Malaika Arora Khan reveals some secrets on Anaita’s Feet Up With The Stars
Malaika Arora was recently seen in her latest dance number ‘Hello Hello’ from Sanya Malhotra and Radhika Madan’s ‘Pataakha’.
At Anaita Shroff’s Feet Up With The Stars, she made a number of shocking confessions. Malaika was dressed in a pink camisole and green shorts and looked sizzling hot.
Anaita asked Malaika that which is the one body part which Malaika would like to insure to which Malaika replied that it would be her hip.
One of Anaita’s questions to Malaika was that whether she would prefer a man who is ten years younger or ten years older to which Malaika replied that she would prefer a man who is ten years younger to her. Malaika also confessed that she likes rough and tough men.
Rumours suggest that Malaika is in a relationship with Arjun Kapoor. The duo was recently spotted at Lakme Fashion Week. It seemed like the Malaika is no longer keen on hiding her relationship with Arjun since Arbaaz is also dating someone else.
On the work front, Malaika will be seen judging the next season of India’s next top model.


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You can replace high-performance sports drinks with plain water unless your fitness program involves strenuous exertions lasting more than an hour. The chief selling point - and cost justification - for engineered sports drinks is electrolyte replacement. The plain fact is, until your workouts break the one-hour mark, you are simply not going to be sweating long enough to lose the trace minerals that sports drinks replace.
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Real-Time Itemized Electricity Consumption Intelligence for DoD Bases
Dr. Omid Jahromi | Belkin International
The objective of this project is to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) with real-time energy consumption information itemized by device. Unlike a conventional electric bill, which only shows total energy consumed, itemized information can drive more efficient energy usage, inform equipment purchase decisions, and help maintain building performance. Itemized energy consumption data also provide measurement and verification for other efficiency initiatives. As the DoD moves towards its energy reduction goals, this high-resolution information about how energy is being used will increase energy efficiency and also provide intelligence about the effectiveness of other efficiency measures.
Belkin’s electricity itemization technology uses a sensor installed at a building’s circuit breaker or meter panel. The sensor detects real-time current changes as well as broadband noise created by devices as they switch on or off or otherwise change state. The power characteristics and noise from each type of device have a unique signature that results from the device’s electrical circuit design. The Belkin sensor captures this signature and uses machine-learning algorithms for analysis to identify usage for each device and the amount of energy consumed. The system can create reports, such as a consumption report that is similar to a credit card or telephone bill, and make data available to other systems for analysis or control.
The location where this project will demonstrate the technology is TBD.
The principal benefit to the DoD will be detailed, precise information regarding electricity use, presented in a manner that can directly translate to energy savings. For instance, base management will be able to provide feedback to energy users about the relative power draw of devices, enabling energy managers and consumers to make informed choices. The update rate and increased detail of energy information will also permit closer tracking of efficiencies of specific buildings and activities. The team expects to identify opportunities for at least a 10% reduction in electricity use in the buildings in which the technology is deployed, valued at approximately $1400 per year per typical building. (Anticipated Project Completion - 2016)


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Sadly this tale doesn’t come from some benighted hell hole such as Pakistan or Saudi Arabia but instead comes from this Island, more specifically, the
London Borough Islamic Caliphate of Tower Hamlets. This corrupted borough has produced a mosque that regularily hosts extremist preachers, and it is one of the areas of Britain that are afflicted by the so called ‘muslim patrols’ which have been harassing law abiding members of the community for such things being gay, carrying alcohol by a mosque and being an improperly dressed woman.
Now it seems that even the social workers in Tower Hamlets seem to be following in the footsteps of Islams paedophile ‘prophet’.
The Newham Recorder of April 17th reported that a social worker employed by Tower Hamlets council has been jailed for molesting a ten year old girl and her mother.
The Recorder said:
“A perverrted social worker employed by Tower Hamlets Council, who molested a 10 year-old girl and her vulnerable mother, has been jailed for 8 years.
Sofar Rahman carried out the ‘gross and blatant’ abuse of trust during a visit to the pairs home in 1997. The forced the girl to strip naked on the pretext of looking for bruises, before groping her mother on the same occasion, Snaresbrook Crown Court heard.
Rahman, 61, was convicted of seven counts of indecent assault after a trial last month. Sentencing him, Judge Simon Freeland said: ”You abused your position of trust and respect for your own sexual gratification. You took advantage of your position as a social worker and you indecently assaulted a 10 year-old and her mother. This was a gross and blatant breach of trust with many and varied aggravating factors. You abused the mother when you knew she was in a vulnerable state, and you knew she had a violent husband.”
Rahman, who was 44 at the time, has already served an 18 month sentence, after being convicted of a similar assault on a client in 1996.
He dabbed at his own eyes with a tissue as he was being led to the cells.
The daughter sat silently in the public gallery as he was sentenced.
Rahman of Wembley, north-west London, escaped a longer sentence after the court heard that he has a live expectancy of just seven years because kidney failure left him on dialysis.
He was sentenced to four years and six months in respect of the three counts of sexually abusing the daughter and three and a half years to run consecutively for sexually abusing the mother.
Rahman denied seven counts of indecent assault”
Sadly I’m not surprised to see that this fiend was employed by Tower Hamlets council and neither am I surprised to see that he was employed by a Labour stronghold.
This bearded savage really should spend the rest of his life behind bars and leaves in a box, he deserves no less.
Thanks to Mr X for sending me the press cutting from the Newham Recorder, it will be scanned in and put up later, when the scanner resumes function.
Excellent background on the murky world of politics in Tower Hamlets can be found on the Trial by Jeory blog.
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I have only around 50 rows to go before I complete the first half of Medea --
She will block to 36" x 45+" for the half -- which will make the whole stole generous, just the way I like them.
Today I downloaded and began the process of learning Knit Visualizer so that I can prepare good charts and a clear pattern for ::: drum roll here:::
A test knitter!
I would like to have someone test knit this pattern. The tester needs to have experience knitting lace and placing beads using a crochet hook. Only the center portion, the Crown of Glory section, has patterning on both sides, so the pattern itself is not terribly difficult. If you think you would be interested, leave a comment.
My husband is off at the state Democratic convention all weekend so I have plenty of time to work on finishing the half and working with Knit Visualizer. And it's supposed to rain tomorrow, so no distractions.
Otherwise, I'd be out in the hammock looking out at this --
Over the weekend I watched BookTV off and on, as is my wont to do on weekends. And I stumbled on to this program featuring Richard Florida talking about his book about why people live where they do. (The link will take you to the BookTV site where you can watch the show as well if you like.) He mentioned that again and again in the literature on happiness that three factors are critical to being happy: the work you do, the person you share your life with, and where you live.
Well, I have been doing work that I love for 36 years now, so I got that part nailed a long time ago. And I am now married to a person who brings me great happiness.
I moved to Maine first 36 years ago and I have loved it since the first day. The first 29 years, I lived first in rural western Maine and then in and around Portland. Great places. Where I was doing work I loved. But I was not with the right person.
Then I lived for 4 years in suburban Detroit. Where I did work I loved and was with the right person. But I did not love Michigan.
A friend asked me over the weekend why I chose the Crown of Glory motif for the center. Jason's desire for a crown is at the center, in a way, of the drama between him and Medea. It is the quest fr a crown that leads him to set Medea and her children aside in favor of the daughter of Creon, the King Corinth. And it seems best to represent the victory Medea experiences in her exit and her later life a triumph simply by virtue of having survived.
The look of this center part is quite different from the rest of the stole. There are larger patches of stockinette and the formation of the crowns involves a pretty big hoe in each one. Sometimes I look at it and feel iffy about it, but then again, it also has the look of something of ancient Greece.
What do you think?
I finally reached the center motif! I spent around 6 hours each thursday and Friday jiggling everything around in charts and finally got it where I want it. So yesterday, I plunged into the center. And here it is --
the first Crown of Glory!
The rapidly changing weather of spring in Maine gives us wonderful skies which can change from blue to cloudy in a heartbeat.
Today the sun comes and goes as these interesting clouds move through.
Outside, the huge old lilac on the front corner of our house is just starting to bloom.
When I walk out the front door, I am filled with their scent.
It's still early to be planting tomatoes. While the danger of frost has passed, the soil is still not very warm as we have not had many really warm days. So most of our seedlings will be planted in a week or so, near the 1st of June. But we've started buying the seedlings --
Lots of time thi afternoon and evening for knitting. I am really pushing now on Medea. I hope to be able to show you the beginning of the transition to the center motif by Monday.
Sara Teasdale -- There will come soft rain and the smell of the ground,
And swallows circling with their shimmering sound...
I love this yarn. I wish I had bought a lot more of it and now there is none left in colors I like.
It's so red. And soft. Cashmere, merino and viscose. I am slowed by having to touch it.
I also love how it looks when knit
Stitches crisp and soft all at once.
The beads sparkle a little more because they love this yarn too --
This happens to me sometimes, that I fall in love with something I make or write. I love the way these stitch patterns and this yarn and Medea are coming together.
I wrote a fairy tale -- I spent 7 years working on it, writing in fits and starts. Seven years seems in itself to be a fairy tale length of time. I finished it 7 years ago and have recently begun to consider it again. Maybe to see if I can publish it somewhere. Anyway, there are parts of it that I just love, that make me smile and feel the same kind of delight that I feel when I look at how Medea is revealing herself. Because, as with the fairy tale, she seems to creating herself when I stand aside and let her.
Look at this - the boats are multiplying like rabbits! On the weekend there were 4, in this picture, you'll see 6
and in the hours since that photo was taken, yet another arrived!
Sunday when I went to the play -- and if you are anywhere near Belfast (the Maine one) this weekend, do see it as it is terrific -- I realized I need a nice summery stole. I have that beautiful white cashmere/linen so I decided to start it in the Spring Mystery pattern. The beads are a pretty mix called Georgia Peach.
And knitting it is!
First, I was playing with trying to catch the effect of the late afternoon sun on Medea yesterday. She was on my lap and I liked the way the light hit her. So here is my artsy version of what I saw--
I like it so much, I made it my avatar on Ravelry -- I am JungAtHeart there, by the way. I have this same red in three other yarns from Colourmart, including some DK silk/cotton I just got. I think I may have enough red for now. But thoughts of purple are sneaking in...
Now, I finished Clue 1 on the Spring Mystery stole. I still wonder if this Yubina cashmere will fluff up when it is washed, because if not, I will have a very wispy stole, not that that would be a bad thing.
The Slow-Bee shawl is also coming along in a nice slow way. I haven't yet finished Clue 1. I am using a mix of red and pink beads, which I am liking a lot. Here you can see how I have doubled the center rectangular panel to give width where needed for my friend.
And a slightly wider view --
I am now hopelessly addicted to beads in lace.
Nothing new on the knitting front to show today.
It's gray and rainy --
And I have been thinking still about the sexism and misogyny in this election. It gives me a terrible feeling of sadness accompanied by anger. How can it be that it is still acceptable not only to harbor but to express such attitudes toward women?
In it, Marie Cocco delineates many of the examples of misogyny that we have seen and heard, and probably hardly noted because they form a normal background for us. And, she says,
I won't miss reading another treatise by a man or woman, of the left or right, who says that sexism has had not even a teeny-weeny bit of influence on the course of the Democratic campaign. To hint that sexism might possibly have had a minimal role is to play that risible "gender card."
Most of all, I will not miss the silence.
So here are the progress notes on the knitting --
I am nearly finished with the first clue for the GoddessKnits Spring stole. I is going to be as light as air when finished because this cashmere is so fine. And knit, the color is even more delicate than in the skein. This photo doesn't catch the beads very wel, but they are there in abundance.
I got a draft of the center motif for Medea charted last night. I am not ready to knit that part but it has felt important to me to work out the charts. I am so in love with this color!
In fact I like this color so much, I have it in three other yarns -- all from Colourmart as well. Just today I received enough of it in DK silk/cotton to make a nice summer sweater. I have blue yarns and greens, but my eye always travels first to the red. And this, which hasn't even a hint of orange to it, is my very favorite.
The boats continue to arrive -- today there are 4 --
Until I get photos ready here is
1. There is absolutely NO way you can get me to sky dive!
2. Boats in the harbor remind me that summer is almost here!
3. I cannot live without my MacBook.
4. Spinning and first flush tea are two things I'd like to try.
5. When life hands you lemons, preserve them.
6. My grandmother's house is my favorite childhood memory.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to knitting, tomorrow my plans include a play and Sunday, I want to write!
First I thought you might enjoy seeing how spring is progressing here. Today there are 3 boats moored just below us, a sure sign that summer is coming. The new sprouts of the knotweed have started to grow so soon the old stalks will no longer be visible. The birds love that thicket of stalks so we leave them. I know knotweed is an invasive species, but when confined as we have this patch (which we did not plant), it seems a reasonably good thing.
I was thinking last night about the days when I was first learning to cook whole meals and what an overwhelming task it was to have everything ready at the same time. Yet today, I don't even think about it and everything is ready when I need it. Somewhere a long the way I learned the art of juggling ingredients and times so that now it is second nature to me and seems effortless.
My knitting is kind of like that. There was a time, waay back when, that I had to knit just one thing at a time because of the level of concentration I needed in order to make what I was attempting. But as I gained experience and skill, that fierce level of focus was no longer required and I began to be able to juggle several projects at once. And in fact, having several at a time seemed overall to facilitate all of them as I could move from one to another as I got bored or frustrated with any given project. It is not a case of short attention span theater for me. For me it is a kind of energy that comes from having multiple options available to keep me inspired by my projects.
I'll offer these odds and ends instead.
Yesterday, yes on Mother's Day, I decided to try the recipe for Butterscotch Cream Pie from Martha Stewart. First, you just have to know that I am so far from being a Martha Stewart woman -- I cannot believe how organized one woman can be and my home, though just right for my husband and me, is not even close to the way she lives. But I do like looking at the magazine and sometimes I even try a recipe or two. Like this one. I love butterscotch and think what passes for it in commercial puddings is wholly undeserving of the name. So this looked like it might be just what I hoped for.
Well, let me tell you, it is good! We had enough filling to pour into a couple of ramekins so there is still a little left But probably not for long!
Martha wouldn't have left that drip of filling on the rim -- see what I mean by not being an MS woman?
I have been gathering beads for the yarn I already have. I discovered mixes and decided to try a couple of them. I just love these -- Gray Diamonds from BeadWrangler. I plan to use them with a deep blue extrafine merino (think Baruffa cashwool) from Colourmart.
Mother's Day is crisp and clear here on the coast --
I have been thinking a lot about mothering, being mothered, being a mother lately. When I was growing up, more than anything I wanted someday to be a mother. Being married was secondary and mostly a means to become a mother, because in those days marriage seemed a necessary pre-requisite. My own mother was a very difficult woman so some of my desire to be a mother certainly came from wanting through it to mother myself.
Mother's Day has never been terribly important to me. I loved when the kids were small and gave me things they had made in school or cards they made. Those things are so very sweet and I still have several of them. My kids, adults now, are generous with "I love you." -- being well-loved, they love well.
So on this Mother's Day, I would like to thank my children for giving me the opportunity to be their mother, for loving me, for providing me with many of the best, and worst, moments of my life, and for continuing to grow with me.
Now that I know that we are highly unlikely to have snow or frost, I can get really excited about spring. And I am. Excited.
In my morning photo today you can see the soft green that is coming to the trees --
Better seen here --
Those are the colors of spring in Maine for me -- that soft young green, the reddening of the buds on other trees and the deep green of the evergreens.
Today we went down to the Farmer's Market. This is just the second week it has been open this season. And in its new location, down on the waterfront, there is more room so more vendors. This year there are several people selling meat and poultry. Today we bought some bacon from organically raised heritage pigs. And we made plans to buy a half lamb later in the year when they are available. And decided we will start buying chicken there also. We have been buying our eggs from there or the Co-Op for a long time now. For the summer anyway, when we don't have to pay for heating oil, we can buy more of our food from local sources. Actually it was a pleasant surprise to see how much was available this early in the season. We got there too late today for fiddleheads.
Look at this -- the lilac outside my window has LEAVES!
I always tell people that we see leaves around Mother's Day. Right now, the maples are blooming and pouring out pollen by the ton -- I know this because even with my medications, I am quite stuffed up. And sure enough, by the weekend, there will be some leaves.
There isn't much to report on the knitting front. I am chugging along on Medea. And the GoddessKnits stole is underway --
I still have questions about this Yubina cashmere. I haven't washed it so maybe it will fluff up then, but it seems fluff-challenged to me. This is the second time I have used it. It is certainly nice to the touch but not very cashmerey. Anyone have any experience with it?
Ariadne and Aphrodite are nibbling at the edges of my mind for future stoles. Just so you know.
My husband and I hope to get some work done on our garden this weekend. The soil is warm enough to plant beets and sugar snap peas, two of the vegetable we have decided on. We also plan to plant tomatoes and peppers and winter squash in a couple of weeks. We're trying the square foot garden method this year to see if we can grow more in our available space. This year we had a plot around 12'x15' tilled, a bit more than doubling what we planted last year. That seems to be the trend around here -- bigger gardens as a hedge against higher food costs.
Not much to show on the knitting front today. I repurposed -- doesn't that sound like a big deal? -- the yellow Yubina cashmere for the GoddessKnits Spring stole but I just started it so there's not much to see.
It was a lovely sunny morning when I got up -- this is from just before 7 today --
See how it looks a little hazy? Well, here we are an hour later --
And an hour after that, the fog was gone.
Summer must be coming because today was the first time they mowed the grass on the Common.
I think my creative process actually draws a lot on monkey mind. I appreciate that some people become monomaniacally engaged by one thing at a time, but that is just not me. As I am working on one thing, my mind is gayly tripping about swinging from one possibility to another, some of which I will later follow in some detail, others of which will simply fall back into the great pool of unrealized possibilities. I am still working along on Medea, now working on the long stretch that leads to the center motif, which has yet to be mapped out. Now there are people who design using elegant drawings and all, but that is not me. I have piles of graph paper and lines going here and there as I try to see what I can do within the space I have to do it in and in the shape I want. This is one of many attempts to see how to transition into the center. I kinda sorta think I have figured it out so tonight I will work on actually making a chart and see.
Meanwhile, other yarns and other patterns also call me.
I thought that finding the right stitch to represent the columns was hard, but I hadn't dealt with finding the just right stitch for the flames. I tried several, including a couple that I really liked but they looked too much like candle flame. And that's just not Medea. A candle flame is too tame for a woman who rode off in a chariot of fire. Finally I returned to one I had tried and discarded. When I knit more rows in my swatch, I could see it, the curve of the flame and that was it.
Here she is -- what do you think?
I am thinking this stole would also work in black with a mixture of beads in red and fiery colors.
Working on the stole has gotten me thinking again about my stalled paper on Medea and feminism. I've been working at it off and on for a couple of years now but I feel the energy to finally finish it. I was complaining to someone the other day that I haven't had a new idea grab me since Medea and he suggested maybe I have to finish with her first before something new can develop. I suspect he is right.

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This isn't just any central condo,100 sqm,open design with terrace,quiet courtyards,totally razed to the ground and built again,but a project!
Made from a close review of the touristic offers finding expensive tacky houses w/ lack of parking and no elevator or forgotten mansions..
We simply made the favorite housing for locals too:
A safe condo,all the comforts of home,right at the centre of most visited locations!
CasaMariaCondo is our conceptual apartment No.1 carefully shaped on a traveler.

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LV Archlight Bag Charm and Key Holder
Imbued with a youthful spirit, the LV Archlight bag charm and key holder displays the House's immaculate attention to detail. This playful accessory, in the shape of the iconic LV Archlight sneaker, is crafted from smooth Epi leather and detailed with printed and embossed accents. Louis Vuitton signature engravings on the snap hook and ring complete the design.
- Epi leather
- Gold-color hardware
- Louis Vuitton signature engraving
- Dual function as key ring and bag charm


This is a little disappointing.
On Wednesday, some disturbing news came to light about late Navy SEAL hero Chris Kyle's impressive military achievements.
The former sharpshooter, who was portrayed by Bradley Cooper in American Sniper, was famous for having over 160 sniper kills, the most in U.S. military history.
Before he was murdered, Mr. Kyle had written an autobiography by the same title, and in the pages described the decorations he received during his decade of service. In the memoir, Chris wrote:
"All told, I would end my career as a SEAL with two Silver Stars and five Bronze [Stars], all for valor."
However, The Intercept revealed that this isn't an honest statement after all!
The online publication requested all Navy documents about
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The City of Owensboro is expected to announce a hydroplane racing event Wednesday afternoon.
Mayor Tom Watson confirmed the announcement will be at 2 p.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center.
City Commissioner Larry Maglinger, a native of Owensboro, was excited about the event coming to town. He's a fan of hydroplane racing because he is a fan of both racing and boating, he said.
"I was probably at every one of the hydroplane races in the 70s and I've been a fan ever since," he said.
Hydroplane racing hasn't been an event in Owensboro since 1979. From 1969 through 1978, the city hosted the Owensboro Regatta, which drew about 50,000 people with some estimates ranging upward of 100,000. By the time it ended, the event was called Hydrofair and crowd attendance was plummeting. There were numerous attempts to bring back the event between 1979 and the present day, but none materialized.
The hydroplane races are scheduled to replace the annual Owensboro Air Show, which has been an annual occurrence since 2012. The inaugural air show coincided with the grand opening of the redesigned Smothers Park on Aug. 25, 2012. Its success prompted the city to make it an annual event.
The Owensboro Air Show will return in 2021 with the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels headlining the event. The group previously came to the city in 2018 and attracted about 70,000 people over the course of three days.
After it was announced that the air show would be non-existent in 2020, Maglinger suggested bringing back the hydroplane races. The racing will be better than the races of 40 years ago, including the potential of up to 50 boats being showcased at the event, he said. The races will feature six to eight boats per race with races lasting about 15 to 20 minutes. The boats will be stationed at English Park, he said.
Maglinger expected national attention on Wednesday's press conference, primarily from hydroplane enthusiasts. The races will be sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association and will take place on a Friday and Saturday in August, he said.
"It's going to be fun to be able to have a lot of new people exposed to hydroplane racing," he said.
Trey Crumbie, 270-691-7297, firstname.lastname@example.org

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Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has lambasted Arsenal target Moises Caicedo for his behaviour towards Brighton & Hove Albion ahead of the transfer deadline day this month.
The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the Gunners’ top transfer targets over the last couple of weeks, with Chelsea and Liverpool also keeping close tabs on him. He was subject to a £55 million bid from the Blues and two bids worth £60 million and £70 million from Mikel Arteta’s side earlier this month. However, Brighton opted to reject all three bids.
Taking to Instagram, Caicedo shared a plea last week. He wrote:
“I am grateful to Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them. I always play football with a smile and with heart. I am the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing. My dream was always to be the most decorated player in Ecuador’s history.”
Urging Brighton fans to understand his stance, Caicedo added:
“I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue to be successful. The fans have taken me into their hearts and they will always be in my heart, so I hope they can understand why I want to take up this magnificent opportunity.”
Speaking to Daily Mail, Sutton shared his thoughts on Caicedo’s recent behaviour towards Roberto De Zerbi’s side. He said:
“He is either being very badly advised or he’s just an idiot. That social media post was downright stupid. He’s seen what Leandro Trossard did to get to Arsenal and he’s copying him. But Brighton have every right to be standing firm on their £80 million valuation.”
Since arriving from Independiente del Valle for £4.5 million in 2021, Caicedo has registered two goals and three assists in 31 appearances across all competitions for the Seagulls.
Arsenal eye shock move for Chelsea star
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have approached Chelsea for Jorginho in light of their failed transfer pursuit of Moises Caicedo in the ongoing winter transfer window. Brighton are sticking to their stance of not allowing their midfield ace to leave this month.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are open to selling the 46-cap Italy international, who is in the final six months of his contract. However, the Blues are expected to ask for a hefty transfer fee from Arsenal.
Jorginho, 31, has helped Chelsea lift four trophies since arriving from Napoli for a fee in the region of £51 million in 2018. He has scored 29 goals and laid out nine assists in 213 games for them so far.


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Musicole w/Michael C.
MUSICOLE is definitely great music and entertainment for all to enjoy. These multi-talented musicians and vocalist are highly polished and professional. They keep their audiences absorbed in their stage performances.
Michael Coleman is the founder and leader of Musicole. Michael began his extensive career in Benton Harbor, Michigan in 1971. After relocating to South Bend, Indiana he played with a number of bands whose musical sounds ranged from the classic jazz standards, to the foot stomping sounds of down home funk. Michael has shared the stage with such greats as The Impressions, Archie Bell, Clarence Carter, and The Platters.
Musicole was formed in 1989. Our musical influences range from the strength of Parliament/Funkadelic to the smooth sounds of Earth,Wind & Fire. Many have said that our music reminds them of the legendary Kool & The Gang.
Musicole is a well-polished, high-energy show band whose audiences have been very well entertained by the groupís wide variety of musical genres. The Musicole name is was based on Michael Coleman putting together a show band with the same concept of a Broadway play. Where you never here one style of music, Well Musicole Live shows are for all ages to see. Anyone from 25 to 75 can enjoy and Musicole performance. There tributes to the late Louie Armstrong, Sam Cooke, and Jackie Wilson are exceptional.
Musicole is seeking opportunities to broadened our horizons and take our show nationwide.
Attending a Musicole performance is like attending a 24-hour party. And no one wants to be left out of a party. We look forward to seeing you in your city or state soon. Please go to www.musicole.tripod.com for further information.
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“Cats are low-maintenance pets. All they do is sleep.”
We’ve all heard it. But cat lovers know just how much time and energy go into being the parent to an indoor cat. Each cat has a vibrant personality and unique needs that go beyond simple room and board.
I’ve known for decades that indoor cats need enrichment to live longer, happier lives, which is why I started Dezi & Roo. But I wanted to dig deeper into the way we live with and love our cats and to explore how we can make those lives better. So I partnered with Laura J. Moss, a journalist and founder of Adventure Cats to write a book about some very practical ways to enrich the life of your indoor cat.
We set out to help you understand your cat’s perspective and debunk some of the most common myths about indoor cats. Here’s a sneak peek at our findings.
Myth #1: Indoor cats live longer than outdoor cats
When it comes to indoor cats vs. outdoor cats, there is a clear winner in life expectancy. Indoor cats live longer on average than outdoor cats — most estimates put the average cat lifespan indoors at around 12-15 years; outdoors cats average 5-7.. But those are all-or-nothing figures. None of the published studies really addresses the lifespans of cats who are fully cared for, but enjoy the occasional outdoor adventure.
Should you let your cat go outside?
Veterinarians have been promoting the indoor-only lifestyle for the past couple of decades, but in reality, there is no evidence to suggest cats who enjoy some time outdoors, experience a significantly shorter life than exclusively indoor cats. In fact, the research shows that cats need mental and physical stimulation to live a long, happy life.
My advice? Allow your cat outdoors only if you can do so in a safe way.
For example, if you live on a busy street or in a large city, allowing your cat to roam free significantly increases their risk of getting injured or killed. So you might need to put in a bit more effort than just opening the back door. But with a bit of training, you may be able to take your cat out on a harness or in an enclosed stroller. Even an open window will give your cat a change of pace. For cats whose humans live in suburban or rural areas, a screened-in patio works great. Or if you’re crafty, build your feline bestie a catio. Installing catproof fending is another great option that is affordable and an effective way of keeping your cat safely enclosed in the backyard. The point is, let your cat get some fresh air and sunshine, but keep them safe.
Myth #2: Cats sleep all day
One of the signs of a happy indoor cat is an active, playful feline. If your cat is sleeping 20 hours a day and rarely plays, she’s probably bored.
How much sleep does my cat need?
Most cats sleep about 12 to 16 hours per day with their most active times at dawn and dusk. But instead of deep sleep, they tend to rest or doze. (That’s where we get the term “cat nap” from.) In the wild, cats need their down time to recuperate after hunting. Domesticated felines follow a similar cycle.
When your cat is awake, she wants to play and explore. That’s why she sometimes wakes you up at 3 a.m. But exploring isn’t much fun if you only ever see the same four walls day in and day out. Cats need variety in their indoor environments. From different scents to comfy bedding and a variety of toys, cats need the opportunity to exercise mind and body.
Myth #3: Cats can’t be trained
My co-author, Laura J. Moss, debunked this myth years ago when she founded Adventure Cats. Her site offers advice for everything from clicker training for cats to finding the best kind of cat harness.
How can I train my cat?
Cats have a reputation for being difficult to train. They're independent, stubborn and don't like to do anything they don't want to do. But each cat is different, and if you've ever had your cat come running to the sound of the can opener, you know your cat is smart enough to be trained.
The key is to use positive training methods that reward your cat for good behavior. Reward them with treats, petting and play sessions. They will quickly learn what behaviors get them what they want, and will continue to repeat those behaviors.
One of the most popular forms of cat training is clicker training. The idea behind this approach is that cats learn quickly when they associate the sound of a clicker with good things happening (like treats).
It’s a great solution if you and your cat have the patience, but there are so many other ways to help your cat respond to you. I recommend silver vine for cats who are reluctant to get in their carrier or get easily stressed on trips. It produces a euphoric responses and while it tends to stimulate your cat, it could keep them distracted enough to forget to be stressed.
Myth #4: Cats are low-maintenance pets
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: cats are not low-maintenance. In fact, indoor cats should be very high-maintenance. If you don’t think your cat is a focal point of your life, you’re probably not giving him enough attention.
How do I make time for my cat?
The short answer: play with them! Cats are social animals, and if you want them to be happy, you need to spend time with them.
It goes back to the idea of enrichment. Cats get bored just like we do, and it’s up to us to make sure they’re mentally stimulated. I recommend feeding their food in food puzzles or toys so they have to work for their meal and can eat at their own pace.
Playing with them regularly is also important for their mental health.Try different types of play — chase games, wand toys and play tunnels will do the trick. Also keep in mind that most cats don’t need to be walked outside (though if they are friendly toward other people and animals, they should go outside sometimes!), but they do need some human interaction every day to feel fulfilled.
Indoor vs. Outdoor cat
The long-held belief that an indoor cat has a better life than an outdoor cat isn’t based in fact. While it’s certainly true that indoor cats can live full lives, it’s not necessary to keep them inside 100 percent of the time. But if you choose to keep your cat inside your home for safety or health reasons, look for ways to enrich their environment like regular play time, scent enrichment, and food variety.
Cats are born with a natural instinct to hunt and explore. If you have an indoor cat, you can help satisfy that curiosity through regular playtime and by adding interactive toys to their environment. This can also help stave off boredom and related behavioral problems like anxiety or aggression.
Outdoor cats obviously face different challenges. In addition to potential injury from traffic and other hazards, they can contract infectious diseases and parasites like ticks and fleas. Regardless of your cat’s preferred environment, you’ll need regular vet check-ups to monitor their health.
Learn more about keeping your indoor cat happy and healthy
If you’d like to learn more about enriching the life of your indoor cat, pre-order Indoor Cat: How to Enrich Their Lives and Expand Their World (Running Press Adult, April 5, 2022) from your local bookseller. We include scientific studies, expert opinions and firsthand accounts of how to help your feline companion make the most out of life.

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Latest Expedition 8 Stories
Spacewalkers Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev exited the Pirs docking compartment at 10:10 a.m. EDT for about 6.5 hours of spacewalking tasks outside the Russian segment of the International Space Station.
Michael Foale, a veteran of six NASA missions who spent a total of 375 days in space during his 26-year career, is retiring, the US space agency announced on Friday.
Two cosmonauts will conduct a six-hour spacewalk Thursday, Feb. 16, to continue outfitting the International Space Station. NASA Television will broadcast the spacewalk beginning at 7:45 a.m. CST.
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Expedition 26 Commander Scott Kelly and Russian Flight Engineers Alexander Kaleri and Oleg Skripochka safely landed their Soyuz spacecraft on the Kazakhstan steppe Wednesday, wrapping up a five-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
Two Russian cosmonauts performed spacewalks outside the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday.
The Expedition 10 crew is getting set to venture outside the International Space Station for the first of the mission's two spacewalks.
Michael Foale is a British-American astrophysicist and a NASA astronaut. He was born, with dual citizenship, Colin Michael Foale on January 6, 1957 in Louth, England to an English father and an American mother. He was brought up in Cambridge and attended The King's School in Canterbury. He then continued his education at Queens' College in Cambridge, where he was a member of the Air Training Corps. In 1980, Foale was involved in a tragic car accident in Yugoslavia that killed his girlfriend...
Aleksandr Kaleri is a Russian cosmonaut and veteran of extended stays on the Mir Space Station and the International Space Station. He was born Aleksandr Yuriyevich Kaleri on May 13, 1956 in Russia. In 1979, Kaleri graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology as a specialist in Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Control. After his graduation, he was hired by the Energia Corporation and began his work on the Mir space station, helping with the development of design and engineering...
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FR12-S101K - frame for Dynamixel XM430
One Dynamixel XM-430 servo, 3 mounting options! With the FR12-S101K set of structural components, you can mount your Robotis servo laterally.
FR12-S101K structural components: ideal in a side mount configuration
Faster, more powerful, and above all more secure and practical to use that the MX-series servos, the new XM-430 servos from Robotis require the purchase of metal structural components specifically adapted to the slightly different mounting holes.
With the FR12-S101K set, you can also change the layout of the servo and opt for a side mount configuration. Beware, this set is not compatible with the MX-series servos!
Technical specifications of the FR12-S101K set
The FR12-S101K set contains:
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text: b'Day 1 - Arrive in RomeAs you tour these beloved sites, immerseto immerse you in the essence of Tuscany.Arrive in Rome and enjoy a shared transfer toyourself in centuries of religious history andOvernight Florence. (B, L)your hotel located in the historic city center.some of the worlds most famous works of The remainder of the day is at leisure to art.Overnight Rome. (B) Day 6 - Florence at Leisure begin to explore the city. Overnight Rome.Explore the sights and experiences ofDay 4 - Rome to FlorenceFlorence at leisure today. Be sure to visit the Day 2 - Roman Cooking LessonBoard your local train bound for Florence,Duomo, a famous 11th-century cathedralAfter breakfast embark on a Roman cookeryand enjoy comfortable seating and that overlooks the city. Climb the stairsclass. First, an expert leads you through thewonderful views during the journey, whichof Giottos Campanile for a differentfresh food market and teaches you how totypically takes under 2 hours. As you arrive inperspective or wander through the 11 acres select local produce and the ingredientsFlorence, a private car takes you to your hotelof immaculate gardens at Boboli Gardens or needed for the days cooking lesson. in Florences city center. This evening, a visit one of the numerous museums.Continue to an apartment near Piazzaguided walking tour introduces you to the Farnese or to a home on Tiberina Island for city. Stroll along ancient cobbled streets,This evening you have the option to partake a cooking lesson to remember. At the through bustling piazzas and the best placesin a typical dinner and concert in the heart of conclusion of your lesson you will taste theto take in riverside vistas. Other highlights ofFlorence, an experience that begins in a local food you prepared paired with Italian wine.the tour include the Ponte Vecchio Bridge,restaurant in the Oltrarno neighborhood. famous Renaissance palaces and many Enjoy local delicacies and Chianti wine asThe rest of the day is yours to explore Romeother destinations that offer an insiders you dine. After dinner, make your way toon your own. Perhaps leave the hustle andperspective of Florence.(B) the Anglican Church for a memorablebustle of the citys main sights and exploreDay 5 - Gastronomic Tour of Tuscanyperformance of Neapolitan songs and arias Trastevere, an ancient area of the city thatThe spectacular food and wine of Tuscany liefrom operas by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and offers a look at day-to-day life for Romans.ahead as you set out on a small group tour toother Italian composers.Overnight Florence. You could also take your time meanderingdestinations such as Chianti, Montalcino and(B)through the piazzas and admiring theRoman architecture of the city. Dont forgetMontepulciano. All set within the stunningDay 7 - Florence to make a wish in the Trevi Fountain!confines of Tuscany, these villages are knownYour epic introduction to the tastes ofOvernight Rome. (B, L) to produce world-famous gastronomic Italy concludes this morning as you aredelights, including wine, pork, cheese transferred to Florences airport for yourDay 3 - Rome at Leisureand olive oil. The tour takes you throughreturn flight home. (B)Today is at leisure to continue your vineyards and olive groves on its route and explorations of the city. The Museum of includes picturesque landscapes and views Contemporary Art of Rome and the of medieval villages. In Greve you can take in Museum Leonardo Da Vinci Experience arethe charm of the historical square by visiting just a couple of the fascinating museums ingalleries as you wander through shopsthe city. Not to be missed while in Rome iscarrying local craft items and productsthe Vatican. You have the option to take antypical of Chianti. There is plenty of tasting in-depth tour that includes priority entranceon this tour, as well, including samplingsto the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapelof local wines and olive oils and lunch at a and St. Peters Basilica, as well as the historic farm. This full-day expedition is sure invaluable knowledge of a tour guide.For Vacations By Rails complete collection of vacations, visit www.vacationsbyrail.com or call 877-253-9891 37'


Audi has performed a series of updates for the R8 family, which has been brought into the 2018MY.
The first and most important is the addition of the laser light technology to the V10 Plus models as standard, which can be identified by the blue light signature in the headlight housing.
It features a laser beam pattern that is active at speeds of 40 mph (64 km/h) and above, when the conditions allow it, and is supplemented by the LED high beam that enhances the visibility furthermore.
Other changes made to the German supercar include the addition of the standard Anthracite high-gloss inlays on V10 models and Carbon sigma on the V10 Plus, alongside the 19-inch forged wheels with a silver finish, available on the former version of the R8 only.
Moreover, the ‘Quattro’ badge that sits on the grille has been replaced by an ‘Audi Sport’ badge, and the same logo is projected onto the asphalt when the doors are opened.
New for the 2018MY is the addition of the standard Audi smartphone interface, whereas buyers looking for just a tad more equipment will be able to order the Black Optic package, with 20-inch wheels, gloss black exhaust tips, Mythos black side blades (on V10 models only), and Black optic exterior trim.
Power remains unchanged over the 2017 Audi R8, but pricing went up for the entry-level model, from $162,900 to $164,900. The 2018 R8 V10 Spyder can be had from $177,100, whereas the R8 V10 Plus costs $194,400.


A hybrid metaheuristic for the longest common subsequence problem
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The longest common subsequence problem is a classical string problem. It has applications, for example, in pattern recognition and bioinformatics. This contribution proposes an integrative hybrid metaheuristic for this problem. More specifically, we propose a variable neighborhood search that applies an iterated greedy algorithm in the improvement phase and generates the starting solutions by invoking either beam search or a greedy randomized procedure. The main motivation of this work is the lack of fast neighborhood search methods for the tackled problem. The benefits of the proposal in comparison to the state of the art are experimentally shown.
CitationLozano, M.; Blum, C. A hybrid metaheuristic for the longest common subsequence problem. "Lecture notes in computer science", Octubre 2010, núm. 6373, p. 1-15.
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He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 1, 2010.
[on Alexander Payne] I may put Alexander as the best director I ever worked with. When he looks through the eyepiece of a camera, he sees something no one else sees. He sees magic. And his gift is, he can explain how and why he sees magic and put it...
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Are you looking for a fun dessert to treat your family?
These Tipiak macarons from Costco might be the yummiest option we’ve seen lately.
Each 36-pack of macarons features 6 different varieties of the French treat, with a flavor to please everyone at your house. The six choices include lemon, raspberry, pistachio, blood orange, blueberry, and white chocolate, in beautiful colors to go with the flavors.
Macarons are an amazing treat, but aren’t the easiest baked good to make. With specialty ingredients and a finicky process, macarons are not something you just decide to make one random Sunday afternoon. The meringue outer layers and cream filling are delicious, so you definitely need these in your life.
Normally, these macarons are priced at $14.79, which isn’t a bad deal to begin with. But right now, they’re on sale $10.79 until June 28. That’s only about 30 cents per macaron and you know you need to try them at that price.
Want more awesome Costco Finds? Check out:
- Mexican Street Corn makes the perfect barbecue side.
- This Frozen Playhouse will keep kiddos entertained for hours.
- Adults will can enjoy tasty Boozy Ice Pops for the perfect way to keep cool.
- This Mango Moscato is the perfect way to unwind after a long day.
- This Costco Cake Hack is pure genius for any wedding or celebration.
- Cauliflower Pasta is the perfect way to sneak in some veggies.

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How to Draw Horror Face. This is a simple drawing video that should give you some ideas on drawing horror faces. The beginning of the video shows the sketching process which is often rather sketchy when trying to sketch these face concepts.
Try and get the horror face right in the pencil drawing stage as you can easily change the drawing later on. Also don't feel limited in anyway with my drawing of this horror face, instead use it as a guide, but nothing more, draw what comes to mind and go your own way.
Inking the horror face drawing is optional really.
Here are a list of some other drawing videos I've created which you could use for inspiration.
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APC Rejects Newly Appointed NEC Boss
By Jeneba Conteh,
Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The main opposition All People Congress (APC) has in a statement issued last night rejected the newly appointed National Electoral Commission (NEC) chief, Mohamed Kenewui Konneh (pictured), the current head of the Financial Intelligence Unit(FIU).
The statement signed by the party’s National Secretary General, Ambassador Osman Foday Yansaneh confirmed that by a letter dated 13th July 2020, the Secretary to the President, Dr. Julius Sandy, forwarded the Curriculum Vitae (CV) of Mr. Konneh to the APC informing them that the latter would be the proposed nominee of His President Bio to fill the vacant position of Chairman of NEC.
The APC party says it replied in a letter dated 15th July 2020 acknowledging receipt of the CV of the nominee and informed the Secretary to the President that the party will get back to them as soon as possible.
The main opposition party further says it followed that up with text messages requesting to meet with the president and present the party’s position to him, but couldn’t get any reply.
The statement continues that after series of consultations with the party’s political and legal structures they came to the conclusion that the nominee is not qualified to hold that position.
“After consultations within our party we forwarded a letter to the Secretary to the President on the 16 July 2020 informing His Excellency the President that after due consultation with the political and legal structures of the party, the APC is of the considered view that the proposed Commissioner of NEC, Mr. Mohamed Konneh, stands disqualified given that he did not meet the conditions precedent as set out in Section 32(4)(a)&(b) of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone as he is a “Public Officer” and not on the Register of Electors,” the statement reads.
The party insisted that Mr. Konneh is disqualified as he is not qualified to be elected as a Member of Parliament because his name is not on the register of electors as required by Section 75 (b) of the 1991 Constitution and that he is equally disqualified under Section 76(b) from being elected as a Member of Parliament as he is a “public officer” currently employ at the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as its Director.
“Similarly, Section 32(4) (b) of the 1991 Constitution prohibits public officers from being appointed as member of the Electoral Commission,” the stamen added.
The main opposition party scribe added that his party also took due cognisant of Section 171(4) of the constitution, but they are satisfied that Mr. Konneh doesn’t fall within the exemptions contemplated therein in view of the High Court rulings in election petition matters involving Suliama Marray Conteh as petitioner and Osman Timbo as respondent before the Hon. Justice Komba Kamanda (J).
“The APC is surprised that instead of engaging the party further on the issues raised by our letter of the 16th July 2020 and do proper consultations pursuant to section 32 (3) of the 1991 Constitution, the President proceeded to appoint Mr. Mohamed Konneh as Commissioner of NEC. Let there be no doubt that the position of the APC is that Mr. Mohamed Konneh is disqualified to be appointed Commissioner of NEC and further that the party stands ready to institute legal proceedings to enforce strict adherence to the provisions of the 1991 Constitution,”
Meanwhile, if the newly appointed NEC chief sails through parliament, he would replace Mohamed N’fa Alie who presided over the 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections.
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Five new INTEGRAL unidentified hard X-ray sources uncovered by Chandra.
FIOCCHI M., BASSANI L., BAZZANO A., UBERTINI P., LANDI R., CAPITANIO F. and BIRD A.J.
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The IBIS imager on board INTEGRAL, with a sensitivity better than a milliCrab in deep observations and a point-source location accuracy on the order of few arcminutes, has thus far localized 723 hard X-ray sources in the 17-100 keV energy band, of which about 1/3 are still unclassified. The aim of this paper is to provide subarcsecond localizations of the unidentified sources, necessary to pinpoint the optical and/or infrared (IR) counterpart of those objects whose nature is so far unknown. Cross-correlation between the new IBIS sources published in the fourth INTEGRAL/IBIS Survey catalog and the Chandra/ACIS data archive resulted in a sample of five previously unidentified objects. We present here the results of Chandra X-ray Observatory observations of these five hard X-ray sources discovered by the INTEGRAL satellite. We associated IGR J10447-6027 with IR source 2MASS J10445192-6025115, IGR J16377-6423 with the cluster CIZA J1638.2-6420, IGR J14193-6048 with the pulsar with nebula PSR J1420-6048, and IGR J12562+2554 with the quasar SDSS J125610.42+260103.5. We suggest that the counterpart of IGR J12288+0052 may be an active galactic nucleus/quasi-stellar object type 2 at a confidence level of 90%.
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Few of us have had the chance to explore the maze of underground tunnels entwined beneath our feet. We’ve had a little potter around Crossrail, but we doubt we’ll ever see as much as Bradley L Garrett and his team of underground explorers. Behold, ‘the most comprehensive photographic account of subterranean London ever produced.’
Bradley’s new book ‘Subterranean London: Cracking the Capital’ (published by Prestel Publishing) reveals the beauty of London’s underground tunnels, hand-laid brick sewers, ghost stations and WWII shelters. The photography is pretty stunning. Twelve photographers used clever lighting and their artistic perspective to help produce this collection of photos, providing a unique insight into the sheer size and mysteries of the Underground.
Take a sneaky peek at some of the photography from the book:

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Marijuana opponents have long expressed grave concerns over teen marijuana use especially if dispensaries were in the vicinity of where they lived and pursued activities such as dunking their basketballs.
After sampling 46,646 adolescents in California, a study published in July at the Journal of Adolescent Health has managed to dispel fears over any imminent rise of teen marijuana use in case of nearby dispensaries.
The study by the University of California San Diego Department of Family Medicine and Public Health also included other variables in its research as it factored prices and product variety as well as the proximity of these medical dispensaries to schools.
The authors were: Yuyan Shi, Ph.D., Sharon E. Cummins, Ph.D., and Shu-Hong Zhu, Ph.D.
“There was no evidence supporting the associations of medical marijuana availability, price, or product variety around school with adolescents’ marijuana use and susceptibility to use,” they said.
With the mean distance between school and the nearest medical marijuana dispensary was 8.18 miles (13 kilometers) and the median was 3.69 miles, they said: “The distance from school to the nearest medical marijuana dispensary (within 0- to 1-mi and 1- to 3-mi bands) was not associated with adolescents’ use of marijuana in the past month or susceptibility to use marijuana in the future, nor was the weighted count of medical marijuana dispensaries within the 3-mi band of school.”
A representative sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders from 117 randomly selected schools in California were used from the 2015–2016 California Student Tobacco Survey (CSTS).
Unlike Alcohol, Tobacco?
“Despite the strong relationship between retail outlets and alcohol and tobacco use documented by a number of studies, examination of the associations of medical marijuana dispensaries with marijuana use remains limited,” they wrote.
Also, unlike adults, the researchers cited two studies, which associated the presence of medical marijuana dispensaries with cannabis use by adults.
How About Colorado?
The more than 36 million populated California became the eighth US state on Jan. 1 to legalize recreational marijuana, and the biggest to do so.
Alongside Washington, Colorado was one of the earliest states to effectively allow the sales of cannabis in 2014. Interestingly enough, federal stats showed that the teen use of marijuana declined in Colorado following legalization, the Washington Post reported last year.
In 2016, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health ranked Colorado as No. 1 in the US on its teen marijuana use, but 2017 witnessed a stark drop, making it No. 7 behind Alaska, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The new federal survey data said the rate of adolescent marijuana use in Colorado has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a decade in 2017.


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Mount Everett is named after a 19th-century governor of Massachusetts, Edward Everett. It was previously known as Bald Mountain, or Ball Mountain, or just “The Dome”.

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New Delhi: In a bid to increase employment opportunities , the road transport ministry on Tuesday decided to remove the requirement of minimum educational qualification for transport vehicle drivers. Currently, transport vehicle driver needs to have passed class 8, under Rule 8 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
“In a move to benefit skilled persons from economically underprivileged sections of the society, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to remove the requirement of minimum educational qualification for driving a transport vehicle,” according to an official statement.
The notification added that the removal of the requirement minimum educational qualification will open up employment opportunities for a large number of unemployed persons, especially the youth, and the decision will also help meet shortage of nearly 22 lakh drivers in transport and logistics sector, which is hindering its growth.
The ministry has initiated process to amend Rule 8 of Central Motor Vehicles 1989 and a draft notification in this regard will be issued soon, it added.
There are large numbers of unemployed persons especially in rural areas of the country, who may not have a formal education, but are otherwise literate and skilled, it said.
“In a recent meeting in the Transport Ministry, the Haryana government had requested for waiver of the educational qualification condition for drivers from the economically backward Mewat region where the population is dependent for livelihood on low-income earning pursuits including driving,” the statement said.
The state government had submitted that many people in the region possess the required skill but not the required educational qualification, and were finding it difficult to obtain driving license, it said, adding hence it was felt that driving being more a matter of skill than of educational competence, the condition of minimum educational qualification acts as a hindrance for the otherwise eligible unemployed youth.
“However, while removing the requirement of a minimum educational qualification, the Ministry has strongly emphasised upon training and skill testing of drivers so that road safety is not compromised in any way,” the statement said.
Anyone applying for a driving license will have to mandatory pass a stringent skill test, it said, adding the ministry has emphasised that training imparted by a school or establishment as mentioned in the the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 should ensure that the driver can read signs and perform logistical duty such as maintenance of driver logs, inspection of trucks and trailers, submission of pre-trip and post-trip records, determination of discrepancies in paperwork, effective communication to report safety hazards.

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Dionysius of Halicarnassus used to be born earlier than fifty three BCE and went to Italy sooner than 29 BCE. He taught rhetoric in Rome whereas learning the Latin language, amassing fabric for a historical past of Rome, and writing. His Roman Antiquities started to appear in 7 BCE. Dionysius states that his gadgets in writing background have been to delight fans of noble deeds and to pay off the advantages he had loved in Rome. yet he wrote additionally to reconcile Greeks to Roman rule. Of the 20 books of Roman Antiquities (from the earliest instances to 264 BCE) we have now the 1st nine entire; such a lot of 10 and eleven; and later extracts and an epitome of the full. Dionysius studied the simplest on hand literary resources (mainly annalistic and different historians) and doubtless a few public files. His paintings and that of Livy are our merely non-stop and precise self sustaining narratives of early Roman history.
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Ghana Industrial Policy
The formulation of this Industrial Policy has been accomplished through a comprehensive and inclusive process based on analysis and wide consultation with stakeholders in Ghana, in order to ensure that it is a broad-based policy embraced by all stakeholders.
The exercise was carried out in six sequential phases, similar to the Trade Policy development process. First, the key thematic areas of the policy were defined in outline, by stakeholders at Industry and Trade Fora organized by the Ministry. This was followed with a review of studies and reports on industrial development, trade and competitiveness in Ghana, which provided background material for the third phase of the exercise. This provided the Ministry with the structure and general framework for developing the content of the Industrial Policy.

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Discouraging headlines are appearing about the deterioration of the situation in Iraq, the war U.S. troops won in 2008. Bloomberg News notes, "Al-Qaeda Fighters Take Fallujah as Iraqi Army Attacks." The Washington Post reports that an "Al-Qaeda force captures Fallujah amid rise in violence in Iraq."
At the Associated Press, aka the Administration's Press, the headline writers are apparently more interested in making sure that as few readers as possible take an interest in the story, based on the non-descriptive headline they have chosen to employ:
AL-QAIDA SWEEP IN IRAQ CITIES REVIVES BATTLEGROUND
At best, the headline makes it appear as if Al Qaida is fighting again in Iraq, but little more.
Unfortunately, the story by Qassim Abdul-Zahra tells us that the Iraqi government has suffered serious setbacks in cities U.S. troops fought extraordinarily hard to take during the Iraq War. Obviously overly sensitive to the potential exposure the Obama administration faces to accusations of having left Iraq to totally fend for itself prematurely, the story waits until its third paragraph to even identify Fallujah by name (bolds are mine throughout this post):
Two Iraqi cities that were strongholds of Sunni insurgents during the U.S. war in the country are battlegrounds once more after al-Qaida militants largely took them over, fending off government forces that have been besieging them for days.
The overrunning of the cities this week by al-Qaida's Iraqi branch in the Sunni heartland of western Anbar provinces is a blow to the Shiite-led government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Malik. His government has been struggling to contain discontent among the Sunni minority over Shiite political domination that has flared into increased violence for the past year.
On Friday, al-Qaida gunmen sought to win over the population in Fallujah, one of the cities they swept into on Wednesday. A militant commander appeared among worshippers holding Friday prayers in the main city street, proclaiming that his fighters were there to defend Sunnis from the government, one resident said.
"We are your brothers from the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant," militants circulating through the city in a stolen police car proclaimed through a loudspeaker, using the name of the al-Qaida branch. "We are here to protect you from the government. We call on you to cooperate with us."
Government troops, backed by Sunni tribesmen who oppose al-Qaida, have encircled Fallujah for several days, and have entered parts of the provincial capital Ramadi, also overrun by militants.
It's pretty amazing how circumspect Abdul-Zahra is about all of this, given the direct reporting present at Bloomberg and WaPo:
Al-Qaeda-linked militants held control of much of the Iraqi city of Fallujah and other nearby towns, fighting off efforts by troops with air support to regain control, according to a witness.
The al-Qaeda fighters have seized military equipment provided by the U.S. Marines to Fallujah police, whose headquarters have been seized, Uthman Mohamed, a local reporter in the city in Iraq’s western Anbar province, said in a phone interview late yesterday. There’s no sign of government forces inside Fallujah, and most of the fighting is taking place on a highway that links the city to Baghdad, he said.
A rejuvenated al-Qaeda force asserted control over the western Iraqi town of Fallujah on Friday, raising its flag over government buildings and declaring an Islamic state in one of the most crucial areas that U.S. troops fought to pacify before withdrawing from Iraq two years ago.
The capture of Fallujah came amid an explosion of violence across the western desert province of Anbar in which local tribes, the Iraqi security forces and al-Qaeda militants have been fighting one another for days in a confusingly chaotic three- way war.
AP's thousands of subscribing newspaper, radio and other broadcast outlets — and of course news consumers — are being denied news they won't otherwise receive unless they go to the trouble of investigating the matter on their own. That's not what they're AP subscribers.
AP appears to be more interested in buying time for the Obama administration to cobble together a response than it is in reporting the news as it happens. How disgraceful.
Cross-posted at BizzyBlog.com.


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Large Female Hard Crabs are the biggest females we have in stock, and will offer a good amount of delicious and tender crabmeat for the size of each large crab. Females may contain crab roe, the most likely time for that being in the spring/early summer!
How to reheat steamed crabs— Put the steamed crab in a pot with about 2 inches of water. For added flavor, add about a cup of vinegar or beer. Reheat them for no more than 8 minutes, over the boiling water. Also, use a rack at the bottom of the pot to lay the crabs on, to help them reheat well. You can also reheat previously steamed blue crab in the microwave. Place a damp paper towel over them to keep them moist and cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes or warm them in the oven for approximately 10 minutes at 375 degrees. ENJOY!
If steamed crabs will be served along with other food, about six crabs per person. If you will be eating crabs solely as your main course, then you can plan for approximately eight to a dozen crabs per person. Generally, a bushel of large sized crabs can feed about eight persons. * Please keep in mind that these numbers are "approximate" and are intended to help you determine a ballpark number of crabs to order.


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“The nocturnal glory of being great without being anything! The somber majesty of unknown splendor … And I suddenly feel the sublimity of the monk in the desert, of the hermit in his retreat, imbued with the substance of the Christ in the stones and the caves, which are the negation of the world, empty statuary.
And sitting at the table in my room, I am less despicable, an employee and anonymous; I write words that are the salvation of my soul […] a ring of renunciation on my evangelical hand, the dull jewel of my ecstatic disdain.”
(Bernardo Soares / Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet. Trans. Alfred Mac Adam)


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So, I’ve finally decided to participate in Six Sentence Sunday. It took me awhile this morning to decide which six sentences from The Chosen Ones to share. You want to entice the reader, but don’t want to give too much away. (Don’t you hate spoilers?). I decided to share the first six sentences from the novel’s prologue…well, it’s not really a prologue, but more like a framing device. It sets the tone of the novel and offers the reader some insight as to the novel’s main conflicts. I hope you enjoy:
They taught us all the wrong things growing up.
They didn’t teach us what it meant to want.
Or that there was a certain kind of purity in feeling.
They taught us about lust but not love.
About losing power but not gaining it.
They didn’t teach us girls what we needed to know.
The Chosen Ones will be out in April!!
Here are my 2012 resolutions
Wait. That won’t work.
I’m not big on resolutions. I’m not sure if it’s laziness, a need to buck against tradition, or an instinct that knows the minute I set one, I’ll do my best to break it. But I never come through with my New Year’s resolutions.
If I’ve learned anything over the past year it’s that I’ve got a lot of growing to do still. A lot of things to figure out. I will be turning 29 in the next month, and a part of me still feels like I’m fumbling through my teenage years. And while I’ve accomplished a lot in life, there’s still more work to be done.
But I can’t plan everything. I can’t control others…or even sometimes my own actions. And so instead of resolutions, I will post my hopes for 2012.
*I hope to not have to hide in shame when my debut novel comes out in April. I hope I don’t shy away from what I’ve worked so hard to complete.
*I hope to meet all my deadlines.
*I hope to return the social media love that has been given to me.
*I hope to embrace life and all its current craziness….great material for books, right?
*I hope to control what I can control, and let be what I can’t.


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Amber Snyder tossed a two-hitter and struck out seven in a complete-game gem to lead North Warren past Morris Tech 1-0 in Blairstown.
Madison Paseler went 2-for-3 and scored the game’s only run in the third inning, while Olivia DiGuiseppi also had two hits to help North Warren stay unbeaten at 4-0.
Amber Levedag scattered six hits and fanned 12 in a strong outing for Morris Tech (2-2).
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Dr. Alexandra Amaral is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, in Germany. She performed her first Postdoctoral training at our laboratory between 2010 and 2014.
2010: Ph.D. in Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Portugal
2009: Frontiers in Reproduction Course - Molecular abd Cellular Concepts and Applications, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA, USA
2003: First year of the Master's Degree in Cell Biology, University of Coimbra
2002: B.Sc. in Biology, University of Coimbra
GRANTS AND AWADS
Postdoctoral grant (2009 - To Date), by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT; SFRHD/BPD/63120/2009)
Ph.D. grant (2003 - 2007), by FCT (SFRH/BD/12665/2003)
Research technician grant (2002 - 2003), by FCT (BTI-06-02)
Young Researcher Prize (2011), by the British Andrology Society (BAS), at the 33rd BAS Annual Meeting
First prize for selected oral communication (2008), by Tambre Foundation, at the International Symposium on Assisted Reproduction
Best selected oral presentation (2006), by the European Academy of Andrology (EAA), at the 4th European Congress of Andrology
6th European Congress of Andrology (2010), by EAA and the International Network for Young Researcher in Male Fertility (INYRMF)
MBL Frontiers in Reproduction Course (2009), by Burroughs Welcome Fund
Frontiers in Reproduction 12th Annual Symposium (2009), by Luso-American foundation (FLAD)
Lalour Foundation International Travel Award (2008), by the American Society of Andrology (ASA) and the ASA International Liasion Commitee
ASA 3rd Annual Meeting (2008), by FLAD
International Network for Young Researchers in Male Fertility (INYRMF)
President (from May 2013)
Board member (from 2010)
American Society of Andrology (ASA)
Member of the Trainee Affairs Commitee (from January 2013)
Member (from 2008)
The publications derived from her postdoctoral stay in our lab are listed below:
7: Paiva C, Amaral A, Rodriguez M, Canyellas N, Correig X, Ballescà JL, Ramalho-Santos J, Oliva R.
Identification of endogenous metabolites in human sperm cells using proton nuclear magnetic resonance ((1) H-NMR) spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
6: Amaral A, Paiva C, Attardo Parrinello C, Estanyol JM, Ballescà JL, Ramalho-Santos J, Oliva R.
Identification of proteins involved in human sperm motility using high-throughput differential proteomics.
J Proteome Res. 2014;13:5670-84.
5: Castillo J, Amaral A, Azpiazu R, Vavouri T, Estanyol JM, Ballescà JL, Oliva R.
Genomic and proteomic dissection and characterization of the human sperm chromatin.
Mol Hum Reprod. 2014;20:1041-53.
4: Azpiazu R, Amaral A, Castillo J, Estanyol JM, Guimerà M, Ballescà JL, Balasch J, Oliva R.
High-throughput sperm differential proteomics suggests that epigenetic alterations contribute to failed assisted reproduction.
Hum Reprod. 2014;29:1225-37.
3: Castillo J, Amaral A, Oliva R.
Sperm nuclear proteome and its epigenetic potential.
2: Amaral A, Castillo J, Ramalho-Santos J, Oliva R.
The combined human sperm proteome: cellular pathways and implications for basic and clinical science.
Hum Reprod Update. 2014;20:40-62.
1: Amaral A, Castillo J, Estanyol JM, Ballesca JL, Ramalho-Santos J, Oliva R.
Human sperm tail proteome suggests new endogenous metabolic pathways.
Mol Cell Proteomics. 2013 Feb;12(2):330-42.

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