Category: Digital Video Cameras
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Polaroid is expanding its line of high-definition action cameras with three new models at CES 2014. The Polaroid XS100i (pictured) builds upon the success of the XS100 model but adds Wi-Fi with iOS and Android apps so consumers can adjust settings remotely, watch video in real-time and share videos instantly. In addition, the Polaroid XS100i camera is shockproof and waterproof up to 30’ or 10m. The XS100i is now shipping and available at retailers for $179.99. The Polaroid C³ camera features a square design, 5-megapixel CMOS sensor and a lens that provides 120° of coverage. It can capture video in 720p and VGA resolutions, is waterproof up to 2m and, features a microphone and LED light. The Polaroid XS1000i model camera boasts a unique patent-pending quick-change mounting system, a 16-megapixel Aptina CMOS sensor and a lens offering 170° of coverage.
Tiffen has announced the availability of its new Steadicam CURVE for Go Pro HERO camera stabiliser system. First seen at the NAB 2013 show, Steadicam Curve for GoPro HERO is a stealth camera stabilising system engineered for the rigours of extreme sports and events. Compact enough to fit in your back pocket, the new Steadicam Curve weighs in at 1/2 lb. with an ergonomic design for one-handed, smooth video capture. Steadicam CURVE for GoPro HERO is available today for $99.95.
JVC has announced two rugged, all-weather Full HD camcorders. Waterproof to a depth of 5m/16.4ft, able to withstand a drop from 1.5m, as well as dust-proof and freeze-proof down to –10˚C/14˚F; the JVC Everio GZ-R70 and GZ-R10 feature 40x optical zoom, 2.5 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, audio that zooms with the picture, and compatibility with third-party editing software, including iMovie and Final Cut Pro X. The JVC Everio GZ-R70 additionally offers a built-in LED light and 32GB of internal storage. The GZ-R10 will hit the shelves in March at an SRP of $399.95. The GZ-R70 will be available in April for $499.95.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Billed as the world's smallest and lightest 4K camcorder capable of recording in XAVC S, the Sony 4K Handycam AX100E allows users to record video clips in stunning Ultra HD resolution with a body that allows easy one-handed operation. Equipped with a back-illuminated 1.0-type CMOS sensor, the Sony 4K Handycam AX100E camcorder features a new BIONZ X processor, 29-348mm equivalent lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation, and a pro-style control layout with manual ring, dial and built-in ND filters. Dual Video Recording lets you simultaneously record high quality movie clips in AVCHD or XAVC S formats and ready-to-share MP4 files. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC lets you wirelessly transfer movie clips and photos from the Handycam AX100E to your smartphone or tablet with a single touch. The new FDR-AX100E 4K camcorder by Sony will be available in Europe from May 2014.
Sony's latest Full HD Handycam comes with a back-illuminated 1.0-type CMOS imager, high-bit-rate XAVC S recording and manual functions. The Sony Handycam CX900E boasts improved SteadyShot image stabilisation, high frame rate recording at 120fps, and a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens that features a 7-bladed aperture. There’s a bright, high-contrast OLED electronic viewfinder for framing shots with a wide angle of view. A comfortably-placed Lens Ring and Manual Dial allow fingertip control of focus, zoom, exposure, gain/ISO and shutter speed. The camcorder can record high-bit rate Full HD footage at 50 Mbps using the XAVC S format, simultaneously with web-friendly MP4 for easy smartphone transfers and web uploads with its built-in NFC/Wi-Fi function.
The splash-proof Sony Action Cam HDR-AS100VR wearable digital video camera is capable of capturing Full HD footage in XAVC S format at 50 Mbps. For the first time, up to five Action Cam HDR-AS100VR units can now be controlled wirelessly with the wearable wristwatch-style RM-LVR1. Footage is crisper and clearer thanks to the camera’s uprated Zeiss Tessar 170-degree wide-angle lens, 13.5 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and powerful new BIONZ X image processor, the company says. As an added extra, the new Action Cam can shoot high-quality video at high-speed 120 fps or 240 fps with sound. NFC (Near Field Communication) allows fuss-free hook-ups with compatible smartphones and tablets at a single touch, while the new Interval Still Recording mode allows the camera to automatically capture a sequence of still photos at selectable intervals between 1 and 60 seconds. The new Action Cam HDR-AS100VR wearable video camera goes on sale in the UK from April 2014.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Panasonic has unveiled five new HD camcorders. The Panasonic HC-W850 (pictured) features a new Twin Camera function which enables users to capture two scenes at once. Made possible by the rotatable sub camera on the side of the LCD screen, users can shoot using this sub camera while also shooting with the main camera at the same time. The W850 and HC-V750 feature an all-new 20x zoom lens, 6.03-megapixel sensor and processing engine capable of processing at about 1.5 times faster than before. The camcorders incorporate a 4-drive lens system, and are capable of recording Full HD video at up to 120fps for slow-motion playback. The Panasonic HC-V550CT and HC-V250 boast 50x optical and 90x intelligent zoom to effortlessly bring faraway subjects up close. The W850, V750, V550CT, and V250 additionally feature Wi-Fi with NFC. Finally, the entry-level HC-V130 HD camcorder offers 38x optical zoom and a host of Creative Control effects.
The Canon VIXIA mini X compact personal camcorder gives shooters the freedom to film and record their hobbies, specials interests and memorable moments hands-free, now with "professional-like" features and outstanding audio quality. The Canon VIXIA mini X compact personal camcorder is scheduled to be available in March for an estimated retail price of $399.99 / £349 / €449.
Canon has revamped the VIXIA HF R-Series lineup of camcorders with the announcement of three new models, the VIXIA HF R52, VIXIA HF R50 and VIXIA HF R500. The new VIXIA HF R-Series camcorders all feature a 57x Advanced Zoom, an upgrade from previous VIXIA R-Series HF camcorders, along with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization, a Canon 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, and three-inch capacitive touch panel LCD. The VIXIA HF R52 and VIXIA HF R50 camcorder models feature advanced Wi-Fi capabilities.
The VIXIA HF R52, VIXIA HF R50 and VIXIA HF R500 camcorders are scheduled to be available in March for an estimated retail price of $449.99, $399.99, and $299.99, respectively.
In the UK and Europe, only two models are being released, the LEGRIA HF R56 which retails for £329 / €429, and the LEGRIA HF R506 which retails for £239 / €299.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Kenro has announced the UK availability of a waterproof digital camcorder, the Braun Vidi Proof. In addition to recording Full HD videos, the Braun Vidi Proof camcorder can also capture 5-megapixel stills. Other features include a self-timer and a 2.0 inch LCD screen. The camera is powered by two AA-sized batteries, and records photos and videos on microSD memory cards. The suggested retail price is £103.80.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Canon has announced that an ultra-high-sensitivity 4K camera was used to successfully capture video of the comet ISON from the International Space Station. The footage of the comet ISON was shot from the vantage point of outer space, which is not subject to atmospheric fluctuation, enabling the capture of clear footage that would not have been possible if shot from Earth. The Canon video production equipment taken on the mission comprised the EOS C500 PL professional cinema camera (launched in October 2012) and two EF Cinema Lenses: the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP and the CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L SP. The actual EOS C500 PL used on board the International Space Station underwent special modifications to further boost sensitivity and to enable the camera to withstand the rigors of shooting in space.
Friday, November 22, 2013
MeCam HD is a diminutive wearable video camera that shoots 1080p high-definition video. The miniature camera weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 2x2 inches. A proprietary app connects the device via Wi-Fi to any smartphone/tablet. This allows the user to view in real-time what they are recording, playback, and share content without having to connect to a computer. To change the way users share their content, MeCam has also partnered with HighlightCam to provide a proprietary video editing solution. MeCam is working to incorporate this technology into the MeCam app so their users can easily submit their footage and receive back an edited video, all through their phone. The MeCam HD is now live at crowd funding website Dragon Innovation. Those contributing at least $170.00 to the project will receive a MeCam HD ahead of its official launch. The MSRP of the device will be $259.99.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Canon U.S.A. will offer an optional feature upgrade for the Canon EOS C100 digital video camera which will support the company's Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus technology. This optional upgrade, which enables continuous AF with all compatible Canon EF lenses. is expected to be available in February 2014 for a cost of $500.00 and will require the EOS C100 camera body to be shipped to a Canon service center.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Pyle Audio has launched its new Hi-Speed HD Camera (PSCHD60). Features include a 12-megapixel sensor, up to 1080p video recording capabilities, a 2.4" touchscreen and a WiFi remote to wirelessly snap pictures. The device comes complete with a USB cable, car charger, splash-proof case and mounting clips. The Hi-Speed Camera from Pyle Audio is available for $99.99 via the website below.
iON has unveiled its third-generation iON Air Pro wearable, high-definition video camera with Wi-Fi connectivity. Featuring a 12-megapixel image sensor, the rugged iON Air Pro 3 Wi-Fi - which boasts improved underwater capabilities up to 49 feet - shoots up to 60 frames per second at 1080p, with dual streaming to enable users to simultaneously “shoot and share” their recordings. The iON Air Pro 3 Wi-Fi can be pre-ordered now for $349.99 with shipments expected to start on 15th November. In the UK, the iON Air Pro 3 will be available online in early November for £349.99 at actioncameras.co.uk, Crooked Imaging and Snow & Rock.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Canon has launched a new cashback promotion in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The offer gives you a chance to receive up to £70 cashback on your purchases, plus an extra £35 bonus if you ‘Mix and Match’ by buying two promotional products at the same time. The offer runs until 26.January 2014 for eligible products purchased from UK or Republic of Ireland retailers excluding grey/parallel imports. Click through / scroll down for the complete list of eligible products.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
GoPro today announced the availability of its new HERO3+ line of cameras, featuring a 20% smaller and lighter design and 30% better battery life than previous models. These upgrades, combined with an improved lens and convenient new video capture modes, produce the most advanced and easy-to-use GoPro yet, the company says. The HERO3+ Black Edition camera has a suggested retail price of $399.99. A Silver Edition is available for $299.99.
Friday, September 27, 2013
A team of hardware and software architects and designers led by two MIT-educated engineers has developed a special camera which can shoot high-resolution 1280x1024-pixel movies at 494fps, 720p at 701fps, VGA at 1,849fps and tiny 192x96-pixel videos at an incredible 17,791fps. These ultra-high frame rates enable super-slow-motion playback at 30fps, allowing users to record and observe high-speed movements such as the smashing of a light bulb, the popping of a water-filled balloon or a hummingbird's wings in motion. The camera has been named "Edgertronic" in honour of MIT professor Harold Eugene Edgerton, a pioneer of ultra-high-speed photography. Equipped with a standard Nikon F mount and bundled with a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens, the Edgertronic will be available for around $5,000. Those who back the Kickstarter campaign launched in order to help raise funds for the project can get a special "Kickstarter edition" complete with accessories by contributing $4,895 or more. Availability is slated for December. Scroll down / click through for a selection of sample videos shot with a working prototype.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
The new Sony Action Cam HDR-AS30V is set to capture some of the action at this year’s Freeze Festival, coming on-board as the Official Action Camera Partner for the brand new rail jam competition. The new main event for Freeze 2013 - Hail the Rail - will be the biggest and most exciting ski and snowboarding competition held at the snow festival to date. “Extreme action is what the Sony Action Cam is all about and this year’s Freeze Festival is set to take it to a new level with the new ‘Hail the Rail’ competition," said Frederik Lange, Category Head - Digital Imaging, Sony UK. “Expect to be in awe of the unbelievable moves from the top skiers and snowboarders in the world, with the Sony Action Cam capturing the best tricks, spills and skills – and providing amazing playback so you can watch them time and time again." Freeze Festival 2013 will run from27th November – 1st December 2013. For more information, visit the website below.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Toshiba UK today announced the new Full HD Camileo X-Sports action cam with an ultra-wide angle lens and integrated 2" LCD monitor. The Camileo X-Sports is available with a waterproof casing that’s effective up to 60 metres, so whether the user is biking, swimming, skiing or snowboarding, they can operate the camera without worrying about water damage. Without the waterproof casing, the Camileo X-Sports is shockproof from a drop of up to 1.5 metres. Additionally, with a remote control designed to be worn on the wrist, users can control the action without being hindered by the need to hold the camera or take their eyes off the piste, wave or cliff face. The Camileo X-Sports action camcorder will be available in Europe during Q4 2013, with pricing to be confirmed.


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IBM has confirmed the global expansion of Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture, with AI technology tailored for new crops and specific regions to help feed a growing population. For the first time, IBM is providing a global agriculture solution that combines predictive technology with data from The Weather Company, an IBM Business, and IoT data to help give farmers around the world greater insights about planning, ploughing, planting, spraying and harvesting.
Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture is built on IBM PAIRS Geoscope from IBM Research, which quickly processes massive, complex geospatial and time-based datasets collected by satellites, drones, aerial flights, millions of IoT sensors and weather models. It crunches large, complex data and creates insights quickly and easily so farmers and food companies can focus on growing crops for global communities.
By 2050, the world will need to feed two billion more people without an increase of arable land1. IBM is combining power weather data – including historical, current and forecast data and weather prediction models from The Weather Company – with crop models to help improve yield forecast accuracy, generate value, and increase both farm production and profitability.
“As a farmer, the wild card is always weather. IBM overlays weather details with my own data and historical information to help me apply, verify, and make decisions,” said Roric Paulman, owner/operator of Paulman Farms in Southwest Nebraska. “For example, our farm is in a highly restricted water basin, so the ability to better anticipate rain not only saves me money but also helps me save precious natural resources.”
New crop models include corn, wheat, soy, cotton, sorghum, barley, sugar cane and potato, with more coming soon. These models will now be available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, as well as new markets across Europe, Africa and Australia.
“These days farmers don’t just farm food, they also cultivate data – from drones flying over fields to smart irrigation systems, and IoT sensors affixed to combines, seeders, sprayers and other equipment,” said Kristen Lauria, general manager of Watson Media and Weather Solutions, IBM. “Most of the time, this data is left on the vine — never analysed or used to derive insights. Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture aims to change that by offering tools and solutions to help growers make more informed decisions about their crops.”
The average farm generates an estimated 500,000 data points per day, which will grow to 4 million data points by 20362. Applying AI and analysis to aggregated field, machine and environmental data can help improve shared insights between growers and enterprises across the agriculture ecosystem. With a better view of the fields, growers can see what’s working on certain farms and share best practices with other farmers.
The platform assesses data in an electronic field record to identify and communicate crop management patterns and insights. Enterprise businesses such as food companies, grain processors, or produce distributors can then work with farmers to leverage those insights. It helps track crop yield as well as the environmental, weather and plant biologic conditions that go into a good or bad yield, such as irrigation management, pest and disease risk analysis and cohort analysis for comparing similar subsets of fields.
The result isn’t just more productive farmers. Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture could help a livestock company eliminate a certain mould or fungus from feed supply grains or help identify the best crop irrigation practices for farmers to use in drought-stricken areas like California. It could help deliver the perfect French fry for a fast food chain that needs longer – not fatter – potatoes from its network of growers. Or it could help a beer distributor produce a more affordable premium beer by growing higher quality barley that meets the standard required to become malting barley.
IBM and The Weather Company help the agriculture industry find value in weather insights. IBM Research collaborates with startup Hello Tractor to integrate The Weather Company data, remote sensing data (e.g., satellite), and IoT data from tractors. IBM also works with crop nutrition leader Yara to include hyperlocal weather forecasts in its digital platform for real-time recommendations, tailored to specific fields or crops.
IBM acquired The Weather Company in 2016 and has since been helping clients better understand and mitigate the cost of weather on their businesses. The global expansion of Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture is the latest innovation in IBM’s efforts to make weather a more predictable business consideration. Also just announced, Weather Signals is a new AI-based tool that merges The Weather Company data with a company’s own operations data to reveal how minor fluctuations in weather affects business.
The combination of rich weather forecast data from The Weather Company and IBM’s AI and Cloud technologies is designed to provide a unique capability, which is being leveraged by agriculture, energy and utility companies, airlines, retailers and many others to make informed business decisions.

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All Leachator control panels are UL508A/698A listed. UL listing assures you of the highest quality system that also provides the best safety features for the operator.
Leachator Pumping Systems recommends NEMA 4X Stainless Steel control panel enclosures. While we also offer painted steel and Fiberglass enclosures, stainless steel is your best long-term solution.
The fact is that pumps will wear out, electrical components may need to be replaced but your control panel enclosure should last for the life cycle of the landfill. Using stainless steel enclosures ensures that it will.
Leachator control panels are available in a variety of configurations for both side slope riser, vertical wells, transfer pumps and load out pumps.
- Duplex – Alternating and Non-Alternating
- Custom panels for multiple primary and secondary systems
Leachator control panels can be configured for use with floats, transducers or bubblers for level sensing and a wide range of flow sensors.
Our control panels are easy to use. An operator with minimal system familiarity can understand what the control panel and associated pumps/sensors, etc., are doing and easily change parameters if needed. Our control panels also incorporate a window in the outer door – allowing operators to observe panel indicators without opening the enclosure.
The Leachator LPS1000 Simplex and LPS2000 Alternating Duplex Pump Controllers are easy to set up, easy to operate and allow level simulation to verify sensor operation. The direct reading display means the operator doesn’t have to scroll through multiple screens to view different parameters. The display can be even read in full sunlight.
Leachator Pumping Systems provide long life and ease of use not found in competitive systems. These components provide improved operability while doing a better job of protecting the pump, motor and sensor.
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- Motor Breakers that eliminate the need for on-hand fuses and to provide superior motor protection
- RUN, HIGH LEVEL, OVERLOAD and PUMP LOCKOUT lights.
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Instead of using fuses to protect the pump and motor, Leachator panels use circuit breakers. Circuit breakers provide visual indication when tripped and are easy to reset. This eliminates the delay and expense of locating and installing fuses. It also insures that the fuse is not replaced with an incorrect fuse. Although initially more expensive than fuses, circuit breakers save you money over time. They also provide increased safety and serve as a convenient ON-OFF switch.
Circuit breaker performance (ratings) will remain constant. As fuses age, their characteristics change - resulting in premature or delayed disconnection of the circuit.
In three-phase applications, circuit breakers also eliminate the problem of single-phasing a motor when one leg of the circuit overloads and the fuse blows.
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For a complete Leachator Control Panel Specification (Duplex and/or Simplex) in Microsoft Word or PDF Format, contact Leachator.


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In June of 2013 we lost both of our beloved dogs within 2 weeks of each other. One was my first Newfoundland, Bailey that I received as a birthday gift from my husband to help fill the void left when my youngest went off to kindergarten. The other, Charlie was a Newf mix that we rescued when Bailey was about a year old. The final year with both of them was difficult; Bailey had a terrible health scare the week before Christmas and was hospitalized for 3 days. We brought her home, still unsure if she would make it, but we wanted her home for Christmas. On Christmas Eve, she bounced back to her normal self as if she was never sick. We had a very happy Christmas!
That spring, Charlie started breathing heavily and had difficulty getting comfortable when he was lying down. At this point he was about 13 (our best guess) and an x-ray showed a very large tumor in his abdomen. Our vet didn’t recommend surgery and prepared us for what that meant. We knew the end was near for him and we vowed to make him as comfortable as possible.
Knowing that Charlie would be leaving us soon, we started talking about getting another Newfie puppy. Bailey was doing great, despite the fact that she was close to 11 years old, and we knew she would do well with a companion.
One day at the end June everything changed, Bailey spent the day with Chris and I as we put the soft top on our old jeep and Charlie was sleeping comfortably. When we came in late in the afternoon, Bailey began showing signs of distress. Her breathing changed, she wouldn’t lie down and she was very listless. We stayed up with her most of the night, she finally fell asleep about 2 am and when she woke up and went outside she immediately hid under the deck. It was clear to me that she was letting us know that today was the day. I made an appointment with the vet and sat in a chair, under an umbrella in the rain, right outside the deck until it was time to coax her out and get her into the car. I loved that dog like I’ve never loved a dog before. She was not the typical Newfie, she was loud, pushy, incredibly Alpha and difficult to control, but we had an amazing bond and she was mine. And now I was losing her. As old as she was, I was still surprised and I was heart-broken, Charlie was the one who was dying not her! Somehow I thought we still had a lot of time with her but now it was time to say goodbye.
A week later, we picked up our puppy and I believe Charlie realized we would be taken care of, he could go now too. We were staying home with him as much as possible and on a beautiful sunny Sunday, two weeks after we had lost Bailey, he curled up by my feet and went to sleep for the last time. Just like that, the dynamic in our house was forever changed.
Maisie was a delight, as all puppies are. She was cuddly, sweet, and affectionate and was the easiest dog I’ve ever trained. Our kids were older, one was in college and the other in high school, and so she received our undivided attention. She was the walking pal that I always wanted and we would walk along Lake Michigan together as much as possible. We took her to the dog beach year round and we spoiled her with treats, toys and homemade dog food. She helped us heal from the loss of our other two, and we broke all of our previous house rules with her. Our children couldn’t believe how we treated her, but we were in a new phase in our lives. Having only one dog was so easy and we had so much time to devote to her.
Our daughter kept asking, “when are we getting another dog”, and I kept giving her the same answer, “not till Maisie is 6 years old”. I couldn’t bear the thought of losing two dogs again so I wanted to make sure they were at different life stages. When Maisie was about 2 ½ I was really missing having two dogs and I began to waver on my “when Maisie is 6” policy. I started researching breeders and looking at cute puppy pictures. Newfie puppies are like little fluffy teddy bears and are impossible for me to resist, but deep down, I felt this was not the right time for a puppy, adopting a rescue dog was the answer.
We rescued Charlie when he was about 3 and I had no problem bringing in an adult dog, but chances are if we did it now, we’d end up with exactly what I was trying to avoid—two dogs close in age. I was wrestling with these conflicting thoughts when it occurred to me that we could go to the other end of the spectrum and rescue an older dog. I started looking at rescue sites and when I checked in on Petfinder (which is also where I found Charlie) there was Annie. I knew from the second I saw her posting, she was meant for us.
I was on pins and needles during the application process. I filled out the application and waited for a response. I sent two emails confirming that my application had been received and finally heard back from the head volunteer with the contact information of her foster family. I had a great conversation with her foster-mother and wanted to make arrangements to pick her up. I was a little frantic, worried that Annie would go to someone else. I didn’t notice that we were out of her adoption area and we needed to have a home visit for approval. I was afraid that since we were out of the area, our application wouldn’t be approved.
Working with South Central Newfoundland Rescue was a wonderful experience. There is an amazing network of volunteers and every effort was made, with the help of the Rescue group in our area, to expedite the process. A volunteer was found nearby to do our home visit. She brought her newfie with her and we sat in our kitchen and got to know each other. She was thrilled that we wanted Annie, she was familiar with the story of her rescue group and she assured me that she would fill out her evaluation quickly.
About an hour later, I got the email saying we were approved and able to pick up Annie.
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what a lovely photograph -Maisie is a super name too

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BEIJING – China supported the American-backed U.N. resolution on Iraq after deciding it was "conducive to the political solution" of the issue and gave the Security Council power over enforcement, the government's Xinhua News Agency said Saturday.
Quoting Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan, Xinhua said China voted for the resolution Friday in hopes it would push the Iraq problem toward a peaceful solution.
"We would like to stress that the Security Council shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding international peace and security as endorsed by the U.N. charters," Kong was quoted as saying.
China has always stressed that any action, military or otherwise, should be done through the Security Council, where it is a permanent member and holds veto power.
"The purpose of the resolution is to achieve the disarmament of Iraq through effective inspections," Zhang Yishan, the acting Chinese representative to the United Nations, was quoted as saying. "The text no longer includes automaticity for authorizing the use of force."
Kong and other Foreign Ministry officials have said repeatedly that while Saddam must allow weapons inspectors full access, the international community must also respect Iraq's sovereignty — always a hot-button issue for China, which views territorial integrity as its most pressing foreign policy issue.
"China always believes that to pursue a comprehensive solution to the Iraq issue, the sovereignty, territorial integrity and reasonable concerns of Iraq should be respected," Xinhua said.
It said the United Nations should consider suspending and eventually lifting the 12-year-old sanctions against Iraq if Saddam complies with the inspections.
Later Friday, China issued a joint statement with Russia and France about the resolution, saying it effectively made sure the use of force on Iraq was not automatic.
"It is our hope that Iraq will seriously implement the resolution, fully cooperate with U.N. weapons inspectors and fully comply with its disarmament obligation so as to create conditions for an early and comprehensive resolution of the question of Iraq, " Zhang said.


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Netflix 2021 Film Preview
Netflix released a very exciting update this afternoon!
The streamer teamed up with Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson to tease all of the new movies coming to the service this year.
And with a brand new film dropping every week, we're in for a real treat.
From Halle Berry's directorial debut to a Melissa McCarthy superhero epic, there are lots of exciting titles on the way.
Here are just a few we have to look forward to over the next 12 months:
The Harder They Fall
The Kissing Booth 3
To All The Boys: Always And Forever
The Woman In The Window
Army Of The Dead
Outside The Wire
Malcolm & Marie
Also on the way are:
Back To The Outback
Escape From Spiderhead
Don't Look Up
The White Tiger
The Last Mercenary
Tick, Tick... Boom!
Speaking on the announcement Netflix revealed the full slate 'ranges from superheroes, to westerns, thrillers, rom-coms, action, comedy, and sometimes all of those things combined'.
'Get hyped, people, because this year is gonna be a big one.'

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This is the DS6WR, the first SUV from Citroen's posh DS brand, and one that'll take on the Land Rover Freelander, BMW X3 and the rest next year.
Sam Philip15 April 2014
DS6WR: it’s a posh Citroen SUV
France cooks up a fine-looking Freelander rival, but will it make it to Europe?
Earlier this week, new Peugeot-Citroen boss Carlos Tavares announced the DS line would move further from its Citroen roots to become a stand-alone brand, and the DS6WR is the first evidence of that newly granted independence.
Set for an official reveal at the Beijing show next week, it'll launch in China later this year before commencing a leisurely assault on other markets around the world.
The ‘WR' stands not for ‘Warm Regards' nor ‘Water Resistant', but ‘Wild Rubis', the name of last year's China-focused concept that previewed this production SUV.
The DS6WR stands 161cm in height and 455cm in length, making it a few centimetres longer, though a little less tall, than a Land Rover Freelander.
It's front-wheel drive only, albeit with something called ‘Grip Control' that Citroen says negates the need for four-wheel drive ‘on all types of terrain'. Polar explorers, we suspect, may beg to differ, but front-drive's fine for the most of us.
Unlike the 300bhp hybrid Wild Rubis, the production DS6WR will launch with petrol engines only: a pair of 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinders making 160bhp and 200bhp, both feeding a six-speed auto gearbox. If and when the DS6WR reaches Europe, we'd expect it to sprout a diesel or two.
And we rather do hope the DS6WR makes it to Europe, because - to our eyes at least - it's a tidy-looking SUV. Reckon it could be a hit on these shores?
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Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, 3/2/2021 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds
Game: Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL
Odds/Point Spread: Detroit (+9.5)
The Detroit Pistons (9-25) go to Amalie Arena on Tuesday where they'll take on the Toronto Raptors (17-17). Toronto opens this matchup as 9.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 215.
The Detroit Pistons faced off with the New York Knicks and went home with a loss by a final score of 109-90 in their last contest. Detroit finished the contest having earned a 38.4% field goal percentage (28 out of 73) and made 9 out of their 32 3-point shots. When they shot from the free throw line, the Pistons knocked down 25 of their 31 attempts for a percentage of 80.6%. With regard to pulling down rebounds, they compiled a total of 41 with 8 of them being on the offensive end. They also doled out 16 assists for the contest as well as forcing the opposition into 11 turnovers and earning 8 steals. In reference to defending, Detroit allowed 51.2% from the floor on 44 out of 86 shooting. New York doled out 23 dimes and had 9 steals in the matchup. On top of that, New York snagged 41 rebounds (6 offensive, 35 defensive) and had 7 rejections. New York finished the contest at 80.0% at the charity stripe by burying 8 of 10 shots. They made 13 out of their 26 attempts from long range.
Jerami Grant is a guy who had an impact in this contest. He scored 21 points on 7 out of 19 shooting. He played 30:56 minutes played and snagged 8 boards. Grant walked away from this one shooting 36.8% from the field but wasn't able to get an assist. An additional guy that came through in this matchup for the Pistons was Saddiq Bey. He grabbed 5 rebounds in his 31:58 min on the court. He ended up going 25.0% from the field for this contest by shooting 3-of-12 (10 points). When this game wrapped up, Bey wasn't able to get a dime.
Detroit will take the court with a record of 9-25 for the year. They cough up possession 14.7 times per contest and as a team they are committing 20.7 fouls per game. As a unit, Detroit is pulling down 42.7 rebounds per game and is sitting with 811 dimes this year, which ranks 19th in basketball in terms of passing. The Pistons are shooting 34.7% on shots from downtown (422 of 1,217) and 77.7% from the free throw line. They currently have an average of 107.5 points per game (26th in the league) while shooting 43.8% from the field. When they are on defense, the Pistons are able to force 15.0 turnovers per contest and they draw 20.9 fouls. The Pistons defensively are allowing an opponent shooting percentage of 47.9% (511 of 710) and they surrender 45.5 rebounds per game as a team. They are currently ranked 20th in the NBA in allowing assists to the opposition with 855 surrendered on the year. They concede 37.6% on shots from distance and they rank 14th in the league in opponents points per game (112.0).
In their last game, the Toronto Raptors took home the win by a final score of 122-111 when they played the Houston Rockets. The Raptors were able to corral 37 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 48 in this matchup. They also coughed up the ball 12 times, while getting 6 steals in this matchup. The Rockets had 24 personal fouls for the contest which took the Raptors to the free throw line for a total of 27 tries. They were able to make 26 of the free throws for a rate of 96.3%. With regard to shots from distance, Toronto buried 16 of their 41 attempts (39.0%). When the final whistle was blown, the Raptors shot 40 for 89 from the field which had them shooting 44.9%. The Raptors allowed the Rockets to knock down 39 out of 91 tries from the floor which had them shooting 42.9% for this game. They went 34.0% from 3-point land by going 16 of 47 and walked away from this one shooting 17 of 20 at the free throw line (85.0%). In regard to how they rebounded, Toronto permitted Houston to snag 37 overall (7 offensive).
Norman Powell was important for the Raptors for the contest. He knocked down 10 of 15 for the contest giving him a field goal percentage of 66.7%, and added 3 rebounds. Powell recorded 30 points in his 32:48 mins on the court and tallied 1 assist for the game. One more player that ended up playing a role for Toronto was Fred VanVleet. He came away with 4 assists in 38:08 mins on the court, and he knocked down 6 out of 23 from the floor. VanVleet ended the game having shot 26.1% from the field in addition to contributing 25 points and 4 rebounds.
Toronto has a record of 17-17 on the campaign. Toronto has totaled 3,837 pts so far this year (112.9 per game) and they snag 41.9 rebounds per game. The Raptors are responsible for committing 21.9 personal fouls every game and they go 83.2% from the free throw line. As an offense, the Raptors are connecting on 45.2% from the floor, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 25.1 times per contest (14th in the NBA) and they turn it over 13.7 times per game. The Raptors on the defensive side of the court are 8th in basketball in PPG given up with 110.4. They have forced 16.4 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 45.2% from the floor (7th in the league). The Toronto defense gives up 37.2% on shots from 3-point land (475 of 1,277) and opponents are knocking down 79.7% of their free throw shots. They concede 26.4 assists and 44.9 boards on a nightly basis, which ranks 27th and 19th in the NBA.
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[This was originally written to be a comment under Jérôme's diary The cost of wind, the price of wind, the value of wind, but due to its length, I am posting it as a diary.]
An article in the May issue of The Atlantic makes the case that the mineral neodymium -- "necessary for the lightweight permanent magnets that make Prius motors zoom and for the generators that give wind turbines their electrical buzz" -- may become a bottleneck on wind turbine production. And since "in 2006, nearly all of the world's roughly 137,000-ton supply of rare-earth oxides came from China", according to Irving Mintzer, "a senior adviser to the Potomac Energy Fund who sees shortages stifling clean-tech industry":
"If we don't think this through, we could be trading a troubling dependence on Middle Eastern oil for a troubling dependence on Chinese neodymium."
But I haven't been able to find much about this issue on the web.
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On March 9, an "industry analyst" named Jack Lifton -- referred to in the Atlantic article as by no stretch your standard environmental activist ("I don't give a rat's ass about global warming") -- wrote on the Gerson Lehrman Group website that:
If wind powered turbines are to be used to generate electricity in the USA, and if those turbines are to use the lightest weight most efficient electric generators then each megawatt of capacity will require one tone of neodymium.
There is no significant neodymium production surplus.
Therefore the neodymium would have to be obtained from new production and such production would have to be over and above the total projected demand for 2014 already estimated at 38,000 metric tons, 50% greater than today's production and demand.
The only possible sources for this extra production would be:
1. Lynas Corp (Mt. Weld, Australia),
2. Arafura, Ltd (Nolan's Bore, Australia)
3. Molycorp (Mountain Pass, california)
4. Great Western Minerals Group, Ltd. (Hoidas Lake, saskatchewan, Canada),
5. Avalon Rare Metals (Thor Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada), or
6. Thorium Energy, inc. (Lemhi Pass, Idaho).
Not a single one of the above mining ventures has yet produced a single gram of commercial rare earth metal, although numbers 1 and 2 above are claimed to be 'ready to go," and 3 above was until 2000 a producing mine, which in 1994, for example, was the world's largest single point rare earth mining and refining operation with an annual total production of 20,000 metric tons.
There is no point in getting excited about building the structural components for wind power electricity generation in Michigan or anywhere else if the turbine generators cannot be built due to natural resource limitations.
Perhaps the brilliant minds of Wall Street and Washington should revisit their knee-jerk opposition to American mining, before they make plans for renewable energy sources.
Apparently, this was not the first time he has written about neodymium, as earlier on January 26 Nuclear Green Revolution wrote that:
I have been unable to find independent verification of Lifton's claim that one ton of neodymium or so is required for every MW of wind generating capacity.
and in the comments to the post, "donb" writes in response to another comment:
Jim Baerg said
Something that is unclear from this post is to what extent a shortage of neodymium would affect other sources of electricity.
Wind turbine designers like to use neodymium permanent magnets (of fixed strength) because the generators are relatively small (a few MW compared to over 1000 MW in some large nuke plants) and need to be light weight to reduce demands on the tower structure.
For a ground-based power plant, heavier but much less expensive steel and copper are used to make electromagnets that have controllable strength.
There are additional details. <...>
I won't even get into the uncontrollable output power of wind turbines.
Irving Mintzer, quoted above from the Atlantic article also noted in an NPR interview, on November 21, 2008 that in addition to being dependent on "not so friendly parts of the world" (i.e. "the northeast Sangha [?] region of the Congo, the site of a ten year Civil War that's killed about five and half million people, on the Tibetan plateau in China, and parts of eastern Siberia") for lithium and cobalt for electric car batteries, we may also become dependent on China for neodymium:
Richard Harris [NPR Reporter]: ... A cautionary tale comes from the story of the element neodymium, which is used in those incredibly useful rare earth magnets.
Irving Mintzer: You'll find them in virtually every pair of ear-plugs attached to a teenager in the United States that will allow iPods to walk down our streets.
Richard Harris [NPR Reporter]: Neodymium is also important in hybrid automobiles. Not in the batteries, but in the engines and braking systems.
Now, 95% of neodymium comes from China, and last year, demand within China shot way up.
Irving Mintzer: So the Chinese cut off exports, which caused a modest amount of indigestion in countries like Japan and the United States where auto production of hybrid vehicles was looking increasingly promising.
Richard Harris [NPR Reporter]: Mintzer says the lesson here is not that we should abandon lithium batteries, but that we need to be better prepared to switch to alternatives if the need arises. And unfortunately, the federal government and industry has [sic] focused a huge percentage of battery research solely on lithium-ion technology.
Irving Mintzer: My suggestion is that we give up our desire to pick a single winner in the battery field and begin to look at what the range of possibilities are [sic].
Richard Harris [NPR Reporter]: Patrick Moseley is president of the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium. <...> And Moseley says lithium isn't the only game in town. They've developed a lead battery that will work in a hybrid car and is $700-800 cheaper than the nickel-metal hydride batteries used in hybrids today. <...>
But lead probably won't work in plug-in electric cars. Those cars need a lot more batteries than hybrids, and lead is, well, heavy as lead. So Moseley says some companies are at least poking around with some more out-there technologies, like zinc-air, sodium nickel chloride, and other exotic chemistries.
Moseley: I think it's probably a wise government that pursues more than one line of research.
Richard Harris [NPR Reporter]: The question now is whether that new technology will be available for fast enough, if the lithium-ion juggernaut runs into some sort of trouble.
And so should we also be as concerned about the supply of neodymium? Are there alternatives to it? Or is there enough outside of China to sustain a continued expansion of industry that is dependent on neodymium?

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With a stay at Quality Inn & Suites in Niagara Falls (Fallsview), you'll be minutes from Greg Frewin Theatre and Skylon Tower. This family-friendly hotel is close to American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls.
Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
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Happy Birthday chickpea. You are a big 4 today. Wow, 4! I just blinked and here we are, watching you make your own birthday blueberry muffins.
A little over four years ago, I was resting my puffy ankles at home smugly vowing to never become one of those gushing parents on social media who over shared baby details and photos (oops!). I had no idea then how much you would change me. How much I could love. And how much I would wish for life to just slow the heck down. I blinked, and my little baby is now my little lady.
The difference between three and four has been mind blowing. When did you get so smart? So tall? So confident? Where did all that sass come from? I might raise an eyebrow but secretly I love it – don’t ever lose it!
This year we’ve not only been able to to watch your mind and body grow, but your heart too. For someone so small, your heart is huge! Your kindness, your empathy, your passion, makes my own heart swell.
We’ve asked so much of you over the last year:
When Harry was sick, you never once sulked when you weren’t centre of attention. You patiently came to most of Harry’s hospital appointments – you even held his hand while he had his blood tests. Oh how he hates those. You didn’t know it, but you made Mummy brave.
When Daddy left us for two months to start his job in America, you were so understanding and so strong. You made Mummy brave.
When we took you out of your beloved nursery, away from your gorgeous friends, you never cried. You were excited about the future and all it’s possibilities. You made Mummy brave.
When we left your old home, your old familiar bedroom, Granny and Grandad, your home country, you didn’t drag your feet. You didn’t tantrum. You just took what you needed in your little Peppa Pig bag and held my hand all the way to Heathrow. You made Mummy brave.
I was bursting with pride watching you march in to your new pre-school the other week. Not a drop of fear, only excitement. On your second day, you raced in wearing a Simba Lion King mask as you wanted to make your new classmates and Miss Anette laugh. Your confidence blew me away.
Every time I start to worry about making new friends here in America, finding a new job, or finding our first home, I look at you and I’m inspired. I’m reassured. We’ve got this!
Thank you for being more than I ever imagined. Thank you for teaching me on a daily basis. And thank you for making me want to be a better person. You are the little lady who made me a mummy. My first. But forever my baby.
All my love, always, dodgy accent and all!

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text: This is the sequel to the great man's autobiography, Fly Fishing by J.R.Hartley. "Our hero is back, recalled to rummage once more in the creel of reminiscence". "...Will appeal to everyone, even [especially?] those who have never held a rod". And all who remember that advert. "In the Yellow Pages TV advert, first shown in 1983, he was seen phoning second-hand bookshops in pursuit of a copy of Fly Fishing by J.R. Hartley. The payoff came when he tracked down a copy, asking for it to be reserved and revealed that he was the author." Daily Mail obituary for Norman Lumsden 30-11-2001. Norman Lumsden played the author in the TV advertisement. It was so popular that writers Russell and Lapsley were commissioned to provide a text for this, up-to-then fictitious, book.


The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a new ‘Making Ends Meet’ report covering the financial health of American households. Since 2019, the annual Making Ends Meet consumer surveys showed improvement in financial health during the first few years of the Covid pandemic, due in part to a tight labor market, reductions in consumer spending, and access to pandemic-related relief programs. However, data from early 2022 revealed a decline in several key measures, as well as a rapid deterioration in financial health for Hispanic consumers, consumers under the age of 40, and low-income renters.
In addition, while unemployment remains low, more than 37% of households were unable to cover expenses for longer than one month if they lost their main source of income. Utilizing data collected from the survey, as well as from the CFPB’s Consumer Credit Panel, the report focused on several measures of consumer financial health.
Nearly 37% of households report that they could not cover expenses for longer than one month, even with accessing savings, borrowing money, selling assets, or seeking help from family and friends. The report also finds that, in 2022, one in eight households also experienced lost income from unemployment or reduction in work hours, and roughly one-third of households experienced a major unexpected expense, including vehicle repair, unexpected medical expense, or a household repair.
The report discusses how consumers also faced frequent income uncertainties, as income variability increased sharply from 2021 to 2022. The increase was particularly large for Hispanic consumers and consumers under age 40. Also, while racial and ethnic groups applied for credit at similar rates, Black and Hispanic consumers were more likely to be turned down or not receive as much credit as they requested.
Among renters, 31% missed at least one rental payment in the previous year. Nearly 18% of student loan borrowers have annual incomes under $125,000 and loan balances under $10,000.


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HI! I was just wondering if anyone knows someone who does good make-up (natural looking..not caked-on)?
I keep seeing that most of these make-up artists are about $75 or more! I think that's a little steep... I mean, I guess it's fine...but I'd prefer to find someone who is $50 or under.
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Haryana's wheat production of 130.69 lakh tonnes with productivity of 5,182 kg per hectare in 2011-12 was the highest in the country. The previous year, too, the state had registered the highest wheat production in the state with 116.3 lakh tonnes of produce and productivity of 4,624 kg per hectare.
Two farmers of the state were given award of Rs. 1 lakh each along with a citation for the highest production of wheat per hectare. Ram Kumar of Sisai Bolan village in Hisar district produced 7,700 kg wheat per hectare, the highest ever in the country. Anita from Pasina Khurd village of Panipat district, who produced 6,320 kg wheat per hectare, the release said.
"Haryana had been the second largest contributor of foodgrains to the Central pool with the contribution of 86.65 lakh tonnes of wheat in 2011-12," Hooda told the media later. He called the bonus of Rs. 65 per quintal in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat inadequate and hoped that higher price was in the offing.
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Now is the Time. Tell Congress to Ban Federal Use of Face Recognition
At the local, state, and federal level, people across the country are urging politicians to ban the government’s use of face surveillance because it is inherently invasive and dangerous. Many U.S. cities have done so, including San Francisco and Boston. Now is our chance to end the federal government’s use of this spying technology.
Tell your Senators and Representatives they must pass the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, S.681/HR.1404 . It was recently introduced by Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Cori Bush (MO-01), Greg Casar (TX-35), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09). This important bill would be a critical step to ensuring that mass surveillance systems don’t use your face to track, identify, or harm you. The bill would ban the use of face surveillance by the federal government, as well as withhold certain federal funds for local and state governments that use the technology.
Cities across the country have banned government use of face surveillance technology, and many more are weighing proposals to do so. From Boston to San Francisco, Jackson, Mississippi to Minneapolis, elected officials and activists know that face surveillance gives police the power to track us wherever we go. It also turns us all into perpetual suspects, increases the likelihood of being falsely arrested, and chills people’s willingness to participate in first amendment protected activities.
Face surveillance also disproportionately hurts vulnerable communities. Over the last few years, at least five Black men were arrested and jailed after being falsely identified by face recognition technology. The problem isn’t just that studies have found face recognition disparately inaccurate when it comes to matching the faces of people of color. The larger concern is that law enforcement will use this invasive and dangerous technology, as it unfortunately uses all such tools, to disparately surveil people of color.
This federal ban on face surveillance would apply to increasingly powerful agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Customs and Border Patrol. The bill would ensure that these and other federal agencies cannot use this invasive technology to track, identify, and misidentify millions of people.
Face surveillance is the stuff of dystopian science fiction. Let’s ban government use of face surveillance before it’s too late.
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Pitt FB Recruiting
Pitt Contacts Georgia Southern Transfer DB Anthony Wilson
The transfer portal will open back up on April 15, the same day Pitt concludes its spring session with the Spring Game, but the coaching staff is already evaluating.
Pitt will have areas it will likely supplement — offensively and defensively — via the transfer portal, and it appears that the coaching staff is preliminarily looking into adding more depth on the backend.
247Sports’ Chris Hummer first reported, and PSN confirmed, that Pitt has reached out to Georgia Southern transfer Anthony Wilson.
Wilson — a 5-foot-10, 200-pound safety originally from Columbia, South Carolina — has spent the last four seasons at Georgia Southern, earning All-Sun Belt honors in each of the last three seasons.
In his three seasons, playing in 37 games (36 starts, including all 25 over the last two seasons), he’s recorded 241 tackles (144 solo), 10.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions, 20 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Wilson was a leading tackler last season for the Eagles, recording 101 tackles (60 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, an interception, five pass breakups, a forced fumble and a recovery.
Pitt is working a new safety duo into the starting lineup this spring, replacing Brandon Hill and Erick Hallett as they head to the NFL, and Javon McIntyre, P.J. O’Brien and Steph Hall (and Florida transfer Donovan McMillon) are in the mix.
Defensive back depth, especially experienced depth, is never a bad thing, and Wilson will have two seasons of eligibility at his next location.


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Not My Story To Tell has passed the nomination stage for this award. The winners will be announced August 21. I’ll keep you posted.
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I got an exciting email yesterday from Claire Harris Perkins from Book Club Talk Radio Club. She said she’s writing a￼ self-help book for authors called How to Stand Out From the Crowd with your Book Marketing and would like to use my back page blurb as an example of how to attract readers. I… Read More My Blurb is Going to be Featured in a Book
I got a package in the mail from my union. As many of you know, I retired in October after working with the school board for thirty years. You can read more about how I combined my book launch with my retirement party here. I received this certificate with a monetary gift today.
A fellow blogger sent me a link to a magazine/blog that has many wonderful contributions from the bipolar community and professionals. I sure wish I’d had this information years ago, when I was trying to make sense of what Justine was going though. I’ve written two books on our experiences. You can get them on… Read More Great Resource to Learn About or Help People with Bipolar Disorder
The people who have already read my memoir, Not My Story To Tell know that many of my experiences raising a daughter who had mental health issues wasn’t easy or fun. It was scary and heartbreaking. That does not mean I became negative or angry, however. The opposite happened. I became more positive in order… Read More Positivity Attracts Positivity
I just received a phone call that has left me warm and fuzzy. A woman I met in Florida, who just happens to live close to me in Canada read my memoir, Not My Story To Tell, gave it to her daughter, who in turn recommended it to her daughter. The twenty-four year old granddaughter… Read More My Readers Warm My Heart
Read the article in People Magazine here.
This is an extremely important article on how improvements can be made in treating people with mental health issues. I expressed my frustrations in my memoir, Not My Story To Tell about my daughter, Justine’s struggle with a broken system. Rethinking Therapy was in the Globe and Mail Newspaper today. It makes many valid points.


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MUMBAI: Beyhadh 2 fame actress Jennifer Winget is often seen sharing her pictures and videos on her social media platforms. The actress recently took to her Instagram account where she revealed that she is learning about trotting. Jennifer shared a stunning video where she was seen riding a horse. The actress captioned the video as We’re taking it slow.…One Trot at a time.
Just before the weekend, the actress took to her social media handle where she drops glamorous pictures of her slaying in her cowgirl looks. In the pictures, Jennifer was seen wearing a black Jodhpurs tight-fitting trousers along with her Paddock boots. She captioned the pictures as Some posing for the gram before we saddle up.
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The pictures went viral on the internet and soon her fans started commenting on the pictures. A user wrote I think you’re now obsessed with horse riding @jenniferwinget1 don’t forget to share all photos you take. While one another fan wrote You are an inspiration to me mam, I really appreciate and love you Ma'm. An obsessed fan even went on to say that the actress should be cast in the Hindi version of Vampire diaries. One more user wrote I loved the pictures!!! If there's more, we want to see them too.
On the work front, Jennifer Winget was last seen in the film Phir Se... Which was premiered on Netflix. Her last outing on the Television was for the show called Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein in which she made a special guest appearance. She was also seen in the web series Code M where she played the character of Monica Mehra.
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The soft thud of a wooden block hitting the print table is the rhythmic backdrop to the centuries-old craft of block printing. Despite India's embrace of 21st century technologies, the craft persists, carried out in the crepuscular light of thousands of workshops across the subcontinent. Quite when it evolved is unknown but the earliest surviving block prints, cotton fragments retrieved from Fustat in Egypt, have been dated to the 9th century. Made in Gujarat, these fabrics speak of India's dominance of the global textiles trade. Indian artisans supplied the medieval trade with the Arab world and heirloom textiles for Indonesia, as well as the craze' for chintz in Europe that was stoked by the East India Companies. But India's position waned under the impact of British colonial policy and the Industrial Revolution which transformed manufacturing and shifted the centres of production and trade to the West. Prior to that, the ability of Indian dyers and printers to produce multi-coloured, patterned, colourfast textiles had confounded the rest of the world. The secret' lay in the artisans' knowledge of natural dyes and mordants chemical agents that make fibres receptive to dye and fix colour on cloth. Use of mordants was married to the application of resists media such as wax, mud and lime and gum paste which reserve areas of the cloth from the dyes - allowing the printers to build up complex patterns through multiple stages of printing and dyeing with plant-derived colours such as indigo and madder. Regional specialities developed: the Coromandel Coast of south India was renowned for painted and printed kalamkaris which, modified for the European market, became known as chintz; Jaipur was known for small floral butis motifs; nearby Sanganer earned a reputation for syahi begar, fine red and black printing on a startling white ground made for the courts of Rajasthan; the dabu (mud resist) prints of Bagru were used as skirt lengths (fadat) by Rajasthani women. In the neighbouring state of Gujarat, Kachchh district became famous for ajrakh, a textile printed on both sides of the cloth with complex geometric and floral designs, dyed with indigo and madder; worn by Muslim cattle herders it remains an emblem of regional and caste identity. Revived through government, NGO and entrepreneurial interventions since the 1970s, block prints have become increasingly popular, and production is flourishing in the workshops of Kachchh, Machilipatnam and the Jaipur area.
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Well, an injury to a Giant shouldn’t be surprising to Giants fans because 6 players have already been placed on IR and Ahmad Bradshaw may be heading there soon. Last week late in the fourth quarter, Hakeem Nicks hurt his hamstring-his hamstring that has been hurting him throughout the season. As of today, Nicks told reporters that he is feeling better but does not want to risk playing and injuring it further more. While talking to the media, Nicks said he would rather miss this week to be careful with hamstring than land himself on shelf for 3-5 weeks. This weeks game versus the Patriots is a big game- a rematch of SuperBowl 42 in which the Giants won 17-14. If Nicks were to miss this game, the Giants would be missing their number one WR and best player on offense besides Eli. My question to you is, should Nicks play and risk injuring his hamstring even more?


A documentary from the award ceremony in Oslo, 10 December 1934. British Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Arthur Henderson receives his Prize from Fredrik Stang, Chairman of the Nobel Committee. Mr Henderson then delivers his acceptance speech (the last part). From SF Veckorevy 1934-12-10.
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Christopher Lorek and Stephen Shaw were members of the bureau's Hostage Rescue Team, which stands ready to deploy around the nation and the world. They died while training offshore near Virginia Beach, Va.
Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies (KOGT) signed a significant software contract with Chinese National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) to deliver the class-leading SiteCom
Lloyd’s Register’s Global Technology Center in Singapore held its inaugural Offshore Technical Committee last week with representatives from national and international oil companies,
Given the high frequency of oil spills in offshore drilling operations, the decision to green-light drilling operations in the Belizean Barrier Reef led to a fierce national debate. It appeared the government was likely to prevail. But things have now changed in Belize.
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UK's Newcastle University to lead a national centre for subsea & offshore engineering in a major drive to develop new materials & technologies. The Neptune
If you're a rich person hiding your money from the taxman on a tiny island nation, you'd better call your bank. (Also: fuck you.) A massive trove of documents has exposed the offshore holdings of hundreds of individuals and companies...Show More Summary
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Japan to begin the world’s first offshore drilling operation to extract frozen natural gas locked under the seabed. Japan Oil, Gas & Metals National Corp.
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New York Jets General Manager Joe Douglas has spent the majority of the offseason racking his brain, searching for a monumental upgrade at the wide receiver position. Douglas’ interest in acquiring a game-changing receiver has been extremely public in a league that typically prefers to operate behind closed doors. The Jets made an aggressive offer in an attempt to acquire disgruntled receiver Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this offseason, only to witness Hill prefer-and-agree to move to their division-rival Miami Dolphins instead. Since their efforts to acquire Hill failed, the Jets were loosely (and perhaps falsely) tied to blockbuster moves for D.K. Metcalf, A.J. Brown and most notably, Deebo Samuel. Douglas entered the 2022 NFL Draft with a pair of top-10 selections at his disposal and swiftly addressed the receiver position in a more affordable fashion, given the upheaval in guaranteed dollars the receiver market has experienced in recent months. New York’s offseason-long hunt to secure the services of a notable pass-catcher reached its ceremonial conclusion when they drafted former Ohio State standout Garrett Wilson with the No. 10 overall selection on Thursday. Wilson now fills out an impressive group of receivers that already included Corey Davis, Elijah Moore and Braxton Berrios, whom Douglas made sizable investments in over the two most recent offseasons.
In Wilson, the Jets are getting a dynamic receiver with and without the ball in his hands. Wilson is electric in the open field and was quite possibly the best run-after-catch receiver prospect in the entire draft class. Short-area quickness and well-developed feet have helped Wilson craft a diverse release package that places stress on opposing cornerbacks. It’s unclear whether Wilson will operate from the slot or on the boundary at the next level, but his abilities should pair well with Moore, who can match his inside-outside versatility. Should Wilson ultimately live in his expected landing spot in the slot, it shouldn’t be viewed as a less valuable selection. Elite slot pass-catchers are all the rage in today’s pass-happy league after we just witnessed Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp lead the league in every meaningful receiver-related statistical category. It’s a copycat league and slot receivers are more important today than ever before.
Wilson’s explosive skill set should immediately form a fearsome pairing alongside sophomore-quarterback-to-be Zach Wilson, who showed considerably more promise as his rookie campaign progressed. After all, Wilson’s selection is centered around New York’s desire to invest all of their chips into their franchise quarterback. Zach Wilson’s off-script abilities and gunslinger approach matches well with Garrett Wilson’s skill set as a pass catcher. Adding Wilson to the fray at receiver should allow Offensive Coordinator Mike LaFleur to craft a more creative and balanced offense that commands spacing issues alongside a prominent vertical passing attack. It’s the way of the league today and Wilson certainly moves the Jets closer to achieving their desired offensive identity and output.
Douglas has completely revamped and retooled New York’s offensive approach by adding exciting, high-level talent since he marked his arrival in East Rutherford in June of 2019. Wilson is the latest example of his aggressive roster-building procedures. In addition to the Wilson’s, Davis, Berrios and Moore, Douglas has drafted or signed several intriguing talents including running back Michael Carter and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. Douglas has also added three new starting-caliber tight ends this offseason alone by signing Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah in free agency before drafting Ohio State’s Jeremy Ruckert with a late third-round selection. The signing of Laken Tomlinson helps fill a sizable hole at guard and the drafting of Breece Hall in the second-round gives the Jets more versatility in the backfield alongside the undersized Carter and Tevin Coleman.
Douglas is hellbent on cultivating one of the league’s best offensive attacks and he’s been willing to spend the capital necessary to bring his vision to reality. The Jets’ offense undeniably became more difficult to defend against at the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft. Wilson fits New York’s scheme and wishes like a glove so Douglas can finally sleep peacefully at night. His months-long search for a receiver has reached its end.
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Ages of the Moon By Sam Shepard Peacock, Dublin Until April 4 Rating: ****
American playwright, film and theatre director, actor and author Sam Shepard’s latest creative foray was written specifically with two actors in mind. Unsurprisingly, in this endearing play, Stephen Rea and Seán McGinley fit their respective roles like gloves.
They play lifelong friends with strikingly different personalities who, over the course of one night - over a couple of bottles of bourbon -m use, argue and reminisce about life, love, sex, death...
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MIDDLETON - Traffic was blocked for about seven hours Wednesday near Middleton after a semi truck carrying a load of tortillas rolled on eastbound Interstate 84.
The crash happened at about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday between the Sand Hollow Exit and Middleton.
Idaho State Police say 32-year-old Michael McDaniel of Puyallup, Wash. fell asleep at the wheel. The truck veered off the road, and overturned when McDaniel steered back toward the interstate.
All lanes of the eastbound interstate were shut down and traffic was diverted around the crash scene on to Old Highway 30.
McDaniel was wearing his seatbelt when the crash happened. He was taken to the West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell with minor injuries.
Reed Hollinshead with the Idaho Transportation Department says the tortillas are very heavy and they had to be loaded off the truck first before it could be put upright.
Police dispatch says the scene was cleared around 1:30 p.m. and eastbound traffic is flowing normally again.
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2 edition of cost to the U.S. economy of drug abuse found in the catalog.
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U.S. costs due to abuse of tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription opioids Alcohol, drug and suicide death rates in the U.S. in , , and Alcohol, drug and suicide death. Inflation and growth in the U.S. population have driven the economic effects of alcohol abuse and drug abuse higher since (see table below). Based on these two effects, the estimated total costs of alcohol and drug abuse are projected to have increased percent between and
Drug Alcohol Depend. Author manuscript; available in PMC Apr 1. Drug Alcohol Depend. Apr 1; (): 98– Corresponding author. See other articles in PMC that cite the published article. Estimating the cost to society of individual crimes is essential to the economic evaluation of many social programs, such as substance abuse Cited by: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE All costs reported in red italics are in thousands. April The Economic Impact of Illicit Drug Use on American Society ii Acknowledgement This publication was sponsored by the United States Department of Justice, National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC). It was prepared under agreement WMYP with.
Economic Costs of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Mental Illness, Dorothy P. Rice U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, - Alcoholism - pages. Economic Costs. The economic cost of drug abuse in the United States was estimated at $ billion in ,1 the last available estimate. This value includes: $ billion in lost productivity, mainly due to labor participation costs, participation in drugabuse treatment, incarceration, and premature death; $11 billion in healthcare costs.
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The Executive Office of the President’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) contracted an economic analysis of the cost of drug abuse in the United States in,and Most recently, the now defunct National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC) determined in that the economic cost of drugs to was $ billion in (NDIC ).
Illicit drug use cost the U.S. economy more than $ billion inaccording to estimates from a study by the Department of Justice’s National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC). The study, The Economic Impact of Illicit Drug Use on American Society, was produced on behalf of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Tobacco: $ billion. The total economic cost of smoking annually includes nearly $ billion in direct medical costs for adults and more than $ billion in productivity that's lost because of effects from exposure to secondhand smoke and untimely death.
Alcohol abuse: $ billion. The Annual Cost of Addiction to Marijuana: $7,+ Though Marijuana is not considered to be as addictive as other illicit substances, it is still a Schedule 1 drug (a category for drugs with low medical efficacy and high addiction potential).
In California, the average cost of weed per ounce is $ Actual Cost of Drug Abuse in U.S. Tops $1 Trillion Annually The real cost of the nation’s drug epidemic is equal to 5% of U.S. GDP Posted The economic toll is beyond staggering.
The yearly annual economic impact from the misuse of prescription drugs, illicit drugs or alcohol is $ billion. Think about that number for a second. That is an economy-wrecking number. inthe economic cost of the opioid crisis was $ billion, or percent of GDP that year.
This is over six times larger than the most recently estimated economic cost of the. Costs of Substance Abuse Studies have shown the annual cost of substance abuse to the Nation to be $ billion in (Harwood, ). More specifically, Alcohol abuse cost the Nation $ billion. Tobacco use cost the Nation $ billion.
Drug abuse cost the Nation $ billion. 48/, recommended that the Commission should consider including the issue of the economic and social consequences of drug abuse and illicit trafficking as an item on its agenda.
At its thirty-eighth session inthe Commission was presented with an earlier version (E/CN.7//3). So then, the total costs of illegal drug purchases, and society costs comes to around $ billion, or % of you add the society costs of dealing with tobacco and alcohol abuse (not including purchase costs), then the total becomes more than $ billion, or 4% of GDP - more than all America spends on schools or housing.
One of the most tangible examples of the dangers of misusing prescription drugs comes from the opioid crisis, which the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) estimates cost $ billion in. The economic cost of drug abuse in was estimated at $ billion. This value represents both the use of resources to address health and crime consequences as well as the loss of potential productivity from disability, death and withdrawal from the legitimate workforce.
This. Substance abuse costs our Nation over $ billion annually and treatment can help reduce these costs. Drug addiction treatment has been shown to reduce associated health and social costs by far more than the cost of the treatment itself.
Treatment is also much less expensive than its alternatives, such as incarcerating addicted persons. For example, the average cost for 1 full year of. The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy estimates that drug abuse in the United States cost $ billion in (the last year for which such statistics are available).
Opioid abuse costs U.S. economy billions. The opioid epidemic, which has taken hundreds of thousands of lives in the U.S., has also taken a massive toll on the economy, according to a.
Economic consequences of drug abuse 1. Drug abuse inicts immeasurable harm on public health and safety around the world each year, and threat-ens the peaceful development and smooth functioning of many societies.
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The new estimate for the annual total cost is based on the first major Federal study since of the adverse economic effects of drug addiction, and .sample of the types of costs associated with drug abuse.
Lastly, the benefits of drug abuse interventions derive from the avoided costs of drug-related consequences, so these cost estimates can be combined with program outcomes to estimate the dollar benefits of drug abuse interven- tions.
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I was lucky to meet EJ a little over a year ago. Right before I left for Australia. Unfortunately, when I get back from Australia, he moved to Portland, but thanks to yee ol’ internet, we’ve become quite good friends regardless.
I love his work, through all his ventures. Kid has got a good eye, and an even better vibe and overall attitude. Finally, he came back home for a stint over the holidays and I got to shoot with him and his buddy Dan Caron.
I had only met Dan once before this, but he too has a great eye, awesome energy, and a knack for a good photo.
I’ve never shot with two photographers at one time before, so it was a cool experience and the outcome was sick. To see the same shoot through two different perspectives and lenses. EJ shot with film, and Dan shot with a DSLR.
For the sake of convenience and not knowing how else to break these up, I will put EJ’s photos first, then break and put Dan’s photos with respective credits to each.
Let’s do it.
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Maria Menounos Interview “The Walking Dead” Laurie Holden
Apologies to any fans of The Walking Dead actress Laurie Holden but yes, she had to get cropped out for us to focus on DAT ASS by Maria Menounos. (Don’t worry, Laurie’s not cropped out in the Gallery) Maria did her duties as she interviewed Laurie at The Grove for Extra TV. As fans of the show you can read up on reviews in The Walking Dead category As for Maria, well, that epic booty continues to shine across the Internet. That is all. Please enjoy responsibly.


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Engin Çaglar was born on August 28, 1940 in Istanbul, Turkey as Çaglan Övet. He is an actor, known for Çingene aski paprika (1969), Yalniz adam (1969) and Civan Ali (1970). He is married to Filiz Vural.
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Engin Çaglar was born in Istanbul, Turkey

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