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Button clock made out of a cookie tin lid, buttons, and clock parts. It is a great idea to help kids learn to read time. http://hative.com/diy-wall-clock-ideas-for-decoration/
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PREORDER: I’m excited to be able to restock my popular travel album again! Shipping for this preorder will begin during the week of February 26.
This DIY Travel the World Scrapbook Kit is a fun project that includes the supplies and instructions to create this wonderful 6x8 inch photo album. It’s archival quality makes it the perfect keepsake for saving your amazing vacation pictures and memorabilia. (Also available pre-made HERE.)
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday lauded teachers for their role in Pakistan’s struggle against terrorism and in providing relief to people in natural calamities like floods. Speaking at a function organized by National Commission on Human Development (NCHD) to celebrate Teachers Day, he said the teachers have a role to help create an Islamic and moderate Pakistan which promotes welfare of the people.
Gilani said the nation stood like a fortified wall against the menace of terrorism and extremism.The efforts of teachers in this struggle to make Pakistan impregnable against terrorism were noteworthy, he added.He said Pakistani nation faced the calamity of floods with courage and teachers and students were in the forefront to help affected people in starting a normal life.The prime minister said teachers play an important role in the progress and prosperity of a society. Teachers are the vital link in character building and achievements of students in their practical life.Teaching is a profession of prophets and teachers bring about revolution in individual lives and set destiny of nations, he said adding it is not possible for a nation to make progress without education.
He said the government is committed to increase facilities for teachers and better their working conditions.
“Our teachers are not behind anybody in their capabilities.”
He said he instructed the Federal Directorate of Education to make educational institutions in Islamabad a model for others.And then these higher standards should be applied in the whole country, he added.The Prime Minister said he as aware of the issues of the education system and his wish is that teachers should get all the facilities and live a comfortable life.
“If teachers are not having facilities then they cannot concentrate on imparting education.”
He referred to contributions of his father Makhdoom Alamdar Hussain Gilani and family in establishing educational institutions in Multan.He said the education policy announced by government carries a lot of incentives for teachers and their pay has also been raised by 50 percent.Efforts are afoot to raise status of teachers as enjoyed by doctors and engineers and other professionals, he said adding various programmes are continuing to enhance capabilities of teachers through training.The Premier stressed on teachers to adopt modern trends of teaching to improve quality of education.The Prime Minister announced that from next year October 5 will be observed as the National Teachers Day and the activities to appreciate services of teachers will continue for a full week.
Showing his witty side, the Prime Minister said sometimes he goes way ahead of others in his efforts to promote politics of reconciliation.Pir Pagaro was his first teacher who taught him to work less for more profit and now PML-Q which has 50 members has merged in PML-F which has five members in National Assembly, he said.Federal Minister for Education Sardar Aseff Ahmed Ali, Chairperson National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) Nafeesa Shah and Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Social Sector Shehnaz Wazir Ali also addressed the audience – App


A mathematical model of the hsp70 regulation in the cell
AbstractA mathematical model of the regulation process of the heat shock protein hsp70 in the cell is presented. The model describes the damaging effect of elevated temperature on proteins; the interaction of free hsp70 with injured proteins and its chaperone role in nascent protein translation; the relation between the amount of free hsp70 and the formation of the activated trimer form of the heat shock factor protein (HSF) the binding of activated HSF with the heat shock elements on the DNA; the transcription of mRNA of hsp70 and the synthesis of hsp70. The reaction of the model to a temporal rise in temperature shows an initial decline and a subsequent sharp rise to an ultimately increased level of free hsp70 in the cell. The response of the model to both a single and two consecutive heat shocks appears to closely resemble experimental data on hsp70 synthesis. This general agreement demonstrates the structure of the model to be sound and suitable as a basis for further modelling the complex tolerance mechanism of the cell.


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The judges have decided—the votes are in! Having traveled more than 8,000 miles and scoured the country for the very best, here are the 2015 DOWNING ROADTRIP AWARDS…in order of encounter. Continue reading
I hate good-byes. Oh, you know, not the kind of good-bye with a ‘see ya tomorrow’ or the polite good-bye with a ‘thanks’ to someone you don’t really know, as in a shop. But that real goodbye when you know you’re not going to see someone for a while, and you’re genuinely going to miss their company.
We had a very early start today to make sure to get Karen to Minneapolis/St. Paul airport in time for her flight. We pulled up amongst the taxis, limos and family cars dropping people, a hodgepodge of parking and unloading luggage, not an arena that permits a long, drawn-out farewell. In this case, it was probably a good thing. What can you say after a week’s adventures that we all (hopefully all!) enjoyed so much?
Cristal and I proceeded on a few feet to a motel in Bloomington at Mall of America. The last time I was here, many, many years ago, we were breaking up flights back to the UK after visiting a favorite ranch in Tucson. It was Easter-time, and in Tucson the temperatures were up around 90. As our plane descended into MSP, the captain announced to his passengers, many of whom were still in shorts, that the local temperature was 14 degrees. Headed back to temperate England, we had no hats, gloves, scarves, or suitable coats. It was all so unexpected.
Here in the generic motel room with its veneered furnishings and anticipated fittings, we unpacked Karen’s Mogen David wine that helps her get to sleep at night. That was unexpected, too, but gave us a happy reminder of her presence on the trip.
On the road today, the ribbons of green and blue seemed endless, the flat farmlands spreading out from our band of road, never-ending. Above, clouds seemed like perfect replications of themselves, as if those mirrors which make infinite images were duplicating the clouds eternally. It spooked me somewhat, all that sky; I was thankful to listen to Tim McGraw or for having to concentrate on roadwork.
At lunch in Jamestown, we ate in a place that we figured must be the local hotspot on weekends, although it was empty. Of course, we had passed into Central Time and were eating late. The waiter looked us over: we’re a strange threesome, with various accents. Karen, for instance, has her soft Texas drawl. After years in Britain, but born in the USA, I have my mid-Atlantic accent while Cristal, born and bred in the UK, has a perfect English accent. Waiters and shopkeepers constantly listen to us and ask where we’re from, where we’re going, even how we know each other.
The varying accents have even led to misunderstandings amongst the three of us. Karen once phoned me while I was walking on a busy New York street and I thought she was someone from Carolina, but here I can now translate what she says. Cristal, on the other hand, has had several misunderstandings. Karen was talking about ‘high hills’ and Cristal was under the impression she was mentioning ‘high heels.’ Karen came into our room and asked for the ‘fly swatter’ and somehow Cristal believed she wanted coconut water. Of course, this has had us in hysterical laughter.
We’re in Detroit Lakes tonight for Karen’s last night. It’s a place I’d never heard of prior to planning this trip. I just hope the laughs make for a good farewell.
the beach at Detroit Lakes
This gang hit about every shop in town. Most damage was done to the Ice Cream Parlour.
From left to right, Killer Karen Casey Fitzjerrell, the Tiny Texan; Cutie Cristal Downing (don’t let her baby face fool ya, folks—men fall at her feet); and notorious gunslinger Deadeye Downing. Known to be holed up in the North Dakota Badlands.
Thurs., May 23rd: Outside the big picture window, a plane descends through a threatening sky and bumps down onto the tarmac. Karen and I have been looking forward to this reunion for several months now, but the best part is that I am about to share my love of this section of Wyoming with a good friend and fellow writer. I’ve donned my best boots and Stetson to collect her at Jackson airport, happily situated right inside Grand Teton National Park. Continue reading
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Christmas to me has always meant a beach. Yes, you read that correctly: a beach. My grandmother was one of 11 children and by the time I was of school age, the surviving siblings had all moved to Florida to escape New York winters. This meant that, in order to be together for the holiday season, our immediate family was piled into a car for the three day drive from NY to Florida—the beach. Continue reading
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I have as my guest today Karen Casey Fitzjerrell. A Texas girl through and through, Karen was born near Houston in Baytown, near the tip of the Houston Ship Channel, and now lives in San Antonio. Formerly a freelance writer for several newspapers and regional magazines in the state, she recently turned to getting her fiction works out from under the bed and into the public eye for us all to enjoy. Continue reading

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Last month the Humala administration’s firm deadline for all miners to formalize their operations took effect on April 19. Government officials earlier announced that 70,000 out of 110,000 unlicensed miners started the formalization process; however, the total number of unlicensed miners is difficult to pin down due to the amount of illicit operations in remote areas. Minister of the Environment Manuel Pulgar-Vidal said in a recent interview that the government has the goal of bringing the small-scale miners into the formal mining industry or driving them out of business altogether, as seen by the recent police actions in the state of Madre de Dios.
It will take the government several months to sort through the tens of thousands of applications. In the meantime, other South American countries will be adopting similar policies to stop illicit mining operations as well. Original story on the coordinated efforts from Sophia Guida at Peru this Week:
Representatives from Peru, Colombia and Ecuador met in Quito on April 24 and 25 to formulate a joint-effort to halt illicit mining operations and also to provide means of formalization to informal miners. The representatives came from different sectors, including mining, environmental protection and defense, according to a report published today in Andina.
The conference dealt with three main topics. The first session meant to identify the prevalence of formal, informal and illicit mining, and thereby clarify distinctions between the three categories. The second session looked at ways to regulate mining across the three countries. The third examined different means of reversing some of the environmental degradation that is prevalent in mining projects.
In addition, the goal of the conference was to share different approaches utilized by the three countries. The representatives then put together a report, which will be shared with the governments of the participating countries.

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The deputies of the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department arrested 18 year old John T. York on charges of DWI, reckless driving, ficticious tags and minor in possession.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Umbridge demand from Snape in order to interrogate Harry?
2. What do Fred and George as a reaction to Umbridge's new position?
3. Why wasn't Harry made a prefect?
4. What does Hagrid tell Hermione and Ron he suspects will happen to him shortly after the Quidditch Cup?
5. What is the response of the general Hogwarts population to Fred and George's leave-taking?
Short Essay Questions
1. Do you think Snape was being truthful or that he was helping Harry when he told Umbridge he had no more truth potion? Give details that support your assertion.
2. Why does such a large group of students want to accompany Harry to the Ministry of Magic?
3. Why was it so important for Harry to remain with his horrible family while growing up?
4. What light does Firenze's banishment from his people shed on the social structure of the wizarding world?
5. What is so impressive about Hagrid's fight with Umbridge and her goons?
6. What causes McGonagall to vow that she will see Harry an Auror if it's the last thing she does?
7. Why is it significant that Harry is able to repel Snape from his mind only when Snape tries to see the memory of Harry and Cho kissing?
8. Why do Harry and Hermione decide to wait to tell Ron about Hagrid's brother?
9. What could have prompted Marietta to betray the D.A. and get Harry into trouble?
10. What factors lead into Harry deciding he wants to become an Auror?
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Discuss the relationship between the Magical and Mundane within the setting of the novel. What impact does each have on the main characters and their development? How does this influence the outcome of the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Adults and children exist in an interesting gray area in this novel, where many lines of authority and trust are crossed. Discuss the morphing relationship between adults and children in the novel. How do these changes and relationships lead to development for the main characters?
Essay Topic 3
The many students of Hogwarts express themselves in a variety of ways, with the common theme of the eternal struggle between personal choice and external expectations. Explore how family, society or other authority figures place expectations on the students, and the ways in which different characters express their individuality. How successful are they in this expression? Does it have positive or negative results for the character within the story line?
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By Sally Cragin
Meet Yoni! He's a big, friendly, black cat currently charming volunteers at Pat Brody Shelter for Cats.
Just a year old, he's one chilled-out fellow who enjoys being carried and eagerly seeks out his favorite human "snuggle spot" between your throat and jaw.
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XSENSOR X4 in-shoe device used in cycling research at Staffordshire University
This week we were invited to use the XSENSOR X4 Foot & Gait in-shoe plantar pressure measurement device at the Staffordshire University Movement Analysis Laboratory.
We helped set up a 2 week data collection for an MSc research project collecting cycling data.
This data collection uses a combination of pressure measurement and motion capture.
In-shoe pressure measurement will be used to assess plantar foot pressure and CoF changes.
Hardware synchronisation between XSENSOR’s pressure measurement device and Vicon‘s motion capture has been successfully set up, making data capture easier and quicker to analyse.
Looking forward to seeing the outcomes, and thank you Staffordshire University for inviting us!
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Ultrasound vs. Mammogram
I have very dense breast tissue, and mammograms are extremely painful. I also have chronic problems with my rotator cuff which makes lifting my arm in some positions also very painful. Is there any good reason not to have an ultrasound rather than a mammogram? Is it just that the insurance companies won`t pay for it unless something is found on the mammogram?
Mammograms and ultrasounds look at the breast in different ways. The mammogram is still the best way to look at all aspects of the breast for the lowest cost. Ultrasound is not used to look at the entire breast, either. It is a focused study meaning that it is intended to look at a specific area of abnormality identified on either exam or mammogram.
In order to do ultrasound correctly, your arm needs to be put over your head - often for a much longer period of time than is needed to do the mammogram. So it may be even more painful.
Try taking an over-the-counter pain med (aspirin, tylenol, or motrin) 30 minutes prior to your next mammogram. It should help decrease the discomfort.
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Caramel Apple Cake
Submitted by Carol Sue Carnes, Illinois Electric Cooperative and Susan DiGrino, McDonough Power Cooperative
peeled, cored and chopped
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan or may use a Bundt pan.
Combine oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla and mix well.
Add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix until well blended.
Stir in apples and nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 50-60 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool.
Combine caramel topping ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and pour over cooled cake. Susan suggests poking holes in cake and guiding the glaze into the holes.
Nutrition information: 419 calories; 22g fat; 321mg sodium; 54.2g carbohydrates; 4.5g protein.

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How to Create a Beautiful Flower Garden – Well, some people think that creating a beautiful flower garden is not easy. While it can be very challenging, there is no doubt that growing flowers is a fun activity. When designing your garden, there are so many options in which you can find inspiration. Simply find a garden that catches your eyes. Check what features that make these gardens look beautiful and apply the same concepts to your garden. We know that there are some design principles that should be applied when designing a garden. Check some tips that we have listed here so that you can save your time when creating a flower garden.
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The following are some important tips that can be considered if you need some ideas when creating a beautiful flower garden.
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One of the best options that you can consider when creating a flower garden is to add some garden art. When adding some garden art, note that you can choose one that reflects your personality. You can also find the best art that adds character to your small space.
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If you are looking for a perfect solution that can draw the eye to a focal point, then colorful pots and feature containers should be considered. You can find a decorative container that comes with a splash of color. It is a great example in which you can make your garden look more beautiful. You can also make your garden look unique by contrasting the size of the plants.
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One of the most interesting parts of having a flower garden is that you can also add multi-functional edible herbs and flowers. You can choose some herbs such as clumps of chives, curly leafed parsley, and compact geek basil. These herbs can add beauty and provide variation in color, making your garden look more beautiful than other gardens. These are some simple tips that you can apply the next time you want to create a beautiful flower garden.

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Here's where I stick all the armor, ships, and misc. stuff I do. I don't do a whole lot of these type subjects, but every once in a while a non-car/plane item will interest me enough to do a model of it. All copyrighted ©2004 G. Plummer
Here's a nifty little diorama I built a few years back for a Tamiya-Con. Tamiya's dino kits are 1/35 scale - the same as their armor kits. So naturally I put them together. The diorama shows a few well armed Velociraptors traveling along side an early Panzer.
Surprisingly, the raptors were a lot easier to paint and equip than human figures, and a lot more fun too. The base is a cheap picture frame filled with plaster and dirt. Many liked the diorama at the Tamiya-con, but it took only 3rd in the dino-diorama category. Japanese humor is so inaccessable.
Here's Verlindin's 1/200 scale resin kit of the CSS Nashville. The Nashville was never completed by the South, and the North never did much with it either after it was captured. The Nashville was scrapped shortly after the war. It may have been a case of building too big for the South; the oak superstructure was buckling under the weight of all the armor that was being piled on on it. It may have been an effective river combatant under better circumstances though. The kit itself was an easy build. I put it on a brown water base to represent the Mississippi River.
This Verlindin's 1/35 scale resin kit of the CSS Hunley, a civil war confederate submarine. It's claim to fame is that it was the first sub to sink an enemy ship in combat, the Union sloop of war USS Housatonic. Though it was human powered (7 men on a hand crankshaft) and looked a bit crude, it was actually quite advanced for its time. It had diving planes, controllable flood chambers fore and aft for submerging, a snorkel system (didn't work it seems), and a smooth underwater shape that wouldn't be recreated for 80 years afterwards in Germany's WWII type XXI U-boat. A spar type torpedo was used (click here for close up) The Hunley would ram the torpedo's barbed spear into the enemy ship, locking on the explosive canister. The sub would then back away, unwinding a spool of wire attached to a firing pin in the explosive charge. When the spool ran out of wire (and the Hunley was a safe distance away) it pulled the firing pin and the torpedo exploded. Obviously it worked, but the Hunley was lost after it sank the Housatonic. The wreakage of the Hunly was found in 1995 and brought up in 2000. The kit is new so it's based on the actual wreakage of the Hunley rather that earlier and inaccurate drawings. It goes together well and painting couldn't be easier - everything's black. The base it a plank of walnut with brass pipe fittings and wood screws holding the model.
Dragon has updated it's 1/72 M2A2 kit to represent the latest in Iraq. Here it is in Desert colors - the 3 tone green camo is an option on the decal sheet. A fine and highly detailed kit. I added some wieght inside so that the finnished model will sit firmly on it's vinyl tracks.
This is Dragon's new 1/72 scale Challenger II kit built out of the box. It's very nice except for the much too flexable vinyl tracks. Fortunately there are those huge desert version skirts to cover the track up. The plastic parts themsleves are quite good.
Tamiya's 1/35 scale Centaur built out of the box with the addition of stretched sprue details and metal tracks. A very fine and well fitting kit. My only complaint is that the photoetched rear grille mentioned in the intstructions is not included in the kit. If Dragon can include what is basically a full aftermarket detail set in their recient armor kits, at least Tamiya can throw in a pice of PE... Oh well.
JB Model's 1/76 scale model of the Bedford MK (not "Mark" but M and K) 4 lorry in UN white. I like Euro-trucks, but the 1/24 scale versions take forever to build. I'm a perversly impatient modeler...
Revell's re-release of the Aurora kit of the Anklyasaurus. Not a bad kit considering it's age, and the only one around of this dinosuar. The best part of dino kits is one can paint them any way you want; who's to say your colors are wrong?
Sweeden's S-tank was one of the most unusual MBTs made, having a fixed (no turret) autoloading gun. Trumpeter finnally made a 1/35 scale kit of this tank. The kit is typically Trumpeter; some of the smaller parts like handles are better off scratchbuilt and the vinyl treads are only so-so, but it builds into a fine model nonetheless. This is an all green 103B version.
The German Type 21 U-boat was the coolest sub of the war, so I had to build one. Dragon's 1/350 scale kit built out of the box.
From the very fine Anime series Cowboy Bebop comes this personal spacecraft - the Swordfish II. Bandai made this 1/72 scale kit and it is generally excellent. The folding wings didn't work very well so I glued them shut, but all the other moveable items worked well (landing gear, cockpit covers, main gun, etc.) The craft is depicted as being very weathered in the cartoon, so I reproduced that in scale with paint chipping and staining.
The kit includes the main figures from the series in 1/24 scale, and the Swordfish's owner Spike Spegal in 1/72. The instructions are in full color on glossy paper - nice. Note the green zinc chromate landing gear bays...
Hasegawa released a series of early panes in 1/8 scale, including a DR-1. These museum grade kits featured real wood for the frames and many metal and plastic parts. They also released the engines as separate kits, perhaps as a way to get back some of the tooling costs. This Le Rhone 9 cylinder rotary engine is from the Fokker DR-1 kit.
Each cylinder is made separately - a real chore - but the finnished product is worth it. The intake runners shown in the pic are polished plastic pieces with a coat of Testor's copper paint airbrushed on.
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SHEEMA – There was another achievement to be celebrated among the people of Sheema district as Sheema Development Association delivered a theatre operating table worth UGX17.8m to Kitagata hospital.
The theatre operating table was handed over to the Hospital in a ‘scientific’ function held Tuesday, May 12, in Kitagata town council in Sheema district.
The theatre operating bed was purchased by funds raised by Sheema daughters and sons through a Whatsapp group spearheaded by Sheema Development Association (SDA).
Johnson Musinguzi Byarabaha, the Sheema Development Association boss, lauded members of the association and the people of Sheema district for digging (deep) into their pockets to acquire the theatre table for the people of Kitagata and Ankole during these trying times of Coronavirus.
He, however, said urged the people of Sheema to always look at impact every individual has brought to them and shun labelling and judging them based on politics and religion.
Byarabaha challenged Sheema district Local Government leaders led by the District Chairman and CAO to partner with the hospital management committee to write proposals to the ministry of health and other relevant bodies so that Kitagata hospital can be upgraded into regional referral hospital for greater Bushenyi sub-region.
“I request the district administration we partner in writing proposals to the Ministry and other relevant bodies to build capacity for Kitagata hospital to be uplifted into a Regional Referral Hospital. This will see even the current Health Centre IV like Kabwohe and Shuuku be turned to hospitals,” said Byarabaha.
He cited that regional referral hospitals like Mbarara get UGX10b annually, unlike Kitagata which receives nothing for capital development except salaries, medical supplies and other utilities.
Earlier,the association had bought a number of mattresses for the hospital. David Kabigumira the Sheema district chairman said Sheema Development association members has opened eyes for others stack holders who can do much more things all some at developing the locals in the district.
He said though some individuals with the district are against some of these visible developments they will move with those who are ready to move towards prosperity.
He asked CAO Sheema district, Davis Beyeza Dembe, to make arrangements so that the bed that has been at Kitagata hospital be transferred to Kabwohe health centre IV because they also handle a number of patients.
The Kitagata hospital boss Dr. Johnson Kabwishwa said that the operating bed that has been used at the facility was there since 1969 saying that SDA and the people of Sheema have made a record.
He said the hospital is receiving patients from the districts of Mitooma, Rukungiri, Ntungamo, Rubirizi among others but saying that they are operating under a small budget.


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Big Apple Decanter is a piece that can be repurposed for all types of wine, a 'little black dress' for the dinner table.
Height: 8 7/8 inches, capacity: 70 1/2 ounces. Machine Blown from lead crystal in Germany.
The big brother to the Apple decanter.
Machine Blown from lead crystal in Bavaria, Germany; etched in our studio in Buffalo, NY.


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Troy, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2009 –-
As this month marks National Homelessness Awareness month across the country, local students at Russell Sage College have undertaken a creative campaign to help fight homeless stereotyping and to bring awareness to the growing issue in their own backyard.
Students of Professor Christine Nealon’s “Women Changing the World (WLD 420)” class spent this semester developing their working knowledge of human rights issues as they relate to homelessness by working with the school’s local community partner, the Joseph’s House & Shelter in Troy, NY. “The objective of the WLD 420 course is to make students aware of ways they can create change both locally and globally, to examine the link between their lives, the production of social values and the relationship of those values to the world around them and to universal human rights,” said Nealon. “This year, I challenged my section of the class to find a way to make a difference for human rights issues that are experienced by the staff and guests of Joseph’s House.”
The class spent the first half of their semester learning about homelessness from the guests and staff of Joseph’s House with a mission to bring about awareness of homelessness in the Troy area and to create change. “As we spoke with the guests of Joseph’s house, we heard the same thing over and over again,” said Patience Davidson, a student and Got Shelter? organizer. “We continuously heard that one of the biggest struggles for the homeless is the invisibility that they face everyday and the lack of understanding from the community that homelessness does not meet a stereotype or discriminate but instead, can happen to anyone, for any reason and at any moment simply through a string of unfortunate incidents.”
It was this profound understanding by students that drove them to develop the “Got Shelter?” campaign. A slogan that they felt best represented the issue and which they felt would make an impact on the public. “The idea was to come up with a slogan that would make people think about the fact that, while they may have a roof over their own head tonight, so many others do not have that basic necessity” stated Meghan Hallenbeck, another student and Got Shelter? organizer. “And, also to make people realize that they could easily be put into the exact same position as these unfortunate individuals who they may pass by on our local streets everyday and turn a blind eye to.”
On a mission of change, students devised a plan to plaster the Got Shelter? slogan across t-shirts with the intention of wearing them and staging a Got Shelter? demonstration in order to drive awareness for their cause. However, it wasn’t long before organizers realized that they could make a larger impact if they were to sell the t-shirts, which would expand their exposure as people across the community brandished the shirts and which would provide useful proceeds to help the shelter.
Got Shelter? T-shirts are available now through November 20th for $12 by contacting student organizers of the campaign at GotShelter (at) sage (dot) edu. Shirts are a 50/50 cotton blend and are available in sizes S-M-L-XL. All proceeds will benefit the Joseph’s House & Shelter in Troy.

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The SDF took further steps aimed at preparing the return of the Assad regime to the areas under its control in the governorates of Deir Al-Zour and Al-Raqqa, without any comment by the International Alliance in the process of rapprochement between the two sides,
Which raises doubts about the possibility of a large deal between the regional and international forces participating in the war in Syria regarding the fate of these two provinces.
“The Euphrates Post” obtained information from a source close to the “SDF” (not to be named) that the latter granted the regime the right to participate in the investment of oil wealth in the areas of control, but without a final version of the aspects of cooperation and partnership in this regard.
A group of Syrian and Russian experts visited the Koniku oil field in the eastern suburb of Deir Ezzor on Friday after coordinating with the SDF. First, while negotiations are still under way for its return to the region economically and administratively, and perhaps militarily and securityally.
On the other hand, the “self-management” Kurdish in the province of Hasaka during the hours of yesterday and today,clear the flags of the Kurdish military factions, and images of PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, classified on the list of international terrorism, to replace them with various ads.
This move is indicative of the SDF’s response to an earlier request by the regime during its ongoing negotiations with SDF, according to the local newspaper Al-Watan, which is loyal to the Assad regime. It is concerned with “removing pictures of the Kurdish militias and their symbols and flags in their areas of control,
The annexation of the Kurdish militia to the ranks of the regime’s army, the handing over of the Yaraiba and Simeleka crossing to northern Iraq, and crossing point of the Darbasiya and Ras al-Ayn border with Turkey, as well as the delivery of oil and gas fields to the Syrian Ministry of Oil and the General Administration of Rumailan and Al-Jibsa. ”
In a similar vein, similar to the Assad regime’s media policy, media outlets loyal to Kurdish fighters published a video tape showing a military commander of raqqa Brigade who was arrested during a military campaign for the Kurdish People’s Protection Units last week. Abu Issa arrested by the “SDF”, claiming that he was in Hasaka and attend meetings, before “surprised by the news of his arrest” on the media.
During the video, Abu Issa did not address the fate of dozens of the “Raqqa Brigade” who were arrested in the recent campaign of the Kurdish “units”. A special source for the “Euphrates Post” said that the leader of the rebels of Raqqa, Is currently under tight control in a house inside Raqqa, guarded by dozens of “SDF” elements.
The Kurdish “units”, after the elimination of the “”Raqqa Brigade””, which was taken from the flag of the Syrian revolution banner, has launched large-scale arrests and raids during the past two weeks, mainly included the countryside of the western and northern city, and farms near the city, Ammunition,
And the arrest of those who were accused of being former members of the ISIS, but it affected former elements of the Free Syrian Army and some civilians and activists opposed to the Assad regime, which raised fears that these campaigns to prepare for the return of the regime and its institutions to cities and towns in Raqqa and Deir al-Zour.
The Kurdish “units”, after the elimination of the “”Raqqa Brigade””, which was taken from the flag of the Syrian revolution banner, has launched large-scale arrests and raids during the past two weeks, mainly included the countryside of the western and northern city, and farms near the city,
And the arrest of those who were accused of being former members of the ISIS, but it affected former elements of the Free Syrian Army and some civilians and activists opposed to the Assad regime, which raised fears that these campaigns to prepare for the return of the regime and its institutions to cities and to
wns in Raqqa and Deir al-Zour.
In a related context, the correspondent of “Euphrates Post” in the countryside of Raqqa, that several areas close to the Euphrates dam and the dam of freedom (the revolution previously), the population suffers from the deterioration of the situation without the presence of any authorization by the forces controlling the region,
There were reports that this may be due to the flow of diesel from the SDF to the areas of the system, which made the population difficult to get the diesel, although the price rises from 75 to 100 syria pounds, and residents in the region are wondering: Where go electricity, Can the SDF approach and the regime have a relationship?
At the same time, our correspondent reported on Sunday that the communications network “Syriatel”, has begun to return to various areas inside Raqqa during the past hours.
t is noteworthy that our correspondent in Al-Raqqa, had previously reported, there is talk among the population about the return of the close to the system is currently being set up, prompting many young people of the city and its countryside to take the decision to migrate,
For fear of entering the regime at any moment, and the risk of arrest on charges of opposition to Assad, or to force them to join the ranks of his forces, under the name of compulsory or reserve service.
The entire governorate of Raqqa is currently under the control of SDF, with the exception of limited areas of regime forces in the rural areas of the governorate. The eastern and western villages of Deir al-Zour are also controlled by SDF, which runs across the regime and the Iranian militia.


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Kenny Chesney spent 18 months just recording his new album, Here And Now, in such places as Nashville, Key West, Malibu and on the road. He had a great time creating the project, which was just released on Friday (May 1st). Kenny tells us: “This album, Here and Now, was a lot of fun to make because the songs were a lot of fun. There was a lot of living in every one of these songs and when you can take a collection of music like this into the studio and do your best to wrap your arms around it, you know, the creative process is pretty fun.”
Kenny sits in the Top 10 and climbing on the country charts with the album's title track.
He has not yet announced the rescheduled dates of his Chillaxification Tour featuring The Chillaxification Tour features special guests Florida Georgia Line, Old Dominion and Michael Franti & Spearhead.


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This week's space headlines include the Moon's tilt, Phobos becomes a ring, and swarming comets.
Comet Catalina, winter on Titan's south pole, the formation of a planet, and a not-so-habitable exoplanet...
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If you think start-ups have a monopoly on innovation, think again. Some of the world's biggest companies are among the winners of The Wall Street Journal's Technology Innovation Awards this year.
One company makes heart cells out of mature human stem cells. Another efficiently makes biofuel out of the sun. And then there's Watson, who makes answers within seconds. WSJ's Andy Jordan runs down the top three winners in the 2011 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards.
- Gold: Cellular Dynamics International Makes Heart Cells—Billions of Them
- Silver: Joule Unlimited Forges a Faster Path to Biofuels
- Bronze: IBM's Watson Adds Innovation Award to Quiz-Show Win
- And the Rest of the Winners Are...
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The winners include such big names as International Business Machines Corp. IBM -0.29% International Business Machines Corp. U.S.: NYSE $194.00 -0.57 -0.29% July 30, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.91M AFTER HOURS $194.00 0.00 % July 30, 2014 6:34 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 33,402 P/E Ratio 12.19 Market Cap $197.87 Billion Dividend Yield 2.27% Rev. per Employee $229,711 07/30/14 Edward Snowden is Good Busines... 07/29/14 China Probes Microsoft Over An... 07/29/14 Microsoft, the 'Guardian Warri... More quote details and news » , Novartis AG NVS +0.26% Novartis AG ADS U.S.: NYSE $88.44 +0.23 +0.26% July 30, 2014 4:02 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 973,333 AFTER HOURS $88.45 +0.01 +0.01% July 30, 2014 5:16 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 37,566 P/E Ratio 21.58 Market Cap $238.73 Billion Dividend Yield 3.12% Rev. per Employee $437,277 More quote details and news » , Intel Corp. INTC +0.47% Intel Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq $34.35 +0.16 +0.47% July 30, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 32.34M AFTER HOURS $34.35 0.00 % July 30, 2014 7:59 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 449,317 P/E Ratio 16.59 Market Cap $169.27 Billion Dividend Yield 2.62% Rev. per Employee $501,041 07/30/14 J.P. Morgan Tech Analyst Jumps... 07/29/14 Companies 'Get Moving' as VCs ... 07/24/14 CTO Seeks Integrated Hadoop Sy... More quote details and news » , Abbott Laboratories, ABT +0.26% Abbott Laboratories U.S.: NYSE $42.86 +0.11 +0.26% July 30, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3.52M AFTER HOURS $42.86 0.00 % July 30, 2014 4:25 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 40,636 P/E Ratio 27.79 Market Cap $64.21 Billion Dividend Yield 2.05% Rev. per Employee $316,219 07/25/14 Humira Sales Lift AbbVie Profi... 07/18/14 AbbVie to Buy Shire for $54 Bi... 07/17/14 Miles D. White: Ignoring the F... More quote details and news » Xerox Corp. XRX +2.77% Xerox Corp. U.S.: NYSE $13.34 +0.36 +2.77% July 30, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 13.33M AFTER HOURS $13.22 -0.12 -0.90% July 30, 2014 6:20 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 163,110 P/E Ratio 14.32 Market Cap $14.97 Billion Dividend Yield 1.87% Rev. per Employee $148,456 07/25/14 Stocks to Watch: Xerox, Moody'... 07/25/14 Xerox Profit Slips on Drop in ... 07/18/14 The Weekend Interview: Job Hun... More quote details and news » and runners-up Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ +0.47% Hewlett-Packard Co. U.S.: NYSE $36.11 +0.17 +0.47% July 30, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 9.65M AFTER HOURS $36.11 0.00 % July 30, 2014 4:25 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 69,686 P/E Ratio 12.54 Market Cap $67.26 Billion Dividend Yield 1.77% Rev. per Employee $352,400 07/28/14 Relational to Focus on Current... 07/24/14 CTO Seeks Integrated Hadoop Sy... 07/24/14 H-P, Hortonworks Extend Partne... More quote details and news » and Yahoo Inc. YHOO +2.58% Yahoo! Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq $36.60 +0.92 +2.58% July 30, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 29.81M AFTER HOURS $36.68 +0.08 +0.22% July 30, 2014 7:57 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 63,140 P/E Ratio 31.41 Market Cap $35.92 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $378,617 07/30/14 Political Diary: The Silicon V... 07/30/14 Yelp Reports First Profit Sinc... 07/29/14 China Probes Microsoft Over An... More quote details and news »
Of course, big companies have featured in these awards in the past. But the trend was especially noticeable this year, not only in the number of winners but also in the number submitting applications.
"Historically, the rap would be that big companies do incremental stuff, but you look to start-ups for breakthroughs," says Scott D. Anthony, managing director at Innosight Ventures and one of the judges for the Innovation Awards. "But it seems that big companies are increasingly doing really interesting innovation work. Large companies are recognizing that they need to approach innovation more expansively."
The Wall Street Journal received 605 applications this year from companies, organizations and individuals in 31 countries. A team of Journal editors and reporters reviewed the entries and forwarded 155 to an independent panel of judges from venture-capital firms, universities and other organizations and companies. From that pool, the judges chose a total of 35 winners and runners-up in 16 categories.
The judges assessed the applications primarily on these criteria:
• Does the innovation break with conventional ideas or processes in its field?
• Does it go beyond marginal improvements on something that already exists?
• Will it have a wide impact in its field or on future technology?
Even though big companies dominated some of the individual categories, the overall Gold winner this year was Cellular Dynamics International, which makes huge quantities of human heart cells that can be used to study diseases and develop medicines.
Joule Unlimited Technologies Inc. garnered the Silver award for developing a more efficient technique for producing biofuel. And the Bronze award went to IBM for Watson, the supercomputer system that defeated two grand champions on "Jeopardy!"
A number of companies were involved in another trend we noticed this year: innovative projects in the developing world, especially Africa, that could improve the lives of millions of people.
Novartis won the Health-Care IT category for a project that tracks medical supplies in Africa, while H-P and its partner, mPedigree Network of Ghana, were runners-up in this category for a text-messaging service that helps users detect counterfeit drugs.
"The mobile phone is a source of innovations in Africa, since access to a mobile phone is the first step toward development," says Pedro Nueno, professor of entrepreneurship at IESE Business School in Spain and an Innovation Awards judge.
Mr. Leger, a Wall Street Journal news editor, oversees the Technology Innovation Awards. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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On the banks of Lake Macatawa near the eastern shores of Lake Michigan lies the charming town of Holland, an outpost of Dutch culture and tradition in the midst of Michigan. Browse the sidewalks of the award-winning downtown with waterfront cafes, street performers, antique malls, farmers markets and excellent shopping.
Fun for all seasons
Pick berries in the summer and stroll the streets lined with tulips in the Spring. The Tulip Time Spring Festival, voted “Best Small Town Festival” is an all-time favorite with millions of colorful tulips. The winter months invite fun winter sports activities with cross country skiing, ice-skating and sledding. Enjoy the outdoor Kerstmarkt, a European style holiday market with dog sledding and Dutch specialities that runs for four weeks around Thanksgiving.
Relaxation and Recreation on your doorstep
Revel in the breath-taking beauty of this lakefront town as the sunsets over Lake Michigan. Relax on the secluded Laketown Beach, climb through the dunes in the tunnel and up the dune stairway to see the scenic views of Lake Michigan at Tunnel Park, or head to buzzy Holland State Park for fun beach activities. The waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa offer endless outdoor activities. Sail the waters of Lake Michigan, take a boat ride or a sunset cruise or take off on a fishing charter to see what you can reel in. Explore the miles of hiking and biking trails and nature centers or hike the Lake Michigan dunes for beautiful views.
Visit our other nearby Lake Michigan towns of Pentwater, Silver Lake, Muskegon, Norton Shores, Grand Haven, Macatawa, Manistee, Hutchins Lake and Saugatuck.
Holland, a Dutch delight in the heart of Michigan.


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You have wanderlust? Then decorate everything on a (country) map.
The views of foreign countries awaken travel memories and thus capture your holiday moments.
A little tip: you can also take your self-shot photos for these ideas ...
Decorating photos - IDEA 1: "I was once a can of fish ...
... and now hang as a small set box on the wall. "The starfish and the shells are happy about this decoration idea. The respective places of origin are listed on the glued maps.
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As the prices of Bitcoin and Ether continue to rise, the movements of stablecoins can provide insights into the duration and extent of this surge. On Thursday, Bitcoin and Ether experienced a slight decline of -0.63% and -0.70%, respectively, before showing a modest recovery. Trading volume remained stable throughout the day. Investors in Bitcoin and Ether may take a moment to assess the evolving landscape following the substantial growth of these assets by 18% and 14% since June 15.
Among the macroeconomic data released, initial jobless claims had the potential to impact the market, although the numbers exceeded expectations only slightly and were insufficient to drive significant price movements. In the week ending June 17, 264,000 Americans filed for unemployment, slightly surpassing the forecasted 260,000.
However, recent movements in stablecoins, which often provide valuable insights into market trends, may have a more immediate impact and potentially foreshadow the future price trajectory of cryptocurrencies. According to Glassnode, an on-chain analytics firm, the total stablecoins held in exchange addresses have increased by 5.6% since June 14, ending a previous 60% decline that began in December.
Stablecoins serve as a means to acquire other crypto assets, and an increase in stablecoins being sent to exchanges indicates a rise in buying power and bullish sentiment. The growth in exchange stablecoin balances can be likened to an increasing number of people standing in line to cast their votes, representing buyers’ preference for the cryptocurrency they intend to exchange their stablecoins for.
Although the aggregate net supply position change of stablecoins remains negative, measuring the 30-day change of stablecoins across blockchains, the recent increase suggests an area worth monitoring for crypto investors. When the change in supply rises, the figure becomes positive, akin to the number of eligible voters. As investors acquire more stablecoins, this figure increases, indicating a potential surge in demand.
Additionally, stablecoin exchange buying power has shifted from a six-month trend of negative figures to positive territory. This metric gauges the flow of stablecoins onto exchanges compared to that of Bitcoin and Ether. The shift to positive figures suggests an increase in stablecoin buying power. The valuation of Bitcoin and Ether relative to stablecoins may be currently undervalued.
The combination of the first and third metrics reveals a gradual rise in demand, coinciding with favourable valuations for Bitcoin and Ether. An upturn in the second metric would indicate an influx of capital seeking to take advantage of these attractive valuations.


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Dynasty roster management truly is an art form. Knowing when to buy a player, trade a player, cut a player, or claim a player is a crucial skill to have. When managing the back-end of a roster, it can almost seem like you’re playing the lottery. But, it doesn’t have to be like that. By simply knowing what to look for, you can increase your odds at picking that winning ticket. My first recommendation: read each of one these divisional stash articles from each of the Dynasty Nerds writers. They will be putting in the work for you and you will most likely be able to learn something along the way.
Jace Sternberger – TE Packers
The winds of change have been strong in Green Bay this past offseason. The arrival of new head coach Matt LaFleur and the leadership of 2nd-year general manager Brian Gutekunst has brought cultural, philosophical, and schematic changes. The biggest of which is to the offense. The Packers will still be led by one of the most talented quarterbacks of all time in Aaron Rodgers. That reason alone is enough to draw interest in the team’s pass-catching weapons.
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Rodgers has been at his absolute best when he has had a presence in the middle of the field and the red zone, usually in the form of a tight-end. Well, it just so happens that Green Bay spent their 3rd round pick on one in the 2019 draft. Jace Sternberger began turning heads at Texas A&M as a true receiving threat from the tight end position. With that being said, his blocking abilities are a bit underwhelming and underdeveloped. For that reason, Sternberger will struggle to see significant numbers of snaps in 2019. But, looking forward to 2020, Sternberger’s outlook becomes much more promising. Veteran Marcedes Lewis will most likely be entering free agency and incumbent starter Jimmy Graham could very well be a cap casualty. Barring a huge rebound in 2019 for Graham, the team will most likely absorb his $3.7 million cap hit and pass the reigns to Sternberger. Even if Green Bay retains Graham in 2020, he will be a free agent in 2021 and it is very hard to see the Packers retain a what would be 34-year-old tight-end that has relied on their athleticism to make plays. Sternberger is a run after the catch machine and will likely get some opportunities to make some plays this year. It won’t be enough to maintain fantasy relevance, but it will be enough to cause dynasty owners to flock to the waiver wires.
Dillon Mitchell – WR Vikings
This one was a little bit tougher to pick. However, when it comes down to it, the Vikings are searching for someone to make plays outside of their big 4 (Diggs, Thielen, Rudolph, and Cook). With each passing game, it becomes more and more evident that Laquon Treadwell is not the answer. There is a hole at the 3rd position on the depth chart and the competition is wide open. Dillon Mitchell was the Vikings’ 7th round selection in the 2019 draft. There are many reasons for this. Mitchell has struggled mightily with being a consistent hands catcher. He tends to “bucket” catch by letting the ball into his chest and then clamping down. Time and time again, this has proven to be an ineffective way of contesting the ball at the NFL level. Because of this, Mitchell has struggled with drops. The ability to “hand-catch” for Mitchell is present, however, he is going to have do so at a much more consistent rate to have any success in the NFL. Lastly, Mitchell has struggled to make contested catches and win jump balls. This is due to his slender frame and mistimed jumps. These are things that can be corrected, but it just adds even more obstacles to Mitchell’s path to fantasy significance. The Vikings do have some expertise in taking late-round receivers and turning them into productive players. Stefon Diggs was a 5th round pick and Adam Thielen was undrafted. Both are now in the conversation of the top 10 receivers in the NFL. The skill that Mitchell utilizes quite frequently and actually excels at is his ability to get a clean release off of the line of scrimmage. This is a difficult skill to teach to young receivers and Mitchell seems to get clean releases with ease. His route running abilities will be his bread and butter if Mitchell finds success in Minnesota. His status as a fantasy player is definitely “wait and see”, but he’s a player I will be keeping a very close eye on.
Travis Fulgham – WR Lions
Please join me as we take a deep, deep dive for a player worthy of stashing for the Detroit Lions. Travis Fulgham, a 6th round selection in 2019, and should really only be rostered in leagues with more than 12 teams or large rosters (30+). Fulgham is a big receiver with the ability to win balls at the catch point. He could make a living as a red-zone threat early on his career. According to playerprofiler.com, Fulgham finished his college career with a dominator score in the 71st percentile and a SPARQ score in the 62nd. Kenny Golladay appears poised to be the Lions number one receiver for the foreseeable future. After that, it’s Danny Amendola, Marvin Jones, and Jermaine Kearse fighting for snaps in the receiving corps. At best, Fulgham would slot in at 5th in the depth chart for 2019. However, looking forward to 2020, both Kearse and Amendola are scheduled to be free agents with M. Jones following suit in 2021. If Fulgham is able to impress the coaches in camp and develop throughout his rookie year, there is a feasible path to being the number 2 receiver on a generally pass-heavy Lions offense starting in 2021.
Emanuel Hall – WR Bears
The resemblances between the Andy Reid driven Chiefs and the Bears Matt Nagy led offense are uncanny, yet they’re both unique in their own right. One concept that both offenses have in common is the desire to efficiently stretch the field. According to sharpfootballstats.com, Mitchell Trubisky ranked 11th in the league in % of yards in the air. This is simply a measure of the quarterback’s total yards compared to how many yards were accrued in the air. Simply speaking, the Bears like to go deep and in the 2019 draft, they acquired a player to do just that. Emanuel Hall was one of the best deep-ball receivers in all of college football last year. His 22.4 yards per reception was good for the 97th percentile of all the receivers in the draft. With a 40-yard-dash of 4.39 seconds, it’s easy to see why Missouri sent Hall on fly routes so frequently. Hall is far from a finished product, but his ceiling as a fantasy player is similar to Will Fuller.Follow @tyler_grezTweets by tyler_grez
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The 2015 Volkswagen Passat model was just rendered in some sketches over the web, which is a clear indication that the luxurious four-door sedan is coming this fall, according to some official reports.
The 2015 Volkswagen Passat is no longer a stranger for us, as it is set to offer a much sportier and more appealing looks, alongside a new stand-out front grille with restyled headlights, dual exhaust system or chrome trim.
Inside, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat is fully equipped with high-tech goodies, such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as a head-up display, new infotainment system and much more.
Under the hood, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat also makes a distinctive note due to its 2.0-liter TDI four-cylinder twin turbo unit, developing a great 240 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, hooked to a 7-speed DSG that sends the power to all wheels.
The Volkswagen German based automaker is also preparing to launch a plug-in hybrid Passat version, which will likely to use a 1.4-liter TSI engine, baked by an electric motor, which would produce 102 horses.


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This is Grade 8's 2021-2022 FSZD Creative Writing Club's very own choose your adventure story. These stories are designed to be written collaboratively in one semester by a hand-selected team of writers from Fushan Zhengda's Foreign Language Middle School. All writers are English Language Learners (ELLs). This time, the story was done entirely remotely during the Shanghai lockdown.
This year's team includes:
This time, the writers decided to try and create an original sequel to the young adult novel "Rain, Rain, Go Away". Although the writers are ELLs and still only teenagers, our writers accept and appreciate all comments and feedback.


text: Even though the word "arthritis" literally means "joint inflammation," it's also used to refer to 200 different conditions that affect the connective tissues around joints, as well as other joints and tissues. It is a rheumatic disorder. Osteoarthritis is the type of arthritis that is most prevalent. Gout, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis are three other common rheumatic conditions associated with arthritis (RA). Rheumatic diseases are characterized by pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around one or more joints. Symptoms can appear gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also affect the immune system and other internal organs.


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- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Heat up the Kerrygold Unsalted Butter in the nonstick skillet and add in the crushed garlic. Melt the Kerrygold Unsalted Butter on low heat and let the garlic infuse into the Kerrygold Unsalted Butter for about 5 minutes on the lowest heat.
- While the Kerrygold Unsalted Butter is melting, place the thyme leaves and the finely chopped rosemary into a large bowl. Remove the garlic cloves from the oil, and then chop finely. Add the garlic to the bowl of herbs. Pour the melted Kerrygold Unsalted Butter into the bowl, then mix to combine. Do not wipe out or rinse the pan, set aside.
- Peel the potatoes, and slice in 1/8” rounds. Use a sharp chef’s knife for this or a mandolin. Add the thinly sliced potatoes to the bowl of herbs and butter, and gently toss to coat the potatoes with the melted Kerrygold Unsalted Butter mixture.
- Toss to coat evenly. Place the potatoes in the non-stick skillet, tightly overlapping and layering them in a circular pattern. Repeat until all the potato slices have been stacked.
- Place the pan on the stove and cover with the the parchment paper round. Lay a heavy weight on top of the parchment to press the potatoes down into the pan. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes to crisp up the potatoes.
- Remove the weight from the top and place in the pre-heated oven for 40-45 minutes until the edges are deep golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through. Flip the potatoes over onto a plate and sprinkle the top with flakey sea salt and fresh thyme leaves. Enjoy!
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The holiday is almost here! I hope you’ll all be celebrating it together with family and friends. It truly is about Faith, Family and Love.
Today I’ve done a card (6” x 6”) which has different flowers than I normally use. The painting in the frame is a primitive Tole painting of a Pilgrim family I painted last year for a wooden frame where I interchange my painted boards for each holiday. It seemed perfect for this card.
The layer of background paper is from the Wood Effects pack. I shaded the wheat then rubbed some white chalk on the tips to highlight them.
The flowers, wheat and frame are from ECD’s ModaScrap dies. The leaves and berry branches are from ECD, as well. They are more delicate flowers than usual, but work up well.
I’ve also used ECD’s new ‘Craft Drops’ for the berries. (Metallic Gold) Of course there is the wonderful ladybug, but I’ve made her by using red and black Nuvo drops on my Teflon mat, then using white and black gel pens for her eyes and the dots on her shell.
My computer helped me with the words on the frame, and I had a Thanksgiving stamp in my ‘stash’. For the center of the flower I used Yes! glue, rolled into a small ball then rolled in gold/yellow prills.
If you are interested in any of the products I’ve used, they are listed below. Click on each product and you will be directed to the ECD page where you can complete your order.
Bring on the turkey and pumpkin pie! See you next month!
Elizabeth Craft Designs Design Team


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Wuhan reopens after 76-day lockdown
People's Daily Online
(China Daily) 09:02, April 08, 2020
People's lives, safety, health prioritized in war on COVID-19
Ending the lockdown of Wuhan, Hubei province, on Wednesday will become a milestone for China in securing final victory in the people's war against the COVID-19 outbreak under the command of President Xi Jinping, observers said.
The decisive measures that the Communist Party of China Central Committee－with Xi as its general secretary－have taken to help Wuhan fight the epidemic held the key to curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus in what was the hardest-hit city, as well as in the province and in the entire country, they said.
A constant theme has been "people first" in the fight against the contagion as Xi has stressed putting people's lives, safety and health as the top priority and placing the people's interests above everything else.
In his meeting with World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Jan 28 in Beijing, Xi said people's safety and their health always come first.
Recounting his experience of leading World Health Organization experts on a nine-day joint mission investigating COVID-19 in China, Canadian epidemiologist Bruce Aylward commended China's approaches in responding to the disease.
"If I had COVID-19, I'd want to be treated in China," he said. "They know and they care about keeping people alive, and they do it successfully."
While masterminding the epidemic prevention and control efforts, Xi gave Hubei, particularly Wuhan, the provincial capital, priority. He said that "when Wuhan wins, Hubei wins; when Hubei wins, China wins".
Therefore, since the start of the outbreak, the CPC Central Committee has taken the most comprehensive, thorough and rigorous measures to resolutely curb the spread of the virus in Wuhan and Hubei.
As experts recommended quarantine measures to help reduce population movement, which in turn helped to stem the spread of the virus, the CPC Central Committee made the decision on Jan 22 to ask Hubei to stop outbound travel to prevent the disease from spreading in other regions.
Xi said at a meeting in February that making such a decision demands tremendous political courage, but "time calls for resolute action, otherwise, we would be in trouble".
On Jan 23, the authorities in Wuhan announced the lockdown of the city. All public transportation and businesses were suspended, and residents were required to stay indoors to cut transmission in neighborhoods.
Putting such a huge city with over 10 million residents under quarantine was unprecedented but has proved to be effective. During his visit to Wuhan on March 10, Xi said all prevention and control measures adopted by the CPC Central Committee focus on preventing more people from being infected and are aimed at saving more patients' lives.
Under Xi's command, a central leading group on epidemic response headed by Premier Li Keqiang was established on Jan 25. Two days later, a central group led by Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan was sent to oversee work in Hubei and has been stationed there ever since.
In early February, the Party secretaries of Hubei and Wuhan were replaced in light of the problems exposed in the initial response to the outbreak.
Epidemic response was on the agenda of a series of Party leadership meetings Xi has presided over since early January, including eight meetings of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.
At the meetings, he frequently underlined the importance of adopting the approach of early detection, reporting, isolation and treatment in epidemic control, and urged redoubled efforts to improve the admission and recovery rates and to reduce the infection and mortality rates.
Helal Helal, deputy general secretary of the Arab Ba'ath Socialist Party of Syria, said that the great achievements China has made in the fight against the outbreak speak volume about the people-centered philosophy embedded in traditional Chinese culture.
In a message to the recent Asian Political Parties Online Conference, the Syrian party official said what China has done constitutes a great contribution to maintaining a life with dignity for all humanity.
To leave no COVID-19 patient unattended, Wuhan built two hospitals－Huoshenshan and Leishenshan－literally from scratch in about two weeks. Each had more than 1,000 beds. It also established 16 makeshift hospitals converted from sports stadiums and exhibition halls.
Chen Weiguo, president of the State-owned China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co, said building the hospitals in such a short time sounded like a mission impossible, but his company created a miracle.
More than 34,000 employees from around China worked around the clock, and they raced against time to build the hospitals in order to get more patients treated, Chen said.
Over 340 medical teams consisting of over 42,600 medical workers from across the country, rushed to the hardest-hit city at the call of the central government. That number included at least 4,000 medical staff from the People's Liberation Army.
Wang Xinghuan, president of Leishenshan Hospital, said 3,202 medical workers from 286 hospitals from across the country gathered in the medical facility to help treat the critically ill patients.
"We all have the same goal, saving more lives and helping more patients recover from the illness," Wang said, adding more than 1,000 volunteers and a great number of State-owned and private companies offered their services to ensure the hospital operated well.
Nineteen provinces formed partnerships with 16 cities and counties in Hubei to help them where medical resources were overstretched, a usual practice China follows in mobilizing nationwide resources for disaster relief.
When Xi flew to Wuhan on an inspection tour on March 10, he expressed his respect for medical workers, military officers and soldiers, community workers, police officers, officials, volunteers and people from all walks of life who have been fighting the epidemic on the front line. He expressed sympathy to patients and their relatives, as well as the families of those who died of the disease and those who died on duty.
While stressing that medical treatment should be given the top priority to improve the recovery rate and reduce mortality to the greatest extent through scientific and targeted treatment, he demanded more understanding and tolerance for people in Hubei and Wuhan if some vented their frustrations after being under self-quarantine for a long time, as well as efforts to ensure the supply of their life necessities.
Chen Feng, a 75-year-old resident of Songtaoyuan community in Wuhan's Wuchang district, said he appreciated Xi's personal care for people's sufferings as well as his strong leadership in the people's war on the epidemic. "President Xi's visit to Wuhan took place at a critical time in the fight against the virus. His visit boosted our confidence in securing victory," Chen said.
Thanks to the stringent prevention and control measures, the situation in Wuhan keeps improving. Ma Xiaowei, minister of the National Health Commission, said at a news conference on March 31 that the domestic spread of the virus, with Wuhan being the main battlefield, has been "basically blocked" and epidemic control efforts have produced significant results.
Zhang Wenhong, director of the infectious disease department of Shanghai Huashan Hospital, told China Central Television that it is an unprecedented, remarkable achievement that a country can contain the pandemic in around two to four months. "All the nation, people and medical workers have done their utmost to curb the epidemic," Zhang said.
The risk of imported infections remains high, so vigilance is still highly needed to prevent the disease from going viral again, he said, adding that he is confident the country will fully win the battle against the virus.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico and Colorado tribal leaders took advantage of a unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with Vice President Al Gore and sound him out on issues confronting Indian country.
With the political heat turned on high, both candidates, Gore and Texas Gov. George Bush are hot on the trail of the Indian vote.
The All Indian Pueblo Council had already announced support for Gore. Sitting in a circle with pueblo governors and other leaders Aug. 29, the vice president pledged to continue addressing vital concerns such as sovereignty, economic development, clean water, law enforcement, health care, for school construction and in improving education of Native youth.
Expressing gratitude for the support, Gore pledged he would "strive to make it a time when the relationship between the federal government and each pueblo is transformed for the benefit of Indian people. ... This is a challenge I want to take head-on."
Red Eagle Rael, governor of Picuris Pueblo, asked about the land into trust issue which is generating a lot of opposition.
"I caught him briefly at the end and he said he would support us in getting land put into trust," Rael said. "Rural tribes like Picuris are so remote and far from any big cities and metropolitan areas. We would like to acquire land closer to the cities. I know that is a big concern because some of the gaming tribes are buying land and putting casinos on it. But there are also other forms of economic development that we are interested in."
Gore said his party has an obligation not to select one single issue, "but to address all of these issues, the ones I have mentioned and others." Given the opportunity, he said, "The relationship with tribal nations will be transformed for the benefit of the Indian people because we are looking toward a brighter future."
Speaking of the excitement about the future he observed at the recent Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, Gore asked tribal leaders, "How do we harness this energy, this spirit, in the most constructive way possible? There is a spiritual challenge. All of these political ... economic and social issues ... we are talking about, that must be addressed, have a spiritual challenge at their core.
"Who are we? What is our relationship to one another? What does Creator intend for us to do? What can we do to lift up the spirits of all our people in honoring our ancestors, in honoring our traditions, our different cultures, absolutely respecting the differences that are important to all of us?"
Admitting there are lessons to learn, Gore invited tribal leaders to his campaign headquarters, "So that we can show you exactly what our strategy is and what our plans are. We would like to take the initiative to set-up a briefing, a consultation, at our headquarters in Nashville for those of you who wish to be an integral part of this campaign."
Taos Pueblo Gov. Don Lightningbow spoke of the need for more options in home loans to improve or build reservation housing. Alvino Lucero, governor of Isleta Pueblo, added a concern that not enough money is going to public schools near reservations. He said a recent New Mexico study ranked these schools near the bottom.
"It needs to be shown that 90 percent of Native American students go to public schools. ...We have a need for BIA operational funds, but not every pueblo is blessed with having a BIA school on the reservation. The majority of our students attend public schools. It seems that the most forgotten child is the Native American that attends public school. I need your help with this," Lucero said.
In closing, Council Chairman Stanley Pino said, "The pueblos will support the administration that is willing to address these issues with us as equals. Our faith and hope for a brighter future lies with Vice President Al Gore and the other candidates we are supporting. They have shown that they care and are willing to work hard on behalf of pueblo country."


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Front Row at the Proms - Jamie Barton, Daniel Kidane, impact of Brexit on classical music
In a programme to mark the climax of the 2019 Proms season, John Wilson is joined by American soprano Jamie Barton, composer Daniel Kidane. and violinist Daniel Pioro
John Wilson presents Front Row from the BBC Proms, with the American mezzo soprano Jamie Barton, about to perform as the soloist at the Last Night of the Proms, singing Verdi, Bizet, Saint-Saens and paying tribute to Judy Garland with Over the Rainbow.
Composer Daniel Kidane talks about his new piece, commissioned to open the Last Night of the Proms this Saturday, which is called Woke.
How will Brexit impact Classical Music? John is joined by the Association of British Orchestras director Mark Pemberton, opera impresario Wasfi Kani from Grange Park Opera and Claire Fox, The Brexit Party MEP who is on the Culture Committee of the European Parliament. They discuss whether classical musicians will be particularly affected by Brexit, deal or no deal.
Violinist Daniel Pioro performs Biber's Passacaglia in G minor live.
Presenter: John Wilson
Producers: Rebecca Armstrong and Tim Prosser
Meet the Booker Prize Shortlisted Authors
The Booker Prize is one of the biggest literary prizes in the world and Front Row is delighted to announce that we’re offering listeners a chance to meet this year’s shortlisted authors to ask them about their shortlisted novel.
So if you’re reading, or interested in reading any of the six books – from Margaret Atwood to Salman Rushdie – get in contact.
Tweet us @BBCFrontRow or email email@example.com to let us know which author you’d like to meet and to send us one question you’d like to ask.
Jamie Barton performs at the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 14 September 2019. The concert can also be heard on BBC Radio 3 from 7.15pm on Saturday 14th, and it can be seen on BBC 2 from 7.15, with part 2 on BBC 1 from 9.00pm on Saturday 14th September.
Main image above: Jamie Barton - image credit: BreeAnne Clowdus
Image to the left: Jamie Barton - image credit: Stacey Bode
Daniel Kidane's composition Woke is performed at the Last Night of the Proms on Saturday 14 September 2019.
The last Night of the Proms is broadcast on BBC Radio 3 from 7.15pm on Saturday 14th, and it can be seen on BBC 2 from 7.15, with part 2 on BBC 1 from 9.00pm on Saturday 14th September.
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A look through the archives to see what was happening to Reds on December 13 in years gone by…
The temporary closure of Borough Park in 1986 meant a return to Lonsdale Park and, on this day 34 years ago, Reds played the first of five matches at the stadium ‘next door.’
The irony of it all was bizarre as Lonsdale Park was in a far worse state than BP!
Burton Albion were the first visitors for our return to the ground, where we played pre-1937, in a Northern Premier League President’s Cup tie.
Paul Groves, still in the game after a distinguished career, scored for Albion in the first half but Kevin Rowntree headed home the second half equaliser.
Two members of our current coaching staff were on the score sheet on this corresponding day.
Back in 1999, Brian Dawson scored a spectacular winner to clinch an FA Trophy replay success over Bilston Town and then dedicated the goal to his grandfather who had passed away earlier that day.
The goal secured a 3-2 victory with John Borg and Darren Wilson also finding the target for Reds.
More recently, in 2007, Steven Rudd scored the only goal in a Cumberland Cup tie at Whitehaven as we eased through to the next round.
There was a thrilling FA Trophy match on the Borough Park mud in 2008 with Reds overcoming King’s Lynn by the odd goal in seven!
Phil McLuckie opened the scoring with his first goal for the club and Gareth Arnison netted twice in a fluctuating encounter.
At 3-3, Reds faced the prospect of a midweek replay in Norfolk but the fear of making that journey inspired a late winner – a debut goal for Darren Campion who had just joined us on loan from Carlisle United.


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ANDREW COLLINS: FILM OF THE DAY
Powder Room ★★★
Premiere 11.05pm-12.45am Film4
Made for the film equivalent of small change, the bawdy, unapologetic Powder Room began life as a comedy fringe theatre production and found the big screen thanks to the producer of The Iron Lady having a spare £100,000 to invest through a typically empowering BFI funding initiative. He (Damian Jones, who started out producing Welcome to Sarajevo) saw the play (written by Rachel Hirons, based on real young women’s stories) and the deal was struck.Big name Sheridan Smith leads a fizzy, in-your-face female cast that includes Oona Chaplin, singer-songwriter Kate Nash and Jaime Winstone. They play friends ranging from the posh to the vulgar who interact in a nightclub toilet, where lies are told, judgements made, insecurities aired, lippy applied and hugs shared. Debut director MJ Delaney keeps the action of linked sketches fluent in an enclosed space, and turns Powder Room into a powder keg of future talent. Warning: it might shock.
Robin Williams sparked a trend for wisecracking cartoon characters with his outlandish turn as the Genie in this modern Disney classic.
2.45-6.30pm Movie Mix
Ben Kingsley plays a giant among men with understated style. Director Richard Attenborough also does justice to a naturally epic story of peaceful resistance to colonial rule.
Robin Hood ★★★
England in the 12th century: a time of mud, tyranny and indeterminate accents. Russell Crowe is a decidedly dour incarnation of the Sherwood legend but Cate Blanchett delivers plenty of vim as a feisty Marion.
Pan’s Labyrinth ★★★★★
9.00-11.15pm Horror Channel
This astonishing fantasy set after the Spanish Civil War sees a young girl entering a sinister magical world. It received a 22-minute ovation at Cannes and deserved every second.
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Lyon will reportedly put midfielder Houssem Aouar up for sale this summer for a fee of around £43million (€50million)
The French club are eager to cash in on the talented France Under-21 international, as reported by L’Equipe.
Manchester City are interested in signing Aouar, with Pep Guardiola rating the 21-year-old highly.
There is set to be a significant amount of interest in Aouar this summer, with Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain also monitoring the situation.
A fine passer of the ball with excellent technique, Aouar has been at Lyon since 2009 and broke into the first-team in 2017.
In total he has made 133 appearances for Lyon and has scored 24 goals.
Lyon are currently in seventh place in Ligue 1 and Aouar may well relish the chance to join a club where he would be more likely to win silverware on a regular basis.
Aouar’s current contract at Lyon is set to run until the summer of 2023, but it seems likely that he will depart before then.