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I'm back with a book review of a new crochet pattern book - The Art of Crochet Blankets by Rachele Carmona, of Cypress Textiles. Even though I've moved back to the UK this summer, Interweave continues to send me a list of publications to pick from to review on my blog. I only pick the ones that I know that I will love and I write the review in exchange for a free copy of the book. Hurray for Interweave!!
Back in September, several of the Sheepjes bloggers at Yarndale told me about the most amazing crochet blanket book one of their fellow bloggers Rachele Carmona had coming out soon. So when Interweave asked if I would like to review this book I was keen to find out what these amazing blankets looked like!
Rachele lives in Houston, Texas where I also lived for six years! Why didn't we meet? And I missed her at Yarndale in Skipton, Yorkshire this September, in attendance with all the Sheepjes bloggers.
Rachele's amazing blanket designs are inspired by other art forms. They are fusion works of art themselves. She has selected influencers in six art fields (weaving, digital art, fabric design, paper cutting, cement tile and quilting) and drawn her inspiration from three works by each artist. And the resulting blankets look quite different.
The book consists of mainly written instructions and helpfully some of the more complicated motifs and borders are charted. There are also colour chart schematics too. There are plenty of techniques to keep you entertained - puff and bobble stitches with great textures, corner to corner technique and a whole host of different clever joining techniques. But what stands out most for me from this book is the fabulous use of colour - in both the colourwork of individual motifs but also the way the colours are put together. I also very much appreciate that Rachele has included a techniques section where she shares her tips, sometimes nonstandard, for making stitches as neat as possible. This is invaluable information from a guru of crochet blankets - she has made over 300!! And she started out like many of us did with granny square blankets!
My three top picks from the 18 fantastic blankets are:
- Color Garden - This blanket features amazing paper cut flower petals crocheted in stacked layers. They are then randomly placed (but Rachele tells you how many to make, how and where to join them together!) This design inspired by Flora by paper cutting artist Maud Vantours
- Moroccan Tile - I just love the fresh blue and cream geometric squares inspired by cement tiles by designer Caitlin Dowe-Sandes.
- Ombré Stripe This design is inspired by Tula Pink's Shoreline quilt with monochrome long colour changing yarn. I can imagine having so much fun cutting up yarn to achieve this effect.
All of the patterns are up as projects on Ravelry here and Ombré Stripe is coming out top right now as Rachele's most favourited blanket. If you're looking for a more unique blanket design look no further than one of these works of fusion art.
I do apologise for being so intermittent in posting but you can find me more regularly on all the social media Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and also on Ravelry as Crafty Escapism.

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Mikheev Witch in Malaysia.
The wizened old Mikheev Witch wooden toy wears a turquoise and green outfit over her hunched back. Her long grey hair is partially covered by a tan hat and her eyes are detailed with lines to indicate age. Our Witch stands at 10cm tall and is a wonderful size to pair with our Bauspiel Castles as well as Papoose Town Buildings, Town Houses and Woodland Houses.
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Mikheev wooden toys are handmade in Russia from natural birch wood. They're created with flat bases, making them easy to stand up during small world play. Mikheev toys is made of solid birch wood and coloured with water-based paint that makes the paint semi-transparent to keep wood texture visible.
As each Mikheev wooden toy is created and finished by hand, they vary slightly in terms of shape, colouring, and the amount of woodgrain or knots showing through the colouring. Each piece is perfectly unique.
Suitable for play by ages 3 and up.

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INTERNATIONAL – The German government is actively considering stricter security requirements and other ways to exclude China’s Huawei from a buildout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported.
Handelsblatt, citing government sources, said government officials were discussing setting security standards that Huawei could not achieve, effectively blocking its participation. Changes to the German telecommunications law were also under consideration as a last resort, the paper said.
The deliberations would mark a shift from the German government’s position in October when it told lawmakers it saw no legal basis to exclude any vendors from an upcoming 5G auction following warnings from Washington.
The government told lawmakers in a more recent response that the security of 5G networks was “extremely relevant”, and would guide its upcoming decisions, Handelsblatt reported.
US officials have briefed allies that Huawei is ultimately at the beck and call of the Chinese state while warning that its network equipment may contain “back doors” that could open them up to cyber espionage.
Germany’s Deutsche Telekom announced in December that it would review its vendor strategy and France’s Orange said it would not hire the Chinese firm to build its next-generation network in France.

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Verizon, which is throttling back plans to expand FiOS while putting more emphasis on building a subscriber base throughout areas where the service has been started, is adding a couple more incentives for first-time users: a "try-out" period and month-to-month (contract-free) pricing.
Both plans aim to bring in consumers who may have been put off by the telco's demand for service agreements. Since it costs about $1,350 to install a FiOS system, Verizon had sought a two-year contract agreement from new subs to prevent them from quickly abandoning the service.
Now, faced with the need to boost sign-ups, Verizon has implemented a try-out period that eliminates early termination fees and puts pressure on cable and satellite competitors to do the same. It's also expanded nationwide a plan it launched in Tampa and later Pennsylvania that lets subscribers pay on a monthly basis. Even that has been put into the bargain basement since the trial called for a $20 a month extra fee for the pricing plan and the nationwide rollout offers it at the normal $99.99 a month price.
Meanwhile, no matter what Verizon does, it won't have a fan in cable icon and Liberty Media Chairman John Malone, who told a Liberty Global investor meeting that FiOS is a flop in the making and that its returns are "atrociously bad." FiOS, he said, is an overbuild and "I've never seen overbuilds work ... it always ends up badly."
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Leigh Metcalf (nee Schneider)
Concentration: Literary Studies
Why did you major in English?
Initially, I chose to major in English because I felt more inspired during my English classes than any others. This inspiration stemmed from a combination of great professors and the realization that so much of what makes life both challenging and wonderful is so often reflected in literature. And what better subject to study than one that helps you better understand your relationships, your purpose, and your place in the world in general?
What was your favorite English class?
It’s difficult to choose a favorite English class, but if I had to pick one, it might be 17th-Century Verse with Dr. Dobranski. It was always fascinating to me to discover how intricate poems could be and how much could be interpreted, revealed, and also learned in such brevity of words.
What are some of your current projects or activities?
When I’m not trying to keep up with my two young, energetic daughters, I enjoy writing about shops and craftspeople for a few lifestyle magazines. I recently published my first book, London Stitch and Knit, a guide to London’s fabric knitting and haberdashery shops. I’m happy I’ve had the opportunity to combine my creative interests with valuable skills from my English degree at GSU.
What long-term plans or aspirations do you have for your career?
I hope to continue to write about places and people I’m passionate about. I aspire to write another book focusing on creative shops or individuals who make unique handmade creations.


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The purpose of this study was to examine the differences of current states and analyze the importance-performance of activating factors in the community based education network (CEN) for improving young children's character by region type. The subjects in this study were 344 teachers of kindergartens and child care centers located at 13 provinces in Korea. The questionnaire was composed of the perception of the purpose of young children’s character education through the CEN, current states of community connected & collaborative education activities, and the importance and performance of the activating factors of CEN. The results of examining current states of CEN showed that In terms of 'utilization of human resources in the community’ and 'use of institutions and facilities', the rural town found to be lower than big cities and small & medium sized cities. Importance-Performance Analysis results according to region types show that big cities and small and medium-sized cities need intensive improvement efforts in aspects of rich human and material resources of the community and professional education staff in community organizations. In rural towns, it is found that 'leadership' are insufficient. These results can be used as basic data for cultivating the character of young children and the direction to activate the CEN.
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TOUR: Preserving Camp Santanoni
October 3, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Camp Santanoni and the Santanoni Preserve was a huge private estate, created by Robert and Anna Pruyn of Albany, covering nearly 13,000 acres. Construction started in 1892 and at its heyday, the property included nearly four dozen buildings, a 200-acre working farm and a Japanese-inspired log villa. In 1972, Camp Santanoni was acquired by the State of New York and became part of the Forest Preserve. For over 30 years, AARCH has led the effort to protect this national treasure. Join AARCH and journey back in time for an in-depth tour of this National Historic Landmark. The outing is a 9.8-mile roundtrip excursion on foot, by bike, or by horse-drawn wagon. We will stop at the Gate Lodge and Farm Complex before arriving at the Main Camp, masterfully perched on Newcomb Lake. Eat your picnic lunch under the same eaves that sheltered Theodore Roosevelt. On a private tour, walk into the camp’s buildings to appreciate past and present workmanship and learn about the people who summered here, worked here, and learn about decades of advocacy efforts that helped preserve this Adirondack jewel.
This tour is led by AARCH Executive Director Erin Tobin. The tour begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 4 PM.
Please note that this tour involves a wagon-ride or 9.8 hike/bike on a dirt road.
There is a suggested donation of $25.A limited number of seats are available on a horse-drawn wagon for an additional $30 per person.

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Apple kicked off their annual ’12 Days of Gifts’ promotion starting with a free download of 4 songs that Justin Timberlakes’ timberlake perfoemed at this years iTunes Festival.It really is worth any Apple fans time to download the ’12 days of gifts’ app from the iTunes store, and score on some of the goodies Apple will release for free. Earlier this week they released Lorde’s ‘No Better’ single as a preview for the 12 Days of Gifts app, labeling it as a ‘gift to get you started’.
Although some of the content, like Timberlake’s 4 songs were free for a short period on the day of it’s original release, they are not free under normal circumstances so I guess it can still be seen as a pretty cool ‘gift’ from Apple. The ’12 Days’ digital content giveaway has become somewhat of a tradition for many iTunes users, though the app was previously limited to Canada and a few major European countries. For 2013, Apple has extended the promo to U.S. customers for the first time, granting them access to freebies that in the past have included movies, music, e-books, apps and more.


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Efficient synthesis of fullerenes in RF thermal plasma reactor
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Formation of fullerene soot was studied in an inductively coupled, radiofrequency (RF) thermal plasma reactor. A previously developed kinetic model of fullerene formation was applied to determine synthesis conditions leading to high fullerene yield. The experimental results verified the kinetic model. Maximum yield of 4.1% was obtained in particular conditions. It corresponded to a fullerene production rate of 6.4 g h(-1). (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.


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Milton Keynes Lightning have been dealt a sorry blow with the news that recent signing Adam Harding will no longer be joining the club for the 2018/19 season.
The Welsh-born forward had been due to transfer to the Lightning from the Dundee Stars, having been announced by the Milton Keynes club back in April.
However, the 25-year-old has chosen to pursue an opportunity which will allow him to make significant progress in his off-ice career.
With the news that Harding will no longer be seen in a Lightning jersey, new head coach and general manager Doug McKay will need to search for a replacement ahead of the new season.
The 6-foot, 176lbs Cardiff native would have counted towards the team’s British player quota for the upcoming season.
Any replacement will need to hail from the United Kingdom, with the Lightning needing just one more British player to meet the Elite League’s requirements.
Speaking about his change of plans, Harding said: “This has been one of the hardest decisions in my career so far.”
“Giving up my dream of playing in the Elite League is tough, but an opportunity has come up that I can’t miss – I have to think of my future outside of hockey.”
“My thanks go to Doug McKay and the MK Lightning organisation for understanding and letting me go.”
He concluded: “I’d like to wish everyone at the club the best of luck next season – I’ll be rooting for you!”


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As the U.S. draws closer to Cuba, here's what American travelers can expect to see in colorful Havana. » Read More
Olivier Harnisch, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group, says that tourism in Dubai is doing well with 50 million international visitors a year.
SeaWorld is cutting about 350 jobs, as the aquatic entertainment company continues to struggle drawing in crowds.
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, talks about why he is "disappointed" Virgin America will be folded into Alaska Airlines.
Last year a crash test raised questions about front seat passenger safety in small SUVs. New tests are more encouraging.
Built Robotics has raised $15 million in a round led by NEA to do for construction equipment what Waymo is doing for automobiles.
Blue Apron is laying off 6% of its employees, but thousands of shift workers in its meal kit fulfillment centers were spared.


It's Hot, Paris Hilton Banned from the Oscars
Always an attendance at almost every party, fashion show, and award event, Paris Hilton has reportedly been banned from attending the forthcoming Oscars. The celebrity socialite surely wasn't happy at all with that and was said to feel devastated that she couldn't attend the prestigious award event.
"She cried hot, salty tears when she was banned from the Oscars," a source revealed to the Daily Star. "She's desperate to be taken seriously as an actress and hoped she would be able to network with the film bods."
Word on the block is that Paris has spent $2 million on a designer dress for the ceremony at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre yet is now feeling embarrassed to attend Oscars after-show parties, considering going in disguise, due to the ban.
"She's tempted to go to the parties afterwards but might wear her trademark wig to save her dignity," added the source.
The Oscar ban for Paris has not yet been confirmed nor it's clear on why she's been banned from the event.
Paris' acting career is in jeopardy after her latest big screen project "The Hottie and the Nottie" grossed just $9,000 at the U.S. box office in its opening weekend prompted it to be dubbed as the worst movie of all time.
The upcoming Oscars, which is the 80th, is slated to be held on Sunday, February 24.
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Bill Jamieson: Stuck with the legacy of the banks debacle
At long last, you may well feel. Back in late 2009, when it seemed the entire UK banking system was about to collapse, the government rescued Lloyds after its fateful shotgun wedding with HBOS, taking a 43 per cent stake costing more than £20 billion. It has so far recovered more than £18 billion, helped also by special dividends to the Treasury. And it looks on track to recover all of the money.
Is this, then, the final chapter of the most ignominious period in banking history? Sadly, no. Further litigation and penalties still lie ahead, both for Lloyds and for RBS. Doubts surround the reliability of regulatory stress tests. Most worrying of all is that painful lending lessons may already have been forgotten.
Legacy issues abound. Many corporate customers were mauled as the Bank of Scotland sought to curb its loan book excesses. And Lloyds is fighting a £350 million court compensation claim by some 6,000 shareholders over the bank’s takeover of HBOS.
The state of HBOS’s finances was found to be even worse than was revealed in the offer document, requiring a further injection of £5.7bn of taxpayer funding in 2009. Shareholders say their investments were hit to the tune of around £1 per share, which they want to claim back.
Meanwhile, over at RBS, which once boasted the biggest banking balance sheet in the world, losses continue to be reported, recovery of state support has not even begun and restoration to health still looks far distant.
Year after year since the rescue, the bank has been beset by colossal write-offs, fines and penalties, falling with almost monotonous regularity. Just when chief executive Ross McEwan looked to be within sight of a recovery, along came another hammer blow from the past, miring the group in further losses.
On top of penalties for Payment Protection Insurance mis-selling running into billions of pounds, the bank has had to pay out £6.4bn in misconduct charges and its traders cited in the Libor rigging scandals. The retail arm was also fined £56m for an IT meltdown.
And the bloodletting continues. The bank, still 73 per cent owned by taxpayers after the £45bn rescue in October 2008, has since failed to report a single full-year profit. In the first nine months of 2016, it lost £2.5bn – capped by a £469m deficit in the third quarter alone.
Now an even greater penalty looms. It centres on the bank’s role in the mis-selling of risky US mortgages – the epicentre of the 2008-09 crisis. The fine from the US Department of Justice (DoJ)could be as much as $10bn (£8.25bn) – and on some accounts even a $10bn figure would be greeted with relief.
Deutsche Bank, which had a much smaller involvement in the US sub-prime market than RBS, sought agreement around a figure of $5bn for its own settlement. But the DoJ countered with a demand for $14bn – equivalent to 85 per cent of the bank’s market value. The final settlement of $7.2bn is an ominous pointer to what might now be in store for RBS.
And on top of all this is the overhang of a lengthy legal battle by shareholders against RBS who insist they were misled over the £12bn rescue rights issue in the summer of 2008. But the crisis intensified, RBS struggled to secure money market funding and the shares collapsed, destroying the savings of tens of thousands of small investors.
So for small investors, including thousands of shareholder counter staff, and the giant pension funds, many of whom were substantial holders of RBS shares, talk of “a final chapter” and the book now being closed on the banking debacle rings hollow.
Despite the stock market recovery to new all-time highs last week, shares in both Lloyds and RBS are still a pale shadow of what they once were. Shares in Lloyds are standing around 66p compared with 61p in late 2009 and upwards of 250p in 2008 before the crisis erupted. Shares in RBS are hovering around 220p. Allowing for the one-for-ten consolidation in 2012, the adjusted share price of 22.4p is barely higher than it was at the time of the crisis. For investors, recovery talk is empty.
There are the less easily quantifiable but substantial losses by way of opportunity cost – what both banks might have achieved had the banking crisis not struck – and the loss to Scotland of the standing and prestige of two of the UK’s biggest banks. The reputation of Scotland’s capital as a global banking centre suffered an irreparable blow.
And might history be repeating itself? Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane said this month that the current boom in consumer credit is not a cause for worry: “Aggregate borrowing by households isn’t tearing away right now – we have been through a long period of subdued borrowing, and in the main that is still true for the largest part of borrowing, for house purchases, which is growing at modest rates.”
But Bank of England figures last week showed credit card borrowing reached a record £66.7bn in the year to November, with consumer credit – all credit cards and car loans – rising at its fastest rate in 11 years, up 11 per cent over the last 12 months period to reach £192bn – ominously close to the £208bn peak at the time of the Lehman Brothers crash in September 2008.
We may celebrate the progress at Lloyds after eight long years. But beneath today’s consumer spending binge, painful memories linger. And they need to stand as warnings that will last for generations. After almost nine years, might we be forgetting them already?

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In his last post, DrRich analyzed whether the young Wisconsin doctors who stood out on street corners proudly offering fake “sick excuses” to protesting teachers were engaging in an act of civil disobedience. DrRich respectfully kept an open mind on this question, but after careful deliberation concluded that it is very unlikely that their actions constituted classic civil disobedience as espoused by Thoreau or Gandhi.
Instead, these doctors were, in a professional capacity, lying. They did not lie in any truly malicious way, however. They lied because they have been trained to believe in a higher cause than mere professional ethics, namely, the cause of social justice. They lied in full confidence that telling lies to advance such a noble cause is a natural duty of the medical profession. They never expected to be criticized for it (except perhaps by Rush Limbaugh and sundry teabaggers and the like), and they almost certainly will be stunned into indignant incoherence if they end up actually receiving the full punishments their actions allow.
But what really interests DrRich is the near-perfect silence we have seen from the mainstream news media regarding this sad episode. While it’s easy to find stories about the phony sick excuses all over Fox News and conservative websites, major outlets like the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, CBS and NBC — sources one might expect to express at least some sympathy for these doctors and their work to advance a just cause – have reported next to nothing about it. When a left-leaning mainstream outlet does report on the episode (for instance, this article appearing in the Atlantic), rather than expressing any support for the Wisconsin doctors, they express at least mild dismay. It seems plain to DrRich that the mainstream media wish the whole thing hadn’t happened, and that perhaps their silence might help it go away as soon as possible.
So here we’ve got a small cadre of youthful and idealistic physicians, behaving in a manner entirely consistent with what they’ve just learned during their medical training, and not only are they facing formal investigations and potential punishment, but also the very people and organizations whom they were surely counting on for support have retreated into an embarrassed silence, or worse, criticism. What gives? Read more »
*This blog post was originally published at The Covert Rationing Blog*
Many folks criticize pharmaceutical companies for providing physicians’ offices with free drug samples. They claim that this giveaway harms consumers because drug companies must raise their prices to cover the costs of these freebies. Of course, this is undeniable. Any business expense, such as payroll or advertising, has to be covered and is expectedly borne by the consumer. If a company chooses not to advertise, outsources manufacturing to a country with cheaper labor, offers limited benefits to its employees, then they can sell their product at a low price. In this hypothetical example, anemic sales may doom the company quickly.
Naturally, free samples are not really free. The rest of us pay for them. While this is true, I don’t think it is evil. Unlike the U.S. government, at least drug companies are covering their costs and not simply borrowing money every year to meet budget. Interesting concept.
Two of the community hospitals I work at have undergone transformations. One is owned by the dominant health care behemoth in Cleveland and has just completed a near $200 million renovation and expansion. The other smaller hospital is one of the few remaining Cleveland area hospitals that are still independent. I’d like to sneak there at night and hoist up a “Live Free or Die” flag up the flagpole, to delebrate its independent streak, but I’m sure that there are video cameras everywhere and that I would be in violation of several bylaws. The apt punishment might be that I would have to spend a cold Cleveland night chainedto the flagpole reading electronic medical record manuals out loud. Read more »
*This blog post was originally published at MD Whistleblower*
I was unaware that Dr. Joe Heck of Nevada is the first emergency physician to be elected to Congress. Good for him! From the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP):
In one of the closest congressional races of 2010, Republican challenger and ACEP member Dr. Joe Heck upset Rep. Dina Titus in Nevada’s third Congressional District. Dr. Heck is the first ACEP member and emergency physician to be elected to Congress.
I suppose that leaves me to be the first for the Senate…
*This blog post was originally published at GruntDoc*
Health reformers propose the proliferation of integrated health systems, like the Mayo Clinic or Kaiser Permanente, which, according to the Dartmouth Atlas, lead to better patient care and improved cost control.
To that end, accountable care organizations (ACOs) have been a major part of health reform, changing the way healthcare is delivered. Never mind that patients may not be receptive to the new model, but the creation of these large, integrated physician-hospital entities that progressive policy experts espouse comes with repercussions. Monopoly power.
To prepare for the new model of healthcare delivery, physician practices have been consolidating. In many cases, they’re being bought by hospitals. Last year, I wrote how this is leading to the death of the private practice physician.
But with consolidation comes a tilt in market power. Health insurers, desperate to control costs, are finding it more difficult to negotiate with hospital-physician practices that dominate a market. And patients are going to side with the hospital — insurers that leave out popular doctors and medical facilities face a backlash from patients. Witness the power that Partners Healthcare has in the Boston market that’s mostly driven by patient demand for big-reputation, high-cost Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Read more »
*This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com*
When our country starts closing obstetrical units in hospitals because they “cost too much” money to operate, pregnant women need to pay attention because their babies are in serious trouble. Such was the case of the most recent casualty, South Seminole Hospital, a 200-bed hospital, that’s located within 30 minutes of my neighborhood.
More than 20,000 babies were born in South Seminole Hospital during the past 18 years, and many of the babies were delivered by a local obstetrician who died approximately three years ago. I recall sitting in the emergency room of the hospital with a fractured ankle and listening to a chime that used to ring every time a baby was born. It was a soothing and humbling sound knowing that a new life was making its grand entrance each time that chime rang. Now, it will be replaced with silence.
Unfortunately, this phenomenon is not unique to Florida. In 1997 the closing of a North Philadelphia hospital (Northeastern) affected six additional hospitals in the community and their 23,570 annual births. In my hometown of Brooklyn, New York, Long Island Hospital had an annual delivery rate of 2,800 babies, but still closed its doors to the community and sold the hospital as prime real estate to the highest bidder, citing low reimbursement rates and high premiums for malpractice insurance as the culprit behind the decision. The Bedford Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn lost St. Mary’s Hospital, a delivery center of thousands of babies in 2005. Read more »
*This blog post was originally published at Dr. Linda Burke-Galloway*


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Tokyo 2021 Olympics: Men’s Football Teams | Groups | Fixtures | Schedule
Tokyo 2021 Olympics is around the corner and 16 teams including host nation Japan will be eyeing the gold medal. The men’s football tournament is set to be held from July 22 and will conclude on 7 August.
Hence, this article serves as a perfect guide for all the info you need related to the participating teams, schedule, fixtures, format for the men's football matches to be held at the Tokyo Olympics 2021.
Total 16 teams will clash for the gold medal and all of them are from six different continental confederations which have qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Each of them have been divided into four groups.
Only U-23 players will be allowed to play, with three overage players given an exception to play in their respective teams.
Venues for the Football Matches:
The men’s football tournament will take place across seven venues in six host cities - Kashima, Rifu, Saitama, Sapporo, Tokyo, and Yokohama. The final will be played at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 7.
Men’s Football Groups for 2021 Olympics:
Men’s football Tokyo 2020 Olympics Teams, Fixtures, and Schedule:
|22 July 2021||Egypt vs Spain||4:30 pm (JST)|
|22 July 2021||New Zealand vs Republic of Korea||5:00 pm (JST)|
|22 July 2021||Mexico vs France||5:00 pm (JST)|
|22 July 2021||Ivory Coast vs Saudi Arabia||5:30 pm (JST)|
|22 July 2021||Argentina vs Australia||7:30 pm (JST)|
|22 July 2021||Japan vs South Africa||8:00 pm (JST)|
|22 July 2021||Honduras vs Romania||8:00 pm (JST)|
|22 July 2021||Brazil vs Germany||8:30 pm (JST)|
|25 July 2021||Egypt vs Argentina||4:30 pm (JST)|
|25 July 2021||New Zealand vs Honduras||5:00 pm (JST)|
|25 July 2021||France vs South Africa||5:00 pm (JST)|
|25 July 2021||Brazil vs Ivory Coast||5:30 pm (JST)|
|25 July 2021||Australia vs Spain||7:30 pm (JST)|
|25 July 2021||Japan vs Mexico||8:00 pm (JST)|
|25 July 2021||Romania vs Republic of Korea||8:00 pm (JST)|
|25 July 2021||Saudi Arabia vs Germany||8:30 pm (JST)|
|28 July 2021||Saudi Arabia vs Brazil||5:00 pm (JST)|
|28 July 2021||Germany vs Ivory Coast||5:00 pm (JST)|
|28 July 2021||Romania vs New Zealand||5:30 pm (JST)|
|28 July 2021||Republic of Korea vs Honduras||5:30 pm (JST)|
|28 July 2021||Australia vs Egypt||8:00 pm (JST)|
|28 July 2021||Spain vs Argentina||8:00 pm (JST)|
|28 July 2021||South Africa vs Mexico||8:30 pm (JST)|
|28 July 2021||France vs Japan||8:30 pm (JST)|
|31 July 2021||Quarter-final 1||5:00 pm (JST)|
|31 July 2021||Quarter-final 2||6:00 pm (JST)|
|31 July 2021||Quarter-final 3||7:00 pm (JST)|
|31 July 2021||Quarter-final 4||8:00 pm (JST)|
|03 August 2021||Semi-final 1||5:00 pm (JST)|
|03 August 2021||Semi-final 2||8:00 pm (JST)|
|06 August 2021||Bronze medal match||8:00 pm (JST)|
|07 August 2021||Gold medal match||8:30 pm (JST)|
Looking at the above schedule, fixtures, & the participating teams for the 2021 Olympics, we are definitely in for some more exhilarating football action after the Euro 2020.
Who do you feel with strike Gold at the Tokyo Olympics? Do let us know down in the comments section below.


PM Modi hold bilateral talks with UAE President Al Nahyan; India-UAE exchange MoUs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a bilateral meeting, and several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged in their presence here on Tuesday.
“Brother, firstly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your warm welcome. We have met five times in the last seven months, which is very rare. I have also got the opportunity to come here seven times… the way we have progressed in every field, there is a joint partnership between India and UAE in every field,” said PM Modi in the meeting with the UAE President.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra were among the Indian delegations present in the meeting.
Earlier, upon his arrival at airport, PM Modi was welcomed by UAE President Al Nahyan. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other.
“Immensely grateful to my brother, HH @MohamedBinZayed, for taking the time to receive me at Abu Dhabi airport. I look forward to a productive visit which will further strength the friendship between India and UAE,” said PM Modi in a post on X.
PM Modi also received a guard of honour.
Ahead of his departure, the prime minister took to social media plaform X to post that he is looking forward to meeting with his “brother” the President of UAE with whom he shares a good rapport.
Prime Minister Modi posted on X, “Eager to meet my brother, @MohamedBinZayed. Over the next two days, I will be visiting UAE and Qatar to attend various programmes, which will deepen India’s bilateral relations with these nations.”
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal took to X, emphasising that PM Modi’s first leg of the visit in the UAE will entail engagements with UAE leadership and community members, and the inauguration of BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi.
“Wheels up! PM @narendramodiembarks on a two-country visit to the UAE & Qatar. The first leg of the visit in the UAE entails engagements with UAE leadership & community members, inauguration of @AbuDhabiMandir, and participation as the Guest of Honour at @WorldGovSummit in Dubai,” he stated.
This visit also marks the third by the PM to the Gulf country in the past eight months, as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs Minister.
Apart from meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, PM Modi will also attend the World Government Summit 2024, where he will deliver a special keynote address.
“My discussions with Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on the margins of Summit will focus on strengthening our multifaceted ties with Dubai,” the Prime Minister said in a statement ahead of his departure.
He will also inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. “The BAPS temple will be an enduring tribute to the values of harmony, peace and tolerance, which both India and the UAE share,” the PM said.
The Prime Minister will address the Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi at the Zayed Sports City Stadium later on Tuesday.
The ‘Ahlan Modi’ or ‘Hello Modi’ event, organized by the Indian community in Abu Dhabi, has gathered unprecedented attention, with over 65,000 registrations received, reflecting the overwhelming response from the Indian expatriate community.
PM Modi will be in the UAE from February 13-14 after which he will proceed to Doha.
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David Seide was working to build a school in a mountain village near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to provide an opportunity for local children to receive an education.
“Education is how you change things,” said Seide.
But Seide, 34, who had been employed by the United National High Commissionary for Refugees and was a persistent critic of corruption in Haiti, ran afoul of local politicians in the remote village, in Bizoton 53, Chaud’eau, Morne Jackson, who believed he was seeking political office.
In November 2017, Seide was walking to the school when a local villager asked to speak with him inside Seide’s home. He had a secret, he said.
The man told Seide he had been paid by a corrupt local official to kill him.
“He told me, ‘they gave me money and they gave other people money to kill you because you want to be the next (political representative), and with your school project, you will win,’” Seide recalled. “He warned me, ‘If I don’t kill you today, someone else will kill you.’”
He didn’t kill Seide. Instead, he accepted money and left.
Seide fled his house, taking nothing with him, and went to stay with his sister.
He called a friend, who went to Seide’s house to gather his passport and some clothes, and the following day Seide went to the bank to withdraw the little amount of money he had in his account.
He bought a ticket to the United States, where his godmother had a home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Two days after Seide had received the death threat, he arrived in Florida.
“I wanted to stay for four months and then go back because it was very important to me to open that school,” said Seide, who didn’t tell his mother or sisters about the threat he received.
Instead, Seide – who was granted political asylum – marked his second year in the United States Nov. 17, declining to return home out of fear for the safety of himself and his family.
One month after he came to the United States, Seide moved to Charleroi, where a Haitian friend of his was living.
He took a number of manual labor jobs to earn money, often working 50 to 60 hours a week, including at a sausage factory.
And about a month after he left Haiti, Seide’s twin brother died.
He was unable to return for the funeral.
“It was a very stressful month for me,” said Seide. “There were many frustrations and challenges my first month here.”
Since he arrived, however, Seide has found a core of supporters as he works to earn a living, pursue education, and, eventually, return home to the school.
Among them is Kenneth Lafety, who taught Seide to drive, helped him with paperwork during the asylum process, and taught him some English.
“He’s quite inspiring,” said Lafety, who worked with Seide at a warehouse and struck up a friendship. “He’s very motivated and works hard, and he’s interested in learning. He always wants more knowledge, more education. Getting to know him and his story, and what he was trying to do was interesting. His perseverance and his motivation are awesome, and what he’s been through – losing a brother and being away from your family and coming here not knowing anybody – he’s courageous.”
Seide is an educated man. After he graduated from high school, he studied theology and public administration. Funding, however, kept him from earning degrees.
He believes education can reduce poverty, and his mission has always been to provide learning opportunities for Haitian children – and he spent much of his own money to do it.
Seide started a free construction class and English class for high school-aged children in the village, and paid for teachers to instruct.
For two months, he offered a free class for 30 village children so parents could see what students do when they attend elementary school classes.
At the kindergarten school, Seide purchased a battery-operated converter to provide electricity to the classroom 24 hours a day.
“We had electricity at my school every day, all the time. So even at night, people can read. Even at night, people can study. It is important,” he said. “If you teach children properly, they will become good adults.”
The only way for children to attend school in Morne Jackson before Seide built the school was to travel on a motorcycle – sometimes as many as four children piled in front and behind a driver – down a steep and dangerous mountainside.
But, Seide met continued resistance from the local politicians, and one morning it appeared a shot had been fired into the school, Seide said.
One of his goals in the United States is to learn U.S.construction methods so he can build better structures in Haiti.
“I want to show the people of my country, even if we are in a small community, we can make it better,” said Seide. “Even if no car can come up here, we can try to have what we need to live. We need school, we need food, we need a clean house, we need comfort. We can get them in the mountain, and when we get everything in the mountain, people will make their way to us.”
One of the pivotal events in Seide’s life in the United States occurred when Lafety introduced him to the Literacy Council of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
He attends classes weekly, and brings friends from the Haitian community where he lives with him.
“He’s so completely selfless. He’s devoted his life to helping people,” said Kris Drach, a member of the Literacy Council’s board of directors and a tutor. “He’s a kind, loving, helping human being.”
He has worked from the United States to open the school, but it remains closed.
It is still his goal to get a U.S. education and to see the school operating.
“It was an important project to me. It is a humanitarian project,” said Seide. “Education is very bad there. I still hope to see my school open. Right now, that village is not a bad place because there are not too many people with guns. If there are many people with guns and more gangsters come into the village, it’s too late. You can do nothing. But I want people to go to the school and learn, that’s what I want to see.”


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Guns N' Roses, often abbreviated as GNR, is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1985. When they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band comprised vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. The current lineup consists of Rose, Slash, McKagan, keyboardist Dizzy Reed, guitarist Richard Fortus, drummer Frank Ferrer and keyboardist Melissa Reese.
The discography of Guns N' Roses, an American hard rock band, consists of six studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, three extended plays (EPs), 19 singles, nine video albums and 21 music videos. Guns N' Roses was formed in Los Angeles, California with an original recording lineup of lead vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Steven Adler.
All lyrics from GN'R Lies album, popular Guns N' Roses songs with tracklist and information about album. Album GN'R Lies (1988). Labels Geffen Records, Uzi Suicide Records. Howard Teman, Ray Grden, Rick Richards, West Arkeen, Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin.
McKagan is the third GN’R member to tease an in-the-works album, following Slash and guitarist Richard Fortus. Axl, Duff, myself and Richard have all talked abou. here’s material and stuff going on already for a new record, Slash told an interviewer earlier this month. It’s just, with Guns N’ Roses, you don’t go, ‘Oh, there is a plan, and it’s gonna be like this,’ because that’s not how it works. So, basically, the only real answer to give is we’re hoping to put a new record out, and we’ll just see what happens when it happens
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Released: November 29, 1988. Recorded: Rumbo Studios, Take One Studios, Image Recording. GN'R Lies cover is a parody of tabloid newspapers, as are the liner notes. It underwent several minor modifications when the title was released on CD. "Mama Kin" is an Aerosmith song, which originally appeared on the band's 1973 debut album and "Nice Boys" is a Rose Tattoo cover from their 1978 album Rose Tattoo. Used To Love Her" was written as a joke after Izzy Stradlin disliked a song he heard on the radio. You're Crazy" is an acoustic version of the song originally released on Appetite For Destruction.
Guns N Roses official web site and fan club, featuring news, photos, concert tickets, merchandise, and more.
These songs serve as an introduction to the band’s roots and biggest influences, of which three are covers: Hollywood Rose’s Reckless Life, Rose Tattoo’s Nice Boys, and Aerosmith’s Mama Kin. G N’ R Lies Q&A.
Guns N’ Roses packed an entire career’s worth of brilliant songs onto their seminal debut album, Appetite for Destruction, which turned 30 last month and spurred us to rank the band’s 15 best songs. It’s a good thing, too, because the group dissolved just a few years later, forcing fans to satisfy themselves with band members’ various solo albums and side projects. Not every post-GN’R effort was a knockout, but several stand on their own as perfectly enjoyable rock albums, while a few come tantalizingly close to the glory of Guns N’ Roses’ heyday
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1 cup raspberries (frozen work best)
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees
- Mix the flour, coconut, baking powder and salt.
- Beat the egg then add the coconut milk, honey and vanilla essence.
- Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Very gently stir in the raspberries...frozen are best as they hold their shape more.
- Pop in the oven for 20-25 mins
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“Smeatons Tower” Lighthouse Print
A digital print from an original watercolour by Gemma Carter.
This is a painting of Plymouth Hoe and its famous lighthouse, Smeatons Tower against a magical night sky. Gemma first masked out the picture with masking fluid as a relief before painting in windsor and newton paint.
The print is mounted in and 8″ x 10″ mount, signed and packaged in a card backed envelope and protective cellophane sleeve.
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Superyacht Design Week 2016
On Day 2 of Superyacht Design Week I had the privilege of sitting in on a Q&A session hosted by Crestron at their experience centre situated on the second floor of the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Making up the panel were three of the marine industry’s leading technology experts; Patrick Coote of Blohm+Voss; Neil Grant of Harris Grant; and Ameet Sarvaiya of Van Berge Henegouwen. Paddy Baker, Editor of Installation Magazine moderated.
The session, DESIGNING WITH PEACE OF MIND, raised the question “When building a superyacht, what security challenges do we need to consider?”The experts were asked to discuss the options available to designers, shipyards, owners and crew, as well as technological advancements in the market.”
I quickly learnt that the superyacht owner’s greatest fear is that of unwelcome intruders making their way on board. Patrick Coote was quick to demonstrate, with a series of images, that the shape of the hull can itself act as a significant deterrent. Particular attention is also paid to the shape, position and operation of the transom doors as well as that of the swim platforms.
As well as physical intruders a member of the audience raised the owner’s fear of cyber attacks and the hacking of on-board networks. Neil Grant said that the IT systems Harris Grant design and install are of the highest standard, are robust, and are stringently tested and monitored. Aside from the IT network HG also install CCTV and comms as part and parcel of the on-board security system.
Asked about the challenges of working in such a demanding industry Neil explained the complexities of streaming live broadcasts to a vessel that could be anywhere in the world. As part of their remit as system integrators, HG have to provide seamless audio visual facilities throughout the vessel, be it to the crew mess or the owner’s private suite, and they have to be operational 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
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3A WINNERS BRACKET
PINE VIEW 8, CARBON 0: Pine View did all its damage in two innings and Dakota Donovan didnt allow any runs en route to the win.
CEDAR 9, BEAR RIVER 6: Dusty Hanna hit a home run and got the win on the mound to lead the Redmen to victory.
3A ONE-LOSS BRACKET
DESERT HILLS 8, UNION 5
SNOW CANYON 9, PAYSON 4: Snow Canyon scored the games first seven runs and cruised to the win.
PARK CITY 11, UINTAH 2: The Miners jumped out to an early lead and got the win. Ryan Brady got the victory on the mound.
JUAB 7, RICHFIELD 2
SNOW CANYON 15, DESERT HILLS 11: Snow Canyon scored four runs in the ninth inning and held on for the win.
3A SECOND ROUND
STANSBURY 16, SNOW CANYON 6: The Stallions earned a win behind the pitching of Kimbri Herring, who also hit two home runs in the five-inning win.
BEAR RIVER 5, UINTAH 1: Freshman Kapri Toone earned the win, while Oakli Rhodes hit a home run and a triple in the victory.
JUAB 7, JUAN DIEGO 6: McCall Sperry scored hit the game-winner as Juab rallied from behind to beat Juan Diego in the second round of the 3A playoffs. Sperrys fly ball came with runners on second and third with two outs as the Wasps trailed by a run in the bottom of the seventh inning. The high fly ball fell between Soaring Eagle players in right field and both runners - Rylee Bryan and McCall Sperry - scored to end the game.Taylei Williams pitched the final three innings to secure the win for the Wasps.
GRANTSVILLE 7, CANYON VIEW 3: Sydney Barney earned the win as the Cowboys advanced in the 3A playoffs.
3A ONE-LOSS BRACKET
CARBON 9, CANYON VIEW 5
JUAN DIEGO 12, PAYSON 1
TOOELE 9, UINTAH 4: Tooeles hot start paced it in the win. Two players hit home runs and Kamryn Grover got the victory in the circle.
SNOW CANYON 6, UNION 1
4A SECOND ROUND
MAPLE MOUNTAIN 10, EAST 0: The Golden Eagles blanked the Leopards.
SPRINGVILLE 11, WOODS CROSS 0: Springville cruised to the win.
BOUNTIFUL 15, MURRAY 2: The Braves finished strong to get the convincing win.
SPANISH FORK 5, CLEARFIELD 1: Cambrie Hazel racked up 17 strikeouts as Spanish Fork got the win.
4A ONE-LOSS BRACKET
BOX ELDER 7, OREM 0: McKell Marble pitched a complete game shutout, striking out eight, as the Bees came out on top. Marble also added an RBI at the plate.
OLYMPUS 15, ROY 0: Haylee Eskelson hit two home runs and pitched a shutout as the Titans cruised to the win.
SKY VIEW 5, SALEM HILLS 4: Brinkli Jones hit a walk-off two-run double to give Sky View the come-from-behind victory. Jones also got the win in the circle.
MOUNTAIN CREST 3, CORNER CANYON 2: Mountain Crest held off a late rally from Corner Canyon to get the win. Mikaelah Jones picked up the victory in the circle.
5A SECOND ROUND
HERRIMAN 12, BINGHAM 2: The Mustangs exploded for nine runs in the third inning to take control. Bryce Taylor got the victory in the circle.
FREMONT 10, WEST 0: Fremont exploded for eight runs in the second inning to take control. Kierstyn Ketchell shut down the Panthers in the circle and hit a home run to aid her own cause.
LEHI 7, TAYLORSVILLE 1: Sydney White shut down the Warriors in the circle and Stefani Zimmerman hit a grand slam as the Pioneers got the win.
COPPER HILLS 2, RIVERTON 0: Kylie Jones gave up no runs and struck out eight as Copper Hills got by Riverton.
5A ONE-LOSS BRACKET
HUNTER 16, VIEWMONT 1: The Wolverines cruised to the win.
ALTA 17, PLEASANT GROVE 5: Trailing by a run entering the bottom of the fourth inning, the Hawks scored 13 runs over the next two frames to get the win.
SYRACUSE 14, JORDAN 9: Syracuse finished strong to come away with the win. Kesli Curtis went 3-for-3 with four RBIs and scored three runs to pace the Titan charge.
DAVIS 10, COTTONWOOD 0: Makenna OBrien struck out eight and allowed no runs as the Darts got the win.


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When asked to write about my journey as a bisexual person, I was pretty stumped. My first thought was, ‘What journey? I don’t have a journey.’ I don’t. I “came out” (in the loosest definition of what coming out is) post 2016 and it went something like this:
Me: “By the way, I like women as well as men. Like, at the same time.”
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Person: “Oh. Word.”
That’s it! I didn't have a spirit journey or a tearful coming out story. I was able to casually mention it in passing to people and get little reaction. I realized, when I thought about it a little, that this was because of the people I surrounded myself with. One of the biggest perks of having friends and family that are “woke”, as the kids say, is that I get to have my sexuality not be a big deal at all. I had to think about the fact that not many people have that luxury, especially if you happen to be dating someone of the same sex.
The funniest thing about bisexuality is that people seem to have short term memory loss when confronted with it. Thus, whomever you’re dating at the time becomes indicative of your sexuality. So, unless you’re prepared to practice polygamy, you’re confined to gay or straight depending on who you’re seen with. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten the old, “But don’t you have a boyfriend?” when the subject of my sexuality comes up (The answer to that question is yes. No, that doesn’t mean I’m straight. Stay with me here). Which begs the question of whether people understand what being Bi is at all. Just so you know, it’s when someone is attracted to both the opposite sex and the same sex at the same time, and dating either one of those doesn’t change that fact. Bisexual visibility still is a huge part of the struggle because people refuse to think beyond the binary, leaving us with no allies.
I’ve been bisexual for as long as I can remember, but, since I grew up in a world where heterosexuality is the default, I just leaned really hard into the whole boyfriend thing. I always contemplate what my teenage years might have been like if I’d had the courage to admit to myself that I might, possibly, maybe like women too. It just seems like a large part of my adolescence is missing because I didn’t. I remember mentioning it at some point in high school (this was before I collected my woke friends) at a sleepover and being treated like a potential rapist, so I tucked that part of myself very deep in the little tomb in one’s heart where big dreams and greatest fantasies go to die. It didn’t come out again for several years.
Now, having a supportive and open minded group of friends and family has allowed me to be comfortable enough to be who I am without erasing a huge part of myself and to be able to regard my sexuality with a healthy amount of humor. Most importantly, it allows me to have the same crush (Teyonah Parris) as my boyfriend and have long, heated debates on who deserves the Hall Pass the most, should we ever meet her.
When you have the right people standing with you, being part of the the LGBTQI+ can be a beautiful experience full of adventure, self love and the most fun you’ll ever have. If you don’t have that right now, know that it’s out there waiting for you. Keep doing your thing, love who you love, be you, and eventually you’ll find people to love you for doing just that.
WOMANTRA Intern, Calivé Joseph, a student in her final year at the University of the West Indies, was a feminist before she even knew it. She spent her childhood in a conservative family quietly questioning the way things were "supposed" to be until she found her voice.
Now regarded by her friends and family as perhaps a little too woke, she spends her days educating herself and others about feminism, racism, socialism and sustainability.
As a radical feminist, she believes in action and is always down for the fight no matter the cost. She can be seen at any worthy cause with both a fist and a witty placard raised high above her head. She sees the world strictly as it could be and wishes to use her love of writing, her voice, and her passion to change it one ripple at a time. On the rare moments she's not fighting the Babylon system, you can find her hiking, with her nose buried in a book or on a Netflix binge.

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The proposed project would rehabilitate the existing northbound and southbound lanes of undivided SR 41 in Madera County, from 0.12 mile south of Avenue 15 to the SR 41/145 junction (between post miles 6.1 and 9.2). The project would include raising the roadway profile where flooding occurs, replacing with a new structural section, widening existing shoulders, installing and extending existing culverts, replacing fencing, and surface grind and repair. Swales would be added on both sides of the road. Additional right-of-way would be required. Vernal pool habitat present onsite provide suitable habitat for a variety of threatened and endangered vernal pool species including California tiger salamander, vernal pool fairy shrimp, conservancy fairy shrimp, succulent owl's clover, San Joaquin orcutt grass, hairy orcutt grass, and Greene's tuctoria. All modifications to the shoulders or existing culverts within this area would adversely affect the integrity of these habitats. Section 7 consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be required as well as with California Department of Fish and Wildlife may be required for a 2081 incidental take permit. No mitigation banks exist in Madera County that are approved by California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the California tiger salamander, therefore, in order to compensate for impacts for the species, Caltrans may need to purchase land. A substantial level of effort and resources would be required with respect to finding suitable land and management in perpetuity.
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The sudden news that Harry Reid was leaving his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders was hard enough for the fans to digest. But now they've been dealt a further blow, as the actor has confirmed that it wasn't his decision to go, it was his bosses who decided it was the end of the line for Ben.
Now we're all up for a shock axing to shake things up, but this time we can't help thinking EastEnders has made an error. Over the last three years, we've been won over by Phil's troubled son, and it's with some certainty that we say the Square is going to be a less interesting place without Ben in it.
Here's why we think EastEnders were wrong to let go of one of their biggest players...
1. Harry Reid is the best Ben we've ever had
Let's cut straight to the chase. Not only is Harry Reid a hugely talented and versatile actor, but he's hands down the most believable and, crucially, likeable Ben Mitchell that EastEnders has ever had.
The mini Mitchell never claimed to be perfect, and he's far from it, but we can look past all of the deranged things he does. Why? Because Harry Reid has given Ben heart, and that's the reason we can find it in ours to forgive him for his wrongdoings. The star's performance has never been anything less than spot on.
2. The actor was fully committed to the role
While we're carrying on with the Harry Reid love-in, can we mention the fact that the actor has always been 100% dedicated to his role? Whenever he's been interviewed in the press, Harry has spoken enthusiastically and articulately about Ben, showing a clever and clear understanding of his character, while coming across as humble and sincere.
Instead of being swayed by the bright lights of Hollywood that have lured so many other young EastEnders stars, Harry has remained fully committed to E20. Now he's a free agent, there's nothing to stop the actor from moving Stateside, which would be the soap's loss if they suddenly decided they wanted Ben to come home.
3. The character has been recast way too many times
There's only so many recastings of a character a soap can do, particularly one as pivotal as Ben. So far we've had five Bens, if you count the two actors who played him as a little'un. Then there was the child incarnation (sweet enough, but ultimately irritating), next came the murderous teen (the less said about that one the better), and now we've got adult Ben (who is much more like it).
It's taken this many castings to get the character just right, but just imagine if some time down the line, EastEnders want Ben back and Harry Reid isn't an option? They will have to give him yet another new face. They then run the risk of the fans not taking to the new casting, and the character being ruined beyond repair.
4. It's the end of Ben and Jay's bromance
Are we gutted? Course, bruv! Ben and Jay may not be blood brothers, but these two will always be faaamily. These boys have stuck together through it all, and have one another's backs no matter what. What's Jay going to do without his wingman? He'll be a lost soul.
We're sure Jamie Borthwick is going to miss having his real life best mate Harry on set. The stars' solid off-screen friendship (have you watched their carpool karaoke? If not, we suggest you check it out immediately) has helped create moments of on-screen gold, and Walford won't be as precious without it.
5. The Mitchell clan are rapidly shrinking
What is it they say? Strength in numbers. With the culling of Ronnie, Roxy, and now Ben, the Mitchells are suddenly looking like one of the weaker forces in Walford, and that's never how it should be.
It's stating the obvious, but Ben's departure is going to leave a gaping hole in the household and change the family dynamics hugely. How will Louise fare without her protective big brother to look out for her? We guess she'll have to make do with Jay and scary Phil to ward off any unsuitable admirers.
6. Ben and Phil's relationship made for compelling viewing
It's never been plain sailing for father and son. Phil and Ben's volatile, violent and highly unpredictable relationship is anything but goals, in fact it's often the stuff of nightmares. But that's the Mitchell way, right? Watching Steve McFadden and Harry Reid in any scene together is captivating, whether they're just passing the time of day, or beating seven shades out of one another.
Their bond has definitely deepened too, with Ben forcing his macho father to overcome his prejudices and accept his sexuality, while Ben has had to cope with Phil's crippling addictions. They've been through the mill together, and become more like best friends than a dad and his lad. Why ruin that?
7. Kathy needs her son
We waited nine long years for Kathy to return from the dead so that Ben could have both his parents in his life, and now it's all being taken away from us. Not fair! If you're the son of two such long-established characters who are deeply rooted in Walford, and a key character in your own right, shouldn't that be enough to secure your place in the Square?
And with the return of wicked Willmott-Brown, Kathy's in serious danger. How will she be able to overcome these dark and difficult times without Ben fighting her corner? Out of everyone, Ben's mum is the biggest reason why he shouldn't be going anywhere.
8. No chance of seeing Ben find happiness again
There go our hopes of Ben finding someone half decent to make a go of it with. Call us cringe, but some of our favourite Ben moments over the last three years were watching him fall truly, madly, deeply for Paul Coker. It gave us the chance to see beyond the troubled teenager who killed harmless Heather Trott in a fit of rage.
TBH, we're still a tad gutted that the chemistry between Ben and Johnny Carter never went further than a drunken one-night stand. They could have been properly cute together, don't you think? And what about that fleeting moment between the mechanic and Keanu? We weren't imagining the tension, were we?
9. EastEnders is losing a great gay character
While Ben was never fully in the closet, the day he came out as gay still ranks as a significant and important moment for the Mitchells, and for the history of EastEnders. Whilst it doesn't totally define his character, Ben has tried not to shy away from his sexuality and has grown to become proud of who he is. He isn't scared to stand up for what he believes in, making him a positive gay role model for fans of the soap.
We've got everything crossed that Ben's leaving Walford in a cab, not a coffin, so he never lets go of that fighting spirit. We can't handle another unwanted surprise right now, please.
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ISBN: 978819604335 Pages: 416 Size: 128 x 198 mm Language: English Book Binding: Paperback Weight: 200 gm.
About The Book
A murder mystery that investigates the mysterious death of a new-age spiritual star
A fresh approach in the murder mystery genre, strong writing and narrative that can appeal to readers of serious fiction too
Readers of murder mysteries, narrative fiction, suspense and crime dramas
About Aditi Mediratta
Aditi Mediratta, a recent graduate in filmmaking from Prague Film School, started her writing career as a crime reporter for India Today's afternoon daily. She soon moved to writing screenplays for Bollywood films. Her first release as an associate writer was Once Upon A Time In Mumbai (2010) followed by The Dirty Picture (2011). The Stranger In Me, co-written with Neeta Shah, is her first outing as an author.
Michaela Talwar is the cofounder of Harkat Studios. The connections and popularity of Harkat will be useful in gaining traction for the book She leads the creation of marketing videos for OTT platforms and would be a good guide for the bookâ€™s marketing campaign

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Encouragement from Brooke
I sat across the table from a younger friend of mine and listened to her share her heart and vision for all she wanted to accomplish in Jesus' Name. She was 16, and had decided that living an every day, mundane life wasn't for her. No, she wanted a big life spent for the Lord.
I'm convinced that God cares less about how much I accomplish in life...the "great things" I do in His Name...than He does about how I respond to the things He allows into my life on the daily. Some of the most accomplished in the Kingdom of Christ are those whose names you and I will never know this side of heaven. And greatness is only measured by how well we respond to Christ in the little things. Being patient for what
God's plan is and not necessarily pursuing our own dreams.
Paul E. Miller has this to say about greatness in his book entitled A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World:
“Underneath her obedient life is a sense of helplessness. It has become part of her very nature … almost like breathing. Why? Because she is weak. She can feel her restless heart, her tendency to compare herself with others. She is shocked at how jealousy can well up in her. She notices how easily the world gets its hooks into her. In short, she distrusts herself. When she looks at other people, she sees the same struggles. The world, the flesh, and the Devil are too much for her. The result? Her heart cries out to God in prayer. She needs Jesus.”
"But whoever would be great among you must be your servant … " ~Matthew 20:26
Goal for today:
1. Commit to praying the ten prayers in the patience chapter during day twelve.
2. Question: Do you think we're teaching our sons that the "little things" are what matter most?
May__________be an example of suffering and patience (James 5:10).
May__________be strengthened with all power, according to God’s glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy (Colossians 1:11).
May__________prove himself by his purity, understanding, patience, kindness, by the Holy Spirit within him, and by His sincere love (2 Corinthians 6:6).
May__________preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching (2 Timothy 4:2).
May__________not presume on the riches of God’s kindness and forbearance and patience, knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead him to repentance (Romans 2:4).
May__________put on then, as God’s chosen one, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience (Colossians 3:12).
May__________be patient, for the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit (Ecclesiastes 7:8).
May__________have good sense making him slow to anger, for it is his glory to overlook an offense (Proverbs 19:11).
May__________make every effort to add to his faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love (2 Peter 1:5-7).
May__________be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness


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During the Game Dev Direct, Chasing Static developer Headware Games shared the news that a free demo of Chasing Static will be available on Steam for a limited time.
Whether you’re a fan of horror games and want to get a feel for the game’s setting and story, or are simply looking for something new to play on Steam, the Chasing Static demo is something well worth checking out!
Free Demo of Chasing Static Available for a Limited Time on Steam
Chasing Static is an upcoming indie horror game from developer Headware Games. On Steam, a free demo of the game is now available. To play it, simply visit the game’s Steam page and look for the “Download Chasing Static Demo” section.
In an accompanying announcement post on Steam from Headware Games it’s noted that, “This short introduction to Chris’s story will be available on Steam for a limited time.”
If you’re just now learning about Chasing Static, the mention of “Chris” is in reference to the game’s protagonist, Chris Selwood. For more on Chasing Static, here’s the game’s official description as found on the game’s Steam page:
“In the dead of night a fierce storm rages across North Wales. Miles from any town, Chris Selwood seeks refuge in a remote roadside café.
Shortly thereafter Chris experiences a horrific sight as he finds the café waitress pinned to the ceiling by something with fierce glowing eyes, he passes out waking up to the dusty old abandoned remains of the café.
Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and try to piece together what happened to the missing villagers of Hearth.
Inspired by 80s Sci-Fi horror and contemporary surrealist cinema, Chasing Static delivers a unique take on the narrative adventure genre through new audio driven gameplay mechanics and non-linear exploration.”
Visually, Chasing Static is striking with its 32-bit retro-inspired aesthetic and intriguing atmosphere that urges you to dig deeper into the game’s story, and the demo does a great job at offering a taste of this atmosphere.
You can play the demo over on Steam right now and we highly recommend both checking it out and adding Chasing Static to your Steam wishlist.
If you aren’t someone who games on PC, it was recently confirmed that in addition to Windows PC, Chasing Static will release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, and Nintendo Switch around Q3 2021.
To keep track of updates in regards to the upcoming release of Chasing Static, be sure to follow developer Headware Games on Facebook and Twitter.
Related: 25 Indie Games to Add to Your Steam Wishlist


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Our Lumbini Bardia Trip takes you to southern Nepal, with the first stop at the birthplace of Buddha. Lumbini attracts pilgrims from around the world with its spiritual and cultural relevance and impressive monuments.
Important landmarks are the Maya Devi temple and the Ashoka pillar. The remains of many ancient stupas and monasteries can be found in the surroundings of Lumbini, the Ashoka pillar is said to have been erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC and bears an inscription confirming this as the birthplace of the Buddha.
A stone image of Maya Devi giving birth to Lord Buddha as she holds onto a branch is seen in the Maya Devi temple. The belief that touching it will render a woman fertile has led to erosion as thousands of hands have stroked it.
Nearby is Bardia National Park. Less visited than Chitwan due to its greater distance from Kathmandu and Pokhara it abounds with wildlife (including wild elephant and one-horned rhino) and your chances of spotting a Royal Bengal Tiger are greater.
Flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa. Transfer to Lumbini.
This morning we will transfer to Kathmandu airport for the short flight to Bhairahawa.
Bhairahawa is the main gateway to the Buddhist pilgrim circuit of Lumbini, Kapilvastu and Kathmandu. After dropping bags at the hotel head out to visit the Maya Devi temple; a site traditionally considered as the birthplace of Shakyamuni Buddha by the then Queen Maya Devi. Maya Devi Temple is the most sacred site in the Lumbini Garden where archaeologists have identified the exact spot where the Buddha was born. Inscriptions on the Ashoka Pillar nearby also refer to the spot as his birthplace. It is said that the newly born Prince Siddhartha Gautama (who later became the Buddha) took his first seven steps and delivered his first peace message to humanity here.
A couple of kilometres away there is a complex of monasteries constructed on a grand scale. Monasteries in the respective national styles of Myanmar (Burma), China, France, Austria, Germany, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand are among those here.
Drive from Lumbini to Bardia.
From Lumbini it is about 6hours drive to Bardia National Park, an unspoiled wilderness of grassland and riverine forest. You have the chance to glimpse the rarest of wildlife in Nepal along with a peek into the lives of local Tharu peoples.
The national park is home to countless species of mammals, reptiles and birds, some of which (like the Blue Bull) are not found in Chitwan. Bardia National Park is one of the most pristine conservation areas in the Terai and is home to the endangered Royal Bengal tiger and Nepal’s famous One-horned rhinoceros.
Arriving at Bardiya you are welcomed at the Community Homestay in Dalla. On the first day you can get to know the hosts and the locals, getting an insight into the village life here. In the evening you can enjoy a cultural performance of the Tharus adorned in their colourful costumes – this program is unique to the region and quite different from that of other Tharus in Nepal.
Full day jungle activities.
Today you will spend the day exploring Bardia National Park. Travelling by open top jeep gives the best experience for an exciting safari through the National Park and the best chance of spotting wildlife.
Transfer to Nepalgunj. Fly to Kathmandu
Drive to Nepalgunj for the short flight back to Kathmandu.

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World's Biggest Transporter
The world's biggest transport plane is the Antonov AN-225. With a cargo capacity of over 250 tons, this plane can haul not just one, but three or four military tanks.
This plane was originally designed to carry the Russian version of the space shuttle. Plans for the shuttle were put on hold, and the plane has been grounded since the early 1990s. The plane was recently restored, and it made its first test flight on May 7, 2001. Its wingspan is almost the length of a football field, and its cargo hold can fit 80 cars.
Now we've seen planes that haul everything from the postcard you sent your grandmother to battle tanks. You really can ship anything!
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Dive into the world of beautiful graphics and interesting gameplay. Impressive return to the series of games Stickman surprised the international gaming market.
The Grand Stickman is a game that will not leave you indifferent due to the realistic physics of the gameplay. The most famous protagonist Stickman fights against enemies and policemen in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
The Grand Stickman returns with a new look and new Stickman characters. Prepare to destroy your enemies. Test yourself for dexterity. Dodge the blows and overcome many obstacles! Simple control will help you to perform amazing tricks and strikes to defeat your opponents. Prepare to dodge, kill and jump. This is a real lethal arena in which everyone is for himself.
Each Stickman has its own combat feature. Use different weapons, such as war with weapons, a pistol and a machine gun, as well as a special game tactic.
Click and tap as soon as possible. Earn bonuses, weapons and kill everyone around. Only the strongest will survive!
– Colorful gameplay and a bunch of weapons.
– Various levels.
– A huge number of enemies and blood.
– Ragdoll physics and flying limbs.
– The war against technology – helicopters, military, police.
– Bank robberies and the rout of the police department.
– A lot of props for level customization.
The game was developed by a professional team with the involvement of specialists in installation and sound.

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the State steering committee for nationally important transport projects, chaired the fourth meeting of this committee on February 21.
The hybrid event was connected with the 39 provinces and centrally-run cities with major transport projects.
|PM Pham Minh Chinh addresses the fourth meeting of the State steering committee for nationally important transport projects on February 21__Photo: VNA
Across the country, preparations are being made for the implementation of 32 road projects and sub-projects while 24 others are being carried out. The key projects under review include the urban railway ones in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the construction of Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province, and the building of Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City.
PM Chinh said 21 key transport projects with over 70 sub-projects are being carried out nationwide. In the time ahead, the Government will add some expressway projects linking different regions to guarantee smooth transport connectivity across the country.
This is a heavy workload requiring the strong engagement and determination of all ministries, sectors, localities, units, and contractors, he emphasized.
Highly valuing their efforts to tackle difficulties and obstacles to projects, he also pointed out that many projects are still sluggish, the quality of investment preparations remains modest, site clearance in certain localities is slow, the capacity of some project management boards is limited, while some projects have been divided into too many small bidding packages.
The Government leader demanded review be made to identify weaknesses and causes so as to devise timely and effective solutions.
He asked ministries and sectors to coordinate with one another to deal with difficulties related to construction materials; consulting, supervision, and design weaknesses; along with some contractors’ poor capacity and lack of a sense of responsibility.
In addition, they have to work harder to guarantee the quality and progress of projects; labor safety; projects’ satisfaction of technical, aesthetic, and environmental standards; and the rights and legitimate interests of people and enterprises. They also need to prevent the unreasonable hike of investment capital, the division of projects into many small bidding packages, and negative phenomena and wastefulness in the implementation process.
PM Chinh also requested increasing supervision and examination to early discover and solve problems to speed up those projects.- (VNA/VLLF)


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Beauty: My Alcina Urban Elegance Make-up Look
During a beauty event I got to know a german professional beauty brand named Alcina. I was amazed by the great textures, highly pigmented and high quality products. So I decided to show you my Alcina Urban Elagance Make-up Look which is pretty easy doing it yourself.
The focus lies on eyes and lips. I applied this great dark green and creamy eyeshadow which fits perfectly to my copper hair. The mascara makes such doll eyes – I love that! And another favorite item is the highlighter stick that I applied on my upper cheekbones and under the eyebrow.
I used these products:
– Teint Miracle Foundation in 03 from Lancôme
– Camouflage in 002 from Alverde under my eyes
– Silky Highlighter Stick from Alcina above the cheekbones und underneath my brows
– Sun Kiss Powder from Alcina on the cheeks
– Creamy Eyeshadow in toffee and green from Alcina
– Glittery Eyeshadow as a Topcoat from Alcina above the applied eyeshadow
– Pearly Kajal Liner in jungle from Alcina
– Wonder Volume Mascara from Alcina
– Intense Lipstick in cayenne from Alcina
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