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My manager and friend Craig Dorfman approached me with the seed of an idea. He wanted to get involved in supporting Black Lives Matter and the voter registration/suppression arena. As a mother of a teenager I also wanted to lend my heartfelt support in a meaningful yet Covid safe way. The original idea of asking black celebrity mothers to appear with their sons was not really possible as so many of their sons were under the age of consent. So the idea evolved to asking celebrated black actors to appear with their mothers. We were all too aware that every famous black actor I knew had multiple encounters with the police due to racial profiling. These encounters were always humiliating and life threatening. I also knew that the public often sees them/us as being above that kind of treatment. We are not. I have been the victim of dangerous police profiling in a BH mall where my life could have ended in an instant. To be the mother of a black son in America is to live with terror and heartbreak in equal measure. No mother should have to live in this constant state of fear. Our sons’ lives matter. Our daughters’ lives matter. As a black mother, I am constantly aware of the perils that face my child when she leaves the house. The recent detainment of a family of young black girls in an SUV who were stopped by police looking for a stolen motorcycle is just another incident in the ongoing struggle. The protests around the country have not stopped the shootings. The only thing that can stop the shootings is to change the system and the only way to change the system is to vote.
As we formulated the idea, Craig and I approached Mykelti Williamson who immediately agreed as did his lovely mother. As Mykelti came on board we three began approaching our friends and their fierce mothers to volunteer their time and energy to help us realize the idea. Mykelti introduced us to the amazing James Lucero, Jr who was able to take our ideas and edit historical footage with the mothers and sons to illustrate the historical and systemic disregard for black lives.
This loving collaboration is meant to show our commitment to Black Lives Matter and to deeply encourage everyone go out and VOTE. All our lives are in the balance. Take Back The Power.
This is the Moment!
We are grateful to and thank:
- LOLA ADEPO AND HER SON JOVAN ADEPO
- BETTY HALL AND HER SON BRANDON MICHAEL HALL
- YOLETTE HODGE AND HER SONS ALDIS AND EDWIN HODGE
- MARLIYN UNDERWOOD AND HER SON BLAIR UNDERWOOD
- ELAINE MARSHALL AND HER SON MYKELTI WILLIAMSON
For their participation in our project. To James Lucero Jr, we offer our heartfelt thank you for seeing this project come to fruition. We hope to continue this project to include mothers and daughters, fathers and sons and fathers and daughters.
We can change thing by exercising our most cherished tool of democracy – the right to vote.
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Mothers and Sons 2020 on Instagram
Lorraine Toussaint. 9/2020

domain: sociology


Kyren Wilson is targeting consistency after he made an encouraging start to the new season.
The Kettering snooker star kicked off his new campaign on the World Snooker Tour by reaching the quarter-finals of the Riga Masters last week.
The 26-year-old enjoyed wins over Luke Simmonds (4-0), Simon Bedford (4-2) and Anthony Hamilton (4-2) before losing out to Stephen Maguire 4-2 in the last eight.
Wilson, who is now ranked number nine in the world, admitted he felt ‘rusty’ but he knows exactly what he wants from the new season.
“Obviously it was the first televised event of the season and it wasn’t a bad start for me,” said Wilson, who was a Masters finalist and World Championship semi-finalist last season.
“I played well in patches in the early rounds but I got found out against a good player in the quarter-finals.
“I was still very rusty, I haven’t been working hard so there is lots for me to be getting on with.
“The one thing I want to improve on this season is my consistency.
“I don’t want to bomb out of competitions in the early rounds, I want to go deep into every tournament.
“If you were to reach the quarter-finals of every tournament then it would be good return.
“But I really want to add a trophy or two this time because that was missing last season.
“At the same time, you are always looking ahead to the big events and we have a huge invitational the Shanghai Masters in September and then it’s the UK Championship at the end of November so this is all about the build-up towards those.”
There is no rest for the wicked and the Kettering cueman is now preparing to travel to China for the World Open in which he will play Paul Davison in the opening round.
He added: “I am leaving on tomorrow (Friday).
“The season is under way and with that comes a lot of travelling.
“It’s not easy, especially when you have a young family like I do.
“But this is a great time to be a professional snooker player with so many tournaments to aim at.”
It is also a big week for Tour debutant Harvey Chandler, who is set to compete in the World Open – his first major tournament.
The Raunds player qualified for the event by beating Michael White 5-4 in the qualifiers in Preston last month.


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I view my life as a large and ever changing tapestry. I am cut from a bolt of very strong, durable, and coarse working class material. Being born female certainly factored into the pattern of this design. However, woven deeply in my foundation are also threads of limitation resulting from the classist and sexist attitudes that still persist in today's society. Socio-economic class and gender roles constitute the two most influencing social stratifications that have shaped the outlines of my life. Reviewing personal experiences in light of the classical, contemporary, and postmodernist theories in sociology will hopefully reveal new hues and textures in the ever changing tapestry that is my life.
Rafferty, D. M.
"My Life’s Tapestry: Casting Theoretical Lights on the Social Threads That Tie Me Down,"
Human Architecture: Journal of the Sociology of Self-Knowledge: Vol. 2
, Article 7.
Available at: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/humanarchitecture/vol2/iss2/7

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TechRaptor's Alex Santa Marie writes, "Does Blood Dragon hold up under a modern lens? Ubisoft's most radical Far Cry game turns 5, so we rewind the tape and take a look at this expandalone with fresh eyes."
honestly..why this game still didnt get a remaster?
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Mechanical Advantage – Quiz Questions
pp. 434 - 437
- Define mechanical advantage.
- Can an inclined plane have a mechanical advantage of less than one? Why or why not?
- What is the mechanical advantage of a single fixed pulley?
- What is the mechanical advantage of a pulley system with 4 supporting strands?
- What is the mechanical advantage of a single MOVEABLE pulley?
- In many of our labs we used a Force Produced and Force Applied to derive Mechanical Advantage. What is the formula?
- Is it any advantage to use a machine that has a mechanical advantage of less than one?
- A ramp at ANY ANGLE must have a mechanical advantage greater than what?
- You have access to a short, steep ramp and a long, gradual ramp. Obviously, they require different amounts of effort to move a heavy object up each ramp. Compare the WORK done by the two ramp systems.
- In our levers lab it was suggested that it is possible to lift a car with your little finger. Explain the lever system that would make this possible.


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Device for introduction into a human or animal body, especially into an artery, specifically to be positioned in an aneurysmal sac in an artery between the wall of the artery and the wall of an endoprosthesis, comprising at least a pressure sensor and a transponder for wireless transmitting data available from the pressure sensor.
1. A method for using a miniaturized pressure sensor and transponder attached thereto, comprising introducing said miniaturized pressure sensor and transponder into an aneurysmal sac of a human or animal.
2. A method for measuring pressure in an aneurysmal sac of an artery of a human or animal body, comprising positioning a pressure sensor and a transponder attached to the pressure sensor in said aneurysmal sac, the transponder being arranged for wirelessly transmitting pressure data from the pressure sensor to detecting means outside said human or animal body.
3. The method according to claim 2, wherein said positioning comprises introducing the pressure sensor and transponder into said artery by means of a catheter and further comprising introducing an endoprosthesis into said artery in a position over the pressure sensor and transponder, thus enclosing the pressure sensor and transponder within said aneurysmal sac, between the wall of said artery and said endoprosthesis.
4. The method of claim 1, further comprising introducing said miniaturized pressure sensor and transponder into said aneurysmal sac with a catheter.
The invention relates to a device for introduction into a human or animal body, especially into an artery for use as a pressure sensing device.
In the arteries of human and animal bodies one of the major problems is the loss of strength of the wall of said arteries, which can result in aneurysm formation. An aneurysm may endanger the health of said human or animal because of the risk of internal bleeding which often results in death of the patient. Therefore, aneurysms are usually treated before rupture occurs by vascular protheses which replace the said aneurysmal artery and thus excluding said aneurysm from the circulation.
A new development is the treatment by a so-called endoprosthesis.
Such endoprotheses are well known to the person skilled in the art and can for example be positioned within said artery by means of a number of stents. Although the procedure can be safely performed now, endoleakage is still a major problem immediately following the operation as well as many months following surgery. Endoleakage is the incomplete sealing of the arterial by the endoprosthesis. Endoleakage can result in a pressure build-up within the aneurysmal sac, enclosed between the wall of said artery and the endoprotheses. Monitoring endoleakage is universally performed by visualisation of the endoleakage by means of for example a CT-scan magnetic resonance, duplex ultrasound and the like. Unfortunately, failure to visualise an endoleak does not exclude the presence of such an endoleak. Also without a visible endoleak, the aneurysmal sac can still be under pressure with the danger of ultimate rupture and said internal bleeding. Failure to visualise endoleakage can for example result from failure to introduce sufficient contrast. fluid into said aneurysmal sac, which has been filled with a thrombus. This will mean that either no or a relatively small amount of blood will leak into the aneurysmal sac, resulting in pressure (without flow) to the arterial wall which may result in said rupture. Of course, measuring pressure would be an ideal test to evaluate the absence of an endoleak. However, because of the invase character of pressure measurement, direct pressure measurements can only be obtained during the operation.
The present invention includes a device for measurement of the pressure within a human or animal body, more specifically in an artery, especially in an aneurysmal sac in an artery between the wall of the artery and the wall of an endoprotheses. To that effect, a device according to the present invention is characterized by the features of claim 1.
In this application arteries have to be understood broadly, including at least arteries, veins and other blood vessels.
A device according to the present invention can be introduced into a human or animal artery, especially into an aneurysmal sac. The pressure sensor can provide pressure related data which can be transmitted to a receiving means outside the human or animal body by means of the transponder. Wireless transmitting of said data has the advantage that it is not necessary to provide for wires extending from the pressure sensor to the skin of said animal or human. Every time when it is indicated the pressure data can be obtained from said pressure sensor. These data can be used for the evaluation of pressure that may still be (or has been developed again) within the aneurysmal sac. Thus, it is useful for assessment of the state of said artery and the risks of possible rupture of said aneurysm. The device is preferably energised by means of an electrical and/or magnetic field, energising the device through said transponder. This means that it will not be necessary to provide said device with a battery, enhancing the safety of the human or animal and prolonging the time of use of the device.
In a preferred embodiment a device according to the present invention is characterized by the features of claim 2.
Introduction of the device into an artery through a catheter has the advantage that only a very small operation is necessary for introduction of the device. A catheter can for example be introduced into the artery by using a hollow needle which can be introduced into an artery in for example a leg. Subsequently, through this catheter the device can be introduced and directed to the proper position. The device can be pushed through the same catheter into position as the endoprosthesis, which is used for treatment of the aneurysms if necessary. This will render major operation or additional unnecessary.
In a further advantageous embodiment a device according to the present invention is further characterized by the features of claim 5.
Means for storing data, connected to at least the transponder, provides for the possibility for storing data taken from the pressure sensor over a prolonged period. Recording such data makes it very easy to obtain information about the occurrence of pressure differences and changes within the artery in said period of time, without the necessity of numerous and repetitious measurements by means of said magnetic or electric field and said transmitting and receiving means.
In a preferred embodiment a device according to the present invention is characterized by the features of claim 6.
Means for positioning the device in a stabile position within the artery, especially within an aneurysmal sac, makes easy and stabile, secure positioning of the device possible. Such positioning has the advantage that the device will not change its position, at least not significantly, thus enabling even better recording of said pressure data. Comparison of the data will therefore be even better possible.
The invention furthermore relates to a set of a device according to the present invention and an endoprostheses, more specifically an endovascular prostheses for use in the abdomen.
Prevention of rupture of aneurysmal sacs is especially vital within the abdomen of human and animal bodies. Internal bleeding, especially within the abdomen can very easy and quickly lead to the death of said human or animal. Thus adequate recording of the pressure in such aneurysms can be lifesaving.
In a further preferred embodiment a set according to the present invention is further characterized by the features of claim 13.
Means for exciting the transponder when positioned in an artery and means for reading the data transmitted from the device to the outside of said human or animal body enables easy and non-invasive measurement of the pressure within the human body, especially in an aneurysmal sac in an artery. Such measurements will provide proper and accurate data about the state of said artery, which can be vital to the human or animal life.
The present invention further relates to the use of a miniaturised pressure sensor and transponder attached thereto, for introduction into a human or animal artery.
The invention further relates to a method for measuring pressure in an artery of a human or animal body, especially in an aneurysmal sac therein, characterized by the features of claim 15.
Use of a method according to the present invention enables easy and accurate measurement of the pressure within said artery, without the necessity of massive operation or repetitive scanning of the relevant parts of said body, comprising contrast fluids or the like. A method according to the present invention is thus both patient friendly and cost effective for the animal or human.
In a preferred embodiment a method according to the present invention is characterized by the features of claim 16.
The pressure sensor and transponder as well as the endoprotheses can be brought into position by using a catheter, introduced through a hollow needle or the like. Such operation is non-traumatic and can quickly, easily and accurately be performed.
Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of a catheter for introduction of a sensor and a transponder into a human or animal body.
To further clarify the invention, exemplary embodiments of a device and a set according to the present invention will be described hereafter, with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pressure sensing device according to the present invention, for introduction into a human or animal artery, in a first embodiment;
FIG. 2 schematically shows a pressure sensing device according to the present invention, in a second embodiment;
FIG. 3 schematically shows pressure sensing devices according to the present invention, positioned in an aneurysmal sac, excluded from the circulation by an endoprosthesis;
FIG. 4 shows a catheter for introduction of a pressure sensing device and an endoprosthesis into an artery of a human or animal body; and
FIG. 5 shows schematically a set according to the invention for reading data measured by the pressure sensing device.
In the description corresponding parts have corresponding reference signs. Measurements and values, as well as the specific embodiments are merely presented as examples and are not to be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present invention.
FIG. 1 shows, at an enlarged scale and in cross-section, a device for introduction into a human or animal artery for use as a pressure sensing device. The device 1 comprises a housing 2, preferably made of biocompatible plastic and air and liquid tight. The housing 2 encloses a pressure sensor 3, connected to a transponder 4. The pressure sensor means 3 comprises a pressure sensing element 5, extending at least partly outside the housing 2. The pressure sensing element can be of any suitable type, for example piezo-electric, membrane, strain gauge or capacity operated or the like. The measurement range has to be sufficient to measure normal and high pressures in said artery. For example, a measurement range for use in a main artery could be from 0 to 220 mm Hg (29.3*103 Pa) more specifically 50-150 mm Hg (6.67*103 -20*103 Pa). A suitable range and sensitivity of the pressure sensing element 5 can be readily chosen by the person skilled in the art.
The transponder 4 comprises in the embodiment as shown in FIG. 1 a coil 6, to be energized by an external electromagnetic field, inducing the transponder 4 to transmit a signal, carrying data obtained from the pressure sensing means 3. The signal transmitted by the transponder 4 can be received outside the human or animal body, the pressure data thus readily available for interpretation by means of for example a suitable computer or the like. Under circumstances it can be sufficient to assess whether the pressure within said artery is higher or lower than a boundary pressure, in which case the data can be transformed to an on/off signal for for example a LED. The form of the transponder depends inter alia on the intended use of the device, especially the intended position during use and the relevant animal or human body. Appropriate choices will be readily understood by the person skilled in the art.
By miniaturization a device according to the present invention is made suitable for introduction into an artery, using a standard or specialized catheter 40 as shown for example in FIG. 4, comprising i.a. a guide tube 41, a stop cock 42, appropriate pushers 43 and 44 stop valves 45 and outer sheath 45 and the like. In FIG. 1, the outer dimensions of the housing 2 are for example 1 to 3 mm in diameter and 2 to 4 mm in length. However, the outer dimensions can be chosen depending on the position within said animal or human body. These methods and means are well known to a person skilled in the art.
FIG. 2 shows an alternative embodiment of a device according to the present invention.
In this embodiment a device 10 comprises hook or ring shaped elements 11 extending from the outside of the housing 2, which elements 11 are suitable for obtaining a stable position of the device 10 within for example clogged blood in an aneurysmal sac or to an endoprosthesis, as will be explained later in connection with FIG. 3. In the embodiment as shown in FIG. 2 the pressure sensor means 3 are again connected to a transponder 4, comprising for example a coil 6 for energizing the device and transmitting data to the outside of said animal or human body. Furthermore the device 10 comprises data storage means 12 and energy means 13, for example a capacitor or a battery. The capacity of the energy means 13 have to be suitable to energize at least the pressure sensor means 3 and the data storage means 12 during a prolonged time span, for example one or more days or weeks. With a device 10 according to FIG. 2, during said prolonged time span pressure data can be obtained at intervals and stored in the data storage means 12. After said time span the transponder can be activated for transmitting the data stored in the data storage means 12, providing data about the actual pressures measured within said artery as well as changes during said prolonged time. In a preferred embodiment the energy means 13 can be energized by means of the transponder 4, using an electromagnetical field. If the data only has to be obtained during a relatively short time after introduction of the device 10 into an artery, a small battery can be sufficient.
A device 1, 10 according to the present invention is especially suitable for measurement of pressure within an aneurysmal sac 20 in an artery 21, for example an artery in the abdomen of a human body, as shown in FIG. 3.
An aneurysm is dangerous to the health of a human or animal since rupture of especially an artery would lead to internal bleeding with possible lethal consequences. In order to negate this risk endoprosthesis are used for bridging an aneurysm. In FIG. 3 a tube endoprosthesis is shown, positioned within an artery 21. The endoprosthesis 22 comprises a flexible, closed wall 23, and is provided fully or at both ends with a stent 24a, 24b. A first end 25 of the endoprosthesis is positioned within the artery 21 at the upstream side of the aneurysm 20, by means of the stent 24a, the second end 26 at the opposite, downstream side of the aneurysm by means of the second stent 24b. An endoprosthesis of this type is known in the state of the art and is for example manufactured under the registered trademark Vanguard by the Meadox Boston Scientific Corporation, USA. However, all kinds of endoprosthesis can be used, for example a tube, bifurcated, uni- or bilateral prothesis. A device 1, 10 according to the present invention is introduced into the aneurysmal sac 20 between the wall 27 of the aneurysmal sac and the endoprosthesis 22. In FIG. 3 a device 1 according to FIG. 1 is positioned left of the endoprosthesis, within clotted blood in the aneurysmal sac. In the same FIG. 3 a device 10 according to FIG. 2 is positioned within the aneurysmal sac 20, right of the endoprosthesis 22, and is attached to the endoprosthesis by means of the hook means 11. These positions are only shown in one figure for elucidation purposes and might normally not be combined. Other means for positioning a device according to the present invention within an aneurysmal sac or a blood vessel can be used in any suitable manner.
A device according to the present invention can be introduced into an artery, especially into an aneurysmal sac 20, using a catheter 40, for example as shown in FIG. 4, through which also the endoprosthesis 22 with the stents 24a, b can be introduced. Appropriately, first the device 1, 10 is introduced into the clogged blood in the aneurysmal sac 20, after which the endoprosthesis is brought into position and fixated with the stents 24. It is of course also possible to position a device according to the present invention in an artery or other body part during an operation in which at least one incission is made in the body.
Using the device 1, 10 positioned in the aneurysmal sac 20 provides the possibility to monitor any changes in the pressure within the aneurysmal sac 20, which could be an indication of leakage of blood into the aneurysmal sac 20, passing either one of the stents 24a, 24b or endoleak transmitting pressure into the aneurysmal sac 20 without blood transfer. If the pressure measured within the aneurysmal sac 20 becomes too high or changes significantly, correction of the position of the endoprosthesis 22 and/or the stents 24 may be necessary. Since the pressure detection is non-invasive during use and very local, monitoring of a patient's blood pressure after positioning of the endoprosthesis 22 is very easily possible, preferably policlinical. Especially when a device according to FIG. 2 is used, sufficient data can be obtained without undue burden to the human or animal.
FIG. 5 shows schematically a device for activating the transponder 4 of the pressure sensing device 1, 10 within an aneurysmal sac 20, and for receiving the data signals transmitted by the transponder 4. This device 30 comprises a first antenna 31 for providing an electromagnetic field EM for energizing the transponder 4. Furthermore the device 30 comprises a second antenna 32 for receiving the data signals DS transmitted wireless by the transponder 4. The first antenna 31 and second antenna 32, which can be of any suitable form and dimension and can also be combined in one antenna, are connected to control means, for example a computer 33. The computer program helps to read the data from the data signals and transforming these into readable signals, for example a blood pressure graph on the computer screen or a print out.
In a further embodiment, not shown in the drawings, energy means are provided which can be energized by blood pulses within the artery, resulting from the (normal) heartbeats. This can for example be piezo-electrical means, pressure sensitive membranes or the like, which can generate sufficient energy to at least energize data storage means 12.
The present invention is by no means limited to the embodiments as described in the description and shown in the figures. Many alternatives are possible.
For example other means for introduction of a device into an artery of a human or animal body can be used, whereas a pressure sensing device according to the present invention can also be positioned in other arteries or different parts of the body, with or without an endoprosthesis. Furthermore, more than one pressure sensing device according to the present invention can be introduced into one aneurysmal sac, for example for obtaining data from various positions within said aneurysmal sac. Moreover, different means for positioning of a device according to the present invention within a human or animal body can be appropriately used. A housing of a device according to the present invention can be made of any suitable material and is preferably mainly massive, for example made of biocompatible foam or the like. Each device can be multifunctional, for example comprise further sensor means, such as temperature sensing means, which can be connected with a further transponder having different transponding characteristics.
These and many similar variations are considered to fall within the scope of the present invention.


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Indivisible Kirkland is deeply committed to local action. We value inclusion, equity, and democracy. We strive to foster a community in which all voices are heard, where hate has no place, where the vulnerable are protected, where the planet is treated as precious, and where democracy is vibrant. Indivisible Kirkland takes action and care to preserve, protect, and promote these values within our community and beyond.
We utilize all levels of government to implement this vision – federal, state, and local. Our group is actively engaged with the community: with our elected officials, with other organizations, with sister Indivisible groups, with businesses, and with concerned citizens looking for support.
Inclusion – we want to hear from diverse perspectives, knowing that this diversity makes us stronger.
Respect – we are a safe and supportive community.
Truth – we deal with fact, not allowing ourselves to slip into the emotional frenzy that is so tempting in these times.
Peace – we promote our values using peaceful tactics.
Democracy – we know that our country is strongest when our democracy is strongest.


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Born in March 1902, Luis Barragan was a Mexican architect and engineer. He passed away in November 1988. During his entire life, he created work that influenced contemporary architects visually and conceptually. Luis Barragan’s architecture and buildings are frequently visited by international students and professors of architecture.
Luis won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize, which is the highest award in architecture in 1980. His home, Luis Barragan House and Studio, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
He was educated as an engineer and graduated from the Escuela Libre de Ingenieros in Guadalajara in 1923.
Following his graduation, Barragan traveled through Spain and France. There, he found the writings of Ferdinand Bac, a German-French writer, designer, and artist. Luis cited him as his major influence throughout his life.
- 1 Modernist Movement
- 2 Influence And Legacy
- 3 Style
- 4 Notable Projects
Barragan was part of the modernist movement. He became influenced by European modernism when he visited Le Corbusier. After that, he returned to Mexico and produced buildings showing the typical clean lines of the Modernist movement.
Luis believed that “the house should not be a machine for living”. He opposed functionalism and supported emotional architecture. He claimed that any work of architecture that does not express serenity is a mistake.
During this period, he used raw materials such as stone or wood. The famous Mexican architect used these materials with an original and dramatic use of light, both natural and artificial.
Influence And Legacy
Luis Barragan’s work is often misleadingly quoted in reference to minimalist architecture. But that is not true.
Unlike minimalistic architecture which doesn’t use color, Luis often used vibrant colors for his project. He does share some common ideas with minimalism, mostly in the ideas of forms and spaces which he pioneered.
His legacy can be seen in the work of many Mexican contemporary architects. For example, in the projects of Ricardo Legorreta.
We said that Luis Barragan’s style varied between modernism and minimalism. He used forms and spaces from minimalism, but with the added colors of modernism.
Here are a couple of features of his style.
In most of Luis Barragan’s architecture, the walls are not only carefully framed views, but they also cast a shadow or render the play of shadows by trees. Luis included walls in his compositions with rough and smooth textures.
He applied rough textures to brick and created vivid and irregular patterns. He used the smooth texture to offer a contemplative canvas for light beams.
The Need For Half Light
We have to remember Luis lived in Mexico, a people where people look for shaded areas to avoid the hot and harsh sunlight. Barragan often criticized artists that forget to pay attention to this detail.
He said, “Architects are forgetting the need of human beings for half-light, the sort of light that imposes a sense of tranquility, in their living room as well as in their bedroom”.
Gardens and Colors
When Luis was in France, he fell in love with the beauty of gardens. He was inspired by French landscape designer Ferdinand Bac. It was Bac who inspired him to say, “the soul of gardens shelters the greatest sum of serenity at man’s disposal” during his 1980 Pritzker Prize acceptance speech.
Luis also used colors to build a strong contrast to the green trees and plants. With his blue walls, he wanted to extend the cloudless sky in patios or for interior spaces.
There are many Luis Barragan architecture projects that deserve to be mentioned. Here are our favorite Luis Barragan’s buildings.
This building served as the residency and design studio of the Mexican architect for many years. It played a vital role in the conservation of the culture.
With extreme use of raw materials and colors like yellow and pink, this studio became a global phenomenon. It is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You can find it in the working-class neighborhood of Tacubaya.
Torres de Satelite
This sculptural marvel was designed in collaboration with painter Jesus Rayes Ferreira and sculptor Mathias Goeritz.
There are five isosceles pyramids in a central avenue painted in the three prime colors. Those are red, blue, and yellow. They are accompanied by two neutral white icons.
Jardines del Pedregal
The English translation is Rocky Gardens. Some simply call them El Pedregal. It is an upscale residential neighborhood in southern Mexico City hosting some of the richest families in the country.
It is also home to the biggest mansion in the city.
While the original area has changed a lot, its modernist spirit has remained. Some of the old modernist houses have been cataloged as part of the national patrimony of Mexico.
Jardines del Bosque
Located in the western section of the city of Guadalajara, the Colonos was planned by Luis Barragan in 1955. Because of the deforestation of the woods, the project did not get the support of Jorge Mature, then mayor of Jalisco. It was built nevertheless.
Modernist architect Luis Barragan built and designed this house just like his house. It is the last project of Barragan’s career. He enhanced the facades and added natural elements like light and water.
This house shows everything Luis wanted in architecture, including brick, stucco, and Onix glass shades. The house is built around an existing tree and is heavily influenced by painters.
It remains one of the most colorful Luis Barragan projects with blue, pink, yellow, and many more colors.
Mexican architect Luis Barragan designed this house for the major. It is a combination of Mexican and Spanish architectural style. You can see bold raw details and parabolic arches.
Today it functions as the official quarters of the Colegio de Arquitectos of Jalisco.
Luis’s projects did not slavishly follow clean lines and logical order. Las Arboledas is a perfect example of this style. Here, you can see three figures on a horse cutting elegant shapes, and two riders emerging down a gentle slope from the wild woodlands.
Cuadra San Cristobal
This project is all about regional symbolism through emotions, geometric abstracts, and calculative movement.
The property is one of the most notable works by Luis Barragan. Everything falls in harmony.
Built between 1954 and 1955 in San Angel, Mexico, it is one of the most famous architecture projects by Barragan. It highlights the design style of the famous architect and his ideologies about a residential project.
It is a private residence of Antonio Galvez. Today, his daughter uses it. The house is divided into three levels with a terrace covering the huge area.
This house is a perfect example of his saying, “I don’t divide architecture, landscape, and gardening; to me, they are one”.
Chapel of the Capuchinas
You can find everything he loved in architecture in this chapel. From calmness to serenity, solace, charm, and spirituality.
Barragan put his soul into this work. The signature feature is the yellow prayer hall wall across the black stone-walled pond.
Casa Iteso Clavigero
This is one of the many Luis Barragan house projects in the district of Guadalajara. It is now converted into a cultural center of a notable university.
Barragan built this during the early stages of his career. It features a mix of Arabian details with Mexican architecture. For example, the yellow hue, wide arches, and raw tectonic material.
Casa Prieto Lopez
Painted in a pastel color palette with small doors and windows in ratio to the walls, the house was built on the volcanic rock expansion of pedregal. For Luis, the home was much more than a sacred place and very much less than a museum.

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Pune, 6 July 2020: A minor girl from Buldhana was kidnapped and lured into prostitution under the pretext of a well-paying job in a mall. Hadapsar police station, Pune city police, have arrested a couple from Buldhana in this case.
The arrested have been identified as Dilip Sakharam Pawar and his wife, both residents of Pokhari in Buldhana district. A case has been registered in Buldhana Rural police station for kidnapping the minor girl.
According to police, the victim is a relative of this Pawar couple, and to earn money they forced the girl into prostitution. The accused woman was working as a security guard in a reputed mall of the city. And her husband was working at a construction site. Both are originally from Buldhana District. They lured the victim’s family to give her a good job in Pune and brought her.
The girl’s family have complained to the Buldhana Rural Police station and the Pune police station was informed of this case. A team comprising Assistant Police Inspector Sanjay Chavan, Nitin Mundhe and Pratap Gaikwad caught the accused persons and on interrogation, the couple confessed to the crime.


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Our brightest and best GAA stars swapped their kit for couture for the TG4 Ladies All-Stars awards this weekend.
The awards took place in association with Lidl Ireland at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Saturday night.
If there was one takeaway from the red carpet on the night it was that our ladies weren't going to let the freezing temperatures get in the way of their style.
Then again, when you're used to running up and down a pitch in a tiny pair of GAA shorts, we're guessing you develop a certain immunity to the cold.
Some of tonights All-stars nominees and guests were eager to show off their enviable figures in on-trend outfits and we can't say we blame them.
Leading the pack was Megan Glynn. The Galway footballer attended the awards with fellow Galway player Damien Comer and looked incredible in a sheer black dress.
The stunning dress, which has to be a contender for outfit of the night featured a plunging embellished bodice.
The intricate design carried on into a long sweeping skirt which Megan pulled off with class.
She wore her long blond locks in loose ringlets and injected some colour into her look with a bold red lip.
Moving on to Mayo, and footballer Sarah Rowe also made a splash on the red carpet.
Her elegant, Audrey Hepburn inspired dress featured daring cutout panels and a plunging neckline.
Sarah chose to let her dress do the talking and accessorized her look with a simple gold clutch and natural make up.
Niamh Boyle was clearly in a festive mood when she chose her outfit for the awards. The GAA Co-Ordinator looked sensational in sparkly silver number that definitely stood out on the red carpet.
The wrap -style dress featured a neckline that dropped almost to her navel and a thigh split that Angelina Jolie would be proud of. Niamh finished off her look with a classic pair of silver sandals.
Click through the gallery below to see more of the style from the TG4 Ladies All-Stars awards.

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Cooper Hewitt Wasserfall Coaster Set of 4
notNeutral has partnered with the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City to debut its first line of tabletop pieces featuring designs from the museums collection.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is the only museum in the country devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. The museum educates, inspires, and empowers people through design, presenting compelling educational programs, exhibitions, and publications. Known for its comprehensive and diverse collections, Cooper Hewitts international holdings span thirty centuries through the present day and total more than 200,000 design objects. This collaboration with notNeutral draws upon the museums rich history and takes pieces from the collection and gives them new life.
This inaugural series features a selection of textile patterns designed by artists Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser during the early 1900s Wiener Werkstätte era.
These black-and-white patterns were chosen for their bold, graphic quality with the intention that they could be mixed and matched with each other. The designs are adapted to decorate our iconic LINO mugs, a set of four small plates, coasters, and wood serving trays. These entertaining pieces can be used with anyones existing white dinnerware as an ensemble, or one piece at a time to create an eye-catching table setting.
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School Occupational Therapist Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Child And Receipt And Distribution Of Child Pornography
Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Andriana Vamvakas, the New York District Director of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor Management Standards ("DOL-OLMS"), announced the indictment of former union president JOHN EARVIN for engaging in a fraudulent scheme to embezzle funds from the United Federation of Law Enforcement Officers (“UFLEO” or the “Union”). The UFLEO represents Special Inspectors employed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York (“MTA”). EARVIN was arrested today and will be arraigned later today in Manhattan federal court before Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein. The case has been assigned to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.
According to the allegations in the Indictment filed in Manhattan federal court yesterday:
From February 2007 through April 2010, EARVIN was the Union’s president, supervising the affairs of the Union and managing the Union’s finances, including through sole control of the Union’s bank account (the “Account”). Through his presidency, EARVIN allegedly perpetrated a scheme to defraud the Union by diverting Union dues payments deposited into the Account for his own benefit, principally by making hundreds of ATM withdrawals at off-track betting facilities and other locations and making personal use of the funds. In furtherance of the scheme, and to prevent its discovery, EARVIN, as alleged, repeatedly lied to Union members about the Account by, for example, claiming that he could not provide an accounting of funds to Union members because an independent auditor was reviewing the Union’s finances. As a result of the scheme, EARVIN is accused of defrauding the Union and its members of approximately $48,012.
EARVIN, 67, of New Rochelle, New York is charged with one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The Indictment also seeks forfeiture of crime proceeds. The statutory maximum penalty is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge.
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara thanked the DOL-OLMS for its work in the investigation.
The case is being prosecuted by the Office’s Public Corruption Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Carrie H. Cohen and Jennifer Gachiri are in charge of the prosecution.
The charge contained in the Indictment is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.


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DOUBLE TIME: Fashion editors and other professionals in Paris on July 2 might find themselves wishing they could be in two places at the same time: Alaïa and Celine have scheduled off-calendar runway shows only 30 minutes apart.
It seems logistically impossible to attend both: Normally shows are scheduled at least one hour apart during official fashion weeks to allow sufficient time for participants to attend all events.
As reported, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode published its provisional couture-week calendar on June 5, with 32 houses scheduling fall 2023 runway shows between July 3 and 6.
In concert with that, the federation noted that two houses would show spring 2024 ready-to-wear collections on July 2, with Patou taking a 6 p.m. spot and Alaïa following with an 8 p.m. show time.
The federation does not manage off-calendar shows, but it had noted the Alaïa event as that house is, like Celine, a member.
The federation declined to comment on Wednesday.
On Monday, Celine sent out a save-the-date for its summer 2024 Celine Homme show, scheduled for July 2 at 8:30 p.m. The brand has yet to communicate the venue and declined further comment.
Contacted on Wednesday, a spokesman for Alaïa said that it is not able to move the time or location of its July 2 show.
It is understood the fashion house, controlled by luxury group Compagnie Financière Richemont, required special permissions for its show venue, which cannot be altered.
Celine, part of larger luxury rival LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, often presents its collections outside regular fashion weeks.
Paris Fashion Week for the spring 2024 menswear collections is scheduled for June 20 to 25 in the French capital.
Last season Celine presented its menswear collection at Paris nightclub Le Palace almost three weeks after the European men’s shows wound up. By contrast, Celine creative and image director Hedi Slimane had unveiled his fall 2023 women’s collection for Celine on Dec. 8 in Los Angeles, months before official fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris.
Alaïa also has a penchant for operating on its own schedule — and with unusual seasonal nomenclature. The house, helmed by Belgian designer Pieter Mulier, paraded its “summer-fall 2023” collection on Jan. 27 in Antwerp, right after the spring 2023 haute couture collections in Paris.
The collection to be presented on July 2 is dubbed “winter-spring 2024.” — MILES SOCHA
RECORD BAG SALE: Christie’s broke records on Tuesday with sales of several rare handbags. Results from the auction totaled $4.1 million, making it the highest-valued handbag sale ever staged in the Americas.
“The results show the strength and resilience of the handbags and accessories market,” Rachel Koffsky, Christie’s International head of handbags, told WWD. “We saw robust participation from over 30 countries, proving the international appeal of collectible handbags and the growing demand for these precious rarities.”
The Handbags Online: The New York Edit sales, curated in part by consignment retailer Rebag, occurred from May 30 to June 12. The highest-selling item was a rare Hermès Kellywood 22 crafted with beechwood and barenia leather. Featuring a geometric design based on an Hermès scarf pattern, the bag fetched $176,400 at auction.
Produced in limited qualities, the Himalaya Kelly and the Himalaya Birkin are considered two of the rarest handbags in the world. The former sold for $119,700, while the latter went for $151,200. Meanwhile, the Lady Dior, which includes crystal-encrusted hardware, went for $21,420.
Christie’s also auctioned off a Louis Vuitton valise designed by Takashi Murakami. Crafted in 2004, the limited-edition suitcase fetched $21,420. The white Alzer 65 model features Murakami’s trademark Multicolore monogram. Popularized by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, the now-discontinued pattern was emblematic of 2000s logomania. — HANNAH MALACH
GETTING AWAY: ‘Tis the season for resort capsule collections.
Valentino Escape 2023 made its U.S. debut in L.A. with Saks Fifth Avenue on Tuesday night with a cocktail soiree at a private home in Beverly Hills.
The monogrammed collection was displayed on mannequins around the infinity pool, where “The Flash” actress Sasha Calle, “Yellowjackets” star Courtney Eaton, “Prey” star Amber Midthunder and more tip-toed in the house’s platform heels and minidresses while sipping Champagne.
The event was the first U.S. stop on Valentino’s world tour of activations to celebrate the collection of summer-ready wardrobe staples that reinterpret the archival prints of the fashion house. This year the brand focused on its Animalier, Panther and Loop patterns to elevate vacation looks, such as billowing caftans, flowy dresses, swimwear, scarves, sunglasses and V Logo heels.
The brand partnered with Saks on the U.S. release; Valentino Escape is available at Saks.com and at Saks Fifth Avenue stores in New York; Greenwich, Connecticut; Atlanta; Boca Raton, Florida; and Beverly Hills, where the collection has taken over the windows and a pop-up space on the main floor.
At the party, Valentino x Saks branded pool loungers, umbrellas and a lemonade cart set the resort scene. Valentino logo straw fans were also on offer but not needed, since L.A. has yet to hit peak summer weather.
Cocktail chatter was all about the Hollywood Writers Guild of America strike and the looming SAG-AFTRA actors strike, which could snag press tour red carpet dressing plans for several major summer releases, including “Barbie.”
Stylist Erica Cloud was still unsure if she’d be traveling with Robert Downey Jr. to promote “Oppenheimer,” the Chris Nolan-directed film about the Manhattan Project.
If the June 30 SAG-AFTRA contract deadline comes and goes without a new deal, and a strike begins, actors are not expected to be able to promote their new films. — BOOTH MOORE
ANDERSON DOES BLOCH: Tracy Anderson, the fitness guru, has a new deal for women’s activewear with Bloch, a provider of technical dance footwear and apparel.
The Tracy Anderson x Bloch collaboration traces its roots back to the days when Anderson would wear Bloch as a competitive and then professional dancer. The two combined their shared love of dance and movement to create a line of unitards and leotards for workouts.
The eight-piece collection features a custom line of unitards, leotards and two-piece sets designed to enhance performance across all ranges of motion. Retail prices range from $50 to $125.
“The collaboration with Bloch is true full-circle moment because dance has always been at the heart of my method,” said Anderson, founder of the Tracy Anderson Method.
“It has been such a wonderful opportunity to work with Tracy Anderson to interpret their unique understanding of body movement into functional and flattering garments,” said David Wilkenfeld, chief executive officer of Bloch, a 90-year-old family business, whose dance shoes have been worn by ballerinas at the Royal Ballet, the American Ballet Theatre, the Bolshoi Ballet and the Australian Ballet, among others.
The line is available at tracyanderson.com, Tracy Anderson studios worldwide, blochworld.com and Bloch locations in New York and London. — LISA LOCKWOOD
POINTS OF PRIDE: In honor of Pride Month, the Finnish design house Marimekko has called upon three LGBTQIA+ visual artists in New York, Helsinki and Bangkok to create work for a Marimekko store window.
Brooklyn-based art director and illustrator Shanée Benjamin, Bangkok-based illustrator Juli Baker and Summer and the Helsinki-based visual and textile artist Anna-Karolina Vainio were recruited for commissions. Baker, who earned a fashion degree at Chulalongkorn University, started her artist career under the nom de plume Juli Baker and Summer in 2015. As a point of reference to help get the three artists’ ideas circulating, they were given a quote by Marimekko founder Armi Ratia, who wrote in her diary at the age of 14, “There is only one strength — Love.”
As an official partner of Helsinki Pride since 2018 and a supporter of the Finnish LGBTQIA+ artist community, Marimekko has had similar art window collaborations in Helsinki for the past three years. In addition, the company has a tradition of inviting artists and creatives from all walks of life to create bold and colorful prints in order to brighten the lives of people.
This year is the first that the store window concept was unveiled in New York and Bangkok. Earlier this month the Brooklyn-based art director and illustrator Benjamin could be seen working on her creation outside of the brand’s Wooster Street store, while shoppers browsed indoors. To give them another taste of her artistry, some of Benjamin’s personal paintings are on display in the store this month.
Although Pride Month winds down in the U.S. at the end of this month, Helsinki’s Pride celebration runs through July 2. Finland’s President Tarja Halonen, an advocate for the human rights of sexual and gender minorities, will serve as this year’s event patron. Vainio’s artistry will be on view in the Helsinki store until July 3.
It won’t be long before Marimekko has other reasons to celebrate. The Finnish brand will take part in Copenhagen Fashion Week in August, and more plans are in the works for next year in honor of the 60th anniversary of the brand’s Unikko (poppy) print. — ROSEMARY FEITELBERG
ZHANG’S PORTFOLIO SALE: It’s Huishan Zhang’s world, but it wouldn’t be nothing without his women.
The designer has launched his third portfolio initiative, raising money for the Trussell Trust to support the cost-of-living crisis in the U.K.
For any purchases made during the month of June, Zhang will donate 20 percent of the sales to the charity.
To help him raise awareness, he enlisted 12 women for the campaign, including actor, poet and filmmaker Greta Bellamacina; artist and poet Karimah Hassan; actors Anna Brewster and Anna Shaffer, as well as model and writer Nassia Matsa.
On Zhang’s website, each woman has been interviewed about their upcoming projects, mentors in their careers and why they chose their selected pieces to wear in the shoot.
“This year I have two films out. A film I shot in Rome with the renowned Italian theater director Riccardo Vannuniccini, which is called ’Commedia.’ I play a girl who thinks she is a filmmaker, but other people think she is mad and it’s about her friendship with a man she meets in a mental hospital,” said Bellamacina.
“The second film is called ’Tell That to the Winter Sea,’ which I cowrote, and is directed by the Emmy award-winning director Jaclyn Bethany. I play a woman who is reunited with her childhood first love on the eve of her marriage to someone else, and it’s their story. It is sort of a coming of age film, twice over,” she added.
Bellamacina will also be releasing her poetry book, “Who Will Make the Fire,” later this year.
Schaffer revealed that she’s rehearsing for “School Girls, or, the African Mean Girls Play,” which opens next week at the The Lyric theater in Hammersmith, as well as starring in season three of Netflix’s “The Witcher,” later this month.
Zhang is a film buff, often musing after the women of the silver screen.
His fall 2023 show referenced film noir and Alfred Hitchcock. — HIKMAT MOHAMMED
FUNDING BUDDING MUSICIANS: The hip-hop landscape is alive and well in Canada.
Moose Knuckles and Prism Prize, administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, have revealed the three recipients of the Moose Knuckles Heatmakers x Prism Prize Music Video Production Grant. They are Sean Leon, iaamSaam and Skiifall.
Introduced earlier this year, the production initiative supports the creation of high-quality music video content from the Canadian rap and hip-hop community and offers recording artists the opportunity to receive up to 35,000 Canadian dollars in funding.
Leon is a prolific creator with experience in the music industry spanning over a decade who will be the “Ambassador” for this round of funding; iaamSaam is a self-taught creative and multidisciplinary audio-visual artist, and Skiifall is a burgeoning force on the global hip-hop scene. All three recipients, who are awarded the grant as part of a creative team along with a producer and director, will receive 20,000 Canadian dollars with the Ambassador receiving an additional 15,000 Canadian dollars toward their music video project.
The recipients were chosen by a group of top music and fashion industry professionals.
“Supporting emerging creatives has been a priority for Moose Knuckles since the start and we are stoked to be a part of the journey for each of these incredible artists at such an important time in their careers,” said Carlos Nazario, global artistic director of Moose Knuckles. “It’s especially meaningful to be able to support artists in our home market and we hope it is only the beginning of continuing to uplift home-grown talent.” — L.L.
SLIPPER STYLE: Furthering its string of collaborations, Brunch, a lifestyle brand developing footwear with a hotel slipper aesthetic, has teamed with Hirshleifers, the family-run luxury retailer on Long Island, on its latest styles.
Lori Hirshleifer, owner and buyer, along with Marci Hirshleifer Penn, women’s buyer, worked with Brunch to redesign the Brunch “l’Essentiel” silhouette with distinct knit uppers, and a matching blanket in the same knit fabric. While the Hirshleifers handled the design, Brunch managed the production. Lori and Marci styled both a dress-down look and a dress-up look.
“The Hirshleifers have been family friends of ours as well as an inspiration for myself growing up. My mother has been shopping there consistently for years,” said Brunch founder Daniel Sitt. “When we were kicking off the partnership, we immediately thought to look through archival images of the Hirshleifers family to get a better understanding of their heritage. We saw an old picture of Lillian Hirshleifer [mother of Lori] with a big smile, sporting a patterned knit top. From that photo, we were instantly inspired to test what it means to design knitted footwear.”
According to Joshua Sitt, Daniel’s brother and a partner in Brunch, the co-branded l’Essentiel slipper is designed for comfort, has a footbed made with EVA foam that molds to the foot, and an outsole made from partially recycled EVA often used in running sneakers for support and traction. The upper knit pattern was spun in Mexico and made from recycled cotton yarn for softness and durability. The slipper is stain resistant, machine washable, priced $122, and sold on Brunch.us, at the Brunch store on Bond Street in Manhattan, and at Hirshleifers in the Americana Manhasset shopping center.
While Brunch has a range of products in its portfolio, it’s focused on footwear, specifically slippers, where the agenda is growing. Previously, Brunch has collaborated with Coca-Cola, Jack’s Wife Freda, Setai Hotel Miami and Conca Del Sogno on the Amalfi Coast.
The business model for slippers stems from Daniel’s hotel stays. He would take home the slippers in the room, only to see the product fall apart after a few days’ use. So he came up with the idea of creating durable slippers that can be worn outdoors and still maintain that hotel aesthetic. — DAVID MOIN


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School bus has fender bender
PANAMA CITY — A driver has been charged with careless driving after a collision with a school bus on U.S. 231, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
No injuries were reported from the incident. But there were 40 children on the bus, plus the driver, at the time of the crash, officers said.
John Yates, 50, was stopped in a Bay County school bus Monday at about 3 p.m. at the stop sign of Cato Road and U.S. 231 facing eastbound. Yates was stopped behind a 2010 Toyota Camry, which was being driven by 42-year-old Donna Melvin. Melvin attempted to turn right (South) onto U.S. 231 but stopped because it was unsafe to merge into the outside travel lane on U.S. 231, FHP reported.
Yates was following behind the Camry, and the front bumper of the bus struck the car’s rear bumper, officers reported.
Neither the drivers nor the children reported injuries, FHP reported.
The bus driver was charged with careless driving.

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by Monique Organ
Special to Wreckhouse Weekly
PORT AUX BASQUES – Through great collaboration with Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador (HNL), The Bruce II Arena and the Town of Channel-Port Aux Basques (CPAB), the Channel-Port Aux Basques Minor Hockey is proud to say the 2020-2021 hockey season started on Oct. 2.
We had a weekend schedule arranged to ensure all groups got a chance to touch the ice, get back at it and get a feel for what the new norm will be. Our regular weekly schedule is still being fine-tuned and will be posted on our Facebook page for our members and participants once finalized.
Just as the reintegration into public places was ever-evolving this summer, this too will be an ever-evolving process. Those who are members of our Minor Hockey Association can be kept apprised of the need to know facts and details on our face book page.
We look forward to continued support and collaboration with HNL, The Bruce II Arena and the Town of CPAB to provide, though a different season, an enjoyable one to the children. Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces, and hearing the laughter and squeals of excitement made the past few months of planning all worth it. They truly are resilient human beings, that have been tossed a ton of new expectations and are handling it like the true champs they are.
Organizing return to play encompassed many different Covid guidelines that can be found on the Government of NL website (https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/), some of which were: Government of NL COVID-19 Resources, Government of NL Sport Guidance, Government of NL Arena Operations Guidance, Hockey Canada Return to Hockey Resources, Hockey NL-COVID-19 Resources – Use of Masks.
We were able to keep our registration costs the same, our ticket selling demand the same and our program was able to retain healthy participation numbers across nine full time divisions, despite the regulations the pandemic has imposed on us. We have a great network of on ice and off ice officials, coaching and training staff and parent volunteers helping us captain this ship. It truly does take a village and Port aux Basques has answered the call tenfold.


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Crater Lake National Park is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks are about to begin for the 2010-2011 winter season. The walks will take place every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. from December 4 through April. Walks will also be offered daily from Monday, December 27 through Friday, December 31 at 1:00 pm.
Crater Lake is one of the snowiest inhabited places in America, receiving an average of 44 feet of snow per year. Ranger-led snowshoe walks are a fun way to explore the park's winter wonderland while learning how plants, animals, and Crater Lake are shaped by the forces of winter.
The walks last 2 hours and cover approximately 1 mile of moderately strenuous terrain, through forests and meadows along the crater's rim. Participants should be at least 8 years old, be in reasonably good physical condition, and come prepared with very warm clothing and water-resistant footwear. Snowshoes are provided free of charge, or participants may bring their own. No previous snowshoeing experience is necessary. There is no cost for the tour.
Space on each tour is limited, and advance reservations are recommended. For more information and to sign up, call the park's visitor center at 541-594-3100. The visitor center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. School groups, outdoor clubs, and other groups of 10 or more people can arrange for a separate snowshoe walk. Walks for organized groups are available on weekdays at 1:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. The park's west and south entrances are plowed daily and open to automobiles throughout the winter. The Rim Village Café & Gift Shop is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The park offers many miles of trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
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Slidebox is an innovative new mobile app, available for iPhone as well as Android, that is designed to make it easier than ever for users to quickly organize and delete photos.
This particular app allows you to sort photos into albums by simply tapping a button, with the iOS version requiring you to create named albums and the Android version letting you add existing albums from your gallery. This is what seperates Slidebox from other swipe-based photo apps -- the ability to organize albums in addition to deleting unwanted photos.
Anyone who owns a smartphone probably has tons of photos that are either organized or taking up memory on the device when they don't need to. Slidebox helps you easily organize your photo library by helping you sort and filter photos so that you can get the most out of your photo albums and your device at large.
The Slidebox App Helps Mobile Users Organize and Delete Photos
1. Swipe-based Photo Organization - Slidebox app demonstrates the trend of using swipe gestures to quickly organize and manage photos on mobile devices.
2. Efficient Photo Deletion - Slidebox app exemplifies the trend of providing a streamlined process for deleting unwanted photos on smartphones.
3. Personalized Album Creation - Slidebox app showcases the trend of enabling users to create custom albums for better organization of their photo libraries.
1. Mobile Applications - The Slidebox app innovation presents opportunities for developers in the mobile application industry to create similar swipe-based photo management apps.
2. Photography - The Slidebox app disruption opens up possibilities for incorporating efficient photo organization features within existing photography industry platforms.
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Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines Pastiche as "a musical, literary, or artistic composition made up from selections of different works. Potpourri. Hodgepodge." The West Coast singing trio of Sandy Cressman, Jenny Meltzer and Becky West take that definition to heart with a program that is a multicolored musical palette. They are helped in this endeavor by a relatively large number of rotating musicians. There's the hard bop sax of Norbert Stachel on "Destination Drive" mixed with a rock back beat from the drums and a sliding guitar of Jeff Massanari. African rhythms dominate on "Remember That" with Michael Spiro providing the appropriate percussive background. A touch, and a welcome one at that, of the Manhattan Transfer shows up in a bouncy "Whatever It Takes", with the Massanari guitar once again having a leading role. Throughout these talented singers engage in some ingenious harmonic invention and give and take that lifts them to a level far above the Andrew Sisters or the Chordettes of yore. Most of the tunes come from the collaborative pen of Meltzer and the multi accomplished Nic tenBroek. The only standards, Neil Heft's "Late Date", is given a surprisingly laid back reading. But this track comes the closest to straight out jazz with the trio of Michael Wolff, Peter Barshay and Vince Lateano giving a good account of themselves. The nod to the folk song comes with "When the Night"which is done a Capella. The lyrics are printed in the liner notes in the event you want to join in the vocal festivities.
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The 47th meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’s Council of Foreign Ministers was held in the capital of Niger, Niamey, on Saturday as Iran was elected member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC).
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Iran, together with Turkey and Afghanistan, has been elected member of the IPHRC, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the 47th meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers among candidates from 18 Asian member states, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
Three other representatives from Arab and African countries have also been elected to the IPHRC, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Morocco from Arab states and Benin, Nigeria and Niger from among African countries.
The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) is an expert body with advisory capacity established by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as one of the principal organs working independently in the area of human rights.
The 47th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers opened in Niamey on Friday 27th November as representatives of the member states met to discuss the theme of “United against Terrorism for Peace and Development.”


A Study on Virtual Prototyping Technology for Vacuum Switch
The optimal design of vacuum switch is becoming an important research topic with the extensive application and increasing demands of vacuum switches. This paper analyzes the main elements of the vacuum switch design, and gives the design process of the vacuum switch. An optimal design method is proposed for the vacuum switch based on the concept and characteristics of virtual prototyping (VP) technology. By using computer aided design and the related software, we propose a method for vacuum switch modeling VP, the stress field VP of parts, the thermal field VP of electric heat, the electric field VP of insulation parts and the mechanical dynamic VP of kinematics system, which are integrated for optimization design for vacuum switches. This work is expected to provide a new idea for optimal and rapid design of vacuum switches.
H. B. Wen et al., "A Study on Virtual Prototyping Technology for Vacuum Switch", Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 187, pp. 528-534, 2011


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An analysis conducted by the Center Square of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) coronavirus vaccine raffle gimmick is that it was a failure.
Whitmer attempted to copy Ohio, which also incentivized the vaccinated by making them eligible to receive one of several major cash prizes.
Whitmer’s administration used over $5 million in taxpayer dollars to give away $2 million, $1 million, and daily $50,000 prizes as a means to boost faltering vaccination rates. The governor’s goal was to achieve a 70 percent rate by the end of the contest.
The Center Square noted she failed:
When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer placed a $5 million bet on a COVID-19 vaccine lottery, the goal was to increase Michigan’s vaccination rate by 9 percentage points – from 61.8% to break 70% by August 3.
Michigan stands at 63.5% as of July 30, having spent about $5 million for what appears less than a 2 percentage point increase, depending on weekend injection numbers.
The nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Agency estimates Michigan won’t reach 70% (injecting an additional 524,600 vaccines) until Nov. 13, 2021, at a pace of 4,900 injections daily. Whitmer initially set that benchmark as the finish line to dropping COVID-19 restrictions.
Despite failing to achieve its goal, Whitmer was able to use the gimmick to change the subject from her scandals and grab positive headlines that included exuberant winners detailing how they would spend their prizes.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services produced broadcasts akin to Publishers Clearing House, which is known for “surprising” winners on their doorstep with a giant check.
A study of the Ohio scheme found no difference in the growth of vaccination rates after the creation of its raffle.
“The study did not find evidence that a lottery-based incentive in Ohio was associated with increased rates of adult COVID-19 vaccinations,” the study authors wrote, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
“In contrast, the analyses suggest that the rate of decline in vaccinations slowed to a greater extent in the US than in Ohio after the May 12 lottery announcement.”
The Center Square noted vaccination rates might “slightly climb due to employer and college vaccination requirements.”
The legislature is considering bills that would ban vaccination mandates but has taken no action on the measures.


In yet another action that underscores the Trump Administration’s vow to crack down on alleged employer abuse of so-called H-1B visas, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new Policy Memorandum to agency personnel calling for greater scrutiny with respect to H-1B petitions for foreign worker beneficiaries who will be employed at third party sites.
H-1B visas are issued to foreign workers in “specialty occupations” that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, most commonly in computing, science, math, and engineering fields. Critics of the H-1B program, led by President Trump, who has referred to it as “a cheap labor program” and vowed to reform it, argue that some companies use the visas to undercut salaries by using foreign workers over qualified U.S. workers.
During the last year the Trump Administration has taken a number of actions aimed at curbing abuse of the H-1B program, including an Executive Order directing federal departments to crack down on H-1B visa fraud and abuse; (2) “more targeted” site visits by USCIS to the workplaces of H-1B-heavy employers; (3) the temporary suspension of “expedited processing;” and (4) increased focus by the Justice and Labor Departments on protecting American workers from H-1B related discrimination.
A copy of the new USCIS Policy Memo is available here.
Members of the Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC) can read more here.


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Voices of 50+ Massachusetts
Massachusetts Residents Age 50+ Speak Out
Even as the economy begins to recover, Massachusetts residents age 50+ say health care and economic issues remain the largest challenges for people as they get older, according to a new AARP survey, recently released. While many aspire to take long vacations and travel (41%), as well as spend time on hobbies and interests (25%) in the future, the vast majority do not have all the resources they need today to accomplish their most important goals. At the top of their lists: staying healthy (98%), staying mentally sharp (95%), having adequate health insurance (94%), and spending time with family and friends (88%).
“While it’s not surprising that health care and economic issues are top-of-mind concerns for our 50+ residents, it is alarming that so few have what they need to achieve basic goals like staying healthy,” says Deborah Banda, state director of AARP Massachusetts, which serves more than 800,000 members age 50 and older in the Bay State. “For AARP, these results spotlight the areas where we can most help people to bridge the gap through information, education, state and federal advocacy, and community service.”
Other top concerns for Massachusetts residents age 50+: having money to meet daily expenses (92%), making sure retirement finances are adequate (89%) and allow them to live comfortably (88%), having quality long-term care options when needed (85%), and affording the cost of health care and prescription drugs (83%).
Massachusetts residents age 50+ also say Social Security (85%) and Medicare (88%) are extremely or very important to them, and are apprehensive about the programs meeting their needs. In March, as an extension of its work for more than 50 years, AARP launched a major campaign to engage in a conversation with members and the public about how to strengthen Social Security for future generations. The organization also continues its work to protect Medicare, and make health care more affordable.
Spotlight on Issues
The new AARP survey, “Voices of 50+ Massachusetts: Dreams & Challenges”, explores a variety of topics to get a good snapshot of Bay State residents age 50 and older, and to inform AARP’s work. In addition to probing about top concerns and future aspirations, the survey delves into a driver of rising health care costs, prescription drugs; it also takes a closer look at long-term care, community concerns, and state government:
- Health Care: The high cost of prescription drugs continues to take its toll. Eighty percent of the 50+ population surveyed in Massachusetts have taken prescription drugs in the past year, and the majority (67%) has had a major problem paying for their medication. A recent AARP Rx Price Watch Report found that retail prices for drugs used widely by people on Medicare increased by 8.3 percent, while the general rate of inflation decreased.
- Long-Term Care: One in three (31%) of 50+ residents in Massachusetts say they have needed long-term care services in the past five years for themselves, a spouse or a family member. Still, only 11 percent say they are extremely confident that they could afford to pay for such services for three years, if needed. These costs may include: $17,000 yearly for adult day health care, five days a week; $11,000 yearly for in home care, two hours a day for five days a week; and/or $84,000 yearly for full-time nursing home care.
- State Government: In the current economy, Massachusetts residents age 50+ have their eyes on intergenerational priorities. They want to protect K-12 education for their children and grandchildren (80%); preserve long-term care and home care services for seniors (78%); maintain transportation and infrastructure (78%); and, keep local aid sufficient for fire, police, parks and recreation – as well as senior centers – in the community (77%).
Living in Massachusetts
When it comes to living in Massachusetts, most 50+ residents (71%) say they are satisfied with their communities. Still, some worry about staying in their current residence (42%) and local community (40%) for as long as possible, and having access to alternative housing options like senior housing (40%). They also express concerns about getting around: neighborhoods having accessible sidewalks and good street lighting (39%); and, driving in the community (25%).
“Right now, Massachusetts is the 13th oldest state in the nation,” says Banda. “In ten short years, we will see a major increase in the 60+ population that will effectively redefine the makeup of our commonwealth. Now is the time to focus on community concerns – health and long-term care, housing, transportation – and start preparing to make the most of the coming age wave.”
Get Involved with AARP MA
- Stay up-to-date on news and information for 50+ in Massachusetts: Read our daily blog
- Connect with other AARP MA members on Facebook and Twitter
- Get involved with state or federal advocacy: Join our grassroots network
- Volunteer for a community service project
Questions? Email email@example.com or call 1-866-448-3621.
About the survey
Four hundred Massachusetts residents, all age 50 and older, responded to the telephone survey, which was conducted between January 1 and January 31, 2011. About half of the respondents are working; half, retired. As for political views, 34 percent consider themselves liberal; 23 percent, moderate; and, 28 percent, conservative. Further, 47 percent are Independent voters; 35 percent are affiliated with the Democratic party, and 13 percent with the Republican party; four percent say they are “other.” The sampling error is plus or minus 5 percent.


Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Palace Museum Edition is a special, limited version of the new smartphone, which premieredtoday in Beijing . The phone is inspired by a collection of ceramics, which is located in the Forbidden City in the heart of Beijing. It’s also a variant that will be available, like Black Shark Helo , with as much as 10 GB of RAM. Let’s take a look at this phone.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Palace Museum Edition is a smartphone that will be available in a configuration with 10 GB of RAM and 256 GB of data space. The price was set at 4999 yuan. This, after conversion, gives us PLN 2720. Of course, this is the amount without taxes.
The special edition of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Palace Museum Edition will be available in a blue ceramic color. The shade is inspired by Ming Xuande glaze. On the backs will be an engraved Xiezhi symbol. It is a mythical beast that symbolizes justice. You can see the phone in the pictures attached in this article.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Palace Museum Edition will be delivered with a 10 W wireless charger. Next, we have a figure, a back pouch and a special card (I do not know this information). The whole was closed in a stylized package. Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Palace Museum Edition can be found below. You can also check out the Sferis online store .
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Palace Museum Edition – specifications
- 6.39-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD + (1080 x 2340 pixels) and 19.5: 9 aspect ratio
- 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor from the Adreno 630 GPU
- 10 GB RAM memory type LPDDR4
- 256 GB or more storage space
- microSD memory card reader – none
- double webcam 24 megapixels + 2 megapixels for selfie and video calling
- dual camera 12 Mpix f / 1.8 + 12 Mpix f / 2.4 with LED
- battery with a capacity of 3200 mAh
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS / GLONASS
- 4G / 5G modem
- dual SIM
- USB C connector
- fingerprint reader
- Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 10


UK Today News: Tropical Storm Conson Hits Philippines, 18 Dead and 57 Missing
Tropical Storm Conson: It has been confirmed that at least 18 people were found dead and 57 are gone missing, when the tropical storm Conson, hit the country of Philippines.
According to the Natural Disaster Coordinating Council, the storm was locally known as ‘Basayang’, which had sustained the winds upto 53 mph at 04.00 pm local time.
The storm had made rainfall on the local island of Luzon on Tuesday. Casualties in the country had it toll after the storm passed away in the evening, as it was known that as many as 18 people died during the storm.
Four people were reported to be dead when a warehouse underconstruction caved in on them, and several others were hurt with the fallen debris. In many other parts people have been reported to have drowned and as many as 25 fishermen have been reported to be missing.
It is said that the storm which is now a typhoon, is moving towards south China, but the Typhoon Warning Center has predicted that there would be no threat from the storm the would be damaging in China, but floods and heavy rain would be a concern in the South China area.


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The Mercedes-Benz line-up adds several advancements to powertrain and handling technology for the 2001 model year. 2001 delivers AMG high-performance treatment to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as well as the CLK-Class. The all-new CLK55 AMG features a 342-horsepower V-8 engine and adds a stiffer performance suspension as well as 17-inch wheels. The new Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is propelled by a 354-horsepower, 5.4-liter V-8 engine and includes Active Body Control. A 2001 S600 model is also included with the S-Class line powered by a twelve-cylinder engine featuring cylinder deactivation for better fuel consumption. The 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK line adds some extra muscle. The 2001 SLK230 gains five extra horsepower and receives a six-speed manual gearbox. An all-new 215-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6 propels the SLK320 model. Hill Descent Control is a new feature found on the 2001 M-Class.


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8 Reasons You Should Travel to Portugal With Me
Friends! It’s no secret that I love Portugal. When I traveled with Traverse Journeys on their Taste of Portugal trip, I experienced amazing food, unique wines, and beautiful cities. I also had a few lifechanging experiences. I can’t wait to go back – and you can travel to Portugal with me as I will be […]
Miradouro Panorâmico de Monsanto – Lisbon Graffiti
When I went to Portugal, I learned a lot about myself and about street art. Upon arrival, I was really taken back by the graffiti in Lisbon. Portugal actually had it in a lot of other places as it was also prevalent in Porto and a bit in Sintra. Nevertheless, I wrote about my experience […]
Colorful Portuguese Tiles to Inspire Your Home
Portugal is filled with such beautiful and diverse regions. Urban locales, such as Lisbon, are offset by picturesque areas, such as the wine country in the Douro Valley. No matter where you head in the country, it seems as though one thing is woven throughout. Beautiful Portuguese tiles adorn houses, churches, and monuments. They make […]
Homemade Empanadas at Union in Lisbon, Portugal
Ok, I’m just going to fess up right away and say that I didn’t take a photo of the homemade empanadas. I literally scarfed mine down and didn’t even think about snapping an image. But I wanted to show you this adorable shop that I stumbled upon during my trip with Traverse Journeys.
The Beauty of Portuguese Street Tiles
Portugal is known for the colorful tiles on the facades of its buildings, but if you are in the country, be sure to look down! The Portuguese street tiles are beautifully laid out in patterns to give such an old world feel. Gorgeous!

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