Honduran constitution." The Honduran military clearly had no legal authority to remove President Zelaya from office or from Honduras, the Embassy said, and their action - the Embassy described it as an "abduction" and "kidnapping" - was clearly unconstitutional.
It is inconceivable that any top U.S. official responsible for U.S. policy in Honduras was not familiar with the contents of the July 24 cable, which summarized the assessment of the U.S. Embassy in Honduras on key facts that were politically disputed by supporters of the coup regime. The cable was addressed to Tom Shannon, then Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs; Harold Koh, the State Department's Legal Adviser; and Dan Restrepo, Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the National Security Council. The cable was sent to the White House and to Secretary of State Clinton.
But despite the fact that the U.S. government was crystal clear on what had transpired, the U.S. did not immediately cut off all aid to Honduras except "democracy assistance," as required by U.S. law.
The coup in Honduras - and the at best grudging and vacillating support in Washington for the restoration of President Zelaya - has thrown into stark relief a fundamental fault line in Latin America and a moral black hole in U.S. policy toward the region.
What is the minimum wage which a worker shall be paid for a day's labor?
Supporters of the coup have tried to trick Americans into believing that President Zelaya was ousted by the Honduran military because he broke the law. But this is nonsense. A Honduran bishop told Catholic News Service,
"Some say Manuel Zelaya threatened democracy by proposing a constitutional assembly. But the poor of Honduras know that Zelaya raised the minimum salary. That's what they understand. They know he defended the poor by sharing money with mayors and small towns. That's why they are out in the streets closing highways and protesting (to demand Zelaya's return)"
This is why the greedy, self-absorbed Honduran elite turned against President Zelaya: because he was pursuing policies in the interests of the majority. The Washington Post noted in mid-July,
To many poor Hondurans, deposed president Manuel "Mel" Zelaya was a trailblazing ally who scrapped school tuitions, raised the minimum wage and took on big business.
In a statement condemning support for the coup by U.S. business groups, the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation expressed its concern that under the coup regime, there are


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ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” has called in the cavalry.
No doubt in preparation for the battle for younger viewers against “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” — which debuts Monday — The Walt Disney Company will premiere the first trailer for the much-anticipated Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” feature film on Tuesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” at 11:35/10:35c.
Star Chris Pratt, who plays Peter Quill/Star-Lord in the film, will be on-hand to introduce the trailer, which will be available to viewers on the official “Jimmy Kimmel Live” YouTube channel for 24 hours after the airing.
“Guardians of the Galaxy,” which premieres on August 1, will be the 10th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. First appearing in Issue No. 18 of the comic book Marvel Super-Heroes, “Guardians of the Galaxy” follows Peter Quill as he forms an uneasy alliance with a group of misfits who are on the run after stealing a coveted orb.
James Gunn will direct the film from his screenplay based on a story he developed with Nicole Perlman. Kevin Feige will produce with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jeremy Latcham, Alan Fine and Stan Lee serving as executive producers.
It remains to be seen how this announcement will affect the ratings for “Fallon” and “Kimmel” shows on Tuesday night.
Marvel released three new stills from the film. See them below:


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Poultry (including turkey, chicken, duck and goose) and pork also need to be cooked all the way through as these can have bacteria all the way through the meat.
What happens if you don’t cook your chicken all the way?
It’s dangerous to eat raw or undercooked chicken due to the possible presence of bacteria such as salmonella or campylobacter. … When humans are infected by Salmonella, they can experience food poisoning, gastroenteritis, enteric fever, typhoid fever, and other serious illnesses.
Does chicken have to be fully cooked?
The USDA says that as long as all parts of the chicken have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°, it is safe to eat. Color does not indicate doneness. The USDA further explains that even fully cooked poultry can sometimes show a pinkish tinge in the meat and juices.
Why do you need to cook chicken all the way through?
Since the bacteria can run throughout the poultry meat, it’s why it’s necessary to cook the chicken all the way through to be sure it’s safe. But in the case of beef, the meat is so dense that the bacteria can only cover the surface.
Can chicken be white and undercooked?
If cooking at home, be wary of white or browned skin– the surface of the chicken may look ready to eat, but the inside can still be raw (and full of bacteria). … Texture: Undercooked chicken is jiggly and dense. It has a slightly rubbery and even shiny appearance.
Is it OK to half cook chicken?
No, never brown or partially cook chicken to refrigerate and finish cooking later because any bacteria present would not have been destroyed. It is safe to partially pre-cook or microwave chicken immediately before transferring it to the hot grill to finish cooking.
What happens if you consume raw chicken?
What happens if you eat raw chicken? Raw chicken contains harmful bacteria. Eating raw chicken, even in tiny amounts, can cause symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. If a person does not handle or cook chicken properly, it can cause unpleasant illnesses.
Can I put undercooked chicken back in the oven?
The more undercooked it is, and the sooner you want to eat it, the thinner you’ll want to slice it. Place the meat in an oiled roasting pan or Dutch oven; drizzle it with some stock, sauce, or water; cover it with aluminum foil; and bake the whole thing in a 400° F oven until cooked.
Does all chicken have salmonella?
It is common for chickens, ducks, and other poultry to carry Salmonella and Campylobacter. These are bacteria that can live naturally in the intestines of poultry and many other animals and can be passed in their droppings or feces. Even organically fed poultry can become infected with Salmonella and Campylobacter.
How can you tell if chicken is undercooked without a thermometer?
Poke the meat to see if juices are red or clear
This method applies to chicken specifically. For properly cooked chicken, if you cut into it and the juices run clear, then the chicken is fully cooked. If the juices are red or have a pinkish color, your chicken may need to be cooked a bit longer.
Can I stop cooking chicken and start again?
The only time it’s safe to par-cook your chicken is when it will finish cooking immediately. … Whole birds must be fully cooked to 165 F, from start to finish. Once your bird is cooked, you can hold it safely at a temperature of higher than 140 F for an hour or two, or refrigerate it and later reheat it to 165 F.
Does undercooked chicken taste different?
Raw meat has no taste. It must be cooked or at least heated. According to the Maillard reaction, protein molecules react with glucose molecules to give aromatic molecules when there is no more water in the meat and its temperature reaches 302 ° F (150 ° C).
Is it better to cook chicken slow or fast?
The slower you cook chicken, the better. That’s the overall rule for cooking protein. Start by having the heat medium-high when you put the chicken breast in the pan. … Your oven will get splattered, but you will have tender chicken as long as you keep the skin on.


One of the students, Siddharth Nambiar from VN Karazin Kharkiv National University, at the Delhi convocation
In what comes as a major relief amidst uncertainty, Ukrainian authorities have held a convocation in New Delhi where they awarded MD certificates to more than 500 medical students who had finished their final-year exams before fleeing from their respective universities and institutions in the war-hit eastern European nation in March.
The embassy of Ukraine in India described it as a “solemn” ceremony because of the ongoing bloody war back home. Held on August 27, the students who received their certificates after their six-year MD degree from various parts of India belonged to three institutions: Kharkiv National Medical University, VN Karazin Kharkiv National University and Kyiv Medical University. Many of these students, except those from the medical school in Kyiv, had to take shelter inside Kharkiv’s underground metro trains and bunkers underneath buildings for days to escape air strikes and to avoid being caught in the crossfire between the warring Russian and Ukrainian forces before they could be evacuated to safe zones and later flown back to India.
Kharkiv National Medical University and VN Karazin Kharkiv National University used to attract thousands of students every year to Kharkiv, the second-largest city of Ukraine that, until the war began, was home to close to 1.5 million people. It had come under heavy shelling and was the site of fierce fighting between the armies of the two countries.
Ukraine had waived KROK tests for these final-year students factoring in the extraordinary situation back home – students typically needed to pass these tests to get their licence as a foreign student to practise medicine in the European Union. According to the website, Ukraineeducation.org, KROK-1 test is to be given by the medical students of Ukraine after finishing the third year and KROK-2 on completion of the sixth and final year.
Kochi-based Siddharth Nambiar, a student of VN Karazin Kharkiv National University who received his MD certificate at the recently organisedconvocation in Delhi, told Open that he was overwhelmed to see his dean come all the way to India to attend the function despite the ongoing war. “I dream of returning to Ukraine at least one more time,” he says. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 in a major escalation of the regional conflict that had begun as early as 2014, leading to the annexation of the Crimea. Over the past six months, the war has left thousands of people, including many civilians, dead on both sides and displaced more than 1.5 million people.


The playoff push for the Midwest League Postseason is officially on for the conclusion of the first half, as the South Bend Cubs head east to take on a former division rival in the Dayton Dragons. The Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds has been on fire since the
The playoff push for the Midwest League Postseason is officially on for the conclusion of the first half, as the South Bend Cubs head east to take on a former division rival in the Dayton Dragons. The Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds has been on fire since the season began and now possess a 5.5 game lead in the Eastern Division over the Great Lakes Loons.
At Four Winds Field this past week, the South Bend Cubs took another series win over the aforementioned Loons by prevailing in four of six games versus the LA Dodgers affiliate. The capped off a month of May where the Cubs did not lose a single series, and became the first team in the circuit to win 20 games at home in 2022.
The Cubs play their best baseball in Downtown South Bend, and they’ll now try to replicate that on the road in Dayton, Ohio. The Dragons have one of the best starting rotations in the league, but the Cubs come very close. It looks as though that Dayton will be running away with that first half playoff spot in the East, but the Cubs are directly in striking range in the West.
At this time, the Cedar Rapids Kernels have a one game lead on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers for first place, and the Cubs are just two games back in third place. What is different this season is there’s no longer a wild card spot in each half. To make the playoffs, you must win the division title either midway or at the end of the campaign. After this series versus the Dragons, the Cubs will come home for a pivotal series against Cedar Rapids that can very well decide who will punch their postseason ticket first.
The Kernels battle the Lansing Lugnuts this week on the road, while Wisconsin hosts the Peoria Chiefs. It’s officially crunch time in High-A baseball.
Players to watch on Dayton…
Elly De La Cruz, SS: From a Dragons perspective, there big time threats at the plate starts with the number two prospect in the Reds organization in Elly De La Cruz. The native of the Dominican Republic is only 20-years-old, but he doesn’t play like it. A big tall guy at 6’5’’ and 200 pounds, De La Cruz may have a towering body for a shortstop, but scouts and analysts rave about his ability to play consistent in all three phases of hitting, base-running, and fielding. De La Cruz is hitting .282 in 38 games with Dayton, and has hammered eight home runs with 26 RBI. The strikeout can be an achilles heel though, as pitchers have punched him out 51 times in 149 at-bats. Facing Jordan Wicks twice this week won’t be easy for the young star, but as a switch hitter, De La Cruz is a tough match-up for managers to try and lock down. But the Cubs will also have to try and stop his seven-game hitting streak. It’s a true battle of stars in Ohio this week.
Joe Boyle, RHP: Dayton’s pitching rotation does not have a single lefty in it, but the six right-handers that are a part of it have some dynamic stuff. That kind of filth starts right here with the former Notre Dame Fighting Irishman, Joe Boyle. Typically a late inning reliever with a lethal fastball with the Irish, Boyle was selected by the Reds in the 5th round of the 2020 MLB Draft and immediately was given starter responsibilities. Making his pro debut in 2021 with the Arizona League Reds, Boyle posted an ERA at 0.00 in his first four professional starts. He finished the year with Low-A Daytona and now has racked up even more success in the Midwest League. Boyle’s minuscule ERA this season of 0.53 sticks out first. But his opposing batting average in 33.2 innings is even more mind-blowing. Hitters have managed to bat .058 off of this guy. If there’s one thing that can be a kryptonite type of thing for Boyle, it’s the walks. He has allowed 24 free passes in those 33-plus frames. If the Cubs can be patient facing off against Boyle tonight, as he starts game one, then they can have a chance to add some more crooked numbers to that batting average against.
Rece Hinds, OF/INF: The Dragons roster is loaded with talent and included in that description is another Reds top-30 prospect, Race Hinds. The 2019 2nd-round selection by Cincinnati is a power and contact threat who comes into the series at .279 with his average, six home runs, and 17 RBI. He has also stolen five bases, and now has gotten a hit in four games in a row. Dayton is one of three teams in the Midwest League, however, that has struck out over 500 times. Hinds has been responsible for 55 of those. South Bend’s rotation will have their hands full with the sheer ability at the plate for Dayton, but if they can get the Dragons to chase and go after bad pitches, that can give the Cubs a distinct advantage in this series.
Players to watch on South Bend…
Manuel Espinoza, RHP: We are getting to a point with Manuel Espinoza where it is no longer just a couple good outings on the mound by coincidence. Espinoza’s run in the Midwest League, specifically in the month of May, gives him the number one spot for the Cubs on the Toyota Road Report. The dominance for Espinoza has been so noticeable that it might end up earning him the Chicago Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Month Award. There are some other viable candidates such as Iowa’s Caleb Kilian, plus former South Bend Cub and now Tennessee Smokie Bailey Horn. The consistency has been what has been most impressive though for Espinoza. He finished May with four earned runs surrendered and 23 strikeouts. Batters only hit .158. If he can keep this up, he’ll make it very difficult on the Cubs choosing whether or not to promote the 21-year-old to Double-A.
Yohendrick Pinango, OF: After celebrating the end of his teenage years and his 20th birthday just a few weeks ago, Yohendrick Pinango has started a new decade with the same raw power and flare that has made him into a Chicago Cubs top-30 prospect. There seems to be no sign of slowing down the big man either, also his bat flips are getting more ridiculously fun by the minute. Pinango has now gotten a hit in 13 straight games, and has been on base in 14 in a row. That trails only his teammate Jake Washer, who has a 17 game on-base streak to lead the Midwest League. At the end of the Great Lakes series, Pinango had his batting average at .265 with six homers and 25 RBI. If you’re reading this outside of the South Bend market, you’ll have the chance to see Pinango live on Marquee Sports Network coming up in the Cubs next home series versus Cedar Rapids.
Sheldon Reed, RHP: The newest South Bend Cubs hurler is already earning his keep. Sheldon Reed has been terrific through his first two appearances at the High-A level after dominating through the Carolina League with Low-A Myrtle Beach. Reed has not given up a run all year long in 11 outings. But with the Pelicans he was terrific. Batters only hit .059 off of the former Clemson Tiger and he only gave up two hits. What is wild is that he surrendered two knocks in his Midwest League debut versus the Loons. He kept that ERA perfect though by stranding multiple runners on base. Reed again crushed through his second outing on Sunday with two scoreless frames and zeroes everywhere except for the strikeout column. The back end of South Bend’s bullpen was already strong, but Reed really bolsters what is a big time strength of Lance Rymel’s roster.
Tuesday, May 31 - 7:05 PM ET: LHP Jordan Wicks vs. RHP Joe Boyle
Wednesday, June 1 - 7:05 PM ET: LHP DJ Herz vs. RHP Bryce Bonnin
Thursday, June 2 - 7:05 PM ET: RHP Manuel Espinoza vs. RHP Thomas Farr
Friday, June 3 - 7:05 PM ET: RHP Kohl Franklin vs. RHP Connor Phillips
Saturday, June 4 - 7:09 PM ET: RHP Daniel Palencia vs. RHP Christian Roa
Sunday, June 5 - 1:09 PM ET: LHP Jordan Wicks vs RHP James Proctor
Catch the entire six-game series in Dayton on Sports Radio 960 AM WSBT, online at wsbtradio.com, or on MiLB.com with Max Thoma on the call.


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DIY Back to School Love Notes
When I was ordering paper for our wedding, I came across these envelopes. They were probably the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, besides this, and I knew I HAD to have them. I had no idea what I would use them for, but I knew, someday, I would find something darling to do with them.
With back-to-school time here, I thought, “why not make little love notes to put in those adorable envelopes I bought?” So I did! Okay, I don’t have kids, so don’t judge me if I give these to my animals, well more likely, soon-to-be husband. I hope that you’ll love them, and want to give them to your kiddos and hubby too, lunch time will be their new favorite meal!
Step 1: Download the template, and print it out. Use the slide cutter to cut along the black lines.
Step 2: Now use the scoring board to make a score on the ‘4 bar’ line. Write a love note inside, and stick it in an envelope. Extra points for using cute washi tape to seal the deal!
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In 2010, four flower farmers flew to Washington, D.C., to advocate and address issues on behalf of California’s flower farmers. Since then, an advocacy trip to the nation’s capitol has been held each year and has grown beyond California. The annual tradition now includes flower farmers from across the country who come together each year to advance an agenda specific to the issues and opportunities facing our domestic flower farming families.
With a new administration and a new Congress, the 8th Annual Washington, D.C., Fly-in will be the most important trip to date. As Diana Roy of Resendiz Brothers Protea and chair of the California Cut Flower Commission says, “There is strength in numbers.”
In this video, Diana invites flower farmers from across the country to join together in Washington, D.C., to advocate, meet with their lawmaker and help raise the profile of America’s flower farmers.
Join your fellow flower farmers in Washington, D.C., February 28 – March 2.

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The 2021-22 New York State budget legislation includes a Passthrough Entity (PTE) tax as a workaround for the $10,000 state and local tax (SALT) cap, which was enacted as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), to limit the amount of state and local tax an individual could deduct on their … [Read more...] about New – NYS Passthrough Entity Tax, a Workaround for the SALT Cap: Is it Right For Your Business?
It’s been just over three years since the US Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in South Dakota vs. Wayfair, Inc.; and now is a perfect time to provide an update as almost every state has new laws on sales tax and have defined their economic thresholds for remote sellers. Recently, two of … [Read more...] about Doing Business in the U.S.: Sales Tax Update and Other Tax Matters
The Maryland Legislature overrode the Governor’s veto of House Bill 932 on February 12, 2021. The override will allow for sales tax to be imposed on digital products and streaming services. Under Maryland law, the legislation takes effect 30 days after the override, so this new sales tax will be … [Read more...] about Two breaking Maryland tax updates: Maryland Sales Tax on Digital Products
The Maryland Legislature overrode a Governor’s veto last month of House Bill 732. The override of this bill will allow for a new tax to be imposed on digital advertising, effective for tax year 2021. This is a tax on gross receipts derived from digital advertising. The tax could apply to taxpayers … [Read more...] about Maryland Digital Advertising Tax
If you are selling products and/or services into the U.S., are you confident that you are collecting and remitting the correct sales tax on those sales? The U.S. Supreme Court landmark S. Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. ruling nearly two years ago has caused 48 out of the 50 states to enact economic nexus … [Read more...] about Doing Business in the U.S. – Sales Tax Update and State Mandates
The Nevada Department of Taxation has announced the tax amnesty program established by law in July 2020 will begin February 1, 2021, and run through May 1, 2021. The program is open to individuals and businesses and will waive penalties and interest upon full payment of eligible unpaid taxes, fees … [Read more...] about Nevada Tax Amnesty Program Starts February 1, 2021

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Mackinac Bridge flies giant American flag
In honor of Flag Day, the Mackinac Bridge flew an extra large American flag from its overpass Thursday.
A view of the large flag was posted Thursday morning on the Michigan Department of Transportation's Traverse City page.
Bob Sweeney, Secretary Mackinac Bridge Authority, said the flag was placed on the bridge at 5:45 a.m. Thursday morning and was taken down at noon.
"We had to take it down just after noon because the wind started to pick up and it's safer for our guys to take it down when it's less windy," Sweeney said. "This is the second time the flag has been placed on the bridge this year."
Sweeney said the board has approved the flag to be placed on the bridge six times a year — on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Sept. 11 and Veteran's Day.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority purchased the 30-foot by 60-foot flag in 2016 and first flew it Memorial Day of last year. Photos of the flag flying at the bridge on Memorial Day reached more than 1.1 million people that year.


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At least 1000 angry Sydneysiders marched through the city's streets yesterday to voice their displeasure at the government's lockout laws, with the protest culminating with the laying of a giant piece of fake poo out the front of Star Casino.
The Star was targeted because of NSW Premier "Casino Mike" Baird granting it and the under-construction casino at Barangaroo exemptions from the lockout laws, which many believe are strangling Sydney's nightlife.
"The Mike Baird Memorial Turd" was a none-too-subtle comment on the perceived hypocrisy of the NSW "nanny state", which has recently led to the closure of many late-night businesses and live music venues.
Though not as well attended as the "Keep Sydney Open" protests last month, which attracted around 8000 people, the Reclaim the Streets march highlights what has become an exceptionally thorny issue for Mr Baird, who has been accused favouring big business with little regard for the wishes of his citizens.
Anger over the lockout laws, which restrict the service of alcohol and force pubs and clubs to close by 3am, exploded in early February after businessman Matt Barrie published a lengthy essay on LinkedIn dismantling the prohibitions.
Things went from bad to worse for the premier when he tried to respond to the piece by pointing to statistics that indicated a significant drop in crime and an increase in small business; those figures were dismissed by Barrie, who accused Mr Baird of fudging the facts.


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: - is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 195 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity. Uttar Pradesh is the second largest state-economy in India contributing 8.27% to India's total GDP Between 2004 and 2009.
Uttar Pradesh has an important place in the culture of India; it is considered to be the birthplace of Hinduism, has been the ancient seat of Hindu religion, learning and culture, and has many important sites of Hindu pilgrimage. The State also has several sites important to Buddhism: the Chaukhandi Stupa marks the spot where Buddha met his first disciples, while the Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath commemorates Buddha's first sermon. Also the town of Kushinagar is where Gautama Buddha died.In Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow was associated with the princely court of Oudh and then with the British, both traditions lingering on in the city whose finest monument is the Bara Imambara. Further east, Varanasi is the oldest city in India. An important centre of Hindu pilgrimage, it is believed that those who die in Varanasi will be released from the cycle of rebirth. Pious Hindus still come to Varanasi to spend their last days, living in Spartan communes run by a multitude of religious trusts. The focus of interest to a visitor is the sacred River Ganga. At the series of steps leading down to it, people come to wash away their sins by bathing in the river, the dead are cremated and holy men meditate. In the narrow by lanes of the city are crowded bazaars selling brassware and silk brocades.
Agra is famous as being home to one of the seven wonders of the world-the
Taj Mahal. A pleasant town with comparatively slow pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by craftsmen who are descendant of those who worked under the Mughals. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes.
Agra, and the nearby city of Fatehpur Sikri, is conveniently close to Delhi to warrant an all day excursion by coach or taxi although there are several hotels of every standard of comfort. Besides the Taj Mahal are Agra Fort, Sikandra, Ram Bagh and Itmad-Ud-Daulah.-35 km away are the imperial ruins of the Mughal city, Fatehpur Sikri.
Agra is an old city and it is said that its name was derived from Agrabanad, a forest that finds mention in the epic Mahabharata. Lucknow
Lucknow is a city synonymous with the Nawabi Culture. The imperialistic splendor and magnificence of the Nawabi Era has been glorified and eulogized down the ages by writers, poets and historians alike. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, one of the biggest states in India and is situated on the banks of the river Gomati, tributary of the Ganga. It is famous for its Gardens, Parks and unique archaeological monuments. Lucknow is associated with its legendary hospitality, leisurely moods of life, fabled edifices steeped in history, world-renowned cuisine and exquisite Sham-e-Avadh. Allahabad
Allahabad is situated at the confluence of the 3 sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna & the invisible Saraswati. It is here at the sangam that Hindus Converge for a holy dip especially during the Kumbha Mela, held here every 12 years after. 'Prayag' or 'Allahabad' as it is known today is one of the most sacred pilgrimage centres of India. The Magh Mela is the annual version of the Kumbh and Ardh Kumbha mela which starts every year from Makar Sankranti in January and ends at Maha Shivratri in February. Realizing its strategic importance as a waterway landmark in north India, Akbar built a magnificent fort on the banks of the holy 'Sangam'. Varanasi
Sandwiched between the rivers Varuna and Ashi as they join the Ganges, Varanasi takes its name from its location. It is also called Kashi, the city of light, but the British, in an endeavor to simplify matters, had coined their own name for the place - Benaras. Varanasi is the city of a thousand temples. The main object of all devotees is the Kasi Vishwanath Temple. According to Hindu belief, Benaras or Varanasi as it is known, is the cosmic center of the Universe. The renowned American novelist Mark Twain once wrote, "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together." Rishikesh
Rishikesh, a most tranquil place in northern Uttar Pradesh, surrounded by hills and bisected by the wide and sluggish Ganges, is often claimed as the `Yoga Capital of the World'. It is rightly called the gateway to the Himalayan Shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri. Situated 24 km upstream from Haridwar, at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga, Rishikesh has long been a spiritual centre. It is said that the sage Raibhya Rishi did severe penance here and as a reward, God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh, hence the name.
The whole place is considered to be sacred, as it is believed that meditation at this place leads to attainment of salvation. The Riverside is dotted by the ashrams of Sadhus and sages. Dehradun
The Doon Valley is situated between the two most important rivers of India i.e Ganga & Yamuna, is most picturesque having moderate climate, nestling a number of places of tourist interest. It is a most picturesque region at the foothills of the panoramic Shivalik ranges.
Altitude: 640 meters, Climate: (deg C)-Summer- Max 36.6, Min 16.7; Winter- Max 23.4, Min 5.2, Clothing: Summer- Cottons, Winter- Woolens, Languages spoken: Garhwali, Hindi, English, Best Season: Throughout the Year. Gangotri
Gangotri is situated in Uttarakhand at the height of 3,048 meters in the magnificent Garhwal Himalayas. The 6 meters high Gangotri shrine is dressed in white granite stone and is situated on the right bank of the river, Bhagirathi. This 18th century temple is dedicated to the Goddess Ganga who is believed to have descended from heaven as the "stream of life" in response to King Bhagirath's penance. 14 km from Gangotri is Gaumukh, where the source of the holy Ganges- the Gangotri glacier - is situated. Submerged in the water is the "shivling", the rock on which Lord Shiva supposedly sat to receive Ganga. At the legendary source of the river, Goddess Ganga is worshipped in the form of deity. The trek to Gaumukh is gradual, and several pilgrims undertake the journey to pay homage to the river at its known source. Yamnotri
Yamnotri is the source of the river Yamuna, which is the main tributary of the holy river, Ganges. As the legend goes, Yamnotri was the home of Asit Muni, a famous sage of ancient times. Built in the 19th century, the Yamnotri temple has a black marble idol of Goddess Yamuna. Recently, the temple was destroyed twice by snow and floods but has been reconstructed each time. There are numerous hot water springs near the temple in which pilgrims immerse potatoes and rice tied in pieces of cloth. The meals thus prepared are offered to the deity and
then distributed among the pilgrims. Yamnotri, the source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, located on a flank of the Bandarpunch peak. It is said that Maharani Gularia of Jaipur built the temple of Yamnotri in the last decade of the 19th century. Badrinath
The abode of Lord Vishnu, Badrinath, is situated in the Himalayas (Uttarakhand) at the height of approximately 3,124 meters above sea level. It is on the left bank of the river, Alaknanda. At one time the spot was covered with wild berries ("badris") and was famous as the "Badri Van" (the garden of wild berries)..
Built by the Garwal kings, the Badrinath shrine dates back to more than two centuries. The temple has a black stone idol that depicts Lord Vishnu - the preserver - in a meditative stance with both hands on his lap. Fed by the Badrinath glaciers and the holy Ganges, the sacred river Alaknanda flows by the temple. The temples of Shiva and Vishnu at Kedarnath and Badrinath have been the destination of pilgrims for centuries.

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It’s Not Your Fault! (Actually, It Is)
I read a lot. I read articles written for men. I read articles written for women. I read articles about cultural trends that affect the relationships between men and women. Even if I loathe the topic of the article, I still read it. I recently Tweeted that 80% of articles in women’s magazines and websites have one theme regardless of topic: “It’s not your fault”. I was exaggerating to make a point. There are plenty of other themes that women write about to each other.
When not excusing stupid and shitty female behavior because it’s not her fault, women’s magazines and articles do write about female self-improvement. This most often is about hair, fashion, and makeup. Such self-improvement is about looking more feminine. If we could only have more articles helping women to ACT in a more feminine manner. Writing for women is all about feel-good, emotionally validating, you go grrl content.
Contrast this with Red Pill articles and discussion threads written by men and for men. That writing unhesitatingly excoriates male readers for stupid or shitty life decisions. The strongest language is reserved for men who behave in ways that prevent them achieving the goals in their lives. Such a tone is not all about shame. Many men need a strong kick in the ass as motivation. Red Pill/Manosphere writers wield a powerful boot when it comes to these key areas where legions of men need improvement because of:
- Limited Social Skills
- Supplicating Behaviors
- Lousy Style
- Poor Diet and Health
- No Confidence
- General Invisibility To Women
- Defeatist Mindset
Once the initial sting of the Red Pill foot-to-derriere has subsided, men have vast amounts of online resources to consult. There are blogs, message boards, videos, and consulting/coaching services. Few, if any, of such resources are available through mainstream media channels. Rollo’s or Cappy’s books aren’t available in bookstores. Ever hear of a Red Pill psychologist or counselor? Graduate schools simply don’t teach it because of the political incorrectness.
It’s particularly encouraging that many young men see the problems of the mainstream cultural lies they are told. Given their direct and personal experience, they know something’s dangerously wrong. The Manosphere gives them a place to find answers and direct advice on how to address those lies through honest self-improvement away from the stifling mainstream influence that attempts to suppress masculinity.
When read those “it’s not your fault” written by and for women, I roll my eye in wonderment at the ridiculousness. I then read the letters to dating coaches where women express their supreme frustration when they can’t meet their relationship goals. Do they not see the connection? I think that dating coaches are secretly and cleverly writing those articles to drive up demand for their business.
Most men are not stupid. This especially applies to young men not raised with the notion that they must put women on a pedestal while also being in touch with their feeeeeelings. I am encouraged by such young men. They easily navigate the Internet to find resources and information. They inevitably stumble into the Manosphere and other Red Pill websites. They are also quite willing to seek and consult other men for advice. I hope that older men can do the same.
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I hear you! I think the problem is that it’s difficult to be both confrontational and feminine at the same time. A woman who feels very comfortable giving other women a kick in the butt about being fat and disrespectful is unfortunately likely to be unfeminine herself at the core.
To be honest, you wouldn’t find red pill advice in men’s print magazines either. The internet provides a lot of resources for men and women.
The message most women get from men subtly or not so subtly is that their character and personality aren’t a priority. If a woman is young enough or attractive enough, he’ll hamster the rest.
Having a woman only ‘look’ and ‘act’ more feminine without also having her BE more feminine is just like gift-wrapping a bag of putrid garbage.
(And if it’s one thing that we men have learned over the last fifty years, it’s that women are VERY good at looking and acting like something that they are definitely NOT — like being good, faithful girlfriends and wives!)
Actions over words. Youth , beauty, and excitement are prized over character and femininity. This is the message drummed into us from the time we are little girls. It starts with media, but dating and relationships hammer it home. If it was valued nearly as high as the men in the sphere claimed, it would be cultivated by women. It isn’t valued by women because it isn’t valued by men. (Well, until, they’re old. And even then, if they had half a chance with a hot 18 year old…..)
in america, reality and truth are very scary to most. many look reality in the eye and deny it. The us propaganda is filled with happy talk and this type of BS for both men and womyn.


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Art and Design Portfolio Saturday School (Core Skills)
Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm, ten weeks
Indicative maximum class size: 16
This practical course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to start a unique and diverse art and design portfolio. It can either be taken on its own or followed by the Applied Skills course for a more in-depth experience.
7th October 2017 – 9th December 2017
Please bring with you an A3 sketchpad and drawing kit for the first day. Materials will be discussed during the early sessions and will depend on the projects you develop.


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The new restaurant, opening on Kingly Street, will offer Hawaiian sashimi-style cuisine, hailed for its vibrant flavours and health-giving benefits, to Londoners.
Island Poké Was founded by James Gould-Porter and Tom Miller who joined in on the growing trend for ‘poké stops’ in 2015.
James Gould-Porter, founder of Island Poké, said: "My first taste of authentic poké was in Maui when I was nine years old, and I was completely hooked."
Island Poké will begin its offering early, with Hawaiian Kona Coffee and Acai breakfast bowls, with options including coconut yoghurt with bee pollen sprinkles and nutty granola, or acai berries with honeycomb, banana and blueberries.
When it comes to the Poké itself, Island Poké allows customers the a ‘build your own bowl’ option, meaning no one meal needs to be the same again.
Choose a base of white or brown rice, raw slaw, and top with classic Ahi Tuna, spicy Ahi Tuna, citrus-marinated salmon or golden beetroot before adding a fruit salsa, such as yuzu mango – and finish with options including tobiko, wakame seaweed, crispy shallots and avocado.
James continued: "I’ve put heart and soul into Island Poké. The freshness and provenance of the ingredients we serve is incredibly important to us and we are thrilled to open our first restaurant in London. I hope diners will feel our passion and excitement when they visit Island Poké for the first time."
The new venture is backed by Chris Miller, former commercial director of Soho House Group, and CEO of a new restaurant investment platform, the White Rabbit Fund.
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