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Matisse, Picasso, Hockney — they may not have been from the same period, but they all painted still lifes of food. And they are not alone. Andy Warhol painted soup cans, Claes Oldenburg sculpted an ice cream cone on the top of a building in Cologne, Jack Kerouac's Sal ate apple pie across the country, and Truman Capote served chicken hash at the Black and White Ball. Food has always played a role in art, but how well and what did the artists themselves eat? Exploring a panoply of artworks of food, cooking, and eating from Europe and the Americas, The Modern Art Cookbook opens a window into the lives of artists, writers, and poets in the kitchen and the studio throughout the twentieth century and beyond.
From the early moderns to the impressionists; from symbolists to cubists and surrealists; from the Beats to the abstractionists of the New York School, Mary Ann Caws surveys how artists and writers have eaten, cooked, and depicted food. She examines the parallels between the art of cuisine and the visual arts and literature, using artworks, diaries, novels, letters, and poems to illuminate the significance of particular ingredients and dishes in the lives of the world's greatest artists. In between, she supplies numerous recipes from these artists — including Ezra Pound's poetic eggs, Cézanne's baked tomatoes, and Monet's madeleines—alongside one hundred color illustrations and thought-provoking selections from both poetry and prose. A joyous and illuminating guide to the art of food, The Modern Art Cookbook is a feast for the mind as well as the palate.
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Krista Graff named new State Chapter Director for National Wrestling Hall of FameKrista Graff, named State Chapter Director for the Hall of Fame, poses with retiring Mike Clair who she will follow in the post. Larry Slater photo.
STILLWATER, Okla. -- After seven years as Development and Special Events Manager, Krista Graff has accepted the position of State Chapter Director for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Executive Director Lee Roy Smith announced Thursday.
Graff will be replacing retiring Director Mike Clair. She will be responsible for providing direction and services to the volunteer leaders who operate the Hall of Fame’s 35 State Chapter programs across the United States. Each chapter hosts a banquet and induction ceremony honoring those individuals at the grass roots level of the sport with either the Lifetime Service, Outstanding American or Medal of Courage awards.
“I have big shoes to fill with Mike retiring, but I am very excited to begin working with the State Chapters,” Graff said.
“Krista has done a terrific job over the last seven years of building relationships within the sport,” Smith said. “Those relationships will serve her well in her new position as the success of this program over the past 21 years is because of a team effort among our staff, board members and each state’s dedicated volunteers. She will continue to serve our chapter leaders with the same standards of excellence she has displayed in fulfilling her duties with the organization over the past nine years.”
Graff began her career with the Hall of Fame in 2005, first serving as Office Manager before being promoted to Development and Special Events Manager in March of 2007. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors in Sociology and Communications in 2002.
"Krista brings the right skill sets to the State Chapter Director position,” said Hall of Fame Board Chair Terry Shockley. “Her event management, attention to detail, technology savvy, and her knowledge of our sport and constituents will serve the State Chapter organization well.”
Graff will play a critical role in providing resources to help individual chapters enhance their current program while encouraging the formation of new chapters in other states.
“We have several capacity-building strategies we want to employ in the near future that will bring greater awareness to those individuals we honor and to the communities in which they have made a difference because of the young people they have mentored and influenced in a positive way through this great sport,” said Tom Slowey, chair of the Hall of Fame’s State Chapter Advisory Committee for the Board of Governors. "Krista brings knowledge and experience that will help us strengthen and grow our chapter programs across the United States,” Slowey said.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1976 to preserve the history of the sport, recognize extraordinary individual achievements, and inspire future generations to lofty goals. For more information about the Hall of Fame visit the website at www.nwhof.org or by phone at 405-377-5243.

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We’re excited to announce that Mervin Budram – MD’s new single “Motivate” will be available on all digital platforms tomorrow, March 24th, 2023! We caught up with MD who shared, “This song has been a labor of love, and I couldn’t be more proud of it.“
“Motivate” is an upbeat and inspiring track that will help you get through anything life throws your way. It’s a powerful reminder that you can and will make it through any obstacle with determination and passion. We hope this song will lift you up and push you toward success.
We hope that “Motivate” will become the soundtrack to your journey, and we can’t wait to hear what you think. Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think. With your help, we’ll be able to reach even more people with our message of motivation and inspiration.


Packing is widely used in post-combustion CO2 capture. This paper is focused on the measurement of three fundamental packing characteristics: effective gas-liquid contact area (ae), gas phase and liquid phase film mass transfer coefficient (kG) and (k L). Results show that contact area initially increases with liquid flow rate before it asymptotes to a value nearly equivalent to the nominal surface area. Initial attempts at constructing new mechanistic models have shown that existing kG and kL models can be improved. Both gas and liquid phase film mass transfer coefficients can be described as a power function of superficial gas or liquid velocity. © 2012 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Wang, C., Perry, M., Rochelle, G. T., & Seibert, A. F. (2012). Packing characterization: Mass transfer properties. In Energy Procedia (Vol. 23, pp. 23–32). Elsevier Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2012.06.037


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Bionic arm. Computer artwork or a man whose left arm has been replaced with a robotic prosthesis that is controlled by his brain. This represents the development of prosthetic limbs that can not only be controlled by the patient's nervous system, but also provide feedback so that the patient can feel what the arm and hand is touching.
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From right to left ar Bishop Matt Lee, Stake President Joseph E. Johnson, Rajan Zed and Jamie Johnson at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Hindu leader Rajan Zed was invited and welcomed by Living Stones Church in Reno and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sparks over their Christmas celebrations, Zed said in a news release.
At Living Stones Church, Zed, president of Universal Society of Hinduism, was welcomed by Harvey Turner, founding and preaching pastor, who introduced Zed on the stage during the service.
At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Zed met with Sparks Stake President Joseph E. Johnson and Bishop Matt Lee and was introduced to other church leaders.
Zed has expressed warmest greetings to the Christian communities on the Christmas, wishing that it brought joy, happiness, blessings and cheer to all, the news release issued on Christmas Eve said.
Zed said that all religions should work together for a just and peaceful world. Dialogue would bring mutual enrichment, he said.


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The film was originally set to film entirely in Toronto due to cheaper production costs, but producer/star Sandra Bullock insisted that a film about New York City must be made in New York City. It ended up being shot entirely on location within a 17-week span. It revitalized the economy of New York City after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 and allowed businesses to flourish once again.
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Much of Utah's history is the story of the relationship of humans and the land. Human perceptions of Utah's land have changed over time and affected the way it has been used. The homestead movement was an important phase in the use of Utah's land. Through federal settlement acts many Utahns obtained title to public land. This study is an attempt to learn more about the relationship between women and the land and about the lives of women in Utah.
The study is based on Utah land records from 1869-1934. Most homesteading activity in Utah took place during this period. Federal land laws were extended to utah in 1869. In 1934 the nature of the federal land system was altered. Emphasis shifted from providing land to citizens for farming and livestock-raising to direct government supervision of public lands, making home steading more difficult.
In spite of the significant role played by women in the settlement of Utah, their history has often been neglected. Historical studies of women in Utah have usually focused on female leaders, political movements such as suffrage, or women involved in plural marriages. Utah land records provide a rich source for looking into the lives of women who otherwise would go unnoticed. A significant number of women in Utah homesteaded. By looking at the women whose names appear in the land records, important information is added to the historical picture of women in Utah.
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Warnick, Jill Thorley, "Women Homesteaders in Utah, 1869-1934" (1985). Theses and Dissertations. 5197.
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We were in small coffee shop.
Two customers arrived.
“5 coffees, 2 for us 3 pending”
They pay the 5, they only get 2.
“What’s a pending coffee” I asked.
“Wait and see”.
More customers. Two girls get their coffees, they pay normally.
After awhile, 3 lawyers asked for 7 coffees,
they only drink 3, but paid for the 7.
While we were talking, a poor man enters the shop
With a soft voice he asks, “Do you have any pending coffee?”
This type of charity was born in Napoli (Naples, Italy).
People pay in anticipation for the coffees and even meals
for others who cant.

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The fourth-seeded Thiem, who received final yr’s U.S. Open, is the solely Grand Slam occasion champion in the backside half of the draw. Thiem, a three-time French Open runner-up, will arrive in Paris having misplaced three of his final 4 matches.
Fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas, a champion at the Monte Carlo Masters in April, is in Medvedev’s quarter of the draw; sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev, a champion at the Madrid Masters this month, is in Thiem’s quarter.
American males occupy the three lowest seedings in the draw, with the American Taylor Fritz seeded 30th, John Isner 31st and Reilly Opelka 32nd. Isner opens towards one other American, Sam Querrey.
No participant in the girls’s draw has constructed up a French Open monitor document near Nadal’s, however two gamers who received their most up-to-date appearances discover themselves in the prime half.
Top-seeded Ashleigh Barty, who received her lone Grand Slam occasion title at the French Open in 2019 however missed final fall’s version of the match due to journey restrictions throughout the pandemic, is joined in the prime half of the draw by the defending champion, Iga Swiatek, who’s seeded eighth after profitable the Italian Open title this month.
Barty opens towards the American Bernarda Pera. She might additionally face a difficult take a look at in the fourth spherical, towards both 13th-seeded Jennifer Brady, the Australian Open runner-up in February, or 17-year-old Coco Gauff, who’s seeded 24th after winning her second career title final week in Parma, Italy.
Swiatek, who opens towards her shut pal Kaja Juvan, might face 2016 French Open champion Garbiñe Muguruza in the fourth spherical. In the quarterfinals, Swiatek might see fourth-seeded Sofia Kenin in a rematch of final yr’s ultimate, although Kenin has struggled this season and has a tough opening spherical take a look at towards the 2017 champion, Jelena Ostapenko.


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Selected Chamber works
Geranos (1984) for chamber ensemble.
Commissioned by the Fires of London and premiered the 5 November 1985 in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London.
GERANOS - an ancient Greek word meaning ‘crane’- was the term for two kinds of chain dance. Firstly, it was a dance invented, according to legend, by Theseus, who danced it for the first time in Delos after the rescue of seven youths and seven maidens form the Labyrinth. The intricate movements of the dance were supposed to represent the mazes leading out of the Labyrinth. GERANOS was also a dance imitating the flight of cranes.
"...Elias has created something of powerful originality, a music that rejoices in its fast outer movements with appositely ebullient solos.”
The Times, 6 November, Stephen Pettit.
Three Duets (2017) for violin and violoncello
Premiered at the 2018 Purbeck International Music festival by Natalia Lomeinko and Yaroslave Trofymchuk.
These three very short pieces - each duet lasts just over one minute – were written in the summer of 2017. The tempi are fast/slow/fast and both instruments have equal roles.
Pythikos Nomos (1987) for saxophone
Commissioned and premiered by John Edward Kelly.
It was at the request of John-Edward Kelly that Brian Elias first decide to write a work for saxophone and piano. ‘Pythikos Nomos’ (Python’s Law) is an ancient Greek musical form, invented by Sakadas in 586 BC for the Pythian games to describe the battle between Apollo and the monster on the slopes of Parnassus. It is reputedly the first known genre of programme music.
Brian decided that the characteristic sounds of the saxophone would be well suited to ancient Greek rhythms, and was interested in the implications of this form as an early sonata shape. According to legend, Apollo fought and defeated the monster on the site, which came to be called Delphi. He returned to Delphi in triumph after a period of purification escorted by priests singing hymns of praise. Several versions of the instrumental form exist following the general storyline. Brian chose to base his piece around six sections: (i) Peira (introduction), (ii) Kataleusmos (Apollo incites the monster to battle), (iii) Imabikon (the battle), (iv) Spondeion (hymn of victory), (v) Katachoreusis (victory dance) (vi) Syrinxes (the last breaths of the dying monster). The central hymn of victory incorporates a quote from the first Delphic Hymn, a surviving fragment of ancient Greek music.
"...imaginative, concise and superbly tailored….the classical saxophone repertoire isn’t so rich in masterpieces that players can afford to ignore such a well-written and resourceful work.”
The Times, 4 July, Stephen Johnson.
L’ innominata (2018) for violoncello and piano.
Commissioned by the Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival and premiered by Natalie Clein (cello) and Vadym Kholodenko (piano).
Italian for the unnamed, the nameless – begins with a very short introduction for cello alone followed by an ostinato passage in which the cello plays an ornamented line that ranges throughout the instrument. The tempo becomes increasingly slower with more melodic writing for the cello; the piece continues with an allegro section that eventually resolves into the earlier, more melodic music. The work ends with a reprise of the slow music and a return to the opening phrase.
String Quartet (2012)
Commissioned by the Jerusalem Quartet. Premiered at the Secrest Series at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, 08/10/2013.
Although this quartet is laid out in a fairly conventional four-movement plan (Allegro, Adagio, Presto, Adagio-Allegro-Adagio), it is, in effect, a work in one movement, and is performed without any breaks. A set of double variations generates the thematic and harmonic material for the entire piece in its first few bars; an Adagio that contains a substantial solo for viola follows. The Scherzo, during which the strings are muted, is rapid and pianissimo throughout. In the final section, the opening of the Adagio is stated again and then evolves through several changes of tempo, recalling briefly the initial Allegro before ending the work with a return to the slow music.
This quartet was commissioned by the Jerusalem String Quartet with funds made available by Louise Kaye in memory of her father Harold Yauner (1922-2012), a man who loved music, and by the Secrest Series at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, where the first performance took place on 8th October 2013.
Commissioned by Madeleine Mitchell, and premiered 02/06/1986 in the Purcell Room, London.
Fantasia for violin and piano is in three sections of increasing length, the final section being the longest. The first section is fast, the second slow, and the third is slower still. All the ideas used in the work are presented in the first few bars. Much of its impetus is in the play of juxtapositions of these ideas and their presentation in the three different tempi. It is played without a break and lasts approximately nine minutes.
Fantasia was completed in May 1986. It was commissioned by Madeleine Mitchell with funds made available by the Arts Council of Great Britain and she gave the first performance accompanied by Klaus Zoll on 2 June 1986 in the Purcell Room, London.
Duo for violin and piano (1970)
Impromptu (2009) for flute, clarinet, and harp.
Commissioned by the Endymion ensemble, and premiered 06/06/2009 at King's Place, London.
Impromptu was written to honour the Endymion ensemble on its thirtieth birthday. I wrote the piece without any preparation or advance planning, allowing the music itself to lead me and to dictate its form, hence the title. Although the process of composition was extemporaneous, the piece turns out to fall into a simple binary form, in which the first section is elaborated upon and slightly extended in the second. The flute and clarinet play mostly together, performing variants of the same material, often in close rhythmic parallel, while the harp has an independent role in addition to commenting and accompanying.
Oboe Quintet (2016) for oboe and string quartet.
In this quintet, the oboe predominates and leads the musical development to a large extent, although the strings play more than just a supporting role. The main ideas for the work (both melodic and harmonic) are stated in the first few bars and the rest of the piece develops organically from this material. Motifs, melodies and harmonies are ‘recollected’ throughout, often in new contexts, to provide a sense of unity.
There are five movements played without a break (fast, slow, fast, slow, fast), the last being an extended coda. The first movement is moderately fast and is in a concertante style. It is followed by a slow and lyrical movement, and then a scherzo. The fourth movement is also slow, and the final section - the coda - returns to the music of the scherzo, gradually slowing down to a quiet and reflective conclusion.
Three Scherzi (2008) for violin and piano
These three pieces for violin and piano follow closely the Minuet and Trio form used so often for lighter movements in eighteenth and early nineteenth century sonatas and symphonies. In each piece, the Minuet is divided into two sections, and each section is repeated; similarly the Trio section is also divided into two repeated sections in which the music is generally more gently paced.
After the Trio, the minuet is played again immediately, this time without repeats. In these Scherzi I have chosen to use variants of the original of each section in most instances, rather than make exact repetitions. The first Scherzo lasts approximately 3 minutes, the second 6 minutes, and the third 2 minutes. Part of my interest and purpose in writing these pieces was to use an identical but highly elastic form for three pieces of different durations. I was also intrigued by the form’s historical development and evolution into the Scherzo, and I hope this explains the atmosphere and style of the music.
The material for each of the three pieces is different, although the harmonic and rhythmic worlds of each one are similar and, as a result, they do form a complete work in three movements. However, each of the three Scherzi may be played separately.
These three pieces were written between September 2004 and August 2007.


Video shows that Google is prepping new colors for the Nexus 5
posted by Alan F. / Jan 22, 2014, 8:30 PM
The tipster didn't leave us much information, except for the video, which appears to show someone clicking on all of the possible color choices. Note how the image of the phone changes with each color option, showing the Nexus 5 wearing each different color. Unfortunately, we have no idea when the new colors are going to be available. Currently, Nexus 5 buyers can choose between a black or white version of the phone.
As usual, keep a skeptical mind about this until we actually see the new colors made official.
UPDATE: We now have a slideshow containing individual pictures of the new colors for the Nexus 5, along with the current Black color.
Google Nexus 5 OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4 View Full specs
- Display 5.0" 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Camera 8 MP / 1.3 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, Quad-core, 2260 MHz
- Storage 32 GB
- Battery 2300 mAh(17h talk time)
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Would be nice if I could play the video with my nexus 5 :/
posted on Jan 22, 2014, 8:46 PM 2
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It'd be much better if they'd calibrate the screen properly so it isn't a washed out mess. The Nexus 4 was just as bad. Why can't google get this right!?
posted on Jan 22, 2014, 9:05 PM 0
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Actually nexus 5's display is much better and vibrant than the 4's but it's not enough they dont need to use amoled screens to get it right (see HTC One)
posted on Jan 22, 2014, 9:43 PM 4
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i have heard nothing but good things about the nexus 5 screen its color temp. is around neutral a little on the cool side if i remember and the color calibration is excellent.
posted on Jan 22, 2014, 9:44 PM 3
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You would be correct on the display "The Nexus 5 seems to have done the same, and wowed me with the best GMB color checker Delta-Es we’ve seen from any Android handset." http://www.anandtech.com/show/
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It is the most accurate display on an Android, what do you want? An oversaturated display? Guess which phone has that!
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Didn't somebody do some really simply color editing and make the Nexus 5 appear in a bunch of colors already? That's what this looks like...
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Date: Monday, November 9, 2020
Session Type: Poster Session D
Session Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM
Background/Purpose: To investigate real life glucocorticoid (GC) dosing and relapse rates in patients with new onset giant cell arteritis (GCA) in a single center.
Methods: Complete clinical data taken from the inpatient and outpatient records of consecutive GCA patients followed beyond stopping GC were retrospectively analyzed for GC doses, other immunomodulatory agents and relapses. We excluded patients with incomplete follow-up, in interventional trials and on tocilizumab treatment. All patients consented to anonymous workup of their data, which was approved by the local ethics committee.
Results: 55 patients with GCA (71% female, age 71.4±10.2 (mean±SD) years), diagnosed by biopsy or FDG-PET were included. Of these, 24 (42%) patients relapsed. Methotrexate treatment was not significantly associated with fewer relapses. Of the 31 patients without relapse, one had additional GCs because of another condition. From the prednisolone equivalent data of the remaining 30 patients we calculated 25%, 50% and 75% quartiles. Patients were grouped according to prednisolone start doses of ≤100 mg (standard dose, n=17) and >100 mg (pulse, n=13). In the 25% percentile, patients reached a dose of 15 mg or lower at days 40 (standard) and 49 (pulse), of 7.5 mg prednisolone or lower on day 169 (after 24 weeks) in either arm, and were off prednisolone on days 496 (70 weeks) and 546 (78 weeks) for low dose and high dose start, respectively. Four of the 24 patients with relapses had relapsed after stopping prednisolone clearly (17 to 58 weeks) earlier than the 25% quartile. Of the 20 other patients with relapses, only one was distinctly ( >10%) below the 25% glucocorticoid percentile, 13/20 (65%) were on GC doses between the 25% and 75% percentiles. The 50% quartile was largely overlapping the medium recommended doses of the British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) and the GiACTA 52-week GC taper (Stone et al, N Engl J Med 2017), but with shorter time spans on doses of 20 mg and above (Figure). On the other hand, the duration on low doses (< 5 mg q.d.) exceeded those of the minimum dose recommendations of the BSR and of the GiACTA 52-week arm (Figure). The respective cumulative prednisolone doses reached in this real-life cohort were 3.74 g for the 25% quartile and 6.22 g for the 75% quartile in the standard dose, and even higher (6.30 g and 8.98 g, respectively) for those starting with high dose GC pulses.
Conclusion: Despite a long-term GC regimen with slow rates of reduction in the low dose range, 44% of the patients relapsed. Only five of these relapses may have been prevented by adhering to the recommended GC regimen, for a still resulting rate of 35% of relapses. Typical cumulative prednisolone doses were slightly lower than those according to the BSR recommendations, because of a probably safe earlier reduction, but still ranged from 3.74 to 8.98 g. These data suggest that GC monotherapy for GCA may be suboptimal.
Prednisolone doses and survival without flares of this cohort as compared to the GiACTA 52 week arm. 50% (green), 25% and 75% quartile of the GC doses in the standard dose group of this cohort vs the 52 weeks GC only (pacebo) arm with higher starting dose in the GiACTA trial.
To cite this abstract in AMA style:Felten L, Leuchten N, Aringer M. In Newly Diagnosed Giant Cell Arteritis in a Real Life Setting Relapses Are Seen in More Than a Third of Patients – and Despite Faster Early Reduction High Cumulative Glucocorticoid Doses Are Reached [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2020; 72 (suppl 10). https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/in-newly-diagnosed-giant-cell-arteritis-in-a-real-life-setting-relapses-are-seen-in-more-than-a-third-of-patients-and-despite-faster-early-reduction-high-cumulative-glucocorticoid-doses-are/. Accessed January 23, 2022.
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Pittsburgh Pirates fans usually get excited when baseballs rain into the Allegheny River, whether they're watching from their TV, from inside PNC Park or, for the especially lucky ones, from their boats in the river itself. However, all three groups of Pirates fans get a lot less excited when it's actual rain coming down in the Allegheny.
It also seems fairly obvious that someone in a boat on the Allegheny would know if the rain was so bad that it caused a delay in a Pirates game, but without fans in PNC Park due to the coronavirus pandemic, someone had to be informed about the game's weather update.
Who better to relay the info to than the poor boater who was looking to snag some Josh Bell -- or Colin Moran, rather, as Bell got the day off -- home runs?
One of the benefits of this coronavirus-impacted season are quirky little moments like this one, along with various funny cardboard cutouts in the stands and never-before-seen celebrations.
Or, again in the case of the Pirates, the first socially distant argument, courtesy of skipper Derek Shelton earlier in the season.
What a weird, weird year.


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The Tso Moriri Lake is located in the Changthang plateau in northern Ladakh. The lake is situated at an altitude of 4,522 m (14,836 ft) and is one of the highest saltwater lakes in India. The surrounding area of the lake is protected and is known as Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve. Being a part of the Wetland Conservation Reserve, no one can pitch any tent or construct on the banks of the lake.
The sacred blue lake offers impeccable scenery, which gives this place an incredibly romantic feel. While the exotic migratory birds fly above the lake, giving a heavenly feel, the calming reflections of the mountains and hills will bring peace to your soul. The changing hues of the lake will make you fall in love with nature all over again. If you wish to explore the unsurpassed beauty of Ladakh, Tso Moriri is an ideal destination for you. Pack your backpacks, enjoy an adventurous trip to Leh, Ladakh and make sure you visit this enticing lake.
We have compiled a comprehensive travel guide in this blog post for exploring the Tso Moriri Lake in the best possible way. It will cover all the essential information, including transport, accommodation, and all the major places to see and things to do near Tso Moriri Lake.
Things to do and places to visit near Tso Moriri
Tso Moriri Lake View Point
The lake viewpoint at Tso Moriri is the most favorite spot of the tourists as it offers a breathtaking view of the blue lake. The barren mountains feature an extraordinary charm that any visitor cannot miss at any cost. The exquisiteness and beauty of the lake with the colossal mountains in the background and birds flying above will leave you mesmerized.
Moreover, the remote location enhances its beauty with the arrival of many migratory birds and attracts a lot of tourists in search of thrill and adventure. You can enjoy the picturesque view of Tso Moriri, which is a sight to behold and to keep safe in your memory forever.
Camping at Tso Moriri Lake is very famous, and it attracts a lot of tourists to visit this location. Many visitors prefer to sit around campfires at night and talk about what they have seen during their trip to Tso Moriri. You can enjoy the serene environment and natural beauty of the surrounding areas of the lake. Camping with your family or friends near the banks of Tso Moriri lake will be a picture-perfect and memorable experience for you.
Besides dry landscapes and high mountain peaks, Tso Moriri is an ideal birding destination for avid birders, nature lovers, photographers, and bird watchers. It is one of the best bird-watching spots in Ladakh. And is also known as a breeding spot for Bar-headed Geese and Black-necked Crane, one of the rare species of birds. The lake is home to several rare species of birds not found anywhere else in the country.
A variety of migratory birds can be seen in and near the banks of Tso Moriri lake. You can gather a lot of information by watching the activities of birds closely. A large number of birds are visible near the lake, and one can find birds flying from one mountain peak to another. You can spend as much time as possible on your much-loved bird-watching activity.
Explore Himalayan Wildlife
The surrounding areas of the Tso Moriri lake have plenty of wildlife, including Blue sheep, Ladakhi bharal, and Ibex. You will have a great time exploring the Himalayan wildlife in the high plateaus because it grabs the attention of nature and wildlife lovers. The desert region is rich in wildlife, and the population of the animals has been increasing annually due to improved breeding techniques.
There is a lot to explore in the surrounding areas of the lake during the summer months. Witnessing wildlife in the high-altitude regions of Tso Moriri will be an epic and fascinating experience overall. You will also get an opportunity to spot and click pictures of various animals in the Himalayas.
Trekking around Tso Moriri
Trekking is one of the most popular activities near Tso Moriri. You can trek from Rumtse to Tso Moriri and stay overnight in a camp. The campsites are Kyamar, Rachungkharu, and Tisaling. Every camping ground on this trekking route is fantastic. It offers remarkable scenic vistas with two incredible alpine lakes, which add to the beauty of this trek.
The trek consists of three campsites, more than twelve river crossings, and seven pass crossings higher than 16,000 ft. Passing the high altitude regions along with all the descents and ascents make this trek a challenging one. Among all the camping grounds, Rachungkharu is the only one where the Changpas inhabit during the summer season. You can also interact with the Changpa nomads and learn a lot from their distinct Tibetan culture.
Visit the Korzok village near Tso Moriri
The Korzok village is about 3 km from Tso Moriri lake. It is one of the highest agricultural lands and permanent villages in India, situated at an elevation of 4572m. During your trip to Tso Moriri, you can visit this beautiful village and observe the nomadic lifestyle of the Changpas. The village is surrounded by hills with a fabulous backdrop of lofty mountains. The surrounding areas of the village are rich in wildlife. And you can spot several animals like Kyang (wild ass), Red Fox, and the highly endangered and rare Snow leopard.
Visit the Korzok Monastery
The Korzok Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in the Korzok village. It is situated on the northwestern bank of Tso Moriri and is home to more than 70 lamas (monks). The monastery was established 300 years ago, and since then, the monks have been living peacefully in those surroundings.
You can also attend the Korzok Gustor festival, which is celebrated in the monastery and attracts many locals and tourists. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and lasts for two days. In the festival, dancers wear masks that represent the guardian divinities and the patron divinities of the Drukpa sect. The nomadic tribes are so dedicated to their religion that they only participate in the rituals. And, also dedicate one son from their family to the monastery.
The Korzok Monastery is a must-visit place near Tso Moriri, as visiting the monastery will offer you a whole new perspective of Ladakh that you will not experience anywhere else.
The Kyagar Tso is about 30 km from the Tso Moriri lake. It is one of the highest saltwater lakes in Ladakh and is located in Rupshu valley at an altitude of 4705 m. The Kyagar Tso is a popular spot among tourists as it offers captivating scenes of the lake with snowclad mountains and deep valleys with goats grazing over it.
The blue shades offered by the lake, along with the surreal landscape, give this place an awe-inspiring feel. So, even though you might feel desirous to include the wondrous Tso Moriri in your trip to Ladakh, but the Tso Kyagar lake is something that you must visit on the way to Tso Moriri.
The Tso Lake is the smallest among the three high-altitude lakes of Ladakh. It is about 50 km from Tso Moriri and is situated at an elevation of 15,280 ft. The lake is bordered by lofty mountain peaks, and the surrounding regions are rich in flora and fauna. It is also a popular point for bird-watchers as several bird species migrate to this region to lay eggs during the summer months. Enjoy the outstanding beauty that welcomes you and take flawless photos as you relax on the banks of the lake.
Chumathang Hot Spring
The Chumathang hot spring is located near the banks of the Indus river. The spring is believed to have healing properties that can heal skin ailments and joint pains. The water has a high sulfur content, and you will be able to notice steam coming out of the river from a distance. Take a quick dip in the hot springs of Chumathang, as it will give you an unforgettable bathing experience in the freezing temperatures of Ladakh. You will enjoy a good steam bath in the warm waters merging with the frozen Indus river.
How to reach Tso Moriri Lake
The easiest way to reach Tso Moriri Lake is to arrive at Leh on a flight and then hire a taxi from Leh to Tsomoriri lake.
But you should know that traveling to Tso Moriri on the day of arrival to Leh is not recommended, healthwise. As Tso Moriri is at a very high altitude of about 15k feet, you should acclimatize properly in Leh and then plan a trip to Tso Moriri Lake.
- Reach Leh by air or by road from Manali/Srinagar route.
- Obtain a permit from the DC office, Leh.
- Stay for at least one night in Leh to Acclimatize.
- Hire a Taxi or rent a bike from Leh to Tso Moriri Lake.
Read how to reach Tso Moriri for more details.
Best time to visit Tso Moriri Lake
Mid May to September is the best tourist preferred time to visit Zanskar valley. During this time, the weather remains pleasant. And the pristine natural beauty of the Tso Moriri Lake and its surrounding would be at its best.
- Peak Season – June to September
- Shoulder Season – April, May and October
Itinerary Guide – How to plan your Itinerary for Tso Moriri?
Planning an Itinerary for Tso Moriri without a guide is not an easy task. We planned an Itinerary with our experts and arranged a trip to Tso Moriri to share our genuine experience with you. It would be best if you read it to get all the information about Tso Moriri to plan your itinerary easily.
Preparing for Tso Moriri trip
After extensive research for our trip to Tso Moriri, we obtained our permits a day before our trip. We started our journey early morning when the rays of the sun had just begun to illuminate the distant mountain peaks on the far horizon. As we set off for Tso Moriri from the main town of Leh, we played the traditional Ladakhi music in the background. The endless rays of the sun bounced off the icy peaks of the Himalayas in the distance. In no time, we were pretty far away from the Leh town driving on the clear and broad highway.
The journey from Leh to Mahe
Since we had eaten nothing in the morning, we decided to stop to have some breakfast and then continue our journey towards Tso Moriri. While having our breakfast, we talked to a group of men and asked them about the condition of the roads to Tso Moriri because of the harsh weather conditions. They informed us that there were no blockades, but the road might be a bit rough after the junction. After an hour, we reached the Mahe checkpost where the road divided into two, one leading to Tso Moriri Lake and another to Pangong Lake.
As we scrammed on the smooth roads once again, we admired the stunning landscapes and the alluring snow-clad mountains surrounding us. While our driver paid close attention to each and every bump on the road, we came across some patches of grassy fields where the flocks of sheep grazed calmly. We followed the Indus river throughout our journey and also along with that rough, barren patchwork landscape. The clear blue skies looked ravishing with tiny shreds of white clouds moving swiftly with the gentle breeze.
The bird watching and the Marmot
En route to Tso Moriri, we had frequently stopped at some places where we encountered several birds such as horned larks and a group of chukars. We could see traces of blue sheep, Tibetan sheep, and other Himalayan animals, including the marmots. The marmots were the cutest animals we had ever seen, and they seemed happy to pose while we clicked their pictures. They were so adorable and playful that we wished we could take them back with us. Every few kilometers, we passed small villages and encountered mesmerizing yellow mustard fields amid the sheer bliss of nature.
The Mahe Checkpost
There were only a few tourist vehicles on the way to Tso Moriri, and we hardly saw some two or three during our entire journey. After driving continuously for 3 hours, we reached the Mahe check-post, where the roadway split into two. The left road led towards Nyoma, Hanle, and other parts of Changthang. We took the right turn towards Tso Moriri, and hardly after a few kilometers, we noticed that no paved roads existed after this point. We were now in the land of the Changpa nomads. While driving on the plane lands, the clouds seemed to touch the ground, and suddenly, we could see the metalled roads reappearing at the far end of the road.
As we inched close to the Tso Moriri Lake, we gradually gained altitude with every curve of the road. In the last 4 hours, we had gained a height of approx. 6000 feet. The high regions of Ladakh may be tough and challenging for some visitors, but the places are absolutely worth a visit.
The Tso Kyagar on the way to Tso Moriri Lake
On the way, we also came across the Tso Kyagar, which looked really gorgeous. We decided to stop there for a while and clicked some amazing pictures. The magnificent lake was greenish and reflected the majestic mountains and the barren landscapes on its still waters clearly and beautifully. We could not spend much time there because we did not want to miss the Tso Moriri Lake due to bad weather conditions. So, we continued our journey towards Tso Moriri.
The arrival to Tso Moriri Lake
In an hour or so, we finally reached the Korzok village situated on the banks of Tso Moriri. As we climbed the Korzok village, the lake appeared to be more and more radiant from the top. The panoramic view of the landscape adorned with snowbound mountain peaks seemed even more pronounced from the village. The mud houses of the nomadic pastoral shepherds and the colorful prayer flags fluttering in the air made a spectacular contrast altogether in the high-altitude desert of Ladakh.
The atmosphere was immensely calm, and there were no tourists around, which made our visit to the splendid lake even more blissful. We wandered around the lake for a few hours and also met the Ladakhi people living near the Tso Moriri lake. They were happy to live in their tents, raising animals such as goats, sheep, horses, and yaks. In the evening, we watched the rural life of the nomadic migratory herders of the region, collecting their goats and sheep to pen them up for the night. We stayed overnight at Tso Moriri. It was not easy to stay with the rough and freezing wind blowing across the lake, but somehow, we could comfortably spend the time.
Tso Moriri Lake – Sightseeing
The next day we woke up early, took a hot shower, had some breakfast, and then headed towards the Korzok monastery. The monastery had a unique location as it was surrounded by towering mountains overlooking the charismatic Tso Moriri lake. Unlike other monasteries of Ladakh that are perched on hilltops, the monastery was built on a gentle slope. As we entered the monastery, we saw a number of chortens and the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. There were pictures of other deities and sophisticated, colorful paintings which had been recently restored. We took a stroll around the monastery for some time and returned to our hotel in the afternoon.
We had our lunch and rested for a while. After a couple of hours, we decided to go out for a walk along the banks of Tso Moriri. As we stepped out of our hotel, we saw colorful mountains surrounding the turquoise lake, making us feel like we had landed in a dreamland. We spent several hours watching birds near the lake. A group of Bar-headed geese walked along the edge of the lake, and one of them even laid eggs in their ground nests. The goslings walked by their mother’s side and, at times, stopped to pick up insects and bugs from the ground. We continued to watch them until the parents took their goslings to swim blissfully into the azure waters of the lake.
The enticing beauty of the surroundings of the Tso Moriri Lake
The changing hues of the Tso Moriri lake under the blue skies and the gentle wind gushing past our ears made us feel nature in its purest form. The enticing beauty of the scenery compelled us to stare at it endlessly until we had absorbed its stark beauty and pocketed a part of it within us. The sound of prayers and bells reverberated from the Korzok Monastery as we took a stroll around the lake. We also spotted some migratory birds in the nearby surroundings, including the brown-headed gulls, black-necked crane, great crested grebe, and black-necked grebe.
The water was so clear that we could see the stones and pebbles underneath. We took off our clothes and took a dip in the icy cold water. It was probably the coldest lake we had ever encountered in our entire lives. We swam across the lake for a while and captured some pictures while revealing the exquisite beauty of Tso Moriri lake.
In the distant corner of the lake, we noticed thick dark clouds accompanied by flashes of lightning on the horizon. It seemed like the triumphant clouds had dominated the snowcapped mountain peaks. We decided to pack our stuff and took some final clicks, and retraced our steps for Leh.
If you are planning a trip to Tso Moriri, our travel guide will help you plan a memorable and perfect trip to Zanskar. Our team of dedicated specialists from Ladakh offers customized tour packages at discounted rates to all our customers who wish to spend an incredible vacation in Ladakh. If you have any queries or doubts related to Tso Moriri, feel free to contact us.
There are a few vital tips you should follow to make your trip to Tsomoriri unforgettable:
- You can make the permit to Tso Moriri online without visiting the DC office in Leh for the stamp and signature.
- Don’t plan a trip from Sarchu to Tso Moriri. As permits can be obtained online now, traveling directly from Manali (Sarchu) to Tso Moriri is still not recommended. First of all, Taxis/bikes from Leh are only allowed to travel to Tso Moriri. And even in your own vehicle, you should first visit Leh to acclimatize appropriately for at least a night.
- The Best Itinerary for Tso Moriri would be to stay in Leh for two nights and then visit Nubra and Pangong. After that, visit Tso Moriri directly from Pangong. Or you can return to Leh from Pangong and then travel to Tso Moriri from Leh.
- If you are traveling in your own vehicle, plan the traveling route to Tso Moriri lake as per the routes given in the blog post. And fill your fuel tank to full in Leh and also carry some extra fuel before starting the journey from Leh.
- Obtain the permit for Tso Moriri online before visiting Leh. If you want to get the permit in Leh, obtain it from the DC office Leh, a day ahead of the journey.
- Tso Moriri lake is at a very high altitude area (14836 feet). There might be a chance of AMS. So, it is best to carry an oxygen cylinder in your vehicle from Leh.
- It’s best to plan a two-day trip to Tso Moriri. But, if it’s a one-day trip, start the journey early in the morning.
- It would be best to acclimatize in Leh for two nights (if you arrived Leh by flight) or at least one night (if you came to Leh by road) before visiting Tso Moriri lake.
- Tsomoriri is located in a remote region where cell phone signals are weak. However, BSNL SIMs receive better signals than other SIMs, so carry a postpaid BSNL SIM from your hometown before visiting Ladakh.
- Use ATMs in Leh to withdraw cash before traveling to Tso Moriri, as there aren’t many ATMs through this route.
Other useful information
The Tso Moriri Lake is the largest high-altitude lake in the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh. It is about 26 km in length and 5 km wide. The lake falls within the greater Rupshu Valley and is enclosed by mountains rising over 20,000 ft, including Lungser Kangri and Mentok Kangri.
The lake is fed by streams and glacial waters, which melt from the adjacent mountains during summers. Mostly, two major streams enter the lake, one entering from the southwest and the other from the north. The area where the streams enter the lake is abundantly marshy. Previously, the lake had an outlet to the southern region, but it became an endorheic lake due to blockage. The lake is accessible only during summers, although the nearby Korzok village and military facilities have inhabitancy round the year.
On the basis of origin, the Himalayan Lakes are classified into four groups. The Tso Moriri Lake in the Changthang Plateau falls under the third group of remnant lakes, which represent the remnants of huge lakes such as Pangong Lake and Tso Kar.
The nomadic migratory shepherds known as “Changpas” are the main inhabitants of the region. During summers, these tribal people work on caravans and are engaged in trade. The Changpa herders use the land of this valley for cultivation purposes and also bring their goats and horses for grazing in the grazing grounds.
Fauna and Avifauna
The Changthang Plateau represents a landscape that protects rare and unique species of fauna and avifauna. Below are enlisted some of the known mammals that can be spotted near the Tso Moriri Lake:
- Eurasian Lynx
- Tibetan Gazelle
- Great Tibetan Sheep
- Tibetan Ass
- Himalayan Hare
- Himalayan Marmot
- Mouse Hare
- Tibetan Wolf
- Snow Leopard
- Bar-headed geese
- Great crested grebe
- Black-necked grebe
- Black-necked cranes
- Brown-headed gulls
- Ferruginous pochard
The deeper parts of Tso Moriri Lake have no vegetation, but the shallow areas of the lake consist of ample vegetation which comprises the following floral species:
- Grasslands for domestic livestock

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Today, Marvel Comics came under fire by fans when the publisher's support of the Stop Online Piracy Act (or SOPA) came to light. While the list of companies that support SOPA has been publicly available since December 22, Marvel's support of the bill was noticed only recently and the fan reaction was less than positive.
While the criticism from fans on Twitter has been mostly negative, the reactions are nothing out of the ordinary for such a situation, ranging from shock and disappointment to anger and outrage with many users tweeting they will cease to purchase Marvel books effective immediately. Others have solicited comment from some of the bigger names in the comic and entertainment world, such as writers Kieron Gillen and Peter David, actor Wil Wheaton and Marvel Social Media Coordinator Janet O'Shea, who all have yet to respond.
The list also shows Time Warner, DC Comics' parent company, in support of the bill, along with other publishers Hachette, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Penguin and Random House.
A Google search also revealed that there was a user-generated topic about Marvel's support of the bill on its Marvel.com forums, but the thread has since been deleted.
CBR News reached out to Marvel about the situation, but offered no comment when asked.
SOPA, a bill that would allow the U.S. Department of Justice and copyright holders to seek court orders against websites accused of copyright infringement, was introduced to the House of Representatives in October 2011 and is currently under debate by the House Judiciary Committee. Opponents of the bill believe, if passed, it will infringe on First Amendment rights, limit the potential of free speech and in its current form be ineffective against piracy of copyrighted media. Still others believe it will cripple user-content generation websites such as Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and Vimeo. Hearings were held on November 16 and December 15 and debates will continue after Congress returns from its winter recess.

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If you’re in the market for an oil, it can seem like a daunting task to find one that’s right for your car. There are so many different brands out there, and each one claims to have the best product for your vehicle. However, in a situation of not finding the right brand, can You Mix Different Brands Of Oil?
Yes, you can mix different brands of oil for your car. The important thing to remember is that you should never mix synthetic oils with conventional oils.
That’s because the chemical composition of synthetic oils is different than that of conventional oils, which means that they’re not compatible with one another. If you do decide to mix two types of oil, make sure it’s the same type (conventional or synthetic).
Mixing two different types of oil may result in damage to your car’s engine and could even cause it to stop running altogether. This is because the viscosity levels are different between conventional and synthetic oils and may not work properly together if mixed together.
There are many reasons for changing your oil and one major one is when there is burning oil smell but no leak. But sometimes the reason for this goes beyond changing your oil but fixing your car.
What happens if you mix oil brands?
When you’re mixing oil brands, it’s important to know that you’re doing so at your own risk. When you mix oil brands, the results can be unpredictable. This can make for a frustrating experience for both the mechanic and the customer!
There are two reasons why mixing oil brands is not recommended:
First, each brand of motor oil has its own unique properties and chemical composition. Some brands may be better suited for certain kinds of engines than others, while some might have additives or chemicals that can interact with other additives or chemicals in other brands of motor oil.
When you mix these different chemicals together, they may react with one another in unexpected ways. This can lead to engine damage that could have been avoided if only one brand had been used instead.
Second, mixing two different brands of motor oil can result in an inconsistent mixture that leads to variances in viscosity (thickness) between batches due to differences in density between them (the higher density brand will naturally make your engine run hotter). This makes it harder for your mechanic to diagnose what’s wrong when something goes wrong.
Can you mix 5w30 and 10w30 oil?
First you need to know what is the difference between 5w30 and 10w30? 5W30 oil is designed to work well in warm weather, while 10W30 oil is designed to work well in cold weather. By mixing them together, you’re giving yourself an inconsistent mixture of oils that will perform differently depending on the temperature outside.
The difference between a 5w30 and a 10w30 oil is the amount of viscosity modifier that’s used in the mixture. Viscosity modifiers are typically detergents and other additives that help to keep your engine running smoothly by cleaning out carbon deposits and making sure that they’re not building up in your engine.
So, if you’re just using one type of oil and you change it more frequently than you should, then yes you can definitely mix them up and get away with it for a bit. However, we don’t recommend this because it can lead to premature wear on your engine, which may cause damage or need replacement sooner than expected.
Will 5W30 hurt a 5W20 engine?
No, 5W30 will not hurt a 5W20 engine. The “5” in 5W30 stands for its viscosity grade: It’s a 5-weight oil, meaning it has a viscosity of about 10 cSt at 100 degrees Celsius. The “W” stands for winter: The W series is designed for use in colder temperatures.
The “20” in 5W20 stands for its viscosity grade: It’s a 20-weight oil, meaning it has a viscosity of about 50 cSt at 100 degrees Celsius. The “0” stands for summer: The 0 series is designed for use in warmer temperatures.
So yes, the numbers aren’t that different as both oils have the same weight (5W) and both are designed to be used in cold weather (20). But they’re still very different in terms of their intended uses and performance capabilities.
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You’ll be crippling Locusts and screaming alongside Marcus Fenix in the third Gears of War sooner than you might expect. Microsoft and developer Epic Games have revealed that Gears of War 3 will hit store shelves worldwide on September 20, 2011. Previously, the title was slated for a vague Fall 2011 window.
For those of you wondering, there’s still no word on exact date of the Gears of War 3 beta or even what it’ll contain, beyond dedicated servers. In today’s press release, however, there’s a promise of more information to come soon on when that trial period will start.
Back to Gears of War 3--what will you be doing in the game? Battling the Locust horde and facing “new threats,” of course! Gears 3 takes place around eighteen months after Gears of War 2 and the sinking of Jacinto. The Lambent are now a serious threat and the humans, after taking refuge in the sea, appear to be hurting for supplies and weapons. Tough times for Marcus and crew!

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Gov. Mike Parson announced the appointment of five local professionals to state boards and commissions.
Robert Cirtin, of Nixa, Dr. Deiter Duff, of Ozark, Craig Jones, of Brighton, Sarah Newell, of Bolivar, and J.R. Webb, of Rogersville, were selected, according to a news release.
Cirtin, president and owner of Robert Cirtin Investigations LLC and previous Greene County presiding commissioner, was picked for the Board of Private Investigator and Private Fire Investigator Examiners. The board enforces rules governing the practice of private investigation businesses and private fire investigation businesses, according to its website.
Duff, Greene County's medical examiner, is slated to join the Coroner Standards and Training Commission, according to the release. The commission establishes training standards for county coroners.
The owner of Country Home Elevator in Brighton, Jones was selected by Parson to join the Elevator Safety Board. The board certifies licensed elevator inspectors.
Newell, the Polk County Central Dispatch's executive director since 2010, and Webb, assistant director of communications for the city of Springfield, were picked for the Missouri 911 Service Board, according to the release. The board represents all Missouri 911 entities and jurisdictions and works to improve them.
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Crashburn alum Michael Baumann (@MJ_Baumann) has been on the college baseball circuit lately along with his usual duties at ESPN’s Grantland, where he covers major league baseball at large. It is our privilege that he got to cover the Phillies for his latest column, a must-read titled “Sweating Off the Hangover in Philly.” Use the link above to read it. It’s some of the best writing you’ll read all year.
Pretend you didn’t read the title. Who, among hitters to have come to the plate at least 170 times entering Sunday’s action, leads the Phillies in weighted on-base average? Who is the only Phillie to reach double-digits in stolen bases (and is doing so with an 82 percent success rate)? Who leads Phillies position players in Wins Above Replacement, according to both Baseball Reference and FanGraphs? Who is tied for the major league lead in triples with six?
All right, cheaters, you win. It’s Ben Revere.
Ryne Sandberg‘s resignation as manager of the Phillies yesterday took everyone by surprise, including his players. In fact, new interim manager Pete Mackanin suggested not even Sandberg’s wife knew he was considering stepping down. Needless to say, the Phillies were still processing the news when they had to speak to the media about the situation yesterday.
Things haven’t been going well for Domonic Brown since he was brought up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 14. In 11 games, he’s batting .179/.304/.256 in 46 plate appearances. He did drive in a run with a double in the seventh inning last night to break up Max Scherzer‘s shutout and end the Nationals’ collective streak of 48 scoreless innings compiled by starting pitching. But that’s been about the only bright spot for him thus far.
Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg announced, sitting beside team president Pat Gillick and GM Ruben Amaro in the press room at Citizens Bank Park, announced that he is resigning as the Phillies’ manager. The Phillies hastily called a press conference at 3:30 PM EST with about a half hour of lead time.
Pete Mackanin will serve as the club’s interim manager.
CSN Chicago’s Patrick Mooney reports that Cubs starter Jon Lester has kept in touch with former teammate Jonathan Papelbon and certainly wouldn’t be opposed to having the closer join his team. Lester and Papelbon were teammates on the Boston Red Sox from 2006-11, winning one championship together.
“I know he would be excited to come here, and be excited to help,” Lester said. The Cubs are 39-32, 8.5 games behind the first-place St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central. The club has been less-than-thrilled with Hector Rondon in the closer’s role despite his 2.35 ERA and 12-for-15 success rate converting saves. In the month of June, Rondon has gotten three saves while Jason Motte has two and Pedro Strop one, in what has been — more or less — a bullpen-by-committee. Needless to say, Papelbon would solve their closing issue quickly.
Second baseman Chase Utley hit the disabled list on Wednesday due to inflammation in his right ankle. The 36-year-old was slow to start during spring training due to an ankle issue as well, so the injury doesn’t come out of left field.
Riding the pine is a big deal for Utley, as he has $15 million options for each of the 2016-18 seasons which vest with 500 plate appearances in the preceding season. He’s currently at 249. He’ll be eligible to come off the disabled list on July 7, which would be the Phillies’ 86th game. Using his rate of playing time prior to the injury, he would be on pace to finish the season with 469 plate appearances, leaving him 31 PA shy of achieving his vesting option.
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported yesterday, confirming a report originally from Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly, that the Phillies are expected to announce the hiring of baseball executive Andy MacPhail “soon”, “within a week or so”. Current team president Pat Gillick is expected to move back to a role as a consultant for the Phillies while MacPhail takes over baseball operations.
Phillies third base prospect Maikel Franco has always had qualifiers attached to any praise he had garnered over the past few years. Yeah, he can hit homers, but he has trouble with off-speed stuff. He has a strong arm at third base, but he doesn’t have the instincts of a great defensive third baseman. Not that those qualifiers didn’t have good reason behind their application, but it tamed an optimism for Franco that could have otherwise floated into the clouds and beyond.


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Accessorize your Hanbok with a headband "bae-shi-deng-ki" (배시댕기 머리띠).
This headband is adult sized.
Handmade from Korea.
Use this beautiful handmade broach to accessorize your Hanbok or scarf. Looks beautiful with or without a hanbok. The perfect gift for the "I have everything" friend.
Adorn yourself with this beautiful handmade brooch

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text: OSU xc, Aug. 17 Oregon State cross country, along with first year head coach Louie Quintana, are excited to announce the schedule for the 2017 season. Featuring four meets inside the state of Oregon, the Beavers will have ample opportunity to showcase their talent locally. “I think this year, being new to the group and sort of the way our schedule played out in the back half with the conference meet being in Eugene, Ore. and the regional meet being in Seattle, Wash., I felt like it would be beneficial to our team to stay local, and focus on our training instead of spending extra days travelling,” began head coach Louie Quintana. “Let’s minimalize our level of travel, and get after our training.” Oregon State opens the season on September 17 at the Oregon XC Preview, hosted by the University of Oregon in Springfield, Ore. The Beavers return to Springfield a few weeks later on September 29 for the Dellinger Invitational. Following the season opener, the Beavers head to West Seattle, Wash. on September 16 for the Sundodger Invitational, hosted by the University of Washington. “We are going to go to Eugene (Oregon) a couple times early in the season, we’ll go to Seattle (Washington),” continued Quintana. “It is an opportunity for us to see more bodies compete and travel more people to early races, but really it allows us to maximize our training that first six to eight weeks of the season.” The Beavers first long road trip of the season takes place the weekend October 14 in Sunnyvale, Calif. for the Bronco Invitational, hosted by Santa Clara University. Oregon State concludes the regular season at home in Corvallis, Ore. with the Beaver Classic on October 21.


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Stack train 21T turns south on a humid Sunday evening near Millikin University.
Decatur to Granite City mixed freight zips past the country elevators in Blue Mound.
NS Triple Crown service rolling west through rural Macon County on a humid August Sunday evening.
Late day grain train slips between old warehouses departing Decatur heading west towards Springfield.
Vintage Illinois Central caboose sitting on an abandoned stretch of the IC Gruber Line.
Decatur to Granite City mixed freight NS 181 departs Decatur at BD Junction.
Evening NS Triple Crown Service departs Decatur.
Triple Crown service out of Detroit, Michigan climbs the hill in Decatur, Illinois. Train 255 heads west at sunset.
Light power out on the main.
Quickly moving through the crossing while pulling a mixed freight out of the yard.
CN 8837 & 2282 brings a mixed freight into rural Macon County at sunset.
A BNSF war bonnet brings an NS Triple Crown train east past the old Wabash Railroad Depot.
IC 3133 & 1034 bring the Peoria Local into rural Macon County.
Morning mixed freight races to Decatur.
An NS Triple Crown train comes west down Main #2 passing the adjoining CSX yard.

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This space has been quiet of late while I packed up the house I lived in with my family for thirty years and moved to a new base of operations. Buying, selling, moving: stressful times. But they are behind us now.
To celebrate, we are going on a cruise. An outfit called Uncruise Adventures has invited me to be on-board historian during one of its trips from Seatte through the Inside Passage to Alaska. That is the vessel above, the Safari Endeavour, our home for two weeks. While we are in BC waters I am the resident know-it-all, sharing what I can about the history of the coast. Should be fun.


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Most of the time a cat fight involves two cats fighting for territory. Occasionally it can mean two women fighting over an object. In rare cases, it can mean two women fighting over a cat.
That’s what’s happening with a 10-year old cat named David. Tiffany Mestas, says she took in the cat and three others from the same litter in 2005. In 2007, David slipped away when she moved to a new neighborhood. She put up posters as she searched for him and offered a $1,000 reward, but there was no sign of her missing pet even though she had a microchip implanted in him.
Therese Weczorek later picked David up after making a $50 donation at a cat rescue site recommended by her veterinarian in 2010.
Now her attorney, Leo Bartolotta, argues, the cat is “extremely content.”
“I have concerns that it would be extremely stressful to the cat to take it from a home it has been in for five years and put it in a new environment,” he said. “My client is a retired nurse who has grown very attached to the cat. It’s become a family member to her. She tells me it’s like a grandchild.”
So who’s the rightful owner of the cat? That’s the battle over David the cat. To read more, click here.

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Research indicates the prevalence of individuals who have diabetes and hearing loss in the low to mid range is significantly greater in Mexican Americans than in other racial or ethnic groups, according to researchers from Charles Drew University in Los Angeles who will be presenting their findings at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in Philadelphia this week.
ASHA member Kenneth Wolf and his colleagues hope their findings increase physician awareness of the relationship between diabetes and hearing loss, especially as it relates to race or ethnicity.
"Patients with diabetes might require closer monitoring for hearing loss than previously thought, especially for those of Mexican American background," Wolf says. "Similarly, Mexican Americans who are found to have low pitch hearing loss may need closer review of their hemoglobin A1C levels to detect or monitor diabetes status."
The researchers will discuss their findings on Saturday, November 20, at 8:00 a.m. in Hall C at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (Diabetes & Hearing Impairment Among African Americans & Hispanics, Session 0198, Poster Board 392).
Their presentation is part of ASHA's Annual Convention, which begins November 18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Convention will feature 3 days of workshops, paper sessions, poster presentations, and the Keynote Session by Nancy Goodman Brinker (Founder of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation), plus the Annie Glenn Award, which will be given to performing artist and "New Kid on the Block" Joey McIntyre. The Convention runs through Saturday, November 20.
These important findings are one example of the research being discussed during ASHA's Annual Convention. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists as well as other speech, language, and hearing scientists, gather every year at ASHA's Convention to share their research with their colleagues. This sharing of information results in better care for the people they serve.
About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 140,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems including swallowing disorders.