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I posted an item a while ago expounding on why I feel poetry should be considered literature. Obviously, that still stands. So, I thought I’d write a post about one of my favorite poems. Now, originally, I wrote a bunch of bullet-point ideas on sticky notes one day about this poem, eventually intending on writing a full-blown post, so what follows stems from my piecemeal ideas that I am now attempting to make coherent.
And, instead of a long, drawn-out intro, saturated with words that usually flow out of me like a deluge and, therefore, cannot be stopped, I figured I would buckle down and really, really try and just get right to it.
So here it is.
Robert Frost, “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening.” The thing I love about Frost is the imagery he employs. Rural, naturalistic, pastoral. I guess I’d argue that his poems are emblematic of the term “pastoral.” I’ll get more into the imagery later, but first, I’d like to start with the rhyme scheme. Well, honestly, they sort of coincide, as the rhyme scheme, for lack of a better way of expressing it, sort of matches the imagery and almost evokes the same feeling from the reader as if one were standing in the middle of the snow, in the middle of the forest, solitary, staring into the thicket of trees, hearing nothing but the sound of the “downy flake” gently floating down.
The rhyme scheme in this poem in particular is AABA, a pattern that almost rolls the reader along slowly, in line with the actual content – the speaker is at peace, he’s at rest, but he still has “miles to go,” and his horse shakes his harness bells not only to “ask if there is some mistake,” but also to push the speaker along and remind him of his obligations, thus matching the AABA scheme that pushes the reader along through the poem to its end.
It almost emphasizes the last line, the first two sentences rhyming at the end, then a curve-ball with the third, and then back to the familiarity of the fourth.
Moreover, it also conveys that sense of peacefulness that the imagery almost inherently exudes. Form mimicking content, or form complementing content – everything a poet writes, including the way he writes it, is done on purpose. Of course, one would get the sense of solemnity and peace from the imagery alone, but the form really adds to it, bringing the reader in further and making him or her really feel the imagery.
I would say this is akin to, as a weird example, a 3D movie. Hear me out: 3D movies provide for a much more visceral experience – you actually feel as though you are there, in present time, with the characters and experiencing what they are experiencing along with them, no matter how far-fetched the plot or environment. The images literally jump out at you, and it’s almost as if you could touch them. When something comes flying at your face, obviously, the gut reaction is to cower as if it really were coming straight at you. It isn’t a flat image projected on a flat screen – it’s almost interactive.
That could actually take me into those 4D movies, during which actual air and water are spewed at your face while you sit and attempt to pay attention to the movie even though there are a multitude of distractions.
Clearly, I don’t like those.
But anyway, back to my explanation as to why poetry is like a 3D movie: There are multiple things at play. You have the basic imagery, you have the speaker and his/her voice, you have the rhyme scheme that adds to basically everything and enhances the imagery, you have the context, and you have the form the poem takes (as in the stanzas, the shape, etc.).
3D movies and poems are not flat – you have multiple things flying at you that you have to contend with and make sense of (everything adding to meaning) and that make you feel things more so than something with no depth would. In poetry, the form, rhyme scheme, imagery, and more make the poem multidimensional and really bring it to life. And, not for nothing, but there’s something about actually seeing the words on the page – each word, like literally, each word that has ever been created, looks a certain way and conveys a certain sense or feeling. An example would be *cringe* “moist.” Does that not look, feel, and sound like the most disgusting thing? Everyone hates that word. Everyone.
So, I just love seeing words and their interplay on the page. It creates a whole other dimension versus just hearing words and sounds.
But, back to what I was saying – the rhyme scheme adds to the imagery: a peaceful rest before a long, arduous journey. Also, the speaker makes note of the fact that the man who owns the woods won’t see him stopping there because his house is in the village. I think it’s interesting he begins the poem with this information; maybe he feels he doesn’t really belong? There are things that are at odds with one another, and the interplay of the disparities makes for a poem rife with meat to delve into. Maybe he and the owner of the woods are good friends and he’s lamenting that he won’t get to share his respite with him. Or maybe he’s relieved that he won’t see him because he’s trespassing on his property. Content at odds with imagery. The imagery is calm, but the speaker, as well as his
obligations and impending journey, may not be. And, this could also add to the push to get going – his horse jingling his harness bells, the responsibilities that are awaiting him, and the fact that he’s on someone else’s property.
These things add up to kinetic energy – the energy at rest right before it’s about to be used up – while the actual setting, the woods and snow, is so peaceful that one would think one could never feel anxious or precarious enveloped in it.
That is, until a bear comes charging at you or a crazy woodsperson comes running at you with a shotgun and his inbred posse.
That aside, the speaker seems to be trying to revel in the quiet solitude of the woods, but other things are on his mind, preventing him from reaching complete serenity. Although the rhyme scheme rolls slowly and the imagery is placid, the feeling one gets from what the speaker is actually saying paired with the images we are receiving through the poem results in an interesting dichotomy.
He also specifically notes that his horse is wondering why the heck they stopped there and that he’s jingling his bells. Then, he mentions the only other sound being the downy snowfall. Looking at the poem again, I realize something: In each stanza, Frost pairs a reference to noise or motion or something regarding the journey or a disturbance to the atmosphere with the woods and softness of the speaker’s surroundings. So, not only is the content at odds with the imagery, but the lines in each stanza are also at odds with each other.
See for yourself:
“My little horse must think it queer/To stop without a farmhouse near/Between the woods and frozen lake/The darkest evening of the year.”
This is the second stanza. He mentions how he supposes the horse thinks it’s strange they are stopping suddenly and then describes the imagery. So, darkness in the woods can be a bit scary, but we’re sticking with the idea of peacefulness, and in that case, the darkness adds to the solemnity and quietness. Thus, the speaker wondering if the horse thinks it’s weird they stopped and possibly using that as an excuse to get going soon (something I’d do – an anxiety reaction) contrasting with the quiet surroundings.
Further, the first stanza is when he mentions the person who owns the woods and ends it by saying that he won’t see him stopping there to “watch his woods fill up with snow.” Possible worry over getting caught in someone’s woods contrasting with stopping to rest and watching the falling snow covering his surroundings. (Obviously, this is based on one interpretation of those lines.)
Of course, then, he mentions the horse again (going back to what I said about anxiety) and notes the bells and contrasts that with the soft, downy snowflakes and the sweeping wind. Finally, the last stanza finds the speaker noting the beauty of the woods, “lovely, dark, and deep,” but he’s got “miles to go” before he sleeps. Obvious contrast.
And yes, the rhyme scheme has been pushing us along slowly this whole time.
Now, I guess maybe I should expound a little on the anxiety thing I mentioned a couple of times. Putting myself in the speaker’s position, and knowing I have anxiety problems and can never relax, I would not be able to hang out in the woods for long knowing I had miles and miles left on my journey and hearing my horse jingling his bells and wondering what’s going on. The thoughts in my head would certainly not allow me to enjoy the solitude, at least not for long. And that’s why that idea comes to mind for me – maybe the speaker isn’t able to fully relax either, knowing he has a long journey still ahead, and the horse is one continual reminder of that that prevents him from fully enjoying the short respite, which could be why he contrasts each stanza.
Actually, even the rhyme scheme isn’t constant throughout the entire poem – each word at the end of each sentence rhymes in the last stanza, and the last two lines are repeated. And, if we want to get really crazy with it, the rhyme scheme, in some ways, is also at odds with the imagery, even though I originally said it matches: Yes, it somewhat lolls the reader along and is slow and steady, but as I previously mentioned, it almost highlights the last line – and as I also mentioned, the speaker contrasts something breaking the calmness with the peacefulness of the actual imagery. The rhyme scheme rolls the reader into the final line of each stanza, emphasizing the peaceful surroundings (if you look at the poem, the stanzas end with something about nature – the noise or disturbances are mentioned prior to that). By emphasizing this, it’s as if he’s trying to remind the reader – and himself – that the surrounding beauty is remaining constant despite the worries and noises. It stands among everything else.
Now, all of that made sense in my head, so I hope it made sense the way I wrote it out. It may be a bit of a stretch, but I like to exhaust every interpretation possible.
As I read the last stanza, in my head, the last two lines fade out, almost as if the speaker were getting farther and farther away, indicating he is finally embarking on what we can assume is the final leg of his journey. The final stanza changes in relation to the other stanzas, which also could indicate that the speaker has changed – no longer standing amidst the snowy trees but rather mounting his horse and riding off.
Not sure what anyone else gets while reading that last stanza, but that’s kind of what I envision. It sort of fits in with my theory.
Actually, poring through my notes, I found that I wrote something that is the opposite to what I just wrote above (I haven’t actually looked back at my notes in a while): The repetition of the last two lines could, instead of indicating the speaker is riding off into the sunset, intimate that he is languishing, trying to remain at rest for as long as possible – he doesn’t want to leave the peacefulness that he has found. So, they could still be fading off, but they are fading as he speaks them softer and softer, lamenting the fact that he has to leave such a lovely place to continue on a long, potentially difficult journey.
It’s interesting that I read it differently both times. But in any case, the imagery is certainly calming, and I wouldn’t blame him for not wanting to leave. The whole poem, as a result of the rhyme scheme, sort of languishes and rolls along, slowly but surely, creating the dichotomy of peace and tumult – the speaker knows he has to continue on but wants to remain at peace. I find the poem almost paradoxical – it feels slow, but it’s almost like the calm before the storm, which begs the question, can one truly and genuinely enjoy the calm beauty knowing one has this arduous journey looming ahead? I probably couldn’t; I would be too distracted. And this brings us back to the horse jingling his bells and reminding the speaker that they have to leave. That’s yet another dichotomy – the horse’s bells against the quiet wind and snow, as I mentioned before.
One of my favorite literary paradigms through which to view something is allegory, and many allegorical poems employ the use of pastoral, natural imagery – in the Romantic period, nature was often used to represent God and/or religion. “Tintern Abbey” was just one example; Wordsworth was lamenting over society’s diminishing religiosity and believed that the rejuvenation of faith and becoming close with God once again would repair the damage that had already been done and bring people closer together. Frost is a perfect example of nature in poetry and, thus, can be viewed through allegory.
Through this perspective, we can take the snowy, wooded evening and the darkness surrounding the speaker and view this as an almost purgatory-like state. The woods represent something unclear, something that cannot fully be seen, and certainly not a final destination. The ambiguity the woods create, and looking at the poem as a whole, might represent a sort of blissful ignorance – the speaker is in the middle of the woods on a dark, snowy evening, with only his horse for company, and is reveling in the peace he has found, albeit temporary; he has no idea what the journey ahead beholds. This impending journey may be the journey to leave purgatory and reach God – his journey in finding, or becoming close to, God or even just a general sense of religion.
Society during the Industrial Revolution and the Romantic period basically lost God as a result of all of the factories and machines that had sprouted up, essentially forcing people to leave their pastoral countryside homes (and their religious lifestyles – I guess living simply in the country provided for more time for prayer and a closeness to God) in search of employment and a “new life” in the cities. This resulted in what was known as the “crisis of faith,” during which many cast aside their religious backgrounds and delved into the working world. Seeing the factories and new machinery and knowing that man himself built all of this and that they can create virtually anything they needed made them feel as though they didn’t need God anymore. They didn’t need to rely on Him for a good rainy season to water the crops; they didn’t need Him to provide them with a healthy harvest; they didn’t need Him to heal them when they became ill – almost everything they needed could be found in the cities, created by man.
Anyone who knows about this time period knows that this did not bode well for society and that society – well, to put it bluntly, society went down the tubes pretty quickly. All of the newfound industries and jobs were great on the surface, but they also resulted in many deaths, disease, and pervasive misery. Therefore, there were some who believed that rekindling a relationship with God would restore the happiness and harmony that had been lost.
I’ll be honest and say that I’m not even sure during what period Frost was writing (I could look it up, but I’d rather just plow forward), but this poem in particular could certainly be viewed through an allegorical perspective, in my opinion. I’m not sure of Frost’s background or whether he was a very religious man, but I’ve learned so much about what nature represents in poetry that I just can’t ignore viewing this poem through that lens.
Of course, we can also look at Hemingway and how he believed that in order to get truly “in tune” with oneself, as well as God, one has to immerse oneself completely in nature. Only then is one‘s true self and purpose revealed. I mean, honestly, after being in the woods for a long time, I think anyone’s “true,” primal instincts would emerge, really out of pure necessity, not even necessarily because one is trying to pry them out. So, I guess, he’s kind of right. But I think also the liberation one would achieve after having been in nature for an extended period of time would be almost like coming into a new sense of self, as well. I know that for me, spending a lot of time outdoors, especially in the summer, enables me to better relax and be more attuned to certain things within myself. So maybe the imagery Frost employs is really him working through his sense of self and attempting to become truly in tune with himself and his surroundings. It’s definitely grounding, when you really think of these things.
So, all of the paragraphs above are basically some of my thoughts on “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Lots of dichotomy, the slow-but-steady flow and rhyme scheme, the peaceful scenery – maybe the speaker was trying to find himself, or maybe he was on his way to find God.
I love poetry for this reason – varying interpretations abound, and each time you read a poem, you uncover something new. If I put this aside for a while and come back to it, I’m sure I will have many other thoughts to add in.
Maybe I’ll thrust myself into nature for a little and then come back to this – maybe I’ll have found my true self.


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Government of Balochistan
Environmental Protection Agency exercises its mandate under the Balochistan Envrionmental Protection Act 2012. While exercising this mandate, it has the crucial responsibility of ensuring environmental protection. So far since its inception as an Agency and until now, its performance has not been so satisfactory as it should have been when measured against the indicators and factors mentioned in the aforementioned Act.
This confession further other than making the picture disappointing makes it even more hopeful. The EPA is taking certain legal, procedural, policy measures which are aimed at affecting the mainframe of policy making. The inclusion of civil society, the recognition of role of academia and the freelance professionals’ alongwith an outreach strategy toward public mass awareness and sensitization are the few on the list of immediate doings.
In the regulatory role, the EPA is strictly ensuring the application of law on the ground and this has picked up momentum under spirited political leadership and equally inspiring leadership of Secretary Environment Mr. Abdul Saboor Kakar.
While all these are done and as initial observation revealed, the lack of data is one of the staggering features which has blinded the entire public sector in making wise, good and correct decisions. The system of governance does not provide for a system which ensures decision making. Where certain persons than systems make decisions, the output is never predictable and therefore never manageable.
This web portal is not a ceremonial celebration of yet another website. As time would prove, it would become one of the massively crowded and busy forum of guiding the policy towards integrating environmental protection in every action and policy.

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If all connections are good then replace the motor.
59.50 indicates a main motor failure either the motor is bad or something is stopping it from turning. can be as simple as a bad toner.
turn the machine on and listen for the motor noise if you don't hear it turn the machine off remove the toner and turn it back on if you can hear the motor running youmay just have a bad cart.
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He’s been in Washington for nearly 35 years and in that time he’s amassed a record that includes some very liberal votes. Congressman Tom Petri (R) hails from Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, and since his first few re-election campaigns he’s had nothing to worry about.
On Thursday, the aging Republican blasted a conservative group – Media Trackers – and myself for daring to expose his support of a single-payer option for healthcare reform. The Congressman’s statement sounded a desperate note as he tried to twist what can only be described as a liberal position and make it sound conservative.
In 2009, Petri voted on the House Education and Labor Committee to approve an amendment offered by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) to allow states to opt-out of ObamaCare if – and only if – they established a single-payer system. Democrats in the House later removed the amendment from the Affordable Care Act when it got to the floor.
“What I support is the conservative principle of federalism,” Petri wrote Thursday. “If Brian Sikma doesn’t support states’ rights, that’s fine, but I want to set the record straight.”
Telling states they can escape ObamaCare by establishing a state-funded takeover of healthcare isn’t federalism. As the Heritage Foundation pointed out at the time, “It is also worth noting that the Committee did not provide for any other policy option for states, including free market options, except the adoption of a state-based system of socialized medicine.”
I’m not running for Congress – and I’m a firm believer in the 10th Amendment – but Media Trackers isn’t going to stop exposing Petri’s questionable voting record. He may run from his record, but he can’t hide from it.
Even after casting his committee vote, Petri doubled down on his support for a single-payer healthcare reform option. “I am open to government plans, and even single-payer, on the state level,” he wrote in an editorial for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
“I did support the public option on the uh, the state basis,” he told a liberal video tracker outside of a townhall event in his district. “If the state gets it right we can copy them.”
Even President Barack Obama ran away from his own previous support of a single-payer healthcare option during the legislative battle over ObamaCare. But Congressman Tom Petri thought the concept was good enough to be offered to the states as their only escape route from ObamaCare.
Here in Wisconsin, Petri has been described as a “genial person” but he’s been missing in action on a lot of the big issues being debated in Washington. While the Badger State has produced its fair share of political figures in the national spotlight – Sen. Ron Johnson, Rep. Paul Ryan, Gov. Scott Walker – Petri has, notably, only made news recently for owning stock in Oshkosh Corp. (a defense contractor in his district) while pushing the Pentagon to continue to buy the company’s products.
A regular member of the left-leaning Tuesday Group of Republicans on Capitol Hill, Petri collects money from the group’s PAC. So far this cycle, the Tuesday Group PAC and Main Street Partnership PAC (ex-Congressman Steve LaTourette’s anti-Club for Growth group) have each given him $5,000.
Petri has roughly $1 million in his campaign war chest, but he may be getting nervous. On Thursday conservative GOP state Sen. Glen Grothman announced he will challenge Petri in the August primary.
Two other conservatives, businessman John Hiller – who used to be Gov. Walker’s campaign treasurer – and state Rep. Duey Stroebel (also a successful businessman) are mulling a possible bid. Both Hiller and Stroebel could pour some of their own financial resources into the race.
A GOP source tells the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Petri is probably 50-50 on running again versus retiring.


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Fan CastingStartling Stories Season Two: Night Falls on Yancy Street
The second season of Startling Stories, based on the series of the same name
by Evan Dorkin, Dean Haspiel, and Stan Lee
Story added by worldbreaker on December 10, 2022
DESIRE + GREED + SUPERPOWERS = CLOBBERING TIME! In the second season of Startling Stories, you are thrown into a fantastic noir, exploring a few days gone wrong in the life of the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, after he gets in a little too deep after a one-night fling. Ever have one of those crazy girl-/boyfriends? Find out how it all goes terribly wrong, and a few surprise guest stars come in, ...

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Going about our everyday lives, those who are more intellectually inclined or publicly sociable might be lamenting on the sad state of affairs today when everybody in public seems to be permanently fixed onto their cell phones like mindless zombies, and how there is no sense of community or daily interaction with people.
It’s time to crush any sense of nostalgia for those who think by turning back the clock to the black-and-white era will somehow have the people be sociable with their heads up awaiting the small talk with their fellow human beings with that pleasing transatlantic accent of that time period with that white-people pip to their step with the alternating criss-crossing arm walk instead of apathetic downwards glanced shuffle of awkward autistic hipster kids that is the signature of out era.
Everything downsizes as technology improves. From tomes to books. From books to newspapers. From newspapers to cell phones. From cell phones
to neural optical implants (let’s not go there).
(picture above) some are on their own media devices…BREAKDOWN OF THE FAMILY!
Distraction is the common denominator of the common man.
In Modern democratic societies people don’t want to tune in, they want to tune out.
People in general are merely consumers in a consumer society. Those who cannot produce or self-generate will consume content from those who create it for them.


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Triveni Sports Private Ltd. owned Triveni Continental Kings, a franchise in Global Chess League (GCL) announced six ace chess players, including the Armenian Chess Grandmaster and the former world rapid and blitz champion Levon Grigori Aronian; Wei Yi, one of the greatest prodigies in the game of chess.
The other players include Yu Yangyi, China’s 29th Grandmaster and one of the world’s top juniors; Kateryna Lagno, a renowned Russian Chess Grandmaster; Nana Dzagnidze, a Georgian Grandmaster and one of the top female players in the world and Jonas Buhl Bjerre, a Danish Chess Grandmaster.
The players of Triveni Continental Kings will participate under the able mentorship and coaching of the renowned chess player, Loek Van Wely. Currently, Loek is the National Coach of Italy.
Triveni Group has a long association with chess through Dhruv M. Sawhney, Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd., and Triveni Turbine Ltd., who besides being a chess enthusiast, has also served as the former President of the All-India Chess Federation for 12 years and have a profound appreciation for the intricacies of the game.
Commenting on the participation in GCL, Dhruv M. Sawhney, Chairman and Managing Director, Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd., and Triveni Turbine Ltd., said: “We are excited to make our sports debut with Triveni Continental Kings in the Global Chess League. Chess, renowned for its strategic thinking and intellectual prowess that aligns perfectly with our core value. We are known for our rich legacy and nation building initiatives through years of innovation and this venture marks another significant step in establishing global recognition for India. Our aim is to create meaningful connections with chess enthusiasts and global community, nurture talent, and contribute to the game of chess worldwide.”
Joining as the coach of Triveni Continental Kings, Loek van Wely, said: “I feel honoured and excited to be the coach of the team comprising of world’s top chess players. With six ace players on-board, Triveni Continental Kings is well positioned to display a strong performance in the first-of-its kind chess tournament. Our focus will be to build strong camaraderie among the players and implement effective strategies against each opponent.”
The GCL is the world’s first and largest official franchise league of its kind, with chess players from all over the world competing in a unique joint team format. It is a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra. GCL will feature male and female chess champions competing in the same team. Playing on the popular Rapid format, the league’s joint male-female teams will have the rare distinction of being a unique multiplayer team in the world of professional sports.
In addition, the League will be the first ever Live televised chess event of its kind that will help offer fans a unique viewing experience. The inaugural season will take place at the prestigious Dubai Chess & Culture Club from June 21st to July 2nd, 2023.


Annanís plan remains best option
The United States and many of its allies Tuesday announced the expulsion of Syrian diplomats in a coordinated move to step up pressure on Damascus after the weekend’s mass killings of civilians.
Western countries appeared convinced that the Syrian military was behind the massive assaults on the town of Houla that killed 108 civilians and injured 300 more, despite repeated denials by the Syrian government. Analysts say the Houla killings could serve as a “perfect pretext” for the West to take military action against Syria, but this was not possible in the near future given the current conditions on the ground. The only viable option to end violence in Syria, they say, remains the implementation of the six-point peace plan raised by joint UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan.
Speaking in Damascus after a meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday, Annan expressed satisfaction with Damascus’ promise to conduct a thorough probe into the Houla killings and voiced appreciation for its cooperation in the deployment of UN monitors. He urged al-Assad to “take bold steps” immediately to create momentum for the implementation of the six-point peace plan and asked the armed opposition to cease violence.
The former UN secretary general noted that both the Syrian government and the opposition had not “completely” abided by the plan, saying more serious efforts were needed from both sides. Meanwhile, al-Assad said the success of the peace plan depended on a cessation of attacks by “terrorists,” who were receiving weapons from “related countries.”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Annan in a phone conversation Tuesday that the implementation of the plan had become “more relevant” in the current situation amid calls by the opposition for outside military intervention. The Syrian government and the opposition should “sit down and start political dialogue instead of killing each other,” he said.
Before talking to Annan, Lavrov told reporters that the domestic turmoil in Syria had already affected neighboring Lebanon and could cast a shadow over the entire region.


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ORLANDO, Fla. — With each step around Lake Eola, Anissa King hopes to get closer to her goal of raising money and awareness for homelessness.
“It could be us...It could be me. It could be you,” King says.
King’s plan is to walk 30 laps around Lake Eola over eight days.
Members of the coalition walked with her Friday.
“Really humbled and inspired by what she’s doing,” coalition member Meredith Bekemeyer said.
Before the pandemic, there were an estimated 2,000 homeless people in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Right now, the coalition says they’re helping about 500 per day.
“We’re finding that they need us more than ever right now,” Bekemeyer says.
Because of the pandemic, helping the homeless has become more expensive, which is why the coalition is happy to get the help from King.
She says a homeless friend, John Johnson, inspired the walk.
“He was at the lowest end, living in the woods off of Mercy Drive,” King recalls. “He still chose to be happy.”
King says they were able to transition Johnson into housing before he passed away of heart failure in 2019.
By the end of her walk, King will have traveled 238 miles, the equivalent of walking from Orlando to Miami.
Anyone interested in joining or supporting the walk can send an email to email@example.com.
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Maison Des Lys
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TripAdvisor Reviews Maison Des Lys Santorini
Travel Blogs from Santorini
... hectic tourist season. Only a handful of the locals would remain on the island over the "winter" season.
After carefully exploring the ladies clothing shop, Linda agreed it was time to stop for lunch. I was curious about the wine as I had heard that there was some excellent wine on the island. We made our way back to the little, narrow main shopping street and headed upwards and west until we ran into a lively, multi-leveled taverna. Checking out the menu it seemed like ...
Fortunately there were only two cruise ships in today (not the five
we experienced on a previous trip) so it was pleasantly quiet. There
are three ways to get to the hilltop town of Fira, a cable car, a
zigzag cobbled walking track, or on a donkey or mule (who use the
same walking track). Ken did an excursion to the other side of the
island so he was bussed away and took the cable ...
... instead of catching the bus right up the hill from where we were staying .
The small town of Katerados is set on hill sloping down to the ocean. One of the first days we were there we walked down toward the beach but did not make it very far. The streets on this island for the most part are very narrow and filled with autos, buses, three wheelers, mopeds and others all traveling at a high rate of ...
Ah Santorini. Santorini is beautiful. It took us 7 hours ferry from Athens to reach here. In one of the high speed ferries that looked more like an airplane. Not the most comfortable trip but hey we got there and they were the only tickets left available to us. Cost us 50 euro. And it was pretty damn hot. Our hotel was called Porto Perissa and was small family owned hotel. It wasn't flash but it was comfortable and the pool and our rooms were always clean. The only annoyance ...
... about getting lost, but we backed ourselves and made it through the town centre and all the way to Oia - the cliff high point were the famous sunset is viewed from. Day or night Santorini is just beautiful, especially when you get close to the peak. We kept driving, not really knowing where we were going but ended up at a little bay called Amoudi. A pretty little spot which loved it octopus. There was octopus in every restaurant window and even just hanging up on a line. As ...

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What exactly tool I need to open the MBA
I spill coffee on my MBA. Everything is running well. I see a tech that explain that the motherboard is not touched. They don't clean up the laptop. So i need to change the uppercase and the keyboard.
I would like to open the laptop. I would like to clean up the keyboard and the uppercase because therre are sticky. But i would like to know what kind of tool i need exactly?
On this tutorial, they say that i need 9 mm 5-point Pentalobe and 2.6 mm 5-point Pentalobe.
My question are
Do the pentalobe screwdriver open the booth size?
Do i can put the keyboard in the hot water and dry it?
Thank you very much
Is this a good question?


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Design and analysis of FPSO steel structure
Dynamic analysis of FPSO steel structure with elastomeric bearings using finite element method with 7 millions shell elements. The video shows an exaggerated motion that highlights high stress regions of the deforming steel structure constructed on board the ship.
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There is some confusion in terminology between aftercooler, intercooler, and charge-air cooler.
The inter prefix in the device name originates from historic compressor designs. In the past, aircraft engines were built with Charge Air Coolers that were installed between multiple stages of supercharging, thus the designation of “inter”.
Likewise, the “after” prefix refers to cooler placed at the end of supercharging chain.
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Objective: To assess the patients' satisfaction level and effect of demographiccharacteristics on patients' satisfaction with health care facility in a tertiarycare hospital.Methodology: This Descriptive Cross sectional survey was conducted fromJune through October, 2012 in Out Patients Department of Punjab Social SecurityHospital (PESSI), Rawalpindi. Participants were interviewed by trainedinterviewers (students of 4th year MBBS class) using pre tested questionnaires.The patients were interviewed for their satisfaction and experience inthe healthcare facility regarding interaction with doctors, paramedical staff,and facilities in the institution. Demographics like age, gender, educationalstatus, marital status and monthly income were recorded. A five point scaleof Strongly Agree (5), Agree (4), Uncertain (3), Disagree (2), and Strongly Disagree(1) was used. The percentage score was calculated for each patient andpatient satisfaction was measured in terms of mean percent score.Results: In sample of 110 patients, age of patient showed significant (p-value= 0.033) relationship with satisfaction score, with maximum satisfaction level(79.86%) in older age patients of > 55 years. Gender and occupation of patientdid not show significant effect on satisfaction score. The illiterate or lesseducated (p-value = 0.003) and married patients were significantly (p-value= 0.003) more satisfied. Patients with less monthly income were significantly(p-value < 0.001) more satisfied.Conclusion: Older and less educated patients with lower income bracket weremore satisfied with healthcare facility as compared to younger, highly educatedpatients and having higher income levels.
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Acupuncture is a component of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) system of medicine. As such, a diagnosis based on TCM is generally made prior to the administration of acupuncture needles. Acupuncture is different from western medicine since acupuncture points represent different places along the "energy channel.".So, it is possible that your acupuncturist may decide to place needles in different areas of your body. It may seem odd to have needles placed in your legs if you are having belly pain. Acupuncture is certainly closer to doing nothing than many legitimate medical interventions, but even the small risk of acupuncture is not justified until there is compelling evidence of benefit ?
Acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese medical philosophy, which views illness quite differently than does contemporary science . In ancient China, diseases were not systematically described or classified . Acupuncture is widely used post surgically to hasten recovery. It is a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical locations on or in the skin by a variety of techniques. There are a variety of approaches to diagnosis and treatment in American acupuncture that incorporate medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries.
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Acupuncture is used to balance the opposing forces of yin and yang, keep the normal flow of qi unblocked, and maintain or restore health to the body and mind. Acupuncture is not recommended during the menstrual cycle. Acupuncture is said to restore the balance.
Acupuncture is a 3000 year old health care system that within the last 40 years has received quite a bit of scholarly and popular attention in the United States. Simultaneously, in the last 40 years, the dominant biomedical tradition in the U.S. Acupuncture is to Traditional Chinese Medicine what a specific remedy is to conventional western medicine. Just as surgery would never be recommended for all conditions, acupuncture was never intended to be a cure-all. Acupuncture is of interest in that its cost to Medicare is calculable.
Acupuncture is not a cure-all, but can work we very well when indicated. Acupuncture is one of the complementary medical treatments most commonly covered by health insurance, but check with your carrier to be sure. Acupuncture is not used by itself as a treatment for cancer. Rather, it is used in combination with traditional cancer treatment options to help relieve symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatment.
Acupuncture is well accepted and respected in the modern scientific and medical community. The majority of my patients are referred to acupuncture by their M.D. Acupuncture is a complementary therapy with a proven role in pain control. A randomized trial showed that acupuncture was effective in controlling pain after abdominal surgery, but the efficacy of this technique for the treatment of thoracotomy pain has not been established. Acupuncture is a traditional form of oriental medicine which originated in China and is being practiced by therapists all over the world now. Acupuncture treatment consists of inserting very fine needles at specific points on the skin, which are located near nerve endings.
Acupuncture is now known to have effects on all major physiological systems and to have good therapeutic value in a wide variety of human and animal diseases. Of course, it is not a panacea. Acupuncture is a wonderful complementary treatment to add on to traditional for substance abuse management. In order for substance abuse to be effectively dealt with, a whole team of professionals need to be incorporated. Acupuncture is very safe in the hands of a trained specialist, and he or she should discuss possible side effects with you before performing the procedure. Overall, older adults experience far fewer side effects with acupuncture than with most medications; however, if you are afraid of needles, you may feel lightheaded or faint; or if you are taking blood thinners, you may develop bruising.
Acupuncture is also used to maintain or restore health to the body and mind by stimulating the body?s natural healing abilities. Because of its ability to promote healing in the body it has been proven beneficial to those in eating disorder treatment centers and for those seeking treatment for drug abuse. Acupuncture is based on the belief that qi (vital energy) flows through the body along a network of paths, called meridians . Qi is said to affect a person?s spiritual , emotional, mental, and physical condition. Acupuncture is not for everyone. Discuss all the treatments and medications (prescription and over-the-counter) you are taking.

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Paying clinicians to join clinical trials : a review of guidelines and interview study of trialists
Raftery, James, Kerr, Christine, Hawker, Sheila and Powell, John. (2009) Paying clinicians to join clinical trials : a review of guidelines and interview study of trialists. Trials, Vol.10 (No.15). ISSN 1745-6215
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Background: The motivations of clinicians to participate in clinical trials have been little studied. This project explored the potential role of payment for participation in publicly funded clinical trials in the UK. The aims were to review relevant guidelines and to collate and analyse views of clinical trialists on the role of payments and other factors that motivated clinicians to join clinical trials.
Methods: Review of guidelines governing payments to clinicians for recruitment to trials. Semistructured
interviews with a range of NHS clinical trial leaders, analysed using qualititative methods.
Results: While UK guidelines had little to say specifically on payments linked to recruitment, all payments have become highly regulated and increasingly transparent. Interview participants believed that expenses arising from research should be covered. Payments in excess of expenses
were seen as likely to increase participation but with the risk of reducing quality. Motivations such
as interest in the topic, the scope for patients to benefit and intellectual curiosity were considered more important. Barriers to involvement included bureaucracy and lack of time.
Discussion: Limited scope exists for paying clinicians over-and-above the cost of their time to be involved in research. Most trialists favour full payment of all expenses related to research.
Conclusion: Payment of clinicians beyond expenses is perceived to be a less important motivating factor than researching important, salient questions, and facilitating research by reducing bureaucracy and delay.
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Al Qaeda's former No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahiri is seen worldwide as the top leader of Al Qaeda. But he may lack the charismatic Osama bin Laden's ability to rally followers.
And here you thought your wedding was a bit on the stressful side. At least you're not Kate Middleton, whose every step – especially any misstep – will be broadcast live to the world. It won't get any easier if she ever becomes the consort of the king. On the bright side, she's marrying a handsome and energetic young man. Then again, Henry VIII's first queen did the exact same thing. As for the five that followed her, well, as the old rhyme puts it: "Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced, beheaded, survived." As she figures out her strategy to keep her position (and her man), "Waity Katie" might be wise to sit back and read these instructive books about Henry VIII's queens. This time around, let's hope only the lessons roll, with everyone's heads staying right where they belong.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other international legal instruments provide freedom of religion to individuals and communities globally. Therefore, all the nations of the world agree to allow and respect the relevant religious practices for the followers of any particular religion. By virtue of its teachings and values,Islam was found as a religion of peace and harmony. But unfortunately, since the last two decades, especially after 9/11, the sentiments of Islamophobia have been rising. The existing literature shows the emerging Islamophobia is causing victimization of Muslims all over the world and particularly in the west, which is escalating with the passage of time. This victimization has created feelings of hatred among the various communities and has an impact on global peace. This study analyses the factors that lead to Islamophobia and its implication on the harmonious co-existence of societies.
1-Unsa Jamshed Assistant Professor, Department of History And Pakistan Studies, Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh, Pakistan.2-Amar Jahangir PhD Scholar, Department of History and Pakistan Studies, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.3-Syed Mudasser Fida Gerdazi Assistant Professor, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan


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Formation of ozonation products of pharmaceutical compounds bezafibrate and carbamazepine was studied under four varying ozone and hydroxyl radical exposures under typical drinking water ozonation treatment. The results indicate that the concentration of carbamazepine was reduced to below method detection limit within 2 minutes of ozonation. Oxidation efficiency of bezafibrate exceeded 95% after 5 min of ozonation in all settings. Direct attack by ozone was responsible for oxidation of carbamazepine under all experimental conditions. Major ozonation products of carbamazepine were observed to be susceptible to oxidation by hydroxyl radicals. Oxidation of bezafibrate and product formation was affected by both ozone and hydroxyl radical exposure, depending on their relative magnitude. While one of ozonation products of bezafibrate by direct attack of ozone was observed to be relatively resistant to further oxidation, the others were either completely or partially transformed mostly through reaction by hydroxyl radicals.
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When it comes to renovating your kitchen, new cabinets can make a significant impact on the overall look and functionality of the space. However, choosing and installing new cabinets can be overwhelming, with many factors to consider. Here are the top three things to keep in mind when installing new cabinets, along with the average cost of the project.
Cabinet Style and Material
The first consideration is the style and material of the cabinets. There are a variety of cabinet styles, from traditional to modern, and each can significantly impact the overall look of the kitchen. Additionally, the material of the cabinets can also affect the overall cost of the project. Solid wood cabinets are generally more expensive than cabinets made from engineered wood or laminate.
When choosing the style and material of your cabinets, consider the overall design of your kitchen, as well as your personal taste and budget. A popular trend is to mix and match cabinet styles and colors to create a unique look.
The average cost for new cabinet materials and installation ranges from $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the size of the kitchen and the type of cabinets selected.
Storage and Functionality
The second consideration is the storage and functionality of the cabinets. Cabinets not only need to look great, but they also need to serve a purpose. Consider the size and layout of your kitchen, and how you use the space. This will help determine the type of cabinets you need, such as pull-out drawers, lazy susans, or shelves that are adjustable.
Additionally, think about the items you need to store in your cabinets, and how much space they require. For example, if you have a lot of large pots and pans, you may need deeper cabinets to accommodate them. If you have a lot of small items, such as spices or utensils, you may want cabinets with built-in organizers to keep everything tidy and accessible.
The average cost for customized cabinet storage solutions ranges from $500 to $3,000, depending on the size of the kitchen and the specific needs.
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The third consideration is the installation process and whether or not you need professional help. Installing cabinets can be a complex process, and it's important to ensure they are installed correctly and securely. This is especially true if you are installing heavier solid wood cabinets.
Consider hiring a professional contractor or carpenter to install your cabinets. They will have the tools, expertise, and experience to get the job done correctly and efficiently. Additionally, they can help you with other aspects of the installation process, such as removing old cabinets and preparing the walls for the new cabinets.
The average cost for cabinet installation ranges from $500 to $1,200, depending on the size of the kitchen and the complexity of the installation.
Installing new cabinets can transform your kitchen and add value to your home. However, it's important to consider the style and material of the cabinets, the storage and functionality they offer, and whether or not you need professional help with the installation. By keeping these three things in mind, you can ensure that your new cabinets will be a functional and stylish addition to your home.

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After making quite a bit of progress getting x11/xorg running on my FreeBSD box, I'm at a stage where I'd like to exploit the hardware I'm using. I think the resolution is as good as it can get but it's very choppy and the graphics are not accelerated. After reading many guides I'm still not sure about how to set up graphics for optimal use. I'm looking for a guide which will explain exactly how to tell what graphics chip is installed and what the best driver is for that chip. The main problem is that lots of people have said different things but there is no definitive document AFAICT. The handbook should be the definitive guide and there should be a section showing how to definitely identify the graphics card installed.


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With the Davis Cup World Group Play-off all squared away after day one, the attention turns to what could be the play-off decider - the doubles.
With the Davis Cup World Group Play-off all squared away after day one, the attention turns to what could be the play-off decider – the doubles.
If the teams play as named at Thursday’s draw, then Australia’s Chris Guccione and Lleyton Hewitt will face off against Swiss superstar Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka. The teams have until one hour before the tie to make a change.
Much has been said of Wawrinka and Federer’s doubles gold at the 2008 Olympics this week, but that was three years ago. It was also Federer’s last title win in the team form of the game.
In more recent times, Federer and Wawrinka joined forces at Indian Wells in March and made it to the final, including a win over Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez. Between 2009 and 2010, Federer appeared in doubles draws just four times for a meagre two wins. And none of these matches were played with his partner today, Stan Wawrinka.
And as for the Swiss pair’s Davis Cup record together? They have only teamed twice, for two wins, but never on grass.
Hewitt has played Davis Cup doubles rubbers twice on grass – for two losses. He and Guccione have teamed up just once for their country – earlier this year in China for a straight-sets win.
The Gooch has a 3-0 Davis Cup doubles record and will be looking to extend that today to 4-0.
The Australians will have the luxury of having the crowd behind them in Sydney, they’ve also spent more time on the grass courts at the Royal Sydney Golf Club.
Federer, however, is one of the great grasscourt players. Wawrinka isn’t.
No matter which way you look at this rubber, there are cases for and against both teams.
The key may well be Guccione. The big-serving lefty has the wing-span of a small aircraft and may well prove difficult to handle. His boom serve and reach at the net will be crucial to the Australians.
For the Swiss, there’s little that Federer can’t do. Questions do surround Wawrinka though. After falling in four sets to world No.59 Tomic in the first rubber, he maintained that he is fit and will be fine to play today.
Eighteen-year-old Tomic did well to keep Wawrinka guessing by changing the pace of his ground strokes, which the Swiss No.2 failed to adapt to. And Hewitt and Guccione will no doubt target Wawrinka today as per Rafter’s instructions before the tie began.
So, who will win? Forget the stats – they don’t matter today. Neither team has a clear advantage when it comes to playing experience – these duos haven’t sweated it out for years like the Woodies or the Bryan Brothers. Yes, Wawrinka and Federer won an Olympic doubles title together, but that’s history.
This rubber may well decide who plays in the World Group in 2012 and, like this tie, sits on a knife’s edge.
As for my tip? Don’t miss this match. If you haven’t got a ticket you can watch it live on 7TWO from 12:30 pm (check local guides for full details).


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Kaine meets with veterans in Southwest Virginia
U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine met with veterans in Southwest Virginia Friday afternoon to discuss his approach to create jobs and strengthen our economy. Specifically, Kaine addressed strategies to reduce disproportionately high unemployment among veterans, and fulfill obligations the country has made to those who have served.
“Every veteran has leadership skills and technical skills they develop while in service,” said Kaine. “When I look at the unemployment rate for our veterans, which is higher than the national average, that shows a failure by our nation to take advantage of those skills. If I’m elected to serve in the Senate, I would like to work to create a culture in the Department of Defense that issues a corresponding civilian credential for every skill our service members get during their service.”
During the discussion at CityMug in Bristol, Kaine emphasized the need to take a balanced approach to deficit reduction that will allow for key investments in veterans’ health care and job training programs and protect Virginia’s military installations from across the board defense cuts. Kaine contrasted his approach with the “all cuts” approach put forward by his opponent, George Allen, which would disproportionately hurt veterans, members of our military and their families, civilian employees and military contractors in Virginia.
“Commitments to our service members, our veterans, and their families are not just line items in a budget to me. These are promises we’ve made that must be kept,” said Kaine. “I will reject proposals to go back on these agreements we’ve made with those who’ve given so much in defense of our country.”
As governor, Kaine helped secure funding for in-state college tuition for the children of military personnel who are stationed in Virginia and expanded treatment for veterans’ mental health through the Virginia Wounded Warrior initiative.
As senator, he looks forward to working with members of both parties to carry on Senator Jim Webb’s legacy of representing the interests of Virginia veterans in the U.S. Senate.
Since the beginning of the year, Kaine has held more than 60 economic roundtable discussions across the state, including many with Virginia veterans.


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The interviews are recorded in our in-house studio. Each interview ranges between 1 to 3 hours or more. There are many steps to go through before completion. The structured interviews are conducted with the utmost sensitivity. When completed, they are transcribed and after careful proof reading to assure accuracy, they are bound on acid-free paper. The transcription and audit/editing process is supported by the work of volunteers. It is important to note that the Center is the only known institution to date that is transcribing verbatim each acquired interview.
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ATO has refunded $10 billion so far
The ATO says that $10 billion has been refunded to Australian taxpayers so far this tax time, an increase of over $2 billion from the same time last year, with most returns processed in under two weeks. The ATO aims to process returns as soon as possible, and has announced that over four million refunds have already been sent out, compared to over three million refunds issued this time last year.
ATO watching for undisclosed foreign income
The ATO has reminded Australians who receive any foreign income from investments, family members or working overseas to make sure they have reported it this tax time.
New international data-sharing agreements allow the ATO to track money across borders and identify people who aren’t meeting their obligations. Under the new Common Reporting Standard (CRS), the ATO has shared data on financial account information with over 65 tax jurisdictions across the globe. This includes information on account holders, balances, interest and dividend payments, proceeds from the sale of assets, and other income.
Unusual claims disallowed
The ATO has published information about some of the most unusual claims it has disallowed. Around 700,000 Australians have claimed almost $2 billion of “other” expenses, including non-allowable items such as child care and even Lego sets.
Assistant Commissioner Karen Foat says a systematic review of claims found and disallowed some very unusual expenses. “A couple of taxpayers claimed dental expenses, believing a nice smile was essential to finding a job, and was therefore deductible. It isn’t!”

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Photographers from China were once again among the big winners as the results of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards for 2023 were announced in London on May 16.
The competition, which has been running for 12 years and drew thousands of entries from more than 65 countries this year, is the world’s leading celebration of the art of food, photography and film.
All photos are judged anonymously, so decisions are made entirely on merit. This year’s overall top prize went to British photographer Jon Enoch for his image The Candy Man, taken in India. Entrants from China took away 17 other awards.
One photographer alone, Yang Zhonghua, won three categories. The image Anchang Sugar Dance Artist, showing a man in Zhejiang province working ski
llfully with sugar, won both the Philip Harben Award for Food in Action and the competition’s specific China category.
Yang also won the Moments of Joy category for the picture Hanging Up Persimmons.
Another successful entrant was Liang Haikun, whose image Ancient Wine Making, showing traditional baijiu brewing techniques, came second in the China-specific class, where he also picked up two other highly commended honours, and came third in the Food in Action category.
Liang also took third place in the Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration category.
Other Chinese photographers among the winners included Liu Min, Yu Chunshui, Li Jianping, Cui Boqian, Zhao Xinhua and Yang Yongsheng.
Among the judges at this year’s competition were Na Risong, art director of Inter Art Centre & Gallery in Beijing; Ella Ravilious, a curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London; and chef Louie Ye, known as the Godfather of Chinese pastry.
Event founder Caroline Kenyon said the latest success showed the diligence and creativity of photographers in China, and the cultural importance of food in Chinese identity.
“Food is still so culturally important in China, maybe unlike in some other countries where there’s a bit of a loss of connection between people and what they consume,” she said.
“It’s a strong home food culture, and being such a vast country it’s a rich and fertile place for a photographer to point their lens.”


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|Other Super Smash Bros. Appearances|| |
|Final Smash||Mega Eggdozer|
Yoshi is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Calamity. A green dinosaur that lives on Yoshi's Island, Yoshi can stick his own tongue out and grab things from a distance, pulling them inside his stomach and laying an egg, trapping his enemies in there. He usually is Mario's piggyback ride, but most of the times he tries to protect his island from Kamek and many other evil.
Yoshi retains his Super Smash Bros. Brawl moveset, while still having his aesthetics from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Yoshi Egg's spots now match the color palette each Yoshi has (ex. Red Yoshi Eggs have red spots on them instead of the usual green spots when the red palette for Yoshi is selected).
Side smash has more knockback and slightly more range.
Down tilt doesn't semi-spike.
Forward aerial is slightly much faster, having less frames than last time and can now spike opponents.
- Head hitbox has decreased knockback.
Yoshi has a different up aerial, a quick headbutt, which deals less damage and knockback.
- It can combo into itself, making it a great juggling tool.
Yoshi's grab can now tether recover, unlike in the previous installments, which also means he can do an aerial grab.
Yoshi's aerial Egg Roll does more damage.
Yoshi has a new up special, Yoshi's Wings, where Yoshi dons angelic wings and flies a short distance diagonally upwards. The move is an actual third jump than his former up special. It can even be cancelled with a down special to keep the wings to have two midair jumps.
- The move is still a terrible recovery move, due to its short range.
Final Smash has been changed and it's a directional Final Smash instead of a transformation Final Smash.
|Jab||Kick combo||Yoshi does a kick followed up by another kick.||3% (first kick), 4% (second kick)|
|Side tilt||Tail swing||Yoshi does a quick spin, swinging his tail in front of him.||8%|
|Side smash||Headbutt||Yoshi does a headbutt forward.||Uncharged, 16% Charged, 18% - 24%|
|Up tilt||Tail flick||Yoshi does a crouching tail flick behind him. Can combo into itself or aerials depending on how much percentage the opponent has.||7%|
|Up smash||Upwards headbutt||Yoshi does a headbutt upwards.||Uncharged, 16% Charged, 18%-24%|
|Down tilt||Tail sweep||Yoshi does a crouching tail sweep across the ground in front of him.||5%|
|Down smash||Front/Behind tail sweep||Yoshi does a tail swing in front of him and behind him.||Uncharged, 12% (tail), 10% (body), Charged, 16% (tail), 14% (body)|
|Dash attack||Dashing headbutt||Yoshi does a running headbutt.||10% (early), 6% (late)|
|Neutral air||Sex kick||Yoshi does a sex kick with his foot.||11% early, 7% late, 5% very late|
|Forward air||Aerial head swing||Yoshi rears his head back and swings in downwards in front of him.||7%|
|Back air||Aerial tail flicks||Yoshi does three flicks with his tail behind him, with the last one launching opponents away. Due to its low lag and good knockback, it is an effective edgeguarding tool.||3% (first two hits), 5% (third hit)|
|Up air||Aerial headbutt||Yoshi does a quick headbutt upwards. Good comboing tool.||10%|
|Down air||Flutter kick||Yoshi does a flutter kick that damages opponents beneath him. Most damaging down aerial in the game, but has high ending and landing lag. Can weakly meteor smash opponents.||3% (first six hits), 2% (remaining hits), 44% (if all hits connect)|
|Grabs and throws|
|Grab||Yoshi Tongue||Yoshi uses his tongue to grab opponents. Can be used for etether recoveries and deals damage when used in the air. Is much more faster if used while dashing.||4% (in the air, clean), 3% (in the air, late)|
|Pummel||Chew||Yoshi chews on the opponent.||2%|
|Forward throw||Forward spit||Yoshi spits the opponent in front of him.||7%|
|Back throw||Backwards spit||Yoshi spits the opponent behind him.||7%|
|Up throw||Above spit||Yoshi spits the opponent above him..||5%|
|Down throw||Ground spit||Yoshi spits the opponent on the ground, bouncing them for a combo.||4%|
|Neutral special||Egg Lay||Yoshi sticks his tongue out to grab opponents. When they are grabbed, Yoshi swallows them and traps them inside an egg which he lays. While trapped, the opponent can free themselves quickly by mashing the D-pad/control stick/buttons. They can be damaged while in the egg, but cannot be launched away. Attacking the egg is also a way to free the trapped opponents quicker.||7%|
|Side special||Egg Roll||Yoshi traps himself inside an egg and rolls forward with it. Yoshi can break himself free when the special button is pressed. In the air, Yoshi travels a very short distance and leaves him helpless after breaking free. It also deals more damage in the air.||4% (on the ground) 6% (in the air).|
|Up special||Yoshi's Wings||Yoshi gains angellic wings and flies diagonally upwards a short distance. Deals no damage when he makes the ascent, but can be cancelled into his down special to keep the wings so he can gain two midair jumps before they disappear.||0%|
|Down special||Yoshi Bomb||On the ground, Yoshi leaps upwards and slams back down on his rear, dealing damage and producing stars. The stars can stop frontal approaches. In the air, Yoshi doesn't leap, so if performed off-stage, the move can effectively result in a suicide.||4% (leap), 15% (grounded Yoshi Bomb), 12% (aerial Yoshi Bomb), 4% (stars)|
|Final Smash||Mega Eggdozer||Yoshi eats a big Shy Guy and lays a huge egg which he can toss in the direction inputted. Can hold down the special button to aim.||14% (huge Shy Guy)|
25% (the egg)
|On-screen appearance||Yoshi jumps out of a Yoshi Egg, breaking it before striking a pose once he lands on the ground.|
|Idle animation||Yoshi looks around.|
|Side taunt||Yoshi chases his tail, then briefly pauses to stare at it.|
|Standard taunt||Yoshi falls on the floor, sleeping. The sleep bubble coming from his nose then pops after a few seconds and he wakes up.|
|Down taunt||Yoshi looks towards the screen, then jumps excitedly up and down while flailing his arms and saying "Yoshi! Yoshi!"|
|Up taunt||Yoshi dances around in a circle and then says "Yoshi!" upon finishing.|
|Victory theme||Click here to listen!|
Yoshi's victory theme is a flourish remix of the first few notes of the level complete theme from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.
|Victory pose #1||Yoshi angrily performs two alternating punches, then turns his back to the screen while looking to the right.|
|Victory pose #2||Yoshi looks up at the sky with his hands together, spins once, and then strikes the V sign.|
|Victory pose #3||Yoshi punches the air, then strikes a pose with his arms outstretched, very similar to his "character chosen" animation in the original Super Smash Bros. and this game.|
|Victory pose #4||Yoshi rolls from side to side in a Yoshi Egg, breaking out after a few seconds to strike a pose.|

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Hyperthyroidism, coloured scintigram (gamma camera scan). The thyroid is an endocrine gland in the neck responsible for producing and releasing hormones that control the metabolism. Its activity can be studied by injecting radioactive iodine, as the hormones it produces are made with that element. The uptake of radioactive iodine by the gland can be measured by imaging it with a gamma camera, which detects the gamma rays the iodine emits. Here, the right lobe of the gland (on the left in the image) appears brighter and larger than the left, indicating it has higher activity. An overactive thyroid can lead to weight loss, fatigue and depression.
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