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Pinpointing how Colvin & Earle became a formal artistic enterprise is tricky.
The veteran songwriters have been admirers of each other’s music for decades, even to the point of Shawn Colvin recording a version of Steve Earle’s forlorn “Someday” on her “Cover Girl” album in 1994. But the comparatively recent decision to tour as a duo, which resulted in the June release of the aptly named “Colvin & Earle” album, was, as Colvin outlines, a two-fold process.
“It was my idea to put some shows together and do a little tour with Steve,” she said. “I was enjoying putting packages together where you would get together with an artist and no one would open or close. The show would be together. We would be together onstage the entire show, swapping songs, singing and playing on each other’s songs, telling stories and so on. It just sounded like something fun. Audiences really like that kind of thing, too. We would have kind of a package deal, two for the price of one.
“Then once we got into it, Steve felt that there was something really special going on and that we ought to make a record. So that was Steve’s idea, where it was my idea to pair us in the first place and do some concerts.”
You know, we wrote and even recorded with the idea, with the feeling of necessity, that we could pull this off with just two instruments and two voices.
To say “Colvin & Earle” is a collection of duets homogenizes what the two have intended. Duets, in today’s modern music context, usually translate into a cut-and-paste manner of recording with artists often in different studios in different cities at different times. “Colvin & Earle” offers nine of its 10 songs as full collaborations with both artists singing in unison throughout. Only one song, “The Way That We Do,” separates them within verses.
“We thought we could pull it off,” Colvin said of the approach. “We loved the way our voices blended and just thought, ‘Let’s don’t have it where you sing most of the verses and I’ll sing on the choruses, then we’ll switch it up.’ That was deliberate and it worked.”
Similarly, five out of the six original tunes on the album were jointly written. The other, the finale song “You’re Still Gone,” began with an idea passed along years ago by fellow songsmith Julie Miller that Colvin, and later Earle, added to.
“The approach was kind of similar for all the songs. It nearly always started with a musical idea from one of the two of us and the lyrics would develop from there. We just sat in a room and pounded them out.”
The remaining tunes were covers. Colvin suggested the blues warhorse “Tobacco Road” and Emmylou Harris’ “Raise the Dead.” Earle brought in the Rolling Stones classic “Ruby Tuesday” and the 1964 Ian & Sylvia folk nugget (and 1965 pop hit by We Five) “You Were On My Mind.”
“They were just fun to sing,” Colvin remarked. “That was it. Steve’s term for it was ‘fantasy camp.’ I mean, who doesn’t want to sing ‘Ruby Tuesday?’ It’s not really a duet, but that was one of the things that was fun about doing these covers. We knew we wanted to sing together throughout the entirety of the songs, so I think that makes them a little bit different.”
While “Colvin & Earle” was recorded with a rustic ensemble immediacy courtesy of ace producer and guitarist Buddy Miller, the duo’s current shows jettison band support altogether. That allows Colvin & Earle to be strictly the product of Colvin and Earle.
“We go into our own catalogs a little bit so we can give the people what they want to hear. But we do stay onstage together the whole time and play everything on each other’s stuff that isn’t on the record. We perform the whole record as well, so it’s just the two of us.
“You know, we wrote and even recorded with the idea, with the feeling of necessity, that we could pull this off with just two instruments and two voices. That was really important to us, because that’s how we started when we did the shows together that jump started this whole thing. I feel like we accomplished that.”
If you go
Colvin & Earle
When: 7:30 p.m. July 26
Where: Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St.
Call: 800-745-3000, 859-233-3535

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The Chilaw Additional District Judge has ordered that no demonstrations or protest marches could be carried out near the Munneswaram Devalaya in Chilaw between August 13 and 22.
Judge K.K. Liyanage made the order based on a request by the Chilaw Police.
According to reports rumours were being spread that the Devalaya has organised its animal sacrifice ritual on the August 21 and that some people were planning to hold a protest in the vicinity of the Devalaya.
However, the Munneswaram Devalaya trustees had earlier announced that they were not organising any such ritual this year. (Jude Samantha)

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Event waits can be safely moved before a render pass start, since event setting and resetting commands cannot happen inside one. We don't need to go that far, but we can use this to record the wait in its own separate job and then execute this job before the binning commands recorded in the secondary command buffer when we execute the secondary into a primary.
ca4b42a51df v3dv: implement vkCmdWaitEvents for secondary command buffers
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src/broadcom/vulkan/v3dv_private.h | 6 +++
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Now, an official court of inquiry (CoI) has identified a fuse as the culprit for the February 26 mishap. Of course, no one will be punished for the failure of the fuse. Yet, the inquiry into the air crash has for the first time held the Defence Research and Development Organisation's Pune laboratory responsible for the accident. The report, which was sourced by Outlook, recreates the incident in damning detail. Soon after takeoff, Khanna followed the lead aircraft in the squadron, flying at a distance of 13 km. His target located, Khanna released the bomb. In less than one-tenth of a second, the fighter pilot and his plane exploded.
The report blamed the FBRN-4I fuse, fitted on all 1,000-pound bombs used by the IAF. The fuse had inherent design deficiencies. It didn't have any "unsafe indicators" nor were its sensors functioning. This, said the report, was what caused the explosion. The fuse was designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment, DRDO's Pune-based lab, which had copied it from an old Soviet design.


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My place is close to Central line Gants Hill station, Tesco, Sainsbury, Iceland, Famous Club, Pub and fine dining restaurant and cafe. You’ll love my place because of the location, the cosiness, the high ceilings, and the people. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, families (with kids).
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I'm a friendly professional mum of two, would love to provide my hospitality during my free time for the people who are travelling either for business or leisure

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FT.com site : How mutual support swept a path to VC funds.
24 January 2006
Financial Times (FT.Com)
(c) 2006 The Financial Times Limited. All rights reserved
Clearswift is the company behind MIMEsweeper, the popular security product that "sweeps" e-mails for viruses. It
is used by 15,000 organisations, including 40 per cent of the Fortune 500 index. E-mails may also be screened on
behalf of the originating company for harmful content such as defamatory language, pornography or confidential
Such holistic protection has grown in popularity, not least because a few stray e-mails have achieved worldwide
Protection can be achieved in three main ways: by licensing software for installation on a company's computers;
installing a message-filtering appliance at the gateway to an intranet; or as a managed service, where a third-party
company filters all ingoing and outgoing messages through its own systems.
The company was established in 1982, as Net-tel, by four colleagues, including John Horton, chief executive,
whose industry background included the UK's General Electric Company and Acorn Computer.
Net-tel exploited the market for e-mail software until Microsoft began to dominate in the mid-1990s. Then it focused
on content-filtering, building high-security systems for many well-known corporations on the back of UK
government contracts that required high security.
In 2001, Net-tel completed a first round of VC fundraising through Richard Anton at Amadeus Capital Partners and
was renamed Clearswift. The following year it acquired a rival, Content Technologies, and with it the
Today, it has 230 staff in the UK, the US, Germany, Japan and Australia. Turnover was about GBP24m ($43m) in
the year to March 2005. It has been in profit for the past five quarters.
John Horton, 59, worked as a software engineer at GEC and a technical director at Acorn Computer before co-
founding Net-tel, the company that eventually became Clearswift. He stood aside as chief executive after
completing his first round of venture capital investment and is now company secretary. He also oversees
government-grade, high-security projects.
The story of how I came to meet Richard Anton starts with an American entrepreneur, Andy Demari, who
collaborated with Net-tel on various projects in the early days. He put me in touch with an ex-colleague of his from

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As biomethane is connected into the national gas transmission network for the first time, read on to find out how farms can produce not just the food we eat but some of the fuel to cook that food and heat our homes too.
Cows might not be the most obvious source of fuel, but a Cambridgeshire farm is the first to show how at least some of the gas you use to heat your home or cook your dinner might have been produced with our bovine friends as a starting point.
Somerset Farm, owned by Biocow, has established a system to produce the clean, renewable biogas, biomethane, from cow waste. In a process known as anaerobic digestion, the waste is sealed in tanks without oxygen, where the material is then broken down by naturally occurring micro-organisms and biogas is produced.
Now, for the first time in Great Britain, biomethane from the farm is being fed into the national gas network where it is then mixed in with regular methane. The plant will support up to 15,000 cubic metres per hour of biogas flows which is enough renewable gas to supply ten households every hour.
Ian Radley, our Head of Gas System Operations, says ‘Alongside hydrogen, biomethane will play a critical role in the journey to Britain achieving net zero. We’ve collaborated closely with Biocow on this innovative project to ensure we met their needs and ultimately successfully connected their site to the National Transmission System, supporting the transition to a low carbon economy and paving the way for similar projects in the future.”

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The Address | Benghazi – Libya
TRIPOLI – The Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) will send thirty Libyan doctors to Italy to help the European country fight the Coronavirus pandemic.
The announcement came within a short statement released on Tuesday by GNA’s Foreign Ministry about a phone conversation between GNA’s Foreign Minister, Mohamed Siala, and his Italian counterpart, Luigi Di Maio.
The two top diplomats focused their discussion on the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the Tripoli-based ministry.
GNA’s Foreign Ministry did not disclose any details about its decision but said it was made in coordination with the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC).
This comes a week after the United Nations warned that the humanitarian crisis in Libya is worsening due to severely damaged health system and medical services, which have “limited financial resources and face shortages of basic equipment and medicines.”
Libya has recorded 20 cases of COVID-19 so far.

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At Viollier, we have a committed team consisting of a total of 30 specialists (pathologists, cytopathologists, and dermatopathologists) covering the entire diagnostic spectrum.
Viollier has implemented a number of measures to ensure quick and precise diagnostics:
- Every histopathological and cytological report is double-checked by a second pathologist.
- All cases in which a malignancy has been diagnosed are diagnosed by two different pathologists independently.
- Every day, we jointly assess cases under a multi-observer microscope and discuss them as a team.
- All microscopes are fitted with discussion bridges, which means that cases can be discussed at any workstation at any time.
Molecular pathology has seen dynamic advances in recent years, and has now become an indispensable part of the examination of cell and tissue samples. It helps to prepare precise diagnoses and forms the basis for increasing personalization in medicine with tailored treatments in the face of the growing incidence of tumors.
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Optimized processes and our own Switzerland-wide pick-up service minimize turnaround times. In general, the results of biopsies and extragenital cytology are reported on the subsequent working day, and those for excised materials and ectomies after two working days.
Our pathologists from Viollier are committed in numerous tumor boards. These boards serve as a forum for looking at selected topics or cases from an interdisciplinary perspective, and for discussing diagnostics and treatment.
Rapid Incision Diagnostics
Intraoperative rapid incision examinations are offered not only at our locations in Allschwil, Epalinges, and Geneva but also in addition on site in numerous hospitals.

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» Dog Toys
» Dog Collars
» Dog Barking
» Dog Supplies
» Dog Food
Dog Breeding is something anyone who owns a female dog has to think about unless they are spayed.
There seems to be a lot of discontent about breeding a dog. Breeders seem to think that anyone who gets puppies is a puppy mill, and they are always going on about responsible breeding.
Female dogs come on heat for one thing and one thing only and that is the continuation of the species. It is the law of nature so if you have a bitch you will end up with puppies unless you have it spayed. If you have unwanted puppies and you canít give them to friends take them to the animal shelter and they will take care of them.
In my opinion I think most puppies are accidental and then the mother dog is spayed. After the problems with the first litter, you donít want to go through that again. Most dog owners just want a companion not an extended family so they are not really into breeding. It is just nature doing her thing.
There are puppy mills out there and in some cases the conditions the dogs live under, are terrible. I donít approve of that. And really with the over population of dogs there should be enough pups to go around without specially breeding dogs to get puppies to sell.
Just remember most unwanted puppies and dogs that end up at the shelters are put down, so if you want that to happen to your puppies, breed as often as you like.
Anyway if you have puppies and you need supplies try out these pet stores they are the ones that keep me supplied.


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The weakest S&P 500 subsector during 2014 was Oil and Gas Drilling, down 46%, which wasn’t very surprising, considering the price of oil dropped 50% from its peak in June through the end of the year. That subsector has risen 6% this year through Monday’s close, showing that there’s plenty of buying taking place. Most other subsectors within energy declined last year, but only three have risen so far in 2015.
Utilities, or energy companies, in Maryland offer customers information to know how much they are spending on electric supply each month. Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., for example, provides a tool known as the Standard Offer Service, which shows customers how much they can expect to pay for energy supply each month. Current supply rates show that BGE customers will pay 8.225 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh). ChooseEnergy.com, as of mid-May, offers a 36-month plan that could save 13 percent on that rate now.
Then, in 2002, Texas deregulated the electricity market and everybody cheered! Except that, sure, deregulation opened up the market to competition that may (or may not) have resulted in lower rates, but it introduced a whole host of other issues. These issues may not have been factors before but now they’re critical when you’re on the look-out for cheap Houston electricity providers.


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Barry Coppinger, speaking after a conference held at Cleveland police headquarters to examine the implications of the ‘Transforming Rehabilitation’ proposals, said it was clear that the Government had given little or no thought to the different approaches needed to deal with women offenders.
The Commissioner, who supported the conference and made facilities available at the force headquarters in Ladgate Lane, backed the views of the House of Commons Justice Committee which has said that women were an ‘afterthought’ in the plans which will see responsibility for the management and supervision of most offenders removed from the public probation service and handed over the private contractors.
He explained “The overwhelming view within the criminal justice system is that the Government’s headlong rush to probation privatisation is both ill-thought out and fraught with potential dangers.
“The fragmentation which will occur as a result of putting what are categorised as low and medium risk offenders under the control of private contractors, whilst what is left of the public service is responsible for those classed as high risk is bound to increase risks—especially as in reality many offenders move between categories if the risk they pose to the public changes.
“At the conference a senior official from the Ministry of Justice attempted to reassure the agencies and organisation represented at the conference that the plans would not threaten service to women offenders but I do not believe she convinced many.
“The Chairman of the Justice Committee Lord Alan Beith stressed the need to recognise that women face very different hurdles from men in moving towards a law-abiding lifestyle—and, as the Howard League for Penal Reform has underlined, it seems that handing over probation services to big private security firms is the Government’s priority—and that will inevitably put at risk specialist services for women offenders.”
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THE GUY AT THE BAR. His story goes well beyond the beer in front of him and the game on television. He has years of bumps, bruises, and scars from life's left and right fist. He's been tossed around, knocked down, and beat up. His story is not unique. It's all of our stories. It's the story of the human condition. At some point in life we've all been The Guy At The Bar - a little roughed up and broken, but presenting ourselves to the world with a beer in hand and smile on our face.
Author Adam Griffin was The Guy At The Bar during one of the worst things a human can go through — the loss of a child. This is his story. It's not a story of death and despair however. It's a story of persistent hope. It's a story of finding the good piled well beneath the crap. And it's a story of feeling the sunshine once again through far too many clouds. This is a book for the hurting. It's a book for the healthy. It's a book for anyone along for the ride above ground. It's a book ... for humans.
We never left you
Rick and Beth Olsen
After unspeakable tragedy, one couple must forge its own path to healing in the bittersweet true story, We Never Left You.
One moment, Beth and Rick Olsen were enjoying an ordinary life filled with all the joys and frustrations of raising their two children, Josh and Jessie. The next moment, a drunk driver plowed through a red light at eighty miles per hour, hitting their van and changing everything.
The death of both their children launched Beth and Rick down a long and winding path toward simple survival — and eventual healing. As shock gave way to the cruel reality of their loss, they began receiving messages that proved the existence of life after death — a welcome sign that aided them in moving forward.
The Olsens soon attempted traditional healing methods but quickly found that counseling did nothing to help them get a grasp on their monumental loss. They then turned to nontraditional approaches — a decision that led them to Peru. It was there they finally began to undergo the immense physical, mental, and emotional changes that allowed them to understand everything — including the accident — happens for a reason.
The death of someone we love cracks us open inviting us to become the person we were born to be. This is the book Tom Zuba wishes he had read after his daughter Erin died. And after his wife Trici died. It's the book he wishes he'd been handed following his son Rory's death. But Tom had to live it. First. Before he could write it. For you. In the beginning, Tom did grief the old way. Repressing, denying, pretending, numbing and stuffing every feeling and every emotion that arose. He created pain on top of pain until he began searching for a new way. A new way to do grief. Once he gave himself permission to mourn, healing began. Along the way, Tom discovered that: * Grief is not the enemy. Grief can be one of our greatest teachers. * It's the stories we tell that determine whether or not we will heal. * We will always have a relationship with the people we love that have died. * We were not born to suffer. We were born to be radiant. There is a new way to do grief. Let Tom Zuba teach you how.
How do you recover from the loss of a child?
When David Alison's son died in a car accident, he did what any other parent would likely do: spiral into extraordinary grief. Though the heartbreak he experienced was profound, he could not shake the feeling that his son, Davey, was still around and trying to communicate with him.
Could consciousness survive physical death? David's engineering background did not allow for that concept, yet those feelings remained.
In this story, David walks the reader through the experiences he had connecting with his son, the resources he found to satisfy the doubts from the left side of his brain, and the tools he used to create a new relationship with his son across the veil .
Two-year-old Greta Greene is sitting chatting with her grandmother on a park bench in New York when a brick crumbles from a windowsill overhead and strikes her unconscious. As she is rushed to hospital in the hours before her death Once More We Stars leads us into the unimaginable.
Her father Jayson and mother Stacy begin a painful journey that is as much about hope and healing as it is grief and loss. Even in the midst of his ordeal, Jayson recognizes that there will be a life for him beyond it - if he can only continue moving forward, from one moment to the next, he will survive what seems un-survivable. With raw honesty, deep emotion, and exquisite tenderness, he captures the fragility of life and the absoluteness of death, and most important of all, the unconquerable power of love.
This is an unforgettable memoir of courage and transformation - and a book that will change the way you look at the world.

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I recently managed to make a ‘regular’ fight stick for the PC/XBox 360/PS3 using an oak shelve that I glued together and used a table saw and a router to trim the sides. I used an Akishop PS360+ board, a Sanwa JLF joystick and 30mm Seimitsu buttons on top and Sanwa 24 mm buttons on the back. All cables were sleeved with carbon look sleeves from watercooling.co.uk and an USB plug from Neutrik.
I even found a guy on the internet who makes custom washers and got an oak washer for the stick. The entire stick was then treated with some furniture oil to make it resistant to the sweat of my hands. And then the gaming could begin…
The back side had a transparent piece plexi glass to show off the inside of the stick.
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What were the measurements of the wood and what tools were used?
The stick is made from three pieces of glue laminated oak boards (18 mm thick) that were glued together to make a total height of 6 cm including the aluminum feet. The depth of the stick is about 18 cm and the width is roughly 32 cm. I used a table saw for cutting the sides of the stick. A jigsaw and a router were used to cut out the hole for the electronics. A 30 mm forstner drill bit were used for the Seimitsu buttons on top and a 24 mm forstner drill bit for the Sanwa buttons on the front. The countersunk holes for the front buttons were made with a router. The cut-outs for the aluminum feet were done with a router as well. The plexi glass were cut out by hand and the corners were made with some rough sandpaper 🙂
Did you buy the aluminum feet from an online store? I’m having a really tough time finding similar feet for my project.
Hi there. I got mine from Arcadeshop.de (link), but they have been sold out for quite some time. You can get better (and way cheaper) alternatives on ebay if you search for something like ‘aluminum isolation feet for tube amplifier turntable speaker DAC‘ – like these I got in black (link). They are made of solid aluminum while the ones from arcadeshop.de were made of plastic. I’m currently working on a small batch of fight sticks for the Commodore 64 (link) made from a solid oak plank so I got a whole bunch of them 🙂
Good luck with your project!
This looks fantastic! Very clean. In what way did you mount the joystick hardware without screws protruding from the top of the enclosure? Did you use tee nuts or some other method?
Thanks! I used selftapping screws and some washers to ensure that I did not protrude the top. However, e-nuts or insert nuts may give an even cleaner finish 😉
Hi, how did you get such perfect circle shapes routed around the countersunk button holes and nice rectangle around the joystick plate? It’s all so precise. When I hand route it’s rsthercwonky…
The countersunk holes are made with a ‘rabbet router bit’. The diameter of the bit and the size of the ball bearing controls the amount of material that is being removed (the width of the countersunk hole). The ball bearing is lowered into button hole which then acts as a template/stencil. If the button holes are perfect in shape, the countersunk hole will be too. If not, you’ll get dents in the countersunk holes…
The hole for the joystick is made using a wooden template/stencil and the template guide bushing adapter that came with my router. The wooden template makes it really easy to make perfect shaped holes. You can see the wooden template I made using a cheap MDF board and my template guide bushing adapter here (link1, link2). The finished joystick hole in a solid piece of oak with the recessed edge for the plexiglass can be seen here (link). The recessed edge was also made using a rabbet router bit 😉
Thanks for the reply! I planned on using a rabbet bit to do the recessed plex so that’s a great use for the additional recess around the button holes. I also have some scrap so should be able to make a template for the joystick as well. My stick should end up very similar to yours but I’m going to be using walnut with white buttons. Thanks again for the post and for the inspiration!
Your welcome 🙂 Walnut with white buttons sounds really nice! Yep, the template trick makes it really easy to make pro looking holes. Good luck with your project!
Hey bud, can you let me know how to make those counter sink holes for start, select, and home?
Yes 🙂 You can find the specific router bit used for the countersunk button holes here (link).

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So ended the summer, and things on the site, in the fruit garden, the vegetable garden and the flower beds have not diminished. Have a lot to catch in this season, so as not to regret the losses in the following.On the site
In the fruit garden
- Shape living hedges, and evergreen shrubs, trim them one last time this season.
- From grafted plants (roses, hydrangeas, lilac, etc.) to cut wild growth (not just at the surface of the soil, and dig out the root neck).
- Faded flowers of roses, do not remove, cut them to shelter for the winter. Pruning will stimulate new shoots, and now it is undesirable to have matured already available.
- If desired, you can plant conifers, heathers and deciduous shrubs. The chance for a successful landing increases with the acquisition of seedlings with closed root system.
Fall planted conifers are well accustomed
- Collect and compost fallen leaves.
- Card lawn rake, removing dead grass. Bald spots will vzryhlite and sow again, pour. Lawn grass keep mowing.
- For cover heat-loving perennials collect dry leaves of oak, birch and other woods, put into bags and store in a dry place until use.
- For the preparation of soil mixtures, gather pine needles, larch.
- If the site is located on a slope, do it across the slope of the groove and earthy cushions, the result is reduced flushing of the soil.
The sweep of the lawns from fallen leaves — autumn is necessary and obligatory procedure
In the garden
- Collect ripened pears, apples, plums, hawthorn, nuts, sea buckthorn, ash, etc., recycle or put in storage.
- From the trunks of the trees, freed from the fruit, remove the trapping zone. Gently remove the lichens, dead bark, which often overwinter pests, burn. The fork of large tree branches clean, rinse with a solution of copper sulphate.
- Sanitary pruning guide, cut a ring of dried, broken or diseased branches. Thickening crown branches don't touch until spring. Let the slices dry day, the next day zamazhte garden pitch.
The cleansing of the trees from dead bark
- On Apple and pears primanita actively growing young shoots, so they have time to ripen before the frost.
- Gather all the fallen, from the trees took off mummified and rotten fruit, remove from the site.
- If you are going to add a new garden to plant fruit bushes or trees, prepare planting holes in advance.
- Plant woody cuttings of red and black currants for reproduction. Previously laid horizontally shoots formed from the above-ground part and root system, divide and transplant to a permanent place.
- Buy plants in nurseries or garden centers with a good reputation, be sure to find out (better record) grade and main characteristics. Purchased on the market a seedling can be very frustrating when they start to bear fruit, remember that.
The collection of wild plants — the key to a healthy garden
In the flower beds
- Gather the harvest of peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, etc., recycle (freeze, can, use as food).
- If pumpkins were not planted plates to prevent podgnivaniju, do it.
- Dried cucumber, remove the whip, and the tops of the tomatoes. The vacant place sow radishes or dill, for Nov get fresh greens.
- At the end of the month to plant winter garlic and onions-ovseiko (sets of diameter less than 1 cm, which is not until the spring dolerit).
- After the first light frost to start harvesting cabbage.
Planting winter garlic
- Remove lost decorative annuals.
- Seedlings of biennials (Pansy, forget-me-nots, sweet Williams, daisies, mallow, etc.) will be transplanted to the permanent location, observing optimal for each distance. Landing pour (preferably with the addition of fitosporin-M), the soil over mulch.
- Overgrown perennials, the flowering of which occurs in spring and early summer (periwinkle, bleeding heart, bergenia, arabis, daylilies, Hosta, astilbe, iwanicki, etc.), divide and sit down. Landing think, imagine how they will look with growing plants, you get a winning composition.
Divide and transplant overgrown perennials (pictured host)
- Late-flowering chrysanthemums can be transplanted into containers as possible while maintaining the integrity of the earthen coma. Placing them in a cool room or unheated porch will be a long time to enjoy the bright colors and smells characteristic bitter flavor (by the way, useful).
- Have faded perennials (rudbeckia, Phlox, daylilies, astilbe, Echinacea, coreopsis, etc.), remove the stems and dead leaves. Yellowed stalks of lilies completely cut off. The leaves of irises shorten to 15 cm, bare rhizomes, cover them with soil. The leaves of peonies cut off, leaving stumps of 5-6 cm, so as not to inadvertently tear up the bearings. Pour the perennials with a solution of a fungicidal drug, a better biological action, to prevent root rot.
- Dig up tuber, bulbotuber, bulbs (Calla lilies, begonias, gladiolus, tuberose, Dahlia, incarvillea, etc.). Let the leaves fully dry up, then remove them. Treat tubers, corms, bulbs solution preparation Maxim, dry, define the storage in a suitable place.
Dug clubdelicacy before storage, you must process (photo gladiolus)
- Collect seeds of favorite annuals (Tagetes, heirloom petunias, gazania, etc.), let dry and lay on a paper bag, sign it.
Do not tighten with autumn cases area, in a garden, the flower beds in the garden. If not today, then tomorrow will be raining, and there before the snow nearby.published
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Greece will try to revive a debt relief deal needed to avoid a potentially disastrous default when it resumes talks on Thursday with its private creditors in Athens.
Greek Premier Lucas Papademos will meet with Charles Dallara, managing director of the Institute of International Finance, a banking lobby, and Jean Lemierre, senior adviser to the chairman of French bank BNP Paribas.
The (euro) 100 billion ($129 billion) private debt writedown is a vital condition of a new bailout for Greece, which has been relying on international rescue loans since May 2010.
The recession-plagued country is at the heart of Europe’s debt crisis, and fears that it could become the first of the 17 euro states to default have roiled global markets over the past two years.
If the writedown fails, Greece will be unable to repay a (euro) 14.5 billion ($18.77 billion) bond on March 20. If that happened, it could then be forced to leave the euro, which would be disastrous for the country and destabilize the rest of the region.
Under the deal, banks and other private sector investors would swap their Greek government bonds for new ones with half the face value, longer repayment deadlines and potentially lower interest rates.
Following intensive talks in Athens last week, Dallara said private bondholders had made the “maximum” offer that would ensure the bond swap is voluntary, as initially intended, warning that the alternative was a Greek default. But eurozone finance ministers later increased the stakes, urging bondholders to accept a lower interest rate — well below 4 percent on average — on the new bonds.
The IIF said in a statement that the goal of the talks is to agree on all outstanding legal and technical issues as soon as possible.
Papademos’ interim coalition government is hoping to conclude the negotiations by the end of this week, despite disagreements over the terms of the deal, which is intended to make Greece’s borrowings sustainable in the long term by lowering the debt burden to 120 percent of GDP by 2020 from 160 percent in 2011.
“We hope the process ends quickly and we are able to implement the agreement, because the (writedown) must take place and the (new international bailout) must be signed if we want to keep financing the economy,” government spokesman Pantelis Kapsis said.
“Developments could potentially be very rapid, and a series of issues could start to be concluded in a matter of days,” he told private Flash radio.
Key members of the IIF had met in Paris on Wednesday to decide how to proceed after the eurozone countries demanded lower interest rates on the new bonds.
The eurozone ministers have taken a tough stance because whatever debt relief Greece doesn’t get from the investors will have to come from them and the International Monetary Fund, the country’s bailout rescuers.
“To ensure debt sustainability for Greece, it is essential that a new program be supported by a combination of private sector involvement and official sector support,” William Murray, an IMF spokesman, said late Wednesday.
Murray said the IMF has not asked the European Central Bank, which holds more than (euro) 40 billion ($52 billion) in Greek government bonds, to play any specific role in relieving Greece’s debt pile. The ECB, as a public sector holder of Greek debt, is protected from any writedown.
“The Fund has no view on the relative contribution of private sector involvement and official sector support in achieving” the target of cutting Greece’s debt-to-GDP ratio to 120 percent, Murray said.
Also Thursday, Greek regulators announced an extension of a short-selling ban at the Athens Stock Exchange, first imposed on Aug. 8, 2011 to avoid excessive volatility and financial speculation.
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Coronavirus pandemic has changed everything including the Holy month of Ramadan with global lockdown and Mosque closures in 2020. This has certainly impacted the near two billion followers of Islam as the pandemic left a feeling of sadness because of the inability unable to go to pray in the Mosques, unable to have the communal events of serving sunset meals (Iftar), be able to perform late prayers in the evening known as ( Taraweeh) or Joy of the Heart prayer) among a long list of social events. Kids did not have a chance to celebrate the Holy month or (Eid) Feast that commemorates the end of Ramadan Holidays and was replaced by drive thought events with kids remain in the cars and get a gift or a balloon rather the traditional carnivals with ongoing celebrations for 3 days. Many Muslims felt isolated, saddened, unable to travel during Ramadan to perform a mini-pilgrimage called (Ummra) in Makka, Saudi Arabia, or go anywhere to visit family and friends during this special holiday!
That is why everyone wanted to get rid of those sad memories and replace them with hope and optimism as everyone can not wait for Ramadan to arrive!.
Ramadan is fast approaching but not fast enough for many as Ramadan is expected to start around April 13/14th. Muslims dream about witnessing Ramadan again and feel the awesome experience once more in their lifetime. Yes, there has been good news with the slow gradual return of people to be able to pray in the Mosques while wearing masks, observe social distancing, use hand sanitizers, temperature checks and take full precautions. Now, also more and more people are getting COVID-19 Vaccination and feel optimistic about making up for the lost Ramadan season in 2020. There have been longing for all Ramadan activities to resume with so much charity, reaching out to the poor and needy in the community to deliver life-sustaining meals and food assistance to all mankind without exception as this reflects the spirit of Ramadan. Fasting from sunrise to sunset is a strong reminder of what less fortunate people go through all year round. Ramadan teaches humility, patience, and honesty as God Almighty is watching us 24/7.
Ramadan is a great opportunity to get rid of bad habits like smoking, overeating, backbiting, and arguing. Ramadan brings humanity together to make a better world where we can help each other. Fasting softens the hearts of people to forgive, make reconciliation and reflect on life events. Ramadan is a strong reminder of being focused on doing good deeds which are rewarded without limits!
This is the second Ramadan season during the pandemic which teaches us not to take anything for granted and always be grateful for the opportunity that God Almighty for allowing us to pray, reflect and give thanks to our Creator.
Ramadan is the month of redemption and sacrifice to serve a fellow human being in need. Ramadan brings opportunities for extra prayers seeking God’s forgiveness, blessings, and mercy to alleviate the suffering of all mankind. Ramadan teaches us to take care of family, friends, neighbors, and community needs as we are all in this pandemic together. Muslims hear the global cry for help and they do whatever they can to help very quietly.
Ramadan is the time for spiritual renewal promoting total wellness and encourages to join in doing good deeds. Children are encouraged to fast starting at seven years of age for few hours and increase gradually over time as they will remember to do the same with their children when they grow up having unforgettable memories of the magic of Ramadan.
There are only two meals in Ramadan, a pre-dawn meal called ( Suhur) tanking up on water, thirst quenchers like yogurt, cucumber, dates, and the second meal called ( Iftar) at sunset being served all over the globe. When you meet someone observing Ramadan, please, show understanding about not being able to eat or drink during the period from sunrise to sunset daily, but allowed after that. You can say, Happy Ramadan or Ramadan Mubarak ( i.e Blessed Ramadan) as a nice and kind gesture to promote peace, friendship, and harmony locally and globally.
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As Greeks cope with another anti-austerity strike – the latest by Athens bus drivers is over job and wage cuts – opinion polls suggest support for parties backing the international bailout is at an historic low.
The day after a snap election was formally set for May 6, two surveys will fuel concern among the country’s international lenders who want a future government to stick to belt-tightening policies.
Both put the conservative and socialist parties’ combined score at under 40 percent, suggesting they may not win an absolute majority in parliament for a potential coalition government.
In contrast, backing for smaller, anti-bailout parties is high, especially for the ‘Independent Greeks’, a new party formed last month.
Amid the election uncertainty, new figures show Greece’s unemployment rate reached a new record high in January of 21.8 percent of the workforce, up 0.6 percent on December.
Budget cuts imposed by the EU and IMF in return for bailing out the country have sparked a wave of closures and bankruptcies.
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Bauch, Nancy (Bauch Design) (Garrison Art Center) (New York, NY, USA)
The Garrison Art Center has a couple of other potters.
One of these is Tom Loggia:
Marsha Silverman (Miami, FL, USA)
(Thrown, altered, carved porcelain vessels and other forms, with
celedon and other fine glazes)
Reuben Naranjo (College of Fine Arts, U. Arizona) (Tucson, AZ, USA)
(Tohono O'odham pottery maker - traditional and progressive)
Ink and Clay (Kellogg Gallery) (Cal State Polytech) (Pomona, CA, USA)
(Annual competition of prints, drawings, ceramic ware and clay
sculpture open to all of the Western States including Alaska and
La Petite XII (Alder Gallery) (Coburg, OR, USA)
(Click "La Petite XII Art Competition") Work on a small scale,
including plenty of clay work.
8th Shoebox Sculpture Traveling Exhibition (Hawai'i University)
(Sculpture that fits in a shoebox) Like the show above, there is clay
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New York Daily News: By Jami Ganz – Chris Rock is sick of the blame game.
The comic on Friday appeared to reference having been slapped by Will Smith at this year’s Academy Awards — this time, just hours after Smith took to Facebook with a long-awaited apology for what quickly came to be known as The Slap Heard Round the World, CNN reports.
“Everybody is trying to a f–king victim. If everybody claims to be a victim, then nobody will hear the real victims,” said the Brooklyn-raised funnyman, according to the outlet. “Even me getting smacked by Suge Smith … I went to work the next day, I got kids.”
“Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” Rock later told the audience.
Smith on Friday appeared somber in a nearly 6-minute video he posted to social media, noting that he had “fogged out” by the time he accepted the best actor award for “King Richard” and failed to apologize to Rock during his speech.
While he apologized to both Rock and his family — including the latter’s younger brother and Smith’s formerly close friend, Tony Rock — as well as his own family, the “Hitch” star continued to describe the altercation as a form of defense after feeling disrespected — though he clarified he viewed it as unacceptable behavior.
Smith slapped Rock after the comedian joked that the shorter hairstyle sported by Jada Pinkett Smith, who publicly suffers from alopecia, looked akin to “G.I. Jane 2.”
While again noting that he returned to work immediately after the incident, he reportedly said, “Yes, that s–t hurt, motherf–ker. But I shook that s–t off.”
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Friday, September 15, 2017.
“The work of these distinguished artists and arts supporters enriches our lives, our communities and our state,” - Gov. Susana Martinez
“Thank you. It’s an honor for me to receive this award on behalf of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Foundation and Don Anderson, who is the real mastermind behind this creative enterprise. For five decades Don has doggedly persisted in providing hundreds of talented visual artists the wherewithal to explore their own creativity for an entire year. There has been no hoopla or self-promotion during these years. In fact his work is still referred to as a hidden gem, secreted in an out-of-way place few know about. But here it is; now fifty years on and counting, a remarkable artistic endeavor worthy of the cover of any art magazine still largely unnoticed by the outside world. But we, the artists, know. We know who Don is and what he has achieved. We know that no one has ever affected our work, our careers, or our lives quite like he has.
New Mexico is familiar with frontiers and pioneers. The Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program is one such pioneer. The residency began fifty years ago, in an age when there were as few as five such residencies in all of the United States. It is now the oldest artists’ residency still active west of the Mississippi River. Today, all told, there are perhaps five hundred or more artists’ residencies nationwide and hundreds more around the world. Don Anderson and the RAiR Program have quietly pioneered a frontier little dreamed of back in 1967. We like to think of these more recent residencies as offshoots of our pioneering efforts and we encourage everyone to support them in any way they can.
I would like to thank the board and members of the Roswell Interarts Organization for nominating our Program for this prestigious recognition, the Roswell Museum and Art Center staff for their ongoing collaboration, along with those kind folks of Roswell who have welcomed and befriended our artists over the years, and lastly, I’d like to thank the current and former artists who have made the residency such a vital micro-climate of culture, way out there on the edge of civilization. It has always been about them from the very beginning.” - Stephen Fleming, Director of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program, (RAiR 1984/85)


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In the wake of Sony’s announcement of a price hike for the PlayStation 5 across several markets around the world, including the Philippines, Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series consoles will stay put.
According to Jez Corden of Windows Central, a Microsoft spokesperson released a statement that will put Xbox fans at ease, saying that prices will not change as they strive to always offer fans great gaming options.
“We are constantly evaluating our business to offer our fans great gaming options. Our Xbox Series S suggested retail price remains at $299 (£250, €300) the Xbox Series X is $499 (£450, €500).”
That’s not to say these consoles won’t be affected by the ongoing global inflation, but this gives players assurance that for the moment, prices will remain as they are. Whether prices change in the future remains to be seen.
This is certainly a clear response to Sony’s recent move to raise PlayStation 5 prices across territories like the UK, Europe, and Japan, citing challenging economic conditions. Many fans across the world are fuming at the price increase, especially since the stock situation is still very low.
In the Philippines, the new price of the PlayStation 5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive is now PHP30,790 from the previous PHP27,990, an increase of PHP2,800.


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Solar glass float furnace restarted in Vietnam
NSG Group recently restarted a float furnace in Vietnam to produce TCO (transparent conductive oxide) coated glass for solar panels. The previously dormant furnace was upgraded as part of a plan announced in May 2018 to expand production capacity of TCO glass to support the growing solar market.
The furnace is one of two lines at NSG Vietnam Glass Industries Ltd, located near Ho Chi Minh City. TCO glass production at VGI has been positioned to support a long-term supply agreement with First Solar, the world’s leading provider of comprehensive photovoltaic solar systems.

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Even though Bitcoin remains in the green, for the time being, it would appear there is some bearish pressure forming on the hourly candles.
As became apparent yesterday morning and early afternoon, the bearish pressure has regained its grip on virtually all cryptocurrency markets.
The past few weeks have not been fun for BitTorrent Token.
As all cryptocurrency markets try to find their next support level, it is only normal some projects will continue to lose value.
Although the current BitTorrent Token momentum is not necessarily all that promising, there is no significant decline to speak of either.
As all cryptocurrencies seemingly prepare for the next leg up, a lot of interesting things will happen throughout the day.
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Noise reduction in chaotic hydrologic time series: facts and doubts
Elshorbagy, A.; Simonovic, S.P.; Panu, U.S.
Fog deposition to Norway Spruce stands at high-elevation sites in the Eastern Erzgebirge (Germany)
Zimmermann, L.; Zimmermann, F.
Rainfall-runoff relations for karstic springs: multifractal analyses
Labat, D.; Mangin, A.; Ababou, R.
Monte Carlo simulation of flood frequency curves from rainfall
Rahman, A.; Weinmann, P.E.; Hoang, T.M.T.; Laurenson, E.M.
Modelling of transport and biogeochemical processes in pollution plumes: literature review and model development
Brun, A.; Engesgaard, P.
Modelling of transport and biogeochemical processes in pollution plumes: Vejen landfill, Denmark
Brun, A.; Engesgaard, P.; Christensen, T.H.; Rosbjerg, D.
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I am thinking about adding another dimension to my “handwoven home” offerings at summer fairs this year and have been tinkering with cushion cover designs. I’ve sewn a bit with my handwoven fabrics, and as my fellow handweaver friends know, it is most certainly NOT like working with commercially made cloth.
However, with some trial and error and an appreciation for the peculiarities of handwoven fabric, one can proceed with confidence and a modicum of caution.
I take a few steps with all of my handwoven fabrics prior to sewing:
- Pre-wash fabrics. This helps the threads of any handwoven fabrics to bloom and to come together. Plus, it helps to remove any residual dyes in the yarns and to stave off future shrinkage.
- Use a rotary cutter and cutting mat, where possible, to cut handwoven fabrics. I just find that the cut edges are a bit cleaner.
- Finish raw edges of the fabrics sooner rather than later. Handwoven fabric is susceptible to fraying. It is looser than commercially made cloth. I do not own a serger. If I did have one, I would serge the raw edges. Since I do not, I use a combination of machine straight stitching and zigzag stitches 1/4″ from the raw edge.
- Use a new (or new-ish) needle in your sewing machine. A sharp needle can make all of the difference. This is one of those cardinal rules that I learned from Nancy Zieman’s wonderful PBS television program, “Sewing with Nancy,” and is also noted in her books. Thank you, Nancy!
- Bias tape is your friend. In some cases, a folded over hem will be too thick. I’ve found this to be the case with overshot fabrics and some wools. A hem finished with single-fold bias tape reduces bulk.
Here are a few photos of some of my recent creations. The tartan wool pillow will be heading to the Horatio Colony Museum, Keene, New Hampshire for an exhibit beginning in May! For more info, please check out the “Fine Craft Shows / Exhibit” page.
The sewing was a fun diversion. But the loom beckons! I am working on some new diamond twill kitchen towels. Bookmarks to follows.
Inquiring minds want to know: do you sew with your handwovens? If so, feel free to offer any pearls of wisdom here!
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Kate, your pillows are wonderful! Your right sewing handwovens is challenging, those seam finishes. “Fray Check” by Dritz can be a help, but can be expensive to use extensively.
Thank you, Barbara! Yes, I’ve found that Fray check can be a bit expensive, too. I have used it on smaller items, like Christmas ornaments.
The pillows are gorgeous! I think if I were going to do a lot of sewing with my weaving, I’d invest in a serger. Have you thought of using some sort of fusible web to give structure and limit fraying?
Thanks very much! I’d love a serger someday! Maybe after our two kids are done with college! I have tried some fusible web products and they work well on fabrics that seem to be made with finer threads and have a smooth, untextured weave. I’ve had limited success getting fusible web to adhere to things like overshot, where I use either a somewhat heavy wool or a 3/2 mercerized cotton for the pattern weft. It is fun to experiment, thought, right? Happy weaving! 🙂


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Rebecca works with BioAg to trial and demonstrate some of their products at their sites in the Upper Murray.
“BioAg has given growers more opportunities to improve their soil health and nutrition. The products have a high concentration of active ingredients allowing our clients to access a cost-effective product that is still of high quality.
The BioAgPhos fertilisers have the ability to be spread on alternating years, which is giving my clients the option of focusing their fertiliser budget on half their farm instead of the whole area annually.
We have also been finding an increase in seedling germination when we use BioAg’s Soil & Seed in our knock-down spray and a jump in quality when the product is added to any of our growing season’s sprays. In addition, we are beginning to see a visual difference in soil organic matter increase and animal health grazing these pastures.”


WHITE PLAINS, NY – June 7, 2019 – The Westchester Knicks, the official NBA G League affiliate of the New York Knicks, announced today its six priority homes dates for the 2019-20 season. For its sixth season, the Knicks will return to Westchester County Center, where all priority home games will be played, including four weekend contests.
“As we prepare for another season of Westchester Knicks basketball, we are extremely excited and thankful for the opportunity to showcase the growth and development of our players and organization,” Knicks Vice President Craig Robinson began. “In addition, we are exceptionally grateful to our fans, the best in the league, for their support both on the court and right here in the Westchester community.”
The full list of priority dates is as follows:
- Friday, December 27, 2019
- Saturday, January 18, 2020
- Saturday, January 25, 2020
- Sunday, February 23, 2020
- Sunday, March 15, 2020
- Thursday, March 19, 2020
The remaining 18 home dates and the entirety of the 2019-20 season schedule, including opponents and times, will be announced at a later date.
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*I believe this bike to be NEARLY 100% original parts from when it was new! (see pics and be your own judge) This bike is nothing less than amazing! It has the look of an original 1950s Schwinn beach cruiser with the technology of the 1990s! It has the LOOK and is an amazingly SMOOTH RIDE!
*This bike has a cool mens B6/Phantom cruiser style frame with original paint and decals, cool SPRINGER FORKS, original screen chainguard, upgraded super soft beach cruiser seat, wide cruiser handlebars, Schwinn script hand grips, aluminum neck, full fenders, and more! I have NEVER seen this particular model! I think it looks really cool!
*This is a great "investment quality" bicycle. Very few were made (yes it was 18 years ago already) It is a low production, highly desirable bike in nice condtiion. If you take good care of it, it will only go UP in value!
*The tires are 26x2.125". They are slightly newer replacement WIDE WHITEWALL tires! It has chrome rims front and rear with a Shimano rear hub!
*The bike is an original single speed with coaster style brakes. (pedal backwards slightly to stop)
*DIMENSIONS The standover height is approx 31". The distance from the floor to the top of the seat post clamp is approx 28 1/2". The distance from the center of the crank to the top of the seat post clamp is approx 18 1/2". The center of the handlebar stem to the center of the seat post is approx 21 3/4". The bike will accomadate most any rider comfortably. The seat height is easy to adjust.
*EVERYTHING about this bike is AWESOME! Take good care of it and it will only go UP in value! It has the LOOK!
*NOTED FLAWS It is not 100% flawless but is cool! The paint looks ok for a 15+ year old bike! (has some chips scratches etc) The chrome is shiney but not perfect show quality. Some of the chrome has surface rust as well as the chain. It could use a serious detail job. (see pics) The bike does not have a kickstand or mount. Both wheels have a slight wobble when you spin them. NOT trying to nit pick the bike, just like to be honest. Overall a SUPER COOL bike that will only go up in value! This could be the star attraction of your collection! IF YOU are looking for a perfect one, keep looking! This one needs some love but has so much potenital! If you click on any of the pics they get very large to show lots of detail. Please take a look at all pics for exact condition and email with any questions before you offer.
*This appears to be a fairly nice original unmolested bicycle unless otherwise noted. A great bike to ride on relaxing days through the park or to the beach. Also would be a nice item to display in a shop, restaurant, rec room, sports bar, etc. Stand out from the crowd and be the envy of people who see you riding by. People will enjoy seeing you on your vintage bike! A great classic bike at a great price
*Why not ride a bike? You will live longer, feel better, and save $$$ vs of the insanely high cost of gasoline. If you are looking for a fun bike to ride and enjoy this may be it! A nice bike to cruise the beach or your local park! Priced way less than a dime store bike that wont be around 5 years from now, much less 30+ years like this one! Please give this bike a good home and DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! Classic bikes are very cool because not everyone on the block has one! People love to see and talk about and ride these classic bikes! They are more popular now than ever before!
*This may be a great Birthday or other special holiday gift for someone! It is never too soon to think ahead and get someone something they may really like!! This starts reasonably with ABSOLUTELY so offer early and don't miss out! These are getting to be hard to find in any condition and to my knowledge, have not been reproduced.
*Sold as is simply because it is used. I try my very best to describe as accurately as possible and disclose anything I am aware of about the bike. PLEASE NOTE that many of the bikes I list have listed have been in long term storage and have not been regularly ridden in a while.(not a bad thing) They may need standard tuning, greasing, may have old tires, surface rust etc. I try to be as honest as possible and never want to disappoint anyone. If you have any questions regarding any specific things concerning the bike, please feel feel to ASK via emali before you offer. Keep in mind you are offerding on a 30+ year old bike that is not a brand new bicycle so it may need minor tuning, cables or cable adjustment, if tires are original, they may or may not have sidewall cracks, etc. I try to be as honest as I can and disclose anything I know about the bike. I want you to be happy with your new vintage purchase but please understand the bike may need some tlc to be road ready.
*By offerding please understand that you are purchasing a used bicycle that may or may not need tlc. If I notice an issue, I always try to note it in the sale listing. I want you to be excited about your new bike and hope you really enjoy your new vintage ride for years to come. Be sure to check out all pics and email with any questions you may have before you offer regarding condition, mechanical items, etc.
*NOTE REGARDING SHIPPING YOUR BIKE Your bike will be partially disassembled and shipped to you in a factory bicycle box. We try our best to package the bicycles carefully to avoid any unnecessary damage caused in transit however, scratches etc are possible to happen in transit which we have no control over once shipped. We try to package well so the bike arrives to you in the same condition as it left us.
*SHIPPING COSTS: Fed Ex, USPS, as well as UPS have recently raised their shipping rates due to the higher cost of fuel. Sorry for the slight increase in shipping costs.
*PLEASE NOTE, I WILL NO LONGER BE SHIPPING FULL SIZE BIKES OUTSIDE OF THE USA. This is due to the high cost of shipping and customs. If you are anywhere outside the lower 48 States including Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico contact me before you offer as shipping will cost more. </b>
*I have lots of other rare bicycles, bike parts and bike accessories, as well as vintage car parts and unique items on sale this week! Check them out! Combine items to save yourself $$$ on shipping! Email with any questions you may have.
Paypal is 's accepted form of payment. Items are shipped every Tuesday and every Friday. Payments received by Monday generally ship on Tuesday. Payments received after generally ship on Friday.
SHIPPING TIME I ship bikes on Tuesdays and Fridays via Fed Ex. Generally, if I receive your payment by 1 pm central time on Monday, it allows me enough time to get your bike to the shop for packing and to ship along with the Tuesday AM shipment. If I receive your payment by 1 pm central time on Thursday, it gives enough time to have it packed and ship Friday AM. If paid after that time, please expect it to go out with the next shipment. (Wisconsin residents ONLY add 5.5% sales tax.)
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The food habits of the mother during pregnancy have direct impacts on the overall development of the fetus. Therefore, take care of what you eat throughout the day for development of the baby’s organs.
Studies have revealed that certain foods have great effects on the memory of the baby and its capacity to learn new things. If you are curious to find out which foods are good for the development of the baby’s brain, we are here to help you.
What to eat to promote growth of brain cells of the baby?
Along with taking prenatal vitamins, it is wiser to consume foods that are high in vitaminA, protein, magnesium, potassium, calcium, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Add these superfoods in your diet to help the fetus stay healthy and grow steadily.
Here are tips to ensure proper development of your baby’s brain through your diet:
- Prenatal vitamin- It is essential to take a prenatal vitamin as the foods we eat are not sufficient for the baby’s overall development. Prenatal vitamin contains all the vitamins required for growth of essential organs like brain and eyes.
- Fish- Fish is always good for the brain health of the fetus. But remember that mercury contamination through fish is the last thing you want. So, eat freshwater fish when you are pregnant and avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish. You can have salmon, Pollack, tilapia, whitefish, and catfish occasionally as their mercury-content is low.
- Protein and iron- You need protein for making hormones and building cells for the growing baby. Yogurt, eggs and meat are some good sources of protein. Also focus on iron intake as iron delivers oxygen to the baby.
- Veggies and fruits- Fresh fruits and green, leafy vegetables are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants give protection to the brain tissue of the baby from damage. So, include blueberries, tomatoes, broccoli and carrots in your daily diet.
- Omega-3 fatty acids- Consume foods like fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids as these acids are great for the fetus’s brain power.
Other tips for boosting the fetus’s brain development
- Some exercises on a daily basis will be beneficial for the mental health of the mother and the baby.
- Studies have revealed that playing music and reading books for the fetus also have positive impacts on the baby’s brain.
- Both parents should talk to their baby every day for assisting mental development.
- Quit drinking and smoking to avoid poor development of the fetal brain.
Always remember that the better the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy, the better the health of the baby. With everybody telling you what to eat and what not to eat, do not end up being frustrated. Giving in to occasional cravings for fast food or ice cream will cause no harm to the baby. So, stay happy, sleep well, practice healthy habits, eat well, gain a steady weight, and wait for your baby to complete your family.

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TORONTO - Jeremy Morin gave Rockford its first and last lead of the game with less than six minutes remaining as the IceHogs edged the Toronto Marlies 3-2 in American Hockey League action Wednesday night.
Morin scored his fourth of the season off a faceoff win by Byron Froese at 14:33 of the third period.
Jimmy Hayes had an excellent chance to give Rockford (5-2-1) the insurance goal with just 2:35 remaining, but was robbed by the glove of Drew MacIntyre. Alex Broadhurst and Terry Broadhurst each scored for the IceHogs.
Toronto pulled MacIntyre with less than two minutes remaining, but could not score the equalizer.
Gregg McKegg and Carter Ashton scored for the Marlies (4-2-0), who suffered their first loss at Ricoh Coliseum this season.
Rockford's Broadhurst brothers erased a 2-0 deficit with two late second-period goals.
Alex Broadhurst cut Toronto's lead to 2-1 at 14:33 of the second period finishing off a 2-on-1 feed from Adam Clendening for his second of the season.
Less than three minutes later, Terry Broadhurst put home a feed from Garrett Ross, who beat out the icing call, tying it 2-2. The goal extended Terry Broadhurst's point streak to four games.
McKegg opened the scoring for Toronto at 4:18 of the first.
Ashton gave the Marlies a 2-0 lead at 8:23 of the second when he pounced on the rebound off a Spencer Abbott's shot.
Abbott, who also assisted on McKegg's goal, has eight assists in his last five games.
Antti Raanta made 22 saves for Rochester, while MacIntyre finished with 17 saves.
Note: The Maple Leafs assigned forward Josh Leivo to the Marlies on Wednesday morning. Leivo had a goal and an assist in six NHL games this season. Wednesday marked Leivo's third game with the Marlies this season.

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PATNA, INDIA (AP) – At least 31 people died and 20 others were hospitalised in serious condition after allegedly drinking tainted liquor sold without authorisation in eastern India, a top elected official said yesterday.
The deaths occurred Tuesday and Wednesday and the victims belonged to three villages in Saran district of Bihar state where the manufacturing, sale and consumption of liquor are prohibited.
The deaths were reported in a district government-run hospital where the sick were brought by their families for treatment, said the hospital chief Dr SD Sinha.
Sale and consumption of liquor were prohibited in Bihar state in 2016 after women’s groups campaigned against poor workers splurging their meagre incomes on drinking.
Several opposition parties held protests yesterday outside the state legislature building to demand the state’s liquor ban be scrapped and some monetary compensation provided to the bereaved families.


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Good pubs in Torpoint Cornwall including gastro pubs and boutique pubs & Inns to stay.
Torpoint (Cornish: Penntorr) is a town in the far South East of Cornwall. Separated from the City of Plymouth by a stretch of water referred to as the Hamoaze, which is the mouth of the River Tamar. Torpoint's link to Plymouth (and Devonport) is facilitated by three passenger and vehicle ferries. The current ferries are propelled across the river by pulling themselves on chains. These chains sink to the bottom to allow shipping movements in the river. The ferry journey takes approximately 7 minutes. Torpoint is an eighteenth century planned town. The grid-based design for the town was commissioned by Reginald Pole Carew in the Parish of Antony in 1774. His family continued to have a strong influence in the area, having become the Carew Poles, and still reside at their family seat, Antony House. Due to the presence of Devonport Dockyard, the town grew as Dockyard workers settled there. The establishment of the Royal Navy's main training facility, HMS Raleigh, on the west side of Torpoint, boosted the number of inhabitants.
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This looks like a Death Star droid out of a Star Wars movie, but it gets the job done with the tricks up its sleeve. Charge your phone and your tablet at the same time with two power outlets and two USB ports. The alarm clock feature is simple, and while it also projects your tunes via Bluetooth audio, it comes with a surge protector. That’s right; no freak lightning storm is allowed to hold you back. CubieBlue Charging Bluetooth Speaker is still going to work when you plug it back in (even if you threw it across the room).
“I was looking for a small, battery-operated clock with a light for my bedside. I wake often in the middle of the night, and I do not keep my cell phone beside the bed (bad idea, as it is tempting to use it, and that does not help sleep). I had a small battery-operated clock I purchased from Walmart years ago, and it finally broke after being knocked off the bedside table too many times. … So I looked on Amazon, and this is the best replacement I could find. It is slightly larger but does the job. I push the top button and can see the time without waking my partner. Nice little clock for the price, and if I knock it off during the night and break it, it has not broken my budget!”
A: There’s always going to be a sleep-related study going on, but you might be surprised to find that it’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. There’s about 1% of the population, known as The Sleepless Elite, who don’t need to clock-in a bunch of hours with their pillows. Some of us just run better off of less sleep, even if we don’t realize it right away. There’s such a thing as oversleeping, too, so how do you really know your specific sleep needs?
Not just a functional accent, this oversize wall clock brings pastoral style to any empty space in your abode. Crafted from wood and metal, it features a circular silhouette and cutout roman numerals as well as spade hands fixed atop a floral-inspired motif. Two AA batteries keep this design ticking and tocking, while a 36'' W x 36'' H x 1'' D frame is sure to grab glances in the entryway or over the living room seating group.
Set up your bedroom clock to be close enough to you to shut it off, but far enough away that you have to get up to actually his snooze or power it down. Your digital alarm clock should also be a radio alarm clock, so you can wake up to some tunes and start the day off right. Alarm clocks for heavy sleepers are going to have a louder radio capability, which will get through those thick dreams of yours, and get you up.
Special features beyond simply keeping time can be either practical or decorative. Often found in the kitchen or other busy room, some digital clocks can show readings of the indoor or outdoor temperature, display the date, and have the capacity to set an alarm or timer. A swinging pendulum is most commonly found on fancier wood and metal clocks, though some novelty styles also feature a pendulum.
The returned instants from Clock work on a time-scale that ignores leap seconds, as described in Instant. If the implementation wraps a source that provides leap second information, then a mechanism should be used to "smooth" the leap second. The Java Time-Scale mandates the use of UTC-SLS, however clock implementations may choose how accurate they are with the time-scale so long as they document how they work. Implementations are therefore not required to actually perform the UTC-SLS slew or to otherwise be aware of leap seconds.
Clockmakers developed their art in various ways. Building smaller clocks was a technical challenge, as was improving accuracy and reliability. Clocks could be impressive showpieces to demonstrate skilled craftsmanship, or less expensive, mass-produced items for domestic use. The escapement in particular was an important factor affecting the clock's accuracy, so many different mechanisms were tried.
This fun desk clock from the popular Buddy family of products by Umbra holds the time aloft, grabbing attention and helping remind you of the importance of your time! Constructed of molded material with a soft-touch finish, the clock features a steel base for stability, bend-resistant clock hands, and an enclosed back. Operates on one AA battery (not included). Designed by Alan Wisniewski and Matt Davis for Umbra - the worldwide leader in innovative, casual, contemporary and affordable design...
This farmhouse wall clock measures 24 in. across This farmhouse wall clock measures 24 in. across the face and features horizontal cedar wood slats a white distressed finish hand painted black Roman numerals in a Poster Condensed font and an inner accent ring with individual hour marks. It includes a high torque quartz movement antique-style spade hands and ... More + Product Details Close
Make every second count with modern wall clocks from CB2. Numberless styles look chic and minimalist anywhere from above the mantel or bed to the kitchen wall. Freestanding table clocks in unique materials such as stone and marble fit in perfectly with other modern decor—accent with glass bud vases, metallic coasters and more. Don't forget to add a modern wall clock to the office and an alarm clock to your bedside!
Certainly not just for telling time, this oversized wall clock makes a statement whether set in the entryway or above your living room mantel. Its frame is crafted from metal with an antiqued silver leaf design for metallic allure. The openwork design allows it to seamlessly blend with your ensemble, while a fun analog dial lends a pop of playful appeal. Requires one AA battery to operate.
You’re going to have to admit it to yourself at one point or another—using your smartphone as a digital alarm clock just doesn’t cut it. You sleep through it, you rely on it as a bedroom clock when it’s just not cutting it. Whether you need alarm clocks for heavy sleepers, a projection alarm clock, or a programmable alarm clock that is up to you. You just need to make sure that it works. Fortunately, you know your favorite Gear Hungry experts have whipped up the ten best alarm clock models on the internet.
Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy (like pillows), but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in which we find the best-reviewed (that’s four-to-five-star reviews and lots of ‘em) products and single out the most convincing. While we’ve tried to find the nicest-sounding alarm clocks and ended up with picks for the best alarm clock and a voice-controlled alarm clock, we wanted to see what other ways to wake up were out there. So we found the best alarm clocks on Amazon, according to hyperenthusiastic reviewers. (Note that reviews have been edited for length and clarity.)

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Ruia: Big challenge
Calcutta, Feb. 5: Pawan K. Ruia, promoter of Dunlop India Ltd, claims the company does not owe more than Rs 14.28 crore to its creditors and denies stripping off Rs 2,300 crore worth of property as he gears up to face the biggest challenge of his chequered corporate career.
Speaking to The Telegraph a day before his lawyers were to seek a stay on the winding up order by a single bench of Calcutta High Court, Ruia vowed to steer the ailing tyre maker out of troubled waters and reopen the plants even as several such attempts had failed in the past.
Apart from creditors’ demand, the judgment of Justice Sanjib Banerjee on January 31 had mentioned two other prominent parties whom Dunlop owed money — workers and the Bengal government.
Employees had claimed Dunlop owed them a principal amount in excess of Rs 74 crore, while the demands of the state government, including tax and electricity dues, also added up to around Rs 74 crore.
However, neither the government nor the employees had filed winding up petitions though they did not contest it either when the judgment was passed.
“The claim from the creditors would not be more than Rs 6-7 crore. The claim of the workers will not be more than Rs 10 crore, while the same for the government should not even cross Rs 15 crore,” Ruia said.
He said the Ruia group was in discussion with seven creditors listed in the judgment and would settle their claims shortly.
“I do not know whether it was fair to wind up a company like Dunlop India just to settle a claim of Rs 14.28 crore,” he wondered.
He argued that several workers mentioned in the affidavit filed during the case were not employees.
“Many of them had never been our employees,” Ruia said.
Sources said the Ambattur union was likely to file an affidavit tomorrow before the division bench which would hear the stay order plea opposing the winding up decision.
The single bench judge had emphasised two issues before passing the order to appoint an official liquidator to take charge of the assets of Dunlop, sell them and pay off the creditors. Justice Banerjee had noted that despite several reminders, no credible plan of revival was offered by the company.
The second issue raised by the judge was the way Ruia sold off assets worth Rs 2,300 crore.
“The conduct of those in the management of the company in fraudulently selling assets conservatively estimated at Rs 2,300 crore makes it just and equitable for the company to be wound up,” the judgment read.
Ruia argued that the valuation of four properties: Ambattur land in Chennai, Sahagunj land at Hooghly, a Goa property and Bombay House in Worli would not be more than Rs 600 crore.
“The properties are still with the Ruia group holding company which is also the holding company of Dunlop. A corporate structure was created to hive off these properties into separate companies in order to take loans,” he claimed.
Ruia also said a plan was pending with the labour commissioner of Bengal for re-opening the Sahagunj plant.


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The Brooklyn Bridge and the New York City Skylineby Vivienne Gucwa
Protect your iPhone with a one-piece, impact resistant, flexible plastic hard case featuring an extremely slim profile. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone for solid protection and direct access to all device features.
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Beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge as it extends over the East River and the iconic New York City skyline in the distance.

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All right! We're more than ready to see her WERK IT HARD again!
Jennifer Lopez has pretty much burst back onto the music scene with her new album, Love? hitting the shelves May 3rd and its lead single, On The Floor, rocking big time, and now, she has revealed that she's planning a world tour for her fans!
"My fans have waited a long time for this. We really want to do it at least once in my lifetime. Music is still my first love. This new album was two years in the making. I can't wait to show it to the world."
And we cannot wait to hear it, gurl!
We're really feeling the direction that you seem to be taking, and we think that it will DEFINITELY serve well if you take the music on the road with you! You should NO problems at all selling tickets!
What do U think?? Do U want J. Lo to go on tour??
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There is concern that consecutive cyclones may have caused harm to the Great Barrier Reef.
Experts are worried that two consecutive cyclones passing over the Great Barrier Reef may have caused significant damage to the largest coral reef system in the world, due to extensive flood plumes and strong waves.
Marine researchers and environmentalists entered the summer season with concerns that an El Niño weather phenomenon could increase the likelihood of widespread coral bleaching.
However, the most significant worries thus far have arisen from Cyclone Jasper in December and Cyclone Kirrily last week. These cyclones have resulted in river catchments releasing large amounts of freshwater containing sediments and nutrients.
The concerns arise shortly before the federal government’s 1 February due date to submit a report on its efforts to safeguard the reef to Unesco, in order to prevent it from being added to the list of endangered world heritage sites.
Clean water can lead to coral bleaching and cloudy water can deprive reefs and seagrass meadows of light, encouraging algae growth. This can make it more challenging for corals to thrive and reproduce.
Cyclones can create powerful waves that have the potential to harm coral reefs and disrupt seagrass meadows, which are important ecosystems for dugongs, turtles, and young fish.
Although cyclones typically have a cooling effect on waters, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) stated to the Guardian that sea surface temperatures in the reef area were still at least 1 degree Celsius higher than the average.
According to Dr. Jane Waterhouse, a scientist specializing in water quality at TropWater research group at James Cook University, it seems that there is no respite for the reef.
She expressed worry about the possible consequences of the run-off on the reefs in the northern regions.
According to her, marine ecosystems have an aversion to freshwater and there have been reports of freshwater bleaching occurring this season.
TropWater examined satellite pictures in the latter part of December and discovered that the outflow from rivers, caused by heavy rainfall brought on by Cyclone Jasper, had spread beyond the reefs near the coast.
Dr. Stephen Lewis, a specialist in water quality at TropWater, noted that Cyclone Jasper struck towards the end of the sugar cane harvesting season, when fields had recently been treated with chemicals and pesticides.
He stated that the timing of the event increased the likelihood of nutrients entering the reef. However, he also acknowledged that there was limited action farmers could have taken to prevent this from happening. It is currently too soon to determine the impact of flood plumes caused by Cyclone Kirrily.
However, Lewis noted that there is a significant lack of research in flood monitoring, as water samples are only collected from reefs close to shore.
He suggested expanding water monitoring to gain a better understanding of how land-based runoff impacts reefs located further offshore.
According to Waterhouse, it is possible that a different trend may be developing due to the effects of climate change. This trend involves coral bleaching occurring alongside heavy rainfall, which limits the opportunity for recovery.
According to Dr. Roger Beeden, the lead scientist of GBRMPA, there has been a significant influx of water which may have negative effects not only on corals.
Initial observations from surveillance indicated that the effects of Cyclone Jasper on coral may not have been as severe as anticipated. He stated that there were only sporadic accounts of bleaching.
However, he did mention that there are still ongoing pressures for the remainder of the summer.
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Although cyclones may harm coral reefs and create flood plumes, they can also have a positive impact by lowering ocean temperatures and decreasing the likelihood of coral bleaching.
However, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Coral Reef Watch, certain reef areas closer to the shore experienced significant heat stress on Monday, resulting in bleaching.
According to Beeden, the forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology and the NOAA indicate that the conditions on the reef will continue to be warm for the next few months.
“We will not witness the same level of consequences from the consecutive mass bleaching events in 2016 and 2017; however, the combined effects are worrisome for the coral’s ability to thrive and reproduce.”
The government must submit a progress report to Unesco by Thursday regarding their reef conservation efforts. They made a commitment last year to improve water quality and align climate targets with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C.
According to Richard Leck, the leader of WWF Australia’s Ocean division, it is crucial for Queensland and the federal government to ramp up their actions regarding catchment management, particularly in regards to deforestation, in response to the significant flood plumes currently being observed.
“Illegal clearance of approximately 100,000 hectares around the reef takes place annually, highlighting the inadequacy of current laws.”
According to Leck, the Queensland government can now declare their updated state climate goals, which were revealed in December, to reduce emissions by 75% from 2005 levels by 2035.
He stated that it is challenging to decarbonize Queensland due to its heavy industry. However, if Queensland can make commitments in this regard, then as a country, we should be able to meet them.