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That’s the one thing that always came up when I’d discuss theories on declining marriage rates or the rise of the hookup culture with my friends or family. In reality, these values have ebbed and flowed throughout history, often in conjunction with prevailing sex ratios. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, there are 5.5 million college-educated women in the U. between the ages of 22 and 29 versus 4.1 million such men. Among college grads age 30 to 39, there are 7.4 million women versus 6.0 million men—five women for every four men.
Times have changed, and that is a good thing—especially the fading-away of cruel taboos that once stigmatized women who engaged in premarital sex or bore children out of wedlock. The values question assumes that sexual mores loosen naturally from conservative to liberal.
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The Artistic Odyssey of Higinio V. Gonzales, published by the University of Oklahoma Press, is an account of a 19th-century New Mexican hojalatero, poet and songwriter, written by Maurice Dixon Jr. of Santa Fe. It is an intriguing work of scholarly research as well as a work of art in and of itself. Based on seven years of investigation, rendered in beautiful prose and profusely illustrated, the book restores a forgotten – artist to his rightful place in New Mexico history.
In her foreword, Santa Fe writer Carmella Padilla states, “The historical record brims with accounts of larger-than-life accounts of Anglo-Americans whose explorations and achievements shaped territorial New Mexico and the greater Southwest, often with derogatory portrayals of New Mexican Hispanos. While Gonzales is not a total stranger to scholars of Southwest Hispano arts, particularly the few who have noted certain aspects of his creative contributions in scholarly publications since the 1950s, he nonetheless remains fairly obscure. Were it not for Dixon, the artist’s full story, and particularly his vast creative oeuvre, would likely never be known.”
After Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821, the country began allowing trade with the United States. Among the first items that found their way to Nuevo México, then México’s northernmost province, were foodstuffs sealed in large tin containers. Inhabitants of a vast territory with few luxuries, it did not take long for Nuevo Mexicano Mexicanos to see the value of these containers left behind by the Americanos. In the deft hands of certain individuals, they became attractive frames, niches, crosses and boxes.
Cut open, refashioned, soldered and hinged, these items, many of which housed religious images, were also embossed with a variety of mostly homemade tools. Collectively, the die-punch marks created unique designs and, unintentionally, also served as a kind of artist’s signature, which, more than a century later, scholars such as Dixon would be able to scrutinize in order to ascribe these cultural items to their makers.
Prior to the 1970s, as Dixon writes in his book, “Tinwork held little interest for the general public, curators and scholars—other than as a curiosity, or at most, a decorative bauble. It was inexpensive and seemingly inexhaustible. Even those collectors who appreciated the inherent beauty of the work apparently had little or no interest in the artisans who created it.” In a previous book which Dixon, also an accomplished tinsmith, coauthored with gallery owner Lane Coulter in 1991, the pair ventured a theory that Dixon spends much time reassessing in his latest book, with a solid narrative based on his recent research.
At the time that the book, New Mexican Tin Work, 1840-1940, went to press, except for a recently uncovered work that suggested otherwise, the authors were mainly convinced that the bulk of historic tin pieces to be found in family homes, parish churches and museum collections were the work of numerous workshops and individuals scattered across New Mexico. But, by comparing the unique die-punch marks and other hallmark traits of a tin nicho uncovered by Santa Fe santera Marie Romero Cash, and clearly attributable to Higinio V. Gonzales, Dixon was able to trace the origin of hundreds of tin pieces to this one prolific, highly skilled and highly imaginative individual who had resided in several widely scattered New Mexican communities.
For the last seven years, Dixon has been hot on the trail of this man, combing through museums, private art collections and churches, as well as the state archives and the archives of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. In the process, Dixon came to the realization that, in addition to being an accomplished metal smith, Gonzales was also a published poet, a songwriter and schoolteacher. All the evidence that he uncovered on the life of this renaissance man points to the fact that he was undoubtedly a powerful community voice during the tumultuous territorial period in which he lived.
In his book, Dixon speaks of the national political policies put into effect during the lifetime of Higinio V. Gonzales, whose goals were assimilation and uniformity. He states, “The bustle of the new century, accompanied by a concerted national effort to Americanize the nation’s non-English-speaking population step-by-step, contributed to the rapid deterioration of traditional customs throughout the United States, and its effect in New Mexico was profound.” Gonzales chronicled of much of this process.
All told, Dixon came across more than 50 of his Spanish language poems published in local newspapers throughout the region, especially in the Nuevo Mexicano of Santa Fe and the La Voz del Pueblo of Las Vegas, where Gonzales served as assistant editor. His poetry runs the gamut of impassioned themes, ranging from the unrestrained adulation of women to rousing cries for support of the American troops fighting to liberate Cuba from Spain in 1898. Somewhere in between are other poems that critique the new wave of consumerism that overtook northern New Mexican communities with the advent of the Singer sewing machine, as well as a corrido or ballad, that recounts the tragic death of the young Bianes Serna, the result of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound while Serna was alone in the forested high country around Mt. Taylor.
In addition to producing a handsome and informative book on the totality of Gonzales’ work, including his poetry and song, Dixon has also helped to co-curate an exhibit on the artist at the Albuquerque Museum. The exhibit, bearing the same name as the book, opens to the public on Dec. 19 and runs through April 3, 2016.
Alejandro López is a student of all things New Mexican, a writer in both English and Spanish, as well as an interpreter and translator of books.

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We have met the enemy and he is us.
—Walt Kelley, 1970
Once again, the US Congress has balked at approving the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reform package crafted by the United States in Korea four years ago. On Tuesday, March 25, the Democratic leadership in the Senate pulled the IMF reform provision from legislation intended to support Ukraine. In the process, they hung IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) out to dry, rebuffing their appeals on Tuesday to include the IMF in the legislation.
The complete whys and wherefores of the Senate leaders’ decision are not known, but outsiders should be discouraged and dismayed. Once again, the US Congress has undermined the legitimacy of the IMF and US leadership on Ukraine and many other important issues. The consequences will be devastating.
The ostensible argument by the Senate leadership for dumping the IMF provisions was to avoid a political fight about the supposedly unrelated IMF reform legislation because of the urgent importance of supporting Ukraine. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), the Senate majority leader, was said to have not wanted to delay action to provide a trivial amount of financial support to Ukraine—$1 billion in loan guarantees.
The Senate leadership got it all wrong. They buckled to a campaign of misinformation. The campaign featured two intertwined myths: that the IMF did not need more financing to help Ukraine and, therefore, that the IMF could assist Ukraine in a major way without the need to approve the 2010 IMF reform package.
The first myth is based on a red herring. The IMF component of the legislation was not about providing the IMF with more financial resources; it was about the legitimacy of the IMF. At most the package would have increased total IMF resources by $80 billion, about 8 percent of the current total. The critics were right in theory: The IMF does not literally need the money. But they were wrong in their assertion that the legislation was about providing the IMF with more financial resources.
The second myth is more seriously dangerous. Despite the argument that the IMF reform measure was unrelated to Ukraine, the fact is that passage of the legislation would have facilitated substantially more financial support for Ukraine by shoring up support from other stakeholders at the Fund. The explanation for this point is complicated but worth reviewing.
If the IMF reform legislation were in place, Ukraine would have been eligible to borrow more from the IMF. Ukraine could immediately borrow about $500 million more from the IMF’s emergency financing facility (the Rapid Financing Instrument)—50 percent of the puny US long-term loan guarantees on offer. When, as is expected, Ukraine applies for a standard three-year IMF program, it would have been eligible to borrow roughly 50 percent more, $6 billion in the first year rather than $4 billion, and $18 billion over three years rather than $12 billion.
Critics say the IMF can override its guidelines on the size of normal lending arrangements to lend to Ukraine. They are right, but only in theory. It is important to remember that Ukraine has a dismal record of performance on IMF programs. To credibly override IMF guidelines on the size of programs, the United States and Europe need the agreement of other countries. Those are the countries (Brazil, China, Korea, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, etc.) that are in danger of resisting a package for Ukraine now that the US Congress has insulted them by failing to pass the IMF reform legislation that would increase their vote and voice in the IMF. The United States and Europe may be able to jam through approval for an oversized IMF program for Ukraine, but thanks to the US Congress, the task will not be easy.
The central issue in Ukraine is legitimacy under international law and conventions. It is ironic that in its rush to support Ukraine, the US Congress has undermined the legitimacy of the IMF, the institution that is crucial to the success of supporting Ukraine and stabilizing the world economy in general. When it comes to helping Ukraine, we are the enemy.

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It’s going to take a lot more than fame to save the Immortal City in its darkest hour. . . .
With Maddy torn between two loves, Guardian Jackson and heroic pilot Tom, and Angels and humans on the brink of an epic war, the Immortal City is more vulnerable than ever. And when demons descend upon Angel City with the intent to destroy, the humans don’t stand a fighting chance without the Angels on their side. Will Jacks find the strength and forgiveness to enter the fray and fight the demons as a stronger-than-ever Battle Angel? Or has the damage been so great that the Guardians will set off for the next place, abandoning Angel City in its darkest hour?
It all comes down to love-wrecked half-Angel Maddy and the strength of her bond with Jackson in this game-changing, thrice-as-sultry series finale that blends beautiful themes of redemption and renewal with heart-pounding action scenes and jaw-dropping twists.
Life turned upside down for Maddy Montgomery when she found out she was half-Angel and was catapulted into the scene of flashbulbs, paparazzi, and the fervent adulation that comes with being in the celebrity Angel world. She’s trying to juggle her ordinary life—high school, family, friends—with the intense demands of being in the public eye as heartthrob Angel Jackson Godspeed’s girlfriend.
And now Maddy must face the most difficult choice of her life. She’s been offered the chance to become a Guardian. This means entering into dangerous and high-stakes training, with no guarantee that she can succeed. But more than that, it would mean leaving her mortal life behind—forever—and allying with the Angels at a time when their relationship with humans is heading for war. . . .
Jackson Godspeed is the hottest young Angel in a city filled with them. He’s days away from becoming a full Guardian, and people around the world are already competing for the chance to be watched over by him. Everyone’s obsessed with the Angels and the lucky people they protect – everyone except for Madison Montgomery.
Maddy’s the one girl in Angel City who doesn’t breathlessly follow the Angels on TV and gossip blogs. When she meets Jackson, she doesn’t recognize him. But Jackson is instantly captivated by her, and against all odds the two fall in love.
Maddy is swiftly caught up in Jackson’s scene, a world of glamour, paparazzi – and murder. A serial killer is on the loose, leaving dead Angels’ wings for the police to find on the Walk of Fame. Even the Guardians are powerless to protect themselves in the face of this threat . . . and this time it’s up to Maddy to save Jackson.


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A woman in the United States says she was billed $34,927.43 after being tested and treated for COVID-19, an amount she says she will “never be able to repay“, Time magazine reports.
When Danni Askini first came down with the symptoms of the virus — shortness of breath, a fever, a cough and migraines — she was told by a doctor to go to the emergency room.
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There, she was told she had pneumonia and could go home. She visited the emergency room two more times as her symptoms persisted and worsened before she was finally tested for the coronavirus. Three days later her results showed she had COVID-19.
TheHill report: The tests and her treatment for the viral illness all took place while Askini was uninsured and before President Trump signed congressional measures ensuring free diagnostic testing. After, she got a bill totaling $34,927.43.
“I was pretty sticker-shocked,” she told Time. “I personally don’t know anybody who has that kind of money.”
Askini was between jobs and planning to move and start a new role in Washington, D.C., when she was diagnosed with the virus, and has since applied for Medicaid in the hope it can retroactively cover her bill. She has now tested negative for COVID-19, but is still taking precautions to recover and isolate.
On Twitter, Askini expressed her frustration with local health care agencies and described how difficult it was to get tested for COVID-19 despite having tests for the flu, strep throat and other illnesses come back negative.
So this story is about my experience with COVID and my final hospital bill: $34,927.23 – an amount that I will never be able to repay and more than I paid to get both my Bachelors and Masters degree. @realDonaldTrump @ewarren @AyannaPressley please help! https://t.co/pJApXMPzcW— Danni Askini (@danniaskini) March 20, 2020
If people are wondering “How much does COVID-19 Cost?!” Here is my bill. 3 ER Visits to get stabilized, oxygen, hydrated, and treat pneumonia. The COVID-19 Test was $907.00 !! I got excellent care, I am immunocompromised, but this will take a decade to pay off. #Covid#Co pic.twitter.com/n4ni9ZxeKx— Danni Askini (@danniaskini) March 12, 2020
The story of her bill comes as the Kaiser Family Foundation has released a study predicting the average cost of coronavirus treatment for someone with insurance and without health complications would total around $9,763, and treatment for someone with complications could top $20,000. The amount someone with insurance would pay out-of-pocket varies depending on their plan, but the study estimates it could exceed $1,300.
Askini said the cost of the COVID-19 test alone was $907.
Health care has been at the center of debate as the 2020 presidential election drags on. However, the topic has drawn even more attention as Americans fear how they will pay for potential coronavirus treatment when scientific estimates predict a massive number of people will be diagnosed during the pandemic.
On Thursday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) predicted 56 percent of his state would become infected with coronavirus over the next eight weeks alone should the state not make an effort to mitigate the spread. Other states are also bracing for high coronavirus numbers.
Meanwhile, many are already out of work and their health insurance entirely as the coronavirus has caused the closure of businesses nationwide. A major union representing hospitality workers predicted as many as 90 percent of its members could lose their jobs. Other companies like Marriott are already cutting workers.
Economists and Trump administration officials have said the U.S. could be heading to a recession, but lawmakers are scrambling to pass a stimulus package to possibly get checks into the hands of Americans and address the economic fallout of the pandemic.
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Vincent Duluc, historical journalist of “L’Équipe” tells his intact passion for a still popular sport. Without being fooled by the appetite of the richest clubs, he welcomes the evolution of the game.
Recognized in the world of football for the accuracy of his analyses, Vincent Duluc will participate in his tenth World Cup this year. While in France, the start of the Ligue 1 championship was given this Friday, August 5, he comments on the evolution of this sport, which is still more popular despite the dangerous appetite of the richest clubs and the controversies surrounding the event held in Qatar this winter. Refuting any nostalgia for “it was better before”, Vincent Duluc combats received ideas, salutes a football that has become more technical and more spectacular, while pointing out the weakness of French sports culture.
Ligue 1 restarted on August 5. You have often had very harsh words about the level of this championship. Would you be nostalgic for more romantic and unpredictable football?
“Applied to football, I don’t really have any nostalgia. I have memory, I have a football culture which I also regret that it is so poorly shared. Not many people today know footballers from before 2000, or even 2010, whereas in England, Spain, Italy or Germany, history is much better defended.
French football culture dates back a lot to the 1998 World Cup (victory for the French team), with a real confusion between the culture of football and the culture of victory. We don’t grow up in the habit of paying homage to players of the past. Personally, I find that I am called a little too often to write obituaries for alumni, when this should be a sensitive subject for any sports journalist. That said, we must recognize that the environment is much more violent for young journalists than it was for us. »
As a leading analyst, how would you describe the evolution of football?
“I think the game itself has evolved quite well, with less violence, more speed and more technique. The rules also go in the direction of the game, such as for example the prohibition of the back pass to the goalkeeper. There is sometimes an incredible aestheticism and it is collectively exciting. I invite people who say “Football was better before” re-watching the games of the sixties.
Around the field, however, it is more complicated. We clearly feel that the organization of football is fragile. European sport has always been based on a pyramid system that makes all stories possible. This means that, for the moment, we can still start from the very bottom to arrive at the very top. But we can clearly see that the confiscation of wealth by the richest clubs weakens this pyramid. They do not want to allow others to compete with them. If we arrived at a closed league, it would be a disaster. There, I think I would stop being interested in football. I hope that the resistance of the fans, as we saw in England, will last. »
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Is there precisely a rupture between the supporters and their clubs?
“I think the fans have changed too. When we see the past French season, we cannot say that they have all had a positive impact on football, on the spirit of football, or on their own clubs. We have gone from virtual violence to real violence. Teams like Bordeaux or Saint-Étienne also owe their relegation to their supporters.
We finally have the impression that the bond between the supporters and their club is not so important. As a clan, they feel more important than the team and the club. They believe victory is their due and no longer accept defeat. As for the loyalty of the players to their shirt, considered weak, it should be remembered that that of the old ones came quite simply from the fact that they had no choice. There was no transfer window every six months and, until the seventies, the full-time contract did not exist. »
Is the English league, which you know well, really more attractive than Ligue 1?
“Post-Covid football has radicalized certain behaviors and there have been incidents with fans this year in England, when there were none at all. But next to that there is a much better staging of football than here. It is better produced in England with a better studied position of the cameras, because the emotion is privileged. You always feel like you’re closer to the action. In France, we often have very wide shots that allow you to see the tactical animation, which delights all the strategists in the room.
But you don’t see the sweat and the effort. What I like when I go to England is to be in a country where football is important to people, where the link is strong between a community and a club. The match is not necessarily a family celebration, but it is a community celebration. Finally, it is the country where the best players in the world evolve. »
Do you think football is still a popular sport?
“Yes, even if the gap between the standard of living of the supporters and that of the players has increased further. In the 1970s, footballers earned around 30 times the minimum wage, whereas today we are closer to 400 times. However, identification remains possible because most players come from working-class neighborhoods. Still, one can be disturbed by the cynicism and the greed of this milieu, by the role of the agents…”
You are going to cover your 10 World Cup this year. The passion remains intact?
“I’m someone who works with rituals. In the same way that I like the series, football is for me a soap opera that is renewed. We journalists are inside this soap opera whose characters we meet on a daily basis. So I never get tired of it, especially since I have the chance to see the best of football (1) and I think it’s a good life to spend your time going to see football matches in the whole of Europe. I always like to take the train to cover meetings. I liked it at 20 and I still like it at 60.
I still love this sport because I manage to tell the difference between the turpitudes of this environment, which my job leads me to deal with, and the beauty of the game. I am not blind nor on the fringes of the world but the whole continue to fascinate me. I’m still so excited going up the stairs to a grandstand and wondering what’s going to happen on the pitch. Of the 80 matches that I cover a year, there are of course about ten times when I tell myself that I am tired, envying the colleagues who have been playing basketball for thirty years at The Team and who have never been cold (laughs). »
Playing in Qatar and in winter, what inspires you?
“It fascinates me enough to see a World Cup in winter, because we are used to events in summer with tired players. I want to see if it will change anything in the game to organize it in the middle of the season. As for the Qatar destination, we would like sport to have virtues that the rest of public life does not have. We would have to hold our noses for sport while for everything that is cultural, we are encouraged to go there. Of course there are a lot of things about Qatar that bother me, because it’s not a democracy, but I find it amazing that it only bothers people for one month in the year, every four years. »
(1) Vincent Duluc follows the French team, the English Premier League and Olympique Lyonnais.
> Twenty-seven. This is the number of years spent at the newspaper “L’Équipe” where Vincent Duluc directs the daily football section. He had joined it in 1995, after having started his career at “Progrès”.
> New. And soon ten Football World Cups since he will be in Qatar for the 22nd edition of this competition, which will take place from November 21 to December 18, 2022.
> Eighty… and up to a hundred times a year, he is in the green rectangle to follow a football match.
> Twenty-five. More or less the number of books he has published: “La Grande Histoire de l’OL” (2007); “L’Affaire Jacquet” (2008)… and works with a more personal note such as “The Fifth Beatles”, devoted to Irish footballer George Best or “Praise of the hairdressers”, the history of the Blues through the substitutes . In 2016, “Un Printemps 76” won the Antoine-Blondin Prize.


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text: Most bone marrow (BM) malignancies develop in association with an angiogenic phenotype and increased numbers of endothelial cells. The molecular mechanisms involved in the modulation and recruitment of BM endothelium are largely unknown and may provide novel therapeutic targets for neoplastic diseases. We observed that angiogenic stimulation of BM endothelial cells activates mTOR and engages its downstream pathways 4E-BP1 and S6K1, which are inhibited by the mTOR-specific blockers rapamycin and CCI-779. Both mTOR blockers significantly inhibit growth factor- and leukemia-induced proliferation of BM endothelium by inducing G0/G1 cell-cycle arrest. This effect is associated with down-regulation of cyclin D1 and cdk2 phosphorylation, and up-regulation of the cdk inhibitors p27kip1 and p21cip1. Under conditions that reproduce the biomechanical fluidic environment of the BM, CCI-779 is equally effective in inhibiting BM endothelial-cell proliferation. Finally, simultaneous blockade of mTOR and NF-κB pathways synergize to significantly inhibit or abrogate the proliferative responses of BM endothelial cells to mitogenic stimuli. This study identifies mTOR as an important pathway for the proangiogenic stimulation of BM endothelium. Modulation of this pathway may serve as a valid therapeutic intervention in BM malignancies evolving in association with an angiogenic phenotype.


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Magari’s exclusive Aayutha collection is an ode to timeless tradition and meaningful living
FEB 25, 2021 | By Team ELLE DECOR India
The Sangam Tamil era, a rich amalgamation of culture and tradition was the root for the beautiful and geometric forms of Tamil Script, which now serves as the inspiration behind the exclusive Aayutha collection by Magari.
A Touch of Tradition
Sample the origins of the historic stone-carving art from Mamallapuram, which create varying textures from granite stone to elevate the senses, with the Aayutha dining table. The low-seated dining table, crafted from solid granite, takes you back through the ages when our ancestors seated themselves on the ground in a demonstration of simplicity and togetherness. The minimalistic design and geometric aesthetics of this collection make it ideal for central placement in the room. So, gather your loved ones around for a unique home experience unlike any other.
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While our ancestors primarily used stone and wood to craft furniture, the Aayutha collection pairs brass and other materials to add an exquisite flair and expand the visual aesthetic of these traditional art forms.
The low-seated Kelir chairs are a perfect example of this, complete with brass studs and discreetly hidden wheels to add that additional touch of comfort and ergonomics to a design so deeply rooted in tradition.
Discover seating that has been designed by delicately balancing tradition with ergonomics to create an enamouring interior experience. The flawlessly handcrafted Kalvi armchair takes inspiration from Kelir, but offers a more ergonomic high-seated, upright design.
The Aaram armchair is perfect to lay back and catch up on all the reading you’ve been missing out on! Paired with the Aaram Ottoman, this comfortable armchair is versatile enough to blend in perfectly whether it be in your living room or study.
When you are uncorking that fine vintage at the end of a long day, just pour yourself a glass, swirl it around, and settle down on to the Aattam rocking chair, handcrafted from solid wood, and inlaid with brass for that touch of luxury.
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On days you choose to work from home, the Arivu study table walks the fine line between minimal yet functional design. It features removable storage and wooden trays for organizing your workspace, while the ergonomic footrest ensures your posture remains unaffected through long hours of work.
Is your living room feeling left out? The Mannai centre table carries forth the inspiration behind Aayutha to bring you a monolithic granite design with a contrasting stone finish!
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If you are looking for a dining table that is in harmony with a contemporary lifestyle, Magari has got you covered. The traditionally inspired Aayutha dining set is also available in a more contemporary, high-seating design option to ensure maximum comfort without losing touch with the inspiration behind the collection. Aptly named Suvai, meaning ‘Taste’, it comes with a choice of elegant brass or monolithic stone stands to match your tastes and truly stand out.
The versatile Aayutha collection is ideal for any home interior, with its geometric flow as well as the blend of stone and wood. The inspiration from the Tamil script runs deep in the collection. As the triple dotted letter accentuates the script, so does it accentuate the aesthetic of this collection, from the etching on the surface of the dining table to the brass inlays on the Thunai side tables. This brings the various pieces of the collection together to your home’s interiors in harmony.


Nevada county settles suits over deputy's stops for speeding
Published 6:02 pm, Saturday, March 15, 2014
Authorities in a Nevada county are reviewing a "forfeiture program" and have settled lawsuits with two men who said a sheriff's deputy violated their civil rights when they were stopped for speeding, searched for drugs and forced to pay tens of thousands of dollars.
The Humboldt County district attorney's office also confirmed in a statement late Friday that it has launched an internal review of the county's program, but that there is no indication there have been any illegal stops or any wrongdoing on the part of Sheriff Ed Kilgore or his deputies.
Tan Nguyen of Newport Beach (Orange County) and Michael Lee of Denver said in lawsuits filed in federal court in Reno that they were stopped last year on Interstate 80 near Winnemucca under the pretext of speeding. They said they were subjected to illegal searches and told they wouldn't be released with their vehicles unless they forfeited their cash.
The suits accused the same veteran deputy, Lee Dove, of taking a briefcase full of $50,000 in cash from Nguyen after stopping him for exceeding the speed limit by 3 mph in September, and seizing $13,800 and a handgun from Lee during a similar stop in December.
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The district attorney's office said the settlement involved both Nguyen and Lee but did not disclose how much money was involved. Nguyen's lawyer told a Reno television station he received a check for the full $50,000 seized as well as $10,000 in attorney fees.
"He wasn't charged with anything. He had no drugs in his car. The pretext for stopping him was he was doing 78 in a 75," John Ohlson told KRNV.
"It's like Jesse James or Black Bart," he said in an interview last week.
The district attorney's statement said both men were stopped legally and that "every asset that was seized pursuant to those stops was lawfully seized." It said the resolution of their claims didn't receive priority in the district attorney's office because of staff shortages.
"The cases involved Mr. Nguyen and Mr. Lee raised procedural issues in the District Attorney's Office and those issues are being addressed by a review of every submitted case," the statement said.
After Nguyen's stop, the sheriff issued a news release with a photograph of Dove pictured with a police dog and $50,000 in seized cash "after a traffic stop for speeding."
"This cash would have been used to purchase illegal drugs and now will benefit Humboldt County with training and equipment. Great job," the statement said.


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Denver colleges will concentrate on accelerated studying and psychological well being this 12 months
Physically, schools in Denver likely won’t look too different in the coming year than they did before the pandemic. Everything else is a different story.
Teachers need to recap old material more than before and help their students regain social skills and deal with difficult emotions, officials from Denver public, private, and charter schools say. Even the way schools structure their 2021-2022 school year could change.
Schools have developed rapidly and continuously during the pandemic, a trend that will continue for some time. Accelerated learning and social and emotional coaching are already top priorities for teachers in Denver.
“We’re really rethinking education,” said Tamara Acevedo, associate academic at Denver Public Schools.
One of the first challenges schools face is how to catch up with students, Acevedo said. Many have missed things they should learn last year – especially math and literacy – and the Denver Public School teachers plan to use accelerated learning to make up the difference.
Accelerated learning doesn’t speed up or condense a teacher’s curriculum, said the Colorado Department of Education. Rather, it is a way for teachers to incorporate missing concepts and skills into their lessons rather than sending students to tutoring or remedial classes. For example, if an 11th grade student did not understand a 10th grade math principle, then the teacher would go through the missing principle in class so everyone was up to date.
“We want to make sure they don’t fall back any further,” said Acevedo.
The gap is so great among students at Rocky Mountain Prep’s four charter schools that CEO Tricia Noyola said they are adding a daily intervention program to help third, fourth, and fifth graders reading two years or more below their grade level.
Noyola said an evaluation last year showed that up to 40% of students in these classes require reading intervention.
“Objectively, that’s not a good thing,” said Noyola. “I think these are the things that will be studied in the years to come about the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on children.”
And if online or hybrid learning affected the number of students studying since March 2020, even more suffered from heightened stress and anxiety and a lack of social interaction during the pandemic, principals admitted. Colorado health officials declared a state of mental health emergency for children in May.
The Denver Public Schools have planned a concerted effort to assess students’ mental health and teach them more about social and emotional wellbeing, Acevedo said. Each school has to plan around 20 to 30 minutes for this task every day.
“It really helps our children understand their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, build and maintain positive relationships, and make decisions,” said Acevedo.
Each school will decide how best to deal with the social / emotional component, Acevedo said. Similarly, DPS officials have worked to give each school autonomy within their budget so that administrators can decide whether they need to hire more counselors or psychologists.
Noyola said her student body of approximately 1,800 was well equipped with social workers and other skilled workers to help students recover from the pandemic.
The private Colorado Academy also has enough mental health counselors for its 1,000 students, said headmaster Mike Davis. He added that the academy will hold a community meeting to re-introduce students to the school, its staff and the values it is designed to uphold.
“You will recover from this, but I also think we need to be very careful about what has been lost in the past year and a half,” said Davis.
Another way to help students readjust is to reduce their daily workload, Acevedo said.
“That will help them take the same number of courses but split them up in a manageable way,” said Acevedo.


Record high temperatures in Phoenix this past week approached 120 degrees F and grounded commercial air flights. They are part of a larger regional trend: Across the West, hot, dry conditions are cooking up what may be an unmatched wildfire season. Already, 75 wildfires have burned in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The National Weather Service currently has the region under heat warnings and excessive heat warnings. Fifty-five fires have burned in Arizona and New Mexico alone.
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According to NIFC, suppression alone cost almost $2 billion last year. The Trump administration’s proposed 2018 budget funds wildlife preparedness and suppression activities at $2.4 billion, the 10-year average cost of suppression.


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J. Appl. Cryst. (1994). 27, 440-441
Pp. x + 298. Oxford:
International Union of Crystallography/Oxford University Press, 1993.
Price £45.00. ISBN 0-19-855577-6
In 1969, H. M. Rietveld published his seminal paper on structure refinement based on the complete powder diffraction profile rather than a limited amount of low-angle integrated intensity data. This paper laid the foundation for a dramatic renaissance of powder diffraction, widely regarded at the time as a valuable tool for phase identification and qualitative analysis but of little use for quantitative structure determination. The coming-of-age of Rietveld refinement, as it is now known, was celebrated in June 1989 at an International Workshop on the Rietveld Method, hosted by the Netherlands Energy Research Foundation at Rietveld's home institution in Petten and organized by the Commission on Powder Diffraction of the International Union of Crystallography.
The Rietveld method is an outcome of the Petten meeting but is certainly not a Proceedings in the accepted sense. The contributing authors, all of them leaders in the field, were requested to write articles suitable for a book aimed primarily at those with some experience of the technique but also providing some introductory material for beginners. The first drafts of these chapters underwent considerable revision under the guidance and encouragement of the editor and the end result is not only an authoritative and coherent text but also an excellent reference work covering the literature up to the start of 1991 or thereabouts.
The first chapter (R. A. Young) provides an excellent introduction to the Rietveld method. It contains an account of the basic mathematical procedures used in the fitting to the diffraction pattern, the types of parameters to be refined, a list of the peak-shape functions commonly used, corrections for preferred orientation (one of the more troublesome systematic errors afflicting X-ray powder data), some of the popular computer programs currently available, criteria of fit and precision and accuracy, and a very helpful section on refinement strategy.
Following a brief but interesting historical account in Chapter 2, by H. M. Rietveld, of the development and acceptance of the method that now bears his name, some of the mathematical aspects of Rietveld refinement are summarized in Chapter 3 (E. Prince), including the method of least squares and its application to the Rietveld model, weights, constrained models, refinement procedures and estimates of uncertainty. In Chapter 4, T. M. Sabine considers processes that modify the flow of radiation in a polycrystalline material and derives simple expressions for absorption, multiple scattering and extinction that can be readily incorporated into the Rietveld model in the form of two refinable parameters: the effective specimen size and the size of the mosaic blocks. Chapter 5 (R. J. Hill) is the longest in the book and gives a comprehensive and pragmatic account of data-collection strategies for Rietveld refinement. Among the many important topics covered are the relative merits of laboratory X-ray, synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffractometers for different types of experiment, the choice of wavelength and resolution, the basic requirements of pattern analysis, how the choices of step increment and counting statistics affect the precision and accuracy of the refinement, and the application of Rietveld refinement to the quantitative analysis of multiphase materials. Background modelling in Rietveld analysis is addressed in Chapter 6, by J. W. Richardson Jr, who describes how a Fourier filtering technique can be used to correct time-of-flight neutron data with broad oscillations in the background caused by the presence of a noncrystalline component in the sample. Some procedures for analytical fitting of laboratory X-ray peak profiles in the application of Rietveld analysis are discussed in Chapter 7 by R. L. Snyder. The convolution of sample, spectral and instrumental contributions to the observed profile can be satisfactorily modelled by a split Pearson-VII function. Chapter 8 (R. Delhelz et al.) contains a detailed account of the effect of crystal imperfections on the shape and breadth of the peak profiles in a powder diffraction pattern and of the ways in which information about size and strain can be extracted by Rietveld refinement or pattern decomposition. In Chapter 9, P. Suortti shows how the instrumental profile function can be calculated from the known scattering geometry by ray-tracing or phase-space analysis techniques and also how the background contribution can be divided into an incoherent part that can be calculated explicitly and a coherent part that can be represented by a radial correlation function incorporating the salient features of the thermal and disorder diffuse scattering. In Chapter 10, C. Baerlocher points out how soft constraints, or restraints, can be used to improve the quality of the refinement of complex structures such as zeolites. These restraints, implemented in the form of approximate geometrical relationships in the least-squares minimization process, are now incorporated into several widely used programs. Chapter 11 (W. I. F. David and J. D. Jorgensen) reviews Rietveld refinement with time-of-flight neutron powder data. The power of this technique with a high-resolution diffractometer, such as the HRPD at the ISIS pulsed neutron source, is strikingly illustrated by examples of anisotropic line broadening in LaNbO4 and a high-precision refinement of the structure of benzene. There are also advantages when special sample environments such as high-pressure cells and furnaces are required. In Chapter 12, R. B. Von Dreele (a co-author with A. C. Larson of the very versatile and widely used GSAS program) describes the extension of Rietveld refinement to a combination of X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data and illustrates how multiple data sets of this type may be the only way to determine the distribution of different atomic species among a number of crystallographic sites. F. Izumi, the author of another very versatile Rietveld refinement program (RIETAN), widely used in Japan, describes some of its features in Chapter 13, including the refinement of incommensurate structures from powder diffraction data and the use of multiple data sets of different types, as exemplified by a refinement of the modulated structure of the high-Tc superconductor Bi2(Sr1-xCax)3Cu2O8+z. Chapter 14 (H. Toraya) gives an account of pattern-decomposition methods, which employ many of the features of Rietveld refinement but do not invoke a structural model. These methods are particularly useful in the initial stages of data analysis of materials about which little is known, and may allow the unit-cell parameters to be determined along with enough individual integrated intensities for ab initio structure solution. The fact that a structural model is not required may also be advantageous in microstructural analysis of size and strain parameters. In the concluding chapter, A. K. Cheetham covers the rapidly developing methodology for the ab initio solution of crystal structures from powder data, an exciting and challenging new area that owes much to the success of the Rietveld technique. He points out that the task of determining the unit-cell parameters and extracting enough integrated intensity data for structure solution by traditional methods is greatly facilitated by the high resolution available at a synchrotron source, whereas neutron data are likely to be most useful in the subsequent Rietveld-refinement stage for the precise determination of atom coordinates. However, the effect of the microstructural characteristics of the sample on the peak shapes will need very careful consideration if pattern decomposition and Rietveld techniques are to be utilized optimally for the determination of very complex structures.
In a book like this, it is inevitable that there is some unevenness in the length and degree of detail in the chapters and that some important topics receive inadequate attention. I would like to see, for example, a more exhaustive discussion of specimen preparation and diffraction geometry, accuracy and significance of the results, the tendency towards empiricism in modelling the peak shapes and the use of symmetry-adapted spherical harmonics to correct for preferred orientation and anisotropic line broadening. However, these are not serious criticisms and I recommend this book as a necessity for any diffraction library or for the personal collection of anyone with a serious interest in the application of the Rietveld technique.
David E. Cox
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Copyright © 1997 International Union of CrystallographyIUCr Webmaster

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It was only a matter of time. Ever since Cee-Lo Green took over the internet with his bouncing-lyrics “Fuck You” video a week ago, the world has wanted – nay, needed a great cover of the tune. Well, good news world: they’re pouring in. No big-name artist has tackled the tune yet, but you know it’s only a matter of time before the first Live Lounge version surfaces.
Until then, here are the best five covers on the net. For a song that’s only been out eleven days, it’s rounded up some terrific interpretations. Miami artist Tristan Clopet jams it out with a three-piece combo. West coast hippies Weasels exist. go bluegrass, violin, banjo, and all. L.A. songwriter Chester See rocks the solo piano pop. Montana punk Dub delivers the definitive solo guitar screamer. Violin prodigy Eric Stanley busts out an instrumental over some a cappella oohs and aahs. Five very different approaches, all must-hears. Now ain’t that some shit?


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Police Called To Nicki Minaj's House After Altercation With Maid
Police were called to Nicki Minaj’s Hollywood home yesterday after the ‘Pink Friday’ rapper got into an altercation with a maid, who she fired two weeks ago, and it is claimed that Minaj’s boyfriend intervened and pushed the former employee...
The unnamed housekeeper was sacked by Minaj two weeks ago for taking a picture of the Harajuku Barbie putting out the rubbish before later asking an incensed Minaj to sign it. Despite being instantly dismissed, the maid returned to the property yesterday for an unknown reason.
Nicki ordered her to leave, but the maid allegedly told Minaj that she "would not be treated like an animal." TMZ claim that Minaj responded angrily and said: “I'll show you how to treat someone like an animal ... Get the f**k out of my house!”
It was at this stage that Minaj’s boyfriend was alleged to have become involved and pushed the former employee. It was the maid’s boss who called the police and a battery claim was filed. However, no arrests were made on the scene.
It is also reported that the maid originally requested a citizen’s arrest be made against Nicki’s beau, but then changed her mind.


From September 2020, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will have free access to cloud gaming. Announced in a blog by Head of Xbox Phil Spencer, gamers will get to play their Xbox Game Pass titles on their mobile device from the cloud as long as they are members.
In his blog post, Spencer also detailed a set of commitments Xbox is making to players as gaming moves into a new generation. This includes commitment to diversity, making sure those on older consoles still feel welcome, and cross-console generation gaming.
- Players will always be welcome – a commitment backed up with community support, empowering creators of different backgrounds to bring diverse content to our platform, and the acceleration of new technology to reduce hate speech and toxicity.
- Players will not be forced into the next generation. Xbox Game Studios titles shipped in the next few years will play great on Xbox Series X and Xbox One, and Xbox will continue to support cross-play so that gamers and their friends can play together across platforms, as well as across console generations.
- With Xbox’s “Smart Delivery” technology, players can buy supporting titles once and play across console generations at no cost. Highly anticipated titles like “Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla” and “Cyberpunk 2077” will support Smart Delivery.
- Players can play new Xbox Game Studios titles on the day they launch with Xbox Game Pass.
That said, Spencer adds that games will still look and play best on Xbox On X. This of course includes better graphics, higher frame rates and faster loading times – all good reasons to upgrade.
There’s a lot more detailed in the blog, so check out Spencer’s blog post here.


Look down, however, at the deep gorges that line the stretch from Keylang in Lahaul to Lach Lang La, and the sight will take your breath away - in anger.
All along the beds of the crystal clear streams that cut through the mountains are hundreds of ugly tar drums discarded carelessly by workers of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). At some places, over a dozen drums can be seen floating in the swift-flowing tributaries. Environmentalists say that so extensive is the black eye-sore that it would take several months to clean up the mess.
In New Delhi, BRO officials claim the rule is that the drums are to be carted away from the region and either auctioned off or smelted. This norm is clearly being flouted. With the highway closed for more than six months in a year, such violations are difficult to monitor.
No doubt, constructing and maintaining roads at such high altitudes in freezing temperatures is a hazardous task. Frequent landslides and avalanches make it even harder. To BRO's credit it does the job well on many such border roads. But if it doesn't mend its ways, some of the prettiest Himalayan valleys will become giant tar dumps.


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Kyivstar suffered a large-scale disruption: when communication will be resumed and will subscribers be compensated
On the morning of December 12, the Kyivstar mobile operator experienced a large-scale outage. Subscribers claimed that the network was down, and when they tried to call, they heard the answer "mobile network is unavailable."
It is worth noting that Kyivstar's official website and the mobile operator's app are also unavailable. OBOZ.UA readers report that problems with the mobile operator's work are observed throughout the country.
Problems with Kyivstar's mobile communication started in the morning. Some subscribers have no connection. At the same time, some Kyivstar users reported on social media that their smartphones were showing "all connection bars" but it was impossible to call or receive a call.
Around noon, Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said that Kyivstar subscribers would experience communication problems for another 4-5 hours. Thus, the network is expected to be restored around 16.00-17.00 on December 12.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko noted that people who were left without mobile communications and the Internet can seek urgent assistance at the nearest police department or fire and rescue station. There they can contact their relatives or call emergency services.
The Interior Minister also noted that one can ask for help from the National Guard, police and border guards who serve in settlements and on highways. In addition, Klymenko reminded that the "Points of Invincibility" deployed on the basis of the Ministry of Internal Affairs units have the opportunity to use Wi-Fi.
Kyivstar stated that it would definitely compensate subscribers who had no connection or could not use the operator's services. They also assured that the personal data of subscribers was not compromised.
At the same time, Kyivstar TV's OTT service is working without any problems on Android and iOS operating systems. Other services of the company remain unavailable as of 7:40 am.
While Kyivstar mobile operator is unavailable, Ukrainians are offered to use national roaming (the service is free). In the mobile network settings on the gadget, you need to find the "manual network selection" option, and then try to connect to Lifecell or Vodafone. If the network does not appear, you should try to select other networks.
At the same time, there is no absolute guarantee that national roaming will work. This may be due, in particular, to the load on the networks as subscribers switch to available networks.
Around 8 a.m., Kyivstar responded to a large-scale failure in its mobile network. They noted that due to the technical failure, communication and Internet access services may be unavailable to some of their subscribers.
Kyivstar also assured that its specialists are working to fix the problem. At the same time, the operator has not yet provided any information on the timeframe for fixing the problem.
It is worth noting that Kyivstar subscribers were not satisfied with the company's response. In particular, people are surprised that the problems with mobile internet and communication started around 5 a.m., and the company decided to respond only three hours later.
The possible cause of the technical failure is also being discussed online. Some suspect that the problems could have been caused by external interference in the operator's work. In particular, the possibility of a hacker attack on Kyivstar's equipment is not ruled out.
As a reminder, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed that a SIM card of the Ukrainian operator Kyivstar was found in one of the Iranian kamikaze drones launched by the Russians in Ukraine. Earlier, this information was made public by analysts at the American Institute for the Study of War.
Earlier, it was reported that Kyivstar mobile operator has increased the cost of a number of tariffs since September, both for contract subscribers and prepaid subscribers. At the same time, mobile Internet packages were increased.


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SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California Attendance: 17,292
Streaking Sharks figure to get test vs. Penguins
Emotion has been running high for the San Jose Sharks, and it's been a good thing.
Going into their game at home Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins at SAP Center, San Jose (27-13-7, 61 points) has a season-best six-game winning streak and is 13-2-2 in its past 17 games.
The Sharks are coming off a stretch of five games in eight days, including an emotional night celebrating defenseman Brent Burns' 1,000th game, defenseman Erik Karlsson playing against his former club Ottawa, and the franchise reaching 1,000 victories in its history.
"It gives us a little bit of extra spring," Karlsson said about the boost the milestones gave the tired squad. "These are the days where every team is a little bit tired and everybody's battling through something. We're no different here, but we're doing a good job in finding ways to be successful even though we're not playing our best hockey.
"We've been coming together more as a team as of lately."
The winning streak stems from momentum that has been building.
"A while back, we were kind of (saying) our game was trending in the right direction," said Joe Pavelski, who leads the Sharks with 26 goals. "We started winning two and three (straight), and lately we've been able to turn three into four or five. If we lose a game, we've bounced right back and won the next couple. It's good to see because there are tough stretches. We went through one early in the year.
"It definitely took us a little bit to get going. Sometimes that's the case. We had five games in eight days here and against some good teams and some emotional wins and everything that goes along with it."
San Jose goaltender Martin Jones has won seven straight starts, one shy of the career high he set in the first eight starts of his career, Dec. 3-21, 2013.
Pittsburgh (25-14-6, 56 points) has won 10 of 12 games and 15 of 20 to thrust itself into contention for the Metropolitan Division title, but a nagging problem has plagued the club lately.
The Penguins have given up a short-handed goal in back-to-back games -- one Saturday was a turning point in a 5-2 loss at Los Angeles -- and they lead the NHL with 10 allowed.
That prompted Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan to lash out following the loss.
"It can't happen. It just can't happen," he said of his talented power play allowing goals the other way. "We've got to have more diligence. We're not heeding the lessons, and we've got to start (doing that)."
Many times, the short-handed opportunities and goals the Penguins have allowed are sparked by turnovers and mistakes by the power-play personnel, including stars Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
"It's not so much what penalty kills are doing to us; it's what we're doing to ourselves," Sullivan said.
The Penguins are still winning, though. A lot. One of their hottest players is top-line winger Jake Guentzel, who has five of his 23 goals in the past two games and 10 points in the past six games. He also recently signed a five-year, $30 million contract extension.
Guentzel was named the NHL's No. 3 star of the week.
--Field Level Media
Updated January 14, 2019


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Visiting the church of Santa Fe
This church, was built during the mid-fourteenth century by king Nuño Sanc. It has been used both as a church of the Catholics, and as a synagogue from when this neighborhood made the Jewish quarter of Palma.
There are several theories on how it has gotten its name, the two most recognized, are the devotion to Saint Faith of Conques, or the Mystery of the Holy Faith.
In the 16th century, the church changed its patronage to Saint Christopher, but never changed its name.
A typical religious building construction of Gothic style.
Get directions to Església de Santa Fe
Palma is the capital of Mallorca and seat of the Balearic government. Palma was founded during the occupation of the Roman empire, about 123 BC, and later developed by the Moors and Catalans. Palma has several times been awarded best place in the world to live; it is a city of great diversity, cultural heritage and commercial activity, making it an attractive city to a broad audience. Palma is one of the best places in Spain to go shopping, all the new arrivals from other Mediterranean capitals arrive here before other places in the world, plus, there are hundreds of local specialty boutiques.
The rich history of Palma has left an incredible amount of landmarks and points of interest to discover i.e. the Arabian baths, the cathedral, the Bellver castle, the Almudaina palace etc., as well as hundreds of other unique constructions perfect for sightseeing in the city.

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عکس های سکسی سوپرخارجی عکس سینه بدون سینه بند This GI Joe series seems to lack anything that would make a good show for kids. `This is not a movie for the fans or anyone who has never seen the anime. If you disagree then look at Orichimaru`s snakes they were the most cheesy things i ever looked at. عکس های سکسی سوپرخارجی Movies like final fantasy have a high budget and talent behind them.
عکس کردن کس دردانشگاه The Briefs family were not all named after underwear, Bulma meaning panties, Doctor Briefs himself, Trunks, and Bra. The movie only gives you the who and the what but no why. عکس سینه بدون سینه بند What is not wrong with this picture man? For those of us who like shows with a little more. .. Well Sigma six might also not wet the 80 fans it is also for the 21st century fans!
These goggles keep the Sigma Six team connected to Hi-Tech and the various Sat Links, but it also turns the GI Joe team into nothing more than drones controlled by the mainframe. عکس های سکسی سوپرخارجی i hope the real American hero`s com back in their on place and i hope this series will also not be included as a sequel for GI Joe. عکس کردن کس دردانشگاه I could go on for hours about what they did wrong.

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Pedal Punk, a new circus performance riding in on cycling’s ever-increasing popularity, receives its world premiere in New York next month. Conceived by Cirque du Soleil alum Chris Lashua, clowns, trampolinists and dancers all feature in Cirque Mechanics‘ production.
Central to the show is The Gantry, a pedal-powered movable stage equipped with climbing frames and trampolines. ‘It’s a man-powered portable circus platform,’ said Lashua in an interview on the company’s YouTube channel. ‘[It] allows for aerial artists to be lifted via a bicycle that climbs the truss vertically.’
Although The Gantry weighs close to 3000 pounds just two cyclists can move it. The show also features artists performing with a variety of other apparatus built from recycled bike parts.
‘What makes what we do different is that we strive to showcase the relationship between the mechanical apparatus and the circus act,’ added Lashua. The Gantry itself can move at up to five miles an hour and allows the show to be performed outside of traditional theatre spaces.
From a marketing perspective Pedal Punk could not come at a better time. Between 2000 and 2013 bicycle commuting increased by 62 per cent in the USA, while 100,000 more people are cycling regularly in the UK in 2015 than three years ago.
Since it was founded in 2005 Cirque Mechanics has performed in over 40 US states as well as in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Previous shows include The Orchestra Project and Boom Town, which explored the American gold rush.
Pedal Punk premieres at New Victory Theatre, with an initial run from December 4-January 3.


text: In 1984, Daryle Scott created Venus Body Wear, an American clothing and swimsuit retailer, selling ladies' leotards and exercise apparel via full-page ads in Cosmopolitan and other national magazines. A year later, the company expanded to include womenï¿½s swimwear and became known as Venus Swimwear. In 1999, Venus acquired WinterSilks, a large importer of silk fashions. In 2000, reflecting the expanded offerings, the company name changed to Venus. In November 2006, Venus, Venus Manufacturing, and WinterSilks, were acquired 80% by Golden Gate Capital, under their Catalog Holdings Group. The three companies fell under a new, united company name, Venus Holdings, LLC. In 2009, Venus Holdings was acquired by the German catalog company Bon Prix, a subsidiary of Otto.

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Chicago, IL, June 05, 2014 --(PR.com
)-- Safeguard Self Storage has announced the purchase, on May 28, 2014, of a land parcel to build a self-storage facility in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. The store, located at 5026 North Sheridan Road, will be the 69th store for the company nationally when completed and the 12th store in the Chicago area. Another store in the West Rogers Park neighborhood, will be the company’s 11th store in Chicago and is presently under construction.
“The Chicago area is a terrific market for Safeguard and provides the company with the opportunity to add value to the Safeguard portfolio,” says Allan Sweet, Safeguard Chief Executive Officer. “This property is in a region where the company already owns and operates stores and we consider its addition to our real estate holdings as an important next step for the company.”
The 52,000 square-foot Uptown facility will provide 770 storage units in various sizes. Amenities at this location will include heated and air conditioned storage area, drive-up loading area, computer-controlled building access and digital/video recording of the property. The facade of the store has been modified and upgraded to blend into the surrounding neighborhood – see the before rendering (on the left above) and the after rendering (on the right above) of the façade.
“The Uptown store, similar to all our Chicago facilities, is designed to provide an exceptional customer experience,” said Ken Finlay, Safeguard Senior Vice-President of Operations. “This facility will complement our product offerings in Illinois and demonstrates our commitment to and confidence in this strong market.”
“The Uptown store and the West Rogers Park property are scheduled to open in 2015,” said Jim Goonan, Senior Vice President of Development.


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It's only been two months since we heard Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady were building a home in Brookline, Massachusetts. But now they're reportedly looking for property a little further south -- in New York City.
"Million Dollar Listings" broker Ryan Serhant told the New York Post that the duo is supposedly house-hunting in the West Village. Surprisingly, Bunchen sold her townhouse in that same neighborhood in 2009 before she and her hubby built a mega-mansion in Los Angeles that was just completed in 2012.
Plans for the Brookline home reportedly include a yoga studio, but considering all the great yoga places in downtown Manhattan, we doubt they'll need one in this new place, too. Not that that would stop them.
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Wild Wonder was selected for its close association with nature. The brand said this echoes the global shift toward sustainability, reconnecting with the outdoors and wanting to be more grounded, particularly following the recent period of uncertainty.
Wild Wonder is a golden green paint colour
“Our relationship with the natural world feels more precious and precarious than ever,” said Dulux UK.
“Wild Wonder is a soft gold with hints of green inspired by fresh seed pods and harvest
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Swansea have played down reports of potential foreign investment coming in to the club - but admit they are looking at possible overseas sponsorship avenues.
The Barclays Premier League club denied takeover speculation surrounding them after reports said they are t alking to possible investors from the United States, Russia and Asia.
A club spokesman told the Press Association that preliminary talks were designed to increase commercial investment and revenue streams.
Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins said in September that Swansea were "miles behind" most of their rivals in terms of commercial income.
"One of the big things we need to do if we are to develop as a club, and try our best to compete with the best teams, is find a way of growing commercially," Jenkins told the South Wales Evening Post.
" At the moment, the income levels we have are basically just linked to the football side of things - television revenue and that sort of thing.
"The only other way we have got to bring money in is trading players.
"They are the only tools we can use to make money, so the commercial aspect is something we have to look at.
"We have to find ways of bringing in extra income. It's difficult for a club like us down in south Wales to do that, but we have got to find a way of attracting big money and big sponsors from around the world."
Swansea - who were playing in the fourth tier of English football 10 years ago - currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, six points behind leaders Chelsea.


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Life and P&C Insurance Modernization: 6 Hotspots Leaders Must Address
Insurance carriers are investing in digital transformation to help them modernize on multiple fronts.
Coming out of a tumultuous two years, insurers are looking to create customer intimacy, offer innovative products, reduce claims costs and keep total operating costs in check while simultaneously positioning themselves to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.
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I think almost every tea drinker I know has bemoaned the sad state of tea in American restaurants at one time or another. Even high-end establishments disappoint with tepid water and poor quality tea bags, although there are some rare exceptions like NYC's Eleven Madison Park. I'm always confused by this because very often the same place will offer coffee from one of the so-called "third wave" vendors. Here's the thing, making tea isn't hard. It doesn't require a gargantuan effort. There are some really simple changes a restaurant could make to transform the customer experience.
Don't Make It an Afterthought
Offer Loose Leaf
Dedicate an Electric Kettle
Don't Use Paper Filters
I've been to a lot of places who have good intentions. They offer a variety of loose leaf but then cram said leaves into a paper filter. This is not any better than using regular ol' tea bags. The tea cannot expand and your customer winds up with an awkwardly messy beverage. The customer is forced to leave said filter in the cup since tea needs time to steep and they understandably don't want to stick their hands into a very hot cup. The result is an over-brewed disaster that they are very unlikely to enjoy.
As a consumer, I would gladly pay more for a cup of tea (and often do so) if what I'm getting is actually enjoyable. Is there something that you would like to see restaurants do to improve their tea service? Let me know about it in the comments!

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80 million Velib rides took place in the first three years of the scheme with 160,000 Parisians on long-term subscriptions. A clever iPhone ‘app’ allows users to see how many bikes are available at the 1,800 ‘stations’.
Now Paris is planning to increase the size of its cycle path network by 435 miles before 2014, up from the current 273 miles.
So serious is the French capital about being bike friendly, cyclists are allowed to turn right at red lights – something London Mayor Boris Johnson has unsuccessfully lobbied for in London – and cyclsits can also ride in both directions on certain one-way streets.
Paris’ cycle credentials were first boosted in the mid 90s following ‘crippling’ public transport strikes, forcing commuters onto two wheels. London’s Tube strikes last year were thought to be a key driver behind more cyclists heading to the streets of the capital at the time.


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I just watched an Oprah episode, where people were finding their calling in helping others. They were all making a difference for someone… and it was truly heart-warming. And as I have debated my calling… my journey through life, I wonder if I just haven’t thought about something outside myself. Perhaps there is some sort of humanitarian work out there that will open my eyes to my destiny. I feel like apathy is pulling so much from my life right now… and it’s about time for me to really view my options and the possibilities that life has to offer. And maybe if I were to find a way to make a true difference in this world… or even the life of someone else… maybe then I would find a filling for some of the emptiness inside me.
These people were truly amazing- and I’ll never forget what I saw today.

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Labyrinth Left Door Knocker Necklace
Who could ever forget the Door Knockers from Labyrinth? Even though their time in the movie was short, this babbling pair of gateway keepers left an enduring mark on fans. This fantastic Labyrinth Door Knocker Necklace is inspired by the eccentric knockers that Sarah and Ludo encounter guarding the gate to the Goblin City on their way to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King.
The necklace is handcrafted in sterling silver, capturing every detail of the door knocker, and has movable rings through the mouth and ears only fellow Labyrinth fans will understand just why we think this design is so brilliant. A statement piece, this necklace makes a fabulous gift for any Labyrinth fan.
Product Details: Handcrafted Officially-licensed Labyrinth merchandise
Material: 925 Sterling Silver Weight: 15.2g
Colour: Silver Chain Style: Trace Chain Chain length: 45 cm long

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Miss me? Hahaha... I do apologise about that, I've been working on several other projects and now that I'm done with two of them, I can concentrate on watching movies once more, and also work on my pet project which I had put on the shelf for about a month now. Will resume writing as usual from now. But for now enjoy these funny epic rap battles between movie characters!
Special thanks to Ming for bringing this to my attention.
And while we're on the subject of a rapping Darth Vader, here's a little something from ages ago, possibly before the age of YouTube, if I remember correctly. But nevertheless, it remains one of my favourites when it comes to fan-made Star Wars stuff.


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UPDATE: More on John McCain's temper from Huffington Post. And the original article on this incident from Michael Kinsley. Yes, that's the same Michael Kinsley who was literally taken to the woodshed by bloggers earlier this year for an article he wrote for Time Magazine on why liberals love McCain. Kinsley seemed to practically have a crush on the former straight talker because he was allowed to be one of the kewl kids on the bus. My how Michael Kinsley has changed his tune - more MSM buyer's remorse about McCain?
Just as there is something called a "judicial temperment," which is one of the major characteristics mentioned when the Senate confirms a Supreme Court nominee, or even when a member of one of the lower courts is picked, it's important to consider the presidential temperment. After all, the person we choose will be leader of the free world and the only true world power left. This person will be called upon to meet with foreign leaders and conduct diplomacy. And he will also be the person with his finger "on the button."
John McCain's famous temper and his erratic behavior have been on public display throughout the campaign. But here's an explicit video that demonstrates what others who know him have to say about his lack of presidential temperment.
For more videos on John McCain's temper go to RK.


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A Pinch of Salt: tackling Iodine Deficiency Disorders among children in Sudan
By Issraa El-Kogali
Khartoum August 31, 2011: This month saw a significant new step towards the goal of universal salt iodization (USI) in Sudan when the eastern state of Gadaref passed a new law prohibiting the sale of all non-iodized salt.
The introduction of the new law was marked at a ceremony presided over by the State Minister of Health, Dr. Elsadig Yousif Elbadawi, together with representatives from the state legislative council and other officials.
The event was an opportunity to raise public and political awareness about how important salt iodization is for protecting children’s health, and as a contribution to the longterm development of the country.
Official data shows that one quarter of babies born in Sudan are at risk of not reaching their maximum intellectual potential due to a lack of iodine (a crucial micronutrient) in their mother’s diet. In severe cases, these children are at risk of suffering irreversible brain damage.
“The tragedy is that this situation is so easily preventable, by the simple process of adding a few drops of potassium iodate to the salt used in food,” said UNICEF Representative, Nils Kastberg.
“By making sure all salt is iodized by manufacturers, we are protecting Sudan’s human assets and – in effect -- assisting the country’s long-term development.”
UNICEF is working closely with the Government on USI. So far, So far, 5 of the country’s 15 states have passed laws banning the sale of non-iodized salt: Kassala, Sennar, West and South Darfur, as well as Gadaref.
Bringing the north-eastern Red Sea State on board will be particularly important, as it is the country’s largest producer of salt.
Achieving the collaboration of food traders and distributers is critical, USI advocates say, making it all the more important that a strong partnership is created between the authorities and the private sector.


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by Michael Eck
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Brad Paisley brought his big white hat to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center Friday night. He also brought a whole bunch of snazzy guitars. Paisley is a hitmaker simply because he’s such a triple threat — a fine singer, a mean picker and not a bad writer, either.
He entertained a very appreciative crowd for two hours on what proved to be a beautiful, if buggy night. Mosquitos aside, Paisley stung, too, ripping hot guitar leads on favorites like “Then” and “She’s Everything.”
Paisley knows how to make a pop hit, but he’s still a bit more traditional than many of his contemporaries, even nodding to the great Waylon Jennings during “I’m Still a Guy” and Alabama with, natch, “Old Alabama.”
But big numbers like “Ticks,” “Letter To Me” and “Mud On The Tires” wowed the crowd, too.
Paisley really knows how to connect with an audience, and it takes more than smiling and walking out on a stage extension. Bits like signing a guitar for a wide-eyed kid and taking video on a fan’s camera may be shticky, but boy howdy do they work.
His band made tunes like the opening “Camouflage,” “I’m Gonna Miss Her” and “Working on a Tan” (with its delicious falsetto) sound just as good as the record, but they also offered the kind of energy and excitement only a live show can create. And Paisley, as noted, is simply a monster on the six-string, with a deep understanding of how to make the treble on a Telecaster bite and the low end on a Stratocaster rumble.
Paisley has the workingman’s streak necessary to be a country star, but — despite often obvious puns — his material doesn’t pander quite as much as compatriots like Toby Keith. And he made darn sure everyone at SPAC went home happy.
To that end he offered a mini-festival of opening acts, including an afternoon second stage with Jana Kramer, Kristin Kelly and Love & Theft and longer sets from “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery and The Band Perry (with most of the co-bills joining Paisley onstage on one point or another).
The latter, a trio of siblings, dazzled with 40 minutes of bright, sexy music. Singer Kimberly Perry proclaimed it country more than once, but old curmedgeons who still think of Merle Haggard as the top the mountain might have questioned the band’s nods to Tom Petty, Queen and The Beatles.
Still, “Postcard from Paris” was infectious, “If I Die Young” (which featured the audience singing the first verse!) was exciting and, yes, “Fat Bottomed Girls” was plenty of fun.
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Where: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs
Length: Brad Paisley, two hours, following a full afternoon and
evening of music
Highlights: “Whiskey Lullaby,” which found Paisley matching pipes with The Band Perry.
The crowd: Happy, happy Brad Paisley fans, filled up with a full day of music.
Upcoming: Saratoga favorites Phish make a three-night stand at SPAC next weekend.
Michael Eck is a freelance writer from Albany and a frequent contributor to the Times Union.


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Am Ready for Love
Am not the best at loving... it's worse when it comes to being loved.
I don't just wanna get attached to someone to the point that that I lose my self should they decide to leave. I don't wanna start lying to someone that I have been thinking about them all day while what have been actually thinking about is getting myself back together.
. I don't wanna lie to someone that I haven't eaten for days because of them while I have been stuffing myself up like a kid in a candy store. I just don't want to let go of the me I am right now. I don't want to give someone hope about an "us" while I don't know where am at.
I don't wanna be that person who looks at them right in the face and make promises am sure am going to break.. Am not ready to lie while am sure am lying..
I don't want my heart getting mad at me too.
The thing is I don't really know what love is.. I don't how it's supposed to work like. All I know about it is from tales have read and some movies have watched. And honestly I don't get it still. It hasn't hit me just yet.
All I get is this picture of of happy people holding hands, looking at the stars together, smiling, hugging, saying " I love you. " and it still don't make sense to me.
I was happy back then.. There's been moments have been happy and am sure that wasnt love. It just happened that I was happy..
If I have loved before, i might have forgotten how love feels like ....
I honestly want people around me but am scared of hurting them. I forget easily, something about my memory has never been okay for as long as I can try to remember. My heart wants to beat for someone but I honestly don't know how to make it do that.
Sometimes my head will be like ," go for it. Try your luck . " and then after a few seconds it adds, " but be careful, I don't wanna be the reason they say you insane should you break down. "
I honestly can't say I have loved anybody so far. It's just been flings in and out, over and over and am back to being the me that talks to my pillows about a love I don't know.
Sometimes I actually question what's so great about smiles.. Is love really a thing? Does it just like fall out of heaven when you ready for it? Or is just a thing we force ourselves to believing?. .. What is this love?.
And have been in a situation lately. I find myself just smiling at the thought of you being happy.. The thought of you believing in love.. The thought of holding hands like little kids and not feeling weird about it. The thought of seeing you everyday and not growing tired of it.
The thought of me giving love a chance.
The thought of us trying to figure out if love is for us .
... The thought of me taking the chances my brain's been asking me to. The thought of me getting my heart to beat for you and you alone..
The thought of me not being alone.
... The thought of me not thinking of my own future but our future...
And have been having dreams about it. Have thought it over and over again. Have prayed that the heavens drop the love on me cause I think am ready to find out what it actually is..
I wanna know how love feels..
I want to love and tell people how it feels.
.... I want to love and be a different me..
.. I want to love you in a way I won't always have to remind you that I love you...
I want to love because am ready for love.
© 2019 Amani Utembu

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Photos of the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) Half Moon Bay Summit 2019
The San Mateo County Harbor District arranged for and hosted the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) 2019 Half Moon Bay Safety Summit. It was successful by all accounts. For more information about BWRAG trainings and mission, check out their website.
London magazine cover, worldwide recognition for equality in women's surfing
The Atlantic "Why Female Surfers Are Finally Getting Paid Like Their Male Peers'
New York Times' Mavericks, Surfing and Women's Fight for Equal Pay'
For more information on the contest at Mavericks, see World Surf League's website.
For all current watch/warning/advisories https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mtr
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There was no Mavericks surf event held in 2019.
In October of 2018, the World Surf League received approval for a Coastal Development Permit by the California Coastal Commission and in November 2018, the California State Lands Commission granted a five-year lease to hold the Mavericks Challenge. Conditions of both agencies was to allow for equal pay for both men and women athletes. The surf window begins November 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019.
The World Surf League purchased the San Mateo County Harbor District's Special Use Permit, formerly held by Cartel Management, in a bankruptcy auction through an asset purchase agreement.mavericks_five_year_use_permit.pdf
In December 2017, the California Coastal Commission granted World Surf League a one-year permit for its "Mavericks Challenge" surf competition. In response, World Surf League issued a press release. The surf window is December 13, 2017 to March 1, 2018.
For more information, check out World Surf League's website here.