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With so much talking about Prince Harry’s book these days, it just came to mind that life for the “Spare(s)” has been historically tricky, if not dramatic. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, may consider himself lucky to have dropped his Royal duties for a life of tranquillity.
Not everybody was so lucky.
MAXIMILIAN I (1832-1867) EMPEROR OF MEXICO
Maximilian I (full name: Ferdinand Maximilian Josef Maria von Habsburg-Lothringen) was the younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria; as the second son, he was a “spare” himself.
From an early age, Maximilian tried to surpass his older brother Franz Joseph in everything, attempting to prove to all that he was the better qualified of the two and thus deserving of more than second-place status.
Maximilian was popular. His attempts to outshine his older brother and his ability to charm opened a rift between him and the aloof and self-contained Franz Joseph that would widen as years passed and their close friendship in childhood would be all but forgotten.
After a distinguished career as the Austrian viceroy of Lombardy–Venetia and the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Austrian Navy, Maximilian decided to build for himself and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium, the splendid residence of Miramare Castlee, in Trieste.
Maximilian had visited Trieste with his brother Franz Joseph and later decided to move there and have a home built facing the sea and surrounded by a park worthy of his name and rank.
Maximilian steadily supervised the work; he intended to create an intimate atmosphere in the castle in the area reserved for his family, where he wanted to be in contact with nature, reflecting both his spirit and that of an epoch.
The castle was completed only after his departure in 1864 for Mexico.
Maximilian was contacted by Napoleon III and offered to become Emperor of Mexico.
On 9 April 1864, Maximilian met with his brother Emperor Francis Joseph at Miramar to sign a “Family Pact.” In this document, Maximilian renounced any rights to the Austrian throne or as an Archduke of Austria. This renunciation followed an extended period of negotiations between the two brothers and was agreed to by Maximilian with reluctance.
In Mexico where after a brief and turbulent reign as Emperor, he was executed in June 1867.

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LONDON ArcelorMittal SA and Voestalpine AG are among the companies being investigated by Germanys Federal Cartel Office on allegations of anti-competitive agreements related to automotive steels, both companies confirmed to AMM sister publication Steel First this week.
The two steelmakers followed Essen, Germany-based ThyssenKrupp AG in confirming that their offices have been searched by authorities investigating alleged antitrust violations linked to Germanys domestic automotive supply chain.
The Munich offices of Voestalpines German subsidiary, Voestalpine Deutschland GmbH, were searched at the start of the month, the Linz, Austria-based parent company said.
Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal did not specify which of its locations have been investigated.
"We have no comment at this point other than that we have a strong compliance policy and we are cooperating with the relevant authorities," an ArcelorMittal spokesman said.
A version of this article was first published by AMM sister publication Steel First.

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Large double bedroom to rent in beautiful Dun Laoghaire! Bus stop outside the door servicing Dublin city. Lots of tourist attractions near by including Dun Laoghaire pier, killiney hill. Located 2 minutes walk from Killiney shopping centre
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Indian online travel services provider Yatra.com has launched a new self-booking platform for SMEs.
Yatra says the platform will allow SMEs to manage their company and employee profiles, travel policy compliance and approval workflow. The system is Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliant and enables users to access flight and hotel options that match company travel policies with an in-built trip approval process.
In addition, Yatra says the tool provides travel managers with real-time reports.
India’s booming economy is helping the corporate travel industry in the country grow at a rapid rate, and Yatra CEO Dhruv Shringi comments that the new booking platform gives it a good position in the market.


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A Schwenksville developer wants to convert a former Pennsburg factory into an apartment complex. On Tuesday, Lance Silver and a Pennsburg engineer appeared before the borough's planning commission for a review of his proposal to rehabilitate the former Mutual Industries C & D Battery factory into an apartment complex.
Silver, the principal of Silver Rhino Development, recently submitted a sketch plan to the municipality to create 13 rental units in the two-story structure next to the St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery. The developer told the commission that he has reached an agreement of sale with the current owner of the property at 300 Penn Street, Edmund Dunn, CEO of Mutual Industries.
Dunn, with a mailing address of West Grange Street in Philadelphia, has owned the property since 1991. Its appraised value is $247,510, according to property tax information posted on Montgomery County's website. The current owner is utilizing the structure to store industrial fabrics.
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SWX, Bristol - 18/02/23
Always make sure you get to a gig in time for the support act. Sometimes it feels that said support should really be the at top of the bill that night, they gain traction and then become, rightfully, incredibly hyped.
That's exactly what happened for me with DYLAN, the singer-songwriter that without a single doubt, was born to be on the stage.
Having only seen her on support slots and at a stripped back record store show, I was very excited to get down to Bristol's SWX on Saturday night (18/02/23), to see her play to an absolutely packed-out crowd of her own fans.
Making her return to the city, this time to promote new mixtape, The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn, released back in October, DYLAN’s show is a triumph from start to finish.
At the unusually early time of 8:30, the stage is illuminated by the “DYLAN” sign centre stage, as the singer struts on in a red mesh crop top, mini-skirt and thigh-high black boots carrying a famously doodled on electric guitar. Lovestruckfollows, as the crowd predominantly made up of teenage girls erupts into screams.
“Bristol!” DYLAN shouts, as she is greeted by yet more screaming, before going into eponymous track, The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn, one of the more guitar riff heavy tracks in her discography. Ironically, though, the majority of the music tonight is backing track, despite DYLAN being joined onstage by guitarist, Rosie Botterill and drummer, Connor Hopkins.
It’s not just a set that focuses on the new, however. The nostalgic Taylor Swift-esque, Nineteen, complete with its references to the queen of pop herself, sees the audience sing along to every single lyric as DYLAN dances around the stage. Tracks such as Someone Else and You’re Not Quite Harry Styles, from DYLAN’S 2021 EP, No Romeo, are also stand out moments of the set channelling frustration and anger to lovers that really aren’t worth your time (a recurring theme within her music). During the former, DYLAN encourages the crowd that she has firmly in the palm of her hand from the get-go, to put their middle fingers up in the air as they sing along to the lyrics “‘Cause I love you and you love someone else”
On the contrast, however, the show also has a moment of solitude in the form of emotional Home Is Where The Heart Is, a touching song that DYLAN wrote off the back of a tour. The fans respond with a sea of iPhone torches, adding to the atmosphere and tenderness of the song and its themes.
There are also moments that offer a real treat for tonight’s sold-out affair. Currently unreleased, but out in a week’s time (at the time of publish, the track has now been released), is Every Heart But Mine, the catchy pop-anthem made complete with a choir on the chorus. DYLAN teaches this chorus to the crowd before the song starts, but for an unreleased track, it was truly impressive when the lines rolled around and the entire room echoed with the sound, as fans in the front few rows held up red heart balloons.
Later in the show, DYLAN explains that she has a surprise and that the next five minutes should not be circulated online in a feat to not ruin the show for those yet to see it. Beforehand, she plays Treat You Bad, which leads straight into a surprise that caused the crowd to go wilder than they previously had… but you’ll just have to go and see DYLAN live to know what I’m referring to here.
Closing out an hour later are hits, No Romeo, arguably one of the singer’s biggest tracks, which every member in attendance knows the words to, whilst DYLAN waves the lesbian flag. She thanks the crowd and apologises to anyone who might’ve bought a ticket expecting to see Bob, following a poor guy previously making that exact blunder. And fittingly, following a great gig, the set ends with newer track, Nothing Lasts Forever, one last dance, before DYLAN shimmies off the stage, stopping to wave back at the crowd in a pantomime style as the house lights come up.
Whether there for the anthemic, rising popstar, or by mistake following a name mix-up, it’s got to be admitted that this is a short, but sweet, hour of true pop ‘n’ roll (as George Ezra famously puts it). DYLAN is taking leaps forwards following the support days, and one can be sure that bigger stages await.

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February 20, 2017
DOUALA, CAMEROON — Akum Ayuk Etta first learned about the government’s internet blackout when he got a call Jan. 17 from the chief technical officer of his startup company, which provides banking software to credit unions, micro-finance operations and banks.
“Boss, did you turn off the internet?” the chief technical officer asked.
Ayuk Etta hadn’t. He turned on his home computer and discovered his internet connection was also down. Calls went out to other company owners. The internet was out across the nation’s English-speaking areas – an emergency for the nascent tech companies concentrated in what is becoming Africa’s version of Silicon Valley. The region is dubbed Silicon Mountain for its highest point, Mount Fako, also known as Mount Cameroon.
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Freedom House’s “Freedom on the Net 2016” report says more governments than ever last year targeted social media and communication applications to control the spread of information. This was particularly noticeable during anti-government protests, according to the independent watchdog organization. An October 2016 study by U.S. research think tank Brookings Institution estimates that internet shutdowns between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 cost countries at least $2.4 billion in GDP.
By the next day, the tech companies understood. The government, which controls the fiber-optic backbone of the nation, had shut down access to the English-speaking Southwest and Northwest regions – the areas that had erupted in several violent days when police were sent in to quell a wave of protests.
The demonstrations challenged the majority French government’s policies that assigned French-speaking judges and teachers to Anglophone-area courts and schools. Cameroon’s Constitution lists the two languages as equal, and about 20 percent of the population speaks English and resides in the two Anglophone regions.
“We realized that the government had threatened us that they would cut the internet, and they probably just did,” says Ayuk Etta, 25, founder and CEO of Skylabase, whose headquarters are in Buea, capital of the Southwest region.
The Jan. 17 shutdown was followed by text messages from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, warning that those convicted of publishing “fake news” – especially on social media ─ risked six months to two years in prison and fines of 5 million to 10 million Central African francs ($8,000 to $16,000), as provided by the Penal Code.
Shortly before the internet shutdown, the government had released a statement banning the Anglophone Civil Society Consortium, alleging its activities threatened national security and cohesion and arresting two of its leaders.
Technology workers and others are fighting back with a social media campaign to pressure the government to reinstate internet access. The campaign, #BringBackOurInternet, is now trending on Twitter as more Cameroonians and outsiders join.
“The real sense of this Twitter campaign is that it should affect people out in the world who can have influence on our government, to call them and ask them, ‘Hey, did you really shut down internet from these people? Please, put it back! It’s against international law,’” Ayuk Etta says.
“So you cannot really shut down the internet because people decide to spread false news; just deal with the people, instead of the internet,” says Ayuk Etta. “It’s not the technology that is the problem.”
Irene Zih Fon, GPJ Cameroon
Civil society organizations, including Internet Without Borders and Amnesty International, addressed open letters to the Cameroonian government on Jan. 22, calling for the release of protest leaders Nkongho Felix Agbor-Balla and Fontem Aforteka’a Neba and citing the right to freedom of expression under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Internet Without Borders put losses in the first 15 days of the shutdown at 443 million Central African francs ($725,000).
That cost estimate rose to U.S. 1.39 million by mid-February, according to a letter by Internet Without Borders, also known as the Internet Sans Frontières, the Committee to Protect Journalists and 25 other civil society groups to the heads of telecommunication companies MTN Cameroon, NextTel and Orange Cameroon that urgently requested their support in restoring internet access.
The letter implored the companies to help turn the internet back on. It noted that the shutdown “coincides with the arrest of judges, lawyers, journalists, and citizens, who are taken to military court and charged with terrorism for voicing calls for more federalism,” according to the English translation of the letter.
Fritz Ekwoge, founder of Silicon Mountain company FeePerfect, says the shutdown makes it difficult for all businesses in the area to generate revenue and pay salaries and taxes.
“I don’t know how long this has to continue for international bodies to go to the level of extending sanctions to Cameroon,” he says.
Ayuk Etta and others from Buea’s growing tech community now travel two hours every day to French-speaking Douala to access the internet and keep their companies operating. He works alongside other techies from the English-speaking blackout areas who take digital refuge at tech hub ActivSpaces. Some have moved to Douala temporarily.
The rest of Ayuk Etta’s team work offline from Buea, and come to Douala about once a week to conduct online research and download any files they need, he says. Ayuk Etta’s company has 20 employees. They include paid and volunteer workers, as well as student engineers who are recruited after they finish school.
Without the internet, Skylabase clients still can use an offline version of its software, but a micro-finance client in Buea cannot communicate with its branch in another town, Ayuk Etta says. Without an internet connection, clients can withdraw funds only from the branch where they established an account, he says.
Ntani Paulinus, the manager of Kimbo Police Cooperative Credit Union in the northwestern city of Bamenda, affirms that although his organization can facilitate transactions internally, thanks to software, it cannot access other branches without the internet. Instead, bank officers have to call the branches.
Ayuk Etta estimates that his company lost 3 million to 5 million Central African francs ($5,000 to $8,000) in business in the first two weeks of the shutdown. And that doesn’t include his travel expenses. Ayuk Etta says he spends at least 6,000 francs ($10) per day for transportation and food when he travels to Douala. The cost mounts quickly, he says; for 10 days out of the first two weeks, the cost is 60,000 francs.
If the blackout continues, he says, he will consider moving Skylabase to Nigeria, which he already has scoped out as a new market for the company’s software.
“With this kind of thing happening, it is a blow to our plans,” he says. “Two weeks of no internet to us is like two years without internet.”
The tech professionals believe they have much to offer, if only the government would encourage them and utilize their capabilities.
“Internet is actually a basic human right. This thing that has been done in Cameroon is not normal, it is not fair,” Ayuk Etta says. “We look at Silicon Mountain as the future of Cameroon.”
As for technology needed to discourage the spread of fake news on social media in Cameroon, he believes the solution lies within Silicon Mountain.
“The people who are supposed to build that are in Silicon Mountain. If the government needs it, they should come to us,” he says.

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1. A DAY TRIP TO PLAYA DEL AMOR (LOVER’S BEACH)
The jaw-droppingly beautiful Playa del Amor, once written about by John Steinbeck, is hidden behind Land’s End on the Sea of Cortez. Only accessible by water, the beach is a great day trip for any adventurer. Hire a water taxi or kayak to the hidden cove for a day of relaxing on the beach. If you opt for the water taxi route, be sure to have your captain take you on a tour of the best diving areas around the arch (El Arco) and get a glimpse of the dramatic view where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean before being dropped at Lover’s Beach. It’s best to spend time in the water on the bayside, where the water is calmer and clearer.
2. CANYON CANOPY TOUR – ZIP LINING THROUGH BOCA DE SIERRA NATIONAL PARK
Head north of Cabo San Lucas to Boca de Sierra Biosphere Reserve, just outside the small town of Mira Flores. The UNESCO-protected national park is home to some of the most stunning and drastic natural surroundings. Instead of hiking through the park, take in the views and local flora and fauna from above. Fly across wide canyons via double zip lines before arriving at Cabo’s longest and fastest zip line, known as the superman.
3. AMIGOS DEL MAR DIVE SHOP – MOBULA RAY EXPERIENCE
With more than 40 years of diving experience, the Amigos del Mar dive shop is the perfect outfitter for all diving adventures. The shop facilitates both diving classes and certification as well as a variety of diving excursions for all levels. The Mobula Experience is a unique trip that offers divers the experience of swimming alongside gigantic schools of Mobula Rays. Cabo is the premiere destination for spotting some of the largest schools of Mobula Rays in the world— sometimes exceeding 10,000 rays. The Amigos del Mar dive shop offers three dives a day (early morning, mid-day and sunset) during the Mobula migration seasons. Each dive offers a different look at the Mobula Ray from acrobatic jumping to mating behaviors and tranquil viewings.
4. MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE MEXICAN OUTBACK
Head to the desert landscape of Rancho Tierra Sagrada on the Pacific coast of Baja for an invigorating mountain bike ride. Breathe in the salty ocean breeze as you pedal along a sandy trail. The route offers incredible vistas, pristine beaches, and views of the sparkling water. At the trail’s end you’re rewarded with a beautiful beach where you can relax and cool off in the clear blue water.
5. BIG-GAME FISHING
Cabo San Lucas is home to large populations of marlin, sailfish and tuna, making it a great place to experience big-game fishing. Even the most amateur of anglers will want to try their hand at catching one of the many large fish in the Los Cabos waters. Pisces Sportfishing is top big-game outfitter with one of the top fishing fleets in the area. With a large variety of boats, the size of trips can vary. With a reputation for respectful catch totals and conservation efforts, it offers anglers of all skill levels an exciting deep-sea fishing adventure. Plus, Pisces will deliver your catch to a local restaurant at the marina, where they will prepare it as you wish.
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Don’t Miss the Early Signs of Heart DiseaseThere is a common misconception that minor pain or pain in various parts of the body does not indicate a heart problem. Some people are surprised to discover that not all heart attacks involve massive pain or a collapse that results in the need for an ambulance. In fact, some indicators are so insignificant that people overlook or dismiss them. If you have any of the symptoms below, you should see your doctor and ask him if they could be early signs of heart disease.
AnginaThis painful condition is sometimes the precursor to cardiac arrest, although it can also recur for years without triggering any more serious signs. Angina is the most common early warning of cardiovascular disease and can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including a feeling of heaviness in the chest, pain, a squeezing sensation, weight on the chest or a deep pain that causes you to catch your breath. Many people mistake angina for heartburn or indigestion, particularly since the pain is sometimes felt in other areas of the body, including pain in the shoulder, the middle or upper region of the back or even the jaw line.
AtherosclerosisThis is the narrowing or blocking of the major arteries due to the build-up of plaque from too much cholesterol. Years ago, it was referred to as hardening of the arteries. As the arteries become clogged, blood flow to and from the heart is restricted, forcing the heart to work harder. Most people first notice poor circulation that leads to difficulty keeping their hands and feet warm.
More Early Signs of Heart DiseaseThere are other indications of heart disease that may come and go for months or even years without an individual connecting them with any sort of serious problem such as cardiovascular illness. Among these are dizziness, shortness of breath after exertion or exercise, sweating, a rapid pulse and heart palpitations. Many people dismiss these signs if they are under fifty years of age, particularly if the symptoms come and go.
A Family History of Early Heart Disease or Heart AttacksIf there are other close relatives in your family who are contending with heart disease in any form, it could be a sign of genetic familial hypercholesterolemia. If a parent, sibling or child has been coping with cardiovascular health problems, they and the rest of the family should be tested for FH.
The Silent Signs of Heart DiseaseFor some people, the early signs of heart disease aren’t felt or heard, but are discovered as the result of testing of some kind. High cholesterol is one such symptom that can eventually lead to more serious, painful conditions after years of being a silent time bomb. Many health care organizations now recommend that if any man younger than 55 or any woman younger than 65 is diagnosed with heart disease, their immediate family members should be tested for high cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolemia because of the risk associated with a family history of heart disease..
Talk to your doctor if you or a member of your family shows any signs of early heart disease. Don’t disregard signs of early heart disease in women, no matter how unlikely they seem. Early detection and treatment can keep small health concerns from turning into major health issues. For additional support and resources, Become a Member of the Family Heart Foundation.
7 Responses to “Do You Know The Early Signs Of Heart Disease?”
Thank you for sharing your valuable information.this information very useful for online learners
signs of heart disease
I have one kidney..and just found out i have 2 kidney stones..very high blood pressure..anywhere from 150s 236/135 was the recent bp i just took.ben diagnosed with hpercholesterolemia, electrolytes 1100…on waiting list to Kansas city for getting blood cleaned out..i also had a heart cath done and have a 40%blockage..please help
It was a bit surprising to learn how indications of cardiovascular illness could come and go for months without an individual noticing. I feel like that’s a great reason why you shouldn’t go too long without getting a physical. I figure that allows and gives a person to ponder on their the state of their health.
Angina sounds like a scary ailment. If I had a heaviness in my chest I’d go to the doctor. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death after all.
Hello everyone. My dad died of heart attach at 53 and mum was diagnosed with angina the following year at 47. I have FH and have bad circulation in my arthritic knees and dark purple spots on the side of one knee have just appeared, also a horizontal dent in my thumb nail appeared in the last couple of days. I have a good healthy diet and plenty of dog walking exercise but am breathless. I also have arthritis in my hands, fibromyalgia and spondylosis, so pains in neck and shoulder. How would I know if I’m having a heart attack, if it were just a mild one? I have regular appointments for thyroid and diabetes (as they are also in the family).
Hi Gemma, With your family history and history of FH, we would suggest you see a doctor as soon as possible. We recommend you see a doctor that specializes in familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). You can find an FH specialist here: https://familyheart.org/find-fh-specialist
It really helped when you mentioned that a sign of it is if you have family members who have heart disease. My grandpa struggled with it and I was worried I would also struggle with it. I’ll definitely have to look into getting myself checked just in case I have any heart problems.

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Four days after President Obama announced plans to revive the United States’ nuclear power program in his State of the Union speech, we received the news that radioactive tritium, produced during the fission process, is leaking from at least 27 of the nation’s 104 nuclear plants.
A radiation biologist quoted in the story played down the risk to the public, while another academic quoted a report that found even the smallest exposure to ionizing radiation to be dangerous. Either way, it wasn’t good news for anyone living near a leaky plant. (Update: Turns out tritium levels at the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant are nine times higher than previously reported.)
Nuclear power is not without its faults, but one of its biggest challenges is its public image. I blame The Simpsons, particularly the three-eyed fish living in the shadow of Mr. Burns’ plant.
In all seriousness, any plant that doesn’t perform the necessary maintenance and use corrosion controls is going to end up with deteriorated underground pipes (the likely cause of most leaks). It amazes me that a plant with such dangerous and — as far as the general public is concerned — scary effluent isn’t held to standards that far exceed what is necessary.
No doubt lack of funding and aging infrastructure are to blame for the leaks. I just hope that this easily addressed issue (I nearly used “low-hanging fruit” … phew) doesn’t cloud the bigger issues of solid nuclear waste disposal and cost.
Firstly, I think that a lot of people would be surprised by the fact that large nuclear plants only produce about 3 cubic meters (25 to 30 ton) of solid radioactive waste per year. We’re certainly not talking about a large volume of material.
The down side is that 3 cubic meters of “hot” nuclear waste could easily kill and sicken tens of thousands of people, and radiation from the leftover uranium, plutonium and curium could remain at dangerous levels for millions of years.
There is a theoretical solution to this problem that involves the use of fusion power. The waste generated in fusion power production would have a much shorter half-life than that produced by fission, eliminating long-term storage concerns. The problem is that very little progress has been made in civilian use of fusion power since the hydrogen bomb was first tested in 1952.
So while the current use of fission power is technically viable, it is not cost competitive with low-cost fossil fuels. Cap and trade appears to be off the table for 2010, but a carbon tax could bring nuclear and coal power prices closer together. (NASA climate scientist James Hansen discusses the benefits of a carbon tax in this video.)
The President’s climate and energy policies have become clear cut in the last couple of weeks with climate change action coming in the form of short-term solutions such as nuclear power, biofuels and clean coal. He wins points for taking decisive action and keeping nuclear- and coal-supporting Republicans happy, but I doubt many environmentalists are jumping for joy. If anyone has ever been to a climate change rally (okay, you busted me), you would know that calls for the death of coal-powered plants are followed closely by “No nuclear either.”
Unless we all greatly reduce our energy use, getting rid of coal and nuclear power is simply not an option. And let’s face it, the world can’t run on silicone implants alone.
Where do you stand on nuclear power? Drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Forecasts call for Hurricane Ian to hit coastal Georgia early Friday morning.
Many Floridians are making their way to Georgia to escape Hurricane Ian.
Heavy winds from Hurricane Ian could reach Georgia as early as Wednesday evening.
The Fulton County special grand jury has asked former White House chief of sta
A new survey of registered voters in Georgia finds more people have a favorable view of U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock than his opponent Herschel Walker.
Georgia has dropped the first batch of one-time cash assistance payments into the accounts of low-income residents eligible for them.
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Georgia farmers are getting some good weather for the start of this year's peanut harvest.
About 1.5 million Georgians will be eligible for relief under Preside
Mourners gathered this morning in Atlanta for a live broadcast of Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
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While world leaders gather at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth on Monday, Georgians will have the opportunity to gather in Atlanta.
Gov. Brian Kemp is allocating $130 million from federal COVID-19 relief funds to help add 200 beds at Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital.
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An African cinema history lesson happening at MoMA, here in NYC, today, and again on Wednesday… the kind you probably won’t learn in film school; I didn’t see or hear the name Jean Rouch (the French expatriate filmmaker) until I picked up a copy of Manthia Diawara’s African Cinema: Politics and Culture (which I strongly recommend), and that wasn’t so long ago. I’m still learning… Here’s the program description:
A program of rarely screened ethnographic films that Jean Rouch recorded in the West African countries of Mali and Niger, preserved by the Archives françaises du film du CNC, Bois d’Arcy. Rouch (1917–2004) radically transformed nonfiction cinema and anthropology. His more than 100 films shattered any quaint notions of objectivity or unmediated, singular truth, irrespective of whether his subjects were the cultures, ceremonies, rituals, attitudes, music, and magic-making of the Songhay tribe of the upper Niger or those of his fellow Parisians. Even today, Rouch’s films remain provocative and controversial in their interrogations of racism, colonialism, self-portraiture, the imaginary and the unreal, improvisation, the aura of the camera (what he called the “ciné-trance”), and the condition of observing and being observed.
The series includes the following films:
In the Land of the Black Magi – 1946–47. France. Directed by Jean Rouch. Rouch’s earliest surviving film, which depicts the Sorko of Niger on a hippopotamus hunt. 12 min.
Initiation into Possession Dance – 1948. France. Directed by Jean Rouch. Ritual possession dances among the Songhay of Firgoun, Niger. 22 min.
The Magicians of Wanzerbé – 1948. France. Directed by Jean Rouch. “Screened at the first ethnographic film conference of the Musée de l’Homme, [this film] depicts rituals of Songhay magicians who are descendants of Emperor Sonny Ali from the village of Wanzerbé, Niger, [including scenes of] the Wanzerbé market, children’s games, Mossi the magician, dance of the magicians, and sacrifice made to the village mountain spirit” (Rouch). 29 min.
Cemetery in the Cliff – 1950. France. Directed by Jean Rouch. Rouch records funeral rituals among the Dogon on the cliffs of Bandiagara, Mali, centering on a sacrifice to the spirit of the water, the return of the cadaver, and the interment of the body in the cemetery. 18 min.
The Men Who Make the Rain – 1951. France. Directed by Jean Rouch. “Rain rituals with possession dances among the Songhay and Zarma of Simiri, Zermaganda, Niger” (Rouch). The spirits speak through the voices of the dancers they have chosen, including the spirit of the wind, goddess of the cemeteries, the rainbow, master of the lightning, master of the thunderbolt, and master of the thunder and the rain. 28 min.
Today’s screenings are already underway (sorry, I should have announced this earlier – they started at 1:30pm EST); but you’ll get a second chance on Wednesday, October 26, at 4pm. I plan to attend then.
Ticket and other info HERE.
I couldn’t find much of his work translated to, or subtitled in English, but here’s a tiny sample:


Nilambur: Police have issued a lookout discover for absconding accused within the homicide case of conventional healer Shaba Sharif. The search is on for 5 family of the primary accused Shaib Ashraf.
Kaipanchery Fazil (31), Shamim alias Pori Shameem (32), Shabeeb Rahman (30), Poolakulangara Shameem (30) and Koothradan Mohammad Ajmal (30) had been arrested by the Nilambur police for his or her accomplices in all of the atrocities dedicated by Shaibin Ashraf at residence and overseas.
In the meantime, the police have filed an utility for the custody of the primary accused Shaib Ashraf Nishad Shihabuddin. If he’s taken into custody tomorrow, he can be taken to a two-storey home in Nilambur and proof can be taken.
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It looks like a good day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI). Just a day after the Fed chairman announced that the pace of economic recovery had slowed to a "modest" speed, various new data points seem to be conspiring to contradict that statement, sending the index and its component stocks soaring. As of 11:45 a.m. EDT, the Dow is up 122 points with only four components in the red.
Modest, you say?
Though all eyes will be glued to the Employment Situation report from the Labor Department tomorrow, this morning's jobs data is looking pretty good for investors. New jobless claims tumbled last week, falling 19,000 to an almost six-year low. Though data in July can be volatile due to factory shutdowns, the underlying trend in jobless claims has continued to show improvements in the labor market. So far this year, applications for new unemployment benefits claims have dropped 12% and the weekly claims level seen last week (329,000) is close to the pre-financial crisis average of 320,000.
Also on the labor data front, the Challenger job cuts report showed a 4.2% decline in layoffs, yet another sign that businesses are making do with their smaller workforces and may soon need to expand their payroll. Since a hiring spike would influence higher consumer spending -- the largest component of the country's gross domestic product -- it is the component most investors are waiting to see in the labor market.
In other sectors of the economy, manufacturing data shows a surge during July as more orders propelled the U.S. manufacturing sector to two-year highs. According to the Institute for Supply Management, new orders climbed during the last month, increasing the pace of new manufacturing. One small bit of negative data was a 0.6% decline in construction spending for the month of July due to continued drops in governmental construction spending. Though usually a bright spot in the construction data, housing was flat during the month as remodeling gains offset a slight decrease in single-family homes construction.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) are leading the index higher this morning, with gains of 2.09% and 2.63%, respectively. Despite the news yesterday that the companies will have to start charging lower fees for debit-card transactions, investors may be more pleased with the implications of the macroeconomic news than they are concerned about lost revenue. JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) is also up this morning, by 1.5%, and will see a decline in its fee revenue as well.
What investors should remember is the chaos that ensued the last time the cap on transaction fees was reduced. Since the banks and other financial firms that issue debit cards -- with Visa (NYSE:V) accounting for 30% of all card transactions -- stand to lose out on millions of dollars as the cap is lowered from $0.21, they will be forced to find new ways to offset that decline.
Two years ago, a similar situation occurred when the current cap was instated -- banks and other firms had been charging up to $0.44 per transaction prior to the Fed stepping in. In an effort to offset the loss in revenue, Bank of America and others instated a $5 fee for debit customers, resulting in an outroar and eventual rescinding of the fees. Banks will need to be careful how they address the gap this time around, since investors and customers may be waiting for their response.


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Hajiganj originated in one of the poorest areas of Saidpur, Bangladesh. The townspeople of Saidpur had little or no education, training or resources with which to improve their standard of living.
Prokritee, an umbrella job creation project, saw an urgent need for sustainable work and income in the area. Thus, Prokritee began the process of incorporating Hajiganj into their network of artisan groups. Women in this rural area had a remarkable skill for beautiful and intricate crochet. It was with this seemingly insignificant skill with which Hajiganj was born.
Growth & Flexibility:
Hajiganj has grown from a group of 10 women working from home, to over 100 women in a 3-room facility that offers steady income, ongoing training and new design concepts. The work is distributed at the training facility and the women are free to take the work home to complete alongside their household responsibilities, whether that be their daily chores or simply caring for their families. This flexibility is quite important to the women of this project and another reason why Hajiganj has attracted so many artisans.
At Azadi Project we were instantly taken by the beauty and detail of the hand crocheted work done by the women at Hajiganj. Our original crochet jewellery concepts, combined with the detail-oriented craftsmanship of these talented artisans created our stunning crochet collection. It’s hard to believe such elaborate work is all made by hand!

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In a final rule issued today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau raised the reporting thresholds for banks reporting data under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
To support the effort to provide relief to mortgage borrowers struggling due to the coronavirus, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will begin sharing servicing information, the agencies announced today.
The federal banking agencies issued an interim final rule this evening allowing financial institutions to temporarily defer appraisals and evaluations for residential or commercial real estate transactions for up to 120 days during the COVID-19 national emergency.
Ginnie Mae has released guidance on its previously announced liquidity support program, which issuers can request an advance from Ginnie Mae to address funding shortfalls they may be facing due to the pandemic.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued updates to their servicing guidelines for servicers working with borrowers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Financial regulators on Friday issued a joint policy statement granting flexibility to mortgage servicers to work with borrowers struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Since the Federal Housing Finance Agency launched a credit risk transfer program for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2013, the enterprises have transferred $115 billion in credit risk to private investors, amounting to about 3.3% of unpaid principal balance, the FHFA said today.
The Federal Housing Administration yesterday announced relief for FHA mortgage borrowers unable to make payments because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency today took action to grant additional flexibility to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help expedite loan processing during the pandemic.
With many borrowers now taking advantage of nationwide forbearance programs as they struggle to make their monthly mortgage payments, Ginnie Mae announced today that it will take action to ensure liquidity in the mortgage-backed securities market during the coronavirus pandemic.


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Characterization of a Polyacrylamide Solution Used for Remediation of Petroleum Contaminated Soils
AbstractBiopolymers are viewed as effective and eco-friendly agents in soil modification. This study focuses on the wettability analysis of polyacrylamide (PAM) solutions for soil remediation. The contact angle, surface tension, and viscosity of PAM solutions were experimentally evaluated in air- and decane-biopolymer solution systems. Furthermore, a micromodel was used to investigate the pore-scale displacement phenomena during the injection of the PAM solution in decane and or air saturated pores. The contact angle of the PAM solution linearly increases with increasing concentration in air but not in decane. The surface tension between the PAM solution and air decreases at increasing concentration. The viscosity of the PAM solution is highly dependent on the concentration of the solution, shear rate, and temperature. Low flow rate and low concentration result in a low displacement ratio level, which is defined as the volume ratio between the injected and the defended fluids in the pores. The displacement ratio is higher for PAM solutions than distilled water; however, a higher concentration does not necessarily guarantees a higher displacement ratio. Soil remediation could be conducted cost-efficiently at high flow rates but with moderate concentration levels. View Full-Text
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Competition among telco and software companies will help the smart electricity meter market be worth more than $7 billion by 2021, new research has claimed.
A report from IHS said there will be many winners within the connected electricity meter market, which was worth $4 billion last year.
It said the value and demand for data was growing at an ever increasing rate, which opens the market up to players wanting to build software platforms, data hosting, installation services and maintenance contracts, among other secondary products.
David Green, Research Manager at IHS Markit, said: “The networking infrastructure side of the smart metering picture is becoming increasingly competitive, especially as the pool of companies involved in the projects increases.
“For example, the influence of telecommunications companies and IT solutions providers on utility providers is growing in all regions, while the question for meter manufacturers continues to be centered on whom to partner with and to what extent.
“Although the impact on competitive landscape for meter hardware might not yet show it, big changes are also in the offing, as software, analytics and services grow in importance. Further merger and acquisition activity is definitely in play for the short term, as utility companies around the world get more comfortable discussing smart-grid applications, security and services with a wider array of potential suppliers.”
The report found the smart meter market was worth $4 billion last year, with 100 million units shipped. Telefónica and Telekom Austria are among the operators to have been involved in smart meter projects. These projects are expected to grow with the launch of NB-IoT products from next year.
Green said: “A number of factors came together to create such a strong smart meter market in 2015. At the top of the list, China continues to roll out massive numbers of smart meters, as part of the government’s 10-year plan.
He added: “The long-awaited European rollouts are gaining steam, with multiple countries installing millions of meters in 2015, and many more ramping up to that level in an attempt to meet their deadlines.”


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Summer is finally here! Warm weather, luscious green plants and bright blue skies are a much-awaited change after the winter we have had. In true Alberta fashion, the transition from winter to summer happened overnight. Unless of course you suffer from seasonal allergies and this change was prolonged and brought along pain and suffering. The sneezing, wheezing, runny nose, itchy, watery red eyes and headaches are all common with seasonal allergies.
Allergies are your immune system responding to something it considers foreign in your body. Seasonal allergies to pollen (hay fever), spores and molds can affect the respiratory system and cause the typical symptoms listed above. However, if the allergen is something you’re constantly exposed to then, the allergies can last all year long.
From a Naturopathic Medicine perspective, allergies are associated with a weak immune system, poor digestive system and weak adrenals. Our digestive system has a large part of our immune system located within it and hence the relationship of allergies with the digestive system.
From a treatment perspective the goals are to improve the digestive system and ensure proper functioning, strengthen the immune system and replenish the adrenals. It is ideal that treatment for seasonal allergies starts 1-2 months prior to help strengthen the immune system and decrease the severity of the symptoms. There is no single magic cure because each persons seasonal allergies are due to a combination of the above 3 factors so the treatment has to be individualized for it to be effective.
Good health can drastically decrease allergy symptoms and the most important foundation for good health is proper and healthy nutrition. A well balanced diet should be consumed especially removing all known food allergens. Hydration is key and one should drink half their body weight in ounces each day in water (e.g. A 160 lb. person should drink 80 oz. or 10 cups a day). It is also important to limit the intake of refined sugars, processed foods and refined foods. A very gentle detox can help decrease symptoms as it aids the body in removal of toxic substances from the entire body.
Exercise natural boosts the immune system so regular exercise can go a ways to help decrease your symptoms. Stress can play a role in allergies in some people so it is important to have healthy stress relief methods. Exercise is great for this as well.
Overall, the natural approach to allergies consists of a whole body approach and uses a combination of lifestyle, dietary and botanical approaches.
Sugar is 8 times as addictive as cocaine! The average Canadian consumes 26 teaspoons of sugar daily or 40 kilograms a year! Refined sugar leads to long-term malnutrition, deficiencies, obesity, digestive problems, PMS, recurrent infections, Candida, hyperactivity, fatigue, ADHD, anxiety, diabetes, heart disease and Cancer.
Sugar activates the brain’s reward system making it addictive. Research has shown higher sugar levels increase your chances of dementia even if you do not develop diabetes. Refined sugars are mostly converted into fat because they do not stimulate your hunger hormone, which leads to overeating since your full response is not activated.
As the weather gets warmer think twice before you reach for your favorite drinks. A 591ml bottle of Coca Cola has 70g of sugar; a 16oz can of Rockstar energy drink has 64 g of sugar. A medium iced coffee at McDonald’s has 22g of sugar and that “healthy” bottle of Minute Maid’s lemonade contains 52 g of sugar.
The “sugar-free” artificial sweeteners are worse for you than sugar itself. They promote hunger and increase your appetite so you end up eating more, which is counterproductive when you’re trying to lose weight. Research has found that these artificial sweeteners still cause high insulin levels in the blood, which in turn promotes the body to store body fat. Refined sugars also stimulate appetite as they lack nutrients. Headaches, weight gain, increased cravings, GI problems, liver and kidney toxicity are some other problems associated with these.
Refined sugars include corn syrup, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose and artificial sweeteners with sucralose, saccharine and aspartame.
Quitting sugar is not easy and requires a multi level approach through a combination of dietary changes, detoxifying and herbal support. Natural sugar options in moderation include honey, maple syrup, stevia and agave nectar. Healthy snack alternatives include fruit, brown rice cakes, mixed nuts, seeds, vegetables, hummus and protein smoothies. Rather than replacing one form of sugar with another, the goal is to decrease the amount of sugar you consume.
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Wish it was Joe Manganiello solo stripping in different costumes throughout the entire documentary…
“look at the work of real-life male strippers and how entertaining a crowd of ravenous, horny females is ten times harder than arousing a group of men.”
Based on the trailer and what the article itself says, it looks like this is going to be pretty hetronormative. Pretending gay men never watch male strippers, just like Magic Mike did. Yawn.
A lot of male strippers strip in gay clubs, because the money can be ferocious. Many also appear in porn, only to realize the money is better doing gay porn. And plenty turn tricks with men. I wonder if Mangianello’s film goes there. It appears to sell them as drug free guys in a candy store, practically earning their Eagle Scout badge.
errr what’s new about a documentary about male strippers?? There are plenty on tv and film..
It’s a puff piece about male strippers…..get some popcorn, Ben&Jerry’s Phish Food, or a margarita and enjoy the parade of beekcake.
It ain’t brain science or rocket surgery.
@ShowMeGuy: I can’t enjoy male strippers when they are wading in a sea of screaming estrogen. Its too distracting for me.
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There are a lot of great tips out there for eating healthier food and staying true to a nutritional diet. Unfortunately, many of them fail to resonate with individuals, because everyone’s unique in their own way. Luckily, we have a tip for you that’s pretty darn effective. If you’re struggling to eat healthily more consistently, here’s what you should do.
Cleanse Your House
So much of our time is spent at home, and that’s true for most of the hours when we crave junk food. Let’s be real, it’s incredibly easy to just grab that unhealthy food we love so much in those down moments. Sometimes, it can seem downright impossible to avoid it. Therefore, the best option for some people is to simply throw it all in the trash.
It seems obvious, and yet so many aspiring dieters keep plenty of junk food lying around the house. This is hurting you more than you realize. You may think that you’re “practicing self-control”, but you’re actually shooting yourself in the foot by enabling yourself. If you really want to practice self-control, don’t buy unhealthy foods when you’re at the supermarket, and eventually, it’ll seem like second nature to you.

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Ryan and I just got back from shooting a pretty wedding in the ‘burbs of Chicago. Then, we flew straight to the sunny, white beaches of Seaside, FL where we photographed two of the cutest and sweetest families! We even added a couple of days to spend together on the beach – as most of you know – we love to get away and shooting in new places is always a perk!
Speaking of new places, U City’s City Hall has been on my list of places to shoot for a long time. I’m not going to lie, most of our couples love Forest Park. I do too! I just try to choose new locations within the park to give a little variety for both myself and my clients. I know the lay-of-the-land and it’s constantly changing with the seasons. However, I LOVE shooting in a fun new place. Mollie + Aaron were in for a treat when they said they were up for anything + any spot!City Hall even happened to be really close to where they are renovating their new home! Here are my 3 steps to a perfect engagement: 1) find a couple who is in love and not afraid to show it! 2) lighting! it always trumps item number three. 3) a fun location that compliments the overall look + aesthetic or has special meaning to the couple.
Mollie + Aaron really do have a unique love story. Their relationship literally progressed around the world! They met while getting their global MBA and traveled to 24 countries together; all while trying to keep it clandestine while traveling with 14 other students. Obviously, Ryan and I love to travel too.So seeing that these two love to do the same, and also love yummy dinners + wine, I was sold. Another sweet thing they mentioned that they celebrate is a “glad I met you day.” Ryan and I celebrate with a little sweet nudge or sweet note for our first date (“happy 13th”) + the day we got married (“happy 29th”). Sappy, I know. This is why I’m a wedding photographer! But seeeeee, my point is, we aren’t the only ones!(Ryan, please don’t be embarrassed).
Mollie is one of our past bridesmaids, and I’m so excited we can now call her our bride! We can’t wait to hang with you two next May!


After all, protecting the little guy against corporate shenanigans (of which there is plenty today) is a traditional mission of progressivism. Yet for most of their history, progressives have sought to empower government agencies (think SEC and OSHA) to do the protecting. That’s still a worthy and necessary impulse. But there’s another, more populist strain of that tradition, one that has sought to use government to empower individuals to protect themselves (think Ralph Nader’s 1960s consumer movement). We’ve been wondering if it might not be possible to update that sort of thinking. And so we asked the five writers whose work follows to come up with ways to strengthen the hand of the average American in the 21st-century marketplace.
Attention credit card companies: When we want you to charge us hidden fees, we’ll let you know.
by Robert Gordon and Derek Douglas
The Joy of Flex
Employees shouldn’t need an excuse to get flexible work schedules. Employers should need a reason not to give them.
by Karen Kornbluh


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