Top Blockchain Solutions Building Smart Governance
Blockchain has become mainstream for every sector, opening further opportunities to move towards a better and secure world.
FREMONT, CA: In recent years, Blockchain technology proves to carry massive potentials for every sector, which also includes governance. Blockchain interventions in government practices can help to achieve more streamlined operations. The new kind of technological infrastructure, the decentralization and autonomous can deliver social security benefits, build the trust of the citizen, and secure confidential documents, eliminating the treats.
• Building Trust
Decentralization, the key feature of the blockchain provides transparency, which allows the participating parties to access and check the authentication of data. The solution for citizen services can enable independent verification of the legal claim. The initiative of sharing precise information and accuracy of the authority helps to resolve disputes based on inaccurate data and creates a clear picture of government activities for the citizen well-fare.
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• Securing the Information Sensitivity
Deployment of blockchain data structure can avoid the chances of a data breach or any information loss under hackers attack. Minimizing the chances of single-point-of-failure risk hardens the data structures of the entire system. The high-tech cybersecurity provided by the blockchain enables the government to manage online identity and even track the criminal activities more effectively. Blockchain technology promises to overcome the security challenges, enabling secure data sharing and data integrity within the government institution.
• Improving Efficiency by Cost Reduction
Blockchain integration in the entire work system can reduce redundancy, streamline processes, decrease audit burden, increase security, and ensure data integrity. The implementation can trigger smart contract for the government, which not only manage the infrastructure efficiently and maintain security but also eliminate intermediaries, reducing a significant amount of capital investment. The decentralization successfully creates a shared environment which removes the capital investment for information access and data mining from multiple departments and saves a tremendous amount of time simultaneously.
Whether it’s a private sector or a government sector, blockchain technology actively explores new opportunities to offer smart solutions through effective services and cost optimization. It frames benefits like a chronological public ledger, transactional trust, data storage potential, real-time results/ analytics, and smart contract automation.


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Only through real and meaningful data sharing can the field of genetics reach its full potential. At Invitae, we’re dedicated to improving medicine not just by sharing segments of our data, but by sharing all variants, classifications and evidence. That’s not yet the industry standard—but it is at Invitae.
Among other activities, Invitae has played a leading role in ClinVar and ClinGen, two NIH-supported programs dedicated to sharing clinical genetic testing data and knowledge in order to advance patient care. For the past three years, Invitae has consistently been one of the top data contributors to ClinVar.
Why should labs like Invitae share genetic data?
The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) recently stated that the sharing of de-identified genetic data is “crucial” to the advancement of personalized medicine. The ACMG joins the American Medical Association (AMA), the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), and other professional societies in making this strong practice recommendation.
The sharing of data through ClinVar is unique in that it allows ongoing:
No other mechanism, including published scientific papers, solves these important problems.
What is Invitae’s approach to data sharing?
Invitae submits all clinically reported variants, their classifications (i.e., pathogenic, benign, VUS, etc.) and the underlying evidence for and against pathogenicity to ClinVar.
Invitae regularly updates these submissions. All data in ClinVar are freely available to the global community to use for any purpose. Details are available in our FAQs.
What is the long-term benefit of sharing data?
Expert variant curation teams have been set up by the ClinGen consortium to review these public data and work toward consensus interpretation where there is disagreement. In addition, these data are used to to help improve variant interpretation guidelines for the entire medical genetics community. These public data are essential for ongoing quality improvement in personalized medicine.
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We encourage you to ask the following important questions of your lab:
If you have any questions about Invitae’s approach to data sharing—or about our overall dedication to high quality testing—please don’t hesitate to contact Client Services. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Experience a whole new Kolink Observatory Lite ARGB Mid-Tower Case. This classic Kolink chassis is now available in Matte White. With its fresh new aesthetic, this ATX case sports all the same features we love, including four pre-installed ARGB fans and support for GPUs up to 335mm long. The tempered glass front and side panel act as the perfect showcase for your high-end hardware and RGB lighting. Create a bold gaming PC with the Kolink Observatory Lite ARGB Matte White.
Kolink Observatory Lite ARGB Mid-Tower Case at a Glance:
• Matte white edition of the Kolink Observatory Lite
• ATX mid-tower case with tempered glass front and side panels
• Four pre-installed 120mm ARGB PWM fans
• Includes RGB hub and remote for controlling effects and fan speeds
• Support for ATX motherboard, 335mm long GPU, and 160mm tall CPU cooler
• Removable dust filters and hexagonal ventilation throughout chassis

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Paul Clement – Shukrani (Prod. Chosen Records)
Tanzanian gospel recording artist, Paul Clement best known for his ways of presenting worship songs and engaged with his audience, is back with another single-tagged Shukrani.
In addition, this new song “Shukrani” is a thanksgiving song, mixed and mastered by Samuel Mboya (Chosen Records).
Listen to “Paul Clement – Shukrani” below;
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Recliners are meant to serve us with comfort and to make us relaxed. But after the use of years, instead of making us comfortable, they start causing issues. And why should they not be, everything has its lifespan, so recliners do as well.
However, from the list of tens and hundreds, the most heard and common issue associated with the recliner is its inability of getting closed back.
Surprisingly, not knowing “How to fix a recliner that won’t Close?” many end up replacing it with the new one.
But do you know what?
You should not do this. Because fixing a recliner that won’t close is not harder at all. You can get it fixed in your home with just a few tools by your side.
How to Fix a Recliner That Won’t Close
The problem can be solved easily, but before starting off the process, you need to know the reason behind it. Otherwise, all of your efforts will be in vain.
So before moving on to the process of fixing it up. Let us help you know all the potential reasons behind this so that you can take the action accordingly.
Possible Reasons Why Your Recliner Won’t Close
There is not only one strict reason behind the failure of it not getting closed, but many. Though luckily, the reason will always turn out to be hidden in its internal mechanism. Because this is what makes the footrest go in and out.
But bear in mind, depending on the type of internal mechanism of your recliner, the reason can be the variation of the following reasons;
Here they are;
- Cable release Issue
- Loose latch mechanism
- Internal screws getting loose
- Broken or worn-out screws
- Loose recliner springs
- Poor lubrication
- Worn electric wiring
- Burned Components
Tools You Need!
There are tools you will need to have before you start fixing a recliner that won’t close, irrespective of the reason behind the issue.
Have a look at them, and get them by your side to start off instantly;
- Small wrenches
- Lubricating oil
- A file
Fix a Recliner that won’t close | Step by Step Guide
Here we are going to expose you to 2 different methods to get the problem fixed. The First one will be the basic method that can be helpful in the minor problems.
Whereas, the second one will be the advanced one that will be more useful in a complex problem and comes in handy if the basic method does not work for you.
Basic Method to Repair Recliner that won’t close
The basic method is good enough to solve the range of problems including wear and tear and the problems associated with the lack of maintenance.
Here is the method (step by step);
- Safely turn over your recliner, while ensuring it does not get
- Give a look at all the internal screws of the internal mechanism and validate whether they are tightened properly or not. If you find any screw loosened, just tighten it up instantly.
- Now use the rag to cover all and protect the chair’s upholstery.
- Spot all the moving parts of the mechanism, and lubricate them by spraying the oil. However, if you don’t have a spray-able oil, you can use the rag to proceed with the lubrication of moving parts.
- Not to forget, lubricating the handle part as well with the same oil.
- That’s all, now you just need to clean up the excess oil with the spare towel or the rag, to avoid your oil spill everywhere.
You might be thinking, this method was about applying oil on moving parts and dealing with the rust only.
But do you know what?
This helps out in most cases because people tend to avoid keeping their recliners maintained.
Not to worry, if that does not work for you.
Here’s another method!
Advanced Method to fix a recliner that won’t close
- Here the first step is also to turn over the chair. But this time opposite to the side, where you find the footrest handle.
- Right after turning it over, use the handle to extend the footrest more than it normally gets extended, until you spot the small spring inside.
- Once, you see the small spring inside. Now is the time to navigate the L-Shaped Rod, which holds that spring.
- Use the file to pull it off, so that you can work on smoothening the metal evenly.
- Once done with that, put the spring back to its place to start retracting the footrest smoothly.
- Now apply some oil to the L-Shaped rod for ensuring smoothness. Not to forget, cleaning up the excess oil by using the rag/towel. (Surely, the oil has to be applied, after protecting the chair’s upholstery and covering it up properly).
How to fix the springs of A Recliner Footrest
If during fixing a recliner, you found the spring of your recliner, broken or rusty, you will have to fix it up to make the footrest work fine.
However, it is too common that almost every old recliner have to deal with this issue, so you won’t have to worry much about it;
Here’s what you need to do in such a situation;
- Turn over the recliner
- Find the spring connected with the footrest by extending it out with the handle.
- Detach the spring by removing its screw with the help of the screwdriver.
- Replace the old spring with the new one, and put it back inside in the same position in the same manner as it was installed before.
Reaching the end, you must have learned how to fix a recliner that won’t close by yourself. But if even after applying all of the methods, your recliner keeps staying up all the time. You must consult the expert, as it could have some serious issue, which a non-technical person won’t fix easily.
Once you are done with fixing it up, you should also keep it maintained from the next time to avoid facing the same problem again.
To keep it maintained, here’s what you need to do after every 3-4 months;
- Keep all the internal screws tighten
- Ensure that the internal cables have tension
- Apply oil to the moving parts and the joints
After sitting in a back breaking office chair for hours every day at his job, William Burch got the idea to start the Recliners Hunt website. William is focused on ergonomic chair design – as it is more important than ever today since we are spending more and more time sitting at our computers.


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Batman's just too old for crime fighting. That's the message coming from none other than comedian and talk show supremo Conan O'Brien.
And perhaps O'Brien has a point - the character was created over 70 years ago which would see him ready for a rest home and not tackling bad guys.
O'Brien took advantage of the recent video game 'Batman: Arkham City' to make his point. Cutting to a clip from the game O'Brien spoofed the franchise with gag narration from an elderly sounding man.
Have a look at the clip below:
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As a person ages, the functions of all of the body’s systems change, including cell division, the levels of hormone, metabolic activity and muscle strength.
These changes result in a thinner epidermis with less elasticity include textural irregularities like wrinkles, pigmentation, sun spots and visible blood vessels . The hypodermis, with its fat stores, loses structure due to fat reduction, which contributes to skin thinning and sagging.
The treatment options available today range from surgical approaches to non-invasive procedures. Since non-invasive procedures offer less pain, fewer risks and less recovery, they are gaining in popularity.
At MediDermic, one of the best non-invasive procedures is called 4D laser face lifting.
4D laser facelift can address virtually several aspects from fine lines to deep wrinkles, freckles, sun spots. In addition, it can also address many things that cannot be fixed with surgery – such as skin quality, pores, age spots, etc. And it is perfect for patients who do not want to undergo injectable rejuvenation treatments.
The 4D laser facelift in Melbourne uses 4 dimensions of rejuvenation to tighten the skin from the inside out.
SMOOTHLiftin starts inside the mouth, where laser energy is used to immediately kick start the tightening process around the jawline and perioral region. This step will also reduce expression lines like the nasolabial folds and wrinkles, much like a filler, but naturally.
Next, to complement the intraoral treatment, deeper imperfections (like deep lines) and pigments are precisely targeted to restore a youthful texture and more uniform overall complexion.
In step three, a brushing technique is used to safely and rapidly apply heating to create an overall tightening effect, resulting in more firm and lifted skin.
Lastly, a light laser peel is done to improve the appearance of the skin and address surface—level imperfections. You’ll immediately notice that your skin looks refreshed, tighter, and you will enjoy a youthful glow!
Due to the enhanced capabilities of the Fotona4D® laser, the four techniques: SMOOTHLiftin ™, FRAC3®, PIANO ®, and SupErfacial ™ can be combined to provide a tailored therapy for your skin. Each treatment has its own special benefits to target the skin’s surface, deeper connective structure, and medial texture.
With a combined treatment you can enjoy a non-invasive, synergistic treatments for skin flaws dealing with aging and fine lines. Using advanced 4D fractional laser resurfacing technology our practitioners and skin therapists will ensure you get complete wrinkle-free skin rejuvenation therapy without any hassles whatsoever.
We will combine one or more steps to provide solutions including but not limited to:
Before receiving 4D laser facelifting in Melbourne, we recommend every patient at MediDermic to schedule a consultation with one of our laser specialists.
We encourage any and all questions to help you better understand the treatment at this appointment.
You will need to complete a consultation form to determine your suitability for treatment or get clarification on our 4D laser treatment costs in Melbourne. This will also involve discussing your health and potential medications.
Want a risk-free treatment for 4D facial lasers in Melbourne that will make you look younger and more attractive? Don’t want to spend a fortune on Fotona4D® facelift costs?
With laser treatment to address your skin flaws, the Fotona4D® facial will restore your glow in no time. Our procedure will tighten and firm your cells, reduce redness and fine lines, promote collagen and elastin production, and leave you feeling younger than before. Make an appointment now.
Fotona4D® is an innovative laser treatment that uses a unique combination of 2 complementary laser wavelengths to treat 4 distinct “dimensions” of the skin to rejuvenate and tighten from the inside out.
Fotona4D® laser face lifting offers a nonsurgical, non-invasive facelift alternative that delivers natural—looking, long—lasting results.
The cost of a full laser face and necktightening treatment in MediDermic is $850 per sessions . Discounted price can apply for a package.

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Florida punk rockers Hunting With Dick Cheney signed with Havoc Underground earlier this year to put out their first releases into the digital world. Obamagate is a single taken from the band’s three-track EP, Gone Huntin’, which will be out on March 25.
Basically, this track is about questioning when people will stop following blindly and realize that we’re being fed bullshit. It’s time to start asking the real questions.
Featuring ripping guitar work, fast and in-your-face vocals, a spot-on, punk-rock instrumental, and top-tier production, this is an easy track to leave on repeat! Check out Obamagate wherever you listen to music here.

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Beautiful, quiet and specious home in the pictures town of Zichron Ya'akov You can also visit our website: https://www.tamarsapartment.com/
In a magical big garden full of fruit trees and herbs. Home to my parents, artists that will happily show their wonderful work and studios. A perfect location for private car or public transport, 15 min walk from Pardes Hana Train Station (40 min from Tel aviv). 10 min lovely walk through woods to city center. 15 min drive to the beautiful nature around and historical sites (Cesarea ruins and Aqueduct beach, the hills and stream of Amikam and Mount Carmel) Plenty of fun things to do around.
35 minutes from Tel Aviv 600 meters from the sea a new and luxurious place

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The Rap Legends Breathing New Life Into The 'Stop The Violence' Movement
In 1988, Boogie Down Productions, Eric B. & Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, and Biz Markie were in the middle of the Dope Jam Tour when an altercation broke out during a stop at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Concertgoer Julio Fuentes, 19, was stabbed once in the chest amid an apparent robbery attempt mere minutes after he entered the venue. He died 30 minutes later at Nassau County Medical Center. Coupled with the murder of DJ Scott La Rock--a founding member of Boogie Down Productions who'd been fatally shot while attempting to break up an argument just months earlier--the climate around hip-hop in the city at the time was dark. The deadly concert stabbing proved to be KRS-One's tipping point.
Unfortunately, violence remains an issue in the rap community. Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., Big L , Nipsey Hussle, and Jam Master Jay are among the many who've lost their lives to gun violence since the release of "Self-Destruction." In 2021 alone, more than two dozen rappers -- both on the national and local level -- were either fatally stabbed or shot, including Young Dolph, Drakeo The Ruler, and Slim 400. The internet has made it much more apparent, with countless videos of violence being uploaded to various platforms daily.
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As a result, Hip-Hop Alliance (HHA) Chairman and Temple of Hip-Hop founder KRS-One has decided to revive the Stop The Violence Movement and recruit several of his fellow Hip-Hop pioneers to help bolster the cause. Former Profile Records artist Special Ed -- widely known for his 1989 single "I Got It Made"--got involved following a sobering phone call with Tha Dogg Pound rapper Kurupt who was familiar with the Hip-Hop Alliance's work.
"Kurupt, my little homie, mentioned they wanted to bring some attention to stopping the violence that's been going on," Special Ed explains to Rolling Stone. "I said, 'Yeah, you know what? We have to do it, because otherwise, it's not going to get done. Nobody's saying anything.' So I reached out to KRS-One and Kurtis Blow. I joined the table and brought up the fact that listen, 'We need to do something about the violence going on. Artists are coming out under the notion that this is the climate and the behavior--and that's not acceptable."
Kid Capri, another legendary New York City-bred artist contributing to the cause, has been tasked with uniting a roster of artists for another Stop The Violence project. "KRS-One asked me to be a part of it, and I was honored," he recalls. "I produced the beat, sent it in and they loved it. I know KRS-One and Special Ed are on it, but they're putting together older rappers and newer rappers. I gave them two tracks for the album so far. It's a project that will coincide with the Hip-Hop Alliance. It all goes together."
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"The music is simply a catalyst to the message across that this is not right by any means. We're being driven in the wrong direction, mentally, spiritually and otherwise, and we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, our families and our loved ones," Special Ed adds. "We want to go out here with a conscious behavior."
As Kid Capri pointed out, the Stop The Violence Movement and Hip-Hop Alliance are intertwined, however, they do have separate objectives. The Hip-Hop Alliance is a labor force organization intent on promoting and securing fair wages, fair royalties, and strong health and retirement benefits for all creators in the Hip-Hop and R&B community. The Stop The Violence Movement is focused on spreading a message of nonviolence as it did in the '80s.
"The Stop the Violence Movement was a powerful Movement that brought attention to the impact of violence in our society and urged us to make a change," Kurtis Blow, founder, and executive director of the Hip-Hop Alliance, says. "We need that same energy--not just as a symbol of our past but also as a call to action for our future. We also need to come together and use our voices to promote peace, unity, and positivity in the culture. Hip-Hop is not violence!"
Kid Capri can't stress enough the importance of the Stop The Violence project. "Direction needs to be out here. Hip-Hop runs the whole music industry, and it's one of the biggest influences on kids," he says. "They look at artists like superheroes. A lot of kids don't have fathers, so the streets become their fathers. We gotta reverse the violence and calm it down."
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It's a slow, uphill climb to show young rappers caught up in street culture that there's another way. Tales of violence -- including robberies and murders -- are all too common. Not to say it wasn't present in the late 1980s and '90s when West Coast gangsta rap was making its ascent, but the OGs learned the hard way and are hoping to impart some wisdom on the current generation.
"Be yourself," Special Ed advises. "Whatever else you perpetrate that's not you will seek you. So attract whatever's in you -- your goodness, spirit, energy -- and put that into your music. Don't worry about what someone else sounds like or how many records they sold. Make some art based on the message you want to send to the world."


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THE TRUTH ABOUT
Direction and Choreography: Constanza Macras
Costume Design: Gilvan de Coelho de Oliveira, Allie Saunders (Video)
Stage Design: Laura Gamberg, Chika Takabayashi
Music: Fernanda Farah, Jelena Kuljić, Almut Lustig
Video: Catalina Fernandez, Jon Street, Claire Wilkins
Assistant Director: Felipe Amaya, Nikoletta Fischer
Technical Director & Light: Arvid Piasek
From and with: Louis Becker, Emil Bordás, Fernanda Farah, László Horváth, Nile Koetting, Jelena Kuljić, Almut Lustig, Ana Mondini, Felix Saalmann, Miki Shoji, Abduallah Damra.
THE TRUTH ABOUT MONTE VERITÀ is an interactive expressionistic film installation and live performance, which focuses on the artist colony “Monte Verità”, one of the most significant sources of alternative movements in the 20th century and place of utopian escape. As described by Erich Maria Remarque, the piece captures the spirit of despair, absurdity and euphoria which dominated Europe in the beginning of the century and which can be also found in the silent expressionistic movies.
Inspired by formal elements of Hugo Balls dadaistic poetry, the piece also refers to Rudolf von Labans eight efforts and movement theory as the starting point for German expressive dance. The utopia of a liberating escape in harmony with nature stands in conjunction with the criticism of the increasing technologicalisation and industrialisation of modernity.


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Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster now on sale
The new Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster is now available to order, with prices starting from £178,675.
This combination is just irresistible and is limited to 750 units: Mercedes-AMG is combining its top model brimming with motorsport technology with the freedom of the open-air driving experience – crowning the model portfolio of open-top sports cars. The new AMG GT R Roadster (combined fuel consumption: 22.8 mpg (12.4 l/100 km); combined CO2 emissions: 284 g/km) is just as much at home on winding racetracks as it is on prestigious boulevards or beautiful coastal roads. With its powerful drive and expressive design it addresses a new, lifestyle-oriented target group which lives life to the full. The 430 kW/585 hp V8 biturbo, the adjustable coil-over suspension with active rear axle steering, the active aerodynamics and the intelligent lightweight construction form the foundations for highly dynamic handling characteristics. And like the other roadster models the open AMG GT R also has the triple-layer fabric soft top with a lightweight structure consisting of aluminium, magnesium and steel.
“The new AMG GT R Roadster is far more than the combination of the thrilling vehicle dynamics of the GT R with the special flair of our GT Roadsters. It is the essence of two worlds, blending to deliver our brand pledge, Driving Performance, in a very special way. With our GT R Roadster we have without doubt once again developed a brand-defining sports car. It too embodies Mercedes-AMG in form, function and vehicle dynamics and enriches our GT family with a highly exclusive variant limited to 750 units”, says Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Management Board of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
The AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo in the AMG GT R Roadster delivers an output of 430 kW (585 hp) and maximum torque of 700 Nm. This is available over a wide engine speed range from 2100 to 5500 rpm. The eight-cylinder power unit delivers muscular performance in all engine speed ranges, combined with high efficiency. A sprint from standstill to 62 mph is absolved in 3.6 seconds. The dynamic power delivery continues right up to the top speed of 197 mph.

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When NASA’s first mission to Mars kicks off in 2018, the goal is to make sure that the agency’s new rocket can make it out there before they start sending people. So, instead of a crew, this first mission will be filled with equipment for 13 science projects...including a gigantic laser flashlight that will orbit the…
NASA hasn’t sent humans into space on its own spacecraft since the Space Shuttle orbiters retired, so they really want to be sure things are working properly before astronauts climb aboard the next-generation Orion capsule. Earlier today, NASA simulated a “Minimum System Test” in which some of Orion’s parachutes were…
NASA’s RS-25 engine, the powerhouse aboard the SLS rocket that will one day launch us to Mars, just completed an explosive test run. You’re gonna wanna see this.
NASA successfully live-fired the new booster for its Space Launcher System today. It's the largest, most powerful booster ever built, putting one hell of a scorch mark into the desert. And yes, there's a video.
It's the most powerful rocket booster ever built, could be our best bet to set a foot down on Mars, and it just successfully fired up in this test explosion not out in the wilds of space, but right here on the ground — and you can see it in action in these incredible pictures.
Sometimes, all a day really needs is a nice video of rocket components exploding during stress-testing. Why, hello there Space Launch System! Did your booster composite case get over-pressurized with water to test how the materials would withstand launch-strain? Perfect!
During the State of the Union address, President Obama said stirring things about human spaceflight and the future. But these are the same dreams we've been talking about for years, and without more funding for NASA these dreams will fizzle instead of coming true.
It lives! The RS-25 rocket engines from the space shuttle have been repurposed for the Space Launch System, NASA's rocket for deep space exploration. The engines hot fired for the first time since 2009 in this 500-second burn.
NASA recently gave the green light to develop the Space Launch System, which will be the most powerful rocket ever built. The anticipated launch date is 2018, but you can watch it now in this stunning preview produced by the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Three years after its unveiling, NASA managers have approved the development of the rocket that will carry astronauts into deep space. Called the Space Launch System (SLS), the heavy-lift rocket will be the most powerful ever built, and is designed to launch the next generation of space explorers to deep-space…
Forty-five years ago today, Apollo 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center on humanity's first crewed mission to the surface of the moon. This view of Earth was captured from Apollo soon after translunar injection, just as the spacecraft was breaking away from our planet's orbit.
Late last year, NASA announced plans to develop its next generation launch system. As the space agency's latest renderings show, this monstrous rocket will truly be able to take us to Mars — and well beyond.
Brush your teeth before downing a glass of orange juice, and you're gonna have a bad time. But why?
This is the J2-X. The liquid-fuel cryogenic rocket engine is the modernized version of the J-2, which NASA used in the late-'60s and early-'70s to thrust humans beyond low Earth orbit. (Click any image below for hi-res.)
Suit up, people — word is we're heading back to the Moon.
Remember the picture of the Pratt Whitney Rocketdyne engines that looked an awful lot like a band of Daleks in disguise? That picture may have done a good job of making space shuttle engines look like a bunch of malevolent cyborgs, but there wasn't really anything in the photo to give you a sense of just how…
NASA says they're "Pratt Whitney Rocketdyne engines" from space shuttles Endeavour and Atlantis... but we think they look an awful lot like incognito Dalek shipping containers.
Say hello to NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) — it's about to become the largest, most powerful space rocket we've ever built.


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Written by Sterling Xie. Edited by Swastik Patel.
As a rising market, cryptocurrencies have often lacked strict and definite regulation, making investment in the market uncertain. This article offers better definitions on the strengths and drawbacks of cryptocurrency regulation.
Who should regulate?
Right off the bat, there’s concerns as to who should regulate the cryptocurrency market—the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)? The SEC regulates securities like stocks and bonds and claims cryptocurrencies are traded like securities and therefore are securities, so under their regulation. However, the CFTC maintains that cryptocurrencies are used like commodities like gold, oil, or silver and therefore should be under their control.
There is likely to be more legislative and regulatory clarity as to who is regulating the cryptocurrency industry in the near future with upcoming Supreme Court and District Court hearings. These hearings would also open the door to cryptocurrencies for a more general customer base by instilling trust in the industry, thereby increasing demand for cryptocurrencies. This would also increase the value of cryptocurrencies. However, right now, cryptocurrencies are in a regulatory gray area. Both the CFTC and SEC continue to claim regulatory authority over cryptocurrencies and do not have aligning regulations. As such, there is no clear cut way to enforce cryptocurrency trading regulation.
Why do we need regulation?
Regulation is important to create easier methods to trade cryptocurrencies. Regulation would create exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and future contracts which would simplify and expedite trading processes. ETFs are a type of investment fund much like mutual funds, which are index funds. The difference is that mutual funds are bought and sold from the issuer at the end of a day’s trading whereas ETFs can be bought and sold throughout the day from other owners. ETFs open the door for a larger audience and more consumer interest. Future contracts are contracts between a buyer and seller that a certain good is going to be sold at a certain price at a predetermined time. This would also expand the investor base for cryptocurrency because it ensures more stability and certainty in trading decisions and offers parallels to the stock market.
Regulations in general would decrease price volatility by offering investors more definite capabilities in shorting cryptocurrency or betting against certain cryptocurrencies. The more diverse capabilities offered by increased regulation could offer a lot more investment opportunities and a boom in the cryptocurrency market.
Certainly, we are not sure of what, if any, regulation will be passed and the entire future of cryptocurrency is uncertain. However, what is certain is that cryptocurrency is going to be with us for a long time and regulatory bodies for it will eventually be established.

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Forbes reports on the growing clout of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER). Sometimes referred to American’s ‘NICE’ a reference to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, they in fact do resemble each other in certain ways.
Both organizations seek to provide comprehensive clinical and economic reviews of medical technologies, endorse and utilize the Quality-Adjusted-Life-Year (QALY) in their cost effectiveness analyses and make recommendations to payers for drug prices. Industry sponsors have been critical of both organizations—pharma at times has challenged the underlying methodology used to establish recommended prices. Follow the link to the Forbes article for a full read. Drug pricing is undergoing severe societal pressure and readers should understand how ICER can influence markets.


The Gonzaga University men's basketball team isn't just winning on the court. The 2006 Sweet Sixteen team's front office is also racking up victories in the form of ticket revenue, donor contributions, TV time and attendance.
With the move into Gonzaga's two-year-old, 6,000-seat McCarthy Athletic Center, total ticket revenue climbed 294 percent, from $190,364 in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2004, to $750,898 in the current fiscal year.
The growth was also aided by strong gains in sales of season tickets to university donors. Such premium season ticket sales rose nearly 320 percent from $164,670 in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2004, to $687,500 in the current fiscal year.
According to Jared Hertz, director of business operations at the Gonzaga athletic department, all season ticket holders must pay into the Bulldog Club, a university booster club, and a capital fund used to pay off debt on McCarthy Athletic Center. The cost of paying into each is figured into season ticket prices.
In the current fiscal year, season ticket holders constituted 91 percent of all ticket revenue. Last fiscal year, season ticket holders constituted 90 percent of all ticket revenue.
Hertz said the small Spokane-based Jesuit university has 700 people on the waiting list for season tickets.
Gonzaga's skyrocketing ticket revenue puts it atop the eight-team West Coast Conference. According to the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, Gonzaga's men's basketball program reported $2.5 million in total revenue in fiscal year ended May 31, 2005.
The University of San Diego men's basketball program was the runner-up, with $1.8 million during the same period. Data for Saint Mary's College in Moraga, Calif., was not available at press time.
For now, the Zags appear on top of their game, both on the court and in the front office.
T.J. Nelligan, chairman and CEO of Nelligan Sports Marketing Inc., a group that specializes in collegiate athletics, said Gonzaga has already outgrown its status as a "Cinderella program" that came out of nowhere.
"They've built a reputation nationally as a powerhouse basketball program," Nelligan said. "So, they're not going to sneak up on anybody, especially when they have one of the best players in the nation."
Nelligan was referring to Adam Morrison, a junior forward considered by many to be the second-best player in the NCAA behind Duke University's J.J. Redick. Morrison has garnered a great deal of media attention, with two appearances this year on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
The Zags' front office has also successfully gotten the university national attention through a high-profile broadcast schedule. In the 2005-2006 season, 32 out of 35 games were televised, including 17 nationally televised games on ESPN, ABC and CBS.
Yet sports marketing experts say the university must eventually break into the Final Four round of the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament if it wants to continue growing.
For the past eight years, the Zags have won a spot in the NCAA tournament, reaching the Elite Eight in 1999. The team has made it to the Sweet Sixteen for the past three years.
"I think people on a national level are waiting to see whether these guys will ever make a real run or if they'll just be a great Sweet Sixteen team every year," said Paul Swangard, managing director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon.
Mike Roth, Gonzaga's athletic director, said one crucial piece of the puzzle was put in place last year when six-time WCC champion Head Coach Mark Few was signed to a 10-year contract.
To ensure continued success, Swangard said the Zags must focus on two things: recruiting and solidifying the school's donor base.
"The reality of college sports is people will have to step up to maintain the program's momentum," he said.
Season ticket revenue projections suggest that may already be under way. Gonzaga's front office expects season ticket revenue to remain at near-full capacity in the next fiscal year, at $688,000.


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Fiesta pulls plug on Sugar Land storeMarch 24, 2014 Updated: March 24, 2014 10:33pm
Fiesta will close its ambitious Sugar Land grocery store next month, less than a year after opening with such first-in-the-chain offerings as in-store yogurt and coffee shops.
David De Kanter, Fiesta's director of business development, said Fiesta Market Place, 13833 Southwest Freeway at Sugar Creek Boulevard, was not doing enough business. He declined to elaborate.
The store will close April 20, parent company Houston-based Grocers Supply announced.
At the time the store opened last July, De Kanter said it was designed to appeal to all ethnic groups and income levels in the area. Its name and many of its offerings inside, including a Red Mango yogurt shop and the first Caribou Coffee shop in Texas, were unique within the Fiesta chain.
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Jason Baker, principal at commercial retail brokerage firm Baker Katz, said Fiesta seemed to be going for a new identity at the Sugar Creek store. Fiesta made its reputation appealing to Hispanics and other ethnic groups, he said, and with the Sugar Creek store it was attempting to reach a more mainstream consumer.
But Fiesta was undersized compared to bigger chains in the area, he said, adding that Fiesta's surrounding competitors may have real estate advantages as well in an area he called "arguably the most competitive grocery market in the U.S."
An H-E-B at U.S. 90 and Texas 6 has more traffic, Baker said. And while the Kroger at Sweetwater and U.S. 59 has about the same amount of traffic as does the Fiesta, it has more high-income residents, Baker said. Plus, Kroger has been at that location for a much longer time.
Still, Baker said he wasn't sure Fiesta "gave it enough time."
"Nine months is not enough time to change someone's trade habits," he said.
David Livingston, a grocery analyst at Waukesha, Wis.-based DJL Research, said Fiesta may not have offered consumers enough compelling reasons to shop at the Sugar Creek store instead of others in the area.
Few people in Houston have heard of Caribou Coffee, for example, and many customers prefer Starbucks, he said.
Fiesta will have 33 stores in the greater Houston area after the Sugar Creek store closes.
Fiesta customer Jack Montgomery, a retired professional golfer who has lived in Sugar Creek since 1976, said he was disappointed by the impending closure.
"They had good quality produce, meat and seafood - everything you'd want in a store," he said.
The Sugar Creek Fiesta also has a chef station for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with offerings such as pizza, sushi, tacos and sandwiches made with bread from Slow Dough Bakery.
Montgomery said he realizes the market is competitive, with H-E-B, Kroger and Whole Foods in the area.
"Maybe it's cutting the pie in too many places," he said.

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These are some of the notable quotes from 2023 and the context in which they were uttered.
- In October in the National Assembly, labour minister Utoni Nujoma said Namibians in the northern regions are building pit latrines to use as toilets, while those in the rest of the country are too lazy to do the same.
“Go to the north, to Owamboland, where families are building their own toilets. Even a dry one, the pit latrine,” he said.
“But I know my people here.
“When I go to the reserve there, if you wake up in the middle of the night with diarrhoea, you have to run into the bush over snakes, because people are too lazy to do something,” he said.
Nujoma later apologised and withdrew his statement.
- During his visit to Paris, president Hage Geingob said the apartheid era’s terror supersedes that of the Germany colonial regime which saw the 1904-1908 genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama communities.
Geingob was speaking during a public lecture at the Paris Institute of Political Studies in October.
He said: “Reconciliation of Germany and Namibia is there. We have diplomatic relations, we have peace. This genocide happened how many years ago? Over 100 years ago.
“After that, the South Africans took over. They were worse, and then Swapo started to fight to free the country.”
Geingob later backtracked on his comments.
- During the opening of the Cabinet, Geingob said: “This other thing I saw which is now prominent is children being taught under the trees. I have travelled to this country, and I have never seen this before. Under the trees.”
However, as a then Swapo presidential candidate in 2014, at one of his rallies, he said: “No child should be taught under a tree. This must be addressed during the second phase of the struggle, which is economic emancipation.”
Geingob went on to say when teachers complained that they do not have access to kitchens at schools, he told them to improvise.
“I looked at this person and I said ‘yes, while you wait for the government, why don’t you put one pole here, one pole there, one there, and one pole there, and put blikkies on top?
“At least you will be cooking there and it won’t be wet while you are waiting for the government,” the president said.
- Gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare minister Doreen Sioka told her fellow Cabinet members to talk about gender-based violence (GBV) because those who die as a result of it are lost votes for the Swapo government.
“Next year, 2024, we are going for [an] election, these people who are dying [from GBV], that’s our voters, therefore, we are losing votes,” said Sioka.
- Swapo backbencher Jerry Ekandjo told parliamentarians in June that he did not go to prison on Robben Island to promote homosexuality in Namibia.
“We cannot be a republic of homosexuals. These freedoms […] I went to Robben Island at the age of 26, not to promote homosexuality here. People died and disappeared. If we allow it, the people will push us all out.
“Never ever! I don’t see any member of this house supporting this, this is inhumane. I see a male dog climbing another dog or a bull climbing another bull, you will kill it,” he said.
- The president’s daughter, Nangula Geingos, recently hit back at critics questioning why the first couple’s children are in Dubai with their parents, Hage Geingob and Monica Geingos, who were in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on official state business.
“We are having a wonderful time on holiday with our family. We are enjoying our father, our mother and Dubai. I encourage Namibians to do the same,” Nangula posted on Facebook in November.
- Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa earlier this year sternly stopped chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on natural resources Tjekero Tweya from expressing his concerns on the secrecy around the green hydrogen project.
Tweya was previously expressing concerns about secrecy around the green hydrogen project but was told by Shaningwa to “end up there” after he mentioned State House.
- Attorney general Festus Mbandeka submitted an affidavit to the Windhoek High Court in which he argues that a majority of Namibians still reject homosexuality and that sodomy laws should remain in force on that basis.
“I deny that the mere existence of the sodomy laws promotes the stigmatisation of gay men. If these men suffer from any stigma, it is because of their choice to engage in sexual behaviour that is considered morally taboo in our society.”
- “Our girls cannot even wear miniskirts these days, then they are being raped. It is not a crime to wear a miniskirt.
Our mindset is not right. This needs to be addressed,” said Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) chief whip Elma Dienda.
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Guiones Beach: reputation for consistent, very good to excellent surf and miles of white sand beach;
Pelada Beach: a beautiful sandy beach with coves, a blowhole, a shell collector's dream, and copses of Coconut and Plumeria trees;
Nosara Beach: black sand, borders the Nosara River- great for fishing and boat trips;
Ostional Beach: also black sand- home of the famous Olive Ridley turtle arrivadas
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The Star – Beyond the Lights, written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball) had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
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Trade Lessons of the 1930s Unheeded
WASHINGTON POST -- The stimulus bill passed by the House Wednesday contains a controversial provision that would mostly bar foreign steel and iron from the infrastructure projects laid out by the $819 billion economic package. A Senate version, yet to be acted upon, goes further, requiring, with few exceptions, that all stimulus-funded projects use only American-made equipment and goods.
Proponents of expanding the "Buy American" provisions enacted during the Great Depression, including steel and iron manufacturers and labor unions, argue that it is the only way to ensure that the stimulus creates jobs at home and not overseas. Opponents, including some of the biggest blue-chip names in American industry, say it amounts to a declaration of war against free trade. That, they say, could spark retaliation from abroad against U.S. companies and exacerbate the global financial crisis.
CATO INSTITUTE (Dan Ikenson) -- For all practical purposes there is no difference between the Smoot-Hawley tariff bill of 1930 and the “Buy American” provisions in the $819 billion spending bill that passed the House Wednesday.
Smoot-Hawley was the catalyst for a pandemic of tit-for-tat protectionism around the world, which helped deepen and prolong the global depression in the 1930s. “Buy American” provisions will no doubt inspire similar trade barriers abroad and will have the same effect of reducing global trade—and therefore prospects for economic recovery. It is not unreasonable to say that U.S. policymakers are on the verge of taking us down that same disastrous path.
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At the center of this film is a film legend, Klaus Wildenhahn, a man who was responsible for reinventing documentary film in Germany. The film is an approach to a long, eventful life. Right from the start you are caught in the middle: The old man's apartment serves as an archive, a treasure trove, saturated with time. Books, paintings, photos pulled from shelves, stories told ... each of them leads out into the distance back into a time that has been long lost ... the viewer ventures through Quinka Stoehr's film as a traveller, as a discoverer. Hamburg, Berlin, Ostend, Belgium ... the old man gives lectures here, has events there ... experiments about cinema, art, life, how it all comes together ... how powerful images can be, and why they move in the way they do, how they connect with the distant. Klaus Wildenhahn combines cinematic narration with jazz and African American music. He uses documentary films as a means to stir up the rural population and local media institutions.
Quinka Stoehr records everything, adds her own discoveries, and turns all of this into an intimate, moving cinematic portrait. Then an illness turns the tides ... forming the man ... how does it go on ... but Wildenhahn tells his story unbroken, goes his own way, and continues to embody cinema. "DIRECT! PUBLIC AND PRIVATE" - the title of this film comes across as something from the yellow press. An expectation which Quinka Stoehr most delightfully unfulfills.
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Camera: Stefan Grandinetti, Volker Tittel, Quinka Stoehr
Dramaturgic advisor: Rainer Komers
Production: Fredo Wulf
Editorial team: Katya Mader (ZDF/3sat), Bernd Michael Fincke (NDR)
Supported by Filmförderung Hamburg-Schleswig-Holstein and Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
- International Film Festival Triest I mille occhi
- International DOK.fest festival Munich
- International film festival Hamburg
- International documentary film festival Leipzig
- Nordic Film Days, Lübeck
- Blicke: 18. Ruhr area film festival Bochum
- Diusburg Fim Week, Special Screening


Now that Ray Lewis isn’t tackling folks on the football field, he’s found a new hobby: tackling people’s ears with his music. The NFL legend just took to Instagram to preview his new song, “Can You Stand The Rain,” which we guess does not include a question mark in its title.
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Twice's setlist for their London concert on September 8th, 2023, included a mix of their own songs and covers of popular Western songs. Twice took the stage at London's iconic O2 Arena for a highly anticipated concert. The group, known for their upbeat and catchy K-pop tunes, put together a setlist that delighted fans with a mix of their own hits and covers of popular Western songs.
The concert kicked off with an energetic "Intro VCR" setting the tone for the evening's high-energy performance. Twice then launched into their first song, the English version of "Set Me Free" which had the crowd singing along and dancing in their seats. They followed it up with "I Can't Stop Me" another fan favorite that showcased the group's signature bright and bubbly sound.
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Following "Brave" the members of Twice took a moment to chat with the audience and introduce the next segment of the show. During the ment, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung took center stage, engaging with the audience and sharing their thoughts and gratitude. The ment also served as a precursor to a series of remarkable covers that highlighted each member's unique talents: a cover of Colbie Caillat's "Try," which would be performed by Dahyun on the piano. The crowd eagerly awaited the start of the song, and Dahyun did not disappoint with her beautiful rendition.
Tzuyu then took center stage to perform a soulful cover of Charlie Puth's "Done for Me." Her powerful vocals impressed the audience, who were clearly enjoying the variety of musical styles on display. Next up was Sana, who delivered an electrifying performance of Dua Lipa's "New Rules." Momo followed suit with a stunning cover of Beyoncé's "MOVE" showcasing her impressive dance skills.
Last but certainly not least, Mina closed out the cover segment with a fierce performance of Ariana Grande's "7 rings." The audience was wowed by her powerful vocals and confident stage presence.


Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has actually validated that he is leaving Blizzard after twenty years with the business. Kaplan has actually been at the center of the Overwatch neighborhood considering that the start, offering motivation for players with his journey from player to video game dev, and helping with a microcosm of fans that are confident to geek out and belong of the Blizzard household.
The news of Kaplan’s departure is stunning, and it was exposed when the business required to the Blizzard Blog to information the modification in management for Overwatch moving forward. Though he is leaving the Overwatch neighborhood as the video game director, Blizzard guarantees fans that Overwatch 2 is continuing in its advancement under the helm of Aaron Keller. Keller is an establishing member of the Overwatch group, and he will be taking control of Kaplan’s function moving forward.
“Speaking of Overwatch 2, advancement is continuing at an excellent rate,” stated Keller in an open letter to fans. “We have an extraordinary vision we’re carrying out on, the response from much of you to the updates we shared at BlizzConline delighted us, and we have actually amazing exposes prepared for this year and beyond as we ramp to launch. We’ll be sharing more regular updates about Overwatch 2 development and brand-new functions in the live video game with you all soon.”
Kaplan himself weighed in with his own individual note, stating, “It was really the honor of a life time to have the chance to produce worlds and heroes for such an enthusiastic audience. i wish to reveal my deep gratitude to everybody at blizzard who supported our video games, our video game groups, and our gamers. however I wish to state an unique thanks to the fantastic video game designers that shared in the journey of production with me.”
Blizzard promises that a more thorough update is on the horizon. For now, we must state goodbye to Kaplan and everything he has done to keep the Overwatch community wholesome, hopeful, and excited for the future.
This shakeup is a big one and comes on the heels of a rocky several years for the company under Activision’s helm. From censorship regarding the Hong Kong protests to an array of issues regarding transparency that was once a major focus for the company, the feeling of Blizzard and what it stands for has changed dramatically through the years. The major shift was felt when Activision abruptly laid off more than 800 employees despite a profitable year back in 2019. The studio’s reputation took another hit when Activision turned around and immediately sought to hire double that number directly after the fact.
Blizzard has always been revered as one of the closest communities in gaming. With major leadership shifts in recent years and Activision’s financial push regarding several pivotal directional changes regarding the studio’s philosophy, it’s hard not to take the departure of Kaplan as a massive loss to what makes Blizzard so special.
For those curious, you can check out our Overwatch 2 video game center to read more about the future of the franchise and where it goes from here.


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For a day that’s all about the rough and tumble, you need a chili that isn’t afraid to play hard.
So I created a chili worthy of a Super Bowl party, a chili that can stand out on a table crowded with high-flavor guacamoles, blue cheese dips, cheese-laden nachos, salami-jammed grinders and too-hot-for-your- own-good wings.
The chili starts with an intense base of toasted seasonings, some classics, some not – cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, smoked paprika, instant coffee, mustard powder, ginger and garlic powder. From there, I built up. First some oil and onion, then fresh garlic.
Once I had some serious flavor going, it was time to turn to the star – the meat. But why settle for just one? So I combined chopped flank steak, shredded pork tenderloin and – just for good measure – some ground buffalo.
Once the meat started to brown, in went the canned tomatoes, some liquid smoke, a bit of beef broth, a beer of course, and a couple rinds from Parmesan cheese.
That last one isn’t an essential ingredient, and it really only works if you happen to have rinds kicking around the refrigerator (many people save them). But if you do have some, letting them simmer in the chili (or any soup) effortlessly adds an incredible rich, savory flavor. Just before serving the chili, fish out and discard the rinds.
In deference to the various angry mail I’ve received over the years, I decided to leave beans out of this chili recipe. Personally, I like some kidney beans in my chili. Apparently, lots of other people don’t. But feel free to add a can or two to this recipe if you swing that way.
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground buffalo
12-ounce bottle Corona or other pale beer
28-ounce can diced tomatoes
14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Several rinds from chunks of Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (more or less to taste)
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Sour cream, to serve
Chopped fresh cilantro, to serve
In a food processor, combine the pork tenderloin and flank steak. Pulse until chopped, but not ground. Set aside.
In a large, dry stockpot over medium heat, combine the cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, paprika, chili powder, coffee powder, mustard, ginger and garlic powder. Toast the seasonings, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Transfer the seasonings to a plate or small bowl and set aside.
Return the stockpot to the burner over medium-high. Add the oil and heat, then add the onion. Saute until the onion is just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
Add the chopped pork tenderloin and flank steak, as well as the ground buffalo. Cook until the meat begins to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the reserved spice blend, beer, both cans of tomatoes, beef broth, liquid smoke and Parmesan rinds, if using. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle bubble. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
Spoon out and discard the Parmesan rinds. Stir in the lime juice and hot sauce, then season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.
Yield: 8 servings
Approximate nutrition per serving: 390 calories, 12 grams fat (3 grams saturated, 28 percent fat calories), 51 grams protein, 14 grams carbohydrate, 111 milligrams cholesterol, 2 grams dietary fiber, 649 milligrams sodium.
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And ONLY BBQ chicken and ribs as main dishs; but what chicken and ribs they are. But don't wear your good clothes, it is messy if you eat it properly.
I have only ever been to the one in Old Montreal, but a place I find neat for lunches is called Soup Soup: [url]http://soupesoup.com/[/url]. Simple but good.
If you are in the mood to see some of the countryside, there is a good restaurant just off the 40/417 (highway to Ottawa) in Hudson called Mon Village: [url]http://restaurantmonvillage.com/welcome.htm[/url]. I highly recommend the French Onion soup and the steaks. Its about 30-40 minutes from the Bell Centre.


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On the 25th June 2018 the Government introduced new legislation in relation to equine microchipping, to help prevent abuse and improve horse welfare.
What is the new legislation and why has it been introduced?
Have you ever thought about what your saddle can tell you about your horse?
It is often assumed that if a saddle is slipping to one side, that this is the fault of the rider being “crooked”, a poorly fitting saddle (e.g. asymmetrical flocking) or asymmetry in the horse’s back shape. Recent studies by
It’s a horse owners worst nightmare – you find a nail in your horse’s foot. What you do next could literally save their life! A nail in the foot is a potentially life threatening condition and it’s important to know what to do if it happens to your horse.
I blinked, and May has already been and gone. The month has well and truly blessed us with some long awaited glorious weather, we’ll just forget about the odd few days of torrential rain in between.
I’m afraid this week’s blog may only be useful for those of you with male horses. But Sheath Care is an important topic and something we get asked about a lot as vets. Hopefully the following information helps answer some common queries.
What are they?
Cataracts are anything that stops light passing through a horse’s lens in their eye – we examine horses for cataracts frequently, and an eye examination is always included in pre-purchase examinations (vettings).
FINALLY warm weather, long days and little to no mucking out!!
However, those of us with pink skinned horses might not be quite as pleased as this lovely weather can bring with it a big problem- sunburn!
Horse feed balancers are one of the most misunderstood types of horse feed. So what is a balancer? Balancers are a low intake concentrated source of vitamins, minerals and sometimes protein designed to balance the horses diet and provide all the essential nutrients required for optimum health and performance.
Equine obesity effects 50% of pleasure horses, ponies and donkeys. There are many health risks associated with excess weight, one of the most devastating consequences been laminitis. However, prevention is better than the cure!
Atypical myopathy is a very serious condition which results in the destruction of the horses skeletal muscle. It most commonly occurs in horses at pasture with young horses considered to be at a higher risk. Outbreaks can occur with multiple horses affected in a certain geographic area.

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It is sometimes hard to tell if plants are being watered too much by looking. Signs include:
- Lack of growth, particular if weather is warm and conducive to growth.
- Green moss or algae growing on top of the compost.
- A very heavy pot (if your pots are small enough, lifting them is a very handy way to test if they need watering, you quickly notice the difference in weight.)
- Compost that smells a little putrid.
Another thing that may sound blindingly obvious but it took me years to work out is: larger plants need watering a lot more than small plants… So a baby plant in a large pot will usually only need watering every few days, perhaps only once a week. While a large plant in a small pot can often need watering once sometimes even twice a day. So as the season progresses and plants get bigger, you need to water more and more (particularly as it gets warmer, too).
The most reliable way to test if plants need watering is to put your finger a few inches into the soil. It should feel damp like a wrung out flannel, not dry or or soggy wet. Clearly this would be a faff to do with every pot every day - but is a good way to learn how fast your plants are drinking the water. After a while you can use your instinct, but even then, testing with your finger is still a good idea from time to time. I’m still often surprised by pots that are much drier (or wetter) than I expected.


Marcelino Sambé principal dancer of the Royal BalletJune 14, 2019
Marcelino Sambé, the young man whom Forbes magazine already considered a prominent reason on its list 30 young Europeans under 30 will act as a lead dancer in the 2019-2020 season of the Royal Ballet.
It is a source of pride for us to see an extraordinary Portuguese being recognized and taking classical dance to an international level. In an interview with the Observer last year, Marcelino Sambé emphasized that he regretted the little preponderance of classical dance in Portugal. Multiple are the dances that the National Ballet Company presents, however, the vast majority of them focus on contemporary dance, leaving the classic panorama to the international companies that come to Portugal with the usual ones blockbusters - Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, etc.
Marcelino Sambé studied at the Royal Ballet school, after winning the Prix de Lausanne for which he received a scholarship and stayed there since the age of sixteen, growing in his career over time.
Always working hard, he reached stardom in the city that is for him the epicenter of classical dance. Which is curious, because most of us think of Russia and its big companies (Ballet Bolshoi among others) as the ideal place to evolve in studies to a level of excellence, recognizing greater formal freedom and a great deal of freedom. support for performing arts at all levels.
In the interview with the Observer in 2018, he recognizes what we all believe to be obvious, that in Portugal there is a lack of greater investment in the arts, so that the bar is higher in the various artistic areas.
We are certain that it will continue to conquer great stages with the Royal Ballet in London, and the fact that we see Portugal so well represented in the dance could not be better stimulating.
However, his ascension as a main dancer also serves to remind us of some important aspects in terms of dance. The Conservatório de Dança gives great dance bases, without a doubt, Sambé recognizes him too. Even so, there is still a lot to do in Portugal so that classical dance is balanced in face of contemporary dance. Especially because classical dance is the basis of contemporary dance, as such a solid teaching of both will always be necessary. It is essential to encourage investment and patronage in the classical sphere. And that involves educating the right people and the general public. The presence of Sambé as a main dancer allows to show the pessimists who defend that Portugal does not have good artists. They exist and in all areas, but they need to be supported and in order to be supported, the structures of study and work must be well promoted and prepared in order to allow their development.
We look forward to your next steps, convinced that it will continue to cause success and fill rooms. We are delighted with the possibility of coming, in the near future, to enjoy it on one of the many Portuguese stages. Until then, Marcelino Sambé will continue to prove to us that everything is possible with work, dedication and believing in our dreams.
See on YouTube the performance of Marcelino Sambé on Prix de Lausanne 2010 Finals Classical Variation


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Why visit Bhutan?
The Kingdom of Bhutan or Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon) is a country wedged in the Eastern Himalayas between India and Tibet. Bhutan opened its borders to the outside world less than four decades ago. A virtually untouched land, its unique cultural heritage has been preserved along with its pristine environment. Geographically, Bhutan is endowed with three climatic zones, ranging from the Himalayan peaks through the gently sloping chirpine forests in the central regions that spill into the tropical Southern plains. Culturally Bhutan is a mosaic of various customs and traditions that are woven together in perfect harmony.
There are countless reasons why you should visit Bhutan but here are a few:
- The development philosophy of GNH: Bhutan is perhaps the first country to officially embrace measures of well being beyond economic progress. Its national development aspiration of GNH seeks a balance between economic, social, spiritual and environmental priorities. This has resulted in a vibrant preservation of its living culture. Its unparalleled environmental efforts are also visible in its pristine un-peaked mountains and diverse ecological landscape. The country is also proud of its social cohesion and community vitality and as a visitor you will bear witness to the compassion and open mindedness of the people you will interact with in rural and urban Bhutan.
- A place in a time warp: Bhutan is a unique country where the present, past and future are very much alive. You can witness firsthand the transformation that is unfolding as the country integrates more deeply with the rest of the world. An interesting trivia is that country introduced television in 1994 and undertook its first democratic elections that were initiated by the Monarchy in 2008.
- Diversity: If there is one word that describes Bhutan besides ‘unique’ it is the diversity you witness across multiple dimensions. Geographically the landscape changes from the snow-capped Himalayan peaks to the sub-tropical jungles along the southern foothills. Culturally from the nomadic yak herders to the earliest inhabitants of the far-flung villages in South Western Bhutan.
- People: The pristine beauty of Bhutan is but one of its attributes. What try sets Bhutan apart is the relaxed nature and compassion of its people. As a Buddhist society Bhutanese in general are very spiritual and genuinely believe in Karma. However, this does not imply that they do not know how to have fun. Bhutanese are one of the most fun-loving people in the world. They are particularly deft at adapting to people from any background. Be assured that you will make many new friends for life.


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This is my Easter finish from last year, finally framed . I think another Bent Creek piece, but I changed alot of the colors on it. The colors they used looked grey-ish and for spring I really like the purples instead. I hand painted the frame. It was actually a really nice wood frame originally from Target that I found at Goodwill for 99 cents. I was tempted not to paint it it was so nice, but for 99 cents how could I resist a little creativity and the opportunity to pull out my paint brushes!
And this is my BABY, turning eight this year. Her birthday fell on Easter this year so we had a friends party on Friday instead. We made friendship bracelets, and she got a bunch of legos which are her new favorite thing. I kind of like that she likes legos, since they are not so much a "girl" toy. It's also fun watching her read and follow all the directions in putting together all the little cars and houses.
I hope everyone's Easter was wonderful, and filled with all things Spring.


The Sirius aka DJ and producer Sergio Albornoz debuts on Bonzai Progressive with the fantastic Nautilus Stalking. Having discovered electronic music, Sergio started spinning at clubs and local radio stations. This led him to play at big events alongside some top names in the industry. His enthusiasm for technology drew him to music production and he was soon churning out his own tracks. In 2003 he was introduced to trance music and successfully held residencies in his hometown. Over the last few years he’s been injecting a progressive element into his sound with superb results. Sergio owns his own label, Orbital Records and he is a Director of the Academy of DJ’s and producers called Orbital, in the city of Cordoba, which has nourished a high level of artists who went on to perform all over the world.
Nautilus Stalking opens with an eerie ambience to the backdrop of an evolving percussions arrangement. Chunky kicks and probing basses come through adding weight to the groove, luring us to the floor. Mesmerizing arpeggios slice through as shifting synth patterns fade in. Dreamy melodics create a dynamic theme throughout the track, contrasting beautifully with the darker sounds. Superb stuff and a must have no doubt.
Gerwitch gets right down to business from the off as punchy kick drums and shuffling percussions form a steady rhythm. Hypnotic arps fade up as strange, gritty FX and pads fill out the background. Percussive patterns take hold creating movement while pulsating basses lock down the low end. Intertwining melodies add a colourful narrative, elevating the mood while keeping us rooted in the depths. A fantastic, story-led slice that will not disappoint.


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The second part of Aki Kaurismäki's "Finland" trilogy, the film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia. Unable to remember his name or ... See full summary »
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A woman takes the law into her own hands after police ignore her pleas to arrest the man responsible for her husband's death, and finds herself not only under arrest for murder but falling in love with an officer.
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The second part of Aki Kaurismäki's "Finland" trilogy, the film follows a man who arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia. Unable to remember his name or anything from his past life, he cannot get a job or an apartment, so he starts living on the outskirts of the city and slowly starts putting his life back on track. Written by
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Whoever has seen any of Aki Kaurismäki's films might agree that they are all but mainstream. Nevertheless, the story itself doesn't have to be too complicated. In this case, a man completely loses his past in a shockingly violent way, and he rediscovers life again in an environment of bums who sleep in containers. The good thing I found about this movie was: No romanticism of misery, no enlightenment of the tortured hero, no sob-stuff love story, no superfluous, aloof intellectualism at all. At least not in an obtrusive or overly serious way. But in a way that it sometimes shocked me , sometimes made me laugh, sometimes grin. I was never bored. And as I made it to Finland for the first time in my life a few weeks after seeing this movie
I found everything to be amazingly authentic.
A remarkable film that definitely moves into my shrine of the best 50!
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