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SIU 2017: Second Look Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor: Is It Necessary in All T1 and/or High Grade Tumors?
Lisbon, Portugal (UroToday.com) Repeat TURBT after an initial diagnosis of NMIBC, specifically high-grade T1 disease, is recommended by most guidelines. Due to moderate ~20-30% rate of understaging on initial TURBT, repeat TURBT is recommended to ensure that MIBC is not missed. However, considering the potential cost implications, patient discomfort, and potential risks of repeat TURBT, there has been renewed interest to reassess the need of repeat TURBT.
SIU 2017: Lateral Bladder Neck Dissection Technique and Triple-Layer Posterior Bladder Wall Reconstruction Lead to Early Removal of Foley Catheter and Improved Urinary Continence after Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Lisbon, Portugal (UroToday.com) Recovery of urinary continence is an important functional outcome following prostatectomy, including robotic prostatectomy. Various techniques have been attempted to help improve return of urinary continence, including intra-operative vas deferens sling, rocco stitch, etc. Very little has been shown to improve continence except urethral length and sparing of the levator muscles.
SIU 2017: Discerning Predictors for Gender Differences in Survival Outcomes for Patients Treated for Bladder Cancer
Lisbon, Portugal (UroToday.com) Radical cystectomy (RC) is an underutilized treatment option for those with refractory non-muscle invasive and muscle-invasive bladder cancer; however, use of RC may differ according to gender. The authors wanted to discern receipt and timing of RC as well as survival outcomes according to gender.
SIU 2017: Use of Concurrent Chemotherapy with Radiation Therapy for Bladder Cancer in the United States: A Quality of Care Comparative Effectiveness Study
Lisbon, Portugal (UroToday.com) For older bladder cancer patients, there is limited evidence of the efficacy of concurrent chemotherapy with radiation therapy in the community setting. The authors attempted to assess the relationship between concurrent chemotherapy use and survival in a large, population-based cohort of older patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
SIU 2017: Identification of Factors Associated with Delayed Haematuria Assessment
Lisbon, Portugal (UroToday.com) While most causes of hematuria are benign or idiopathic, hematuria is the commonest presenting symptom of bladder cancer. A likely benign etiology may lead to delayed or inadequate hematuria assessment, subsequently affecting bladder cancer management in some patients. The authors attempted to identify factors that impact on the timeliness and adequacy of hematuria evaluation.
SIU 2017: Predictors of Bladder Cancer Following Hematuria
Lisbon, Portugal (UroToday.com) Bladder cancer typically presents with painless hematuria, although only a minority will have underlying malignancy. The authors aimed to identify predictors of bladder cancer diagnosis following evaluation of hematuria, in order to formulate an appropriate approach to hematuria in Australia.
SIU 2017: En-Bloc Transurethral Resection of Non muscle invasive Bladder Cancer: Pathological Effectiveness
Lisbon, Portugal (UroToday.com) En-bloc transurethral resection (en-bloc TUR) is a modified procedure of transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT) for the patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The authors of this study investigated cases of en-bloc TUR and the pathological effectiveness in diagnosis.


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When it comes to classic colour combinations, white and grey living room ideas are hard to beat. Easier on the eye than monochrome black and white, the pairing of easy-going grey with calming white combines the warmth of neutrals with the simplicity of white and makes a versatile backdrop for pretty much any style of living room, whether traditional or modern.
White and grey living rooms also offer plenty of options when it comes to accent colours, which are an easy way of switching up a scheme whenever you fancy a new look. Whether soft pastels, rustic naturals, muted metallics or jewel brights, most accent colours sit equally well against a backdrop of grey and white, making it easy to make seasonal changes without the need for any major redecoration.
White and grey living room ideas
White is the biggest-selling paint colour, closely followed by grey, so combining white with grey living room ideas is a natural fit. Whether dark, moody shades of grey with crisp white as a bold contrast, or soft and subtle barely-there greys that blend in with calm, chalky white tones, there are endless options.
‘Grey is an incredibly versatile colour with a breadth of base tones,’ says Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director at Little Greene (opens in new tab). ‘There are many shades of grey to choose from to create your perfect scheme. To add warmth, consider warm yellow or red-toned greys, or for a cooler scheme, explore greys with a blue undertone.’
1. Create calm with a soothing grey and white scheme
For a timeless but modern look, start your living room scheme with a soft, mid-toned grey as a neutral background colour on walls, flooring and window treatments. Using the same colour throughout your living room ideas creates calm by day, but feels relaxing and warm in the evening.
Working in plenty of white will prevent a neutral grey scheme from feeling too bland, with paintwork and trims in low-sheen white, a sofa or armchair in off-white to add larger areas of block colour and then ceramics, artwork and accessories around the room providing accents of glossy white.
‘Greys are hugely versatile – from cool off white shades, through warmer neutral mid tones to the very deep and mysterious,’ says Justyna Korczynska, senior designer at Crown (opens in new tab). ‘They have more colour and texture within them than straight black. A monochrome scheme of black and white is much more unforgiving than one of shades of slate, clay and off-white which will change subtly with the light throughout the day, giving them personality and character.’
2. Add warmth with moody greys
Choosing darker tones of grey as a living room wall colour will make it feel cosy, enveloping and super-snug in the evening. Just be sure to choose the right shade of grey, depending on the light qualities of your living room. Warm-toned greys are best grey paint for walls in north-facing rooms and cool-toned greys in south-facing living rooms.
Bringing white into the mix can help break up the intensity of grey so that it doesn’t feel too dark and overpowering. Try painting woodwork, trims, doors and fireplace a soft white as a contrast to moody grey, with a paler-coloured rug or flooring to add balance.
‘Darker tones of charcoal can be used to add drama anywhere in the home, from a living room to a bedroom or even a small hallway,’ says Justyna Korczynska. ‘With clever lighting and mirrors you can create a look that is both strong and atmospheric. These dark greys are also a perfect strong background for small amounts of brighter colour, like chartreuse or mint.’
3. Lighten the mood with pale grey and white
Small living room ideas will benefit from the combination of a white and grey colour scheme. Soft grey walls teamed with white low-sheen paintwork brings light-reflective qualities that will make a small living room feel more spacious and create a calm and restful look to boot.
Off-white upholstery will also help to lighten the mood in a small space – and by choosing loose slip-covers that are easy to pop in the wash, pale-coloured seating isn’t a worry. Balance the scheme with furniture evenly positioned across the space so that the room doesn’t feel one-sided. Adding a large mantel mirror will add light and increase the sense of space with plenty of reflective glass and glossy ceramics to accessorise.
‘Hectic lives call for calming spaces and neutral hues,’ says Ruth Mottershead at Little Greene. ‘For a cooler combination, paint walls in French Grey Dark, highlighted with French Grey Pale, which will both calm a scheme and expand the feeling of space, ideal for smaller living rooms. Keep the look fresh with crisp white on woodwork and ceilings.’
‘When browsing our greys, consider the selection of colour combinations offered on each paint page,’ adds Ruth, ‘with hand-selected whites, neutrals and darks for every shade, alongside coordinating hues and contrasting accents.’
4. Create a backdrop for greenery
All-white living room ideas can feel quite stark and clinical, so opting for a combination of cool white and pale grey on walls can be a good compromise that will feel warmer, more relaxed and easier on the eyes than harsh brilliant white.
In living rooms that get lots of natural light, with large windows or French doors, opting for a cool-toned pale grey will boost the feeling of space, but also help to balance out any excess brightness coming in. Soft greys and whites make a great backdrop for greenery in an indoors-outdoors space like this. Lush, leafy greens, foliage and warm sunny yellows will shine against a calming backdrop and help bring energy to the space.
5. Bring in soothing accent colours
When it comes to colour palettes, white and grey can be treated much like neutrals, which means they are the perfect foil for other colours, whether its bold brights teamed with darker greys, or softer pastel shades paired with soft silver greys and calm whites. Keeping to accent colours of the same tone and intensity will create a more harmonious scheme than using very contrasting colours.
An easy way of giving an all-white living room a speedy update is to add accent areas of soft grey in key places. Alcoves either side of a fireplace are an obvious option that will add impact without overwhelming the space – and why not try painting a plain fire surround to match. Keeping colours consistent will help pull the scheme together, with a mantel styled-up with pretty pastel pieces that complement cushions and soft furnishings.
6. Introduce texture and colour to a plain scheme
Calm greys and soft white make a super-flattering backdrop, but to prevent a grey scheme from looking too flat or feeling bland, it’s essential that areas of contrast and accent colour are introduced into the mix.
Texture is an easy way of adding visual contrast and a tactile element to a living room, which will make it feel comfortable and welcoming. Pile up living room sofa ideas and armchairs with a mix of cushions and throws in textured knits, woven fabrics and fleeces. Swap plain curtains and blinds for a lively pattern or striking print and put down a textured rug in front of furniture to give the space a visual landing point.
7. Make pattern the focus
Paint isn’t the only option when it comes to putting a chic living room scheme together. Pattern is the perfect way of adding some punch to a calm grey and white colour scheme and will give a plain living room a visual lift while still keeping colours low-key.
Reserve a patterned wallpaper for the prime spot behind a sofa or other large piece of living room furniture, such as a sideboard or display unit as a smart living room wallpaper idea. A lively wallpaper print looks eye-catching, but won’t overpower the space in a soft grey and white combo, making it the perfect backdrop for a white statement sofa and side table.
8. Try a scheme of two halves
Opting for warm-toned grey walls is a great way of bringing some bolder colour into a cold north-facing living room and is guaranteed to take off the chill and make the space feel cosier. But if wall-to-wall dark grey feels too intense, temper it by bringing in areas of white in equal measure for a more balanced look.
Introduced a living room wall panelling idea with half panels. They look super-stylish and are a practical option too, as it’ll protect walls from being knocked and damaged. Painting the top section of wall a darker grey will provide a contrast backdrop that’s perfect for showing off artwork, prints or gilt mirrors, while panelling and painting the lower section a soft silky white, will showcase a darker-coloured sofa and make brighter display pieces pop too.
9. Merge background colours for a calm look
For a more relaxed and muted option to cool grey, consider using ‘greige’ as a partner to white. With warm undertones that give a restful look, greige makes the perfect background colour and can be easily prettied up by mixing in accents of soft blush pink and sage green.
Paint walls and woodwork throughout to create a calm, cohesive look. Freestanding shelves painted to match walls will blend in seamlessly and take on the look of pricier fitted furniture. While off-white upholstery adds subtle contrast against greige and looks relaxed dressed up with linen cushions. Finish off with a large-scale wall canvas to tie the look together in soothing shades of pink and green.
‘Painting skirting boards and window frames to match the wall colour is also a simple but stylish touch for the living room,’ says Justyna Korczynska. ‘Not only does this create a contemporary, monochromatic look, but it is also an easy way of creating the illusion of bigger walls, making the room as a whole appear more spacious.’
10. Use prints to perk up a plain scheme
Opting for paler shades of grey and white in a living room will inevitably feel calm and relaxed, but bringing in colour and pattern in small doses will prevent a pale colour scheme from feeling flat and too one dimensional.
Curtains and blinds can be a good place to start if you’re not sure how to introduce pattern or colour into your scheme. Choosing a medium-scale pattern, rather than a large or small-scale print, will add just the right amount of visual interest without overpowering the room. Then bring in extra complementary patterns on cushions, artwork, rugs and ceramics to tie the decor together. Mix it up with patterns of medium and small-scale for a lively look, but keep to just a few key colours for a co-ordinated look.
What colours go well with grey and white?
Grey and white fall into the neutrals category, so pretty much any colour can be partnered with them, depending on the look you want to go for. Neutral colours are muted shades that appear to lack colour, but often have underlying hues that change with different lighting. Examples of neutrals, include grey, greige, beige, taupe, stone, brown, black and white, and while you won’t find them on a colour wheel, they complement primary and secondary colours.
For bolder complementary colours that go well with grey and white, consider fiery red, mustard yellow, emerald green or black. These colours are guaranteed to create a scheme with impact. Or take a calmer approach by teaming grey and white with soft pastels, rustic naturals or muted metallics for a more low-key look.
Does wood go with grey and white?
Wood is a natural when it comes to finishes that look great with grey and white and most tones, grains and colourings of wood will work well. Light-toned blonde woods like beech, birch, ash and maple, can create a Scandi vibe and look good in large doses against pale greys or used as accent wood with dark grey and black. Darker woods, such as oak, teak, wenge and mahogany, will add warmth and richness to a scheme and can suit darker greys and a more formal living room scheme.

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tbd if Google will try to sue the researchers…
According to a paper in PLoS Computational Biology, "PageRank" can be applied to the study of food webs.
These are the complex networks of who eats whom in an ecosystem.
The scientists say their version of PageRank could be a simple way of working out which extinctions would lead to ecosystem collapse.
Every species is embedded in a complex network of relationships with others. So a single extinction can cascade into the loss of seemingly unrelated species.

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Hi there Indie authors!
Just thought I’d let you know of a great multi-author event taking place on Facebook on Friday March 13th, Saturday March 14th, and Sunday March 15th, where authors from all over the world can get together to meet and promote their stories.
This will be a great opportunity to promote your book. If you’re interested and would like a one or two hour time slot on Sunday March 15th (Friday and Saturday slots are full), don’t be shy, feel free to join up! The time slots given are in USA central time, so if like me you’re in the UK, you’ll need to add 6 hours on…….

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Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) Receives Average Rating of “Buy” from Brokerages
Essent Group Ltd (NYSE:ESNT) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Buy” by the twelve analysts that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $49.40.
A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Deutsche Bank raised shares of Essent Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $49.00 to $61.00 in a report on Monday. BidaskClub raised shares of Essent Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 18th. BTIG Research raised shares of Essent Group from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $44.00 target price on the stock in a report on Tuesday, September 12th. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Essent Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 10th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Co assumed coverage on shares of Essent Group in a report on Tuesday, November 28th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $52.00 target price on the stock.
Shares of Essent Group (ESNT) traded up $0.17 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $45.69. 717,693 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 788,165. The stock has a market cap of $4,530.00, a PE ratio of 15.33, a P/E/G ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 1.15. Essent Group has a 12 month low of $31.54 and a 12 month high of $47.29.
In other Essent Group news, SVP Mary Lourdes Gibbons sold 4,836 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.04, for a total transaction of $203,305.44. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now owns 258,066 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,849,094.64. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Andrew Turnbull sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.00, for a total transaction of $230,000.00. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 24,596 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,131,416. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 53,858 shares of company stock worth $2,414,044 in the last three months. Insiders own 18.10% of the company’s stock.
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Fortaleza Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Essent Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $112,000. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in shares of Essent Group by 10.1% in the 2nd quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 3,145 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $117,000 after purchasing an additional 288 shares during the period. Nine Chapters Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Essent Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $219,000. GSA Capital Partners LLP bought a new position in shares of Essent Group in the 2nd quarter worth about $243,000. Finally, Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. increased its stake in shares of Essent Group by 5.1% in the 2nd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 6,781 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $252,000 after acquiring an additional 330 shares in the last quarter. 85.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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Essent Group Company Profile
Essent Group Ltd. is a private mortgage insurance company. The Company is engaged in offering private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Its products and services include mortgage insurance, contract underwriting, and Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance.
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Recent events in Washington would definitely support the fact that the already massive scale of surveillance in place to keep us safe is not enough. Now, the governmet believes it needs greater access to our computers, even if that means majorly stepping all over our privacy and constitutional rights.
Most recently, a little-noticed judicial rule change would give the FBI greater powers to conduct remote searches, and CISA (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act) -- the "zombie bill"...aptly named because it refuses to stay dead -- breezed through a committee vote in the Senate. PCNA (Protecting Cyber Networks Act), a companion bill in the House, unanimously passed committee last month.
The Department of Justice set in motion a proposal to change Rule 41 of Civil Procedure, which governs how judges issue search warrants on electronic devices. Under the updated rule, the FBI could obtain blanket warrants entitling it to remotely examine computers located anywhere, without specific justification and without being required to give users notice of its searches. The current rule lets judges approve warrants only for specific material within their judicial district.
The FBI wants expanded authority to infiltrate computer networks and install tracking software. But privacy groups -- and others vested in Fourth Amendment constitutional rights -- are opposed to the change.
The Fourth Amendment (Amendment IV) to the United States Constitution is the part of the Bill of Rights that prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires any warrant to be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause.
Even Google recently shared comments of opposition regarding the proposal.
The tech giant asserted that the new rule could be used not only in botnet investigations, but could affect any business that works with a VPN to keep users' information secure. Because a VPN can obscure the actual location of a network, Google said, it could be subject to a remote search warrant under the new rule, where it would not have been otherwise.
Is there truly a need for the government to be so "infiltrative?" Is there such a "Wild West-like" atmosphere out there brought about by terrorists and cybercrime, that United States citizens must slowly, deliberately, and somewhat calculatingly...sacrifice our rights and privileges that are promised to us by our country's forefathers in exchange for safety, security and peace of mind? And, consider this...if these subtle changes in our basic constitutional rights are so necessary, why are they not discussed in open forums and possibly brought to a vote with the collective, rather than being chipped away behind closed doors in Washington? For that matter, is what we hear or read on these subjects mostly fact? Or is it laced with propaganda, strategically placed fear tactics to incite compliance from the masses.
It IS a dangerous world out there...of that there is no doubt. But will it take ultimately sacrificing all of our freedoms to combat the threats we face in today's society? Where do YOU stand on this issue? We welcome your comments!

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Most people understand that the person who gets the most votes in an election is the winner. But city officials in Macomb, Illinois, did not seem to understand that when Western Illinois University student, Steven Wailand, received the most votes for a Second Ward Alderman seat in February 2013.
Although Mr. Wailand received 17 of the 33 votes cast in that election – or 51.52 percent of the vote – the City refused to recognize him as the winner and instead scheduled a runoff election between him and the incumbent, who had come in second in the February election. The City did this even though Macomb’s governing City code states that the candidate who receives a “majority” of votes wins. The City claimed that its definition of “majority” requires a candidate to win “50 percent plus one vote” – not just more than half.
But the City’s purported definition of “majority” could not actually be found anywhere: not in any local or state law, rule or regulation. To the contrary, dictionaries and court decisions all recognize that “majority” simply means “more than half.”
So the Liberty Justice Center stepped in on Mr. Wailand’s behalf and took this case to court — and won.
First LJC sought and received a temporary restraining order to prevent the City from seating anyone other than Steven, the winner. And then McDonough County Judge Rodney Clark issued a final decision upholding Steven’s victory, declaring that that it is “not logical to have a person receive more than 50 percent of the vote but yet, not be the winner. This is not how America decides who should be elected.” Judge Clark ordered the Macomb City Clerk to notify Steven that he was elected to the office of Second Ward Alderman and to administer the oath of office to him at the May 2013 City Council meeting.

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WITH THE MEDIA serving up a steady diet of grim news about attacks on school children, massacres at sporting events, random shootings, child kidnappings, and gun battles on city streets, feel good stories are hard to come by.
One such story unfolded last week at the Mill Valley Community Center where close to 400 residents gathered at the annual family barbecue organized by a unique Marin-based group called Beyond Differences.
Attendees saw a theatrical presentation that was in a word — inspirational.
The group was founded four years ago by Kentfield parents Laura Talmus and Ace Smith after the death of their daughter, Lili, born with visible deformities that required numerous surgeries before she lost her courageous fight at age 15.
Even with a condition that threatened to subject her to ridicule and might have forced her into social isolation, her indomitable spirit and invariably cheery disposition enabled her to overcome those severe challenges, ultimately emerging as a role model for admiring peers.
Dozens of students from participating middle schools throughout Marin who have made similar presentations to 5,000 kids, took to the stage verbalizing the hurtful comments commonplace on many school grounds and a film was shown dramatizing how "one in five students across America" are regularly ostracized because of their differences.
One speaker reported that 160,000 kids miss school every day for fear of being bullied.
Many suffer from psychological impairments such as autism, which make them easy prey for those insensitive to their plights. Cyber-bullying is a dangerous upshot of the unregulated social media.
It is estimated that 400,000 youngsters who are targets of social exclusion harbor thoughts of suicide.
While such horrific incidents and blatantly inhumane treatment are the exception, the singling out of children displaying odd behavioral characteristics can lead to degrees of social isolation and intolerance with devastating life-long effects.
Fortunately, a growing number of parents and teachers are doing something about it.
One such instructor, Keith Fleming at Terra Linda High, offered moving examples of how students are empowering themselves to alter the culture of abuse.
"It's simple," said Fleming, "kids listen to kids."
He related one especially poignant experience about a student in a New York school with cancer that had lost all his hair because of chemo treatment.
In a display of compassion and solidarity all his fellow male classmates decided to shave their heads.
County Public Schools Superintendent, Mary Jane Burke, told the crowd, "This program will be moving across the country. Marin's organization has created a vehicle for building student relationships that rivals any across the nation."
Rep. Jared Huffman also attended, accompanied by his wife, Susan, herself an educator, and their two children. He praised the organization for helping to foster a healthier community beaming proudly at daughter Abby, a 13-year-old, who participates through her school's "No One Eats Alone" program.
The event closed with the singing of a stirring original composition written for the organization by 8th grader, Noa Zimmerman of Brandeis-Hillel Day School.
Richard Rubin of Strawberry writes about political issues and is president of a public affairs management firm. His email is firstname.lastname@example.org


KOZHIKODE: Education minister P K Abdu Rabb has said that the Right to Education Act (RTE) will be fully i plemented in the state by 2013.
Inaugurating the seminar on 'minority education and the right to education act' organized by the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan at Nalanda Auditorium here on Monday, he said the provision of the RTE Act which stipulates the minimum age for admission to Class I as six years will also be implemented in the state from 2013 onwards.
"The admission rules relating to anganwadi and pre- primary schools will also be revised in line with the decision," he said.
Abdu Rabb said the state would have to revise the teacher- student ratio in the Lower Primary (LP) schools to 1:30 and at the Upper Primary (UP) schools to 1:35 as prescribed in the RTE Act."The government will finish the formalities for revising the teacher- student ratio in the schoolin two months," he said. The government will also take a decision on shifting Class V to the LP section and Class VIII to the UP section before the commencement of the next academic year, the minister said.


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Do I recommend Steel Panther, you bet you’re ASS I do, no matter what genre you listen to, this is a must for everyone, at least once, or twice, or every time .
A few days ago I wrote an article on tumblr because some Fanthers believe, that they could easily take my pics without adding my name. I’m glad you like my pics, but that’s fucking annoying, because I shoot these pics without any accreditation and with a small compact camera. No DSLR, because without accreditation you can’t take it in the concert hall. I’m not getting paid for taking these photos, I pay my tickets and I spend my time with sorting, editing and uploading the bunch of pics – why the hell is it so difficult to support my stuff when you like it, huh?! We should support each other.
by Andrea Roxx • FanthersDE, Feature, Gallery, Photos, Steel Panther • Tags: 2012, Balls Out Europe, balls out tour 2012, cologne, europa, europe, fotos, Germany, Köln, Live Music Hall, Photos, Steel Panther
Decibell Media published some photos of the Steel Panther show (photos by Emma Jonsson) and you can find some more on the official Sweden Rock Festival page. +++ Decibell Media veröffentlichte einige Fotos von der Steel Panther Show auf dem Sweden Rock Festival 2012 und ein paar mehr gibt es auf der offiziellen Seite des Festivals.

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Click on the image above to find out everything that happens while we celebrate 4 years of being open for our community!
A major thank you goes out to ragnarok_333 for his release of Yuna and Tidus as part of our MMV Birthday celebration
RobiWanKenObi showed off some very cool stuff regarding his Blink project you can discuss at: Blink video preview by RobiWanKenObi
The Man of Steel has never looked so good thanks to MDS GEIST who just released a seriously cool edit of Superman new 52. Check the video before going to: MDS GEIST releases an all-new Superman 52 edit
In a super surprise release, FlavioCamarao gave the MMV community the Headless Horseman character in release
More great OpenBOR news courtesy of rafhot at: Video preview of X-Men 1980 OpenBOR by rafhot
Thanks primary to our new Admin, Doom, we have completely revamped our OpenBOR forum section.
As part of that, we also have some brand new OpenBOR Demos you can play in The Question by Doom and Superheroes by Goresickness. Both can be found when you click their representative picture.
Super-surprise video + WIP reveal for you in the forum of Exodus by Arkady, who is a passion project of his. Find out more about all of this here: WIP: Exodus by Arkady w/video preview
The MMV Birthday event had a bunch of character releases today. First was CVS releasing Zero. Then skhsato123 released betas of Space Ghost, Ares, and Nebula. Finally, odin123 updated Batwoman. Each image will take you to their respective topic. Thank you to all of the people involving these releases.
A long time project that began as custom hand-drawn sprites by cravd has come to fruition with the help of many people here at MMV. After watching the video, find out more at: She Hulk released!
FlavioCamarao really ruled this day of our birthday event with the release of Alexia Ashford from Resident Evil, a Plants vs. Zombie stage, and Dr. Robotnik. Clicking any of their images will help you find the download and discussion topic
On day 7 of our Birthday Event, a long-time MMV community favorite full game project had it's demo get a major updated release thanks to our friend Fabry Taz. The image above is hyperlinked to the topic
logansam has revealed a very cool new project of his in War Machine. Check the video, then discuss it here: WIP Reveal: War Machine w/video preview by logansam
Thank you to chuchoryu for celebrating the MMV community with the release of numerous characters: Kazumi Mishima, Samus Aran (2 versions, Zero Suit, Powersuit) and 3 Metroid-related monsters. Clicking any of the images above will take you to their download and release topic to discuss
The Acolytes, an X-Men villain team is now in your Mugen in bonus character form thanks to Arkady. Watch the video, then find out more at: Acolytes Bonus Match by Arkady released
We have an all-new way to interact in our community thanks to our new admin, Doom. There are numerous games to play in the MMV Community Arcade and we will organize various things with it.
The 2016 MMV Birthday event kicks off in style with an extremely cool gift courtesy of logansam in: Agent Venom by logansam released
RAHLONNIR is back and has vastly updated Punisher. Click the preview above for download and information
Watch the latest video from Fabry Taz on his MK full game project he showed off for the MMV Birthday here: Fabry Taz shows a new video preview of MK Legacy Full game
Here are some of our other character releases as part of our event that you can find out more about when clicking their image. Jax Briggs by CARNAGE777 and fede de 10, Hulk Mix Edit by ldpp, Iron Fist updated by fede de 10 and ldpp, Black Canary beta by fede de 10
The characters listed above had some cool WIP news for you as part of our birthday event: Heimdall by Arkady, Space Ghost by skhsato123, Abyss by Predator
A sprite contest has been organized as part of our 4th Birthday celebration with a theme to enter of birthdays or parties. To submit your entry or check out those already submitted, click the icon
Doom named MMV Admin
MMV Avatars pack released by thatbloke78
Daphne Blake by Beanfan updated
Comic Palette pack by WARMA
Portrait Pack by Tsuyoi released
mazemerald releases a Final Fight stage pack
SmartMosquito releases Port Pack for MUGEN Multiverse screenpack by Duracelleur
buanbuan shows off some very cool Marvel Mugen projects for the MMV Birthday
MatreroG releases Return to Akkaba stage
MatreroG releases Genosha Under Apocalypse stage
MatreroG releases Apocalypse Chamber stage
FlavioCamarao shows off a bunch of his Mugen projects
WIP Reveal: Batman Arkham Knight by alejandro iaccarino
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A Fertiglobe-led consortium has selected US-based Plug Power to supply 100 MW of PEM electrolysers for a new green ammonia project adjacent to EBIC's ammonia plant in Ain Sokhna, Egypt. At full capacity, the project will generate enough green hydrogen
Topsøe and newcomer Green Fuel will join forces to identify efficient and scalable technologies to produce green ammonia in Iceland. A coalition of organisations is also working on a new green energy park in the town of Reyðarfjörður on Iceland's
Fortescue Future Industries has been hitting the Ammonia Energy headlines of late. All of these various announcements point towards a singular target, announced in June by Fortescue Chairman Andrew Forrest: the supply of 15 million tonnes green hydrogen to global
Incitec Pivot, Keppel Infrastructure and Temasek signed a new MoU this week to investigate the production and export of green ammonia from Australia to Singapore. Incitec Pivot's existing Kooragang Island facility in Newcastle, Australia could be one source, with the
Three renewable and carbon-negative ammonia production projects to explore this week in Australia: Gibson Island (Incitec Pivot and Fortescue Future Industries), Bundaberg and Port Anthony (both CAC-H2 joint ventures).
As part of a new partnership with the Queensland state government, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) announced plans for the world's largest electrolyser, renewable industry and equipment factory in Gladstone. It's been a big week for electrolyser production announcements, with new,
thyssenkrupp's annual production output of 1 GW alkaline water electrolysis cells will expand five-fold, thanks to new funding from Germany's Federal Ministry of Education and Research. There is also federal funding for two additional projects: H2Mare (offshore ammonia production), and
In the coming weeks new piping infrastructure will be built to connect Fertiberia's Puertollano ammonia production plant and 20 MW of on-site (but to-be-installed) electrolsyers.

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Andre Onana, the goalie for Manchester United, confirmed that the Anfield atmosphere did not frighten him during Sunday’s 0-0 tie with Liverpool.
After a disappointing 2023–24 season, the Red Devils were expected to suffer yet another ocrushing defeat at Merseyside, with their humiliating 7–0 loss in March still fresh in their minds.
Jurgen Klopp’s team got off to a strong start and inspired the home crowd at Anfield early on, but in the end, United were able to hold off their opponents, limiting them to crosses and long attempts that went straight into many defenders. When questioned about the atmosphere following the match, Onana gave a direct answer, saying he felt nothing.22
During Sunday night’s match, Onana seemed a touch unsteady when it came to crosses, but he bounced back and made eight vital stops to help United hold onto a draw. While United probably had better opportunities during the match, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund were both denied by close-range saves by Alisson in the second half. Liverpool had 34 efforts, but many of those were off-target or blocked.
As Arsenal, who Klopp’s team will host at Anfield on Saturday night, defeated Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa had the opportunity to take the lead, if only momentarily, in the Premier League with a victory against Sheffield United at home on Friday. Unfortunately, the Gunners defeated the Brighton team.
At least Erik ten Hag’s team was able to shake off their recent losing streak at Old Trafford, which included limp victories against Bayern Munich and Bournemouth. On Saturday, they will visit West Ham.


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You won’t find a better week of high school tournament action than this one.
A pair of basketball doubleheaders at American International College highlight the week, with girls basketball games set there for Tuesday night and a pair of boys games on Wednesday
Tuesday night, East Longmeadow and Longmeadow meet in a 6 p.m. semifinal and No. 1 seed Holyoke plays defending champion Amherst at 8.
The boys matchups are also terrific Wednesday, with Chicopee meeting Commerce at 6, and No. 1 Central squaring off against West Springfield at 8.
Curry Hicks Cage, which will host six basketball championship games Saturday, will host eight games over six nights. Tripleheaders in Divisions II and III run Tuesday and Wednesday nights and a doubleheader is set for Thursday.
Hockey will crown champions in Division III and IIIA, with its finals set for Thursday night at Olympia Ice Rink in West Springfield.
The Division IIIA title game, in a matchup of Monday’s semifinal winners, takes place at 5:30. Westfield and Longmeadow play for the Division III crown at 8:30.
AIC PARKING: The School of Science and Technology will be the official parking site for spectators attending high school basketball tournament semifinals at American International College Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Doubleheaders take place both nights at 6 and 8 p.m., with girls playing Tuesday and boys on Wednesday.
Springfield Police will serve as crossing guards on Roosevelt Avenue.
Tickets, sold only at the door, are priced at $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students.


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Bitcoin Futures Market Turning Bullish But Not Bakkt BTC Holders
- Bitcoin Futures Contracts Trading at a Premium
- Bakkt BTC Holders Not Following Upward Trend
- October Saw Asia Bullish on BTC
Last week Bitcoin price surged 42%, the third-largest surge in BTC’s history. However, today, the price took a drop below $9k to $8,985 on Bitstamp.
At the time of writing, the leading cryptocurrency has been trading at $9,145, down 1.93% in the past 24 hours, as per Coincodex.
Meanwhile, it is managing the daily trading volume of $1.24 billion on ten exchanges with real volume. The volume has also taken a drop from $3.5 billion reported on Saturday, the day BTC jumped. This has been the highest daily volume since mid-July.
Bakkt BTC Holders Not Following Upward Trend
Just like the spot exchanges, the volume of Bitcoin futures also skyrocketed. ICE’s physically-settled bitcoin futures platform Bakkt recorded 1179 contracts throughout the day on Oct. 26. Last week, a total of 2185 BTC changed hands which is 250% more volume than its opening week.
The total open interest on bitcoin futures contracts however, is now at 82 contracts that suggest holders of BTC on Bakkt are not following the same upward trend as the volume.
Also, no trades have been done for the daily Bitcoin futures contracts over the last three weeks.
Bitcoin Futures Contracts Trading At A Premium
The last week’s hike also has traders turning bullish on future prices for Bitcoin. All of Bitcoin Futures contracts are being traded at prices higher than the spot price. While CME traders are now trading March contracts at 3.14% premium, other platforms trade on an average of 2.97% premium.
Oct. 26 also marked the day when BitMEX registered the highest volumes since July at $8.7 billion and Binance Futures made a new record of surpassing $2 billion, reported Skew markets.
October Saw Asia Bullish on BTC
As we reported, the week of Bitcoin price rise coincided with the festive celebration for Indians. The week not only marked Diwali but also Dhanteras when people buy valuable products and look like this time it was digital gold, BTC.
Bitcoin volume soared 22% on Paxful, with about 54.5 million INR (92 BTC) recorded in volume while LocalBitcoins recorded a trading volume of 87 million INR.
Not just India, China invested 14.3 million Chinese Yuan in Bitcoin (243 BTC), seeing a jump of 34%.
The volume is really small but it is just on Paxful exchange and the Chinese use majorly USDT to buy Bitcoin.
This rally has been, in fact, according to commentators triggered by China’s President Xi Jinping talking about embracing blockchain technology that has the related stocks surging as well.

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Where did they go, and where the heck are they now? If you’ve got more than a casual interest in contemporary art, and a memory that extends beyond breakfast, these questions can hold a morbid fascination. Pick up any copy of a Whitney Biennial catalog, or glance at a five-year-old art magazine, and you’ll undoubtedly run across artists who streaked across the art world firmament like comets only to disappear just as suddenly, a humbling note often overlooked by young artists with shortsighted career ambitions. The art game is tough, with bizarre politics, serendipitous trends, and general struggles with the vagaries of life; even for the few who do break through, it’s an extremely fragile achievement. Compound this with the notion that there are no second acts in American life, and you grasp the daunting challenge of gaining and remaining in the spot light.
Lee Lozano (1930-1999) was the name on the wall at P.S. 1 in 2004, and even though I pride myself on being an amateur art historian, I was totally oblivious of her work or back-story. Drawn from Life: 1961 - 1971 was a tantalizing overview of an intense decade; it followed Lozano’s development from Chicago Imagist to Pop, through Proto-Feminist Expressionism to text-based Conceptualism and Minimalism. As much as I enjoyed Drawn from Life, the troubling question was not how someone whose work was so prescient could slip through the cracks, but what kind of machinations and behind-the-scenes string pulling had enabled this oeuvre to suddenly reappear and garner so much attention? Was this an authentic new narrative of artistic alienation? A legend-in-the-making as memorable as slamming an Oldsmobile into a tree or hitting a pothole with a Harley on the way home from a New Year’s party? After all, none of this stuff just happens; there are no coincidences in the art world.
Longtime local painter Fred Gutzeit knew Lozano. He met her in the late ’60s soon after he arrived in the city. Lee was about ten years older than Gutzeit; they were introduced through connections at the Paley & Lowe Gallery in the nascent neighborhood of Soho. Because, at the time, his painting was abstract and based on scientific theories and mathematics, it was natural to assume he and Lozano would have something in common. Though they never became intimate friends (Lozano was known for her intensity and flighty relationships), the young Gutzeit considered her something of a mentor. He visited her at her loft, and is mentioned in her journal entries as one of her dialog subjects. Flattered, but slightly overwhelmed by her attentions and underground reputation, Gutzeit’s friendship with Lozano foundered and within a year they were no longer in touch. Lozano split New York for Dallas, Texas in the mid-70s, leaving a trail of wraithlike sightings among Soho’s bohos, but never again spending any extended periods in the city.
Before their parting of the ways, Lozano gave Gutzeit a notebook of graph paper similar to the ones she’d been using for most of her journals and text-based conceptual works. Inside the front cover is the inscription: “Love to Fred from Lee Lozano.” The notebook lay empty around the studio for thirty years, kept as a memento but never used. Even after Lozano’s death in 1999, Gutzeit couldn’t bring himself to draw in it. With the recent uptick in Lozano’s profile and a renewed interest in returning to earlier subjects, Gutzeit decided to create a gallery-filling tribute for Pocket Utopia in Bushwick, and the gridded notebook was finally put to use to develop his mural design.
Gutzeit has based his work in part on Lozano’s “Wave Paintings,” which were exhibited in an elegantly spare one-person show at the Whitney in 1970. These were Lozano’s final works in that medium and, as some postulate, the beginning of the artist’s disenchantment and withdrawal from the art world. For his part, Gutzeit has compressed the multi-paneled “Wave Paintings” into a single section on the left side of the mural. Using a combination of hand manipulations and computer programs such as Photoshop, the artist improvised a highly-keyed palette with gradient fades (Lozano had been criticized for the dour and “minimal” browns and grays of the originals) and extrapolated his own black and white forms from the wave rhythms that swirl throughout the rest of the piece. The completed design has been digitally printed onto plastic tarps using a commercial billboard process. At 12 × 60 feet, “Lee Wall” runs the entire length of the gallery’s west wall, enveloping viewers in a vibrating environment of high-contrast, hallucinatory swoops and ripples. A selection of collage-paintings and the above-mentioned notebook are also on display, a fitting tribute to a complex artistic persona, and perhaps a goad for further investigation and a greater understanding of the seminal work of Lee Lozano.
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Katy Siegel’s very insightful “Market Index” article from the April 2008 ARTFORUM clears up some of the questions surrounding Lozano: “Between the time I saw Lozano’s paintings in a barn in Pennsylvania, in 2001, and their appearance in (Art) Basel (2006), their prices had rocketed from the low tens of thousands to nearly a million dollars.” This fact would focus the attention of the New York art world like a laser. My own research into the “Lozano Case” has encountered obstacles and obfuscations that you might expect from a B-grade film noir. Again and again I was cautioned that comments were “off the record” or not for attribution. One dealer who’d exhibited her work simply said he was “uncomfortable discussing this” and abruptly hung up. Timelines were revised, relationships discovered. Friends from her Soho days were happy to recall her eccentric behavior, drug use, and contacts with an amazing network of art world stars, exemplified by a photo, prominently displayed in her loft, of Lozano mugging with Andy Warhol.
Having arrived on the scene in the early ’60s, with huge dark eyes and an attractive yet doctrinaire presence, by the late sixties she was seen by some younger artists as a role model, part of a group of emerging female artists that included Eva Hesse, Lynda Benglis, and Hannah Wilke. Her work was presented in two group shows at Dick Bellamy’s Green Gallery on 57th Street, who also represented the likes of Don Judd, Ronald Bladen, Robert Morris, and Larry Poons. Plans for her own one-person show fell through when Green closed, leaving the artists scrambling and flummoxed. Bellamy helped to arrange her presentation at Bianchini Gallery, and she debuted there in 1966. Like a natural-born surfer, Lozano rode the crest of every new wave of artistic expression, collecting artists from every neighborhood and clique. Somewhere in the late sixties, along with the dope, the social unrest, the constant strain of competition and perhaps the onset of middle age, things started to go wrong. The culmination of a decade of work was the exhibition of her “Wave Paintings” in the Whitney’s Lobby Gallery. Though critically well received, it didn’t lead to the kind of career-making recognition or financial security she had hoped for. A box containing nail clippings from her fingers and toes, hair and other bodily castoffs was included in the show, running counter to the austere Minimalist qualities of the paintings and causing some to question Lozano’s vision. Shortly thereafter, in arrears with her landlord, Lozano was evicted from her Grand Street loft. She stopped painting and began concentrating more on her notes and journals, which soon became her pioneering efforts in Conceptual art. The “actions” she set for herself, with titles like “Masturbation Piece” and “General Strike Piece,” were a program for her rejection of and eventual expatriation from the art world.
The preservation of one’s work is a constant concern of artists. Horror stories like the loss of Stuart Hitch’s life’s work occur all too often. It’s notable and fortunate for us that the cagey Lozano, having lost her loft, down on her luck with little cash and no permanent address, was nonetheless able to make an arrangement with a reputable collector from Philadelphia to maintain and store her work.
For a while she lived with Scott Billingsley, known later as half of the Underground Film team of Scott and Beth B. During these last scrappy years in New York, crashing on couches and living on air, friends began to notice the toll—she looked haggard and people believed she’d gone nuts. In the early ’70s she spent time in London and eventually ended up in Dallas living near her parents.
Once she landed in Texas the story gets hazy. Beginning in 1985, through her inclusion in a show at PS1, she was brought to the attention of Barry Rosen by Donald Knollbert. He, along with partner Jaap van Liere, committed to represent Lozano. They supported her with occasional sales and were eventually the executors of her estate. Van Liere was one of the few New Yorkers who remained in touch with Lozano via phone. When asked if Lozano continued working after leaving New York, van Liere mused, “Lee never denied, condemned or destroyed any work. She considered her studies and continuing dialogs as her art, but as far as creating objects, paintings or drawings? No. She made obsessive notes of her activities and lists but as far as we know that was it.” Apparently she spent much of her time in the library of Southern Methodist University reading Scientific America and other scientific and philosophical journals, and to an extent maintained her network of artist friends with occasional phone calls.
In the late nineties Lozano was diagnosed with inoperable cervical cancer. As an appropriate last hurrah, a retrospective exhibition of the “Wave Paintings” was scheduled in 1998 at Hartford’s Wadsworth Athenaeum along with three concurrent shows in New York at Mitchell Algus, Rosen & van Liere and Margarete Roeder. The accumulative exposure and critical attention of these shows started wheels in precipitous motion.
Lee Lozano died on October 2, 1999, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 69.
Part II of “Resurrection of a Bad-Ass Girl” will appear in a future issue of the Brooklyn Rail. I’d like to thank: Sarah Lehrer-Granwer, Katy Siegel, Jaap van Liere, Fred Gutzeit, and friends and acquaintances of Lee Lozano who wish to remain anonymous.
JAMES KALM has written extensively on the Brooklyn art scene. In 2006 he began posting video reviews of local art exhibitions at his two YouTube channels that have generated over six million views.


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NORTHGLENN, Colo. (CBS4)– Saturday at the North Denver Islamic Center was like a fall carnival. They had food and games, but the people who were there have probably never been to a fall carnival because they are new to this country.
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They are Afghan refugees making a new life here in Colorado. When they left, they took very little so the Masjid is helping them out by providing them with food, toiletries, clothes and household items. The event was a big hit.
“I’m very happy with the turnout I’m glad to see the kids enjoy themselves and just be kids the way they are supposed to be,” says Ayesha Ansari the coordinator for the donation drive.
The refugees also got COVID-19 vaccines and information about resources available to them from Muslim Family Services of Colorado. It is an opportunity to start over thanks to the generosity of strangers.
“I think about Colorado it’s nice, and the people are nice to you and the school is better than Afghanistan,” a boy named Subhan told CBS4’s Michael Abeyta.
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Last week the mosque made a call for donations and the community showed up. Hundreds of cars dropped off enough donations to fill two rooms at the mosque. On Saturday, much of that was taken home with refugee families.
“I’m hoping they put a dent in all of those items that we’ve gotten,” says Ayesha.
Perhaps as important as getting new belongings, these families got to be with each other, to support each other through this rough time in their lives.
“Connecting with each other and kind of getting a feeling of home right now,” says Ayesha.
There are hundreds more refugees coming to Colorado and this mosque wants to help them all, so they are asking for the community’s help. They don’t need any more clothes or household items right now. They do need food. Especially halal meat or if you would rather, you can donate money.
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To donate food call: Too Hoo Kares at 720-763-5935, for monetary donations: https://gofund.me/0a6cd775.


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SEATTLE -- Just about 90 minutes before a 7 p.m. Monday deadline, it was announced that a union member bargaining team had reached a tentative agreement with the national grocery chains in contract negotiations.
The announcement, made on the UFCW 21 Facebook page, said the tentative agreement has been unanimously recommended by the union member bargaining team.
UFCW said details will not to be released until after union members have had the opportunity to review the tentative agreement and vote on it.
The times and locations of those vote meetings will be announced in the coming days after arrangements have been made to schedule the votes, they said.
A statement from Allied Employers on behalf of Albertsons, QFC, Fred Meyer and Safeway said We are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative settlement agreement with the unions that continues to preserve good wages, secure pensions and access to quality, affordable health care for our employees.
The statement said details of the tentative agreement will not be made public pending ratification.
Opinions on the UFCW 21 Facebook page were varied.
Never been so happy to have to go to work tomorrow, said one person.
I am still not excited about this tentative agreement until I know what is on the table. I agree stores ran up their sales by having consumers flood their stores in case of strike. Will stand strong until I know what the contract is that I can work with, said another.
A strike by the United Food and Commercial Workers would have affected QFC, Safeway, Albertsons and Fred Meyer stores in King, Snohomish, Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston and Mason counties.
Many customers have said they would've stood behind their grocery workers, and shopped at alternative stores instead.
Upon hearing that a tentative agreement had been reached, shoppers were relieved.
Oh really? said a customer at the Lower Queen Anne Safeway. That's fantastic!
Others said they are just grateful it's over.
People don't generally strike without some kind of reason, said Ron Butcher. So if they sorted it out, that's good.
Union workers have been at Westlake Park since Friday night and were ready to stay there until Monday's deadline and beyond.
The last grocery strike in the area in 1989 lasted nearly three months.


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The 4th Iranian Festival of Music Websites and Weblogs was held in Niavaran Cultural Center, in Tehran, Iran on Feb. 28th, 2015. The initiator of the festival was Sajjad Pourghanad, Iranian music writer, researcher, founder of the festival and Persian setar and tar player.
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- Farshad Sanjari, Forgotten Iranian Conductor Met His Tragic End
- Gholam Reza Khan Minbashian: a pioneer in Iranian music (II)
- Gholam Reza Khan Minbashian: a pioneer in Iranian music (I)
- Polyphony in Iranian Music (VI)
- Prominent Iranian Musicologist Passes Away in Vienna
- Polyphony in Iranian Music (V)
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- Three singers in one larynx
- Avaye Naerika Percussion Orchestra
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- Polyphony in Iranian Music (III)
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Developments in Composing
Along with developments in the Iranian instruments, composition of the Iranian pieces developed as well. As a matter of fact, the developments of the two, mutually affected each other. In other words, instrumental developments led to developments in composition and vice versa.
Two choirs alternatively perform Veŝ Tavaré Na avaz (Transcription 5). The second group starts the avaz before the first group finishes it; consequently, two different voices coincide (Transcription 5, staves 2 and 5).
Violin players should always pay attention to the proper position of the left thumb and other points related to it and to its joining point to the palm.
The album “Guitar Memories” consists of the performance of baroque to recent era masterpieces, by Mehrdad Mahdavi, and is published by Tanin-e Honar Publication.
In this album there are pieces composed and arranged by artists such as: Sylvius Leopold Weiss, Johann Anton Logy, Fernando Sor, Yuquijiro Yocoh, Leo Brouwer.
A part of the secrets of the masterpieces from the golden era lies in the special design of the instruments, as a result of a profound insight to and awareness of the significance of the precise calculation of the various components of the object of arts being created, such as making a violin or a bow.
18.104.22.168 Regarding the great linear distance and the unusual distance between the first and forth fingers, the first finger while playing the doubles of ninth and tenth interval, can be twisted in the knuckle area and the point mentioned in 22.214.171.124 paragraph in relation to the way first finger is placed indicating that the first joint of this finger in back of hand must be in line with the direction of forearm and left hand is not true here.
Ashura Opera was composed by Behzad Abdi, the Iranian composer, in 2008 based on librettos compiled by Behrouz Gharib. The main source for the libretto is poems by Mohtasham Kashani, a sixteenth century Iranian poet.
Farshad Sanjari, one of the most renowned Iranian conductors in the 1970s in Iran died after fire broke in his apartment in Vienna on November 22, 2019. Farshad Sanjari was not involved in politics; however, he was one of the victims of the Iranian Islamic Revolution in 1979. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution, his name was never seen as the conductor of any programmes.
Persian Set: Four Movements for chamber orchestra: Moderato; Allegretto; Lento; Rondo
Henry Cowell, one of the most innovative American composers of the 20th century, was born in 1897. Cowell and his wife visited Iran in 1956 and stayed there the whole winter, upon the invitation by the Iranian Royal Family, when he composed his album “Persian Set” in four movements for chamber orchestra. His composition is expressive of the characteristic quality of the Persian or the Iranian music.
UnTwelve Non-profit Organization announced the results of its 2014/2015 composition competition on January 28, 2015. Shaahin Mohajeri, an Iranian Tonbak player, microtonalist, acoustician and composer, was awarded the second prize for his piece “Castle of Babak.”


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Avenue Artwork is often a really well-known sort of art that is certainly spreading quickly everywhere in the environment. It is possible to obtain it on properties, sidewalks, road indicators and trash cans from Tokyo to Paris, from Moscow to Cape City. Avenue artwork happens to be a global society and in many cases art museums and galleries are accumulating the get the job done of avenue artists.
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Road artists do their function to get a reason. A number of them will not like artists who make so much money in galleries and museums. They choose avenue artwork as it is closer to your people today. Some artists check out to express their political belief in their work. They generally desire to protest in opposition to large companies and organizations. Some others prefer to do things which are forbidden and hope they do not get caught. - jade wall art
Tag style graffitiThe essential signature of the graffiti artist is known given that the tag fashion. Right here the title is composed within a uncomplicated or particular type which the artist employs to indication his / her will work. These tag model graffiti works can usually be witnessed on many partitions. Even though simply a signature, this will likely also consist of concealed messages in case the artist intends so. Some artists also use fire extinguishers stuffed with paint to tag on high areas, in any other case unreachable.
BombingOften called throw-up, this type of street art will make usage of one or more colours on various surfaces of the place. An additional form of bombing is yarn bombing. Much like bombing, this fashion will involve the use of an abundance of yarn to generate artwork items. Artists are therefore usually well-versed from the craft of knitting and placing collectively the yarn inside a selection of designs and style and design. This kind of graffiti is generally used to an present piece of pop art to offer it additional design and attraction.
Hollow graffitiThis type of graffiti can also be well-known as outlines or shells. Since the name implies, listed here just the outlines in the photo just take priority and no fill is made use of.
PieceOf fantastic desire to artwork fans and graffiti artists is that this sort of get the job done. A bit refers to an elaborate function of graffiti that will involve advanced photos and depictions. Three dimensional consequences, colour transitions and also a variety of effects are made use here. As this operate usually takes lots of time, it really is usually completed in the lawful way. A well executed piece earns the artist a lot of recognition, a lot more therefore if the piece is situated within a hard-to-reach location.
ScribingAlso known as scratchitti, scribing refers to the generation of graffiti that is definitely challenging to take away. This is carried out by scratching or etching graffiti on to a floor. Sharp equipment like keys, knives or drill bits are utilized to accomplish this. Most artists in scribing are well versed along with the familiarity with what products can etch on which surfaces and supply what consequences, building this kind of artwork fairly appealing, provided that it is actually not illegal.
Stencil graffitiThis really is an additional well known method of graffiti portraits that became well known with Blek le Rat. Lower outs from cardboard, plastic or even paper are accustomed to replicate pictures quickly and easily. Starting from little visuals to everyday living sizing types, stencil graffiti has attained excessive reputation over time.
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See a Classic Tractor Beam in New Poster for Extraterrestrial
A new poster for Extraterrestrial is here, and we can add "tractor beam" to the very long list of alien abduction cliches in this movie:
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Extraterrestrial follows a group of college kids who encounter hostile aliens, ultimately killing one and inciting his crewmates to wreak their vengeance. Judging from the trailer, it has every abduction trope under the sun, from the "grays" to mysterious glowing lights to- yes- anal probing. The cliches were so abundant, we held out hope that it would be a clever send-up of the genre, but the early (and dismal) reviews indicate otherwise.
Here is the official synopsis for the film: "Still reeling from her parents divorce, April (Brittany Allen) is dragged back to the vacation cabin she spent fond summers at as a child accompanied by a group of friends. Her trip down memory lane takes a dramatic and terrifying turn when a fireball descends from the sky and explodes in the nearby woods. Lead by her boyfriend, played by Freddie Stroma (Harry Potter & The Half Blooded Prince, Pitch Perfect), the group venture out toward the crash site and discover the remnants of a ship from another planet along with footprints that suggest its alien occupants are still alive. The college friends soon find themselves caught in the middle of something bigger and more terrifying than anything they could ever imagine."
Extraterrestrial comes out on November 21.


text: Five people have been arrested after a group of environmental activists disrupted a performance of the musical Les Miserables in London’s West End. The protest, organized by Just Stop Oil, was intended to highlight alleged links between the show’s sponsors and the Canadian oil industry. At around 6.30 PM on January 20th, protesters wearing Just Stop Oil t-shirts and banners took to the stage of the Queen’s Theatre to call attention to the show’s corporate ties. The activists were protesting against the production’s links to Alberta-based company, Suncor, as well as the larger fossil fuel industry’s role in causing climate change and other ecological disasters. According to Just Stop Oil’s official website, the protest aimed to “halt this dangerous alliance between the entertainment industry and companies profiting from destructive oil production”. During the protest, one protester stood at the front of the stage while the other activists played a recording of the “Les Miserables” score with a spoken message over the top. The recording ended in a call out for all the theatre — and the production’s sponsors — to stop investing in oil. Before the start of the musical’s second act, audience members began to detain four of the protesters, with police officers arriving soon after. The fifth protester managed to escape the scene, but was later apprehended and taken into custody. The Les Miserables incident is just the latest example of how environmental activists are using performance protests to draw attention to the destructive nature of the oil industry and its links to entertainment and corporate sponsorships. The five arrested activists are due to appear in court later this year; the outcome of the case will likely go some way to determining whether such methods of protest will become more commonplace in future.


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Nawazuddin Siddiqui is playing the lead role in Balasaheb Thackeray’s biopic titled Thackeray. The actor had promised the audience that he will polish his spoken Marathi on the day of the teaser launch and he has been working hard on his dialect with diction coach Ashish Pathode, a specialist from National School of Drama. The film goes on floors on April 15.
In this interview with indianexpress.com, Ashish Pathode opens up about how the actor is preparing for his role and his challenges in getting the dialect just right.
How are you teaching a non-Marathi speaking person to speak Marathi like Balasaheb Thackeray, who was known for his strong oratory skills?
The way Balasaheb used to talk, his mannerisms were very unique. He came across as an impulsive speaker as if his speeches seemed to be not planned. The biggest challenge for Siddiqui is to emulate the Shiv Sena founder’s deep baritone. Balasaheb’s upbringing and surrounding was Marathi literature, he was inspired by his writer father, humorist and writer P L Deshpande, he was from that from that generation, so his language and thoughts were very rich. His comic time was also literature oriented and sharp. So we are working on these things while working with Nawaz. Then we are working on the breathing pattern, Nawaz’s voice is husky, and Balasaheb’s voice was sharp, more nasal.
We are also working on gestures and posture. Every word that came out of Balasaheb was fiery, and his speeches were interactive. We are preparing Nawaz on how Thackeray would speak normally, to his family members, because that was way different from his ‘on-stage’ language.
How good or bad a student is Nawazuddin Siddiqui?
He is a very good actor and he has a good hold on Marathi as he has been in Mumbai for many years now. His grasping power is brilliant, so he is not finding it very difficult. Intonations are difficult for him because even if Hindi and Marathi are Devnagri script, Hindi is smoother to speak. So right now we are just working on making his tongue and lip movements correct, so his Marathi words sound like Balasaheb is actually talking, the rhythm is right. We are making sure that he speaks the language as naturally as Balasaheb used to.
How many hours does Nawaz train with you on daily basis?
Nawaz sits with me for three hours every day. He is very bright, so grasps things pretty easily, and very fast. In Hindi ‘ja’, ‘za’ are pronounced different, but in Marathi it is ‘ja’, so these things, Nawaz finds difficult. Otherwise, he has already learnt all the speeches, so we don’t have to work on that, we just have to work on how to deliver those speeches in a way that it is believable that Balasaheb is delivering those speeches himself.


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When Hurricane Irma hit Pinellas County, Fla., in 2017, Barbara St.Clair and her team at Creative Pinellas didn't know what to do.
"Creative Pinellas didn't know what it was or what it was supposed to do," St.Clair tells Creative Loafing.
"So the board went around to the community, and the community said, 'We want grants, we want workshops, and we want a really good art website.' So St.Clair spent her first 90 days at Creative Pinellas shaping these community needs into a brand identity."
Since then, the arts agency has grown from a staff of 1.5 independent contractors to six full-time employees, bringing art to places like the Florida Botanical Gardens, the Pinellas Trail, and the St.
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St.Clair tells the Tampa Bay Times that the group's success can be attributed to its responsiveness to community needs.
For example, when the Professional Association of Visual Artists had a Christmas show every year at the Gulf Coast Art Museum, which was closed after Irma, the group asked if Creative Pinellas would let them have their show in the gallery.
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This morning, National Geographic Islander II anchored on the oldest island of the archipelago. Espanola is a fairly small island, but it is very rich in diversity and stunning landscapes.
In the morning, our guests had the opportunity to explore a white sand beach filled with playful and curious sea lions and seabirds. It was the perfect chance to relax on the beach and swim in the clear turquoise waters of Gardner Bay.
In the afternoon, we disembarked at Punta Suarez. From our first steps on the island, guests had countless encounters with marine iguanas, sea lions, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. After walking along the rocky trails, they explored terrains full of life. Waved albatrosses rested on the ground and flew overhead, and colorful marine iguanas posed. We observed large groups of Nazca boobies and various other animals. Today was an unforgettable experience.


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Breast milk is a complete nutrition for infants. Breast milk production is automatically stimulated in mothers due to secretion of specific hormones after pregnancy. Besides nutrition, it also provides digestive enzymes, minerals, vitamins and other necessary ingredients required for the growth of an infant. Breast milk contains valuable antibodies that may help the baby resist infections.
According to Ayurveda breast milk is a kapha substance. In the mother breast milk is produced by rasa dhatu. Rasa dhatu is the first of the seven tissues produced after proper digestion and assimilation of the food. According to Charaka Samhita, the most authentic textbook of Ayurveda, breast milk provides vitality and increases ojas, which is responsible for immunity and growth of the baby. It nourishes the child physically and emotionally, and is easy to digest.
Factors which decrease breast milk
Modern lifestyle and diet which includes processed food, mental stress and irregular eating and sleeping, may cause formation of toxins (ama) in the body. Ama is a mucus type of material produced as a result of indigestion and mental stress. This ama blocks the secretion of hormones and as a result breast milk production is stopped or reduced. Vata aggravation may also lead to dehydration and thus drying of the milk glands. In addition certain chemical medications, birth control pills, illnesses and dehydration may also cause improper formation of breast milk. Lack of emotional support, grief, sorrow and depression can also decrease lactation.
Diet: Mother should take more kapha foods and avoid foods that increase pitta/vata. Cold milk, cold juices and cold drinks should be avoided. In addition foods that are dry, crispy, light in weight like potato chips, corn flakes, and popcorn should be avoided or eaten only after soaking in warm water or milk. Acidic, processed and deep fried foods increase pitta and should be avoided. Coffee, smoking, meat, alcohol and junk food should not be taken.
Grains, milk products, porridge, rice, lentils, fruits, and cooked vegetables should be eaten for increasing breast milk. The breastfeeding mother should drink 3-4 cups of warm milk with honey in a day. Ghee or clear butter is also good for breast milk production. Sweet porridge with milk, khichari (rice and moong lentils cooked together), dry fruits and nuts are also beneficial.
The breastfeeding mother should receive emotional support and love, which is an important factor for breast milk production. Mother's mind should be calm and relaxed. Full body massage with sesame oil is very good. Ayurveda describes in detail about the postnatal care of women. Husband and other family members should care for the mother after delivery. Mother's love towards the baby also increases breast milk. Mother should try to keep the baby close to her and cuddle and fondle the baby.
Avoid overworking, physical exertion, vigorous exercises and hectic lifestyle. Full body massage with warm sesame oil and a warm shower half an hour after the massage is very good. Adequate rest is necessary for adequate milk production.
Frequent breastfeeding is required for increasing lactation. As the baby sucks the mother's breast, quantity of milk increases.
Special care for breasts during breastfeeding
- Massage around the breasts (when they are empty) with almond oil. Apply oil on nipples.
- Always clean your nipples before breastfeeding.
- Sometimes milk is blocked in glands and creates very painful situation. Use hot fomentation on the breast. It will help in opening the blocked milk channels.

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In April of this year 2021 The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, made a clarion call for rich countries to show more solidarity and compassion in helping Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in procuring more COVID-19 vaccines.
According to Reuters, it was in March of 2021 that little St Kitts and Nevis also raised the issue of the United States assisting its third border, the Caribbean, with vaccines. PM Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda and others followed up and engaged substantively on this issue as did CARICOM.
Today, CARICOM and in particular St.Kitts-Nevis are reaping the fruits of that diplomatic push. Working closely with the United States of America, St Kitts and Nevis will be among the first of 6 CARICOM countries to receive doses of Pfizer vaccines donated by the United States as a direct result of regional diplomatic engagement with the US government.
The United States Wednesday announced the shipment of the Pfizer vaccine to six Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, as part of its commitment to provide “safe and effective vaccines to as many people around the world as fast as possible” According to an official statement sent to the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC), Washington said the six CARICOM countries to receive the first shipment of the vaccines are Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, Antigua, and Barbuda, St. Kitts-Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It said that Trinidad and Tobago will receive 305,370 dozes of the Pfizer vaccine, Bahamas, 397,000, Antigua and Barbuda 17,550, Barbados, 70,200, St Kitts and Nevis, 11,700 and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 35,100“We have been working to get as many safe and effective vaccines to as many people around the world as fast as possible. Thanks to the ingenuity of American scientists and the resilience and commitment of the American people, we’re in a position to help others,” President Joe Biden said.
StKitts-Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs lauded the efforts of PM Harris and his team. “Our Prime Minister Dr Harris and regional Heads, as well as our Honourable Minister of Health Akilah Byron Nisbett, Attorney General Vincent Byron, Jr and their teams, must all be commended for their hard work in getting us to this point,” declared Minister of Foreign Affairs and Premier of Nevis Hon. Mark Brantley. Brantley continued “Diplomacy is often quietly undertaken without much fanfare but this donation of life-saving vaccines demonstrates the truism that #DiplomacyMatters “